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January 2015 • Tevet- Shevat 5775Temple Beth-El
24 Coveway DriveBrownsville, Texas 78521-3602
(956) 542-5263 • [email protected]
In my work I make my utmost effort to bring forward the abun-dant beauty and splendor that is withheld in the Judaic Art. In my method, I do this by embedding the numerous Jewish symbols and icons that have developed throughout many centuries of our rich his-tory and heritage. The symbols mainly identify signs of fortune from the Kabbalah like good health, prosperity, fertility and so on. I believe that when a person stares at the picture and detects the signs, the fortune will come upon him or her.
Thank you for supporting original artPeace and Blessings from IsraelElena Kotliarker
What’s the point in painting?Imagine you enter a restaurant or a jewelry store… Try to recall that thrilling sensation when an exotic dish or a fascinating luxuri-ous piece of jewelry takes you in and makes you forget about all other business. You feel an urge to grab it, taste it, merge with it… Well, painting is my way to reproduce such sensations and to pass forward the evolving vibrations.
What do my pictures depict?First of all, it is my strong feeling for the nature of Israel – its rich GARDEN and its blooming and colorful flowery palette… This garden is rich in symbolic forms that are meaningful for Judaism as well for other religions …
Contributions to the General Fund
In loving memory of:Belle Witz, Harvey Witz, Richard Witz:Leonard & Elinor Alpert
Ben Weisenthal, Jennie Weisenthal:Bernice Edelstein
Ruben Edelstein:Mike & JoAnn Braun
In honor of her illness being in remis-sion:Janet Wilder
Education Fund
In loving memory of:Bernardo Ziman, Max Ziman, Hannah Bramzon, Aaron Bramzon:Betty Levin
Yahrzeit FundIn loving memory of:Samuel Kenigstein:Fira Kenigstein
Laura Sommer:Marcel & Soundra Sommer
George Goldsmith:Barry & Michele Goldsmith
Her dear husband Simon Rubinsky:Guerta Rubinsky
Building Fund
In Memory of:In loving memory of:Alicia Pasol:Carlos & Jovita Pasol
Hebrew Cemetery
Denise JosephClaude and LaVerne HarariLarry and Lynn VictorFred KowalskiEva Silberman
Tzedakah: Charity The obligation to perform tzedakah can be fulfilled by giving money to the poor, to health care institutions, to synagogues or to educational institutions. It can also be fulfilled by supporting your children beyond the age when you are legally required to, or supporting your parents in their old age.
The obligation includes giving to both Jews and gentiles; contrary to popular belief, Jews do not just take care of our own.
Contributions:We appreciate the thoughtfulness of those who remember and honor their friends and loved ones through their donations.
about the Artist Elena Kotliarker http://www.elenakotliarker.com/home#.VJwlU0AAE
The Sunday school program at Temple Beth Israel would like to invite your Temple Education Program students as well as your entire community to join us
for a Kosher Barbeque (kosher hamburgers and hot dogs) and a blood drive. We would greatly appreciate your support in this community service effort. Any kids
from the education program that wish to help out will be given a letter for proof of community service if requested. Come for a good cause as well as community fun.
Temple Beth IsraelJanuary 11, 2015 Sunday11:00 am-3:00 pmJoin the Temple to help those in need in the community! Donating blood is safe,it’s simple, and it saves lives. Most donors find it a painless and heart-warming experience.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Donors must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least110 pounds. All 16-year-olds and some 17-year-olds must have parent or guardianpermission to donate. Every blood donation begins with an interview and a briefmedical exam. The interviewer will take down the your personal information, including medical history, current health status, medications and travel history. Next, your temperature, blood pressure, pulse and blood hemoglobin level will be checked. Many donors consider this mini-physical an added bonus! If everything checks out after your interview and physical, you are ready to donate. The technician will gather your special kit with your donation materials in it. All materials used during the donation process are sterile and are used only once and then properly disposed. You cannot contract any infectious disease by donating blood. You will relax in a comfortable chair while the technician collects your blooddonation into a special container. The procedures are all different and take varyingamounts of time (whole blood donations take about 10 minutes; some pheresis donations last almost 2 hours).After your donation is complete and we outfit you with your hero’s badge ofhonor (gauze and a colorful bandage), you will rest and enjoy refreshments. We recommend that you spend at least 15 minutes in our refreshment area to have a snack and drink plenty of fluids. Then you can resume your normal routine.
