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Ha’ShofarVOLUME XI, ISSUE 9
CONGREGATION
BETH ISRAEL
September 2019
InsidePrayer Corner
..................... p. 2
Ongoing Events
..................... p. 3
Friday Noon
Study Group .......
......................p. 4
High Holiday
Info....... pp. 8-10
Gift Shop
................... p. 13
Donations .... p. 20
September
Calendar .............
....................p. 22
As many of you know, I have been very influenced
in recent years by the field of Positive Psychology,
and it has not only become a significant part of my
framing at the High Holy Days, it has influenced my
outlook on life in general and Judaism in particular. I
have been asking myself the question, again and
again, whether particular practices in our tradition en-
courage human flourishing. In the last year, especially
as I have been struggling with my own questions sur-
rounding faith and observance, I have begun to ask a
more pointed question: how is it possible for our tra-
dition to fully contribute to human flourishing if we
have yet to heal the traumas of generations past?
The growing field of epigenetics is changing the way
psychologists look at trauma. Epigenetics is the study
of the alteration of genes, and some have theorized
that traumatic stress could have a permanent physio-
logical impact on genetic material such that it is
passed on to future generations. Rachel Yehuda, one
of the leading experts in the field of epigenetics and
inherited traumas, claims that a child is three times
more likely to experience PTSD if their parent had
PTSD. Are we, then, a people genetically wired by
the traumas of our past?
It raises important questions for me regarding how
the technologies and customs of our tradition have
acted to potentially heal or compound the traumas of
our past. As we move toward the High Holy Day sea-
son, I want us to begin asking ourselves as individu-
als, and as a collective, how it is that we can safely
and compassionately push ourselves to become more
aware of how our transgenerational traumas influence
our behaviors and worldviews. Rosh Hashanah and
Yom Kippur present for us an opportunity to step into
the new year with a clean slate – what would it look
like if we took this as more than a spiritual cliché, and
actually engaged in the intense work of becoming
aware of our personal and transgenerational traumas
so that we do not impart the same traumas to future
generations?
There is a definitive link between the concepts of
healing the past and engaging in teshuvah. Our tradi-
tion believes in new possibilities and learning from
the past without being bound by its chains. We are a
tradition that adapts and evolves, and this allows us
to adapt and evolve as humans to the myriad chal-
lenges we are confronted by both personally and
globally.
Throughout the month of Elul, I will be offering a
four-week series (see poster inside for more informa-
tion) on the relationship between teshuvah and heal-
ing ancestral wounds. It is my hope that we grow
together through deepening our awareness of how the
wounds of our past can inspire a flourishing future
for us as Jews and for human beings throughout the
world across cultures.
Healing will not come through picking the scabs off
the wounds of the past, but through recognizing how
those wounds – both experienced and inherited – in-
fluence our thoughts, actions, and behaviors. I hope
that the time we spend as a community focusing on
the relationship between ancestral healing and teshu-
vah will provide a meaningful context in which we
explore our growth over the past year and our hopes
for further growth toward flourishing and thriving in
the year to come.
I want to wish each and every one of you a shanah
tovah u’metukah – a year filled with goodness and
sweetness in which we may feel the inspiration of the
past to engage in a deep renewal empowering us to
engage in the deep work of ancestral healing so we
may continue to flourish and thrive for generations to
come.
How We Look at Trauma By: Rabbi Justin Goldstein
Rosh Hashanah
Sept. 30 - Oct. 1
A monthly tour through the Siddur:
the meaning, significance, customs, laws,
history and choreography of prayer
Modim, the sixth blessing of the Amidah (pg. 164 of Lev Shalem) – Gratitude is the foundation of our culture. It is literally
the name of our religion – Yehudi means one who gives thanks. The phrase tzur hayyeinu magen yisheinu evokes both the
first and second blessings of the Amidah (m’hayyei ha’meitim and magen avraham) as well as Psalm 62 in which the phrase
tzuri vi’yeshuati, my rock and my savior is used twice. The content of the blessing connects our past and our future. In order
to increase words of gratitude, the Rabbis instituted the practice of the congregation reciting alternative words while the
prayer leader recites this blessing during the repetition. The congregational response is a collection of gratitude prayers com-
posed by various Talmudic rabbis. Before the closing of the blessing, the phrase ha’el yeshuateinu comes from Psalm 68.
Likewise, the conclusion of the blessing, ha’tov shimkhah ulekhah na’eh lohodot evokes Psalm 92, the Psalm for Shabbat,
in which it is stated tov l’hodot hashem ul’zamer l’shimkhah eliyon. At the beginning of the blessing we bend fully from the
waist, likely a holdover practice from when we prostrated fully in prayer. We also bend at the knee and waist at the conclusion
of the prayer. This could be a holdover from when the Amidah contained 18 blessings, and it was customary to bow at the
final blessing. Now that it has 19 blessings, we bow at the penultimate blessing.
Next month …sim shalom – the seventh blessing of the Amidah
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More High Holiday Information
High Holiday Honors Procedure
Last year, we tried a new procedure for assigning High Holiday honors. Because it was such a success, we are con-
tinuing it this year. Almost all honors will be assigned when congregants arrive at services, relieving much of the
administrative pressure while assuring that congregants who are in attendance receive priority for honors. To help us
honor as many of our congregants as possible, please approach the ushers when you arrive at services so that they
may assign an appropriate honor.
Volunteers Needed!
As always, your help is what keeps us going. We need volunteers for the following tasks:
• Swapping the siddurim and machzorim and replacing the Torah mantles on Sunday, September 29th (erev Rosh
Hashanah) at 10:00 am.
• Serving as ushers and greeters during services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
• Setting up our Sukkah after Yom Kippur.
If you can help with any of these tasks, please contact [email protected].
Second-Day Sukkot Scheduling
Will you attend shul on the second day of Sukkot (Tuesday, October 15)? CBI follows the Diaspora tradition of
celebrating two days for each of the major festivals, but often we have trouble attracting a minyan on the second day
if it falls on a weekday. This year, we’re asking you to commit to attending second-day Sukkot services by responding
to a short Doodle poll that will go out right after Yom Kippur. If at least 10 congregants commit to attending, we will
hold services; otherwise, we’ll cancel services that day only. Look for the Doodle poll in your e-blast when the time
comes. Feel free to reach out to Eva if you have questions.
