November 2014 - Temple Isaiah

Transcription

November2011
2014
December
Cheshvan
/
Kislev
5775
Kislev / Tevet 5772
Transitions
I am honored that Temple Isaiah has
offered me the title of rabbi emeritus
upon my retirement. Evelyn and I plan
to remain in Contra Costa County and
continue to make the congregation I
have served for so many great years
our community. It is here that we were
welcomed in a warm embrace, our children grew up, and our friendships were
established.
In the meantime, let us not start the
goodbyes too early. We have well over
a year and a half to continue our work
Rabbi Roberto
together. I celebrate and thank the Holy
Graetz
One of Being for the blessings bestowed
upon me every day: the opportunity to serve this congregation
and the privilege of doing so in partnership with a great group
of colleagues and superb lay leadership.
Chazak, chazak v’nitchazeik! May we go from strength to
strength!
Rabbi Roberto Graetz
photo by Michael Fox
When I was ordained as a rabbi in 1972, little did I dream that I
would end up in Lafayette, California, serving Temple Isaiah for
twenty-five years. I began my rabbinic work in Rio de Janeiro as the
assistant rabbi in a large congregation. I went from there to Buenos
Aires and then back to Rio as the senior rabbi of the congregation I
had previously served. Finally, in 1991 I was chosen to lead Temple
Isaiah, succeeding Rabbi Shelley Waldenberg.
It is now time for me to begin to contemplate what comes next
in my life, and to allow my beloved Temple Isaiah community to
do the same. It is for this reason that I am letting you know that I
will retire at the end of May 2016. Though my announcement may
seem premature, I believe that this advance notice will allow the
congregation to embark on a thoughtful and clear-sighted strategic
plan for the next five to ten years of Temple Isaiah’s life, factoring
my retirement into the planning for our synagogue’s future.
I am delighted to know that under Rabbi Shanks’ leadership the
clergy team we have assembled will continue to work together,
even as we bring new talent on board for future needs. I am confident that under the leadership of Temple Isaiah President David
Douglas and a dedicated and generous board of directors and lay
volunteers, our community will continue to grow in numbers, in
strength, and in Jewish depth well into the future.
Noar Night teens hold the Torah encircling our Sanctuary on Simchat Torah.
TEMPLE ISAIAH
945 Risa Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
Temple Isaiah’s mission is to embody, enhance, and
perpetuate our Jewish tradition by providing a
welcoming spiritual home where the membership
gathers to worship God, study Torah, engage in acts of
Tikun Olam, participate in Jewish rituals and life cycle
events, and experience the joy of being a part of a
caring community.
David Douglas
Dan Myers
Tony Crea
Jasmine Tarkoff
Karen Goldberg
Steve Lipson
Parliamentarian
Robert Goldberg
Phone Ext
Rabbi
Roberto Graetz 308
Rabbi
Judy Shanks 308
Associate Rabbi
Alissa Miller 308
Rabbi Emeritus Shelley Waldenberg 308
Cantor
Leigh Korn 308
Executive Director Michael Liepman 301
Education Director
Rabbi Nicki Greninger 313
Gan Ilan Director
Liz Kaufman 108
Youth Director
Jory Gwasdoff 311
Membership
Abby Seitelman 306
Facilities Rental Michaela Caughlan 303
Librarian
Melissa Gianotti 316
Clergy Secretary
Nina Jones 308
Education Asst.
Nathan Bellet 315
Communications Dir. Jen Boxerman 310
Hebrew Tutor
Joel Siegel 318
Office Staff
Sonia Das 300
Melissa Gianotti 304
Bookkeeper
Sherry Tsai 302
President
Executive Vice President
Vice President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
More About Mussar
Researching Your Jewish
Roots
It was only a little over a year ago that Rabbi
Judy Shanks introduced Temple Isaiah to
the teachings and practice of Mussar. In a
very short time we have seen congregants
embrace our Saturday morning Mussar and
Meditation Shabbat services and join together in cohesive groups to study and practice
Mussar on a regular basis.
To quote Rabbi Shanks,“Mussar is a Jewish
practice of mindfulness and character
improvement that teaches us to cultivate
and deepen positive middot (soul traits)
like humility, listening and patience, and to
lessen the power of negative traits like anger,
self-absorption and mistrust. We study texts
from Mussar teachers, work individually and
in groups to hone our practice, and use journaling, silent meditation and chanting (or not
– whatever works for you) to reinforce the
changes we are trying to make.”
There will be a number of opportunities to learn about and practice Mussar in
the coming months. Mussar and Meditation
Shabbat morning services will be held in
