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Beth Israel 3 It’s Not Good to be Alone: A Message from Rabbi Berk Many of us live far from family and feel cut off from others. We long for connection, friendship and support. Your synagogue wants to help.

4 High Holy Days at Beth Israel We look forward to building on last year’s successful move back to our beautiful campus and creating new opportunities for reflection, connection and holiness.

7 Dropping into the Ocean of Encounter Rabbi Jordie Gerson shares what coming to Beth Israel and swimming with whales have in common.

8 Thank You Century Club and Dor L’Dor Members Century Club and Dor L’ Dor members make membership possible for all who wish to join our community. 11 What’s Going on at Beth Israel September-December Worship services, programs, events for all ages and interests. Pull out and keep this center section to stay on top of what’s going on at Beth Israel.

16 Imagine Your Event at Beth Israel Members and guests are often amazed at how easy it is to transform our campus into a magical place for important moments and treasured memories.

20 Contributions We acknowledge your contributions with appreciation.

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reachIng out Beyond our comfort zones

By President Meg Mandel

Over the summer, I had the honor of speaking at the Men’s Club Dinner Forum. Each month, the Dinner Forum offers a casual deli dinner and features a speaker of local or national interest. It is noteworthy that the Dinner Forum is the longest running program at Beth Israel. Yet, I was struck by another remarkable aspect of the evening: the warmth and camaraderie of those

who attended. Many in attendance that night were “regulars” with strong connections to each other and to Beth Israel.

The group is an ideal illustration of what it means to be engaged at Beth Israel. Although the programs are interesting and the food is delicious, the group comes together because of their shared values and interests and their relationships to one another. Ron Wolfson says this very succinctly in his book Relational Judaism when he writes: “After more than forty years of living and teaching the Jewish way, I have come to an understanding about the essence of Judaism: It’s all about relationships.” (p. 3)

Despite the simplicity of Wolfson’s statement, putting this into practice is more challenging than it might seem at first glance—especially in a large congregation like Beth Israel. One of the aspects I love most about Beth Israel is the diversity of our membership. Each of us comes to the congregation with our own backgrounds, viewpoints and interests. Finding ways to foster relationships and to help each member connect in a meaningful way must be a guiding principle in all we do.

What is both exciting and daunting about this task is that the responsibility falls on each and every one of us. At Beth Israel, we have so many wonderful opportunities for members to become engaged and to develop connections. What an impact we could make if those of us who are already involved reached out and made the effort to integrate new people into our groups and our committees: invite someone to join you at an event, sit next to a person you don’t know and introduce yourself, follow-up with someone who you want to get to know better. And for those of us who are looking to become more connected, take the plunge and try something new. You never know who you might meet or what you will discover.

It sounds simple, so why is it so hard? Perhaps we need to be more intentional about reaching out and moving beyond our comfort zones. It may not always be easy, but we have a lot to gain both individually and as a community. We can make a difference by focusing on building relationships—one member at a time. As we approach the New Year, I hope we continue to build on Beth Israel’s strengths and to enhance the richness of our community.

By Rabbi Michael Berk

Elie Weisel tells of his rabbi asking him the question: Who is the saddest character in the Bible? The answer, according to the teacher Weisel referred to as “my master,” is God. God is the saddest character because he’s the loneliest.

Maybe God was speaking for Himself as He was contemplating creating a friend for

Adam, when He said, according to Genesis, “It’s not good for a person to be alone.”

Modern life has torn the nuclear family asunder as America became more corporate and professional, and Americans became more mobile. Especially in places like California, we are painfully aware of how Americans have become atomized, living in cities where we don’t have a big family and built-in support when we need it. We might be wealthier than many of our parents and grandparents, but we are a lot more alone than many of them were.

And it’s not good to be alone.

After World War II, my parents were living in St. Paul, Minnesota. My father was looking to start a business and his sister and her husband encouraged my parents to move where they had moved to start a new life away from the big families they grew up with in beautiful San Bernardino, CA. (It was before the smog came to Southern California!). So, they packed their car and drove west. Shortly upon their arrival, my dad’s sister and her husband moved to Los Angeles. My mother felt abandoned. She had just left a big, loving family in St. Paul and now lived in a place with no family and no friends. She was lonely.

The place where my parents found family won’t surprise you: it was the synagogue, Temple Emanu El. There they found a community, and some of the loneliness abated (although my mother always missed having a big family around her). At the temple they connected to people who became lifelong friends. While I grew up it seemed to me that all their friends were from the temple (later, also, people active in the Democratic party, some of whom were not Jewish!). As it turned out, so too were most of my friends as I grew up there.

While the mall across the street from Beth Israel is a treasure house of material goods and services that feed the American pursuit of individual satisfaction, Beth Israel is a home with a different kind of treasure. At Beth Israel you will find a place that is all about relationships and being connected with others. Beth Israel is all about a caring community with good values where all the generations come together to learn, celebrate life’s goodness, pray, and be inspired to make the world a better place for all God’s children.

Our tradition is serious when it teaches that it’s not good to be alone, when that means being cut off from others, concerned It’s (continued on page 6)

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High Holy DaysDear Beth Israel friends,Thanks to your overwhelming enthusiasm for worshiping at our magnificent synagogue home, we are pleased to welcome the entire congregation to Beth Israel for the High Holy Days again this year. We look forward to building on last year’s successful move, and we are particularly pleased that worshiping at Beth Israel enables us to offer new forms of worship and programming. We strive to create opportunities for deep reflection, connection and holiness for you and your family and friends. Of particular note:

• A beautiful Jewish community Selichot program and service will be held Saturday, September 20 at 8:00 p.m. at Congregation Beth El to prepare us collectively for the Days of Awe ahead.

• Again this year, every member, including children, will need a ticket to attend High Holy Days services, with the exception of the Rosh Hashanah Tot Service on September 25. There is no deadline to submit a Ticket Request Form, however, please keep in mind that services like the Family Service

have limited seating, so please return your form promptly.

• Café Beth Israel will be open 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Rosh Hashanah.

• Parking is free and available in several locations close by. If you are in need of disability parking or seating, please contact Bethany Ratner at 858 535-1111, ext. 2554.

• Join us on second day Rosh Hashanah for Letting Go, Starting Over, Beginning Again: A New Year Contemplative Hike led by our new Assistant Rabbi Jordie Gerson.

Details and ticket forms can be found at www.cbisd.org/high-holy-days, or contact us at cbi@cbisd.org, or 858 535-1111.

at Beth Israel

• If you have loved ones interred at El Camino Memorial Park or Cypress View Mausoleum, please join us for our Kever Avot Memorial Services at each location on Sunday, September 28. At these meaningful services we remember our loved ones, reflect on all they meant to us and draw strength to live up to all they knew we could be. We also honor their memory by reciting Kaddish.

• The Miramar Air Show is scheduled to take place on Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur. Please plan for increased traffic en route if your travel takes you near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Also, please be aware that Beth Israel typically experiences low-flying aircraft over our campus during the air show.

• Due to the popularity of Contemporary Confessions on Yom Kippur, we will hold that creative service of modern reading and folk music in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary.

We look forward to worshiping with you at Beth Israel, our own beautiful synagogue home.

For a sweet New Year, enjoy this recipe, which is designed to be easy enough to prepare with children. Shanah Tovah!

Quick Honey cake by Tina WassermanWhen the Israelites followed Moses to the promised “land of milk and honey,” the honey referred to was not from bees but from fruit. Date honey was the most common honey in biblical times. Honey has long been eaten in many dishes for Rosh HaShanah by Jews around the world. Honey-soaked balls of baked dough (teiglach, Eastern Europe), semolina cake soaked in honey syrup (tishpishti, Turkey), and the famous European honey cake (lekach, Germany) are all desserts served as a wish for a sweet New Year. Lekach is by far the most popular cake served in North America for Rosh HaShanah.One summer I needed a honey cake for a recipe I was creating and did not want to make one from scratch just to tear it apart. I went to the store and no honey cakes could be found (though there would soon be many come Rosh HaShanah time). What to do? I combined a standard gingerbread cake mix with some main ingredients in honey cake - coffee and honey - and an easy, quick honey cake was born!

ingredienTs: ¾ cup warm coffee (or ¾ cup water with 1 teaspoon instant espresso) ¼ cup honey 14.5-ounce box gingerbread mix Eggs, as needed in mix Oil or margarine as needed in mix

direcTions: 1. Microwave the coffee with the honey for 30 seconds on high. Stir to combine.2. Preheat the oven according to package directions.3. Prepare the cake following the package directions except substitute the

warm coffee and honey for all of the liquid in the recipe. Use the appropriate amount of oil and eggs called for on the package.

4. Grease a 9 x 4-inch loaf pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake according to the time on the package mix.

5. Cool completely and then serve.

kiTcHen conversaTionsDifferent flowers create different tasting honeys. Alfalfa honey is totally different from wildflower honey, and that is different from thyme honey. The flavor of the honey depends on where the bees are getting their pollen. What kind do you like?Did you know that honey is sold like olive oil? Both can be sold either as a blend from many different regions or as one flavor coming from only one type of plant. Is there a store in your neighborhood that lets you sample different honeys before you buy one? Go and have a tasting “bee.”

Source: Entrée to Judaism for Families: Jewish Cooking and Kitchen Conversations with Children by Tina Wasserman. In general, it is not a good idea to use mixes, as they contain additives and sugar, however, using boxed mixes is a good way to let young chefs begin to learn how to cook on their own.

“I was overwhelmed with joy to see High Holy Day services at our Temple. Parking was so easy, the Temple looked amazing and the services were beautiful.”

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mostly with yourself, or your small circle of family and friends. It’s not good to be alone when that means being cut off from a community of people who care about goodness and decency.

During the Gaza war this summer I met a young man who had not been in a synagogue since his Bar Mitzvah. He said that he was feeling so badly about what was going on in Israel and the Middle East that he just had to be with his people. So where did he go? To a synagogue. That’s where he knew he’d meet a community of people he would automatically be connected to; accepted by; and who would share his worry and concern.

Beth Israel is at its best when it helps us connect; when we create community. Your clergy, staff, and lay leaders are committed helping every member find a meaningful way to connect to our community. Instead of looking to have good numbers attending

programs, we are seeking to engage every person in significant relationship with other temple members and Judaism through their participation. We are asking ourselves how we can create opportunities for people to connect to the values of our tradition, to their families and friends, AND to community, to Jewish peoplehood, to Israel and the world, and to God.

We read in the book of Deuteronomy the verse: “... it was to your ancestors that the Eternal One was drawn out of love for them.” Here, the Bible is getting as close as it ever does to explaining why God chose the Jewish people to form His special bond. Actually, that choice is a mystery; for Scriptures here says that God just fell in love with Israel. Simple and as inexplicable as that. Love. God didn’t want to be lonely, just like we wish not to be lonely. Because, it’s not good.

My prayer for you this new year is that you too will find love and community, connection and engagement at Beth Israel.

Glazer Gift ShopContemporary Judaica

accessories, jewelry, exquisite gift pieces and

much more.

