CONGREGATION BETH TORAH Large Enough to Serve You—

Small Enough to Know You. Congregation Beth Torah is a welcoming, Conservative synagogue community. We inspire the lifelong Jewish journeys of individuals and families by promoting active participation in Jewish life and learning.

Ki Tavo 9 September 2017 18 Elul 5777

GREET SOMEONE you don’t know with “Shabbat Shalom” and say hello! Please refrain from smoking, photography, writing, and texting anywhere on the premises during the Sabbath, from Friday night through Saturday.

Please turn off or silence all pagers and cell phones. Need a large-print prayer book? They are available in the sanctuary vestibule. We hope you

enjoy Shabbat with us at Congregation Beth Torah!

Misheberach (Healing Prayer) List Perpetual Congregants

Barbara Kaufman Blanche Fisher Brad Boa Charlotte Goldberg David Gerstein Esther Rae Weinstein Farrah Montoya Feivel Moshe ben Aviva Leah Gary Ackerman Harriet Gross Howard Lieberman Howie Fields Israel Wiseman Linda Northcutt Mark Appel Martin Greenblatt Naomi Levinson Patti Fields Robert Levinson Ruth Goldberg Schlomo ben Sarah Trudy Wiseman Yaakov Avraham ben Yehudit Y'rachmael ben Minya Leah

While the Mourner's Kaddish is being recited, please support those in mourning and observing yahrzeits by responding at the appropriate times.

Yahrzeit Observances

For changes to these observances, visit us online at http://cbt.news/Yahrzeit-Update or call Carren at 972.234.1542 x221.

For questions about yahrzeit dates, or anything having to do with the rituals and customs surrounding the end of life experience, contact Rabbi

Zelony's office at 972.234.1542 x227.

OBSERVANCES NEXT SHABBAT OBSERVANCES THIS SHABBAT

Torah Deuteronomy 26:1–27:10 Pg. 1140

Maftir Deuteronomy 27:7–10 Pg. 1145

Haftarah Isaiah 60:1–22 Pg. 1161

Following Shabbat Service, all are invited to join us for a Kiddush luncheon sponsored by Congregation Beth Torah.

7:23 PM Shabbat Starts (60 min) 6:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service

9:30 AM Shabbat Service Babysitting (RM 7)

10:30 AM Jr Congregation (MPR) 11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (MPR)

8:40 PM Shabbat Ends (60 min)

Next Week—Nitzavim Vayeilech 7:14 PM Candle Lighting (60 min) 8:30 PM Havdalah (60 min)

Whether you are new to our synagogue, long-time members, or just visiting, we are so pleased to have you here with us! Contact Marilyn

Guzick (469.235.3815 ) for questions about membership.

ARE YOU NOT RECEIVING IMPORTANT EMAILS FROM CBT? Opt-in by

texting CBTCONNECT to 22828 or go online to http://cbt.news/E-optin

MAKE ALIYAH REQUESTS—http://cbt.news/Aliyah-Requests

JOIN US FOR MINYAN—9AM Sundays and 6:45 AM Mondays (non-

holidays) followed by The Talmud with Rabbi Zelony.

Please be aware that names added to the CBT Misheberach list

are out in the public. When you add someone to the list, we ask

that you make them aware the list is public and make sure that is

okay with them.

It is also important that the healing prayer list remain current.

Names are added for four (4) weeks unless otherwise

requested. Non-members cannot be added to the perpetual list.

To add names, go online to congregationbethtorah.org/

misheberach-request or contact the Rabbi’s secretary

at 972.234.1542 x227 /rabsec@congregationbethtorah.org.