the Beit Knesset at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday,
November 22 (with Liz Lerman), December
13, January 17, March 7, April 18, and
in May on a date to be determined. On
Sunday, January 25, we will have a chance
to learn from our scholar in residence, Alan
Morinis, the founder and dean of The Mussar
Institute and a leading figure in the contemporary revival of Mussar. Rabbi Shanks also
will teach a course on Mussar on Sunday,
February 1, 8, and 22 from 11:15 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
Mussar groups are ongoing throughout
the year. If you are interested in joining
one, please contact Rabbi Shanks at rabbi.
[email protected].
Join us on Sunday, November 9, from 1
to 3 p.m. in the Adult Lounge for the first
of two programs on Jewish genealogy with
Jeremy Frankel, a professional genealogist
and president of the San Francisco Bay Area
Jewish Genealogical Society. Frankel has
been doing genealogical research for 30
years and has broad knowledge of American
and British archival resources and special
collections. This session will prepare you
for the pleasures and pitfalls of researching
your family’s past, with plenty of time for
questions and answers following the presentation. RSVP to Melissa Gianotti at melissag@
temple-isaiah.org or 925-283-8575 ext. 316.
And be sure to mark your calendar for the
second installment on Sunday, December
7, 1-3 p.m. in the Adult Lounge. Hosted by
the Temple Isaiah Library.
Pioneering SF Jews on
Film
Filmmaker Jackie Krentzman will be on hand
for the screening of American Jerusalem:
Jews and the Making of San Francisco on
Sunday, December 7, at 4 p.m. in the
Adult Lounge. An award-winning documentary, American Jerusalem tells the story of
the pioneering Jews of San Francisco, their
rise to prominence, and their central role in
transforming San Francisco from a remote
seaside village to a thriving metropolis.
Using archival photos, recreations, animation, and interviews with historians and
authors such as Marc Dollinger, Kevin Starr
and Fred Rosenbaum, American Jerusalem
relates how poor Jewish immigrants from
Germany parlayed their skills as peddlers to
become successful merchants, civic leaders
and philanthropists. In the process, a large
segment of these Jews abandoned traditional
religious practice, embraced “radical” Reform
Judaism, and became what the film calls a
“distinctly new kind of Jew: they weren’t just
American Jews – they were San Francisco
Jews.” www.americanjerusalem.com
Office 925-283-8575
Fax
925-283-8355
Religious School 925-284-9191
Gan Ilan Preschool 925-284-8453
Gift Shop
925-284-4933
Website
www.temple-isaiah.org
Ruach Vol. 63, No. 4, November 2014
Editor
Judy Lipson
[email protected]
Photographer
Michael Fox
Copy Editor
Neal Modelevsky
Production
write.on graphics
2 Temple Isaiah Ruach, November 2014
photo by Michael Fox
Ruach is published monthly except in July by Temple
Isaiah. Ruach is breath, wind, or spirit. It also means
soul. May it be a breeze of fresh Jewish spirit arriving
at your home.
Rejoicing at Simchat Torah.
for the latest information www.temple-isaiah.org
NEWS AND INSPIRATION
Do You Have Party Pizzazz?
The Gala Committee is looking for people to host Party Pizzazz
events -- fun, creative parties of all sorts that will be special auction items at Puttin’ On the Ritz, Temple Isaiah’s fabulous fundraiser on February 28 at Round Hill Country Club.
If you enjoy entertaining, meeting new people and having a
great time, you’re perfect for Party Pizzazz. You can choose to
host a party on your own or together with some friends or your
havurah. Select a theme and pick a date for your party, then have
fun planning your event. Your party is a donation to Temple
Isaiah, and your generosity will really help our bottom line.
If you are interested in hosting a party, please contact Lisa
Lowhurst at [email protected]. Lisa can answer any questions and suggest party themes if you need them.
Maggie Anton and Enchantress
Temple Isaiah is proud to present an evening with Maggie Anton on Wednesday,
December 10, at 7 p.m. in the Adult
Lounge, as part of Under One Tent, the
Contra Costa Jewish Book & Arts Festival.
Praised for her Rashi’s Daughters trilogy and the award-winning Rav Hisda’s
Daughter: Apprentice, the author will discuss her newest novel, Enchantress: A
Novel of Rav Hisda’s Daughter, which
Library Journal calls her “best book to
Maggie Anton
date.” Enchantress takes place in Babylonia
during Talmudic times and continues the
story of Rav Hisda’s daughter as she practices the magic arts
in an effort to safeguard her people from the forces of evil.
Meticulously researched and featuring characters from the
Talmud, Enchantress has it all: Jewish lore, magic, history,
