WHAT'S NU!
B'nai Jacob Newsletter-
May 5th-12th, 2008
Sorry about the lateness of this e-mail but we have a couple of special Presidential campaign events 
here at the synagogue that came up at the last
minute and wanted to give you the scoop! The coffee's poured 
, Nancy is with me to make sure I don't mess up (so if I do..... blame her
!), and so here is this week's schedule:
here at the synagogue that came up at the last
minute and wanted to give you the scoop! The coffee's poured , Nancy is with me to make sure I don't mess up (so if I do..... blame her!), and so here is this week's schedule:This Week at a Glance
Minyanim
Monday -Thursday - 7:30 AM - 5:45 PM
Friday- 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday - 9:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Sunday - 8:30 AM - 5:45 PM
Classes This Week
Hebrew School ( private and regular classes)
Tuesday - Torah Class 8:15 AM (Social Hall)
Thursday - "Talmud at 10" - 10:00 AM ( Capitol Roasters)
Special Events
Special Discussion Classes -
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 at 6:00 PM -
A Representative from the Obama campaign will join us for a special evening!
Thursday, May 8th, 2008 at 7:00 PM
A Representative from Clinton campaign will join us for another special evening!
Friday, May 9th at 6:00 PM:
Late Friday Night Services - Sermon: "Israel at 60 
- What is it exactly that we are celebrating?"
- What is it exactly that we are celebrating?" Saturday, May 10th at 9:00 AM:
Special Kiddush Luncheon in honor of the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel.
Sunday, May 11th at 10:00 AM:
Ladies' Auxiliary Meeting followed by Sunday School Mother's Day 
Brunch/ Program.
Brunch/ Program. Tuesday, May 6th,2008
Torah Class 8:15 AM 
(Note late start due to Rosh Chodesh/New Moon Service)
(Note late start due to Rosh Chodesh/New Moon Service)Join us this Tuesday for our weekly Torah Class, now in our Social Hall. We've been having great discussions around the Torah lately and this week will be no exception. Join us as Moses continues to say his farewells to the Jewish
people. He reminds them of that momentous occasion at Mt. Sinai where he gave them the Ten Commandments and where he...wait a minute 
!...these Ten Commandments are not the same as the ones in the book of Exodus. What's going on here
? You'll find out this week! Don't miss our Torah class ... this Tuesday only at 8:15 AM!
!...these Ten Commandments are not the same as the ones in the book of Exodus. What's going on here ? You'll find out this week! Don't miss our Torah class ... this Tuesday only at 8:15 AM! Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 -
Weekly Discussion Class - 6:00 PM
Topic: The West Virginia Democratic Presidential Primary Part 1
Special Guest - Rudi Shenk, Deputy State Director of the Obama Campaign
Our Wednesday evening discussion class returns this week twice as we've got two great evenings planned for you. Rudi Shenk, Deputy State
Director of the Obama campaign
will be our guest and will field questions for Senator Obama, emphasizing issues that are important to Jewish voters. We would like and are expecting a big crowd, so join us for the first of two special campaign evenings here at B'nai Jacob.
will be our guest and will field questions for Senator Obama, emphasizing issues that are important to Jewish voters. We would like and are expecting a big crowd, so join us for the first of two special campaign evenings here at B'nai Jacob. (Please note: 
For the general election, we will try to bring representatives from both the Democrat 
and Republican Party
.)
For the general election, we will try to bring representatives from both the Democrat and Republican Party.) Thursday, May 8th, 2008-
Talmud at Ten -
Topic:
"Hillel vs.Shammai Round Two!"
(10:00 AM Capitol Roasters)
Join us this week at Talmud at Ten as we continue to witness the most celebrated rivalry in all of the Talmud: Hillel vs. Shammai
!Their debates rocked and shaped Judaism as we know it today. Rabbi Akiva has now entered the fray and divorce is again the topic of discussion. If you were with us last week, you know how heated it got 
. Well, this week the heat goes up by a factor of 10 
as the Talmud discusses how much "freedom" a husband should allow his wife. Freedom? Allow? Oh boy! 
This will be one session women and men will definitely want to be a part of! I think I'd better make myself scarce
!
