February 2017
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CBD Social Action at Work! This is the 12th year that CBD‘s Social Action has prepared and served a Christmas meal for the homeless at a shelter. We had a challenging start and fielded questions like: ‘where are our bags of supplies, where did the pumpkin pies go, what happened to the pounds of butter and milk for the mashed potatoes, how come the 30 pans of stew are still mostly frozen; and how are we going to heat all that stew without use of the broken steam cooker?!”
In This Issue: From the Rabbi
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President’s Perspective
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Even with all this initial confusion, the CBD crew of 17 volunteers still managed to pull off a very successful and speedily produced dinner for several hundred cold and hungry guests at the HomeFirst Shelter.
February Calendar
Behind the scenes was a cast of around 50 people who made the dinner possible including 27 stew makers recruited by Dorothy Dorsay; 17 cookie chefs gathered by Jane Jacobson; and 7 financial donors to help Barb Green buy the trimmings.
February Birthdays
The results? Over one hundred pounds of stew, 1,200 beautiful cookies and all the trimmings needed for a full Christmas Eve meal with enough leftover for a second meal! Planning for this meal starts months ahead of Christmas! Thank you to Judy Levin for serving as the over all coordinator for this endeavor. We feel proud that we not only served a hearty dinner, but also provided the entire meal to help give the HomeFirst Shelter staff a needed break and enhance the stock of food for their guests.
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Page 25 February Anniversaries
Page 25 100% club
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contributions
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Main Office 408-257-3333 info@beth-david.org Rabbis Philip R. Ohriner Senior Rabbi 408-366-9104 ohriner@beth-david.org
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Leslie Alexander Rabbi of Community Engagement and Outreach 408-366-9105 alexander@beth-david.org Daniel J. Pressman Rabbi Emeritus pressman@beth-david.org
Staff Sarah Hanuka Director of Lifelong Learning 408-366-9116 hanuka@beth-david.org Tanya Lorien Director of Operations 408-366-9107 lorien@beth-david.org Barbara Biran Director of Ritual 408-366-9106 biran@beth-david.org Monica Hernandez Member Account Associate 408-366-9108 hernandez@beth-david.org Jillian Cosgrave Front Office Associate 408-366-9110 cosgrave@beth-david.org Lynn Crocker Mkt & Comm Associate 408-366-9102 crocker@beth-david.org Andrea Ammerman Admin. Rabbi Alexander & Sarah Hanuka 408-366-9101 rsadmin@beth-david.org Jewish Experience for Teens (JET) JET@beth-david.org
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From the Rabbi By Philip Ohriner Dear Friends, It is with tremendous gratitude and anticipation that I approach a three-month sabbatical beginning May 22nd. The term "sabbatical," which is related to the word “Shabbat” or time of rest, refers to a leave from normal responsibilities. Its roots come from the Torah, in Leviticus 25, as God instructs Moses on Mount Sinai: “When you enter the land that I assign to you, the land shall observe a Sabbath of the Lord. Six years you may sow your field and six years you may prune your vineyard and gather in the yield. But in the seventh year the land shall have a Sabbath of complete rest, a Sabbath of the Lord.” A rabbinical sabbatical allows a rabbi to revitalize, study, and explore new facets of Jewish spirituality and learning. My Sabbatical will allow me to deepen my spiritual resources, gain knowledge and skills that will allow me to serve our congregation better, and create the space for rejuvenation and professional renewal. Part of my time will be spent travelling to other congregations of excellence around the country to meet with their rabbis and learn about the innovative work they and their congregations are doing that could be adapted for our community. We are blessed to live in an area at the forefront of revitalizing Jewish congregational life, so much of my work on this front will be here in the Bay Area. As a pulpit rabbi I rarely have the opportunity to spend Shabbat and Festivals in other communities. I am excited to see what is going on elsewhere in Synagogue excellence as the main professional goal of my Sabbatical. My secondary professional goal is to take the time to (finally) learn how to play the guitar. As a classically trained musician, I am well aware that the only real key to learning a new instrument is practice, practice, practice! My Sabbatical will allow me the time to devote to the muscle memory work that defines guitar playing. My hope is to come back from my Sabbatical with the ability to play and sing together and to bring that skill to the time I spend with our children, teens, and even in select prayer services. On the personal side, I am looking forward to doing a week or two of solo traveling abroad and spending a couple of weeks exploring the grandeur of our country’s national parks with my family. However, the element of Sabbatical I am looking forward to the most is spending more time with Shoshana, Ari, Eli, and Kobi. They all frequently make sacrifices so that I can be present for our beloved community and congregants. It is a privilege to be able to offer more of myself to them during this Sabbatical. Planning has already begun to ensure full coverage of my professional duties at CBD. We are blessed to have an amazing staff and lay leadership that will ensure the congregation is well cared for in my absence. As we get closer to my departure date, Bill Beyda, our president, and I will be communicating the plan to our whole community so that you know where to turn as needs arise during my time away. I consider it one of the great blessings of my life to be the Rabbi at CBD. I know this time away from our community will allow me to return with greater energy, more ideas, and deepened knowledge. L’shalom,
Rabbi Philip Ohriner
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A Panel Discussion with:
Rabbi Philip Ohriner
Pastor Arvin Engelson
Shaykh Alaeddin El Bakri
What do Jewish, Christian and Muslim Scriptures teach about our obligations to serve humanity, both inside and outside of our religious community? Congregation Beth David, Saratoga Federated Church, and West Valley Muslim Association invite all to a panel discussion with Rabbi Philip Ohriner, Pastor Arvin Engelson, and Shaykh Alaeddin El Bakri.
Saturday, February 25th 1:15 – 2:45pm at CBD Space is limited. RSVP http://trialogue.eventbrite.com Learn about the unifying teachings from our sacred texts which can guide all Jews, Christians and Muslims to cooperate and collaborate in service to the poor, suffering and marginalized. Kosher and halal refreshments will be provided following the panel discussion.
Rabbi Philip Ohriner received an M.A. in Hebrew Arts and Letters and rabbinic ordination with a concentration in Talmud and Rabbinics. He also received training in clinical pastoral skills and worked as a chaplain at Bellevue Hospital in New York. Rabbi Ohriner served as the Legacy Heritage Rabbinic Fellow at Congregation Beth Israel in Flint, Michigan, before joining Congregation Beth David.
Pastor Arvin Engelson received his masters degree at GordonConwell Theological Seminary and a doctorate at Princeton. He deeply values dialog with all for whom faith is difficult. He also enjoys helping people experience both subtle and substantive forms of transformation when they at an impasse, captive to issues, in need of healing, or seeking truth and grace to live in reality.
Shaykh Alaeddin El Bakri began his study of Islam in North Africa and continued his education in the Islamic sciences in Jordan, learning from predominant scholars in the Muslim world. He has served the Muslim community in the United States in numerous capacities. Having been trained in both the Islamic sciences and secular education, Shaykh Alaeddin has the ability to appeal to a wide variety of audiences.
