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Keneseth Beth Israel (KBI) has led a number of events and projects of late \u2013 let\u2019s dive in!<\/h4>\n

\"\"In mid-August, Rabbi Dovid Asher gave a yearly class in memory of his late sister of blessed memory, Rebbetzin* Elana Rosenblatt.<\/p>\n

*A distinguished title; literally, the wife of a Rabbi.<\/em><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s lecture discussed the importance of interpersonal relationships within a Torah context.<\/p>\n

Rabbi Asher also shared memories of his sister. To learn more about Elana, please see an article – https:\/\/aish.com\/48890727\/<\/em><\/a> – She wrote about her experiences, as well as Rabbi Asher\u2019s brother-in-law\u2019s published book – https:\/\/www.eichlers.com\/why-bad-things-don-t-happen-to-good-people-hardcover.html<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The following Shabbat, KBI celebrated the Synagogue\u2019s many new members – those who joined within the past year – by sponsoring a large kiddush<\/em> in their honor.<\/p>\n

KBI had even more to celebrate that Shabbat with the presence of distinguished scholar-in-residence, Rabbi Michael Broyde, for whom kiddush<\/em> was also sponsored.<\/p>\n

Rabbi Broyde, a professor of law at Emory School of Law, among his other positions, spoke on a variety of topics throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n

Fairly recently, KBI instituted a new feature to its weekly newsletter entitled KBI Klips, which are brief (usually 2-3 minutes) video segments from a variety of speakers. During one week, for example, Rabbi Asher and Mr. Drew Burrichter of St. Mary\u2019s Hospital joined together to discuss Rabbi Asher\u2019s role as a chaplain at St. Mary\u2019s. To learn more about Rabbi Asher\u2019s role as a chaplain, please view the video –<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FVw9YWgUXms<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

At the close of summer, KBI conducted an important congregational meeting during which a new board of directors for the Sir Moses Montefiore cemetery was elected. Afterward, a group of volunteers stayed to participate in \u201cClean Up Day\u201d as part of the shul\u2019s ongoing improvements to the basement area. Volunteers were then treated to a delicious catered lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers, potato chips, condiments, and watermelon.<\/p>\n

Now in its second year, the Shema Koleinu<\/em> (literally, “Hear Our Voices”) project gathered local artistic (drawings, etc.) and literary (poems, etc.) submissions related to the High Holiday themes to display in a booklet format at KBI throughout the High Holiday season.<\/p>\n

The first Shabbat of September at KBI celebrated Rabbi Asher\u2019s 40th birthday with a large kiddush<\/em>. Personal wishes poured in as well as sponsorships, the proceeds of which are to be used for the planned social hall renovation.<\/p>\n

Also in early September, KBI volunteers packed and delivered hundreds of Apples & Honey packages to those in the community. This project is done yearly, shortly before the holiday of Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year), as a way of personally wishing community members a healthy and sweet new year.<\/p>\n

Giving personal Happy New Year messages was also the purpose of another project, now in its debut year at KBI.<\/p>\n

Several volunteers took on the goal of calling every KBI member household personally, for which gratitude has been expressed by members.<\/h4>\n

Note: If you are a KBI member and did not receive a call, please reach out to Chava Maimon at 718.930.6451 or chava.maimon@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

At the time of this writing, the High Holidays are planned with numerous opportunities for prayer, learning, the yearly walking trip to the University of Richmond lake to say Tashlich<\/em> (a prayer for casting away sin), and of course, food!<\/p>\n

The entire Richmond Jewish community is invited to attend KBI\u2019s free monthly gourmet Gold Kiddush after Shabbat day services (approximately 10:45 AM). Come eat, talk, and enjoy! Please contact KBI at 804-288-7953 for upcoming dates.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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