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Temple Beth Elof South Orange County

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The Samueli Center for Progressive Judaism

Temple e-Talke-TalkAugust • September 2013August • September 2013

Special High Holy Day EditionSpecial High Holy Day EditionI remember as a young child gathering with my family on Friday nights around the dinner table. My mother would light the Shabbat candles and we would sing the blessings over them to a beautiful melody that I have only ever heard her sing. It is the same melody that I now sing with my own family. My parents’ home was always a placeof gathering for friends and family, and even my non-Jewish friends looked forward to Shabbat in our home. It was a sacred time that we all looked forward to, where tradition came alive and memories were created.

Years later, as a mother, wife, educator, and cantor, I reach back to those precious memories that fi lled my life with so

much meaning. They have become an important part of how I connect with others, and how I help others connect to our tradition. While the rituals and traditions that were infused into me during my childhood still guide me, the music that my

parents passed down to me is the strongest thing that connects me to God and my community.

Music has the ability to bring people together. In prayer, in celebration, in mourning, it can elevate our souls so that we are changed by it in some way. It can help people connect to our liturgy and tradition in ways that words alone cannot. I am grateful to have music as a creative outlet,

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Welcome Welcome

Cantor Cantor

Natalie Natalie

Young!Young!

High Holy Days 2013/5774We have wonderful opportunities for worship on these upcoming High Holy Days. In addition to our beautiful evening services for both

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre, there will be a Multi-Generational Service appropriate for elementary school children, parents, and grandparents. And, while adults are in the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur morning worship services, there will be age-appropriate programs and services for children in kindergarten through fi fth grades so your family can come to Temple together. Babysitting (Kids

Club for younger children age 2-Pre-K) will also be available, and afternoon Tot Services will wrap up the day. Temple membership includes tickets for High Holy Days; have you ordered your tickets yet? (Guest and non-member tickets are also available.)

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Reform

(Sanctuary)

Multi-Generational

(Sanctuary)

Conservative

(Chapel)

Children

Saturday, August 31st S’lichot 8:30pm (dessert reception at 8pm)

Wednesday, September 4th Erev Rosh Hashanah 7:30pm 5pm 7:30pm

Thursday, September 5th Rosh Hashanah Day 1 10am 8:30am 10am (K-5th grades)3pm Tot (age 1-6)

Thursday, September 5th Tashlich 4:30pm (Laguna Niguel Regional Park)

Friday, September 6th Rosh Hashanah Day 2 10am 8:30am

Friday, September 13th Kol Nidre 7:30pm 5pm 6:15pm Mincha, 6:30pm

Saturday, September 14th Yom Kippur 10am4pm Afternoon/

Neilah/Yizkor

8:30amYizkor 1pm, Study 2pm,

Avodah Meditation 4pm, Mincha 4:30pm, Neilah 6pm, Sounding

of Shofar 7:36pm

10am (K-5th grades)3pm Tot (age 1-6)

On Shabbat

Friday Evening Shabbat Services in the Sanctuary6pm Kabbalat Shabbat: A multi-generational joyous and participatory service, music, welcoming Shabbat with dancing, community, opportunities for refl ection and inspiration. 5:30pm Pre-service Oneg (hors d’oeuvres)

7:30pm Traditional Reform Shabbat Service: A beautiful worship service in the mainstream Reform model using a variety of musical styles with piano accompaniment to create a warm and inviting worship experience. Our rabbis off er inspirational learning with their sermons. Includes opportunities for refl ection and inspiration. This service is followed by an Oneg Shabbat (savory treats and socializing!)

Every Saturday at 9am: Torah Study in room 214/215Exploration of the weekly portion in a warm and welcoming atmosphere where each participant has the opportunity to learn, listen and share. Every 3rd Shabbat of the month one of our rabbis leads the discussion. A brief lay-led service follows the study.

Every Saturday at 9:30am: Shabbat morning Conservative prayer in the Chapel. Ivdu Et Hashem B’simcha (Serve the Holy One with Joy) blends high energy, joyous, participatory service with opportunities for meditation and contemplation in a warm and intimate community. Return to that moment at Mt. Sinai through traditional Torah reading while we explore its personal relevance to each one of us. Led by our rabbis and lay leadership. Preliminary prayers start at 9:15am.

During the Week

Refuat HaNefesh: Healing of the Soul Minyan: Tuesdays at 6:30 pmA prayer gathering held each and every Tuesday evening in the Sidney Eisenberg Chapel. This service enables our members who are in mourning or observing a Yahrzeit to join with their Temple Beth El family for a 30 minute service fi lled with prayer, song and quiet moments of refl ection to recite the Mourner’s Kaddish. The service is a fusion of prayers both in Hebrew and English, using the weekday prayer book, Siddur Eit Ratzon, which has all the Hebrew transliterated for the non-speaker, and beautiful (and relevant) explanations of the intentions behind the prayers.

Every Thursday at 7am Weekday Minyan in the Sidney Eisenberg Chapel...start your day with a mitzvah! Come and be part of this community minyan. Your attendance could enable congregants to recite Kaddish for their departed loved ones. If you are able to commit to attend even only now & then, please sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A0D4CA5A622A31-weekday. Mark your calendars and let’s share this lovely service and ongoing mitzvah project together!

August 2013

Friday, August 25:30pm Oneg*6pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Saturday, August 3 Parashat Re’eh: Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 9am Torah Study

Conservative Service in the Eisenberg Chapel with Kiddush community lunch to follow.9:15am Preliminary prayers9:30am Ivdu Et Hashem B’simcha (Serve the Holy One with Joy)

Reform Sabbath Morning Service in the Pasternack Family Sanctuary.10am Sabbath Morning ServiceISABELLA ROFSKY ISABELLA ROFSKY and LILY SPIEGEL LILY SPIEGEL will be called to the Torah on this Sabbath of their becoming B’not Mitzvah. We invite everyone to worship with us.


Saturday, August 10 Parashat Shoftim: Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 9am Torah Study


Reform Sabbath Morning Service in the Pasternack Family Sanctuary.10am Sabbath Morning ServiceELLIOTT SLOANELLIOTT SLOAN will be called to the Torah on this Sabbath of his becoming Bar Mitzvah. We invite everyone to worship with us.


Saturday, August 17 Parashat Ki Tetze: Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 9am Torah Study



Saturday, August 24 Parashat Ki Tavo: Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 9am Torah Study


Reform Sabbath Morning Service in the Pasternack Family Sanctuary.10am Sabbath Morning ServiceREBECCA COBLE REBECCA COBLE and KIMBERLY FRASER KIMBERLY FRASER will be called to the Torah on this Sabbath of their becoming B’not Mitzvah. We invite everyone to worship with us.

SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP SERVICES

Here is an overview of the many opportunities we provide at Temple Beth El for spiritual connection and worship services:

Yizkor Services:Yizkor Services:

Special memorial services honoring our loved ones Saturday, September 14, Yom Kippur

(see page 1 for times)( 1 f ti )(see page 1 for times)Thursday, September 26, 9:30am

Shemini Atzeret

Friday, August 307:30pm Shabbat ServiceFollowed by an Oneg*After the opening hymn, we will ask God’s blessing on behalf of those who have celebrated a wedding anniversary during August. If you are observing an anniversary this month and plan to attend this service, please RSVP to Kathryn at ext. 103.

Saturday, August 31 Parashat Nitzavim/Vayelech: Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30 9am Torah Study


Reform Sabbath Morning Service in the Pasternack Family Sanctuary.10am Sabbath Morning ServiceMEGAN GRAMLINGMEGAN GRAMLING will be called to the Torah on this Sabbath of her becoming a Bat Mitzvah. We invite everyone to worship with us.

8pm Dessert Reception8:30pm S’lichot Service

September 2013

Wednesday, September 4 - Friday, September 6See entire Rosh Hashanah service schedule on page 1.