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President’s perspective By Bill Beyda
As I enter the beginning of my term as President of Congregation Beth David this February, I am both excited and challenged by what lies ahead. My excitement is hard to contain. Every time I walk into the building, I can’t help but smile. I spent half of December bringing our out-of-town visiting relatives into CBD to show off our beautiful building. We have it all: a growing and caring congregation, a beautiful building, vibrant programming, excellent educational offerings, varied prayer services with many options, and fantastic clergy. Whether it’s expanding existing programs like ḥavurot (friend groups), the richness of our affinity groups like Hazak, or the new activities for women like Ladies Who Lunch and Dames Who Dine, we are striving for more connectedness between our members at every opportunity. Our beautiful building showcases everything we do, and makes things possible we only dreamed of in the past. It can never be said enough times, how grateful our community is to my predecessor Dan Skilken, who envisioned the project, got all of us excited about it, and drove it to completion through sheer willpower and brute force. Not even Dan could predict he would be here 100 hours a week in the last six months of the building project. I think it’s safe to say that while we have had numerous fantastic presidents in the past, nobody spent more time at Beth David in a six-month period than Dan did. He did this purely out of his love for the Congregation and his vision of what CBD could be. It’s truly remarkable, what he started and finished. Of course none of it would have been possible without the generous donations that so many of you made. But without Dan, I think it’s safe to say we never would have started such an endeavor, as I don’t know who else could have made it happen. Following in his footsteps is no easy task, but I will do my best for all of you to make CBD the place you want it to be. First, we need to finish financing our building. Under Dan’s leadership, a process was started to collect input from the Congregation on various alternatives. I hope you either attended the informational meeting on January 22nd or will attend the second one on January 30th at 7:30pm. The committee will take your input in these meetings and hopefully formulate solutions that can be voted on at the April 2nd Congregational meeting at 10:00am. I am confident that together we will find an appropriate solution that will put these concerns behind us and place us on firm financial footing for the future. Second, we need to address the recent news that Rabbi Alexander has chosen not to renew her contract. The programming expertise she brought to our Congregation, her welcoming of new members, her joyous smile, and her warm heart will be deeply missed on our staff when her term ends this August. Fortunately, she remains a member of our Congregation and I can’t wait to see what she accomplishes in her new role as a vibrant and active volunteer next fall! The good news is we have almost 8 months to plan for her departure so we have some time to think through the various alternatives. Third, Rabbi Ohriner has reached the point in his term with us where his three month sabbatical is coming up late this spring. Please read more about that in his article in this newsletter. I can assure you that the Board of Directors will work with him to ensure we have proper coverage for all tasks during his absence to minimize any disruptions. Thank you in advance for your confidence in me and the slate of Directors you have elected. I promise we will diligently work to address the needs of the congregation and manage its funds. We will strive to do so in the most open and transparent way possible. Please remember, all of our board meetings are open for you to attend, are announced in the emails you receive and are on the calendar on our website. Hope to see you there!
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Join Us to Laugh, Learn & Lean Ladies Who Lunch
2nd Thursday of the month @ 11:00am
Ladies Who Lunch meets monthly. Attendees bring
dishes to match the month’s theme. We share stories, recipes and memories. This is a casual, fun opportunity to socialize with women of all ages. In February we will meet at CBD. Upcoming: 2/9 & 3/9
Dames Who Dine
4th Thursday of the month @ 7:00pm
Dames Who Dine meets monthly for sharing a meal and casual socializing at a local restaurant. This is an opportunity to get to know new people and to catch up with old friends. Upcoming: 2/23 & 3/16
Email Cathy Beyda at cbd.womensgroup@beth-david.org for details.
Wednesday, February 8th 7:30pm
Beth David women of all ages are invited to celebrate Tu B'Shevat by creating our own succulent gardens while sipping tequila and enjoying cactus-based treats. RSVP online at www.beth-david.org/rsvp or call 408-257-3333. $18.00 per person. To ensure that we have enough supplies and for address, please RSVP no later than February 1st..
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SUPER BOWL – This year at CBD! Sunday February 5th @ Starting 2:30pm (kickoff @ 3:30pm) CBD Men’s Club Welcomes Members & Guests
Men’s Club invites all men, women and well behaved, supervised children to a dairy/pareve pot luck Super Bowl party. Beer, soda snacks and chips provided. All CBD members can attend free of charge, though please bring a pareve or dairy item or your favorite libation to share. Guests pay a suggested $10 donation to help cover costs. RSVP’s are strongly encouraged to ensure that we have enough drinks and snacks. Any questions, contact Men’s Club at cbd.mensclub@beth-david.org. RSVP online at www.beth-david.org/rsvp or call the office at 408-257-3333.
February Events Beer with the Boys
Thursday, February 16th 7:00pm RSVP cbd.mensclub@beth-david.org for location.
Stay Up To Date on All Men’s Club Activities
Monthly Meeting
All CBD Men, are encouraged to join our Yahoo! Group. Go to: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/ cbdmensclub/join to sign up.
White Elephant Sale and Silent Auctions at the Shushan County Fair
We’re currently looking for men to help organize events like the Purim Shushan County fair, family-friendly bowling, cigar and scotch nights and more. We also have a need for Men’s Club Membership chair to enlarge our group and increase attendance at events. Contact cbd.mensclub@beth-david.org.
Sunday, February 26th 9:30am Come join us at our next meeting at CBD. Email cbd.mensclub@beth-david.org for more information.
Men’s club is helping to collect donations to sell and auction at the fair on Sunday, March 12th. Contributions of new/gently used items, jewelry, artwork, purses and newer electronics are requested. In addition, donations from local businesses or gift certificates, sports tickets, or your time and talents (teaching/tutoring, etc.) will be appreciated. Email lisakravitz@msn.com for more information, to arrange a donation, or volunteer to help on this committee.
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Frog, Toad, What? By Carol Cassell
Tikkun Olam Action Day (T.O.A.D.), is coming April 30th for the whole congregation. It’s a combination of Mitzvah Day and Earth Day! Some of the events planned are:
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Making blessing (supply) bags for the unhoused (homeless). These would have individually packaged items such as trail mix, hand-sanitizer, tissues, wet wipes, toothbrushes, toothpaste and more. We will all have the opportunity in advance to contribute these items. We plan to make more than 100.
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A speaker from Mazon, and a penny drive supporting Mazon.
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Make a first aid kit for yourself. A $5 donation is requested. Bonnie Hirsch, a nurse, will curate what goes in the kit. Kids can decorate the cloth bag holding the supplies.
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“Build” for Second Harvest - Bring boxes and cans of food to build a sculpture in the mercaz of all the contributions.
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Knitzvah yarn project for kids. Children will make a yarn gift for a child in a shelter and take one home for themselves.
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The chance to learn about and sign up for “Peninsula Food Runners”.
Make yourself a sandwich, and make one for another to be delivered to those who are hungry. Decorate a flower pot and plant a plant for a CBD homebound senior. This includes a promise to deliver it. A guided discussion on “greening” our shul and our homes. Beautifying our synagogue home by doing a CBD parking lot clean up. Fill a bag, and a small sum will be donated to Mazon.
