SUKKOT

Ordering Lulavs/Etrogs

As has been the case for many years, the CSH Ritual Committee is again facilitating the purchase of lulavs and etrogs through Zion Etrogim. The prices are:

Children Set  $28
Standard Set  $32
Quality Set   $36
Prime Set     $43
Deluxe Set    $53
Superior Set  $64

As I reported last year, I really don’t see much difference among the sets.  The lulavim are identical and there seemed to me to be little difference in the etrogim, perhaps a little bit in the size.

If interested, please order by calling Rex Hemme at (281) 286-8806 or by emailing him at rex.hemme@anico .com.  He would appreciate payment in advance.

Sukkah Walk

We will also be having the annual sukkah walk this year on September 26.  The progressive dinner concept has worked out well in recent years, and given sufficient participation, we will repeat that format.  Please contact Rex (contact information above) if you would be willing to share your sukkah this year.

Dear Congregant:

It is a long-standing tradition of our people to honor the memory of our loved ones who have died.  During the Yizkor services throughout the year, we read the names of departed family and friends.  Each year Shaar Hashalom publishes a Yizkor Book of Remembrance that lists their names.  If you wish to so honor someone, please submit the name on the blank line below for this year's inclusion.  To cover our expenses, there is a minimum donation of $25.  You may submit one to three names for this price.  There is a $10 donation for each additional name. 

Another way to ensure a lasting remembrance is by a memorial plaque in our sanctuary. At any time after death, it is appropriate to add the name of a loved one.  Beside each name is a light that is illuminated at their Yahrzeit and during Yizkor services. Names inscribed in our synagogue are automatically included in our Book of Remembrance.

To purchase a memorial plaque, please contact our secretary at the synagogue.  Memorial plaques are $375 each.  If you wish to honor the family member for whom you are purchasing a memorial plaque, please complete the requested information below and send it directly to me.

Please, print clearly or email me your request to rperez@bayareacharter.com
Person to be remembered
By Whom
Relationship

Please call me at 281 480-8410 if you have any questions.
I must receive this form by September 15 with your donation. 

Make check to Congregation Shaar Hashalom.
            Dr. Rosalind Perez
            15911 Spring Forest Drive
            Houston, TX  77059

Shalom,

Rosalind Perez for Ritual Committee

High Holy Day Schedule

Ticket Signup Information

"The High Holy Day Prayer Book: The Machzor 101", a special class to prepare us for the High Holy Days.

We will quickly look at the over-all order of a prayer service, and then center our attentions on the additional prayers for the High Holy Days. What do they mean? What do they mean to us?

The class will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31st. It is free and open to all who are interested.

Rabbi Federow

Prior to Selichot services Sept 4th, beginning at 8:30 p.m., a 90 minute movie, 'God On Trial,' in the Jewish tradition of arguing with Gd, will be shown.

GOD ON TRIAL
Why is there so much suffering in the world and what kind of God would allow it to happen? Universal questions about faith and philosophy are at the heart of God on Trial, which was inspired by the legend that a group of concentration camp prisoners conducted a mock trial against God for not keeping God's covenant with the Jews. From all walks of life, a physicist, a glove maker, rabbis, a law professor and at least one criminal weigh the evidence and offer thoughtful arguments taken from history, science, theology and personal experience. Featuring Antony Sher (Primo), Rupert Graves (The Forsyte Saga, Take a Girl Like You), Dominic Cooper (Sense and Sensibility, The Duchess), Stephen Dillane (Anna Karenina, John Adams) and Stellan Skarsgård (Mamma Mia!), God on Trial  explores unfathomable loss and unshakable faith.

Following the movie, the Selichot service will begin at 10:30.

Crypto-Jews have lived as secret Jews for centuries - ever since the Catholics monarchs, Isabel and Ferdinand, conquered Spain in 1492.  As the generations passed, the Jewish roots of family rituals and practices got lost.  What remained were snippets of rituals that no one could explain.

Today, there are several Crypto-Jewish communities in New Mexico.

Elderhostel, as part of their Road Scholar series, is offering 5 day tours to several communities in New Mexico.  This tour includes all meals, day trips and lectures.

Elderhostel offers trips to the general public, for people of 40 years of age, or more.  It is possible, however, to Charter a trip.  The Chartered trips could take High School students.

If you are interested in finding out more about this fascinating aspect of Judaism, please contact Amira Hemme at 281-286-8806 or ahemme@aol.com