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Parsha of the Week
Rabbi Kaplan has been teaching classes on "The Parsha of the Week" on Thursday evenings at 7 PM. This "Quick, Simple, and Pointed" Series uses major
Rashi commentaries. All classes are open to the public without charge, and have been very well attended. The last class in this series will be held on
Feb. 4. Call the synagogue for further information.
Passover Haggadah Workshops
In preparation for Pesach, Rabbi Kaplan will be teaching on Thursdays, March 11 and March 18 at 7 PM. Everyone is invited to join us for the
rabbi's enlightening, entertaining exploration of this important festival. ***For detailed information about Passover, please refer to the BULLETIN.***
Purim Delight
Marc Epstein, Professor of Religion at Vassar College, presented an illustrated lecture on Thursday, February 11, at 7 PM. Called, "I WILL HIDE MY
FACE" - ESTHER LOST AND FOUND in the ILLUSTRATED MEGILLAH, this lecture delighed as well as informed - Dr. Epstein is a charismatic lecturer who
excites and stimulates his listeners.
Purim Dinner
A delicious dinner, prepared by Schomre Sisterhood, was served on Purim, Sunday, February 28 at 5 PM. The highlight was homemade Hamantaschen
served for dessert. Services, including the Reading of the Megillah, followed dinner.
Bingo
Every Wednesday evening (except on Jewish holidays), an evening of BINGO starts at 7 PM and ends at 10 PM. Up to $2150 in prizes is distributed.
Doors open at 5 PM. Delicious, kosher food is sold. Share the Wealth, Casino and Bell Jar.
Simchas
Our synagogue family celebrated three Bat Mitzvot this past year. We are very proud of Victoria (daughter of Dr. Marc & Laverne Spero),
Danielle Stoner (daughter of Myra Stoner), and Suzanne Knop (daughter of Felipe & Rebecca Knop). AND, we added another baby to our congregational
family...Laila (daughter of Dr. Michael & Keren Ritz).
Baking 1000s of Hamantaschen
Every year, during Sunday mornings in December and January, delicious odors emanate from Schomre Israel's kitchen. Peek in and see various
congregants baking thousands of tasty hamantaschen which are packaged and sold. Poughkeepsie residents are not the only ones who order these
famous treats; Shaloch Manot baskets are sent world-wide. Also, they are served during the Sisterhood's annual Purim dinner and at Shabbat Kiddush. YUM!!!
Pictures of Hamantaschen Baking
Pictures of Purim Dinner
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