On Sunday evening, June 13, 2004, at 7:30pm, the Men's Club will bring a live concert to Nevey Shalom. The return engagement will feature Dr. Eyal Bor, Becky Gordon, and Bruce Casteel. It will be comprised of Israeli, Hasidic, folk Liturgical, and Jewish American music. There will be some Classical hits, and there will be some sing-along with Becky. The concert will be followed by a dessert reception. The program is open to the community and guests. Contact George Kessler for advance ticket reservations. Read about the performers

Join us for an afternoon showing our appreciation for our Sisterhood volunteers. A kosher Chinese luncheon will be served, and Cantor Kimberly Komrad will sing songs of our Jewish women in history. Our appreciation program will be held Sunday, June 6, 2004, at Nevey Shalom, starting at 1:30pm. One guest per member. Cost: $10 (member), $15 (guest). RSVP to the Synagogue by May 24, 2004.

Come and join Nevey Shalom in study and celebration of the Book of Ruth, on Sunday, May 23, 2004, at Nevey Shalom, starting at 6:00pm. Women's League commissioned the materials from three female scholars. The materials are outstanding and quite user-friendly. This project has generated a tremendous amount of enthusiasm around North America. Don't be left behind! Join your sisters as we combine our voices in celebration of our Biblical heroines and the holiday of Shavuot. RSVP to Linda Rosenberg or to the Synagogue by Monday, May 17, 2004. A fabulous dessert will be served afterwards.

Learn about the mission of the Western Shore Conservancy and the important role it played (and is still playing) in saving Belt Woods, a National Natural Landmark located in Bowie. It is the last old growth forest on the Atlantic coastal plain, and it supports the highest density of nesting songbirds in North America. Also learn about the upcoming decisions your City Council members will be making that will affect Belt Woods. Pam Cooper, Executive Director for the Western Shore Conservancy, will speak. Afterwards, join in a discussion on "Repairing the Order of Creation: A Jewish Perspective on Environmental Ethics", an article written by Rabbi Lawrence Troster. Those who RSVP will receive a copy of the article. The program will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at Nevey Shalom, starting at 7:45pm. RSVP Helene Merkel by May 12, 2004. We will also be electing the officers and board members for the 2004 - 2005 year. Learn more about the Maryland Environmental Trust

Nevey Shalom Sisterhood invites you to participate in the Rosh Hodesh Women's Study Group, Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at 7:45pm. Celebrate Rosh Hodesh Iyar with us as we learn about the meaning and traditions of this women's holiday. Join us for study and discussion. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to the synagogue by April 15, 2004.

On Sunday, March 21, 2004, Rabbi Tropper from New York will visit us and present us with two short lectures, followed by a question and answer discussion. The lectures planned are:

• 10:30am: Death, and Then What?
• 11:30am: Psychology, a Dangerous Cult of Self-Worship

We hope you will attend and bring many friends. Light refreshments will be served.

For the past two years, the Men's Club, in conjunction with Shaare Tikvah, has conducted special Men's Club Shabbat Services. The Men set up and serve a Shabbat dinner the evening before, and lead Shabbat services both in the evening and the morning. This has been a fun event that has been well-attended.

The next Men's Club Shabbat is scheduled for Friday - Saturday, March 19 - 20, 2004, 6:00pm. Shabbat dinner will consist of roast beef, potatoes, string beans, salad, with soft drinks and dessert. Cost is $18 per adult, $9 for children 12 and under, with a $50 maximum per household. Vegetarian options are available upon request. RSVP to Ed Halikman by Tuesday, March 16, 2004.

The Men's Club of Nevey Shalom has been pleased to join with Shaare Tikvah in the latter's annual Spaghetti Dinner and Baffle Bowl, in which the Men's Clubs compete with the Sisterhoods in a test of knowledge. This year's Dinner and Bowl is scheduled for Sunday, March 14, 2004, 5:00pm. Dinner will consist of spaghetti in meat sauce and other accompaniments. Cost is $10 per adult, $5 for children 12 and under. All proceeds go to Torah Fund. RSVP to Andy Sheldon.

Come join us on Sunday, March 14, 2004, 2:00pm, for a very informative and exciting program about the "ABCs of our Jewish Community". This program will update our understanding of and focus on many of the current Jewish services and activities that are available to us.

A speaker from the Jewish Information and Referral Service of the Jewish Federation will be here to provide information on how we can enhance our quality of Jewish life. This informative program will raise our awareness of the many Jewish resources that are available to us and answer any questions you may have about these services.

The program is open to all. RSVP to the office by Sunday, March 7, 2004, so we can have a head count. There is no admission charge. Refreshments will be served.

Program is sponsored by the Nevey Shalom Adult Education Committee, Nevey Shalom's Men's Club, and Bowie Hadassah.

Ellen is making mushroom barley soup. You may purchase this for $5 per quart. Send payment to the office, payable to Nevey Shalom Sisterhood, c/o Theda Rosenblum. Deadline: February 15, 2004. Soup may be picked up on February 23, 2004, 9:30am - 11:00am.

The Shaare Tikvah Men's Club & Nevey Shalom Men's Club jointly invite men, women, teens, and students to put on tefillin at the fourth World Wide Wrap, Sunday, February 1, 2004 in the Nevey Shalom Classroom 3. School and tefillin instruction begin at 9:30am. Sunday morning service starts at 9:45am. Plus, there will be a breakfast for adults and teens at 10:15am.

Sunday, January 25, 2004, 11:30am, in the Nevey Shalom kitchen.