If you have any other suggestions for Tikkun Olam Action Day (T.O.A.D.) and would like to lead an activity please contact Carol Cassell or Iris Bendahan at cbd.socialaction@beth-david.org
Other upcoming social action events: February 11th at 1:00pm - After Kiddush Mitzvah Hour The After Kiddush Mitzvah Hours are a messy success! So many people of all ages participate, I can’t keep track of them. One afternoon 60 complete bag lunches were made for the homeless and on another afternoon over 100 cheese sandwiches were made, filling two full shopping bags. (Judy Holtzman sure knows how to set up an assembly line!) The food was driven to the Julian Street Inn by Patty Hughes. A big thank you to all the participants. February 12th at 9:30am - Mah Jongg Tournament Proceeds from this tournament help support the rotating shelter which CBD provides in the summer (see page 12). Seema Cicerone will be cooking for the luncheon at the tournament on Saturday night , February 11th at 6:30pm. If you would like to help, email me, Carol Cassell ,at carol.cassell99@gmail.com
February 25th at 1:15pm - Trialogue Panel Discussion: Serving Humanity and Its Challenges All are welcome to attend the Trialogue Panel Discussion with Rabbi Philip Ohriner, Pastor Arvin Engelson, and Shaykh Alaeddin El Bakri on the various perspectives of the Abrahamic religions on caring for the marginalized, poor, and those in need. It is sponsored by Abrahamic Alliance International (see page 4). The next day CBD will meet with West Valley Muslim Association and Saratoga Federated Church, to continue our dialogue together while we prepare a meal for one of the area shelters (see page 9).
In addition, we are helping our community each month with a different item collection: February - diapers and formula, the top items needed by single mothers. March - new socks May - gently used winter clothes Drop these donations in the deposit slots in the cabinets to your right as you come in the glass entry doors at CBD. Some have mistaken these slots for trash bins, they are not! Please fill them with good things, not bad things. As you can see, we are really active in our Social Action effort. All it needs is you. Come give of yourself at upcoming events, contribute to collections and please join our committee. The next meeting is on Sunday, Feb 19th at 10:00am. 8
Tacos, Tequila, & Talmud Thursdays February 9th 7:30pm @CBD
This monthly event is the perfect way to unwind after a day’s work. We’ll start the evening socializing, enjoying tacos and Tequila, and then some Jewish learning! Suggested donation $15.00 per person. RSVP www.Beth-David.org/rsvp or call 408-257-3333
Post Kiddush Mitzvah Hour
Saturday, February 11th 1:00 - 2:00pm Join us for a bit of Shabbes social action right after Kiddush lunch!
Jewish Family Services
Refugee Food Drive
Now through February 26th Recommended items: Rice (Basmati), tomato paste, oil (canola or olive), pinto beans or lentils, jam, honey, spaghetti pasta, tuna packed in oil, loose tea and Halvah packed in a container. Drop food in donation bin in the foyer at CBD.
Or donate online www.jfssv.org Questions: call 408-566-0600 or email sheilam@jfssv.org
Cook & Serve a Meal to the Homeless with Abrahamic Alliance International
Sunday, February 26th 1:30 - 4:00pm We will again meet with West Valley Muslim Association and Saratoga Federated Church, to continue our dialogue together while we prepare a meal for one of the area shelters. You can continue to participate by serving and partaking of the meal at the shelter afterwards. RSVP online www.bethdavid.org/rsvp or call the office 408-257-3333.
Come to the planning meeting
Tuesday, February 7th 7:00 - 8:30pm If would like to assist planning this event, please email Iris at irisbendahan@beth-david.org.
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Feeling a Desire to Connect with Others? Join a Havurah! Has your busy lifestyle prevented you from socializing with other people with whom you share lots of things in common? Are you looking for an extended network of friends to spend Shabbat and holidays with? Would you welcome the chance to get together with individuals, couples, or people with kids the same age as yours?
We are seeking to identify and recognize the many havurot made up by Beth David members.
If so, contact Rabbi Alexander at alexander@beth-david.org. We are currently forming havurot for individuals, families with young children, newly married couples, couples with grown children, seniors, and more. Let us know what you are interested in.
Plans are in the works for a special Shabbat recognizing Beth David’s havurot.
Are you in a Havurah? If so, let us know!
If you are currently a part of an active havurah, email Rabbi Alexander at Alexander@bethdavid.org and let her know.
Download a havurah interest form at: www.beth-david.org/havurah and mail it to Rabbi Alexander in the CBD office.
Israeli Stamps
Presented by Steve Goldstein
Saturday, February 25th after lunch, approx. 1:00pm
See Israel's first postage stamps, and the vast array of designs Israel has created since its founding. Saturday, March 25th A Trip to Chelm after lunch, approx. 1:00pm
Presented by Doug Brook and Theatre Chevruta To preview April's performances of Neil Simon's "Fools," a play inspired by the "Wise Men of Chelm," enjoy a discussion about these timeless, fun stories – including a few scenes performed by the cast! 10
Everyone is welcome at this special Service
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cbd.hazak@beth-david.org
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Activities for All Ages ·
Taste traditional dried fruits
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Discover the trees of Israel and their locations
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Learning about Tu B’Shevat with Rabbi Berkowitz
FREE Please RSVP by 2/4
Online at www.beth-bavid.org/rsvp or call 408-257-3333
Come Celebrate
Tu B’Shevat
Join us for services before the program beginning at 9:30am
Jewish New Year for Trees
Saturday, February 11th
Stay afterwards for lunch
11:30am – 12:15pm
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Each Netivot Haneshamah session is guided by a community Rabbi or an expert on the topic offered. All teens and adults of any age, interest and background are invited and welcome. You do not need to have any experience with any of these subjects, if you are interested, simply attend! Saturday, February 4th @ 10:30am Torah Takes The Stage Led by Doug Brook
A chance to look at the week’s Torah portion and the whole Torah service through a theatrical lens. Expect opportunities for true Torah study along with much humor and discussion.
Saturday, February 11th Sessions have been cancelled. Please join us for the Tu B’ Shevat program.
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Saturday, February 18th @ 9:30am A Learning Minyan Led by Rabbi Leslie Alexander Delve into the background and development of prayers to learn what they mean and why they were included. Discuss the prayers from a current perspective sharing feelings, reflections and ideas.
Saturday, February 18th @ 10:30am Makom Yoga Led by guest teacher Susan Gavens Creating space in body, mind and soul.
Saturday, February 25th @ 10:30am Approachable Torah Led by Rabbi Berkowitz Learn to interpret the Torah portion through your own experience and spin a drash - a lesson of meaning.
Email Rabbi Alexander for more information Alexander@beth-david.org
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TGI Shabbat for All Ages - 1st Friday @ 6:30pm
February 3rd Begin with a happy and celebratory Kabbalat Shabbat service followed by a delicious potluck dinner. in February we will feature Zichron Yaalov, located at the southern end of the Carmel mountain range overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. RSVP for dinner online at www.beth-david.org/rsvp or call the office at 408-257-3333.
Family Service - 2nd Saturday @ 9:30am
February 11th This service offers a joyous, spiritual, thought-filled, multigenerational experience. Pray with your whole family and find something different and unique for every individual big and small.
Tot Shabbat - 2nd and 4th Saturdays @ 11:15am
February 11th & 25th For ages 5 and under. Relaxing, lighthearted, interactive, Shabbat program for tots including songs, stories, puppets and more.
PJ Shabbat - 3rd Friday @ 6:00pm
February 17th Join us for a special Shabbat service filled with movement, song and stories. Stay for a kid (and parent) friendly dinner. The program is geared for children 6 and under. Older siblings welcome. RSVP online at www.beth-david.org/rsvp or call the office at 408-257-3333.
