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Beth Israel 3 Let’s Talk About Mental Illness Rabbi Berk shares a personal family story and emphasizes the importance of lifting the veil of silence, shame and stigma that surrounds mental illness.

4 Kids Ask Rabbi Gerson As we prepare to install our new assistant rabbi, Jordie Gerson, inquiring young minds want to know more about her. Rabbi Gerson answers their questions.

6 Point Loma/OB Members Break the Fast Together Members living in the 92106/92107 zip codes brought Beth Israel to their own neighborhood with a pot luck Break the Fast.

8 Beth Israel Teens Selected for Jewish Teen Foundation Four of our teens will be participating in a new program of the Jewish Community Foundation to teach leadership skills and philanthropy. 11 What’s Going on at Beth Israel December-March? 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 Because We were Strangers in the Land of Egypt This year our nation is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights movement and Beth Israel invites you to take part.

20 Contributions We acknowledge your contributions with appreciation.

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Help BetH Israel lIgHt tHe Way By President Meg Mandel

One aspect of Beth Israel of which I am most proud is our commitment to make membership accessible to everyone. Whether it is young families just starting out, senior citizens living on fixed incomes, or those who have fallen on difficult times, we work hard to find ways to help people belong. Despite our desire to keep our doors open to all, making this a reality becomes more challenging each year.

Like many synagogues across the country, Beth Israel is faced with the worrisome national trend of declining synagogue membership. As is the case with so many synagogues, membership dues account for only a portion of temple revenue. At Beth Israel, dues account for only 37% of our budgeted revenue, and 48% of our members receive dues subsidies. Last year alone, we invested more than $750,000 to subsidize memberships for many in the Beth Israel family.

The numbers paint a clear picture that additional financial support is critical to bridge the gap. One of the ways we have been able to offset the expense of the much needed subsidies is through Beth Israel’s Light the

By Rabbi Michael Berk

Our world became a bit of a darker place last summer with the suicide of Robin Williams. It really shook us to the core. This was America’s clown. He brought joy and laughter and light into our lives. How could he be gone? How sad it is that one who made us so happy was himself so sad. He could lift us from the depths, but not himself. I have such a hard time understanding the dark cloud of sadness and mental anguish and

despair and utter hopelessness that leads someone to end it all.

And then I remembered something that happened when I was 18-years-old. Something that’s difficult to talk about. Our family had travelled to Phoenix to celebrate my mother’s aunt and uncle’s 50th wedding anniversary. Ever since my mother and father moved to California to start a business and a family after WWII my mother was lonely and sorely missed her big loving family in St. Paul. The family celebration was actually painful for her. She became sad. I remember the long drive home and my mom saying some odd things in the car that caught my attention. Later that night, as we were watching television, I noticed my mom writing something that looked like a letter. I managed a glance and figured out quickly what was going on. My mother was planning to kill herself that night and she was writing a suicide note. I somehow got my father’s attention and we stopped her.

There is mental illness in my family. And I bet there is in many of yours as well. My message today is quite simple: we need to be more open about talking about mental illness. There used to be a shame associated with cancer. People didn’t want to use the word. But we got over it. People can talk about cancer. But that’s not the case with mental illness. We still are afraid to talk about it.

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Way Annual Fund. Each of you has already received a letter asking for your participation in this year’s Light the Way Annual Fund campaign. If you have already made your gift, thank you. If you have not donated yet, you still have time. Our goal this year is to reach 100% participation by Beth Israel members.

Every gift counts, and every gift makes a difference—whether it is $36 or $3,600 or $36,000. By making a contribution, each of us sends a clear message that we care about our members and we are committed to the health and vibrancy of Beth Israel. This year, we are making it easier than ever to make your gift. On Sunday, December 7, we will hold our first “Light the Way-a-thon”. Beth Israel volunteers will gather together for a phone-a-thon to make calls to our members to talk about Light the Way gifts. We look forward to talking to you, so please be sure to take our call on December 7.

As I said in my remarks during the High Holy Days, each and every one of us at Beth Israel matters, and each of us can do something to support our community. A gift to the Light the Way Annual Fund speaks volumes about the importance of every Beth Israel member, and it is one of the many ways each of us can make an impact on our community. Each of us can show our commitment to caring for one another and strengthening Beth Israel by making a gift to the Light the Way Annual Fund.

...every one of us at Beth Israel matters, and each of us can do something to support our community.

“If we truly intend for our synagogues...to be places of healing, then mental health needs to become part of our larger conversation.”A colleague of mine, Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, wrote that Robin Williams’ death [should] prompt us to seriously confront how we, as a Jewish community, deal with mental illness. It’s not only depression. It’s also bi-polar disorder, and schizophrenia and PTSD – not to mention the entire range of addictions.”

Rabbi Salkin then speaks of those in the biblical story who show signs of mental illness; the likes of Moses, King Saul, King David and Elijah. He talks about Jews in history who were given to bouts of inner darkness and depression, like Theodor Herzel and Moshe Dayan. And, finally, he writes, there is the history of depression in secular Jewish culture, from Kafka to Woody Allen. And he continues: “For

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kids askRabbi Gerson

Q Do you like California better

than Vermont? Do you miss snow?

A I loved Vermont, but there’s a lot to love

about California too. Especially the beach and the avocados. And I don’t miss snow. But I do miss fall, and apple cider donuts, and my friends.

Q Do you have any pets?

A I don’t have any pets, but someday I would

like to own two very big dogs.

Q What is your favorite

Jewish hol iday?

A My favorite Jewish holiday is Purim. I love

everything about it. I love that it’s really the story of how the least powerful person in the Jewish community (Esther, a poor, orphan Jewish girl living in a majority non-Jewish society) made the biggest difference. I also love that God never makes an appearance, and that it’s about redemption despite God’s apparent absence in the world; the notion that we, ourselves, can play a role in creating the world we pray for.

Q What’s your favorite

beach to surf?

A My favorite beach to surf is probably

Cardiff, when the waves aren’t too big.

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RABBI GERSON’S INSTALLATION: Mazal tov to Rabbi Gerson, who will be officially installed as Beth Israel’s assistant rabbi in a celebratory Shabbat service on Friday, December 5 @ 6:15pm Rabbi Gerson’s father, Rabbi Gary Gerson, will officiate. All are invited!

Rabbi Gerson Teaching about God: God isn’t a boy or a girl. Boy in Class: No, Rabbi, you’re wrong. Seriously, God is a boy. I saw a movie that SPECIFICALLY said that God was a boy and not a girl.Rabbi Gerson: God is too big to be a boy or a girl.Boy in Class: I’m sorry, Rabbi. You’re just wrong.

Rabbi Gerson: So how are you feeling about this [Bar Mitzvah] process?Bar Mitzvah Boy: (a surfer): It’s cool. But what I really want is to go surfing with you.His Dad: First finish learning your Torah portion and then we’ll talk surfing.

Jr. Kindergartener: Rabbi Jordie, can you talk to God on top of a mountain?Rabbi Gerson: Yes. But it’s even better than that. You can talk to God anywhere! Anytime!Entire Class of 25 Four-Year-Olds: HI GOD!!! HEY GOD!!! HOW ARE YOU?! HIIIIIII!!!

Rabbi Gerson: If you could say thank you to God in your own words and write just one thank you prayer, what would you thank God for?First Grade Student: Bacon. Because it is the best food EVER.Rabbi Gerson: (speechless)

Q Did you like Hebrew School

when you were a kid?

A No. I hated Hebrew school, and was even

kicked out once for asking too many questions. (And I was the rabbi’s daughter!) That’s why I try to make my classes fun, interesting and relevant (I hope!).

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My husband Mitch and I are as fond of our Point Loma/Ocean Beach neighborhood as we are of our Beth Israel community, so we thought it was time we brought the two together to celebrate the New Year. In October, we hosted a Break the Fast potluck for Beth Israel congregants living in the 92106/92107 zip codes.

We were quite pleased with the response at the end of such a long day. It was a beautiful evening and we were joined, under the stars by more than

40 guests; 25 adults and 16 kids. With help from Beth Israel on the membership list and email addresses, the event was surprisingly easy to coordinate. We issued an Evite, cleaned the house and asked everyone

to bring a dish to share. We provided a couple of main courses and beverages.

Our guests included old friends like Kelly and Andy Greene, Maureen and Scott Glaser, Jackie and Charlie Mann, Nicole and John Sieger and Karen Gruenberg and their kids, new friends like neighbors two streets over Seekey Cacciatore and Cory Briggs, Tali and Mark Tuchin, Michele Melden and

Ben Nieberg and their three children, choir family Annette and Ben Vollrath and their four children and new San Diegans and brand new Beth Israel members Maria and Alex Genin.

Of course, the food was incredible – the delicious cupcake noodle raisin kugels (Grandma Greene’s old family recipe) were a big hit. Ashkenazi staples like smoked salmon and Israeli cucumber and tomato salad were among the favorites. The desserts – including Seekey’s homemade Key Lime pie and Beth Schulefand’s delicious fruit salad – were to die for.

After dinner, we relaxed outside on the deck. Each

family spoke a bit about the importance of Judaism in their lives and their history as members of Beth Israel. It was a very enlightening conversation and a wonderful way to learn more about our neighbors – many of whom we met for the very first time.

