Congregation Beth Shalom

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Welcome to the Congregation Beth Shalom website. Congregation Beth Shalom, or CBS , is comprised of approximately 145 member families from all over mid-Missouri. Located in Columbia, MO, we are one of the few Jewish congregations in the entire region. Although we are associated with the Union of Reform Judaism, we strive to meet the needs of the entire Jewish community. Rabbi Yossi Feintuch leads our spiritual endeavors and serves as a liaison to other religious communities of mid-Missouri. We have active educational programs for both adults and youth, with religious school begining at the pre-school age and extending through high school. Our efforts at Tikkun Olam remain an important part of our congregational efforts.

Please view our calendar for dates of specific events. [In general, Friday evening services begin at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday morning services at 10:30 a.m.] ~ See Winter 2010-11 schedule for services immediately below ~

Beginning November 5, 2010 and through the rest of the winter - Friday night services will begin at 6:00 pm (replacing the 7:30 pm service). We hope the new schedule will allow families with young children both to attend services and still have time for a Shabbat meal at home. Friday 5:30 p.m. Mincha services - cancelled until further notice
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat services
Saturday 10:00 a.m. preliminary prayers and blessings
10:30 a.m. Shacharit/Shabbat morning services

Sunday, December 54:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Admission: $6/person 5 years old and older ~ $24/family of 4 or more ~ kids under 5 complementary
Take part in a Hanukkah mitzvah - bring new or gently used toys, books or games to be given
to less fortunate children in our community for the holiday season.
~ Bring your favorite hanukkiyah (menorah) for community candle-lighting ~
RSVP to the office at 499-4855 by December 1!

Help Wanted: Jewish Elves!!
Once again, CBS is adopting a needy family and a disabled adult for a special 'Christmas Mitzvah.' We will be providing gifts as well as food baskets for their holiday dinners. Here's a list of ways you can help:

Bring any of these items to CBS: toothpaste, soap, deodorant, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, laundry baskets, cleaning supplies, energy efficient light bulbs, 'forever' postage stamps, shampoo or conditioner

Send a check to CBS, earmarked 'Christmas Mitzvah'

Provide a gift card to a grocery store, Target, WalMart, or the Columbia Mall

FEEL LIKE SHOPPING? Please call or e-mail Judy Feintuch and choose to provide something from the Christmas Mitzvah 'wish list.'
DEADLINE for all items is DECEMBER 6
and is WRITTEN IN STONE!!!
If you have questions, or are willing to help with shopping and wrapping, please contact Jduy Feintuch, 815-3498 (work) or 447-00101 (evening) or e-mail jfeintuc@bjc.org. Todah rabbah!

Our book club will meet every other month on the third Sunday of each month at 3:00 pm in the Farmhouse. Upcoming books and dates are:~ The Rabbi's Daughter by Reva Mann - 12-19-2010
~ Enemies of the People by Kati Marton - 2-20-2011
Join old friends and new for thought-provoking discussions and interesting conversations!

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Commission on Outreach and Synagogue Community. The purpose of clickonJudaism is to provide doorways into Judaism for Jews in their 20's and 30's, as well as those considering Judaism.
Union for Reform Judaism

The first wing of our permanent home is finished, but we still have more work to do to make our dream a reality. Click on Capital Campaign for more information about how to help.

Please consider sharing your thoughts and opinions on subjects relevant to us as Jews. To read the opinions of your fellow congregants, simply go to the "connections" site on the webpage, or click on opinions.

Shabbat Services - Additions
Beginning with Shabbat June 11/12, Rabbi Feintuch will offer additional services just before the regularly-scheduled times. For Erev Shhabbat (Friday night), at 5:30 pm we will begin with Mincha, the afternoon service that includes the full weekday Amidah and Ashrei (Psalm 145). Regular Erev Shabbat services will begin at 6:00 pm through the winter.
For Shabbat (Saturday) morning, we will begin at 10:00 am with the Morning Blessings and the Verses of Praise. Regular Shabbat morning services will begin at 10:30 am with the Barechu (Call to Worship) that opens the Shacharit service. Thus, if you wish to offer the preliminary Brachot (Blessings) that precede the Barechu, come at 10:00 a.m. and if you wish to begin with Shacharit, join us by 10:30 a.m.
We'll try out this new arrangement for a while and decide whether to continue based on the wishes of the majority of attendees. Please contact Rabbi Feintuch to contribute your input.

In Memory of Bob and Phoebe Goodman
The CBS Board has approved the creation of a memorial garden to honor Bob and Phoebe Goodman, beginning with the area on the right of the front door of the new building. Hanna Klachko and Deborah Zemke have agreed to spearhead this project. Because it is a shaded area, proposed plants include hostas, green ferns, Japanese ferns, astilbe and impatiens. A placque will be included in the garden to remind us all of this wonderful couple and all they did to establish our Jewish community. For this project to be successful, Hanna and Deborah request donations of labor, plants, mulch, compost, fertilizer and even money - all are appreciated. Please contact either Hanna or Deb with your contributions.

CBS holds services each Friday evening and Saturday morning. In general, Friday evening services start at 7:30 during daylight savings time and at 6 pm through the winter, while Saturday morning services start at 10:30. There are frequent exceptions to the rule for special events, however. Please consult the calendar for the exceptions, or feel free to call the office at 573-449-4855.