Jewish Book Discussion Group The Best Place on Earth by Ayelet Tsabari
led by Susan Rojo Saturday, February 11th at approx. 1:30pm These eleven stories focus on Israel’s Mizrahi Jews searching for their place in the world. Tsabari’s characters grapple with love, violence, faith, identity, and the challenges of balancing old traditions with modern times. Her stories illuminate the burdens of history, the strength of the heart, and our universal desire to belong. Kabbalah Havurah: Experiencing the Zohar Saturday, February 4th at approx. 1:00pm Join Rabbi Ohriner as we explore the splendor and enigmatic appeal of the Zohar with Dr. Daniel Matt’s annotations and explanations. The Havurah meets the first Shabbat afternoon of each month after Kiddush lunch. Texts are provided in English. No prior knowledge of Jewish mysticism necessary!
Exploring “The Other Talmud” The Talmud of Jerusalem Saturday, February 18th at approx 1:00pm Why did the Babylonian Talmud (bavli) become the “gold standard “ in Rabbinic text and what would have been different in Jewish life, observance and law had we used the “Yerushalmi” as our guide? Each month Rabbi Alexander will explore texts and topics emerging from the Jerusalem Talmud in a fun and conversational way.
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February Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday 1 5 Sh'vat 4:00pm JEWEL 7:00pm Minyan
5 9 Sh'vat 9:00am Haftarah Trope 9:30am JCORE 9:30am Jewish Experience for Teens 9:30am Minyan 11:00am Jewish Experience for Teens 2:30pm CBD’s Super Bowl party
6 10 Sh'vat 7 11 Sh'vat 10:00am Intermediate Hebrew 11:45am Beginning Hebrew 3:00pm Yiddish Conversation Group 7:00pm AAI Meal Service 2:15pm Beginning Hebrew for planning meeting FSU Émigrés (offsite) 7:00pm Minyan 7:00pm Minyan 7:00pm Silicon Valley Introduction to Judaism (offsite)
12 16 Sh'vat 9:30am Mah Jongg Tournament 9:30am Minyan 10:00am Hiking Meet-up Sunday Stroll 12:30pm Cub Scouts Pack 504 Meetings
13 17 Sh'vat 10:00am Intermediate Hebrew 11:45am Beginning Hebrew 2:15pm Beginning Hebrew for FSU Émigrés (offsite)
19 9:30am Minyan
7:00pm Minyan
23 Sh'vat 20 24 Sh'vat Washington's Birthday 10:00am Intermediate Hebrew 11:45am Beginning Hebrew 2:15pm Beginning Hebrew For FSU Émigrés (offsite)
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12 Sh'vat
4:00pm JEWEL 7:00pm Minyan 7:30pm Succulent Sh’vat
18 Sh'vat 15
2:00pm Tea Time with a Maven 7:00pm Minyan 7:00pm Silicon Valley Introduction to Judaism (offsite) 21
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19 Sh'vat
7:00pm Minyan
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26 Sh'vat
3:00pm Yiddish Conversation 7:00pm Minyan Group 7:30pm General Board 7:00pm Minyan Meeting 7:30pm Program Committee Meeting
7:00pm Minyan
26 30 Sh'vat Rosh Chodesh Adar 9:30am Minyan - Includes Torah Service 12:30pm Cub Scouts Pack 504 Meetings 1:30pm After Trialogue Meal Cook & Serve with AAI
27 1 Adar Rosh Chodesh Adar 10:00am Intermediate Hebrew 11:45am Beginning Hebrew 2:15pm Beginning Hebrew for FSU Émigrés (offsite)
28 2 Adar 10:30am Israel Coffee Klatch 7:00pm Minyan 7:00pm Silicon Valley Introduction to Judaism
7:00pm Minyan
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Thursday
Friday
Saturday
7 Sh'vat 6 Sh'vat 3 10:00am Talmud Study 11:15am Jewish Ethics Discussion 7:00pm Minyan 7:30pm Ritual Committee 5:16pm Candle lighting Meeting 6:30pm TGI Shabbat Service & Potluck Dinner
4 8 Sh'vat 9:30am Services/Board Installation Shabbat/50th anniversary of Michael Leitner’s Bar Mitzvah 10:30am Torah Takes The Stage 12:00pm Hot for Shabbat 12:00pm Ruah Rally 12:30pm Kiddush 1:00pm Experiencing the Zohar
14 Sh'vat 9 13 Sh'vat 10 11:00am Ladies Who Lunch 10:00am Talmud Study 11:15am Jewish Ethics Discussion
11 15 Sh'vat Tu B’Shevat 9:00pm Haftarah Trope 9:30am Family Service 9:30am Shabbat Service 9:30am JCORE 11:15am Tot Shabbat 11:30am Tu B'Shevat Program 12:00pm Hot for Shabbat 12:00pm Ruah Rally 12:15pm Kiddush 1:00pm Musaf Service 1:00pm Mitzvah Hour 1:30pm Book Discussion
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7:00pm Minyan 7:30pm Tequila, Tacos and Talmud Thursdays
5:24pm Candle lighting 6:30pm Services/Hazak Cantorial Shabbat & Dinner
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20 Sh'vat 17 21 Sh'vat 10:00am Talmud Study 11:15am Jewish Ethics 7:00pm Beer w/the Boys by Discussion CBD Men’s Club 7:00 Minyan 5:31pm Candle lighting 6:00pm PJ Shabbat 6:30pm Services
18 22 Sh'vat 9:30am A Learning Minyan 9:30am Services 10:30am Makom Yoga 12:00pm Hot for Shabbat 12:00pm Ruah Rally 12:30pm Kiddush 1:00pm Exploring “The Other Talmud”
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25 29 Sh'vat Shabbat Shekalim 9:30am Services 10:30am Approachable Torah 11:15am Tot Shabbat 12:00pm Hot for Shabbat 12:00pm Ruah Rally 12:30pm Kiddush 1:15pm Abrahamic Religions Trialogue: Serving Humanity and its Challenges 1:30pm CBD Jewish Artists Group
27 Sh'vat 24 28 Sh'vat 10:00am Talmud Study 11:15am Jewish Ethics Discussion 7:00pm Dames who Dine 7:00pm minyan 5:39pm Candle lighting 6:30pm Services
Upcoming
2/4 @ 9:30am Board Installation Shabbat
2/5 @ 2:30pm Super Bowl Party @ CBD (see page 7)
2/8 @ 7:30pm Succulent Shevat (see page 6)
2/10 @ 6:00pm Cantorial Shabbat (see page 11)
2/11 @ 11:30pm Tu B’Shevat Program (see page 13)
2/25 @ 1:15pm Abrahamic Religions Trialogue (see page 4)
Mark your calendars for the Congregational Meeting on April 2nd @ 10:00am
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Calling on all CBD Bakers, Quilters and Party Planners Enter a Shushan County Fair Contest Love to bake? Enter the hamentaschen baking contest and the Purim cake or cookie decorating contest. (Items need to meet CBD Kashrut standards, see www.beth-david.org/event-planning/ kashrut-policy. Love to crochet? Enter the Purim Kippah contest! Love to quilt? Enter the quilting contest to create the best triangular challah cover, placemat or wall hanging sized 14�x16�. Love to throw a creative party and decorate a great table? Enter the Jewish holiday or Shabbat table setting contest. There will also be a Religious School Purim art show! All entries will be displayed in the exhibition area of the Shushan County Fair on March 12th!! Adults, teens and children are encouraged to participate. Register to participate by February 28th. Name:_____________________________________________ Phone number:_________________________ Email:______________________________ I am entering the following contest(s): ______________________________________________ Please send form to CBD or email the information to: program@beth-david.org Deadline for receipt of materials entered except for baked goods is March 7th. Baked goods due Friday, March 10th by noon.
