From the President
It's August. It's Hot. Sisterhood has finished their garage sale and the Herculean efforts it take to make it successful. Katy is back in town and planning for the state of religious school. As always, our little shul is busy! With that I want to share some thoughts with you about our future.
The Rabbi's Corner
Mark Twain wrote that travel could be depressing. No, not that the traveling itself makes us sad, but when we come home, well, life is just not as exciting as it was while we were on the road, seeing new things, meeting new people, enjoying new exciting experiences. But come home we must, and this is when Mark Twain said that things could get sad.
Sisterhood News
Sisterhood was busy during the month of July with our annual Garage Sale. With the help of the Congregation’s donations and our dedicated workers, Sisterhood was able to raise over $4,500.
Adult Education Activites
A new class, All About Judaism, is beginning August 21 at 7:30 pm at CSH.
We are arranging to show the movie Apollo 11 at CSH very soon.
The Houston Astros are hosting the second annual Jewish Community Day at Minute Maid Park on Sunday August 25. The Astros play the Los Angeles Angels at 1:10pm.
We will organize a sale of baked goods from Three Brothers Bakery prior to Rosh Hashanah. Last year our congregants purchased over 230 pieces of baked goods!
Social Action
We are still doing Social Action events and have now formed the Greater Clear Lake Interfaith Community Council to help us learn more about ourselves and our various faith communities. This Interfaith Council is an extension of Social Action/Social Justice that came out of our need to learn more about ourselves and our diverse faith communities, where we can support each other as a united front against the anti-Semitism, prejudice, and injustices that seems prevalent these days. We plan to learn more about each other, our faiths, and our traditions as we work together for a better community.
Upcoming Events
Classes
Lunch with the Rabbi - Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00 pm, Congregation Shaar Hashalom Schwartz Social Hall.
Conversations with Rabbi Stuart - Second Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm, Sawa Restaurant and Grill, 16608 El Camino Real.
Adult Hebrew: From Aleph Bet to Prayers - Taught by Phyllis Greenspan on Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm, starting January 9, 2019. Registration required via email to pgreenhouston@aol.com (see flyer).
All About Judaism - Taught by Rabbi Stuart Federow. Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 pm, Congregation Shaar Hashalom Schwartz Social Hall.
Judaism in the Home: A Hands-On Approach - Taught by Rabbi Stuart Federow. Everyone is invited to learn more about Shabbat, Havdalah, Holidays, and more. Sponsored by Adult Education, Sundays 11:15 am - 12:15 pm starting Jan 20, 2019.
Israeli Folk Dancing - Taught by Amira Hemme, Mondays - 7:30-9:30 pm
Classes are not held on holidays. Check the calendar for details.