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**************************************************************************************************************************** Contemplative Minyan: Deepening the Experience of Prayer This Shabbat, 2/6 from 9:45am – Noon at Annex next door, 6830 35th Ave NE The 1st Shabbat of the month "Shiviti HaShem L'negdi Tamid" - "I place The Eternal before me always" Sometimes, it is hard to "sink down into prayer" during services. There are distractions or a faster pace to the prayers than we might like. This Shabbat contemplative minyan will focus more on the kavvana, spiritual intention, of the prayers rather than on the keva, fixed form. We will abbreviate some prayers, concentrate on more central ones, include time for silence, and some occasional alternate approaches. To create a prayerful environment, please arrive by 9:45 am and stay throughout the service, until we join Kiddush lunch. Led by Rabbi Zari Weiss, who has led contemplative minyanim for 16 years, drawing on her experience in the growing field of Jewish Spiritual Direction. She has published several articles on the contemplative approach to Judaism; if you would like a copy contact: Cynthia Gayle, cgayle@zipcon.com or 206-283-9301 ************************************************************************************************************************** Tot Shabbat at CBS Upcoming dates: 2/6, 3/6, 4/3 1st Shabbat each month 11:00—11:30 am A community-led, interactive celebration for children ages 0-3 and their parents. Join us monthly for songs, stories, and snack. No experience necessary. Everyone is welcome.
************************************************************************************************************************** Pajama Havdalah Saturday, 2/6 from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Social Hall Families with young children are invited to join us for a special Havdalah celebration. Everyone is welcome so put on your pajamas and join us under the stars! Pacific Science Center Portable Planetarium • Special Jewish Story Time • Fun Bedtime Craft Activity • Bed Time Snacks! Please RSVP to ECCDirector@bethshalomseattle.org or Iriteliav@bethshalomseattle.org.
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Caregivers
Support Group for People with Ailing Family Members Upcoming meetings are on the 1st Sunday of the month Facilitated by Sharon H. Greenberg, Ph.D. Release your Frustrations • Share Information and Resources • Talk About Emotional Difficulties with Others in Similar Situations. Please let us know you’re coming. Call Carol at 206-524-0075. ************************************************************************************************************************
Do you like to
hang with the guys, drink beer and play poker? Here's a chance to kick back with a men's only poker party. Merrill Ringold will host poker night on Sunday, February 7th at 7:30 at his house. Refreshments Provided. Please call the Ringolds at (206) 784-3059 to RSVP. This is an event sponsored by the membership committee. All donations to the membership committee are welcome. ************************************************************************************************************************ Job Seekers Workshop led by Employment and Training Specialist, Marvin Stern Thursday, 2/11, 7-9:30pm What obstacles have you faced in finding employment? How can you increase your chances of overcoming these obstacles? In normal times 80% of jobs are found through networking, not through on-line applications. In this especially difficult job climate where many available jobs are not even advertised how can you increase your odds of getting an interview? And what options do you have to upgrade your job skills to make you more competitive without losing the advantage of years of experience? RSVP to Carol Benedick.
************************************************************************************************************************* SAVE THE DATE Contemplative Havdalah & Evening of Learning Saturday, February 13 from 7pm at the CBS Annex next door In the new contemplative minyan at Congregation Beth Shalom, we are creating a contemplative Shabbat service. We might understand the contemplative life as trying to live with a more conscious awareness of God in everything we do--as the Psalmist said so beautifully: “Shiviti Hashem l’negdi tamid.” “I place the Eternal One before me always”. Our hope is to bring that intention to our tefillah. In order to give people a chance to learn more about the contemplative dimension of Judaism, we invite you to a contemplative havdalah and study/discussion on Saturday evening, February 13, 2010, 7:00 p.m. in the annex house next to CBS. First we will have a contemplative havdalah celebration. Then we will learn what constitutes a contemplative approach to Judaism in general and to prayer in particular. Together, we will share ideas—l’sheym Shamayim—for the purpose of helping us all grow in our awareness of God’s presence in our lives.
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