Friday, September 65:30pm Oneg*6pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Saturday, September 7 Parashat Ha’azinu: Deuteronomy 32:1-32:529am Torah Study


Friday, September 13 - Erev Yom Kippur5pm Kol Nidre Multi-Generational Service6:15 Conservative Mincha and 6:30pm Kol Nidre Service7:30 Reform Kol Nidre Adult Service

Saturday, September 14See Yom Kippur Service Schedule on page 1

Thursday, September 199:30am Conservative Sukkot Service

Friday, September 209:30am Conservative Sukkot Service at Heritage Pointe (27356 Bellogente, Mission Viejo 92691)5:30pm Oneg*6pm Multi-generational Kabbalat Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot Service

Saturday, September 21 Parashat Chol Hamoed Sukkot Exodus 33:12-34:26 and Numbers 29:23-319am Torah Study

Conservative Service in the Eisenberg Chapel with Kiddush community lunch in the sukkah to follow.9:15am Preliminary prayers9:30am Ivdu Et Hashem B’simcha (Serve the Holy One with Joy)

Thursday, September 269:30am Conservative Shemini Atzeret with Yizkor Service5pm Tot Service & Celebration 6:30pm Erev Simchat Torah Celebration for all ages (more details on page 5)

Friday, September 279:30am Conservative Simchat Torah Service7:30pm Shabbat ServiceFollowed by an Oneg*After the opening hymn, we will ask God’s blessing on behalf of those who have celebrated a wedding anniversary during September. If you are observing an anniversary this month and plan to attend this service, please RSVP to Kathryn at ext. 103.

Saturday, September 28 Parashat Bereshit: Genesis 1:1-6:88:30am Exploring Jewish Prayer9am Torah StudyConservative Service in the Eisenberg Chapel with Kiddush community lunch to follow.9:15am Preliminary prayers9:30am Ivdu Et Hashem B’simcha (Serve the Holy One with Joy)

Reform Sabbath Morning Service in the Pasternack Family Sanctuary.10am Sabbath Morning ServiceLEA PACKERLEA PACKER will be called to the Torah on this Sabbath of her becoming a Bat Mitzvah. We invite everyone to worship with us.

SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP SERVICES continued

*Oneg is a time for the community to come together and visit, with savory eats!

On the streets of Jerusalem on Shabbat morning, the dew on the trees refl ects sunlight sparkling diamonds, the air is crisp and still, and the peace is palatable. Joyous prayer pours out of the houses and little shteibls - the human song and the song of creation intertwined. Friends and family come together to eat, to share, and to become immersed in words of life-giving Torah. One can’t imagine a Torah more relevant and real. Join us for a taste of the sweetness of this special Shabbat morning. Come for all or any part of the morning’s events.

A typical Jerusalem Shabbat schedule:9:15am - Preliminary prayers9:30am - Ivdu Hashem B’simcha (Serve the Holy One with Joy) begins with l’chaims (toasts of whisky and sparkling juice).Conservative Shacharit and Torah Service fi lled withJerusalem melodies. For those who are new to traditionalprayer, email Rabbi K’vod at [email protected] to set up a “mentor” to help you through the prayerbook.11:30 - Kiddush and full Shabbat Brunch11:50 - D’var Torah and Community Study (over Brunch)12:30 - Musaf Meditation and Chant Experience

Jerusalem ShabbatReturns This Fall: October 5, November 2, December 7

Tot Shabbat PlayspaceReturns This Fall: October 5, November 2, December 7 at 10:30am

Children ages 3 and up are invited to attend the Shabbat Playspace with one of our rabbis, Miss Terry & Miss Beth in Early Childhood Center room 112.

HIGH HOLY DAYS

S’lichot: A Gateway to High Holy DaysSaturday, August 31st

8pm Dessert Reception

8:30pm S’lichot Service

“But teshuvah [repentance], tefi llah [prayer] and tzedakah[charity] temper judgment’s severe decree.”

- Unetaneh Tokef,High Holy Days liturgy

Book of RemembranceAs part of the observance of Yom Kippur, we publish a Yizkor Book of Remembrance in which we inscribe our dear ones. To include your loved ones in the Yizkor book, please complete a “Book of Remembrance” form (available online at http://tbesoc.org/holidays.htm) and return it before August 23rd. It is customary to make a donation in memory of those who have departed.

Machzorim - High Holy Days Prayer BooksIn order to participate fully in the Reform and Conservative High Holy Days services you will need your own machzor (the red Gates of Repentance prayer book for Reform Services, or the NEW! tan, Mahzor Lev Shalem for Conservative Services) - none will be available on the premises! Order yours for $42 each by August 23rd. Order forms are available online at http://tbesoc.org/holidays.htm.

High Holy Days Kids ClubWe are pleased to off er child care during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services for children ages 2 through Pre-K who are not participating in the K-5 program. Kids Club will take place in the Early Childhood Center (ECC) classrooms with the sitters from among our own TBESOC ECC staff . Return completed forms (available online) with payment no later than August 23rd.

High Holy Days Guest TicketsCommunity members, as well as parents, grandparents, and siblings of our member families are welcome at our services. High Holy Days Tickets are now available, and prices are as follows: Guest tickets for immediate family members are $200/adult, $50/child 12 and under (must be purchased by the congregant.) Non-members: $360/adult, $150/child 12 and under. Order forms are available online: http://tbesoc.org/holidays.htm.

Volunteer Ushers NeededYour assistance would be greatly appreciated! Please contact:Reform Services: Greg Gantman [email protected] Services: Rob Fecher [email protected]

High Holy Day Service DescriptionsReform Service Higher and Higher: Spiritual Uplift for a Secular World Reform High Holy Day Services with soulful music and spiritually relevant sermons in our breathtaking sanctuary.Conservative Service Returning to Our Source: An Experience of Soulful TraditionConservative High Holy Day Services that create a personal and communal journey to living our lives more fully and authentically. Intimate and participatory in our beautiful chapel.Multi-Generational Service Celebration and Renewal: The Abbreviated Service A High Holy Day experience for all ages, fi lled with music, refl ection, and inspired teaching in our sanctuary. All within one hour.

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Spiritual Preparation for the

High Holy DaysTuesday, August 13th 7-9 pm

With Rabbi K’vod Wieder, Michelle Stone, and Amy RobinsonBegin the inner process necessary to renew the year and

make the most of your High Holy Day time. Meet our new Conservative service High Holy Day cantorial

students and learn some of the melodies and prayers we will be using in our chapel services.

ORDER YOUR HIGH HOLY DAY TICKETSORDER YOUR HIGH HOLY DAY TICKETS before August 23!

(Expect to receive the tickets you ordered by mail the last week of August.)

First Day Rosh Hashanah:

Apples, Honey, Challah & ShmoozingImmediately following fi rst day Rosh Hashanah services, meet in the parking lot just outside the main entrance for shmoozing, getting to see old friends, and making new ones!

HOLIDAYS / SPECIAL SERVICES

SukkotWe need your help to set up Sukkah City!

To get involved, please contact Al Welland.

Erev Sukkot We encourage everyone to share time with their families at their home celebrations, as there will not be an Erev Sukkot Service. Join our community for dinner in the sukkah on Friday.

Sukkot Services 9:30am on Thursday, September 19 at the temple & Friday, September 20 at Heritage Pointe

Chol Hamoed Sukkot Friday, September 20

5:30pm Oneg6pm Multi-generational Sukkot and Shabbat Celebration7pm Bring your own dairy dinner to eat in Sukkah City

Saturday, September 21, 9:30am Conservative Service in the Eisenberg Chapel with Kiddush community lunch in the sukkah to follow.

Want to eat in the sukkah during Sukkot? Call the temple (24 hours ahead) to reserve a spot, then bring your dinner & enjoy!

Simchat TorahThe biggest celebration of

Torah the world has ever seen!

Simchat Torah is

singing dancing celebrating Torah

Thursday, September 26

5pm Tot Service & Celebration5:30pm Bring–Your-Own-Dinner to Sukkah City—our temple’s sukkah...the largest sukkah in Orange County!6:30pm Simchat Torah dancing and celebration for all ages

Friday, September 27, 9:30am

Conservative Simchat Torah Service

UPCOMING EVENTS

Men’s Club Breakfast We hope to see the ‘regular’ TBE Men’s “Breakfast Club’ers” and welcome any new Men’s Club members who have not yet come by to our monthly breakfast at Coco’s at 23760 Alicia on Thursdays, August

8 & September 12 at 9:30am. Please email Mel Zimmerman at [email protected] if you plan on attending so that he can reserve enough tables.

Celebrate Maccabi & SummerLet’s Celebrate the Maccabi Games and Summer as a Temple Beth El Community on Wednesday, August 7th, 5-9 pm at

Doheny State Beach, Picnic Area A.

Bring a picnic dinner, lawn games, swimsuits and all your beach gear! Calling all Surf Groms (beginner surfers)! There is a nice, easy swell at Doheny. Our Temple’s surfers are going to bring extra boards to teach teens & kids who are interested how to surf. Parking at Doheny Beach is $15. Free parking a few blocks away at Dana Point Harbor.

