news and information from temple solel PATHFINDER JULY/AUGUST 2009 TAMMUZ/AV/ELUL 5769

MESSAGE FROM THE CANTOR

SINGING — The Sacred Key

by Cantor Kathy Robbins

Since ancient times, there has music of the Second Temple period been an intimate connection between became more elaborate with Levitical music and prayer in Jewish tradition. choirs and an array of woodwind, In her Teaching Tefila article, “Music, percussion, brass and stringed Prayer and Sacred Community,” Meri instruments. But following the Lovinger Arian captures the essence destruction of the Second Temple, as of prayer by explaining that through synagogues came into being, halachic prayer we seek to express the prohibitions against instrumental inexpressible, know the unknowable music gave rise to various types of and attain what seems unattainable. vocal chant, including the chanting of In Man’s Quest for God, Abraham Biblical verses, codification of which Joshua Heschel writes about prayer, took place between the seventh and “The inadequacy of the means at our ninth centuries. By the 12th century, disposal appears so tangible, so tragic references can be found to antiphonal that one feels it a grace to be able to singing of Psalms as well as the give oneself up to music, to a tone, to development of prayer modes for a song, to a chant.” It is in the music specific times and seasons. of our people, Judith Kaplan These traditional motifs or “nusach” Shabbat Eisenstein writes in Heritage of Music: became the standard form of musical Service The Music of the Jewish People, that we worship with differing versions find “…the joys and the triumphs, related to geographical regions at the tenderness and warmth, the agony (Ashkenazic, Sephardic, etc.) As Moonlight Beach and the sorrows, the prayer and the chazzanim (cantors) were appointed protest…” sh’lichei tsibur (messengers of the The earliest mention of sacred people) became the foundation for N music in the Bible refers to the their chazzanut, the cantorial art of instrumental music and dance that improvisation. July 17 accompanied the transfer of the Ark In the early 18th century, the to Jerusalem. From then on, singers founder of Eastern European August 21 were appointed to lead the chanting Hassidim, the Baal Shem Tov and his 6:00pm that accompanied daily and special disciples taught that one needn’t have offerings and the sacrificial worship a trained voice to access God through Bring a picnic dinner, during the First Temple period. The continued on page 3 beach chair, family and friends GUIDE SERVICE SCHEDULE

Temple Directory FRIDAY, JULY 3 Rabbi Frank, Senior Rabbi Shelly Durant, 7:42pm ...... Candle Lighting [email protected] Religious School Secretary 7:30pm ...... Erev Shabbat Family Service with Birthday Blessings [email protected] Rabbi Brown, Associate Rabbi SATURDAY, JULY 4 Ester Famiglietti, Receptionist [email protected] 10:00am...... Shabbat Service with Bat Mitzvah of [email protected] Cantor Robbins Madison Cohen , daughter of Joe Cohen [email protected] Caron Feder, Event Coordinator Torah Portion: Chukat-Balak, Numbers 19:1–25:9, Robin Rubin, Executive Director [email protected] Haftarah: Micah 5:6–6:8 [email protected] Ellen Moss, ECC Assistant Director FRIDAY, JULY 10 [email protected] Ellen Fox, School Director 7:41pm ...... Candle Lighting [email protected] Craig Parks, Director of 6:00pm ...... Erev Shabbat Service Youth Programming Cathy Goldberg, ECC Director [email protected] SATURDAY, JULY 11 [email protected] Jessica Pollak, 10:00am...... Shabbat Service with B’nai Mitzvah of Susan Jones, Controller Hebrew School Coordinator Zachary Levy, son of Jeffrey & Sheri Levy and [email protected] [email protected] Jordan Poniachik, son of Drs. Samuel & Denise Poniachik Judith Bender, Torah Portion: Pinchas, Numbers 25:10–30:1, B’nai Mitzvah Coordinator Ruth Stark, Haftarah: Jeremiah 1:1–2:3 Administrative Secretary [email protected] [email protected] FRIDAY, JULY 17 Katherine Blumberg, Librarian Enid Stechel, 7:38pm ...... Candle Lighting [email protected] ECC Office Manager 6:00pm ...... Erev Shabbat Service @ Moonlight Beach Judy Bricker, Director of Adult [email protected] Programming SATURDAY, JULY 18 Joan Tedlow, Librarian [email protected] 10:00am...... Shabbat Service with B’nai Mitzvah of [email protected] Marin Callaway, daughter of Ed Callaway & Amy Freeman and Beth Cates, Graphic Design/DTP Chase Ladman, son of Phil & Karen Ladman [email protected] Torah Portion: Matot-Mas’ei, Numbers 30:2–36:13, Haftarah: Jeremiah 2:4–28, 3:4, 4:1–2 FRIDAY, JULY 24 7:34pm ...... Candle Lighting Temple Solel of North San Diego County, Inc. 6:00pm ...... Erev Shabbat Service 3575 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, California 92007 SATURDAY, JULY 25 Office Phone ...... (760) 436-0654 Office Fax ...... (760) 436-2748 10:00am...... Shabbat Service with B’not Mitzvah of Jordane Birkett, daughter of Christopher & Shanon Birkett and Early Childhood Center ...... (760) 944-1285 Madeleine Silverstein, daughter of Daniel & Dr. Sheryl Silverstein General E-mail ...... [email protected] Torah Portion: D’varim, Deuteronomy 1:1–3:22, Haftarah: Isaiah 1:1–27 Temple Solel is a Reform congregation dedicated to promoting Jewish FRIDAY, JULY 31 community and continuity through study, prayer and acts of justice and loving 7:29pm ...... Candle Lighting kindness. 6:00pm ...... Erev Shabbat Service

