Sunday Morning, February 14^th  - Men’s Club will join with the Religious School to bake Hamentashen.

Tuesday, February 16^th, from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm – Celebrate Purim with your Chaverim ‘Friends’, hosted by the Beth El Sisterhood at BENT.  Hazzan Carey Cohen, Director of the Harry and Rose Samson Family JCC’s Chaverim Adult Special Needs Holiday Program, and Cantor Jerry Berkowitz will conduct the program.  Reservations are required before February 12.  Please call Hazzan Carey Cohen at (414) 967-8198.

Thursday, February 18^th – Next up from KOACH – Another Frank Sinatra starring TODAY.  Hear Daniel Crivello belt out those old time favorites at Beth El Ner Tamid Synagogue.  Lunch and/or program are $8.00.  Lunch is served at noon.  Reservations required by Monday, February 15^th.  Call Diane Sobel, KOACH Director, at (414) 967-8258.

Thursday, February 18^th - The Social Action Committee needs volunteers to help prepare and serve meals with the St. Vincent de Paul Center.  We will need servers from 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm.  Those who enjoy cooking can join us in the Beth El kitchen at 2:00 pm.  All of you wonderful bakers, please let us know that you are baking.  If you need pick up on your bakery please do not hesitate to ask.  Contact Nancy Kellman at (262) 512-9119 or Barbara Simon at (414) 351-1010.  For all others please consider supporting this important initiative with a donation.  Please make your checks payable to BENT Synagogue Social Action Fund.

Friday, February 19^th – Come to the Third Annual Chocolate KISS Extravaganza!  If you are a chocoholic or just have a sweet tooth, you don’t want to miss this Shabbat Service with a delectable Kiddush to follow.  A light dinner is served at 6:45 pm, KISS starts at 7:15 pm, the children will help lead the Shabbat Service in the Chapel at 7:30 pm, and the Chocolate Extravaganza will follow the service.

AFTER HANUKKAH SALE – Through February 14^th, the Sisterhood Gift Shop will drastically reduce merchandise by 20 to 75% off.  Some of the selected items are menorahs, giftware, jewelry, books and much more.  Remember, orders are being taken for “Festival of Lights” a framed Hanukkah print made just for Beth El by Ydelle Litwack.  Call Ydelle, Ilene or Deanna for more information.  Flyers are in the foyer and on our website.

BREWERS FUNDRAISING PROJECT!  Beth El is looking for volunteers to donate their time to help run a concession stand at the Brewers games this upcoming season.  The Milwaukee Brewers will pay Beth El for your work.  Last year we made over $5,000.00 for volunteering for 11 games.  Volunteer 1, 2 or as many games as you would like.  Volunteers must be 18 years or older.  All volunteers must attend a one night training session prior to working.  The money earned last year is being used to install handicap automatic door openers for the synagogue.  Please contact Rodney Ugent at (414) 351-4714 or rddugent@aol.com for more information about this great fundraising project for Beth El.  Support Beth El and the Brewers and be a part of a winning team.

Sisterhood Scholarship Program – Sisterhood will again be granting scholarships of up to $500.00 per applicant.  The requirements are:  1. Recipient must be no more than 25 years old.  2. Recipient must be the child of a synagogue member, whose mother has been a dues paying member of Sisterhood for not less than one year.  3. Scholarship must be used for a Jewish camp or other venue for Jewish cause.  4. Scholarship must be used within the year granted.  5. Recipient must submit application by the deadline of midnight, March 31, 2010.   Applications can be picked up in the Beth El Ner Tamid office or by e-mailing Sheila Smith at Sheilsmith@sbcglobal.net

Social Action Committee and Delphi House – Delphi House was established in 1990 to keep siblings together when removed from their home as opposed to being placed in different foster homes.  Currently they have a family of 10 siblings and are in need of supplies.  If you would like to help, please contact Barbara Simon at (414) 351-1010.  Flyers, with a list of supplies, are in the foyer and on our website.

Special minyans anytime by request. Call the office.

 The results of our congregational survey.

Ongoing events..

The Jewish Museum Milwaukee  now has a vast array of archives from Beth El Ner Tamid. From almost all weekly and monthly bulletins we have ever published to photos of our synagogue buildings on Sherman Blvd and W. Garfield streets. Please visit the museum and ask to see the Beth El Ner Tamid archives. Chances are you'll recognize someone from photos taken long ago. Click here for a list of archived items.

Marcus Gift Certificates - The holidays are almost here and Marcus Gift Certificates make a great gift, especially with all the new holiday movies coming out.  These gift certificates can be purchased in the synagogue office and are available in $5.00 and $10.00 amounts.  Come in and get some soon. Click here for more info.

Entertainment Books are now available They make great presents for birthdays, anniversaries or thank-you gifts.  It is the gift that keeps on giving plus you will be supporting our synagogue.  The cost is only $35.00.  Contact the BENT office at (262) 242-6900 or Kevin Nashban at (414) 352-1242.

Hey Kids. Earn a $50.00 Shopping Spree!  Beth El Ner Tamid teens (13 to 19 years) can volunteer 50 hours at BENT and get a $50.00 gift card.  Buy clothes, gas, books or use it at your favorite coffee shop.  Contact Debbie Intravaia at (920) 451-8654 or pasta963@att.net, or Donna Brown at (262) 242-6900 or donnabrown@wi.rr.com.