Upcoming at Altshul - next Minyan Aug 14th, Back to School drive Aug 19th, D'var opportunities and more!

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Upcoming at Altshul
1.    Saturday Morning Minyan, August 14, 10am
2.    Friday Night Minyan, August, 20, 7pm
3.    Saturday Morning Minyan, August 28, 10am and potluck picnic in
Prospect Park
4.    Selichot Services, Monday September 4th, midnight

Altshul Announcements
5.    Give a D'var Torah at Altshul!
6.    Social Action/Social Justice Committee Back to School Drive for
Providence House – Thursday August 19th, 8pm **NOTE NEW DATE**
7.    Tisha B'Av appeal update

Community Announcements
8.    Morning Yoga at the Jewish Meditation Center of Brooklyn
9.    Kosher Pastured Meat comes to Brooklyn!

High Holidays
10.   Congregation Beth Elohim
11.   Kane Street Alternative Service

Apartment Listings
12.   Park Slope Sublet
13.   Jerusalem Sukkot Sublet

Details below…



Upcoming at Altshul

1.    Saturday Morning Minyan, August 14, 10am

Altshul will meet Shabbat morning, August 14th at Beth Elohim. Kindershul will start at the beginning of the Torah services.

2.   Friday Night Minyan, August 20, 7pm

Altshul will meet Friday, August 20th for Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv at 7pm at Beth Elohim.

3.   Saturday Morning Minyan, August 28, 10am

Altshul will meet Shabbat morning, August 28th at Beth Elohim. Kindershul will start at the beginning of the Torah services. After kiddush, we will walk to Prospect Park for a potluck vegetarian picnic. Please bring food that is hechshered or from a kosher or strictly vegetarian kitchen, as well as blankets, benchers, and
frisbees.

4.   Selichot Services, Saturday September 4th

On Saturday night September 4th, at MIDNIGHT, Altshul will be meeting for Selichot, a service customarily held on the Saturday night preceding Rosh HaShanah. The service is comprised of verses and songs from the High Holidays and is a wonderful way to prepare oneself mentally and spiritually. The service will be at the home of Ben and Rachel Geballe (90 8th Avenue, #10B). In order to get a sense of how many people Ben and Rachel should expect, we'd appreciate if you could RSVP to Eytan at Altshul...@gmail.com. We hope you can join!

Altshul Announcements

5.   Give a D'var Torah at Altshul!

Do you have thoughts to share on the weekly Torah portion, or perhaps insights on the meaning of our holidays? Volunteer to give a d'var torah (a short teaching) during Altshul services! Giving a "drash" is
a wonderful opportunity to teach your fellow shul-goers and give to your community.  For more information and to volunteer, please email Rena at rena....@gmail.com.

6.   Social Action/Social Justice Committee Back to School Drive for Providence House, August 19th, 8pm **NOTE NEW DATE**

The Social Action/Social Justice Committee invites you to participate in the Back to School Drive for Providence House! As the school year begins in September, children below the poverty line simply do not
have the necessary school supplies to keep them on par with their classmates. On Thursday, August 19th, 8-10 PM, we'll donate and assemble fully equipped backpacks filled with new school supplies and a back to school outfit. To RSVP, email Barat at ba...@mindspring.com.

7.   Tisha B'Av Appeal Update

Our Tisha B'Av appeal raised $200 for Providence House. Find out how they will use that money at http://providencehouse.org/

Community Announcements

8.   Morning Yoga at the Jewish Meditation Center of Brooklyn

Join us for the final summer session of the Shacharit Yoga Series taught by Altshul community member Shuli Passow. Awaken the body, mind and spirit through the traditions of Jewish prayer and Hatha Yoga. Each session integrates yoga asana practice, self-directed meditation, and a brief teaching on one element of the shacharit (morning) prayer service.  Beginners welcome.

