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This Week at B'nai Israel
Wednesday Dinner and Lecture
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
We are honored to have Cultural Educator Shawn Price this Wednesday evening presenting Navajo views on healing and balance at Return. Shawn Price's words and teachings uniquely integrate Navajo and Jewish traditional beliefs, and the evening promises to be a very special sharing.
6:30 pm catered dinner by reservation, $15
7-8 pm lecture, open to the public, $5 payable at the door (Confirmation students and families, free)
Religious School Schedule
Sunday School Sunday, Sept 8 on normal schedule.
No Religious School session on Monday, Sept. 29th, erev Rosh HaShanah.
We look forward to seeing students the following Sunday, October 5th.
See the Shofar for the full calendar and event information
High Holy Days
Selichot at Congregation Albert Saturday, Sept. 20
7:45 PM Havdalah
8:00 PM Program
10:00 PM Service
Rosh HaShanah
Monday, Sept. 29
8:00 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
Tuesday, Sept. 30
8:30 AM Morning Service
11:30 AM Alternative Musaf Service
8:00 PM Evening Service
Wednesday, Oct. 1
8:30 AM Morning Service
Friday, Oct. 3
6:00 PM Shabbat Shuvah Service
Saturday, Oct. 4
9:00 AM Shabbat Shuvah Service
Kever Avot
Sunday, Oct. 5
12:00 PM Cemetery Service at Fairview Cemetery
Yom Kippur
Wednesday, Oct. 8
6:20 PM Kol Nidre
Thursday, Oct. 9
9:00 AM Yom Kippur Service
4:50 PM Minchah, Yizkor & Neilah Service
7:00 PM Havdalah & Shofar
7:15 PM Men's Club Break-the-Fast
Sukkot
Monday, Oct. 13
6:00 PM Erev Sukkot Service
Tuesday, Oct. 13
9:00 AM Sukkot Service
Wednesday, Oct. 14
9:00 AM Sukkot Service
Monday, Oct. 20
9:00 AM Hoshanna Rabbah Service
8:00 PM Shemini Atzeret Service
Tuesday, Oct 21
9:00 AM Shemini Atzeret Service
10:30 AM Yizkor
7:00 PM Simchat Torah Service
Wednesday, Oct. 22
9:00 AM Simchat Torah Service
Call the office to find out about guest tickets and other arrangements.
(Free tickets for students and military, or for visiting members in good standing at a Conservative synagogue)
CONTACTS
THE B'NAI ISRAEL PRESCHOOL
INTRODUCTION
The B'naiIsrael Preschool, established
in 1980, was created with the vision of a solid foundation for future learning.
Our program, based on a developmentally appropriate model, uniquely integrates
Jewish culture, values and holidays into the world of the young child. From
its small beginning of a single classroom to a program six times the size,
we have maintained high standards. The school currently houses classes for
two, three and four year old children, before and after school programs, and
a state accredited Kindergarten. The B'nai Israel Preschool offers a quality
program in a positive child-centered environment.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The staff of the B'naiIsrael
Preschool believes young children have the best opportunity to develop in
an environment that stimulates their curiosity and capitalizes on their abilities
through developmentally appropriate activities. We believe that play is essential
in children's lives; and through play children learn about themselves, their
culture, and the world in which they live. This process strengthens a positive
self-concept, enabling the children to maximize their potential for independence,
initiative, self-confidence and responsibility. B'nai Israel
Preschool maintains a low student-teacher ratio in order to provide for individualized
attention, the nurturing of creativity and development of high self-esteem.
GENERAL PROGRAM
Preschool classes begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 noon daily.
The kindergarten class meets Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Four-year-old children attend classes five days a week.
The two and three year old program offers a 5-day, 3 day or 2-day option.
Before and after school care is also available for children age 3 and older.Children must reach the class age by September 1 for admission to the program.
ABOUT EACH PROGRAM
2/3 YEAR OLD PROGRAM
The 2 and 3-year-old program encourages each child to develop and perform at his/her full potential. The program stresses conceptual development and hands-on learning. Self-selected activities encourage children to explore the environment, acquire social skills and develop respect for themselves and others. The use of a variety of materials enables the children to be successful in their understanding of language, number concepts, science, cooking, art and music. We also provide an introduction to Shabbat services, Jewish celebrations, daily prayers and Hebrew language. The classroom environment encourages the development of the whole person emotionally, socially and cognitively.
