Announcements

Shabbat Service is on Friday, January 27, at 8:00 pm.

Bar Mitzvah of Zachary Hartman.
Shir Hallelujah, our volunteer choir, will sing.

Shabbat Morning Bible Study is on Saturday, January 28, at 9:00 am.

The Beth-El Boomers will gather on Saturday, January 28, at 6:30 pm.

Join us for dinner at Stage West's Ol' Vic Cafe at 6:30 pm and stay for the matinee performance at 8:00 pm of New Jerusalem: The Interrogation of Baruch de Spinoza at Talmud Torah Congregation: Amsterdam, July 27, 1656. In 1656, Amsterdam has given special asylum to the Jewish community, but with one caveat: no Jew may speak of religion to any local resident. Baruch Spinoza’s radical beliefs on God and religion draw him into a riveting trial which irrevocably challenges Western thought.

Religious School and Judaism 105 will be on Sunday, January 29, at 9:30 am. Adult Hebrew will be at 10:30 am.

Join Rabbi Mecklenburger for his Torah study class every Monday at 12:00 pm.

The classes will take place every Monday in January and February in downtown Fort Worth above Haltom's Jewelry.

Daytimers will meet Wednesday, February 8, at 12:00 pm.

Join us to hear Dr. Jim Riddlesperger, who will speak on "Politics 2012."

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To view Rabbi Mecklenburger's sermons, click here.

Events

Tu B'shvat Community Celebration will be on Sunday, February 5, 2012, at 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.

Please join us for a morning of fun, education, and spirituality, with activities for every age. Adults can enjoy a Kabbalistic Tu Bishvat seder, as well as discussions on what the Torah has to say about our collective partnership with God. Children will have a choice of a myriad of activities geared toward their age groups. There will even be babysitting, so that parents can attend the seder and discussions while their littlest ones stay busy. There will be much to do, see, and discuss, and we can’t wait to see you there!

Medical Frontiers, Ethical Dilemmas. This panel discussion will be on three Thursdays, February 9, 23, and March 8, 2012, from 7:30 to 8:45 pm.

Medical issues are among the most urgent and troubling issues of our day, not only politically, but also morally. Join us to learn from and ask questions of several of the thoughtful physicians and hospital administrators who are members of Beth-El. As you can see from the topics, we picture something deeper than the important but oft-repeated discussions of abortion and end-of-life issues. The moderator is Dr. Martin Tobey.

Thursday, February 9
Topic: Can We Afford to Provide Health Care to Everyone?
Panelists: Dr. Harold Granek, Dr. Howard Kelfer, Dr. Sam Kleinman, and Dr. Michael Ross

Thursday, February 23
Topic: Who Will Provide My Health Care in Ten Years?
Panelists: Dr. Barry Bzostek, Dr. Louis Cristol, Dr. Ira Hollander, and Dr. David Klein

Thursday, March 8
Topic: Ethical Dilemmas Arising from Advances in Medicine
Panelists: Dr. Harold Berenzweig, Dr. Laura Lawrence, Dr. Russell Lawrence, and Dr. Michael Ross

WRJ's Donor Brunch will be on Sunday, February 12, 2012, at 9:30 am.

The theme for this year's Donor Brunch will be
Opening Our s.

Guest speaker Dr. Carole Rogers will speak on “Little Time, Little Energy, Big Heart:Volunteering in Todays Modern World.” There will be a silent auction and brunch. The minimum donation to attend is $50 per person (includes program & brunch). Funds raised benefit Beth-El’s Religious School and other WRJ projects.

Beth-El Film Festival begins on Saturday, February 18th!

6:00 pm Optional Dinner catered by Pak a Pocket. $12 per person (must RSVP to the Temple by Wednesday, February 15)
7:00 pm Movie: Jewish Soldiers in Blue and Gray, Not Rated

Synopsis: This is a first-of-its-kind film that reveals the little-known struggles facing American Jews both in battle and on the home front during the Civil War. This movie documents an unknown chapter in American history, when allegiances during the war deeply split the Jewish community.

The Mickey Goldman Spaghetti Supper will be on Sunday, February 19th, at 6:00 pm.

6:00 pm Wine and Cheese
6:30 pm Spaghetti Supper

The MRJ is pleased to recognize Scott Sloter as the recipient of this year’s Mickey Goldman Award. Join us as we honor Scott. No reservations are necessary and dinner is free of charge.

The 2012 Beth-El FUNdraiser will be on Saturday, February 25th, at 7:00 pm.

This is a fun evening of dinner and dancing and is Beth-El's only fund raising event of the year. This year, we will be entertained by the Beatle's tribute band, Me and My Monkey.

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