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Social Action Volunteer Opportunities
Help serving dinner at the Western Carolina Rescue Mission on the third Tuesday of the month from 4:00 pm to
5:30 pm. The Rescue Mission is located at 225 Patton Avenue, Asheville. Contact Alan Escovitz [email protected]
or Gail Gordon [email protected].
Help with our involvement with Room In the Inn. Contact Jan Zollars [email protected] or Gail Gordon
Ongoing CBI Events
Torah on Tap – A Lively Group Discussion
Led by Rabbi Goldstein
The last Sunday of the month 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. We will be meeting at Archetype Brewing (previously
Habitat Tavern), 174 Broadway, Asheville 28801. You are welcome to bring a snack or meal or purchase
food at Archetype Brewing. Dog-friendly with non-alcoholic options.
Meet the Midrash
Out of the texts of the Torah, the Rabbis created teachings bringing deeper meanings to the wisdom of the Jewish
people known as Midrash. Each week we will explore some of these teachings based on the weekly Torah portion.
We will gain not only an understanding of what the Rabbis were teaching, but how and why they were able to offer
these teachings. While there are many compilations of Midrash from different periods in Jewish history, we will
focus our studies on Midrash Rabbah. Wednesdays 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Hasidishe Kiddushled by Rabbi Goldstein
Fill your heart and soul with Torah (and schnapps...) and join together to learn Hasidic thought and wisdom on parashat
ha'shavu’a, the weekly Torah portion. Last Shabbat of each month at 12:30 pm.
Hazak
Hazak is a group of empty nesters who meet monthly for good food and conversation at local restaurants. The group
usually meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm, barring holiday conflicts. Anyone who is interested can
be added to the email list. Contact Sue Lerner.
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Join the Sukkah Team!
Do you love Sukkot? CBI is seeking a few enthusiastic individuals to help set up our Sukkah before the start of the
holiday, and to take it down afterwards. Our modular Sukkah is easy to erect. It must be ready for use with walls and
roofing by Sunday, October 12, and can be dismantled any time after Wednesday, October 23. Please contact Eva at
[email protected] or Lee at [email protected] if you'd like to be part of this fun project.
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Our Madrichim Help You Create
Personal and Meaningful Programs at CBI
At its core, the CBI Madrichim initiative is designed to engage each and every member on a personal level; empower
each of us to create the Jewish experiences that are meaningful for us; and, in doing so, enhance our potential for
authentic Jewish expression. Success is when we realize that we benefit as much by supporting another’s personal
journey as we do from the program itself. What is your passion or interest: a class, a club, a social action program, a
fundraiser, a tikkun olam project, a social event? Think about it. Then contact one of the folks below and let us help
you make it happen!
CBI MadrichimAli Climo Sally Gooze
Caren Kessler Alan Silverman Mike Weizman
Liaison Committee
The committee’s purpose is to help resolve interpersonal conflicts within the shul. These disagreements can occur
between congregants, between congregants and the Rabbi, between congregants and the Board, or between the Board
and the Rabbi. The Liaison Committee is here to assist you if you have a concern.
Committee members are carefully chosen for their abilities to be impartial and to provide a discreet and safe sounding
board. They are ready to listen to any concerns that you may have. You can contact any of the members of the
committee. They are:
Davida Horwitz (279-6599) Rabbi Wolff Alterman (337-6185)
Eva Blinder (275-6447) Laurie Chess (545-7318)
Marc Penansky (279-0940)
2019 CBI Rummage Sale
Congregation Beth Israel is hosting our annual rummage sale on Labor Day Weekend, Sunday and Monday, September
1st and 2nd from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Our sale always offers quality household goods, great clothing buys, arts and
crafts supplies, garden items, books, and loads of other great stuff. Please spread the word to your friends and
neighbors.
Starting August 1, a trailer will be parked behind the synagogue, and donations will be accepted during business hours
and on Sundays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. We cannot accept electronics. Small household appliances are fine. The
final donation day will be Monday August 26th. Tax donation sheets are available.
It is volunteers who make this sale one of CBI’s most successful fundraisers. The pod will be unloaded on Sunday,
August 25th. Please mark your calendars for that day and days the following week to come in and help set up the
social hall with all our wonderful merchandise. If you have questions, please reach out to Barb Hall (828) 418-3257.
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Leil SelichotSaturday, September 21, 2019
8:30 pm Leil Selichot Service
Rosh HashanahSunday, September 29, 2019 – Erev Rosh Hashanah 1
7:30 pm Ma'ariv Service
Monday, September 30, 2019 – 1st Day Rosh Hashanah
9:00 am Morning Service
Monday, September 30, 2019 – Erev Rosh Hashanah 2
7:30 pm Ma'ariv Service
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 – 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah
9:00 am Morning Service
Kol NidreTuesday, October 8, 2019 – Erev Yom Kippur
6:30 pm Kol Nidre and Ma'ariv Service
Yom KippurWednesday, October 9, 2019 – Yom Kippur
8:00 am Morning Service
5:00 pm Minhah
7:00 pm Ne’ilah and Ma'ariv Services
8:00 pm Break-the-Fast (Pre-registration required)
Sukkot, Shmini Atzeret andSimhat Torah
Monday, October 14, 2019 – 1st Day Sukkot
9:30 am Morning Service
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 – 2nd Day Sukkot (tentative)
9:30 am Morning Service
Monday, October 21, 2019 – Shmini Atzeret
9:30 am Morning Service
Monday, October 21, 2019 – Erev Simhat Torah – Potluck
and services – 6:00 pm Ma'ariv Service
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 – Simhat Torah
9:30 am Morning Service
High Holiday Schedule
Lulav/Etrog Sets
Lulav/Etrog sets can be purchased through the office at
the following rates (prices include shipping):
Standard $44 Prime $52 Deluxe $60
The deadline for ordering and payment is
noon Monday, October 2nd.
Flowers for the Bimah
on the High Holidays
If you would be willing to sponsor or donate a flower
arrangement for the bimah during the High Holidays,
please contact the CBI office at 252-8660 or
[email protected]. Your donation can be dedi-
cated in honor, in memory, or in appreciation of some-
one, and your gift will be recognized in the Ha’Shofar
monthly bulletin.