We are open:Friday evenings: 30 minutes before

and after the earliest service

When religious school is in session: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 4:30-6pm

Sundays: 9am-12pm

By appointment: giftshop@cbisd.org, 858 900-2590

How we care for our members• Calls and visits to sick and homebound• MiSh bags (care packages) delivered to ill

and bereaved• Yahrzeit candle on first anniversary• Passover and High Holy Days calls to our seniors• New baby gifts• Birthday cards

THank you To our Donors:• The French Gourmet• Liz Levine - The Cookie Lady

Please let us know if you or someone you know needs our help, or if you’d like to volunteer! Contact Bethany Ratner at 858 900-2554, or caring@cbisd.org

“ I was really touched the other day when you visited and dropped off the caring package.”

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instead of whales, I saw in my interviews holiness in the congregants I’ve met, in the faces of those who have been members for decades, and sometimes generations, and the munchkins who are in our preschool. It was in the interview I had with the BITY board, where I could feel their love for Judaism, for Beth Israel, and for each other, and in the dinners I had with the Executive Committee and the Search Committee, where I was touched, again and again, by their love for this community, and their care for each other. And, as I was that afternoon in Baja, I was humbled by these encounters.

Which isn’t to say that leaving the Hillel world and moving across the country was an easy decision; it wasn’t. But I am sure, as I was that day, that it was the right one, that it will bring us all into an encounter with the Holy, as we meet each other in prayer, in Torah study, in classes and meetings and at life cycle events.

And because I find so much of my connection with God in nature, I’m thrilled to announce that on the 2nd day of Rosh Hashanah this year I’ll be leading a contemplative hike. You’ll also be seeing me working with the confirmation class, BITY, our preschoolers, 20s and 30s and b’nai mitzvah students. In December, I’m even taking our high schoolers to Israel, and will be on the bimah every Friday night, with Rabbi/Cantor Bernstein and Rabbi Berk, leading Shabbat services and officiating at b’nai mitzvah. I’m looking forward to encountering all of you, and the Holy, together.

encounterfrom towns, people, in a dented motor boat that stank of leaking oil. My mother, I thought, would have apoplexy if she knew where I was.

But then our captain motioned at the water, said a few words in Spanish, and we were overboard, in the ocean, which was warm, and salty. We swam there, quietly for a few minutes, and then slowly, huge gray and blue shapes start to move beneath and around us. It was the whales.

They were majestic. They were enormous. They had eyes as big salad bowls, and were the largest creatures I’ve ever seen, and it felt, in those moments, like the most gentle. They swam in circles around us, brushing up against us, so that we could lay our hands, and our bodies against them. It was surreal, at once the most embodied and out of body experience of my life. I felt, we all felt, miniscule, insignificant, a deep sense of humility and, at the same time, like the only people on earth. It was what some Rabbis call a Mount Sinai moment, what Maimonides called the ineffable mystical, which can only be described by saying what it is not. But no matter what you call it, that encounter, what Martin Buber would call an I-Thou moment, was as close as I’ve come, in my life, to God.

For me, coming to San Diego for my interviews, and then choosing and being chosen by Beth Israel, has been a bit like being taken out of the library – the ivory tower of the Hillels I’ve worked at - where all my ritual theory and religious studies education were useful – and being dropped into the ocean of encounter, into an experience of Presence, of Holiness, of what some of us would call God. Except

On my first night in San Diego, I went to Windansea beach with a friend. We were talking about all the sea creatures under the water that we can’t see,

all the dolphins and sharks and whales and turtles, and I remembered, slowly, and then all at once, that the most spiritual experience of my life happened just south of San Diego, while I was a graduate student at Harvard, almost a decade ago.

It was Spring Break, and a group of friends and I had decided to fly to San Diego and then road trip to Baja, where we’d go to the beach, eat fish tacos, and decompress from our respective graduate schools for a week and a half. Mid-week, we heard about a place where, after a two hour drive down dirt roads out to a remote beach, you could then take a long motor boat ride, which would land you somewhere in the Pacific, and drop you into the water, so that you could swim with whales. For me, busy spending my days and night’s in classrooms and libraries, parsing Biblical Hebrew verbs and reading religious theorists, this was as far, literally and figuratively, as I could get from the library.

I remember, still, the boat ride into the ocean. It took forever – and was disorienting – we were miles from anyone,

By Rabbi Jordie Gerson

Dropping into the ocean of

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LIFE MEMBERSDeanne & Leonard BloomArthur Brody* & Phyllis CohnLillie* & Robert* BreitbardDavid Engel*Alberta & Charles* FeurzeigRachel Swimmer-Flores & Armando FloresZena* & Dr. Donn* KobernickM. Larry Lawrence*Lisa Massry & Alexis MassryEvelyn & Ernest RadyCassidy & Jeremiah RobinsMickey SternIris & Matthew StraussCarol & Charles SwimmerSandra Teel & Earl AltshulerGeraldine* & Lt. Col. (ret) Hubert* Wolff

PILLARPauline FosterDebby & Hal JacobsSookie JacobsThe Klitzner FamilyMarcie Sinclair & Andy Ratner

BENEFACTORJeanette BurnettAllison & Robert PriceKaren Foster Silberman & Jeffrey Silberman

SPONSORJoan & Jeremy BergPhyllis & Daniel EpsteinEsther Fischer Lee & Frank Goldberg

Edy KentonBrigitte & Gerrard SalomonAnne & Ron SimonHelene & Allan Ziman

PATRONNancy & Dean AbelonRoger Acheatel & Ingrid ScharpfLoretta AdamsMelissa & Michael BartellRusti Bartell-WeissBeverly & Dr. Leondard BernsteinTerri BignellBarbara BloomSharon & Jeffrey BriskinIlana BrownMary & Si ColemanClive DavidLynn & Bert EpstenSusan & Bernard FeldmanDiane & Elliot FeuersteinCarol & Ron FoxElaine Galinson & Herb SolomonEdward GoldbergBarbara Goldman & Howard KatzDr. Lawrence GrattMerrill & Robert HaimsohnStacy & Jonathan HalbergAlan HaubenstockMarcia HazanTracy & Gary HirschfeldLinda & Dr. Edward JanonMargaret & Jerald KatlemanKaren & Dr. Warren KesslerBetty & Dr. Leonard KornreichJudy & Marshall LewisSandy & Art LevinsonMeg & Jess MandelLeslie Mark & Kenneth GrossAnabel & Theodore MintzAnne Nagorner

Drs. Ellen Potter & Ronald EvansJeannie & Arthur RivkinArlene & Gerald RosenAllan RudickDr. Jeffrey SandlerMary Ann & Dr. George ScherLeslie SebastianSydney & Dr. Richard SerwinGayle & Donald SlateBill SnyderDeborah SzekelyMaxine & Gerald TrimbleDr. Audrey Viterbi & Daniel SmargonAnn & Bennett Weinbaum

MITZVAHRonit & Tim AustgenNan & Dr. Alan BarthJudith & Lawrence BelinskyJulie & Edgar BernerJoyce & Robert BlumbergLisa Braun-Glazer & Jeff GlazerBetty ByrnesDeborah & Daniel CarnickPamela & Ed CarnotSilvana & Richard ChristyDr. Lanny CornellAmy Corton & Carlton EiblJulie & Mitchell DubickLois & Martin EhrlichBeatrice & Robert EpstenDrs. Janine & Sanford FeldmanSusanna & Michael FlasterLisa Foster & Alan BersinLen & Marcia FramMarcia & Matt GettingerBobbie & Jon GilbertFrancine & Phillip GinsburgBeverly & Joseph Glickman

Kay & Bill GurtinEllen & Herbert Hafter Jr.Diana HahnHenry HaimsohnJulie & Howard HaimsohnCarolyn & Gary JacobsEmily & Chris JenneweinJoy & Dr. Jeffrey KirschSallye & Dr. Lawrence KrauseLanie Lesser-MarkHeidi & Steven LevinStephanie Levine & Michael BreslauerTheodora LewisBarbara Lounsbury & Jonathan SiegelGail & Jim MalkusMeryl Maneker & Peter HermanMargaret & Paul MeyerEvelyn MishuckSusan & James MorrisElaine MoserNancy & Alan NevinRebecca & Dr. Lawrence NewmanChristine Nievergelt & David ChaitHaydee Ojeda-Fournier & Andy LowyBarbara Parker & Geoffrey WahlGlenn PerelsonLinda & Shearn PlattCindy & Lorne PolgerLois RichmondBarbara & Dr. Norman RozanskyRae & Edward SamiljanLeslie SatzCynthia & Wayne SchwartzSusan ShmaloHarriet & Dr. Alan Shumacher

You make Beth Israel membership possible for others.

Century Club & Dor L’ Dor Members

Thank You

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Elizabeth & Mitchell SieglerSusan & Richard UlevitchDiane & Bennett VoitDoris WeltMyla Wingard & Louis RosenCaryl WitteBebe & Marvin Zigman

DOR L’ DOR SOCIETYAnonymous (4)Nancy & Dean AbelonJanet & Larry AcheatelRoger J. Acheatel, MD & Ingrid H. Scharpf, MDLoretta AdamsGrayton Allen*Betty AmberDavid BarkStanley Beck*Leslie BeldenRabbis Michael & Aliza BerkJack BerkmanJulie & Edgar BernerRobert BertonBarbara BloomJoyce & Robert BlumbergJenny & Andrew BrattMerle & Mitchell BrodieHattie Brooks*Betty Byrnes & Dr. Donald* Byrnes Kim Carnot and Traci CarpenterAmy Corton & Carlton EiblLynette & Sherwin Chasen

Clive DavidDeborah M. DeBow and Herb WeismannDiane & Elliott FeuersteinApril & Mathew FinkSigrid* & Jack* FischerJudith & Tom FisherSusanna & Michael FlasterPauline FosterCarol & Ron FoxDavis B. FoxMarcia & Leonard FramElaine Galinson & Herbert SolomonLou Galper Francine & Phil GinsburgLee & Frank Goldberg FamilyLinda & Jerry GoldbergStacey Goodman-Eaton & Jeff EatonThe Estate of Jean & Herman Gordon*Charlotte Haas Trust*Ellen & Herbert Hafter Jr.Barbara* & Alan HaubenstockBarbara & Gordon HaworthJimmy H. HeimannTracy & Gary HirschfeldDebbie Horowitz & Paul NiermanEmily & Chris JenneweinMarjory KaplanMargaret & Jerald KatlemanFern & Allan KohnThe Klitzner Family Sallye & Lawrence KrauseAva & Michael Kurnow

Lainie Lesser-MarkTerri LevensonLiz Levine & Andrew ResnickSandra & Arthur LevinsonLeona & Dr. Jerome LevyMarsha & Herbert LubickGail & Jim MalkusMeg & Jess MandelMeryl Maneker & Peter HermanJulianne & Greg MarkowLesley Mills Ann Levenson MoundElaine MoserNancy & Alan NevinRonald J. NewellRebecca & Dr. Lawrence NewmanAnna Newton & Steven GuthauserSima & Joseph OppenheimerRenee & Joseph O’RourkeLinda & Shearn PlattCynthia & Lorne PolgerVivian RichBarbara & Norman RozanskyRae & Ed SamiljanMarjorie & Sanford Schane Mary Ann & George ScherJudi & Robert SchwartzMay SebelThe Shapiro FamilySydney & Rick SerwinElizabeth & Mitchell SieglerKaren Foster Silberman & Jeffrey Silberman

Bev & Howard SilldorfAnne & Ronald SimonDebra & Robert SkomerGayle & Donald SlatePenny & Sidney SpectorSusan & Richard UlevitchDiane & Buddy VoitJamie & Kevin WechterCathy & John WeilArlene & Fred WeitzenCynthia & Sydney WexlerElaine Simon Wilson

* of blessed memory

Note: Life Members of Beth Israel (see listing under Century Club on this page) are also Dor L’ Dor members.

