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	1 Oneg Shabbat for everyone Torah Study Torah Study Tuesday, May 1, 2012 7:00 pm – Tuesday, May 1, 2012 9:00 pm STUDY OF TORAH AND SELECTED BOOKS OF THE BIBLE Facilitator: Michele Walot Life experience is the only tool you’ll need to join this group. Using the newly published Women’s Torah commentary, and…	2 Torah Study Jewish, Alive and American Jewish, Alive and American Wednesday, May 2, 2012 7:00 pm – Wednesday, May 2, 2012 9:00 pm JEWISH, ALIVE AND AMERICAN Facilitators: Carol Richmond, Rabbi Rachlis and Education Director, Sue Penn JAA is an intensive survey course covering all things Jewish and is designed to meet the needs of…	3 Jewish, Alive and American Women’s Connection Bridge Club Women’s Connection Bridge Club Thursday, May 3, 2012 10:00 am – Thursday, May 3, 2012 12:00 pm Women’s Connection Bridge Club meets every Thursday. To join the bridge club, please contact Shelly Kallick at ekallick@aol.com.	4 Women’s Connection Bridge Club Shabbat Services. Rabbi Rachlis’ topic will be “Poetry and Prose.” Shabbat Services. Rabbi Rachlis’ topic will be “Poetry and Prose.” Friday, May 4, 2012 8:00 pm – Friday, May 4, 2012 9:30 pm “Poetry and Prose” will be the theme of Shabbat services, led by Rabbi Rachlis and Cantor Braier, when University Synagogue poets and writers share selections of their work. Many of…	5	6 Shabbat Services. Rabbi Rachlis’ topic will be “Poetry and Prose.” Shabbat Services. Rabbi Rachlis’ topic will be “Poetry and Prose.” Shabbat Services. Rabbi Rachlis’ topic will be “Poetry and Prose.” Big Sunday/Mitzvah Day Big Sunday/Mitzvah Day Sunday, May 6, 2012 9:00 am – Sunday, May 6, 2012 12:00 pm Big Sunday/Mitzvah Day. Volunteer for many activities such as making sandwiches for Share Our Selves, string safety pin bracelets for Tia’s Arms, donate blood, write and draw letters for soldiers,… Last Day Of Religious School Last Day Of Religious School Sunday, May 6, 2012 9:00 am – Sunday, May 6, 2012 12:00 pm Confirmation/Teen Havurah Confirmation/Teen Havurah Sunday, May 6, 2012 9:00 am
7 Confirmation/Teen Havurah Confirmation/Teen Havurah Yoga Yoga Monday, May 7, 2012 6:00 pm – Monday, May 7, 2012 7:00 pm Yoga Instructor: Lynn Friedman Appropriate for beginners and intermediate students. Bring your own Yoga mat. Instruction will begin with a warm-up, and progress to Yoga asanas. We will end the hour with… Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal Monday, May 7, 2012 7:15 pm – Monday, May 7, 2012 9:00 pm University Synagogue Adult Choir Learn classical and modern Jewish music and then share that music with the congregation on High Holidays and monthly at Shabbat services during the year.…	8	9 Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal Jewish, Alive and American Jewish, Alive and American Wednesday, May 9, 2012 7:00 pm – Wednesday, May 9, 2012 9:00 pm JEWISH, ALIVE AND AMERICAN Facilitators: Carol Richmond, Rabbi Rachlis and Education Director, Sue Penn JAA is an intensive survey course covering all things Jewish and is designed to meet the needs of… Women’s Connection Evening Book Club Women’s Connection Evening Book Club Wednesday, May 9, 2012 7:00 pm – Wednesday, May 9, 2012 8:30 pm Women’s Connection Evening Book Club will meet the second Wednesday of each month at the synagogue. To join the book club, please contact Vivian Atlas at vdatlas@gmail.com.	10 Women’s Connection Evening Book Club Women’s Connection Bridge Club Women’s Connection Bridge Club Thursday, May 10, 2012 10:00 am – Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:00 pm Women’s Connection Bridge Club meets every Thursday. To join the bridge club, please contact Shelly Kallick at ekallick@aol.com.	11 Women’s Connection Bridge Club Women’s Connection Bridge Club Pre-School Mother’s Day Celebration Pre-School Mother’s Day Celebration Friday, May 11, 2012 12:00 pm – Friday, May 11, 2012 1:00 pm FAMILY PIZZA DINNER AND SERVICES FAMILY PIZZA DINNER AND SERVICES Friday, May 11, 2012 6:15 pm – Friday, May 11, 2012 8:00 pm 6:15 p.m. Family Shabbat Pizza Dinner For All Ages – FREE. You must RSVP by Friday, May 4 to Pam at pam@universitysynagogue.org. 7:00 p.m. Honoring Our Parents and Teachers and Knowing The…	12 FAMILY PIZZA DINNER AND SERVICES University Synagogue’s 25th Anniverary Gala Dinner honoring UCI Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and Past Presidents, Marc Alexander and Lisa Metzger University Synagogue’s 25th Anniverary Gala Dinner honoring UCI Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and Past Presidents, Marc Alexander and Lisa Metzger Saturday, May 12, 2012 5:30 pm – Saturday, May 12, 2012 11:00 pm University Synagogue’s 25th Anniversary Gala dinner honoring UCI Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and past presidents Marc Alexander and Lisa Metzger at the Island Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport…	13