romance, and a strong female protagonist.
Plan on joining us for a lively talk on Talmud and ancient Jewish
magic from a woman’s perspective. Copies of Enchantress will
be available for purchase. Admission is free.
www.maggieanton.com
www.temple-isaiah.org for the latest information
Your Tzedakah Donations at Work
Every time you put a little something in the beautiful tzedakah
box in the foyer outside the Sanctuary, you do a mitzvah that
directly benefits the underserved in our community. Each calendar quarter, ViA Isaiah distributes your donations to organizations
that address the four focus areas of our social action initiatives:
Contra County Interfaith Housing (homelessness), Jewish Family
& Children’s Services of the East Bay (caring community), Jewish
Coalition for Literacy (education), and Loaves and Fishes (hunger). This quarter your tzedakah donations will go to Loaves and
Fishes to help fight hunger in Contra Costa County.Thank you for
your generosity! www.temple-isaiah.org/viaisaiah
Temple Isaiah Ruach, November 2014 3
ISRAEL AND WORLD JEWRY
What Is ARZA and Why Does It Matter?
ARZA is the Association of Reform Zionists of America, an affiliate
of the Union for Reform Judaism which represents more than
920 Reform synagogues in North America. ARZA will be responsible for selecting our delegates to the World Zionist Congress
elections in the coming year.
The election, conducted by the American Zionist Movement,
will take place from January 15 through April 30, 2015. The
results will determine the composition of the World Zionist
Congress, convening in Jerusalem in October 2015. Called the
“parliament of the Jewish people,” the body has its origins in
the First Zionist Congress chaired in 1897 in Switzerland by
Theodore Herzl, the father of the modern Zionist movement.
Since the creation of the State of Israel, meetings are held every
four or five years in Jerusalem.
Your participation in voting is critical. As Reform Jews, we can
help shape a future for Israel that reflects the values we hold
dear, such as religious pluralism, the growth of Reform Judaism in
Israel, women’s equality in all areas of life, democracy, and a just
solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The larger the Reform Movement’s delegation to the Congress,
the greater our impact. In the past five years our strength ensured
that $20 million went to our Reform partners in Israel: the Israel
Movement for Progressive Judaism, Israel Religious Action Center,
Introducing Kehilat Natan Ya
We are delighted to welcome Kehilat Natan Ya into the Temple
Isaiah family as our new sister congregation in Israel. Natan Ya is
a Reform congregation located in Netanya and is an affiliate of
the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism. Its spiritual leader,
Rabbi Edgar Nof, was raised in Argentina and made aliyah in 1981.
Rabbi Nof, who visited us in February 2013, is active in Bridges
for Hope, a nonprofit organization engaged in interfaith dialogue,
Jewish education, and social action.
Founded in 1969, Natan Ya is made up of Israelis from diverse
backgrounds, including olim (immigrants) from South America,
the former Soviet Union, and the English-speaking world. The
congregation moved into its permanent home in 2012, converting a 1945 building into a warm and welcoming house of worship and study. A biblical garden was planted last Tu BiSh’vat.
We look forward to getting to know the members of Natan Ya
and engaging in activities that will strengthen both our congregations. If you are interested in helping us build a meaningful relationship with our new partner in Israel, please contact Marlene
or Herb Thier at [email protected].
World Union for Progressive Judaism, progressive kibbutzim, and
the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.
Important issues are debated during the Congress. ARZA’s success in past elections has allowed us to join with Israeli political
parties to influence Israeli society in matters of conversion, marriage, and divorce, and to work to pass laws against racism and
hate crimes.
Joshua Weinberg, the president of ARZA, has said that “being a
Jewish family means that we participate in the fate and destiny
of our people.” The Israel and World Jewry Committee urges you
to participate by voting in the 2015 election.You can help assure
the future of progressive Judaism in Israel and a stronger relationship between Jews of North America and Israel.
Stay tuned for information about how to vote in this important
election. www.arza.org
Linda Waldroup and Susan Mautner,
Israel and World Jewry Committee Members
Alight: ISRAEL Information Session
Learn more about Alight: ISRAEL, the April 19-28, 2015 Community