Beth Israel would also like to express its deep appreciation to Estelle and Lou Dunst whose generosity helps make membership possible for others.

Beth Israel’s Cemetery & Mausoleum Association provides Jewish burial space to the community. For more information, without obligation,

call Stuart Simmons at 619 871-4160.Mount of Olives Memorial Lawns at El Camino Memorial Park

Home of Peace Corridors at Cypress View Mausoleum

Our religious school and youth groups will participate this year in the Anti-Defamation League’s No Place for Hate® campaign. This year-long commitment empowers schools to promote respect for individual and group differences while challenging prejudice and bigotry. The campaign kicks off on Thursday, September 18 with Confronting Bias and Bullying in Our City Schools, featuring Superintendent of San Diego Unified School District Cindy Marten (see top of this page for details).

For more information contact Program Director Bonnie Graff at 858 535-1111, ext. 2597 or bgraff@cbisd.org.

Confronting Bias and Bullying in Our City Schools with Superintendent Cindy Marten Thursday, September 18, 6:30-8:30 pm

6:30: deli dinner by Men’s club – dinner Fee: $147:30: Program with cindy Marten – Free

Our congregation is proud to welcome former Beth Israel Day School teacher and now Superintendent of San Diego Unified School District Cindy Marten, who will address the current state of public education in San Diego. How do parents, grandparents, teachers and students know that our schools both value and protect diversity? What are our schools doing to make sure our children are safe from bullying and bias? Hear Superintendent Marten’s vision for San Diego Unified in 2014-15. This event is co-sponsored by Beth Israel’s Social Action Committee, Men’s Club, Lee and Frank Goldberg Family Religious School and Anti-Defamation League (ADL).

This event will double as the Men’s club dinner Forum for the month of september.

Please RSVP at least one week in advance at www.cbisd.org/event/marten. For more information contact Program Director Bonnie Graff at bgraff@cbisd.org, or 858 535-1111, ext. 2597

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Beth Israel calendar Pull out: september - december 2014Please pull out this section to keep and use until the next Beth Israel Quarterly arrives in December.

Worship scheduleFriday, september 126:15 pm Erev Shabbat Family Service, followed by an Oneg8:30 pm Soul Food Shabbat, followed by an Oneg

saturday, september 13Torah Portion: Ki Tavo, Deut. 26:1-29:8Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1-228:30 am Torah Study10 am Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: Al Kohn; Torah Reader: Mary Marshall; D’var Torah: tba

Friday,september 196:15 pm Erev Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, september 20Torah Portion: Vayeilech, Deut. 29:9-31:30Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10-63:98:30 am Torah Study10 am Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: tba; Torah Reader: Janice Alper; D’var Torah: Janice Alper8:30 pm Community Selichot service at Congregation Beth El

Wednesday, september 246 pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Early Service8:30 pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Late Service

Thursday, september 258 am Cafe Beth Israel (open until noon)8:30 am Rosh Hashanah Early a.m. Service9 am Rosh Hashanah Family Service11:30 am Rosh Hashanah Late a.m. Service2:30 pm Teen Service4 pm Tot Rosh Hashanah6 pm Tashlich Service, La Jolla Shores Beach

Friday, september 269:30 am Second Day Morning Service, followed by a light kiddush lunch10:30 am-12:00 pm Contemplative Hike with Rabbi Jordie Gerson6:15 pm Erev Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, september 27Torah Portion: Haazinu, Deut. 32:1-52Haftarah: Hosea 14:2-10; Micah 7:18-20; Joel 2:15-278:30 am Torah Study10 am Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: Gordon Glenn; Torah Reader: Judy Glenn; D’var Torah: Joe Oppenheimer

sunday, september 28Kever Avot Cemetery Memorial Services11 am Sol Stone Chapel at Cypress View Mausoleum12:30 pm Park Chapel at El Camino Memorial Park

Friday, october 36 pm Kol Nidre Early Evening Service8:30 pm Kol Nidre Late Evening Service

saturday, october 48:30 am Yom Kippur Early Morning Service9 am Yom Kippur Family Service9 am Food for Thought Learning Opportunity11 am Food for Thought Learning Opportunity11:30 am Yom Kippur Late Morning Service 11:30 am Young Adult Service12 pm Food for Thought Learning Opportunity1:30 pm Contemporary Confessions Service2:45 pm Yom Kippur Afternoon Service4:30 pm Yizkor and Neilah Services6 pm Break the Fast

Thursday, october 910 am Sukkot Service in Foster Family Chapel

Friday, october 106 pm Sukkot Casual Family Dinner7 pm Erev Shabbat Service

saturday, october 11Torah Portion for Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot: Exod. 33:12-34:26Haftarah: Ezekiel 38:18:39:78:30 am Torah Study10 am Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: Ellen Kahn; Torah Reader: Eric Berent; D’var Torah: Janice Alper

Wednesday, october 15Erev Simchat Torah6:30 pm Erev Simchat Torah Evening Celebration/Service (time tentative)

Thursday, october 1610:15 am Simchat Torah Service

Friday, october 1 76:15 pm Erev Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, october 18Torah Portion: B’reishit, Gen. 1:1-6:8Haftarah: Isaiah 42:5-45:108:30 am Torah Study10 am Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: Jim Spievak; Torah Reader and D’var Torah: Naomi Woods10 am The congregation will celebrate a Bat Mitzvah4 pm The congregation will celebrate a Bat Mitzvah

Friday, october 246 pm Teen Shabbat Experience6:15 pm Erev Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, october 25Torah Portion: Noach, Gen. 6:9-11:32Haftarah: Isaiah 66:1-13, 238:30 am Torah Study10 am Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: Joe Oppenheimer; Torah Reader and D’var Torah: tba10 am The congregation will celebrates a Bat Mitzvah4 pm The congregation will celebrate a Bat Mitzvah

Friday, october 316:15 pm Erev Shabbat Chai Service, followed by an Oneg. Special guest speaker Rabbi Richard Address will share Jewish Views on Mental Illness

saturday, November 1Torah Portion: Lech L’cha, Gen: 12:1-17:27Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:168:30 am Torah Study10 am Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: Leslie Mark; Torah Reader: Jane Best; D’var Torah: Louise Winheld10 am The congregation will celebrate a Bar Mitzvah4 pm The congregation will celebrate a Bar Mitzvah

Friday, November 76 pm Tot Shabbat Service6 pm Shabbat Simcha Service8 pm Erev Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, November 8Torah Portion: Vayeira, Gen. 18:1-22:24Haftarah: II Kings 4:1-378:30 am Torah Study10 am Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: Steve Ritter; Torah Reader: Janice Alper; D’var Torah: Elissa Shuchter

Friday, November 146:15 pm Erev Shabbat Family Service, followed by an Oneg8:30 pm Soul Food Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, November 15Torah Portion: Chayei Sarah, Gen. 23:1-25:18Haftarah: I Kings 1:1-318:30 am Torah Study10 am Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: tba10 am The congregation will celebrate a Bat Mitzvah

Friday, November 216:15 pm Erev Shabbat Service celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the JDC with guest speaker, Alan H. Gill, CEO of the American Joint Distribution Committee, followed by an Oneg

saturday, November 22Torah Portion: Tol’dot, Gen. 25:19-28:9Haftarah: Malachi 1:1-2:7 or I Samuel 20:18-428:30 am Torah Study10am Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: tba; Torah Reader: tba; D’var Torah: Erica Berent10 am The congregation will celebrate a Bar Mitzvah4 pm The congregation will celebrate a Bat Mitzvah

Wednesday, November 267:30 pm Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at Beth Israel followed by a reception

Friday, November 286:15 pm Erev Shabbat Chai Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, November 29Torah Portion: Vayeitzei, Gen28:10-32:3Haftarah: Hosea 12:13-14:108:30 am Torah Study10 am Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: tba

Friday, december 58 pm Erev Shabbat Service and Installation of Rabbi Jordie Gerson, followed by an Oneg (Tot Shabbat moved to next Friday)

saturday, december 6Torah Portion: Vayishlach, Gen. 32:4-36:43Haftarah: Hosea 11:7-12:128:30 am Torah Study10 am Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: tba10 am The congregation will celebrate a Bat Mitzvah

Friday, december 126 pm Tot Shabbat Service6:15 pm Erev Shabbat Family Service, followed by an Oneg8:30 pm Soul Food Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, december 13Torah Portion: Vayeishev, Gen. 37:1-40:23Haftarah: Amos 2:6-3:88:30 am Torah Study10 am Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: tba10 am The congregation will celebrate a Bar Mitzvah

Friday, december 196 pm Teen Shabbat Experience6:15 pm Erev Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, december 20Torah Portion: Mikeitz, Gen. 41:1-44:17Haftarah: Zechariah 4:1-78:30 am Torah Study10 am Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: tba; Torah Reader: Erica Berent; D’var Torah: tba10 am The congregation will celebrate a Bat Mitzvah

Friday, december 266:15 pm Erev Shabbat Chai Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, december 27Torah Portion: Vayigash, Gen. 44:18-47:27Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-288:30 am Torah Study10 am Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: tba

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Note: All programs require an RSVP unless otherwise noted. RSVP and pay at least one week in advance.

20s & 30sMany plans are in the works. Please share your comments, suggestions and ideas with Rabbi Jordie Gerson at rabbigerson@cbisd.org

What’s coming up:• Home cooked Shabbat dinners (will you host?)• Torah on Tap• Surfing and Spirituality• Contemplative Shabbat hikes• Jewish meditation• High holidays for young adults• Social justice & mitzvah projects• Learning opportunities• One-on-one coffee schmoozes with Rabbi Gerson

AdulT leArNers NeTWorkVisit us at www.cbisd.org/adults/adultlearners, or contact Program Director Bonnie Graff, bgraff@cbisd.org, 858 535-1111, ext. 2597.

More Talmud Made easy sundays, september 7, 21, 28 9-11:30amInstructor Dr. Al Ray takes us on a journey back in time to discover how the Talmud has been instrumental in the survival of the Jewish people. $15 for members; $25 for nonmembers

college commons: politics and the pulpit live streamed with rabbi stephanie kolin Tuesday, september 9, 7-8:30pm, FreeSocial action is often inextricably linked to political action. And when politics appear on the pulpit, controversy sometimes surfaces.

The dilemmas of Job Thursdays, september 11, 18, 10-11:30amInstructor: Janice P. Alper. The Book of Job is one of the most interesting and complex in the Hebrew Bible. Examine it from its literary, historical and cultural aspects. $10 members, $15 nonmembers.