14 University Synagogue’s 25th Anniverary Gala Dinner honoring UCI Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and Past Presidents, Marc Alexander and Lisa Metzger University Synagogue’s 25th Anniverary Gala Dinner honoring UCI Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and Past Presidents, Marc Alexander and Lisa Metzger Yoga Yoga Monday, May 14, 2012 6:00 pm – Monday, May 14, 2012 7:00 pm Yoga Instructor: Lynn Friedman Appropriate for beginners and intermediate students. Bring your own Yoga mat. Instruction will begin with a warm-up, and progress to Yoga asanas. We will end the hour with… Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal Monday, May 14, 2012 7:15 pm – Monday, May 14, 2012 9:00 pm University Synagogue Adult Choir Learn classical and modern Jewish music and then share that music with the congregation on High Holidays and monthly at Shabbat services during the year.…	15 Choir Rehearsal Torah Study Torah Study Tuesday, May 15, 2012 7:00 pm – Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9:00 pm STUDY OF TORAH AND SELECTED BOOKS OF THE BIBLE Facilitator: Michele Walot Life experience is the only tool you’ll need to join this group. Using the newly published Women’s Torah commentary, and…	16 Torah Study Jewish, Alive and American Jewish, Alive and American Wednesday, May 16, 2012 7:00 pm – Wednesday, May 16, 2012 9:00 pm JEWISH, ALIVE AND AMERICAN Facilitators: Carol Richmond, Rabbi Rachlis and Education Director, Sue Penn JAA is an intensive survey course covering all things Jewish and is designed to meet the needs of…	17 Jewish, Alive and American Jewish, Alive and American Women’s Connection Bridge Club Women’s Connection Bridge Club Thursday, May 17, 2012 10:00 am – Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:00 pm Women’s Connection Bridge Club meets every Thursday. To join the bridge club, please contact Shelly Kallick at ekallick@aol.com. Women’s Connection Daytime Book Club Women’s Connection Daytime Book Club Thursday, May 17, 2012 10:00 am – Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:00 pm Women’s Connection Daytime Book Club will meet the third Thursday of each month at the synagogue. To join the book club, please contact Sandy Levine atslevine@socal.rr.com.	18 Women’s Connection Daytime Book Club Women’s Connection Daytime Book Club Women’s Connection Daytime Book Club Confirmation class rehearsal with Rabbi Rachlis Confirmation class rehearsal with Rabbi Rachlis Friday, May 18, 2012 5:00 pm – Friday, May 18, 2012 6:00 pm “An Introduction to University Synagogue and Reconstructionism Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Rachlis. RSVP “An Introduction to University Synagogue and Reconstructionism Shabbat Dinner with Rabbi Rachlis. RSVP Friday, May 18, 2012 6:30 pm – Friday, May 18, 2012 7:45 pm Change Your Life By Joining University Synagogue! Becoming a University Synagogue member gives you the opportunity to be a part of our warm, welcoming and diverse community. You can fill your… Shabbat Services. Rabbi Rachlis topic will be “A Town Hall Meeting On Israel.” Shabbat Services. Rabbi Rachlis topic will be “A Town Hall Meeting On Israel.” Friday, May 18, 2012 8:00 pm – Friday, May 18, 2012 9:30 pm “A Town Hall Meeting On Israel” will be the theme of services led by Rabbi Rachlis and Cantor Braier. Israel is now 64 years old and it’s changed the lives…	19 Shabbat Services. Rabbi Rachlis topic will be “A Town Hall Meeting On Israel.” Shabbat Services – Matt and Carly Hodes’ B’nai Mitzvah Shabbat Services – Matt and Carly Hodes’ B’nai Mitzvah Saturday, May 19, 2012 10:00 am – Saturday, May 19, 2012 12:00 pm Shabbat Services, led by Rabbi Rachlis and Cantor Braier, during which Matt and Carly Hodes, son and daughter of Dan and Marla Hodes, will be called to the Torah as…	20 Shabbat Services – Matt and Carly Hodes’ B’nai Mitzvah Shabbat Services – Matt and Carly