“Figure It Out For Yourself”
The Charlotte Jewish Community received the following letter from one of the individuals involved in putting graffiti on the walls of Temple Beth El last August. As we approach the New Year we are taught to forgive. It certainly presents a challenge for us to forgive considering the tragedy of September 11th and all that has happened since then. What do you think?


One of the resolutions that our prayer book constantly hints, is the need to commit ourselves to more Jewish study, not just for our children but for all ages!. Just look at the website's new event BETH EL BEIT MIDRASH — HOUSE OF STUDY (Page 12 and 13 of the bulletin) and you will see a growing number of Jewish educational opportunities. Make a resolution to come to one of these programs. As Hillel said, " Don't say 'When I have time I will study, for you may never have time'"

And of course the beginning of the New Year would not be complete without....................
The Pattern Game

There is a pattern below:

A EF HI KLMN
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BCD G J OP

There is a reason why some letters are above the line and some are below the line. Figure out the pattern and complete the alphabet.

The Grammar Game

The object is to make the following into grammatically correct English merely by adding punctuation. You may not change the word order, nor add or subtract any words.

that that is is that that is not is not is that it it is

OK! e-mail answers to info@beth-el.com or fax them to 704-366-1365 or mail them to 5101 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28226

Best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Arthur B. Kramer