Trip with Rabbi Graetz, on Tuesday, November 11, at 7 p.m.
in the Adult Lounge. Rabbi Graetz and Maynard Lichterman will
provide you with the latest information on the exciting itinerary
and special features that make this trip ideal for both first-time
and seasoned travelers to Israel.
The Community Trip is sponsored by Temple Isaiah and other
area congregations in partnership with the Jewish Federation
and the Jewish Community Foundation of the East Bay. It’s a wonderful opportunity to strengthen your connection with Israel,
fellow temple members, and the greater Jewish community.
www.temple-isaiah.org/get-involved/community-israel-trip
L’shanah tovah from Rabbi Edgar Nof (back row with shofar)
and members of Kehilat Natan Ya, our new Israeli twin.
COMMUNITY
Welcome New Members
September 9 — October 10, 2014
This space
left intentionally
Blank
COMMUNITY
photo by Jory Gwasdoff
Angel Network – Help Us Help You
Wacky Anachnu-ites kicking off the year with a Duck ride in
San Francisco.
Mazal Tov
■ To Linda and Chuck Carson on the marriage of their
son, David Carson, to Emily Pauker, on August 10, 2014.
■ To great-grandmother, Estelle Gracer, and grandparents, Rabbi Judy Shanks and Jamie Gracer, on the
birth of Joshua Bernard Ryan, to Talia Gracer and Todd
Ryan, on August 16, 2014.
■ To Judy and Terry Matzkin on the birth of their grandson, Hadar Yedidya Matzkin, to Rabbi Laurie Matzkin and
Aviv Matzkin, on September 23, 2014.
The Angel Network offers comfort and support to Temple Isaiah
members and their families in times of need. We encourage all
Temple members to get involved and volunteer to help other
members, whether one time or often. Loving-kindness during
difficult times can be expressed in many ways, from providing
meals and transportation to visiting and calling those who need
our support.
Whether you are in need of assistance or want to volunteer to
help, or both, please get in touch with us. If you or someone you
know is in need, call Nina Jones, Clergy Assistant, at 925-283-8575
ext. 308.
To find out how you can help, contact Angel Network cochairs Ruth Willen ([email protected]) or Jill Jacobsen
([email protected]).
SCOTT LASKY
PHOTOGRAPHY
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs - Weddings
(408)807-4770
www.laskyphoto.com
[email protected]
Multiple Past Winner of the J Weekly’s Photographer of the Year Award
Over 700 Mitzvahs Photographed and Counting.....Go for Experience
DISCOVER
THE
DIFFERENCE
AT
CCJDS
CONTRA COSTA
JEWISH DAY SCHOOL
Small Class Sizes
State-of-the Art Science Lab
Drama/Music/Art/Sports
Hebrew/Judaics
Financial Assistance
Yizkor Elohim
September 18, 2014
■ Joseph Sheldon Goldberg, father of Larry (Karen)
Goldberg, grandfather of Tara and Rachel.
CAIS and WASC accreditations
Lafayette, CA 925-284-8288 www.ccjds.org
CCJDS is a beneficiary of the Koret Foundation, Jim Joseph Foundation,
and the Jewish Federation of the East Bay.
September 27, 2014
■ Morris Collen, charter member of Temple Isaiah, father
of Arnold (z’l), Barry, Roberta, and Randalla.
COMMUNITY
Fall and Winter Fun
Three years ago I built my first sukkah at Temple Isaiah. I didn’t
realize what a great opportunity it would be to join other Anshei
Isaiah members in doing something special for our temple, making new friends, and sharing a wonderful Jewish experience.
Building the sukkah again this year and enjoying another potluck
dinner with Rabbi Graetz were very special ways for me to celebrate Sukkot.
On Monday, November 17, we’ll get together for another
annual event -- Game Night at Dave Solomon’s house in
Orinda. Anshei Isaiah members gather to eat, drink, play pool
and poker, or just hang out and enjoy each other’s company. All
proceeds from our games go to the Temple Youth Fund. Register
for this fun event on our website.
From December 15 through 29, we will once again support the Winter Nights Rotating Family Shelter at Temple
Isaiah. Volunteers are always needed, and if you wish to help out
through Anshei Isaiah, please contact Neal Modelevsky at [email protected].
Anshei Isaiah will go to Jewish Heritage Night at the Golden
State Warriors on Monday, December 22, when the Warriors
play the Sacramento Kings. The event is during Chanukah, and a
menorah-lighting ceremony will be part of the evening’s activities. You’ll find more information on our website. Tickets are limited, so please act quickly.
Our final December event is Mooshu and a Movie on
Wednesday, December 24, featuring a delicious Chinese dinner from Uncle Yu’s and a movie geared to all ages. Stay tuned
for more details.
Looking ahead, it’s time to get your
teams together and start brushing up
on useless information. Anshei Isaiah’s
eighth annual Trivia Night is coming