NEWSLETTER The Temple Solel Pathfinder has gone electronic

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www.templesolel.net 2 Message from the Cantor, continued SERVICE SCHEDULE musical prayer but that via the niggun, the wordless tune, the spiritual longings of every member of the SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 community could be heard by God. 10:00am...... Shabbat Service with B’nai Mitzvah of With the formalization of liberal synagogue Daniel Nierman, son of James & Mary Nierman and worship by the 18th and 19th century Western Emily Ross, daughter of Mark & Denise Ross Torah Portion: Va-et’chanan, Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11, European reformers, the organ was introduced and Haftarah: Isaiah 40:1–26 cantorial art focused on composed, rather than improvised music, performed by a trained cantor FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 and choir. 7:22pm ...... Candle Lighting In today’s world, where we no longer blindly turn 7:30pm ...... Erev Shabbat Family Service with Birthday Blessings over the responsibility for our physical health to SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 medical professionals without discussing and 10:00am...... Shabbat Service with Bat Mitzvah of questioning the medications and procedures prescribed, Shaina Pacitto, daughter of Sheri Pacitto we also seek active involvement in our spiritual Torah Portion: Ekev, Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25, wellness. Haftarah: Isaiah 49:14–51:3 FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 In addition to listening to the voices 7:15pm ...... Candle Lighting of the cantor and choir, congregations 6:00pm ...... Erev Shabbat Service want to be empowered by singing the SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 sacred texts themselves. 10:00am...... Shabbat Service with B’nai Mitzvah of Seth Abrams, son of Dr. Ira & Linda Abrams and With the grandeur of the organ replaced by the Ethan Epstein, son of Dr. Edward & Rhonda Epstein more intimate sounds of piano and guitar, much of the Torah Portion: R’eih, Deuteronomy 11:26–16:17, contemporary sacred repertoire is designed to maintain Haftarah: Isaiah 54:11–55:5 the time-honored place of Cantor and Choir while FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 empowering the congregation through singing by 7:07pm ...... Candle Lighting giving them, as Cantor Benjie Ellen Schiller 6:00pm ...... Erev Shabbat Service @ Moonlight Beach states,“… the sacred key (singing) that allows their access to Jewish sacred tradition.” In the chapter SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 “Synagogue Choirs as Instruments of Prayer,” from the 10:00am...... Shabbat Service with B’nai Mitzvah of URJ publication, “Ivdu B’simcha: Worship with Joy,” Daniel Atkin, son of Darrell & Dona Atkin and composer, Dr. Ben Steinberg is cited as saying that Brandon Mekler, son of Michael & Dana Mekler “…a choir is a voice — a strong expression of Judaism Torah Portion:Shof’tim, Deuteronomy 16:18–21:9, and community (which) can illuminate the meanings of Haftarah: Isaiah 51:12–52:12 prayer texts, injecting into them understanding and FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 discernment, as well as an emotional component that 6:59pm ...... Candle Lighting surpasses mere words…in addition, it can expand the 6:00pm ...... Erev Shabbat Service messages of liturgical texts by encouraging congregants to participate in singing along…at the appropriate SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 times.” 10:00am...... Shabbat Service with B’nai Mitzvah of In her on-line URJ aticle,” How Does Music Jacob Anapoell, son of Dr. William & Lori Anapoell and Zachary Cohen, son of David & Robyn Cohen Function for Us As a Praying Community,” Cantor Torah Portion: Ki Teitzei, Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19, Schiller suggests that music, as a path to God, “… is a Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1–10 prayer itself, beyond words” and that music functions in three ways (Meeting, Meditative and Majestic) to make us feel spiritually connected during prayer. “Meeting” music while not necessarily inspirational, Attention: Parents of College Students! serves to unite the congregation through a sharing and The Etanu Committee is collecting snail/email understanding of the song, regardless of singing ability. addresses of all our college students so they can stay “Meditative” music draws us inward “to the still, small connected to Temple Solel while away at school. voice that is real, honest and encouraged by the sounds Please send your child’s contact information to Ruth around us.” Finally, “Majestic” music is awe-inspiring Stark at [email protected]. and grand. Shiller suggests that there is often overlap in

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3 Message from the Cantor, continued TEMPLE SOLEL YOUTH

the function of a piece of music and that, by Craig Parks, Director of Youth Programming depending on the mood of the Service itself, an appropriate balance of the three would vary. Shalom chaverim, Regardless of the function or style of the music, or whether the cantor, choir or It has been an incredible year for our youth programs. We have seen the active congregation takes the lead, the common participation of well over a hundred of our 9–12 graders, Kavannah lead services at thread is the singing, the sacred key. The the URJ Regional Biennial while growing into a 13 piece band, and Tikkun Project URJ promotes several programs that raised thousands of dollars and put a dent into poverty by turning our youth into highlight the beauty and diversity of microlenders at Kiva.org. As I go to both national and regional conferences and Jewish vocal music. Hava Nashira is the events I become more aware each time that Temple Solel’s youth community is one primary training ground for song leaders, of the strongest and best in the country! This is largely due to the incredible young providing instruction and workshops leaders we have here at Temple Solel. centered around the contemporary We just held our elections for both Olim and Tikkun Project and I want to Jewish liturgical folk/pop/rock genre. thank Jordan “Emu” Emont and Lauren Weinberg, the outgoing respective We are fortunate that our own Jr. Choir presidents of their groups and the boards of both groups. I also want to announce Director, temple member Judy Grant, and congratulate the new boards of both groups. attended Hava Nashira this spring. Judy, who also teaches Religious School music, The 2009–2010 Tikkun Project Board raved about her experience, returning Deanna Alman — President home with wonderful new songs as well Jesse Ostroff — Vice President as new teaching techniques. The North Cai Eisenberg — Treasurer American Jewish Choral Festival, Lauren Schrimmer — Publicity sponsored by the Zamir Choral Naomi Edelstein — Secretary Foundation, the URJ and Gratz College Alex Klarer — Historian Keri Jucha — Personal Project Manager attracts hundreds of amateur and Nathan Park — 8th Grade Rep professional singers with workshops and Tommy Slesinger — 7th Grade Rep repertoire for every level. Matt Hose — Fundraising Director I am proud and happy to announce that our Temple Solel High Holy Days The 2009–2010 Olim Board Choir will be directed this year by master conductor, David Chase. David’s Lauren Sweet — President Max Goldstein — Vice President credits include three decades as Leah Hennes — Membership VP conductor of the La Jolla Symphony Nathan Strich — Religious and Cultural VP Chorus as well as music faculty member Rachel Grant — Social Action VP of Palomar College in San Marcos since Sarah Scherk — Publicity 1973. I had the pleasure of singing with Brian Sabul — Treasurer David when he conducted the Ilya Feinstein — Historian San Dieguito Interfaith Choir for an Jenna Bush — Secretary Interfaith Thanksgiving Service held at Hope Budman — Freshman Rep Temple Solel and ask you to join me in welcoming him this Holy Days season. Another special mazal tov goes to our very own Sarah Edelstein who was recently elected to next year’s NFTY So Cal Regional Board as the Religious and L’shalom, Cultural VP! I look forward to another great year of programming with our inspiring youth and I know with so many incredible young leaders, Temple Solel Cantor Kathy Robbins will continue to lead the way in building a youth community based on our highest ideals and values!

