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 March 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.

Stulman Center for Adult Learning
Spring 2010 Course Offerings
To see a complete list of classes and events from the Stulman Center, click here.

We’re throwing a party!
Join us for Pub Night
Saturday, March 13, 7 p.m.
Krieger Auditorium
Entertainment by Three of a Kind
Wine and beer tasting courtesy of Diwine

Great food
Cost: $25 per person

Buy tickets at the synagogue and school offices.
Reserve a ticket by e-mailing Nancy Hudes, communityevents@chizukamuno.org, or call 410/486-8641

Sponsored in conjunction with the Congregational Life Committee, linking the Chizuk Amuno affiliate groups

The “Art” Of Torah
How The Arts Bring God’s Presence Into Our Midst
Friday - Tuesday, March 12 - 16, 2010
Rabbi Matthew L. Berkowitz,
Artist-in-Residence
Director of Israel Programs, JTS and Co-founder, Kol Ha-Ot, Jerusalem
Creator of artwork on Birkon Kol HaMesubim, All Who Are Gathered, Chizuk Amuno’s Birkat HaMazon bencher

Rembrandt and the Rabbis: Jacob Wrestling
Friday, March 12, 7 p.m.
Glassgold Kallah Shabbat Dinner
Who is the mystery figure who wrestled with Jacob? An exploration of this fascinating and compelling episode that speaks volumes about who we are as a Jewish people.
Please RSVP by Friday, March 5.

The Drama of Passover: From Ritual to Revolution
Shabbat morning, March 13

The Four Children Unmasked
Sunday, March 14, 2 p.m.
The Harold and Sybil Effron Memorial Lecture
How have the Four Children been represented in the Haggadah throughout the generations, and how might they be represented today?
We will begin to answer these questions and think creatively about addressing the Four Children at our seder.
Dessert Reception ~ RSVP to 410/824-2055 or 2058

Passover Landscapes: Illuminations on the Exodus
Monday, March 15, 7:00 pm.
Study session with Rabbi Matthew Berkowitz, Chizuk Amuno Artist/Rabbi in Residence

A unique window into the seder experience created by Rabbi Berkowitz over five years of Jewish learning and art. Rich with influences and history, his artwork brings the experience of the Exodus to a deeper and more meaningful level. Rabbi Berkowitz's presentation will include a portfolio of 27 giclee prints, including papercuts, a haggadah, and a book of commentary.

Free and open to the public.
Dessert reception.

The artist-in-residence program is funded by the Zaiman Educational Alliance.

Brotherhood Grandparent/Parent/Child Hot Dogs ‘n Fun Night
Wednesday, March 17, 6 p.m.
Stulman Auditorium

Everyone is sure to have lots of fun!
Cost is $3 per person. Children 3 and under, free.
Advance reservations desired. Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your check made payable to Chizuk Amuno Brotherhood.

Call Ted Walman, 410/486-7423, with questions.

Featuring:
• Famous hot dog dinner • Magic show • Door prizes

Young Families of Chizuk
Pre-Passover Shabbat Dinner

Friday, March 19, 5:45 p.m.
Join us for a FUN, family-friendly, Shabbat dinner with friends here at Chizuk Amuno!
5:45 p.m. Cocktails & Appetizers and Kids Activity
6:10 p.m. Special Family Service
6:45 p.m. Shabbat Dinner
Additional kids activities after dinner!
For more information: yfc@chizukamuno.org or call Rachael Abrams, YFC Chairperson, 410/486-8641
RSVP by Friday March 12, 2010

HaZ'man Spring 2010
Click here to view the Spring 2010 HaZ'man ~ This Season.

Candle Lighting Times

March 12	5:52 p.m.
March 19	6:59 p.m.
March 26	7:06 p.m.
April 2	7:13 p.m.

February 2010 | Adar 5770
Friday, March 12 | Adar 26
6:00 p.m. Oneg Shabbat/Minhah
6:15 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat
7:00 p.m. Shabbat Dinner
Glassgold Kallah: "Rembrandt and the Rabbis: Jacob Wrestling"
         with Rabbi Matthew Berkowitz, Artist-in-Residence

Shabbat, March 13 | Adar 27
9:15 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
TORAH PORTION: VA-YAK-HEL/P'KUDEI/Shabbat HaHodesh,
   Exodus 35:1-40:38/12:1-20
Bat Mitzvah of Susan Radov
Glassgold Kallah: "The Drama of Passover:
From Ritual to Revolution" with
Rabbi Matthew Berkowitz, Artist-in-Residence
           Shabbat Yahad - Shabbat Together
            10:00 a.m. Family Service

4:30 p.m. Study Session
5:30 p.m. Minhah/Ma'ariv
6:37 p.m. Havdalah

Friday, March 19 | Nisan 4
6:00 p.m. Oneg Shabbat/Minhah
6:15 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat
6:59 p.m. Candle Lighting

Shabbat, March 20 | Nisan 5
9:15 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
TORAH PORTION: VA-YIKRA, LEVITICUS 1:1-5:26
Bar Mitzvah of Brandon Bekar
Rabbi Wechsler's Sermon
Chizuk Amuno Choir joins Hazzan Perlman
            10:00 a.m. Family Service
            10:00 a.m. Simhat Shabbat
            11:00 a.m. Torah for Tots

5:45 p.m. Study Session
6:45 p.m. Minhah/Ma'ariv
7:44 p.m. Havdalah