Beth israel Book club Thursdays, starting september 11 7-8:30pm Free We’ll discuss The Gift of Asher Lev by Chaim Potok. Jim Stengel will facilitate. RSVP at least one week ahead to Vivian Rich at vivjrich@yahoo.com or John Urey at durey1@san.rr.com.

Jewish Wisdom and the Aleph Bet sundays, october 5-April 12, 9-11:30am In this unique and popular class, Dr. Al Ray combines Hebrew language instruction with Jewish lore. $60 members; $90 nonmembers

introduction to Judaism Most Thursdays, october 23-March 19 6:30-8pmInstructors: Beth Israel Rabbis. This course is designed for newcomers to Judaism as well as those who wish to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Judaism. Members $225 per person, $250 per couple* Nonmembers $275 per person, $300 per couple* Fee includes books and Shabbat dinner for registrants. *Couples are two people who register together and share a set of books.

café 9001 sunday, November 2, 2-4:30pm, FreeJoin us for an invigorating afternoon of learning and socializing. Each participant will choose one class from the first set and one from the second. Between sets we’ll take a break for refreshments and live music. 1:30pm Registration and Check-In Check-in is essential due to limited class sizes.

2–3pm First Cup The Pew’s Jews: A Portrait of Jewish Americans with Joellyn Zollman OR Jewish Ritual and Spirituality as Mindfulness Practice with Steven Alper.

3–3:30pm Café Chaser (Price Family Courtyard) Relax and enjoy coffee, pastries and live musical entertainment.

3:30–4:30pm Refill/Second Cup Jewish Music and the Creative Process with Andy Mayer OR Chosen Food: Cuisine, Culture and American Jewish Identity with Joellyn Zollman

sd Jewish Book Fair Adult education event Thursday, November 13, 7:30-9pmJewish Community Center In his recent book, David: The Divided Heart, Rabbi David Wolpe, whom Newsweek called “the most influential rabbi in America,” takes a fresh look at the biblical David. At this event, co-sponsored by our Adult Learners Network, Rabbi Wolpe will present us with a fascinating portrait of an exceptional human being.

Jumpstart hebrew Thursday, November 20, 6-9pmInterested in getting a jump start in learning basic Hebrew? Rabbi Arlene Bernstein will utilize the whole word language method to make learning to read Hebrew fast and fun. Introduction to Judaism students are encouraged to enroll. Free to Intro Class, $30 members, $35 nonmembers.

92nd street Y Broadcast: The Way Forward: America and israel sunday, december 14 4pm registration, 4:30 program begins Israel and the United States have always had a close, if sometimes conflicted, relationship. In this satellite broadcast, Dalia Rabin-Pelosoff and Dennis Ross will discuss “the way forward” for both countries amid the turbulence of the Middle East. $5 members; $10 nonmembers

cAriNg coMMuNiTYFor more information contact Caring Community Coordinator Bethany Ratner, bratner@cbisd.org, 858 535-1111, ext. 2554.

erev shabbat service: Jewish Views on Mental illness with rabbi richard Address, FreeEating disorders, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, among other mental health conditions, touch many of our lives and the lives of those we love. Rabbi Address will share how Judaism has spoken to mental health concerns for much of its history, very often in liberating and comforting ways.

dAYTiMersVisit us at www.cbisd.org/adults/daytimers, or contact Program Director Bonnie Graff, bgraff@cbisd.org, 858 535-1111, ext. 2597.

dayTimers Book club 1st Tuesday, every other month 1:30pm, FreeOct. 7: A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki Dec. 2: The World We Found by Thrity Umrigar We have limited openings for newcomers interested in attending regularly and willing to lead book discussions. RSVP to Randy Savarese at 858 452-5553. Beth Israel members only.

dayTimers series: Balboa park Turns 100, with gabe selak, Thursday, october 23 1:30-3pm at Beth israelGabe Selak, public programs manager for the San Diego History Center, will share the behind the scenes history of our glorious Balboa Park along with all the exciting plans for the centennial. $5 with RSVP, $8 without RSVP.

Women’s discussion group 4th Tuesdays, oct. 28-May 26 10-11:30am, FreeShare friendship, camaraderie and connection in a safe and comfortable environment in this discussion group for women who are Beth Israel members. Contact Gayle Wise at gwise2@aol.com; 858-488-1279 or Linda Valfer at linval1220@aol.com; 858-459-1058.

dayTimers Movie Mavens Thursday, Nov. 6, Jan. 8, March 5, May 7, 1:30-3pm, FreeMovie Mavens is a cinema discussion group led by film guru Linda Levine. Much like a book club, you’ll see the movie on your own and participate in the discussion by sharing your impressions. Movie titles announced two weeks before discussion. Beth Israel members only.

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dayTimers series: Fused glass Workshop Thursday, November 20, 1:30-3pmMake a Gift for Chanukah with Ilanit Shalev. Back by popular demand, glass artist Ilanit Shalev takes you step-by-step in creating your own one-of-a-kind fused glass menorah or latke plate. No experience needed. Fee: (includes materials) Members: $75, Non-members: $90.

dayTimers series: let’s eat! with caron golden, Thursday, december 18, 1:30-3pmLocal food writer Caron Golden will show us how to find healthy restaurant indulgences over the holidays and for life. $5 with RSVP, $8 without RSVP.

eArlY childhood educATioN FAMilY AcTiViTiesVisit us at www.cbisd.org/youth/earlychildhood, or contact Director Sandy Sherman at ssherman@cbisd.org, 858 900-2533.

rosh hashanah Tot service Thursday, september 25, 4-4:30pm, FreeJoin us for a short service celebrating Rosh Hashanah and designed for families with young children. Includes singing, simple prayers and stories. Free and open to the community!

Fall songbirds Music Thursdays, oct. 2-dec. 19, 9:15-10amSongbirds is a community of families sharing songs, rhythm, games, and instrument play together in a fun, safe Jewish environment.

sunday in the sukkah sunday, october 12, 11:30am-1pm, FreeCelebrate Sukkot with the families of both the Preschool and Religious Schools for some fun family friendly activities. No RSVP necessary.

scholastic Book Fair october 27-31The Book Fair is open to the public. Call the preschool office for details at 858 900-2530.

Tot shabbat & dinner Friday, Nov. 7, dec. 12,6-7:30pmA short Shabbat service designed for families with young children that includes singing, simple prayers and stories. No RSVP needed. A family-friendly dinner follows. Dinner reservations required. Adults $13; Religious School children $8; Preschool children $6; Non-eating under 2-years-old $2. The Tot Shabbat service will be in the Foster Family Chapel in December.

Bill & sid rubin preschool open house Wednesday, december 10, 9:30-10:30amJoin Early Childhood Education Director Sandy Sherman for an informational meeting and tour of our school. Meet in the Rotunda Conference Room (third floor). All are welcome.

isrAel coNNecTioNVisit us at www.cbisd.org/adults/israel. For information contact Leanne Shawler at lshawler@cbisd.org, 858 535-1111, ext. 2520.

100th Jdc Anniversary shabbat Friday, November 21, 6:15pmErev Shabbat Service celebrating the 100th anniversary of the JDC with guest speaker, Alan H. Gill, CEO of the American Joint Distribution Committee.

92nd street Y Broadcast: The Way Forward: America and israel sunday, december 14 4pm registration, 4:30 dVd begins See details under DayTimers.

MeN’s cluBVisit us at www.cbisd.org/adults/mensclub. For information contact Judi Schwartz at jschwartz@cbisd.org, 858 900-2512.

confronting Bias and Bullying in our city schools, with superintendent cindy Marten Thursday, september 18, 6:30-8:30pmSee details under Social Action.

chargers Away game TV Football Brunch sunday, october 12, 9:30am-1pm, FreeDrop your kids off at Sunday school and join us to watch the away game between the Chargers and Oakland on a big screen TV. Bagels and lox provided. Come at 9:30am for a pre-game discussion. Game time is 10am

Men’s club dinner Forums – speakers TBA Wednesdays, october 22, November 19, december 17, 6:30-8pmEnjoy a deli dinner, camaraderie and a presentation by a notable speaker. All Dinner Forums: $14 with RSVP; $17 without RSVP, includes deli dinner.

latke preparation december 14, 8am-1pmHelp the Men’s Club make hundreds of latkes to be served at Beth Israel.

ouTreAch-NeW To JudAisMVisit us at www.cbisd.org/adults/new-judaism, or contact Program Director Bonnie Graff, bgraff@cbisd.org, 858 535-1111, ext. 2597.

More Talmud Made easy sunday mornings, september 7, 21, 28 9-11:30amSee details under Adult Learners.

Jewish Wisdom and the Aleph Bet sundays, october 5-April 12, 9-11:30am $60 members; $90 nonmembersSee details under Adult Learners.

introduction to Judaism Most Thursdays, october 23-March 19 6:30-8pmSee details under Adult Learners.

shabbat service Buddies 4th Fridays, from october 24 6-7pm, FreeNew to Judaism? Curious about Shabbat services? Attend Friday night services with a Buddy. You’ll find a friendly person wearing a Shabbat Service Buddy name tag at 6pm just outside the sanctuary. Your Buddy will greet you, help you navigate the 6:15pm service, and answer your questions.

shabbat and havdalah at home Thursday, November 6, 6:30-8pm, FreeRabbi Arlene Bernstein will lead you through the blessings, rituals, food, music and creative ideas in order for you to do it yourself (DIY) and create a joyous Shabbat in your home.

Jumpstart hebrew Thursday, November 20, 6-9pmSee details under Adult Learners.

light up Your chanukah Thursday, december 11, 6:30-8pm, FreeJoin us to create your own memorable Chanukah celebration, one of the most joyful holidays of Judaism! Rabbi Arlene Bernstein will teach you how to do it yourself (DIY) in this fun-filled, hands-on workshop.

lee ANd FrANk goldBerg FAMilY religious schoolVisit us at www.cbisd.org/youth/religiousschool. Contact Director Ava Kurnow at akurnow@cbisd.org, 858 900-2551.

First day of school k-2nd sunday, september 7, 9-11:30am

New parent orientation for k-6 sunday, september 7, 10:45-11:30am

7th grade First day of school Tuesday, september 9, 4pm-5:45pm

8th grade orientation and dinner Tuesday, september 9, 6-7:30pm

parent Association Meeting sunday, september 14, 9:30-10:30am

8th–12th grade First day of school Tuesday, september 16, 5:45pm-8pm

confronting Bias and Bullying in our city schools, with superintendent cindy Marten Thursday, september 18, 6:30-8:30pmSee details under Social Action.

launch No place for hate® campaign Thursday, september 18 See details under Social Action.

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7th grade s’mores in the sukkah Tuesday, october 14, 4-6pm

All school simchat Torah celebration Wednesday, october 15

Youth and cyberbullying sunday, october 19, 9:15-11:15amSee details under Social Action.

