Shabbat 3-16-13 - Beth El Synagogue

BETH EL
SYNAGOGUE
“We shall go forward with our young and with our old”
Hakol · March 15 - 16, 2013 · 5 Nisan 5773
Welcome to Beth El Synagogue!
We gratefully acknowledge the
Beth El Women’s League for
providing funds for
un-sponsored kiddushim
throughout the year.
All are invited to attend in the
Leonard & Fay Ribnick
Kiddush Hall
and the Gruman Social Hall.
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If you are new to Beth El, we’d love to meet you! Please introduce yourself to the
greeters, clergy or officer sitting on the bimah. To learn more about Beth El, contact Linda Goldberg at
[email protected] or 952-873-7302.
Va’yikra
Leviticus 1:1-5:26 (p. 585)
Haftarah
Isaiah 43:21-44:23 (p. 606)
Yom Shabbat:
Todah to our Women’s League Shabbat
Morning Greeter: Carolyn Gerr
Aliyah-Going to Israel:
Jerry and Louise Ribnick
Todah to our Shabbat Torah readers:
1:
Meryll Page
1:1-13
2:
Isaac Wert
1:14-17
Bruce Campbell
2:1-6
3:
Chris Brand
2:7-16
4:
Julie Silverman
3:1-17
5:
Hannah Wolk
4:1-4
Pennie Shapiro
4:5-12
Jeff Estrin
4:13-26
6:
Mike Blehert
4:27-5:10
7:
Gary Weinstein
5:11-17
Larry Pepper
5:18-26
Larry Pepper
5:24-26
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Haftarah
Service & Program Times
SHABBAT
Friday:
Kabbalat Shabbat
5:45 p.m.
Fiterman Chapel
Candlelighting
Saturday:
Shaharit
7:01 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
Fiterman Chapel
Minha
DON’T FORGET TO GIVE!
More information on Page 2
5:45 p.m.
Fiterman Chapel
Havdalah
8:02 p.m.
SUNDAY
Shaharit
Minyan
9:00 a.m.
5:45 p.m.
DAILY MINYAN
Shaharit
Minyan
7:00 a.m.
5:45 p.m.
Help Us Keep the
Spirit of Shabbat
In Honor of Shabbat, please refrain
from the following activities:
 photography or writing
 using cell phones or other
electronic devices
 wearing perfume or cologne
(the person sitting next to you may
be allergic)
And at the conclusion of services,
please pick up papers from the
pews and discard appropriately.
~Thank you!
Cindy Witkin
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Choir sing Friday!
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DROPS OF TORAH
‫טו‬:‫­ויקרא ה‬
‫אֲ ָׁשמ ֹו‬-‫ ִּת ְמעֹל מַ עַ ל וְ חָ ְטָאה בִּ ְׁש ָגגָה ִּמ ָק ְד ֵׁׁשי ה' וְ הֵׁ בִּ יא אֶ ת‬-‫נֶפֶ ׁש כִּ י‬
‫הַ ק ֶֹדׁש‬-‫ ְׁש ָקלִּ ים בְ ֶׁש ֶקל‬-‫הַ צֹאן בְ עֶ ְרכְ ָך כֶסֶ ף‬-‫לַה' ַאיִּ ל ָת ִּמים ִּמן‬
:‫לְ אָ ָׁשם‬
Leviticus 5:15 “If a person wrongfully deviates and unwittingly sins [by using the] sacred
property of Adonai, he shall bring his guilt-offering to Adonai, an unblemished ram, from the
sheep, based on the valuation of holy silver shekalim, for a guilt-offering.”
What does it mean to take something from God’s property? Rashbam suggests that this
implies stealing from the Temple treasury, while Rashi thinks it means taking anything sacred
for personal beneficial use. Regardless, taking that which is holy and using it for base
personal advancement is prohibited. How do we do the opposite, that is, using that which is
holy to better ourselves specifically because it is connected to God? We do things like
lighting the Shabbat candles, shaking the lulav, eating matzah during the Seder, all as
expressions of cleaving to God, and we better ourselves by doing so (spiritually, mentally and
emotionally). However, if we do these acts only for base personal gain, we are no greater than
the object itself, and have significantly reduced the holiness—both of the object and of our
present state of being. -AO
Rabbi Alexander Davis ● Rabbi Avi Olitzky ● Cantor Audrey Abrams ● Rabbi Kassel Abelson (Emeritus) ● Cantor Neil Newman (Emeritus)
UPCOMING AT BETH EL
For more information on these programs and events, call the
Beth El office at 952-873-7300, or visit www.bethelsynagogue.org.