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Yizkor Memorial Booklet 5780
Zichrono (or zichrona) l’vracha (may his or her memory be for a blessing). This well-known Hebrew phrase that we
use when mentioning a dear departed one is weighted with meaning. Our may the memory be for a blessing emphasizes
that despite the loved one’s departure, the blessed memories still live within us, and keep our loved one near and cher-
ished with every remembering.
The Yizkor Memorial Booklet Supplement for 5780 will be used for the Yizkor Service at the High Holidays and at
Yizkor services throughout the year. It will be handed out, and portions read from it at these times. The inclusion of
family and/or anyone whose memory means something special to you, such as departed friends, martyrs of the past,
Holocaust victims, etc. will surely add depth and meaning to those services.
As we prepare our booklet, names that appear on memorial plaques in the synagogue will be automatically listed. Other
names, however, even if listed in prior booklets, will not be automatically included.
It has long been a Jewish custom to give tzedakah in honor of our departed, honoring the memory of our departed loved
ones by serving the needs of the living. Please fill in the following form and return it to the office at your earliest
convenience.
Name Relationship (optional)
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
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__________________________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
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Print your name(s):
________________________________________________________________________________
Enclosed is my/our donation of $ ___________ in memory of my/our beloved ones for whom there is a plaque in the
synagogue and/or for the additional names listed above.
*This form must be received by the office no later than noon Monday, September 16th.
Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast MealJoin us for this special meal on Wednesday, October 9th, immediately following services. It is a great opportunity for
us to gather in friendship as a community following the holiest day of the year. Your favorite dairy foods prepared by
Kosher Caterer Kathy McCullin. Appetizer: Parsnip Apple Soup; Buffet: Salad, Salmon with Cream & Horseradish
sauce, Quinoa, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potato Kugel (egg-free), Cheese Tray, Challah, Fruit; Dessert: Cheese-
cake, Apple Cake, Coffee & Tea.
$18 Adults $10 Children (3-12 years)
Please send in your reservation by noon Wednesday, October 2nd*. Reserve early as space is limited!
*Your payment is your reservation.
Please make your check payable to: Congregation Beth Israel and write Break-the-Fast on the memo line.
Contact the CBI office if you have any additional questions at (828) 252-8660. Email [email protected] and return the form below with your payment.
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Yes, I/we wish to attend the Break-the-Fast meal at Beth Israel Synagogue.
#________ Adults $18 #______ Children $10 (3-12 years)
Every year we have the need to sponsor others at our Break-the Fast meal. Your sponsorship of others is appreciated.
I would like to sponsor #___ Adults $18 #______ Children $10
Enclosed is my check for $______________.
Name(s) __________________________________________________________________
Telephone # _____________________________ e-mail___________________________
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Memorial Service
at Lou Pollock Cemetery
Kever Avot v’ImahotSunday, October 6, 2019 1:00 pmIt is customary to visit the graves of parents and close relatives during the
High Holidays. Rabbi Wolff Alterman will be conducting this year’s Memorial
Service at Lou Pollock Cemetery (Louisiana Avenue, Asheville). Please join
us for this meaningful part of Yamim Noraim (The Ten Days of Awe between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur).
Antisemitism through a Hate Studies Lens
Author, Attorney and Antisemitism Expert Kenneth S. Stern Thursday, October 3, 2019 7:00 pm
UNC Asheville’s Highsmith Student Union, Blue Ridge Room
Nationally noted author and attorney Kenneth S. Stern, who for 25 years was the American
Jewish Committee’s expert on antisemitism, will give a free public lecture, Antisemitism through a Hate Studies Lens.
This event is presented by UNC Asheville’s Center for Jewish Studies, and co-sponsored by the University’s Department
of Religious Studies and the Belk Distinguished Professorship, Carolina Jews for Justice, the Asheville Jewish Com-
munity Center, Congregation Beth Ha Tephila and Congregation Beth Israel.
Stern is the director of the Bard Center for the Study of Hate, a program of Bard University’s Human Rights Project,
and he was the lead drafter of the European Monitoring Center on Racism and Xenophobia’s Working Definition of
Antisemitism. As an attorney, he has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, and in England, he was part of the team
that successfully defended author Deborah Lipstadt against libel claims stemming from her book about Holocaust
deniers.
Stern provides this preview of his Oct. 3 talk:
Antisemitism is one of the world’s most persistent forms of hatred, and comes in a variety of forms – religious,
racial and political. It exists on the right and on the left, and sometimes, as we’ve seen recently in Pittsburgh and
Southern California, people think they are doing noble deeds of self-defense when they murder Jews.
We tend to think of antisemitism in isolation, and there are reasons for insisting on its uniqueness, among them so
that the targeting of Jews is not somehow made to disappear under a generalized lament of racism.
But more significantly, antisemitism – what it is, how it functions, and what might be done about it – cannot be un-
derstood without seeing it as a subset of the human capacity to hate. For as long as human beings have existed,
we have defined an “us” and a “them.” We’re hardwired that way, sometimes with deadly consequences. What
does looking at antisemitism through this wider framework tell us?
As part of his commitment to a wider framework of human rights, Stern served as co-counsel for American Indian
Movement co-founder Dennis Banks, and authored Loud Hawk: The United States vs. The American Indian Movement.
His other books are A Force Upon the Plain: The American Militia Movement and the Politics of Hate; Antisemitism
Today: How It Is the Same, How It Is Different and How to Fight It; and Holocaust Denial.
Stern also is a founding member of the Alliance for Academic Freedom and is currently writing a book titled The Con-
flict Over the Conflict: The Israel/Palestine Campus Debate. Stern’s op-eds have appeared in the New York Times, the
Washington Post, USA Today, the Forward, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, and elsewhere. He has appeared on the
CBS Evening News, Dateline, Good Morning America, Face the Nation, the History Channel, PBS, and on NPR’s
Fresh Air and All Things Considered.
Thank You from Jodi and Terri
I don’t know how to properly show my appreciation and saying thank you seems hardly enough. It meant so much
that you took time to prepare food for us and more importantly be present for a Shiva minyan. We are so incredibly
blessed to be part of this community. Thank you so very much for your love and support during this difficult time.
Jodi Travis and Terri Brne
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Join us over Chol Hamoed Sukkot in the North Georgia
Mountains at Ramah Darom for a weekend of friends,
family, fun and schmoozing!