Saturday, January 10. Emcee Scott
Danish will once again dazzle us with his
ability to come up with a wide variety of
questions designed to stump us, and our
own Bill Broussard will create a sumptuous meal for us to enjoy before the competition. Mark your calendar and get ready
to have a great time as we raise money for
Temple Isaiah’s kids.
Our goal is to provide a variety of activities for men and families to have fun,
learn, and strengthen their temple relationships. If you have not already joined
Anshei Isaiah, I encourage you to do so.
www.temple-isaiah.org/anshei-isaiah
Joel Willen, Anshei Isaiah President
Joel Willen
Birding Is Back
Rise and shine, leave the pussycats at home, and join Women of
Isaiah for our next birding adventure on Tuesday, November
11, at 8 a.m. at Heather Farm (in the upper parking lot adjacent
to the Garden Center/Camellia Room). On our first bird walk in
September we had the good fortune to see 19 species of birds.
This month we hope to see some different species, including
migrating ducks. Our experienced birder, Cassie Tzur, and Hugh
Harvey, field trip chair of the Mt. Diablo Audubon Society, will
again lead the walk and discuss key aspects of bird identification,
such as shape, size, color, calls, and location. Please bring binoculars and your camera, if you would like to take pictures. For
questions and to RSVP, email Cassie at imagesbycassie@earthlink.
net or call her at 925-285-4071.
photo by Neal Modelevsky
You oughta be in pictures! Well, maybe
you are. Check out our website. www.
temple-isaiah.org/about-us/photo-gallery
Judy Feins and Rich London enjoying a potluck dinner in the
sukkah built by Anshei Isaiah. Thanks, guys!
ViA Isaiah Blood Drive
Sign-up now to donate life!
Sunday, November 23
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
in the Adult Lounge
RSVP to [email protected]
Learn more about ViA Isaiah - Temple Isaiah's Values in Action at
www.temple-isaiah.org/viaisaiah
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
November 2014
Sunday
Cheshvan / Kislev 5775
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
Saturday
photos by Michael Fox
8:45 a.m. Torah Study
10:30 a.m. Shabbat
Service (B’not Mitzvah:
Lauryn and Madison
Fisher)
7 p.m. Gan Ilan Funraiser
2
3
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Adult Education Classes
Religious School
11:15 a.m. Hebrew for
Travelers
4
10 a.m. Neshamah Yoga
12:30 p.m. Writing
Workshop
4 p.m. Religious School
1 p.m. Kleztones
rehearsal
3 p.m. P’tach Libeynu
7 p.m. Covered CA
7 p.m. Mervyn Danker
Program
7 p.m. WOI Board Meeting 7 p.m. Al Anon
9
10
11
Religious School
10:30 a.m. Women’s
Torah Study
Travelers
1 p.m. Kleztones
7 p. m. Anshei Isaiah
rehearsal
Board Meeting
1 p.m. Genealogy
7 p.m. Sacred Hebrew
2 p.m. WOI New Member Tea Chant and Healing
Circle
4 p.m. TI Reads
8 a.m. WOI Birding
16
Religious School
9 a.m. Peoplehood with
Rabbi Graetz
Travelers
1 p.m. Kleztones
rehearsal
23
17
30
12
18
19
25
6:30 p.m. Grief Support
Group
7 p.m. Al Anon
7
8
12 p.m. Talmud Study
1 p.m. TEXTorah Study
13
9:30 a.m. Tot Shabbat
5:45 p.m. Shabbatarama 10:30 a.m. Shabbat
Dinner
Service (Bat Mitzvah:
Tali Kessler)
6 p.m. Shabbat at
Rossmoor
6:30 p.m. Shabbatarama
Service
14
15
9:15 a.m. Ganeinu
10:30 a.m. Shabbat
Erin Kohn)
6:45 p.m. Noar Night
24
6:30 p.m. Grief Support
Group
7 p.m. Al Anon
7 p.m. Al Anon
7:15 p.m. Board Meeting
7 p.m. P’tach Libeynu
11:45 a.m. Lunch and
Learn
6 p.m. Anshei Isaiah
Game Night
7 p.m. Knitting and
Handwork
6
9:15 a.m. Ganeinu
12:30 p.m. Writing
Workshop
Religious School
9 a.m. Blood Drive
9 a.m. Talmud Circle
9:15 a.m. Liz Lerman
12:30 p.m. Mah Jongg
Adult Class
3 p.m. Liz Lerman Dance
Class
5
11:30 a.m. WOI Arts and
Culture Outing
8 p.m. Shabbat Service
followed by Oneg
20
21
22
9:15 a.m. Ganeinu
8:45 a.m. Exploring Torah
with Liz Lerman
10:30 a.m. Shabbat
Ashley Abramson)
10:30 a.m. Mussar service with Liz Lerman
6 p.m. Happy Half Hour
Oneg
6:30 p.m. Shabbat
Service with Liz Lerman
26
27
28
29
8:15 a.m. WOI Hike
Office Closed:
Thanksgiving
Office Closed
10:30 a.m. Shabbat
Service (Bar Mitzvah:
Noah Kline)
5 p.m. Tot Shabbat Snack
5:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat
Service followed by
dinner
8 p.m. Shabbat Service
followed by Oneg
YOUTH AND EDUCATION
Coming Up: An Extraordinary Weekend with Liz Lerman
We are thrilled to welcome modern dance legend and MacArthur
Fellow Liz Lerman as our artist in residence from Friday,
November 21, through Sunday, November 23. Ms. Lerman
is a choreographer, performer, writer, educator, and speaker. As
founder of Liz Lerman Dance Exchange in 1976, she was one
of the first to take an intergenerational approach to dance. Her