4 YEAR OLD PROGRAM
The 4-year-old/Pre-Kindergarten program is developmentally appropriate and geared toward fostering positive feelings about self and school. Activities in the classroom and on the playground strengthen large and small motor skills. Exposure to Jewish holidays, weekly Shabbat services and daily blessings give children an appreciation of religious rituals. Our 4-year old/Pre-Kindergarten curriculum includes the teaching of phonics, upper and lower case alphabet recognition in readiness for reading and language arts, exploration of science and the world around us, as well as the introduction of math concepts. It is our desire to provide a nurturing, supportive environment that cultivates the growth of the child both academically and personally.
KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
The B'nai Israel Kindergarten Program, accredited by the State of New Mexico, is an integrated program that incorporates units of study from the areas of language arts, reading, mathematics, social studies, science and health, cooking, music, movement, drama, art, computer skills, Jewish studies and Hebrew language. All subjects are taught with extensive use of hands-on materials and experiences. Children are encouraged to become autonomous learners and act responsibly about themselves, others and their environment.
GOALS
The activities and experiences change each year with each new age group of children; but the goals, as listed here, remain the same in order to provide a basis for planning.
1. To provide a warm and supportive climate where each child is respected and trusted.
2. To foster positive feelings in the child about self, family, school and community.
3. To stimulate the child to explore and discover the world around him.
4. To encourage the child to actively participate in his/her learning by planning, making decisions and solving problems.
5. To provide the child with opportunities for interaction with children from a variety of cultural and social life-styles.
6. To assure the child's feeling of success through mastery of his environment.
7. To provide opportunities for parental involvement in the school program.
8. To offer self-selection in an integrated learning environment, which incorporates science, mathematics, art, music, reading readiness, language arts, and perception and motor skills.
9. To expose each child to the Shabbat (Sabbath) celebration through prayer and song.
10. To provide each child with an understanding of Jewish values and holidays and their significance.
CONTACT US!
CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
4401 Indian School Rd NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
(505) 266-0155
Ask for Bonnie Ivener
EMAIL
INTRODUCTIONThe B'nai
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The staff of the B'nai
GENERAL PROGRAM
Preschool classes begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 noon daily.
The kindergarten class meets Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Four-year-old children attend classes five days a week.
The two and three year old program offers a 5-day, 3 day or 2-day option.
Before and after school care is also available for children age 3 and older.Children must reach the class age by September 1 for admission to the program.
ABOUT EACH PROGRAM
2/3 YEAR OLD PROGRAM
The 2 and 3-year-old program encourages each child to develop and perform at his/her full potential. The program stresses conceptual development and hands-on learning. Self-selected activities encourage children to explore the environment, acquire social skills and develop respect for themselves and others. The use of a variety of materials enables the children to be successful in their understanding of language, number concepts, science, cooking, art and music. We also provide an introduction to Shabbat services, Jewish celebrations, daily prayers and Hebrew language. The classroom environment encourages the development of the whole person emotionally, socially and cognitively.
4 YEAR OLD PROGRAM
The 4-year-old/Pre-Kindergarten program is developmentally appropriate and geared toward fostering positive feelings about self and school. Activities in the classroom and on the playground strengthen large and small motor skills. Exposure to Jewish holidays, weekly Shabbat services and daily blessings give children an appreciation of religious rituals. Our 4-year old/Pre-Kindergarten curriculum includes the teaching of phonics, upper and lower case alphabet recognition in readiness for reading and language arts, exploration of science and the world around us, as well as the introduction of math concepts. It is our desire to provide a nurturing, supportive environment that cultivates the growth of the child both academically and personally.
KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
The B'nai Israel Kindergarten Program, accredited by the State of New Mexico, is an integrated program that incorporates units of study from the areas of language arts, reading, mathematics, social studies, science and health, cooking, music, movement, drama, art, computer skills, Jewish studies and Hebrew language. All subjects are taught with extensive use of hands-on materials and experiences. Children are encouraged to become autonomous learners and act responsibly about themselves, others and their environment.