4th grade trip to house of israel sunday, october 26

5th grade Family education sunday, october 26, 9:15-11am

1st grade Family education sunday, November 2, 9:15-11:30am

6 & 7th grade camp Weekend November 7-9, camp Mountain chai

kindergarten – 2nd grade dinner and shabbat simchah Friday, November 7, 6-8:30pm

4th grade Family education/Mitzvah Mall prep, sunday, November 16, 9:15-11:30am

Mitzvah Mall sunday, december 7, 10am-11:30 amA unique opportunity for our students to purchase thoughtful Chanukah and holiday gifts for friends, relatives and teachers through small contributions.

All school chanukah program sunday, december 14, 9:30-10:30am

1st grade consecration sunday, december 14, 11:15am-1pm

7th grade chanukah party Tuesday, december 16, 4-5:45 pm

high school chanukah potluck party Tuesday, december 16, 5:45-8pm

sociAl AcTioNVisit us at www.cbisd.org/adults/socialaction, or contact Program Director Bonnie Graff, bgraff@cbisd.org, 858 535-1111, ext. 2597.

hunger project 2nd through 5th sunday of every month, 9:30-11:30amSet up, serve and clean up after a lunch for San Diego’s homeless and hungry at St. Vincent de Paul Village. Cash donations are also needed. Volunteers must RSVP to Liz Martin at 858 535-1111.

college commons: politics and the pulpit with rabbi stephanie kolin Tuesday, september 9, 7pmSee details under Adult Learners

knit and Nosh 2nd sunday of Most Months september 14 - April 12, 9amMeet at Café Beth Israel to knit or crochet 8-inch squares using acrylic or cotton yarn to create blankets for babies at Vista Hill. Beginners are welcome. Donations of washable cotton yarn are welcome. For more information contact Susan Volsky at susanvolsky@yahoo.com.

confronting Bias and Bullying in our city schools, with superintendent cindy Marten Thursday, september 18, 6:30-8:30pm6:30: Deli Dinner by Men’s Club – Dinner Fee: $14 7:30: Program with Cindy Marten – FREE Our congregation is proud to welcome former Beth Israel Day School teacher and now Superintendent of San Diego Unified School District Cindy Marten, who will address the current state of public education in San Diego. How do families and teachers know that our schools value and protect diversity and that our children are safe?

launch No place for hate® campaign Thursday, september 18Our Religious School and Youth Groups will participate in the Anti-Defamation League’s year-long No Place for Hate® campaign empowering schools to promote respect for individual and group differences while challenging prejudice and bigotry. The campaign kicks off with Confronting Bias and Bullying in Our City Schools, featuring Superintendent Cindy Marten (see details above).

Youth and cyberbullying sunday, october 19, 9:15-11:15am, FreeFacilitated by ADL and co-sponsored by Social Action Committee and Religious School. Youth and Cyberbullying is an interactive training for adult family members, which will increase understanding about cyberbullying and assist families in helping their children/teens/grandchildren respond in appropriate ways.

Thanksgiving Food drive for Mama’s kitchen November 1-30Donate non perishables for this organization that prepares and delivers food to men, women and children affected by AIDS and other critical illnesses. Wish list online. Collection bins by our guard station and Gateway lot. Bring donations to the Thanksgiving Eve Interfaith Service.

Adopt-a-u.s. soldier care packages sunday, November 2, 10am Donate to create a care package (cost $32) to send to active duty soldiers serving our country and/or come to help us pack the boxes (off-site). Contact Paul Dickstein at pwdbicycle@aol.com.

Volunteer for a Volunteer december 24, 25, various timesVolunteer for local organizations on Christmas Eve and Day so staff may have time off with their families. Volunteer opportunities will be posted in mid- December. Contact Karen Coleman at kcpitzel@sbcglobal.net. Registration is required.

WoMeN oF BeTh isrAelVisit us at www.cbisd.org/adults/wbi. For information contact Judi Schwartz at jschwartz@cbisd.org, 858 900-2512.

Women of Beth israel kick-off rosh chodesh with rabbi gerson Thursday, october 23, 6:30-8pmCelebrate Rosh Chodesh with Rabbi Jordie Gerson! 6:30pm Registration, 7pm Program. For members of Women of Beth Israel and their guests (women only). Join Women of Beth Israel and attend this event for free. Check website for details.

YouTh groupsVisit us at www.cbisd.org/youth/youth-programs. Contact Director Gilad Hoffman at ghoffman@cbisd.org, 858 900-2555.

launch No place for hate® campaign Thursday, september 18See details under Social Action.

NFTY Fall kallah Friday, october 17-19

Teen shabbat experience Friday, october 24, 6-7pm

Teen shabbat experience Friday, November 14, 6-8pm

NFTY social Justice kallah Friday, November 21-23

social Action Night Tuesday, december 2, 5:45-8pm

Teen shabbat experience Friday, december 12, 6-8pm

7th grade chanukah party Tuesday, december 16, 4-5:45pm

high school chanukah potluck party Tuesday, december 16, 5:45-8pm

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This event is free, but you must RSVP as space is limited in the classes. RSVP online at www.cbisd.org/event/cafe, or contact Program Director Bonnie Graff, bgraff@cbisd.org, 858 535-1111, ext. 2597.

1:30pm Registration and Check-In Check-in is essential due to limited class sizes.

2–3pm First Cup The Pew’s Jews: A Portrait of Jewish Americans with Joellyn Zollman OR Jewish Ritual and Spirituality as Mindfulness Practice with Steven Alper.

3–3:30pm Café Chaser (Price Family Courtyard) Relax and enjoy coffee, pastries and live musical entertainment.

3:30–4:30pm Refill/Second Cup Jewish Music and the Creative Process with Andy Mayer OR Chosen Food: Cuisine, Culture and American Jewish Identity with Joellyn Zollman

Join us for an invigorating afternoon of learning and socializing. Each participant will choose one class from the first set and one from the second. Between sets we’ll take a break for refreshments and live music.

Rosh Hashanah 2nd Day Contemplative Hike

with Rabbi Jordie GersonFriday, September 26, 10:30am-12:00pm

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Beth Israel has a beautiful campus that can be transformed into a magical place for you to experience important moments and

create treasured memories. Beyond Bar/Bat Mitzvah receptions, weddings and brit milot, we have the capability to create intimate meet and greets, large attendance workshops,

conferences and lectures. We want to share with you some of the comments and photographs we have received from

members and vendors who have held events at Beth Israel.

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IT WAS LIKE HAVING THE WEDDING AT HOMEWhile ushering for Friday night Shabbat services one evening it dawned on me that if I could have my daughter’s wedding in this beautiful space it would be like having it at home. As I stood and welcomed people to services I envisioned me welcoming my friends and family into this peaceful and special setting. After looking at many other options I suggested that we look at Beth Israel as a venue.What sold us was the flexibility of all the spaces Beth Israel offered us. We were able to use the main sanctuary for the ceremony, the courtyard - all lit up - for the cocktail hour, and the social hall for the dinner/reception. It flowed beautifully from space to space. What I saw and felt as we walked our daughter down the aisle was that although kids seem to depart the formal religious setting once they are off to college, I was bringing her back home as she entered the chuppah to begin her new life. The entire experience of having the wedding at Beth Israel was that we were simply having this wedding at home. Joanne Gimbel

THRILLED WITH THE RESULTSBeth Israel is a fabulous venue to have a simcha! The space is adjustable to any size party and they include so many items to make the set up easy. The patio is beautiful, the entire room is private, the environment is warm, and the parking is plentiful! The staff is always so great to work with, and transforming the space is easy with so many big blank walls. Beth Israel is centrally located and easy to find. I have executed dozens of events at Beth Israel and every client I work with is thrilled with the results. It’s like having your event at home, but with a little bigger space to work with! Lydia KrasnerOwner of Mitzvah Event Productions Co-Owner of Charming Expressions Co-President of BESA, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Event Services Association

WE COULD BRING IN OUR OWN CATERERWe liked having the bar mitzvah at the synagogue because we like the idea of supporting the congregation. It also connected us to the synagogue in yet another way. Beth Israel is in a very convenient location. The courtyard is absolutely beautiful. Most of the locations that we looked at had crowded areas for the cocktail hour. The courtyard worked perfectly for us. The social hall worked well for us too. The size and shape of the room is great. Many reception rooms are long rectangles. This social hall is open and makes a great party room. I liked the flexibility that we had at Beth Israel. We could bring in our own caterer who served the food we liked at the price we liked. We are at the synagogue at least twice a week when religious school is in session and it is wonderful to walk by the social hall or through the courtyard and have the memory of our special day. I would tell others that they should consider having their reception at Beth Israel because it is convenient, beautiful and the staff is great to work with. Sharon Goodman

ONE OF MY FAVORITE LOCATIONSAs an event designer I am often asked to transform a large vacant room into a visually intimate space that represents the theme or mood of the party. Often the existing decor will make the transformation a challenge, so it is a definite plus when I have a clean palette to start with. What I like best about Beth Israel’s event space is the clean, flexible color palette, spacious ceiling height, moveable walls, large floor to ceiling windows, access to a full kitchen, and the adjacent, beautifully enclosed private courtyard that can easily accommodate a few hundred guests for an outdoor luncheon or moonlight cocktail party. Direct accessibility to the space makes for an easy load in and exit. As a designer I

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Hello! I’m Lynn Sampson, the facilities and event coordinator for Beth Israel. For the past three years I

have enjoyed the opportunity to have the career I was meant to have - one that utilizes my love of planning, organizing and coordinating events.

My husband Jerry and I were married at Beth Israel. Our children, Rachel and Jacob, attended preschool and religious school here. Our family has found comfort and a home in celebrating our life cycle events with our Beth Israel community.

One of the things I like best about my position is the opportunity to work with so many different people - those planning life cycle events, our school staff and lay leaders, and members of the broader San Diego community who use our magnificent Beth Israel facilities to host various types of events. I work hard to ensure that each event, whether big or small, is meaningful and successful.

convenient to guests to host the celebration and service at the same location. It was very meaningful to see our son celebrate his Bar Mitzvah in the synagogue he has grown up in. The support of Beth Israel throughout the entire process was so appreciated.I am planning our daughter’s Bat Mitzvah, and there is no other place I would want to hold such a special occasion. The Beth Israel experience was supportive, meaningful and fantastic. I am truly grateful to Beth Israel for making it such a memorable experience.Sarah Stein

A WARM AND CARING ENVIRONMENTBeth Israel is a wonderful setting and has a very warm and caring environment. We chose the location after reviewing our options to find the best fit for our family. The convenience of the temple and the level of service made our choice easy.Having Rebecca’s Bat Mitzvah at Beth Israel made our day easy and convenient. Our family and friends did not have to change locations. We enjoyed the transition from sanctuary to social hall. Having our daughter attend school at the temple since she was in preschool, Beth Israel became her second home. She was able to share the meaning of her Bat Mitzvah in a special place that she will remember for years to come. I would tell anyone that Beth Israel would be a fabulous choice. The location is fantastic, the staff is wonderful, the clergy is the best, and the social hall is a great place for a party, luncheon, or dinner. All of our requests were met or exceeded. Karen Shuman Consider Beth Israel for your next event, conference or meeting. Give Lynn Sampson a call. She’ll be happy to answer your questions, show you around and explore the possibilities. Together we’ll make your event as distinctive, meaningful and memorable as you’ve dreamed it can be!

