From weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs to business functions and lectures, our facility is a great setting and location for your special occasion. BAS Announcements
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Bethlehem-Easton Hadassah
Our next book and discussion will be “NEMESIS” by PHILIP ROTH
Thursday, February 2nd at 1:00 pm at the home of
Amy Cohen, 1804 Sycamore St., Bethlehem, PA 610-867-5501.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Thursday, March 1, 1:00 Film: Rana’s Wedding at the home of
Judy Lappen’s, 1733 Millard St., Bethlehem, PA 610-868-1594
Thursday, April 12, 1:00 Book: Exile by Richard North Patterson at the home of Cindy Daniels, 12 Kent Lane, Easton, PA 610-559-5536
Admission fee: One item for the Kosher Food Pantry
Please come and bring your friends!
Note: There will be no meeting in January
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BAS Member, Dr. Ilan Peleg, Lectures at Muhlenberg College
FROM ARAB SPRING TO ISLAMIST WINTER? INTERPERTING THE MID-EAST REVOLUTION
February 3rd - 12 p.m., Muhlenberg College, Seegers Union, Rooms 111-112
Bnai Abraham member, Dr. Ilan Peleg, will review the dramatic events of the last 12 months in the Middle East, putting them into their broader historical context. The lecture will include the following topics:
- Emergence of the "Arab Street" in traditionally authoritarian countries
- Fall of powerful dictators
- New Facebook environment among Arab youth
- Deepening of the old Sunni-Shiite divide
- Battle between "reformists" and "traditionalists"
- Evaluate the options open for the U.S.A. & its allies in such a complex, conflictual milieu.
The lecture will be followed by a Q&A session. Dr. Peleg is the Charles A. Dana Professor of Government & Law at Lafayette College, a scholar at Washington's Middle East Institute, and a professor of Israel Studies at the Reconstuctionist Rabbinical College. He is also the author of nine books (the most recent among them ISRAEL'S PALESTINIANS: THE CONFLICT WITHIN) and over 80 articles.
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"An Evening With Bill Cosby" JDS Benefit Event honoring Peter & Karen Cooper
We are excited that our BAS members, Karen and Peter Cooper, are being honored this year by The Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley.
The JDS Main Benefit Event, "An Evening With Bill Cosby", is almost sold out, but if you act fast, you can reserve your space.
Time: 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM
Location:
Zoellner Arts Center/ Lehigh University
420 East Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA,
Phone: 610-437-0721, Fax: 610-437-1459
http://tinyurl.com/JDSMainEvent
Contact: Wendy Palmer, Phone: 610-437-0721 Fax: 610-437-1459
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BAS Adama CSA - Community Supported Agriculture
We are again planning a partnership with Hazon and Blue Blaze Farm to promote community supported agriculture in the Lehigh Valley. An informational meeting is planned for Sunday, February 12 at 2:00 PM at the home of Nan Ronis here in Easton.
Learn more about CSAs in the Jewish Community.
To RSVP for the informational meeting, please email Dena Stein.
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BAS/TCP Knitting Group
The next gathering of the BAS/TCP Knitting Group will be on Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 15, at 10:30 a.m. at the home of:
Cindi Daniels
12 Kent Lane
Easton, PA 18045
Phone 610-559-5536
Please call the hostess if you have any questions and to let her know that you will attend.
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Men's Club Topics for 2012
There will be a Men’s Club brunch on Sunday, February 19th at 10 a.m., featuring the return of Chef Mitch! The special speaker will be Bob Shaffer (husband of Sara Levin). His topic: “Spend less on what you need and have more for what you want.” He is a shopper par excellence and will help us all save a lot of $$$!
RSVPs are appreciated at least a week ahead to help us plan accordingly. Respond to the synagogue or ihlewismd@yahoo.com
SOME ADDITIONAL TOPICS BEING PLANNED...
Alex Morrow in the spring will be speaking about and/or inviting us out to the Saddle Valley Horse Farm. Alex at another time also may be willing to talk to us about investing in a down economy {Educational and not a solicitation}
Irwin Lewis On Roseto, Pennsylvania and why in the 1940's and 1950's, when heart disease was the biggest killer of men under 65, nobody under 65 died of it in Roseto - WHY? It had nothing to do with diet based on Malcolm Gladwell’s OUTLIERS
Ellen Lifshutz on the Russian math genius who turned down the highest prize in mathematics and one million dollars WHY? The solved an equation declared an outstanding achievement by world math and physics community. President of Lafayette Hillel - possible presentation about the Jewish- Muslim-Christian meeting group on Campus.