Incorporating the blood drives in your religious education classes is agreat way to instill positive values and the power of community service.In the RGV we need to collect 175 units of blood daily to provide anadequate supply for the patients in the hospitals we serve. Donating bloodis a voluntary service that is made possible only through organizations,religious and educational institutions partnering with United Blood Serviceswith blood drive sponsorship programs. — Candy Sorayah Iannelli,Donor Recruitment Representative
Questions call Abby Warshowsky (956) 536-0705
January 1st, 2015
Event: “Traces to Remember” Press Release
The “Traces to Remember” project is promoted and realized in more than 10 countries by the Global Embassy of Activists for Peace. It will be host at the State Capitol in Austin, Texas., in coordination with Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. and the Representative Eddie Lucio III, on January 26th, 2015 at 12:00 pm at the “1st Floor Rotunda”. A Star of David shaped sculptural plaque with the palm prints of Holocaust Survivor Leon Horn and his family will be presented. Serving as historical evidence for the prevalence of life over death and to reaffirm the existence of the inhumane Nazi Holocaust, one of the darkest period in history, in which more than 20 million people were exterminated.
Traces to Remember, is an initiative of the Global Ambassador, Dr. William Soto Santiago. Its main purpose is to keep alive the testimony of Holocaust Survivors and prevent the repetition of the most sinister chapter in the history of humanity. To educate against genocide and to promote the values of tolerance, equality, human dignity, respect for human rights and love of life.
Present on the day of the event will be: Global Ambassador Dr. William Soto Santiago, Representative Eddie Lucio III, Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. and other dignitaries, they will present the first commemorative sculptural plaque of the “Traces to Remember” Project in the United States to the members of the Senate and the House of the Representatives, as well as to the Texas community.
Holocaust Survivor Mr. Leon Horn will share his testimony with the attendees. The sculptural plaque, will be on display at the State Capitol during the event day, will then travel to various venues throughout the United States, including universities, embassies, governmental office buildings and museums. The plaque was unveiled at the University of Texas at Brownsville on October, 2014 and currently it is exhibited at the Brownsville Historical Museum.
For more information regarding this project feel free to contact Dr. Harden-Cooper at (956) 250-9999, [email protected] or visit our web page at www.embajadadeactivistasporlapaz.com.
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULETRACES TO REMEMBER PROJECT PRESENTATION EVENT & PHOTO GALLERY EXHIBIT IS GOING TO AUSTIN TEXAS
SPONSORS:THE GLOBAL EMBASSY OF ACTIVISTS FOR PEACEWILLIAM SOTO SANTIAGO, Ph.D.THE SENATE OF TEXAS EDDIE LUCIO JRTHE HOUSE OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS EDDIE LUCIO III
LOCATION:STATE CAPITOL 1st FLOOR ROTUNDA (EVENT)SOUTH GALLERY EXHIBIT SPACE E2 (GALLERY)
DATE: MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015
TIME: EVENT: 12 PM – 1 PM GALLERY EXHIBIT: 8 AM – 8 PM
EVENT SPEAKERS WILLIAM SOTO SANTIAGO Ph.D.GLOBAL AMBASSADOR OF ACTIVISTS FOR PEACE
EDDIE LUCIO JRSENATOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS
EDDIE LUCIO IIIREPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS
LEON HORNHOLOCAUST SURVIVOR
Calendar of Events
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULETRACES TO REMEMBER PROJECT PRESENTATION EVENT
12:00 PM MASTER OF CEREMONY WELCOMING12:05 PM (U.S. MARINES) U.S. NATIONAL ANTHEM12:10 PM SENATOR EDDIE LUCIO JR OPENING WORDS & MESSAGE12:15 PM AMBASSADOR WILLIAM SOTO SANTIAGO Ph.D. MESSAGE 12:20 PM GEAP TRACES TO REMEMBER VIDEO PRESENTATION12:25 PM (LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR DAVID DEWHURST) MESSAGE12:30 PM (SPEAKER JOE STRAUSS) MESSAGE12:35 PM (FORMER SENATOR FLORENCE SHAPIRO) MESSAGE12:40 PM HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR LEON HORN TESTIMONY12:45 PM REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE LUCIO III CLOSING WORDS & MESSAGE12:50 PM END OF THE EVENT01:00 PM TRACES TO REMEMBER PHOTO GALLERY EXHIBIT TOUR
*THE RESOLUTION PRESENTATION SCHEDULE IS STILL PENDENT.