1st Annual Southern Schmooze Shabbaton at Ramah
Darom
When: October 18-20, 2019
Where: Ramah Darom, Clayton, GA
This will be a fun weekend away together in the North Georgia mountains with friends and family, and a chance to
schmooze with other synagogues from around the Southeast. Surrounded by the beauty of nature, we will sing, eat,
learn, play, and connect as a synagogue community. We will also schmooze with other small Jewish congregations and
come together as a growing and vibrant Southern region! Ramah Darom will provide fun and games for all ages. All
individuals, couples and families are encouraged to attend, and transportation around campus will be available during
the program for those needing mobility assistance. Hotel-style rooms and discounted community cabins available, so
grab your crew and sign up today!
https://www.ramahdarom.org/southern-schmooze-shabbaton/
LEARN TO CHANT TORAHYou, too, can learn to chant Torah portions on Shabbat! Beth Israel Synagogue
will offer a series of classes this fall on learning the ta’amei ha-mikra (Torah can-
tillation marks, or trope). No previous Torah chanting experience is presumed,
but you will need to know how to read Hebrew at least basically (i.e., how to pro-
nounce words written in Hebrew, even if you don’t understand them). It is not
necessary to be able to read musical notation. All of the trope used in regular
Shabbat Torah chanting will be covered (we will not cover haftarah trope or the
special tropes used for holidays). The course will also cover the function of
cantillation marks as an aid to understanding the Biblical text and as a guide for
stressing the correct syllable, as well as some of the common problem areas of
proper Hebrew pronunciation. Frank Goldsmith will teach the classes and will
provide written and recorded materials.
The classes will be taught on five consecutive Sunday evenings beginning on October 27 and concluding on November
24, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the social hall at CBI. Each student will also be offered an aliyah to chant after completion
of the course. Thus you will have plenty of time to practice before stepping up to the bima.
To register for the classes, please contact the CBI office, 828-252-8660, or [email protected], no later than
Friday, October 4, so that we will have time to prepare a sufficient number of materials for the students. Pursuant to
CBI’s policy for adult education events, there is a charge of $18 for CBI members and $36 for non-members. Checks
should be made payable to Congregation Beth Israel and given to Lee when you register.
Gift Shop Hours:
Friday 11:30 am to 3:00 pm
Sundays * 9:45 am to 12:15 pm *when Sunday School is in Session
We will be glad to open the shop upon request. Please make arrangements by calling either Carol
Samsky (828-66-0765) or Marlene Jacoby (828-298-9433).
Are you ready for the New Year? Why not sweeten it with a new honey dish? We have quite a
selection! Be sure to get your New Year's Cards now too. And while you are in the shop, what
about a shofar? Well, if you are not ready to try out a shofar, perhaps you would like to see the
many other unique and beautiful items we have to decorate your home or delight your host and
hostess.
Please visit us! Our prices are not only the best in town – they beat the internet! You will find that our shelves contain Judaica
artwork from many local artists, some of whom are juried members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and some of whom
are our own congregational members. We regularly feature these artists in Ha Shofar to tell you about them and their work.
This month, we are delighted to tell you about a very popular Asheville glass artist, Alicia Kelemen.
K4 GLASSART had its beginnings in a studio in Caracas, Venezuela. The K4 represents the four people (two generations)
in the Kelemen family who together developed fused glass techniques that resulted in remarkable, creative projects. Alicia,
originally trained as an architect, left Venezuela to go to Oregon, attending Camp Colton where she took part in a new
program of glass-fusing. Then she furthered her studies first at the Pilchuck Glass School of Arts in Washington and later in
Stuttgart, Germany. From Germany she headed to Boston, but finally, in 2005, she made it to Asheville.
Alicia's classical training in architecture integrates her art with the decorative design of the living space. The years of
drafting emerge in art forms of geometrical shapes, texture of materials and pure lines. She then sets these into decorative
art for walls and murals, sculpture and home decor pieces as well as a complete line of Judaic Art.
http://k4glassart.com/about
Alicia's work has been exhibited internationally and has won many awards and accolades. We are fortunate to be able to
display and sell several of her pieces in our shop, including this beautiful Menorah.
CBI Committee News
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Our Gift Shop
Your Amazon Purchases Can Help Support Beth Israel
Your Amazon purchases can help support Beth Israel. Amazon Smile donates 1% of your purchases to CBI at no cost
to you. Just visit https://smile.amazon.com and select Congregation Beth Israel, then shop as you regularly would. If
you are a regular Amazon shopper, you can bookmark this website so as to find it easily every time you shop.
Have You Tried Out Our
Web Check Payment System?CBI’s Web Check Payment system is being used by quite a few congregants. Try it out, if you haven’t already. It’s an
easy-to-use, NO FEE way to make any of your payments to CBI – Dues, Bet Sefer, Ingles Gift Cards, or Donations. This
is a direct debit from your checking account. You just need your routing number and account number. There is also a
place for a memo entry so that you can indicate the purpose of your donation (in memory of, a particular fund, etc.).
Please make sure to fill in the memo box so that we can allocate your payment correctly.
We have contracted with a third party web check provider for this service. They have all of the necessary security issues
in place to handle sensitive account information data. Beth Israel Web Check Payments Online
Click on the donate button at the left to pay your dues,
make a contribution, pay your Annual Appeal Pledge or
pay for your Ingles cards. This simple Web Check system
is a direct debit to your checking account and allows you
to send a message to the CBI office along with your pay-
ment. No need to write checks or make special trips to the
office.
Ingles cards are a no-cost fundraiser for Beth Israel. Each month
CBI members and friends buy $8,000 worth of Ingles gift cards to
help raise $400 for Beth Israel – over $4,800 annually. Ingles gift
cards can be used at any Ingles store for groceries, pharmacy items
and gasoline. Sign up now to receive your Ingles cards automati-
cally each month. The office also keeps an inventory of Ingles
cards for immediate purchase. Contact the CBI office to get more
information and/or to participate at 252-8660 or admin@bethis-
raelnc.org.
For Information about Burial Plots
at Lou Pollock Memorial Park
Contact:
Josh Tager [email protected]
or Fred Lashley
Current rates: $1,000 CBI members;
$1,250 non-members
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Carolina Jews for Justice The opinions reflected in the following article are those of the
submitting organization and do not necessarily reflect the position
of Congregation Beth Israel. As a Jewish organization committed
to life-long learning, CBI welcomes submissions from local Jewish
organizations that seek to inform our community about matters of
potential interest that are related to Jewish values. The editor
reserves the right to reject or modify submitted content to best
serve the needs of the CBI community.