truly appreciate all the amenities this space has to offer. It’s one of my favorite locations for an event. Paul Kauffman Paul Kauffman Designs

WE WERE MADE TO FEEL OURS WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT WEDDINGThe benefit of having the wedding at Beth Israel was being able to marry in a sacred space and then have the beautiful courtyard for a reception followed by a banquet room for dinner and dancing. Most meaningful was how welcoming the staff and rabbi were from the start. We were always made to feel like ours was the most important wedding. Rabbi/Cantor Bernstein was especially caring and embracing to a new family - it felt like home in every way! Unbelievably meaningful was the Auf-Ruf on Shabbat before the wedding which set both a spiritual and open-hearted backdrop for the entire weekend.I wholeheartedly recommend Beth Israel for anybody’s wedding. It is one-stop shopping that caters to every individual need. The space is beautiful and comfortable and lends itself to making your dream - whatever it is - come true. It’s yours, private and special. You can dress it up or down and achieve your vision. Our experience was fabulous in every way and we thank you. You are so responsive, Lynn and made everything seamless from 600 miles away. I am very grateful. Miriam Schleicher

WONDERFUL TO WORK WITHThere are so many benefits to having a celebration at Beth Israel, the special events coordinator is wonderful to work with, very knowledgeable and full of suggestions and welcomes outside caterers and entertainment. The social hall is a great venue that can be customized to accommodate any size celebration. It is

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Building Committee members (l.-r.): Herb Hafter, Alan Nevin, David Malone, Meg Mandel, Nick Reilly , Lynn Sampson, Lesley Mills, Joanne Gimbel

Dear Fellow Congregants

I’m pleased to take this opportunity to introduce our Real Estate/ Building Committee, which I have

been asked to chair. Committee members include Joanne Gimbel, Alan Nevin, Meg Mandel, Lesley Mills, Lynn Sampson, David Malone and Nick Reilly. As stewards of one of the premiere religious facilities in San Diego, we want to ensure our campus is maintained in the most cost effective, first class manner you expect. Through the exploration of conservation and expense reduction measures, such as solar power, we believe we can help to reduce operating expenses.

Our goal is to also ensure building utilization is maximized, to generate more income for the congregation. Facilities Coordinator Lynn Sampson has already begun developing plans in consultation with professional event planners to make Beth Israel the venue of choice for you and the San Diego Jewish community for parties, weddings and Bat/Bar Mitzvahs. These pages reveal what happens when Beth Israel is dressed up! Over the coming year, we will report our progress. We welcome your suggestions and feedback.

Herb Hafter, Chair Real Estate/Building Committee

Sophie* and Arthur* BrodyClive DavidPhyllis and Dan EpsteinPauline FosterLee and Frank Goldberg FamilyEvelyn and Ernest RadyKaren and Jeffrey Silberman

Anonymous (2)Amy Corton and Carl Eibl Linda and Shearn PlattCynthia and Lorne PolgerThe Shapiro FamilyElizabeth and Mitch Siegler FamilyIris and Matthew Strauss

AnonymousElaine Galinson and Herb SolomonEllen and Herbert Hafter, Jr.Barbara* and Alan HaubenstockTracy and Gary HirschfeldEmily and Chris JenneweinSallye and Larry Krause Sandra and Arthur LevinsonGail and Jim Malkus

Meryl Maneker and Peter HermanRebecca and Larry NewmanThe Robins FamilyMary Ann and George ScherMay SebelBev and Howard SilldorfAnne and Ronald Simon

David BarkJoyce and Robert BlumbergSusanna and Michael FlasterCarol and Ron FoxBobbie and Jon GilbertJean* and Herm* GordonMargaret and Jerald KatlemanLeona and Dr. Jerome LevyAnna Newton and Steven GuthauserSima and Joe OppenheimerDr. Norman and Barbara RozanskyJudi and Bob SchwartzGayle and Donald Slate

AnonymousNancy and Dean AbelonJanet and Larry AcheatelDr. Roger Acheatel and Dr. Ingrid ScharpfBetty AmberRabbis Aliza and Michael Berk

Beth Bernstein-Tabor and Ron TaborRobert Berton in memory of Debbie BertonLynne Barbara BinderSheila and Stan BlissBarbara BloomJenny and Andrew BrattMerle and Mitchell BrodieKaylee and Dan BrogadirTraci Carpenter and Kim Carnot, Emma and Harley CarpenterSusan and Damon CouchDeborah DeBow and Herb WeissmanDiane and Elliott FeuersteinApril and Matthew FinkNadine and Philip* FinkelDavis B. FoxCynthia and Howard FramMarcia and Leonard FramJeff FreemanHeidi Gantwerk and Andy MayerJoanne and Ken GimbelFrancine and Phillip GinsburgLori Conlan GildredLinda and Jerry GoldbergEllen and Peter GordonBarbara and Gordon HaworthDeborah Horwitz and Paul NiermanEllen and Adam KahnJill and Martin KollerValerie Leman and Ross CohenAva and Michael Kurnow

Marsha and Herbert LubickMeg and Jess MandelJulianne and Greg MarkowLynn and Michael MaskinMary Marshall and Steve GouldJudy and Bob MetzJessica and Michael MiddletonLesley MillsElaine MoserNancy and Alan NevinHaydee Ojeda-Fournier and Andy LowyRenee and Joseph O’RourkeLiz Levine and Andrew ResnickVivian RichAnn and Michael RosenblattRae and Ed SamiljianMarjorie and Sanford SchaneBrenda and Ben SchneiderLaura SchumacherRhonda SchwartzSydney and Rick SerwinPenny and Sidney SpectorCarol Spielman EwanSusan and Richard UlevitchJamie and Kevin WechterArlene and Fred Weitzen, Jr.Susan and Ed WeinerCynthia and Sydney WexlerMarcia and Don Wolochow

*of blessed memory

Thank you to our Campaign for Beth Israel DonorsWe are very grateful to these individuals for their generous commitment to the Campaign for Beth Israel. As of August 31, gifts total $13.8 million toward the $20 million campaign goal. To give a gift visit www.cbisd.org/giving and select Campaign for Beth Israel or call Heather Taylor-Williams at 858-900-2510.

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LIght the Way (annuaL Fund)contribution by: Carol Spielman-Ewan

in honor of: 100 years for Meg and Jess by Judy and Bob MetzEsther and Richard Rosenberg by the Samuel and Trisanne Berger Family Charitable Gift Fund of the Jewish Communal Fund

Rabbi beRk’S Fundcontribution by:Seymour FilmanJoseph O’RourkeRenee O’Rourke

in appreciation:Happy birthday wishes to Rabbi Berk from Lynne Barbara BinderGratitude for Rabbi Berk’s support for the JFS Behavioral Health Luncheon by Linda and Edward JanonOf Rabbi Berk for the meaningful wedding ceremony for Shana and Andre by Marsha Lubick and familyOf Rabbi Berk for your kindness and sympathy by Liz Levine and Andrew ResnickOf Rabbi Berk for the beautiful service for Selma by Harry TennebaumGet well wishes to Cheryl Brown by Lynne Barbara BinderHappy birthday to June Cantor by Lynne Barbara BinderHappy 75th birthday to Carol Olivier by Lynne Barbara BinderHappy birthday to Debra Segal from Lynne Barbara Binder

in honor of: Rabbis Michael and Aliza Berk’s friendship by Linda FeldmanClive David by Mardell and Arthur Brandt

in memory of:Allen Auslander by Sondra AlbersMilton Auslander by Sondra AlbersIsadore “Zazee” Goldstein by Debbie, Dan, David, Rachel, and Mike CarnickEstela Modiano de Azicri by Margarita Brill and familyKarol Kalmia Brill by Margarita Brill and family

Mildred Lampert by Lynne Barbara BinderSol Lefkowitz by Joyce and Jim SpievakIsaac Levy by Clive DavidMarietta Levy by Clive DavidRobyn Luke by Lynne Barbara BinderRuth Nelson by Cathy and Marc LebovitsLouis Nemeth by Simma and Paul NemethWilliam Ochs by Lynne Barbara BinderSamuel Recht by Beverly and Len BernsteinSuzanne Recht by Lynne Barbara BinderWilliam Recht by Lynne Barbara BinderMyra Barbara Segal by Lynne Barbara BinderSydney Segal by Lynne Barbara Binder

Rabbi beRnStein’S MuSiC Fundin appreciation:Of Rabbi Bernstein for the kindness and patience she showed our family by Melissa and Michael Bartell, Rusti Bartell, and Liz and Richard BartellOf Rabbi Bernstein for her compassion and guidance by Joanne and Ken Gimbel and familyOf Rabbi Bernstein for her support and guidance by Sylvia Geffen, Diane Hickman and Susan MorrisOf Rabbi Bernstein for your kindness and sympathy by Liz Levine and Andrew ResnickOf Rabbi Bernstein by Gail MalkusOf Rabbi Bernstein’s officiating at our wedding by Leah van Lingen and Giovanni PanuzzoOf Rabbi Bernstein for the Auf Ruf blessing for Mitzi Schleicher and Justin Smith by Miriam SchleicherOf Rabbi Bernstein by Linda Schulman and James GreenspanOf Rabbi Bernstein’s strong beautiful voice that spoke to our daughter Leah by Dara and Roger SternOf Rabbi Bernstein for the beautiful service for Selma by Harry TennebaumBest wishes for a speedy recovery to Robin Layton by Loretta H. AdamsGet well wishes to Jackie Mann by the Polger family

in honor of: Mazel Tov to Rabbi Bernstein on her birthday by Norman GoldinHappy birthday to Don Greenberg from Lynne Barbara BinderCongratulations to the Jennewein family on all their Mitzvahs by Loretta H. AdamsMeg and Jess Mandel’s 50th birthdays by the Haubrich family

Meg and Jess Mandel’s birthdays by Diane and Buddy VoitCantor Merel’s 90th birthday by Sarah and Mark Birnbaum and Anita HosenpudJeff Myers’ retirement by the Adelson-Rodriguez family, the Haubrich family, and Eileen WingardThe Myers family celebrations by Diane and Buddy VoitThe wedding ceremony for Leah and Giovanni Panuzzo by Nancy and Dean AbelonPat Perlman’s birthday by Fran and Bob PreismanHappy birthday to Paul Robia from Lynne Barbara Binder

in memory of:Daniel Adelson by the Adelson-Rodriguez familyIna Bartell by the Bartell familyMargie Bernstein by Polly and Ricky Wolf and familyJoel Blum by Polly and Ricky Wolf and familyWendy Hope Bunten by Jean and Ted BuntenScott Brady’s grandmother by Polly and Ricky Wolf and familyDoris Cahn by Polly and Ricky Wolf and family Lillian Chapman’s sister by Beverly and Len BernsteinMarge Cleare by Valerie and Paul FieldSammy Cook by Janet and Terry CookCatherine Cornell by the Todd Bloom familyAlbert Diamond by Polly and Ricky Wolf and familyGeorge W. Farber by Elisabeth and Alan RubinSigrid Fischer by Silvana and Richard Christy, Beverly and Howard Silldorf, and Marcia and Don WolochowOur mother, Sigrid Fischer, by Sylvia Geffen, Diane Hickman and Susan MorrisVictoria Gold by Andrea and Russ GoldTimothy Grutman by Terri LevensonLucina Krumholz by Ina and Sammy KrumholzLeanore Lampert by Ina CantorMurray Lampert by Ina CantorAbe Lewis by Polly and Ricky Wolf and family

