Beth Israel Quarterly - Spring 2023

l TH E I NTERSECTION OF R ELIGION & SCI ENCE l PL AT T YOUTH TO I SR A EL TR I P l PURIM CARNIVAL HAPPENINGS l SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGS

CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL OF SAN DIEGO l SPRING 2023 / ‫ אביב‬5783

SPRING 2023 / ‫ אביב‬5783 3 Message from Senior Rabbi Jason Nevarez 4 Message from President Dan Jones 5 Message from Rabbi Cantor Arlene Bernstein

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6 Platt Youth to Israel Trip Beth Israel Teens share their thoughts and memories 8 Beth Israel Enjoyed Celebrating Together From Chanukah to Torah on Tap to Tribe & DayTimers, We Came Together!

9 Scholar in Residence Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman The Intersection of Religion and Science

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11 What's Happening at Beth Israel 14 Meet Your Board Member and a Congratulations to Members 16 Special Congregation Meetings 17 Welcome New Members 18 Religious School Happenings

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Consecration Class and Summer Camp 19 Mazal Tov to our Beth Israel B'nei Mitzvah 20 Thank You for Your Contributions!

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M E S S A G E

By Senior Rabbi Jason Nevarez

WE ARE A PEOPLE modeled AFTER liberation Dear friends, Often, I find myself in the position of “translator” of contemporary Israeli culture and current events to those in our congregation and greater community. I have had to share the nuances of what it means to be both a Jewish and democratic state, while often having to navigate the constant distortions that seek to turn Israel into a pariah.

While I share my take with authenticity and conviction in support of Israel, at present, I find myself both pained and concerned about its current political leadership - a leadership made up of extreme hardliners that are working fast to undo the democratic ethos and foundational fabric of the visionary experiment that is our Modern Jewish state.

So, what’s happening? The current Israeli government is moving to eviscerate the independence of their judiciary in order to remake the country’s democratic identity. This would be akin to our U.S. executive and legislative branches of government eliminating much of the authority of the judiciary branch.

Some important points to consider: 1. As a progressive Zionist, I believe the changes under the current Israeli government will have dire impact on Israeli-American relations and with many communities (Jewish and non-Jewish) throughout the Diaspora, in addition to the internal struggles that are already stirring amongst the Israeli population. Hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets in recent weeks in protest to make their voices heard.

2. As Israel does not have a Constitution from which it derives its laws, these new standards would remove the only stop-gap on government power, subsequently weakening the judiciary from protecting citizens from the government becoming, for lack of a better term, an autocracy.

While the current Prime Minister notes that it is an attempt to align Israel more closely with other democracies, those democracies to which he is comparing have powerful institutional checks and balances, which is absent in Israel. In addition to its constitutional absence, Israel has no regional elections.

3. As I learned from my teachers Yossi Klein HaLevi, Matti Friedman and Daniel Gordis recently, “this radical transformation of Israel’s governing system is being pursued at breakneck speed without any national discussion, without having presented it to the electorate in any meaningful way before the recent elections, and without regard for criticism now coming from across the political and social spectrum.

We agree that a constructive national discussion on legal reform is not only necessary but overdue. But that is impossible when the government refuses to slow its pace and engage in discussion aimed at genuine, rather than cosmetic, compromise.” [1] [1]

https://www.timesofisrael.com/an-open-letter-to-israels-friends-in-north-america.

The most visible and present adherents to Jewish fundamentalism are not hiding in some dark corner of the interwebs anymore. Rather, they now hold the most powerful ministerial positions in the Israeli government and are working hard and fast to dismantle the democratic, Zionist dream.

As painful as it is to name, their mainstream status now poses a real and present danger to the Jewish state and the Jewish people.

I share the above with you, my wonderful Beth Israel community, as we and our American Jewish community have consistently stood by Israel at moments of crisis. And while I fully know and accept that Israel’s citizens get final say in their process, this homeland of potential and possibility, this country of innovation and inspiration also matters to us - the entire Jewish people.

In moments when the political aspirations of a few stray beyond what my and our commitments to progressive democracy can tolerate, we have to not only name it, but we also have the sacred responsibility and mandate to speak up and speak out. If we don’t then we are being disingenuous to our support, love and commitment to this Promised Land.

Here are some ideas as to how to make your voice heard: 1. Spread these words above far and wide. Teach them to your children and to your fellow congregants, friends, family, and co-workers.

As Reform Jews, it is time to pay close attention and to know what is happening.

2. Our Israeli Reform Movement (made up of the IMPJ and IRAC) is our partner and change agent on the ground, doing the work daily to stand up for our Reform Jewish values and defend democracy in Israel. You can offer your support by learning more here: https:// reform.org.il/en/, https://www.irac.org/.

I fell in love with an Israel that is both Jewish and democratic, that grants the same privileges and freedoms to all of its citizens – an Israel that will work to always strive for peace and compromise.

We are a people modeled after liberation, both internal and external. Let’s continue our call for Israel to maintain its foundational fabric as a just and equitable society.

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P R E S I D E N T ’ S

M E S S A G E

By Dan Jones

OUR offerings , OUR worship, AND OUR practice of Judaism I consider myself to be very lucky to get to serve Beth Israel as its President during this period of time. As an over 160-year-old community, we have grown, adapted, and evolved significantly over our lifetime. As with any “life,” we have experienced both great opportunities and great challenges.

With the stability, calm, and Shalom Bayit brought to us starting in 2007 with the hiring of Rabbi Michael Berk, we have faced our challenges and opportunities and come out stronger and better for them.

The Clergy Suite of any synagogue is the literal spiritual center of any congregation. The synergy required within that area is intrinsic to the religious health and operation of the synagogue. The thoughtful, nuanced, and yes – time consuming process that enabled Beth Israel to have a successful transfer of power from our now Rabbi Emeritus Michael Berk to our now (almost 3 years in!!) Senior Rabbi Jason Nevarez exemplifies the healthiness of our Clergy Suite.

Under the leadership of Rabbi Nevarez, our Clergy Suite has grown even closer and more aligned in mission and purpose. I’m delighted that Beth Israel leaders have extended the contracts of both Rabbi Nevarez (as a congregation we will vote to affirm Rabbi Nevarez’ continuance as our Senior Rabbi on March 22 pursuant to our bylaws) and Rabbi Gimbel. I’m sure that their partnership will only continue to grow as they continue to serve our community.

As has been previously communicated out to our membership, we are looking towards the assumption of Rabbi Cantor Arlene Bernstein’s role as our congregation’s Cantor Emerita upon her retirement in July of 2024,

and her continuing as part-time rabbi thereafter. I understand there will be a mix of emotions and thoughts in our community at this evolution.

Rabbi Cantor Bernstein (known affectionately as “RC” by so many of us) plays a pivotal role in our synagogue. She honors us by the incredible amount of time, talent, and wisdom she has selflessly shared with the our Beth Israel family since 1997. We must in turn honor her, by respecting her thoughts and plans as she looks towards this new chapter in her life.

Please know that RC is committed to staying involved with our community past July 1st, 2024 as our Rabbi and Cantor Emerita. She will continue as needed to play an active pastoral role, participate in life cycle events and teach. She is also committed to working with our newly formed Music Task Force, which will review the current and future music needs of Beth Israel. This will inform our thinking, our process, and our goals as we look towards a Cantorial transition sometime in the summer of 2024. You may recall that prior to our search for a new Senior Rabbi, we conducted a congregation wide Self Study to better understand and evaluate our needs. This Task Force will serve a similar purpose. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email me at djones@cbisd.org.

We don’t yet know what our Clergy Suite will look like in 2024, but with the continued leadership of Rabbi Nevarez, the incredible contributions of Rabbi Gimbel, and the thoughtful participation of Rabbi Cantor Bernstein – I am confident that it will continue to raise the bar on our offerings, our worship, and our practice of Judaism.

Shalom, Dan

Dear Beth Israel members and friends, How fortunate we are that the Jewish tradition so richly offers us what we need at every phase and stage of life. The book of Ecclesiastes states: “La Kol Z’man, v’eit l’chol cheifetz, tachat hashamayim…For each season there is a time and experience for every purpose under the Heavens.”

For me, this season of my life is a phase of transition—of retirement from my life’s experiences and work as Cantor of our congregation, to working parttime as Rabbi, continuing to pastor, mentor and teach. The privilege of finding a spiritual Cantorial home at Beth Israel has enriched my life beyond what words can express. And the continuing privileged opportunity to still find a working spiritual home in the congregation as a Rabbi is beyond what I could have imagined when I arrived here in July 1997.

I am grateful to those who taught me the Art of the Cantor and grateful to you all for teaching me what it means to implement that art. And now, I am grateful to be able to stay in this congregational home and continue to help make a difference, with the support of Rabbi Nevarez, Rabbi Gimbel, Lesley Mills and Dan Jones and our Board of Directors.

For all this and so much more, I am thankful and I look forward to watching this community grow musically, spiritually and intellectually as one of the leading Congregations in the Reform Movement.

I say with a full and grateful heart, Todah Rabah.

Rabbi Arlene Bernstein, Cantor

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R A B B I ’ S

M E S S A G E

By Rabbi Cantor Arlene Bernstein

This YEAR IN JERUSALEM...

When something is at the center of one’s world, it can often be all encompassing, all consuming – to a fault. It could be your spouse or partner; your children; your work; your passion for travel; music, science. No matter the topic—the heart, focus, epicenter, core… No matter the word or words one uses, the concept is the same. For me this year, the focal point of the Jewish calendar year is Passover/Pesach. Passover is the center of the 3 Pilgrimage holidays—placed between Sukkot and Shavuot—all three holidays in which we, as ancient Israelites, ascended to the Temple in Jerusalem, gave of the best of our crops and livestock to the Priests and Levites to live on, and of course, gave the best we had to God. The ascension up to Jerusalem, still to this day is awe-inspiring and leaves the pilgrim breathless.

This year 5783 will bring us, as modern Jews, into the land of Israel and to the city of Jerusalem prepared to celebrate just after Passover, 75 Years in the land of Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people. Some weeks ago at the end of January, the essential text our Torah portion Vaeira provided the prophecy of where we stand today as a people. The beginning of that portion provides the famous four expressions of redemption, on which our rabbis based the mitzvah of drinking 4 cups of wine a the Passover Seder.

1) “I will free you from the labors of the Egyptians and deliver you from their bondage.

