The Message
Congregation Beth Yeshurun September 2018
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From the Rabbi
focus on one or two prayers each time to understand why they are in the book, and how we can use them Rabbi Steven Morgen to help us express ideas or thoughts we might have If you are on a road trip these ourselves. days, and you are going to a place We will start with the obvious questions: Why you have never been before, it is so much easier now than 20 years have a prayer book at all? Why not just pray what’s ago. Diane and I used to bring paper on our minds? Why do we pray in Hebrew? How can maps with us on road trips. Now you we take someone else’s words and make them our can use any number of GPS Apps on own? Why do we pray the same words every day or every week? How can we make the prayer experience your phone. different each time? For many of us, traveling through the Siddur Our prayers were written by Jewish “Shakespeares” – the Jewish book of prayers – can be a little like who were very clever and used snippets from the traveling to a place we haven’t been before. Sure, most of us know several of the prayers and can sing Bible and Rabbinic writings to make a beautiful new them in the congregation. But without a guidebook, mosaic that expressed a number of profound ideas. do we really know what we are looking at? I didn’t We just need the keys to unlock their meaning. Or really appreciate the structure and meaning of the a good GPS. prayer book until I went to rabbinical school. Or, come to my Siddur GPS program on Saturday So if you are looking to get more out of our mornings. Send an email to my assistant, Lisa Unsell community worship services, have I got a deal for (lunsell@bethyeshurun.org), so I can email you with more information. you! The dates are: October 13, 27; November 10; I am going to be leading a Siddur GPS class/ December 1, 15; January 5; February 2, 23; March service on Saturday mornings from 9:00-10:00 in which we will do an abbreviated service, but also 9, 23; April 6.
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Interested in Joining? Our synagogue welcomes people of the Jewish faith and their families to make Beth Yeshurun their spiritual home. Mindi Stern, our Director of Member Relations, (713.666.1881) is here to welcome everyone interested in becoming part of our beautiful congregational family.
The Message Vol. LIII, No. 11
September 2018│Elul 5778 - Tishri 5779
Do You Have a Question about Your Membership? Members who may have special needs, whose family situations have changed or who have questions about their membership in th-e synagogue will find a responsive and empathetic ear by arranging a visit with Mindi Stern, our Director of Member Relations, (713.666.1881).
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Front Cover Photos taken from events at the synagogue in July and August 2018.
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GRAND RE-OPENING OF THE KAPLAN MUSEUM SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 The Museum Committee is delighted to announce the return of our wonderful Mollie and Louis Kaplan Museum of Judaica collection to its home in our fully restored display areas. Dedicated members of the Museum Committee have carefully replaced favorite pieces, as well as designed new displays. Daniel Musher, Museum Committee Chair, sincerely thanks all those who helped to pack and store the items following Hurricane Harvey, and those who helped to return our valued collection to its home, where it may be viewed by the entire community. The grand re-opening took place at Selichot services on Saturday, September 1st.
ITEMS FROM OUR EXPANSIVE COLLECTION!
TOP TO BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Sculpture, Hassidic boy, bronze, Moshe Oved, 13”x11”, England, c. 1930; Torah crown, gilded sterling silver, made by David Posen, Germany, 1889. Each bell is inscribed as follows: “Given on the occasion of the Bar Mitzvah of our son, Walter.”; Bird on Nest, Havdalah Spice Box, silver, 8” height, Israel, 20th century; Oil Painting, Lazar Krestin (1868-1938?), 20”x24”, Poland, date of painting unknown; Wood Carving, Jacob blessing Joseph’s sons, unknown artist, 28”x28”, Germany or Holland, c.1650; Ketubah, Yeshua Zeira Moshe ben Harav Aharon, colored ink on paper, 37”x30”, Persia, 1887; Kiddish cup, 19th century Murano red and blue glass, 5” height. 3
Worship Services
It’s a Mitzvah
