A Thought for yom kippur
The holiest day in the Jewish calendar year begins tonight.
Yom Kippur.
What is it about?
Please do not say it is a 24-hour period of fasting, a day of complete denial of comfort and pleasure, and a time to ask G-d for forgiveness.
Yom Kippur is so much than merely a day of affliction and confessions of sins.
It is about a journey. A self-discovery of who we are and a chance to re-examine our lives.
It is about introspection.
Recognizing what is holding us back and exploring ways to move beyond those limitations.
It is about change.
Finding the courage and determination to begin again even in the face of insurmountable obstacles.
It is about meaning.
Discovering not the meaning of life but envisioning a life of meaning.
It is about self-awareness.
Becoming all too aware of our mortality but recognizing like never before the gift and preciousness of life.
It is about preparing.
Not for the World to Come but the world outside our window.
It is about learning to climb.
Knowing that if we climb high enough, we will reach a height from which life will be well lived.
Yom Kippur is a day of prayers that urges us to live life to the fullest; and then, and only then, die.
Yom Kippur is a day where when the sun sets tomorrow, we promise ourselves not to leave any unlived life behind.
G'mar Chatimah Tovah.
-Rabbi Victor Urecki
(drawn from the wisdom of Dr. Irvin D. Yalom)
Yom Kippur.
What is it about?
Please do not say it is a 24-hour period of fasting, a day of complete denial of comfort and pleasure, and a time to ask G-d for forgiveness.
Yom Kippur is so much than merely a day of affliction and confessions of sins.
It is about a journey. A self-discovery of who we are and a chance to re-examine our lives.
It is about introspection.
Recognizing what is holding us back and exploring ways to move beyond those limitations.
It is about change.
Finding the courage and determination to begin again even in the face of insurmountable obstacles.
It is about meaning.
Discovering not the meaning of life but envisioning a life of meaning.
It is about self-awareness.
Becoming all too aware of our mortality but recognizing like never before the gift and preciousness of life.
It is about preparing.
Not for the World to Come but the world outside our window.
It is about learning to climb.
Knowing that if we climb high enough, we will reach a height from which life will be well lived.
Yom Kippur is a day of prayers that urges us to live life to the fullest; and then, and only then, die.
Yom Kippur is a day where when the sun sets tomorrow, we promise ourselves not to leave any unlived life behind.
G'mar Chatimah Tovah.
-Rabbi Victor Urecki
(drawn from the wisdom of Dr. Irvin D. Yalom)
5785 High holidays schedule
Holiday Schedule
2024/5785 Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur Service Schedule
Friday, October 11th, 2024
6:30 pm - Kol Nidrei
Sermon: "What If Everything Turns Out All Right?"
Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Yom Kippur Morning
Yom Kippur Morning
Yom Kippur Afternoon & Neilah
Afternoon and Neilah
9:00 am - Shacharit (Morning Prayers)
10:00 am - Torah Service / President's Address / Sermon / Yizkor
Sermon: "What If Everything Doesn't Turn Out All Right?"
12:00 am - Musaph
4:30 pm - Junior Congregation Service
5:15 pm - Afternoon/Evening Service
6:00 pm - Neilah (followed by Break The Fast)
2024/5785 Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur Service Schedule
Friday, October 11th, 2024
6:30 pm - Kol Nidrei
Sermon: "What If Everything Turns Out All Right?"
Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Yom Kippur Morning
Yom Kippur Morning
Yom Kippur Afternoon & Neilah
Afternoon and Neilah
9:00 am - Shacharit (Morning Prayers)
10:00 am - Torah Service / President's Address / Sermon / Yizkor
Sermon: "What If Everything Doesn't Turn Out All Right?"
12:00 am - Musaph
4:30 pm - Junior Congregation Service
5:15 pm - Afternoon/Evening Service
6:00 pm - Neilah (followed by Break The Fast)
BREAK THE FAST
week of october 7-13, 2024
Dear Congregants,
I cannot thank you enough for all the positive comments,
texts and emails regarding the Rosh Hashana services and my sermons.
