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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Greetings to all, Summer is finally here, and with it comes renewed energy, mission, and spirit in our congregation.  As you will read in this newsletter we are making great progress towards our goals. Our affiliation with the Reconstructing Judaism movement has solidified and is already bearing fruit in terms of support for our programs. We have … [Read more...] about August Newsletter

General Meeting of the Membership and Community Meeting: The annual general meeting of the Membership will be on June 30th, 2019 at Shalom Bayit. We’ll meet at 9 am for Bagels, coffee and schmoozing and our meeting will being at 9:30 sharp. We will be voting on the slate for Board Members for the 2019-2020 year: President – Dr. Ron Schutz Vice President – Alice … [Read more...] about General Membership Meeting Scheduled for June 30, 2019 at 9:30 am Sharp

… [Read more...] about Dance with the Torah – Ice Cream Too! Sunday Evening June 9th 5:30 pm – Plus 2 Items of Interest

Sunday June 9th, 5:30 PM:Celebrate the Giving of the Torah….. Come Dance with the Torah and Hear the 10 Commandments! Every person is asked to prepare their own 10 Guiding Principles to share and discuss followed by a Pot Luck Dairy Dinner of whatever Yummy Pot Luck Goodies we bring! (Ice Cream and Toppings provided) JCCO Bend Shalom Bayit, 21555 Modoc Lane, Bend, OR You are … [Read more...] about Dance with the Torah – Ice Cream Too! Sunday Evening June 9th 5:30 pm

Please join us next Friday for a Potluck Family/Community Shabbat Dinner! Friday May 24th, ​5:30pm: Songs, Blessings and Good Food...What could be better? Please note earlier start time. We plan to sing a few songs and Bless the Children. Games for Adults and Kids in our Beautiful Back Yard if weather permits....Bring something Yummy and Vegetarian to share. See You There! R' … [Read more...] about Family/Community Shabbat Pot Luck Dinner and Games next Friday May 24th 5:30pm

Shabbat Morning Torah and Song ServiceSaturday, May 11th, 10:00am: This Week We will read form the "Holiness Code" (Parshat Kedoshim) the very Core of our Torah. Assignment: Come Prepared to Discuss what you think Holiness is and how we can be more Holy in our Daily Lives. No separate Torah Study this week...Torah Study will be part of the Torah Service. See You … [Read more...] about Shabbat Torah/Song Service Tomorrow Morning! 10 am

Shabbat Morning Torah and Song ServiceSaturday, May 11th, 10:00am: This Week We will read form the "Holiness Code" (Parshat Kedoshim) the very Core of our Torah. Assignment: Come Prepared to Discuss what you think Holiness is and how we can be more Holy in our Daily Lives. No separate Torah Study this week...Torah Study will be part of the Torah Service. Music … [Read more...] about Shabbat Morning Torah/Song Service May 11th, 10 am

Come Meet Rabbi Yossi and Judy Feintuch this weekend, May 3rd and 4th At SHALOM BAYITHere’s a reminder that Rabbi Yossi Feintuch will be visiting with us this weekend to lead services and for us all to get better acquainted. He is our leading candidate for a Rabbi after Rabbi Jay retires later this year. Friday, May 3rd, Erev of Shabbat service at 7pm: Please come for the … [Read more...] about Meet Rabbi Yossi & Judy Feintuch | May 3rd & 4th

Why Is Next Shabbat Different From Other Shabbats? There are two reasons: First, because this year the first and eighth days of Passover were both on Shabbat. The calendar in Israel (where there is no observance of the 8th day of Passover), and the one that Rabbi Yossi (our visiting Rabbi) has always followed, does confirm that K'doshim is the parashah on May 4. The second … [Read more...] about Why is next Shabbat different from other Shabbats?

Central Oregon Community College’s Jewish Students Club presents: A Holocaust Remembrance Day Event: In Their Own Words - Holocaust Survivors Hans Biglajzer (1926 – 2017) and David Stoliar (1922 – 2014) Hans Biglajzer David Stoliar WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 AT 5 P.M. IN COATS CAMPUS CENTER (WILLE HALL) Using archived video footage, you will meet long-time Bend residents Hans … [Read more...] about Holocaust Remembrance Day Event

LAST CALL!PASSOVER COMMUNITY SEDER Saturday, April 20th - Doors open at 5pm Seder begins at 5:30pm (sharp) Dinner served about 7:00pm "Last Call" Because this is a Catered Kosher Meal we simply must know how many to arrange for. Reservations absolutely close 5pm on Tuesday April 16th. No Exceptions! To make your reservation, send an e-mail to: ellyce2009 or … [Read more...] about Passover Seder – Last Call!

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Community, Finally, the snow has melted, spring is upon us, and with it comes the breezes of renewal and rebirth. So, it is clearly time for some celebrating. Our Purim Festival at the shul on Wednesday, March 20th was a HUGE success. The turnout was fantastic! According to Rabbi Jay, in his experience, this was the biggest gathering EVER with … [Read more...] about April Newsletter