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March 2014 | Adar I - Adar II 5774
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The Word is Collaboration
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uring these months that I have worked as Chizuk Amuno’s Director of Congregational Life, the focus has been increasing collaboration among groups. Every program of the Congregational Life Committee (CLC) reflects this theme. In fact, the CLC itself is composed of representatives from every affiliate and school group with the goal of bringing all of Chizuk Amuno together for community celebration and learning. Collaboration is not only seen at CLC events, such as the opening BBQ Bash and the Laser Lights program for Hanukkah. The Israel Engagement Committee, so ably chaired by Ellen Friedman, with the assistance of Jenny Baker, has cosponsored three events this year.
The first was a breakfast with Brotherhood, featuring our congregant Matt Freedman, an expert on the aliyah of Ethiopian Jews. The second event was Jerusalem on a Plate, a movie and food tasting with the Stulman Center for Adult Learning. Most recently, Israel Engagement cosponsored a movie on Ariel Sharon, joining forces with the Baltimore Zionist District . We also gathered for music, schmoozing, and food at Pub Night, a coming together of the Brotherhood and Sisterhood for an incredibly successful event. And kudos to Rabbi Stuart Seltzer and Erica Allen, for creating ACHSHAV, a new program for our 8th and 9th grade Rosenbloom Religious School graduates, in collaboration with the Beth El religious school. Add to that, the Kadima youth group, which brings together middle school students from both KSDS and RRS, and you see that in every area of synagogue and school life, we are coming together for excellence.
Saturday evening, March 15, 2014 7:30 p.m. • Ma’ariv, Havdalah, and family celebration for all ages – reading of the Megillah, Sanctuary Come in costume. Experience the Purim story like it has never been told before! Enjoy Ahasuerus the Unicyclist, Queen Esther the Singer, and Mordechai the Juggler. 8:00 p.m. • Traditional Megillah Reading, Esterson Auditorium 8:30 p.m. • Fabulous Fun, Food, Entertainment, DJ, and Dancing for Families • High School Purim Party • Middle School Purim Party • Adults’ Got Talent, Karaoke, Schmoozing, and Adult Drinks
March brings us Purim, an opportunity for every family at Chizuk Amuno and its schools to join together for two major events. The first is on Purim night, Saturday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m., in the Sanctuary, for the megillah reading when the CLC brings you “Shushan’s Got Talent.” Come in costume, and thrill to the extraordinary talents of the major Purim Megillah characters, dance to the music, and enjoy delicious Purim treats. Special programming for families, middle school students, high school students, and adults follows. And on Sunday, March 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., come one, come all to the Purim Carnival! At Chizuk Amuno, collaboration is what it’s all about. B’Shalom,
Rabbi Paul Schneider
Purim Carnival
Sunday, March 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Fun, Food, Games, and Prizes In advance: $12/child or $20/family • At the door: $15/child or $25/family New this year: Photo Booth - included in ticket price! Pre-sales are available online or at school offices. To volunteer, contact Linda Lebovic, linda.lebovic@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Parent Association of Chizuk Amuno Schools
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