Let’s talk about gun violence.
Admittedly, curbing the epidemic of firearms fatalities has not
been at the forefront of Carolina Jews for Justice’s concerns. But
how can an organization committed to social justice abstain from
commenting on this tragic, and largely preventable, loss of life?
The Torah teaches that we are not to stand idly by the blood of our
neighbor: lo ta-amod al-dam re’ekha (Lev. 19:16). The blood of
our neighbors is flowing all too freely as the result of gun violence,
and we must not be indifferent. Why should American blood flow
more freely than that of any other civilized nation?
Consider the appalling facts 1:
• Americans are 25 times more likely to die from gun violence
than residents of peer nations;
• On average, 100 Americans are killed by guns every day;
• Another 100,000 Americans are wounded with guns each
year, often with life-altering consequences;
• 4.6 million children live in homes where guns are unlocked
and loaded;
• Black Americans are 10 times more likely than white
Americans to be murdered with a gun;
• Unarmed black civilians are 5 times more likely than unarmed
white civilians to be shot and killed by the police;
• The 10 states with the highest gun death rates have some of
the weakest gun laws in the nation;
• Gun homicides have increased by over 30% since 2014; mass
shootings occur with increasing frequency and higher casualty
rates;
• Seven of the 10 deadliest mass shootings in the U.S. have
occurred in the past 6 years. In this year alone, there have
been 254 multiple-victim shootings, killing 246 people and
wounding 979.
Here in North Carolina, gun violence disproportionately impacts
underserved communities in urban areas, with young men of color
being particularly vulnerable. For example, in 2016, over 70% of
total gun homicide victims in the state were black or Hispanic. In
fact, black men are more than eight times as likely as white men
to be the victim of a gun homicide in North Carolina. Moreover,
in recent years, North Carolina has seen a sustained increase in
gun violence overall; from 2014 to 2016, gun homicides increased
by over 40% across the state.
Despite the large place they occupy in our public consciousness,
mass shootings comprise a small fraction of all gun violence.
Deaths from mass shootings constitute less than 1% of all gun
deaths – but the number is still far too high. We must ban civilian
ownership of military-style rifles and, perhaps more importantly,
high-capacity magazines for all types of weapons. Weapons of war
do not belong in civilian hands. Adopting such common-sense
measures would likely save hundreds of lives each year.
But we have to expand our common sense and consider measures
to restrict the availability of all firearms. Is it too much to require
a permit, a waiting period, and an extensive background check
before one can acquire a semi-automatic pistol? Or to require a
minimum age, or to limit multiple purchases of guns and
ammunition? We regulate any number of things that can cause
harm to people, including cars, alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, and
exotic animals – why not guns? In fact, why not require a license
to possess a firearm of any kind, as a number of countries do? The
5-4 Supreme Court decision in Heller v. District of Columbia may
have determined that the Second Amendment applies to
individuals, not militias, but it also left open the reasonable
regulation of that right, explicitly including banning possession of
military weapons, as well as regulating the the commercial sale of
arms.
As Jews, we should support such restrictions. A number of
rabbinic sources prohibit the sale of things that may cause harm
to the public. Selling items to persons who may use them to do
harm is, according to Rambam, akin to placing a stumbling block
before the blind; one who does so strengthens the hand of sinners
who cannot see the way of truth because of the passions of their
hearts.
Some claim that the issue is one of mental health. Such an
assertion is an insult to Americans who suffer from some form of
mental illness. According to the American Mental Health
Counselors Association, People with serious mental illness are
rarely violent. Only 3 to 5 percent of all violence, including but
not limited to firearm violence, is attributable to serious mental
illness. The large majority of gun violence toward others is not
caused by mental illness. And how are we supposed to predict
future violent behavior, a challenging task even for the most highly
skilled therapists?
________________1 Source: The Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence,
https://lawcenter.giffords.org/facts/gun-violence-statistics/. See also the
Gun Violence Archive, https://www.gunviolencearchive.org, and the
BBC’s “America’s Gun Culture in Charts,”
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41488081
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Moreover, the rate of mental illness in America is about the same
as in other countries, yet our gun violence rates are exponentially
higher. Mental illness is not the answer to the problem of American
gun violence; it is a convenient excuse for inaction.
Since 2004, over 400,000 people have died by firearms on
American soil. We have lost many more people to gun violence in
this country than we lost in all of the Vietnam War. Our horrific
reality is that it is safer to send our children into war than to school
or the store.
We must act to reverse this self-destruction of our society. Do
your part by assessing the positions on gun control of candidates
for public office. Write to your current representatives and express
your concerns. Consider donating to organizations such as the
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Americans for
Responsible Solutions, and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense
in America. Affiliate with groups such as Rabbis Against Gun
Violence.
Just do not stand idly by.
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Upcoming Events
Gender Justice. Curious about how to address or refer to people
of diverse gender identities? Join Carolina Jews for Justice on
Sunday, September 8, 2019, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, in Dave Hall
of Congregation Beth HaTephila, for a workshop on Language
Justice: How to Talk about Gender Identity. You’ll hear Rabbi
Goldstein discuss the Jewish texts that recognize multiple genders,
and you’ll learn from experts such as Allison Scott of the
Campaign for Southern Equality, and others. A fuller description
of some of the topics can be accessed here.
Economic Justice. Join us on September 18, from 5:30 to 7:00
pm at Congregation Beth HaTephila, for a program we are co-
sponsoring with Children First/Communities in Schools on its
Family Friendly Affordable Buncombe initiative that addresses
early childhood care, transportation, and affordable housing.
Contact Laurie Chess at [email protected] for more
information.
Anti-Semitism. Dr. Kenneth Stern, a noted authority on anti-
Semitism, will be speaking at UNC-A on October 3, 2019, at 7:00
pm in the Blue Ridge Room in Highsmith Student Union. The title
of his talk is Anti-Semitism through a Hate Studies Lens. CJJ is a
co-sponsor.
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To learn more about Carolina Jews for Justice, contact Judy
Leavitt at [email protected] or Frank Goldsmith at
[email protected], or visit its website and sign up for
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Congregation Beth IsraelCongregation Beth Ha Taphila
The Chabad House
Newcomers & Visitors are invited to purchase the one Jewish Asheville High Holiday Pass
to attend services at
https://www.facebook.com/bethisraelnc/
HA’SHOFAR PAGE 17
JFS: New Leadership; Elder Club; and Interest-Free College Loans
Shanah Tova from Jewish Family Services of WNC, the region’s only social service agency guided by Jewish values.