TBE Connections LuncheonsDid you know we have a group of congregants age 55+ who get together every other month to enjoy lunch together and a featured speaker or presentation? This group, formerly known as TB Elders, has expanded to include baby boomers. The planning Committee has been working hard scheduling events for the coming year. Upcoming programs will be both entertaining and thought-provoking, so please mark the following dates on your calendar, Mondays at 11:30am:

October 7, 2013• December 2, 2013• February 3, 2014• April 7, 2014• June 2, 2014•

This year’s presentations will include:Rabbi Peter Levi, to tell us about his recent four months in • Israel, updating us on Israeli issues.Daisy Miller, a key offi cer of the Shoah Foundation • established by Steven Spielberg Professor Howard Seller who will discuss literary portraits • of aging - the best is yet to be.We anticipate that Kim Gubner and Chris Winn will return • for another entertaining performance Cantor Natalie Young will give us the opportunity to get to • know her.

We will be fi lling you in on details as the time approaches. Read your Wednesday emails, or while at services take home your weekly schedules of events to stay in the loop of our upcoming events.

Questions? Please contact Lew Einbund at [email protected] or 949-443-5435.

Shemini AtzeretThursday, September 26, 9:30am

Shemini Atzeret & Yizkor Service

mailto:[email protected]

USCJ Centennial ConferenceBaltimore, October 11-15, 2013 http://www.uscj100.org/Be part of the CONVERSATION OF THE CENTURY, an open gathering of 21st Century Jews and today’s most innovative leaders, teachers and performers. No labels, no boundaries - just expansive learning, joyful prayer, music, celebration, and passionate discussions about building a vibrant Jewish future. Be a part of a TBESOC contingent to this exciting conference.

URJ Biennial ConferenceSan Diego, December 11-15, 2013

http://urj.org/biennial13/ Biennial is where Reform Jews gather to learn, pray, share ideas, dance and sing, hear from inspiring guest speakers, reunite with old friends, make new connections, and make decisions about the policies of the Reform Movement.

• The Biennial and the Women of Reform Judaism Assembly will take place at the San Diego Convention Center

• Discounted Biennial Room Blocks will be Available at: Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina and Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

• Early Bird Registration will open early Summer 2013 • This Biennial will also celebrate the Women of Reform

Judaism’s Centennial Anniversary

UPCOMING EVENTS

Come and Meet the New

BE Sisters Co-PresidentsAlane Dolensky is an Executive Assistant with Plus Diagnostics

in Irvine and has been a member of Temple Beth El for the last 10 years, as well as Eilat for six, and has been a very active member on the Events Committee, Hineinu Caring Committee and most recently with BE Sisters. She loves meeting new people and loves planning events even more! She is

also very active with The Orangewood Children’s Home, where she volunteers as a mentor. You can always fi nd her fun spirit lending a hand to various programs within the community. She resides in Mission Viejo with her husband Alan and their four children.

Ezina LeBlanc-Hoff , is a singer/songwriter and published author. Since moving to Orange County two years ago, Ezina has been active with Jewish Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy and YLD program where she chaired the YLD Fundraising Gala last November and their Couples Cluster. Prior to moving to the OC, Ezina was very active at Temple Emanuel in Beverly Hills following her birthright trip to Israel. Ezina loves organizing

events, gathering new people together and using the latest technology to building grassroots connections through the use of online and offl ine systems. She joined BE Sisters last year and has had a blast meeting other friendly faces in the community. She lives in Rancho Santa Margarita with her husband Dax.

2013-14 Event

Calendar

We have a full calendar with lots of fun events for everyone. We would love to meet you and get your input on how we can make our community stronger.

Upcoming Events

Mark Your Calendars!

BE Sisters Fashion Show August 2, 2013Sushi and Sake under the Sukkah September 21, 2013Women’s Health Event October 20, 2013Latkes, Laughs and Vodka November 30, 2013Ladies Game Night December 15, 2013Tu Bishvat Event January 19, 2014Girls Night Out at ECC Mixer February 8, 2014Purim Ball March 9, 2014Cooking Class April 6, 2014Spring Forward Event May 25. 2014Summer Family Event June 22, 2014Couples Event July 19, 2014Tu B’av Event August 10, 2014

UPCOMING EVENTS

5773 Confi rmation Class Rabbi K’vod Weider, Bryan Ruef, Michael Greenwald & Rabbi

Rachel Kort

2013

High School

GradsPictured at left: Back

row: Rabbi K’vod Wieder, Brian James,

Briana Gibbs, Thomas Gravitt, Rabbi Rachel Kort; front row: Molly Drader, Liela Majedi &

Royce Weiss

Photographs by: Mark Montgomery

Daytime Book ClubOur Daytime Book Club provides the opportunity to discuss Jewish-themed books selected each month. Reading list is available in the library.Dates: 3rd Tuesday of each month:

August 20, September 17Time: 11:30am -1pm in the Adult LibraryCoordinators: Sharon Wolfson [email protected] & Claire Stein [email protected]

People of the BookWe will be having our planning meeting August 14, when we will pick out our book selections for the year and enjoy a potluck dessert.

Regularly, we meet at 7pm on second Wednesday of the month in the Temple library. Our new year begins in September. All are welcome to join us! We are now opening our book selections to all types of books not limited to Jewish themes or authors. Please come for our interesting and lively discussions. RSVP to Helen.

Dates: 2nd Wednesday of each month (August 14th at 6:30pm, September 11 at 7pm)Time: 7pm in the Adult Library Coordinator: Helen Rasner at [email protected] or cell 949-233-2606

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Family Israel TripFamily Israel TripSummer 2014

With a Bar/Bat Mitzvah OptionJoin Rabbi Peter and Ruth Levi and their family on Temple

Beth El’s family-oriented trip to Israel. We will see the old and new, build a relationship with our historic and modern homeland, meet the people, and deepen our

sense of Jewishness. ~ Shabbat in Jerusalem ~ Wander the Streets of the Old City ~ Explore the Kotel (Western Wall) Tunnels and Excavations ~ Visit Modern Tel Aviv ~

Walk in the footsteps of the Pioneering Zionists and Share Their Dreams ~ Climb the Mountain Fortress of Masada ~ Dip in the Dead Sea ~ Be Moved at the Memorial Museum

at Yad Vashem ~ Plant a Tree in Israeli Soil ~ Meander in the Mystical City of Tzefat ~ Visit Temple Beth El’s Sister

Congregation ~ and Much Much More…Contact Rabbi Levi for details.

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Welcome Back & Prospective

Member ShabbatFriday, August 9, 5:15pm Kabbalat Shabbat services immediately following at 6pm. Join us for a special Shabbat experience. See old friends, make new ones, and welcome prospective members. Shabbat Chai families can also “meet the teachers.” Featuring:

Music by Mattan Klein, world renowned jazz fl autist, and our • very own Daniel Steingart on mandolinHeavy appetizers• Opportunity to meet the Shabbat Chai & Hebrew teachers• See old friends and make new friends• Information available about various temple activities and • committeesChat with the ECC Director• Meet & greet prospective members• Have fun!•

Gordon & Sklar

Early Childhood Center Early Childhood Center Temple Beth El….

...Where Jewish learning is fun. Join us!

Serving children 7 months through KindergartenRegistration for the 2013-14 School Year is Open

Get your registration materials and information online at www.tbesoc.org/childhoodcenter.htm.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Kids’ Corner!

For families with For families with young children...young children...High Holy Day Tot ServicesThese services require tickets for entry, so order them online at www.tbesoc.org/holidays.htm.

Rosh Hashanah: Thursday, September 5th, 3pm

Yom Kippur: Saturday, September 14th, 3pm More details about services & babysitting are on page 4.

Tot Shabbat Playspace Children ages 3 and up are invited to attend the Shabbat Playspace with one of our rabbis, Miss Terry, and Miss Beth beginning at 10:30am in ECC room 103. We start with Shabbat Stories and move on to a Torah parade and full brunch with the congregation. Then there will be a Shabbat felt board story, and playtime. Join us on the following Saturdays at 10:30am: October 5, November 2, December 7

PJ Library: Sign up today!It’s never too early to create treasured Jewish memories with your family. Sign up your family and tell your friends about the PJ Library. Introduce a new generation to the richness and depth of our Jewish heritage. For more information, see the brochure that was mailed out over the summer or go to www.facebook.com/JFFSPJ.

