Congregation Bet Shalom

On September 15th we are proud to kick off the Mensch Club’s 2019-2020 season with a wonderful breakfast followed by a very important and poignant program featuring guest speaker Ester Luetenberg. Introduction by Charne Shoob, Mental Health Occupational Therapist (Ret). Ester and Jay Leutenberg’s son Mitchell had a mental illness which resulted, over a period of 8 years, in 3 attempts and his ultimate suicide in 1986 at the age of 30. Prior to his death, he, Ester and Jay told nobody, not even his three younger sisters, about his previous attempts because of the associated stigma, shame, and reactions – how people would feel about him. Ester has since written over 120 workbooks for health facilitators on topics such as erasing the stigma of mental illness, building resiliency, and coping with grief. She has co-authored books with her daughter, a psychiatric Occupational Therapist, and with many other mental health professionals to help those with mental illness be more able to open up and talk about feelings, which her son was unable to do. How can we, as a community, help to overcome the stigma associated with mental illness. Please RSVP so that we know how much food to prepare for this very special event. Non BTS guests are invited to join us for this event.

Join us for this new dynamic educational opportunity! Gain the knowledge and skills needed to prevent, diffuse or escape any potential disruption to your safety. Krav Maga is the self-defense system used by women and men of the Israel Defense Forces. Over the years this practical method of personal protection has evolved and been refined for use by civilians of all ages. Learn methods to resolve conflicts, control aggressors and end potential violent confrontations. The topics of safety awareness, risk reduction, threat analysis, and decisive action will be covered in depth during these ‘Personal Safety’ workshops. Participants will also learn basic physical moves to include blocks, punches, kicks and restrictive hold escapes. Learn skills that can benefit your life, improve your health all while having fun and sharpening your mind! Gear required: T shirt, long pants, sneakers, water bottle and sweat towel. Open to those 16 years and older. Sign up for one or both workshops.

Join Rabbi Avi Alpert (Congregation Bet Shalom) and Izzy for weekly casual Jewish discussion with an expert (Rabbi) and an amateur (Judaic Studies major).Join Rabbi

Yoga with Shell in Sanctuary ($5 per person)

Iyún Ayin: Jewish Meditation Community Gathering with Reb Brian Yosef Wake up and be free with transformational teachings, heart opening chants and deep-bliss silence.

Lively study and discussion of Sefer Shemuel (Samuel) in the CBS Beit Midrash

Study of Tractate Berakhoth in the CBS Beit Midrash

Join us for our morning prayer and get a spiritual jump start to your day!

with Yosef Lopez

Led by Jesse Davis. held at THA

Thursday, September 19, 2019, •11:00 AM - 12:00 PM In this fun, one hour class, learn how to fold paper in the Tea Bag fashion (which is a style of origami) it into beautiful greeting cards. Facilitated by Anne Lowe. Hosted in the new J'art Studio at Congregation Bet Shalom! $5 for the cost of supplies. Sign up by September 17th.

Join us Before Services to say Le'Hayyim at our Snack and Yack, and then pray together Weekday Minha followed by an uplifting Kabbalat Shabbat and Ma'ariv Tefilla.

Lunch Included, from 10-1pm

Come dance, sing & pray with puppets, scarves & stories! Featuring PJ Library books & other interactive activities for children ages newborn to 5 years old & their parents.

Sponsored in celebration of Roza and Zak Simkhovich's 40th year of living in the United States of America

Eye opening interactive discussion, facilitated by Professor Dr. David Graizbord and Rabbi Dr. Howard Schwartz