TBE WELCOMES RABBI LUNA

TBE WELCOMES
RABBI LUNA
JULY/AUGUST CALENDAR**
Mondays…..Current Events…….11:00am
Wednesdays…..Liturgy and Life...1:30pm
Fridays…...Shabbat Services…..7:30pm
Saturdays......Torah Study.……9:00am
JULY:
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4th
5th
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8th
13th
18th
20th
21st
Rabbi Luna’s First Shabbat
Office Closed
Sisterhood Board Mtg
Ritual Committee
Safety & Security Committee
Shabbat Rocks/Birthdays & Anniversaries
Maj Jongg
Finance Committee
Executive Bd Meeting
Board Meeting
Lunch & Learn
7:30pm
———10:00am
7:00pm
Noon
7:30am
9:00am
5:00pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
noon
Sisterhood Bd Mtg
Ritual Committee
Shabbat: Group Candle Lighting
Maj Jongg
Shabbat Rocks/Birthdays & Anniversaries
Finance Committee
Executive Bd Meeting
Board Meeting
Lunch & Learn
Congregation POT LUCK
Confirmation Washington DC Trip Video
10:00am
7:00pm
7:30pm
9:00am
7:30am
5:00pm
6:00pm
6:30pm
noon
6:00pm
7:30pm
Let’s pack the house like we did for Rabbi
Luna’s Havdalah Service here in April
AUG:
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5th
10th
12th
15th
17th
18th
19th
** PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE LISTING OF
CALENDAR EVENTS:
WWW.TempleBethEl.COM **
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Come join us in giving a warm
TBE welcome to Rabbi Nicole Luna and her family as she leads us
in her First Shabbat as our Rabbi.
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Rabbi Luna’s Training and
Experience:
Rabbi Nicole Luna, a native of Norfolk, Virginia, received her B.A. in
Cognitive Science and Jewish Studies from the University of Virginia in
2006. Rabbi Luna received a M.A. in Hebrew Literature in 2010 and
ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in
New York City in 2011, where she was the recipient of the Bonnie and
Daniel Tisch Fellowship, a prestigious fellowship meant to foster future transformational rabbinical leaders.
Rabbi Luna served for five years as solo rabbi at Congregation Bayt
Shalom in Greenville, NC. During her time in rabbinical school, Rabbi
Luna was greatly enriched by her student pulpit at Temple Beth Israel
in Altoona, PA, summer rabbinic residency at Temple Israel in Omaha,
NE, and chaplaincy internship at New York University Langone Medical Center. She also engaged in interfaith work through Auburn Theological Seminary’s Center for Multifaith Education.
Rabbi Luna is blessed to share her life with her husband Joe Bord and
young daughter, Zara Luna
An excerpt from an article on www.templebethel.com written by
Rabbi Luna:
My vision of nourishing one’s true self, both in and out of the synagogue, speaks to my inclusive and broad understanding of Jewish
community. Having grown up in an interfaith household with a Catholic Hispanic father, who later converted to Judaism, I understand the
power of a welcoming rabbi and congregation in creating a Jewish
family and the complexity and diversity of Jewish journeys. I honor
the life experience a person brings when entering a synagogue, and I
have sought out opportunities to learn about other religions to better
understand the background of those coming from other faiths.