Where:     JMC (@ BZC - 505 Carroll Street) (map)
When:      August 24, 7:30-8:30am
Fee:         $15/class

For more details on this and other events, please see: http://www.jmcbrooklyn.org/index.html

9.   Kosher Pastured Meat comes to Brooklyn!

Grow and Behold Foods is proud to introduce Sara's Spring Chicken to Brooklyn. Starting August 11th, you can get fresh, pasture raised, OU-kosher chicken to pick-up at 569 Vanderbilt (and Atlantic) or delivered straight to your door. These chickens are the real deal, raised in PA by Amish farmers who move the chickens to fresh pasture every day. All cuts of chicken are available, and there are NO MINIMUM ORDERS. One-time orders and chicken subscriptions are available to fit your lifestyle. Learn more about Grow and Behold and place your order at www.growandbehold.com.

High Holidays

There are many High Holiday options available in Brooklyn and while Altshul is not running its own services, we wanted to call your attention to some of the many neighborhood options. Below are descriptions of services at our host congregation, Beth Elohim, and an alternative service that has specifically invited Altshul members.

10.  Congregation Beth Elohim

Congregation Beth Elohim hosts 4 different services for the high holidays to which Altshulers are invited:

   * The Sanctuary service is led by Rabbi Andy Bachman and Cantor Galeet Dardashti.
   * The Youth and Family Service is geared toward Yachad (Religious School) families with children ages 6-18 and their parents.
   * The Tots Service will be mostly families who participate in the regular Tot Shabbat program, geared toward children under 5.
   * The Brooklyn Jews service is geared towards unaffiliated Jews in their 20s and 30s.

Please note that musical instruments will likely be played at each of these services.

For more information and to reserve your ticket, call the CBE office at 718-768-3814.

11.  KANE STREET ALTERNATIVE SERVICE – DISCOUNT TICKETS FOR ALTSHUL MEMBERS

Back by popular demand, Joey Weisenberg (an Altshul friend) will be running an alternative service for the Kane Street Synagogue in Carroll Gardens. The service will be full of singing and will follow the complete traditional liturgy. Taking place at a venue at Bergen & Court Streets, it is geared towards a diverse age group and will be a family friendly environment.

As has been the tradition in the last couple of years, the Kane Street Synagogue has generously offered discounted tickets of $125 to Altshulers (covering both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur). A limited number of tickets at this price are available directly from Kane Street. Please contact Linda Mahler at 718-875-1550 and identify yourself as an "Altshul member."  Altshulers are strongly encouraged to buy tickets by July 30 in order to get this discounted rate and ensure that you get a ticket.

Joey is looking for help organizing and leading various aspects of High Holidays. If you are interested in helping to Gabbai, read Torah, or assist in any way, please contact him directly at joeywei...@gmail.com.

Apartment Listings

12.  Park Slope Sublet

Big, pretty, furnished apartment in the heart of Park Slope that I'm leaving behind for a month and a half.I'll be gone August 1 to September 15. I would prefer to sublet for those dates exactly, but I'm also willing to rent the room for the month of August.
Large Bedroom, Larger Living Room, Backyard Access, Laundry in the Building. Hardwood floors, exposed brick in the living room, lots of sunlight in the bedroom.
My roommate is a 30ish male professional who will be around intermittently. The kitchen is vegetarian. Rent is $1150 for August alone, or $1700 total for the month and a half, both including utilities.
Email abro...@gmail.com or call (347) 482 5688.

13.  Jerusalem Sukkot Sublet

I’ll be away for Sukkot and am looking to sublet our charming and comfortable Rechavia, Jerusalem apartment from September 21-October 6th.
It’s a fully-furnished 2-bedroom apartment, with an open living and dining space. There is a fully-equipped kosher kitchen, and a grill on the porch. It’s ideal for hosting holiday meals. 1 big bathroom with washing machine. First-floor apartment with two porches. Wireless Internet. Lots of good books.
The location--on Mitudela St--is very convenient, and overall this would be ideal for a few weeks in Jerusalem. We’re looking for honest and responsible subletters we can trust with our home.
If you’re interested, please contact me at oren...@gmail.com. I’ll be happy to send photos and to discuss price.