Congregation Beth El, Missouri City, TX

FRIDAY SERVICES AT CONGREGATION BETH EL BEGIN AT 7:00 P.M.

An Update Regarding This Year's Yom Kippur Study Session

Hello, everyone!

We have an update for you regarding this year's Yom Kippur study session: the start time will be **12:30 p.m.** on September 18.

Please make a note of the above in your calendar, HHD materials, et al.

As in previous years, George Starkschall will be the study leader; we thank him for his time and talents!

Please Consider a Donation to Congregation Beth El!

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Congregation Beth El, 3900 Raoul Wallenberg Lane, Missouri City, TX, 77459; 281-499-5066 .

Please remember: your contribution helps keep our sacred gates open to all. Thank you!!

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September Newsletter

September Calendar of Events . . . click here!

2010-2011 Preschool registration is now open!

Contact Debbie Schwartz at 281-499-5066 or via email (debbie@cbepreschool.com)

Click here to visit our CBE Preschool website!

"CBE at a Glance" (for more information, please scroll down the page, consult our temple newsletter and/or review our weekly "blast" email):

September 1 – 5:00 Hebrew school (“meet your child’s teacher”); BEFTY meeting; 7:00 religious school (with monthly 8th-12th grade social event); 7:00 college baskets, 7:30 Confirmation class

September 3 -- 7:00 “First Friday” Shabbat with September birthday and anniversary blessings (Max Selbst Bar Mitzvah)

September 4 – 9:15 Torah study; 10:30 Shabbat morning service (Max Selbst Bar Mitzvah); 7:00 S’lichot film/discussion/service

September 8 – 8:00 Rosh Hashanah evening service (BEFTY High Holiday food drive begins)

September 9 – 10:00 Rosh Hashanah 1st day morning service/Tashlich; 10:00 K-3 Enrichment; 4:00 Rosh Hashanah family service/Tashlich

September 10 – 10:00 Rosh Hashanah 2nd day morning service; 7:00 Shabbat Shuvah evening service

September 11 – 9:15 Torah study

September 12 – 9:00 Hebrew school/religious school (“meet your child’s teacher”); 9:45 linear text study; 12:00 Senior group lunch and meeting

September 14 – 1:30 Senior Group current events discussion

September 15 – 5:00 Hebrew school; BEFTY meeting; 7:00 religious school; 7:00 monthly board meeting; 7:30 Confirmation class

September 17 – 8:00 Shabbat/Kol Nidre service

September 18 – 10:00 Yom Kippur morning service; 10:00 K-3 Enrichment; **12:30** study session; 4:00 family service; 5:00 Yizkor; 5:45 afternoon service; 6:30 Ne’ilah; 7:00 congregational break-the-fast (BEFTY High Holiday food drive ends)

September 19 – 9:00 Hebrew school/religious school (Sukkah decoration)

September 21 – 1:30 Senior Group current events discussion

September 22 – 7:00 Sukkot service/dinner

September 24 – Rabbi Stander visits Preschool; 7:00 Shabbat evening service (“ask the rabbi”)

September 25 – 9:15 Torah study; 10:15 "Tot Shabbat"

September 26 -- 9:00 Hebrew school/religious school; 9:45 linear text study

September 29 – 7:00 Simchat Torah/Consecration/Yizkor

Come celebrate your birthdays and anniversaries at CBE's “First Friday" Shabbat evening services!

We’d love to help you celebrate your birthdays and anniversaries here at CBE!

At the start of every “First Friday” Shabbat evening service, we’ll recognize those of you celebrating birthdays and anniversaries that month with songs and blessings.

We hope that you are enjoying this new “tradition” in our temple family!

So please mark your calendars (September 3; October 1; and more dates to come!) ; and thank you in advance for allowing us to share in your Simcha!

5771 High Holiday Shofar workshop -- please join us!

Shofar blasters are needed for the 5771 High Holiday season!

All ages may attend; it is not necessary (though desirable) that you own a Shofar.

Shofar training began on Sunday, August 8 (12:00-1:00) and will continue every Sunday in August (all training sessions will be held at CBE).

Shofar blasters will then have the honor of participating in the following services:

1. S'lichot (September 4: 7:00-9:00 film, discussion and service)

2. 1st day Rosh Hashanah (September 9: 10:00-12:00 morning service; 4:00-4:45 family service)

3. 2nd day Rosh Hashanah (September 10: 10:00-12:00 morning service)

4. Yom Kippur (September 18: 4:00-4:45 family service; 6:30-7:00 Ne'ilah service)

Please contact Rochelle Cabe (rochelle.cabe@gmail.com) if you are available to learn and participate in the above services.

Thank you for helping make the upcoming High Holiday season a special one for all!

Shabbat Torah study resumes on Saturday, September 4!

Friends, we’re looking forward to another year Shabbat Torah study at CBE!

Starting Saturday, September 4 (9:15-10:15), please join us in the temple library as we study the weekly parashah!

We look forward to seeing familiar – and new – faces on Shabbat mornings!

