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Temple B'nai Israel, Oklahoma City, OK
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May 09, 2008   4 Iyyar 5768


Welcome to Temple B'nai Israel

Temple B'nai Israel is a Reform Jewish congregation located in Oklahoma City as well as the state's oldest active Jewish congregation.

Our website is designed to provide you with information about our religious, educational and social programs.

  • Worship programs for the whole family
  • Religious education for knowledge and spiritual enrichment
  • Make new friends and be a part of your Jewish community
Happy Birthday, Israel!  

Israel @ 60 BIG Birthday BLOWOUT!

Sunday, May 11
10 a.m. @ TBI

Parents, ICSS Kids, Grandparents & Everyone Else!
You're all invited to our CommUNITY Celebration and it's FREE!!!!

• Celebrate to the MidEastern beat of the King David Drummers
• Come ride a REAL camel!!
• Taste the flavors of Israel with Mediterranean fare
• See “Kids with Cameras: Beyond the Walls–Jerusalem" photo exhibit by Israeli & Palestinian children
• Hear your ICSS kids singing Israeli favorites
• Cut the birthday cake and sing Yom Haledet Sameach – “Happy Birthday” to Israel
• Enjoy coffee and OJ at Beit Café

Join Jewish communities around the world as we gather blue and white Israeli flags, cook up falafels and hummus, and prepare to party big time in celebration of Israel’s upcoming 60th anniversary of statehood. Call 848-3132 for more information.

TBI Sisterhood Presents  


The Israel Independence Sale
May 11 through May 18

Commemorating our past, celebrating our future, SHOPPING NOW!

The Judaica Shop wants to help you celebrate the 60th anniversary of Israel's Independence.

For this diamond anniversary, many sparkling items will be marked 25% off! To commemorate 60 years, some items will be marked 60% off the original price. And, to remember the year that Israel was established as a Jewish state, some items will be discounted to a price of $19.48.

Don't miss out!

Just say "Yes" to  

Sisterhood's Pizza & Poker Party
Saturday, May 17th
6:30 p.m.

For ½ Chai, ($9) you get pizza, drinks & 20 poker chips at the Temple. Don't know how to play? Don't worry, we'll teach you! Cool Prizes! You can buy 20 more poker chips for only $1. Some of the proceeds will go to the WRJ YES Fund (Youth, Education & Special Projects) that supports our youth, Sisterhood leadership development and more. RSVP by May 15th. Babysitting and transportation available by request.

Annual Meeting  
Come to the best potluck supper in town!
Sunday, May 18th
6:00 p.m.


At the 106th Annual Congregational meeting, each family is asked to bring a covered dish (salad, veggie or dessert) for 8 people and $1 per person. Our TBI Board will supply the entrées. More information in the May Bulletin and in next week's What's Nu.
Temple Golf Tournament  


New Tee Time for Temple Golf Tournament
Noon on June 8th

Everyone, regardless of skill level, is invited to play in the 2008 Temple Golfers Association Tournament.

Join us for this great family event! Form a team or we'll be glad to form one for you! Entry form in the May bulletin.

Questions? Call The Donchin brothers.

 


Inquirer's Classes on your iPod 

Download Rabbi Cohen's Inquirer's Classes on your iPod! The Rabbi recorded lectures for you to listen to including such topics as Jewish history, laws, rituals, life cycle events and much more.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Upcoming Events  
Opportunity  


Hebrew teachers needed


We're looking for a few good men and women for the 2008-09 school year. Please contact Janiece Gratch if you want to make a difference for our congregation!

Good News!  


We have a Cantor-in-Residence !

Carl Rubenstein, chair of our Music and Choir Committee, announces that beginning in July we will have a Cantor-in-Residence who will be with us one full weekend per month six times a year, and the High Holidays. Cantor Adelle Nicholson will be with us to worship, perform, teach, entertain and inspire.

Please see Carl's letter to learn how this new venture will work and also David Donchin and Rabbi Cohen's letter to find out how it came about.

Listen to Cantor Nicholson's beautiful voice on the Temple website.

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