Circle Minyan is a lay-led group that stresses individual participation, contemporary readings, singing & discussion while staying with the essentials of a Shabbat services. Books are provided.
CIRCLE MINYAN THIS SHABBAT, DECEMBER 2 at 10:00 am.
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December 2, 2023 / 19 Kislev 5784 Gilbert Rutman Father of Michael Rutman Murry Silverman Father of David Silverman Paul Grenitz Father of Isabelle Grenitz-Hutchins December 3, 2023 / 20 Kislev 5784 Rebecca Baumstein Grandmother of Suzanne Lichter-Clark & Barry Baumstein December 4, 2023 / 21 Kislev 5784 Esther Dubin Aunt of Barbara Herbstman Sidney Kaiman Grandfather of David Kaiman Aryeh Rachmani Father of Yael Herbsman
December 5, 2023 / 22 Kislev 5784 Ursula C. Gerhart Mother of Pat Zebooker
December 6, 2023 / 23 Kislev 5784 Lillian Cohen Baker Grandmother of Elana Rich & Stuart Cullen Nada Hozic Mother of Aida Hozic
December 7, 2023 / 24 Kislev 5784 Macklouf Bitton Father of Gabriel Bitton Jose Lifshitz Grandfather of Rebeca Shalom December 8, 2023 / 25 Kislev 5784 Lenny Lelinksky Cousin of Cheryl Kaplan Bess Katzin Mother of Suzanne Shifrin Grandmother of Roger, Arthur & Renee Shifrin
Chavaya will be NOT be meeting on Sunday, December 2.
CAN YOU HELP? We have items that need to go to Grace Marketplace? Can you help deliver these items? If you can, please let Jenifer know. One person could handle the delivery but we would like to get the cold weather clothes and toiletries over there for those who need them as the weather has been cold lately. Thank you!
Hanukkah At B'nai Israel Hanukkah is just around the corner and we have a full schedule of Hanukkah fun! Be sure to save the date for these exciting programs:
December 7th - B'nai Israel Community Menorah Lighting 5:30 p.m. Join us as we welcome Hanukkah as a community with the lighting of our new 9 foot menorah outside of B'nai Israel. We will join together in song as we light the candle for the first night. Goodie bags will be available for the kids and you'll still have time to get home to your own celebrations! NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY!
December 10 - B'nai Israel Community Hanukkah Trivia Party 5:00 p.m. How much do you know about Hanukkah? Do you think you have what it takes to take first place in our trivia contest? Bring a team or join a team and see if you can test your Hanukkah knowledge. Dinner will be catered by Ibti Hijazi Catering. REGISTER HERE!
December 11 - Israeli Dance Hanukkah Party 7:00 p.m. $10 per family Everyone invited. No experience needed. We will be doing dances that everyone can do. Andrew Weitzen - publish@gainesvilledance.com - 352-327-3672
December 12 - Scotch & Chocolate 6:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious chocolate desserts paired with premium scotch for a succulent blend. Small noshes will also be provided. Live music will be provided by Gosia & Ali. REGISTER HERE!
December 13 - Shabbatones Hanukkah Concert 7:30 p.m. Hosted by B'nai Israel, enjoy Choral Songs to Enlighten Hanukkah. Their will be a guest choir from the Jacksonville Jewish Center and with guest vocalist, Marilyn Sharp. BUY TICKETS HERE!
December 14 - Family Hanukkah Glow Party 5:30 -7:30 p.m. $60 for a family of 4 with pre-registration. $70 at the door. A family-friendly Hanukkah with a glow in the dark party room! There will fun activities for the kids, candle lighting and dancing! Dinner will be served, featuring latkes! Join us for the last night of Hanukkah for a raving good time! REGISTER HERE!
Do you enjoy Kiddush Lunch following services? We have available sponsorship opportunities in November and December! Available dates include: December 23 January 20 January 27 February 10 February 17 February 24
Celebrate Life's Greatest Moments with Your Community! Send your information to Jenifer@BnaiGainesville.com so that we can share in an upcoming E-News!
Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations
November 30 Lindsey Goldstein Sandy Shuster December 1 Sigal Hazan December 2 Aaron Kropp December 3 Esther Negrin Maurice Levy December 4 Donna Erez Navot Jay Wallet December 5 Marcia Greenberg December 6 Linda Feller