Sponsor a Sunday Breakfast and be a Community Builder!
After the 9:00 a.m. Minyan on Sunday mornings there is a Hevrah Breakfast for all to
enjoy. This lovely tradition is supported by the generosity of our congregants.
Buddy and Margie Howell sponsor the March 17 Hevra breakfast
In loving memory of
Bob and Ben Calmenson
Please consider becoming a sponsor for an upcoming Sunday. What better
way to honor a loved one or observe a special occasion?
Please contact Lou Jurisz at 612-396-9270 or David Jurisz at 612-987-7644.
“Beth El Learns”
Classes Beginning in March
Passover Narrative: The Poetry of Pesah
THIS SHABBAT morning, March 16, 10:00
a.m. Come to the Learning Center to find out
how to enliven your seder with an original
narrative written by Jeremy Berman.
THIS SHABBAT - An Insider's Look at Israel's
Immigrant Detention Review Tribunal with
Michael Davis
March 16, 12:15 p.m.
Learning Center
As American Jews, often we
focus on Israel advocacy or on
questions of Israel's security.
But internal issues within Israeli
society are not less important
or volatile. Israelis response to the plight of
African asylum seekers is one such issue. With
first hand knowledge of the situation, Michael
will explore and expose us to this issue. Michael is the founder and managing attorney
of Davis and Goldfarb Immigration Lawyers.
Mussar Circle with Miriam Chaya Charney
April 4 through May 9,
Thursdays at 6:15 p.m.
Six weeks from Pesah to
Shavu'ot. $90.00 per
participant. Financial aid
available upon request
Would You Like to Join a
Mussar Circle? Would you
like to become closer to God in your day to
day life? Would you like to become more
patient, more generous, more compassionate?
“Mussar” work gives you that opportunity.
Mussar is working on our character traits, such
as humility, patience, generosity, compassion,
etc. Mussar work has the same goals as
Kabbalah, just a more practical and down-toearth approach. Miriam Chaya Charney,
Spiritual Director, has an undergraduate
degree from Harvard College and a law
degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Miriam worked as a Wall Street Lawyer
before realizing her path lay elsewhere, and
she began to teach. Miriam has been trained
in the art of Spiritual Direction through the Lev
Shomea program. Please contact Raquel
Swanson at 952-873-7315 or
[email protected] to register.
Beth El and Minnesota Food Share
Campaign
Beth El will be
participating in
the
Minnesota
Food
Share
Campaign from
February 22nd to March 22nd. Boxes are
located at each entrance. All food will be
taken out of the synagogue at that time in
advance of Passover. This year's theme
is: Be the Hero, Fight Hunger. We
encourage you to donate healthy foods.
Please remember that opened, damaged,
or outdated food cannot be accepted.
Volunteers are also needed to transport
food to STEP during the drive. Please
call Len Zeff at 952-544-2005 to
volunteer. Let's show once again that
Beth El is a most caring congregation.
Men's Group Meeting
The next Men’s Group will be Shabbat,
March 23rd from 10-11:15 a.m. in the
Learning Center. This is a new outreach
initiative to bring men to the synagogue
who otherwise might feel disconnected.
It is an opportunity to socialize, learn and
deepen ties to the Beth El community.
For more information, contact the rabbis
or Bryan Badzin.
Women’s League Luncheon & Speaker
RESCHEDULED: Join us
on Tuesday, April 9th at
11:00 a.m. (lunch to
follow) at Beth El to hear
Roxanne Portnoy, M.A.
present “When is it Time for Me? What
Should I Do with the Rest of My Life?”
Mail $15 to Marilyn Lieberman, 3000 St.
Alban’s
Mill
Rd.,
Apt.
#103,
Minnetonka, MN 55305 by April 3rd.
Do you need a hand?
We’re here!
Call our Yad V’lev hotline
952-873-7300 ext. 7350
Can you lend a hand?
We need you!
Contact Jo Ann Gruesner at
[email protected].
What’s Happening?
