Yiskor/Meditation
Yiskor Service: at the home of Linda and Dick Golden. Arrive at 2:30 for an optional guided meditation session, or 3 pm for Yiskor.
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Neilah/Break the Fast
Neilah Closing Service: Wednesday, October 9 at 6 pm (at Seabold Hall), followed by our traditional Break-the-Fast potluck.
Coordinating Committee meeting
All welcome!
SUKKOT
Sukkot October 20, 2 PM will be celebrated at the home of Mike Orr and Robin Hruska. Come celebrate the harvest season and give thanks. If you have any willow, myrtle (crape myrtle is popular in these parts) or palm, please let Robin H know so we can make lulav to shake. Bring a snack (harvest themed?) to share. Any questions call Robin Hruska 360-297-4228 or Jon Garfunkel 206-276-7240. PLEASE NOTE: This is a date change from last month's newsletter.
Havdalah & Movie Night “Orchestra of Exiles”
Please join us for Havdalah and Movie night at the home of Carol Shakow and Mel Leiman on Saturday, November 16th at 5:30. There will be a Havdalah followed by a potluck and movie. The movie is slated to be Orchestra of Exiles, the suspenseful chronicle of how one man helped save Europe's premier Jewish musicians from obliteration by the Nazis during World II. Call 206-567-9414 for event details.
Participation Brainstorming Session
Participation: What’s our understanding of every member’s role in doing the work of the chavurah? There are lots of ways to be a leader - small ways and larger ones. What steps can we take to encourage, enable, and support each one of us as contributor and leader? Contact: Mike Orr, mike@michael-brian-orr.net Time: Sunday, November 17, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Location: Home of Robin Hruska and Mike Orr.
Communication Brainstorming Session
Communication: How can we open and strengthen lines of communication between and among members, committees, and officers? Contact: Paul Travis, paulaarontravis@gmail.com. Time: Tuesday, November 19, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Location: Home of Paul Travis
Bagels, Coffee & Conversation
Sunday, December 8, 10:30 am Bagels, coffee and interesting conversation at Jane and Bob Greenberg’s community room at Ericksen Cottages. Reflections about their trip to Portugal and what they learned about Jews in Portugal before and after the Inquisition and synagogues from 15 th century and today. Not necessary to reply but helpful so I make enough coffee and tea. 206-780-9942
Chanukah Party
Sunday 12/22/2019, 4PM at the Rappaports' home. Please join us to celebrate the first night of Chanukah with candle lighting, singing, dreidels, latkes, discussion and a potluck supper. For more information contact Carol Rappaport or call 206-567-9414.
Movie & Chinese Food
Following a great Jewish Tradition we are hosting a Movie and Chinese Food night on Christmas, December 25th (obviously) at 5 PM. I am requesting that folks RSVP so we know who is coming and we can get a wishlist of what to order. We can just split the bill in equal shares. Joy Luck in Kingston is fortunately open that night. None of the Chinese restaurants Poulsbo restaurants were open on Christmas. We can have a movie choice picked...