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Open HouseSeptember 3 at 10-11am

Fall Program BeginsSeptember 9

Bagel Nosh September 16 at 9:15am

Teen CommunityTeen Community

Upcoming Teen Events:

The Amazing RaceSunday, August 18th 4-7pm, at Temple Beth El

For one day, the temple is your playground. Bring friends and be a part of one of 5 teams to race to the fi nish overcoming obstacles and challenges along the way. Win big prizes worth hundreds of dollars. Enjoy gourmet food truck and dessert with pumpin’ tunes after the race. Please be on time to participate in the race. For any questions or to request certain teammates, please RSVP to Sammy Seid - [email protected] and include the names of requested friends. You must have your friends RSVP with your name to insure participants are on the same team. Also let Sammy know if you’d like to be a “team captain.”

BESTY Board MeetingSunday, August 25th (Time and Location To Be Announced)All are invited to attend

NFTY Leadership Training Institute - Southwest RegionAugust 29 - September 1, 2013 in Albuquerque, NMAre you a leader or do you want to become one? If you answered “yes”, come join NFTY Southwest for Leadership Training Institute! You will learn the ins and outs of leadership while participating in various programs, workshops, and activities. Also, you will have the opportunity to have your voice heard throughout the region during the annual General Board meeting. NFTY Southwest makes leadership fun, so come and see for yourself. For more information on the national Jewish youth groups - NFTY and USY, or for details on attending this event, please contact Sammy Seid at [email protected].

Extreme Board Game Lounge NightTuesday, September 10th, 6:30-8:30 pm

BESTY Board MeetingSunday, September 15

Shabbat Club In The SukkahFriday, September 20

UPCOMING EVENTS: Kids’ Corner!

Strengthening Our Community:

YOU make the diff erence.As we embark on a new school year, we will again work with our

incredible parent task force. They have worked diligently to create a calendar of opportunities to build relationships among all our

stakeholders.

If you would like to pledge your time to help us strengthen our community, please be in touch with Bonni

([email protected] or 949-362-3999 ext 213).

Some opportunities to help include:Call or Email families about upcoming events• Work the school desk (answer phones, direct traffi c, help • others) during Shabbat Chai & Hebrew School Serve on our advisory board• Host an event• Plan an event for other adults •

Want to help plan our

2013-14 school year

community-building

events?

Join the eff ort!

Shabbat ChaiShabbat Chai-lights Community, Torah, Shabbat

Our ancient Rabbis taught that the world stands on three things: Torah, Worship, and Acts of Loving-kindness (Pirkei Avot 1:2.) Our Shabbat Chai Fridays stand on three things: Community Building, Torah, and Shabbat. Each component

of our Friday program works to uphold, strengthen, and nourish our children’s Jewish identities in unique but equally

important ways.

By building community with each other and creating bonds of friendship, our kids develop a sense of belonging to our Temple community and the Jewish People. By engaging in

Torah with our faculty, our children learn about our tradition and how it can make their lives more meaningful.

By celebrating Shabbat with parents, our kids have an opportunity to sing, pray and dance and feel the joy of

Shabbat as a family.

Shabbat Chai Fridays meet from 4–7 pm on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month. This time includes community Shabbat Services at 6pm. Shabbat Services are an integral part of the Shabbat Chai Curriculum. In addition to our regular Shabbat

Chai Fridays, our Shabbat Chai program includes Mitzvah Days and holiday celebrations.

New this year is our Club Tikkun Olam, an opt-in family-based learning community that will come together about once a

month to celebrate being Jewish and do Tikkun Olam (help fi x our broken world). The goals of Club Tikkun Olam are for Parents and kids will learn together, Families to foster deep relationships with other Temple families, Our community to work together on hands-on tikkun olam projects, and Of course to celebrate Shabbat and our Jewish calendar!

If you are interested in participating in this family learning community, please take the time to fi ll out a Club Tikkun Olam

survey on our website (www.tbesoc.org/school.htm). There is no participation fee for Club Tikkun Olam. Families will be

asked to cover meal costs and activity fees associated with the program (like cooking materials for providing a meal at Ronald

McDonald House).

If you have any questions about Shabbat Chai, Hebrew School, or your family’s Jewish journey, please don’t hesitate to reach

out to me at 949-362-3999, ext. 102; [email protected].

L’Shana HaBa’ah B’Yachad—To the

Coming Year Together, Rabbi Rachel Kort, Director of Jewish

Engagement

Shabbat Chai Hebrew School Mondays, 4:30-6:30pm

Aug. 9 5:15pm Sept. 30

Sept. 5 10am Oct. 7

Sept. 14 10am Oct. 14

Sept. 20 4-7pm Oct. 21

Sept. 26 6:30pm Oct. 28

Oct. 4 4-7pm Nov. 4

Oct. 18 4-7pm Nov. 18

Nov. 1 4-7pm Dec. 2

Nov. 15 4-7pm Dec. 9

Dec. 6 4-7pm Dec. 16

Dec. 20 4-7pm Jan. 6

Jan. 17 4-7pm

Calendar of Fall Dates

Welcome Back Shabbat! Welcome Back Shabbat! Friday, August 9th, 5:15pm

Meet the Teachers, See Old Friends, Make New Ones! (immediately followed by 6pm Shabbat Services)

The Hinenu Caring Committee is looking forward to another year of enhancing our caring for one another and further developing a true feeling of community and family here at Temple Beth El.

How do we accomplish this? Our volunteers choose to participate in any of the following: Help prepare and deliver meals to congregants recovering from illness or surgery, visit and "schmooz" with our senior members who are homebound, attend Shiva Minyans where more members are needed, help set up the "Meal of Consolation" after a funeral, drive those who either temporarily or permanently cannot drive themselves to doctor appointments or grocery shopping.

If you are interested in becoming a member or are a current member of the committee, please mark the following dates on your calendar:

For more information regarding the Hinenu Caring Committee, or to sign up for our September 29th orientation/brunch, please contact either Shirley Einbund at 443-5435 (sleinbund@

cox.net) or Wendy Levin at 380-0236 ([email protected]). If you know of a congregant who is homebound and would benefi t from regular visits from a temple member who is one of our committee's friendly visitors, please inform Rabbi Kort or Rabbi K'vod.

In addition, the Jewish Family Service's Silverstreak Transportation program is always in need of volunteer drivers. Please contact Marcia Marchenko at 949-435-4600 or email her at marcia@jff s.org to become a valued volunteer.

Hineinu Caring Committee

Sunday, September 29th, 10am-1pmOur Volunteer Appreciation Brunch and Orientation

Thursday Evening, October 3rd, 7pmBikkur Cholim (Visiting and reaching out to those who are ill.)

Thursday Evening, October 10th, 7pmMatters relating to Shiva and Death

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English name on plaque _________________________________________

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For those of our Temple members who want to remember loved ones on the dates of their yahrzeits,

a plaque on our Memorial wall is available for purchase. A light will be lit on the Friday preceding the anniversary of your loved one’s death and kept lit for the following week, and on Yom Kippur, Shemini Atzeret, the last day of Passover and on Shavuot Day 2.

Please use this order form or come to the Temple offi ce during regular offi ce hours for assistance. If you need any help with Hebrew names or Hebrew dates, Rabbi Levi, Rabbi Kort, or Rabbi Wieder will be happy to assist you.

The The

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TZEDAKAH OPPORTUNITIES

On each Tree of Life leaf you have four lines of 20 characters each to inscribe your message. The fi fth line may contain a date.

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The Fenning Family Tree of Life Our SIMCHA Tree of Life is blooming at Temple Beth El. Gold leaves are available to celebrate a special simcha in your family’s life. The stones at the roots of the tree are symbolic of the 12 tribes of Israel. The golden leaves and stones may be inscribed to highlight or commemorate such joyous events as births, weddings, anniversaries, graduations or to honor parents, family or friends. Share the joy by inscribing your family’s simchas on our synagogue’s Tree of Life – a permanent dedication to the meaningful happy events that touch our lives.