Sarah Lewis by Polly and Ricky Wolf and familyHelen Marsh by David MarshDoris Patinkin Rubin by Joanne and Ken Gimbel and family and Janet and John PerlmanIrving Peckarsky by Polly and Ricky Wolf and familyJanet Peckarsky by Polly and Ricky Wolf and familySylvia Ragsdale by Stephanie HeinzmanJeanette Rubinstein by Polly and Ricky Wolf and familyJeff Sampson by Diane and Buddy VoitRandy Sampson by Diane and Buddy VoitHoward Schudson by Tom, Max and Carly EngelAbraham Shelley by Naomi and Myron ShelleyMaggie Silverman by Beverly and Len BernsteinRose Snyder by Maxine SnyderDonald Spielman by Carol Spielman-EwanJoan Spielman by Carol Spielman-EwanJean Stern by Karen and Richard SternSelma Alpert-Tennebaum by Stephanie and Michael HeinzmanAlyce Wolf by Polly and Ricky Wolf and family

Rabbi Satz’ Fundin appreciation: Of Rabbi Satz for his counsel and for personalizing our wedding ceremony by Mara and Robert OpalskyThank you and well wishes for Rabbi Satz by Daniel Zelac

in memory of:Suzanne Reading by Janet and Terry Cook

CantoR MeRel’S MuSiC Fundcontribution by:Ruth and James Harris

in appreciation:Of Cantor Merel’s beautiful music by Barbara and Norman Rozansky

in honor of: Don Greenberg’s birthday by Lynne Barbara Binder

Contributions We acknowledge these contributions, processed through July 31, with appreciation. To make a contribution email giving@cbisd.org, or call Liz Martin at 858 535-1111.

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Cantor Merel’s many years of service at the synagogue by Trudie Bohm Cantor Merel’s 90th birthday by Cynthia and Howard Fram, Diana Hahn, Judy Hahn, Liz Levine and Andrew Resnick, Carol and Ralph Levy, Naomi and Larry Rivkin, and Harriet and Alan Shumacher

beth iSRael contribution by:Marina Baroff and Robert KaplanSherry and Scott LandowEmanuil Valmianski

in honor of:Vanina Buntin by Estelle and Lou DunstMr. & Mrs. Alberto Hamui and family by Estelle and Lou DunstMeg and Jess Mandel’s birthdays by Nancy and Dean Abelon, Kaylee Brogadir, Becky and Larry NewmanHappy “100” to Meg and Jess Mandel by Terri BignellMr. & Mrs. David Shtermberg by Estelle and Lou DunstIone Stiegler’s good deed by Justin Mandelbaum

in memory of:Michael Abelon by Nancy and Dean AbelonLena Addleson by Estelle Addleson-DunstJerome Alexander by Al AlexanderReuben Baker by Ethel and Wilbur WagnerIna Bartell by the Richard C. and Harriet Levi Fund of the Jewish Community FoundationTillie Besden by Joan and Kenneth WeissHazel Blumberg by Joyce and Bob BlumbergWilliam Blumberg by Joyce and Bob BlumbergLouis Bridge by Phyllis Bridge MinickJoseph Bronstein by Terri BignellBettye Cohen by Ann and Ben WeinbaumLola Cutler by Joyce Cutler-ShawAileen Eisenstatt by Linda LuttbegLeo Eisenstatt by Linda LuttbegBetty Elpern by Alfred GarblikHyman Elpern by Alfred GarblikAunt Ena by Linda and Louis LevyHarry Feldman by Beverlee and Pat GreeneJoseph Feldman by Sandy FeldmanSigrid Fischer by Bonnie and Louis SpiesbergerRuth Fried by Mickey Stern

Augusta Garblik by Alfred GarblikSamuel Garblik by Alfred GarblikBobby Gauthier by Jeff GittlemanNina Goodman by Charlotte SternHerbert L. Gordon by the Herbert J. Solomon Fund of the Jewish Community FoundationMary Gordon by the Herbert J. Solomon Fund of the Jewish Community FoundationEdward Gottlieb by Bernard GottliebArthur Greenberg by Alan GreenbergIrwin Grossman by Tora GrossmanMilton Hartman by Anne SimonEmanuel Heimann by Jimmy HeimannIrving Helsel by Harvey HelselMilton Jasper by Thelma and Dennis JasperMary Kela by Alan GreenbergIda Kodmur by Milton KodmurMarcia Nevin Lawrence by Nancy and Alan NevinBertram Leopold by Meg MandelLivia Levine by Joan Karlin and Paul Resnick, Rita Semel, Elisabeth Semel and James ThomsonIsaac Lias by Betty LiasMarlys Marion by Mickey SternRenee Wolfson Moses by Mark SugarmanMax Nemetz by Gail Robinson StuartEdward Parker by Barbara ParkerBertha Rassin by Anabel and Ted MintzLouis Rosenwald by Joan and Roy RosenwaldLouis Ruben by Arlene MinkJeff Sampson by Alan Haubenstock, Lesley Mills, Cindy and Lorne Polger, and Sheryl and Bill RowlingRandy Sampson by Alan Haubenstock, Cindy and Lorne Polger, and Sheryl and Bill RowlingZelda Schuster by Sherron and Jack SchusterJean Shapiro by Anabel and Ted MintzMorris Shapiro by Anabel and Ted MintzMaggie Silverman by Linda and Louis Levy and the Polger familyDavid Simon by Ronald SimonElene Solomon by the Herbert J. Solomon Fund of the Jewish Community FoundationLeon Spector by Dale and Jerry SpectorDavid Sandweiss by Nancy and Donald SandweissRose Stein by Nancy and Donald SandweissClarice Steinberg by Bruce Steinberg and family

Jack Weiss by Judith and William WeissRobert Weiss by Judith and William WeissArthur Wright by Terri BignellLois Zien by Mickey Stern

Lee and FRank goLdbeRg FaMily ReligiouS SChoolin memory of:Esther Schulman by Richard SchulmanCookie Serwin by the Richard Serwin family

bill and Sid Rubin PReSChoolin memory of:Norman Paul by Helene ZimanBill Rubin by Jeanette Rubin Burnett and the Ziman family

adult leaRneR’S netwoRk contribution by:Nancy and Dean Abelon to underwrite the purchase of the Shalom Hartman Institute Lecture and Study Series course, “Engaging Israel: Foundations for a New Relationship.”Leslie Mark and Kenneth Gross

in appreciation:Thoughts for healing for Joe Oppenheimer by Bonnie GraffThoughts for healing for Bob Wolfson by Bonnie Graff

in honor of: Dr. Al Ray, volunteer of the year, by Liz Levine and Andrew Resnick

in memory of:Louise Abelon by Nancy and Dean AbelonJulius Dudock by Judy LevineLivia Levine by Kathy Beitscher and Isaac Hirschbein, Sheila and Stan Bliss, Linda and Jerry Goldberg, and Marge and Sanford SchaneJeff Sampson by Bonnie and Barry GraffRandy Sampson by Bonnie and Barry GraffAaron Wechter by Jamie and Kevin WechterHilda Weiner by Susan and Ed WeinerMeyer Weiner by Susan and Ed Weiner

CaMPeRShiP in memory of:Michael Sykes by Marjorie SteinLouise Winiki by Barbara Goldman and Howard Katz

CaRing CoMMunity contribution by:Barbara and Norman Rozansky

in appreciation:Of the Caring Community by the Joseph and Sima Oppenheimer Fund of the Jewish Community FoundationOf the Caring Community and Liz Levine for the lovely treats and gifts that Liz personally delivered by Sharon and Steve Ritter

in honor of: The birth of Asher Shane Levey by Cathy and John Weil

in memory of:Cele Beitscher by Kathy Beitscher and Isaac HirschbeinSigrid Fischer by Karen ColemanBessie Koffler by Doris and Irv GoldfarbMarilyn Glaser by Debra Herz, Dale Glaser, Scott Glaser and their familiesSeymour Rabin by Adele, Elliott, Steve, Diane, Spencer and Jordan RabinDoris Patinkin Rubin by Marge and Sanford SchaneJeff Sampson by Sandy ShermanRandy Sampson by Marge and Sanford Schane, and Sandy ShermanEsther Trontz by Doris and Irv GoldfarbIsidor Weinbaum by Ann and Ben WeinbaumSaima Zbikowski by Nancy Abelon

daytiMeRS in memory of:Virginia Lyons by Nancy AmielPhilip Moldofsky by Barbara Krueger

hungeR PRojeCt contribution by: Deborah and Isaac BejarLeslie Mark and Kenneth Gross Joseph O’Rourke

in appreciation:Of the rabbis at Congregation Beth Israel by Will GallegosWishes for a speedy recovery for Jerry Katleman by Bonnie and Barry GraffPrayers for a full and speedy recovery for Bob Bridgett by Ronald Newell

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Prayers for a full and speedy return to good health for Lee Ermis by Ronald NewellPrayers for a speedy and complete return to good health for Ken Wasserman by Ronald Newell

in honor of: Congratulations to the Jennewein family by William SnyderCongratulations to Victor Kramer on his special birthday by Rae and Ed SamiljanMeg and Jess Mandel’s birthdays by Nadine Finkel and Susan LevyMazel Tov to Pat Perlman on her special birthday by Irene Borevitz

in memory of:Claire Aboulafia by Gladys AboulafiaElie Aboulafia by Gladys AboulafiaRalph Aboulafia by Gladys AboulafiaLenore Auslander by Sondra and Bill AlbersRonald Bachrach by Eileen BachrachCeleste Berman by Beth and Don GreenbergPauline BeRossy by Jan and Eddie Friedman and familyKathe Biglovsky by Charlotte SternLillian Chapman’s sister by Beverly and Len BernsteinMervin Cooper by Dale SpectorAdolfo Di Capua by Silvana and Richard ChristyLeo Felsenthal by Brenda and Arthur BernJ. Robert Fineman by Rosalind and Jerry StreichlerMiriam Fineman by Rosalind and Jerry StreichlerSolomon Fineman by Rosalind and Jerry StreichlerSigrid Fischer by Barbara Bloom Foundation, Joan and Lou Chesner, Marla and Gordon Gerson, Teddie Lewis, and Beverly and Howard SilldorfBessie Fleming by Helen and Donald FlemingWilliam Friedman by Jean FriedmanEve Gerson by Lynn ReidMilt Gilman by the Barbara Bloom FoundationDoris Goldberg by Janet MatznerClarice Goldfarb by Renee O’RourkeAbraham Golokow by Gail WurtzSumner Gross by Joani and Steve GrossMinnie Harris by Ruth and James Harris

