1545 Bushkill Street
Easton, PA 18042
Phone: (610) 258-5343
Fax: (610) 330-9100
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Service Schedule

Thursday, 7:25 am
Minyan

** Please notice**
NO FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES IN MONTH OF JULY 2010

Friday, 7:30 pm
Shabbat Evening Services

Saturday, 9:30 am
Shabbat Morning Services

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Jewish WeddingFrom weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs to business functions and lectures, our facility is a great setting and location for your special occasion.
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site last updated on
6.30.2010

What's Happening

Sunday, July 4:: Independence Day

Mon, July 12 :: Rosh Chodesh - Av

Tues, July 13 :: No Board Meeting

Tues, July 20 :: Tish'a B'Av (Fast Day)

Wed, July 21 :: Knitter's Group at 10:30am

Every month :: Synagogue Choir Rehearsal first Sunday at Noon. New members welcome.

Every Wed 9am-10am :: Mindful Fitness

Every Wed 10:00am to 11am :: Chair Yoga

Jewish War Veterans meet second Sunday of each month at JCC Allentown at 10am. Brunch follows. bullet

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BAS Announcements

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KNITTERS’ GROUP

The next knitting group meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 21st, 10:30 AM
at the home of:

Jessica Ytkin
2321 Woodridge Terrace, Easton,PA 18045.
Phone: 610-253-8251
Please call for directions. RSVP by July 15.

Please RSVP to Diane at 610-248-5389

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BAS/TCP CAMPTOWNSummer Camptown for Easton Jewish Youth...

August 9th through August 13th at Bnai Abraham Synagogue for Grades K (must be toilet trained) through 6th Grade. Monday - Friday 9am to 3:30pm. Dairy lunch & snacks provided. Price is $100.00 per child. Enrollment is open now.

CAMP DIVISIONS:

ACORNS
Kindergarten
5 to 6 years old (must be potty-trained)
Arts/Crafts, Outdoor Water Play, Indoor & Outdoor Games, Chefs-In-The-Kitchen, Music & Song, Shabbat Party, Field trip to Saddle Valley Farms, Israel Celebration Day

GROUNDHOGS
1st and 2nd Grade
Arts/Crafts, Art Exhibit, Outdoor Water Play, Indoor & Outdoor Games, Chefs-In-The-Kitchen, Music & Song, Talent Show, Torah Tidbits, Shabbat Party, Field trip to Saddle Valley Farms, Israel Celebration Day

BEARS
3rd and 4th Grade
Arts/Crafts, Art Exhibit, Outdoor Water Play, Indoor & Outdoor Games, Chefs-In-The-Kitchen, Music & Song, Talent Show, Torah Tidbits, Yoga, Scavenger Hunt, Camp Millionaire Day, Shabbat Party, Field trip to Saddle Valley Farms, Israel Celebration Day

RANGERS
5th and 6th Grade
Arts/Crafts, Art Exhibit, Outdoor Water Play, Indoor & Outdoor Games, Chefs-In-The-Kitchen, Music & Song, Talent Show, Torah Tidbits, Yoga, Scavenger Hunt, Mitzvah Field Trip Day, Camp Millionaire Day, Shabbat Party, Field trip to Saddle Valley Farms, Israel Celebration Day

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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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Introducing a New Fundraiser for BAS...Shopping at Amazon.com!

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 http://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:
http://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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MIndful FitnessBAS Sisterhood Mindful Fitness

Come join Sharon Trinker and Wendy Williams on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 am - 10:00 am for sculpting, toning, pilates and yoga.

No prior workout experience necessary.

Bring hand weights, a mat or towel, water and a smile.

Cost: $5.00

**THERE WILL BE NO CLASS ON JULY 14 AND AUGUST 11, 2010.

CHAIR YOGA IS HERE!

Come sit, relax, stretch and build strength from 10:00 to 11:00 am following Mindful Fitness on Wednesdays. Build strength, flexibility and balance all from a seated and/or standing position. There is no need for a mat. Dress comfortably and come with a open mind for fun and fitness.

Cost is $5. 00
(If you are already attending Mindful Fitness, your fee covers Chair Yoga.)

THERE WILL BE NO CLASS ON JULY 14 AND AUGUST 11, 2010.

Please Call Wendy Williams with any questions @ 610-253-3069

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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

Simon Merbaum, Chairman: 610-253-2175;
Lothar Gumberich: 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

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