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4 ADULT EDUCATION

Why should 13 year olds have all the fun?

Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah is a wonderful opportunity to affirm Introduction to Judaism and grow your Jewish identity. This class is for you if you: • Solidify the basics of your Judaism • Have questions about Judaism you’d like answered • Learn Hebrew • Are in an interfaith relationship and would like to learn • Chant from Torah together with your partner • Create powerful bonds and friendships • Are of a different faith and interested in what Judaism has to offer Whether your own child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah is coming up, • Forgotten much of what you learned as a child and want or you converted to Judaism and missed this opportunity or to refresh your memory you never had a Bar/Bat Mitzvah because it wasn’t done or to • Would like to better understand Reform Jewish reaffirm and deepen your Jewish Faith – NOW IS THE - Beliefs TIME! Whatever your reason, Temple Solel offers a wonderful - Holidays Adult B'nai Mitzvah program. - History Are you considering this opportunity and want to know - Lifecycle more about it? Even better, many of the people that have taken Join Rabbi Jeff Brown in the URJ sponsored Introduction this journey as adults are more than happy to tell you what the to Judaism Class Wednesday evenings 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. program meant to them. Our eleventh Adult B’nai Mitzvah beginning in October. For additional information contact the program will begin year one of our two-year program in Temple office at (760) 436-0654. October. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 9:15 pm. For additional information contact Judy CURIOUS? Bricker at [email protected] or (760) 436-0654. Looking Outside the Box — Innovative Adult Educational Opportunities at Temple Solel Are you one of our congregants who would like to take Save the Date more classes, but don’t have the time? Do you work or have limited time periods during the week when you can Study with the Rabbi participate? Later this fall, Rabbi Brown will offer a new series of classes that integrate web-based technology into our 2009: October 25, December 6, January 17 learning. Participants will be able to join us live online, or in 2010: February 21, March 14 and April 25 person at the Temple to study. For additional information, contact Judy Bricker at [email protected].

Camp Mountain Chai, Looking for a meaningful Grandma, Grandpa way to spend a few hours? and Me! Help Temple Solel by greeting and assisting friends and Camp for Children and Grandparents: August 3–6 guests who visit our Gift Shop. If you have a few hours per week or month, contact Judy Bricker at It’s all about connections at Camp Mountain Chai’s [email protected] or (760) 436-0654. Volunteering intergenerational adventure for you and your grandchildren at the gift shop is not only enjoyable, but an opportunity to (ages 5 to 13) in the beautiful San Bernardino National Forest. help raise funds to offset Temple expenses. Retail experience $250 grandparents, $125 grandchild (includes roundtrip bus helpful, but not necessary. transportation from San Diego). For more information, visit www.campmountainchai.com.

5 B’NAI MITZVOT Mazel Tov to our B’nai Mitzvah Students!

Madison Brooke Cohen July 4, 2009 Chase Ladman Daughter of Helene & Joe Cohen July 18, 2009 Son of Karen & Phil Ladman Attends: Carmel Valley Middle School Highlight: Sharing this special day with all my Attends: San Elijo Middle School family and friends. Highlight: Getting to share this wonderful Tzedakah Project: Helping children with special experience with my family and friends. needs as part of an Adaptive Physical Education Tzedakah Project: Helping at Seacrest Village with program. This has been very rewarding for myself the Shabbat Service for the elderly. and the children that I have helped.

Zachary Tyler Levy Jordane Birkett July 11, 2009 July 25, 2009 Son of Sheri & Jeffrey Levy Daughter of Shanon & Christopher Birkett Attends: Roosevelt Middle School Attends: Valley Middle School Highlight: Sharing this event with all of my family Highlight: Learning Hebrew, making Jewish friends, and friends. and having a deeper understanding of what it Tzedakah Project: I participated in Surfrider means to be Jewish. Foundation beach clean ups at my local Oceanside Tzedakah Project: Raising money for children’s beaches. cancer research. My goal is to raise over $8000.

Jordan Israel Poniachik Madeleine Silverstein July 11, 2009 July 25, 2009 Son of Drs. Denise & Samuel Poniachik Daniel and Dr. Sheryl Silverstein Attends: Guajome Park Academy Attends: The Rhoades School Highlight: Having the same Torah portion as my Highlight: Reading from the Torah that my great, father. great grandfather scribed. Tzedakah Project: Volunteering in a facility which Tzedakah Project: I organized a drive to give formal houses men and women with HIV/AIDS. clothes to children in Camp Pendleton.

Marin Callaway Daniel Nierman July 18, 2009 August 1, 2009 Daughter of Amy Freeman & Ed Callaway Son of Mary & Jim Nierman Attends: Oak Crest Middle School Attends: La Jolla Country Day School Highlight: Having friends and family gather to Highlight: Reading from the Torah and sharing the celebrate this special day. day with my family and friends. Tzedakah Project: I organized a food drive in my Tzedakah Project:Volunteering my time neighborhood to benefit the Community Resource to create artwork to raise money for homeless Center. children.

6 B’NAI MITZVOT Mazel Tov to our B’nai Mitzvah Students!

Emily Michelle Ross Daniel Jacob Atkin August 1, 2009 August 22, 2009 Daughter of Denise & Mark Ross Son of Dona & Darrell Atkin Attends: Diegueño Middle School Attends: Oak Crest Middle School Highlight: Reading from the Torah for the first time and having all my family and friends share this Highlight: Being able to have family and friends special moment. from all over the country come to San Diego to share the Mitzvah of becoming a man in the Jewish Tzedakah Project: Collecting children’s books for Community. the San Diego Ronald McDonald House. Volunteer babysitter at Synaplex. Tzedakah Project: Volunteering at Seacrest Village.

Brandon Mekler Shaina Pacitto August 22, 2009 August 8, 2009 Son of Dana & Michael Mekler Daughter of Sheri Pacitto Attends: Aviava Oaks Middle School Attends: Diegueño Middle School Highlight: Being taught how to read and chant the Highlight: Having the Torah passed down to me Torah. through the generations is a great honor. Tzedakah Project:Volunteered at the Purim carnival Tzedakah Project: I raised money for the Rancho and helping build sensory homes for children who Coastal Humane Society and tutored students for have medical problems. the San Dieguito Alliance for Drug Free Youth.

