beth shalom synagogue bulletin · 2019-12-18 · october 2015 • tishrei/cheshvan 5776 volume...

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Ten Reasons Why I Love Synagogues…And Why You Should TooSynagogues are struggling these days – you know it as well as I do, and the statistics bear it out. Throughout the country, synagogue affiliation rates are down; per capita dues contributions are down; participation among affiliated members are down, too. Once, synagogue life was a priority for large swaths of the population. Once, synagogue usually trumped soccer. Now, far more often, it’s the other way around.

It shouldn’t be this way. The synagogue is a wonderful institution – one that’s certainly worth preserving. Yes, I know I’m a Jewish professional, so you might think I’m paid to say this. In fact, I am paid to say these things, but that’s not the point. In this case I really believe it.Here are ten reasons that synagogues are important:

1. You can’t do Judaism alone. You need a minyan of at least ten Jews to fulfill your worship obligations. Minyans tend to grow into congregations, congregations build buildings, and those buildings are called synagogues.2. Jews should be visible in the general community, and institutions such as synagogues are the best way there is for that to happen.3. Jews should turn to rabbis for learning and wisdom, and rabbis need salaries, and Jews need to gather together to raise the funds needed. (A personal plug? Of course. But I’d say this even if I wasn’t receiving one of those salaries myself).4. Pickled herring. I love the stuff, and in my experience, it’s more readily available and oneg shabbats and kiddush luncheons than anywhere else.5. Community. Life can be lonely these days. It’s nice to be around other people. Physically. It’s especially nice to be around my own people – Jews.6. Learning. Here we are, right next to an academic institution teaching tens of thousands of students, and if I’m not mistaken, there are more Jewish learning options at Baton Rouge’s synagogues than there are at LSU. There’s a lot to learn in our tradition, and the synagogue is the best place I know to learn it.7. Tikkun Olam. As Jews we are supposed to repair the world. That’s a big job, and it’s easier to do with others.8. History. Jews have attended synagogues in Baton Rouge since the 1850s,

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Rabbi Mark GlickmanPresident Dale Maas1st Vice Pres. Karen Ceppos2nd Vice Pres. Mark HausmannTreasurer Mike CherrySecretary Michelle LevySisterhood Diane Dean

Robin FletcherMens Club John Carlson

Regular Features

Rabbi’s Message 1President’s Corner 2Sisterhood News 3Greetings from Rayner Center 4BaRTY News 4Special Events 5Announcements & Reminders 10

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Please see our pull-out calendar for dates and times of services, special meetings, Religious and Hebrew School schedules. Also on the calendar are candlelighting times, weekly parshiot, as well as congregational birthdays, anniversaries and yahrzeits.

Beth Shalom Synagogue Bulletin

A Reform Synagogue that Honors Tradition October 2015 • Tishrei/Cheshvan 5776 Volume 78.02

Shabbat Does Not End Friday Night . . . Saturday is Shabbat, Too!continued on page 4

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WHY BE JEWISHA new year is upon us, and hopefully you have had a chance to reflect, but also a chance to consider your life, your plans in the World, and thinking ahead. What does Judaism offer you? In “Judaism 10 Best Ideas” by Arthur Green, which almost sounds like it could be a Ken Burns PBS documentary or one of David Letterman’s top 10 Lists, he looks at ten top reasons for Judaism. But it is serious. I choose to discuss number ten, “EHAD” Hear O Israel… there is only one. Isn’t the idea that we were created in God’s image? All beings were created in God’s image. Mr. Green states that seeing the amazement of such a divine gift is the beginning of faith. So to be religious and to recognize God, is to act for God. It is to recognize that we are all from the divine presence. There is only one God; there is no other being.

The President’s CornerWe must find God’s presence in what we do, what we think, and who we are. If we recognize God’s oneness, and the divineness from God, then we have a much clearer view of our own job on Earth, of our relationship with others, and of our respect for one another. As stated, “Look around you, look within, open your eyes. Find God’s presence in each and every creature and in the unified transforming vision of all that is. That is what it means to belong to Israel, the people who struggle with God”.Let us all remember that we and those around us are God’s creatures. We are here to do God’ work. In this year, let’s pledge to remember our covenant with God and God’s respect and love for us and that God desires us to love others.Dale Maas