I wish to inscribe:_______Leaves at $180 each (10 chai) = $______ _________________

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ANNIVERSARIES

AugustJeff rey Ameen and Iris Rosenfeld (27 years)

Richard and Marilyn Balaban (39 years)Melford and Suzan Berns (46 years)

Michael and Lauren Bitton (13 years)Solomon and Ruth Blumenfeld (59 years)

Michael and Debbie Bogdanovic (19 years)Kevin and Jennifer Bussell (16 years)Steve and Ronni Cherney (50 years)Corey and Judy Cramin (30 years)

Evan and Alysha Dameshek (6 years)Lawrence and Linda Danto (51 years)

Max and Sue DeLiema (39 years)Ken and Sharon Devor (31 years)

David and Debbie Dobrofsky (24 years)James and Noelene Feld (31 years)

Karen and Richard Forrest-Stevens (5 years)Bernard and Christina Freedman (57 years)

Jeff rey and Debra Garfi nkle (21 years)Norman and Suzanne Goldman (20 years)

Jay and Cindy Greenberg (31 years)Robert and Terry Hanna (32 years)Tom and Marsha Harris (27 years)

David and Lisa Hershman (18 years)Rhonda and Karl Jarema (32 years)Frank and Tami Kennedy (9 years)

David and Cathy Krinsky (41 years)Scott and Linda Kutner (26 years)

Robert and Grace Landa (29 years)

Adam and Dawn Leibovitz (14 years)

Joel and Ann Levine (42 years)

Michael and Debra Lowrey (12 years)

Robert and Joan Lyons (47 years)Scott and Amy Mendelson (13 years)

Michael and Rachelle Milchiker (37 years)David and Kimberly Minkin (17 years)David and Cynthia Mirsky (33 years)

Pete and Jane Moss (45 years)David and Joan Moss (16 years)

Paul and Debbie Motenko (37 years)Kevin and Coreen Mueller (10 years)Ronald and Molly Naglie (26 years)Gary and Sharon Naiman (51 years)

Adam and Elizabeth Neufeld (18 years)Teddy and Miriam Ohana (18 years)Lance and Luretta Orloff (26 years)

George and Paulina Pollak (44 years)Bruce and Helen Rasner (45 years)

Jay and Deborah Robinson (36 years)Gary and Laura Rothman (27 years)

Fredric and Joan Rubel (56 years)Craig and Abby Rubenstein (27 years)

Ron and Janice Ruef (30 years)Henry and Susan Samueli (28 years)Paul and Karen Schindler (28 years)

Evan and Kate Smiley (21 years)Marc and Sheri Spiegel (21 years)

Elie and Tania Suares (19 years)Lonnie and Penny Tee (16 years)

Benjamin and Kelli Trachtman (27 years)Terry and Jennifer Tullis (15 years)Mike and Lauren Turner (7 years)

Stewart and Heather Weston (17 years)Gil and Claire Winograd (14 years)Mark and Saralyn Wolf (10 years)

Kenneth and Rita Wolfson (27 years)George and Stacy Ybarra (2 years)Wayne and Debra Yost (35 years)Ivan and Marsha Young (43 years)

Mel and Tina Zimmerman (50 years)

SeptemberPhilip and Nichole Arzu (18 years)Jason and Rachel Baker (8 years)Todd and Jeri Berger (26 years)

Jerome and Patricia Bloom (32 years)Daniel and Sandi Brager (24 years)

David and Jennifer Burlison (18 years)Lloyd and Stella Charton (32 years)

Marc and Barbara Chasman (24 years)Art and Melanie Coble (22 years)

Steven and Lynda Cohen (18 years)Paul and Laura DePerry (22 years)Adam and Dawn Elovitz (13 years)

Timothy and Robin Gibbs (21 years)Aaron and Wendy Glatman (19 years)

Jordan and Susan Glazer (34 years)Todd and Adi Glonek (7 years)

Timothy and Ellen Gravitt (26 years)Geoff rey and Karen Gray (27 years)

Jeff Greer and Keary Gregg (5 years)Jiri Herrmann and Heather Coman (8 years)

Michael and Gail Isen (40 years)Steven and Sarah Jaeger (10 years)

Douglas and Christine Karpf (15 years)Jeff and Lori Koff (23 years)

Gennady Kolodenker and Lynda Kappelman (4 years)

Stephen and Mollie Lazarus (28 years)

Eric and Linda Michelman (29 years)

Ken and Kellye Moses (6 years)Jon and Laura Olis (16 years)

Dennis and Suzy O’Reilly (27 years)Stephen and Barbara Queen (47

years)Mark and Elise Ranauro (32 years)Daniel and Gail Riekes (24 years)

James and Melissa Rosen (11 years)Jack and Sheri Saladow (32 years)

Marc and Laurel Schkurman (31 years)David and Aileen Shaw (27 years)Daniel and Carla Sisler (14 years)

Mark and Jill Skaist (17 years)Stephen and Barbara Toretto (31 years)

Jesus and Melissa Valadez (16 years)Todd and Jennifer Vigiletti (16 years)Mark and Debra Whaley (29 years)

“When a couple is worthy, God’s presence abides

with them.”

Honor a Loved One Honor a Loved One

Celebrate Special EventsCelebrate Special Events

Uphold the Memory of the Dearly DepartedUphold the Memory of the Dearly Departed

yrmw yrwahwe tpwm

hqdj[e-lkb

Happy are Happy are

the keepers the keepers

of justice, of justice,

those those

who give who give

tzedakah tzedakah

at all times.at all times.

-Psalm 106:3

Tribute FundsTribute Funds

Donation given by:

Name:____________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________

_________________________________________________Amount of Donation $______________Attached is check number:_______________I authorize payment on my Visa / MC / Discover #:__________________________________________Expiration: _____________Signature: ____________________________________

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__In honor of... __In memory of... __On occasion of..._____________________________________________

Please return form with payment to:Temple Beth El of South Orange County2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656Fax: 949/ 362.5323

Please make a minimum donation of $10. Donations made will appear in Temple Talk.

Tzedakah OpportunitiesTzedakah Opportunities

__Bima Beautifi cation Fund __Cedarbaum and Mitchell Adult Library __Cedarbaum Reference Collection__Children’s Library__Conservative Service Kiddush

Fund__Donna Van Slyke Campership Fund__Early Childhood Center (ECC)__Endowment Fund__General Fund__Gloria & Herb Smolinsky Torah

Fund__Iris & Marshall Miller Memorial

Shiva Fund

__Israel Matters Fund__Mary and Al Leavitt Progamming Fund__Mirsky Temple Beth El Religious School Scholarship Fund__Prayer Book Fund (Gates of

Prayer $36)__Rabbi Allen Krause Scholar-in-

Residence Fund__Rabbi Levi’s Discretionary Fund__Rabbi Kort’s Discretionary Fund__Rabbi K’vod Wieder’s

Discretionary Fund__Raymond Plotkin Campership

Fund__Religious School

Cedarbaum & Mitchell Adult Library Fund

Claire & Arnie Stein In memory of Julius Kaplan• In memory of Dan Stein• In memory of Sarah Lapin• In memory of Elka Orlosoroff •

Alannah & Alan Rosenberg In memory of Anita Rosenberg•

Cheryl Persky Pilgrimage Fund

Sandra Persky In memory of Polina Pustylnik’s • sister

In memory of Martin Steiger• In memory of Cheryl Renee Persky•

Conservative Kiddush Fund

Linda & Howard Goldman In memory of Jacob Warshaw• In memory of Ida Brownstein• In memory of Melvin Warshaw• In memory of Mae Goldman•

Ruth & Myron Margolis In memory of Jack Margolis• In memory of Rose Margolis• In memory of Jacob Stein• In memory of Mordechai Sela• In memory of Beatrice Alon• In memory of Sharona Rimon•

Caryn & Jeff Chernin In honor of Fay Zeramby•

Eleanor & Arthur Rosen In honor of Fay Zeramby• In honor of the birth of Ilana & • Rabbi K’vod’s son

Goly Kohanteb In memory of Shemoel Eliahoo•

Grace Gold On occasion of TBE Connections • Programming

Heather Kartzinel & Evan WohlIn memory of Charlotte Gail • Kartzinel

Joyce & Michael RubelIn memory of Diane Levine • Stahnke

The Tatel Family In honor of Fay Zeramby’s 36 • years serving our communityIn honor of Norma Levenson’s Bat • mitzvahOn occasion of Claire Greenberg’s • Birthday

The Crane Family In memory of Dorothy Kranz•

Sue & Max DeLiema & FamilyIn memory of Anne Toroker• In memory of Diane Levine • Stahnke

Wendy & Andrew Schwartz In memory of Sidney Schwartz•

Wendy & Charlie Lupul In honor of Fay Zeramby•

Donna Van Slyke Campership Fund

Linda & Art Kirsch In honor of Sherri Krause’s • Retirement

Lorraine Kramer In memory of Donna Van Slyke•

Sheri & Jack Saladow In honor or Sherri Krause•

The Kritzstein Family In honor of Taylor’s graduation•

Early Childhood Center Fund

Marvin Gordon In memory of Willard Resnick•

Pam Uber On occasion of Terry being • honored at the gala

Rita & Sherman LeVine & Edith Kramer

On occasion of George Welland’s • BirthdayOn occasion of Ina Welland’s • Birthday