White Elephant Sale and Silent Actions at the Shushan County Fair Donations Needed We are looking for donations to sell and auction on at the fair on Sunday, March 12th. Contributions of new/gently used items, jewelry, artwork, purses and newer electronics are requested. In addition, donations from local businesses or gift certificates, sports tickets, or your time and talents (teaching/tutoring, etc.) will be appreciated. Contact Lisa Kravitz at lisakravitz@msn.com for more information, to arrange a donation, or volunteer to help on this committee.
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Tea Time With a Maven*
Tuesday, February 14th @ 2:00pm February Maven will be Richard Dorsay who will speak about the Enneagram system. This is an effective tool for understanding ourselves and others based on unique patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting. Understanding this system allows us to see challenges and gifts in ourselves and others, and allows us to become more compassionate human beings. Great for home or workplace. Free
*Maven: Yiddish for a trusted expert in a particular field.
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4 Tuesday of the month @ 10:30am Upcoming: Tuesday, February 28th Coffee, questions and conversations about the state of our Jewish state with Alex Drukarev as moderator. In honor of Tu B’Shevat we’ll devote February’s meeting to Israel’s environmental concerns. Free
Do you know Yiddish? Would you like to chat with others in Yiddish? 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 3:00pm February 7th and 21st The Yiddish Group is for people to re-activate prior Yiddish knowledge, to learn Yiddish for the first time, and to have conversations. Free For more information, email coordinator at cbd.yiddish@beth-david.org, or call Vivian Herman at 408-257-7760.
Hot For Shabbat Older adults are encouraged to join the CBD community for a hot, Shabbat lunch, and opportunity to schmooze and learn with friends old and new! Stay after lunch and join one of our rotating learning sessions. You’re also welcome to attend Shabbat services starting at 9:30. Hot for Shabbat is brought to you in part by a generator grant from the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley.
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Happy Birthday 1st Andrea Linder Lori Kahn Mia Robinson Rebecca Pressman Lauren Greenberg
11th Caleb Acevedo
2nd Maels Kuperman Samuel Ladabaum Larry Yelowitz
13th William Mauskopf Allan Ader
3rd Howard Blumenthal Benjamin Frieden 4th Liam Harel Edan Harel 5th Yakov Glukhovsky David Hudson Daniel Pressman
12th Dawn Glajchen Elijah Hurwitz
14th Ilene Finger Shmuel Shottan Miriam Marr Leslie Alexander Martin Rauchwerk Anael Khakshoor 15th Adam Dorsay Alicia Ader
23rd Hillary Farkas Lee Ghan 24th Daniel Hoffman Adam Graubart Terry Winograd Ike Nassi 25th Thomas Saichek Joshua Ferguson Marilyn Popper William Province Lu Gildenberg
26th Lev Moshkevich Rachel Shen Ilan Spieler Vered Marash Harriet Weiss 28th Alex Goldberger Amir Segev Amir Gafni Naomi Volinsky
Anniversaries
16th Emily Vainberg
1st Ted & Gloria Rosenblume
17th Leonid Segal Nathan Stein
4th Fred & Beverly Jacobson
18th Aleksandr Mikhlin Jessica Steiger Miri Volinsky Daniel Adelberg Evan Hirsch
14th Leonid Kats & Gita Gilgur Marshall & Marlene Burak
8th Joan Bakin
19th Joshua Tieger Robert Kirschbaum
17th Sam & Judy Holtzman
9th Lorraine Isaac Michael Salzman Frances Greenberg
20th Shelley Luskey Zachary Alexander George Mednick
18th Scott & Eileen Weinstein
10th Ben Segev Eli Cagan Michelle Conrad Martin Vick Henry Stone Helaine Green
21st Benjamin Leitner
6th Laurie Himelstein Grigoriy Vaystikh Harry Glatstein Phyllis Burdman 7th Sima Shore Israela Kamchi Gavriela Fine Georgette Silver Janine Adelberg
22nd Norman Rosenberg
15th Stephen Schleimer & Cyndi Sherman
20th Steven & Debra Schwartz 27th Rami Tabibian & Susan Gould
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THANK YOU! To the following who have donated to the Next 50 building campaign Your participation is important, not the amount. See your name here! (List updated as of January 20, 2017)
Laura and David Abada Cookie Addison & Family Davida & Charles Adelberg Marilyn & Allan Ader Yael & Elie Alcheck Monique & Philip Alexander Dr. Kenneth Aitchison & Rabbi Leslie Alexander Rochelle & Barry Alhadeff Andrea and David Ammerman Appleman Family Judy & Michael Applesmith Diane & Doron Aronson Wendy Askenas James Attar Helen & Max Baer Ginny & Bob Baird David & Rabbi Ilana Baird Mishy & Jason Balaban Amy & Gary Ball Ruth & Noah Bareket Muriel & David Barnett Elizabeth & Jim Batson Betty Becker Galina & Alex Belogolovsky Iris & Joseph Bendahan Renee & Jacob Ben-David Mindy & Rabbi Allan Berkowitz Mary Jo & Alan Bernard Marlene & Phil Bernstein Cathy & William Beyda Barbara Biran Marjorie Bischoff Roberta & Jeremy Bloom Ellyn & Kenneth Bloomfield The Blumenthal Family Judy & Brett Borah Rhoda & Martin Bress Sandi & Kenneth Bretz Ruth & Victor Brill Bayla & Abe Bromberg Douglas Brook Linda & Barry Brummer Marlene & Marshall Burak Nestor Cabrales Felissa & Myron Cagan Carol & Chris Cassell The Checkman Family Seema Cicerone Lori Kramer Cinnamon Diane & Bert Clement Judith & Lawrence Cohn Joanne & Harry Cornbleet Jillian Cosgrave Lynn Crocker Jerry Daniel