Members Profile

From the South Pacific to south Louisiana, Shabaka Gibson traveled the globe to work in Baton Rouge. He brought his wife Michaelyn and 22 month-old son Curtis for this current adventure working in public and governmental affairs for ExxonMobil. Here for barely a year, Shabaka found Beth Shalom Synagogue and took an active role by developing the online congregational survey.In getting to know this delightful family, you are treated to an interesting geographical and historical story . Though native to Arkansas, Shabaka grew up in Michigan, graduated from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo and worked at his first job as an economic developer. He became City Manager of Stevensville, MI while in the Army Reserves for ten years. In 2007, he enrolled in the

University of Chicago’s Master of Public Policy program on an academic scholarship. Shabaka joined ExxonMobil after graduating from UChicago and was eventually sent to Papua New Guinea (PNG) in 2010, where he met his future wife.Michaelyn, from PNG now an independent nation originally settled by Germans and British, grew up speaking three native dialects and English, one of three official languages of the island. She was raised in the Anglican church, one of which she attends in Baton Rouge. Michaelyn went to boarding school in New Zealand and graduated from Massey University there in business and information systems.

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L’Shanah Tova! My you have a blessed and fruitful New Year and may you be inscribed.I wanted to welcome everyone back after summer vacation and get right into what has been going on and what events are up coming in the new year.The Baton Rouge Chapter of Hadassah held an elegant 10th Anniversary at the Legacy at Bonne Esperance. In attendance were past and present Board Officers, Founding members and current Members. A special “Thank You” to all who attended and to the programming committee for all their hard work in planning for and holding this event. Our upcoming events are as follows:Pot Luck Sukkot Dinner and a Movie October 4th from 6 – 8pm Beth Shalom Synagogue Social Hall. Contact Carin Carlson, our Programing Co-VP at [email protected] to R.S.V.P. and what dish you plan to bring.Book Review October 11 at 3pm at the Goodwood Library.

The selection is “Single Handed” by Daniel Cohen. Facilitated by Marilyn Martell. To R.S.V.P. via email at [email protected] or call 225-926-7389.Game Night November 22nd 6 – 8:30 pm Beth Shalom Synagogue Social Hall Bring games and snacks to share. To R.S.V.P. via email at [email protected] or call 225-926-7389.Installation of new Officers/Hannukah Vodka and Latkes Brunch December 6 - Details to come!Gift Wrapping – Our annual Holiday Gift Wrapping fundraiser will be at the Perkins Rowe Barnes & Noble December 13th to the 24th. To volunteer contact us via email at [email protected] or call 225-926-7389.All the best to you in this sweet new year!DéAnna Ernst – President, Baton Rouge Chapter of Hadassah

Annual meetingOur annual meeting on August 31 was a great success. Thank you to Sarah Rayner for teaching us about the beautiful ballet of butterfly gardening and for the gifts of host and nectar plants. Also at the meeting, we confirmed our new officers, approved the budget and discussed upcoming events. High Holidays and OnegsThank you to everyone who provided treats, beverages and paper goods for this year’s Rosh Hashanah Oneg and Yom Kippur break fast. If you are interested in hosting or assisting with an Oneg in the coming year, please contact Amanda Bullman at [email protected]. Hosting Onegs in October are:October 2 - Steven & Monica Winkler and Margaret Winkler, with special thanks to Janet Bonaventure and Sarah CharpentierOctober 9 - Joel Goldman & Martha Littlefield in honor of Joel’s birthday and Deanna FreneauxOctober 16 - Joseph & Joanne Kleiman and Harold & Edna SilvermanOctober 23 - David & Debbie Koppelman and Joshua & Lindsey Burton

October 30 - Ben & Eileen Shieber and Henry SpielbergerNearly New SaleSisterhood will begin accepting donations for the annual Beth Shalom Nearly New sale on October 7.The sale will take place Thursday, Oct. 29, Friday, Oct. 30 and Sunday, Nov. 1. We will need volunteers before, during and after the sale, so be on the lookout for sign up sheets.Clothing will not be accepted for the Nearly New sale. If you have clothing, please take it Here Today Gone Tomorrow thrift store at 10240 Burbank Dr. and donate under Sisterhood’s code – 699. Sisterhood receives a portion of the proceeds from the sale. Corks and CanvasJoin Sisterhood Sunday, Nov. 15, for Painting with a Twist at Corks N Canvas at 711 Jefferson Highway. Feel free to bring your beverage of choice and a snack to nosh on while we paint. RSVP to Jesse Martell.Thanks, Lindsey Burton, Secretary