Bonni Pomush & Patti HollidayIn memory of Jim Holliday• In memory of Helen Fierle•

The Rosiak Family In memory of Millicent Mitchell• In memory of Dorothy Braunstein•

Endowment FundHoney Henderstein

In memory of Irwin Henderstein• In memory of Blanche Lefkowitz•

General FundAileen Shaw

In memory of Murray Moskowitz• Amanda & David Bloom

On occasion of the naming • ceremony for Finn and Avi

Anita Silver In memory of Murray Silver•

Arlene Holtzman In memory of Adar Rossman•

Carole & Stuart Fels In memory of Martin Fels•

Edith Rubinstein In memory of Fred Rubinstein•

Ina Welland In memory of Faye Klein•

Joyce Marr In memory of Irene Resnick•

Karen Selski Get well wishes for David Selski• Get well wishes for Carrie • Selski

Kenneth Kushner In memory of Mary Kushner•

Lynnda & Barry Levine On occasion of Norma Levenson’s • bat mitzvah

Manesse & Schack Families In memory of Rosalyn Manesse•

Mara & Ken James In memory of Rosalind Shapiro•

Marilyn & Mark Moran In memory of Sonia Jacobson•

Mary Jo & Bruce Pelton In memory of Blanche Grothman•

Michael Gubner In honor of Kim’s musical service• In appreciation for Samuel Galatz • yahrzeits

Mollie Lazarus In memory of Goldye Rudolph•

Molly & Ron Naglie In memory of Louis Naglie•

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel MillerIn honor of Sherri Krause & • her dedicated work with the Madrikhim Program

Odette & Jacob CohenIn honor of Amy & Albert Gazzar•

Sue & Sunny Riesz In memory of Harry Lange•

Susan Samueli In memory of Judith Eisenberg•

Gloria & Herb Smolinsky Torah Fund

Sarah Kasman In memory of Benjamin Kasman•

Israel Matters FundCharlene & Ken Zuckerman

On occasion of Norma Levenson’s • bat mitzvahOn occasion of Nathan Mirsky’s • Bar mitzvah

Jeff , and Robin Gormin and FamilyIn memory of Lou Piltz•

Mirsky TBESOC Religious School Scholarship Fund Robyn & Ron Rubinstein

In memory of Fred Rubinstein• Cindy & David Mirsky

In memory of Saul Gilson•

Prayer Book FundAbby Rubenstein & Family

In memory of Poppa Ted • Scholnick

Lida, Kenny, Andy & Lauren Gerenraich

In memory of Edith Gerenraich • BlackIn memory of Danny Chodosh•

Laurie & Richard Mills In memory of Julius Rosen•

Wendy & Stan Levin In memory of Philip Belzer•

Rabbi Allen Krause Scholar-in-Residence FundAllan Richman

In honor of Sherri Krause• Caryn & Haim Nissimov

In memory of Harvey Silvers• Debra & Sidney Weiss

In honor of Sherri Krause• Dr. & Mrs. Seymour Chabler

On occasion of Rachael Minkin’s • Bat mitzvah

Florence & Bernard Garwin In memory of Rose Gurewitz•

Gretchen & Herb Waltzman In memory of Arthur Waltzman•

Linda & James Lander In honor of Sherri Krause•

Norma Kershaw In honor of Sherri Krause’s • Retirement

Pearl & Murray Weinstein FamilyIn memory of Murray Weinstein•

The entire Brandes-Gibbs FamilyOn occasion of Sherri Krause’s • Retirement

Many Thanks To Our Donors!Many Thanks To Our Donors!

This list includes donations from April 10, 2013 through July 2, 2013. We apologize for any omissions.

Rabbi Kort’s Discretionary Fund

Carrie & Marv Chotiner On occasion of Norma • Levenson’s bat mitzvah

George Pollak In memory of Helen Pollak•

Janice & Ron Ruef In memory of Norma Diamond•

Judy & Corey Cramin On occasion of Lauren Cramin’s • Bat Mitzah

Robin Brandes-Gibbs & Tim GibbsIn honor of Briana Gibbs’ High • School Graduation

Rotter Family In memory of Harriet Goldman•

Sheila Kessler On occasion of my becoming a • bat mitzvah

Rabbi K’vod Wieder’s Discretionary Fund

Amy & Albert Gazzar In memory of Yosef Elisha• In memory of Elisha Elisha•

Arlene Holtzman In memory of Lloyd Holtzman•

George Pollak In memory of Julius Pollak•

George Welland In memory of Barbara Sickle• In memory of Eva Welland•

Janice & Ron Ruef In memory of Philip Diamond• n memory of Norma Diamond•

Jay Greenberg In memory of Moe Greenberg•

Jeff Greer In honor of Dr. Allan Weiss•

Kathy & Rob DeLiema In memory of Sal DeLiema•

Leslie & Jake Tatel In appreciation of Rabbi K’vod • facilitating a prayer circle for Jake

Manesse & Schack Families In memory of Rosalyn Manesse•

Robin Brandes-Gibbs & Tim GibbsIn honor of the Temple Beth El • High School Graduation

Sheila & Bob Kessler On occasion of the birth of Ilana • & Rabbi K’vod’s sonOn occasion of my becoming a • bat mitzvah

Shelley & Mark Tanner In honor of the birth of Ilana & • Rabbi K’vod’s son

Susan & Daniel Sterns In memory of David Sterns•

Wendy & Stan Levin On occasion of the birth of Ilana • & Rabbi K’vod’s baby boy

Rabbi Levi’s Discretionary Fund

Aaron Rosen In memory of Charles Rosen•

Gertrude & Curt Zoller In memory of Mark Zoller• In memory of Marta Drexler•

Nancy & Harry Blum In memory of Arthur Wall•

Phyllis & Harvey Kramer In memory of Esther Kramer•

Sheila Kessler On occasion of my becoming a • bat mitzvah

The Gubner Family On occasion of Madison’s Bat • mitzvah

Raymond Plotkin Campership Fund

The Gubner Family In memory of Papa Sam• In memory of Frances Bloom•

Leslie & Jake Tatel In appreciation of Mike • Bogdanovic tutoring Zak

Religious School Education Fund

Fortunee Tawil In memory of Bahia Barzilai• In memory of Jamile Diwan•

Pearl & Stan Nydell On occasion of Etty & Robert • Nick becoming B’nai Mitzvah

Claire & Arnie Stein In honor of Liela Majedi’s • Graduation

MANY THANKS TO OUR DONORSMANY THANKS TO OUR DONORS (continued)

This list includes donations from April 10, 2013 through July 2, 2013. We apologize for any omissions.

Our Condolences to...Bart Asner and family on the loss of his

mother, Sylvia Asner

Sharon Devor, Jason Devor and family onthe loss of their father and grandfather,

Jack Beitstock

Mark Fierle and family on the loss of his mother, Helen Mary Fierle

Elliott Kornhauser and family on the lossof his mother, Susan Kornhauser

Linda Lander and family on the loss of her mother, Edith Davidson

Joel Levine and family on the loss of his sister, Diane Levine Stahnke

Janice Ruef and family on the loss of hermother, Norma Diamond

Sheldon Eskow

KKKKKathleen Gibney

Bill Korson

MMMMatthew Kutner

MMMMMMMary & Al Leavitt

Leah Levy

Annie Mintz

Joyce Morris

Judi Sacks

Lucille Sacks

Jake Tatel

Sue Treshansky

Joanie Triestmannnnn

Chicken Soupwishing a full & speedy recovery to...

Wishing a Warm Wishing a Warm

Welcome to our Welcome to our

Newest Members!Newest Members!

