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April Chronicle, 2020April Chronicle, 2020
CEH Friends, I hope you and your families are healthy and managing to maintain somesemblance of sanity.To keep you connected with your CEH family, we have much to offer in thecoming weeks. Mark your calendar now so you don't miss out. As she now does each Tuesday evening, Rabbi Bass hosts a virtual HappyHour and Bissel Torah chat tonight. We virtually host Rabbinical candidateRabbi Natan Freller tomorrow and Sunday. We have opportunities to chatand schmooze - and even participate in a virtual Tel Aviv beach party! Joinmember Joel Poznansky's Coldstream Guards program tomorrow afternoon.Scroll down further to read the profile of a recent CEH bat mitzvah, a pieceabout online learning by Morah Laura and an anecdote from the Ainspanfamily about their virtual seder (look out for references to a dog bone!). If you haven't read a Bissel Torah yet, check those out. Rabbi Bass and CEHmembers share insightful and uplifting teachings and thoughts.In addition, to keep you connected to the wider Jewish community, we'veincluded resources to help you celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut. May we lookforward to the days when we can celebrate together.Be well,Naomi HarrisVP, Membership & Communications
CEH Rabbinical SearchCEH Rabbinical Search
We are happy to share information about our "virtual" visit from our nextrabbi candidate, Rabbi Natan Freller. Rabbi Freller is a graduating studentfrom Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies, the Conservative Movement's westcoast seminary. He is interviewing with us for a permanent position. His bio is available herehereBe sure to mark your calendar and join us for these important next steps.
Rabbi Freller will be joining us via Zoom for three events starting tomorrow,Wednesday, April 29. They are as follows:
1. Wednesday, 4/29, 7 PM:1. Wednesday, 4/29, 7 PM: A Zoom class entitled "The Jewish Way - What isthe role of halacha in our lives today?" followed by a Q&A/meet & greet withRabbi Freller.
https://zoom.us/j/99532106539?https://zoom.us/j/99532106539?pwd=YnRTTE8wYnUvWjFjVDRFTmV4OUhqdz09pwd=YnRTTE8wYnUvWjFjVDRFTmV4OUhqdz09
Meeting ID: 995 3210 6539Password: jewishway
2. Sunday, 5/3, 4 PM:2. Sunday, 5/3, 4 PM: Zoom meet & greet with tweens and teens (MorahLaura will be sharing more information about this event), followed by Zoommeet & greet at 4:30 with parents of preschool and school-age children.
https://zoom.us/j/97411285704?https://zoom.us/j/97411285704?
pwd=WXNkMXE3cGZqYVlMQ3hmZTcydEo5UT09pwd=WXNkMXE3cGZqYVlMQ3hmZTcydEo5UT09Meeting ID: 974 1128 5704
Password: meet
3. Sunday, 5/3, 5:30 PM:3. Sunday, 5/3, 5:30 PM: Zoom mincha service, including singing, Torahreading, a sermon about the parsha, and a guided meditation for theAmidah. Please feel free to use Siddur Lev Shalom or the attached copythe attached copy ofSiddur Sim Shalom. Rabbi Freller will call page numbers from both.
https://zoom.us/j/99671661953?https://zoom.us/j/99671661953?pwd=V1BvdU5mazJwcHBRbEoyaXJYVXQ3UT09pwd=V1BvdU5mazJwcHBRbEoyaXJYVXQ3UT09
Meeting ID: 996 7166 1953Password: mincha
A Bissel TorahA Bissel Torah
Click hereClick here to read these daily Torah morsels.
Tuesday, April 28thTuesday, April 28th*12:15-12:45 PM – Schmooze and NoshSchmooze and Nosh. Bring your lunch to your computer,and join Morah Alexis for a chat and a story. This event is for preschool kids andtheir parents. For connection information, contact Morah Alexis [email protected]@etzhayim.net.