Sisterhood News

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We are now in our second month of our 2015-2016 school year. In September, our children and staff enjoyed celebrating Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. We also hosted open house on September 17th at 7:00PM. Parents were able to interact with our staff and learn more about our school procedures and learning environments. During the month of October, we will be learning about Kol Nidre, Simchat Torah, Noah’s Ark, nutrition, story elements (who?, what?, when?, where?, and why?), ABCs and 123s, Jewish values, celebrations and music, and colors and shapes. These themes will be explored not only through the stories and lessons at circle time but also through song, dance, art, and even experiments. On October 8th, we’ll receive a visit from Abilities where they will conduct a speech and hearing screening. We will also have school pictures with Amy K’s Photography the week of October 12th-15th. We will also host our school wide picnic on October 21st with our parents on the playground. The Rayner Learning Center will be closed on October 5th and 6th in observation of Shemini Atzeret Yizkor and Simchat Torah.Todah RabbahRabbi Glickman, Steven Winkler, Rayner Learning Center Board, Cathy Melanson, Jeffrey Dubinsky

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in Louisiana since the 1750s, in the United States since the 1650s, and in the world since the 70s (not the 1970s, just the plain ol’ 70s). Why stop now? Is it possible that our predecessors were onto something? If so, let’s give the synagogue a chance and figure out what that “something” might have been.9. Unclickableness. Synagogue communities are not like online communities. In online communities, when you don’t like someone, you can just click them away into electronic oblivion. Here at the synagogue, however, it doesn’t work that way. Here, we are part of a community both with people we like and people we don’t. And when people we don’t like come along, we need to figure out a way to get along with them anyway. I think that’s a good skill to have.10. God. I can’t help but think that God wants and needs us Jews to come together to create sacred synagogue communities as one way of helping “The Plan” work out. When we do it right, synagogues bear a hint of the world as it should be. When we do it right, what a wonderful institution it truly is.

Shalom y’all We recently went to Institute at Jacob’s Camp and it was a huge success! We had 11 out of the 37 BARFTY members come and won most spirited TYG! We’re so excited to take our spirit with us to Fall Conclave in Jackson, MS on November 13-15! We hope to see more BARFTY members there! We are now starting our preparations for Spring Conclave that is to be held right here in Baton Rouge! There will be lots of teens coming in, and we ask that if you are available and willing to house a few of them, you let us know! It would be a great help! Also, if you are willing to donate food for the different dinners and lunches there will be throughout the weekend please contact me! There is lots to be done and we could really use your help if you are willing! If you are interested in helping out with conclave in any other way please contact me! Our next BaRFTY event is on October 3 and will be our Sukkot event! It will be held that afternoon at the Hoffman’s house. You are all invited, and we would love to see you there! Finally, a big thank you to all who donated to our annual food drive! Sincerely, Eliana Levy (CVP)

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Rabbi’s Message (con’t) How do you imagine these two individuals from such far-flung places managed to cross paths? As it turned out, Michaelyn was working in PNG when she was designated to represent her boss at a large conference. She was required to be accompanied by someone in public and government affairs. That turned out to be Shabaka. While riding the company bus, a progressively loud argument on recycling ensued. Shabaka later emailed Michaelyn with an offer to continue the debate. This became a date and led to marriage. They hope to move back to PNG for a short while, where Michaelyn wants to ‘give back’ to the island’s economic development.Shabaka started Judaic studies in Virginia in 2009 and completed them with Rabbi Gardner this year. He has been an ultra-marathoner and loves to cook, particularly recipes found on the Internet. Michaelyn is awaiting final green card approval and can not legally work until then. So she is enjoying her time as a full-time mom. She likes to cook and bake, desserts like Pavlovas.Curtis, who is named for Shabaka’s grandfather, will attend Rayner Center this fall.We extend a warm welcome to the Gibsons to our Beth Shalom community.

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Beth Shalom Synagogue 9111 Jefferson Highway

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You may start bringing items on October 7th.Clothing will not be included in this sale. However, if you choose to drop off clothing it will be donated to

Here Today Gone Tomorrow #699.Huge multi - family sale! (100+families)

Furniture, art, lots of household items, toys, books, jewlery, Holiday items, and much more!