ELANA ZELONY, RABBI RabbiZelony@congregationbethtorah.org

CYD FRIEDMAN, PRESIDENT President@congregationbethtorah.org

Welcome 19 Elul David Navias

Ron Gruen

Samuel Engelberg

20 Elul Anne Cohen

Richard Dubsky

Sam Zorinsky

21 Elul David Goldberg

Eugene Leibs

Gertrude Shapero

Harry Singer

Sophie Geller

22 Elul Alvin Zeff

Cantor Bernard Saitz

Luba Bonn

Mary Lakernick

Mayzelle Porter

23 Elul Aaron Zachery Gruen

Alexander Kesselman

Mark Weiss

Mary Surasky

Sam Cohen

William Segal

24 Elul Herbert Blumka

25 Elul George Schwitzer

26 Elul Angelo E. Lombardi

Bessie Quat

Pearl Gans

27 Elul Florence Blinn

Milton Green

28 Elul Herbert Ruekberg

Herman Weiss

Joyce Sondra Berrick

Maurice Souhami

29 Elul Evelyn Goer

1 Tishri Lily Lowenberg

2 Tishri Bertha Rubenstein

Hattie Goldberg

Sydney Sherman

Female—Congregant Esther Cohen Sunni Golda bat Odel

Female—Family of Congregant Joanne Blum Susan Hubble Jordana Laskin Ilana Goldberg Hurst Merrilyn Frank Rae Sohn Marge Eisner Anat Hannah bat Frieda

Female—Friend of Congregant Katie Berman Marcy Berman Joan Ostroff

Male—Congregant David Phillips

Male—Family of Congregant Barry Harris Gary Slotnick Mordechai ben Beryl hakohen v’Esther

Zvi Leib ben Yehuda Joel Elad David ben Froyam HaKohen v'Adah

Simon Rabinovich Israel ben Nissan haKohen v'Esther

Murray Sohn Jack Brickman Bob Rothman Bert Eisner

Male—Friend of Congregant Sy Frelich Derek Wood Ed Whitesell Jim Schwartz

UPCOMING EVENTS @CBT_Richardson

JEWISH SPIRITUALITY WITH RABBI Z The Mystical Tradition and How it Speaks to Our Everyday Lives 10 September, Sunday, 8AM (Room 207)

Contact RabbiZelony@congregationbethtorah.org Come explore essays of the Chassidic masters and modern scholars to understand what Judaism has to say about God, inner transformation, spiritual practice, compassion, healing, tshuva, halacha and mitzvot.

FIRST DAY OF CONGREGATIONAL LEARNING CENTER CLASSES 10 September, Sunday, 9AM

Contact LC-Office@congregationbethtorah.org

MEET THE TEACHER 10 September, Sunday, 9AM (MPR)

Contact LC–Office@congregationbethtorah.org Parents come and meet the teachers and talk about what is going on in the Learning Center.

SISTERHOOD KICKOFF PROGRAM 10 September, Sunday, 10AM (Oneg)

Contact Sisterhood@congregationbethtorah.org Our guest speaker will be national television host, entertaining guru, and cookbook and lifestyle author Christy Rost for a tablescape seminar, Harvest Tables: A Gathering Place For Family and Friends.

COMPASSIONATE RICHARDSON HUNGER PROJECT 10 September, Sunday, 1:15 PM *Offsite

Contact RabbiZelony@congregationbethtorah.org Rabbi Zelony invites you to join her in the fight against hunger as this project assembles 100,000 healthy meals for hungry children around the world. Register for the second shift online at http://cbt.news/2017FCE.

KADIMA KICKOFF POOL PARTY 10 September, Sunday, 2PM *Offsite

Contact Megan Fehler / Kadima@congregationbethtorah.org Hosted by the Appel Family, children grades 6–8 are invited to kick off our full-of-fun new year.

RABBINIC REVOLUTIONS 10 September, Sunday, 7:30 PM (Sanctuary)

Contact Earl Bills / EarlBT@gmail.com Led by Rav Hanan Schlesinger, this class will cover a different example of rabbinic revolution each meeting. For more information, visit www.ravhanan.org. Free and open to all.

THE TALMUD WITH RABBI Z 11 September, Monday, following Minyan (Oneg)

Contact RabbiZelony@congregationbethtorah.org The Talmud is the foundational text upon which all modern forms of Judaism stand. Come explore, spar with, and make meaning of this

sacred book. Open to all learners. Hebrew text is provided but class discussions will be based on English translation. Every Monday after 6:45 AM minyan (*time will vary on holidays). Light breakfast served.

JEWISH & CHRISTIAN STUDY 11 September, Monday, Noon (Oneg)

Contact Earl Bills / EarlBT@gmail.com A unique interfaith study group of Jews and Christians learning about each other as we study primary source texts (Bible, Mishnah) together.

