Jewish Congregation of Fairbanks May 2, 2014
Or HaTzafon Weekly
Shabbat Services
Friday, May 2, 7:30PM – Thad
Keener will lead the services and provide the oneg.
Torah Portion: Emor Speak Leviticus 21:1−24:23
The Eternal One said to Moses: "Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and say to them: None shall defile himself for any [dead] person among his kin, . . ." - Leviticus 21:1
Sponsor an Oneg
We need people and families to sponsor an oneg. If there is a special date you would like please sign up now. This is a great way to honor a loved one or a special event in your life. You can also donate $36 towards sponsorship of an oneg.
Office & Store Hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 1-5PM
Email: orhatzafon@mosquitonet.com
Phone: 907-456-1002
Services: Every Friday Night @ 7:30 PM
1744 Aurora Dr. Fairbanks. Alaska
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Clean Up Day
May 18th, 1PM-5PM
Bring a smiling face, put on some work clothes and join us for some spring cleaning!
We want to come together to spruce up the temple, clean out the corners and give the synagogue the love and attention it deserves.
We need painters, sweepers, scrubbers and landscapers. This is a great way to be meet other community members. Your help is always appreciated.
This is the only temple in Fairbanks and we want to do our best to keep it looking tip top. It is very easy to forget how much some elbow grease and a gallon of paint can improve the look and feel of a building.
We need all of you. We look forward to seeing everyone there!!
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Yom Ha'atzmaut
May 6th, 2014
Many Jewish Americans in the United States remember Israel’s Independence Day, also known as Yom Ha’Atzmaut (or Yom HaAtzmaut). Celebrations are annually held on or around the fifth day of the month of Iyar, according to the Jewish calendar.
Israeli flags are often visible at events that celebrate Yom Ha'Atzmaut.
Background
Many Jewish Americans celebrate Israel’s independence on Yom Ha’Atzmaut. It commemorates when David Ben-Gurion, who was Israel’s first prime minister, publicly read the Israel’s Declaration of Independence on May 14, 1948. According to the Jewish calendar, this was the fifth day of Iyar, the eighth month of the civil year, in the year 5708.
According to the Jewish calendar, the fifth day of the month of Iyar cannot fall on a Sunday. If this date falls on a Friday or Saturday, Yom Ha'Atzmaut is observed on the third or fourth day of the month. If the date falls on a Monday, it is observed on the sixth day of Iyar. This is so that the festivities do not fall just before, on, or just after the Sabbath.
Symbols
The most prominent symbol seen at events that celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut is Israel’s flag. This is a white rectangle in the ratio 11:8 with two horizontal blue stripes, one at the top and one at the bottom. A regular hexagram, known as the Star of David, or Megan David, is depicted in blue between the stripes
What do people do?
Many Jewish organizations, including community centers, university student groups, and some schools, organize events to celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut. Many of these events are open to the general public and include entertainment such as:
Kosher pizza dinners., Singing, music and dance games or performances, Face painting, Flag making activities, Barbecues.
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Yom Ha'atzmaut Recipes - Picnic Foods
Chickpea Spread - Hummus
Ingredients:
2 cans of canned chickpea (Garbanzo beans)
1/2 cup of water
3 tablespoons of sesame Tahini
5 tablespoons of lemon juice
A pinch of cumin
1 teaspoon of minced garlic (or garlic powder)
1 teaspoon of salt
1 and 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil
2 cans of canned chickpea (Garbanzo beans)
1/2 cup of water
3 tablespoons of sesame Tahini
5 tablespoons of lemon juice
A pinch of cumin
1 teaspoon of minced garlic (or garlic powder)
1 teaspoon of salt
1 and 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil
Preparation:
- In a small pot, cook the beans, garlic, cumin, and half the salt, and a cup of water. Bring to boiling and then let it simmer for at least 30 minutes. The goal is to make the beans very soft. When the beans are fully cooked, drain the water.
- Work the Tahini into a dip by slowly adding the oil, half a cup of water, and the lemon juice into the Sesame Tahini. Add the other half of the salt.
- Grind the beans and the Tahini dip together in a blender until you get a smooth paste.
Serving:
Hummus is served as a dip on a small plate with a little olive oil and paprika as garnish.
Hummus is served as a dip on a small plate with a little olive oil and paprika as garnish.
Eggplant Spread - (Baba Ghanoush)
Ingredients (2 cups):
2 medium eggplants
1 minced clove of garlic
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1/2 cup Sesame Tahini
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium eggplants
1 minced clove of garlic
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1/2 cup Sesame Tahini
3/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation:
- Grill the eggplant on both sides in the oven on high heat for about 30 minutes until soft.
- Drain from the juices, peal and remove the pulp (the seeds).
- Put in a blender or food processor.