If you have a topic please, let me know at Ihlewismd@yahoo.com
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Mask Making Workshop
In anticipation of Purim, our own Sara Levin will be leading a mask making workshop at Bnai Abraham at 1:00 PM on Sunday, February 19.
Sara will lead us through the process of making a beautiful masquerade mask, and all participants will be able to take their mask home when they are done.
Cost is $25. Please contact Sara by February 9, to reserve your space; late reservations will not be accepted.
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Sushi Cooking Class at BAS
Please join us on Sunday, February 24 at 2:30 for Sushi 101. Yong Lin, owner/operator of Jasmine in Forks Township, will be leading the demonstration and cooking class. We need an accurate count of attendees; if you would like to join us, please contact our office.
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Broadway Theatre Trip - WAR HORSE!
Winner of 5 Tony Awards in 2011
- Best Play, Best Direction, Best Scenic Design
- Best Lighting Design, Best Sound Design
- Special Tony Award to Handspring Puppet Company.
WAR HORSE travels from the verdant English countryside to the fields of France and Germany at the outbreak of World War I. A boy’s beloved horse has been sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. Caught up in enemy fire, the horse serves on both sides of the war, and survives an odyssey that leaves him alone in no-man’s land.
WAR HORSE is a magnificent drama, filled with stirring music and beautiful songs. But it is more than just a compelling tale. This is a show of indescribable grandeur and sheer inventiveness -- perhaps the most magical production ever staged for the Beaumont. There are breathing, galloping, charging horses on the stage - their flanks, hides and sinews built of steel, leather and aircraft cables. They are life-size puppets strong enough for men to ride. And that’s just one element of this imaginative epic.
>>Download WAR HORSE flyer
DATE: SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2012
CURTAIN TIME: 3:00 PM
DEPARTURE TIME: 9:30 AM
LINCOLN CENTER
VIVIAN BEAUMONT THEATRE150 WEST 65TH STREET
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10023
PRICE: $185.00
Please make all checks payable to Bnai Abraham Synagogue.
Mail checks and order form to:
“WAR HORSE” Name:
Dr. Marc and Aliette Abo Address:
936 Wedgewood Road City:
Bethlehem, PA 18017
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College Scholarships Available!
GAINES FAMILY FOUNDATION PRIZE IN ENGINEERING
Up to $5,000 per year to students enrolling in a college engineering program in fall 2012.
Application Requirements:
• Jewish high school students living in the Lehigh Valley
• Demonstrated potential for success in engineering
• Acceptance to a college or university with the intent to enroll in an engineering program
What to Submit:
• Essay (500 words or fewer) highlighting educational interests, and career plans
• Two letters of recommendation from teachers, guidance counselors and/or religious leaders
• Copy of a recent transcript
• Merit awards (non needs-based) of $1000 are available. If requesting a needs-based scholarship,
Please include a college financial aid application.
Send application information to:
Lewis & Roberta Gaines Scholarship Committee
Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley
2004 Allen Street
Allentown, PA 18104
Applications due April 15, 2012
MARTIN PHILIP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The $1000 scholarship will be awarded to be used towards post high school educational expenses.
To qualify, an applicant must:
• Be a Jewish high school student residing in the Lehigh Valley
• Have participated in community service and/or school activities
• Be accepted to a college, university, community college, yeshiva, vocational or technical school.
To apply:
• Send a written essay (500 words or fewer) highlighting interests and future plans
• Submit two letters of recommendation from teachers, guidance counselors, community members and/or religious leaders.
Send the application information to:
Martin Philip Memorial Scholarship Committee
Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley
2004 Allen Street
Allentown, PA 18104
Applications are due April 15, 2012
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BAS New Fundraiser - Artisan Fair - Save The Date!