The highlight of the evening was a surprise visit by

Rabbi Cantor Bernstein. The kids were so happy to see her that they stopped their ping pong game to greet her with big hugs! Another highlight was how much the kids enjoyed being together. In fact everyone enjoyed being together so much that we agreed that this is the first of what we hope will be a long tradition of Point Loma/Ocean Beach gatherings for Temple members.

Want to hold your own neighborhood/Beth Israel gathering? Let us help! Contact Executive Director Lesley Mills at lmills@cbisd.org.

Beth Israelites from Point Loma/OB Break-the-Fast Together

By Elizabeth Siegler

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See our Chanukah gift guide on page 18!

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.”

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

For more information about the Jewish Teen Foundation visit www.jcfsandiego.org/jtf, or contact Darren Schwartz at the Jewish Community Foundation

at darren@jcfsandiego.org, or (858) 279.2740.

This year the Jewish Community Foundation rolled out a brand new program called the Jewish Teen Foundation. The program is geared toward San Diego Jewish high school teens that are interested in making a difference in their community through philanthropic giving. This year-long program helps to develop leadership skills and concepts in strategic philanthropy. Teens will be taken through the philanthropic process, learn about the inner workings of nonprofit organizations and ultimately decide which organizations to support

through meaningful and significant grantmaking. Most importantly, the teens will participate in a series of discussions on how Jewish values can guide and inform their decisions and provide perspective on how to prioritize giving.

Through a competitive application and interview process, 28 teens were selected to become Program Officers for the Jewish Teen Foundation. They represent 16 different high schools and eight different synagogues.

We are pleased to announce that the following teens have been selected from Beth Israel to be a part of this program:

Samantha Leitner Rebecca Siegler Ethan Stern Ellis Emma Voit

The 2014-2015 Jewish Teen Foundation has decided to embrace the Jewish value of B’tzelem Elohim to help guide their decision-making. As such, they are committed to understanding and strategically funding organizations that actively work toward securing human rights for women and children. There will be a community presentation by the Jewish Teen Foundation on May 20, 2015.

Mazal tov and yasher koach to our teens!

Beth Israel Teens Selected for Jewish Teen Foundation

A New Program of the Jewish Community Foundation

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The Board has selected Mitch Siegler as its next president, to assume the position in May 2015. Mitch currently serves as Vice President and Secretary of the Board. He is a member of the

Executive Committee and Finance/Budget Committee of the Board, and a member of the Endowment Campaign Cabinet. He was also co-chairman of Beth Israel’s Strategic Planning Committee.

Mitch and his family have been members of Beth Israel since 1990 and are active in various Jewish and civic organizations. In 2006, Mitch co-founded and serves as Senior Managing Director of Pathfinder Partners, LLC, a leading real estate private equity firm headquartered in San Diego.

Mitch began his career as a corporate executive for Anheuser-Busch, Inc., spent five years as a partner with a boutique investment banking/venture capital firm and several years as a partner in a national management consulting

firm. He also founded and served as CEO of several businesses. Mitch earned a B.S. with honors in finance from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and an M.B.A. with the highest honors from the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University. He speaks frequently at real estate conferences, writes regularly for national real estate and finance publications and is widely quoted in the news media. Mitch and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Point Loma with their children, Jacob, 19, who was a member of the Madrichim program and a member of the 2011 confirmation class and is now a Sophomore at U.C. Davis and a counselor at Camp Hess Kramer, and Rebecca, 14, who became a Bat Mitzvah at Beth Israel in 2013 and is a member of the Madrichim program and the San Diego Jewish Community Foundation’s Teen Philanthropy Program.

Temple President Meg Mandel says “Mitch has demonstrated outstanding leadership and a strong commitment to Beth Israel. He has a clear vision to strengthen and sustain the temple which will position us well for the future.”

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all these reasons, and more, it is long past time for American Jews to start lifting the veil of secrecy, shame and stigma that presently covers our approach to mental illness. If we truly intend for our synagogues and other institutions to be places of healing, then mental health needs to become part of our larger conversation.”

That is why our Caring Community, under the leadership of our committee co-chairs Susan Levy and Elizabeth Siegler and staff liaison Bethany Ratner has begun turning its attention to issues of mental health this coming year. We began with a visit at the end of October by Rabbi Richard Address, who has done the most work getting the Reform Movement and our synagogues focused on this important issue.

Rabbi Salkin concluded his thoughts with this: “The best memorial that we could erect for Robin Williams? A Jewish community that takes his struggle, and the struggle of so many, seriously.” Let’s start building that memorial here at Beth Israel.

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Beth Israel’s new shuttle service will debut with transportation within our service area, providing rides to two special upcoming Shabbat services. The $10 fee includes round trip, door-to-door service.

Friday, December 19, 6:15 p.m. - Chanukah! Join us for Shabbat Chanukah! This service will be filled with magic, music, a story-sermon, and birthday blessings, followed by a delicious Chanukah Oneg.

Friday, January 16, 6:15 p.m. - Yavilah McCoy This special Erev Shabbat service will feature Yavilah McCoy, acclaimed writer, performer and speaker on Jewish diversity and advocacy for Jews of Color in the U.S. See ad on back cover.

Seating is limited so reserve your ride today. Contact Bethany Ratner at bratner@cbisd.org, or call 858-900-2554

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Seniors, need a ride to services? Use the Shabbat Shuttle!

Beth Israel calendar pull out: december-march 2014-15Please pull out this section to keep and use until the next Beth Israel Quarterly arrives in March.

Worship scheduleFriday, december 56:15 p.m. erev Shabbat Service and installation of rabbi Jordie Gerson, followed by an Onegnote this 1st Friday service is nOt at 8pm this month and tot Shabbat has moved to next Friday

saturday, december 6torah Portion: Vayishlach, Gen. 32:4-36:43Haftarah: Hosea 11:7-12:128:30 a.m. torah Study; Leader: rabbi Gary Gerson10 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leaders: Men’s Club10 a.m. the congregation will celebrate a Bat Mitzvah

Friday, december 126 p.m. tot Shabbat Service6 p.m. teen Shabbat experience6:15 p.m. erev Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg8:30 p.m. Soul Food Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, december 13torah Portion: Vayeishev, Gen. 37:1-40:23Haftarah: Amos 2:6-3:88:30 a.m. torah Study; Leader: rabbi Gerson10 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: Hanan Harchol; torah reader: Judy Glenn; D’var torah: David Kroll10 a.m. the congregation will celebrate a Bar Mitzvah

Friday, december 196:15 p.m. Shabbat Chanukah! filled with magic, music, a story-sermon, birthday blessings and a special Chanukah Oneg afterward. We’ll also bless and bid farewell to our teens going on the Platt Youth to israel trip. Senior transportation available. See page10.

saturday, december 20torah Portion: Mikeitz, Gen. 41:1-44:17Haftarah: Zechariah 4:1-78:30 a.m. torah Study; Leader: rabbi Berk10 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: Al Kohn; torah reader: Maxine endy; D’var torah: Fern Kohn (Chanukah Program)10 a.m. the congregation will celebrate a Bat Mitzvah

Friday, december 266:15 p.m. erev Shabbat Chai Service, followed by an enhanced Oneg

saturday, december 27torah Portion: Vayigash, Gen. 44:18-47:27Haftarah: ezekiel 37:15-288:30 a.m. torah Study; Leader: rabbi Marty Lawson10 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: Joe Oppenheimer; torah reader: tba; D’var torah: naomi Woods

Friday, January 28 p.m. erev Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, January 3torah Portion: Va-y’chi, Gen. 47:28-50:26Haftarah: 1 Kings 2:1-2:128:30 a.m. torah Study; Leader: Sydney Wexler10 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leaders: tba

Friday, January 96:15 p.m. erev Shabbat Family Service, followed by an Oneg8:30 p.m. Soul Food Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, January 10torah Portion: Sh’mot, exod. 1:1-6:1Haftarah: isaiah 27:6-28; 29:22-29:238:30 a.m. torah Study; Leader: tba10 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: Debra Frischer; torah reader: tba; D’var torah: tba

Friday, January 166:15 p.m. erev Shabbat Service with special guest Yavilah McCoy. See Social Action on page 14 for details. Service followed by an Oneg. Senior transportation available. See page10.

saturday, January 17torah Portion: Va-eira, exod. 6:2-9:35Haftarah: ezekiel 28:25-29:218:30 a.m. torah Study; Leader: tba10 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: Al Kohn; torah reader: tba; D’var torah: tba

Friday, January 236 p.m. Shabbat Simcha (6th Grade Service & Dinner)6 p.m. teen Shabbat experience6:15 p.m. erev Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, January 24torah Portion: Bo, exod. 10:1-13:16Haftarah: Jeremiah 46:13-288:30 a.m. torah Study; Leader: tba10 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leaders: tba

Friday, January 306:15 p.m. erev Shabbat Chai Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, January 31torah Portion: B’shalach, exod. 13:17-17:16Haftarah: Judges 4:4-5:318:30 a.m. torah Study; Leader: tba10 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: tba; torah reader: naomi Woods; D’var torah: tba

