Jüdische Gemeinde Hameln
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May 2001 • Iyar/Sivan 5761
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Program for May:
May 3 — Lecture: Dr. W. Engler
May 4 — Religious school& Friday night services with birthday Kiddush
May 5 — Congregational trip to Bodenwerder
May 7 — Lecture: R. Dohme “Jewish Women”
May 8 — Russian Afternoon- Art History lecture
May 8 — Hameln Forum Lecture Series: Dr. J. P. Reetsma
May 9 — Program for Day of Remembrance
May 15 — Intro to Judaism course in Russian
May 15 — Hameln Forum Lecture Series: Carola Stern
May 18 — Hameln Information Fair
May 20 — Congregational Afternoon Tea Guest Lecturer: Irina Zlotina “Rambam”
May 22 — Russian Afternoon- Art History lecture
May 25 — Friday night services
May 28 — Shavuoth service and breakfast
May 29 — Lecture: Dr. Robert Ash, “How Jews interpret the Bible”
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Dear Members, Friends, and Supporters,
SHAVUOT
We’ll celebrate Shavuoth with Dr. Ash. Come to the synagogue for prayer, learning and cheesecake! The following day, Dr. Ash will hold a lecture with the Society for Christians and Jews on “How Jews Interpret the Bible”.
A group of local high school students
during a visit to the synagogue
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SUMMER CAMP
When? July 26–August 5
Where? Harz Mountains
Who? Kids between 9 and 17
How much? DM 430 for 10 days room, board and outings
What? Learning, Jewish songs and dance, arts and crafts, sports & fun
We thank all those who have contributed to the costs of running the camp. We thank Rabbi Berkowitz and Hebrew Tabernacle Congregation for their generous grant.
BETH DEBORA
The 2nd conference of Jewish leaders and women will take place in Berlin from June 1 to the 4th. Info is available at our office.
AMERICA
During my recent holiday to the US, I had the opportunity and privilege to speak to 2 Reform congregations. Thanks to the excellent materials prepared for our movement and our congregation in Hameln by the Jewish Appleseed Foundation, I was able to inform our very interested brothers and sisters in the US. There is a real information void about the rebirth of Reform Judaism in Germany. Our American friends are eager to help us, and we thank all that have given us contributions either directly or through this secure server!
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Congregants celebrate Israel’s Independence Day, Yom Ha Atzma ut, with speaker Noemi Kraigher and a homemade cake in the shape of the Israeli flag.
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TZEDAKA BOXES
Rabbi David has designed a Tzedaka box to raise funds for the building of a synagogue for our congregation. Each member will receive a box. Please set them up at home and once filled send a check to the Jewish Appleseed Foundation marked “JGH SYNAGOGUE”. The lovely design on the box is the creation of Neil Yerman, and we thank him for the lovely graphics. By filling these boxes, we are helping ourselves create a permanent home. We will also be taking a historic step in building the first Reform synagogue in post-war Germany. Take part in the tradition and Mitzvah of giving for the future.
Additional Tzedaka Boxes for our Web site readers are available through the Jewish Appleseed Foundation (Jewishappleseed.org).
TODAH RABAH
We have so much to be thankful for! The following contributions have been made to our Building Fund, Religious School Fund or General Fund:
Inna Golbereg in memory of the 6 million murdered European Jews (Bat Mitzvah project).
N. Krivtzowa in memory of beloved husband
S. Varschavska in memory of beloved husband
S. Rakhmanov for Pesach
Khan Family in memory of Ernie Schwartz and Norman Shapiro
Weinstein Family
Sam Arnovitz in honor of the Arnovitz Family
Rabbi Matt Cutler
Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel Sisterhood abd Brotherhood in honor of Rabbi Arnold Zoref and wife Gert
G. Berman in memory of her beloved brother
Garron Family
TREE OF LIFE
The following have bought a leaf for a minimum of DM 100 for our Tree. The money goes to our Building Fund. We welcome Web site users to buy a leaf for our Tree. Please see the form on the Tree of Life page!
New Leaves: F. Golbereg and S. Varschavska
Plaque: I. Golbereg
MAZEL TOV
We congratulate Inna Golbereg for being selected for the Makkabi Games in Israel in July. Inna will represent Germany in table tennis. We wish Inna all the best of luck!
BIRTHDAYS IN MAY
B. Tennenbaum, I. Fuksa, P. Khazanova, A. Dreyzer, J. Dohme, A. Drabkina, G. Golbereg, E. Veksler, A. Agronowski, T. Berry, G. Bachmatchnikowa and S. Edelstein. On Friday, May 4th, we’ll celebrate with a birthday Kiddush for all who have a birthday in May, and there will be a present for all the children…this month 5!!
REFUAH SCHLAMA
Our prayers for restored health to all those feeling ill.
CONDOLENCES
Our Condolences to Family Soour on the death of their beloved mother, Pessia Soour. Mrs. Soour will be interred in St. Petersburg. May her soul find peace.
UNVEILING
V. Pesok led services for the unveiling of the stone for Anna Potozkaja on April 11.
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