Barbara (Babs) J. W. Davis Karen & Jacob Deloumi Eleanor & Lloyd Dickman Sandra & Morris Dolmatch Lou Dombro Phillip Doppelt Dorothy & Richard Dorsay Galina & Mike Drabkin Herb Dreifuss Danielle & Hank Drew Lory & Alexander Drukarev Susan Greenberg-Englander & Jeffrey Englander Miriam Engel Deborah Estreicher Rhonda Farber Hillary & Stanley Farkas Dina Fayngold Jan & Bryan Ferguson Cary & Adrian Feria Harriet & Don Fernandez Donald Field Karen & Melvin Fihn Debbie & Bob Fils Sofia Filshtinsky ReneĂŠ & Howard Fine Ziva & David Fishman Aurelia & Frank Fleck Kama Fletcher Kate & Jeffrey Fox Donna & Steven Frankel Liya Freydin Rosemary & Stephen Frieden Ria & Stuart Friedman Julia & Adam Fuks Sandi & David Gaertner Ricki Lee & Neal Gafter Emily & Howard Gannes Hindy and Jerome Ganeles Susan & Lee Gavens Daisy Gelb Ann Graubart Gershanov Lee & Al Ghan Rachel & Eli Gild Judy & David Gilford Ruth & Edward Gipstein Rakhil Karasik & Viktor Gitis Wendy J. & Lance Glasser Glenda & Harry Glatstein Gaelle Glickfield Jane & Robert Glicksman Myrna Gluck Genya & Yakov Glukhovsky Ellen & Harvey Gold Jane & Michael Gold
Denise & Martin Goldberg Sondra & Alex Goldberger Hava Goldman Sheila & Howard Goldstein Isaac Goldstein Barbara & Stephen Goldstein & Family Vivian & Sherman Golub Alana & Grant Goodman Norma & David Goorvitch Janie & Greg Gotlib Rhonda Raider & Donald Gould Joseph Grapa Cheryl Graubart Dave Graubart Barbara & Arye Green Helaine & Stephen Green Ann Greenspan Karen & Allen Guggenheim Susan & Clifford Gutterman Maxine and Robert Halem Joyce & Bill Halper Nathan Handelsman Sarah & Yonothan Hanuka Harel Family Wendy & David Harris CBD Hazak Vivian Herman Monica Hernandez Laurie Himelstein Bonnie & Lee Hirsch Debby & David Hoffman Dr. Melinda Reynard & Steve Hoffman Sharon & Amir Horovitz Marcia Hunter Janet & David Hurwitz Madelyn & Dov Isaacs Beverly & Fred Jacobson Jane & Len Jacobson Carol Jeans, The Sereno Group Lori & Daniel Kahn Renee & Jeffrey Kanel Marcia Kaplan Ellen & Steven Karel Evan Kass Stephanie & Ian Kass & Family Marlene Kass Rudi & Jeff Katz Shoshana Wolf & Jonathan Katz Doris & Stanley Katz Bonnie Kehl Carol & Roland King Lynne & Stephen Kinsey Morrie Kirschen Eleanor & Ed Kiss Jacqueline & Charles Klein 26
Susan & Thomas Klein Barbara & Scott Knaster Ruth A. Kohan Caryn & Ben Kovar Anna Kraus Judith & Israel Krongold Jan Krum Raisa and Vladimir Kukuyev Marina and Maels Kuperman Lauren Flato & Steven Labovitz Al Lampell Rachel Schwab & Chet Lanctot Suzanne & Dave Larky Judith & Allan Lavetter Lorna Borenstein & David Lawee Tracy Lee Benjamin Leitner Susan & Michael Leitner Jeanette & Stuart Lerner Loretta & Edward Levin Judy & Gordon Levin Bernard Levine Susan & Mark Levine Fay Levinson Paula Barbarito-Levitt & Marc E. Levitt Gloria & Ken Levy Mimi & Reuben Levy Sheryl & Eric Lewis Elizabeth and Joe Lichy Andrea & Steven Linder Lisa & Oleg Lipkind Tanya Lorien Shelley & Ken Luskey Enid Malkin Sue & Ron Maltiel Tamar & Leeor Mamou Vered Marash Doysa Markova Miriam & Charles Marr Natalie & William Mauskopf Howard May, DDS Dan Maydan Sandy & David Mayer Tamar & George Mednick Lydia Mednick Sylvia & Michael Meltzer Holly & David Mendel Aileen Menkin Elizabeth & William Menkin Sylvia & Leonard Metz Dalia & Alvin Milgram Ruth Miller Bonnie Slavitt Moore & Jack Moore Janine & Austin Moore Cohava & Jacob (Kobi) Mor Vanina J. Sandel Mutchnik & Sharon Mutchnik Susan & Gary Nankin Ronee & Ike Nassi
Josephine & Scott Nelson Nancy & Marty Newman Phyllis & Neil Newman Jenifer & Evan Ohriner Rabbis Shoshana & Philip Ohriner Crystal & Mendy Ouzillou Alice Wald & Paul Overmyer Judy & David Paktor Minda & Richard Parrish Andrew Passett Lori Passett & Family Robin D. Penn Evette & David Pennypacker Susannah & Karl Pfalzer Joelle Pluemer Margie & Howard Pomerantz Marilyn Popper Rabbi Daniel Pressman Emma & Gregory Prokter Julie Tardos & William Province Susan Murai Raider & Andrew Raider Lena & Jussi Rajna Judie & Benjamin Ram Thelma Ramm Sheryl & Martin Rattner Robin & Martin Rauchwerk Susan & Ron Remba Svetlana and Alexander Ring Orit & Paul Riskin Robinson Family Bettina & Daniel Rosenberg Jill & Josh Rosenberg Gloria & Theodore Rosenblume Susan & Allen Rosenzweig Rothstein Family Riva Rubnitz Alison & Ron Ruebusch Robin Sabes Marina & Michael Salzman Christel Sanders Felicia & Michael Schaffer Cyndi Sherman & Steve Schleimer Rita & Steve Schlosser Maureen and Andrew Schneider Natalie M. Schriger Myrtle & Joel Schwartz Myra & Pete Schwartz Roberta & Martin Schwartz Marilyn Sefchovich Jerome Shapiro Tzvia & Reuven Shelef Susan Cohen & Leonard Shen Inna Sigal & Alexander Shlifshteyn Sima Shore Haya & Shmuel Shottan Shmuel Shultz Yulia Shvarts Lil Silberstein Ken Silver Sandra Silver
Barbara & David Silverstein Michal Strutin & Michael Sinensky Blanka & Art Singer Nancy & Dan Skilken Morris and Fannie Skilken Family Foundation Liza & Ilya Slain Anna & Mikhail Slutsky Kenneth Solnit Ann & Joseph Sorger Irene & Walter Spector Stephanie & Peter Spielvogel Kitty Steinborn Lisa & Nathan Stein Cheryl Zatkin-Steres & George Steres Penina & Herman Stern Joan & Henry Stone Bonnie & Lee Stone Rama & Arieh Strod Meryle & Howard Sussman Irene & Bob Swedroe & Family Susan Gould & Rami Tabibian Rochelle & Sander Taboh Georgette & Alan Tanenbaum Barbara & Chuck Taubman Ann & Rick Tavan Evelyn Tavan Irina & Gene Tenberg Support provided by Tides Foundation Helen Tieger Nazgol & Shelley Timmins Janice & Robert Torczyner Jane Troflianin Aline Usim Cara & Ronen Vainish Sima Vishnevsky Tal Volinsky Reenie Wagner Marjorie Alpert & Jeff Warwick Barbie & Martin Weinstein Sheila & Marty Weisberg Carol & Jeffrey Weiss Harriet & Frank Weiss Linda & Joseph Weiss & Family Gayle & Arthur Weissbrodt Pat & Alan Werba Nancy & Kenneth Wiener Drs. Carol & Terry Winograd Marsha & John Witkin Elise & Dennis Wolf Roni & Andy Wolfe Wendy Wu Patty Yalowich Yanovsky Family Lourdes & Frank Yashar Rhoda & Larry Yelowitz Liliya & Igor Yunerman Rimma Zaraysky Zimberoff Family Trust Beryl Zimberoff Phyllis & Jerry Zis 27
Contributions Contributions are vital to the life of our community. We acknowledge the gifts received between December 1 – 31, 2016 from the following individuals and families.