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Anniversaries:12 Todd & Jennifer Litten

Birthdays:3 Alex Ingerman Edna Silverman5 Sandra Weitz8 Ashley Kober Stephen Kober9 Joel Goldman12 Ellen Bush13 Carol Wexler14 Nate Hausmann Jerry Ceppos15 Alex Weltman16 Ari Deitch19 David Koppelman21 Joshua Saltz22 Rachel Hausmann Carrie Ingerman26 Debbie Koppelman Paul Hussmann27 Doris White30 Alexander Kronick

Yahrzeits:

Oct. 2: Theresa Lubel Baum, Leo Berger, Harry Lee Salomon, Hyman Ellis Saltz, Allan Lee Shackleton, Carrie Peal, Isadore Peal, Goldie Schiller, Leonard Shackleton, Ellen CarlsonOct. 9: Saul Brooks, Charles Buller, Hyman Finkelstein, Pauline Rubin, Frieda Flax, Morris Lulky, Elly Weil, Golda Rodman, Jacob Sternberg, Louis Feldman, Solomon Miller, James Pickholtz, Ben Ronin, Betty WeisbergOct. 16: Ilse Katz Roller, Abraham Dwork, Henretta (Bea) Hyman, Julius Katz, Aranka Roheim, Fannie Ginsberg, Leon Fellman, Leonard StanderOct. 23: Sarah Botnick, Julia Safran, Louis Fishman, Sol Rubenstein, Esther Spielberger, Basil Lepp, Samuel Sandmel, David Reznikoff, Ethel Penner, Daniel Rosen, Sarah WexlerOct. 30: Nathan Kalish, Julia Weintraub, Herzl Flax, Haya Roza, Mollie Goldich, Asa Adams, Jean Dasher Coe, Benjamin Sherman, Berthold Stein

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9 AM Sukkah building9:30 AM Religious School11:30 AM Confirmation

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14th of Tishrei, 5776Erev Sukkot

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24th of Tishrei, 5776 25th of Tishrei, 5776 26th of Tishrei, 5776 27th of Tishrei, 5776Parashat Bereshit

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Terrific Tuesdays Lunch and Learn

Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge

Meet & Greet Rabbi Mark Glickman

Rabbi Mark S. Glickman, the inter im rabbi of Beth Shalom Synagogue, has also served congregations in Ohio, Washington State, and Colorado. He was a religion columnist for the Seattle Times and the Tacoma News Tribune, has served on the faculties of Pacific Lutheran University and Seattle University. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio and raised in suburban Chicago, Rabbi Glickman graduated cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis in 1985. He received his Rabbinical Ordination from Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati in 1990. His book Sacred Treasure: The Cairo Genizah (Jewish Lights Publishing) was published in 2011, and his second book Stolen Words: The Nazi Plunder of Jewish Books (Jewish Publication So-ciety) is scheduled for release in February, 2016. On Janu-ary 1, 2000, the Tacoma News Tribune named Rabbi Glick-man one of the “20 People to Watch for the Century.” Rabbi Glickman and his wife, Caron have four children: Shoshana, Jacob, Kyleigh, and Taylor. Rabbi Glickman is happy to speak to anyone who has questions about Judaism, and always encourages people to attend services, talks and continuing educational efforts classes as well as services.

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Location: Congregation B’nai Israel 3354 Kleinert Avenue R.S.V.P: for lunch by Friday, October 16th Phone: (225) 379-7393 [email protected]

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RegaRding Hospital Visits

Our Rabbi is eager to keep in touch with members of the congregation who are in the hospital or recuperating at home. As recent legislation prevents hospitals from circulating patient’s names, we rely on you to call the synagogue office and let us know when you, a family member or friend are in the hospital and would welcome a visit from Rabbi Glickman.

May He who blessed our ancestors grant all who are ill

a complete and speedy recovery.Bill Emmich

Joanne KleimanHoward Hershberg

WitHin ouR CongRegation

Todah Rabah ... to the Ritual Committee for all of their hard work on the High Holidays ... to Craig Hyland for his wonderful job cleaning the kitchen oven and stove ... to Sisterhood for the wonderful Rosh Hashana oneg and Yom Kippur break fast, especially Gail Sherman, Jessie Martell, Laurie Maas, Eileen Shieber, Edna Silverman, Julie Cherry, Rhea Schneider, De’Anna Ernst, Michelle Levy, Diane Dean, Janet Bonaventure, Rachel Hausmann, Sara Silverman, Karen Ceppos, Lindsey Burton, Robin Fletcher, Paula Samuels, Tryge Olson, Nancy Singer, Julie Hoffman, Kendall Krupkin, Linda Posner, Amanda Bullman, Heidi Shapiro, Johm Pizer, Carin Carlson, Millie Fine, Sarah Charpentier ... to our Sukkah builders, Steven Winkler, Mark Posner, Mark Hausmann, Gary Baum, Dale Maas, & David Feldbaum... to Elton White and his sugar cane cutters, John Carlson & Josh Burton ... In Memoriam ... Byron Levy, father of Cindy Levy

Boomers Plus Jewish Singles Group If you are a Jewish single over 45, you are cordially invited to join our casual group for monthly coffee and conversation, synagogue & community service projects, & cultural activities. Please call Heidi Shapiro at 225-924-2597. (Please put “Jewish Singles” in the subject line of your e-mail.)