!Their debates rocked and shaped Judaism as we know it today. Rabbi Akiva has now entered the fray and divorce is again the topic of discussion. If you were with us last week, you know how heated it got . Well, this week the heat goes up by a factor of 10 as the Talmud discusses how much "freedom" a husband should allow his wife. Freedom? Allow? Oh boy! This will be one session women and men will definitely want to be a part of! I think I'd better make myself scarce! Experience the magic of the Talmud every Thursday at 10 AM at Capitol Roasters (located on the corner of Quarrier and Summer in downtown Charleston). Join your friends at Capitol Roasters 
and be with us for Talmud at Ten.
and be with us for Talmud at Ten.Weekly Discussion Class - 7:00 PM
( Note: the minyan will be at 6:45 PM)
Topic: The West Virginia Democratic Presidential Primary Part II
Special Guest: Susie Stern, Immediate Past Chair of the Board, UJA Federation
of New York
Immediate Past Chair and President, National Women’s Philanthropy, United Jewish Communities
Immediate Past Chair and President, National Women’s Philanthropy, United Jewish Communities
Join us Thursday for another special campaign evening at B'nai Jacob. Susie Stern, Immediate Past Chair of the Board, UJA Federation of New York and Immediate Past Chair and President, National Women’s Philanthropy, United Jewish Communities and a spokesperson for the Clinton campaign 
will be our guest and will answer questions for Senator Clinton, emphasizing issues that are important to Jewish voters. Like Wednesday evening, we would like and are expecting a big crowd, so join us for the second of our two special campaign evenings here at B'nai Jacob.
will be our guest and will answer questions for Senator Clinton, emphasizing issues that are important to Jewish voters. Like Wednesday evening, we would like and are expecting a big crowd, so join us for the second of our two special campaign evenings here at B'nai Jacob. Friday, May 9th, 2008 -
Late Friday Night Services at 6:00 PM
Join us as we resume our Late Friday Night Services this Friday (the Traditional Minyan will take place at 5:30 in the daily chapel). This year marks the 60th anniversary of the creation of the world's only Jewish State. What is it exactly that we are celebrating and why is it important for American Jews to mark this day?
Before Israel was 60, Israel was ten years old and exactly 50 years ago, Abba Eban, Israel's ambassador to
the United States was interviewed by Mike Wallace of CBS. What he said that evening on television was perhaps the most important statement on the significance of this day. Join us this Friday as I talk about Abba Eban and what May 14th,1948 really means for Jews.
Saturday, May 10th, 2008 Special Kiddush Luncheon-
Yom Ha-Atzmanut -
Join us as
we celebrate Yom Ha-Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day)! Sixty years ago, the Jewish people returned to their ancestral homeland and re-established their connection to the promise land. We are truly living the words of King David: "When the L-rd brought the exiles back to Zion, we were like those who dream. Our mouth was filled with laughter and our tongue with ringing song (Psalm 126)!" We invite you to join us for a very special Kiddush luncheon being given in honor of Yom Ha-Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) by Drs. Gabriel & Ellen Szego.
Independence Day)! Sixty years ago, the Jewish people returned to their ancestral homeland and re-established their connection to the promise land. We are truly living the words of King David: "When the L-rd brought the exiles back to Zion, we were like those who dream. Our mouth was filled with laughter and our tongue with ringing song (Psalm 126)!" We invite you to join us for a very special Kiddush luncheon being given in honor of Yom Ha-Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) by Drs. Gabriel & Ellen Szego. Sunday, May 11th, 2008 -
Sunday School 10:00 AM/Ladies' Auxiliary Board Meeting-
Join us for a Special Mother's Day Brunch/Music Program
beginning at 10:30 AM in our new Social Hall
In our Corner -
Our condolences to the family of Bookie Pushkin Rogers, who passed away last week in Florida. Bookie grew up in Charleston and was the daughter of Mose & Rose Pushkin. Our condolences to her sister Barbara Lane, husband David Rogers and children Mindy, Mark and Amy.
Mazel
Tov!
Mazel tov to Elaine Max, who celebrated her birthday this past Saturday.
Mazel Tov to Dr. Mark & Nancy Newfeld of Huntington, WV on the Bar Mitzvah of their son Joey. Joey is the grandson of the late Judy & Stanley Rubin.
Sara & Monty Preiser and grandparents Stanley & Joyce Preiser on the graduation of Blair Preiser from Vanderbilt University Law School. Blair will be working in a law firm of 1400 lawyers based in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Susan & Stuart May on the graduation of their nephew Colin May from Gateway High School in Monroeville, Pa. He will be attending College in PA. Kenneth Booth, Little Brother of Big Brother and Big Sister Stuart & Susan May will graduate from Capital High School and will be attending NC Northern in Durham, NC.
Dr. Stewart & Dolores Bloom and grandmother Ruth Bloom on the graduation of Aaron Bloom from WVU Dental School. He will be joining his dad and Uncle Bob in their family practice.