2) I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and through extraordinary chastisements.

3) And I will take you to be My people, and I will be your God. And you shall know that I, Adonai, am your God who freed you from the labors of the Egyptians.”

4) I will bring you into the land which I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and I will give it to you for a possession, I Adonai.”

The children of Israel have celebrated this deliverance, these holy days of Passover since that Exodus from slavery, no matter where we found ourselves—in China; Siberia; Spain; Iran; Ethiopia, Italy, or in the Holy Land (where we lived for centuries).

It is no secret and no wonder, that Passover, not Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur nor Chanukah is the most widely celebrated Jewish holiday of our calendar year. Families today, gather themselves from all over the world to be together, guests--especially strangers, are invited to share this seminal moment in our lives as a nation.

We, as a people, if we look at the prophecy of that Torah portion, inspired and written so long ago understand clearly the power of the Torah: 1) we have been freed, 2 we have been redeemed; 3) we are God’s children, and 4) we the people of Israel are today, in the land promised to our ancestors.

It is for these reasons that we raise 4 cups and now, add a fifth for social justice, for those not yet freed.

It is the truth of these prophecies which reminds all of us, and is especially powerful to me today what I love most in the Haggadah: We say: “B’chol Dor Vador, chayav adam lirot et atzmo, k’ilu hu yatz’a miMitzrayim." In every generation one must see themselves if they had personally, gone out from Egypt”—from a narrow place to the world at large, and to have the freedom this year to go up to Jerusalem, no matter if at Pesach time or after to celebrate this remarkable civilization of the Jews.

At the end of the Seder, we say L’shanah Habah biYerushalayim.

Next Year in Jerusalem.

Friends, let it be, whether with the San Diego Jewish Federation Trip to Israel, on a class trip, a family trip, for work or for inspiration, let us make the prophecy of last year’s Seder, a truth this year—This year in Jerusalem.

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THE PL AT T YOUTH TO WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY OR EXPERIENCE FROM THE TRIP?

My favorite memory from the Platt Youth to Israel Trip was touching the Western Wall and spending Shabbat dancing with other people from all over the world.

- Gabriela Malish We had the opportunity to watch the Torah scribe write while at the top of Masada. He happened to arrive just as we were learning the story of Masada outside his studio. He was kind enough to let us into his studio and wrote a word in our honor. This was an unexpected meaningful experience, and his words about Judaism really resonated with me.

- Charlotte Breier My favorite experience on this trip was volunteering at Save A Child’s Heart.

- Landon Golding

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HOW HAS THE TRIP INFLUENCED YOUR REL ATIONSHIP WITH ISRAEL?

This trip definitely has strengthened my relationship with Israel and encouraged me to speak out more and be involved in discussion. I will definitely be coming back because the experience was so incredible, and I feel like there is so much more to explore.

- Sydney Ostrow I have found an immense love for Israel that penetrates my identity and future plans (gap year, study abroad, maybe even aliyah).

- Joey Robbins This trip has influenced me by knowing how Israelis live and how different the culture is there compared to the USA. - Matson Golding

ISR AEL TRIP

The Platt Youth to Israel Trip was a ten-day experience of a lifetime for

HOW DID GOING ON THE TRIP HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOUR FEELING OF CONNECTION TO YOUR BETH ISRAEL COMMUNIT Y?

WHAT L ASTING LESSONS WILL YOU TAKE FROM THE TRIP INTO YOUR ADULT LIFE? HOW WILL YOU APPLY THEM?

our high school juniors and

The Platt Youth to Israel Trip helped me get to know the people at CBI better. Even though I’ve known some of these people for almost 10 years, I got to learn new things about all of them, which makes going to Beth Israel feel like more of a community.

I learned that there is no such thing as “not being Jewish enough.” I will use this in life whenever I feel like I am not good enough.

food, feel its rich history

- Isabella Lehman

to love Israel through

- Olivia Katz By spending prolonged periods of time with all the participants and simultaneously witnessing life-changing experiences, it really formed a bond between us that connects us on another level of spirituality and togetherness.

- Melanie Livingston I made new connections with people I didn't know before and re-kindled friendships with old friends - Natalie Dean

One of the lasting lessons that I’ll from the trip and into my adult life is from the Anu Museum which is no matter how I celebrate my Judaism I am still counted as a member of the Jewish community. I think this is a good lesson to keep because it lets me be proud of my Jewish culture and religion while not being very strict with it.

- Aurelia Edelstein I will always remember to be well informed before making opinions on topics, a lesson I learned from this trip.

- Asher Christian

seniors. Through this trip, our students were able to breathe in the essence of Israel, taste its delicious and culture, and learn firsthand experiences.

These pictures are some of the unforgettable moments from this trip.

Thank you to everyone who supported and made this trip possible, it was truly a transformative experience for our students.

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EVENT

Highlights

CHAN

UKAH at Beth Israel brought joy to our hearts. Acclaimed songle ader Jacob "Spike" Kraus ser ved as Ar tist-In-Resid ence, enhancing Friday night ser vices and leading Youn g Family Prayers & Panca kes.

The communit y gat hered for a Kumsitz jam sessio n wit h Rabbi Gimbel. WB I hosted their annual Lat kes and Vodka program wit h a gourmet lat ke bar an d signature cocktails. Later in the week, Torah on Tap led

by Rabbi Nevarez broug ht interesting conversation an d good company wit h pub-s tyle food and cold beer.

Th e week closed wit h a Comm unity Chanu kia h Lighti ng, illuminating the courty ard wit h candles. A memo rable celebration filled wit h fun , friends, and festive spirit.

skills to the test at

put our AXE THROWING We had a blast andand unique experience filled with exciting Axe Thro Co with TRIBE! It was an fun and friendly competition.

SILK PAINTING We explored the world of silk

painting and discovered new techniques at the Day Timers Silk Painting Workshop.

It was a day filled with color, pattern, and abstract design as we learned simple techniques using both wet and dry brush work with silk paints, direct color mix ing, and salt applicati on on silk scarf blanks.

hear from Prof. Yuval Gadot,

nity to LEARNING We recently had the opportu excavations and head of the Alkow

Dav id" the lead archaeologist at the "Cit y of and University, as he shared new findings Aviv Department of Archaeology at Telray Mur the by This lecture was made possible insights into the history of Jerusalem. t lates and prov ided a fascinating look at the Galinson San Diego-Israel Initiative the city's past. discoveries and debates surrounding

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Religio n

THE INTERSECTION OF

associative, leaping. One of the other main purposes of the book was to show how and why the formal qualities of poetry are not merely decorative accessories to meaning, but themselves the source of meaning.

Reading Genesis in this way means that we shouldn’t read it like a peer-reviewed journal on astrophysics or biology. We look at the word choices, the phrasing, the evocations, the allusions, and the questions they raise.

Hello Congregation Beth Israel —

I'm really looking forward to being with you all at the end of April! One of the key questions we'll be exploring over the weekend is how we recognize that the biggest questions we face in this world aren't religious, and they aren't scientific -- they are human. So how do we approach questions of our origins, our destiny and our current reality with a level of respect and understanding of multiple sources of truth? Since one of the biggest challenges we face in our society right now is where we find truth, I wanted to share a few thoughts for you to consider before the weekend that is a common refrain when looking at science and religion, namely, how do we read the opening verses of Genesis?

Genesis is not a science textbook.

That may seem like an obvious statement, but from evangelical Christians to liberal Jews to staunch atheists, people grapple with how to reconcile the opening chapters of Genesis 1 with ideas like Big Bang cosmology and the theory of evolution. Some people respond to it like the Onion article “Mistranslated Myths Of Nomadic Desert Shepherd Tribe Taken At Face Value.” Yet that way of reading Genesis completely misses the point – from both a scientific and a religious perspective.

Genesis is not supposed to be a scientific treatise. First, science as we know it today didn’t arise until the 1500 and 1600s, and didn’t fully come to fruition until the ideas of peer review, data analysis, and instrumentation emerged in the 1900s and 2000s. Those tools simply didn’t exist when Genesis was written.

But more importantly, the opening verses of Genesis are clearly written to be poetry – indicated by the repeating phrases of “And God said,” “and God saw it was good,” “and there was evening, and there was morning.” We don’t read poetry through the lens of scientific analysis; we read it to try to discern why those words were written instead of others. As author (and my cousin) Matthew Zapruder said in an interview on his “Why Poetry?”: …[t]o read poetry is to look for that transcendence poetry can give, the way it can bring us out of ordinary experience, into different levels of understanding, or more exciting, even magical realms. But in order for that to happen, a reader has to at first be completely attentive to the words on the page, and read at least at first in the same way we would a piece of prose or any writing. Otherwise there can be no meaningful encounter with a poem…

[Yet t]here’s also something else, which is that poems have an inherent strangeness to them, both in their surfaces and forms (the way they look on the page: line breaks, and sometimes even more aggressive oddities), as well as the strangeness of their movements, which are often unexpected, not linear,

As but one example, we can probe why each day ends with the phrase “va’y’hi erev, va’y’hi voker” – “there was evening, there was morning.” We would expect that it would go, “there was morning, there was evening,” since our daily rhythm begins when we wake up and ends when we go to sleep. So why is the order reversed?

The word choices here matter – it doesn’t say, “there was night and day,” or “there was darkness and light.” Yes, those two words come up on the first day of Creation, but those words could easily have been swapped out, saying, for example, “There was night, there was day.” Why “evening,” erev, and “morning,” boker?

Well, the word erev (“evening”) is also used to mean “chaos” (as in the phrase erev rav, a “mixed multitude,” in Exodus 12:38). And the word boker (“morning”) may be connected to words related to either “split” or “investigate,” as in “putting things in order.” With the repetition of the words va’y’hi erev, va’y’hi voker, “There was evening, there was morning,” the story rhythmically evokes an idea of chaos, then order, at the end of each day of creation.

But the universe’s natural tendency is to go from order to chaos! Scientists know that from the second law of thermodynamics, but we can also see it in our own lives – laundry is going to pile up, not clean itself. We get sicker as we age, not healthier.

When food is left out, it rots rather than getting fresher. The only way to combat that tendency is to invest time and energy in correcting for it – that’s why we sort the laundry, go to the doctor and have a refrigerator. That’s one of the key messages from the opening chapters of Genesis: if we do nothing, the world will remain tohu va’vohu, “wild and waste.” God brings order out of chaos, and if we see ourselves as created in the image of God, that is our job, as well.

