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TEXAS JEWISH POST #SINCE 1947
Calendar
SAT., APRIL 3
AnshaiTorah Seventh Annual Pesach
Baby Blessing
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Jewish community is invited to bring
babies born this year (March 2009-April
2010). RSVP required.
Info/RSVP: Faith Retsky, faith.retsky@
anshaitorah.org, 972-473-7712
AnshaiTorah
5501 W. Parker Road, Piano
MON., APRIL 5
Reconnecting with God
7:30-9 p.m.
Ongoing small group study.Through
monthly meetings, learn specific ways to
see, feel and know God in daily life. Enrich
your life and your spirit by understanding
the ideas and practicing the techniques
taught.
I nfo/RSVP/location: Dr. Paula Joyce,
paula@paulajoyce.com, 972-788-2393
WED., APRIL 7
Beth Torah Golf Tournament
Please see contact info to obtain details.
Info: Jay Weinstein, 972-985-0706,
jayww35@gmaii.com
SWJC Community Briefing with Gil Elan
7-8:30 p.m.
Commentary and analysis on the latest
breaking news from Israel and the Middle
East. Free and open to the public.
Info: 214-361-0018, swjc@swjc.org
Aaron Family JCC
7900 Northaven Road, Dallas
Also Wed., April 21
SAT., APRIL 10
Anshai Torah Family Shabbaton
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Participate in a casual, meaningful
Shabbat experience. Shabbat services,
lunch, study at shul; an afternoon of
relaxation, sports and swimming at the
Tom Muehlenbeck Center. Return to shul
for Mincha and a "lite bite." Cost for the
Rec Center: $6/adult, $3/children; no
charge with membership card. Payment
due before Friday, April 9; RSVP by Friday,
April 2.
Info/RSVP: Debbie Butvin, 972-473-
7718, debbie.butvin@anshaitorah.org
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Anshai Torah
5501 W. Parker Road, Piano
SUN., APRIL 11
Anshai Torah Sisterhood Torah Fund/
Mahsah Nafshi Celebration
1-3 p.m.
Co-sponsored by Sisterhood and Mahsah
Nafshi, an afternoon of appreciation and
conservation. Honorees, Andi and Stuart
Rosenfield; special guest, Tonia Biggs,
"Ambassador to the Environment."Learn
how to create your own environmentally
friendly"Eden"in your backyard.
Minimum donation, $18/person payable
to Torah Fund, $18/person for lunch
payable to Sisterhood ($20 at door); both
required to attend. Mail both checks to
Ann Rubin, 7210 Foxworth Drive, Dallas
75248.
Info: asrubin@aol.com
Anshai Torah
5501 W. Parker Road, Piano
MON., APRIL 12
'Making Good Life Decisions About
Your Career'
9:30-11 a.m.
JFS presents Carolann Jacobs, owner of
Vivid Epiphany and a coach, consultant,
public speaker and manager, who will
speak about finding the passion and
purpose to live life (and work life) by
design, not default. Free, open to the
community; seating limited, arrive early.
Info: Allison Harding, aharding@jfsdaiias.
org, 972-437-9950
Jewish Family Service
5402 Arapaho Road, Dallas
TUES., APRIL 13
A Conversation about Jewish Life
7:30 p.m.
Join Rabbis Adam Raskin and David Stern
for dialogue about some of the most
important challenges and opportunities
in Jewish life.
Info: Cathey Treider, rabsec@
congregationbethtorah.org, 972-234-
1542, ext. 227
Beth Torah
720 W. Lookout Drive, Richardson
THURS., APRIL 15
Beth Torah Preschool and
Kindergarten's Sale-A-Palooza
8 a.m.-'! p.m.
Shoppers, discover a bonanza of fabulous
items, both new and pre-owned! Rain
date,Thurs., April 22. Space available for
vendors, $50/table.
Info: 972-234-1542, ext. 222,
preschool@congregationbeth torah.
org
Beth Torah
720 W. Lookout Drive, Richardson
Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce
Annual North Texas Business Awards
Dinner
6:30 p.m.
Celebration of North Texas business
development and successful
collaboration between Texas and Israel.
Honorees: Raanan Horowitz, president
and CEO, Elbit Systems of America; Dr.
David E. Daniel, president, UT-Dallas; Stan
L evenson, co-founder, The Levenson
Group of Companies. VIP reception at 6,
registration and bar at 6:30, dinner and
program at 7.
Info/location: Greg Yavner, gyavner@
texasisrael.org, 214-576-9639
FRI., APRIL 16
Shaare Singles Shabbaton
For ages 35-55. Join dozens of like-
minded singles for a meaningful, fun
weekend of lively davening, good food
and new friends in a relaxed, enjoyable
atmosphere. Cost, $165 including meals
(strictly kosher) from Shabbat dinner
through Sunday brunch.
Info: Paul Chafetz or Gail Herson,
pkcstss@yahoo.com; www.
bzsiideshows.com/Shaare_Shabbaton/
Shaare_Shabbaton.html
Shaare Tefilla
6131 Churchill Way, Dallas
Through Sun., April 18
Anshai Torah Tot Shabbat
6:30 p.m.
