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GLEANING THE FIELDS -SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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HELP FEED THE HUNGRY by gleaning a local field. Within a few days, the fruits and vegetables you pick in a local field will be on the plates of the hungry. Sponsored by the Second Harvest Food Bank.
Space is limited. If you would like to join in this wonderful effort, please contact Lou Miller via Ellen Miller.
 This is a project of the Tikkun Olam Committee.
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TUESDAY, MAY 20, 7:30 p.m. INTRODUCTION TO RECONSTRUCTIONISM WITH RABBI RACHLIS. RSVP
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“An Introduction To Reconstructionism and University Synagogue With Rabbi Rachlis” will take place at a member’s home as an opportunity for prospective and new members, as well as anyone interested, to learn about Reconstructionism. Call the office to RSVP and for location and directions.
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THIS EXCITING SPEAKER JUST ADDED - FOR FRIDAY, MAY 23, 8:00 P.M.
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John Gray, author of the best seller “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus” will speak about his new book, “Why Mars and Venus Collide,” a further examination of the relationship between the sexes, at services led by Rabbi Rachlis and Cantor Braier. The choir will sing, as well. All couples celebrating anniversaries this month will be honored.
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2008 UNIVERSITY SYNAGOGUE GALA
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Saturday, May 31, at 5:30 p.m.
Three “Volunteers Extraordinaire” will be honored at this year’s Gala for their dedication to the growth and enrichment of our congregation: Mark Bregman, Sari Mendelsohn-Schreiber and Debbie Stern. Congratulations to our 2008 Gala Honorees!
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ISRAEL EXPO - SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 1:00 -6:00 p.m.
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Israel Expo - Samueli Jewish Campus - One Federation Way, Irvine
Experience Israel -- the culture -- the cities and the people -- right here at the largest and most important event of its kind in Orange County. Join us for a fabulous Israeli day of fun, food, entertainment, shopping and excitement for all ages! University Synagogue is a co-sponsor and will have a booth. Also, our Youth Choir will sing.
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A LATIN/SEPHARDIC SHABBAT
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Join us Friday, June 13 at 7:00 p.m. for a special thematic “Shabbat Alive” service in which Cantor Braier and her musicians will lead us in our traditional prayers using Latin/Sephardic melodies. Don’t miss this unforgettable and joyous evening!
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UNIVERSITY SYNAGOGUE UPCOMING SPEAKERS FOR 2008/2009
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June 13, 2008 - Rabbi Moshe Cotel, Rabbi and Pianist, will be performing “ Chronicles II.“
June 27, 2008 -Israeli strategic thinker Tal Ronen will dialogue with Rabbi Rachlis on “The Future of The Jewish People in America, Israel And Around the World.“
August 8, 2008 - Tibor Rubin, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, who was long denied the honor because of political and military anti-Semitism.
August 15, 2008 - Sports attorney and agent Leigh Steinberg will speak on “Winning With Integrity” and The Merage Israeli CEOs.
September 5, 2008 - Madeleine Kunin, former Vermont Governor will speak on her new book “Pearls, Politics And Power: How Women Can Win And Lead.“
November 7, 2008 - The Merage Israeli CEOs will speak on “Israel At Sixty.“
December 5, 2008 - Dr. Yaron Brook, President of the Ayn Rand Society, will speak on “Liberty And Freedom For All.“
January 30, 2009 - Professor Rachel Elior, Chair of the Department of Jewish Thought at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, will speak on “Demystifying Jewish Mysticism.“
February 20, 2009 - Dr. Norman Ornstein, CBS Political Analyst and Congress expert.
April 24 - Former MIT Professor Leonard Fein, founding editor of Moment Magazine and founder of MAZON: A Jewish Response To Hunger, will speak on “Now That We Can Be Who We Said We would Be If Only We Could Be: Are We?”
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Character is what you do when nobody is looking.
- Henry Huffman
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