Seth Michael Abrams Jake Anapoell August 15, 2009 August 29, 2009 Son of Linda & Dr. Ira Abrams Son of Lori & Dr. William Anapoell Attends: Oak Crest Middle School Attends: Carmel Valley Middle School Highlight: Having the honor of reading from the Highlight: Having my family from all over the Torah and being able to celebrate with friends and country come together to see me read from the family. Torah. Tzedakah Project: I helped at the Camp Pendleton Tzedakah Project: I am helping raise money for an Food Pantry, helped with beach clean-up and sent organization that provides musical instrument supplies to the troops in Iraq. lessons to families who cannot afford it.

Ethan Epstein Zachary Cohen August 15, 2009 August 29, 2009 Son of Rhonda & Dr. Edward Epstein Son of Robyn & David Cohen Attends: Carmel Valley Middle School Attends: Diegueño Middle School Highlight: Learning more about my Jewish self and Highlight: Reading from the Torah and using the becoming a more integral part of the Jewish yad. community. Tzedakah Project: Raised money doing various Tzedakah Project: My business, “Caps for Kids” sells projects and purchased items on a wish list for the magnets and jewelry made from recycled bottle Women’s Resource Center. caps. The money earned is donated to kid’s causes.

7 SISTERHOOD a memorable Mitzvah Day at camp pendleton Cultivating Connections, by Steven Berg Continuing Friendships, Creating Community On Sunday, April 26th, a large group of members and families representing Temple Solel helped distribute food items Chairperson: Linda Lederer-Bernstein to approximately 180 military families at a Camp Pendleton Co-Chair: Doreen Prager community center. Through Jewish Family Services of San Diego and their “Hands-Up” program, Temple members had a gratifying afternoon distributing food and household items to very appreciative military families. These families were mostly women with children in tow, many were pregnant, and most likely their spouses were on deployment somewhere around the world. For the Love of Chocolate Open House Their military wages cannot keep up with their need for Tuesday, September 8 • 6:30–9:30pm food and supplies, so their gratitude towards us and JFS was truly heartfelt. All the Temple members said that their own Delicious desserts, engaging games children enjoyed passing out food and especially carrying the and friendly conversations. supplies to the participants cars. Many of the Temple kids helped with children’s art projects to keep the young ones busy while their parents were picking up Sisterhood of Temple Solel (2009–2010) food. Everyone at Temple Solel mentioned that they can’t wait to help Hands-Up again in the future, because the day was so I would like to join the Sisterhood of Temple Solel. memorable and the military families were so grateful for their Annual Dues: $30 supplement the cost of powerful, help. One Marine, after I brought diapers and food to his car entertaining programming and support our mission told me that with a minus $68 dollars in his checking account, of Tzedakah. the Hand’s-Up program was just what he needed to get by for a few days. That statement made me feel incredibly lucky for all Name(s): ______that we have, and for the opportunity to help the JFS Hands- Up program for our Mitzvah Day activity. Phone: ______I’m sure that our Temple families would volunteer to help this program again in the future, our Camp Pendleton Email: ______experience was one we will never forget.

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8 SOCIAL ACTION

Mitzvah day is every day

Have you noticed our beautiful Interfaith Rotational Homeless Shelter. for seniors at Seacrest Village, Temple Logo lately? The motto on This was a special year as so many sending packages and letters to our the logo states the following: new volunteers turned out to help troops overseas with Adopt-a-US- “Gathering Holy Sparks to Repair the cook meals, stay the night, and Soldier, rolling coins from our World.” Our logo is representative of provide food and supplies. tzedakah boxes to donate to the JFS the sparks of light which we are During the Purim Carnival, we economic response program, collecting charged with gathering, through held our annual blood drive. In the last toiletries for Project Sarah, writing tikkun olam (repairing the world). several years, Temple Solel has been letters to our elected officials, painting 2008-09 has truly been a one of the largest donors among butterflies for the Zikaron Project, remarkable year for living by this churches and synagogues in San recycling unwanted electronics, and motto. With all of the challenges Diego County. This year was no helping to beautify our own facing our country; our community, it different. Our congregants donated temple space. is important to remember that we, as many pints of blood to the San Diego If you would like more a congregation, have the power to Blood Bank. information on the organizations we help bring about change. Our Early in spring, we joined our helped for Mitzvah Day, please follow congregants have proven time and San Diego Jewish community, raised the link on our website. again that when we need help, they money and walked in the 2nd Walk for www.templesolel.net/sites/Temple/pdf answer the call. Darfur. American Jewish World /Continue%20the%20Mitzvah.pdf. Our first project of the year was Service will use the money to provide The entire Social Action a coordinated effort of the Social psychosocial services to the women Committee thanks all of you for your Action Committee, the Religious and children of Darfur. For more commitment and support to these School, and Jewish Family Services. information about this issue, projects and we look forward to Thanks to everyone for the greatly www.ajws.org is a great source of another full year in the fall. needed school supplies which were information. donated to a San Diego public school. Mitzvah Day is our last project of In November, we helped local the year. We worked closely with the seniors with our most successful Religious School to create a day for Thanksgiving Basket Drive. We everyone to enjoy and contribute. We contributed so many baskets that the had over 200 participants throughout JFS Food Pantry arrived in a moving the day. Our events included: Habitat truck to transport all of them! for Humanity, San Elijo Lagoon For two weeks in December, we clean-up, food and supply distribution hosted for our 17th year, the at Camp Pendleton, Jr. Choir singing

Eric Matson helps Temple Solel recycle almost 4000 pounds of your electronics. Burt Koonsvitsky organizes our annual Blood Drive.

9 ALPERT MENDELSON LIBRARY

SUMMER HOURS: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. LIBRARIANS Katherine Blumberg & Joan Tedlow • CHAIR Eva-Lynn Diesenhaus

Try one of the following fun, fast-paced novels: Moscow Rules, by Daniel Silva Exile, by David North Patterson Joy Comes in the Morning, by Jonathan Rosen The Reformer’s Apprentice, by Harriet Rochlin Rashi’s Daughters: Book II— Miriam, by Maggie Anton The Triumph of Deborah, by Eva-Etzioni-Halevy The Year Mom Got Religion, by Lee Meyerhoff Hendler Which Big Giver Stole the Chopped Liver?, by Sharon Kahn The Day My Mother Changed Her Name, by William Kaufman Or, how about some new biographies/autobiographies? The Peddler’s Grandson: Growing Up Jewish in Mississippi, Edward Cohen The Unruly Life of Woody Allen, Marion Meade I Feel Bad About My Neck, Nora Ephron A Boy Named Shel, Lisa Rogak Golda, Elinor Burkett Travelling by car? Check out these audiobook CDs: The Book Thief, Markus Zusak Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, Jonathan Safran Foer The Good German, Joseph Kanon The Yiddish Policemen’s Union, Michael Chabon Or, watch a DVD: I Love You, Rosa • Sketches of Frank Gehry • Boy in the Striped Pajamas • Ushpizin

BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB

You can help us grow 2009–2010 our Aaron Price Children’s Book Clubs Library and honor a special child in your life by participating in our Your Alpert Mendelson Library offers two book clubs, an Birthday Book Club. Simply Evening Club that meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month send a check for $20, payable to at 7:30 pm and an Afternoon Club that meets on the fourth Temple Solel, attention: Library and we’ll do Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm. Your librarians, Joan and the rest. We will choose an age-appropriate book, put the Katherine, facilitate both groups. We invite you to join us in child’s name on a bookplate, send him/her a personal letter September as we kick-off another sensational season of reading and list your gift in our bulletin. Children love to see their and discussing the best in contemporary literature. You’ll meet name in print and we love to grow our library! a great group of congregants (and non-members) who share your love of reading. The syllabus will be available in the library on July 15. 10 AIPAC

Temple Solel Represented at AIPAC Policy Conference

by Ingram Losner and Rob Weisgrau

Six members of Temple Solel journeyed to Washington, Hoyer of Maryland and Eric Cantor of Virginia. Over 100 DC on May 2–5 to join 6000 fellow AIPAC activists from breakout sessions were intellectually challenging and dealt all 50 states at the annual Policy Conference in with a variety of issues facing Israel and the U.S. including Washington, D.C. AIPAC, the American Israel Public the military threats posed by Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah; Affairs Committee, is a bi-partisan organization dedicated African-American, Evangelical Christian and Jewish to fostering the American/ Israel political relationship. alliances; Israel’s growing relationship with India and the Ingram Losner, Joyce and Hal Taback, Steve Wittenberg strategic motivations behind the behavior of China and and Rob and Arielle Weisgrau participated in three days of Russia in the Middle East. For many, the highlight was classes, seminars and discussion. The conference culminated once again the Policy Conference Banquet, attended by in a massive lobbying effort in support of the US/Israel over half of the members of the House and Senate, relationship. California once again supplied the largest members of the U.S. and world diplomatic delegations, delegation of over 1000 strong, including 120 delegates justices and local officials. from the San Diego community. Arielle was one of over Most importantly, we learned that the US/Israel 1200 student delegates (including 200 student body relationship cannot be taken for granted. In a democracy, it presidents) from colleges and universities throughout is a right and a duty to make our opinions known to our our nation. elected officials. We are proud that Democrats and AIPAC’s importance was exemplified by the procession Republicans, Liberals and Conservatives came together for of distinguished speakers who addressed the plenary the sole purpose of affirming the special and unique sessions: Israeli President Simon Peres, Prime Minister relationship between America and Israel. We invite all in Benjamin Netanyahu (via satellite from Jerusalem at 3am the Temple Solel community to become more involved with local time!!), Vice-President Joe Biden, former Speaker of AIPAC (www.AIPAC.org) locally and nationally and invite the House Newt Gingrich, Mayor Antonio Villagarosa of you to join us in Washington next year (March 21–23) Los Angeles, Senate leaders John Kerry of Massachusetts for what is guaranteed to be another rewarding and and Jon Kyl of Arizona as well as House leaders Steny stimulating experience.

Members of the Temple Solel delegation meet with 50th Congressional District Congressman Brian Bilbray

11 SPRING GALA SPONSORS

Thank You, sponsors

Talmidim Sponsors

Christopher J. Bengs, M.D. • Stephen J. Cohen • Jim & Marti Eisenberg

Chaverim Sponsors

Coastal Gastroenterology • Todd & Debby Buchholz

Ozerim Sponsors

Anonymous Ed & Susan Gail Thomas

Circle of Friends Ed & Pam Beimel • Albert & Karin Bensusen • Arthur Cohen & Shary Kee • Peter & Ellen Gabor • Steven & Donna Goodman • Burt & Bonnie Koonsvitsky • Roger & Gayle Lane • Dr. Marc & Cathy Lebovits • Gary & Jayne Marx

Table Sponsors

Dr. Jerry & Bev Auerbach Slesinger/Bradbury Family Carol & Tom Waldman Vilde Chaya’s Havurah Giacomo Bucci & Lori Pivo • Dr. Robert Felder & Jamie Rodin • Scott & Mara Goverman • Russ Davis & Dr. Kim Gutner • Nancy Jacobs • Myron & Laura Jucha • Jim Lantry • Marsha Nadler • Dr. Bruce & Sheri Sachs

Sponsors

Michael & Carolyn Berlin • Jack & Joy Charney • Cindy, David, Tamara & Eric Cherwin • Lila Epstein • Walter & Pam Ferris • Dr. Dan & Dr. Dianne Gardner • Al Gelbart • Larry & Lynne Henkin • Shelly & Charles Hoffman • Bruce & Janine Manchel • Dr. Mark & Ellen Moss • Len & Connie Robin • Dr. Steven & Theresa Schoenfeld • Arnold & Charlotte Tubis • 1031 Exchange Advantage, Inc

