Challenge and Inspiration! and Spiritual Empowerment

Bircas HaTorah’s Popular Women’s Seminar Program is very happy to announce two upcoming seminars for women:

“Challenge and Inspiration!”
the week before Tisha B’Av
August 4-8th, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

“Spiritual Empowerment”
the week before Rosh HaShanna
September 21-25th, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Bircas HaTorah Women’s Seminars are designed to inspire today’s Jewish woman to approach her Judaism with greater professionalism and joy. Being in the presence of such great Torah educators as the Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Shimon Green, Rabbi Zahavie Green, Rabbi Asher Baruch Wegbreit, as well as guided discussions with Rebbetzen Ayelet Wegbreit, and other staff members, participants are awakened to their potential as Torah observant Jews. Textual analysis in small groups preceding each class challenges participants to establish their own relationship with the material being discussed. Discussion-style lectures draw upon the insights and questions of all participants in the context of the teacher’s expertise to form a deeper understanding of the Torah’s illumination for our lives.

Naomi Persky
Women’s Seminars
Yeshivas Bircas HaTorah
+972-2-991-0232 +972-54-811-9348 (203) 445-6659 US business hours EST
womenslearning@bircas.org
www.bircas.org

“When Heaven Touched Earth” – Final Women’s Circle Event

The final event for the Women’s Circle 2008 is coming up next week:

“When Heaven Touched Earth”

Enjoy a hands-on demonstration of the art of Flower Arranging, in honor of the Holiday of Shavuot. Find out how flowers are linked to the holiday, and more.

Monday, June 2, 2008, 7:00p.m.
at Garaventa’s Florist & Gifts
851 Lincoln Ave.

Reservations are a must! We need an exact count.

707.320.2348 or email Chana@JewishNapa.com

More Information on the Jewish Vintners Celebration

Congregation Beth Sholom are beneficiaries of L’Chaim! The Jewish Vintners Celebration and encourage you to participate or volunteer as you’re able,  June 20th-22nd.

http://jewishvintners.org

  • Tributes need to be sent to Beth Kelman
  • Tribute checks need to be sent to Jewish Vintners w/ a notation that it is for a listed and please be sure your name is listed: Send to: Jewish Vintners 4 Financial Plaza Napa, CA 94558
  • Tickets may be purchased for the entire weekend for $650 or for one day only Saturday for $350. Checks and reservations need to be sent to: Jewish Vintners 4 Financial Plaza, Napa, CA 94558
  • Volunteers are needed especially for Saturday – please contact Andy Starr at andystarr@sbcglobal.net

June 8 – Volunteers Needed for Grand Opening of Contemporary Jewish Museum

Call for Volunteers: The Contemporary Jewish Museum’s GRAND OPENING is Sunday, June 8. Be part of the excitement! Become a VOLUNTEER–to help out at the festivities on Opening Day and some of the events leading up to it in early June. We’ll also be looking for volunteers to help out at the Museum on an on-going basis with visitor and member services; education and family programs; museum operations; other special events. If you would like more information about volunteering for the GRAND OPENING or more at San Francisco’s Contemporary Jewish Museum, call 415-655-7853 or email volunteer@thecjm.org.

A Safari in Napa – Sponsored by Jewish Historical Society of Napa Valley

You are invited to a “Safari in Napa” with Naturalist Milton Rieback! The Jewish Historical Society of Napa Valley invites you to a marvelous afternoon to be held at Connolly Ranch in Napa. Milton Rieback, was born and raised in South Africa, where, as a youth, he discovered a love for animals. He has been involved in animal rehabilitation including hand rearing cheetah cubs. As a game ranger, safari field guide and herpetologist, he has worked for world-renowned parks and game preserves. Rieback moved to the United States in 2000 and is currently the director of education at Safari West Wildlife Preserve, an African wildlife park in Sonoma county. He will bring some animals for us to get “up close and personal” with. He will read and autograph his book The Adventures of Webb Ellis; named after a rhino that was born on Mabula in 1995 the day South Africa won the Webb Ellis world cup in rugby. Continue reading

Jewish Vintners Event – June 21st Tickets

Tickets are available for Saturday, June 21st only. The $350 per person ticket includes all Saturday events:

10 AM –2 Pm – Exclusive Winery Open Houses
5 PM The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone

  • Vintner-Hosted Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
  • Gourmet Dinner in the Barrel Room
  • Celebrity Vintner at Every Table
  • Lively Live Auction
  • Presentation of Al Brounstein Meritorious Service Award to Ernie Weir, Founder & Winemaker, Hagafen Cellars

You may sign up by: Calling 707.968.9944 Or Emailing info@jewishvintners.org