Shomrei Torah Synagogue Announcements Ÿ Friday, April 25, 2008
Passover is almost behind
us….
STS is hosting many
fabulous programs in the next two weeks that you do NOT want to miss!
Join us and
bring your friends….
¨ Next
Thursday, May 1, 2008 7:00 PM Yom HaShoah program
Survival in Theresiendstadt: The
History of Marianka Zadikow
A Yom HaShoah
lecture by scholar Deborah Dwork
Marianka Zadikow collected inscriptions and sketches from fellow Therensiestadt inmates prior to their deportation to
This lecture is co-sponsored by: Shomrei Torah
Synagogue,
¨ Next
Sunday, May 4, 2008
9:45 PM
Men’s Club Yom HaShoah Book Signing Event
Authors Susanne Reyto ("Pursuit of Freedom") and Eli Kantor ("Chosen for What?")
discuss "Surviving the Holocaust."
These are both popular and well-respected authors and
speakers. Cost: $10 at the door.
Reservations not required, but would help us in ordering food.
Please
call Roger Hyman at 310-584-3874 or email rhyma427@forxtv.com
¨
Wednesday, May 7, 2008 7:00-8:00 PM
Yom HaZikaron (
The community is
invited to join us for an emotional evening as we light the memorial flame in
honor of those who lost their lives in defense of the State of
Highlights
of the evening include:
·
Multi-media program
·
Lighting of a Memorial Flame (Ner
Zikaron)
·
Greetings from a representative of the Jewish Agency for
·
Songs performed by Rebecca Somberg, Lisa
Auerbach, Naomi Ackerman and guests
·
Memorial readings
·
USY participation
¨ Thursday, May 8, 2008 6:30 PM-9:30 PM
Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration for Israel’s 60th Birthday
Come
celebrate
6:30-7:15 PM: STS ECEC and
7:15-8:00 PM: Israeli Dinner!
Deadline for
pre-sale dinner reservations is FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2008
Falafel, salad & drink: $8.00/each
One slice of
pizza & drink: $5.00/each
8:00-9:00 PM: Israeli Dancing
or
8:00-9:00 PM: Sing-Along (Shirah B’Tzibur)
THIS WEEKEND AT
STS:
Friday,
April 25, 2008 (Candle
Lighting: 7:14 PM)
6:00 PM 7th Day of Pesach
Shabbat Service
7:15 PM Candle
Lighting
Saturday,
April 26, 2008 Parashat: PESACH
9:00 AM 7th Day of Pesach
Shabbat Service
Baby
Naming of Hayden Jay Levy
7:15
PM Mincha/Ma’ariv Service
7:58 PM Candle Lighting
Sunday, April 27 9:15 a.m.
8th Day of Pesach Service
10:30 a.m.
YIZKOR Memorial Service
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WE
WISH A SPEEDY RECOVERY to:
COBY VISCHJAGER, 4 year old son of Carrie &
Benjamin Vischjager, who is home recuperating
hernia surgery.
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Coming
Attractions in the
May 8 - 15, 2008
The
Come celebrate the Jewish experience
through film for one full week!
This year we will honor
with a full line-up of extraordinary new
international films
Tickets are
on sale NOW!
You can purchase your
tickets directly online or by calling our office at (323) 938-2531
x2201
Buy your tickets early - seats will
sell out!
For a full schedule and to purchase
tickets, please visit our website at: * www.LAJFilmFest.org
(or at
brownpapertickets.com - key in "Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival")
Highlights:
Don't miss the Opening Night Gala on
Thursday, May 8 for Yom Ha'Atzmaut
at the Writer's Guild Theater
It's the
Written, Directed & Produced by
Lynn Roth / Produced by Eitan Evan
Starring Alfred Molina,
LAJFF will honor Theodore Bikel with an award
for his contributions to preserving
Jewish Culture in Media
Preceded by greetings from the
Consul General of Israel, Jacob Dayan
also...
An evening with Joan Rivers!
Tuesday, May 13 at the
The Morning Star Commission will
present the Marlene Adler Marks
Woman of Inspiration Award to Joan
Rivers
followed by the premiere of Making
Trouble produced by the Jewish Women's Archive
Buy Your Tickets Now! www.LAJFilmFest.org
There are still volunteer and
sponsorship opportunites. Please contact us at www.LAJFilmFest.org or
at (323) 938-2531
*(Please be advised, our
website is still in process so stay tuned for updated material)