Dr. Stewart & Dolores Bloom and grandmother Ruth Bloom on the graduation of Megan Bloom from WVU. She is graduating with a BS Degree in Human Nutrition and a minor in
communications. She will begin nursing school at WVU in August.
Mary Sue & Arnie Schulberg on the graduation of Alec from Hurricane High School. Alec will be attending Highpoint University in High Point, NC this fall. In addition, Dinah is graduating from middle school.
Mrs. Lillian Levine on the graduation of her granddaughter Jaime Levine of Springfield, Va. Jaime will be going to the University of Pittsburgh this fall. She is the daughter of Dr. Robert Levine.
Henry & Ellen Kanner and grandmother Jeannette Kanner on the graduation of Rachel Kanner from Indiana University.
Mazel Tov to Ted & Shelley Kanner and grandmother Jeannette Kanner. Landon is getting his Ph.D in Structural Engineering from University of Virginia this year, Jonah received his Master's Degree in Physics from University of Maryland this spring and will be continuing on for his Ph.D, Daniel is graduating from WVU with his bachelors in Economics, and Gary is graduating from George Washington High School ( and will be attending Boston University). You might say the four boys have "batted for the cycle"
(if you don't know baseball lingo, just forget it!)
(if you don't know baseball lingo, just forget it!) Let Our People Know! 
Is a family member graduating from high school 
or college this year? Are they receiving any awards
? Please let us know this month so we can include them in a future newsletter. Let everyone share your naches (no, NOT the ones that go with cheese
dip
!) E-mail us at charlestonrabbi@yahoo.com or synsecretary@yahoo.com.
or college this year? Are they receiving any awards? Please let us know this month so we can include them in a future newsletter. Let everyone share your naches (no, NOT the ones that go with cheese
dip!) E-mail us at charlestonrabbi@yahoo.com or synsecretary@yahoo.com. Refuah Shlemah, Dept.
Our continued prayers and thoughts go out this week to our friends Arthur Ostrin, Ferne Nearman and Sherri Lovett . May G-d be with them in their time of need as well as with all of our congregants and friends who are ill.
Events in your future 
!
!Saturday May 17th,2008- Special Kiddush Luncheon-
In honor of the graduation of Avrah Urecki
Join our family for a special Kiddush luncheon as we celebrate the graduation of our oldest daughter Avrah Urecki. Avrah will be graduating next month from Charleston Catholic and will be attending, please G-d, Hollins University in the fall. We are so blessed and want to share our simcha with you. Please let us know if you can be with us by calling (304 343-3217) or e-mailing us at mjcooksalot@yahoo.com
"Naught For The Day" 
There will be no "Shabbat Shalom from B'nai Jacob" this week. Look for it to return next week.
"Letters are so 2007 
!"
!"If you receive yahrzeit cards by mail and would like to have them sent via e-mail, please let us know. You can e-mail the office directly at synsecretary@yahoo.com. Not only is this a faster way to receive the notices, but it also saves the synagogue on postage.
Yahrtzeits for the Week of May 5th-May 12th, 2008
The following people will be remembered these next two weeks at minyan. May their souls be bound up with the souls of all who are in Heaven.
( Note: Yartzheit lights are lit and Kaddish is recited on
the preceding evening)
Tuesday, 5/6/08
Moshe Cohen
Sydney Greisman
Ruth Heiner
Wednesday, 5/7/08
Albert Aaron
Thursday,
5/8/08
Minnie Blumberg
Richard Herman
Goldie Koslow
Samuel Nussbaum
Mollie Wells
Friday, 5/9/08
Louis W. Cohen
Morris Kerstein
Sam Lopinsky
Hirsch Isaac Sheff
Sophie Zipkin
Saturday, 5/10/08
Mimi Caplan
David Gorsetman
Betty May
Sunday, 5/11/08
Faye Abrams
David Caplan
Rose Cohn
Daisy Thelma Gross
Herman Pressman
Rosa Lee Ruben
Dan Rubin
Morris Walter
Monday,
5/12/08
Tillie Blumenthal
Jack Morris Bodoff
Abraham Cohen
Esther Galperin
Alvin Ostrin
Have a peaceful and blessed week.
Shalom
,
, Rabbi Victor Urecki
CONTACT US:
E-Mail Rabbi Victor Urecki
E-Mail Nancy, Our Secretary
Synagogue Phone......304-346-4722
Synagogue FAX......304-344-4167
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