Hodes’ B’nai Mitzvah Shabbat Services – Matt and Carly Hodes’ B’nai Mitzvah Shabbat Services – Matt and Carly Hodes’ B’nai Mitzvah Last Day of Adventures In Jewish Education Last Day of Adventures In Jewish Education Sunday, May 20, 2012 9:00 am – Sunday, May 20, 2012 4:00 pm “Adventures In Jewish Education” at a local camp. Parents are encouraged to stay for the Family service led by Rabbi Rachlis and Cantor Braier at 9:00 a.m. For more information… Women’s Connection Movie Group Women’s Connection Movie Group Sunday, May 20, 2012 1:00 pm – Sunday, May 20, 2012 4:00 pm Please join the Women’s Connection Movie Group for an afternoon at the movies every 2nd Sunday of very month. For more information contact Debbie Gross at dgross33@cox.net. Israel Expo 2012 at Samueli Jewish Campus, Irvine, CA Israel Expo 2012 at Samueli Jewish Campus, Irvine, CA Sunday, May 20, 2012 1:00 pm – Sunday, May 20, 2012 6:00 pm ISRAEL EXPO 2012 It’s time to celebrate our community and wish Israel a happy 64th birthday at the most exciting community event of the year! Israel Expo 2012 has something for everybody… Israel Expo 2012 Israel Expo 2012 Sunday, May 20, 2012 1:00 pm – Sunday, May 20, 2012 6:00 pm ISRAEL EXPO 2012 at the Samueli Jewish Campus in Irvine and sponsored by University Synagogue member Dr. Gordon Fishman It’s time to celebrate our community and wish Israel a happy 64th birthday…
21 Israel Expo 2012 Israel Expo 2012 Israel Expo 2012 Yoga Yoga Monday, May 21, 2012 6:00 pm – Monday, May 21, 2012 7:00 pm Yoga Instructor: Lynn Friedman Appropriate for beginners and intermediate students. Bring your own Yoga mat. Instruction will begin with a warm-up, and progress to Yoga asanas. We will end the hour with… Women’s Connection Presents “From Daunting Challenge to Passionate Purpose.” Women’s Connection Presents “From Daunting Challenge to Passionate Purpose.” Monday, May 21, 2012 6:00 pm – Monday, May 21, 2012 8:00 pm The Women’s Connection presents “From Daunting Challenge to Passionate Purpose.” Linda Becker and Lauri Burns, two amazing women who overcame incredible challenges and adversity, will tell their amazing stories of… Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal Monday, May 21, 2012 7:15 pm – Monday, May 21, 2012 9:00 pm University Synagogue Adult Choir Learn classical and modern Jewish music and then share that music with the congregation on High Holidays and monthly at Shabbat services during the year.…	22	23 Choir Rehearsal The Orange County International Jewish Fim Festival, sponsored by University Synagogue, will feature “ARS MEDICINA” The Orange County International Jewish Fim Festival, sponsored by University Synagogue, will feature “ARS MEDICINA” Wednesday, May 23, 2012 7:30 pm – Wednesday, May 23, 2012 9:30 pm The Orange County International Jewish Film Festival, sponsored by University Synagogue, will feature “ARS MEDICINA” at University Synagogue. This documentary is about a group of Los Angeles-based doctors and surgeons…	24 The Orange County International Jewish Fim Festival, sponsored by University Synagogue, will feature “ARS MEDICINA” Women’s Connection Bridge Club Women’s Connection Bridge Club Thursday, May 24, 2012 10:00 am – Thursday, May 24, 2012 12:00 pm Women’s Connection Bridge Club meets every Thursday. To join the bridge club, please contact Shelly Kallick at ekallick@aol.com.	25 Women’s Connection Bridge Club Women’s Connection Bridge Club Women’s Connection Bridge Club Women’s Connection Bridge Club Women’s Connection Bridge Club Women’s Connection Bridge Club Women’s Connection Bridge Club Women’s Connection Bridge Club SYNAPLEX SHABBAT SYNAPLEX SHABBAT Friday, May 25, 2012 5:30 pm – Friday, May 25, 2012 10:00 pm Synaplex Shabbat 5:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat services with singing, dancing and Torah marching led by Rabbi Rachlis and Cantor Braier with storytelling by Pre-School Director Heidi Kahn. 6:00 p.m. Shabbat Dinner For… Tot Shabbat Tot Shabbat Friday, May 25, 2012 5:30 pm – Friday, May 25, 2012 6:00 pm Tot Shabbat Tot Shabbat services with singing, dancing and Torah marching led by Rabbi Rachlis and Cantor Braier with storytelling by Pre-School Director Heidi Kahn. Shabbat Dinner. RSVP Shabbat Dinner. RSVP Friday, May 25, 2012 6:00 pm – Friday, May 25, 2012 7:00 pm Shabbat Dinner For All Ages, catered by Sofia of TGIS. Menu: Roasted Chicken, lemon and shallot braised