Interested in sponsoring a Chapel Minyan weekday breakfast, or a Chapel or Museum Minyan Shabbat Kiddush in memory of your loved one or in honor of a simcha? Please contact Eileen Pettigrew, Food Service Manager, at epettigrew @ bethyeshurun . org or 713.666.1881, ext. 368. Sponsorships will be acknowledged in The Message. Standard breakfasts begin at $120 and kiddushes begin at $145. Special meals may be arranged with the Food Service Department and monthly sponsorships are available. All sponsorships must be paid in advance. Dates will be reserved in the order they are received. In memory of Corinne Blaugrund Grossman and Max Grossman sponsored by Geraldine G. Karkowsky and Family In memory of Alfred G. Freedman sponsored by Sylvia S. Freedman & Family In memory of Lillian Litman Sponsored by Shirley & Leon Bloom In memory of, Marie “Mongie” Swartz sponsored by Gail & Gary Swartz, Sarah & Hershel Swartz, and Rachel & Andrew Toubin In memory of Sol B. Weiner sponsored by Susan & Michael Klaiman
FRIDAY EVENINGS September 7, 2018 Parashat Nitzavim | CL 6:42pm 6:00 PM - Shabbat Renewal Service 6:45 PM - J.B. Greenfield Chapel September 14, 2018 Parashat Va-Yeilekh/Shabbat Shuvah | CL 6:34pm 6:00 PM - Shabbat Renewal Service 6:30 PM - J.B. Greenfield Chapel September 21, 2018 Parashat Ha’azinu | CL 6:27pm 6:00 PM - Shabbat Renewal Service 6:30 PM - J.B. Greenfield Chapel September 28, 2018 Shabbat Hol Ha-mo’ed Sukkot | CL 6:20pm 6:00 PM - Shabbat Renewal Service 6:30 PM - J.B. Greenfield Chapel SATURDAY MORNING
8:30 AM - J.B. Greenfield Chapel 9:15 AM - Museum Minyan Service 9:30 AM - Sanctuary Service 10:15 AM - Shabbat Shalom 11:45 AM - Torah Study
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SATURDAY EVENING SERVICES September 1, 2018 7:15 PM - J.B. Greenfield Chapel September 8, 2018 7:00 PM - J.B. Greenfield Chapel September 15, 2018 7:00 PM - J.B. Greenfield Chapel September 16, 2018 6:45 PM - J.B. Greenfield Chapel September 29, 2018 6:45 PM - J.B. Greenfield Chapel
The Synagogue Office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, and Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Please be cautious when entering the building as we are still under construction.While members and guests are always welcome to visit with our clergy and staff as needs arise, we encourage members to make an appointment, first if at all possible, so that we can make sure you receive the time and attention you both require and deserve. Our Administrative Offices will be closed the following days: 9/3 - Labor Day 9/10-11 - Rosh Hashanah* 9/19 - Yom Kippur* 9/24-25 - Sukkot* *The Cemetary will also be closed on these days
WEEKDAY CHAPEL SERVICES
Week of 9/2 Mornings Sun-Mon 8:00am, Tue-Fri 6:45am; Afternoon/Evenings Sun-Thu 6:30pm. Week of 9/9 Mornings Sun 8:00am, Mon-Tue 8:30am, Wed-Fri 6:45am; Afternoon/Evenings Sun 6:00pm, MonTue 7:30pm, Wed-Thu 6:30pm. Week of 9/16 Mornings Sun 8:00am, Mon-Tue 6:45am, Wed 9:00am, Thu-Fri 6:45am ; Afternoon/Evenings SunMon 6:30pm, Tue 6:45pm, Wed 5:30pm, Thu 6:30pm. Week of 9/23 Mornings Sun 8:00am, Mon-Tue 8:30am, Wed-Fri 7:00am; Afternoon/Evenings Sun-Thu 6:30pm. Week of 9/30 Mornings Sun 8:00am, Mon-Tue 8:30am, Wed-Fri 7:00am; Afternoon/Evenings Sun 6:30pm, MonTue 7:00pm, Wed-Thu 6:30pm.
In need of Support? Our Clergy want to be with you and help you deal with life’s many challenges. If you have a death in the family, a loved one is in the hospital, or need a get well prayer for someone special, contact the synagogue at 713.666.1881 so that our Clergy can be a source of strength and support. 4
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THANK YOU TO THE JEWISH FEDERATION! As we near the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey, it is important that we acknowledge the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston's role in our community's recovery efforts. We are so thankful and appreciative of the support they have provided to institutions like ours in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Our organization was also a beneficiary of these funding efforts. Whether helping local day schools, synagogues, and key institutions rebuild or providing financial support to help families with recovery or children to attend summer camp, the Federation stood by us to meet the needs of our community and ensure Houston’s vibrant Jewish future. For our Congregation, the Federation’s support assisted in the rebuilding of our synagogue. The Jewish Federation continues to work hard to raise more funds as our recovery continues. We are so grateful to have them as part of our community.