Kadimah Kinnus , Mar . 15- 1 7:
Kadimaniks (7-8th graders) from across
EMTZA Region will come together in
Excelsior Springs, MO for a fun and
meaningful weekend. Kadimah Kinnus is a
great introduction to USY and an exciting
opportunity to spend a weekend away
with friends.
Carb Attack Lounge Night, Mar. 19, 7:15
-8:30pm: Get your fill of doughy deliciousness before Passover starts at this
bread-filled lounge night.
Gift Shop Passover Sale
Beginning Sunday, February
17th the Gift Shop will be
holding our Passover sale.
The sale goes through Passover. We
have many seder plates that are 30 50% off. We also have many new
items, including contemporary seder
plates and matza trays by Shraga
Landesman, Adi Sidler and Gary
Rosenthal. Look through our
windows in the lobby, parents lounge
and by the reception desk. We are
open on Sundays from 9:30 - 11:30.
Sara Zuk is at the synagogue on
Wednesday mornings. We are also
available by appointment. Call either
Linda Estrin 763-545-4301 or Sara
Zuk 763-529-1285 if there is
something you would like.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Feed My Starving Children
Tuesday, March 19 6-7:30 pm
Chanhassen site
For More Info Contact: Norma Kaplan
[email protected]
National Guard
Sunday, March 24
For More Info Contact: Rachel Parnes
[email protected] or Cindy
Amberger [email protected]
Congregational Nurse
Program
A confidential listening ear
to gain a holistic
perspective. If you would
like a confidential call or
visit,
contact
our
Congregational Nurse, Jan
Hamilton, RN at 952-8737300, ext. 7356 or at
[email protected]
IN THE COMMUNITY
Minneapolis Jewish Film Festival
Celebrating 20 years, the Minneapolis Jewish Film Festival
runs until March 17. For a schedule, go to www.mplsjff.org.
Adopt a Family for Passover through JFCS
Referred individuals and families will receive a gift bag of
ritual Passover foods and other items to help celebrate the
holiday. For a $36 donation to JFCS you can Adopt a Family to
help cover the cost of a bag. Often, this is a family’s only
opportunity to obtain the items they need to celebrate the
traditions of Passover. Last year JFCS served more than 200
families. If you would like to Adopt a Family, you can make a
$36 donation by: Submitting a check payable to: Jewish Family
and Children’s Service of Minneapolis, 13100 Wayzata Blvd.,
Suite 400, Minnetonka, MN 55305; Going online to
www.jfcsmpls.org and clicking on “Donate Now”; Paying with
a credit card by calling Dana Shapiro, Hag Sameach Assistant
at 952-542-4871.
Herzl Camp Program for Baubies and Zaides
Registration is open for K’shishim 2013! K’shishim is a special
program for Baubies and Zaides (Seniors age 60+). Three days
of singing, fun, and all the ruach (spirit) you can imagine.
Activities include arts and crafts, organic gardening, waterfront,
sports, drama, Israeli Scouting, engaging discussions with our
Camp Rabbi, t’fillot (services), and much more. Sunday, July 7
- Tuesday, July 9, 2013. $150 per person (includes all meals and
lodging at Herzl Camp). Register Online at www.herzlcamp.org
(select Family & Adult Programs tab). Space is limited and will
be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning
John Kaltner will be lecturing on the topic “Moses, Jesus, and
Mary in the Qur’an” on Tuesday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m.,
O’Shaughnessy Education Center Auditorium, University of St.
Thomas,. For more information: www.stthomas.edu/jpc of 651962-5780.
Hebrew Story Time For Young Families
Families with children ages 3 - 6 are invited from 1:30-2:30
p.m. on Sunday, March 17 to join Amos and Celia Heilicher
Minneapolis Jewish Day School (HMJDS) for Korim K’Tanim
Umishpahot, Little Readers & Families Hebrew Story Time.
The program, which is free and open to the public, will feature
stories, songs, crafts, snacks and friends – all in Ivrit! Held in
conjunction with Sifriyat Pijama B’America. To RSVP or to
learn about on how your child can receive FREE HEBREW
BOOKS, contact 952.381.3500 or www.hmjds.org.
We recall with sorrow the recent losses of:
Army Spc. Cody D. Suggs, 22, of West Alexandria, OH died 3/7/13.