You will find links for the videos of those speeches below and I want to thank Sam Belsky and Marc Slotnick
for creating the links and maintaining the technology for our services.
Additionally, I want to thank Marc for his constant leadership and magnificent shofar blowing.
Times and links for this week follow.
Please note that your Yom Kippur schedule is in this email
and the zoom links for the service will be available on Friday.
Join us online or in person if you can!
Rosh Hashana Sermons Recordings
Rosh Hashanah Day One: "The Long and Winding Road"
Passcode: v$u&bUp2
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: "Those Who Stood with Abraham on Mt. Moriah"
Passcode: ?jXq9@q!
DAILY AND SHABBAT SERVICES
Evening Services
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday - 5:45 PM
(Note: Monday's minyan will begin at 5:30 PM and the Wednesday minyan
will be on location at the Advanced Gifts and will not be on Zoom)
Evening Services
Morning Services
Wednesday Morning - 7:30 AM
(followed by breakfast)
Morning Minyan
SHABBAT SERVICES
Friday, October 11th, 2024 /10th Tishrei, 5784
Candle lighting Time: 6:35 pm
Kol Nidrei
Friday - 6:30 pm
Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Saturday - 9 am
Yom Kippur
I cannot thank you enough for all the positive comments,
texts and emails regarding the Rosh Hashana services and my sermons.
You will find links for the videos of those speeches below and I want to thank Sam Belsky and Marc Slotnick
for creating the links and maintaining the technology for our services.
Additionally, I want to thank Marc for his constant leadership and magnificent shofar blowing.
Times and links for this week follow.
Please note that your Yom Kippur schedule is in this email
and the zoom links for the service will be available on Friday.
Join us online or in person if you can!
Rosh Hashana Sermons Recordings
Rosh Hashanah Day One: "The Long and Winding Road"
Passcode: v$u&bUp2
Rosh Hashanah Day Two: "Those Who Stood with Abraham on Mt. Moriah"
Passcode: ?jXq9@q!
DAILY AND SHABBAT SERVICES
Evening Services
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday - 5:45 PM
(Note: Monday's minyan will begin at 5:30 PM and the Wednesday minyan
will be on location at the Advanced Gifts and will not be on Zoom)
Evening Services
Morning Services
Wednesday Morning - 7:30 AM
(followed by breakfast)
Morning Minyan
SHABBAT SERVICES
Friday, October 11th, 2024 /10th Tishrei, 5784
Candle lighting Time: 6:35 pm
Kol Nidrei
Friday - 6:30 pm
Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Saturday - 9 am
Yom Kippur
OUR SYMPATHY
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Dear Congregants, With deep sadness, we inform you of the passing of our dear friend and longtime member of B'nai Jacob Synagogue, Dr. Dorothy Baker Kurland. Dorothy served our Synagogue and our Ladies Auxiliary for many years and was a treasured member of our daily minyan and devoted servant in the Chevra Kaddisha, Her loss is already deeply felt by our community. Dorothy is survived by his children Brenda (Mitch Dernis) and Zelig (Rachel) Kurland and four grandchildren. Her graveside funeral will be held on Thursday September 5th at 2PM at the B'nai Jacob Eternal Home in South Charleston. A zoom link for the service can be found here. May the Holy One, Blessed Be He, comfort the entire Kurland family among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Rabbi Victor Urecki |
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Rabbi Chaim Landau
Baltimore, MD Dear Congregants, With deep sadness, we inform you of the passing of our beloved rabbi and Rabbi Emeritus of Ner Tamid in Baltimore, Rabbi Chaim Landau. Rabbi served B'nai Jacob Synagogue with honor from 1981 until 1986 before moving to Baltimore and serving Ner Tamid with distinction for another 25 years. In many ways, Rabbi never left our community and certainly never left our hearts. He remained closely connected and constantly engaged with B'nai Jacob Synagogue, keeping in contact with members, returning for major events and was so happy whenever he could come and visit. Rabbi was someone I could always reach out to for rabbinic advice or seek counsel about a matter of Jewish tradition. He was warm, thoughtful, witty, and most of all, wise. He never forgot his first pulpit and continuously spoke of his time here with the deepest respect and heartfelt love. When I came to interview for the position, in many ways Rabbi and Mindy "sealed the deal." They told me that leaving Charleston was bittersweet for them. Going to a more traditional Jewish city with more amenities and opportunities for his growing and young family was an opportunity they could not pass up, but they told me that they will never find another