GOALS
The activities and experiences change each year with each new age group of children; but the goals, as listed here, remain the same in order to provide a basis for planning.
1. To provide a warm and supportive climate where each child is respected and trusted.
2. To foster positive feelings in the child about self, family, school and community.
3. To stimulate the child to explore and discover the world around him.
4. To encourage the child to actively participate in his/her learning by planning, making decisions and solving problems.
5. To provide the child with opportunities for interaction with children from a variety of cultural and social life-styles.
6. To assure the child's feeling of success through mastery of his environment.
7. To provide opportunities for parental involvement in the school program.
8. To offer self-selection in an integrated learning environment, which incorporates science, mathematics, art, music, reading readiness, language arts, and perception and motor skills.
9. To expose each child to the Shabbat (Sabbath) celebration through prayer and song.
10. To provide each child with an understanding of Jewish values and holidays and their significance.
CONTACT US!
CONGREGATION B'NAI ISRAEL PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
4401 Indian School Rd NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
(505) 266-0155
Ask for Bonnie Ivener
About the Jewish community in Albuqerque
albuquerque IN GENERAL
Demographics, Geography AND ATTRACTIONS:
Albuquerque Metro area has about 450,000 people, and including the surrounding areas, the population is about 713,000. The median income in the Albuquerque area is $29,675.
The three major ethnic groups in the area are Hispanic, Anglo and Native American, but many other groups are represented here, including African Americans, Vietnamese, Korean, East Indian and Middle Eastern people.
Albuquerque is the home of the University of New Mexico and Kirtland AFB, Intel and other large corporations, and Sandia Labs. The economic base is broad, ranging from farming and ranching to education, military and government service, research and develpment, communications and consulting, manufacturing, education, hospitality and tourism, Casinos and entertainment, medical research, art and music, to name a few.
Our city is situated mainly in the Rio Grande Valley, and the elevation varies from 4,900 to 6,000 feet. To the east are the Sandia (Watermelon) Mountains, and to the west is high desert land. The Albuquerque area generally includes Bernalillo, Valencia and Sandoval Counties. Albuquerque is the county seat of Bernalillo County. The state capital, Santa Fe, is about 50 miles north.
Neighboring towns include Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Corrales, Tijeras, Los Lunas and Belen. On the north and east side of Albuquerque is Sandia Pueblo, to the south is Isleta Pueblo, and Zuni Pueblo is to the west.
The climate is mild in our area. Summer temperatures are usually in the low 90's during the day, and 60's to 70's at night, with humidity between 20% and 40%. Being desert, the area is doesn't get much rain. The average is about 7 inches a year, although in a large storm there may be flash flooding in some areas. Winter temperatures are usually in the 40's during the day, and teens and twenties at night. There are two or three snowstorms most winters, usually only an inch or two, and it melts off in a couple of days (except in the mountains). The area is subject to drought, and fire danger is high much of the year. Because farms and towns depend on irrigation to a great extent, the level of the river and reservoirs varies greatly. Some rivers are dry on the surface, with the water running underneath, and only showing up in a flood.
Wilderness sports are very popular: climbing, biking, hiking and skiing. In addition, Albuquerque has become a major center for hot air ballooning. Besides the usual popular sports, baseball, football, basketball and golf, we have hockey and rodeo. Multi-cultural events and fiestas, the State Fair, the Balloon Fiesta, the Natural History and Science Museums, the Zoo, the Aquarium, the Botanical gardens, the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, the Opera in Santa Fe, and many art galleries and local musicians are all popular attractions.
ALBUQUERQUE HISTORY:
Albuquerque was first settled by Spanish missionaries and settlers in the late 1600's, who settled on land left empty by Pueblos, who had been recently decimated by plagues brought by the incoming Europeans. The settlers and missionaries were killed or driven south to El Paso by the Pueblos in the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, because of harsh treatment by the missionaries and settlers. in 1692 Diego de Vargas returned with an army and re-took Santa Fe, which is the oldest town in the area, being in existance before the arrival of the Spanish, and in 1706, his successor Governor Cuervo y Valdés announced to the King of Spain that he had founded a villa where Old Town Albuquerque is today, and named it after the Duque de Alburquerque. Spanish villas continued to grow through the years, and in the 1800's Anglo settlers began to arrive, after the land that was to become the western states came under American control. With the arrival of the railroads the population began to grow at a faster rate. Historic Route 66 passed through Albuquerque, and many people suffering from Tuberculosis and other lung ailments settled in the area because of the mild climate. Since WWII the population has continued to grow rapidly, and outlying villages have become fairly large towns, while Albuquerque has continued its growth east and west.