*5:00 PM – Weekly Virtual Happy Hour and Bissel TorahWeekly Virtual Happy Hour and Bissel TorahChatChat:https://zoom.us/j/482246462?https://zoom.us/j/482246462?pwd=V2g4bWJhYnJqdC9CcmJRR2s1ZzR6Zz09pwd=V2g4bWJhYnJqdC9CcmJRR2s1ZzR6Zz09Meeting ID: 482 246 462Password: 012402
*7:00 PM – Pajama Storytime with Morah Alexis:Pajama Storytime with Morah Alexis:For connection information, contact Morah Alexis [email protected]@etzhayim.net. All ages are welcome!
Wednesday, April 29thWednesday, April 29th*10:30 AM – Tel Aviv Beach PartyTel Aviv Beach Party. Get dressed up for a day
of dancing and singing on the beach!
This event is for preschool kids and their parents. Forconnection information, contact Morah Alexis [email protected]@etzhayim.net.
*Online Religious SchoolOnline Religious School:• 4:45 PM – 5:15 PM – Online Minyan with Rabbi Bass• 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM – Class Breakouts
*7:00 PM – Zoom class with Rabbi FrellerZoom class with Rabbi Freller: “The Jewish Way – What is the roleof halacha in our lives today?"
Link: https://zoom.us/j/99532106539?https://zoom.us/j/99532106539?pwd=YnRTTE8wYnUvWjFjVDRFTmV4OUhqdz09pwd=YnRTTE8wYnUvWjFjVDRFTmV4OUhqdz09Meeting ID: 995 3210 6539Password: jewishway
Thursday, April 30thThursday, April 30th*Online Morning MinyanOnline Morning Minyan at 8:00 AM –https://zoom.us/j/91371564309?https://zoom.us/j/91371564309?pwd=OWpSQnJya2NUTWpUVUhtTjdWSHZPQT09pwd=OWpSQnJya2NUTWpUVUhtTjdWSHZPQT09Meeting ID: 913 7156 4309Password: 009229
*12:15-12:45 PM – Schmooze and NoshSchmooze and Nosh. Bring your lunch to your computer,and join Morah Alexis for a chat and a story. This event is for preschool kids andtheir parents. For connection information, contact Morah Alexis [email protected]@etzhayim.net.
Friday, May 1 Friday, May 1 (Candle lighting, 7:43pm)(Candle lighting, 7:43pm)*12:00 PM – Preschool Kabbalat ShabbatPreschool Kabbalat Shabbat: Forconnection information, contact Morah Alexisat [email protected]@etzhayim.net.
*6:15 PM -Kabbalat Shabbat ServiceKabbalat Shabbat Service: Streamingon FacebookFacebook. To join, go to notifications and click
on the live stream link. You can also download a copydownload a copy of our Siddur Lev Shalem tofollow along.
Saturday, May 2ndSaturday, May 2nd (Havdalah, 8:46pm)(Havdalah, 8:46pm)*9:00 PM – CEH Online Havdalah and a Movie!CEH Online Havdalah and a Movie!https://zoom.us/j/416319894?https://zoom.us/j/416319894?pwd=SXhWOHRZTmJLUXNpNWwySGVUQ2w2UT09pwd=SXhWOHRZTmJLUXNpNWwySGVUQ2w2UT09Meeting ID: 416 319 894Password: shalom123
After Havdalah this Saturday, May 2, stay on Zoom to watch and discuss the shortIsraeli film "Gefilte Fish" (2008).
Sunday, May 3rdSunday, May 3rd*9:00 to 9:20 AM – Virtual Lobby Hangout forVirtual Lobby Hangout forParentsParents
*9:30 AM – Online Religious SchoolOnline Religious School
*4:00 PM – Rabbi Freller's zoom meet & greet withRabbi Freller's zoom meet & greet withtweens and teenstweens and teens, followed by Zoom meet & greet at 4:30with parents of preschool and school-age children.