If we look at Genesis as poetry, not science, then we don’t need to do mental gymnastics to fit the square peg of Genesis 1 into the round hole of Big Bang cosmology. Instead, its style reminds us that the universe is naturally chaotic and unpredictable – but we, like God, can strive to bring a little more order in our lives.

Even if Genesis is not a science textbook, it can still teach us lessons.

FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 6:15 pm Erev Shabbat Service with Sermon "Has Science Replaced God?" 7:30 pm-8:30 pm: Post Oneg Study Session expanding on Sermon "Has Science Replaced God?"

SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2023 9:00 am-10:15 am Shabbat Morning Torah Study Torah Portion: Acharei Mot – K’doshim "Evolution of Morality"

SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2023 9:15 am-10:45 am Sunday Morning Session "The Cosmos and the Covenant" SPRING 2023 / 5783 9

Pleas e j oin us for a day of f un at ou r

PURIM Carnival !!

11am preschool families 11:30am-2pm for all!

Sunday,

March 5th

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As well as a number of other FUN Purim activities!!

Pink & Teal Hamentaschen Bake: Cooking with Caring Community with Sharsheret

Pre-Purim Pizza Dinner 5783

Thursday, March 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Purim Spiel and Service followed by Oneg

Tuesday, March 7 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Tuesday, March 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Beth Israel March - May 2023

We are now offering diverse access for many programs and will continue to offer streaming/Zoom for those unable to join us in-person WORSHIP SCHEDULE Friday, March 3, 2023 5 p.m. Young Family Shabbat Services, Foster Family Chapel 6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Services, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary Saturday, March 4, 2023 Torah Portion: T'tzaveh Haftarah: Exodus 27:20−30:10 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Leader: Rabbi Jason Nevarez 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led Service, Foster Family Chapel Tuesday, March 7, 2023 6:00 p.m. Purim Spiel and Service, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. Purim Oneg Price Family Courtyard Friday, March 10, 2023 6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Family Services, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary Saturday, March 11, 2023 Torah Portion: Ki Tisa Haftarah: Exodus 30:11−34:35 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Leader: Rabbi Michael Berk 10:00 a.m. The congregation celebrates a Bat Mitzvah Service, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led Service, Foster Family Chapel Friday, March 17, 2023 6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Services, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary Saturday, March 18, 2023 Torah Portion: Vayak'heil - P'kudei Haftarah: Exodus 35:1–40:38 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Leader: Rabbi Jeremy Gimbel 10:00 a.m. The congregation celebrates a B’nei Mitzvah Service, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led Service, Foster Family Chapel

Friday, March 24, 2023 6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat New Member Services, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary Saturday, March 25, 2023 Torah Portion: Vayikra Haftarah: Leviticus 1:1−5:26 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Leader: Rabbi Marty Lawson 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led Service, Foster Family Chapel 4:00 p.m. The congregation celebrates a Bar Mitzvah Service, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary Friday, March 31, 2023 6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Chai Services, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary Saturday, April 1, 2023 Torah Portion: Tzav Haftarah: Leviticus 6:1−8:36 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Leader: Rabbi Phil Graubart) 10:00 a.m. The congregation celebrates a Bar Mitzvah Service, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led Service, Foster Family Chapel Thursday, April 6, 2023 10:00 a.m. Pesach Festival Morning, Foster Family Chapel, Followed by Passover Kiddush Luncheon 6:30 p.m. 2nd Night Congregational Seder, Social Hall Friday, April 7, 2023 5 p.m. Young Family Shabbat Services, Foster Family Chapel 6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Pesach Services, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary Saturday, April 8, 2023 Torah Portion: Chol HaMo-eid Pesach Haftarah: Holidays Exodus 33:1234:26 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Leader: Rabbi Jeremy Gimbel 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led Service, Foster Family Chapel

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Pesach Yizkor Service, Foster Family Chapel, Followed by Passover Kiddush Luncheon Friday, April 14, 2023 6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Family Services, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary 8:30 p.m. Shira Chadasha Services, Foster Family Chapel Saturday, April 15, 2023 Torah Portion: Sh'mini Haftarah: Leviticus 9:1-11:47 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Leader: Rabbi Jason Nevarez 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led Service, Foster Family Chapel Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Yom Hashoah Ceremony Friday, April 21, 2023 6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Outreach Services, Intro to Judaism Graduation, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary Saturday, April 22, 2023 Torah Portion: Tazria - M’tzora Haftarah: Leviticus 12:1-15:33 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Leader: Rabbi Michael Berk 10:00 a.m. The congregation celebrates a Bat Mitzvah Service, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led Service, Foster Family Chapel 4:00 p.m. The congregation celebrates a Bat Service, GlickmanGalinson Sanctuary Friday, April 28, 2023 6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Chai Services, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary Scholar In Residence Shabbat with Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman Saturday, April 29, 2023 Torah Portion: Acharei Mot - K’doshim Haftarah: Leviticus 16:1-20:27 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Leader: Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman 10:00 a.m. The congregation celebrates a Bat Mitzvah Service,

Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led Service, Foster Family Chapel Friday, May 5, 2023 5 p.m. Young Family Shabbat Services, Foster Family Chapel 6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Services, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary Saturday, May 6, 2023 Torah Portion: Emor Haftarah: Leviticus 21:1−24:23 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Leader: Rabbi Lenore Bohm 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led Service, Foster Family Chapel Friday, May 12, 2023 6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Family Services, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary 8:30 p.m. Shira Chadasha Service, Foster Family Chapel Saturday, May 13, 2023 Torah Portion: B'har - B'chukotai Haftarah: Leviticus 25:1-27:34 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Leader: Rabbi Marty Lawson 10:00 a.m. The congregation celebrates a Bar Mitzvah Service, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led Service, Foster Family Chapel 4:00 p.m. The congregation celebrates a Bar Mitzvah Service, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary Friday, May 19, 2023 6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Services, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary Saturday, May 20, 2023 Torah Portion: B'midbar Haftarah: Numbers 1:1−4:20 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Leader: Rabbi Jeremy Gimbel 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led Service, Foster Family Chapel 4:00 p.m. The congregation celebrates a Bar Mitzvah Service, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary SPRING 2023 / 5783 11

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Beth Israel March - May 2023

Friday, May 26, 2023 10:00 a.m. Shavuot Yizkor Service, Foster Family Chapel and the congregation celebrates at Bat Mitzvah 6:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Chai, Confirmation Services, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary Saturday, May 27, 2023 Torah Portion: Naso I Haftarah: Numbers 4:21-5:31 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Leader: Rabbi Jason Nevarez 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led Service, Foster Family Chapel 4:00 p.m. The congregation celebrates a Bar Mitzvah Service, Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary ADULT EDUCATION Visit us at www.cbisd.org/adults/ adulteducation or contact Director of Programming and Communications Ilene Tatro, itatro@cbisd.org, 858 900-2516

Mainly Jewish: The Challenges of Small Town Jewish Life Tuesday, March 14 @ 10:00-11:00 am The Neo-Hasidic Renewal of Judaism: Learning from the Hasidic Masters Thursday, March 16 @ 12:30-1:30 pm Adult Evening Book Club Thursdays, March 16, April 20, May 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Golda, Why Now? Sunday, March 19 @ 12:00-1:00 pm

Judaica: A Love Affair with Non-Jewish Culture Thursday, March 23 @ 10:00-11:00 am

WOMEN OF BETH ISRAEL Visit us www.cbisd.org/getinvolved/wbi

John Kenrick “Jewish Comedians Pioneers of Television: Featuring Sid Caesar, Jack Benny, Danny Kaye and Joan Rivers” Wednesdays, February 22, March 1, 8, and 22, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

The Jewish American Paradox Thursday, March 30 @ 12:30-1:30 pm

The Deck of Esther: The New Venice Megillah Tuesday, March 7 @ 12:30-1:30 pm Plumes: Ostrich Feathers, Jews, and a Lost History of Global Commerce Wednesday, March 8 @ 12:30-1:30 pm Virtual Argentina Part II: Modern Jewish History in Argentina Thursday, March 9 @ 12:30-1:30 pm Book Talk, These Words, by Alden Solovy Tuesday, March 14 @ 10-11am 12 SPRING 2023 / 5783

RAC-CA San Diego & Orange County Regional Gathering Sunday, March 12 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Volunteer at Rachel’s Women’s Center Sunday, April 9 @ 4:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Passover Step by Step Thursday, March 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Dangerous Beauty: Esther and the Righteous Temptress of the Bible Sunday, March 5 @ 10:00-11:00 am

SOCIAL ACTION Visit us at www.cbisd.org/getinvolved/ socialaction or contact Director of Programming and Communications Ilene Tatro, itatro@cbisd.org, 858 900-2516

How To Read the Bible: Maimonides vs.