JFS has undergone some major changes this summer as we welcomed new Executive Director Jessica Whitehill
following the retirement of Alison Gilreath, who founded JFS in 1999. Alison is now Emeritus Executive Director and
we wish her the best in her retirement! Jessica would love to meet Beth Israel community members who are interested
in learning more about JFS. Please contact her at 253-2900 or [email protected] to set up a meeting.
We also expanded our Elder Club Group Respite program to a third day in Asheville, which means JFS is now serving
elders and their caregivers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Space is available and volunteers are needed all
three days for those interested in this vital program.
For those families who are sending their children off to college this year, please note that JFS is the local administrator
of the Jewish Educational Loan Fund, which offers no-interest, last-dollar loans to Jewish college students. The
enrollment period for Spring and Summer 2020 will be from September 1st to 30th.
JFS is gearing up for Rosh Hashanah meal delivery, a program for homebound seniors in our region. Can you help
with the delivery effort, or know of someone who would appreciate a meal delivery? Please let us know!
Contact JFS at 253-2900 or [email protected] for more information about these programs.
Mazel Tov !To Nechama Sophia Morgan & Lavender Ross on their marriage.
To Rummage Sale Coordinator Barb Hall for her countless hours of hard work on the Rummage
Sale, and to all of the volunteers who help contribute to its success.
To Sally Gooze for envisioning and coordinating CBI’s first Artist Retreat fundraiser in August.
To Beth Appel for coordinating CBI’s 2019-2020 Membership Directory fundraiser.
Thank You and Yasher Koah!
Our SympathyTo Mark and Robin Goldstein and Rabbi Justin Goldstein on the passing of Mark’s father and
Rabbi’s grandfather, George Goldstein.
To Eric, Heidi and Jordan Scheffer on the passing of Eric’s father Emanuel Louis Scheffer.
HA’SHOFAR PAGE 18
Boray Perie HagafenBy: Ira Naiman
The world looks better through Rosé colored glasses.–
Quotesgram.com
Stop and smell the Rosé.– Pinterest.com
Astute readers will quickly see a theme occurring here. We are talk-
ing about wine in various shades of pink and even salmon. For
years, the Rosé was the neglected family member of the wine
world, but its status is growing of late. The June 15, 2019 issue of
Wine Spectator points out the virtues and food friendliness of the
Rosé. Rosé wine can range from dry to sweet, and can be made
from virtually any grape or blend. Many countries make Rosé, but
France, Italy, and the US are the big producers. In the United States,
white Zinfandel, made in a slightly sweet fashion, was a tremen-
dous hit, and continues to be.
The 101 on making a Rosé: Red grapes (white grapes can also be
added) are collected and destemmed. The juice ferments with the
red skins for a short time (the wine’s color depends on how long
the red skins swim around). The skins are removed and the fermen-
tation continues. The finished wine is bottled.
The flavor profile depends on which grape or grapes are used, so
various Rosés can taste very different from each other. One can
taste strawberry, melon, citrus, red or even dark berries. They tend
to have decent acidity which is the key to their food friendliness.
They should be served cold. Let’s look at some great examples, all
under $10 on sale.
First up is La Vieille Ferme, a Rosé from France. This company
has been making wine for over 40 years. It has a nice blush color,
fruity, but not sweet. Its acidity makes it food friendly, as it held its
own with steamed salmon and couscous. It’s made with a blend of
Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah grapes. The label has a rooster on it,
which seems right, since it’s something to crow about. It’s definitely
worth having, especially when it’s on sale at Ingles.
Another great choice is Chateau St Michelle’s Rosé, also available
at Ingles. It has a lovely color, and exhibits a crisp taste of water-
melon, strawberry and citrus/lemon. Definitely a go-to Rosé.
Chateau St Michelle is the oldest winery in Washington State, and
has vineyards with multiple varietals all over the state. Value Man
and Wife visited the winery during the summer while in Seattle,
and it’s quite a place. They also make handcrafted, upscale wine
that was several levels above what is available in a supermarket. It
is a first rate winery.
Value Man has written about Bogle Vineyards and Winery in past
columns. They are in California, everything they make is a winner,
and their Rosé continues in this tradition. Value Man was in Ingles
twice to get Bogle’s Rosé and there were only a few bottles left
each time (there were none after Value Man left – love that CBI
Ingles Card). The word is out, especially when it’s on sale. It’s a
blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. It’s a crisp,
dry, flavorful Rosé, showing strawberry, melon, and a hint of cran-
berry. This wine is a pleasure, which is probably why it sells so
quickly.
Although the same group of flavors are mentioned in Value Man’s
choices (Rosé do have similarities), they all have a somewhat
different flavor profile due to the multiplicity of grapes used. So,
it’s up to you to try different offerings and see which ones make
you smile. Be bold, keep several and make your life Rosé.
Until next time.
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October Ha’Shofar Deadline –
September 10thI welcome your newsletter contributions, but
please, please respect the deadline of the
10th of the month
Support Your Shul and Its Congregants!
Active Donor Directed FundsFor those members of
CBI who would like to
direct their financial
support toward a spe-
cific area within CBI,
these are the active
donor directed funds.
You are encouraged to
support the General
Fund with your dona-
tions, allowing the Board of Directors the
discretion to direct this support toward
areas of the most need.
** These funds are very active and in the
most need of regular contributions.
� ** Spiritual Life Fund – Support of
spiritual life programs and needs
� **Social Action Fund – Funds CBI’s
social action projects
� ** Chesed/Tzedakah Fund –
Supports the Bereavement Committee
and other Chesed related activities
� ** Ted Liebowitz Children’s Fund –
Provides scholarships for Bet Sefer
students and supports Bet Sefer
expenses
� ** Toby Cohen Minyan Katan and
Junior Congregation Fund
� ** Family Education Fund –
Supports family education program-
ming
� Shorashim Teen Program Fund –
Supports CBI teen programs
� **Adult Ed Fund
� Website/Computer/Tech Fund
� Cemetery Committee Fund –
Supports maintenance of CBI’s
Lou Pollock Cemetery
� Chevra Kadisha Fund – Supports
efforts toward preparing the body of
the departed for Jewish burial.
