Community Synagogue of Rye

SERVICE TIMES

Friday, January 2nd-
8:00.p.m. Shabbat Shira
Musical Service

Saturday, January 3rd-
8:45 a.m. Torah Study Service

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Operation Ner Tamid (Eternal Light)
Don't trash that cell phone, printer cartridge, CD or DVD's (in original packaging) -- instead, place them in the Ner Tamid bin in the Synagogue lobby or contact Executive Director, Lisa Goldberg at 967-6262 or lgoldberg@comsynrye.org for free shipping materials to send directly from your home or office.

High Holy Day Sermons
Be inspired again. The Rabbi's Holy Day Sermons are now online.
Sermons from 5769

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Now Showing at the Community Synagogue Gallery
Welcome to Israel - A Photo Exhibit Look for photos by Matt Priven, David Meyers, Phillis Leftin-Walsh, Shari Balaish, JNF in the synagogue hallways.

At Community Synagogue we keep in mind the three-fold definition of what a synagogue is supposed to be: A House of Prayer - Beit T'filah; A House of Study - Beit Midrash, and A House of Assembly - Beit Knesset. We strive to help people find God and connections to each other through sacred Jewish acts. In each of these areas, we serve our community with creativity, innovation, and caring. We endeavor to make our Judaism relevant, compelling, inspiring and meaningful. Our services are enriched with music that blends the traditions of our past with modern and innovative expression.

JUDAISM 101
An Introduction to Basic Jewish History, Ideas & Practice

Select Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 pm

Topics will include:

4000 Years of Jewish History- Jan. 14th

Synagogue and Prayer- Jan. 28th

God and Jewish Spirituality- Feb. 11th

The Jewish Calendar- Feb. 25th

For a complete session lisiting please see our Monthly Community Bulletin.

The course costs $50 (which includes all books/materials).

For more information or to register please contact The Rabbi's Assistant at 914 967-6262 or SKatzew@comsynrye.org

DINNER WITH THE RABBI
Sat. January 31, 2009
6:45 p.m.

Join us for a cozy winter's evening... A delicious dinner and lively fireside discussion at the Coveleigh Club, Milton Point, Rye.

$60 per person. Includes 3-course dinner and dessert.
Please reserve by January 23rd at the synagogue office.

Checks payable to Community Synagogue
with "Dinner with the Rabbi" in the memo line please.

Support Kibbutz Lotan, our sister community in Israel
As members of Community Synagogue we have an amazing opportuntiy to support a sister community in Israel. Kibbutz Lotan is located in the Arava region of Israel near Eilat. It is an amazing place with amazing programs. To learn more click on KibbutzLotan.com

Interested in becoming a Jewish professional?
Did you know that Rabbi Gropper, Cantor Mutlu, Rabbi Emeritus Robert A. Rothman and virtually every other clergy person that has served Community Synagogue in its 60 year old history is an alumnus of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion? To learn more about programs that can enrich your professional and personal life go to http://www.huc.edu/

The Arab-Israeli Conflict: A Brief Guide for the Perplexed
Four years ago, David Harris, Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee wrote an essay making the case for Israel. In light of the renewed focus on Israel today against the backdrop of the Gaza disengagement, Harris has substantially revised and updated the essay. To read the essay, click on this link.

NEWS LINKS
Haaretz: www.haaretz.com is an independent daily Israeli newspaper with a broadly liberal outlook both on domestic issues and on international affairs. This links to the English Language version.
The Jerusalem Post: www.jpost.com is an English Language Israeli daily newspaper.
Jerusalemonline.com: www.jerusalemonline.com
is the first video news update from Israel in English sent directly to your e-mail on a daily basis. This short, to-the-point, balanced update is brought to you by Israel's leading television news source, Channel 2 News.

Community Synagogue Religious School

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHEDULE:

Shabbat Morning Religious School Classes (K-6th Grade) began on September 6th and meet from 8:45-10:45 a.m. each Saturday.

Wednesday Afternoon Religious School Classes (4th-7th Grade) began on September 10th and meet from 4:00-5:45 p.m. each Wednesday.

Please Note: The OPTIONAL Accelerated Hebrew Class for 3rd Graders began on September 10th and meets from 4:00-5:45 p.m. each Wednesday. (Students must be pre-registered).

Monday Evening Religious School Classes (7th-12th Grade) began on September 22, 2008 and meet from 6:30-8:00 p.m. each Monday.

ALL B'NEI MITZVAH SERVICES BEGIN AT 11:15 a.m. on SHABBAT (SATURDAY) MORNINGS.

Social Action

Join fellow Community Synagogue members in conjunction with Helping Hands for the Homeless and Hungry serving the Port Chester area with
Dinner At Noon.

Looking for mitzvah-minded people to help prepare or bring food, set up, serve, mingle and clean up. Appropriate for all ages, but children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Community service hours available for teens.

Please contact Deb Nanus for details and to reserve your dates at: dnanus@verizon.net or 914-937-2832

The Green Team
The mission of the Green Team is to promote energy efficiency and responsible conservation practices within the Synagogue and the larger community. Our projects have included changing the lighting in the Synagogue to CFL bulbs, placing recycling bins in the religious school and installing a bicycle rack. We are now using ecologically friendly cleaning materials and reusable table cloths. Recently we planted an organic flower garden in front of the building. We have many ongoing projects and there is much work to be done. If you would like to get involved or want more information on our activities, please contact the Synagogue office at 967-6262 or email committees@comsynrye.org.