Shomrei Adamah Upcoming Events

1. Jewish Spiritual Practice Retreat 1/12
2. Devra Davis book discussion at Olssons Metro Center 1/14 7 PM
3. Shomrei Adamah Tu B'shevat Seder, potluck Friday 1/17 service at 6:30 PM
4. Shomrei Adamah membership and Fundraiser fair trade coffee
5. Ideas on your own Tu B'Shevat seder
6. Respond to Washington Post religion question on morality of gas-guzzlers

The board of Shomrei Adamah wishes all of you a Happy Tu b'Shevat and we look forward to seeing you at some of the following events. Thank you for your continued support, involvement, and input. For questions on any of the following events, please contact Rachel Lettre at (202) 216-9508 or shomrei_adamah@yahoo.com.

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JEWISH SPIRITUAL PRACTICE RETREAT

Seeing The Light:, A Jewish Spiritual Practice Retreat on Sunday, January 12, 2003 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Free.

Join Rabbi Tamara Miller and facilitator Ivor Heyman for a unique retreat that will explore different types of Jewish meditation, chanting, visualization, and more. Brought to you by the Capital Kehillah, the retreat will take place in a lush and serene part of Calvert County, only 45 minutes from Washington DC. Enjoy wholesome gourmet vegetarian food and the companionship of others who share your spiritual interests.

For complete information and to register, visit http://www.mediate-facilitate.com/seeingthelight18.html

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BOOK DISCUSSION -When Smoke Ran Like Rain...

Come to the book discussion by Devra Davis on Tuesday 1/14 at 7 PM. Olsson's Metro Center 1200 F St., NW 202-347-3686.

National Book Award nominee and former Scholar in Residence at the National Academy of Sciences, Devra Davis discusses her new book "When Smoke Ran Like Rain: Tales of Environmental Deception and the Battle Against Pollution." The world-renowned epidemiologist Devra Davis documents the shocking toll of a public-health disaster and shows how environmental toxins contribute to a broad spectrum of human diseases. For more information visit Olssons Web Site

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SHOMREI ADAMAH TU B'SHEVAT SEDER

Shomrei Adamah will be co hosting a Tu B'Shevat sedar and Shabbat celebration with Am Kolel, Jews United for Justice, and the Shalom Center. Each of the four groups will address some of the social and environmental issues that affect us while we sample the variety of fruits and nuts, and grape drinks associated with the Seder. The traditional Seder created by the Safed mystics includes a focus on involving us in the renewal of nature and in doing tikkun (repair) work in the world.

Come and celebrate with us!

When: Friday January 17th, 2002
6:30 pm Kabalat Shabbat Service
7:30 Seder and dinner

> Where: The Eldbrooke Church (corner of Wisconsin Ave. at 4100 River Rd. NW)
A short walk from the Tenleytown Metro.

What: Please bring a vegetarian dish for the potluck dinner and a reusable plate/cup/utensils. This event is free.

Please RSVP/Questions: shomrei_adamah@yahoo.com by 1/15/03

If you would like to volunteer please call Am Kolel at (301) 309-2310 *****************************************************************

SHOMREI ADAMAH FUNDRAISER and MEMBERSHIP

We will have order forms for our fundraiser 1 lb. bags of fair trade Costa Rican coffee available at the Tu B'shevat Seder. The coffee fundraiser will benefit Shomrei Adamah and Eco-teach (www.ecoteach.org) Bags are $10 each. For those who can't come to the seder, we will have ordering information available on this site soon.

If you would like to support our organization, please join. If you joined Shomrei Adamah at this time last year, now is a good time to renew. Forms will be available at the Tu B'shevat seder.

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YOUR TU B'SHEVAT SEDER

See the COEJL website for ideas on hosting your own Tu B'Shevat Seder.

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WASHINGTON POST RELIGION SURVEY

The Washington Post is doing a survey for next month's religion question:

"Do you agree or disagree with religious leaders who say it is morally irresponsible to drive a gas-guzzling vehicle?"
br> They need responses of less than 100 words.

If you have any questions/concerns about any of the above, please email shomrei_adamah@yahoo.com or call Rachel Lettre at 202-216-9508.

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