place like B'nai Jacob. They had fallen so in love with this community and that came through in every conversation I had with them that weekend and beyond. After hearing Rabbi talk about B'nai Jacob Synagogue, I prayed at my interview that I would be fortunate enough to be accepted as their rabbi. Rabbi Landau was a scholar, a man of many talents and skills, and a dedicated rabbi and wonderful teacher. But more than anything else, he was a mensch, a gentle and gracious man whose kindness touched us all. We send our love to his dear family and his many friends, congregants, and students. He will be remembered for a blessing. The funeral for Rabbi Landau will take place on Monday August 5th in Baltimore and you can find more information here. May the Holy One, Blessed Be He, comfort the Landau family among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Rabbi Victor Urecki |
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Dr. Steven James Jubelirer
Thursday, August 1, 2024 Charleston, WV Dear Congregants, With deep sadness, we inform you of the passing of our dear friend and beloved member of B'nai Jacob Synagogue and Temple Israel, Dr. Steven James Jubelirer. Steve is survived by his wife Sharon, stepchildren Carol (Josh) Smith and Susan (Jonathan) Jablow, and step- grandchildren Aaron and Abigail Smith, and Esther Toby and Jeremy Jablow. He was preceded in death by his parents Dr. Richard and Jean Jubelirer and his beloved sister, Susan Jubelirer Nesi. The funeral for Steve will take place on Friday, August 2nd, 2024 at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home at 1:00 PM (1118 Virginia St. E., Charleston, WV 25301) with burial immediately following at the B'nai Jacob Eternal Home Cemetery (701 Green Rd, Charleston, WV 25309). May the Holy One, Blessed Be He, comfort the Jubelirer family among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Rabbi Victor Urecki |
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Sherman Yale "Nemo" Nearman
Monday, July 15, 2024 Charleston, WV Dear Congregants, With deep sadness, we inform you of the passing of our beloved friend and revered member of B'nai Jacob Synagogue, Sherman "Nemo" Nearman. Nemo is survived by his daughter Pauline “Polly” Webb (Joshua), sons Merrill Nearman (Sandra) and Henry Nearman (Tammy) of Charleston; grandchildren Megan (KC Egnor), Ethan, Zoey and Davey; great-grandchildren Josiah and Shaun, and step great-grandson Trevor. The funeral for Nemo will take place on Thursday July 18th at B'nai Jacob Synagogue at 12:00 PM with burial immediately following at the B'nai Jacob Eternal Home. Following the burial, the family will return to the Synagogue and an afternoon minyan will take place at approximately 2:00 PM. The link to the funeral service can be found here and the link for the afternoon minyan can be found here. May the Holy One, Blessed Be He, comfort the entire Nearman family among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Rabbi Victor Urecki |
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Dr. Martin Z. Kanner
February 9, 2024 Pikesville, MD Dear Congregants, It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend and lifelong member of our B'nai Jacob Synagogue, Martin Kanner. Marty is survived by his four siblings, Ted and Shelley Kanner of Charleston, Henry and Ellen Kanner of Framingham, Massachusetts, Peggy and Joel Kundin, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Sally and Todd Levenson of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He’s also survived by 14 nieces and nephews and 13 great nieces and nephews. He was the oldest son of our dear and beloved friends, Harry and Jeannette Kanner, of blessed memory. The funeral service for Marty will take place on Monday, February 12th at 11:00 AM at the Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home with burial at the B'nai Jacob Eternal Home Cemetery, South Charleston. Immediately following the burial, the family will return to the home of Ted and Shelley Kanner and begin their shiva/mourning period. The first shiva minyan will take place at approximately 1:00 PM, with shiva minyanim continuing on Tuesday and Wednesday at 5:45 PM. The zoom link for the minyan each day can be found here. May the Holy One, Blessed Be G-d, comfort Marty's family and friends among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Rabbi Victor Urecki |
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Dr. Amiel Gershon Cooper
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 We are saddened to report that Dr. Amiel Gershon Cooper of Jamaica Plain, MA, and South Newfane, VT, passed away on January 31, 2024. He was born in Charleston, WV, on September 26, 1936 to Rabbi Samuel and Lillian (Bass) Cooper. A beautiful obituary and video of Dr. Cooper can be found here. |