Link: https://zoom.us/j/97411285704?https://zoom.us/j/97411285704?pwd=WXNkMXE3cGZqYVlMQ3hmZTcydEo5UT09pwd=WXNkMXE3cGZqYVlMQ3hmZTcydEo5UT09Meeting ID: 974 1128 5704Password: meet
*5:30 PM – Zoom mincha service with Rabbi FrellerZoom mincha service with Rabbi Freller, including singing, Torahreading, a sermon about the parsha, and a guided meditation for the Amidah.
Link: https://zoom.us/j/99671661953?https://zoom.us/j/99671661953?pwd=V1BvdU5mazJwcHBRbEoyaXJYVXQ3UT09pwd=V1BvdU5mazJwcHBRbEoyaXJYVXQ3UT09Meeting ID: 996 7166 1953Password: mincha
UPCOMING SMACHOTUPCOMING SMACHOTBar Mitzvah of Jonah Ascoli: May 23,2020
Yom HaAtzmaut: Virtual GlobalYom HaAtzmaut: Virtual GlobalCelebration for Israelʼs 72nd BirthdayCelebration for Israelʼs 72nd Birthday
When: Tomorrow – Wednesday, April 29When: Tomorrow – Wednesday, April 29Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PMTime: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Join the Jewish Federations of North America LIVE on FacebookLIVE on Facebook as wecelebrate Israel with music, celebrity performances, interactive activities,and more!.
Joel Poznansky on the Coldstream GuardsJoel Poznansky on the Coldstream Guards
When: This Week - Thursday, April 30When: This Week - Thursday, April 30Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PMTime: 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Join on Zoom to hear one of our members Joel Poznanskydiscuss the Coldstream Guards. For information and registration for thisZoom meeting:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkce2opzspEtbhwPaR3BTw_v0F4RpsPhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkce2opzspEtbhwPaR3BTw_v0F4RpsP
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If you would like to read Joel's article on the Washington Jewish Week, CLICKCLICKHERE.HERE.
Financial Town HallFinancial Town Hall
When: Thursday, May 7When: Thursday, May 7Time: 7:30-8:30 PMTime: 7:30-8:30 PM
During the May 7th Town Hall, the CEH Board of Directors will:*Update the congregation on the financial situation of the synagogueincluding our recent award of a PPP/SBA loan, presentation of our currentstate-of-affairs as well as some risks we anticipate that COVID-19 and theeconomic downturn will have on our finances in the coming year.*Share plans for the May 17th semi-annual Membership Meeting. We willreview the Board of Directors nominating and election processes andpreview a virtual voting platform so that you are prepared for the Board ofDirectors election that will be held at the May 17th meeting.*Have an opportunity for Q&A.
Link:Link: https://zoom.us/j/95222093506?https://zoom.us/j/95222093506?pwd=WjdnZnJxTGdBUlNmSS9Xc05JNm5lZz09pwd=WjdnZnJxTGdBUlNmSS9Xc05JNm5lZz09
Meeting ID: 952 2209 3506Meeting ID: 952 2209 3506Password: townhallPassword: townhall
Informal Bible Study Session ledInformal Bible Study Session ledby Rabbi Bashby Rabbi Bash
When: Monday, May 11thWhen: Monday, May 11thTime: 7:30 PMTime: 7:30 PM
Link:Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93516574275?https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93516574275?pwd=cHZ2R3JiekFaMkVaRUtCdVREeDhDdz09pwd=cHZ2R3JiekFaMkVaRUtCdVREeDhDdz09Meeting ID: 935 1657 4275Meeting ID: 935 1657 4275Password: biblePassword: bible
Please join us for an informal discussion of Exodus Chapter 28, verse 12,led by Rabbi Emeritus Marvin Bash. The discussion will include the chapterand verse and will fold in commentators' thoughts. If you have any
questions please contact Jill Clark at [email protected]@gmail.com.