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Larry D. Bunn, 43, of Bossier City, LA died 3/7/13.
Army Capt. Andrew M. Pedersen-Keel, 28, of South Miami, FL died 3/11/13.
Army Staff Sgt. Rex L. Schad, 26, of Edmond, OK died 3/11/13.
To learn more about these brave heroes and their stories, please visit:
www.militarytime.com/valor
Shiva, Shloshim, and Yahrzeits
Friday, March 15, 2013 – Friday, March 22, 2013
4 Nisan – 11 Nisan 5773
Shiva
Shloshim
Golda (Gladys) Winerman
Moshe (Martin) Fiterman
Zelda Beto
Reuvein Bear (Raymond) Munic
Moshe Zalek (Melvin “Mel”) Gittleman
Leah Cohen
Yahrzeits
4 Nisan / Friday, March 15
Yehudit (Judith) Abramson
Miriam (Mary) Chiat
Shmuel (Sam) Kantor
Sarah Rachel (Sophie) Katz
Fruma (Jan) Ribnick
Batya (Bessie) Rosenthal
Ya’akov (Jerome) Routman
Esther (Ethel) Silver
Moshe (Morris) Sudit
Shoshana (Roberta) Weber
5 Nisan / Saturday, March 16
Roselee Haskovitz
LeCarda Johnson
Ethel Mindelsohn
Batya (Betty) Reiss Raen
Simcha (Samuel) Rank
Moshe (Maurice) Rischall
Bosia Devora (Deborah) Sherman
Irene Silverman
6 Nisan / Sunday, March 17
Shmuel (Sidney) Bleet
Ephraim (Froimy) Heiligman
Zalman Laib (Simon) Resnick
D'vorah (Dorothy) Tenenbaum
7 Nisan / Monday, March 18
Avraham (Abe) Armel
Udella (Addie) Goodman
Natah Leiv (Leo) Kaplan
Moshe (Morris) Katz
Pinhas (Pink) Lemish
Gershon (Gary) Rockler
Sholom Yosef (Stanley) Somers
Ruvain (Robert) Winnig
Temma Laya (Lenora) Zeff
Max Ziskind
8 Nisan / Tuesday, March 19
Baruch (Ben) Arnold
David Deutsch
Haya (Ilene) Frank
Yeshaiya (Sidney) Goldfarb
Orka (Archie) Meltz
Yitzhak (Edward) Miller
Zipporah Rela (Cyta Rela) Smith
Basa Rana (Barbara Rita) Tucker
Ephraim (Fred) Weinberg
9 Nisan / Wednesday, March 20
Batsheva (Beverly) Deutsch
Shimon (Sam) Frank
Reuven (Robert) Kelber
Dovid (David) Libson
Sora (Sis) Mark
Devorah (Deborah) Miller
Malka (Molly) Silverman
10 Nisan / Thursday, March 21
Rayzel (Rose) Fischer
Moshe (Movsha) Fridland
Rahail (Rose) Goldman
Nachama (Natalie) Goldstein
Simi (Selma) Kaplan
Sora (Sylvia) Lichterman
Betty Ostrow
Dovid (David) Peilen
Yitzchok (Isaac) Plitman
Tzvi Hersh (Harold) Rosenberg
11 Nisan / Friday, March 22
Ruth Ann Hanssen
Tsiril (Sarah) Idelkope
Yehuda (Julius) Lasky
Osmah (Hattie) Levinsohn
Wolf (William) Liebo
Hy Moorvitch
Rachmeil Leib (Milton Louis) Munic
Yehuda (Joel) Rappaport
Sadie Rosenbaum
Nahum (Nathan) Rubin
We bring to mind those in our congregational family*
who serve in the military and pray for their wellbeing
and speedy homecoming.
Joshua Amberger, US Navy
Rabbi Josh Sherwin,
US Navy/US Marine Corps
Patrick Downs, US Marine Corps
Brad Downs, ROTC/National Guard
Mitchell Bennett, US Marine Corps
Isaac Reich, US Marine Corps
Emily Stoess, US Coast Guard
Adam Magy, MN National Guard
Matthew Veldey, US Army JAG
*If you have a friend or loved one serving in the military, please contact one of our clergy at 952-873-7300
so that we might add them to our weekly list of heroes.