Community News
Melanie Einbund
Bonnie Lasky has been an ardent supporter of B’nai Midbar, encouraging ‘All Things New.’ Bonnie created our website, our Jewish Links newsletter, Books of Remembrance, and so many other items that I’ve lost track. Her energy, creativity, and go-getter attitude have amazed us as we try to keep up with her. Bonnie has decided to cut back a bit. Bonnie has handed over the publication of Jewish Links to Leslie Stewart. Leslie is a new board member. She is a consummate professional and communications professor. We know she will lead the way, keeping us up to date and then some. Thank you, Leslie, for stepping up and helping us grow! Please send your ideas, ways to assist, articles of interest, etc. to Leslie at lesliekstewart21@gmail.com.
Let’s talk about the Chesed Committee. Chesed is the Hebrew word for “kindness” or “compassion” and is a central Jewish value. The Chesed Caring Team is designed to support and comfort our members and their families in times of need, hardship, ill health and any other issue where a helping hand can make a difference. A lot of us now feel times to be different than they once were. An extra hand or smile eases the way. We look to our community. If you have the wish to extend your hand to others in need, please contact Esta Goldstein (jsda38@icloud.com) or Susan Kendal (einfo4848@yahoo.com).
The Gift—an End-of-Life Conversation: My husband and I took this course. The presenters, material, and conversations were more than educational. The atmosphere was one of trust, caring and honesty. We learned a great deal and now know how to ease the way for ourselves and for those we love. We hope that this class will be offered again. Contact Bonnie Lasky (bglasky@att.net) for more information.
May 1-31 is Jewish American Heritage Month celebrating our 350-year history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States. With over 7.5 million Jewish Americans, this month recognizes the rich traditions of Jewish communities and their integral role in shaping American society and the American Experience. For information and events, contact jewishheritagemonth.gov.
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We at Congregation B’nai Midbar provide individuals of all backgrounds the opportunity to celebrate, practice, and learn from Jewish culture and religion in a welcoming and socially fulfilling environment. For information, contact Joy Erickson at infocbm18@gmail.com.
Congregation B’nai Midbar wishes everyone a May Day full of fun and adventure!