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Upcoming Beth Torah & Community Events
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ONGOING ADULT EDUCATION OFFERINGS:
 Wisdom on Wednesday: Join us as we study “Pirke Avot” with a modern commentary.
Bring a lunch and learn with other Congregation Beth Torah members Wednesdays at
noon in the Bride’s Room.
 Lunch with Rabbi Shapiro: The next lunch will be Thursday, March 19th from noon1:30 p.m. in the Library. Join Rabbi Shapiro for lunch and a discussion.
 Discussions on the Writings of the Torah: Join the community in discussion every
Shabbat morning from 9:00-10:15 a.m. in the Library.
JFS FOOD DRIVE In preparation for Passover, Congregation Beth Torah is collecting donations
of GRAPE JUICE (kosher or non-kosher) and MATZO MEAL for the JFS Food Drive. These items
will provide food for Pesach to more than 150 households in our community. Please drop off your
donations in the specially labeled collection barrels in our building through March 27th. If you
have any questions please contact Krista Gordon at kristag71@gmail.com.
BETH TORAH’S OWN JEWISH FILM SERIES You are invited to an exploration of the
Jewish experience in America as portrayed in feature films of the past 50+ years. Join us
Saturday, February 21st at 7:00 p.m. in the Ulam for a viewing of “The Pawnbroker” followed
by a discussion led by Rabbi Shapiro.
STAY & PLAY BOARD GAME NIGHT Stay after services tonight to play board games with
our community. We will be teaching new games you may never have heard of or, bring your
favorite and find others to play with. Games appropriate for ages 12 and up. Do a search for
“Tabletop Pandemic” and see what these new games are like!
JEWISH BOOK CLUB Join Rabbi Shapiro for a meeting of our Jewish Literature Discussion
group. The next group discussion will be on the book Yoshe Kalb by I.J. Singer and will take
place on Monday, February 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Phyllis Goldberg. (Call the
Beth Torah office to get Phyllis’ address).
Don’t miss a special Erev Shabbat with our ARTIST IN RESIDENCE GUEST, DAN NICHOLS
on Friday, February 27th. Join us for community and nosh at 6:00 p.m. and worship at
6:30 p.m. Thank you to Dr. Gary and Amy Shaw for sponsoring this Artist in Residence in
honor of the bar mitzvah of their son, Jacob.
FREE CONCERT AT BETH TORAH BY JEWISH ROCK STAR DAN NICHOLS! Be in our
sanctuary on Sunday, March 1st at 1:00 p.m. for a rockin’ good time. Dan is widely known
throughout the countr y for “making the old new, and the new holy.” This is a culmination of our
artist in residence weekend sponsored by Dr. Gary and Amy Shaw in honor of the bar mitzvah
of their son, Jacob.
THE NATE ACCREDITED WEINER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL HAS A SPECIAL PRE-PURIM
PLANNED Wear your costumes on Sunday, March 1st as we start the day with a mixed up
family worship at 9:30 a.m. complete with a costume parade and music from our Artist-InResidence, Dan Nichols. Join us to see what else we might have up our celebratory sleeve!
CAFÉ SHUSHAN SINGERS PRESENT: GOOD LIBATIONS: You Purim, We’ll Drinkim
Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt for the Hawaiian shift contest and put on your flip flops as we
tell the tale of Esther, Mordechai, a King and Haman set to the music of the fabulous Beach
Boys. Join us on Wednesday, March 4th:
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7:00-8:00 p.m. for a (very) dramatic reading of the megillah. Volunteer readers are
needed. Contact Laura Intfen in the office to let your inner thespian out.
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8:00-8:15 p.m. for hamantaschen and coffee in the ulam
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8:15ish for the main event, starring the Café Shushan Singers, under the direction of
Emily Tummons, singing the masterly crafted lyrics of Estelle Edelbaum.