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2018-2019 PROGRAM SCHEDULE 100 Jewish Men is a group of men dedicated to improving themselves and each other as men, fathers, husbands, brothers, sons, friends and Jews. Through controversial, thought-provoking speakers and small group discussions, we will explore what usually remains unspoken in men’s lives at work and at home. We have an incredible year planned and we hope you choose to be part of it. A complete schedule can be found on our website by visiting: bethyeshurun.org/100JM
Thank you to our Steering Committee! Michael Wiesenthal, Mark Newman, Wayne Arzt, Nir Grossman, Jerry Selzer, Michael Schwartzberg, Bill Schwartz, Paul Katz, Michael Lisch, Eric Gibbs, Marty Peskin, Reid Friedman, and Ryan Kagan. All dinners at 7:00 pm followed by programs at 7:30 pm. Wednesday, October 10 | Helen Sharkey Gebhard | Learning from my Mistakes When Helen Sharkey was hired as an accountant in 1996 by Dynegy—an up-and-coming energy trading company in Houston—she had no idea the job would ultimately lead to 28 days in a maximum-security federal prison. Today, Helen speaks about her experiences with brutal honesty and not a trace of self-pity. She talks about her excitement when she landed her “dream job” at Dynegy, only to be followed by dismay when she began to doubt the ethics of what they were doing and, ultimately, her complete loss of faith in the company. We have a lot to learn from her experiences. For a complete biography visit: helensharkey.info/bio/ Wednesday, November 14 | Jim G. Conway, FBI agent | The Challenges of Protecting Houston from Terrorists James G. Conway has served our nation with distinction for over 35 years, twenty-five of those years as a Special Agent of the FBI. Beginning in 1984, Conway, was a member of the Houston Division of the FBI where he managed a number of successful and complex investigations in the areas of Organized Crime, Violent Crime, and Counterterrorism. Currently, Conway is the President of Global Intel Strategies a Houston-based firm that consults, trains and advises government agencies, academia, and the media on terrorism and national security issues as well as private sector corporations on global and travel security issues, counterterrorism measures and risk mitigation. For a complete biography visit: globalintelstrategies.com/bio Wednesday, December 12 | Rep. Sarah Davis Sarah Davis is an accomplished attorney devoting her career to defending against personal injury lawsuits. She is of counsel with the national law firm of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edleman & Dicker, LLP. Sarah’s clients include individuals, local businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. Sarah was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2010 and served on the Public Health and Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committees. Sarah was re-elected in 2012 and served on the Public Health, Calendars, and Appropriations committees. In her current term, Sarah continues to serve on the Calendars committee, and was appointed to serve on the Corrections committee. For a complete biography visit: sarahdavis134.com/about
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Wednesday, January 9 J. Kent Friedman, President Houston Sports Authority, Lawyer, Community leader
Sunday, April 7 Men's Mock Passover Seder at UOS with Rabbi Brian Strauss & Others
Wednesday, February 13 Charlie Pallilo Sports, A Lot More than Just Games
Wednesday, May 15 Doctor Panel with Clive Fields Staying Alive: Men's Health in the 21st Century
Register & pay online at www.bethyeshurun.org/100JM or submit this registration form, along with a check payable to Beth Yeshurun, to Rabbi Brian Strauss Congregation Beth Yeshurun | 4525 Beechnut St. | Houston, TX 77096 Registration Cost*: $110/CBY Members; $125/Non-CBY Members *Financial Assistance is available - please contact Rabbi Strauss.
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THE MOST UNDERRATED HOLIDAY
Of all the holidays on the Jewish calendar, there is one which is so underrated you may not have even heard about it. This year, that day is Sunday, September 30th, the last day of Sukkot, also known as Hoshanah Rabbah...beginning at 8:00 A.M. Leave plenty of time; treat it as if it Rabbi Horwitz were a full holiday service, which in many ways it is! (And breakfast will follow.) What’s special about Hoshanah Rabbah, and why does it take more time? It has much content and pageantry: Hallel, Torah reading, Musaf prayers (because it is during Sukkot), and an expanded service with lulav and etrog. On other Sukkot weekdays, we make one procession with lulav and etrog; on the seventh day, we make seven; hence the name Hoshanah Rabbah, the “great,” expanded service when we ask for God’s help in the still new year. But what makes it so meaningful? Hoshanah Rabbah is the finale of the High Holiday season, the “last chance” for a rewrite, an appeal of the decree sealed on Yom Kippur. Because of this, many musical elements from the Days of Awe are heard again this morning; the leader again wears the white kittel. Additionally, one ritual takes place only on this day: the beating of willow branches. For some, it indicates dependence on the rain which brings these unadorned leaves into being; for others, it represents the desire to drive away sin and “the falling away of the sparks of judgment.” At a certain point, following the penitential period, we have to drop the focus on judgment.