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AUGUST
Harriet
Stanley
Dr Hank
Robin
Phyllis
Carol
Burt
Barbara
Sidney
Joan
Gerald
Libby
Wendy
Jack
Lipschutz
Warshaw
Feinberg
Jacobs
Aronson
Friedman
Goldstein
Snyderman
Jensen
Davis
Laboda
Rodenbaugh
Kray
Morse
AUGUST
Andrew
Joseph
Arlene
Lisa
Vicki
Paul
Erin
Beverly
Robert
Roger
Dan
Marshall
Gina
Dalia
1-Aug
3-Aug
6-Aug
7-Aug
8-Aug
8-Aug
8-Aug
8-Aug
11-Aug
15-Aug
15-Aug
15-Aug
17-Aug
17-Aug
1-Aug
2-Aug
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18-Aug
20-Aug
21-Aug
23-Aug
23-Aug
25-Aug
25-Aug
28-Aug
30-Aug
30-Aug
30-Aug
31-Aug
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Raider
Faerber
Foreman
Stein
Sweet
Summers
Olitsky
Banks
Sher
Satin
Zevin
Lieberman
Restivo
Vanerstrom
17-Aug
18-Aug
19-Aug
21-Aug
21-Aug
22-Aug
24-Aug
26-Aug
26-Aug
27-Aug
28-Aug
29-Aug
30-Aug
31-Aug
Jay & Carolyn Mirowitz
Gerald and Sheila Laboda
Richard & Ellen Wall
Jeffrey & Julie Pakrosnis
Arnold & Leslie Vollmer
Harold and Kathy Eskin
Richard and Sharon Cohn
Jack & Jennifer Morse
Marshall & Barbara Lieberman
Norman & Joan Newman
Richard & Judi Davis
Dr Hank and Deborah Feinberg
Mark & Lisa Stein
Stuart & Diana Stein
Scott & Valerie Weinberg
JULY
Pam
Merrill
Melvyn
Judy
Seymour
Jody
Lewis
Arnie
Harold
Jeffrey
Linda
Harry
Harlene
Stephen
Gary
Howard
Richard
Doris
Matthew
Candace
Allen
Marcia
Arkin
Paletsky
Raider
Tritel
Banks
Okonski
Schwartz
Vollmer
Arkin
Avon
Levine
Shapiro
Siegel
Wener
Howington
Green
Chaet
Loigman
Gatof
Patton
Shevach
Green
JULY
Rabbi Luna will be leaving a legacy in North Carolina as she begins
the next part of her Journey here at Temple Beth El. Here are some
quotes from her congregants from Temple Bayt Shalom
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3-Jul
7-Jul
7-Jul
27-Jul
Stacy
Irwin
Penny
Geoffrey
Mila
Fabian
Kathy
Ellis
Lisa
Bernard
Dana
Donald
David
Laurie
Deborah
Arline
Sarah
Scot
Leslie
Donald
Thais
Seiser
Bosworth
Johnson
Negin
Strasburg
Ruiz
Eskin
Rabinowitz
Fleishman
Siegel
Baldinger
McAlpine
Adelizzi
Morris
Tihen
Agin
Krauss
Congress
Schoenfeld
Komito
Alcalay
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29-Jul
30-Jul
31-Jul
Michael and Caren Haiken
Alan and Naomi Thomson Isaacs
Geoffrey & Robin Negin
Robert & Jeanne Rudell
Gary and Lonni Howington
Bruce and Robin Jacobs
Howard & Marcia Green
Michael and Randy Kashi
Stephen and Esther Wiener
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I can truly say that I was so blessed to have such a compassionate, generous and caring Rabbi. You have been a role model for me and I look forward to carrying on the knowledge you have passed on to me for the rest
of the years of my life. Thank you for all that you have done.
Nicole is a fabulous listener. There is nothing about her that isn't engaging. She's a great teacher. She's just one of those people who you consider
yourself very lucky to have met. It was a privilege to be in her company.
From the first time I met her in the hallway, there was a connection from
the very beginning. I found a real bond with her as a person, as a rabbi ,
as an educator. She was a complete package. She lives her Judaism. When
she reads Torah, you're not only praying, you're learning.
Dear Rabbi Luna, I don't know where to begin to thank you. It has been so
wonderful studying with you and you have taught me so much. You have
been an amazing role model to me through this process. Thank you.
(Bar Mitzvah student)
Your spirituality, depth, talents and abilities have enriched and blessed my
Jewish experience. These past few years under your tutelage have inspired
me and awakened me to the possibilities and spirituality of the community.
How fortunate for me. More important, how fortunate for the congregation
you will guide and enrich. Thank you for welcoming and so enlightening me.
RABBI LUNA IS EXCITED……...
Rabbi Luna is excited to share her enthusiasm and
love of Judaism, learning along with us, and inspiring each of us to do Mitzvot and practice living according to our values, morals, and customs of our
Jewish culture. She states,” From the moment I
entered the building, I knew that G-d’s divine presence rests within the walls of Temple Beth EL.”
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The Board of Trustees of Temple Beth El
extends our gratitude and appreciation to
Rabbi Robert Ourach for his service to Temple Beth El over the past year in his position
as interim rabbi. His forty years of experience
as a rabbi were beneficial to our synagogue
during this year of transition.
Along with thanks to Rabbi Ourach, we are
grateful to Linda Ourach for the music and
Judaic spirit she has introduced to our kids.
We wish Rabbi Ourach good health and the
best of times with their family in his retirement. Warm regards to you both.
Russ Bogen, President
The Board of Trustees of Temple
Beth El, with warmth and goodwill,
wishes Cantor Victor Geigner the
best of luck and good fortune in his
new Cantorial position in Seattle,
Washington.