Friday, February 66 p.m. tot Shabbat Service6 p.m. Shabbat Simcha (5th Grade Service and Dinner)6:15 p.m. erev Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, February 7torah Portion: Yitro, exod. 18:1-20:23Haftarah: isaiah 6:1-7:6, 9:5-9:68:30 a.m. torah Study; Leader: tba10 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leaders: tba10 a.m. the congregation will celebrate a Bat Mitzvah4 p.m. the congregation will celebrate a Bat Mitzvah

Friday, February 136:15 p.m. erev Shabbat Family Service, followed by an Oneg8:30 p.m. Soul Food Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, February 14torah Portion: Mishpatim, exod. 21:1-24:18Haftarah: ii Kings 12:5-168:30 a.m. torah Study; Leader: tba10 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leaders: tba

Friday, February 206 p.m. teen Shabbat experience6:15 p.m. erev Shabbat Service with Scholar in residence Leah Hochman. See ad page 15 for details. Service followed by an Oneg.

saturday, February 21torah Portion: t’rumah, exod. 25:1-27:19Haftarah: 1 Kings 5:26-6:138:30 a.m. torah Study; Leader: Scholar in residence Leah Hochman10 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leader: eric Whinston; torah reader: Leslie Mark; D’var torah: Howard Hian

Friday, February 276:15 p.m. erev Shabbat Chai Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, February 28torah Portion: t’tzaveh, exod. 27:20-30:10Haftarah: esther 7:1-10; 8:15-17 or i Samuel 15:2-348:30 a.m. torah Study; Leader: tba10 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leaders: tba10 a.m. the congregation will celebrate a Bat Mitzvah

Friday, March 66 p.m. tot Shabbat Service8 p.m. erev Shabbat Service with special guest rabbi Sanford ragins. See Social Action on page 14 for details. Service followed by an Oneg

saturday, March 7torah Portion: Ki tisa, exod. 30:11-34:35Haftarah: 1 Kings 18:1-398:30 a.m. torah Study; Leader: tba10 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leaders: tba

Friday, March 136:15 p.m. erev Shabbat Family Service, followed by an Oneg8:30 p.m. Soul Food Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, March 14torah Portion: Vayak’heil-P’kudei, exod. 35:1-40:38Haftarah: ezekiel 36:22-368:30 a.m. torah Study; Leader: tba10 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leadesr: tba

Friday, March 206:15 p.m. erev Shabbat Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, March 21torah Portion: Vayikra, Lev. 1:1-5:26Haftarah: ezekiel 45:16-258:30 a.m. torah Study; Leader: tba10 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leaders: tba

Friday, March 276:15 p.m. erev Shabbat Chai Service, followed by an Oneg

saturday, March 28torah Portion: tzav, Lev. 6:1-8:36Haftarah: Malachi 3:4-248:30 a.m. torah Study; Leader: tba10 a.m. Shabbat Lay Led ServiceService Leaders: tba

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

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

dilemmas of Job - Free tuesdays, december 9, 16 @ 10-11:30am in our learning sessions together we will examine this unique book from its literary, historical and cultural aspects.

Beth israel Book club - Free Monthly on the 3rd thursdays @ 7-8:30pm new members are always welcome to this stimulating evening book club. Schedule: december 18 An Officer and a Spy by robert Harris. Led by Arnie Gass. January 15 An American Dervish by Ayad Akhtar. Led by ilene Miltman. February 19 Suddenly Love by Aharon Appelfeld. Led by John Urey. March 19 and April 16 either Jabotinsky by Hillel Halkin or The Israeli Solution (A One-State Plan for Peace in the Middle East) by Caroline Glick.

92nd street Y Broadcast Alan dershowitz and deborah lipstadt: the state of World Jewry sunday, January 11, 4pmWhat are the challenges and threats facing the Jewish people worldwide today? Join outspoken law professor Alan Dershowitz and renowned historian Deborah Lipstadt as they discuss and debate many facets of this important issue. $5 members, $10 nonmembers.

What’s the Big Megillah?: 5 Monthly stand-Alone sessions Begins Monday, January 12 @ 10-11:30amJan. 12: ecclesiastes, Feb. 9: esther, March 9: Song of Songs, nO CLASS in APriL, May 11: ruth, June 15: Lamentations The five Megillot are some of the most interesting books of the Hebrew bible. We’ll explore them together, led by instructor Janice Alper. Please bring a translation with you. $5 per session.

shalom hartman course-engaging israel: Foundations for a new relationship, Wednesdays, January 14-March 18 (nine sessions), 5:30-7:30pmexplore our new relationship with israel as our focus shifts from the precariousness of Jewish survival to how we can be enriched by the reality

of a Jewish nation. this course includes DVD study sessions with rabbi Donniel Hartman, and discussions led by rabbi Berk. $36 members; $48 nonmembers. rSVP by January 5.

Jewish Wisdom and the Aleph Bet sundays, January 25-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

scholar in residence Weekend with professor leah hochman, ph.d. Friday, February 20See ad page 15.

college commons: Zionism and crisis with rabbi John l. rosove - Free tuesday, February 24 @ 7-8:30pm The Arab-Israeli conflict has taken on new contours, and progressive Jews are challenged to navigate and re-imagine the challenges and possibilities of Zionism. rabbi John rosove and Dean Joshua Holo will discuss not only the conflict, but also israel’s character as a Jewish democracy.

create Your own haggadah - Free two sundays, March 1, 8 @ 10am-12pmAll you need is a computer and internet access to create your own family haggadah. instructor Joe Oppenheimer takes you each step. Held off campus in Carmel Valley.

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

putting the puzzle together: Mental health policy and community options - Free Wednesday, January 21 @ 5:30- 8:30pmDo our mental health policies and laws help or hinder our ability to protect those living with mental illness? Join us for a resource fair and panel conversation exploring how the puzzle of mental health policies fit with family and community interest. Held at Beth israel. Free and open to the community.

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 - Free 1st tuesday, every other month @ 1:30pmDec. 2: The World We Found by thrity Umrigar Feb. 3: My Brilliant Friend by erica Ferrante 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: 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.

Women’s discussion group - Free 4th tuesdays, dec. 23-May 26 @ 10-11:30amShare 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 series: can china rise peacefully? with susan shirk thursday, January 15 @ 1:30-3pmSusan Shirk, chair of the UCSD 21st Century China program and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for China (1997-2000), will discuss the domestic challenges China’s leaders face and how they influence Chinese policies. $5 with rSVP, $8 without.

stocks and Bonding: A Women’s Financial discussion group - Free 4th Mondays, from Jan. 26 @ 10-11:30amA new monthly group for women (members only) to talk with other women about money and finances in a comfortable environment. Facilitated by Certified Financial Planner, Janet Acheatel. Details to come.

daytimers Movie Mavens - Free thursday, Jan. 8, March 5, May 7 @ 1:30-3pmMovie 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.

daytimers series: patterns of the presidency with richard lederer thursday, February 19 @ 1:30-3pmWriter, speaker, and broadcaster, richard Lederer will offer a treasury of fascinating patterns of the American presidency. $5 with rSVP, $8 without.

daytimers series: the san diego theatre scene with Artistic director, david ellenstein thursday, March 19 @ 1:30- 3pmnorth Coast rep’s David ellenstein will share the challenges and triumphs of his life as artistic director and his view of San Diego’s evolution to becoming a cutting edge theatre town. $5 with rSVP, $8 without.

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

Bill & sid rubin preschool open houses Wednesdays, december 10, February 11, March 11 @ 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.

tot shabbat & dinner Friday, december 12 @ 6-7:30pmA short Shabbat service designed for all families with young children. includes singing, simple prayers and stories. A family-friendly dinner follows (rSVP required). Adults $13; religious School children $8; Preschool children $6; non-eating under 2-years-old $2. This month’s Tot Shabbat features our visiting alumni.

Winter songbirds Music thursday, January 8 @ 9:15-10amSongbirds is a community of families sharing songs, rhythm, games, and instrument play together in a fun, safe Jewish environment.

preschool play date saturday, January 10 @ 12-1:30pm Join the preschool community for a play date at nobel Park. the event is free and open to the entire community. Bring friends and make new ones. Bring a picnic lunch. We’ll provide dessert!

tot shabbat and dinner Friday, February 6 @ 6-7:30pmSee tot Shabbat description under December 12. This month’s Tot Shabbat features our Pre-K and Jr. Kindergarten classes.

purim carnival sunday, March 1, 11:30am-1:30pm

tot shabbat and dinner Friday, March 6 @ 6 -7:30pmSee tot Shabbat description under December 12. This month’s Tot Shabbat features our Dagim and Etzim classes.

spring songbirds Music thursday, March 19 @ 9:15-10amSee description under January 8.

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

shalom hartman course: engaging israel: Foundations for a new relationship Wednesday, January 14 @ 5:30-7pmSee description under Adult Learners network.

college commons: Zionism and crisis with rabbi John l. rosove tuesday, February 24 @ 7-8:30pmSee description under Adult Learners network.

Men’s cluBVisit us at www.cbisd.org/adults/mensclub. For information contact mensclub@cbisd.org.

Men’s club Board Meeetings december 3, January 7, February 4, March 11Open to all Men’s Club members.

Minyan with the Men’s club saturday, december 6 @ 10am-12pmMen’s Club members lead the Lay Led Minyan Service

latkes, latkes, latkes sunday, december 14 @ 8am-1pmHelp the Men’s Club make hundreds of latkes to be served at Beth israel.