During Friday night services, Ms. Faith
Retsky and friends will lead families in
a Shabbat service upstairs with prayers,
songs and stories. Then everyone will
join Rabbi Stefan Weinberg and the
congregation in the main sanctuary for a
special aliyah for children on the bimah.
Info: Faith Retsky, faith.retsky@
anshaitorah.org, 972-473-7712
Anshai Torah
5501 W. Parker Road, Piano
SAT., APRIL 17
Anshai Torah Mini-Minyan
11:15 a.m.
Families will be led in prayers, songs and
stories, along with an art project or edible
craft. Then all are invited to join the
congregation for a Kiddush luncheon.
Info: Faith Retsky, faith.retsky@
anshaitorah.org, 972-473-7712
Anshai Torah
5501 W. Parker Road, Piano
SUN., APRIL 18
Anshai Torah Mitzvah Day
9 a.m.-Noon
Participate in a morning of community
service. Mitzvah Day strives to inspire
participants to pursue social justice
through social activism, working together
to improve lives of people in need.
Projects include a Haiti Relief Fund Car
Wash, a Piano Animal Shelter project,
work with Habitat for Humanity and
many other opportunities.
Info: Suzy Harmon, gozabs@sbcglobal.
net; Joelle Milstein, jmils2000@
yahoo.com; Lisa Goldberg, leemop@
sbcglobal.net
Anshai Torah
5501 W. Parker Road, Piano
Beth Israel Sisterhood Spring Fashion
Show and Luncheon
1-3:30 p.m.
Sylvia Helton, owner of Ooh La La, will host
this fabulous fashion show. Everyone gets
a discount on purchases; portion of sales
goes to Sisterhood for fundraising. Lunch,
$18/person. RSVP by April 11; send checks
in advance to Nancy Blount, 3024 Eagles
Nest Drive, Bedford,TX 76021.
Info/RSVP: Nancy Blount, nancyb51@
sbcglobal.net
Ooh La La
408 S. Main St., Grapevine
Smart Moves
2-4 p.m.
The Legacy at Preston Hollow's rehab
director, Carrie Green, will introduce a new
wellness program as part of a free speaker
series. Light refreshments provided,
tours available. Open to the public, but
reservations are required.
Info/RSVP: 214-363-5100
The Legacy at Preston Hollow
11409 N. Central Expwy., Dallas
'Growing Up Jordy Pordy'
7-10 p.m.
Shearith Israel welcomes member
Jordan Herskowitz's award-winning
autobiographical one-man play,"Growing
Up Jordy Pordy,"for a one-night-only
performance.The play follows his
heartwarming personal story about his
life as a professional mascot, his struggles
with growing up Jewish in Texas, being
the forgotten middle child with both of
his brothers born with cystic fibrosis and
his family's journey with organ donation.
Program will raise awareness for Richie's
Spirit, a nonprofit foundation Herskowitz
has set up in memory of his younger
brother.Taikand reception will follow
performance. Tickets: $25/VIP, $12/adult,
$10/senior, $8/student.
Info/tickets: 214-361-6606, www.
shearith.org/events/jordypordy.asp
Beck Sanctuary, Shearith Israel
9401 Douglas Ave., Dallas
April 1,2010 I 17
Mitzvah
Central
Israel Independence Day
(Jewish Family Service)
Be a "climbing wall" spotter or assist
with the bounce houses at the
community event at the J.Tuesday,
April 20,4-9 p.m. Shifts available; great
family opportunity.
Contact:
Janine Pulman, 972-437-9950
jpuiman@jfsdallas.org
Woman-to-Woman Luncheon
(Jewish Family Service)
On Monday, May 17, JFS will host this
event featuring Diane von Furstenberg.
Volunteers are needed for pre-reception
registration, guest registration,
greeting, table assistance and raffle.
Shifts available beginning at 10:15 a.m.
Contact:
Janine Pulman, 972-437-9950
jpuiman@jfsdallas.org
Apartment Set-ups
Small groups are needed to help
"decorate" homes for women and
children who have graduated from
The Bridge (Dallas Homeless Center)
into apartments near Park Lane and
Greenville. This is a perfect opportunity
for families and friends to volunteer
together — collect lamps, pictures,
kitchen utensils, children's books,
knickknacks, etc. and use them to
"decorate" an apartment.
Contact:
Nancy Lubar, 214-363-0074
nlubar@sbcglobal.net
Food Pantry Volunteer
(Jewish Family Service)
Volunteers needed to help distribute
food at the new food pantry in the
Vickery Meadows area.
Contact:
Janine Pulman, 972-437-9950
jpuiman@jfsdallas.org
Job Search Resource Center
(Jewish Family Service)
Assist job seekers at the JFS resource
center, provide resources, information
and a place to organize the work at the
job search.Training provided.
Contact:
Janine Pulman, 972-437-9950
jpulman@jfsdallas.org
Legacy at Preston Hollow
Facilitate activities such as bingo (Sat.
2 p.m.), card games (Sun. 2 p.m.),
exercises, ice-cream socials, arts and
crafts, or in-room visitor. Volunteer
needed to lead a Jewish religious
service twice a month.
Contact:
Janis Gail, 214-239-5735,214-363
5100
jgail@thelegacywb.org
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