Calendar of Events
02Jose MillerHorace Jr. Miller*Allan ShermanRoselle AbramsonRaizl Kurlander SilbermanJack Kotner*Moishe Russek*Lewis Stein
09Jack Zimel*Mildred Fruhling*Bernard Levin*Izzy Horn*Jean Wiederman
16*Miriam EdelsteinGrigori Chosid (Tsvi)*Jane EngelsbergBen LevineSara PerelmanAlbert AbramsonRachel Greenspan*Evelyne Sherman*Haya Leah Holand*Rosa Ziman
23Michael Coleman**Irving Lapidus**Sara Nathanson Markoss*Isaac Pasol*Herbert Frapart*Val Brown*Fay Jokl*Many Novigrod*Marcos TeverovskyMay Hofer
30Natan CojocaruFrank FridkinCelia LaskyMax SteinbergHarold Berstein**Joseph EichnerTracy Johnston Benden
January Birthdays:09 Noah Huerta09 Rosalee Berg12 Guerta Rubinsky16 Denise Joseph21 Fira Kenigstein23 Elka Jaross24 Phyllis Frapart
January Anniversaries:25 Darrell & Bobbi Holland25 Manuel & Rachel Perelman
Monthly Oneg January 16Oneg Shabbat will be hosted by *Lynda & Mike Furgatch, Violette Metz, Guta Klug & Connie Hayes. Please come to services and enjoy some Mishpachah time and goodies.
Oneg ReminderPlease make sure to check the Oneg list when you are in charge. The list is a follows: Challa, decaf coffee, cream, sugar, fruit, nuts, cheese & crackers, cookies, cakes, cold drinks, cups, plastic ware, napkins, plates.
Also, please make sure to clean after the Oneg is finished and take the tablecloths to be washed. We are all responsible for leaving our kitchen organized and in the conditions it was found.
Board Meeting:The Board of Directors meets every second Wednesday of the month in the Temple library. This month is going to be on the 14h. Everybody is welcome to attend the meetings. Our services begin every Friday at 6:30 PM.
Board bimah assignment:02 Frapart Vayechi09 Furgatch Shemot16 Goldsmith Vaera23 Huerta Bo30 Kenigstein Beshalch
Saturday services begin at 9:30 AM with Torah study immediately following in the Temple Library.
Mark Your Calendar for January 23, 24, 2015 forHannah WeisbergBat Mitzvah.
January Yahrzeits
Real Men Don’t Make Latkes...They Drink Coffee and Give Inspiration to Others
Don’t Cry Larry, ...more onions
It takes alot of effort to make Good Tasting Latkes. A Big Thank You to all who helped.
Latke Breakfast
“FIST PUMP” ...NOT...Father and Son Squeezing Potatoes
The Graters...
The Secret to The Best Tasting Lakes is...
The Onion Shaker...
And The Latke Makers
The Miracle of ChanukahAll burners on the 30 year old stove actually worked.
Religious School News
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I want to thank everyone for helping make our first annual bake sale such a tremendous success!! We sold over $420 worth of baked goods. I think it is fair to say that this will be a new tradition that will be enjoyed by all. Speaking of traditions and starting new ones, I also want to let everyone know that I want to re-implement some old traditions as well! In March we will be having our Purim celebration and I want to bring back the carnival we used to have as well as the hamantashen cook-off. So everyone start putting your thinking caps on & dust off those generation-old
hamantashen recipes for a friendly competition. The prize-- your name on the plaque in the social hall!!! We will have 2 competitions, one for adults and one for kids. The judging will take place during our Purim carnival.
Sunday School resumes on Sunday, January 11th, 2015.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
left to right:
Sylvia Andrews, Henry Greenspan, Mrs. Wilder and Tom Andrews all participated on
Shabbat morning services. They each were called to the Torah for an Aliyah.
After his lecture, learn more from Dr. Joel Hoffman
with a signed copy of his book Meet Joel Hoffman!
And take home his book for only $26. Cash, Check, Credit or Debit Card.
Jewish Bible Scholar to speak at Temple Beth-El
24 Coveway Dr. Brownsville, TX 78521
“On the Bible’s Cutting Room Floor” FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Dr. Joel Hoffman
The Bible you usually read is not the complete story. Some holy writings were left out for political or theological reasons, others simply because of the physical restrictions of ancient bookmaking technology. At times, the compilers of the Bible skipped information that they assumed everyone knew. Some passages were even omitted by accident.
During his lecture, “On the Bible’s Cutting Room Floor”, Dr. Joel M. Hoffman will give us many examples of the stories and other texts that didn’t make it into the Bible even though they offer penetrating insight into the Bible and its teachings. His lectures are always filled with “AHA” moments!
Dr. Joel M. Hoffman focuses on translation, Hebrew, and the Bible, and is known for his "fresh insights and interpretations about religious life in the 21st century." A popular speaker, Dr. Hoffman presents to churches, synagogues, community groups, and university audiences across the world. He holds a Ph.D. in linguistics and has served on the faculties of Brandeis University and Hebrew Union College.