LADIES WHO LUNCH 12 September, Tuesday, 12:30 PM *Offsite

Contact Carol Taper / ctaper@sbcglobal.net Go Dutch and nosh with the ladies at a different spot around town each month. Must RSVP for location. Selected locations offer dairy and fish options. Sponsored by Sisterhood.

CANCELED! 13 September Talk ‘n Fold

Contact Lisa Miller / Board-Secretary@congregationbethtorah.org

JEWS–BY–CHOICE 14 September, Thursday, 7–8:30 PM

Contact Elizabeth Stein / Havurah@congregationbethtorah.org The Havurah for Jews By Choice is a group for people who have come to Judaism as adults. Join us as we discuss How has being Jewish, or becoming more involved with Judiasm, changed your life? Check in at the Member Lounge.

SELICHOT WEEKEND Dinner with Rabbi Artson 15 September, Friday, 5:45 PM (Oneg)

Join us for Shabbat dinner with renowned Torah scholar, Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson. There is a cost for this event. Register on-line at http://cbt.news/2017Selichot.

Services will follow at 7PM where Rabbi Artson will speak on With The Generations: A Covenant that Links Us All. Services are open to all at no charge.

CHANGE IN SERVICE TIME 15 September, Friday, 7PM

This evening’s service will begin at 7PM to accommodate Shabbat dinner with our guest, Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson.

JOYFUL NOISE (INSTRUMENTAL) 15 September, Friday, 7PM

If you're in the mood for a Shabbat service that's got a "beat" then come join us in welcoming Shabbat with instruments and singing!

SELICHOT WEEKEND Morning Shabbat Service with Rabbi Artson 16 September, Saturday, 9:30 AM

Come hear Rabbi Artson speak on Above the Waters: Where was God in the Flood? Followed by a Kiddush Lunch. There is no charge.

SELICHOT WEEKEND Saturday Afternoon with Rabbi Artson 16 September, Saturday, 1PM

Join us in hearing Rabbi Artson speak on Almighty? No Way. There is a cost for this event. Register on-line at http://cbt.news/2017Selichot.

SELICHOT WEEKEND VIP Shalishudos Meal 16 September, Saturday, 7:15 PM

This is a special event for the VIP registrants. Rabbi Artson will speak on The Future of Conservative Judaism. There is a cost for this event. Register on-line at http://cbt.news/2017Selichot.

SELICHOT WEEKEND Community Selichot Program & Service 16 September, Saturday, 9:15 PM

Join us for Havdalah, a program where Rabbi Artson will speak on Teshuvah, service, and dessert. No charge and open to all.

SELICHOT WEEKEND Ask the Rabbi From A to Z 17 September, Sunday, 9:30 AM

Join Rabbi Artson and Rabbi Zelony for brunch and ask your questions. There is a cost for this event. Register on-line at http://cbt.news/2017Selichot.

KEVER AVOT SERVICES 17 September, Sunday

9:15 AM at Beth Torah Cemetery Restland, led by Rabbi Howard Wolk 1PM at Beth Torah Cemetery Sparkman Hillcrest, led by Rabbi Zelony

GROW & BEHOLD FOODS Get your order in NOW for kosher meat for the High Holidays from one of the best direct-sourced kosher meat markets around and a major sponsor of the Men's Club's Dallas Kosher BBQ Championship! CBT Men's Club is proud to be partnered with Grow & Behold Foods. Their meats will be used in our cooking demonstrations with local chef Kent Rathbun and we'll have their all–beef hot dogs on hand as well—it's going to be amazing! Don't forget to place your Rosh Hashanah order ASAP! Dallas Buying Club deadline is September 13 for pick–up on September 17 (you can also order shipping direct to your home). From briskets to chicken soup, they've got amazing glatt kosher meats raised on pasture with no hormones or antibiotics that will make your holiday meals even more

delicious. More information can be found at www.growandbehold.com or by calling 888.790.5781.

HIGH HOLIDAY TICKETS WERE MAILED Members who have not renewed can still do so by coming into the bookkeeping office next Tuesday (Noon to 4PM), Wednesday (4:00 PM to 6:00 PM), or Thursday (Noon to 6PM). For questions, please email Marc Machbitz at treasurer@congregationbethtorah.org.

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