Congregation B'nai Emunah

Remember that services on the first day of Rosh Ha-Shanah are followed by a free congregational lunch in memory of Charles and Bessie Goodall by the children and families. All are invited to partake, and we hope that you will bring your friens along with you.

Second day services for Rosh Ha-Shanah will feature a Chocolate Chip Cookie Kiddush sponsored by Rabbi Marc Fitzerman and Alice Blue. There will be apples and honey, and wishes for a sweet now year. An Emoonies luncheon will follow at the home of Richard and Emily Bolusky. Call Greg Raskin at 583-7121 for reservations and information.

Watch this space for a special program on Jewish Genetic Diseases on Sunday, October 10 at the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center. Take a look at a link to this material right here.

If you'd like to register for Midrasha, visit the Midrasha website here.

Many children at McClure Elementary School do not yet have mentors for the coming academic year. Please think about mentoring when you make your plans for avocational involvement. We believe that this work is essntial and holy ,and that the personal rewards are substantial for those who choose to be involved at McClure.

Our new project in furnishing housing for the homeless mentally ill is up and running. Planned as a partnership between Congregation B'nai Emunah and Metropolitan Baptist Church, the effort will bring us into an activist relationship with client residents and the mental health community. Each congregation has agreed to field a team of five committed volunteers. If you'd like more information about this service opportunity, please call Betty Lehman at 583-7121.

Please see our new link on the "Reference" page to ADL resources on religion and prayer in the public schools. This material may be helpful in the months ahead as parents struggle with Christmastime programs, religious rallys at the school flagpole, youth minister visits in the schools, etc. To access this material, scroll through the buttons to the left of this text until you come to "Reference." Click on that button. When you get to the actual page, you will see a second button that takes you to the relevant material. You can also click right here.

If you'd like to become a part of our Elijah's Cloak sewing guild, it's never too late. Scheduled on Sunday mornings during the school year at 10:00, needleworkers of all kinds are gathering to create lap robes, shawls, or any other garments to give to those in need. Draping the shoulders of someone with a garment made with care brings a measure of healing. Join us in helping us communicate our concern and commitment.

Please open your home to Hillel students and Jewish members of the new Teach for America cohort recently arrived in Tulsa. We are hoping that many of our members will extend themselves by offering Shabbat and High Holiday hospitality.

Do you have pictures or ephemera relating to the history of the Synagogue? We'd love to have your help in building our archive in preparation for our 100th Anniversary, Please contact Betty Lehman at 583-7121 to make your contribution...and don't throw anything away before you think about the Synagogue and its history!