Men’s club dinner Forums 3rd Wednesdays @ 6:30-8pm December 17 - Todd Gloria January 21 - Dr. Sanford Feldman February 18 - Rabbi/Cantor Arlene Bernstein March 18 - TBA enjoy a deli dinner, camaraderie and a presentation by a notable speaker. All Dinner Forums: $14 with rSVP; $17 without rSVP, includes the dinner.

volunteer to help at the purim carnival sunday, March 1, 11:30am-2:30pmAssist the Men’s Club at the Purim Carnival. Call Lou Galper at 619 287-0626 for details.

Men’s club Yom hashoah project sunday, March 15 @ 8:30am-1pmHelp the Men’s Club pack and address Yom Hashoah candles for mailing to Beth israel members. Free refreshments.

Men’s club hunger project sunday, March 29, 9-11:30amMen’s Club members and friends serve a meal to homeless individuals and famlies at St. Vincent dePaul on the 5th Sunday of every month.

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.

light up Your chanukah - Free thursday, december 11, 6:30-8pmJoin 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.

shabbat service Buddies - Free 3rd Fridays , dec. 19, Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 20 @ 6-7pmnew to Judaism? Curious about Shabbat services? Attend Friday night services with a Buddy. Look for a friendly person wearing a Shabbat Service Buddy button at 6pm just outside the sanctuary. Your Buddy will greet you, sit with you and help you navigate the 6:15pm service.

Jewish Wisdom and the Aleph Bet sundays, January 25-April 12, 9-11:30am See description under Adult Learners network

discover shabbat: learners shabbat and potluck dinner Friday, January 30 @ 6:15-8:30pmFor introduction to Judaism students only.

conversion Q&A - Free thursday, February 12 @ 6:30-8pmDo you have questions, but were afraid to ask? Conversion to Judaism is not mysterious. Learn all about it in this informal session with rabbi Berk.

passover step by step - Free thursday, March 5 @ 6:30-8pmexperience the rituals, traditions, foods and music of Passover in this do it yourself (DiY) workshop taught by rabbi Arlene Bernstein.

outreach shabbat service Friday, March 27 @ 6:15-8:30pmJoin us in this moving Shabbat service that will honor our intro to Judaism graduates as well as interfaith families, Jews by choice and those of other faiths who play a key role in raising Jewish children.

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.

Mitzvah Mall sunday, december 7 @ 9:15-11:30amA shopping alternative to the usual holiday gift buying. Make donations to charities in honor of the recipients. Open to all.

All school chanukah program sunday, december 14with latkes made by the Men’s Club

1st grade consecration sunday, december 14 @ 11:15am-12:30pm

linda and shearn platt Youth to israel trip december 20-January 1

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2nd grade Family education sunday, January 11 @ 9:15-11:30am

Mlk Jr. day of interfaith community service Monday, January 19 @ 9:00-11:30am

6th grade shabbat service & dinner Friday, January 23 @ 6pm

L’Taken Confirmation Trip Friday, January 23-Monday, January 26

kindergarten Family education sunday, January 25 @ 9:15-11:30am

Yachad 5th grade Field trip sunday, January 25

camp Fair sunday, February 1 @ 11:15 am-12:15 pm

5th grade shabbat service and dinner Friday, February 6 @ 6pm

3rd grade Family education sunday, February 8 @ 9:15-11:30am

3rd grade pizza and park sunday, February 8 @ 11:30 am-1:00 pm

purim carnival sunday, March 1 @ 11:30am-1:30pm

4th/5th grade camp weekend Friday, March 13-sunday, March 15

6th grade Family education sunday, March 15 @ 9:15-11:30am

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, clean up and serve lunch for homeless individuals at St. Vincent de Paul Village. Cash donations are also needed. Volunteers must rSVP to Liz Martin at 858 535-1111.

knit and nosh 2nd sunday of Most Months september 14-April 12 @ 9-11:30amMeet 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 also needed. For more information contact Susan Volsky at susanvolsky@yahoo.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.

Mlk shabbat: commemorating the role of Jews in the civil rights Movement, with Yavilah Mccoy Friday, January 16 @ 6:15-8pmJoin us as we honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. in word and song at a very special erev Shabbat service with guest speaker Yavilah McCoy. Senior transportation available. See page10.

Mlk Jr. day of interfaith community service - Free Monday, January 19 @ 9-11:30amthis remarkable family event will bring together Jews, Muslims, Christians, Hindus and other groups for a morning of community service to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

AniMeals pet Food collection Month of FebruaryAniMeals provides dog and cat food for the pets of homebound seniors and disabled individuals. Pet food, monetary donations and zip lock bags are all appreciated. Look for drop off bins at Beth israel entrances. For more information contact Karen Coleman at kcpitzel@sbcglobal.net.

civil rights interfaith community trip March 5-9Be a participant in this remarkable interfaith Community trip to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Civil rights March from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.

social Action shabbat service Friday, March 6 @ 8-9:30pmthis Shabbat marks the 50th Anniversary of the historic march from Selma to Montgomery. Special guest speaker rabbi Sanford ragins will share with us why King’s teachings, in effect, his torah, is still needed today.

speciAl eventsVisit us at www.cbisd.org/events/specialevents or call Liz Martin at 858 535-1111 to learn more about attending these events.

concert with Yavilah Mccoy saturday, January 17 @ 7- 8:30pmsave the date for a special evening of music and celebration with Yavilah McCoy. Watch for details online and in etidings.

purim carnival sunday, March 1, 11:30am-1:30pm

WoMen oF Beth isrAelVisit us at www.cbisd.org/adults/wbi. For information contact wbi@cbisd.org.

opera- kadabra saturday, January 24 @ check in: 7pm; program: 7:30pm; dessert reception: 8:15pmOpera and Magic collide with spectacular results in this one-of-a-kind show as classical opera arias are artfully ornamented with visual magic. Baritone Patrick Bell sings the beautiful arias that you already know and love – or will soon fall in love with – and performs stunning magic that illustrates the story of the character, affect of the music, and meaning of the text. individual: $20; Couple: $40; Family: $50 rSVP by January 16 so we can provide sufficient seating and desserts.

Women’s seder sunday, March 15 @ 6:30-8:30pm Save the date for our inter-generational Women’s Seder led by rabbi Arlene Bernstein and friends. More details and rSVP to come on our website and in etidings.

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

social Action night tuesday, december 2 @ 5:45-8pm

high school student chanukah potluck party tuesday, december 16

J2 goes to the pirates of penzance by J company sunday, January 25 @ 3-7pm

teen shabbat and BitY Matzah Ball January 30-31 @ 6pm-8:30am

noAr goes rock climbing sunday, February 8 @ 6-8pm

teen shabbat experience Friday, February 20 @ 6-8pm

BitY lock in saturday, February 28 @ 5pm- sunday, March 1 @ 8am

noAr goes to Belmont park sunday, March 8 @ 1-4:30pm

BitY hosts nFtY leadership training and elections Friday, March 20 @ 4pm- sunday, March 22 @ 12pm

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Friday, February 206:15 p.m. Shabbat service7:30 p.m. Dinner and discussion:At our Friday Erev Shabbat service, our scholar will give a provocative sermon on “What is Beauty? Modern Jews and Jewish Thought.” Dr. Hochman will explore the fascinating relationship of physical appearance to moral judgment by looking at the ideas of beauty and ugliness in Judaism and Jewish thought.

Saturday, February 218:30 a.m. Torah study10 a.m. Minyan service12 p.m. Catered lunch12:45 p.m. Study session:Dr. Hochman will speak on the subject “Developing Your Own Theology.” This interactive session looks at what theology means, how Jews from different time periods and in different places have understood and defined their ideas about God, and how we can frame our own ideas about the divine.

We are delighted to host Professor Leah Hochman as Beth Israel’s 2015 Scholar in Residence. This year’s weekend of learning will focus on the connections and collusions between perception and palate in Jewish Taste and Tastes: Thinking about Beauty, Food

and God. Dr. Hochman currently teaches classes in medieval and modern philosophy, American Judaism, food ethics, and Jewish literature at the University of Southern California and Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Los Angeles. In

addition to her academic pursuits and teaching schedule, she directs the Louchheim School for Judaic Studies at the University of Southern California.

Sponsored by Adult Learners Network Please RSVP below at least one week in advance. For more information contact Program Director Bonnie Graff at bgraff@cbisd.org or call 858 535-1111, ext.2597.

Sunday, February 229 a.m. Registration9:30 a.m. Brunch10 a.m. Study session:On Sunday morning, Food, Faith & Conflict explores the relationships between food, Judaism and identity. We will look at how what we eat helps reveal the history of religious allegiances and disagreements and how those ideas and symbols predict both cultural predilections and ethical mores.

Fees:Friday dinner $25 members, $35 nonmembers

Saturday lunch and study session $15 members, $25 nonmembersSunday brunch and study session $10 members, $15 nonmembers, no fee for

parents and students of the religious school

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2015 Scholar in Residence

Professor Leah Hochman Friday, February 20 - Sunday, February 22

This year we are commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights movement which was actively and bravely supported by our national reform movement as well as rabbis and congregations throughout the United States. No one knows more than the Jewish people the impact of being deprived of civil rights and no one takes more seriously the responsibility to do Tikkun Olam/Repair of the World. What can be learned from that historic Civil Rights Movement that still applies to our lives today? Whether we witnessed the Jim Crow laws of segregation in the South or are horrified by acts of intolerance, bias and bullying

in the present, it is incumbent upon us to ensure that the past is not a familiar echo of the present.