Wolfe Harris by Ruth and James HarrisEsther Heimowitz by Joan HubermanMax Heimowitz by Joan HubermanMax Kamel by Roxanne and David HershMiriam Katzin by Joan and Victor KramerWeston Kingsley by Karen and Richard SternFelix Koller by Jill and Marty KollerLouis Koppelman by Evelyn MishuckBarbara Kraus by Jean FriedmanMorris Kutner by Joan and Leon KutnerDora Lampert by Rae and Ed SamiljanRuth Landau by Joan and Leon KutnerNadine Lowenstein by Sherrie LowensteinMelvin Lubow by Rae and Ed SamiljanLili Matzner by Janet MatznerPaul Merel by Cantor Sheldon and Marcie MerelJack Neben by Marla and Gordon GersonYetta Neben by Marla and Gordon GersonIsrael Nourok by Marlene and David NourokSophie Nourok by Marlene and David NourokLeo Nudelman by Edith SmargonSeymour Okmin by Linda and Larry Okmin and familyMax Olivares by Alma Bejar Kathleen O’Rourke by Joseph O’RourkeDoris Paerse by Gladys AboulafiaDoris Patinkin Rubin by Cynthia and Howard FramMarcy Raffleson by Barbara Bloom FoundationNaftal Reznik by Vivian ReznikMayer Ross by Lillian RossIvyl Rowland by Jeffrey EastonOuzi Sadok by Joanna, Adam and Eva SadokRandy Sampson by Ronald NewellIda Schlacter by Lillian RossEdith Shore by Jane and Syd ShoreBernice Spevack by the Sedloff familyRebecca Schlisselman by Celia and Harry FelzerPaula Siegel by Barbara Bloom FoundationMaggie Silverman by Joan and Lou Chesner and Shirley and Dick GilbertKathy Simkin by Joan and Lou ChesnerSophie Simons by Jane and Syd ShoreRobert Smargon by Edith SmargonRyan Smith by Marge and Jerry KatlemanJoseph Spievak by Joyce and Jim SpievakElaine Springer by the Springer familyLawrence Sternfield by Hedy WithamMickey Straus by Marge SteinMirel Streichler by Rosalind and Jerry Streichler

Annie Temple by Renee O’RourkeSamuel Temple by Renee O’RourkeCeil Vineberg by Henrietta FarberBea Weitzler by Maxine and Glenn FarberElsie Wellisch by Edith Koppel and Elio Schaechter Louise Winiki by Francine and Phil GinsburgMerle Wilson by Karen and Richard SternMinnie Wolff by Jean FriedmanLois Zien by Barbara Bloom Foundation

oneg Shabbat/kidduSh contribution by: Karen Coleman, Amy Corton, Joan and Norm Eichberg, Britney Ewing, Marilyn and Bob Filderman, April and Mathew Fink, Esther Fischer, Jonathan Flaster, Lynda Fox, Marcia and Len Fram, Jeff Freeman, Donna and Robert Gans, Marcia and Matt Gettinger, Bobbie and Jon Gilbert, Lori Gildred, Francine and Phil Ginsburg, Lisa and Jeff Gittleman, Lisa Braun-Glazer and Jeff Glazer, Rebecca Gluck, Andrea and Russ Gold, Lee and Frank Goldberg, Evelyn and Mort Golden, Marilyn and Melvyn Goldzband, Beverlee and Pat Greene, Irma Greenspan, Linda and James Greenspan, Joani and Steve Gross, Diana Hahn, Julie and Howard Haimsohn, Shirley and Edward Haimsohn, Bonnie and Kevin Hall, Doris Harrah, Gloria and Jay Harris, Ruth and James Harris, Alan Haubenstock, Joanne and Herb Hein, Stephanie and Michael Heinzman, Harvey Helsel, David Holleb, Jennifer and Bruce Hirsch, Anita Hosenpud, Thelma Jasper, Leslie Mark and Ken Gross, Mary Marshall and Steve Gould, Sarah Karp, Marge and Jerry Katleman, Edith Kodmur, Robert Kolkey, Jill and Martin Koller, Joan and Leon Kutner, Marcia Lane, Kathy Leavenworth, Jane Smith

in memory of:Nathan Lyons by Nancy AmielLouis Riege by Marcia and Jerrold KrasnySylvia Rose by Stephanie and Andro PetersenBeatrice Wiener by Hermeen Scharaga and family

outReaCh to InteRFaIthin honor of: The recent wedding of Leah van Lingen and Giovanni Panuzzo by Bonnie Graff

in memory of:Dora Edelstein by Stephanie and Steve SteinbergMacy Goldstein by Marc PollackRandy Sampson by Emily and Chris Jennewein

PRayeR book in appreciation:Wishes for a very speedy recovery for Jerry Katleman by Naomi and Larry Rivkin

SCholaR-in-ReSidenCein memory of:Sidney Horwitz by Deborah Horwitz and Paul Nierman

SoCial aCtioncontribution by:Sydney and Rick Serwin

in honor of: The achievements of all the wonderful Jenneweins by Judith Abeles and Beverly Miller

in memory of:Natalye Black by Laurie Black and familySidney Horwitz by Deborah Horwitz and Paul NiermanSarah Huttner by Ruth WeissMax Huttner by Ruth WeissMaggie Silverman by Anita HosenpudHarold Simon by Leslie Simon

Sa-adoPt a SoldieR PRogRaM contribution by:Sydney and Rick Serwin

Stand with iSRaelcontribution by:Martin Naskovski

in honor of: Barb and Sully Farfel’s new home by Barbara and Norman Rozansky

in memory of:Harry Abelon by Nancy and Dean AbelonGolda Alpert by Rebecca GluckLillian Bretow by Thelma and David BretowBrian Louis Hollander by Susan Shmalo

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toRah Study and Minyan contribution by: Leslie Mark and Kenneth GrossSherry and Scott LandowVicki and Bob WolfsonDiane and John Yochelson

in appreciation:Wishes for a speedy recovery for Joe Oppenheimer by Elissa Shuchter Get well wishes to Joe Oppenheimer by Fern and Al KohnWishes for good health for Eric Whinston by Louise Winheld

in honor of:Clive David’s birthday by Ronald NewellSandi and Dan Linn’s birthdays by Ronald NewellCantor Merel’s 90th birthday by Sallye and Larry Krause and Anita Hosenpud

in memory of: Marvin J. Alper by Janice AlperRobert Gould by Mary Marshall and Steve GouldEmanuel Levine by Leslie and Charles LevineLivia Levine by Sallye and Larry KrauseMarian Malkus by Gail and Jim MalkusMildred Newberger by Lynn and Michael MaskinMorton Newberger by Lynn and Michael MaskinJeff Sampson by Nancy and Dean Abelon, Francine and Phil Ginsburg, Harvey Helsel,Ron Newell, Sandra and Irving Rubin, Stephanie and Robert Rubin, Karen Shein, Elissa Shuchter, and Louise WinheldRandy Sampson by Nancy and Dean Abelon, Janice Alper, Terri Bignell, Francine and Phil Ginsburg, Lisa Braun-Glazer, Harvey Helsel, Stephanie and Robert Rubin, Elissa Shuchter, and Louise WinheldSandra Satz by Leslie SatzJoseph Spievak by Joyce and Jim SpievakJoseph Stern by Martin SternJay Winheld by Louise WinheldLois Zien by Jay Harris

AuXiliAries

Men’S Clubcontribution by:Joseph O’Rourke

in honor of: George Wise, volunteer of the year, by Liz Levine and Andrew Resnick

in memory of:Ellen Weinbaum by Ann and Ben Weinbaum

Men’S Club yoM haShoah Fundin appreciation:Thank you from the Men’s Club to the more than 200 families that donated to the Yom Hashoah candle project. This generated more than $5000 which will be used next year to help fund the youth trip to Washington DC, the Campership fund, and other activities related to Holocaust remembrance. Thank you again for your generosity.

woMen oF beth iSRael in memory of:Doris Rubin by Holly and David Hazan

geNerAl ANd NAMed eNdoWMeNT FuNds

beth iSRael geneRal endowMent Fundcontribution by:The Donald and Gayle Slate Family Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation

in appreciation:Of our president, Meg Mandel, by Emily Jennewein

in honor of: Chris Jennewein’s 60th birthday by Elizabeth and Mitch SieglerMaddy and Penny Jennewein’s college graduations by Elizabeth and Mitch Siegler

in memory of:Jeff Sampson by Elizabeth and Mitch SieglerRandy Sampson by Elizabeth and Mitch Siegler

Ida, haRRy, & davId engeL MeMoRial endowMent Fundin memory of:Sigrid Fischer by Roanne Gotthelf

Lee and FRank goLdbeRg FaMily ReligiouS SChool Fundin honor of: Cantor Merel’s 90th birthday by Anne, Matthew and Evan NagornerJeff Silberman receiving the Esenoff Award by Anne, Matthew and Evan Nagorner

in memory of:Sigrid Fischer by Anne, Matthew and Evan NagornerJanette Kurnow by Michael KurnowMaggie Silverman by Suzi and Bernie Feldman

baRbaRa and aLan haubenStoCk youth Fund in memory of:Barbara Haubenstock by Jeanne Polak-Recht, and Sandy and Bob ShearerMartin Haubenstock by Sue Moskowitz

SheaRn and linda Platt youth to iSRael Fundin memory of:Brian Black by Laurie BlackJerry Janger by Linda and Shearn PlattRaymond Platt by Linda and Shearn Platt

SilbeRMan FaMily ReligiouS SChool SCholaRShiP Fund in appreciation:Of Jeff Silberman by Shara Freeman and Guille Hoefel

louiS and lee teMkin hungeR PRojeCt Fundin memory of:Sigrid Fischer by Leah and Robert TemkinJerry Janger by Barbara and Norman RozanskyMarguerite Katleman by the Katleman family

MeMoriAl ANd NAMed speciAl FuNds

bILL and geoRge buRnett MeMoRial libRaRy Fundin memory of:Sigrid Fischer by Roberta BurnettMarilyn Galston by Roberta Burnett

kenton-kLeInbeRg Fund FoR the needyin memory of:Sigrid Fischer by Maxine Kleinberg Ben Hayden by Edythe KentonBill Hayden by Edythe KentonWilliam Kenton by Edythe KentonDaniel Kleinberg by Edythe KentonAbe Levin by Edythe KentonMaggie Silverman by Edythe Kenton

taMMy VeneR Fund FoR PReSChool PRogRaMMing & SCholaRShiPSin memory of: Benjamin Rothstein by Elaine Harvey and familyNaomi Rothstein by Elaine Harvey and family

helene SChlaFMan MadRiChiM Fundin appreciation:Happy birthday wishes to Izzy by Helene and David SchlafmanHappy birthday wishes to Lani by Helene and David SchlafmanGet well wishes to Rhonda Perkins by Helene Schlafman

in honor of: Judah Macneely on becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Helene and David Schlafman

in memory of:Kate Asherman by Carol and Ralph LevyIrving Gold by Helene and David SchlafmanRebecca Levy by Carol and Ralph LevyMervin Schoenberger by Carol and Ralph LevyJeff Sampson by Helene and David SchlafmanRandy Sampson by Helene and David SchlafmanBetty Schlafman by Helene and David SchlafmanMaggie Silverman by Helene and David Schlafman

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