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What’s a thousand dollars?
Mere chicken feed.
A poultry matter.
Groucho Marx
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The
Havurat Olam Shmoozeletter
November 27, 2006 - 6 Kislev 5767
Volume
IV, Issue 2
[Member
portrait] [Hanukah party] [Interfaith
Fundraising party] [Adult education] [Donations]
Lynn
Mangan
We thought it might be nice for you to hear from our members for a
change, so we decided to ask them to speak up for themselves. Below is a
message from Lynn Mangan, who has just recently been responsible for the
continuing growth of our congregation. The Mangan’s fourth child,
Donovan, was born Thanksgiving week).
“My first Shabbat service with congregation Havurat Olam was warm and
relaxing. I knew that my family and I would fit right in even though my
husband is not Jewish, nor had I any serious religious upbringing. Once
talking to Barbara Thiede about a Bat Mitzvah, I knew Havurat Olam was
not only for me, but for my four children and my husband. I welcome all
to visit us for Shabbat service or contact me to find out more about my
experiences with Havurat Olam.”
Lynn Mangan
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December 15,
2006
This month we’re combining an Erev Shabbat service with our annual Hanukah
celebration. Only this year, our celebration will include a tribute to that
wonderful comedian, Alan Sherman, as we hear Havurat Olam’s own sing “Harvey and
Sheila” (Hava Nagila), “Shake Hands With Your Uncle Max,” and other Sherman
favorites. President Brian Cutler is planning to introduce us to the
2000-year-old-man, our Religious School’s Olamites will also do a bit of their
own performing, and we’ll include the annual roast of various congregational
members we’ve learn to expect from Havurat Olam’s unknown but beloved lyricist.
Bring latkes, kugel, whatever else you have that’s edible and a menorah, pretty
please, and join us for another Havurat Olam mother of all Hanukah parties.
(Never underestimate a Jewish mother….).
Interfaith Fundraising Holiday Party
December 20,
2006
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Just take a moment to meditate on that headline! Then consider joining
us for an evening of fellowship, festivities, and fabulous food! Havurat
Olam and McGill Baptist Church are co-producing a celebration of
Christmas and Hanukah that will feature a mahvelous dinner accompanied
by a rousing musical and education program featuring children and adults
from both congregations.
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This is also an important fund-raising event; all proceeds benefit the religious
schools of both congregations.
Program includes handbells, McGill Baptist Church adult, children, and
preschool choirs, Havurat Olam’s Olamites (the little guys) acting the part of
dreydels, a little Alan Sherman number or two, and performances by Concord’s
local world Jewish music band Musika Olam.
Our Holiday Party Down will be held on December 20 at McGill Baptist Church,
where we hold our Shabbat services. Dinner begins at 6:30, and the program
begins at 7:30. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and
under. Tickets will be available at Havurat Olam services and Religious School
and can also be purchased from
Brian Cutler or
Lynn Farrell. This event is open to both congregations and guests, so feel
free to purchase tickets for or on behalf of friends and relatives who have an
interest in supporting our religious school.
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After some discussion with various attendees at HO events, it is clear
to us that there’s a whole lot of yearning for Jewish learning. So
let’s get a bead on what folks need most.
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Adult Education |
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Learning to Love Shabbat (I'ts not about switching off the lights
anymore...)
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Understanding the Service (Shema after Barchu? Amidah before Aleynu? Why,
exactly?)
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Jewish Festivals: Moving Beyond the Menu...
If you are interested in any of these educational offerings, class, please
R.S.V.P. and we’ll negotiate a time and an evening for classes. Each course
will be offered for 12 – 16 sessions, depending on the class, the number of
participants, and how quickly we master the various Hebrew arts.
And, please note. If there’s something you want to learn and do not see it
listed, this is Your Moment: Let us know!
Details:
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Each session will run one hour.
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Members pay $12.50 per session if six or more enroll and $15 for five or
less students.
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Non-members pay $15 per session if six or more enroll and $17.50 for five or
less students.
Our newest congregant, Donovan Mangan, have been made by the Cutler and Thiede
families. The Cutlers have also proffered a donation in honor of the Traveling
Mezuzah-Hanging Band. If you would like to make a donation for any reason in
anybody’s honor, please send your check to our treasurer, Samuel Leder, Potter &
Company, 434 Copperfield Blvd NE, Suite A, Concord, NC 28025.
Future donations will be announced in each Shmoozeletter.
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Shalom, Chaverim!
Please send comments, questions, commentary, explications, explanations,
and digressions to
info@havuratolam.org. |