12 SPRING GALA AUCTION DONORS

Thank You, live and silent auction donors

Accessories Gina Lacagina Nostalgia Adventures Steven & Theresa Schoenfeld Advanced Clinical Aesthetics Glass Jewelry by Karen Ohana Tennis Sue Marek Designs Alex Appliances Glorietta Bay Inn Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Superslow Zone Alexis & Steven Larky Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt Pala Casino Spa Resort Tadpole Baby Alga Pet Hospital of Carlsbad & Solana Beach Pampered Chef Tan @ The Islands Amy Taxer Great News Cooking School Panera Bread Temple Solel Gift Shop Anonymous Greg Goldstein Parparim Class The Chula Vista Nature Center Arbonne International Gusto Trattoria Italiana Pat & Oscars The Cohn Restaurant Group Arezzo Salon & Spa Hall of Champions PeaceLoveAndShopping.com The Comedy & Magic Club Asano Acupuncture Hornblower Cruises and Events Perfect Beauty The Comedy Store Ashtanga Yoga Center Hornblower Dinner Dance Cruise PlayWerx The Crosby at Rancho Santa Fe Barmorr Sales Hotel Maya Potato Shack Café The French Gourmet Barry Simons In-N-Out Burger Pure Barre The Greenberg Family Baskin Robbins J. W. Tumbles PureFitness Sports Club The Grove of Anaheim Bead Therapy JCC Lawrence Family Pursegirl The Huntington Library, Art, Belly Up Tavern and Jewish Community Center Quakes Botanical Gardens Pacific Coast Grill Jennifer Lin Queen Eileen's The La Jolla Shores Hotel Bentley's Steak & Chop House Jim & Marti Eisenberg Raif Capital Management The Living Desert Best Dames 4 Less Joan Gildin Ralphs Grocery Store The Lodge at Torrey Pines Birch Aquarium at Scripps Judy & Hal Grant Rebecca Brewer The New Children's Museum Birchcraft Studios Judy Bricker Renaissance Esmeralda The Old Globe BJ's Restaurant Julie Block Resort & Spa The Shores Restaurant Boomers K1 Speed Reuben H. Fleet Science Center The Verde Bag Cantor Robbins Kadima Class Richard Shapiro & Marsha Janger The Wave Waterpark Carolyn & Milt Lohr Kate Ashbury Jewelers Rip Curl The Wine Loft Cerritos Center for the Kelley Berman Dr. Rob Weisgrau & Thinker Things Performing Arts Kenneth & Darylene Jacobs Dr. Roberta Gottlieb Thom & Diane Degnan City Style Hair Kevin Nelson Robert & Leah Cohen Tom Laurence Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf La Costa Resort & Spa Robin Rubin TRE Cold Stone Creamery La Jolla Playhouse Roy's La Jolla Tupperware & Invitations Computer Scape Corp Larry & Lynne Henkin Rubio’s by Denise Ross Costco Legoland Sage Health TutorTutor CPCMG-Escondido Lifetime Smiles Salon Amour Day Spa Tziporim Alef Class Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort Lomas Santa Fe Executive Salon Forte Tziporim Class Dana Green Golf Course Salon Nuage Ultrastar Cinemas Daniel Baird Photography Long Beach Aquarium Salon Radius USS Midway Museum Dee Signature Jeans of the Pacific Sammy's Woodfire Pizza Vickie Lavanty Salon Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Mad Science of San Diego San Diego Air & Space Tech Village Mill Bread Company Del Rio Studios Maggie B. Jewelery Museum Wabisabi Green Devin Mathios Maritime Museum of San Diego San Diego Chargers Wagamama Baby Doubletree Guest Suites Market Restaurant & Bar San Diego Coaster Company Waist Candy Anaheim Resort Maya Papaya Handmade San Diego Historical Society Westin South Coast Plaza Doubletree Guest Suites MDVIP/Dr. Bruce J. Sachs San Diego Jewish Journal Wonders-Children Learning Doheny Beach Michael & Carolyn Berlin San Diego Museum Of Art Language Dr. Jerry & Bev Auerbach Michael & Carolyn Felzer San Diego Zoo & Wild Animal Park Yogurt Shack El Pollo Loco Milton's Santa Anita Park Yonim Alef Class Ellen & Steve Fox Mimi's Café Sasha & Me Yonim Bet Class Encinitas Foreign & Domestic Mingei International Museum Save Our Heritage Organization Auto Repair Mitsubishi Rayon/Graphite Shafts Shaolin Kempo Arts & Essman Photography Moonlight Stage Productions S.K.A. Dance Studio Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa Morrison Hotel Gallery Sheraton Park Hotel Esther Design Murray Callan Swim School at the Anaheim Resort European Skin Care Museum of Tolerance Sheri Sachs Facelogic Nail Design Signatures Salon Fidel's Little Mexico Nann-Tuck-It Silpada Designs Jewelry Flippin Pizza Nesharim Alef Class Skirball Cultural Center French Pastry Café Nesharim Bet Class Sophia & Chloe Jewelry Gabrielle Oratz Nesharim Gimmel Class Sparkle Garden State Bagels Noah's Ark Class Sports Clips Geppetto's North Coast Repertory Theatre Stage Door Dance & Gila Rut Salon North County Martial Arts Performing Arts Workshop

13 PRESCHOOL HAPPENINGS

14 PRESCHOOL HAPPENINGS

15 circle of honor

The Circle of Honor wishes to thank all of our congregants who have so generously and willingly taken it upon themselves to go above and beyond the standard Temple dues requirements by joining the Circle of Honor. We are pleased to acknowledge them here.

BENEFITS CIRCLE OF HONOR

Pillars … $15,000 • Temple Membership Benefactors • 25 Tributes or Memorials per year into the General Fund • Recognition at High Holy Days • Membership in Men’s Club and/or Sisterhood • No fees for Religous School, Bar/Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation • 4 extra High Holy Day tickets for out-of-town Patrons family members • 2 tickets to Temple Solel’s annual major fundraiser Benefactors … $9,600 • Temple Membership • 25 Tributes or Memorials per year into the General Fund • Recognition at High Holy Days • Membership in Men’s Club and/or Sisterhood Sponsors • No fees for Religous School, Bar/Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation • 4 extra High Holy Day tickets for out-of-town family members • 2 tickets to Temple Solel’s annual major fundraiser Patrons … $4,800 • Temple Membership • 20 Tributes or Memorials per year into the General Fund Friends • Recognition at High Holy Days • Membership in Men’s Club and/or Sisterhood • 4 extra High Holy Day tickets for out-of-town family members • 2 tickets to Temple Solel annual major fundraiser Sponsors … $3,950 • Temple Membership • 15 Tributes or Memorials per year into the General Fund • Recognition at High Holy Days • 4 extra High Holy Day tickets for out-of-town family members • 2 tickets to Temple Solel’s annual major fundraiser Friends … $3,100 • Temple Membership • 10 Tributes/Memorials per year into the General Fund • Recognition at High Holy Days 16 LEGACY CIRCLE GOT SIMCHAS?

