CALENDAR

April 2013

Monday, April 1, 2013

Passover

NO Hebrew School today

Passover Yizkor Service 6:00 pm
Passover Yizkor Service with Rabbi Aron and Cantor Felder-Levy.
Sanctuary

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

Introduction to Judaism 7:00 pm
The Introduction to Judaism course provides an overview of Jewish life-cycle, holiday, and other ritual celebrations. Participants will also study Jewish history and gain exposure to important Jewish books including the Hebrew Bible and Talmud.
varies

Confirmation Class 7:00 pm
Rooms 9 & 11

Hebrew High School 7:00 pm

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Shir Hadash Men's Club at the Shark Tank 6:00 pm
For a fun time, join the Shir Hadash Men's Club at the Shark Tank (HP Pavilion) to watch an exciting ice hockey game between your San Jose Sharks and the Calgary Flames.
Offsite

Choir Rehearsal 7:15 pm
Sanctuary

Friday, April 5, 2013

URJ West District Symposium
URJ West District Symposium. Reform Judaism in the West: Conversations for the Future
Offsite

Family Potluck Dinner 6:00 pm
Please join other families for this friendly potluck dinner before the Family Shabbat Service.
Oneg Room

Single Shabbat Dinner at Beit Kehillah 6:15 pm
Join other singles 45 - 65 for Shabbat Service at Beth Am in Los Altos Hills and then have dinner at Beit Kehillah.
Beth Am & Beit Kehillah

Dedication of The Alef Sculpture 6:45 pm
Join us to dedicate the Alef Sculpture created and donated by Joyce Steinfeld.

Family Shabbat Service 7:00 pm
Please join Rabbis Levenberg and Lobel, and song leader Angela Gold for our special child-friendly service.
Sanctuary

Saturday, April 6, 2013

URJ West District Symposium
URJ West District Symposium. Reform Judaism in the West: Conversations for the Future
Offsite

B'nai Mitzvah Family Group - Dates July 13, 2013 to Dec 21, 2013 9:00 am
Morning meeting with Cantor Felder-Levy, beginning in the Oneg Room.
Oneg Room

Torah Study 9:30 am
Torah Study will continue through the year until May 18, 2013. Our theme this year will be "The Human Side of the Biblical Narrative."
Chapel Minor

Shir Shabbat Service 10:30 am
Shir Shabbat Service with Lay Leader Linda Allen and Lay Cantor Mark Allen.
Chapel Major

Max Leiter Bar Mitzvah 10:30 am
Max Leiter will be called to the Bimah in Honor of becoming Bar Mitzvah with Rabbi Aron and Cantor Felder-Levy.
Sanctuary

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Yom HaShoah

Religious School 9:30 am

"Jews as Global Citizens" - Exploring the World of Judaism 9:30 am
Join Rabbi Melanie Aron to explore "Jews as Global Citizens."
Oneg Room

Men's Club Board Meeting 10:00 am
All interested Shir Hadash men are welcome.
Library

EWJ Committee Meeting 11:30 am
Chapel Minor

"The Holocaust From Generation to Generation" Speaker Harry Brod 6:30 pm
Speaker Harry Brod will speak as a child of Holocaust survivors: "The Holocaust From Generation to Generation: A Contemporary Legacy of Temporary Survival."
Oneg Room

Community Yom HaShoah Service with Choir 7:30 pm
The Community Yom HaShoah Service with the rabbis, cantors and choirs of our local community, will be held at Congregation Shir Hadash this year.
Sanctuary

Monday, April 8, 2013

NO Hebrew School today

Adult Ed Committee Meeting 7:30 pm
Room 2

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

NO Hebrew or Hebrew High School today

Aesthetics Committee Meeting 4:30 pm

Confirmation Class 7:00 pm
Rooms 9 & 11

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Health Fair Committee Meeting 7:30 pm
Health Fair Committee Meetings: February 6 and March 6 at Shir Hadash and then April 10 at Our Lady of Refuge, 2165 Lucretia Avenue San Jose, CA, 95122.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Freilache Menschen Luncheon & Program 11:30 am
Join us for a light lunch and program: "Getting the Most Out of Your Golden Years," with Dr. Anne Ferguson
Oneg Room

Friday, April 12, 2013

Alzheimer's Family Support Group 10:00 am
Support Group for anyone trying to navigate the day-to-day difficulties of caregiving.
Room 2

Shabbat 2.0 Service 8:00 pm
Shabbat 2.0 Service with Rabbi Aron, Rabbi Lobel, Cantor Felder-Levy and our Shir Hadash 2.0 Band. Rabbi Aron will speak.
Sanctuary

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Torah Study 9:30 am
Torah Study will continue through the year until May 18, 2013. Our theme this year will be "The Human Side of the Biblical Narrative."
Chapel Minor

Sisterhood Shabbat Service 10:30 am
Sisterhood Shabbat Service with Lay Leader Davida Rosenbaum and Lay Cantor Pia Chamberlain, followed by Kiddish lunch.
Sanctuary

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Yom Ha'atzmaut Israel Independence Celebration - JCC 1:00 pm
Celebrate Israel Independence Day with a festival at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center, Levy Family Campus. Free Admission
APJCC, Oka Road