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Stuart May
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Boca Raton, FL Dear Congregants, It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved friend, past President of B'nai Jacob Synagogue and revered member and leader of our community, Stuart May. Stuart is survived by his wife Susan, his brother Herb (Joyce), sister-in-law Carolyn and several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and "Little Brother" Kenneth. The graveside funeral service for Stuart will take place on Wednesday, February 7th at 11:00 AM at the South Florida VA National Cemetery in Lake Worth, Florida. Immediately following the burial, the family will return home to begin their shiva/mourning period where a shiva minyan will be held at home. May the Holy One, Blessed Be G-d, comfort Stuart's family and friends among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Rabbi Victor Urecki |
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Rachel Ohana Ruben
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 Charleston, WV Dear Congregants, It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved friend and a revered member of our synagogue and community, Rachel Ruben. Rachel is survived by her daughters Lisa Walden and Elizabeth Friedman (Robert), grandchildren Ilana Garzon (Phillip), Eric Walden, and Lauren Friedman; great grandchildren Ari, Mia and Eliza Garzon. Rachel was predeceased by her husband Carl Ruben and son Max Ruben. The graveside funeral service for Rachel will take place on Thursday November 2nd at 1:00 PM at the B'nai Jacob Eternal Home Cemetery in South Charleston. Following the burial, the family will return home to begin their shiva/mourning period. The shiva minyanim will begin on Thursday night at 5:45 PM at the Ruben residence and available online here. May the Holy One, Blessed Be G-d, comfort Rachel's family and friends among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Rabbi Victor Urecki |
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Barbara Sherman Abshire Buchanan
October, 10, 2023 Charleston, WV Dear Congregants, It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend and beloved member of our synagogue, Barbara Abshire Buchanan. Barbara is survived by her sons, Larry Abshire (Donna), Jerry Abshire (Cindy) and daughter Sandy Brogan (Walter); grandchildren, Jessica Perkins (Kristopher), Michael Pugliese, Joseph Abshire, Kristen & Melissa Abshire, Tiffany Abshire and Nicole Ikewood; great-grandchildren, Julian & Jadon Cruz, Avery Pugliese, Kiersten Abshire, Abbie, Delacy & Steven, and 2 great-great grandchildren. The graveside funeral service for Barbara will take place on Friday October 13th at 12:00 PM at the B'nai Jacob Eternal Home in South Charleston. Following the burial, the family will return home to begin their shiva/mourning period. The Friday afternoon shiva minyan will take place at approximately 1:00 PM at the Buchanan Home and also online here . May the Holy One, Blessed Be G-d, comfort Barbara's family and friends among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Rabbi Victor Urecki |
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Stephen Mark Bernstein
August 20, 1942 - July 19, 2023 Austin, TX Stephen Mark Bernstein was born in Huntington, WV, to George and Belle Marion Bernstein. The family resided in Ashland, KY, until 1945 then moved to Charleston, WV, were Steve attended school, graduating from Charleston High School in 1960. Steve then attended and graduated from the University of Louisville, KY. Steve was in the Navy ROTC and upon graduation was commissioned an ensign in the Navy and trained as a pilot. Steve served in Vietnam flying an A-6 Intruder on 82 combat missions. In 1969, Steve earned a Masters Degree from Memphis State University and was hired at IBM where he was employed is software development. Steve was previously married to Leah Jane Stone. In 1984, he married his second wife Patricia with whom he had two daughters, Rebekah and Anna. The family moved to Austin, TX, in 1992. in Austin, Steve was an active member of Agudas Achim. Steve had wonderful memories of growing up in Charleston and the B'nai Jacob community. He fondly remembered his teachers, Rabbi Cooper and fellow congregants with great affection. -Pat Bernstein |
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Valerie Binderman Zimba
