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NUMBER 9 AROUND AAC
THE BULLETIN
A CELEBRATION
OF
MIRZA LOPEZ
SUNDAY, JUNE 25
WATCH FOR DETAILS AND
INFORMATION ON
HOW TO JOIN US FOR THIS
AMAZING EVENING.
SATURDAY, MAY 6
Shabbat Services....................9:30 a.m. IN PURSUIT OF TORAH
Mincha following Kiddush
Havdalah Time......................8:50 p.m.
MENS CLUB SHABBAT Of all the megillot, the Book of Ruth bears the most intriguing relationship to
the holiday upon which it is read, Shavuot. In contrast to the top-down account
FRIDAY, MAY 12 of revelation to the community as a whole in the Festival Torah reading, Megillat
Candlelighting.......................7:53 p.m. Ruth tells of a single woman, Ruth, who acquires Torah on her own terms and at
Shehecheyanu Service...........6:30 p.m.
her own pace. While the women of the community were told to keep their distance
SATURDAY, MAY 13 from Mount Sinai, it is a single woman who exemplifies the taking on of a
Shabbat Services....................9:30 a.m. Jewish identity. Of all the holidays, Shavuot is the one that most embodies the
Mincha following Kiddush notion of chosenness, and yet it is the gentle gentile Ruth who reminds us of the
Havdalah Time......................8:57 p.m. inclusive nature of our covenant. It seems that if we take the message of Ruth to
EDUCATION SHABBAT
heart then the Torah of Shavuot is an inclusive Torah, open to every searching Jew,
FRIDAY, MAY 19 and available in whatever age or stage of life one finds oneself.
Candlelighting.......................8:00 p.m. In our countdown to Shavuot, there are numerous opportunities to learn and
Shehecheyanu Service...........6:30 p.m.
seek Torah within our community. From Mens Club Shabbat (May 6) to
SATURDAY, MAY 20 Education Shabbat (May 13); from our community-wide JTS Evening of Learning
Shabbat Services....................9:30 a.m. (May 7) to our Tikkun Leil Shavuot (May 30). All this in addition to ongoing
Mincha following Kiddush classes on the Parashah (Saturday mornings), Talmud (Friday mornings), and
Havdalah Time......................9:04 p.m.
Rabbi Molines new class on Four Hymns (starting June 7). Now is the time to
FRIDAY, MAY 26 make a commitment to study, learn, and engage with our sacred tradition.
Candlelighting.......................8:05 p.m. Shavuot is called zman matan torateinu, the time of the giving of our Torah.
Shehecheyanu Service...........6:30 p.m.
The message of the designation is that while the Torah was given at a particular
SATURDAY, MAY 27 time, the receiving of the Torah occurs not on any single day, but year round and
Shabbat Services....................9:30 a.m. throughout our lives. As the synagogue programming year winds down, we can
Mincha following Kiddush reflect on many moments when our congregation has studied and received Torah
Havdalah Time......................9:11 p.m.
together. Wishing everyone a Hag Sameah!
TUESDAY, MAY 30
Candlelighting.......................8:08 p.m.
Erev Shavuot Service............9:30 p.m.
TIKKUN LEIL SHAVUOT
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31
Shavuot Services...................9:30 a.m.
Maariv Shavuot.....................6:30 p.m.
Candlelighting after...............9:14 p.m.
THURSDAY, JUNE 1
Shavuot Services (Yizkor).....9:30 a.m.
Holiday Ends.........................9:15 p.m.
MINYAN SCHEDULE
Mornings................................7:30 a.m.
Monday through Friday
Evenings................................7:50 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday
Sundays and Federal
Holidays.............................9:00 a.m.
Parents are always welcome to attend Children Togethers semi-annual confer- Visit the AAC website for
ences, and scholarships are available through the Anne Lipnick Parent Support complete information.
To get involved, please contact Samara Weinstein at Proceeds from StepALIVE! make this tuition
samarajw@yahoo.com. assistance possible. This 5k or 5 mile (walkers choice)
stroll starts at 2:00 pm at First Christian Church, 2723
Stay on top of all the hot issues by joining the Social King Street, Alexandria, and ends at the same place with
Action Committee Facebook group. Contact Deborah food, music and door prizes provided by the CDC.
Siegel at dnsiegel@yahoo.com
Register in advance at www.alive-inc.org or at the
Check out the Social Action Committee website for in- event on May 7 starting at 1:15 pm. The fee for walkers
formation on upcoming events, resources and more: aged 19 to 70 is $25; those 12 to 18 and over 70 pay $10.
http://www.agudasachim-va.org/about- Those under 12 are admitted free. If you are unable to
us/committees/social-action-committee/ participate, we encourage you to register as a virtual walker.
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Agudas Achim Congregation WHATS INSIDE . . .
2908 Valley Drive
Alexandria, VA 22302 CELEBRATION OF MIRZA LOPEZ.page 1
Phone: 703-998-6460 WEEKLY SERVICE SCHEDULE......page 2
Fax: 703-998-5843 RABBIS MESSAGE.....page 2
JTS EVENING OF LEARNING....page 2
The Bulletin is published monthly - ISSN1084-9858 LIFELONG LEARNING...page 3
CO-PRESIDENTS MESSAGE....page 3
Rabbi ..........................................................................Steven I. Rein
Hazzan...........................................................................Elisheva R. Dienstfrey ACC ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE...page 3
Rabbi Emeritus...............................................................................Jack Moline MAH KOREH..page 4
Executive Director.........................................................................Mirza Lopez DEAR HAZZAN...........................page 5
Youth/Education Director.............................................Chaya Silver EDUCATION SHABBAT...page 5
Preschool Director..............................................................Jen Halpern PRESCHOOL NEWS.............page 6
Co-Presidents........................Jeffrey Goldstein and Jonathan Saiger PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION ..page 6
Sisterhood President................Lenore Garon PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP...page 6
Mens Club Co-Presidents................................Don Melman and Elliot Parkin
YOUNG FAMILIES..page 7
Communication Specialist.......Marya Runkle
E-mail: synagogue@agudasachim-va.org SISTERHOOD DOINGS.....page 8
Web: www.agudasachim-va.org Facebook: facebook.com/agudasachim SENIORS GET TOGETHER.....page 8
JUDAICA SHOP......page 8
WHATS AHEAD . . . IN THE FAMILY..page 9
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m...................................................The Ethical Life Class SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE...page 10
Fridays, 9:00 a.m...........................................................Talmud Study Class JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL.page 10
ALIVE WALK-A-THON.....page 10
Saturday, May 6............................................................Mens Club Shabbat PROFILES OF OUR LEADERS..page 11
Sunday, May 7...............................................................Mens Club Brunch MENS CLUB HAPPENINGS.page 12
Sunday, May 7.........................................Rising Kindergarten Open House YAHRZEITS........page 13
Monday, May 8...........................................................................Aliba DRav
GOOD DEEDS DAY REFLECTION..page 14
Thursday May 4, 11, 18.............................................The Ethical Life Class
Friday, May 5..................................................6th Grade Kabbalat Shabbat,
5th/6th Grade Shabbat Dinner and Shabbaton Overnight
Sunday, May 7....................................................Oh, Say Shalom Playgroup
Sunday May 7......................................................JTS Evening of Learning
Saturday, May 13............................................................Education Shabbat
Tuesday, May 16.........................................................Seniors Get Together
Thursday, May 25.............................................AAC Red Cross Blood Drive
Tuesday, May 30.............................Erev Shavuot and Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Wednesday, May 31............................................................Shavuot Services
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