recent projects involve integrating dance and movement with
varied academic disciplines such as science and medicine as well
as the visual arts.
Ms. Lerman maintains a busy schedule of speaking and teaching engagements and has been a scholar or artist in residence at
major colleges and universities throughout North America and
Europe. The recipient of the 2014 Dance/USA Honor Award, she
continues to create and choreograph exciting new works. Her
Healing Wars, an exploration of warfare’s trauma on both soldiers and their healers, had its world premiere in June at Arena
Stage in Washington, D.C.
You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to study, worship – and dance – with Liz Lerman:
Friday, November 21
Shabbat service, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Liz Lerman
joins our clergy and the Mizmor Band as we joyfully welcome
Shabbat.
Saturday, November 22
“Exploring Torah” at 8:45 a.m. in the Beit Knesset. A special Torah study with Liz Lerman and our clergy.
Mussar and Meditation Shabbat morning service at 10:30
a.m. in the Beit Knesset. Liz Lerman joins our clergy, adding
her creative input to our service.
Sunday, November 23
Making Connections, Unexpected Meaning: A Workshop
for Adults at 9:15 a.m. in the Social Hall. Liz Lerman leads
us in a series of investigations, partnerships, and actions that
involve storytelling, moving, talking, and reflecting. We will do
some morning stretches and midrash and learn some tools for
interacting with text, our families, and our Jewish lives.You may
find unexpected meaning as you spend some time not separating mind and body, but actually bringing them together.
Religious School Tefillah at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Liz
Lerman joins our clergy for a special Tefillah.
Dancing, Judaism, and Life: A Workshop for Dancers
at 3 p.m. in the Social Hall. If you ever took dance classes
or wish you could dance more, if you want to connect your
dancing to the rest of your life or find new ways to consider
the world and express your ideas, or if you wish synagogue
were a more active place, come to this workshop and explore
the intersection of dance, Judaism, and life. We will renew
our delight in dancing for its own sake, discover connections
between dancing and our contemporary Jewish lives, and create a dance together using contemporary methods developed
by Ms. Lerman over the past 40 years.
The weekend is made possible in part by the Covenant
Foundation’s Pomegranate Prize awarded to Rabbi Greninger.
First Friday Family Service
5:45 p.m. Dinner in the Social Hall (note time change!)
6:30 p.m. Shabbat Service in the Sanctuary
Come as you are for an interactive service with lively singing and
visual tefillah, plus dinner, dessert, gaga, arts and crafts, and more!
photo by Scott Langbein
Nov. 7: Pajama Shabbat with Storytelling
Dec. 5: Drum and Strum Musical Shabbat
Jan. 2: Kickin’ off the Year
Feb. 6: 'Round the Table Shabbat
Mar. 6: Hip Hop Shabbat
Apr. 3: No Shabbatarama. First Seder. Happy Passover!
May 1: Magical Shabbat
www.temple-isaiah.org/shabbatarama
Kulanu families gather round the campfire at Sukkot in the
Wilderness.
YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE – SPECIAL GIFTS
Special Gifts September 1 – 30, 2014
Angel Network Fund
A donation from:
Seth Moldoff
In appreciation of:
Alex and Jan Trzesniewski, from Penny Kermit
In honor of:
The birth of our clergy’s children and grandchildren during this year, from Jill and Alan
Jacobson
Ellen Emold receiving the Woman of Valor Award,
from Mel and Barbie Bacher
General Fund
A donation from:
Beverly Kivel
In appreciation of:
Nina Jones, from Penny Kermit
In memory of:
Naomi Gandle, from Aron and Ellen Rolnitzky
Joseph Sheldon Goldberg, from Helene and Dan
Casella
In memory of:
Arnold Ferrick, from Stephen and Tracy Gordon
Elaine Ferrick, from Stephen and Tracy Gordon
Herbert Gordon, from Stephen and Tracy Gordon
For the yahrzeit of:
Ruth Goldenhar, from Zida Levy
Morton Levy, from Zida Levy
Sandra Pratt, from Donna and Seth Moldoff
Jack York, from Trudi York Gardner
Molly Berkowitz, from Eugene and Lillian Berkowitz
Lionel Comaroff, from Nancy and Norman Price
Ellie Gordon, from Ricky and Tanuka Gordon
Robert Maron, from Steven Maron
Dave Nelson, from Paul Nelson
Jack Price, from Nancy and Norman Price
Cantor’s Music Fund
In appreciation of:
The Cantor’s CD, from Shondell Potozkin
Cantor Korn for his support, from Karen and Larry
Goldberg
In memory of:
Basil Clyman, from Seymore and Marilyn Hertz
In honor of:
Cantor Korn, from Ruth and Marvin Epstein
Milton P. Jacobson, from Mel and Barbie Bacher
In memory of:
Michael Deitch, from Debra Deitch
Joseph Sheldon Goldberg, from Sandy and Dave
Anderson and Gloria and Bob Schiller