- Add the garlic, lemon juice, salt and Tahini. Blend all.
Serve with Pita, falafel, and/or Israeli salad.
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Yom Ha'atzmaut Kids Crafts
Israeli Mosaic Flag
Materials:
Blue & white construction paper or blue colored magazine ads
Stick
Glue
Scissors
Blue & white construction paper or blue colored magazine ads
Stick
Glue
Scissors
Preparation:
- Cut small pieces of different shades of blue construction paper or different blue colored magazine ads (check that the ads are child-friendly).
- On a rectangle white construction paper, glue the little blue pieces in the shape of two horizontal lines near the top and bottom of the page.
- Glue the rest of the blue pieces of paper in a shape of a Star of David in the middle of the white construction paper to make the flag of Israel.
- Glue the paper flag onto the stick.
Plastic Container Telephone
Materials:
2 cottage cheese containers, or any similar size containers
20 feet (6 meters) string
Scissors
2 cottage cheese containers, or any similar size containers
20 feet (6 meters) string
Scissors
Preparation:
- Poke a small hole in the middle of the bottom of the containers.
- String the string through the holes and tie a knot inside each of the containers so the string cannot be pulled out.
- One person talks inside the container and the other put the other container on his/her ear. The string should be pulled tight so the sound waves can travel efficiently.
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Camp
Kitov
June 16th–20th
9:00am-4:00pm
Monday-Thursday
9:00am-2:00pm Friday
Children Ages 6-12
Field Trips
Arts and Crafts
Indoor & Outdoor Games
Theme Days
Song Sessions
And much more….
To register call 456-1002
Camp will be led by Cantor Kenneth Feibush
We want to ensure this is a wonderful experience for all involved. Please register early.
We would also like to invite the parents to join us for a planning meeting in May. If your child plans on attending please call the office so we can plan activities and get parents input.
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Upcoming Events
May 2014
05/03/2014 Saturday 11:30 am Tot Shabbat
05/04/2014 Sunday 10:00 am Religious School
05/10/2014 Saturday 10:00 am Religious School Saturday Morning Service
05/10/2014 Saturday 11:30 am Tot Shabbat
05/11/2014 Sunday 10:00 Religious School + Last Day of School Potluck
Introduction to Hebrew classes for Adults (continuing)
For beginners and anyone who would like to freshen up on their Hebrew. Classes are held at Or HaTzafon, Tuesdays at 7:00 pm.
Classes are free to members and $10.00 each for non-members. Donations to the Religious School Fund are always welcome and greatly appreciated. Register online at: www.lightofthenorth-alaska.org
Religious School of Congregation Or HaTzafon
Classes take place Sundays 10:00 am - 12:30 pm.
Monthly religious school Shabbat dinners and Saturday morning services are part of the school experience for children and families.
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Tot Shabbat
Tot Shabbat Children's service,
this Shabbat at 11:30 am!!!
The Tot Shabbat Service,
for children aged 0 months to 5 years, is held every Shabbat at
11:30 a.m.
Or HaTzafon Synagogue is located at 1744 Aurora Drive,
Fairbanks, AK 99709
For More information please contact Mariya Shapran at mariya.shapran@gmail and/or
Tashia Amstislavski at tashiaamstislavski@hotmail.com
We hope that you will join us!
We are starting weekly Saturday morning Tot Shabbat gathering on March 8th, at 11:30 am. Come and join Mariya and Tashia for fun service, prayers and songs.
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Help is always appreciated
Donate Today at
http://www.lightofthenorth-alaska.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1694599
Your donation is always appreciated!
Check out our Facebook page to get information on upcoming events at the following link:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Or-Hatzafon-The-Jewish-Congregation-of-Fairbanks/100261940144068
If you know of someone in need of prayer or outreach please let us know.
The Jewish Community of Fairbanks is wonderful and gracious in times of need and we want to be able to keep our community members in need in our thoughts and prayers.
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Contact Information
Shelly Foint-Anderson,President: sfa@gci.net
Miram Bruan: seascoutchick@gmail.com
Josh Greenberg: j.greenberg1@gmail.com
Margie Kurzbard: krzbdr@yahoo.com
Naomi King,Treasurer:nkakgal@gmail.com
Vicki Wyan, Secretary: vicwyan@hotmail.com
Liz Ross, Vice President: liz_ross@att.net
Brenda Baxter: bbaxter@acsalaska.net
Thad Keener, Past Pres.: tkeenerak@gmail.com
Education: Josh Greenberg
Building& Grounds: Harvey Kurzbard:margharv@acsalaska.net
Good Works: Shelly Foint-Anderson
Membership: Brenda Baxter
Fund Raising: Miriam BraunService Leaders
If you are interested in leading services or would like to be trained to lead services, contact Thad Keener at tkeenerak@gmail.com
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