Grandparents Circle 7:00 pm
Parents of adult children who have partnered with someone of another faith are welcome to join us for this three-part series, after which you will be part of our twice annual reunion programs.
Chapel

Monday, April 15, 2013

Yom HaAtzmaut

Planned Giving Committee Mtg 9:30 am
Office

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

Ritual Committee Meeting 7:30 pm
Room 2

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

Confirmation Class 7:00 pm
Rooms 9 & 11

Hebrew High School 7:00 pm

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

CSH Board Meeting 7:30 pm
Oneg Room

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Task Force Meeting 7:30 am
Chapel Major

Woman's Study Group with Rabbi Aron 10:30 am
Why are some women included in the canon of American Jewish literature and others excluded? If literature holds up a mirror to society, what is the picture of the American Jewish women’s experience painted by this literature?
Oneg Room

Friday, April 19, 2013

Caring Committee Community Dinner 6:00 pm
A partial potluck Community Dinner, sponsored by the Caring Committee, will precede the 8 pm Shabbat Service.
Oneg Room

Caring Committee Shabbat Service with guest speaker Rabbi Lori Klein 8:00 pm
Caring Committee Shabbat Service - Resilience Tools for Challenging Moments and Hectic Days, with guest speaker Rabbi Lori Klein, Rabbi Aron, and Lay Cantor Kristin Gustavson.
Sanctuary

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Torah Study 9:30 am
Torah Study will continue through the year until May 18, 2013. Our theme this year will be "The Human Side of the Biblical Narrative."
Chapel Minor

Tot Shabbat 9:30 am
Multi-Purpose Room

Sam Friedman Bar Mitzvah 10:30 am
Sam Friedman will be called to the Bimah in Honor of becoming Bar Mitzvah with Rabbi Lobel and Cantor Felder-Levy.
Sanctuary

Shir Shabbat Service 10:30 am
Shir Shabbat Service with Rabbi Aron and Lay Cantor Carolyn Kerlin.
Chapel Major

Sunday, April 21, 2013

"Cultivating Gratitude" - Exploring the World of Judaism 9:30 am
"Cultivating Gratitude: Jewish Perspectives on the Spiritual Importance of Thankfulness" presented by Rabbi Andrea Berlin
Chapel Major

Religious School 9:30 am

Havurah #43 Meeting 10:00 am
Multi-Purpose Room

Mother's Circle 12:00 pm
Meet with other local parents as you learn more about raising kids in the Jewish community.
Shir Hadash

Faculty Meeting 12:30 pm
Multi-Purpose Room

Screening of film "Stable Life" 7:15 pm
The showing of "Stable Life" is free and a discussion with the producer will follow the screening.
Oneg Room

Monday, April 22, 2013

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

Conversational Hebrew with Yael Karmi 7:00 pm
Thinking of travelling to Israel with Shir Hadash next fall or making a trip on your own? Join our Religious School teacher, Yael Karmi, to practice your Conversational Hebrew this spring.
Classroom 2

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

Confirmation Class 7:00 pm
Rooms 9 & 11

Hebrew High School 7:00 pm

Choir Rehearsal 7:15 pm
Sanctuary

Celebration Classic Golf Tournament Planning Mtg 7:30 pm
Please join us for our first All Hands Meeting for the Celebration Classic Golf Tournament & Dinner — And Bring Your Friends!!
Chapel

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Sisterhood Board Meeting 7:30 pm
Room 2

Friday, April 26, 2013

Shabbat Service and Blessing of Graduating High School Students 8:00 pm
Join Rabbis Aron and Lobel and Cantor Felder-Levy for this special Shabbat and Blessing of Graduating High School Seniors Service.
Sanctuary

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Torah Study 9:30 am
Torah Study will continue through the year until May 18, 2013. Our theme this year will be "The Human Side of the Biblical Narrative."
Chapel Minor

Shir Shabbat Service 10:30 am
Shir Shabbat Service with Lay Leader Amy Johns and Lay Cantor Ellyn Herb.
Sanctuary

Gimmel Class Service 10:30 am
Call Shanda for more information.

Gimmel Class Lunch 12:30 pm
Oneg Room

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Lag BaOmer

Healthy Living Fair 9:00 am
This year’s Healthy Living Fair, our 8th annual, will be held on Sunday, April 28, at Our Lady of Refuge Parish.
Our Lady of Refuge, San Jose

Family Ed - K-1 9:30 am
Oneg Room

Religious School 9:30 am

Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class 9:30 am
Did you miss the chance to become Bar or Bat Mitzvah at age 13? Would you enjoy the opportunity to learn the prayers of the Shabbat morning service and to chant from the Torah scroll?
Chapel Minor

SHOC Meeting 10:00 am
Library

Book Group #4 - "The Book Thief" 10:45 am
For those who love books with Jewish themes and enjoy sharing ideas with others, the Shir Hadash Jewish Book Group will read The Book Thief.
Library

Monday, April 29, 2013

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Hebrew School 4:00 pm

Confirmation Class 7:00 pm
Rooms 9 & 11

Hebrew High School 7:00 pm

Choir Rehearsal 7:15 pm
Sanctuary