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!

Read the February Bulletin

Please save the date Sunday April 22, 2012.  Our own Rabbi Lettofsky will retire this summer.  We would like to honor his service to our community and look forward to your attendance.  Please keep your self posted on the event under the Community page on our website.  Please contact Sandy Kahn to offer your assistance.  440-773-8035 or sandfordkahn@hotmail.com

For anybody that ever wondered why there were glass cases with stuff by Cafe Aroma, this is a reminder that we DO have a gift shop at Beth Israel-The West Temple!  We have some Judaic Jewelry, Mezzuzahs, Shabbat candlesticks, Shabbat Candles, as well as some decorative items and a few items for Passover.  We can order items for your special occasions if you need.  Please see Mickey Wiesen, Tracy Grauel, or Robyn Kahn for details.

Our next Lunch With the Rabbi is set for Wednesday, February 8 at 12 noon.  We will get together at Don’s Pomeroy House in Strongsville, which is located at 13664 Pearl Road.  (www.donspomeroy.com)

If you would like to attend this luncheon, please let the office know by phone 216-941-8882 or email bethisrael@nls.net

A perfect way to beat the winter blues.  Sign up for courses ranging from Jewish History to Poker and Parashah.  Find out what’s Jewish about chocolate, and much, much more.  Courses will meet for 1 hour sessions Sunday January  22, and 29, 2012 ( 11:00a.m.- 12:15p.m.).  These classes are for adults and students.  There will also be a Drama Club exclusively for grades 3 to 12.

If you missed the 1st session, do not hesitate to join us this Sunday!

9:45 Tefeliah ……..10am Stretch with Noa Rahamim …….. 10:15 – 11am Sam and Dalia Alterovitz will speak about their personal immigrant experiences (TWICE)…….. 11-11:10am Nosh ……..11:10am Winter U classes

Saturday, Janurary 21,  Celebrate Shabbat !  9:30am Coffee, Nosh and Schmooze; 9:45am Lessons with the Rabbi; 10:45 am Worship Service; Noon Potluck Luncheon, bring a Dairy dish to share with others.

Tot Shabbat with Bela Fischer at 10:00 am

The Ronald McDonald House Family Room at Fairview Hospital is in need of volunteers.  Please look at this volunteer flyer for more details.

A reminder from Rabbi Enid to travelers (and potential travelers) to Israel on this summer’s July 1-12 trip:  There will be a potluck lunch info meeting this Sunday, January 8th, at Beth Israel-The West Temple at 12:45p.m.

We’ll talk about the travel plans, more details about our trip, and include some “learning together” – to prepare for our Israel experience.  If you are interested in the trip, registration is still open…Please let Rabbi Enid know — we are happy to send information, etc.

The AJR planning committee is already planning a conference call for the spring so that all travelers can “meet” and hear from Dr. Ora Horn Prouser, the Dean of the Academy for Jewish Religion and the faculty representative from AJR who will be joining us for the trip.

Please let Rabbi Enid know your attendance plans  (eclader@aol.com) so she can have enough material for all, and plan for lunch.

The January Bulletin is now available