Spinoza Tuesday, March 21 @ 12:30-1:30 pm

Morning Mindfulness with Julie Potiker Wednesdays @ 10:00 am - 10:40 am

Continuity, Communication and Revolution: The Role of Language in the Arab and Islamic World Thursday, March 2 @ 10:00-11:00 am

DayTimers Speaker Series: Paul Greenwood Thursday, April 20 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Joseph Berrios “Conversos Then and Now” Monday, May 15 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Scholar-In-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman Friday, April 28 - Sunday, April 30 DAYTIMERS Visit us at www.cbisd.org/adults/daytimers or contact Director of Programming and Communications Ilene Tatro, itatro@cbisd.org, 858 900-2516

Women of Beth Israel: Rosh Chodesh Adar Virtual Celebration Wednesday, March 22 @ 7:00 – 8:00 pm Volunteer at Rachel’s Women’s Center Sunday, April 9 @ 4:15 pm - 4:30 pm MEN'S CLUB Visit us at www.cbisd.org/getinvolved/ mensclub. For information contact cbimensclub@gmail.com Men’s Club Discussion Group Mondays, March 13, March 27, April 10, April 24, May 8, May 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Men’s Club Speaker Forum Wednesdays, March 15, April 19, May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

DayTimers Movie Mavens: The Fabelmans (2022) Thursday, March 2 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Yom HaShoah Candle Packing Monday, April 3

DayTimers Speaker Series: Stan Schatt Thursday, March 16 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

CARING COMMUNITY Visit us at www.cbisd.org/getinvolved/ caring-community or contact Katey Lindley at klindley@cbisd.org, 858 900-2519

Woman2Woman: Beth Israel Women’s Discussion Group Fridays, March 17, April 21, May 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am DayTimers Book Club Tuesday, April 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Pink & Teal Hamentaschen Bake: Cooking with Caring Community with Sharsheret Thursday, March 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Member Meet Up: Knitting and Crocheting for Caring Community Sunday, March 12, April 23 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am Caring Community Presents Mending Hearts Sundays, March 19, April 16, May 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Caring Community Food Kit Assembly Tuesday, March 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Cooking with Caring Community with Sharsheret Monday, March 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cooking with Caring Community, Hosted by Rebecca Ottinger, Moishe House Monday, May 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm TRIBE Visit us at https://cbisd.org/getinvolved/ tribe/ or contact Director of Programming and Communications Ilene Tatro, itatro@cbisd.org, 858 900-2516 TRIBE Oneg Fridays, March 17, April 21, May 19 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm TRIBE Wineappajewza Saturday, March 25 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm MEMBERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT Visit us at www.cbisd.org/cbisd.org/ membership/ or contact Director of Membership and Engagement Bethany Eisenberg, beisenberg@cbisd.org, 858 900-2554 Member Meet Up: Wednesday Afternoon Mahjong Wednesdays @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Member Meet Up: Knitting and Crocheting for Caring Community Sundays, March 12, April 23, @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am New Member Shabbat Friday, March 24 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

SPECIAL EVENTS www.cbisd.org/programs/category/special

CommUNITY Trip to Israel Thursday, May 4 - Thursday, May 11

Pink & Teal Hamentaschen Bake: Cooking with Caring Community with Sharsheret Thursday, March 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

HUNGER PROJECT Sundays @ 8:30 am to 11:30 am

Purim Carnival Sunday, March 5 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Pre-Purim Pizza Party 5783 Tuesday, March 7 @ 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Purim Spiel and Service followed by Oneg Tuesday, March 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Passover Seder Plate Fused Glass Workshop Thursday, March 16 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Passover Step by Step Thursday, March 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm New Member Shabbat Friday, March 24 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Congregational Second Night Passover Seder Thursday, April 6 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mimouna Inspired Oneg following Erev Shabbat Services Friday, April 14, 2023 @ 7:30 pm Yom Hashoah Ceremony Tuesday, April 18 Scholar-In-Residence Weekend with Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman Friday, April 28 - Sunday, April 30 Annual Meeting Thursday, May 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ISRAEL CONNECTION Visit us at www.cbisd.org/media/israel or contact Director of Programming and Communications Ilene Tatro, itatro@cbisd.org, 858 900-2516 Yom Ha’atzmaut Erev Shabbat Service Friday, April 21 @ 6:15 pm

LEE AND FRANK GOLDBERG FAMILY RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Visit us at www.cbisd.org/youth/ religiousschool/upcoming-events/ or contact Director of Education Rose Orlovich, rorlovich@cbisd.org, 858 900 2555 YOUTH GROUPS Visit us at www.cbisd.org/youth/youthprograms/events or contact Charlotte Stern at cstern@cbisd.org, 858 900-2556 J2 Event (3rd-5th grade) Sunday, March 12 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm NOAR Event (6th-7th grade) Mini Golf Sunday, March 19 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm J2 Event (3rd-5th grade) Sunday, April 16 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm NOAR Event (6th-7th grade) Saturday, April 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm FAMILY ACTIVITIES- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION BILL & SID RUBIN PRESCHOOL Visit us at www.cbisd.org/youth/ earlychildhood, or contact the Director of Early Childhood Education Cathy Goldberg, cgoldberg@cbisd.org, 858 900-2533 Young Families Shabbat Experience Fridays, March 3, April 7, May 5 @ 5:00 pm 5:30 pm Purim Carnival Sunday, March 5 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm ENCORE: BABY BOOMERS & BEYOND Visit us at www.cbisd.org/getinvolved/encore or contact Katey Lindley at klindley@cbisd. org, 858 900-2525 For all other events, visit www.cbisd.org SPRING 2023 / 5783 13

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MEET &

RACHEL‘S WOMEN’S CENTER

Community Volunteers

BOARD MEMBERS

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS DAVE KUHN

The Women of Beth Israel would like to thank our Rachel‘s Women’s Center volunteers on Christmas Day, Karen, Bonnie, Kevin, Janet, Dawn, Jonathan, Rhonda and Valerie for serving dinner and visiting with the residents there. A good time was had by all!

Board Member Dave serves on Beth Israel’s Security Committee.

Professionally he is a 25-year Naval Officer and is the Program Manager for Undersea Communications and Integration at NAVWAR. Dave holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and an Engineer’s degree in Naval Architecture from MIT, and a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University. He also participated in a fellowship in International Relations at The Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

Dave and his wife, Su-Yen, rejoined Beth Israel when they returned to San Diego in 2013. From 1998 to 2004, when they first lived in San Diego, they participated in programs at Beth Israel for young couples and interfaith families. Their son was Bar Mitzvahed at Beth Israel, was a madrichim, and graduated from the Lee & Frank Goldberg Family Religious School. Their daughter attended the Bill and Sid Rubin Preschool, participated in the children's choir, and attends the Lee & Frank Goldberg Family Religious School. Dave and his family live in University City. As they have moved around the country, Dave and his family have participated in congregations in Detroit, Park City, Boston, Los Altos, and Bremerton.

congrats

UC SAN DIEGO ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF CHANCELLOR’S MEDALS AND LIFETIME LEGACY AWARD

Karen Foster Silberman and Jeff Silberman,

longtime members of Beth Israel, have been making a difference in the region for decades through their leadership, passion and generosity. Karen serves on the Rady School Dean's Advisory Council, UC San Diego Health Board of Advisors, and the La Jolla Playhouse board. Jeff is the chair of UC San Diego Foundation Board of Trustees and a member of the Chancellor's Executive Advisory Cabinet. The couple has supported numerous initiatives, including the Chancellor's Associates Scholarship Program, the Applied Research Center for Civility, the Rady School of Management, Hillel at UC San Diego, the San Diego Symphony, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the Francis Parker School, and the Jewish Women's Foundation of the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego. Jeff has received the Francis Parker School's Distinguished Alumni Award, while Karen has received the Jewish Family Service of San Diego's Mitzvah Award. Jeff is a past president of Beth Israel who in 2014 was awarded Beth Israel’s prestigious Carl M. Esenoff Award for extraordinary community service. The Silbermans' charitable giving continues to inspire and make a positive impact on countless lives.

Mazal Tov WEDDING Mazal Tov BABIES Marcia and Matthew Gettinger on the marriage of their daughter, Isabelle, to Zachary Stein.

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Parents Rose Orlovich and Daniel Ir on the birth of Penelope Sophia

Parents Gabriella and Benjamin Johnson on the birth of daughter Eloise Rose

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YOM HAATZMAUT

Israel's 75th anniversary

CELEBRATE Yom HaAtzmaut and

Israel's 75th anniversary with us at our Erev Shabbat Services. Join us for a festive evening filled with Israeli inspiration and culture. Enjoy an Israeli-themed Oneg after services, complete with Israeli dancing.

David & Dorothea Garfield Social Hall

Friday, April 21st, 2023 @ 6:15 pm

Wine, cheese and dessert reception to follow

Erev Shabbat Services celebrating Yom HaAtzmaut – Israel Turns 75

For more information and to RSVP, please see

Israeli inspired Oneg featuring Israeli Dancing led by Michelle McGrath

cbisd.org/programs/ specialmeeting2023

BETH ISR AEL MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS ARE INVITED TO A COMPLIMENTARY

Yom HaShoah JOIN US in honoring the memories

Appreciation Dinner & Annual Meeting

of those lost during the Holocaust at our annual Yom Hashoah ceremony. This meaningful event is open to all.

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP

Yom Hashoah Ceremony featuring guest speaker Rabbi Jack Romberg

AND ALL YOU DO FOR OUR COMMUNITY!

THURSDAY, MAY 18 @ 6:00 P.M. AT BETH ISRAEL DAVID & DOROTHEA GARFIELD SOCIAL HALL

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 @ 6:00 pm

Dedication of Holocaust Czech Survivor Scroll on loan from Memorial Scrolls Trust

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Linda Gould Meet Linda Gould, she has two daughters Ariella and Sydney and recently moved to Oceanside from Virginia/Washington D.C. where she was incredibly involved in her previous synagogue and served on the Board of Directors for approximately 13 years. She is looking forward to getting involved in the community, with a particular interest in the food bank. Linda is passionate about giving back to the community, enjoys gardening, kayaking, and hosting social gatherings. One interesting fact about Linda and her family is that when they get together, they have a Rummy Tile tournament that usually lasts through the late night. Linda was taken by Bethany when she first met her, appreciated her energy, and wanted to be a part of that energy. Linda also liked the Rabbis. Linda is a widow and her husband died of brain cancer 6 years ago, and she is looking to connect with the Jewish community and is looking forward to her daughter's wedding in 2024.

Levenson Family Meet the Levenson family - Erin, Adam, Emma, and Sammy. They live in Carmel Valley and are excited to become a part of the Beth Israel community. They are looking forward to attending erev Shabbat services and becoming a part of the community. Emma and Sammy both play club basketball, Adam loves playing roller hockey in his spare time, and Erin enjoys running. They are passionate about being outdoors, spending time with friends and family, and watching TV shows like Schitt’s Creek. An interesting fact about the Levenson family is that they love to play poker together. Sammy even joins in on the fun. They already love the warm and welcoming environment at Beth Israel and the fact that Sammy attended the Bill & Sid Rubin Preschool. Additionally, they love watching football games as a family.

Moss Family Meet the Moss family - Jordan, Amy, Cohen and Eli. They recently moved to Carlsbad from Michigan and are excited to become a part of the Beth Israel community. They look forward to attending services, making new friends, and to continue teaching their children about their heritage through early learning development and Hebrew school. In their free time, they enjoy spending quality time with family and exploring all that San Diego has to offer, such as summer concerts at The Rady Shell and Padres baseball games at Petco Park. Eli loves sports and plays baseball, while Cohen loves singing and wants to be an opera singer.