On Sunday, May 6, 2012, Bnai Abraham will host a fundraiser, an Artisan Fair comprised of approximately 30 vendors. We are looking for participating artisans. Thus far, we have some jewelry, stained glass, knitted apparel, locally-designed clothing, hand-made candles, etc.
Please contact me if you are interested in selling your creations or know of an artisan who may be interested. We will be starting the event at 1:00 p.m. and lunch will be available.
More information to follow. Judy Walker, Fundraising Chair.
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BAS / TCP Bus Trip To New York City
Bnai Abraham Synagogue / Temple Covenant of Peace Bus Trip to New York on June 24, 2012
Planned stops include 9/11 memorial, the Emma Lazarus Exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Heritage and the Eldridge Street Synagogue. Co-Chairman Jessica Ytkin (BNA) and Liz Cartine (TPC)
Cost is $25.00 per person - price does not include lunch.
Make checks payable to Bnai Abraham Synagogue.
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BAS New Upcoming Fundraiser: “Buy Local” Campaign
We will be soliciting local small businesses to give Bnai Abraham a small percentage of the sales from Synagogue members who identify themselves as such at the time of purchase. We will list all participating merchants in the Bulletin on a tear-out card which you can carry in your wallet as a reminder.
According to ‘Buy Local Philly’, three times as much money stays in the local economy when you buy goods and services from locally owned businesses instead of large chains. This campaign can definitely spread some goodwill from our Bnai community to the heart of the area business community.
If you know of any business that would or should participate, please contact Judy Walker at judithwlkr@gmail.com. We will have a soliciting team armed with information and a letter from the Synagogue.
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Shopping at Amazon.com Fundraiser for BAS
Click on the Amazon search link on the “Donations” page on the BAS website, and any purchases made during your visit on Amazon.com, Amazon will contribute 4%-15% of purchase price to Bnai Abraham!
How it works:
Navigate to the BAS Donations webpage at https://www.bnaiabraham.org/donations.html and type any keyword in the Amazon search box, and you will be transferred to Amazon.com. (You must use this link or purchases will not be traced to BAS). If you place items in your shopping cart and complete a purchase during your visit, Amazon will pay us a portion of the purchase price (not including shipping), which could range from 4%-15% depending on the item category.
Rates for categories are posted on our website.
We encourage all of our members to shop on Amazon.com – but remember to only access Amazon.com through the BAS link at the below url, or we will not get the purchase credit:
https://www.bnaiabraham.org/donations.html
Thank you for your continued support of BAS and HAPPY SHOPPING!
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Bnai Abraham Fundraising with Al's Cleaners
Bnai Abraham has been signed up at Al’s Cleaners, 1132 Northampton Street, Easton, PA to enable the synagogue to collect 10% of all sales of dry cleaning and laundry services that our congregants spend there.
Just tell them you are a member of Bnai Abraham Synagogue and they will credit the synagogue and send the proceeds periodically.
Al’s Cleaners is only about seven blocks from the synagogue, has very convenient hours and does excellent work.
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Volunteers Needed!
To help in the Bnai Abraham Synagogue Library. As little or as much time you have to devote would be appreciated. Contact Sheila Goldberg at 610-252-3254
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Gift Shop
Looking for a baby gift, wedding gift, a bar or bat mitzvah gift or a new house gift?
Perhaps you’d like to treat yourself to a challah plate, brass or silver candlesticks or a new menorah.
Whatever your needs are, the Sisterhood Gift Shop may have the perfect gift for you. Browse in the lighted cases in the front hall and in the standing case outside the Bnai Abraham office.
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Tree of Life to Celebrate Special Events
Engrave a Leaf to Celebrate Special Events: Bar/Bat Mitzvah, birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, naming, weddings, etc. Honor your loved ones and special friends by dedicating a leaf or apple on the Tree of Life.
Leaf: $140
Apple: $800
Or memorialize your loved one: Stone at base of tree: $1,100
Dedicate a memorial plaque to be located on the walls of the Sanctuary: $300
To honor your friends on the Walk of Life: $350
Lothar Gumberich, Chairman: 610-253-5263;
BAS office: 610-258-5343
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Jewish War Veterans
Meet the second Sunday of each month, at 10:00 am at the Jewish Community Center, 22nd and Tilghman Streets, Allentown. A brunch will follow. Questions call: 610-437-4561