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I hope that we will consistently continue to personally and communally promote this World Zionist Congress vote -2020

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VOTE NOW! -- Our opportunity to affect society and politics in the Jewish state HOW TO VOTE Step 1 Go to: www.ZionistElection.org (where you can view all of the slates) and click on ‘Register & Vote’. Step 2 The registration form will now appear on your screen. Fill out all the required information and click ‘Submit’. Step 3 A form asking for a verification number … [Read more...] about I hope that we will consistently continue to personally and communally promote this World Zionist Congress vote -2020

Dispatch #3 from Israel

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After leaving McDonalds (famous for its 5 foot touch screens) we trekked up the hill to the ancient Nabatean/Roman city of Avdat. Such a view from the Heights! The wind was even more ferocious from the top of the Tel, but we were on a mission! Avdat protected the “Incense Route” that brought expensive spices and other goods from Saudi Arabia/Yemen to Gaza (yes, the very same … [Read more...] about Dispatch #3 from Israel

Please Share!

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Dear Community, When viewed from afar, the brown and tan and dusty hills of the Negev may not seem appealing or even very interesting. But dig a little deeper, get off the main highway, take a knowledgeable guide with you and an entire and amazing world emerges. A world of secret water cisterns carved in the hard limestone rock thousands of years ago by a nomadic people known … [Read more...] about Please Share!

Jays’s Report #1 from Israel

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Dear Community, Last week Judy and I arrived in Israel. We had the same taxi driver from 4 years ago take us to our Kibbutz and it was so nice to see a friendly face! I asked about his children 4 years ago and he complained, and he had roughly the same complaints this time! Last time I wrote Israel is the same, only more so. Well, this time it seems even more, more so. More … [Read more...] about Jays’s Report #1 from Israel

January 2 Taize service reminder

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The Taize Choir of Central Oregon invites you to participate in an hour of meditative non-denominational Taize music and silence at our monthly ecumenical service, 7pm, Thursday, January 2, at Trinity Episcopal Church (St. Helens Hall), 231 NW Idaho, Bend. The theme for this service is 'Praying for World Peace'. For more information call taizebend. … [Read more...] about January 2 Taize service reminder

October Newsletter

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UPCOMING EVENTS 10/11/19 Sukkah Building 9 am 10/13/19 Celebrating Jay and Judy Shupack in our Sukkah! Potluck and presentation of gifts and love—12 pm 10/19/19 Havdallah Potluck in the Sukkah- 5:30 pm 10/20/19 Library Painting Work Party – 10-1pm. 10/24/19 QPR Training – Suicide Prevention Training available through INCO in conjunction with St Charles. 7 pm at … [Read more...] about October Newsletter

Reconstructionist Learning 2019-2020

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Reconstructionist Learning provides opportunities for personal exploration, community engagement and spiritual development. Enjoy access to experts who are passionately living what they teach. Explore the possibilities and pick the learning that’s right for you. REGISTER NOW JCCO Bend Shalom Bayit, 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend, OR You are receiving this email because you are a … [Read more...] about Reconstructionist Learning 2019-2020

High Holidays Services– Sign Up for an Honor and/or English Reading

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A Request from your friendly "Parts Department" for High Holidays: If you will be attending one or all services over the coming holidays, please let Alice know if you are willing or interested in having an honor (opening, closing Ark) or having an English reading to help out and be part of the service. Contact Alice at ahuskey46 or 541-815-4912 We'll be using our … [Read more...] about High Holidays Services– Sign Up for an Honor and/or English Reading