CBT GOLF CLASSIC Save the date, Monday, August 17th for the 12th Annual CBT
Golf Classic to be held at Brookridge Golf & Fitness. There are many ways to participate —
as a golfer, a sponsor, a donor, a volunteer. More information to follow on the CBT website or
contact Sharon Altman at saltman@beth-torah.org
LOOKING FOR A WAY TO MAKE FRIDAYS SPECIAL? Why not come to PJ Library at Beth
Torah! On the second Friday night of each month, you can sing along with FAMJam
from 5:50-6:05 p.m., and then we’ll share a PJ Library book and a craft or other fun project from
6:10-6:25 p.m. Enjoy a snack at the nosh before worship, and you’ll still be able to get your kiddos
home in time for bed. We ’d love to see you on March 13th! “PJ Library, a program of the Harold
Grinspoon Foundation, is brought to you in partnership with Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas
City. PJ Library is also generously supported by Jewish Community Foundation Legacy Fund,
Jewish Heritage Foundation, Lowenstein Family Supporting Foundation and Menorah Legacy
Foundation.”
TREE OF LIFE “My children dedicated a leaf to me in honor of my 60th birthday. This
is the ultimate gift as it lasts forever.” Jeff Altman, congregant and Board of Trustees
Member. Leaves can be purchased to commemorate a mitzvah or simcha. For a donation of $250
you can have your name or family name engraved on a leaf today. To order a leaf, or for
questions, contact Laura at (913) 498-2212 or at lintfen@beth-torah.org.
RABBINICAL ASSOCIATION IS CREATING A JEWISH INTEGRATION COORDINATOR
POSITION to ensure the successful integration of new Jews-by-Choice into their synagogues and
into the Jewish community. A detailed job description can be found at kcrabbis.org. Interested
candidates for this position should submit resume and cover letter to afprogram@aol.com or 5801
W. 115th Street, Box 113, OPKS 66211. Deadline for submitting resumes is February 28th. This
position is made possible by the Flo Harris Foundation of the Jewish Community Foundation of
Greater Kansas City.
J SUMMER CAMP
The Jewish Community Center offers a variety of camp options for this
coming summer. Extended care is also available. Activities include swimming, sports, drama,
crafts, archery, tennis, field trips and special events. Barney Goodman Camp offers a variety of
summer camp fun. Specialty camps include Sports, Theatre, Art, Dance and Triathlon Camp.
Youth do not have to be members of the J to attend. J Camp programs infuses Jewish values, the
love of Israel and a sense of Jewish heritage in campers. J Camp is accredited by the American
Camp Association. Find out more at www.JCampKC.org or call DD Gass at (913) 327-8079.
COMMUNITY SECOND NIGHT OF PASSOVER SEDER A community second night of Passover
Seder will be offered on Saturday, April 4 at Congregation Beth Shalom (14200 Lamar). Information
and registration forms are available on line at www.kcrabbis.org or email afprogram@aol.com or
call (913) 327-4622.
COMMUNITY-WIDE PURIM SEUDAH (a festive meal on Purim day) will take place Thursday,
March 5th at 10:00 a.m. at Village Shalom. There will be a Purim-sing-along, an interactive Purim
study, continental brunch, assembling Shalach Manot gift bags, a tzedakah blanket-making project
and an optional Megillah Reading. No charge to attend the program. Bring a canned good for the
JFS Food Pantry. Advance reservations are required. Call (913) 327-4622 or email to
afprogram@aol.com no later than March 1st. Visit kcrabbis.org for information.
Prayers for loved ones in need of healing are beneficial for those who are ill and
those who love them. If you have someone in your family who is currently ill,
whose name you would like to appear on our Mi Shebeirach List, please send an
email to robryan@beth-torah.org and put in the message line: Mi Shebeirach List,
or call the Beth Torah office and let us know. Thank you.
Calendar of Events
Saturday, February 21st
9:00 a.m.
“Discussion on the Writings of the Torah”
10:30 a.m.
Bat Mitzvah of Mia Holland
7:00 p.m.
Saturday Night at the Movies “The Pawnbroker”
Sunday, February 22nd
9:30 a.m.
Religious School, K-6
10:00 a.m.
Adult Hebrew Program
10:15 a.m.
Education Vision Team Open Feedback Session
11:00 a.m.
Education Vision Team Open Feedback Session
1:00 p.m.
B’nai Mitzvah Orientation
1:00 p.m.
YAEC Meeting
Monday, February 23rd
7:00 p.m.
Jewish Literature Discussion Group at the home Phyllis Goldberg
Tuesday, February 24th
Office Closed
Wednesday, February 25th
Noon
Adult Education: Wisdom on Wednesdays
6:00 p.m.