Your Temple Solel Hineynu Community wants to celebrate many good occasions with you, your family and friends. “Hineynu” — we are here — is here for difficult times and also good times. “When I was born into this world, I found many carob trees planted by my father and grandfather. Just as they planted trees So, let us know the good news. We like to recognize births, for me, I am planting trees for my children and grandchildren engagements, marriages, special wedding so they will be able to eat the fruit of these trees.” anniversaries — 50 years and beyond — and very special awards. ne of the many ways that members of our congregation have chosen to If you, a family member or express their deep commitment to our community is by naming Temple other temple member have a Simcha, Solel in their will, in their trust, in another planned charitable gift, or by O please contact Ellen Cypers making an endowment donation. This is a way to make a lasting contribution that at [email protected], continues your Jewish legacy in perpetuity. or call the Temple office. We wish to thank those generous donors and to acknowledge them as members of the Legacy Circle. We look forward to hearing from you. If you have named Temple Solel in your will or trust, or if you have made another form of legacy gift to Temple Solel, we would like to acknowledge your generosity. Any amount of giving is greatly appreciated. Please call Robin Rubin at (760) 436-0654, and we will be glad to add your name to the membership list for Yahrzeit Plaques & the Legacy Circle. Tree of Life Leaves Available

The Yahrzeit wall plaques can be ordered through the Temple office. These are permanent plaques that are lit on the Shabbat, closest to the Hebrew anniversary of your loved one’s date of death. A donation of $450 is required for each name and date. All Yahrzeit plaques can be ordered by written request at any time and will be hung according to the date received. In addition, to commemorate joyous occasions, the Tree of Life leaves are available. Donations of $250 and $300 are required. For more information, call Robin Rubin at the Temple office, (760) 436-0654.

CEMETERY PLOTS

Temple Solel has a section of cemetery plots at El Camino Memorial Park in Sorrento Valley. The pre-need plot price, including perpetual care, is $4800. One year interest-free payment plans are available for Temple Solel members. Please contact Robin Rubin for more information.

17 CONTRIBUTIONS

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS & SUPPORT You are invited to make a donation to Temple Solel as a means of sharing your joys and sorrows with your fellow congregants and at the same time help Temple Solel meet its funding needs. Our Clergy Our Programs Our Youth • Rabbi Frank’s Discretionary Fund • Aaron Price Children’s Library • Campership Fund • Rabbi Brown’s Discretionary Fund • Adult Education • Early Childhood Center • Cantorial Music Fund • Alliger/Baron Memorial Speaker’s Fund • Etanu (outreach to post high school • Alpert Mendelson Library children of members) Our Temple • Chavurat Chesed • Rabbi Bohm Israel Scholarship Fund • Building Tributes (meals of condolence for mourners) (assistance to teens traveling to Israel) • General Temple Fund • Hineynu • Rabbi Ted Riter College Scholarship Fund • Prayerbook Fund (assistance to Temple members in need) (college participation in Jewish programming) • Tree of Life Leaves • Israel Action Fund • Religious and Hebrew School ($250 small; $300 large) • Social Action Fund • Sondra Ottenstein Memorial Fund • Yahrzeit Plaques • Synaplex (Religious School scholarships) ($450 member; $650 non-member) • Tzedakah Fund (assistance to people in need) • Youth Fund

OUR TEMPLE

OUR YOUTH

18 OUR CLERGY

OUR PROGRAMS

19 GARDEN OF GIVING

“Just as you came and found trees planted by others, so you must plant for your children”

rom this central message, a circular pathway of granite tiles Fand pavers inscribed with the names of our children, families and loved ones permanently reside. The Temple Solel Garden, designed by artist Laurie Gross is an extension of our Sanctuary design of the glass shards bursting forth upon creation. The center of our garden features a circular arc vibrating out to its core edges — signifying “Solel” and our pathway to Torah and holiness.

GARDEN OF GIVING Commemorative Pavers and Individual Bricks

Name ______Address______City ______Zip ______Contact phone______E-mail______

❑ $25,000. . . . Large, crescent-shaped granite paver, encircling the central quote (20 word inscription) ❑ $10,000. . . . Large, scalloped-shaped granite paver, emanating from the central quote (15 word inscription) ❑ $5,000. . . . . Rectangle granite paver, framing the core aperture design (15 word inscription) ❑ $1,000. . . . . Diagonal granite paver, on the pathway to the Garden’s four benches (9 word inscription) ❑ $360 ...... Rectangular pavers outlining the entire garden (9 word inscription) ❑ $180 ...... Square pavers encasing area of reflection (2 word inscription)

Signature ______Date______Please print your inscription clearly ______

For more information, please contact Robin Rubin in the Temple office so you and your family can participate in this on-going project.

20 WELCOME!

We welcome the following new families to Temple Solel…

Bryan and Michelle Anderson Michael Hornback and Sheila Dalva William and Cristina Simon and their sons, and their son, Jacob and their daughters, Anthony and Sammy Sharon Kalish and her son, Elliott Ella, Nicole and Abigail Gary and Margaret Bellowe Mikael and Rachel Loomer Nathaniel and Dana Sisitsky and their daughters, and their children, Rick and Alexandra McCurdy Samantha and Ethan Lindsey and Lily and their sons, Larry and Debralyn Day Zachary, Trey and Seth Jamie and Jenna Stein and their sons, Gavin and Tyler and their daughters, Robert Morton and Lisa Frank Michella and Korina and their daughters, Geoffrey and Shoshanah Sternlieb Dr. Robert Gelb and Norma Hill Madeline and Charlotte and their children, Avi, Sylvie and Joshie Todd and Amy Glick Alex and Beth Newton and their sons, and their children, David and Jennifer Walsey Adam and Aaron Rory and Emily and their children, Samson, Gabriel and Ayda Steven Goldberg and Syvia Wynd Jay and Kara Pearlman and their sons, and their sons, Robert and Marti Wolfson Michael and Alexander Jeremy and Caden and their children, Katrina and Donald Glenn and Vanessa Groening Mark and Paula Robinson and their children, and their daughters, Luca, Bianca and Gianni Ava, Nina and Ella

PATHFINDER AD COSTS: PATHFINDER SUBMISSION POLICIES AND INFORMATION:

Business Cards (3 5⁄8” x 2 1⁄4”) 1. No prices printed in ads. $350 annually/paid in full annually 2. Deadline is the 5th of the month prior to each issue. Quarter Page (Next deadline is August 5th for the September/October ‘Pathfinder.’) (3 5⁄8” x 4 3⁄4” OR 7 1⁄2” x 2 1⁄4”) 3. Send your ad electronically in a ‘tif’ or ‘jpeg’ format to [email protected]. $850 annually/paid in full annually 4. For further information, please call Robin Rubin at (760) 436-0654. Half Page (7 1⁄2” x 4 1⁄2”) $1,700 annually/paid in For ad or content questions contact email: [email protected] full semi-annually or annually *Circulation is 1,200 issues.