Linear text study resumes on Sunday, September 12!

Friends, we’re looking forward to another meaningful year of linear text study at CBE!

Starting Sunday, September 12 (9:45-10:45), please join us in the temple library as we continue our line-by-line study of Tanakh!

Approximately twice a month (please consult your CBE calendar for dates and times), we’ll be working through the text of 2nd Samuel (this is where we “paused” this past spring).

For years, congregants have delighted in this morning treat; a chance to read and discuss every verse of text before us.

We look forward to more of the same in 5771; see you on Sunday mornings!

Rabbi Stander welcomes Shabbat with Preschool students in 2010-2011!

Preschool parents and grandparents, we’d love to have you join Rabbi Stander as he welcomes Shabbat with your kiddos in 2010-2011!

The rabbi already loves the time he spends with our Preschool students and families during special events (religious and secular) held throughout the year.

But he also loves dedicating time for pre-Shabbat rituals, stories and songs with each of the Preschool classes!

So, please mark the following dates in your calendars:

September 24, 2010
October 22, 2010
November 19, 2010
December 10, 2010
January 21, 2011
February 25, 2011
March 25, 2011
April 29, 2011
May 20, 2011

The CBE Preschool is looking forward to an even greater year of fun and learning with our rabbi!

“Tot Shabbat” for 2010-2011 is here!

Friends, we’re pleased to announce the schedule of “Tot Shabbat” services for 2010-2011!

Please mark the following dates in your calendars (please note that there will be NO “Tot Shabbat” in November, 2010):

September 25, 2010
October 23, 2010
December 11, 2010
January 22, 2011
February 26, 2011
March 26, 2011
April 30, 2011
May 21, 2011

All of our Saturday sessions run from 10:15-11:00 a.m.

We’ll begin each Shabbat morning with a brief service/song session; then we’ll socialize over challah and juice, and send you on your way!

A friendly reminder: while children of all ages are always welcome, “Tot Shabbat” is geared for children of preschool age and younger.

No RSVP’s are necessary; we look forward to seeing you for another great year of fun and learning!

CBE Women: join Rabbi Stander and Mazal Hadassah for monthly “Lunch and Learn”!

Women of Congregation Beth El:

Did you know that Rabbi Stander has been leading a monthly “lunch and learn” in Sugar Land with the Mazal group of Hadassah since 2007-2008?

In 2010-2011, the rabbi will continue leading this lively program – primarily text-based; no previous knowledge is required -- and invites you to “join in”!

Women of CBE are welcome to join Hadassah members in study from 11:30-1:00 on the following Thursdays:

October 21, 2010
November 18, 2010
December 16, 2010
January 20, 2011
February 17, 2011
March 17, 2011
April 21, 2011

All sessions will be held at the home of Shelly Cyprus (2306 Country Club Blvd. in Sugar Land; 281-491-2711 ).

Drinks and snacks are generously provided by Shelly; you will need to bring your own “main dish”.

No RSVP’s are necessary; we look forward to studying with you!

“Essential Judaism” returns in 2010-2011!

We're pleased to announce that there will be an “Essential Judaism” class in 2010-2011 for CBE members and the greater community!

From October-April, students will study core Jewish beliefs, texts, history, practices and much more.

Seven monthly class sessions will be held from 9:15-11:15 in the CBE library on the following Sunday mornings:

October 24, 2010
November 21, 2010
December 12, 2010
January 9, 2011
February 13, 2011
March 6, 2011
April 3, 2011

There is NO cost for the class; “drop-ins” are welcome.

We’re going to have a great year of study and exploration; see you at temple!

Wednesday evening Adult Education classes at CBE in 2010-2011!

We’re pleased to announce that Rabbi Stander will teach Wednesday evening adult education classes at CBE in 2010-2011!

From October-April, participants will focus on a “potpourri” of perennial and current issues: “What does Judaism say about ____?”; the history, present and future of American Judaism; ethical decision-making in uncertain times; and much, much more!

Sessions will be held from 7:30-8:30 in the CBE library on the following evenings:

October 27, 2010
November 17, 2010
December 15, 2010
January 26, 2011
February 16, 2011
March 23, 2011
April 20, 2011

The classes are free and open to the public; we look forward to seeing you!

Temple Treasures continues its "BIG SALE!"

Shop for all of your Judaica at our temple's very own Sisterhood gift shop! Temple Treasures is continuing its "BIG SALE"! Most items in the gift shop are now AT LEAST 75% off!! Please contact the temple office ( 281-499-5066 ) for gift shop hours.

CBE Scrip Program

Pick up an order form from the office or download one from the CBE website. Forms are available in the lobby or online at
http://cbefortbendtx.org/_kd/Items/actions.cfm?action="Show&item_id=1465&destination=ShowItem

Visit our Preschool: Website Registration Continues!

Boy Scouts

Here is the link to CBE's Boy Scout Troop 1282 website: www.troop1282.org . Check it out!

Please see our CBE download page to find any forms you may have "lost" . . . !