Confirmation Photo/Robe Fitting
7:00 p.m.
TAG
7:00 p.m.
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, February 26th
7:00 p.m.
Executive Committee Meeting
Friday, February 27th
6:00 p.m.
Nosh
6:30 p.m.
Worship with Artist in Residence, Dan Nichols
7:45 p.m.
Oneg Shabbat
Saturday, February 28th
9:00 a.m.
“Discussion on the Writings of the Torah”
10:30 a.m.
Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Shaw
Sunday, March 1st
9:30 a.m.
Religious School, Pre-K-6—Pre-Purim Worship
10:00 a.m.
Adult Hebrew
1:00 p.m.
Dan Nichols Concert
Tuesday, March 3rd
Office Closed
Wednesday, March 4th
Erev Purim
Noon
Adult Education: Wisdom on Wednesdays
6:00 p.m.
Purim Megillah Reading
7:00 p.m.
TAG
7:00 p.m.
Café Shushan: Good Libations
Telephone (913) 498-2212
6100 W. 127th St. Overland Park, KS 66209
Contact us at: info@beth-torah.org
www.beth-torah.org
Linda Zappulla, President
Rabbi Rick Shapiro, D.D., Interim Rabbi
Rabbi Rebecca Reice, Associate Rabbi
Rabbi Mark Levin, D.H.L., D.D., Founding Rabbi
Emily Tummons, Music Director
Laura Intfen, Director of Community Connections
Todd Janvrin, Director of Finance
Aaron Nielsenshultz, Director of Youth,
Education, and Engagement
Robin O’Bryan, Office Manager
Shabbat Songs & Blessings
Mi Shebeirach List
Shir Chadash (Silver)
// Shiru ladonai, kol haaretz, shiru ladonai, shir chadash //
Sing unto God all the earth a new song, I will sing unto God a new song
Sing unto God and we'll all sing along, all the earth a new song unto God
Welcome to Shabbat Services
Vaanachnu (Friedman)
Vaanachnu n'vareich Yah
mei-atah v'ad olam, mei-atah v'ad olam
mei-atah v'ad olam, Hal'luyah
We are the community we need!
/// Hal'luyah, Hal'luyah, Hal'luyah, Hal'luyah ///
Sh’ma / And You Shall Love (Friedman)
Sh’ma Yisrael Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai, Adonai echad
Baruch shem k’vod, shem k’vod malchuto l’olam, l’olam va-ed
And you shall love Adonai your God with all your heart
With all your soul and with all of your might
And all these words which I command you on this day
Shall be in your heart, shall be in your heart
And you shall teach them diligently unto your children
And you shall speak of them when you sit in your house
When you walk by the way and when you lie down
And when you rise up, and when you rise up
And you shall bind them for a sign upon your hand
And they shall be a symbol between your eyes
And you shall write them on the doorposts of your house
And upon your gates, and upon your gates
That you may remember and do all of My commandments
And be holy unto your God, unto your God, unto your God
Am I Awake? /Bar’chu (Aronson)
Am I awake, am I prepared? Are you listening to my prayer?
Can you hear my voice, can you understand?
Am I awake, am I prepared?
Yai lai lai lai . . .
Bar’chu et Adonai ham’vorach
Yai lai lai lai lai (3x) yai lai lai, yai lai lai
Yai lai lai lai lai (3x) yai lai lai, yai lai lai
Ki va moed, ki va moed (3x) Shalom
A Prayer for Those Who Tend the Sick (from Talking to God: Personal Prayers
for Times of Joy, Sadness, Struggle, and Celebration by Naomi Levy)
I don’t get paid much, thanked much, or noticed much. But I am here, and I know
how valuable I am. I am the one who stays when everyone else goes home.
Clean things no one else will touch. I watch things no one else can bear to see.
I bring comfort and companionship. I listen, I hear. I pray to You, God, for strength.
When I grow weary, renew my spirit. When my patience grows thin, bless me with stamina.
When I feel forgotten and alone, show me that You are near. When others treat me poorly,
remind me that I am doing Your work. I thank You, God, for giving me the
opportunity to bring light into the lives of the afflicted. Amen.
