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Rosh Hodesh Photos Click on the picture above to see pictures from Rosh Hodesh Av, which took place on July 12, 2010. To see Beth El's Photo Gallery page go here.   Wine, Cheese & Book Talk Featuring Rachel Shukert Sunday, August 29 4:30 - 6:15 p.m. Don't miss this special event for 20's, 30' and 40's to welcome author, playwright, performer and former Omahan (and Beth El member) Rachel Shukert. Rachel will share stories from her new book, "Everything Is Going to Be Great: An Underfunded and Overexposed European Grand Tour". No charge to attend, but please RSVP to chairmen Jaime and Brian Nogg or to Melissa and Matt Shapiro. Click here to read more about Rachel's new book.    High Holiday Youth Programs Registration Deadline: August 31 Register your child for the children's programs during the High Holidays including age-appropriate services and classroom lessons for children pre-K-7th grade and babysitting for children 3 months to pre-Kindergarten. Charges are $18 per child for both days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Any registrations received after August 31 will be charged the rate of $25 per child. All volunteer slots have been filled. Click here to print your registration form. Contact Margie with questions.   Challah for the Holidays Orders Due: August 30 Beth El Sisterhood offers Hand Made Specialty Challah for Rosh Hashanah for only $7 each. Orders are due by Monday, August 30, and Challahs will be ready for pickup on Tuesday, September 7. Click to Place Your Challah Order Online.   Become A Challah Baking Expert Would you like to learn how to make challah from our fabulous challah baker extraordinaire, Susan Witkowski? If you want to learn her tips and techniques, click here to send her an email.      Back to School with BESTT Sunday, August 29, 10:00 a.m. - First day of Sunday School for pre-k through 7th grade. Parent Assembly in the Chapel at 10:15 a.m. Monday, August 30, 4:15 p.m. - First day of mid-week class for grades 3-7. Parents welcome for opening ceremony in the West Court. Monday, August 30, 6:00 p.m. - Back to School Bash All BESTT students grades Pre-K through 12th and their families are invited to be our guests for a welcome back to school picnic dinner! Join us for food, friendship, games and fun! No charge to attend but RSVP to reserve your space. Click here for details.    Selichot Services & Program Saturday, September 4 9:00 p.m. Join us for a unique Selichot program featuring Nancy Rips sharing stories from her new book, HIGH HOLIDAY STORIES: Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Thoughts on Family, Faith and Food. The evening begins with Havdalah, followed by Rips's presentation and a dessert reception. Following the reception, Rabbi Levin will offer a short presentation about the congregation's new mahzor; then Cantor Schlossberg will present a special musical program to set the mood for the poignant Selichot service. The entire Jewish community is invited to attend. Click here for details.

Monthly Shabbat Birthday Blessing Friday, August 27 6:00 p.m. At Kabbalat Shabbat on the last Friday of each month, we honor everyone . who has celebrated a birthday that month with a special blessing and reception. Come, enjoy and bring the family!   Rabbi and Cantor to Visit Remington Heights Tuesday, August 31 1:00 p.m. Rabbi Levin and Cantor Schlossberg will visit Remington Heights to share an early musical celebration of the holiday of Rosh Hashanah with the Jewish residents. Family members are welcome to join in the festivities - we'd love to have you join us!   Kadima Elections Thursday, September 2 6:00 p.m. Kadimaniks (grades 7-8) and their parents should have received an application form and list of board responsibilities. Join us for dinner followed by elections. Even if you are not running for a board position come, vote and support your friends!   Women of the Wall Saturday, September 4, 9:00 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 10:00 a.m. Women of the Wall Has launched a global campaign to support women's right to pray with Torah scrolls at the Western Wall. The Jerusalem-based group wants 10,000 Jewish women to send photos of themselves holding Torah scrolls to key Israeli leaders. If you do not have a picture of you holding the Torah, we will snap your picture holding the Torah and send it on to Israel. We will be taking photos on the dates listed above. For more information, click here or contact Evie Mitchell. Join Our Email List With summer break coming to an end we will be resuming our weekly emails, and we want to make sure that everybody who is interested is on Beth El's email distribution lists. If you would like to be added to the Beth El News (on Wednesdays), Thoughts for Shabbat (on Thursdays), and/or Funeral and Shiva Information email lists, please contact Margie.    Beth El's Online Judaica Shop Whether you're looking for a great gift idea or shopping for yourself, it's never been easier to buy beautiful judaica. Click below to shop Beth El's online store.     Jerusalem Post Headliness