Adult Education In memory of Seymour Marcus, from Susan Marcus
Annual Campaign In memory of my aunt, Shirley Rubin, from Sheila Weisberg In memory of my aunt, Sophie Ginsburg, from Sheila Weisberg
Balk Family Camp Scholarship Fund
Clifford & Susan Gutterman, in memory of your sister, Miriam, from Leonard & Jane Jacobson Linda Brummer, in memory of your mother, Gara Weisman, from Franklyn & Harriet Weiss In honor of Daniel & Nancy Skilken, from Barry Newman In memory of my father, Dr. Gerhard Maerker, from Wendy Harris
Congregation Beth David Fund
In memory of my brother, Arnold Schwartz, from Martin Schwartz In memory of my mother & father, Faina Alexander Congregation Beth David Bible and Siddur and Kremer & David Israel Kremer, from Alexandra Kreimer In memory of my mother, Plina Medvedeva, from Genya Mahzor Fund Gribanovskaya In memory of my daughter, Debbie Gandel, from Martin In memory of my aunt, Liza Kahanov, from Lydia Polidi Gandel In memory of my sister, Liza Smolyanitsky, from Congregation Beth David Capital Campaign Alexander Lazer In memory of my mother, Manya Reyzis, from Alexander In memory of my aunt, Vera Chechik, from Seema Lazer Cicerone In memory of my sister, Celia Fertig, from Gerald Daniel In memory of my brother, Izak Eshaghoff, from Esmail In memory of my sister-in-law, Kay Daniels, from Gerald Eshaghoff Daniel In memory of my mother, Lea Seymon, from Jane In memory of Lila Fink, from Herman & Phyllis Burdman Jacobson In memory of Samuel Burdman, from Herman & Phyllis In memory of my uncle, Lazar Gurvech, from Dina Burdman Yevelev In memory of my father, Bert F. Goldberg, from Enid Joseph Sorger, in memory of your sister, Adele Sorger, Malkin from Victor & Ruth Brill In loving memory of Bella Grivnin, Georgy Grivnin, Alex Goldberger, in memory of your mother, Helen Sonyia Shinder, Abram Shinder, Tuvia Shvartzman and Goldberger, from Victor & Ruth Brill Yankel Frimershtein, from Alexander & Natalia Grivnin Judith Varadi, in memory of your mother, Helen In memory of my mother, Ruth Woron, from Harold Goldberger, from Victor & Ruth Brill Woron Rabbi Leslie Alexander, in memory of your father, Rabbi In memory of my brother, Max Daniel, from Gerald Daniel Ted Alexander, from Jack Moore & Bonnie Slavitt In memory of my brother, Ralf Herman, from Frank Moore Herman Clifford Gutterman, in memory of your sister, Miriam In memory of Barbara Beyda, from William & Cathy Gutterman, from Jack Moore & Bonnie Slavitt Moore Beyda Jeremy Bloom, in memory of your father, Harold Bloom, In memory of Joseph David Beyda, from William & Cathy from Jack Moore & Bonnie Slavitt Moore Beyda Stephen & Helaine Green, in memory of your sister-in-law, Carol Mueller, from Jack Moore & Bonnie Slavitt Moore In honor of my son's engagement, Michael H. Harris to Ms. Jennifer Buckley, from Arlene Harris Jeremy Bloom, in memory of your father, Harold Bloom, In memory of my father-in-law, Mark William Postman, from Lance & Wendy J Glasser from Frederica Postman Joel Zussman, in memory of your wife, Marianne, from Rabbi Leslie Alexander, in memory of your father, Rabbi Leonard & Jane Jacobson Ted Alexander, from Martin & Sheila Weisberg Alex Goldberger, in memory of your mother, Helen Gluck Jeremy Bloom, in memory of your father, Harold Bloom, Goldberger, from Leonard & Jane Jacobson from Harry & Joanne Cornbleet Judith Varadi, in memory of your mother, Helen Gluck Dori Jaroslow, in memory of your step-mother, Shirley Goldberger, from Leonard & Jane Jacobson Bandar, from Harry & Joanne Cornbleet Joseph Sorger, in memory of your sister, Adele, from David Ammerman, in memory of your sister, Mary Burum, Leonard & Jane Jacobson from Harry & Joanne Cornbleet Helaine Green, in memory of your sister-in-law, Carol Mueller, from Leonard & Jane Jacobson Joseph Sorger, in memory of your sister, Adele Sorger, from Israel & Judith Krongold
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Contributions (Continued)
Congregation Beth David Fund (continued)
Joseph Sorger, in memory of your sister, Adele Sorger, from Richard & Dorothy Dorsay Andrea Ammerman, in memory of your uncle, Edward Jeremy Bloom, in memory of your father, Harold Bloom, Kurtzman, from Harry & Joanne Cornbleet from Richard & Dorothy Dorsay Mazal tov to Lee Gavens on his significant birthday, from Dori Jaroslow, in memory of your step-mother, Shirley Andrew Gavens Bandar, from Richard & Dorothy Dorsay Jerome Zis, in memory of your wife, Phyllis Zis, from Alex Goldberger, in memory of your mother, Helen Stuart & Ria Friedman Goldberger, from Richard & Dorothy Dorsay Alex Goldberger, in memory of your mother, Helen Micah Rosenheim, in memory of your father, Don Goldberger, from Michael & Isabel Schneider Rosenheim, from Richard & Dorothy Dorsay Congregation Beth David, from Adrian & Raluca Jerome Zis, in memory of your wife, Phyllis Zis, from Abrahami Richard & Dorothy Dorsay Congregation Beth David, from Ari Fine & Katja Edelman Neil Shapiro, in memory of your mother, Francine Shapiro, Kiddush Lunch Fund from Richard & Dorothy Dorsay In memory of my mother, Pearl Rauchwerk, from Martin Jeremy Bloom, in memory of your father, Harold Bloom, Rauchwerk from Joe & Linda Weiss In memory of my cousin, Ikey Isaac, from Myrtle Schwartz Lee Gavens, in honor of your birthday, from Seymour & In memory of my father, Samuel Litvin, from Vivian Annette Gavens Herman Lee & Susan Gavens, in honor of your anniversary, from In memory of my father, Philip Siegel, from Barbara Seymour & Annette Gavens Goldstein Jeremy Bloom, in memory of your father, Howard Bloom, In memory of my brother, Alan Siegel, from Barbara from Jerome & Hindy Ganeles Goldstein Karlinsky Family, in memory of Goldie Karlinsky, from In memory of my father, Joseph Nassi, from Ike & Ronee Jerome & Hindy Ganeles & Farrel Krawetz Nassi Walter Spector, in honor of your 60th birthday, from In memory of my grandmother, Frances Frank, from Linda Steven & Pamela Levin Weiss Joseph Sorger, in memory of your sister, Adele Sorger, In memory of my grandfather, Bernard Steinberg, from from Vivian Herman Linda Weiss Dori Jaroslow, in memory of your step-mother, Shirley In memory of my mother, Sylvia Weiss, from Joe Weiss Bandar, from Vivian Herman In memory of my father, David Scherr, from Karen Fihn Linda Brummer, in memory of your mother, Gara Lance Glasser & Family, in memory of your mother, Weisman, from Vivian Herman Selma Glasser, from Martin & Sheila Weisberg Harvey Berger, in memory of Rhoda, from Vivian Herman Joseph Sorger, in memory of your sister, Adele Sorger, Congregation Beth David, from Walter & Irene Spector from Martin & Nancy Newman In honor of Sam Roth Pickholtz’ Bar Mitzvah, from Dave Stephen & Helaine Green, in memory of your sister-in-law, & Suzanne Larky Carol Mueller, from Martin & Nancy Newman Congregation Beth David, from Judy Holtzman Dori Jaroslow, in memory of your step-mother, Shirley March of the Living Fund Bandar, from Martin & Nancy Newman In memory of my dear sister, Rebecca Wexler, from Sandra Mayer, with gratitude for all you do, from Susan Deborah Estreicher Rojo Miriam Marr, with gratitude for your work on the CBD Rabbi Alexander Discretionary Fund Archives Committee, from Susan Rojo In memory of my mother, Lika Segal, from Kamilla Lif Dr. Harry Cornbleet, with gratitude for your work on the In memory of my mother, Anna Weiss, from Mr. Franklyn CBD Archives Committee, from Susan Rojo Weiss Charles Taubman, with gratitude for your work on the CBD In memory of my mother, Ruth Sacolick, from Andrea Archives Committee, from Susan Rojo Linder Kiddush Lunch Fund (continued) In memory of my father, Jacob Hailpern, from Dr. Brent Stephen Kinsey, with gratitude for your work on the CBD Hailpern Archives Committee, from Susan Rojo In memory of my father, Alfred Gunn, from Susan Hailpern Clifford Gutterman, in memory of your sister, Miriam Stephen & Helaine Green, in memory of your sister-in-law, Gutterman, from Richard & Dorothy Dorsay Carol Mueller, from Leonard & Sylvia Metz
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Rabbi Alexander Discretionary Fund (cont.)
