Chizuk Amuno Congregation

We are a synagogue community guided by the rabbinic teaching, “The world is sustained by three things: Torah, Avodah (worship), and Gemilut Hasadim (acts of lovingkindness). We fulfill our vision of synagogue life through life long learning, in celebration and worship, and by community service and programs.

Chizuk Amuno Congregation is a diverse community of individuals and families, adults and children. We strive to offer Jewish resources for all who participate with us and we embrace all who wish to affiliate with us. As a dynamic and historic center for Conservative Judaism in Baltimore, we proudly honor the practices of traditional Judaism and the needs of contemporary Jews.

Chizuk Amuno is a founding member of the Conservative movement, the Jewish Theological Seminary, and United Synagogue of America. We are part of the Seaboard Region of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.

Join the Chizuk Amuno Delegation to the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, DC
March 21-23. For registration information, click here. For more information about AIPAC, click here.

HaHodesh Online
The January issue of HaHodesh, This Month is now available online, click here to view this month's issue.

Donate Online
We are pleased to announce a new feature to our website. You are now able to make contributions to several funds at Chizuk Amuno from the comfort of your home. We invite you to take advantage of this new convenient option. As always, we are grateful for your ongoing generosity and support.
Please click here to make a contribution.

Eupdate & Bereavement List
Chizuk Amuno sends out weekly e-mails. E-update is Chizuk Amuno Congregation’s weekly notice including Shabbat times, upcoming events, and other announcements. Occasionally we also send out e-mails regarding program cancellations and closings.

We also have a bereavement listserv, indicating funeral and shivah information.

If you are interested in the e-updates or bereavement notices (or both), please send an e-mail to info@chizukamuno.org including your full name and indicating which e-mails you would like to receive. Also, if you are a school parent, but are not receiving a weekly e-mail from Goldsmith Early Childhood Education Center, Krieger Schechter Day School, or Rosenbloom Religious School, please e-mail info@chizukamuno.org so that we can make sure you are getting the information you need.

Please note, in order to keep our records up to date, we request that you send us your e-mail address so that we can reach you regarding urgent matters, regardless of whether or not you choose to receive our updates.

Please also remember to update your contact information if you change your address, phone number, or e-mail address.

If you would like to be added to either or both of these lists, fill in the box below with your e-mail address.

To assure receipt of the e-Updates and Bereavement notices, please add info@chizukamuno.org to your address book.

Chizuk Amuno in Florida

Please join Rabbi Ron Shulman and President Anne Young for dinner on
Thursday, February 18, 2010 • 6 p.m.
Featuring a performance by Hazzan Emanuel Perlman

B’nai Torah Congregation
6261 SW 18th St. • Boca Raton, FL 33433

Please respond to Marci Scher, Development Assistant, by February 8 to 410/824-2057 or mscher@chizukamuno.org

Casual attire

Sponsored by the Chizuk Amuno Foundation, Inc.
Alan Kanter, President

Saturday, February 27
5:30 p.m. Minhah
6:30 p.m. Ma'ariv
Traditional Full Megillah Reading

Matanot L’evyonim - Purim Gifts For Those In Need
Please bring a canned good to the megillah reading for tzedakah
to swap for a grogger!
Help us make some noise and collect food!

7 p.m. Family Megillah Reading
Come in your favorite food-themed costume!

After the Family Megillah Reading:
Kids and families dance the night away with our Rockin' DJ

Adults enjoy our Karaoke Café with hors d'oeuvres and wine
Sponsored by Congregational Life Committee

Sunday Morning, February 28
9:15 a.m. Shaharit, Traditional Full Megillah Reading, Hoffberger Chapel
10 a.m. Family Megillah Reading with the RRS, Sanctuary

Purim Carnival · Sunday, February 28
Sponsored by the Chizuk Amuno PA Council
Games and prizes, crafts, popcorn, cotton candy, and fun
$18 per family, advance sales through schools ~ $20 at the door

Admission includes all games, arts and crafts, cotton candy, and popcorn
Other food available for cash

Volunteers needed for Purim Day -
Contact Rena Lapidus at renalapidus@msn.com

Committee members needed for planning -
Contact Donna Hoffman at hoffjr1@comcast.net

Candle Lighting Times

February 5	5:14 p.m.
February 12	5:22 p.m.
February 19	5:30 p.m.
February 26	5:38 p.m.
March 5	5:45 p.m.

February 2010 | Shevat-Adar 5770
Friday, February 12 | Shevat 28
6:00 p.m. Oneg Shabbat/Minhah
6:15 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat
5:22 p.m. Candle Lighting

Shabbat, February 13 | Shevat 29
9:15 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
TORAH PORTION: MISHPATIM/SHABBAT SHEKALIM,
            EXODUS 21:1-24:18 AND 30:11-16
Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Mandel
Rabbi Wechsler's Sermon
            No Family Service

4:15 p.m. Study Session
5:15 p.m. Minhah/Ma'ariv
6:09 p.m. Havdalah

Friday, February 19 | Adar 5
6:00 p.m. Oneg Shabbat/Minhah
6:15 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat
5:30 p.m. Candle Lighting

Shabbat, February 20 | Adar 6
9:15 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
TORAH PORTION: T'RUMAH, EXODUS 25:1-27:19
Bar Mitzvah of Jordan King
Shabbat Yahad - Shabbat Together
Rabbi Shulman's Sermon
            10:00 a.m. Family Service
            10:00 a.m. Simhat Shabbat
            11:00 a.m. Torah for Tots

4:15 p.m. Study Session
5:15 p.m. Minhah/Ma'ariv
6:17 p.m. Havdalah