New MeMbers

Sean Becnel

welcoMe

We welcome any and all to come and worship with us at Beth Shalom.

oNeg shabbat

Would you like to host an Oneg Shabbat? If so, please contact the synagogue office for information.

Need a ride to services?

Please call the synagogue office by Wednesday prior to the service that you would like to attend, and we will make arrangements for a ride to services.

FuNdraisiNg eFForts

We have many ongoing fundraisers at Beth Shalom.

• Remember to use your Albertson’s Communtiy Partners cards. This is a painless way to support Beth Shalom.

• Do your online shopping through the Beth Shalom website.

Visit tHe JudaiCa sHop

foR all youR gift needs

Contact Dauna Emmich at [email protected] .net or 927-

0910 for personal shopping and gift wrapping.

Ahava Dead Sea Skin Care ProductsCandles, Candlesticks, Menorahs

Shofars and Stands, Kippot, TallitotKiddush Cups

Mezzuzot, JewelryBaby, Birthday & Anniversary Gifts

Bar & Bat Mitzvah GiftsNew Home Presents

Registries are available for any event.

Announcements & Reminders

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geNeral FuNd

In Honor of:Peri Smilow - Rachel & Mark

Hausmann Michelle & Gus Levy Julie Hoffman & Ara Rubyan The Maas Family Monica & Steven Winkler Gail & Gene Sherman Karen & Jerry CepposWe are so pleased to be part of your

Rosh Hashanah services, and we wish all in the Congregation of Beth Shalom and those you love a Sweet and Good New Year - Joan & Gerald Berenson

Ben Maas completing Ironman in Boulder - Laurie & Dale Maas

Rachael & Laurie Maas training for Ironman Vancouver Summer 2016 - Dale Maas

Dale Maas - thank you for all your hard work on your Presidency and doing a great job! - Laurie Maas

Gail Sherman - thank you for being my Co-President in Sisterhood for the past 2 years and all your great advice. - Laurie Maas

In Memory of:Maurice Emmich - Dauna & Bill

EmmichMy uncle Jean Langlais - Carin & John

CarlsonMy mother, Simone Johnson - Carin &

John CarlsonAdelaide Friedman - Paula HoffmanMy father, Neil Litten - Todd &

Jennifer Litten

Albert Kober - Alicia & Michael Kober

My husband, Paul Roheim - Judy Roheim

My son, Donald Charles Slipman - Mr. & Mrs. Ron Slipman

Jacob Steinman - Mr. & Mrs. Ron Slipman

Eric & Trudy Gidan - Susie GidanMichael Kovnar - Susie Gidan

Cantor FundConnie FinkelsteinLinda & Mark PosnerLane HerringtonElaine KaplanLaurie & Dale MaasEileen & Ben ShieberSara & Norman SilvermanKaren & Jerry CepposRachel & Mark HausmannGail & Gene Sherman

AliyahMonica & Steven WinklerDonald AusternMiriam & Steve BensmanConnie FinkelsteinLaurie & Dale Maas

rabbi’s discretioNary FuNd

In Honor of:Rabbi Glickman, we were blessed by his

work with us and we wish him and your community every success in your holy work together - Staff of Congregation Har HaShem

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syNagogue FuNds

General Fund - supplements dues and fund raising projects of the congregation, Men’s Club and Sisterhood. Building Fund - for the future needs of the Synagogue building. Mose Wander Memorial & Stanley Stein Education Funds - for materials, equipment and provide scholarships for Religious and Hebrew School.Rosalyn G. Liss Endowment Fund - to present an award for Academic Excellence in the sixth grade of our Religious School. Youth Scholarship Fund - to assist in sending our children to Jacob’s Camp, NFTY events and Israel and to help with Religious and Hebrew School tuition.Alvin B. Rubin Institute for Adult Education - established by Louis and Rosalyn Liss for Adult Judaic Studies.Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund - to be used at the discretion of the Rabbi. Marks Fellman Memorial Library Fund - to purchase books and equipment and assist in library maintanence.Mitzvah Fund - used to send Passover Food Baskets and Rosh Hashanah Packages to our home-bound members.Synagogue Renewal Fund - newly created fund for the reconstruction of Beth Shalom following Hurricane Rita.Richard Kober Memorial Prayer Book Fund - to purchase Mishkan Tefilah siddurim for the congregation.

Thank You for Your Generous Donations

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