An interesting fact about the Moss family is that they fell in love with San Diego during a vacation in 2018 and decided to make it their new home. They are already loving the welcoming atmosphere at Beth Israel and their children look forward to Religious School school every week. The Moss family became members of Beth Israel after reaching out to Bethany Eisenberg, who was instrumental in helping them learn more about the community. Jordan works as a digital marketing expert at The San Diego Union-Tribune, and he and Amy are passionate about helping business owners and families in their community.

Mimi (Miriam) Schechter Meet Mimi (Miriam) Schechter, a new member of Beth Israel Synagogue. She and her husband David Weissman met 44 years ago at UCSD and recently moved back to San Diego from Milwaukee. They now live in Kensington. Mimi has two grown children, one in LA and one in Boston with his wife and two kids. Mimi is a retired psychiatrist, who did her training in San Diego. She now enjoys knitting, creating mosaics, volunteering and gardening. She is also excited to learn about low water gardening techniques, having been a perennial gardener in the Midwest. Mimi loves the sense of community at Torah Study and Minyan and is looking forward to making more friends at Beth Israel.

Marc Wolfsheimer and Maribel London Meet Marc Wolfsheimer and his fiancé Maribel London. Marc has two grown children, Marissa and Sarah. Maribel has three grown children, Oscar, Carolina, and Enrique, and five grandchildren: Gabi, Ema, Jimmy, Jack, and Raphi. They live in the Bay Park area and are excited to become a part of the Beth Israel community. Marc is passionate about surfing, skiing, and collecting antique bicycles, while Maribel enjoys hiking, nature, traveling to national parks and philosophy. An interesting fact about Marc is that he is a sports fan, with a particular interest in football, baseball, and basketball and has impressive knowledge about these sports. Many years ago, Maribel had her private pilot license and flew a Cessna 172 and Cessna 152. They love the inclusive atmosphere of Beth Israel and are planning a Jewish wedding officiated by a Beth Israel rabbi.

Other new or returning members: Linda & David Bachrach Dafna & Jonathan Ben Shabat Taylor Bloom Melzer & Drew Melzer Jacqueline & James Carr Susan & Randal Cort Linda Gould Deborah & Richard Harris 16 SPRING 2023 / 5783

Mariela Jalfen & Javier Chinchilla Lisa & Roy Katriel Sandra & Bruce Kauffman Krystal & Richard Kunze Erin & Adam Levenson Amy & Jordan Moss Janet Muller

Marni & Richard Nagle Cianna Platt Chan & Jesse Salen Carol & Edward Schechter Miriam Schechter Carla & Leonard Schneider Eveie & Matt Schwartz

Lauren & Ryan Schwarz Charlene Steinhauer Laura Tusa Marilyn Vaughan & Clifford Bergman Maribel & Marc Wolfsheimer

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B E T H I S R A E L’ S A N N UA L F U N D R A I S E R

JUNE 3

2023

6:00 PM

SATURDAY,

FEATURING OUR FABULOUS DANCERS:

KAREN FOSTER SILBERMAN JOHN LEFTER JULIANNE MARKOW BECCA MYERS & RAPHAEL STIGLIANO RABBI JASON NEVAREZ

EVENT CHAIR: ANGELA LEFTER

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up at Beth Israel Summer Camp Sign cbisd.org/youth/summer-camp Come spend an amazing summer at Camp Beth Israel!

Camp Chaverim is our exciting, adventure-filled Preschool Summer Camp where we provide a high level of supervision with a low camper to staff ratio for children ages 2—6. All our staff are qualified early childhood educators and are seasoned counselors. We provide a warm and nurturing atmosphere designed to enhance each child’s independence, self-confidence and social development through various weekly camp themes!

Campers have an array of fabulous activities every week: · Lots of singing and ruach (spirit) · Outdoor play · Water play · Nature · Sports · Cooking · Arts & crafts · Judaica · Science · Gardening · Snacks. Each Friday all Chaverim campers celebrate Shabbat.

Register Now for up to 11 weeks of summer camp fun June 12 – August 25

Ju ly 31-Aug ust 5 or B'n ei Mitzvah BOOT CAMP August 5-August 11 ”My B’nei Mitzvah is next year and I am so nervous!!”

Don’t be. We’ll take care of you. This camp will give students a jump start on the B’nei Mitzvah training and a chance to bond with their classmates. This will be a fun meaningful week that will help to replace B’nei Mitzvah jitters with confidence and accomplishment.

SESSION INFORMATION

Bootcamp Session 1 will take place from July 31-August 5 Bootcamp Session 2 will take place from August 5-August 11 Monday through Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm Friday 9:00am-7:15pm, Saturday 10am-5pm*

*Saturday’s afternoon program timing will be updated once plans are confirmed.

There is no camp on Sunday, August 6. On Saturday August 5, campers from sessions 1 AND 2 will share special Shabbat programming together.

Congratulations CONSECRATION CLASS 5783 Back Row, Left to Right: Maya Gimbel Leila Massey Noa Shulman Lily Lvovskiy Simone Epstein Natalie Burakoff Ellison Bratt Story De Witt Eleanor Hall

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Front Row, Left to Right: Jonah Welland Joshua Valji Not pictured: Maxwell Gerson Alexander Hyman Samantha Eisenberg Eli Moss Asher Shlionsky

Mazal Tov B'NEI MITZVAH TO OUR

SOPHIE NEVAREZ

March 11 10am

COOPER ZLOTNIK

March 18 10am

HARRY ZLOTNIK

March 18 10am

Sophie is the daughter of Nicole and Rabbi Jason Nevarez. Her grandparents are Sue and John RuskinMayher; Doug Ruskin and Ginger Norton. Sophie attends the San Diego Jewish Academy. Her hobbies include JCompany Youth Theater (which she loves), friendship bracelet making, crafts, and volleyball. For her Mitzvah Project, Sophie is engaged in collecting much needed items for Sharia's Closet.

Cooper is the son of Andrew and Kristin Zlotnik and the grandson of Susan and Paul Zlotnik, Jane and Gary Clark, and James Johnson (z”l). Cooper attends Correia Middle School. For his Mitzvah Project, Cooper will be preparing snack bags for the Emilio Nares Foundation (www.enfhope.org). ENF's healthy nutrition snack bags are distributed to children with cancer after they receive their cancer treatments at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego and Children’s Hospital Orange County. Cooper’s favorite hobbies include tennis, video games, and talking with friends.

Harry is the son of Andrew and Kristin Zlotnik and the grandson of Susan and Paul Zlotnik, Jane and Gary Clark, and James Johnson (z”l). Harry attends Correia Middle School.

For his Mitzvah Project, Harry will be preparing snack bags for the Emilio Nares Foundation (www.enfhope.org). ENF's healthy nutrition snack bags are distributed to children with cancer after they receive their cancer treatments at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego and Children’s Hospital Orange County. Harry’s favorite hobbies include soccer, video games, skiing, reading, cooking, and eating.

KADEN MALISH

April 1 10am

ASHLEY ISABELLE SPIEGEL

April 22 10am

SYDNEY BASSUK

April 22 4pm

Kaden is the son of Jacob and Leah Malish and the grandson of Irina and Denny Malish and Frank and Margaret Surpless. He has great grandparents Fima and Fanya Zelman from his father’s side of the family. Kaden attends Mesa Verde Middle School. For his Mitzvah Project, Kaden worked with the JFS Migrant Shelter, working and playing with their kids while they’re filling out paperwork as well as in the food distribution warehouse at JFS. Kaden’s favorite hobbies include soccer, basketball, gaming, playing with his dog, Bear.

Ashley is the daughter of Robyn and Matt Spiegel and the granddaughter of Mona and Jeff Platt and David and Gail Spiegel (z”l). She is a 7th grader at The San Diego Jewish Academy.

For her Mitzvah Project, Ashley is preparing care packages for the homeless. She collected items and donations from the community to purchase necessities for those in need. Ashley is excited to be able to make a difference in people’s lives.

Her hobbies include theater. Ashley loves being a part of J Company. She loves the experiences, opportunities, and the friends she’s made through it.

Sydney is the daughter of Matthew and Brooke Bassuk and the granddaughter of Richard Bassuk and Allen and Gail Levin. She attends Mesa Verde Middle School. Sydney's many Mitzvah Projects involved working events for the Poway library, homework club, and handing out snacks for the women’s shelter and PUSD Youth in Transition. Sydney also worked at the food bank, the Humane Society and made cards for the Senior Poway Center and Operation Gratitude. She loves bike riding, swimming and body boarding, and played golf this summer on the All-Stars Team. She enjoys crafts, and making art. Sydney adores hanging out with friends, shopping, photography, video making and going to the movies.

Anna is the daughter of Laura and David Lorber and she is the granddaughter of Olga and Marty Fabrick, and Ellen and Michael Lorber. She attends Challenger Middle School.

For her Mitzvah Project, Anna ANNA LORBER sorted produce for the Jacobs and Cushman Foodbank. Anna loves fencing.

April 29 10am

ZACHARY HAUBENSTOCK

May 13 10am

AVETT SCHERER

May 13 4pm

BRYCE FEUERSTEIN

May 27 4pm

Zachary is the son of Lori Shearer and Brian Haubenstock and the grandson of Barbara and Alan Haubenstock (z"l), and Sandy and Bob Shearer. He attends The Bishop's School and is in 7th grade. Zachary’s favorite activities include singing in the Beth Israel Teen and Youth choir; playing baseball, chess and piano; skiing, cooking, and planning fundraisers. For his Mitzvah Project, he planned a bake sale to raise awareness and funds for the Jewish Family Service, Safe Parking Program. Zachary made the items for sale and invited friends to donate special homemade treats. Support was overwhelming: the sale raised over $500 for JFS from Beth Israel friends, neighbors, and school friends.

Avett is the son of Lauri and Randell Scherer and the grandson of Barbara and Marvin Friedman; Steve and Yvette Scherer. He attends High Tech Middle Media Arts School. For his Mitzvah Project, Avett will be leading a group in the Six Beach Cleanup Challenge with San Diego Coastkeeper. We will go to six beaches to pick up trash and collect data for Coastkeeper about what we find on our coastlines and how much of it there is. Avett really likes the ocean and the environment, and he loves doing things to protect it. Avett’s favorite hobbies include surfing, baseball, and reading.

Bryce is the son of Carly and Brett Feuerstein and grandson of Diane and Elliot Feuerstein and Vicki and Doug Wolf. He attends San Diego Jewish Academy. For Bryce’s Mitzvah Project he organized a poker tournament to raise money for Rady's Children's Hospital. His favorite hobbies include, golf, tennis, flag football, hanging out with friends, playing with Rubix cubes, pickleball and playing at the beach.