Bi-Annual Membership MeetingBi-Annual Membership Meeting
When: Thursday, May 17When: Thursday, May 17Time: 1:30-3:00 PMTime: 1:30-3:00 PM
During the May 17th Membership Meeting:*CEH Vice Presidents and Committee Chairs will review the purpose andprojects of our committees. Committees are the backbone of thissynagogue and cannot function without members volunteering their time,ideas and talents.*The Board will be available during Q&A to answer any questions you mayhave about the work of the committees and how you can get involved.*The Board of Directors will introduce the 2020-2021 Board slate, reviewthe nominating and voting processes, open the floor for nominations andthen conduct the vote via a virtual voting platform. Each member will beable to cast his/her own vote.*Provide an update on the Rabbinical Search.*Have an opportunity for Q&A.
Link:Link: https://zoom.us/j/97678725852?https://zoom.us/j/97678725852?pwd=V2crbXJxYmVtTVFPTllid01pcGZtQT09pwd=V2crbXJxYmVtTVFPTllid01pcGZtQT09
Meeting ID: 976 7872 5852Meeting ID: 976 7872 5852Password: membershipPassword: membership
Ally ShenkAlly ShenkGet to know more about our latestBat Mitzvah: Ally ShenkClick hereClick here to read her profile.
Religious School Online LearningReligious School Online Learning
Click hereClick here to read the article MorahLaura wrote about the new way oflearning.
Quarantine Seder by DebbieQuarantine Seder by DebbieAinspanAinspanClick hereClick here to read member DebbieAinspan's "Quarantine Seder."
Need a friendly chat?Need a friendly chat?Need help?Need help?
Your CEH friends are here to helpduring these difficult times. If youare feeling isolated and would liketo hear a friendly voice…Or if youneed assistance setting up onlineshopping & delivery….please emailMembership VP Naomi Harris [email protected]@etzhayim.net.
Tzedakah ToutsTzedakah ToutsCLICK HERECLICK HERE to see the contributionsmade to the synagogue on March.We apologize for any errors oromissions.
Social Savy Teens Needed!Social Savy Teens Needed!Virtual Volunteer Opportunity/Virtual Volunteer Opportunity/Great Resume BuilderGreat Resume Builder
CEH's ability to reach members and thewider community via virtual means ismore important now than ever. The Membership & CommunicationsCommittee is needs teens and youngadults who are able to volunteer virtuallyfor 1-2 hours/week to help bolsterCEH's social media presence.To volunteer, [email protected]@etzhayim.net.
You still can dedicate our newYou still can dedicate our newsiddurim!siddurim!We are still dedicating our newsiddurim, Siddur Lev Shalem. Youcan dedicate a siddur in honor ormemory of special people in yourlives. Each dedicated Siddur is$54.00.Please contact the office([email protected]@etzhayim.net) with theinformation for each siddur youwould like to dedicate.
Amazon SmilesAmazon SmilesMake your Amazon purchases countfor Etz Hayim. Use the link when you shop:smile.amazon.com/ch/54-0616345smile.amazon.com/ch/54-0616345and Amazon will donate to theCongregation with every purchase!
Yahrzeit ObservancesYahrzeit Observances
Click hereClick here to see the Yahrzeit Observancesfor May 2 – May 8, 2020.
Bikkur Cholim (Helping the ill) & Bereavement CommitteesBikkur Cholim (Helping the ill) & Bereavement CommitteesThese committees are on standby to help in the hour of need for those whoare ill or recuperating by visiting, calling, helping with grocery shopping,
providing transportation to doctors or the synagogue, bringing meals, etc.or to assist a bereaved family in arranging for the funeral, Shiva Minyan, andmeal of condolence. Notify the Etz Hayim officeEtz Hayim office or Rabbi BassRabbi Bass about yourneeds. In the event of a death, Rabbi Bass should be notified immediately(but not on Shabbat).**Due to the current coronavirus situation, in-person assistance may not be**Due to the current coronavirus situation, in-person assistance may not beavailable at this time.**available at this time.**
Pozez JCC Virtual ProgrammingPozez JCC Virtual Programming
A way to stay connected and engaged. Here youwill find resources to help keep you active, sharp, and healthy while youstay safe at home during the COVID-19 outbreak.
This page is continually being updated: https://www.thej.org/about/pozez-https://www.thej.org/about/pozez-jcc-virtual-programming/jcc-virtual-programming/