� **Rabbi Discretionary Fund –
Supports needs or causes the Rabbi
chooses to support
General Fund
William & Barbara Lewin: in honor
of Bob & Carol Deutsch’s 50th
wedding anniversary
Gail Shulimson: wishing refuah
shleimah to Gerry Uhler
Ilyse Kramer & Sonya Star: in
appreciation of the congregation’s
hospitality
John & Jimi Moore: in memory of
Jodi Travis’ mother, Ina Travis
Lee Avishai: in memory of Jodi
Travis’ mother, Ina Travis
Allison Marks: in memory of
Rodger M. Popkin
Patti Frankel: in honor of Tamar &
Norman Katzwer for being such
great friends
Lee Avishai: in appreciation of Alan
Silverman
Patti Frankel: in honor of Ali
Climo with thanks for her leader-
ship
Paul & Lorrie Deletetsky
Daniel Dunn & Amy Gordon: in
honor of Bob & Carol Deutsch’s
special wedding anniversary
Yahrzeit Fund
William & Barbara Lewin: in
memory of William’s mother, Ray
R. Lewin
Loretta Holmes: in memory of her
father, Sol Finn
Brad & Shelley Fisher: in memory
of Brad’s mother, Evelyn Fisher
Jimi & John Moore: in memory of
Jimi’s father, Julian L. Bornstein
Brad & Shelley Fisher: in memory
of Shelley’s grandfather, Philip
Glass
Jan Zollars: in memory of her
mother, Betty Zollars
Brad & Shelley Fisher: in memory
of Shelley’s father, Leslie H.
Epstein
Lois Bernard: in memory of her fa-
ther, Abraham Bernard
Bob & Eileen Elkin: in memory of
Eileen’s grandfather, Harry
Grossman
Neal & Beth Appel: in memory
Neal’s brother, Steven Appel
Davida Horwitz: in memory of her
mother, Esther Horwitz
Jeremy & Carol Samsky: in mem-
ory of Carol’s father, Edward
DeKoven
Richard & Ellen Sanders: in
memory of Rick’s father, Joseph
Sanders
Miriam Zaretsky: in memory of her
father, Benjamin Aronson
Richard & Ellen Sanders: in mem-
ory of Ellen’s father, David
Brodie
July to August
Yizkor Fund
Allison Marks: in memory of her
father, Lowell Fisher
Eleanore Fisher: in memory of her
husband, Lowell Fisher
Adult Education Fund
Anon.
July to August(continued)
Mazel Tov !September Birthdays07 Bob Goldstein
08 Patti Haskell
12 Julie Sherman
14 Roberta Wall
19 Carol McCollum
20 Tom Glaser
21 Alan Martindale
23 Ilona Sena
Nathalie Rudy
24 Abigail Millsaps
Stephan Cohen
25 Norman Katzwer
Barbara Levin
28 Lisa Schactman
30 Rochelle Reich
Elie Aharon
September Anniversaries02 Alan Baumgarten &
Judy Hoffman
04 Chris & Yonah Ray
05 Kevin & Lauren Boyd
06 Charles & Domenica Cohen
Margaret Teich &
Shuchin Shukla
20 Bruce Brown & Brian Stone
25 Bernard & Margot Coleman
29 Gerry & Mary Hausman
Refuah ShleimahTo Gerry Uhler, Thelma Uhler, Julie Sherman, Ralph Reeder, Ezra Landau, Neil McCollum,
Devorah Reed
A Local Jewish Dialogue Group –Would You Like to Join Us?
We are a small, diverse group of local Jews who have been meeting informally
once a month for the last several months to discuss issues of concern to us as
Jews. We come from different backgrounds, experiences, and have different
views on a wide range of topics from Jewish identity to Israel. We are com-
mitted to creating a safe environment to express our own views and listen re-
spectfully to each others’ views. Our goal is to widen our perspectives while
respecting our differences. If you are interested in finding out more about our
group, please call one of our founding members:
Carol (828) 255-7700; Chuck (828) 242-5527; Florence (828) 675-0974
The group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm at
Congregation Beth HaTephila
HA’SHOFAR PAGE 21
1
9:00 am CBI
Rummage Sale
2
9:00 am CBI
Rummage Sale
3 4
12:00 pm Meet
the Midrash
7:30 pm Elul
Class with
Rabbi Gold-
stein
5 6
12:00 pm
Noon Study Group
Shabbatluck at
Lee’s
7:33 pm Candles
7
9:30 am Shabbat
morning services
8:22 pm Havdalah
8
3:00 pm Jewish
Poetry Class
with Dr. Rick
Chess
9 10 11
12:00 pm Meet
the Midrash
7:30 pm Elul
Class with
Rabbi Gold-
stein
12
6:30 pm Board
Meeting
13
12:00 pm
Noon Study Group
6:00 pm Kabbalat
Shabbat7:23 pm Candles
14
9:30 am Shabbat
morning services
8:12 pm Havdalah
151:00 pmJewish
Meditation at
CBHT
3:00 pm Jewish
Poetry Class
with Dr. Rick
Chess
16
Yizkor Booklet
Deadline
17
6:00 pm So-
cial Action
Meeting
18
12:00 pm Meet
the Midrash
7:30 pm Elul
Class with
Rabbi Gold-
stein
19 2012:00 pm
Noon Study Group
7:12 pm Candles
219:30 am Shabbat
morning services
10:00 am Milk and
Honey Hour
8:01 pm Havdalah
8:30 pm Leil Seli-
hot
22
6:00 pm Dinner
and a Movie
23 24 25
12:00 pm Meet
the Midrash
7:30 pm Elul
Class with
Rabbi Gold-
stein
26 27
12:00 pm
Noon Study Group
6:00 pm Kabbalat
Shabbat
7:02 pm Candles
28
9:30 am
Shabbat morning
services
12:30 pm
Hasidishe Kiddush
7:51 pm
Havdalah
297:30 pm Erev
Rosh Hashanah
services
30
9:00 am Rosh
Hashanah Day
1 morning
services
7:30 pm Erev
Rosh Hashanah
Day 2 services
HA’SHOFAR PAGE 22
September 2019SUN FRI SATTHUWEDTUEMON
HA’SHOFAR
September Yahrzeits
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Announced during services on:
August 31
01 (01 Elul) Lauren Malinoff for her mother, Rhoda Malinoff
02 (02 Elul) Robert Feirstein for his mother, Sara Mindlin Feirstein
04 (04 Elul) Norma Schulman for her stepfather, Samuel Epstein
05 (05 Elul) Neil Garroway for his mother, Doris Garroway
September 7
07 (07 Elul) David Boas for his mother, Gloria Boas
08 (08 Elul) Carol Samsky for her mother, Ruth DeKoven
08 (08 Elul) Della Simon for her sister, Nicole Kleban