More about the founding of Albuquerque
JEWISH HISTORY IN ALBUQUERQUE AND NORTHERN NEW MEXICO:
The first Jews in Northern New Mexico wereJews from Spain who came here to espcape the Iinquisition and to obtain the benefits that were available to them in the new world, especially the availablility of land and ability to make a living, comparatively free of the oppression of the old world. This comparative lack of oppression didn't include the freedom to practice Judaism, however, and the families who came over had become Catholic, whether only on the surface or wholeheartedly. However some Jewish practices remained, not always with the consiousness of their being Jewish practices, and even today some Hispanic families are identified as Jewish families. Much has been written about this, and it's argued how valid the Jewish identification is today. A number of Hispanics have converted to Judaism because of their consiousness that their family was originally Jewish, and their wish to return.
Ashkenazi Jews began to come to New Mexico with the earliest Anglo traders and settlers, dealing freely with the Anglo, Indian and Mexican populations. Several prominent early families were Jewish. There was a strong community in Las Vegas, NM which only faded in time because the young people found it necessary to move to other towns, generally for better career opportunities. In the Albuquerque area, there have been many prominent Jews in New Mexico since the early 1800's.
albuquerque IN GENERAL
Demographics, Geography AND ATTRACTIONS:
Albuquerque Metro area has about 450,000 people, and including the surrounding areas, the population is about 713,000. The median income in the Albuquerque area is $29,675.
The three major ethnic groups in the area are Hispanic, Anglo and Native American, but many other groups are represented here, including African Americans, Vietnamese, Korean, East Indian and Middle Eastern people.
Albuquerque is the home of the University of New Mexico and Kirtland AFB, Intel and other large corporations, and Sandia Labs. The economic base is broad, ranging from farming and ranching to education, military and government service, research and develpment, communications and consulting, manufacturing, education, hospitality and tourism, Casinos and entertainment, medical research, art and music, to name a few.
Our city is situated mainly in the Rio Grande Valley, and the elevation varies from 4,900 to 6,000 feet. To the east are the Sandia (Watermelon) Mountains, and to the west is high desert land. The Albuquerque area generally includes Bernalillo, Valencia and Sandoval Counties. Albuquerque is the county seat of Bernalillo County. The state capital, Santa Fe, is about 50 miles north.
Neighboring towns include Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Corrales, Tijeras, Los Lunas and Belen. On the north and east side of Albuquerque is Sandia Pueblo, to the south is Isleta Pueblo, and Zuni Pueblo is to the west.
The climate is mild in our area. Summer temperatures are usually in the low 90's during the day, and 60's to 70's at night, with humidity between 20% and 40%. Being desert, the area is doesn't get much rain. The average is about 7 inches a year, although in a large storm there may be flash flooding in some areas. Winter temperatures are usually in the 40's during the day, and teens and twenties at night. There are two or three snowstorms most winters, usually only an inch or two, and it melts off in a couple of days (except in the mountains). The area is subject to drought, and fire danger is high much of the year. Because farms and towns depend on irrigation to a great extent, the level of the river and reservoirs varies greatly. Some rivers are dry on the surface, with the water running underneath, and only showing up in a flood.
Wilderness sports are very popular: climbing, biking, hiking and skiing. In addition, Albuquerque has become a major center for hot air ballooning. Besides the usual popular sports, baseball, football, basketball and golf, we have hockey and rodeo. Multi-cultural events and fiestas, the State Fair, the Balloon Fiesta, the Natural History and Science Museums, the Zoo, the Aquarium, the Botanical gardens, the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, the Opera in Santa Fe, and many art galleries and local musicians are all popular attractions.