B’NEI MITZVAH March 11, 10:00am, Sophie Nevarez March 18, 10:00 am, Harry Zlotnik March 18, 10:00 am, Cooper Zlotnik April 1, 10:00, Kaden Malish April 22, 10:00, Ashley Spiegel April 22, 4:00, Sydney Bassuk

April 29, 10:00, Anna Lorber May13,10:00,ZacharyHaubenstock May 13, 4:00, Avett Scherer May 20, 10:00, Maxwell Hirsch May 20, 4:00, Trevor Cosand May 27, 4:00, Bryce Feuerstein

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Contributions RABBI NEVAREZ'S FUND Contribution by: Moises and Vicki Baron Alyse and David Kirschen Ina Bearak Helfand Joe and Sally Nalven In appreciation of: Meaningful High Holy Day services by Janice Alper The Israel trip by Cynthia and Howard Fram The Nevarez Family by Sue Ruskin-Mayher The Beth Israel Quarterly by Geri and Don Shaevel Rabbi Nevarez’s work in arranging the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service by Elizabeth and Mitch Siegler Rabbi Nevarez’s leadership and collegiality by Debra and Zvi Weiss Rabbi Nevarez’s help preparing Chloe for her Bat Mitzvah by Debbie and Mitch Zeichner A stimulating and lively discussion with Y’Dodim Chavurah by Barbara Ziering In honor of: Samantha Hofflich’s Bat Mitzvah by Heather and David Hofflich Bert and Jane Lazerow by Lynn and Michael Maskin Sophie Nevarez’s Bat Mitzvah by Esther Fischer In memory of: Mary Berton by Robert Berton Ross Stanley Berton by Robert Berton Louis Deckelboim by Vicki and Howard Gelbtuch Helen Gross by Ed and Susan Weiner Alan Haubenstock by Brian Haubenstock and Lori Shearer Robert Scott Lawrence by Laurie Black & family Semyon Levin by Bella Veitzman Milton J. Loeb by May Sebel Jerrold Lyons by Mitch and Julie Dubick Arthur Maskin by Lynn and Michael Maskin Norma Maskin by Lynn and Michael Maskin Helen R. Schulman by Robert Berton Victor Schulman by Robert Berton RABBI BERNSTEIN’S FUND Contribution by: Betty Amber Frank M. & Lee Goldberg Foundation Valerie Leman and Ross Cohen In appreciation of: Rabbi Bernstein’s help with Paige’s Bat Mitzvah by Wendy Abramson Meaningful High Holy Day services by Janice Alper Rabbi Bernstein’s kindness and in memory of her mother Sondra Rose by Judy Applebaum Rabbi Bernstein leading a shiva minyan for Nona Barth by Alan and Nan Barth Rabbi Bernstein’s eulogy at Carol Levy’s funeral by Beverly and Len Bernstein Everything that Rabbi Bernstein has done for their family by David Feldman and Paulina Faktor Rabbi Bernstein’s help with his father’s unveiling by Robert Filman

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Rabbi Bernstein officiating at Zach and Isabelle Stein’s wedding by Matt and Marcia Gettinger Rabbi Bernstein’s help in preparing for their B’nei Mitzvah by Jane and Bert Lazerow Rabbi Bernstein conducting their wedding by Lawrence and Richard Le Blanc The Beth Israel Quarterly by Geri and Don Shaevel Rabbi Bernstein honoring Warren Barkanic’s life by Alan Springer and Helen Barkanic Rabbi Bernstein’s meaningful shiva service for her mother Pauline Chapin by Ronni Udoff Rabbi Bernstein making another Unterberg simcha so special by Maddy and Mark Unterberg Rabbi Bernstein’s assistance by Diane and Buddy Voit Rabbi Bernstein’s help preparing Chloe for her Bat Mitzvah by Debbie and Mitch Zeichner In honor of: Heidi Gantwerk and Andy Mayer’s 30th anniversary by Betsy and Richard Haubrich, Meryl Maneker and Peter Herman Audrey Levine’s Hadassah presidency by Diane and Buddy Voit Samantha Hofflich’s Bat Mitzvah by Heather and David Hofflich Tommy and Jamie’s wedding by the Morris Family Danny Myers’ 30th birthday by the AdelsonRodriguez Family, Becky Cherlin Baird & family, Brian Haubenstock and Lori Shearer, Betsy and Richard Haubrich, Tracy and Gary Hirschfeld, Leavenworth Family, Luis and Sally Maizel, Meryl Maneker, Charlie and Jackie Mann, Judy Myers, Vivian Rich, Brad and Vicky Ross, Diane, Buddy and Emma Voit The naming ceremony for Zoe Sedloff-Dayno

by Janice and Michael Sedloff Myla Wingard’s violin playing by Sonja Diamond-Weber Rabbi Bernstein officiating at their granddaughter’s baby naming by Allan and Helene Ziman In memory of: John Bayle by Leon and Joan Kutner Gayle E. Bloom by the Ditter Family Alfred Brooks by Pamela Lawrence Audrey Brooks by Pamela Lawrence Sondra Breslauer by M. Robert Breslauer & the Levine-Breslauer Family Leslie Burke by Randi and Stuart Shanken Terri Cacciatore by Seekey Cacciatore and Cory Briggs Colin Campbell by Ian and Susan Campbell Lloyd Campbell by Ian Cambell Jack G. Charney by Joy Charney Carol Deutsch by Steven Deutsch and Marcie Merel Louis Deutsch by Steven Deutsch and Marcie Merel Jack Fischer by the Morris Family Harry R. Friedman by Naomi and Myron Shelley Abby Gibberman by Randi and Stuart Shanken Sanford Gibberman by Randi and Stuart Shanken Marlyn Gillman by Julie Tedde Alan Haubenstock by Brian Haubenstock and Lori Shearer

We acknowledge these contributions, processed from November 1 to January 31, with appreciation. To make a contribution email giving@cbisd.org, or call Mila Vasser at 858 900-2524 James Jennewein by Diane and Buddy Voit, Eileen Wingard Rabbi Kalman Levine by Stephanie Levine and Michael Breslauer Hanna Kofman by Bella Veitzman Esther Kutner by Leon and Joan Kutner Carol Levy by Marge Katleman, Sandy Levinson, Harriet and Alan Shumacher Harold Marems by Lisa Lazar and Dale Glaser Anabel Mintz by Robbi Campbell Theodore Mintz by Robbi Campbell Leonard Osias by David and Jeanette Osias Andro Petersen by Stephanie Petersen Jerry Salomon by Robert Salomon and Noreen Koizumi Philip Jeffrey Samuels by Betsy and Richard Haubrich Simi Siegel by Mark and Lynn Siegel Marvin Spira by Ian and Susan Campbell Linda Valfer by Fred Valfer & family Lillian Weiner by Julie and Mitch Dubick, Debbie and Bob Feinberg, Suzi and Bernie Feldman, Eileen and Steve Gaffen, Leslye and Scott Lyons, Janet and John Perlman & family, Susan and Rabbi Jonathan Stein, Sheila and Dan Weinberg, Robin, Amy and Michael Weiner & family Frances Zelick by Joan and Leon Kutner RABBI GIMBEL’S FUND Contribution by: Sanaz Farhadian and Scott O’Connell In appreciation of: Meaningful High Holy Day services by Janice Alper The Chanukah service by Elizabeth Lynch The funeral of her father Bill Snyder by Ellen, Steve, Brad Meisel & family The Beth Israel Quarterly by Geri and Don Shaevel Rabbi Gimbel’s help preparing Chloe for her Bat Mitzvah by Debbie and Mitch Zeichner In honor of: His favorite nephew by David Gimbel Samantha Hofflich’s Bat Mitzvah by Heather and David Hofflich In memory of: Minnie Grossman by Ilene Benkle Alan Haubenstock by Brian Haubenstock and Lori Shearer Ira Ratner by Ilene Benkle Jean Ratner by Ilene Benkle Jerry Sampson by Lynn and Michael Maskin Fay Stein by Ilene Benkle BETH ISRAEL Contribution by: Madison and Aaron Davis, Yarry Fine, Marcia and Len Fram, Ellen and Peter Gordon, Daniella Hofreiter, James Horstmann, The Howard G. and Samita B. Jacobs Foundation, Cecile Jordan, Bruce and Rhona Kabakoff, Julia Karagodin, Margaret Katleman, Dorothea and Thomas Rose, Peter and Winona Rowat, Cynthia Schairer and Christopher DiLeo, The Siegler Family Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, Theda Snyder, James and Joyce Spievak, Sharon Spivak and David Hoffman, Jacqueline and Steve Stein, Harold and Judith Wilensky

In appreciation of: High Holy Day services online by Jess and Sheri Bressi, Betsy and Alan Epstein, David and Manny Olsen-Vasquez, Susanne, Mark and Andrew Schlissel, Alan and Kathy Tores, Charles and Trudy Umansky Beth Israel’s virtual programs by Marcia Choy Lane Dan Jones’s leadership and wisdom by Lesley Mills Rabbi Nevarez’s Veterans Day sermon by Valerie Leman Julie Potiker’s meditation and mindfulness group by Shari Ressel Streaming Shabbat Services on YouTube by Ross Plovnick In honor of: Beth Israel’s Music Program by Stacey Coleman and Mike Chasin Maxine Endy’s celebration of the 25th anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah by Cecil and Joe Rosen, Beverly Rubin Beth Israel’s 150th Anniversary Endowment

by Carol and Ron (z”l) Fox Esther Rosenberg by Darcy Mitchell In memory of: Meyer Block by Rita and Harold Block Larry Bornstein by Sandy Bornstein Harry Bruser by Michael Bruser & family Lilian Bruser by Michael Bruser & family Jenna Cassell-Pane by Louis Pane Elizabeth Chludzinski by David, Paula, Alexis and Rebecca Shaw Sam Deutsch by Simma and Paul Nemeth Elias Djanogly by Diney Djanogly Max Elimelech by Arlette and Greg Smith Alice Feldman by Suzi and Bernie Feldman Sylvia Feldman by Sandy and Janine Feldman Gary Clark Fink by Rachel and Ryan Goldenhar Joanne Adler Fisher by Lorraine and Robert Fisher Norman Flaster by the Michael Flaster Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation David Gillick by Suzan and Gad Shaanan Edward Goldberg by Suzi and Bernie Feldman Bella Gordon by Rita and Harold Block Mary Gordon by Lynn and Dick Gordon Samuel Gordon by Lynn and Dick Gordon Leon Grappel by Sharron Resnick Avi Greenberg by Alan Greenberg and Sharon Gorevitz, Kadimah Havurah Evelyn Grigst by Arlette and Greg Smith Leonard Grigst by Arlette and Greg Smith Violet Ilko by Robert Ilko James Jennewein by Rachel and Ryan Goldenhar David Katleman by Marge Katleman Barney Kodmur by Milton Kodmur Melvin Kodmur by Milton Kodmur Ginger Kossy by Mitch and Julie Dubick William Lipin by the Lipin Family Foundation Joyce Layton by Lesley and Scott Lyons Carol Levy by Larry and Irene Fine, George and Susan Kaplan Lillian Mallen by Richard and Janette Slaughter