08 (08 Elul) Gerard Uhler for his sister, Lillian Goldstein
10 (10 Elul) Goldie Weizman for her father, Nathan Zucker
10 (10 Elul) Gail Shulimson for her aunt, Sylvia Shulimson
11 (11 Elul) Julie Sherman for her grandfather, Morris Felton
11 (11 Elul) Bob Deutsch for his grandmother, Nina Deutsch
12 (12 Elul) Gail Shulimson for her grandfather, Samuel Weintraub
12 (12 Elul) Vivien Saron for her brother, Saul Lew
13 (13 Elul) Norma Schulman for her mother-in-law, Lillian Schulman
September 13 & 14
14 (14 Elul) Carol Cohen for her mother, Belle Rosen
14 (14 Elul) Ellen Sanders for her mother, Jackee Brodie
15 (15 Elul) Rochelle Neuringer for her brother, Abe Rosenberg
17 (17 Elul) Alan Baumgarten for his stepmother, Hanni Baumgarten
17 (17 Elul) Bernard Coleman for his mother, Esther Coleman
17 (17 Elul) Robert Goldstein for his mother, Evelyn Goldstein
17 (17 Elul) Robert Feirstein for his cousin, Samuel Book
19 (19 Elul) Jay Jacoby for his father, Harold Jacoby
19 (19 Elul) Caren Kessler for her grandmother, Annie Robkoff
19 (19 Elul) Alison B. Gilreath for her aunt, Fae Weiner
September 21
21 (21 Elul) Lauren Malinoff for her great grandmother, Anna Goldstein
Lipman
21 (21 Elul) Gail Shulimson for her aunt, Mary Tabashneck
23 (23 Elul) Beth Appel for her mother, Marcia Kendler
23 (23 Elul) Barbara Lehrer for her mother, Dorothy Donner
24 (24 Elul) Martha Salyers for her father, Robert K. Salyers
25 (25 Elul) Robin Goldstein for her father, Seymour Berger
25 (25 Elul) Lorraine Silverman for her mother, Viola Benshushan
26 (26 Elul) Susan Lerner for her aunt, Muriel Lewis
26 (26 Elul) Julie Sherman for her grandmother, Betty Felton
27 (27 Elul) Jeremy Lerner for his sister, Trudy Lerner
27 (27 Elul) Shirley Kayne for her brother, Harry Farkas
September 27 & 28
30 (1 Tishrei) Lois Bernard for her aunt, Esther Roth
30 (1 Tishrei) Ron Neimkin for his father, Milton Neimkin
May their memories be for a blessing.
Beth Israel Synagogue
Rabbi Justin Goldstein
Congregation Beth Israel
229 Murdock Avenue
Asheville, NC 28804
Office Phone (828) 252-8660
Rabbi’s Phone (828) 252-9024
Fax (828) 252-8431
email: [email protected]
Synagogue Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
For updated information visit our website at
www.bethisraelnc.org
September
Candle-lighting & Havdalah
Friday 9/6/2019 7:33 pm
Saturday 9/7/2019 8:22 pm
Friday 9/13/2019 7:23 pm
Saturday 9/14/2019 8:12 pm
Friday 9/20/2019 7:12 pm
Saturday 9/21/2019 8:01 pm
Friday 9/27/2019 7:02 pm
Saturday 9/28/2019 7:51 pm
RabbiRabbi Justin Goldstein [email protected]
Office AdministratorLee Avishai [email protected]
Executive CommitteeAli Climo, President [email protected]
Danielle Tocaben, Vice Pres. [email protected]
Julie Sherman, Secretary [email protected]
Norman Katzwer, Treasurer [email protected]
Della Simon, Past President [email protected]
Board Committee Chairs/Members
Alan Silverman, Membership [email protected]
Mike Weizman, Development [email protected]
Eva Blinder, Spiritual/Ritual [email protected]
Gail Gordon, Social Action [email protected]
Elie Aharon, Adult Education [email protected]
Board Members-at-LargeHannah Limov [email protected]
Kevin Boyd [email protected]
Ellen Sanders [email protected]
Alan Escovitz [email protected]
Non-Board Committee ChairsMike Weizman, Capital Campaign [email protected]
Caren Kessler, Chesed [email protected]
Bruce Brown, HaShofar [email protected]
Ken Vallario, Youth Education [email protected]
Kitchen [email protected]
For everything else, contact [email protected]
Chesed: CBI’s Support NetworkIn the last 18 months, Chesed has assisted approximately 42 different individuals
and families in a variety of ways. Sometimes it’s as simple as making a call or
writing a card. Sometimes it’s preparing a meal, making a visit or a providing a
ride. Sometimes it’s helping with a life cycle event: a Bat or Bar Mitzvah, the birth
of a baby, the loss of a loved one. Chesed is a caring team of CBI members who
are here to help out the CBI community during both challenging as well as joyous
times.
We need YOUR help to continue our work effectively. We can’t offer to do any-
thing unless we know who needs and wants some support. If we can help you with
something or if you are aware of someone who needs assistance, please tell Lee or
the Rabbi. They will pass along that information to the Chesed committee. Many
people at CBI are happy to help out.
We need YOUR help to respond to the requests. If you want to be involved, please
tell Lee or the Rabbi. You can also contact the Chesed committee directly at
[email protected]. Let us know what you would like to do. We’re grateful
to have you volunteer to do one or all of the following (it’s really up to you):
• Visit those who are sick
• Check in with those who are homebound
• Be part of a minyan for shiva
• Prepare meals
• Provide transportation
• Run errands
• Assist with set up for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah party
Jewish communities have a rich history of taking care of each other. The Babylon-
ian Talmud teaches us that All Jews are responsible one for another (Shevuot 39a).
The Chesed Committee invites you to be a part of that meaningful tradition.
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