History of Jews in the Civil Rights MovementMany Jewish Americans went to Mississippi in 1964 to fight for civil rights in what became known as the “Freedom Summer.” Others helped register African American voters in various southern states. In June 1964, two Jews, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, were murdered with one African-American, James Chaney, after entering Mississippi to register black voters.

Much of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and 1965 Voting Rights Act were written in the building that is home to the Reform Movement’s Religious Action Center, which has long been a hub of civil rights activity. Several early presidents of the NAACP were Jews. Rabbi David Saperstein, the RAC’s Director for more than three decades, has served as the sole white member of the National Board of the NAACP.

Civil Rights Lessons from Our TraditionConsider the parallels between the Israelite’s struggle for freedom and the struggle of African Americans. First, there are common elements of

Because We Were Strangers in the Land of egyptJews and the Civil rights Movement

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Beth Israel Commemorates the Civil Rights Movement

South, whites enslaved Africans and then created “Jim Crow” measures aimed at keeping blacks out of mainstream society, such as grandfather clauses, segregated education, literacy tests (often with different standards for whites and blacks), and poll taxes.There is also a direct parallel between Moses’ assertion of rights for the Israelites, and civil rights leaders’ assertion of rights for African Americans in the 1960s. Pharaoh responds to Moses by rebuking him and making life harder for the Jews by increasing their workload. Likewise, southern whites responded to black claims of equality by making their life more difficult and threatening and assaulting civil rights leaders with violence.

Commemorationg the 50th AnniversaryOn this milestone 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Reform Jewish community joins advocates nationwide in paying tribute to a generation of activists whose struggles more than five decades ago changed our nation for the better.

No one knows more than the Jewish people the impact of being deprived of civil rights

enslavement, the desire for liberty, the role and importance of leadership within the community, the tendency within the ruling class to resist the forces of social change, and the ultimate triumph of justice.In Shemot, Exodus, Pharaoh places heavy burdens on Bnei Yisrael, the Children of Israel, that included heavy taxes and the killing of newborn males, in addition to enslaving the Hebrews so that they could not use their numbers to overthrow the status quo. In the pre- and post-Reconstruction

Mlk shabbat: commemorating the role of Jews in the civil rights Movement, with Yavilah Mccoy Friday, January 16 @ 6:15-8pmJoin us as we honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. in word and song at a very special erev Shabbat service with guest speaker Yavilah McCoy

save the date: concert with Yavilah Mccoy saturday, January 17 @ 7- 8:30pmYou won’t want to miss this special evening of music and celebration with Yavilah McCoy. Watch for details online and in etidings.

Mlk Jr. day of interfaith community service Monday, January 19 @ 9-11:30amthis remarkable family event will bring together Jews, Muslims, Christians, Hindus and other groups for a morning of community service to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

civil rights interfaith community trip March 5-9Be a participant in this remarkable interfaith Community trip to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Civil rights March from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. View the itinerary at www.cbisd.org/event/civilrightstrip

social Action shabbat service Friday, March 6 @ 8-9:30pmthis Shabbat marks the 50th Anniversary of the historic march from Selma to Montgomery. Special guest speaker rabbi Sanford ragins will share with us why King’s teachings, in effect, his torah, is still needed today.

On March 7, 1965, armed officers attacked peaceful civil rights demonstrators attempting to march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge toward Montgomery. Participants on Beth Israel’s Civil Rights

Interfaith Community Trip will take part in commemorative events at the foot of the bridge.

ChanuKah gift giving guiDe

Chanukah Nail Decals

from Midrash Manicures - $13

Happy Chanukahfrom Beth Israel

Everything you need for holiday gift giving is right here at Beth Israel!

glazer gift shop

Flexus Menorah - $145

Cupcake Decorating Set - $7

Menorah Non-Stick Cake Pan from The Kosher Cook - $17

Chanukah Puzzles from Pigment & Hue - $14

Chanukah Cookie Puzzle from Pigment & Hue - $14

Anodized Necklace from Silver & Colors - $105

Dreidel Ice Cube Set from

The Kosher Cook - $7

Baby Booties from Trumpette - $9

Anodyzed Dreidels from Silver & Colors - $45

Select from these and other fine gifts at the Glazer Gift Shop at Beth Israel.

See page 7 for hours, or arrange an appointment at giftshop@cbisd.org, or 858 900-2590.

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Latkes are traditionally served for Hanukkah because they are cooked in oil (to commemorate the vial of oil lasting for 8 days). However, since they are pareve when served without sour cream, they are also a perfect accompaniment to a beef or chicken entrée. For an elegant appetizer, prepare as small rounds and top with sour cream and caviar.Makes 2 to 4 dozen depending on size

Ingredients: 6–8 large thin-skinned potatoes, California long whites or Yukon Gold3 eggs, beaten well1 tablespoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper1/2 cup matzah meal or cracker meal1 large onion, cut into 8 piecesOil for fryingApplesauce (optional)Sour cream (optional)

Directions: 1. Grate the raw potatoes using the large

grating disk on a processor or the largest holes on a grater if doing it by hand. Place the grated potato in a colander, rinse with cold water. Set aside to drain.

2. Combine eggs, salt, pepper, and matzah meal or cracker meal in a 3-quart bowl. Mix thoroughly.

3. Change to the cutting blade on your processor. Add the onions to the work bowl. Pulse on and off 5 times. Add 1/4 of the grated potatoes to the onion and pulse on and off to make a coarse paste. Add to the egg mixture and stir to combine.

4. Add the drained potatoes to the bowl and mix thoroughly, using a large spoon or your hands.

5. Heat a large frying pan or large skillet for 20 seconds. Add enough oil to cover the pan to a depth of 1/4 inch and heat for an additional 10 seconds. Drop mounds of potato mixture into the pan. Fry on both sides until golden. Drain the fried latkes on a platter covered with crumpled paper towels. Serve with applesauce and sour cream.

Traditional Latkes (Potato Pancakes)By Tina Wasserman

Saturday, January 24 Check in: 7pm Program: 7:30pm Dessert: 8:15pm

opera and Magic collide with spectacular results in this one-of-a-kind show as classical opera arias are artfully ornamented with visual magic. Baritone patrick Bell sings the beautiful arias that you already know and love – or will soon fall in love with – and performs stunning magic that illustrates the story of the character, affect of the music, and meaning of the text.

Individual: $20; Couple: $40; Family: $50 RSVP by January 16 so we can provide sufficient seating and desserts. RSVP and pay at www.cbisd.org/event/opera-kadabra, or email cbi@cbisd.org.

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Light the Way (annuaL Fund)contribution by: Phyllis and Alfred Bendett, the terri Bignell Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, Howard Bolotin, Barbara Bloom, ellen Blumberg, robert Blumberg, Jenny and Andrew Bratt, thelma and David Bretow, Seekey Cacciatore, Janine and Darren Casden, rob Cohen, Lynn and Bert epsten, Marilyn and robert Filderman, Marcia and Len Fram, Jeffrey Freeman, Helane and Jan Fronek, Marla and Gordon Gerson, Doris and irv Goldfarb, Jeanie and Martin Greenberg, Joani and Steve Gross, Melinda and Steve Horowitz, Anita Hosenpud, Laurence Jacobs, Jill and Martin Koller, Stefanie Levine and Michael Breslauer, Carol Miller, Anabel and theodore Mintz, rebecca and Larry newman, renee and Joseph O’rourke, Marion Perlman, the Polger Family Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, Lauren and robert resnik, rhonda Schwartz, Sydney and richard Serwin, Susan Shmalo, William Snyder, randy Socol, Sheree and Mayo Stiegler, Dora tuchin, Susan and ed Weiner, Cynthia and Sydney Wexler, eileen Wingard, Gail Wurtz

in honor of: Sydney and Alex Maloney by Lori MaloneyChavurah Orli by Jean FeinsteinSuzanne Stern’s recovery by Marilyn and Mel Stern

in memory of:Victor enoch by Jean enochMonte Kobey by Charlotte Kobey Morton

Rabbi beRk’s Fundcontribution by:Ada and Gary FeldmanJudy and robert MetzJoseph O’rourkerenee O’rourke

in appreciation:Of rabbi Berk for the time and support he gave our daughter Julia in preparation for her Bat Mitzvah by Joanie and Jeff BernickerOf rabbi Berk for my dad’s memorial by Susan Glazer Bur