Weekly Torah Portion—Terumah
Exodus 25:1-27:19 [Plaut Chumash (red) p. 604-611 or (blue) p. 545-552]
I Kings 5:26-6:13 [Plaut Chumash (red) p. 717-718 or (blue) p. 559-560]
Recent Deaths
LAID TO REST THIS PAST WEEK:
Diane Fine (mother of Mike Fine) RECENTLY LAID TO REST:
Raymond D. Davidson (father of Dan Davidson and Cathy Levin) Lloyd Cunningham (brother-in-law of JoAnn Ginson)
Sylvia “Betty” Stone (aunt of Paula Becker)
Evelyn Dribin (mother of Barbara Warady)
Yahrzeits
Ruth Adler (mother of Marilyn Lewandowski) Stanley Martin Altman (father of Jeff Altman and Ron
Altman and husband of Marion Altman) Milton Baellow (brother of Norman Baellow) Isadore
Berger (father of Susan Gersh) Betty Jane Bolter (mother of Boyd Bolter) Steven Lawrence
Brown (son of Tootie Brown and brother-in-law of Lon Lowenstein) Barney Friedson (grandfather
of Sharon Altman and Barb Mendelsohn) Babe Giacone (grandmother of Julie Chesis) Ervin Gross
(father of Laura Bram) Pauline Handleman (mother of Bob Handleman) Ned Hildebrand (nephew
of Joyce Kartch) Carl K. Hirschorn (father of Steve Hirschorn) Rose Hoffmann (mother of Reed
Hoffmann) Bertha Jacobs (grandmother of Laura Bolter) Edna Karasik (mother of Marty Lustig)
Cynthia Laitman (aunt of Michael Orenberg) Annabel Lenz (grandmother of Drew Lenz) Abraham
Levitt (father of Harry Levitt) Naum Mintskovsky (father of Felix Mintskovsky) Harry Parris (father
of Arnold Parris) Eugene Pikovsky (father of Rowene Bossart) Arlene Plassmeyer (aunt of Debbie
Bass) Rose Frances Romeo (aunt of SueAnn Strom) Lucille Rubin (cousin of Joseph Levin) Leah
Shaw (grandmother of Rosanne Deutch and step-mother of Radine Shaw) Esther Siegel (grandmother of Nancy Tomassi) Alex Wacknov (father of Donna Zavelo) Frances Zappulla (mother-inlaw of Linda Zappulla)
Erev Shabbat worship begins on page 138 in the prayer book.
Shabbat morning worship begins on page 184 in the prayer book.
 Free child care is available in Classroom 1 on Erev Shabbat and Shabbat
morning. Thank you to our volunteer babysitters: Nina Gale on Friday night
and Max and Megan Gates on Saturday morning.
 Thank you to our Friday night Shalom Squad: Linda Zappulla and Mike
Ginsberg for welcoming everyone on Friday night.
 The Nosh on Friday night is sponsored by Fred and Jayne Holland in honor
of the bat mitzvah of their daughter, Mia Holland.
 Thank you to Lezlie Zucker, Tim Intfen and Joel Krichiver for our music
on Friday night.
 Mazel Tov to Jim Decker on the occasion of his conversion.
 Pulpit flowers sponsored by Fred and Jayne Holland in honor the bat
mitzvah of their daughter, Mia Holland.
 Thank you to the Panera Bread Company for providing the treats for the
Friday night Oneg Shabbat.
 Mazel tov to Mia Holland for reading Torah and leading worship on Shabbat
morning in honor of her bat mitzvah.
 Thank you to Julie Kaplan for leading the Congregational aliyah on
Saturday morning in honor of her birthday.
 Thank you to Fred and Jayne Holland for sponsoring the kiddush luncheon
on Shabbat morning following services in honor of the bat mitzvah of their
daughter, Mia Holland.
.‫ שֶׁ גְּמָ לַ ֽנִי כָּל טוֹב‬,‫בָּרוְּך ַאתָּ ה יְי ָ ֱאֹלהֵ ֽינוּ מֶ ֽלְֶך הָעוֹלָם‬
Baruch atah Adonai Eloheynu melech haolam shegemalani kol tov.
Praised are you, Lord our God, King of the universe, who grants us every good thing.
Shabbat Shalom!
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