Sunday January 18th Fantastic Lecture @2:00pm
Reception & Book signing to follow
Another Proud Presentation of the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life
For more Information: www.isjl.org
This Event is made possible by: The Temple Beth-El Education Fund RSVP [email protected] or
Call - 956-266-7125
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Hadassah Deli Luncheon is schedule to be:Friday January 30th. 2015
11:00 AM Take Out12:00 - 1:30 PM Eat In.
We need you to sell tickets andwe need you to come and help on the 29th and the 30th.
Price per ticket/lunch is $10
Thank you in advanceLaVerne Harari - Chair
Matilde Blinder - Co-Chair.Hadassah.
Hadassah
Hadassah Book Club Hi, Readers:
For January & February we will be reading “The Rebel of Savanah” by Tawil and Weissman with Mizrahi. The “Rebel of Savannah” is a fictional retelling, based on historical facts, of the early settlers of Savannah. The book is divided into two parts one for January and one for February. It covers the intricate relations between Christians, Jews. and Native Americans.
Come join us Sunday, January 11th at 10:00 AM to discuss the struggle for American independence.
See you Jan 11th!
Harriet Light
Ongoing FundraisersTemple Beth-El sells HEB cards. Please pick up one or a few here at the office. A percentage of the sales go to Hadassah and the temple but this is only possible if we all buy a card. HEB cards can be used for purchasing of groceries, gas and medicines.
“Hanukkah by the Sea” village is on display at theDean Porter Park until January 2nd.
There is one new addition to “Hanukkah by the Sea”. There is a photo of Sean Car-meli. Look for it. We are taking donations forrepairs of the house and perhaps a few new items that we canbuy for next year.
We need your help to taking down the Chanukah cottage; it belongs to all of us.Please be advised that the scheduled moving date (weather permitting) is January 6th, so the days to be packing up the cottages are January 2, 3, 4 and 5. This will give us a weekend, which is nice for those of you who are working.
You can contact Robin Pierce at 545-8997 to coordinate with her times.
The Matamoros - Brownsville Jewish Connectionby Larry Holtzman
In the late 1800’s, most of the Matamoros Jewish residents had started to move to the new U.S. city of Brownsville, Texas. Many of them had fled to the safety of Matamoros during the violent times of the Civil War.
By the early 1900’s most of the families had moved to Brownsville or elsewhere leaving very few Jewish residents in Matamoros. Jewish immigrants started coming to Matamoros from Europe in the 1930’s and all of them were engaged in some sort of retail business. The Jewish population of Matamoros would change often depending on how fast a family would comply with the immigration quota available to them to enter the United States.
In the 1930’s, the building located at 8th and Matamoros Streets was the residency of the Elias Sandler family. One room was used as a classroom to teach children Yiddish and Hebrew by a Mr. Rappaport, who was a very Orthodox retired gentleman. He was brought down by the Sandlers to serve the Matamoros Jewish community. However, after a few months, Mr. Rappaport became disillusioned with the young people of Matamoros and the difficulty of being able to keep kosher in the small town of Matamoros with its approximate 9,000 population, few paved streets, no indoor plumbing or running water, so he returned to Mexico City.
The Jewish families who immigrated to Brownsville established businesses and were leaders in Temple Beth-el.
Here are Jewish families who moved to Brownsville from Matamoros:
Joseph Rubinsky, wife Betty, sons Simon and Toby and daughter, Sarita.Albert Rubinsky, brother to Joseph, single at the time. Married Ida of San Antonio. 1 son – Bill.Joseph Kolman, wife Minna, 2 sons, Sam and Isadore.Morris Ladabaum, wife Mae. 1 son – Sam.Most of these are buried in the Hebrew Cemetery of Brownsville.
Elias Sandler and wife Leiki, moved to Monterrey, Mexico, with their 2 sons and 1 daughter. The last report that I have is that the daughter married and moved back to Matamoros.
Cemetery News
Committees & Chairs
Budget Committee: Chair, Mike Furgatch/Irwin RiezenmanBuilding/Ground Committee: Javier HuertaDues Committee & Membership Committee: Mike FurgatchFundraising Committee: Alex Blinder/Morris EdelsteinHouse Committee/Welcome Committee: Sara Kenigstein/Barry GoldsmithLibrary Committee: Harriet LightReligious School Committee: Patricia Edelstein/Leon WeisbergRitual Committee: Sara KenigsteinScholarship Committee: Larry Holtzman
Donations may be made to Temple Beth-El in memory, in honor, in appreciation, etc. for the following funds:General, Yahrzeit, Yizkor, Education, Building & Grounds, Flower, Torah, Cantor’s Discretionary Funds.You may use this form:
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