Post-passover and bowling

Small but nice turnout for post-Passover chametz eating at Bertucci's. For whatever it's worth, I really like their pizza and rolls, and it was a good way to break Passover.

Bowling is still on for Saturday, so come join us at 7 pm at Severna Park lanes. Note this is a time change. People can just pay as they go, and there is food available for whoever wants.

Severna Park Bowling Lanes
840 Ritchie Highway
Severna Park, MD 21146-4155
(410) 647-0811

March Shabbat Super Supper photos

We had a great turnout for March Shabbat dinner, and hope you all can make it for April. Still looking for an April shabbat host. Please let me know if are interested. Below are some photos for your enjoyment.

March and April calendars

We had a great month of March events for the Jewish Young Professionals. Several of us supported Temple Beth Shalom’s partnership with Habitat for Humanity and its Interfaith Coalition by going to see an interfaith comedy show held at Broadneck High School organized by Carl Simon. Carl will be working with Habitat to organize the Jewish Young Professionals’ efforts in the Interfath Coalition and the build on Clay St in Annapolis. Look for details for signing up for builds in the near future. Elana and I are delighted to host over a dozen people for the Shabbat Supper on March 12^th. Give Ben a shout if you would like to join us! 301 785 7614 or bfertig at umces dot org. Also, if you are interested in saving on energy bills and usage, Repower@Home will be coming to the temple on March 24th (Wednesday) 6:30 -8:00 pm. They'll be giving out pointers and have a home energy auditor on site to help sign folks up to start saving that energy right away. RSVP to Ben if you are interseted.

Spring is on its way and in April, we’re going to get together for a Post-Passover Hametz Hodgepodge (April 6^th), join forces with the Chavurah for Families with Children for bowling (April 10^th), celebrate Shabbat (date and host TBA), and join in the fun for Mitzvah Day (April 25^th). Check back on the Facebook group or blog for updates and more details.

Kosher for Passover wines

Hey, even if you missed the Kosher for Passover wine tasting at Kol Shalom this past Friday, that ok. If you're interested, you can still place an order with Kol Shalom and support local business and local synagogue and get some good stuff in the process! Here's a list of the goodies that were tasted:

Passover Wines from around the world
Country Name of Wine Price
1 Spain Ness Tempranillo 21.99
2 France Grand Sud Chardonnay 10.99
3 France Willm Pinot Blanc 21.99
4 Australia Yargazi Shiraz-Cabernet 11.99
5 Italy Cantina Gabrielle Moscato 12.99
6 Israel Gideon Petit Sirah 11.99
7 Italy Gabrielle Spumante Rosso 16.99
8 France Grand Sud Merlot Rose 10.99
9 Israel Zan Cabernet Merlot 11.99
10 France Chateau Jaumard Bordeaux 12.99
11 Israel Jerusalem Hills Cabernet 15.99
12 Italy Gabrielle Pinot Grigio 15.99
13 Argentina Don Guellermo di Mendoza Malbec 12.99
14 New York Kedem Concord 5.99

Orders are due to Kol Shalom by March 1st
Pick up for the wines in March 21st between 10 AM and 1 PM
Checks should be payable to Congregation Kol Shalom Sisterhood

Wine Tasting postponed to Feb 20

Due to inclement weather, the wine tasting will be rescheduled. The new details are:

IT IS STILL FREE!!

Date:	Saturday, February 20, 2010
Time:	7:30pm - 10:30pm
Location:	Kol Shalom, 1909 Hidden Meadow LaneAnnapolis MD 21401

Just as a reminder, here's the original description:

Not knocking Manishewitz or anything, but there's more Kosher for Passover wine out there, and we're going to test it out. We're going to a Kosher for Passover wine tasting, that way, if we find something enjoyable, it can be ordered in time to bring it for seder! If a wine list becomes available, details will be posted here on the blog. Several varietals will be opened at Kol Shalom for tasting and ordering, with introductions of each and good stories provided by an expert, Peter Finkelstein of Mills Fine Wines. There is no charge for tasting, and orders will be delivered to the shul for pickup. Kol Shalom Sisterhood will handle the orders and receive your payment, and receive a profit from each bottle sold! Please RSVP to Rachelle (410 757 6746 or rachelle@alumni.rutgers.edu).

It may be 6 more weeks of winter, but we'll be having fun!

Well, despite threats of snow, a half dozen of us made it to Pigtown to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity on Jan 30. Thanks so much! We cleared out some roof trash and start framing some walls before the snow really started falling heavily, calling it a day early and making it back in one piece. Good job to all!

February is short, but there's a bunch going on this month too. We have a Wine Tasting on the 13th, Shabbat dinner on the 19th, and we'll be listening to the Megillah reading for Purim on the 27th. Feel free to sign up or let me know if you're intrested.

January and February planning

Hey, so we've got a lot of things going on the remainder of this month and next month. Be sure to check the Google Calendar, Gesher City or Facebook groups. Feel free to contact Ben bfertig@umces.edu 301 785 7614 in addition to posted contacts if you're interested in any of these and want more info.

Religious-y
Shabbat dinner this month will be hosted by Naomi and Jeff - nroran@gmail.com
Shabbat dinner February will be hosted by Rachel - rachelj902@aol.com
Wine tasting for K for P wines - @ Congregation Kol Shalom Feb 13
Megillah reading - Congregation Kol Shalom Feb 27

Social Action
Habitat for Humanity - Jan 30, please RSVP to Ben bfertig@umces.edu or 301 785 7614 for more details on signing up.
Community Supported Agriculture - Jan 24 10am at Temple Beth Shalom learn about and sign up for a share of local, organic produce!

Social
Hike Western Maryland! - April 17