May 18, 2013   9 Sivan 5773

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Our synagogue is featured in the article New York State's oldest continually occupied synagogue not in the city you'd expect by Paul Foer.

You Shall Be Holy: Discussion of Jewish Spiritual Dimensions of Caring for and Saying Goodbye to Elderly Parents  
On Thursday, April 4th, beginning at 7pm, Rabbi Gordon and guests will facilitate an open, supportive and safe group discussion of the Jewish spiritual dimensions of caring for, and saying goodbye to elderly parents. The event will take place at Congregation Berith Sholom, located at 167 Third. St. in Troy and refreshments will be served.

The phase of life in which one watches parents age and die presents unique challenges and opportunities. It can be the last chance to say the unsaid. It can revive childhood issues with siblings. It can be a way of returning the loving care once received. It can teach about pain and transcendence of pain.

Suggested donation is $5 to cover the cost of facility and refreshments. More information can be obtained at the synagogue office, 272-8872 or by email at berithsholom@gmail.com. Visit the synagogue website at www.berithsholom.org.

Jewish tradition teaches “honor your father and mother.” End-of-life issues call upon us to perform this mitvah. This evening we will explore  how to stay mindful of the holiness of the work in caring for, and saying goodbye to our aging parents.
CONGREGATION BERITH SHOLOM'S SEDER Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 6 PM  

You're invited to celebrate Passover with fellow Berith Sholom members at a second-night Seder.  The Seder is being coordinated by Ardis Daury and catered by Shop Rite.  The Seder will be led by Rabbi Gordon. The cost is $23.00 per adult, $15.00 per child, or $60.00 family max. Children under 4 are free.  Paid reservations must be received by March 21. There is a 40 person maximum for this Seder, so please reply ASAP.

Second Shabbat Simchas - Honor Our Fellow Congregants Celebrating January Birthdays and Anniversaries  
Join us on Friday, April 12, 2013 at 7:30 PM as we honor Birthday and Anniversary Celebrants with a special Blessing by Rabbi Gordon. The Special Second Shabbat Simchas Oneg Shabbat is sponsored by Ritual Committee member Susie Rosenberg. Come celebrate with your Berith Sholom family!
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Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 7pm   Group Discussion Regarding Elderly Parents

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