SIVAN 5782

HAPPY SHAVUOT!

RUACH:

SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 7:00 PM: CANDLELIGHTING and SILENCE in Memory of the Children, Teachers, and People of Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York who lost their lives to gun violence in the past few weeks. We will say their names, light candles, and offer a moment of silence in their memory. In the Zoom Room.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 9:00 – 9:30 AM: MORNING SHABBAT: Hosted by Linda and Dick Golden in the Zoom Room.

POTLUCK SHABBAT EVENING SERVICE, FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 6:00 PM. Hosted by Jeff and Denise Brown in their home.

HIGH HOLIDAYS 2022: We are thrilled to announce that Rabbi Lavey Derby will once again bring his wisdom and insight to lead us through the High Holidays! Stay tuned for specific dates, times, and location.

COMMUNITY NEWS:

Rachel Brown, daughter of Denise and Jeff Brown, has earned a Master of Urban Planning degree from the University of Washington’s Graduate Program in the College of Built Environments. In addition, she was awarded a scholarship from WTS International, an organization that fosters the development of women in the transportation field. On July 1, Rachel will begin her professional career as the Environmental Planning Manager for the Port of Seattle. Mazel Tov, and best wishes for continued personal and professional success to Rachel!

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All good wishes are sent to Rachel Kerbrat for a speedy recovery from her recent surgery!

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With much gratitude and blessings, we want to thank Linda and Dick Golden for leading their beautiful monthly Shabbat morning Meditations throughout the entire year. Next up: Saturday June 4 (see above!)

CULTURAL EVENTS:

SHIR HAYAM BOOK CLUB: “The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit” in this stunning memoir is the author’s father, Leon Lagnado, a prosperous businessman in Cairo during and after World War II, one of the city’s most elegant boulevardiers, who spent his nights in the restaurants, cafes, dance halls and casinos of what was then “the most cosmopolitan city in the world.

Read it while in your hammock, or at the beach, or enjoying the breezes on your porch. We will get together outside IN PERSON on Sunday July 24 to discuss this true story. Stay tuned for time and place.

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SHIR HAYAM IN THE CURRENT EXHIBIT AT THE BI HISTORICAL MUSEUM!

The Bainbridge Island Historical Museum’s current exhibit, which recently opened, is focused on the island’s robust legacy of protest, and also, the many smaller, diverse communities – such as
the Indipino, Japanese-American, African-American, and faith communities – which enrich and enliven Island life. And so there is Shir Hayam, represented by this lovely Havdalah light.
Please come to see this exciting new exhibit which showcases displays and moving interviews with our neighbors and friends.
BI Historical Museum – Free Admission
215 Erickson Ave. NE – BI
206.842.2773
Open Wed – Sun: 10-4

COORDINATING COMMITTEE:

Our annual meeting was held on Sunday, May 22. Meeting minutes will be sent out to members in an upcoming email. Next Coordinating Commitee meeting date to be set shortly.