9/1 Selichot 9/5 Mindful Prep For the High Holidays 9/9 Erev Rosh Hashanah 9/10 Rosh Hashanah 9/11 Rosh Hashanah II 9/16 Rosh Hodesh Program First Day of Sunday School/Sulam Kever Avot Cemetery Service 9/18 Erev Yom Kippur 9/19 Yom Kippur 9/22 My Shabbat 9/23 Sisterhood’s Sisters in the Hut Erev Sukkot 9/24 Sukkot I 9/25 Sukkot II Pizza in the Hut 9/26 Kehillah High Kick Off 9/27 The Gathering Place Young Adult Sushi in the Sukkah 9/30 Religious School Consecration Hoshanah Rabbah 10/1 Shemini Atzeret/Erev Simchat Torah 10/2 Simchat Torah Every Tuesday: Wisdom of Torah with Rabbi Strauss at 8am Every Wednesday: Meditation & Israeli Dancing
More importantly, the repeated processions around the Chapel may lead to something we don’t usually have in services: a brand of sensory overload, perhaps an expanded consciousness. The service feels like an extension of Neilah, and its conclusion like the Tekiah Gedolah after Yom Kippur. For me, this yearly moment touches on the mystery of our existence in a way few rituals do. We build up to it by including elements from throughout the year: High Holidays, Festivals, and ideas with which our siddur confronts us daily. What would religion be without that confrontation with mystery? I believe my life is richer, my sense of higher realms expanded, my appreciation for Judaism deeper, because of one morning, one peak moment each year. Join us that morning and see. Daniel Horwitz Rabbi of the J.B. Greenfield Chapel 7
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ď ™Marriages
Marriage of Salvo Lavis, son of Adrianne and Victor Lavis to Celine Wyman, daughter of Elyse and Scott Wyman of Los Angeles on May 27, 2018 in Topanga Canyon, California.
ď ™Anniversaries 9/1 9/2 9/3 9/4 9/5
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Scott & Judith Zivley Jeff & Robyn Shkolnick Lionel & Marsha Schooler Sandy & Susan Baum Michael & Ruzena Gordon Lawrence & Annette Sondock Sam & Sandra Chaskin Jeremy & Jacqueline Breed Gregg & Lauren Kupor Reid & Julie Wade Steven & Patricia Segal Michael & Vicky Richker Benjamin & Caryn Tamber-Rosenau Michael & Naomi Levy Ira & Ariel Rozen Alan Rodenstein & Lou Ann Flanz Joseph & Laura Freudenberger Martin & Denise Yudovich Elliot & Suzi Gerstenhaber Stuart & Myra Dobbs David & Glenda Regenbaum Michael & Marla Weinstein Logan & Melissa Ratner Michael & Linda Friedberg Ned & Rochelle Stein Gordon & Linda Franklin Ben & Barbara Rosenberg Fred & Sue Teller Jacob & Megan Grossman Jason & Alexandra Newman Brian & Lori Abramson Stuart & Veronica Zisman Norman & Melinda Berkman David & Lisa Aaronson Frank & Anne Schlueter Eyal & Naomi Enav Scott & Elizabeth Rubinsky Marshall & Amy Lerman Benjamin & Julie Levine Aaron & Staci Pickelner 8
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Blake & Rachel Present Allen & Jennifer Deutsch Eric & Lisa Cohen Kenny & Sonya Johnson Stephen & Shari Kammerman Martin & Terry Cominsky Michael & Susan Bono Richard & Marion Smith Lawrence & Jeanie Krim Alan & Susan Hirshman Allan & Julia Steinberg Harold & Sandra Fields Jerome & Sylvia Wilkenfeld Walter & Adrienne Hecht Robert & Janice Jucker John & Tina Cohen Stephen & Emily Blechman Bernard & Jan Silver Roman & Ann Niemer Jerome & Linda Freiberg Jack & Leorah Levin Daniel & Michelle Mendelejis Ephraim & Gail Shapiro Gary & Esther Polland David & Marcie Rosen Niji Smith & Llewellyn Smith David & Rebecca Luks Brian & Nirayl Cororve Ken & Susan Fenson Victor & Adrianne Lavis Gil & Samantha Melman Emanuel & Jennifer Bodner Edward & Nedra Cohen Aaron & Eileen Keiter Vic Shainock & Marcia Shainock Scott & Elizabeth Miller Benjy & Erica Levit Stewart & Louise Rosenthal Michael Lewitton & Allison Lipshultz Andrew & Liana Schwaitzberg Avi & Heather Rasowsky Glenn & Nicole Lowenstein Allen & Linda Rosenzweig Robert & Vicki Birenbaum Simon & Audrey Wachsberg Jacob & Judith Crisman Scott & Joy Plantowsky Mikhail Digilov & Irina Digilov Marcel & Muriel Meicler
CONDOLENCES The congregation extends its sincerest
B’nai Mitzvah
condolences to the families of: Joanne Epstein, Harold Friedman, Ben “Buddy” Lewis, Maxine Karesh, and Rhonda Pressley. May their memories be for a blessing.