Of rabbi Berk for the beautiful baby naming ceremony by the epstein Family FoundationOf Rabbi Berk for officiating at the service for Charlotte Horowitz by the Glenn family Of rabbi Berk for presiding over the unveiling of Muriel Filman’s headstone by the DArO FoundationOf rabbi Berk for the High Holy Days services by Gail and Jim MalkusOf Rabbi Berk for officiating at Marina’s unveiling by Janet MatznerOf rabbi Berk for all his help and support by ellen Potter and ron evansOf rabbi Berk for the education, spiritual enlightenment and joy that he has given me over this past year by Paul ZablotnyGet well wishes to Myron Kusnitz by Lynne Barbara BinderGet well wishes to ruven Magen by Lynne Barbara BinderOf Liz Martin by Lynne Barbara BinderOf rabbi Leonard rosenthal by Lynne Barbara BinderGet well wishes to ronda St. Charles by Lynne Barbara BinderGet well wishes to Jean Styles by Lynne Barbara Binder

in honor of: Amanda Cohen and Phillip Safarik’s wedding by Linda WiklerBarbara Goldman and Howard Katz’s new home by Beverly and Leonard Bernsteinthe bris for Grant High by Stuart rubensteinthe bris for Dylan Parselany by Stuart rubensteinOur rosh Hashanah aliyot by Barbara and norman rozanskythe bris for Crosby Samakosky by Stuart rubensteinMary Ann Scher’s birthday by Carole and Jerry turkthe bris for Jackson Umansky by Stuart rubenstein

in memory of:Leon Ainbinder by Lynne Barbara Binderethel Bennett by tamara and robert BennettMartin Bennett by tamara and robert Bennettirwin Berton by robert BertonAnna Binder by Lynne Barbara Bindered Glazer by rae and ed SamiljanFlora Greenspan by tamara and robert Bennett

Harry Greenspan by tamara and robert Bennettida Harnish by tamara and robert BennettHyman Hecker by irene and Jerry Heckerteny Kare by Phyllis BendettDavid Kunce by Lynne Barbara BinderDorothy Lampert by Lynne Barbara BinderLynn Sampson’s niece by Jane and Mark rabinovitzCelia Simel by tamara and robert BennettManny Stein by ilene Benkletessie Weinstein by Lynne Barbara Binder

Rabbi beRnstein’s Music Fundin appreciation:Of rabbi Bernstein for the time and support she gave our daughter Julia in preparation for her Bat Mitzvah by Joanie and Jeff BernickerOf rabbi Bernstein for the beautiful baby naming ceremony by the epstein Family FoundationOf rabbi Bernstein and the beautiful music at High Holy Days by Marcia and Len FramOf rabbi Bernstein by the Glazer FoundationOf rabbi Bernstein for the lovely memorial service for ed Glazer by Jeff GlazerOf rabbi Bernstein for the beautiful High Holy Days services by Gail and Jim MalkusOf rabbi Bernstein for helping us through a difficult time by Ellen Potter, Ron Evans, and Lena evansOf rabbi Bernstein for her time and attention by Miriam SchleicherOf rabbi Bernstein for the education, spiritual enlightenment and joy that she has given me over this past year by Paul ZablotnyOf my High Holy Days honor by Seekey CacciatoreOf robin Layton’s recovery by Joyce LaytonOf the Voit family for a lovely erev rosh Hashanah dinner by Bernice SamuelsOf our High Holy Day honors by the Voit family

in honor of: rabbi Bernstein by ruth Schnitzerrabbi Bernstein, Heidi and Andy Mayer and Jeff Myers for the mitzvah of their voices, music and shofar sounds for the new year 5775 by the Shtein familyBeth Greenberg’s birthday by Lynne Barbara Binderthe bris for Asher Lancman by Stuart rubensteinrachel and Garrett Layton’s High Holy Day honors by robin and Joth LaytonHappy new Year to Jeffrey, Perla, Danny, and Becca Myers by ruth SchnitzerPerla, Jeff, Danny and Becca Myers by Judy MyersJeff Myers’ birthday by ruth Schnitzerthe brit milah for our grandson, Dylan Ziv Parselany by Helene and Allan ZimanMaya Quinn Sedloff’s baby naming by Janice and Michael Sedloffthe bris for Ari Smith by Stuart rubensteinSophie Stein becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Sarah and Marc Steinemma Voit’s High Holy Days honor by Gerry and Steve VoitStephanie Woldman and Daniel Zelac’s wedding by Gwen and ron Zelac

in memory of:ethel Bennett by tamara and robert BennettMartin Bennett by tamara and robert BennettFlorence Bloom by the Cook familyMay Campbell by ian CampbellMartha evans by ellen Potter, ron evans and Lena evansShirley Ginsberg by Jamison and robert Ginsberged Glazer by rabbi Lenore Bohm, Lisa Braun Glazer and Jeff Glazer, Bonnie and Kevin Hall, the Polger family, and ellie Glazer Ziegler and Michael Zieglerirving Gold by Patricia and richard PerlmanFlora Greenspan by tamara and robert BennettHarry Greenspan by tamara and robert Bennettida Harnish by tamara and robert BennettJay A. Harvey by elaine Harvey and familyPeter r. Harvey by elaine Harvey and familyHarry Haskvitz by Cory BriggsSheila Zena Haubrich by the Haubrich familySylvia Hecker by irene and Jerry HeckerBernard Kaplan by Marina Baroff and robert Kaplan

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

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Maxine Kaplan by Marina Baroff and robert KaplanDora Massing by naomi and Myron ShelleySanford Miller by Joni and richard MillerMarcelyn raffelson by Lori Gilbert and Howard KayeSamuel rubenfeld by Cookie and Bill rubenfeldHenriette rubin by elisabeth rubinJeff Sampson by Jane and Mark rabinovitzrandy Sampson by Jane and Mark rabinovitzCelia Simel by tamara and robert Bennett

Rabbi geRson’s Fundin appreciation: Of rabbi Gerson for the High Holy Days services by Gail and Jim MalkusOf rabbi Gerson for the education, spiritual enlightenment and joy that she has given me over this past year by Paul Zablotny

in honor of: rabbi Gerson by Lynn and Alan Hoffstadterthe 45th wedding anniversary of rabbi Jordie Gerson’s parents, rabbi Gary and Dr. Carol Gerson by Kathy and Saul Axelrod, Laurie Lawton, ellen and Steven rogin, and ruth and John rohanrabbi Gerson’s High Holy Day sermons by Lynn and Jerry Sampson

in memory of:Bernard Holden by Andrea and Lawrence Oster

cantoR MeReL’s Music Fundin honor of: Jordan and Sone Litrownik’s wedding by nancy and Marty GoldbergCantor Merel’s 90th birthday by Lainie Lesser-Mark

in memory of:Max Glaser by Joni Miller

beth isRaeL contribution by:Janice Alperirv GoldfarbSherry and Scott LandowSeymour rabin trust

in appreciation:Of Liz Martin by edie Winchester

in honor of:My High Holy Days aliyah by edythe KentonOur High Holy Day honors by Beverly and Howard Silldorf

in memory of:Joseph Adlersberg by Judy and Allan AdlerJoseph Ansill by Bernard GottliebAllen Banes by Heather ShortreedSam Beber by the Katleman familyH. robert Beitscher by Kathy BeitscherLore Berger by Janice Mulligan and Harvey BergerJulia Fingerman by Bernice FingermanSylvia Flaster by Michael Flasterruth Feuerstein by the Feuerstein familyStanley Foster by the ronald Fox Family Fund of the Jewish Community FoundationVesta Fuerstenau by Harve LubinJames Gauthier by Lisa and Jeff Gittlemaned Glazer by toby and Howard Cohen, Dorothy and Harlan “Bud” Hockenberg, the Marjory Kaplan Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, isobel and Marc Leverant, the Levitt Foundation, rabbi John and nancy Linder, the Mcinnis family, Maggie and Paul Meyer, Brenda and Stephen Schulman, Alan Stern, and Marc tarasucktessie Goldfarb by Doris and irv GoldfarbCora Heimann by Jimmy Heimannestelle Hartman by Anne and ronald SimonJames Hickman by Diane HickmanMonte Kobey by Charlotte Kobey Mortonrose Minick by Phyllis and Stan MinickVictoria Black Ordin by Laurie BlackJoseph Press by thelma Press and familyMarcy raffelson by Wendi Knoxesther rosenwald by Joan and roy rosenwaldCecile ross by Stephen rossBecky rubin by toby rubinnathan rubin by toby rubinGertrude Sarfin by Joan RosenwaldAdam Simon by ronald SimonSarah Slotkin by Bernice Fingermanethel Solomon by the Herbert J. Solomon Fund of the Jewish Community Foundationraychel Solomon by the elaine Galinson & Herbert Solomon Donor Advised Fund of the Jewish Community Foundationrosalie Stein by estelle Hermanirene Stern by Carol and Mort Goodmaneileen Strickler by rosalind and Jerry StreichlerStanley turkel by Beverly and Howard Silldorfrose Weiss by Judith and William Steven Weissian Zwerling by Sydney SerwinSol Jack Zwerling by Sydney and richard Serwin

