Temple Beth El's Mitzvah Day

Sunday, May 15th, 2011, Temple Beth El will be holding their annual Mitzvah Day. This will be the 14th year held. This day is a special one "To perform acts of generosity and community service" -Beth El, As well as "a day we devote to social justice and action" -Beth El.

Temple & Community Members will be meeting in the morning at Temple Beth El at the David Silverman Social Hall. Throughout the day There will be several projects in different areas of Charlotte including helping out with Assisted Living, Shelters, Schools, Hebrew Cemetery, Jewish Family Services & this is just a sampling of the list! These wonderful volunteers will also be working on Care packages, supplies, clean up, landscaping, painting & so much more, for many different people & facilities. For more information please contact Marissa Brooks at marissa.brooks@gmail.com

Beth Shalom of Lake Norman Religious School Open House

Beth Shalom of Lake Norman Religious School Open House

Thursday, May 12, 2011: 4:30pm - 6:15pm

Come meet the education director, faculty members and involved parents.

RSVP to Sherry Eckert, 704.895.4016 or rseckert@bslkn.org

Make Your Own Fruit Arrangements

Come join the Jewish Women's Circle of Chabad of Ballantyne, for a lovely evening together on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 7:30pm.  Ladies will be learning how to make their own Edible Fruit Arrangements just in time for the holiday of Shavuot. What a great gift to bring home to your family! While there ~ you can also nosh on dairy sweets. There will also be a discussion on how the Torah's teachings shapes our lives. For more information or to RSVP, please contact: Leah Levin: 704.246.8881 or Leah@JewishBallantyne.com Cost:$15 per person.

The Wedding of Rabbi Michael Shields and Jacqueline Wolochwianski

On April 30, 2001, Rabbi Michael Shields wed the beautiful Jacqueline Wolochwianski. Mazel Tov on your new life together. May you be blessed with a lifetime of joy & happiness.

Lag B'Omer With Beth Shalom

A Special Contribution from our dear friend Sid Krupkin:
On Thursday, May 19, from 4:15-6:15 PM, the Beth Shalom of Lake Norman congregation and its Center for Jewish Learning is sponsoring a fabulous, one-of-a-kind cultural event on the grounds of St. Alban's Church, 301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson, NC 28236. This unique outdoor event will feature an Israeli-style celebration of the holiday of Lag B'Omer featuring an appearance by former Israeli Defense Forces officer Mor Green in an informative fireside talk, free Kosher hot dogs and refreshments, live and recorded Israeli music and songs featuring students from the religious school. Free parking is available in the back of the church.

Happy Mother's Day XO

Charlotte Jewish Life and The Rose Family wish you a beautiful, relaxing and joyful Mother's day!

Good Shabbos Sweet Friends

 

Hello to our dear readers. Wishing you a beautiful & peaceful Shabbos.

Tonight's Candle Lighting Time is at 7:54pm

Here is a listing of all the Shabbat services in the Charlotte area for Friday Night & Saturday Morning Services:

1. Beth Shalom, Davidson, NC = Friday Night: 6:30pm, Saturday Morning: 9:30am
2. Congregation Emanuel, Statesville, NC =Friday Night: 8pm
3. Temple Beth El, Charlottte, NC =Friday Night: 8pm, Saturday Morning: 11am
4. Temple Israel, Charlotte, NC =Friday Night: 6:15pm, Saturday Morning: 9:30am
5. Congregation Ohr Torah, Charlotte, NC =Saturday Morning: 10am
6. Chabad of Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC =Saturday Morning: 10am
7. Temple Kol Ami, Fort Mill, SC =Friday Night: 7pm
8. Temple Emanuel, Gastonia, NC =Friday Night: 7:30pm, Saturday Morning: 10:30am