2020-2021 B’NAI MITZVAH DATE ALLOCATION MEETING 7:00pm Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Freedman Levit Sanctuary If you have a student who will be having a B’nai Mitzvah between September 1, 2020 and August 31, 2021 please mark your calendar to attend this important meeting. This meeting is for parents only! Please contact Hilary Nitsun at hnitsun@bethyeshurun.org or 713.255.8005, for your submission deadline to list your Bar/Bat Mitzvah student’s parents, siblings, grandparents, school, and Mitzvah Projects.
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to the members of The Rabbi’s Circle, Beth Yeshurun members who voluntarily contribute an additional amount above their full membership commitment. Support for The Rabbi’s Circle enables us to provide innovative programs as well as much-needed to the members of The Rabbi’s Circle, Beth Yeshurun members who services for our Congregation.
voluntarily contribute an additional amount above their full membership commitment. Support Members of The Rabbi’s Circle for The Rabbi’s Circle enables us to 2018-2019 provide innovative programs as well as much-needed services for our Congregation.
Patti & Michael Morgan Members of The Rabbi’s Circle Anonymous 2018-2019Paula & Irving Pozmantier Debbie & Jim Adler Leslie & Russ Robinson Susan & Michael Bono Patti & Michael Morgan Glen Rosenbaum Anonymous Rhona & Bruce Caress Paula &&Irving Melanie GreggPozmantier Rosenberg Debbie & Jim Adler Barbara & Michael Gamson Leslie&&Sergio Russ Robinson Claudia Soroka Susan&&Cary Michael Bono Marilyn Hoffman Glen Rosenbaum Andrea & David Stein & Bruce Caress JulieRhona & Michael Kaplan Melanie Bruce Stein& Gregg Rosenberg Barbara & Levin Michael Gamson Diane & Alan Claudia & Sergio Robin & Brad Stein Soroka LeeMarilyn Levit & Cary Hoffman Andrea & David Tracy & Gary SteinStein
Julie & Michael Kaplan Bruce Stein Diane & Alan Levin Members of the Rabbi’s Circle have all the benefits of full membership, andStein they also receive Robin & Brad Lee Levit complimentary parking for the High Holy Days. They are invited select events during Tracy to & special Gary Stein the year, have their names displayed in printed materials, and receive special acknowledgement throughout the year.