Lee and FRank goLdbeRg FaMiLy ReLigious schooLin memory of:Marilyn Boesky’s sister by Suzi and Bernie FeldmanMartha evans by Suzi and Bernie Feldmaned Glazer by Anne, Matthew and evan nagornerirving Gold by Suzi and Bernie FeldmanAbe Pearlman by Suzi and Bernie FeldmanSidney Spector by Suzi and Bernie Feldman, and Anne, Matthew and evan nagornereric Weitzen’s brother by Suzi and Bernie Feldman, and Anne, Matthew and evan nagorner

biLL and sid Rubin PReschooLin honor of: Bronislava Gedvlin and her son George’s recent home purchase by Schoolhouse realty

in memory of:Pearl Goldman by toby rubin

aduLt LeaRneR’s netWoRk in appreciation:Of Liz’s High Holy Day honors by Liz Levine and Andrew resnick

in honor of: the birth of Solomon Samuel Whinston by nancy and Dean Abelon

in memory of:edith Friedman Horwitz by Bonnie and Barry Graff

buiLding in memory of:Sidney rose by Stephanie and Andro Petersen

caMPeRshiP in memory of:robert Brown by Janice and Jay SchuffmanSally Kurlander by the Schuffman familyBetty Samit by robin SamitFannie Samuels by the Schuffman familySol Schuffman by the Schuffman familyDorothy Serwin by rick Serwin

caRing coMMunity in appreciation:Of the Caring Community volunteers who make High Holy Day calls from Susan Levy and elizabeth Siegler

in memory of:Carol Cowan by Karen ColemanLeonard Cowan by Karen Colemaned Glazer by Jeff GlazerJoseph Kwint by Carolyn and Larry Addlesonruth Kwint by Carolyn and Larry AddlesonAbram Price by Janet SilversteinMarvin Siegel by Barbara and irv Gellman

daytiMeRs in memory of:irving Hosenpud by Anita HosenpudKarin newman Krueger by Barbara and Sheldon Krueger

hungeR PRoject contribution by: nancy and Dean Abelon, Sondra and William Albers, Lynn and richard Altes, Anne and Herbert Arnold, Helaine and robert Baum, Deborah and isaac Bejar, Judy and Larry Belinsky, Phyllis and Al Bendett, Beverly and Len Bernstein, Jane Best, Jeri Biehler, Dean Birnbaum, Sylvia and Bruce Blechman, Benjamin Block, ricki and Hal Block, Joyce and Bob Blumberg, Howard Bolotin, the irene & Ben Borevitz Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, the Sandy and Larry Bornstein Charitable Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, Howard Brotman, Pamela and edward Carnot, Jacqueline Carr, Joan and Louis Chesner, Howard Cohen, rob Cohen, Deborah De Bow and Herbert Weissman, Shawna Densmore, Steven Drosman, Julie and Mitch Dubick, Sherri and Jim earle, Lois and Marty ehrlich, the Daniel J. epstein Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, the ewing family, Seth Field, Julie Fine, Jessica Fink, Joan Fisher, Jeff Freeman, the Diane and elliot Feuerstein Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, the Foster Family Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, the Carol Fox Family Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, the elaine Galinson and Herbert Solomon Donor Advised Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, Joan and Arnold Gass, Marla and Gordon Gerson, robert Ginsberg, rebecca Gluck, Linda and Jerry Goldberg, Zelanna Goldberg, Kirk Golding, robin and Daniel Gordon, roanne Gotthelf, Kit and Clare Greenwald, Kristin and Andy Hampshire,

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nancy Harris, Alan Haubenstock, Betsy Haubrich, Joanne and Herb Hein, Stephanie and Michael Heinzman, Harvey Helsel, Lisa and Chuck Helsel, Jennifer and Bruce Hirsch, Gary Hirschfeld, trudy and David Holleb, Anita Hosenpud, Hannah Jarson, Stephanie Jed, Christopher Kahn, Marcia and Steve Kaplan, Jan Kass, Alan Kaufman, edy Kenton, Jill and Marty Koller, Mark Kramer, Michael Kohn, Marcia and Jerrold Krasny, Sallye (z’’l) and Lawrence Krause, Diane Krell-Bates, Sheldon Krueger, Judith and Henry Krumholz, Ava and Michael Kurnow, Gina and Larry Langbort, robin and Joth Layton and family, Martin Lederer, Valerie Leman, Peter Lerner, Heidi and Steve Levin, Adrienne and Martin Levine, Sandra and Arthur Levinson, Jeff Loeb, Barbara Lounsbury and Jonathan Siegel, the Lowy family, Marsha Lubick, Andrew Malk, Meg & Jess Mandel, Kathy and David Marsh, Lynn and Michael Maskin, Patricia McAfee, Hal Meltzer, Lori Mendez, Cantor Sheldon and Marcie Merel, Jessica and Michael Middleton, Steve Milgrom, Judi Miller, Sandra Morris, Marcus Musante, esther nahama, rebecca and Larry newman, Marlene and David nourok, Linda and Larry Okmin, the Joseph and Sima Oppenheimer Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, renee O’rourke, the Perlman family, Jane and Mark rabinovitz, Cheryl and Al ray, Andrew ries, Sharon and Steve ritter, esther and richard rosenberg, Joan and roy rosenwald, Helene ross, Marjorie and Michael rubin, Stephanie and robert rubin, Brigitte and Jerry Salomon, Jenna Scarafone, Mary Ann and George Scher, Alec Schiller, Helene and David Schlafman, the Schwimmer family, Sandra Shapira, Michaele and Sanford Shapiro, Craig Sherman, Harriet and Alan Shumacher, David Siegler, elizabeth and Mitch Siegler and family, Judy and Howard Silberman, Beverly and Howard Silldorf, Matthew Silver, Beth and Jerry Silverman, Andrea and nathaniel Singer, Jane Smith, Leslie and Bruce Smith, randy Socol, Bonnie Spector and Jeffrey Stokes, Sarah and Marc Stein, Charlotte and Martin Stern, Marilyn and Mel Stern, ione and tony Stiegler, ron tabor, Karin toranto, emanuel torbati, Diane and Buddy Voit, Geoff Wahl, Susan Weinbach, robin Weiner, the Sandra and Sheldon Weinstein Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation, robin and eric Whinston, Louise Winheld, Olivia and Marty Winkler, Gail Wurtz, Gail and Dan Zides, Susan and Paul Zlotnik

in appreciation:Love and prayers for Wilma Goldman by Maxine and Jerry trimbleOf my High Holy Days aliyah by Al KohnOf Liz’s High Holy Day honors by Liz Levine and Andrew resnickOf Corrie and Jeff Weiss by Maxine and Jerry trimble

in honor of: Prayers for a complete, speedy and pain free recovery for Susan Connors by ron newellrichard Katz’s birthday by Hollis and Alan Litrownik Leo Koppel’s birthday by Joan Gass and Jean Feinsteinthelma Kramer’s birthday by Silvana and richard ChristyPrayers for a complete, speedy and pain free recovery for Pete Payne by ron newellMary Ann Scher’s birthday by Hollis and Alan LitrownikOur High Holy Days aliyot by Joann and eric Weitzen

in memory of:rose Axelrod by Andrew riesFlorence Bloom by Janet and terry Cooktheodore Cantor by the evelyn Mishuck family Sam Cook by Janet and terry CookArnold Farber by Henrietta Farberesther Feier by Diana HahnCelia Felzer by Cecelia Felzerethel Friedman by Jean FriedmanHelen Friend by Martha and Jerry Krasneed Glazer by Barbara Bloom, Joan and Lou Chesner, and Hermeen ScharagaSarah Goldberg by Janet MatznerHarry Gross by Susan and ed Weineresther Hayman by Joani GrossMichael Hayman by Joani GrossGeorge Goodman by Bev and Alan SpringerLeo Herman by ron newellFreda Hirsh by norma and Gary HirshDavid Horowitz by the Herbert J. Solomon Fund of the Jewish Community Foundationedith Horwitz by ron newellArthur Klein by Linda and Jerry GoldbergLarry Lampert by rae and edward SamiljanPhyllis Lattarulo by Gaye and ronald FriedmanSteve Leavenworth by Kathy and Michael LeavenworthMary G. Marshall by Mary A. Marshall and Steve GouldLouis Matzner by Janet MatznerMarlene newell by ron newell

Martha newell by ron newellesther newman by Margy newmanGertrude Offenberg by Margy newmanHarry Pesin by Betty PesinSuzanne Pollack by Marc PollackSaul Raccah by Gladys Aboulafiarobert ragsdale by Stephanie and Michael HeinzmanCharlotte ramenofsky by Annette and Fred SchriberJacob rappaport by Martha and Jerry KrasneAlfred n. rich by Vivian richOscar richards by Myra richardsrobert rivers by eileen BachrachLarry rose by teddie LewisMaurice Samiljan by rae and ed Samiljanrudolph Schlacter by Lillian rossKiva Schlisselman by Celia and Harry FelzerLouis Schwartz by Linda and Allen Schwartz Sylvan Siegler by the Siegler familyHarry Smargon by edith SmargonGloria Penner Snyder by William SnyderSid Spector by Flossie and tony riesnerruth Sperling by Judy and tony SummersLaVerne Stern by Martin SternHerta Sternberg by Jane Smith and Martin Ledererrose Stiegler by Sherie and Mayo Stieglerisidore Streichler by rosalind and Jerry StreichlerLeonard Summers by Judy and tony SummersStephanie Sussman by ronald newellWilliam taffel by Sherie and Mayo StieglerSidney temple by renee O’rourkeSol Wolff by Jean FriedmanAlex Jacob Wurtz by Gail WurtzLois Zien by teddie LewisMaria Zusmanovskya by Barbara and Gene Appel, and Annette and Fred Schriber

oneg shabbat/kiddush contribution by: Heidi Gantwerk, Betsy Haubrich, Marcia Hazan, Steven Horowitz, Betsy and John Kafka, Jan and irv Kass, Myra and Bernard Kauderer, edythe Kenton, Marsha and Al Korobkin, Diane Krell-Bates, Ava Kurnow, robin and Jonathan Layton, Lainie Lesser-Mark, Susan Levin, Audrey and Steven Levine, Sandra and Arthur Levinson, Carol and ralph Levy, nikki and robert Levy, Susan and Denis Levy, Hollis and Alan Litrownik, Andrew Lowy, Frederic Maas, Lillian Mallen, Lori Maloney, Judy