Bernard Siegel, from the Glicklin Family
A donation from:
Mitchell and Karen Tarkoff
Ted Eder, from Herbert and Margaret Eder
Bessie Harris, from Mildred Hauer
Sheldon Harris, from Mildred Hauer
Marvin Heller, from Linda and Charles Carson and
Family
Hilda Krakovsky, from Mildred Hauer
Helene Weber, from Betty and Harold Redsun
Daniel Baron Feed the Hungry Fund
In memory of:
Saul Postyn, from Bobbi Baron
For the recovery of:
Herbert Eder, from Harvey and Phyllis Ceaser
Reuben Glick, from Bobbi Baron
Lois Hilman, from Bobbi Baron
Rabbi Graetz’ Discretionary Fund
Daniel Baron Feed the Hungry Fund Cont’d
For the yahrzeit of cont’d:
Harry Winer, from Frank and Deanne Winer
Lillian Winer, from Frank and Deanne Winer
Ivy Blum Memorial Fund
Donations from:
Carole Korb
Marilyn and Jay Schiffman
Randi and Warren Schultz
In appreciation of:
Rabbi Graetz for his support, from Karen and
Larry Goldberg
In honor of:
Rabbi Graetz, from Ruth and Marvin Epstein
In memory of:
Morris Collen, from Karla and Neil Smith
Ruth Graetz, from Beth Trafton
Jack Carson, from Linda and Charles Carson
Raquel Guerstein, from Charlotte Nagel
Max Kaufman, from Charlotte Stolback
Harold Langert, from Steven Weinzimmer and
Karen Maas
Millie Levene, from Steven Weinzimmer and Karen
Maas
Leo Miller, from Joel and Rochelle Hassen
Norman Snyder, from Ken and Barbara Serwin
Larry Tannenbaum, from Zida Levy
Rabbi Greninger’s Discretionary Fund
In appreciation of:
Rabbi Greninger for her support, from Karen and
Larry Goldberg
Jacob M. Tarkoff Gan Ilan Scholarship Fund
Prayer Book Fund
Max Feldman, from Rose Michaels
Hy Karsh, from Barbara Reikes
Project Hearth for the Homeless Fund
In honor of:
Mary Jane Levy’s special birthday, from Anna
Marie Levy
In memory of:
Joseph Sheldon Goldberg, from Daniel Weiner and
Lynn Gitomer
Alfred Howe, from Arlene and Larry Kaufman
Selma Gitomer, from Daniel Weiner & Lynn Gitomer
Lawrence May, from Nora, Ken, Scott, & Julie Fishbach
Elaine Siegel, from Daniel Weiner & Lynn Gitomer
Rabbi Miller’s Discretionary Fund
In appreciation of:
Rabbi Miller for her support, from Karen and
Larry Goldberg
In honor of:
Rabbi Miller’s son, Leo, from Beth Trafton
Rabbi Shanks’ Discretionary Fund
In appreciation of:
Rabbi Shanks, from Barbara Knibbe
Rabbi Shanks’ support of our family, from Karen
and Charles Fiske
Rabbi Shanks for her support, from Karen and
Larry Goldberg
In honor of:
Eliana Mann’s Bat Mitzvah, from Estelle Gracer
Rabbi Shanks, from Ruth and Marvin Epstein
YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
Rabbi Shanks’ Discretionary Fund Cont’d
In honor of cont’d:
The birth of Rabbi Shanks and Jamie Gracer’s
grandson, Joshua Bernard Ryan, from Sondra
Altman and Cal Podrid, Sandy and Dave
Anderson, Mel and Barbie Bacher, Helene and
Daniel Casella, Harvey and Phyllis Ceaser, the
Glicklin Family, Steven Weinzimmer and Karen
Maas, and the Rideout Family
In memory of:
Maddy Carmel, from Phyliss and Michael Loonin
Ann Lieberman, from JoAnn Lieberman
Irving (Bud) Leiber, from Doris Leiber
Helene Weber, from Doris Leiber
Harry Muscat, from Mike and Angie Kurtzman
Religious School & Youth Fund
In appreciation of:
Jory Gwasdoff as the new youth director, from
Robert and Sandy Goldberg
In honor of:
Rabbi Shanks and Jamie Gracer’s grandson,
Joshua, from Robert and Sandy Goldberg
Religious School & Youth Fund Cont’d
Max Felsman, from Rick and Mina Kravitz
Arnie Kravitz, from Rick and Mina Kravitz
Social Action Fund
In honor of:
Jane Sedley’s special birthday, from Anna Marie
Levy
Jasmine Tarkoff, from Mitchell and Karen Tarkoff
Gary M. Green, from Lois Green
Waldenberg-Zwerling Youth Fund
Eric Goldman, from Andrea and Paul Goldman
Winter Nights Shelter Fund
Women of Isaiah Fund
In appreciation of:
Rabbi Shanks’ support of our family, from Karen
and Charles Fiske
In honor of:
Sandy Anderson’s special birthday, from Dave
Anderson
Ellen Emold’s hard work in preparation for the
High Holidays, from Jenette Woskow
Leah Felson, from Sandy, Steve, Geoff, Misha, and
Mila Wolfe
Sherry Rowen, from Sandy, Steve, Geoff, Misha,
and Mila Wolfe
Jane Sedley’s special birthday, from Judy and
Mike Feinstein
In memory of:
Joseph Sheldon Goldberg, from Lynn HarringtonGolde
Marjorie Singer, from Sandy and Dave Anderson
Herman Fishman, from Beth Trafton
It’s Time to Sign Up for Winter Nights
Renewed by the High Holy Days and lifted by Sukkot and
Simchat Torah, we look forward now to a season of gratitude,
and giving back.
Loved ones will soon gather in homes for Thanksgiving meals.
And a few weeks later, from December 15-29, some 400 Temple
Isaiah members will transform our social hall and oneg area into
a warm, safe haven for 30 homeless people — all in families with
