Panim Hadashot Weekly Enewsletter: February 22, 2006

New Faces of Judaism: Weekly E-Newsletter
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
24 Shevat 5766:
Covering Activities from Feb. 22-29
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Brief Message from Rabbi Gartenberg,

Panim Hadashot resumes activity this Shabbat and coming week with some great learning opportunities. Over this Shabbat I will be exploring the ethics of 'distraint', the practice of taking a pledge as collateral (from the new portion, Mishpatim-Exodus 21-24. The Torah reveals the grandeur of its ethical teaching in the details of everyday life and distraint is an excellent example of the Torah's ethical genius. This will be the specific focus of the Shabbat Beit Hamidrash on Shabbat afternoon.

On Tuesday, 2/28 in the evening I will be at the downtown Bellevue Barnes and Noble for the beginning of the Contemporary Jewish Thought & Culture: A Barnes & Noble Book Group. This will be an opportunity for people to be exposed to some really wonderful books on Jewish thought and spirituality. The book group is free and open to the public. Panim Hadashot is happy to do more activities on the East side which has a rich and growing Jewish life.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Dov Gartenberg

This week
Fri. 2/24. 6:30pm Shabbat around Seattle: Madison Park: Family centered Shabbat dinner. LINK Space is very limited.

Sat. 2/25: 1:15pm Shabbat Beit Hamidrash: The Ethics of Distraint. LINK 2nd LINK about the program

Sun 2/26 9-11am Hartman Lay Leadership Seminar.

Tues. 2/28 Downtown Bellevue Barnes and Nobel Jewish Book Group with Rabbi Gartenberg. Free and open to the public: LINK

Upcoming Activities
Fri 3/3, 6:30pm. Shabbat around Seattle: Bellevue. A Shabbat of Jewish Song. For details LINK
Sat. 3/4, 1:15pm 70 Faces of Torah for Families. LINK

Sun. 3/12 2:00pm Shaarei Tikvah-Gates of Hope. A Purim Celebration for those with Special Needs, their families, and the supportive community. LINK

Sun 3/19 10:00am Join Panim Hadashot at Rashevski's Tango at the Seattle Jewish Film Festival. LINK

Are you interested in learning more about the Jewish Way of Life: Consider the award winning LIVING THE JEWISH YEAR PROGRAM of Panim Hadashot. For more info click the LINK

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Panim Hadashot, New Faces of Judaism, is a new endeavor of Jewish learning, celebration, and outreach. Our website is at http://www.panimhadashot.com/. Panim Hadashot is the winner of the Levitan Innovation Award and is endorsed by the Union of Reform Judaism and the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Panim Hadashot is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Founder and Rabbi, Dov Gartenberg: rabbidov@panimhadashot.com or 206 525-0648
To contact us: Call 206 280-3715 or email dorothy@panimhadashot.com. To subscribe or unsubscribe, send request to dorothy@panimhadashot.com.

Panim Hadashot Weekly Enewsletter: February 15, 2006

New Faces of Judaism: Weekly E-Newsletter
Wednesday, February 15, 2006 17 Shevat 5766: Covering Activities from Feb. 17-23
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Brief Message from Rabbi Gartenberg

I point your attention to the front page of our website http://www.panimhadashot.com/ for information about many special activities coming up during the end of February and through March. I call you attention to the new Jewish Book Group I am leading at the Bellevue Barnes and Noble on Tuesday evening, March 28th. Consider enriching your Shabbat afternoon with the stimulating learning of our Shabbat Beit Hamidrash-The Sabbath House of Study, which will meet at 1:15 on Shabbat 2/25. You will see on our front page that Panim Hadashot is sponsoring the film, Rashevski's Tango at the Seattle Jewish Film Festival on Sunday morning, March 19th. And join Panim Hadashot, the Jewish Family Service, and Congregation Beth Shalom for Shaarei Tikvah-Gates of Hope for a beautiful Purim Celebration for our loved ones who are developmentally disabled. That celebration will be on March 12th from 2-4. Each of these activites will engage your mind and heart.

I will be at a family simchah this weekend and Dorothy Glass, our Director of Operations, is in Israel. Panim Hadashot activities will resume the following Shabbat.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Dov Gartenberg

Support the Groundbreaking Work of Panim Hadashot. Become a Haver-Friend of Panim Hadashot: LINK
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Panim Hadashot, New Faces of Judaism, is a new endeavor of Jewish learning, celebration, and outreach. Our website is at http://www.panimhadashot.com/. Panim Hadashot is the winner of the Levitan Innovation Award and is endorsed by the Union of Reform Judaism and the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Panim Hadashot is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Founder and Rabbi, Dov Gartenberg: rabbidov@panimhadashot.com or 206 525-0648
To contact us: Call 206 280-3715 or email dorothy@panimhadashot.com. To subscribe or unsubscribe, send request to dorothy@panimhadashot.com.

Panim Hadashot Enewsletter: A Unique Tu Bishvat Celebration

New Faces of Judaism: Weekly E-Newsletter
Monday, February 6-14, 2006 6-16 Shevat 5766.
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Brief Message from Rabbi Gartenberg

This weekend will be a full one at Panim Hadashot-New Faces of Judaism. Two great seders are taking place, one on Friday night in Bellevue and a beautiful Tu Bishvat seder in Seattle on Sunday evening. On Shabbat afternoon, you can experience great learning in the early afternoon with the start of a series on great texts on the Jewish ethical tradition. In celebration of Shabbat Shirah-the Sabbath of song-you are invited to our Shabbat afternoon sing-along featuring favorite songs and table melodies.

A summary of our programming is now posted on our website at www.panimhadashot.com. Check the programs tab. This summary of programs will give you a sense of the unique educational and outreach approach of Panim Hadashot.

One more word on Tu Bishvat. The 15th of the Hebrew month of Shevat is the new years of the trees. A seder developed around this minor festival in the middle ages and drew from kabbalistic traditions. We will celebrate this beautiful seder with dishes from renowned chef, Emily Moore, and a unique seder drafted by Mark Solomon. I invite you to join us for this unique feast and celebration.

Rabbi Dov Gartenberg

Panim Hadashot Activities This Week:
Shabbat around Seattle: Bellevue. Fri. 2/10. Shabbat Table Conversation: Why Be Jewish? For more info click HERE Panim Hadashot-new faces are invited. Please contact rabbidov@panimhadashot.com.

Shabbat Beit Midrash. Sat 2/11 1:15pm. Panim Beit Midrash. Tikun Olam: Illuminating Jewish Ethical Teachings: Faith as Protest. Click for details

25th Hour: End of Shabbat Sing-Along. Sat. 2/11 4:45-6:15pm. Panim Beit Midrash. Love Shabbat, love to sing; then come! Click for details

Tu Bishvat Seder-Celebration of the New Years of the Trees. Sun. 2/12, 6:30pm Panim Beit Midrash. $10. Space limited. RSVP to rabbidov@panimhadashot.com. Click for details

Support the Groundbreaking Work of Panim Hadashot. Become a Haver-Friend LINK
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Panim Hadashot, New Faces of Judaism, is a new endeavor of Jewish learning, celebration, and outreach. Our website is at www.panimhadashot.com. Panim Hadashot is the winner of the Levitan Innovation Award and is endorsed by the Union of Reform Judaism and the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. Panim Hadashot is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Founder and Rabbi, Dov Gartenberg: rabbidov@panimhadashot.com or 206 525-0648
To contact us: Call 206 280-3715 or email dorothy@panimhadashot.com. To subscribe or unsubscribe, send request to dorothy@panimhadashot.com.