Cora Klahn of Aliso Viejo

Lainie & Michael Queen and their daughter Hillary (age 3)

of Laguna Niguel

Fran & Jay Gale of Laguna Niguel

In Memoriam The following yahrzeits will be observed during the coming months:

August 2/3Sarah Cohen*, mother of Lee BarkerMarvin Drotman*, husband of Gilda Drotman-

BiermanJack Gluskin, father of Miriam HillburnDr. Paul Kushner, father of Kenneth KushnerRobert Olin, father of Sherry MencherSam Dater, father of Harvey DaterLeonard King, brother of Mildred LevineMorris Stevens, father of Howard StevensMiriam Bennell, mother of Mollie LazarusGertrude Cohen, mother of Robert CohenLester Elbert, uncle of Cheryl WatermanNatalie Plotnik, cousin of Janis SchnitzerMarty Rothman*, father of Gary RothmanGertrude Tucker, grandmother of Marc SacksOlga Kariainen, mother of Millie GoldschmittSofi a Kats, mother of Eugenia IgolnikovMichael Kutner, father of Frances CohenJacob Schwartz, father of Penny TeeRose Slutsky, mother of Sandy HuttoMarion Schlesinger*, mother of Gale

SchlesingerAnn Visnov, grandmother of Bev KritzsteinRobert Wall, Brother of Nancy BlumMax Dolensky, father of Alan DolenskyLeonard Ellerstein, uncle of Wayne YostLewis Karpf*, father of Douglas KarpfBernard Kriegstein, Grandfather of Barry

KriegsteinAl Hartenstein, stepfather of Gary RotterAbraham Pearlman*, father of Michael

PearlmanSydelle Rosenberg, grandmother of Lori

CoveyEva Scherer, grandmother of Arthur

WiedermanRoberta Segal, mother-in-law of Sheldon

EskowFloyd Stein*, father of Martin SteinSadie Weinberg*, grandmother of Sue Duenas

August 9/10 Louis Cherry*, husband of Barbara Cherry and

father of Roxanne CherryIrving Fishman, father of Joan MossLorraine Rieger-Scarborough, mother of Mary

FishenfeldCharles Lubock*, father of Paul LubockIrena Seligsohn-Rudoff er, remembered by

Bruce SeligsohnShirley Eisenberg*, mother of Lawrence

EisenbergLouise Forman, aunt of Lori CoveyLibby Fremer, mother of Laura GutellJack Goldman**, father of Howard GoldmanJeri Held, sister of Laurie HeldMarshall Moskowitz, father of Carol RoaneIrwin Resnick, father of Joyce MarrLorraine Rubenstein, mother of Craig

RubensteinCharlie Shafer, Cousin of Lori CoveySamuel Stein, father of Richard SteinMichael Alterbaum*, ex-husband of Barbara

ScheinmanEsther Cohen, aunt of Sharon Devor

Andrea Krause*, granddaughter of Sunny Mandel

Betty Levine, grandmother of Joanie Triestman

Herbert Schronk, brother of Nitza TalbyGertrude Sobol, mother of Mark SobolRobert Stern, father of Heidi PenkavaIsrael Talby, brother of Nitza TalbyHyman Cohen, father of Robert CohenHoward Ledeen, father of Kathy DeLiemaIsaac Politis, nephew of Fortunee TawilIrwin Sherman*, father of Susan ShermanRuth Shulman, mother in-law of Allyn Jaff rey-

ShulmanFay Freeman, grandmother of Amy

MendelsonSam Keith, father of Robin KeithShepherd Morris, father of Robert MorrisKenny Mucha, cousin of Laura RothmanRalph Silverman*, husband of Marilyn

Silverman

August 16/17George Bauer, father of Lynn WiedermanSteven Olin, Brother of Sherry MencherAlex Pickman, husband of Lita PickmanJacqueline Drexler, mother of Bonnie KeheJacqueline Drexler, mother of Karen MorchyJohanna Feuerstein, aunt of George PollakCharles Berg, husband of Gerene LevyGabino Canales, father of Solomon DuenasSigmont Brenessel*, Grandfather of Glenda

RosenRose Brown, grandmother of Kimberly

GubnerDorothea Hallgarten, mother of Henry

HallgartenMarion Levine**, mother of Joel LevineMikki Goldstein*, mother of Rob GoldsteinBenjamin Kropkof, father of William KropkofBetty Matoff , Great-aunt of Kathy ShapiroJoseph Brown, grandfather of Kimberly

GubnerArnold Grothamn, father of Mary Jo PeltonEdith Kalick, mother of Sandi BragerFreda Lefkowitz, mother of Harriet SchwartzElaine Sipelstein*, mother of Debbi KuhnCharles Berg, father of Sondra BergMorris Boxer, uncle of John ScherWilliam Gilson*, Cousin of David MirskySol Joel, father of Ruth BlumenfeldElizabeth Klein, mother of Randy RoseDora Stein, mother of Richard Stein

August 23/24 Robert Ijams, father of Scott IjamsIrene Roberts, aunt of Herbert WaltzmanCynthia Scherer, mother of Arthur WiedermanJennie Berkowitz, grandmother of Michael

RubelJoseph Galatz, brother of Pauline SloanWilliam Gurewitz, father of Bernard GarwinBarry Price, brother of Steven PriceVictor Salz*, father of Paulina PollakAlbert Welland, father of George WellandMildred Moss, mother of Pete MossSarah Sloan, mother-in-law of Pauline Sloan

Warren Kaplan, father of Roberta GregermanEvelyn Kritzstein, mother of Sid KritzsteinJack Sickle, brother-in-law of George WellandLillian Brill*, aunt of Glenda RosenArthur Goldman, father of Michael GoldmanShaul Orlosoroff , grandfather of Claire SteinJesus Valadez, father of Jesus ValadezRena Kulick*, mother-in-law of Debra KulickRose Samuel, aunt of Julia RibakLeon Schwartz*, father of Jo Anne SimonIra Wafel, husband of Gale SchlesingerSamuel Zeldin, grandfather of Robert

FelsenfeldAnne Weisenberg, mother of Sharri Coker

August 30/31 Piba Bonder, aunt of Nora KeismanJeff rey Moses, brother of Ken MosesBernie Saul, uncle of Sherry MencherSofya Shevelyova, mother of Alexander

LevitinJerry Karver, brother in-law of Joan KarverLillian Ledeen, grandmother of Kathy

DeLiemaWilliam Gormin, uncle of Jeff GorminEsther Steinsapir, mother of Joan RubelSylvia Farber, aunt of Sharon DevorLaurene Hutson, mother of Gerene LevyRabbi Joseph Kalir*, father of Shula Kalir-

MertonRabbi Joseph Kalir*, grandfather of Orren

MertonArnold Keats, Brother of Mildred LevineSelma Locke, mother of Honey LockeWilliam Smith, father of Cindy GreenbergJoe Tawil*, father of Lara EnglerJoe Tawil*, husband of Fortunee TawilRebecca Wall, mother of Nancy BlumMaurice Westerman, father of Fay ZerambyBella Blake, mother of Debra TraubLawrence Cohen, grandfather of Beth

FaskowitzMarion Goldfader, grandmother of Michael

GoldfaderDorothy Korngold, mother of Wendy

RothenbergRaymond Schatz, father of Miriam HarrisRahel Shamas, mother of Albert GazzarPearl Weinstein*, mother of Sandy WeinsteinLawrence Cohen, grandfather of Beth

FaskowitzElaine Rabe, aunt of Joanie Triestman

September 6/7 Irene Brass, aunt of Julia RibakGerry Covey, father of Richard CoveyJudy Aronson, sister-in-law of Marla

GreenwaldDavid Askin, father of Jerry AskinElizabeth Pomush, grandmother of Bonni

PomushSam Cherman, father of Nancy FineErnest Greenthal, father of Melissa StillmanJean Hurley, mother-in-law of Wendi HurleyJoseph Neufeld, uncle of George PollakEd Paskoff , grandfather of Jody SandbergMiriam Paskoff , grandmother of Jody

“May their memories be for a blessing.”Yahrzeits are observed at the Shabbat Service that falls on or before the anniversary dates.

