True story: When I worked for Hadassah one of my freelance writers was a young woman whose first name was Adar. She said she could always tell if someone was Jewish when they met because they would smile and ask if she was happy. There will be a lot of reasons to smile in the coming months. Next weekend alone should have you flashing those pearly whites. So sit back and enjoy.
– JeriAnn & Wendy
Art by JeriAnn M. Geller
SIXTY YEARS OF LOVE
Saturday, March 7, at 9:30 a.m. we will celebrate Julius and Selma Greenberger’s 60th wedding anniversary during Shabbat services. We would love to get as many of Mrs. Greenberger’s former students (of any age!) as possible to participate in the service. As you know, Mrs. G. isn’t one for flowery speeches — what she loves is seeing her students on the bimah. Imagine if a crowd of former students got up to lead Adon Olam? No matter how long ago you or your children studied with her, please help us make this day really special.
Following services there will be a festive luncheon. Volunteers are needed for set up and clean up. Please RSVP to Wendy W.
Pizza by John de Gant & Ed Schwartz
STOP THE GARLIC PRESSES!
Sunday, March 8, at 5 p.m. those new upstarts — Jumpin’ John de Gant and Ed (of-the-class) Schwartz — will take on old school masters Luscious Lou Rosen and Fabulous Phil Levine for a no-holds-barred, head-to-head, Pizza Throw Down. Who makes the best kosher pizza? You be the judge. In addition to action, pizza, and bragging rights there will be salad and dessert. You are welcome to bring your own wine or beer. The event is strictly for adults and $10 per person.
Wicked Haman (Benji Ruscoe) threatens the beautiful Esther (Melissa de Gant)
SHUSHAN SHIMMY SHAKES STRATFORD
Monday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. thrill as our own Gesher class performs Mark Lambeck’s musical play, “The Whole Megillah” as part of our TBS/Congregation Sinai Purim celebration. Cheer as our local talents dazzle you with their musical gifts. (There’s still time to sign up to perform!) Applaud the clever outfits in our costume parade. Nosh on the flaky hamantaschen and ice cream sundaes that will complete the evening. Join us for song, revelry, masquerade, story telling, a delicious dessert and maybe a little schnapps.
Celebrate — it’s Purim!
THE ROAD TO JUSTICE
Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. Rabbi Yvonne Youngberg will lead a discussion about the Jewish view of social justice as the Walking with Justice series continues at the next Shabbes University. The second session will include “Thread of Grace” by Mary Doria.
Art by JeriAnn M. Geller
JAWIN’ & JEWELRY
Sunday, March 22, at 4 p.m. Harriet Blumberg will host the next TBS WomenConnect dinner at her home. She and Jayne de Gant will discuss jewelry making and there will be plenty of time for schmoozing and delicious Italian food. Please RSVP to Harriet if you can come.
Papercut by April Greenberg
RAISE THE ROOF — IT’S AN UPRUFENING!
Saturday, June 6, at 9:30 a.m. Rabbi Yvonne Youngberg and Andy Strassmann will be called to the Torah to celebrate their nuptials. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate with the happy couple. Besides, how often do you get to throw candy at a rabbi?
