Last Weekend of 2011

Our Chanukkah party last Saturday was a smashing success. Thanks to all who attended and brought food. Special thanks to Rabbi Les Scharnburg, who enlightened us with his words and uplifted us with his music, and to Jill and Vivian, who organized and supervised the event.

Here are some pictures from our Chanukkah party:

We are back with our regular Friday night worship service this Friday at 7 P.M. at the temple, 956 J Street in Crescent City.

Torah study resumes Saturday from 4:30- 6 P.M. at the temple. We will study Vayigash, Genesis 44:18-47:27. This is the climax of Joseph's story, as he reveals himself to his brothers and is ultimately reunited with his father.

Our mailing address is: Temple Beth Shalom. P.O. Box 1557, Crescent City, CA 95531. Our e-mail is delnortebethshalom@gmail.com. Feel free to comment, request an addition or deletion from the mailing list, offer to lead services or plan an event. Donations are accepted as well.

This will be the last post for 2011. A Happy 2012 to all our extended temple family!

Barry Wendell
President
Beth Shalom

Chanukkah Update!

Chanukkah begins Tuesday, December 20, at sunset. We light one main candle every night, plus one other the first night, two the second night, and so on, until we have a total of nine candles burning on the night of December 27. The holiday ends at sunset, December 28.

We will celebrate shabbat chanukkah with services Friday at 7 P.M. at Beth Shalom, 956 J Street in Crescent City.

Torah study is cancelled this week.

On Saturday, December 24, Beth Shalom will hold a Chanukkah party at the Crescent City Coast Guard Auxiliary Building on Marine Way, off Citizens Dock Road in Crescent City Harbor. The festivities run from 3:30- 6 P.M. The temple will provide paper and plastic goods, potato latkes and pizza. Everything else is potluck. We could use sodas, salads, apple sauce and sour cream for the latkes. Main dishes are good if they do not contain pork or shellfish. If you have Chanukkiah ( a Chanukkah menorah or candelabra) please bring it with candles. We have not located candles for Chaukkah in Crescent City yet. There is a rumor that Fred Meyer in Brookings has them. We will try to provide candles. 

Additionally, Rabbi Les Scharnberg will be with us for holiday prayer, songs and stories. This event is open to the public  and children are welcome.

Please join us for services Friday evening and for our festive Chanukkah party Saturday afternoon. Have a great holiday week!

Barry Wendell

President

Beth Shalom

The Story of Joseph

We will come together to worship shabbat again this Friday night at 7 P.M. at the temple, 956 J Street in Crescent City. Rabbi Joe Hample, the Jewish chaplain at Pelican Bay State prison, has volunteered to lead services.

Torah study continues Saturday from 4:30 to 6 P.M. at the temple. This week we study Vayeshev, Genesis 37:1-40:23. This is the beginning of the story of Joseph. We also read the story of Tamar, the daughter-in-law of Judah.

Chanukkah begins on Tuesday night, December 20, and continues for eight days, ending at sunset December 28. 

Plans are underway for a Chanukkah latke (potato pancake) party on Saturday afternoon, December 24. Details will be available as final arrangements are made. 

Barry Wendell

President

Beth Shalom

This Week At Beth Shalom: Chanuka Approaches

We will celebrate Shabbat with our weekly service at 7 P.M. Friday at the temple, 956 J Street in Crescent City.

Torah study continues this Saturday from 4:30- 6 P.M. with Vayishlach, Genesis 32:4- 36:43. Jacob reunites with Esau, and later we learn about Jacob's  daughter, Dina.

Chanuka is coming soon! Always beginning the 25th of Kislev, this year we light the first candle on December 20. The holiday runs through dusk on December 28. This year, Jill Munger has offered to host a latke party at her home on Saturday, December 24. Contact her to offer to help, e-mail us at delnortebethshalom@gmail.com or send a note to Beth Shalom, P.O. Box 1557, Crescent City, CA 95531. We are also looking for comments, suggestions, offers to lead services or plan a program, and donations.

Local photographer Aimee Bolender is selling Chanuka greeting cards with a Crescent City theme. You can reach her at AimeeBolender@aol.com. Her website is http://www.AimPhotography.info.

Have a great week!

Barry Wendell

President 

Beth Shalom