children.
Yes, it’s time to host Winter Nights Rotating Family Shelter, an
11-year tikkun olam tradition, a community mitzvah that honors
and assists our neighbors in need.
This year, Winter Nights encompasses all eight nights of
Chanukah. Each volunteer, then, will be a shamash candle, a light
whose efforts, large or small, can kindle a glow in the hearts of
our guests.
The true Chanukah miracle is your dedication to so many tasks.
You cook meals, buy supplies and gifts, plan a Christmas party,
wash dishes, lead arts and crafts, read with kids, sing, stay overnight, take guests on outings, and much more.
Now is the time to sign-up to help! Volunteers must register
online in advance at SignUpGenius, an easy-to-use website that
lets us add new jobs as needed. To help volunteers feel comfortable and prepared when they arrive, we’ve made a new orientation video that shows how Winter Nights works at Temple Isaiah.
We hope veterans and newbies alike will view it. Links to both
registration and the video are at www.temple-isaiah.org/getinvolved/winter-nights-rotating-shelter.
We’re excited. To see guests delight in balanced, homemade
meals. To watch dinner crews orchestrate their kitchen magic.
To be entertained by LAFTY and talented musicians. To hear
carols sung, stories told, and children shriek with joy when Santa
arrives. To bake challah for Shabbat, and share blessings in the
nightly circle.To be inspired by our guests’ courage, and humbled
by their gratitude.
If you can’t volunteer, please donate whatever you can comfortably give. Practical, portable items are always needed, such as
new toiletries and $5 and $10 gift cards for BART, gasoline,Target,
and Walmart. Bring them to the Temple office now.
Above all, we hope that Winter Nights at Temple Isaiah will be
a sukkat shalom – a dwelling of peace -- where our guests can
find comfort, calm and renewal. You make that possible. We are
incredibly grateful.
Winter Nights is sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Contra
Costa County and is a program of ViA Isaiah. You can contact us
at [email protected].
Joanne Peterson and Neal Modelevsky,
Winter Nights Co-Chairs
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. POSTAGE
Shabbat
Worship Services
10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning
Service
Lauryn and Madison Fisher,
B’not Mitzvah
Paid
Lafayette, CA
94549
Permit No. 30
945 Risa Road
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-8575
Address Service Requested
Gen. 12:1-17:27, Lech L’cha
Friday, November 7
5:45 p.m. Shabbatarama Dinner
6:30 p.m. Shabbatarama
9:30 a.m. Tot Shabbat
Service
Tali Kessler, Bat Mitzvah
Ti m e ly i n fo r matio n EN C LOS ED: P lea se d eliv er b y Nov em b er 1
Gen. 18:1-22:24, Vayera
Friday, November 14
8:00 p.m. Shabbat Service
followed by Oneg
Service
Erin Kohn, Bat Mitzvah
Gen. 23:1-25:18, ChayeSarah
Friday, November 21
6:00 p.m. Happy Half Hour Oneg
6:30 p.m. 3rd Shabbat Service
with Mizmor Band
Service
Ashley Abramson, Bat Mitzvah
Gen. 25:19-28:9, Toledot
Friday, November 28
5:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat
8:00 p.m. Shabbat Service
followed by Oneg
Service
Noah Kline, Bar Mitzvah
Gen. 28:10-32:3, Vayetze
Liz Lerman: Artist in Residence
“Innovative”
“Inspiring”
“Visionary”
Choreographer, performer, writer, educator,
and MacArthur “genius grant” award-winner
Liz Lerman comes to Temple Isaiah for an
exciting weekend of worship and learning
experiences for all ages!
Friday, November 21
6:30 p.m. Shabbat service with Liz Lerman, the Mizmor Band and our clergy
in the Sanctuary with Happy Half Hour oneg beforehand at 6:00 p.m. in the foyer
8:45 a.m. “Exploring Torah” with Liz Lerman and our clergy in the Beit Knesset
10:30 a.m. Mussar service with Liz Lerman and our clergy in the Beit Knesset
Sunday, November 23
9:15 a.m. “Making Connections, Unexpected Meaning: A Workshop for Adults”
with Liz Lerman in the Social Hall
11:00 a.m. Religious School Tefillah with Liz Lerman and our clergy in the Sanctuary
3:00 p.m. “Dancing, Judaism, and Life: A Workshop for Dancers” with Liz Lerman
in the Social Hall
See page 9 for more information about our distinguished artist in residence.

November 2014 - Temple Isaiah

Transcription

Similar documents

WRJ Centennial Shabbat Celebration

parashat pinchas - shabbat mevarchim

SAVE THE DATE! - Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities

9.21.15 - Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple

Temple Emanuel ofMarlborough c``ga, kukt - ct

Shabbat Shalom-Parshat Vayigash What`s Nu? Around Town:

Happenings 5.23.14

Temple Adas Israel`s Rabbi Leon Morris and family leaving Sag

May 2016 - The New Reform Temple

August 2014 - Temple Isaiah