July 30, 1941 — June 16, 2023 Rock Hill, SC Valerie was born July 30, 1941 in Beckley, West Virginia, the second child of William and Beatrice Binderman. She was a quintessential wartime baby, the trailing end of the Silent Generation, born while her father was serving in the Pacific Fleet. After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School as a member of the class of ’59 she moved west to attend San Diego State. It was there she met a young Navy Shore Patrol officer, Walter Zimba (b. 1938 – d. 2023). After he was discharged from service they made their way by auto back to her hometown and in true mid-1960’s fashion were married en-route in Las Vegas, Nevada. Valerie and Walter had two children, Andrew who currently resides in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Joel who resides in Baltimore, Maryland. Unfortunately, everlasting marital bliss was not in the cards for Valerie. She and Walter divorced in 1980. She never remarried. What she did do was raise two boys through the 80’s as a single mom. This was an economically rough time in West Virginia, and Valerie worked very hard in her father’s business to support her kids into their college years. Around this time another tragedy struck, this one medical instead of marital – Valerie was diagnosed with breast cancer. Ever the fighter, Valerie soldiered through chemotherapy and a single mastectomy. This was when she began walking daily (a routine she kept until very recently), and her healthy diet obsession (though she did have a weakness for ice cream 😊). She was the mailing list and email address keeper for the Woodrow Wilson Class of ’59 Alumni Association. Around 2011 she moved to Newport Lakes in Rock Hill, South Carolina, just a few miles from her oldest son Andrew and his family. Here she had something that wasn’t available to her in Beckley – a large, close community to be a part of. A place to walk and talk with neighbors, something she truly valued. Those who knew her during this period probably noticed somewhere along the way that she had begun mis-remembering things and re-telling stories you had already heard. This was the start of her journey with Alzheimer’s. As with breast cancer before, she was a fighter and carried on, determined to stay in her own home and live unassisted. Even after being diagnosed with a recurrence of her breast cancer 2018, she remained fiercely independent. Valerie passed away in her own home around 7:00 p.m. on June 16, 2023. She is survived by her older brother Philip, niece Rachel, youngest son Joel, eldest son Andrew, and grandchildren Zachary and Fallon. She will be making her final journey back home to Beckley to lie beside her parents. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Sunset Memorial Park with Rabbi Joe Blair officiating. We will be making donations in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association (https://act.alz.org/) and the American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org/), and invite you to do so as well if you are able. Graveside Service, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Starts at 2:00pm (Eastern time) at the Sunset Memorial Park, 1925 Harper Road Beckley, WV, 25801 |
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Allan Stanley Tweddle
May 2, 2023 Charleston, WV Dear Congregants, It is with sorrow and sadness that we inform you of the passing of Allan Tweddle who was taken from us on May 1st, 2023, at the age of 90. Born in Canada and immigrating to Southern California, he eventually made West Virginia his home and became part of the fabric of both Temple Israel and B'nai Jacob Synagogue. He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Barbara Braun Tweddle. A graveside service will be held for Allan on Thursday May 4th at 1:00 PM at the B’nai Jacob Eternal Home Cemetery, in South Charleston. May the Holy One, Blessed Be G-d, comfort the Tweddle family among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Rabbi Victor Urecki |
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David Hark
April 27, 2023 Shepherdstown, WV Dear Congregants, It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of David Hark who was taken from us on April 27, 2023, at home. David grew up in Charleston and was preceded in death by his father, Israel L Hark, mother Tessie Rubenstein Hark & nephew Allen Lee Hark. He is survived by his wife Katherine Moyers Hark, brother Ben (Jane) of Charleston, WV, niece Laura Hark Plumley of Shady Spring, WV and many in-laws from Gilmer County, WV. A private graveside service with immediate family will be Sunday, April 30, 2023, 2:00 PM at the B’nai Israel Cemetery, within the Spring Hill Cemetery. May the Holy One, Blessed Be G-d, comfort the Hark family among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Rabbi Victor Urecki |
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Doris Gotlieb Goldfarb