* / ** In loving memory, a light will be lit on the Temple’s Memorial Board (* rotunda, ** chapel)

SandbergDennis Weiss, father of Samantha Flores and

husband of Lois WeissYoseph Winograd, father of Gil WinogradWilliam Disman*, father of Milton & Mildred

WeinsteinHarry Gertz, father of Charlene ZuckermanSidney Goldschmidt, grandfather of Susan

RieszGeorge Podorson, father of Alice SchultzJulius Savlov, father of Gary SavlovRuth Inslee, mother of Rosemary StevensSidney Sokol, grandfather of Karen SchindlerTheodore Tessell*, father of Linda KirschMarlene Traub, mother of Adam TraubJerome Weinberg, father of Mark Weinberg

September 13/14 Eleanor Evans, aunt of Miriam HarrisPaula Pizante, aunt of Gary RothmanRabbi Steven Schatz, brother of Miriam HarrisTaylor Bennell, nephew of Mollie LazarusAda Karver*, mother in-law of Joan KarverEstelle Podorson, mother of Alice SchultzMarc Cyr, brother of April SzopaMartin Brass*, husband of Ruth BrassDavid Bloom, grandfather of Kimberly GubnerIvan Hill, father of Lisa FenningJeff Kincaid, father of Heather DavisRichard Santell, father of Lisa ChengGeraldine Wolf, mother of Steven WolfEddie Yudell, father of Cynthia RossHyman Glazer, father of Jordan GlazerLawrence Greenwald, father of Glenn

GreenwaldDorothy Pine, mother of William Pine

September 20/21 Joseph Cirel, father of Deidre GreenbergerIrving Schandling, father of Renee AdlerJerry Sherman, father of Steven ShermanLeonardf Dreyer, father of Robert DreyerIra Leon, grandparent of Wendy GlatmanCharles Levine*, father of Phyllis BlancSidney Roth, father of Howard RothMax Eis, father of Carole FelsNettie Gold*, grandmother of Barbara

GoodmanMary Misemer, Sister of Steve BirchAlma Rosen, mother of Nancy FelsenfeldBarbara Bloomberg, Sister of Anita GoldJohn Klima, grandfather of Catherine PeckArlene Brandais, mother of Amy EckhausMilton Gross, father of Mark GrossGerald Scherer, uncle of Arthur WiedermanMartin Barnett, father of Jonathan Barnett

September 27/28 Joe Engle, father of Robin CohenCorinne Van Boemel, mother of Cheryl

WatermanIsrael Gerlicki, father in-law of Barbara GerlickiJoseph Harris, grandfather of Lonnie TeeJosephine Leish, mother of Brian LeishCatherine Orrison, mother of Alannah

RosenbergSaul Weinberg, father of Sue DuenasSidney Eisenberg, father of Susan SamueliJack Kipnis, father of Rochelle PazornikSylvia Tilove*, mother of David TiloveRella Kuhn, grandmother of Larry KuhnRuth Weiss*, mother of David WeissJessie Firestone, mother of Jeanne RuhlIsadore Greenberg, father-in-law of Claire

GreenbergJacob Kline, uncle of Avery SchlesenbergBenny Lorin*, father of Kenneth LorinPauline Shapiro*, mother of Flo BarkerBetty Vieux, grandmother of Barry KriegsteinBarbara Covey, mother of Richard CoveyViolet Olin, mother of Sherry MencherLeena Goldstein, grandmother of Wendi

HurleyCharles Lazarus, father of Stephen LazarusClement Politis, nephew of Fortunee TawilStanley Rosen*, husband of Glenda RosenMorse Rosenblum, father of Patricia Bloom

“May their memories be for a blessing.”Yahrzeits are observed at the Shabbat Service that falls on or before the anniversary dates.

* / ** In loving memory, a light will be lit on the Temple’s Memorial Board (* rotunda, ** chapel)

In Memoriam (continued)

Continued from page 1where new compositions have been born of meaningful life experiences. As I wrestle with texts and fi nd my own ways of interpreting them, I know that sharing something so personal and meaningful allows others to internalize our traditions more deeply.

Everyone has their own pathways to God. As a cantor, I strive to explore these connections. While many people expect that these experiences happen mainly on the bimah, some of the most profound experiences have been at congregants’ bedsides when I make pastoral visits. These visits are never a one-way fl ow of energy, but rather experiences that leave us each transformed. These mutually transformative experiences between congregants and myself are what I value most in my cantorate and how I know that I am growing both professionally and personally.

Serving as a cantor has brought so much meaning not only to my life, but also to the lives of my three children. They have watched their mother go off to meet with families in mourning to prepare for the funeral of a loved one. They have learned about what it is to be part of a loving and caring community by watching me prepare for a shivah minyan, baby naming, or bar mitzvah. They have helped celebrate the successes of our choirs, who have fi lled our home with their food and music. They have felt the joy and pride of a congregation that has embraced them and watched them grow. I am fi lled with such naches as I watch my eight-year-old in the front row during Kabbalat Shabbat, singing out of the siddur with passion. Furthermore, it fi lls me with pride to hear him wish someone “Shabbat Shalom,” or the bride to be, “Mazel Tov!” Even if I

cannot be there to sing Sh’ma with him every night before bed, he “gets it”. He understands that there is something bigger than he is and that we must work hard together to build a sacred community.

In return, my family teaches me so much about how to be a better cantor. My experiences as a mother and wife allow me to relate to my congregants in a personal way. The things we wrestle with in our lives—our personal relationships, raising children, loss, aging parents—all carry important lessons for me to draw from when I work with congregants. My family has taught me that there is always wisdom to be gained by listening and learning from others. I am blessed by the best teachers and continue to be inspired every day.

I cherish the relationships that have helped me to grow and that have brought out the best in me, and I look forward to the journey and relationships that lie ahead. I have already been so warmly welcomed by members of our Temple Beth El family and feel blessed and excited to be starting the next chapter of my life here. As I left shul Friday night with my six-year-old, Alex, I asked him how he felt about our move to California and starting a new life. His response: “I feel like the Israelites must have felt after they crossed the Red Sea.” Change and transition can fi ll us with awe and wonder and surely some reservations about the unknown. As we move ahead together and get to know each other, the wilderness will not seem so vast. Know that my door is always open and I welcome the opportunity to sit down with you and hear your story.

To hear some of Cantor Young’s music, please visit www.natalieyoungmusic.com.

17am Minyan

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6pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service

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9am Torah Study

9:30am Conservative Service

10am Reform Service & Isabella Rofsky & Lily Spiegel B’not Mitzah

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6:30pm Healing of the Soul Minyan

7 87am Minyan

9:30am Men’s Club Breakfast

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5:15pm Shabbat Chai, Welcome Back, & Prospective Member Shabbat Experience


109am Torah Study


10am Reform Service & Elliott Sloan Bar Mitzvah

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7-9pm Spiritual Preparation for the High Holy Days

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6:30pm People of the Book

157am Minyan

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179am Torah Study


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4-7pm BESTY Amazing Race

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11:30am Daytime Book Club


21 227am Minyan

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Deadline for High Holy Day Orders


249am Torah Study


10am Reform Service & Rebecca Coble & Kimberly Fraser B’not Mitzvah

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BESTY Board Meeting

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28 297am Minyan

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7:30pm Shabbat Service

319am Torah Study


10am Reform Service & Megan Gramling Bat Mitzvah

8pm Dessert Reception8:30pm S’lichot Service

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Temple Offi ces & Schools Closed

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10am ECC Open House


4 Erev Rosh Hashanah

5pm Multi-Generational Service

7:30pm Reform & Conservative Service

5 Rosh Hashanah8:30am Conservative Service

10am Reform Service & Pre-K-5th grade programs/Kids Club

3pm Tot Service

4:30pm Tashlich (at LN Regional Park)

6 Rosh Hashanah II


10am Reform Service


79am Torah Study


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1st Day ECC

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BESTY Extreme Board Game Lounge Night

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6:30pm People of the Book

127am Minyan

9:30am Men’s Club Breakfast

13 Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre

5pm Multi-Generational Service

6:15pm Mincha, 6:30pm Conservative Service

7:30pm Reform Service

14 Yom Kippur


10am Reform Service & PreK-5th grade programs/club

3pm Tot Service

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BESTY Board Meeting

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9:15am ECC Bagel Nosh

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11:30am Daytime Book Club


18 Erev Sukkot 19 Sukkot

7am Minyan

9:30am Sukkot Service

20 Sukkot9:30am Sukkot Service (at Heritage Pointe)

4pm Shabbat Chai


7pm BYO Shabbat Dinner

BESTY Shabbat Club

21 Sukkot

9am Torah Study


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25 Erev Shemini Atzeret

26 Erev Simchat Torah

9:30am Shemini Atzeret & Yizkor Service

5pm Tot Service5:30pm Simchat Torah BYO Dinner in the Sukkah6:30pm Simchat Torah celebration

27 Simchat Torah

9:30am Simchat Torah Service

7:30pm Shabbat Service

289am Torah Study


10am Reform Service & Lea Packer Bat Mitzvah

2910am-1pm Hineinu Caring Committee Brunch & Orientation

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BE Sisters Co-PresidentsAlane DolenskyEzina LeBlanc-Hoff

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VP Governance*Ross Klein [email protected]

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