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Welcome to
The Brevard Jewish Community
Left to right, Norman Bossert, Father Carl and Marvin Barg discussing a portion from our Torah. |
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Who We Are: |
In the spring of 2001, Norman and Shelley Bossert placed a small ad in the Transylvania Times. It asked two simple questions, "Are You Jewish? Do you want to meet for Torah study on Friday nights?" In the next 24 hours the Bossert phone rang 57 times and the Brevard Jewish Community was born. By early in the spring of 2006, our community had raised enough money to purchase a Torah of our own. A suitable scroll was found in Atlanta and brought back to Brevard to await the construction of an ark to house it. That construction was completed in time for Passover with a formal dedication in the Fall of the year, just in time for the High Holy Days. Since then we have received donations of rimonim, Torah crowns and a breast plate in honor Paul Goldschmidt, an enthusiastic and tireless member of the Torah Committee. We are a small, hamish community of Jews of different backgrounds meeting Friday nights for Torah study, worship and fellowship in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. We use a Reform prayer book but tailor services to the needs and preferences of our members offering more Conservative worship when asked. Norman Bossert and Marvin Barg, pictured above, lead most of our services but are delighted to share that honor with members who feel comfortable in that role. Several women of the congregation have formed a committee and will soon begin making two mantles, one for the High Holy Day Season and a second for the rest of the year. If you enjoy needle work and wish to help with this project, please email us by clicking here. |
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Where We Meet:
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We are guests of the Sacred Heart Church in Brevard, North Carolina. We meet in the Social Hall, on the right of the Sanctuary. If you are coming from Pisgah National Forest, Hendersonville or Asheville, the church is on the right past Straus Park before you get into town on route 64 west. If you are coming into town from Greenville, Rosman, Lake Toxaway or Cashiers, go through town on route 64 east. The church will be on your left past the Enmark station as you head out of town. There is a white sign with blue lettering that reads, "Sacred Heart Catholic Church", at the end of the drive that leads into the church parking area. |
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When We Meet: |
Sabbath services are Fridays at 7:00 p.m. |
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Mailing List |
We have a mailing list to keep you informed about changes in our regular schedule, cancellation of services in the event of severe weather and/or special events. You probably won't hear from us more that six or eight times a year. We do not sell or share our list with anyone. If you wish to be added to our mailing list, please type your full name followed by your e-mail address in the box below, then click the submit button. |
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The Koleynu |
Click here to see a copy of the latest issue of the Koleynu. |
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From the Board |
The board met on 1 October and created the calendar for 2012. The only scheduled events left for 2011 are Friday night services each week at Sacred Heart at 7:00 P.M. and our Chanukah Latke party on 23 December. Plans and times will be updated as we get close to and begin preparations for these events. Your willingness to help with the organization and preparation will be greatly appreciated. At the board meeting there was also a discussion about the format of services and the desire for occasional special programs. Anyone who wants to participate, direct, add, or amend our service is welcome to do so. The board asks that you discuss any of these desires with Marvin Barg, ritual director. The board has asked David Goodman and Howard Rock to help create programs associated with services one Friday in the months of May, June, July and August of 2012. These programs could be speakers, music, panel discussions, or whatever the membership wants. Anyone who has an idea for a program or wants to present a program should contact David at 828-885-5323 or Howard at rockh@fiu.edu. If there is anyone willing and able to help us keep and update a BJC directory it would be greatly appreciated. We need names, e-mail addresses, and phone and street addresses for those without e-mail. Thanks and we look forward to seeing you at BJC services and events, Ross Lynch, President |
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Regularly Scheduled Activities This summer the BJC started several social activities. Please remember that several BJC clubs are in their infancy's and are still trying to grow. Most of them are on hiatus for the remainder of the winter but your interest and support is invited thus ensuring that these activities will continue:
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2012 Calendar:
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Friday night services are held at Sacred Heart 7:00 P.M. (Weekly unless another event is planned that day) Friday, March 9th - Purim Saturday, April 7th - 2nd night Passover Community Seder (catered) Saturday, June 2nd - Welcome Back Brunch Friday, July 13th - Congregational Shabbat Dinner Friday, September 7th - Congregational Meeting and Shabbat Dinner Sunday, September 16th - Erev Rosh Hashanah Monday, September 17th - Rosh Hashanah Day Tuesday, September 25th - Kol Nidre Wednesday, September 26th - Yom Kippur Day Friday, October 5th - Sukkot Friday, October 12th - Simchat Torah Friday, December 14th - Hannukah Latke Party All of the above listed events will be held at the Sacred Heart Church. Times are still to be determined. |
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I will put in a plea for people to volunteer to chair the organization of the following events: Passover Seder - Welcome Back Brunch - Shabbat Dinners Break-the-Fast - Hanukkah Party Retha has kept a file on these events with information concerning number of people expected to attend, food needs, and contact people. We also have many of the needed supplies on hand. There is lots of help and guidance to be had, so please step forward and help us keep the BJC programs going! Please contact me to volunteer at: rlynchiz@gmail.com or 828-877-3137. |
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Please remember that Brevard Jewish Community has no dues structure. The demands of our annual budget are small but in order to meet our obligations, the congregation relies on your generous donations to remain functional. Please consider memorials, congratulation wishes and The High Holy Days as an excellent time for Tzedakah. Please send your contributions to our treasurer at: Ken Wallston 1025 Hart Road Pisgah Forest, North Carolina 28768 |
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Our Torah |
Click here to read about our Torah and how it came to be ours. |
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Oneg Sponsorship: |
Oneg sponsors volunteer to provide challah and refreshments for the oneg following Friday night services. Wine and grape juice for the Kiddush along with coffee, tea, paper supplies and utensils are provided from the congregations operating funds and stored in the congregation's cabinet in the social hall. If you wish to sponsor an oneg, please contact Ross Lynch or email him at chepenik@citcom.net. If you have already signed up for sponsorship and wish to change your date, please let Leslie know either by phone or email. |
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Contact Information |
President Ross Lynch 828-877-3137 or rlynchiz@gmail.com Financial Contributions to the BJC Ken Wallston 1025 Hart Road Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 (828) 862-6655 E-mail: ken.wallston@vanderbilt.edu Condolence, Get Well, Thank You Notes Sybil Stuart 25 Sedi Court, Brevard, NC 28712 (summer) (828) 885-5256; year round e-mail - sbutter715@aol.com Services, Mailing List and General Information Norman Bossert 188 Ingley Road Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 (828) 884-7134 E-mail: norm.bossert@gmail.com Web Master For corrections, additions or suggestions, please contact: Shelley K. Bossert (828) 884-7134 send an e-mail about this web site |
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Meet Our Friends Links to information about our area or friends. |
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