Why Israel?

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1. The synagogue roof needs replacing.  If anyone would like to give a special gift for this, we would be most grateful.
2. Beginner’s dance practice with Randyl Kirkland today at 8:30 am. Dance practice for use in services with Irene Clark at 9:00 am. Both are in the small sanctuary.
3. There will be two rehearsal times to choose from for children who wish to participate in the children's dance for Sukkot: 9:30 am before service or 12:30 - 1:00 pm during Oneg. Please see Susan Dunn for details or call her at 381-1602.
4. The Haller and Johnson Chavurah groups will be meeting this evening, Saturday, Sept. 24th at 6 pm.  Please bring food.
5. Erev Rosh Hashana Service, Wednesday, Sept. 28th at 7 pm.  Rosh Hashana Service, Thursday, Sept. 29th at 10 am.  Picnic at 12:30 pm.  See flyers in foyer for directions to the park.
6. Days of Awe prayer begins Thursday. See schedule in foyer.
7. New Members’ class begins Sun., Oct. 23, 6 PM, for 5 weeks. Dinner included.  If you’d like to attend, contact the office at 355-5709 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
8. Weekly Ministries: Healing rooms, Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm Intercessory prayer for Tikvat & Israel.  See Drew.
9. Women’s Torah study, Wednesdays, 11 am *canceled 9/28*
10. The Administrator’s hours are 9-4, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (schedule subject to change).  If you have a request on Sabbath please fill out an Admin Request form and deposit it in the labeled receptacle (both located in the foyer) or send it to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Let’s give her a Sabbath rest.
11. If not on an Oneg team, please sign up in foyer.
12. Want to participate in a Torah service? Sign up in foyer.
13. We are putting together a Yahrzeit calendar.  Please submit anniversary dates of the passing of your loved one to the office at 355-5709 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) so that we may remember them in our services.
14. To prepare for the high holidays and the various customs involved, we encourage you to read the relevant sections in Blu Greenberg's book How to Run a Traditional Jewish Household. Also, you will find lots of helpful information on YouTube and Wikipedia if you type in the festival names or customs (e.g. Sukkot, Lulav, Etrog, etc.).
15. The Lulav & Etrog order form is in the foyer.  Please place your order no later than October 2nd in order to receive them by October 7th.  See Linda Arencebia for more details.
16. We are getting ready to print a new congregational directory for 5772.  Please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with any change/addition/removal requests for the directory no later than October 28, 2011.  If you do not have access to email, please fill out an Admin Request Form and deposit it in the box labeled Admin Requests (both are in the Blvd. foyer). 
17. Oneg today: Meff Blake.  Next week:  Sue Blake.
18. Special note: The Luper's thank all who brought meals and visited while Rob was in the hospital. This congregation made a huge impact on their lives and they greatly appreciate it!!

Mee Shebayrach (Prayer for the sick):

Members: Desiree Zimmerman, Sue Gage, Lynn Gage, Eilan Klassen, Melissa Taylor , Diane Bailiff, Rabbi David Rudolph, Rise Kallo

Non-members: Oscar Brain, Matt Moore, Neil Olson, Ray Falkowitz, Ivan Hamman, Mary Freeman, Victor Holley, Melissa Eadie, Carolyn Ann Runner, Hazel Davis-Harrell

Serving in the military: Overseas: Dan Reilly, Jonathan Haller, JP Cossu. United States: Jeremy TerLouw, Joshua Thompson, John Mark TerLouw, Wayne Lee, Ben Rudy, Oscar Martinez

Why Israel?

1. Population statistics.
2. Geo-Political strategy
3. Christianity
4. God’s covenant with Israel – Deut. 29:10-15, Heb. 13:8, Rom. 11:29.
5. Justin Martyr and Christian theology.
6. God’s faithfulness.
7. Existence of Israel and the Jewish people.
8. God and Israel – I Sam. 17:45, Eph. 6:12, Ps. 2:1-6, 10-12.
9. Being serious with God – Gal. 6:7-8.