Joseph Middleton by Michael and Jessica Middleton Sidney Odelson by Robert and Susan Odelson Sylvia Odelson by Robert and Susan Odelson Rose Pechet by Lynn Pechet-Bruser Helen Leah Rabb by Joyce and Bob Blumberg Robert S. Robbins by the Robbins Durdaller Family Blossom Rosenbloom by Suzi and Bernie Feldman Jerry Sampson by Lynn Sampson, Kadimah Havurah Leo Schuster by Jack and Sherron Schuster Abdallah Simon by Anne and Ron Simon Helene Simon by Anne and Ron Simon Nicholas Simon by the Marilyn Colby and Evans Family Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, Susan Levin Gayle Slate by the Donald and Gayle Slate Family Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation Isabel Janet Smith by Greg and Arlette Smith Samuel Spevack by Janice and Michael Sedloff Stefanie Dawn Strauss by Iris and Matthew Strauss Leon Veitzman by Anna Veitzman and Mark Angert Vera Wagner by Steven Wagner Frank Winicki by Suzi and Bernie Feldman Emanuel Yavner by Joyce and Bob Blumberg Celia Yavner by Joyce and Bob Blumberg Helen Ziman by Allan and Helene Ziman MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT DONATION Contribution by: Edith Aguilar, Edgar and Julie Berner, Ernie and Linda Bjork, David and Stacy Boodman, M. Robert Breslauer, Cory Briggs and Seekey Cacciatore, Nurit Carmel, Dan and Debbie Carnick, Nelly and Paul Dean, Ellen and Larry Edwards, Bethany and Michael Eisenberg, Toby Eisenberg, Jean Feinstein, Doris and Irv Goldfarb, Barbara Goldman and Howard Katz, Joani and Steve Gross, Bobby and Iloo Gruder, Ellen and Herb Hafter, Jerome Hall, Edward and Linda Janon, Carlos Kelvin, Lee Keno, Lilli and Alex Kim, Marcia and Jerrold Krasny, Ava and Michael Kurnow, Joan and Leon Kutner, Kathy and Michael Leavenworth, Andrew and Haydee Lowy, Marsha and Herb Lubick, Evelyn Mischuck, Cindy Moore, Janet and John Perlman, Barbara and Norman Rozansky, David and Helene Schlafman, Don and Geri Shaevel, Beverly and Howard Silldorf, Stephanie and Steve Steinberg, Charlene Steinhauer, Eric and Ronni Udoff, Mila Vasser BILL AND SID RUBIN PRESCHOOL Contribution by: Callie and Josh Efron & family Laura Gamero-Lopez and Alejandro Gamero Stacy and Guy Parselany David and Seema Rego In memory of: Betty Chester by Deborah Chester Geary Dorothy Homer by Lynn Sampson, Elizabeth and Mitch Siegler Larry Mantell by Neal Rubin, Allan and Helene Ziman Sidney Rubin by Neal Rubin Dora Tishkoff by Gail Wurtz Mary Ann Wahrer by Lynn Sampson

LEE AND FRANK GOLDBERG FAMILY RELIGIOUS SCHOOL In memory of: Alex Charnow by Ava and Michael Kurnow Terry Charnow by Ava and Michael Kurnow Lorraine Kurnow by Ava and Michael Kurnow Myer Kurnow by Ava and Michael Kurnow Leo Reich by Lisa Lazar and Dale Glaser Belle Ruback by Jacqui and Jim Carr ADULT EDUCATION In appreciation of: The weekly Shabbat livestream by Audrey Goldman In memory of: Yossi Favilukis by Ken and Mila Favilukis Kira German by Ken and Mila Favilukis Sonya Khmara by Ken and Mila Favilukis Ruth Strauss by Edith and Milton Kodmur CARING COMMUNITY Contribution by: Ava and Michael Kurnow Cynthia Schairer and Christopher DiLeo Fill the Freezer contribution by Robin Weiner In appreciation of: The mish bag by Judy Applebaum The Caring Community’s kindness to the entire Feldman family by Bernie and Suzi Feldman Katey Lindley and the wonderful work the Caring Community does for our CBI family by Steven and Joan Gross In honor of: Edward Klein by Michael and Bethany Eisenberg In memory of: Louis Fischer by Martin Stern Darlene Heinzman by Michael and Stephanie Heinzman Max Koffler by Doris Goldfarb Nancy F. Leman by Valerie Leman and Ross Cohen Jerrold Lyons by Robin Weiner HIGH HOLY DAYS MUSIC Contribution by: Iris and Matthew Strauss HUNGER PROJECT Contribution by: Lynn and Richard Altes, Anne and Herb Arnold, Anonymous, Renee Barnow, Kathryn and Casey Blitt, M. Robert Breslauer, Glenda and Laurence Carver, Steve Corkery, Gayle Covner, Mardelle and Jeffrey Davis, Lois and Martin Ehrlich, Brett and Carly Feuerstein, Donna and Bob Gans, Irv and Barbara Gellman, Kelly and Andrew Greene, Charles and Sybil Grossman, Diana Hahn, Judith Hahn, Joan and Jeff Harris, James Horstmann, Beth Jacobson, Jennifer and Evan King, Joy and Jeff Kirsch, Michael and Cynthia Kohn, Marsha and Alvin Korobkin, Marshall and Judy Lewis, Harry and Julie Litman, Leslie Mark and Ken Gross, Amy and Bill Minteer, Simma and Paul Nemeth, Pathfinder Partners, LLC, Charles and Marilyn Perrin, Jill Prolman, Joyce and Ron Rabens, Matilda Remba and William Wachsman, Flossie and Tony Riesner, Arlene Rosen, Helene Ross, Michael and Marjorie Rubin, Cynthia Schairer and Christopher DiLeo, Liz Sharp, Craig and Thu Ha Sherman, Heather Shortreed, Karen and Brad Shuman, Sid’s Carpet Barn and Ziman Family, Elizabeth and Mitchell Siegler, Karen Foster Silberman and Jeff Silberman, Jerry and Beth Silverman, Sheri and Steven Spector, Carol Spielman-

Ewan, Ron and Beth Tabor, Karin and Tony Toranto, Charles and Trudy Umansky, Fred Valfer, Harold and Judith Wilensky, Stacy Wolf In appreciation of: Elana Levens-Craig by Rhonda Schwartz In honor of: Maya Baron’s Bat Mitzvah by David and Sheryl Baron Janice Boner’s birthday by Richard and Karen Stern Ian Coblentz’s birthday by Ron Newell Ilene Greenspan’s birthday by Ron Newell Rhoda Lemlein’s 100th birthday by Diana Hahn Their son Mike’s birthday by Sandie and Dan Linn Judie Markson’s birthday by Ron Newell Ethan Nevarez by Joanna Ruskin Rabbi Jason and Nicole Nevarez by Doug Ruskin and Ginger Norton, Joanna Ruskin Paige Pick’s birthday by Ron Newell Melanie Rubin’s birthday by Ron Newell Martin Stern by Rhonda Schwartz Gwen Wagner’s birthday by Ron Newell Geoff Wahl receiving the Susan G. Komen Brinker Award and the marriage of Allison and Brendan by Judith and Henry Krumholz In memory of: Al Banes by Heather Shortreed Mitchell Berner by Bev and Len Bernstein, Esther Fischer Gladys Brown by James and Ruth Harris Lydia Di Capua by Silvana and Richard Christy Lesley Cohen by Heather Shortreed Freda Feldman by Beverlee Greene Zane Feldman by Mary Ann and George Scher Dorren Brody Gerson by Gordon and Marla Gerson Phillip R. Gerson by Gordon and Marla Gerson Inna Gluzman by Anna Gluzman and Michael Galperin Pat Greene by Beverlee Greene Risa Greene by Beverlee Greene Jack Greenstein by Sandie and Dan Linn Harold Grossman by Charles Grossman Stanley Howard Helsel by Ron Newell Matthew Hoffman by the Stern Family Jacob Horowitz by Irene Cooper Irene Jacobs by Heather Shortreed James J. Jennewein by Ron Newell Harry Kass by Irving and Jan Kass Ruth Levin by Heidi and Steve Levin Carol Levy by Beverly and Len Bernstein, Irene Borevitz Jerrold M. Lyons by Barbara and Norman Rozansky Carl Maggio by Bev and Alan Springer Bernice Chasin Mendelsohn by Michael and Rachel Chasin Ruth Moskowitz by Barry and Rita Moskowitz Sidney Moskowitz by Barry and Rita Moskowitz Sondra Platt by Cindy Moore Blanka Rothschild by Greg and Shelly Sherwin Harry Rothschild by Greg and Shelly Sherwin Gerrard Salomon by Brigitte Salomon, Robert Salomon and Noreen Koizumi Jerry Sampson by Ron Newell David Schulefand by Beth Schulefand Nicholas Simon by Beverly and Leonard Bernstein, Mary Ann and George Scher Gayle Slate by Heidi and Steven Levin