Members of the Rabbi’s Circle have all the benefits of full membership, and they also receive We invite you to make Congregation Beth Yeshurun a high philanthropic giving complimentary parking for the High Holy Days. They arepriority invitedintoyour special select events during by participating in The Rabbi’s Circle. To learn more, please contact Rabbi Brian Strauss or the year, have their names displayed in printed materials, and receive special acknowledgement Jennifer Sutton,the Director throughout year. of Development at 713-666-1881 or Jsutton@bethyeshurun.org We invite you to make Congregation Beth Yeshurun a high priority in your philanthropic giving by participating in The Rabbi’s Circle. To learn more, please contact Rabbi Brian Strauss or Jennifer Sutton, Director of Development at 713-666-1881 or Jsutton@bethyeshurun.org 10
HIGH HOLY DAYS TICKET AND PHOTO I.D. REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION
SERVICE SCHEDULE HIGH HOLY DAYS 2018 5:30pm & 8:30pm Program
SELICHOT SERVICES | Sat., September 1 10:00pm Barg Sanctuary Service 10:30pm J.B. Greenfield Chapel
10:00am at Allen Parkway
CEMETERY SERVICES | Sun., September 16 10:00am at Shearith Israel (Wharton) 11:00am at Post Oak
SYNAGOGUE SERVICES 1ST NIGHT ROSH HASHANAH | Sun., September 9
KOL NIDRE | Tue., September 18
Babysitting: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Babysitting: 5:30 - 8:00pm
6:00pm ..................... Barg Sanctuary 6:00pm ..................... J.B. Greenfield Chapel 6:00pm ..................... Freedman/Levit Sanctuary 6:00pm ..................... Museum Minyan 1ST DAY ROSH HASHANAH | Mon., September 10 8:30am ..................... Barg Sanctuary 8:30am ..................... J.B.Greenfield Chapel 9:00am ..................... Museum Minyan 9:30am ..................... Preschool Service (Freedman/Levit) 10:00am-1:00pm ..... HHD Preschool Fun* (classrooms)
6:00pm ..................... Barg Sanctuary (Early) 6:45pm ..................... J.B. Greenfield Chapel 7:00pm ..................... Freedman/Levit Sanctuary 7:00pm ..................... Museum Minyan 8:30pm ..................... Barg Sanctuary (Late) YOM KIPPUR | Wed., September 19 Babysitting: 4:00 - 8:00pm 9:30am ..................... Barg Sanctuary 9:30am ..................... Preschool Service (Freedman/Levit) 9:00am ..................... J.B.Greenfield Chapel 9:00am ..................... Museum Minyan 10:00am - 2:00pm ... HHD Preschool Fun* (classrooms)
. this will be enhanced HHD Babysitting for children only 10:45am ................... Grade School Service* (Freedman/Levit)
11:30am ................... Teen Service* (Reiches Hall) 5:00pm ..................... Inclusion Service* 6:00pm ..................... Tashlich
2ND NIGHT ROSH HASHANAH | Mon., September 10 7:15pm ..................... J.B. Greenfield Chapel
this will be enhanced HHD Babysitting for children only
10:45am ................... Grade School Service* (Freedman/Levit) 11:30am ................... Teen Service* (Reiches Hall) 12:00pm ................... Yizkor (Barg Sanctuary) OTHER SERVICES 3:30pm ..................... Mindful Fasting (Stein Hall) 4:30pm ..................... Mincha (Barg Sanctuary) 5:30pm ..................... Mincha (J.B. Greenfield Chapel) 5:45pm ..................... Mincha (Museum Minyan) 6:30pm ..................... Neilah (Barg Sanctuary) 6:45pm ..................... Neilah (J.B. Greenfield Chapel) 6:45pm ..................... Neilah (Museum Minyan)
2ND DAY ROSH HASHANAH | Tue., September 11 Babysitting: 8:00am - 1:00pm 8:30am ..................... Barg Sanctuary 8:30am ..................... J.B.Greenfield Chapel 9:00am ..................... Museum Minyan 7:30pm ..................... J.B. Greenfield Chapel *New Services
FINAL BLAST OF THE SHOFAR 7:47pm
For those with honors in the Barg Sanctuary, please arrive and check in 30 minutes before your assigned Aliyah begins so the Gabbaim can place you in line for your honor. 11
ď ™ROSH HASHANAH HONEY
New High Holy Day Experiences!
There’s still time to order honey for Rosh Hashanah! Each 8 oz. jar of kosher honey includes a High Holy Day greeting from you and the appropriate prayers for Rosh Hashanah. A limited number of jars will be available for purchase in the Sisterhood Gift Shop this fall for $12. To place your order visit orthoney.com/bby/.
HHD PRESCHOOL FUN While parents are in services, our youngest members can enjoy High Holy Day games, snacks, and activities under trained supervision GRADE SCHOOL SERVICE A fun service just for our elementary school children and their families, led by Rabbi Sarah Fort and guest musician Joe Buchanan. Lasting about an hour, this newly designed service is interactive, full of energy, and will provide a meaningful, spiritual experience.
jennifer-joy sutton, director of development
TEEN SERVICE
jsutton@bethyeshurun.org
A fun and interactive program just for teens! Led by Kevin Lefkowitz, rabbinic student, and Sarah Goldberg, Youth Director. WELCOME CART AND BASKETS A variety of items that will help make the time spent in services more enjoyable and meaningful for anyone in need of additional audio, visual, and/or sensory support. These will be available at all services. INCLUSION SERVICE A sensory sensative Rosh Hashanah Family service, led by Rabbi Sarah Fort, designed to be meaningful, joyous and relaxed! A welcoming place to come and bring in the New Year together. All are welcome, and open to the community.
