Please click on this link for the March Bulletin

Please take the time to read this great article written by Josh Gelernter about our founding member Dr. Abe Silberstein.  The article was first published on the web page Jewish Ideas Daily.  Mench-in-the-Moon

In an effort to meet the needs of our congregation and perhaps to the general community, we want to know what your expectations and dreams are for the library. Please take a few minutes to answer a few questions to help us plan the librarys’ future. If we have not addressed issues that are on your mind regarding the library, please be sure to give us your comments. When the survey is complete, committee members will make personal calls to congregation members to pursue in depth the responses received (for those who’ve given us their names). This will help us improve services as well as develop a Library mission statement. Many thanks for your assistance.
Please email the completed survey to Scott Machol at:  scottmachol@yahoo.com or drop them off at the Temple Office by February 29. Library Survey

Beginner Hebrew classes for adults, will begin in March, on Sunday mornings.  For specific information please contact Aharon Lakish by email at aharonlakish@yahoo.com

Gal Grinberg, an Israeli musician will be sharing music and song at 11:30am.  Everyone is welcome .

Sunday February 12, 2012 at 10am,  join Dr. Jen Glaser as we explore “Do Young Children Think Deep Thoughts?” Join us if you are a parent, teacher, grandparent, aunt, uncle, philosopher, or someone who will find this interesting and enlightening..

Are young children capable of reflecting on the deeper mysteries of life? Do they think about such profound matters as: What is time? What makes something valuable? Why do bad things happen to good people? What is the nature of friendship and fairness?
Parents and teachers often take note of, and retell, the curiously deep things that children say but then wonder whether children really understand the nature of the questions they raise. Are they truly capable of engaging in philosophical reflection?
Come and join Dr. Jen Glaser, internationally renowned scholar in the field of philosophy for children, as we explore this topic.

We at Beth Israel – The West Temple invite you to join us for an exciting evening as we celebrate Shabbat.

…Singles…Couples…Families…Relatives…Friends…Neighbors…Co-Workers

A unique opportunity to enjoy:

A relaxed evening, a delicious Shabbat dinner (no cooking) at 6:30 pm, a music filled and easy going Shabbat Service.   Meeting and mingling with friendly people.  For dinner reservations please see the attached flier.  Services begin at 8pm.

Latest news from Greater Cleveland Congregations:

“Thanks to all our core team leaders and issue action team members who participated in last week’s Delegate Assembly. [Rabbi Enid Lader and Laurie Levinson were there...] GCC unanimously ratified the action plans from our Criminal Justice and Health Care teams in an integrated campaign between now and the March 6 primary election. When GCC acts, we all act together! We will organize a County Prosecutor Candidate Accountability Action on Monday, Feb. 20 from 7-9 pm at Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple (23737 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood) at which the gathered GCC membership (current turnout commitments: 680) will ask the candidates to commit to improving the way the office handles crucial issues in the criminal justice system. GCC cannot and will not endorse candidates.”

Beth Israel – The West Temple is hoping to bring at least 10 people to this program on Feb. 20th. If you would like to attend — we can meet at temple at 6:15 p.m. and drive together. RSVP to Rabbi Enid (eclader@aol.com).

When GCC acts, we all act together!