February, 2012
I was looking at the Temple calendar recently, and though I’m pretty familiar with many of the goings-on here, I was really surprised to see so many great activities all packed into a month. From the time I began writing this to the time that you are reading it in the Scribe, Temple members will have had the opportunity to attend another musical Light Up Shabbat with Rick Recht, join the Social Action Committee in a beach cleanup at Carlin Park, or the soup kitchen at St. George’s, welcome Steve and Cokie Roberts as they discuss their book “Our Haggadah” or attend weekly Torah Study or Nights of Learning. You may have also joined Nava for the Gourmet Holiday cooking class, participated in our second Progressive Mystery Dinner, joined the book club, played in the weekly Mah Jongg games, visited the Mishpacha Center for any of a number of different family-oriented activities, or joined the TBA team at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. And this isn’t even a full list, just what I can remember. Did you know there are so many things going on?
When you have a minute, log on to www.templebetham.com and take a look at the Temple calendar. There is literally something for everyone, for every age. I’m really proud of the clergy, staff and volunteers that make all of these events possible.
And, my favorite holiday is coming up soon also. Our annual Purim Celebration will be held March 3rd, and we will have all your favorite activities from years past, with some new twists added. This year, the carnival will be held on a Saturday afternoon, and will be followed by a Costume Parade, and then “A Very Glee Spiel.” We hope you’ll join us, it will be so much fun! And bring your family and friends. As you know these events are only possible with the support of our great volunteers. Please contact Joey Abrin, our Youth Director, at the Temple office to find out how you can help, whether it’s with just an hour of your time during the event, or if you’re able to help out selling sponsorships to businesses around the community. Any time you can give is always appreciated.
Thank you
Bruce Cohen, President 561-262-5598