21 22 23 Jill & Wayne Johnson, Owners and Temple members 10% off of membership price for Temple Solel members

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25 JULY 2009 • TAMMUZ/AV 5769

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY JULY 1 • 9 TAMMUZ JULY 2 • 10 TAMMUZ JULY 3 • 11 TAMMUZ JULY 4 • 12 TAMMUZ Camp Simcha – Session I Camp Simcha – Session I Camp Simcha – Session I 10:00am Shabbat Service w/ 7:30pm Erev Shabbat Bat Mitzvah of Family Service Madison Cohen, w/Birthday Blessings daughter of Joe Cohen

JULY 5 • 13 TAMMUZ JULY 6 • 14 TAMMUZ JULY 7 • 15 TAMMUZ JULY 8 • 16 TAMMUZ JULY 9 • 17 TAMMUZ JULY 10 • 18 TAMMUZ JULY 11 • 19 TAMMUZ Camp Simcha – Session 2 Camp Simcha – Session 2 Camp Simcha – Session 2 Camp Simcha – Session 2 Camp Simcha – Session 2 10am Shabbat Service w/ 9:30am Bridge w/Harvey 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service B’nai Mitzvah of Zachary Levy, son of Jeffrey & Sheri Levy and Jordan Poniachik, son of Drs. Samuel & Denise Poniachik JULY 12 • 20 TAMMUZ JULY 13 • 21 TAMMUZ JULY 14 • 22 TAMMUZ JULY 15 • 23 TAMMUZ JULY 16 • 24 TAMMUZ JULY 17 • 25 TAMMUZ JULY 18 • 26 TAMMUZ Camp Simcha – Session 2 Camp Simcha – Session 2 Camp Simcha – Session 2 Camp Simcha – Session 2 Camp Simcha – Session 2 10:00am Shabbat Service w/ 9:30am Bridge w/Harvey 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service B’nai Mitzvah of @ Moonlight Beach Marin Callaway, daughter of Edward Callaway & Amy Freeman and Chase Ladman, son of Phillip & Karen Ladman JULY 19 • 27 TAMMUZ JULY 20 • 28 TAMMUZ JULY 21 • 29 TAMMUZ JULY 22 • 1 AV JULY 23 • 2 AV JULY 24 • 3 AV JULY 25 • 4 AV Camp Simcha – Session 3 Camp Simcha – Session 3 Camp Simcha – Session 3 Camp Simcha – Session 3 Camp Simcha – Session 3 10:00am Shabbat Service w/ 9:30am Bridge w/Harvey 6:30pm Board Meeting 1:00pm Daytime Book Club 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service B’not Mitzvah of Jordane Birkett, daughter of Christopher & Shanon Birkett and Madeleine Silverstein, daughter of Daniel & Dr. Sheryl Silverstein JULY 26 • 5 AV JULY 27 • 6 AV JULY 28 • 7 AV JULY 29 • 8 AV JULY 30 • 9 AV JULY 31 • 10 AV Camp Simcha – Session 3 Camp Simcha – Session 3 Camp Simcha – Session 3 Camp Simcha – Session 3 Camp Simcha – Session 3 9:30am Bridge w/Harvey 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service w/Guest Cantor Aviva Rosenbloom AUGUST 2009 • AV/ELUL 5769

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY AUGUST 1 • 11 AV 10:00am Shabbat Service w/ Guest Cantor Aviva Rosenbloom and B’nai Mitzvah of Daniel Nierman, son of James & Mary Nierman and Emily Ross, daughter of Mark & Denise Ross AUGUST 2 • 12 AV AUGUST 3 • 13 AV AUGUST 4 • 14 AV AUGUST 5 • 15 AV AUGUST 6 • 16 AV AUGUST 7 • 17 AV AUGUST 8 • 18 AV Camp Simcha – Session 4 Camp Simcha – Session 4 Camp Simcha – Session 4 Camp Simcha – Session 4 Camp Simcha – Session 4 10:00am Shabbat Service w/ 9:30am Bridge w/Harvey 7:30pm Erev Shabbat Guest Cantor Aviva Rosenbloom Service w/ Guest Cantor and Aviva Rosenbloom and Birthday Bat Mitzvah of Blessings Shaina Pacitto, daughter of Sheri Pacitto

AUGUST 9 19 AV AUGUST 10 • 0 AV AUGUST 11 • 21 AV AUGUST 12 • 22 AV AUGUST 13 • 3 AV AUGUST 14 • 24 AV AUGUST 15 • 25 AV Camp Simcha – Session 4 Camp Simcha – Session 4 Camp Simcha – Session 4 Camp Simcha – Session 4 Camp Simcha – Session 4 10:00am Shabbat Service w/ 9:30am Bridge w/Harvey 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service B’nai Mitzvah of Seth Abrams, son of Dr. Ira & Linda Abrams and Ethan Epstein, son of Dr. Edward & Rhonda Epstein AUGUST 16 • 6 AV AUGUST 17 • 27 AV AUGUST 18 • 28 AV AUGUST 19 • 29 AV AUGUST 20 • 30 AV AUGUST 21 • 1 ELUL AUGUST 22 • 2 ELUL 9:30am Bridge w/Harvey 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service 10:00am Shabbat Service w/ @ Moonlight Beach B’nai Mitzvah of Daniel Atkin, son of Darrell & Dona Atkin and Brandon Mekler, son of Michael & Dana Mekler AUGUST 23 • 3 ELUL AUGUST 24 • 4 ELUL AUGUST 25 • 5 ELUL AUGUST 26 • 6 ELUL AUGUST 27 • 7 ELUL AUGUST 28 • 8 ELUL AUGUST 29 • 9 ELUL 1:00pm Daytime Book Club 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Service 10:00am Shabbat Service w/ B’nai Mitzvah of Jacob Anapoell, son of AUGUST 30 • 10 ELUL AUGUST 31 • 11 ELUL Dr. William & Lori Anapoell 9:30am Bridge w/Harvey and Zachary Cohen, son of David & Robyn Cohen EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Or Current Resident

Karin Bensusen Miriam Lieber Kelley Berman Elyse Matson Linda Lederer-Bernstein Eric Matson Micha Danzig Linda Shoob Eva-Lynn Diesenhaus Erica Siegman Ross Epstein Jorge Sorokin Dr. Steven Feitelberg Robyn Spiegel Glenn Goodstein Robert Stein Dawn Grossman Elaine Waldman Stephen Lash Elizabeth Wosika

HIGH HOLY DAYS

The High Holy Days are approaching. More information coming soon.

STAFF

David M. Frank Senior Rabbi Jeff Brown Associate Rabbi Kathy Robbins Cantor Robin S. Rubin Executive Director Ellen Fox School Director Cathy Goldberg ECC Director Susan Jones Controller Craig Parks Youth Programming Director Judy Bricker Adult Programming Director