ALBUQUERQUE HISTORY:
Albuquerque was first settled by Spanish missionaries and settlers in the late 1600's, who settled on land left empty by Pueblos, who had been recently decimated by plagues brought by the incoming Europeans. The settlers and missionaries were killed or driven south to El Paso by the Pueblos in the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, because of harsh treatment by the missionaries and settlers. in 1692 Diego de Vargas returned with an army and re-took Santa Fe, which is the oldest town in the area, being in existance before the arrival of the Spanish, and in 1706, his successor Governor Cuervo y Valdés announced to the King of Spain that he had founded a villa where Old Town Albuquerque is today, and named it after the Duque de Alburquerque. Spanish villas continued to grow through the years, and in the 1800's Anglo settlers began to arrive, after the land that was to become the western states came under American control. With the arrival of the railroads the population began to grow at a faster rate. Historic Route 66 passed through Albuquerque, and many people suffering from Tuberculosis and other lung ailments settled in the area because of the mild climate. Since WWII the population has continued to grow rapidly, and outlying villages have become fairly large towns, while Albuquerque has continued its growth east and west.
More about the founding of Albuquerque
JEWISH HISTORY IN ALBUQUERQUE AND NORTHERN NEW MEXICO:
The first Jews in Northern New Mexico wereJews from Spain who came here to espcape the Iinquisition and to obtain the benefits that were available to them in the new world, especially the availablility of land and ability to make a living, comparatively free of the oppression of the old world. This comparative lack of oppression didn't include the freedom to practice Judaism, however, and the families who came over had become Catholic, whether only on the surface or wholeheartedly. However some Jewish practices remained, not always with the consiousness of their being Jewish practices, and even today some Hispanic families are identified as Jewish families. Much has been written about this, and it's argued how valid the Jewish identification is today. A number of Hispanics have converted to Judaism because of their consiousness that their family was originally Jewish, and their wish to return.
Ashkenazi Jews began to come to New Mexico with the earliest Anglo traders and settlers, dealing freely with the Anglo, Indian and Mexican populations. Several prominent early families were Jewish. There was a strong community in Las Vegas, NM which only faded in time because the young people found it necessary to move to other towns, generally for better career opportunities. In the Albuquerque area, there have been many prominent Jews in New Mexico since the early 1800's.
Jewish Federation of Greater Albuquerque
The New Mexico Jewish Link
Jewish Family Service of Albuquerque
Jewish Community Center of Albuquerque
The New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum and Study Center
Solomon Schechter Day School of Albuquerque
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ)
Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS)
Congregation Albert (Reform) in Albuquerque
Albuquerque Chabad
Hillel at UNM
UNM Israel Alliance (Student Israel advocacy group)
National Jewish Outreach Program
The Jewish Agency
Nefesh B'Nefesh North American Aliyah Assistance
Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Temple Beth-El (Las Cruces, NM)
American Jewish University, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies
The New Mexico Jewish Link
Jewish Family Service of Albuquerque
Jewish Community Center of Albuquerque
The New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum and Study Center
Solomon Schechter Day School of Albuquerque
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ)
Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS)
Congregation Albert (Reform) in Albuquerque
Albuquerque Chabad
Hillel at UNM
UNM Israel Alliance (Student Israel advocacy group)
National Jewish Outreach Program
The Jewish Agency
Nefesh B'Nefesh North American Aliyah Assistance
Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Temple Beth-El (Las Cruces, NM)
American Jewish University, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies
Rabbi Flicker was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. A graduate of Northwestern University, with an MA in Jewish History from the Ohio State University, Rabbi Flicker was ordained by Rabbi Rueben Luckens in 1990. Prior to coming to Albuquerque, Rabbi Flicker has served congregations in Tyler, Texas; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Columbus, Ohio. He always been active in community affairs, having been awarded the Martin Luther King, Jr. Spirit Award by the Cincinnati Baptist Ministers Conference. In Albuquerque, Rabbi Flicker has served on the board of the Samaritan Council, the Public Safety Partnership, the Governor’s Homeland Security Religious Advisory Taskforce and as a Chaplain for the Albuquerque Police Department.
A former public school teacher and coach, business owner and synagogue administrator, Rabbi Flicker brings a unique collection of skills to the rabbinate. Partnering with volunteers within the congregation, Rabbi Flicker has brought diverse services and programming to our community. He has also encourage the participation of members of all ages in our religious services.
Rabbi Flicker is married to Linda. They are blessed with two sons, Aaron and Ben.