Mandel, Julianne Markow, Kathyann and David Marsh, Lynn and Michael Maskin, Janet Matzner, Lani and Herbert McCoy, Dana and Carter Meiselman, Jessica Middleton, estelle and James Milch, Carol Miller, Arlene Mink, Ami and Bill Minteer, Anabel and ted Mintz, evelyn Mishuck, Vicki and Bob Wolfson

in memory of:Mimi Brien by Susanna and Michael FlasterHubert Cole by Arlene MinkDavid Karney by Susanna and Michael FlasterMilton Mink by Arlene MinkSidney Spector by Janice and Marshall Stein and family

sociaL actionin appreciation:A speedy recovery for Susan Volsky by Bonnie Graff

in honor of: Olivia Bailow on becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Bonnie Graff Julia Bernicker on becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Bonnie GraffLauren remish on becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Bonnie Graff

in memory of:Craig Leman by Linda and Jerry GoldbergMaggie Silverman by Linda and Steve Luttbeg

sa-adoPt a soLdieR PRogRaM contribution by:the Phillip and Francine Ginsburg Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation

in memory of:Minnie Miller by Linda and Fred Valferrena Valfer by Linda and Fred Valfer

stand With isRaeLin honor of: the birth of Miriam norten’s granddaughter, Sienna robbins Flavel by Susan Shmalo and Gene Carswell

in memory of:esther Alexander by norma and Al AlexanderSid Alexander by norma and Al AlexanderStephen Allen by Susan ShmaloHyman Bretow by thelma and David BretowJoseph B. Fine by Susan ShmaloJack Kaplan by Jessica and Michael MiddletonMolly Korhan by thelma and David BretowJudi O’Bea by Jessica and Michael Middleton

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toRah study and Minyan contribution by: elaine edelmanJessica and Michael Middletonesther and richard rosenberg

in appreciation:Get well wishes to Judy and Gordon Glenn by elissa ShuchterWishes for Judy Glenn’s recovery by Harvey HelselOf the Hian family for volunteering at the Hunger Project by ron newellOf our aliyot on Yom Kippur by Stephanie and Michael HeinzmanWishes for Dan Linn’s recovery by Harvey HelselWishing Dan Linn a speedy recovery by Sallye (z’’l) and Larry KrausePrayers for a return to good health for Dan Linn by ron newellWishing Dan Linn a speedy recovery by Cynthia and Sydney WexlerWishes for Paula Modell’s recovery by Harvey HelselOf Lynn and Jerry Sampson for volunteering at the Hunger Project by ron newell

in honor of:Judy and Gordon Glenn being survivors by Louise WinheldLarry Krause’s special birthday by Jeff LoebJeff Loeb’s birthday by the Kaunitz Family Charitable Gift FundSydney Wexler’s milestone birthday by Fern and Al KohnSydney Wexler’s special birthday by Jeff LoebSydney Wexler’s 90th birthday by Louise WinheldLouise Winheld’s D’var torah by Dave Wertlieb

in memory of: Miriam Oppenheim Dunn by Leslie and Charles Levineed Glazer by Linda and Steve Luttbegruth Gould by Steve Gouldessie B. Helsel by Harvey HelselCharlotte Horowitz by nancy and Dean Abelon, Fern and Al Kohn, ron newell, and Cynthia WexlerMollie Kirstein by Sallye (z’’l) and Larry KrauseMax Krueger by Barbara and Sheldon Kruegerrenee Wolfson Moses by nancy and Dean AbelonGreta Silverman by Sallye (z’’l) and Larry Krause

AuXiliAries

Men’s cLubcontribution by:the Phillip and Francine Ginsburg Fund of the Jewish Community Foundationernie Abbit, Dean Abelon, Bill Albers, Al Alexander, Allan Bennett, Jeremy Berg, Alex Bleier, Bob Blumberg, eric Book, Larry Bornstein, Howard Brotman, Leonard Brown, raymond Carmel, raymond Carmel, David Chait, Marc Chodos, Scott Davidoff, Bob Davis, Jeff easton, norman eichberg, Glenn Farber, Louis Galper, robert Gans, Arnold Gass, Phillip Ginsburg, Jeff Gittleman, russell Gold, Mort Golden, richard Gordon, Steven Gould, James Greenspan, Steve Gross, Sheldon Halleck, Jay Harris, Joel Heffler, Michael Heinzman, David Holleb, Steve Horowitz, Brian ilfeld, rubin irving, edward Janon, Chris Jennewein, Milton Kodmur, Jerrold Krasny, Lawrence Krause, Sheldon Krueger, Michael Kurnow, Leon Kutner, Steve Laufer, Jonathan Layton, Martin Lederer, Steve Levine, Denis Levy, Jerome Levy, Andrew Lowy, Jim Malkus, Jess Mandel, Hal Meltzer, Bob Metz, Michael Middleton, James Milch, Stan Minick, Alan nevin, David nourok, richard O’Malley, Joseph O’rourke, Larry Okmin, Chuck Petler, thomas Pliner, Lorne Polger, Myles Polger, richard Prager, Howard robin, robert rockstein, Walter rodriguez, richard rosenberg, irving rubin, Gerrard Salomon, edward Samiljan, Alan Sapowith, David Schlafman, Jay Schuffman, richard Serwin, Brad Shuman, Howard Silldorf, Jerry Silverman, ronald Simon, Fred Simons, Mark Slonim, Bruce Smith, James Spievak, Alan Springer, Steve Steinberg, Martin Stern, richard Stern, Peter Stovin, ron tabor, David tartikoff, Gerald trimble, Fred Valfer, Louis Vener, Kevin Wechter, Bennett Weinbaum, Geoffrey Weinstein, Sheldon Weinstein, Fred Weitzen Jr., tom Wendoll, Peter Winokur, Saul Wolf, Bob Wolfson, Alex York, Alan Ziman

in memory of:Sidney Spector by the Chai Chavurah

Men’s cLub yoM hashoah Fundcontribution by:Allison and robert Price Family Foundation Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation

generAl And nAMed endoWMent Funds

beth isRaeL geneRaL endoWMent Fundin memory of:David Bark’s mother-in-law by elizabeth and Mitch Siegler and family

aLbeRta and chaRLes FeuRzeig coMMunity outReach Fundin memory of:Herman Gadon by natasha Josefowitz

sheaRn and Linda PLatt youth to isRaeL Fundin honor of:the engagement of Bethany ratner to Mike eisenberg by Karen SheinMary Ann Scher’s birthday by Diane and Bill Liebman

in memory of:ed Glazer by Linda and Shearn PlattAnne Platt by Linda and Shearn PlattDelmer Platt by Linda and Shearn PlattAnn Shultz by Linda and Shearn PlattHerbert Shultz by Linda and Shearn Platt

VictoR j. schuLMan teMPLe beautiFication Fundin honor of: the marriage of Melissa and Jeffrey Galper by Lou Galper

dona shenkMan caMPeRshiP endoWMent Fund in memory of:Joseph roth by Charlotte Hockstein

siLbeRMan FaMiLy ReLigious schooL schoLaRshiP Fundin memory of:Morris Lebovits by robin and Joth Layton and familyJoseph Schulman by richard Schulman

PeaRL sLayen aRchiVe Fund in appreciation:Of Lesley Mills for her continuing support of the Archives by Stanley Schwartz

in memory of:edith Friedman Horwitz by Laurel and Stan SchwartzAnne Press by Stanley SchwartzMartin Press by Stanley SchwartzHarry Schwartz by Stanley Schwartz

Louis and Lee teMkin hungeR PRoject Fundin memory of:Herman eisenberg by Leah and Bob temkinSam Jarson by Barbara and norman rozanskyDorothy Leeds by Barbara and norman rozansky and familyLouis S. temkin by Leah and Bob temkin

MeMoriAl And nAMed speciAl Funds

biLL and geoRge buRnett MeMoRiaL LibRaRy Fundin memory of:Max Glaser by Betty Glaserroland Henry Guthauser by Steven Guthauser

kenton-kLeinbeRg Fund FoR the needyin honor of: edy Kenton’s High Holy Days aliyah by Anne Bleier

in memory of:Molly Hayden by edythe KentonLee Levin by edythe Kenton

Monte kobey MeMoRiaL PReschooL schoLaRshiP Fund in memory of:Monte Kobey by Kimberly Pretto

LiLLian noVak MeMoRiaL Fundin memory of:norman rubin by Harriet and Alan ShumacherSarah Silverman by Harriet Shumacher

heLene schLaFMan MadRichiM Fundin memory of:Loren Green by Helene and David SchlafmanAaron Price by Helene and David SchlafmanSarah Shur by Helene and David Schlafmaneric Weitzen’s brother by Helene and David Schlafman

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