We thank Victor wholeheartedly for
his years of service, knowledge of
Torah and liturgy, and inspirational
music at Temple Beth El.
Victor’s lovely and wonderful wife,
Shirley has provided an artistic, imaginative, and creative atmosphere
for our school and Temple. Our children love them and they and the
congregation will miss them, his
melodious voice, and his smile.
Good luck and safe travels Victor
and Shirley.
Russ Bogen, Pres.
Recently, one of our TBE congregants visited Rabbi Luna’s Temple she was
serving prior to her move to Fort Myers and here is what they had to say:
I am fairly hard to please, but Rabbi Luna had us from her first “shalom”, she will be a
star at TBE. Part Reform, part Conservative, Rabbi’s current synagogue, Bayt Shalom
is a small, warm and welcoming congregation.
YAHRZEIT FUND
In memory of Roz & Lillian Bernstein
From: Fred Bernstein
In memory of Lynne Tolep
From: Michael and Caren Haiken
In memory of Lola Katchen
From: Russ and Elizabeth Bogen
Kadish Lu Lu
From: Elaine and Mitchel Leventhal
In memory of Isadore Shapiro
From: Harry and Claire Shapiro
BUILDING FUND
Thank you
From: Roger and Judith Satin
In memory of Phyllis Kostel
From: Doreen Kostel
LINDA SWEET SCHOLARSHIP
FUND
In memory of Lynne Tolep
From: Bo and Marshall Lieberman
In memory of Rose Traiger
From: Stanley and Rebecca Freeman
In memory of Billy Shevach
From: Allen and Elizabeth Shevach
In memory of Marilyn Feinberg
Alan Goldman
From: Linda Sweet and Dan Zevin
In memory of Frank Vatalaro
From: Lora Vatalaro
Her sermon Friday night provided several thought-provoking insights, and showed
great respect for, and insight into the Torah portion. She invoked a special prayer for
Israel, and made a point to thank our armed forces during each service. She was well
prepared on Saturday too, with a hand-out providing additional and meaningful study
points for our Torah study.
In memory of Tammi Weisberg
From: Howard Weisberg
What we didn’t expect was her great facility with Hebrew, and her beautiful singing
voice. She is her own, quite capable, cantor up here.
In memory of Goldie Eisenberg
Linda Eisenberg, Philip Eisenberg
Philip Eisenberg II, Esther Pinsky
From: Roland Eisenberg
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In memory of Lynne Tolep
From: Rick and Laura Waks
In memory of Ruth Gobitz
From: Henry and Deborah Feinberg
In memory of Helen Feinberg
From: Henry and Deborah Feinberg
Rabbi Luna is elegant, charming, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to her Judaism. She will be transformative at Temple Beth El. ROGER & JEAN HARRIS
In memory of Lynne Tolep
From: Bruce and Harriet Lipschutz
In memory of Lucille Foreman Atkins
From: Arlene Foreman
I hope we can encourage her to infuse our Mishkan Tefila service with some of the
Conservative liturgy that she knows so well. And without exception, every congregant
told us how they loved their Rabbi, and how much they will miss her, personally. She
will be hard at work there with a conversion and several special events right up to her
last Shabbos June 10th.
As a special bonus, we also had lunch to meet Joe and Zara. Since Joe has multiple
degress from both Oxford and Cambridge, we never run out of things to talk about.
Zara is the perfect 2 year-old, right out of casting. She has her mother’s infectious enthusiasm, and will win the hearts of everyone at the Learning Tree.
GENERAL FUND
In memory of Alan Goldman
From: Bruce and Robin Jacobs
CONTRIBUTIONS
Wishing Speedy Recover to
Soren Shamblott
From: Linda Sweet and Dan Zevin
In memory of Phyllis Bogen
From: Russell and Elizabeth Bogen
In memory of Joseph Sherman
From: Judy Sherman
In memory of Mark Kagan & Bernard Suhl
From: Joseph and Irene Faerber
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
In memory of Lynne Tolep
From: Sheila and Merlin Marguardt
CARING AND SHARING FUND
In memory of Doreen VanderWoude
From: Arlene Modry
CEMETERY FUND
In memory of Doreen VanderWoude
From: Joel Hersch
In memory of Kate & Rose Schwartz
From: Lew and Barbara Schwartz
RABBI LUNA DISCRETIONARY
FUND
From: Deborah Coe Silver
In memory of Istvan Adler
From: Michael and Susan Adler
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