Join chef Sandy Kopta (back by popular demand), who will demonstrate how to make a wonderful cheeseless vegetarian lasagna.

Deadline for reserving for the cooking class is Sunday, January 18, 2004. Make checks payable to Nevey Shalom Sisterhood and send to the office, c/o Theda Rosenblum.

You are cordially invited to attend the Nevey Shalom and Shaare Tikvah Sisterhoods' Annual Family Shabbat Dinner to be held on Friday, January 9, 2004, at 6:30pm. Services will be conducted by the women of both Sisterhoods, on both Friday evening (after dinner, around 8:00pm) and Saturday morning. A light kiddush will follow services Saturday morning.

Cost for dinner is $20 for adults and children 13 and over, and $10 for children under 13. Reservations for dinner are required by December 29, 2003, and will will be accepted by check only and must be received by December 29, 2003. We will be unable to honor any reservations after that date. No one will be admitted at the door without a reservation.

Nevey Shalom members: make a check payable to Nevey Shalom Sisterhood, and mail to the office c/o Theda Rosenblum.

Shaare Tikvah members: make a check payable to Shaare Tikvah Sisterhood, and mail to Amy Sheldon.

For more information, call Theda or the office at 301-262-9020.

On Sunday, December 21, 2003, 5:00pm, at Nevey Shalom, there will be a delicious dinner featuring Howie's latkes, great entertainment, songs, and fun. Come eat and show off your favorite menorah. Cost is $8 for adults and children 13 and over, and $5 for children 12 and under.

RSVP to Rabbi Resnick by December 17, 2003.

Join us on Tuesday, December 16, 2003, 7:00pm at the Bowie Library meeting room to celebrate the Festival of Lights.

The program is designed for people and kids of all ages. There will be songs, games, stories, dancing, and plenty of gelt. Children will take home song sheets, foldable dreidel, and chocolate gelt.

The Bowie Library is located at 15210 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20715. The phone number is 301.262.7000.

Program is sponsored by Shaare Tikvah.

Sunday, December 7, 2003, 11:30am, in the Nevey Shalom kitchen. Sponsored by Sisterhood.

Join chef Ziza Pallia, who will create some wonderful dishes with tuna.

Deadline for reserving for the cooking class is Sunday, November 30, 2003. Make checks payable to Nevey Shalom Sisterhood and send to the office, c/o Theda Rosenblum.

On Sunday, November 23, 2003, 10:30am, at Nevey Shalom, Benjamin Fass, President, Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington, will speak on Jewish genealogy. A light breakfast will be served.

RSVP to the office. Seating is limited.

Nevey Shalom Sisterhood and Bowie Hadassah present a film, Jewish Life of Washington, DC, followed by a discussion, on Wednesday, November 19, 2003, 7:45pm, at Nevey Shalom. Light refreshments will be served.

RSVP Helene Merkel or the office.

The Nevey Shalom Sisterhood and Shaare Tikvah Sisterhood invite you to a Paid-Up Membership evening at Nevey Shalom, Sunday, October 25, 2003, 4:45pm, featuring Beryl L. Benderly, a prize-winning freelance author, journalist, and lecturer. She will talk about the "History of Jewish Women in America".

RSVP to Nevey Shalom at 301-262-9020, or add your name on the paper next to the office desk.

Dinner will be served at 5:00pm. Reservation deadline: Tuesday, October 21, 2003

Please join us on Wednesday, October 22, 2003, 7:00pm, at Nevey Shalom, to hear Gerald Shur (a resident of Bowie and a former member of Nevey Shalom) speak about organized crime, organized crime intelligence, and computerized intelligence systems. As the founder of the Federal Witness Security Program, Mr. Shur is the recognized expert in the United States in the development, operation, and management of Witness Security Programs. Mr. Shur is also the co-author of WITSEC: Inside the Federal Witness Protection Program.

There is no admission charge. Refreshments will be served. Don't miss this informative program!

The program is sponsored by Nevey Shalom, the Men's Club, Sisterhood, and Bowie Hadassah.

Saturday, October 11, 2003. The program is sponsored by the Nevey Shalom Sisterhood.

Rabbi Reuven Resnick will lead a discussion after lunch, which will be held after services and kiddush in the sukkah. He will speak about the "Jewish Messiah Over the Ages".

Lunch will be dairy. Please RSVP by Thursday, October 2, 2003. Your check is your reservation. Cost: $10 per person. Make check payable to Nevey Shalom Sisterhood and send reservation to the office c/o Linda Rosenberg.

Sunday, September 21, 2003, 11:00am, in the Nevey Shalom kitchen. Sponsored by Sisterhood.

Chef Sandy Kopta (a friend of Ellen Weiss) will show us how to bake a luscious cheescake. How wonderful it will be to serve at "break-the-fast" after Yom Kippur!

Deadline for reserving for the cooking class is Monday, September 15, 2003. Make checks payable to Nevey Shalom Sisterhood and send to the office c/o Theda Rosenblum.

Our gourmet cook, Ellen Weiss, will once again have her delicious soup for sale. You will have it ready to serve your guests for the Holidays. This time the soup is Chicken Vegetable Soup, sold in one-quart containers at $5 per quart.

Deadline for ordering soup is September 8, 2003. Make checks payable to Nevey Shalom Sisterhood and send to the office c/o Theda Rosenblum. The soup will be available for pick up on Sunday, September 21, 2003, from 9:30am - 11:30am at Nevey Shalom.