Hannah Sternfield by Hedy Witham Lillian Genochio Stetson by Nanci Slayen Frank Tishkoff by Gail Wurtz Emanuel Lionel Turberg by Susan Resnik Stuart Wolf by Gail Wurtz Jerry Yakatan by Flossie and Tony Reisner ONEG SHABBAT/KIDDUSH Contribution by: Marcia and Jerrold Krasny, Sheri Sachs, Lynn Sampson, Nancy and Donald Sandweiss, Paul and Eileen Schaffer, Marge and Sanford Schane, Hermeen Scharaga, Mary Ann and George Scher, Jay and Janice Schuffman, Rhonda Schwartz, Cindy and Wayne Schwartz, Michaele and Sanford Shapiro, Liz Sharp, Myron and Naomi Shelley, Terry Sholan, Heather Shortreed, Alan and Harriet Shumacher, Karen and Brad Shuman, Mark and Lynn Siegel, Mitch and Elizabeth Siegler, Howard and Judy Silberman, Howard and Beverly Silldorf, Ed and Evelyn Singer, Arlette and Greg Smith, Leslie Smith, Sheri and Steven Spector, Carol Spielman-Ewan, Martin Stern, Staci Tiras-Jones and Dan Jones, Karin and Tony Toranto, John Tupta and Cammy Nalven, Ronni and Eric Udoff, Anna Veitzman and Mark Angert, Diane and Buddy Voit, Cathy and John Weil, Ed and Susan Weiner, Gayle and George Wise, Caryl Lees Witte, Marcia and Don Wolochow, Gail Wurtz, Gail and Dan Zides, Helene and Allan Ziman, Kristin Zlotnik In memory of: Irving Ducoffe by Phil Ducoffe & family Phillip Fein by Phil Ducoffe & family Clare Gross by Jim and Jacqui Carr SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE In memory of: James M. Seltzer by Diane Seltzer SOCIAL ACTION Contribution to the Dominican Republic Service Learning Trip: The Joseph and Beverly Glickman Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation Joe and Sally Nalven In honor of: The 15th Annual Interfaith Martin Luther Kin Jr. Day of Service by Seekey Cacciatore and Cory Briggs Ralph B. Friedman by Deborah Horwitz and Paul Nierman Samantha Hofflich’s Bat Mitzvah by Janet Silverstein In memory of: Alfred Blumberg by Janet Silverstein STAND WITH ISRAEL In honor of: Harold, Arlene and Aaron Friehling by Jay Friehling Fortunée Katri by Norma Alexander Joshua Katri by Norma Alexander Bernice Miller by Jorrie Miller and Jay Berkowitz THANKSGIVING INTERFAITH SERVICE Contribution by: Annonymous, Melanie and Jonathon Book, The Breier Family, Risa and Richard Cosand, Devra Davis, Malorie and Joel DeWitt, Elizabeth Ellsworth and Robert Ett, Carol Feinstein, Robert and Lorraine Fisher, Judith Hahn, Deborah and Richard Harris, Robert Hemstead, Barbara and Bill Horton, Joyce King, Michaela and Russell Miller,

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Leslie Paculba, Katherine Paculba Lâcher, Alison and Steven Prager, Jannis and Peter Wilson TORAH STUDY AND MINYAN In appreciation of: Howard Hian for his continued friendship and being an allaround mensch by Sandie and Dan Linn The many wonderful CBI friends at Torah Study & Minyan by Sandie and Dan Linn In honor of: Maxine Endy’s celebration of the 25th anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah by Maureen Bear, Gene and Jerry Hankin In memory of: Allan Adler by Judy Adler Danny Danenberg by Jim and Jacqui Carr Ruth Glenn by Gordon and Judy Glenn Steve Gould by Jane and Bert Lazerow, Mary Marshall William L. Heinzman by Michael and Stephanie Heinzman Louis Pearlstein by Janice Alper AUXILIARIES MEN’S CLUB Contribution by: Earl Altshuler, Alan and Ann Chaitin, Sherwin Friedman, Andrea and Russell Gold, Melvin Goldzband, Michael and Stephanie Heinzman, Gary and Tracy Hirschfeld, Zofia Kessler, Joan and Leon Kutner, Jonathon and Robin Layton, Audrey and Steven Levine, Herb and Marsha Lubick, Ann Mound, Larry and Linda Okmin, Lynn Sampson, Rhonda Schwartz, Alan and Harriet Schumacher, Brad and Karen Shuman, Elizabeth and Mitchell Siegler, Penny Spector, Karen and Richard Stern In appreciation of: Penny Spector and many mitzvot by Judy Metz In memory of: Max Goldman by Adam and Rachelle Fischer Minnie Miller by Fred Valfer & family Wallace Peck by Judy Metz Rena Valfer by Fred Valfer & family WOMEN OF BETH ISRAEL Contribution by: Janet and Larry Acheatel, Nancy Amiel, Sheryl and David Baron, Shelley Druskin, Madeline and Steve Flaster, Heidi Gantwerk, Sue and Jackie Geller, Andrea and Russ Gold, Ellen Hafter, Tracy and Gary Hirschfeld, Linda Janon, Jan Kass, Zoe Kessler, Edith Kodmur, Heidi and Stuart Krantz, Kathy and Michael Leavenworth, Heidi and Steven Levin, Audrey Levine, Leslye and Scott Lyons, Ann Mound, Linda Okmin, Sheryl Platten, Florence and Tony Riesner, Sheryl Rowling, Sheri and Bruce Sachs, Lori Shearer, Elizabeth and Mitchell Siegler, Arlette Smith, Susan and Rabbi Jonathan Stein, Karen Stern, Cindy Weinstein, Audrey Weiss Wells, Myla Wingard In appreciation of: Valerie Leman by Judith Applebaum In honor of: Maya Baron’s Bat Mitzvah by David and Sheryl Baron Karen Coleman by Carol Spielman-Ewan In memory of: Pauline Chapin by Daniel and Lauren Rossen Arlene Rossen by Eric and Ronni Udoff Minnie Weinbaum by Bennett Weinbaum GENERAL AND NAMED ENDOWMENT FUNDS BETH ISRAEL GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND Contribution by: Susan Kamin Beverly Miller and Judith Abeles

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In honor of: The Bar Mitzvah of Ryan Scher by Susan and Rabbi Jonathan Stein In memory of: Mitchell Berner by Elizabeth and Mitch Siegler Gary Clark Fink by Elizabeth and Mitch Siegler James J. Jennewein by Elizabeth and Mitch Siegler John Kuhn by Elizabeth and Mitch Siegler Joyce Layton by Elizabeth and Mitch Siegler Jerrold M. Lyons by Elizabeth and Mitch Siegler Nicholas Isaac Simon by Elizabeth and Mitch Siegler LEE & FRANK GOLDBERG RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND In memory of: Harry Charnow by Ava and Michael Kurnow BARBARA & ALAN HAUBENSTOCK BUILDING FUND In memory of: Barbara Gettinger by Matt and Marcia Gettinger PLATT YOUTH TO ISRAEL TRIP In memory of: Mitchell Berner by Linda Platt Jerry Lyons by Andie and Larry Oster Nicholas Simon by Andie and Larry Oster Elaine Wolf by Linda Platt VICTOR J. SHULMAN TEMPLE BEAUTIFICATION FUND In memory of: Carol Levy by Robert Berton DOROTHY AND ROBERT SHAPIRO GARDEN FUND In memory of: Edward and Nell Shapiro Jim and Sally Shapiro Thomas Shapiro and Madeline Grynsztejn DONA SHENKMAN CAMPERSHIP FUND In honor of: Dona Shenkman’s granddaughter Marisa’s 40th birthday by Genine Rainbeau-Heart In memory of: Sam Mason by Genine Rainbeau-Heart Ruth Joy Orner by Genine Rainbeau-Heart SILBERMAN FAMILY RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of: Edward J. Ross by the Ross and Biederman Family LOUIS & LEE TEMKIN HUNGER PROJECT MEMORIAL FUND Contribution by: Betty Amber Meg Temkin Terrie Temkin MEMORIAL AND NAMED SPECIAL FUNDS RABBI BERNSTEIN ISRAEL TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Contribution by: Betty Amber Bonnie Denmark-Friedman Susan Levin In appreciation of: Everything that Rabbi Bernstein has done for our family by David Feldman and Paulina Faktor Rabbi Bernstein leading a shiva minyan for Nona Barth by Alan and Nan Barth

In honor of: Rabbi Bernstein for her commitment to bat/bar mitzvah students by Liora, Ellie and Kelila Krantz Their 29th wedding anniversary by Heidi and Stuart Krantz Danny Myers’ 30th birthday by the Adelson-Rodriguez family In memory of: Mitchell Berner by Gloria and Rod Stone Pauline Chapin by Janet and John Perlman Esther Lohn by Kathleen Konnert, Deborah Horwitz and Paul Nierman, Janet and John Perlman, Ronni and Eric Udoff, Robin Weiner BONNIE GRAFF SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE FUND In honor of: Janet Acheatel’s special birthday by Bonnie and Barry Graff In memory of: Nona Barth by Bonnie and Barry Graff HAUBENSTOCK-NEVAREZ FUND TO COMBAT ANTISEMITISM Contribution by: The Siegler Family Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation KENTON-KLEINBERG FUND FOR THE NEEDY In memory of: Debbie Kenton Enciso by Suzi and Bernie Feldman, Robin Samit MONTE KOBEY PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL FUND In memory of: Ruthe C. Rogow by Murray Rogow JACOB NOVAK MEMORIAL FUND In memory of: Bernard Benson by Harriet and Alan Schumacher Teddy Brav by Melvyn Brav Philip Sheinberg by Harriet and Alan Schumacher Carolyn Silverman Rubin by Harriet and Alan Schumacher Joseph Silverman by Harriet and Alan Schumacher LILLIAN NOVAK MEMORIAL FUND In memory of: Rae Shumacher by Harriet and Alan Schumacher CINDY POLGER’S COLLEGE CREW FUND In memory of: Jerrold Lyons by Gloria and Rod Stone Cindy Polger by Paul Singer and Nancie Carroll HELENE SCHLAFMAN MADRICHIM FUND In memory of: Dorothy Homer by Helene and David Schlafman James Jennewein by Helene and David Schlafman Adele Kugler by Stephanie and Michael Heinzman Carol Levy by Helene and David Schlafman Joseph Ruskin by Helene and David Schlafman Ely Schlafman by Helene and David Schlafman Nathan Shur by Helene and David Schlafman Ann Weinbaum by Helene and David Schlafman Lillian Weiner by Helene and David Schlafman TAMMY VENER FUND FOR PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Contribution by: Betty Amber In appreciation of: Tammy Vener’s help to Women of Beth Israel by Valerie Leman Tammy Vener’s help with Succulents and Sangria by the Women of Beth Israel

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