potatoes, tomato braised green beans, mixed green salad, cucumbers, carrots and tomatoes with… Shabbat Alive Services Shabbat Alive Services Friday, May 25, 2012 7:00 pm – Friday, May 25, 2012 8:15 pm “Shabbat Alive” For All Ages. Shabbat Alive is our jazz and pop service with a combo of musicians led by Rabbi Rachlis and Cantor Braier. Our Young Cantors Group includes… Pitzer College Professor Phil Zuckerman on “Goodness and Godlessness” Pitzer College Professor Phil Zuckerman on “Goodness and Godlessness” Friday, May 25, 2012 8:15 pm – Friday, May 25, 2012 9:15 pm Pitzer College Professor Phil Zuckerman will speak on “Goodness and Godlessness” Friday, 5/25, 8:15 p.m. (“Shabbat Alive” services at 7:00 p.m.) Professor Zuckerman, who grew up as a Reconstructionist, is a Professor… Children’s Fun Oneg Shabbat Children’s Fun Oneg Shabbat Friday, May 25, 2012 8:15 pm – Friday, May 25, 2012 8:45 pm Children’s Fun Oneg with our Education Director Sue Penn in the social hall. Babysitting Babysitting Friday, May 25, 2012 8:45 pm – Friday, May 25, 2012 9:15 pm Babysitting in Room 103 for those children whose parents wish to remain for the speaker. Oneg Shabbat for everyone Oneg Shabbat for everyone Friday, May 25, 2012 9:15 pm – Friday, May 25, 2012 10:00 pm	26 Oneg Shabbat for everyone Oneg Shabbat for everyone Oneg Shabbat for everyone Oneg Shabbat for everyone Shavuot Shavuot Saturday, May 26, 2012 6:00 pm – Saturday, May 26, 2012 9:00 pm Shavuot Dairy Dinner For All Ages. Menu: Arrabiatta Pasta with tomato sauce, fresh tomatoes, a touch of red pepper, garlic and parmesan cheese, farfalle with mushrooms, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes… Shavuot Dinner. RSVP Shavuot Dinner. RSVP Saturday, May 26, 2012 6:00 pm – Saturday, May 26, 2012 7:00 pm Shavuot Dairy Dinner For All Ages. Menu: Arrabiatta Pasta with tomato sauce, fresh tomatoes, a touch of red pepper, garlic and parmesan cheese, farfalle with mushrooms, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes… Shavuot Services, Torah Study Confirmation and Yizkor (Memorial) Services. Shavuot Services, Torah Study Confirmation and Yizkor (Memorial) Services. Saturday, May 26, 2012 7:00 pm – Saturday, May 26, 2012 8:00 pm Shavuot Services, Torah Study, Confirmation and Yizkor (Memorial) services will be led by Rabbi Rachlis, Cantor Braier and our Confirmands. Hear the Ten Commandments read from the Torah as well… “Jews By Choice Speak” will be the theme of a panel, moderated by Rabbi Rachlis with University Synagogue members “Jews By Choice Speak” will be the theme of a panel, moderated by Rabbi Rachlis with University Synagogue members Saturday, May 26, 2012 8:00 pm – Saturday, May 26, 2012 9:00 pm “Jews By Choice Speak” will be the theme of a panel, moderated by Rabbi Rachlis, when University Synagogue members, Terry McDonald, Patrick Schlup, Leah Steel and Dana Susson, will describe their journey of…	27
28 “Jews By Choice Speak” will be the theme of a panel, moderated by Rabbi Rachlis with University Synagogue members Memorial Day – Office and Pre-School closed. Memorial Day – Office and Pre-School closed.	29 Memorial Day – Office and Pre-School closed. Memorial Day – Office and Pre-School closed. UCI Law School Dean and University Synagogue member, Erwin Chemerinsky, will speak on “The Supreme Court’s Momentous Year.” UCI Law School Dean and University Synagogue member, Erwin Chemerinsky, will speak on “The Supreme Court’s Momentous Year.” Tuesday, May 29, 2012 12:15 pm – Tuesday, May 29, 2012 1:15 pm Brown Bag Lunch Program at University Synagogue with UCI Law School Dean and University Synagogue member, Erwin Chemerinsky, who will speak on the topic “The Supreme Court’s Momentous Year.” FREE,… Torah Study Torah Study Tuesday, May 29, 2012 7:00 pm – Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:00 pm STUDY OF TORAH AND SELECTED BOOKS OF THE BIBLE Facilitator: Michele Walot Life experience is the only tool you’ll need to join this group. Using the newly published Women’s Torah commentary, and…	30	31 Torah Study Women’s Connection Bridge Club Women’s Connection Bridge Club Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:00 am – Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:00 pm Women’s Connection Bridge Club meets every Thursday. To join the bridge club, please contact Shelly Kallick at ekallick@aol.com.

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