From the President
Happy New Year! On behalf of the board, I hope you found our services a time of renewal and meaning over the course of the high holy days. I have elected to share my Kol Nidre appeal to everyone who was unable to attend can read the message:
The Rabbi's Corner
At this time of year there really is one thing I still miss not living in the Northeast as I did during my college years, and that is the beauty of the changing leaves in the Fall which are best seen in October. The contrast between the evergreen and the multicolored leaves is just beautiful.
Sisterhood News
Sisterhood had a wonderful Paid-up Membership Dinner on September 12 at Akashi Japanese Restaurant. The food was delicious and everyone enjoyed visiting after a long summer break. During the meeting portion of the evening we had a treasurer’s report from Sisterhood Treasurer, Andrea Levine, and the 40 members in attendance approved the budget for the 2019-20 year.
Adult Education Activites
Many of our congregants enjoyed their delicious baked goods from Three Brothers Bakery for Rosh Hashanah without even going into town to purchase the items. We brought the baked goods to CSH for pickup by our members. We want to thank Holli Hirsch, Debbie Anderson, Isaac Rosen and Amy Zaguli for helping with this event.
Social Action
For the past few months, I have been presenting information on the newly formed Greater Clear Lake Interfaith Community Council, hoping to bring together the various faith communities. The mission of this group is to meet others in our faith community to support each other when needed and at the same time, learn about each other and our places of worship.
Ritual Committee News
The Ritual Committee wants to thank all of you who came out for the morning Shiva service for Cantor Eisenberg. We had 20 congregants led by Cantor Eisenberg. Our synagogue always helps the bereaved with evening Shiva at their homes when requested.
Upcoming Events
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Simchat Torah Celebration
Monday, Oct 21st 7:00p to 9:00p
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Religious School
Sunday, Oct 27th (All day)
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Living by the Golden Rule
Sunday, Nov 10th 2:00p to 4:00p
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Special Event TBA
Thursday, Dec 5th (All day)
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Rabbi’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 7th 7:00p to 11:00p
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Hanukkah I (Holiday of lights)
Monday, Dec 23rd (All day)
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Hanukkah II
Tuesday, Dec 24th (All day)
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Hanukkah III
Wednesday, Dec 25th (All day)
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 8, 2020. 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.