The Charlotte Jewish News - November 2010 - Page 8 S YNA gogue^£ongrega tions Temple Beth El’s Sadie Levin Scholar-in-Residence Shabbaton on Social Justice with Rabbi Emeritus Jerry Davidson Please join us on November 19 guest scholar Rabbi Jerry rience and wisdom on the topic of and 20 for a Shabbaton featuring Davidson who will share his expe- Social Justice and Action. By Jove! I think I’ve found the perfect Assisted Living Community! Summit Place OF SOUTHPARK Assisted IJvmg&Metnoty Care Community • 3 Delicious Meals a Day • In-house Physician and Therapy Services • Massage Therapist • Adult Counseling Services • 24-hour Care as Needed • Pharmacy Access • Housekeeping Included • Quality Care for Every Life Stage New Year! Charlotte’s Premier Assisted Living & Memory Care Community 2101 Runnymede Lane Charlotte, NC 28209 704.525.5508 www.SummitPlaceofSouthpark.com a Bell A DIVISION SENIOR LIVING PARTNERS C H A R L O T TE LATIN S C H O O L ADMISSIONS APPLICATIONS DUE: Saturday, January 15, zoii 9502 Prt^vidcocc Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28277 704.8-1^6.1100 \vww.chiirlottclatin*org, Phiitnciitl tisshtiincc h ttvtiitahk, Pictiit inqain tibout thi Miihtie Sd^ofarship for gifted students in jth - i2tb ^ddcs. .where teaching is valued and learning is celebrated Chjrlottc Latin iJ[k» nor di^criiniTiate on the'basi« iitrcEi^4^n. djiclLtciJil n^'igin in rhc aJmini&irariDn of icii cducarional prn^ram!;, ndmiisiuns pcsliciri. financial aid trnpluymcnr firfccficc!^, uf cxhci' !(c]ioi]]-aLiniicii$,(cfC43 Together we will explore rabbinic teachings on Tikkun 01am and how they should be implemented in our community. Rabbi Davidson served as a Senior Rabbi of Temple Beth El in Great Neck, NY, for 35 years. He serves now on the faculty of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, of which he is both president of the Rabbinic Alumni Association and member of the Board of Governors. In 1994, Rabbi Davidson was chosen by the New York Board of Rabbis as “Rabbi of the Year,” the first Reform rabbi to receive this award. This special Scholar Shabbaton also marks the tenth yahrzeit of Rabbi Judy Schindler’s father. Rabbi Alexander Schindler. On Friday evening. Rabbi Davidson will reflect on the late Rabbi Schindler’s leadership as President of our Reform Movement for more than two decades and whether we have ful filled the vision he articulated for us. The weekend will include the following presentations: Friday, November 19, 8 PM “Where We’ve Been and Where j 7- ■■ ■ ■'{ Rabbi Jerry Davidson We’re Going: Rabbi Alexander Schindler’s Vision for Reform Judaism and Have We Fulfilled It?” (in observance of his tenth yahrzeit) Saturday, November 20, 9 AM “Repairing Our World: The Seeds of Social Justice in our Sacred Texts” Saturday, November 20,11 AM D’var Torah at our Congregational Shabbat Services: “Jacob’s Struggle and Ours” Saturday, November 20, 5-6 PM Havdalah and Discussion: “Beth El - Are We Making a Real Difference in the World?” ^ Attention Shalom Park Temple Beth El Religious School Can Put Extra Gelt in Your Pocket Turn your gold into gelt. Gold prices are at an all time high near ing $1,300 per ounce. This is the perfect opportunity to cash in and help the Temple Beth El Religious School at the same time. Hanukkah is early this year so we are bringing SouthPark Jewelers to school on November 14, 8:30 AM-1 PM, in the Bobbi and Don Bernstein Education Building (Religious School lobby) to turn your gold into gelt. Get top dollar for all your broken, old and unwanted gold, silver or platinum jewelry or objects. SouthPark Jewelers will hand you a check on the spot and make a contribution from their profit to the school. It’s an early Hanukkah present for all. Cashing in your gold for gelt will benefit the school and give you some added income to get ready for the holidays. Just walk in. No appointment necessary. The entire community is encouraged to support the school and take home some extra cash. Gold Sale at Temple Beth El Religious School November 14, 8:30 AM-1 PM Bobbi and Don Bernstein Education Building ^ The Temple Beth El/St. Peter’s Catholic Church Dialogue will meet on Sunday, November 14 at the Essex Condo Clubhouse, 4900 Sardis Rd. at 5 PM. As part two of our Life Cycle series we will be discussing Confirmation and Bar/Bat Mitzvah. For additional info and to RSVP call 704-362-2724 or 704-365-3313.