April 2, 2023 Charleston, WV Dear Congregants, It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved friend and longtime member of both Temple Israel and B'nai Jacob Synagogue, Doris Goldfarb. Doris is survived by her husband of 68 years, Jack, their sons Glenn (Pam) Goldfarb, Daniel, and Bruce (Beverly), three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The graveside funeral service for Doris will take place on Tuesday, April 4th at 2:00 PM at the B'nai Jacob Eternal Home Cemetery, in South Charleston. A shiva minyan will take place immediately following burial at the home of Laura and Jace Goins. May the Holy One, Blessed Be G-d, comfort the Goldfarb family among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Rabbi Victor Urecki |
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Norman Marks
April 8, 2023 Richmond, VA Dear Congregants, It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend and lifelong member of B'nai Jacob Synagogue, Norman Marks in Richmond, Virginia. Norman is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Marsha, children Steven (Joan) of Poquoson, Virginia, Roger (Robbie) of Denver and Debi of Richmond, and Karen of Denver; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Florence Marks, and his brother, Harold. The funeral service for Norman will take place on Tuesday, April 11th at 11:00 AM at the Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home with burial at the B'nai Jacob Eternal Home Cemetery, in South Charleston. Following the service, the family will come to B'nai Jacob to receive friends and visitors. Because of Passover, Shiva will not begin for the family until after the holiday has concluded. May the Holy One, Blessed Be G-d, comfort the Marks family among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Rabbi Victor Urecki |
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Sally Spiegel
April 2, 20233 Charleston, WV Dear Congregants, It is with deep sorry that we inform you of the passing of our longtime friend and member of B'nai Jacob Synagogue, Sally Spiegel. Sally will be remembered and cherished by her children Richard (Wendy) Spiegel, Nancy Spiegel, and her three grandchildren. At Sally's request, there will be a private family burial this week. May the Holy One, Blessed Be G-d, comfort the Spiegel family among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Rabbi Victor Urecki |
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SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday, October 13, 2024
10am - Religious School Decorating Our Sukkah
10am - Religious School Decorating Our Sukkah
WONDERING JEWS
Introducing: Wondering Jews
The One Stop For All Things Jewish in West Virginia
Wondering Jews, Inc. is a nonprofit organization with the goal of connecting people who are
physically or geographically challenged with the wide variety of educational, service,
and faith activities in the local West Virginia Jewish congregations.
Moe and Janie Rubenstein have created a unique website which will allow all congregations and Jewish organizations who wish to announce activities and programs of interest for Jews throughout West Virginia.
We have seen at B'nai Jacob how Zoom has opened the door to those who are challenged to allow people
in isolation to join and be a part of our B'nai Jacob family.
I am proud to announce that the website is now live and will offer us
and Jews around our state an opportunity to further connect and be together.
You can even sign up for the American Jewish Committee program on that platform as well.
Check out Wondering Jews in the months to come and in the words of the Machzor (High Holiday Prayerbook),
may we all be bound together, connected to each other.
Check out Wondering Jews here
The One Stop For All Things Jewish in West Virginia
Wondering Jews, Inc. is a nonprofit organization with the goal of connecting people who are
physically or geographically challenged with the wide variety of educational, service,
and faith activities in the local West Virginia Jewish congregations.
Moe and Janie Rubenstein have created a unique website which will allow all congregations and Jewish organizations who wish to announce activities and programs of interest for Jews throughout West Virginia.
We have seen at B'nai Jacob how Zoom has opened the door to those who are challenged to allow people
in isolation to join and be a part of our B'nai Jacob family.
I am proud to announce that the website is now live and will offer us
and Jews around our state an opportunity to further connect and be together.
You can even sign up for the American Jewish Committee program on that platform as well.
Check out Wondering Jews in the months to come and in the words of the Machzor (High Holiday Prayerbook),
may we all be bound together, connected to each other.
Check out Wondering Jews here
