Honoring High School Graduates
Friday, May 31
6pm Dinner (The dinner will be $15 a person [kid’s under 12 eat for free]. Payment and reservations due to Kathryn by Friday, May 24th also. You can email her at keastman@tbesoc.org)
7:30pm Shabbat Service
Join us for a special Shabbat service to honor our teens who lead busy young adult lives and have continued to actively embrace our synagogue community during their high school careers. Be inspired by their journeys, show your support, and enjoy dessert.
Daytime Book Club
Our Daytime Book Club provides the opportunity to discuss Jewish-themed books selected each month. (Reading list is available in the library.)
Dates: 3rd Tuesday of each month:
(June 18, July 16)
Time: 11:30am -1pm in the Adult Library
Coordinators: Sharon Wolfson shwolfson@sbcglobal.net and Claire Stein originalclarita1@cox.net
Register Now for the Temple Beth El Golf 'Classic'
Sunday, June 9, 12pm
Please join us for another great Temple Beth E "Classic" golfevent! Everyone had an amazing time last year. Great golf, food and prizes! Invite some friends and create a foursome! Click here to register. Questions? Contact Sid Kritzstein at skritzstein@cox.net or call 949-697-3336.
People of the Book
Join a fabulous group as we explore Jewish-themed books. This book club will give you the opportunity to discuss one of the selected books and its themes each month.
Dates: 2nd Wednesday of each month
(June 12)
Time: 7pm in the Adult Library
Coordinator: Wendy Levin wenlevin@comline.com or
949-380-0236
 Men's Club Breakfast: Thursday, June 13
We hope to see the 'regular' TBE Mens 'Breakfast' Club'ers and welcome any new Mens Club members who have not yet come by to our monthly breakfast at Coco's (23760 Alicia) at 9:30am on Thursday, June 13th. Please email Mel Zimmerman if you plan on attending so that he can reserve enough tables.
Exploring Jewish Prayer
Saturday June 22 at 8:30am in the chapel
The Amidah: The silent Amidah is the centerpiece of all Jewish prayer. The rabbis envisioned this prayer as an opportunity to connect with the deepest part of us. In this short class, we'll explore how this prayer can be a vehicle for this kind of spiritual connection.
Gift Shop Announces Spring Sale
Temple Beth El Gift Shop - Box Sign Sale - 20% off during May & June
Stumped for gift ideas for your mom, dad or favorite graduate?
How about an inspirational Box Sign that expresses your sentiment so perfectly. All Box Signs in stock are 20% off from now until the end of June.
Welcoming Cantor Natalie Young
Friday, July 12th 6pm Shabbat Service & Bring Your Own Dairy Dinner, immediately following services.
Help welcome the newest addition to our clergy team!
Tisha B’Av Healing Service
Monday, July 15th
7:30pm Healing Service
8:30pm Maariv & reading of the Book of Eicha (Lamentations)
On Tisha B’Av, the first and second Temples in Jerusalem were destroyed five centuries apart. Our tradition teaches that only through embracing brokenness can true healing and redemption be realized. Join us for both traditional and creative observance of this sacred time. It is a time to mourn, heal, and grow as individuals and together in community.
Upcoming Teen Events:
BESTY Lounge Night & Elections
May 21st - Lounge Night with Elections for Next Year’s Board
BESTY Pool Party
June 1st at 6pm - BESTY Pool Party - Call for location and directions.
12th Grade Graduation Shabbat
Friday, May 31- 7:30pm
Join us for a special Shabbat service to honor our teens who lead busy young adult lives and have continued to actively embrace our synagogue community during their high school careers. Be inspired by their journeys, show your support, and enjoy dessert.
BESTY Beach Party
June 16th - 11am- 2pm
Orange County is hosting the 2013 JCC Maccabi Games/ArtsFest
800 Jewish Homes Needed!!
 Be a Host Family:
- Housing for 2 teen athletes, Aug 4-9, 2013
- Breakfast daily and two dinners
- Transportation Mon-Thurs 7-8AM pick up 9PM
- Only 4/5 nights!
- JCC can provide air mattresses
- You don't need to have teens at home to participate
Send name, email and phone number to:
Sam Cohen at maccabi2013@jccoc.org or call (949) 435-3400 ext 313
www.ocmaccabi.com
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