NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER, 2010

HIGH HOLIDAY EDITION

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A   BRIEF NOTE FROM PRESIDENT CASSIE STARR

During the month of September we will be celebrating Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.  As we begin another year, may you be richly blessed with good health, good friends, laughter, good times and all the joys that make your life complete on Rosh Hashanah and throughout the year.    From our home to yours.....L'Shannah Tovah.

EDITOR OF  NEWSLETTER & COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR, Steve Harr

Have you received your copy of the Shalom Austin Magazine?  If you receive the Jewish Outlook at your home every month, you should have received the magazine.  If you do not receive the Outlook, just click on this link to subscribe:  http://www.shalomaustin.org.  To get a copy of the current issue with the Shalom Austin Magazine, it will be necessary for you to visit the JCC in Austin.  Oh, there is a nice article about our member, Sarah Christiansen in the magazine.

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The Communications Committee currently consists of Mike Kessler, Sharon Kraft, Arleen Harr, John Marshman and Skelly Starr.  If you have an interest in becoming a member, just drop me an email at the announcements address (announcements@chstx.org).

Don’t forget to check the community events page on chstx.org.

CHS Announcements:  The best way to request an announcement is to use the input form, which shows the guidelines.  Just click here:  CHSEventInputForm.pdf to get the form.  Also, events have been added to the CHS Calendar & to check the calendar go to the web site or click here:  www.chstx.org/calendar/month.php.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE, Arlene Locke - Board Liaison

Reminder: If you have not yet received your CHS name badge, please contact Glory Green.

We encourage everyone to wear their badges to services and social events.  This is particularly helpful as our numbers increase and we all attempt to match names with faces.

OUTREACH COMMITTEE – Susan Thomas - Board Liaison

Needy families in the Georgetown Area require help and many of them are clients of The Caring Place.  This year is especially bad and we are in desperate need of non perishable foodstuffs and personal items.   Congregation Havurah Shalom traditionally encourages its members to reach out to those in need during the High Holy Day season so you are all asked to participate.  Suggested donations are:

Non Perishable Items such as:

•        Canned meats and fish.

•        Canned juices, dairy products, soups, vegetables, sauces, jams, etc.

•        Essentials: Coffee, tea, sugar, flour, dry cereal, rice, cooking oil, pwdrd milk, etc.

•        Condiments: Ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, salad dressing, etc.

Personal Items such as:

· Toiletry and shaving supplies, supplies, deodorant, shampoo, soap, etc.

· Don't forget samples you get at hotels or dentist visits.

•        Toilet paper and tissues are always needed.

You may drop-off items at the homes of:

•        Shirli and Steve Lampinstein,  101 Fox Home

•        Arlene and Rod Locke, 113 Hill Country Drive

•        Susan Thomas, 413 Deer Meadow Circle

•          Or at the upcoming Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services.

RELIGIOUS COMMITTEE – Al Shapiro – Board Liaison

High Holy Day services and Aliyahs

During the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Morning Services, when portions of the Torah are read, it is our tradition to call members up to the Bimah, to say the prayers before and after the Torah reading as well as to read the Torah Aliyah portion. Before and after prayers can be read in Hebrew or in English, as desired, and the Torah portion is read in English.  If you are interested in being called for an Aliyah, please email aliyahs@chstx.org.

Here is the Havurah Shalom 5771 High Holiday Schedule:

Erev Rosh Hashanah – Sept. 8, 2010 – 7:30 PM - Ballroom

Rosh Hashanah AM – Sept. 9, 2010 - 10:00 AM - Ballroom

Shabbat Shuva – September 10, 2010 – 7:30 PM - Atrium

Kol Nidre – September 17, 2010 – 7:30 PM - Ballroom

Yom Kippur AM – Sept. 18, 2010 10:00 AM  - Ballroom

Yom Kippur PM – Sept. 18, 2010 – Ballroom (as follows)

5:00 PM –Torah and Haftorah Discussion

6:00 PM – Yiskor

6:30 PM – Neilah & Havdalah

7:00 PM – Break the Fast (Reservation required)

LADIES’ BOOK CLUB RESTARTS

On Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 from 10:00 AM to Noon, Sandy Stecker will be hosting the Monthly Book Club.  The novel to be reviewed is  THE HELP by Kathryn Stockett.  Sandy’s address is, 100 Lovett Circle.  Please RSVP to 868-8015.

FALL/WINTER SCHEDULE

Monday, October 4, 2010, Lunch at Down the Alley Bistro on the Georgetown Square.

Monday, November 1, 2010, 10:00 AM – Noon.  Book:  THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE by Stieg Larsson.

Monday, December 6, 2010, Lunch – Location to be determined.

Monday, January 3, 2011, 10:00 AM – Noon.  Book:  FUGITIVE PIECES by Anne Michaels.  Location to be announced.

Monday, February 7, 2011, Lunch – Location to be determined.

Monday, March 7, 2011, 10:00 AM – Noon.  Book:  THE POSTMISTRESS by Sarah Blake.  Location to be announced.