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For More information about theses upcoming programs please visit our website, follow us on Facebook, or contact Riana Sherman, Program Director, at rsherman@bethyeshurun.org or 713.666.1881.
Join us on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00pm on the Bimah in the Freedman-Levit Sanctuary September 5th led by Rabbi Sholklapper Mindfulness Meditation on entering the High Holidays with ease. The Rabbi will lead the weekly 7:00 hour and at 8:00 teach the third session of his three part series on the month of Elul. September 12th led by Jan Silver Mindfulness meditation September 19th Yom Kippur —no meditation this week September 26th led by Ray Sher and Gary Edmondson Meditation and Chanting centered around the weekly Torah portion No experience is necessary. Newcomers are always welcome. Drop in anytime. For more information contact Karen Hurwitz at karenhurwitz@karenhurwitz.com
IMPORTANT DATES! A Monthly Shabbat Morning Sit begining Saturday, October 6th from 9:00-10:00 am ***** Mindful Fasting for Yom Kippur on Wednesday, September 19th in Stein Hall at 3:30pm ***** Want more information or to get involved? Email our Director, Rabbi Ariel Sholklapper at rabbiasholk@gmail.com 13
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• Wellness Center and heated aqua therapy pool • Fine kosher dining • Jewish cultural programs and holidays observed • Active schedule of social and recreational programs
• A warm, friendly residence in an intimate setting • Access to on-site skilled nursing care/long term care services • Full personal care services • Spacious apartment styles
The Medallion and Seven Acres have 75 years of experience caring for seniors. Our staff, residents and families make The Medallion a special place to call home. Come join our family.
We invite you to visit us today. Contact Stephanie Barrocas at 713-778-5777 or sbarrocas@themedallion.org
Facility ID # 102491
THE MEDALLION JEWISH ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE 6262 North Braeswood Blvd., Houston, TX 77074 www.themedallion.org 15
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SYNAGOGUE OFFICE bethyeshurun.org | 713.666.1881 4525 Beechnut St | Houston, TX 77096-1801 CLERGY Rabbi Brian Strauss bstrauss@bethyeshurun.org Assistant: Abby Rotenberg arotenberg@bethyeshurun.org | 713.255.8011 Rabbi Steven Morgen smorgen@bethyeshurun.org Rabbi Sarah Fort sfort@bethyeshurun.org Assistant: Lisa Unsell lunsell@bethyeshurun.org | 713.255.8017 Rabbi David Rosen, drosen@bethyeshurun.org Rabbi Jack Segal rabsegal@aol.com Rabbi Danny Horwitz rabbidanny@aol.com Cantor Meir Finkelstein mfinkelstein@bethyeshurun.org Asst. & B’nai Mitzvah Coordinator: Hilary Nitsun hnitsun@bethyeshurun.org | 713.255.8005
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Save the Date
November 16-17, 2018
Shabbat Celebration and Installation Honoring
Senior Rabbi Brian Strauss
• A Shabbat band with Cantor Finkelstein to provide new and engaging melodies • Sermons that continue to inspire you throughout the week • A more inclusive Freedman-Levit Sanctuary • Enhanced Onegs • Special themed Friday nights • A new transliterated prayer booklet
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Mindi Stern, Membership
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Jennifer-Joy Sutton, Director of Development sutton@bethyeshurun.org
Riana Sherman, Programing Director rsherman@bethyeshurun.org
Ashley Mills, Marketing & Communications Manager amills@bethyeshurun.org
Arthur Miller, Cemetery
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WILLIAM S. MALEV RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS Sheryl Eskowitz, Education Director
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SYNAGOGUE Jerrad Bloome, President jerrad.bloome@trustees.bethyeshurun.org Andy Burger, Executive Director
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BETH YESHURUN DAY SCHOOL School Office 713.666.1884, 713.255.8045 Dan Ahlstrom, Head of School: dahlstrom@byds.org Read The Message online at bethyeshurun.org October deadline: September 7th to Ashley Mills 16