Robert E. Levinson Memorial Library Fund
Alex Goldberger & Family, in memory of your mother, Helen Goldberger, from Leonard & Sylvia Metz Judith Varadi & Family, in memory of your mother, Helen Goldberger, from Leonard & Sylvia Metz Rabbi Leslie Alexander, in memory of your father, Rabbi Ted Alexander, from Irwin & Joan Bakin Alex Goldberger, in memory of your mother, Helen Goldberger, from Ann Greenspan Joseph & Ann Sorger, in memory of your sister, Adele Sorger, from Stanley & Hillary Farkas Rakhil Gitis, in loving memory of Viktor Gitis, from Norm Gitis
Clifford Gutterman, in memory of your sister, Miriam Gutterman, from Edward & Eleanor Kiss Alex Goldberger & Judith Varadi in memory of your mother, Helen Goldberger, from Edward & Eleanor Kiss Marilyn Kanes & Andy Berger & Families, in fond memory of Shirley Berger, a mother, grandmother and long time friend, from Arthur & Roberta Cohen Clifford & Susan Gutterman, in memory of your sister, Mimi Gutterman, from Fay Levinson & Joe Vela Congregation Beth David, from Howard & Sheila Goldstein
Social Action
Rabbi Ohriner Discretionary Fund
Dinner for the Homeless from James & Elizabeth Batson Dinner for the Homeless, from Mark Perkins & Vivien Rutter
In memory of my father, Albert "Aggie" Margolis, from Susie Pierson Our sincere appreciation for the support received as we mourn the loss of Clifford's sister, Miriam Gutterman, from Clifford & Susan Gutterman In memory of our beloved parents, from Arthur & Barbara Greenberg In memory of my father, Irwin Sacolick, from Andrea Linder In memory of my father, Zalman Agroskin, from Yakov Agroskin In memory of my father, Nathan Baer, from Maxie Baer Zina Kharag, in honor of your 90th birthday, from Amy & Dan Schiff, Julie & Stuart Krigel, Ruth & Al Sporer Rabbi Philip Ohriner, from Susan Toth Rabbi Philip Ohriner, from Dan Maydan
Varadi Youth Education Fund In memory of my parents, from Judith Varadi Alex Goldberger & Judith Varadi & Families, in memory of your mother, Helen Goldberger, from Martin & Sheila Weisberg Alex Goldberger, in memory of your mother, Helen Goldberger, from N. Howard & Rita Blumstein Judith Varadi, in memory of your mother, Helen Goldberger, from Stuart & Ria Friedman Jerry Widran, Happy 90th birthday! Mazal tov! from Andrew & Judith Varadi
Rama Strod Education Fund In memory of my mother, Helen C. Schweitzer, from Eleanor Kiss
Religious School Myuchad Fund In memory of my beloved father, Harry Moskowitz, from Natalie Schriger In memory of my mother, Eva Zeltzer, from Rita Sauvage In memory of my uncle, Burton Yalowich, from Patty Hughes In memory of my brother, Robert (Bert) Schwartz, from Joel Schwartz In memory of my uncle, Herman Leibman, from Joel Schwartz In memory of my uncle, Donald Wald, from Alice Wald In memory of my grandfather, Nathan Cadiff, from Susan Rosenzweig Phyllis Schriger & Family, in memory of my dear brotherin-law, Paul Schriger, from Natalie Schriger
Robert E. Levinson Memorial Library Fund
Program Committee Meeting Tuesday, February 21st 7:30 - 9:00pm
Everybody interested in helping to create wonderful opportunities for the community to get together and exceptional programs for all to enjoy are encouraged to come join us on this committee. Email for more information: programs@beth-david.org
Dori Jaroslow, in memory of your mother, Shirley Bandar, from Natalie Schriger Varda Schriger & Family, in memory of your father, Hy Appleton, from Natalie Schriger 30
Donor(s): (If donor is a Beth David member, you may leave address blank) Name__________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip In honor/memory of_________________________________________________________________________________ Acknowledge this donation to: (If acknowledgement goes to Beth David members, you may leave address blank) Name__________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip Donation Amount $_________ or check one of the following:________$18 ________$36 ________ $72 _______$108
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Officers President Executive VP Administration VP Education VP Finance VP Membership VP Ritual VP Recording Secretary Treasurer Financial Secretary
Bill Beyda Ian Kass Sandra Mayer Lori Kahn Andrew Passett Jill Rosenberg David Fishman Madelyn Isaacs Michael Schaffer Ron Ruebusch
president@beth-david.org executivevp@beth-david.org adminvp@beth-david.org educationvp@beth-david.org financevp@beth-david.org membershipvp@beth-david.org ritualvp@beth-david.org recsecretary@beth-david.org treasurer@beth-david.org finsecretary@beth-david.org
General Board Immed. Past President Director at Large Director at Large Director at Large Director at Large Director at Large Director at Large
Dan Skilken Elizabeth Batson Opher Har-el Bonnie Slavitt Moore Alison Ruebusch Thelma Ramm Alex Drukarev
DaL Social Action Chair DaL Youth Chair DaL Facilities Chair DaL Finance Rep DaL Adult Education Rep DaL Program Chair DaL Sisterhood Rep DaL Men’s Club Rep
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Board Installation Shabbat
Saturday, February 4th 9:30am - 12:30pm Congratulations to everyone elected and continuing to serve on the board in 2017. Please attend the installation to thank Dan Skilken, David Hoffman, and Jeff Warwick and to welcome Bill Beyda and Ian Kass and to celebrate the rest of us joining or continuing on the board.
Abrahamic Religions Trialogue: Serving Humanity & Its Challenges
Saturday, February 25th 1:15 - 2:45pm Join Rabbi Philip Ohriner, Pastor Arvin Engelson, and Shaykh Alaeddin El Bakri for a panel discussion on the various perspectives of the Abrahamic religions on caring for the marginalized, poor, and those in need. Reception to follow. See flyer on page 4.
Tu B'Shevat Program
Saturday, February 11th 11:30am - 12:15pm Join us for a multi-generational Tu B’Shevat program where we’ll taste fruits, experience Israel and understand the meaning of “Jewish Arbor Day”. Learning opportunity with Rabbi Berkowitz. We’ll have activities for all ages. See flyer on page 13. 32