Twitter is sweeping the country. For those of you who (like me) are not users of the latest in gizmos and technology, “Twitter” is a computer communication service that allows you to send electronic messages. But the key thing about it is that each message (called a “tweet”- where the heck do they come up with these terms?) cannot be longer than 140 characters. This means your message must be concise. You have to get right to the point. There is no space for rambling. Plus, they use a lot of abbreviations and code words.

Well, in keeping with this new technology, I am pleased to announce the new B’nai Moshe fundraising project for the year. It is the “Twitter Siddur.”

I know. I know. Don’t tell me. We just got a new Shabbat siddur only a few years ago. But, these days things are changing so fast. You have to stay current. It is imperative we keep up, so I believe a change is in order.

Think of the many benefits we will derive with a siddur that has only 140 characters in shacharit and 140 characters in musaf.

For example:

1. We could start services at 11 a.m. and still have plenty of time for Kiddush.

2. On days with a big football game, we could start early and be out by 10.

3. It would be almost impossible to get bored.

4. Printing a book with just one page would be very inexpensive. (Well, I guess there has to be a second page for the bookplate commemorating your loved one.)

5. You won’t have to listen to that person who sits behind you sing off-key for two hours.

I am sure you will have no trouble adding many more advantages to this list.

And, there is certainly no need to stop here. How about a Twitter Torah? So short that practically anybody could leyn or do hagbah! (Send us your suggestions on which of the commandments should be left out. There sure won’t be room for all ten!)

Finally, we can then get to what we have all been waiting for --- the TWITTER SERMON. Just two minutes from start to end! Enough said.

So watch your (snail) mail for the twitter siddur fundraising letter. You can buy a word, a letter, a punctuation mark, or (for the truly frugal) even a blank space.

TTFN.
CU in shul
(and HAPPY PURIM!)

P.S. Now, let me be serious. Please don’t forget to support the current BRICK DONATION FUNDRAISER program. The brick walkway will begin at the synagogue’s office/school entrance and go down (south) toward the parking lot. Provide a lasting honor or memorial for at least one, or hopefully several, family members, relatives, and friends. Remember that once you have purchased one brick, the cost for additional ones is much less!

P.P.S; (Also serious) Kudos to the cast and crew of Cabaret! It was a fantastic show and the audience loved it. And, thanks to Annette Kaufman for a great job coordinating the Bat/Bat Mitzvah & Consecration alumni Shabbat! It turned out wonderfully.