Temple Beth-El Bulletin Vol. 22, No. 4 April 1, 2019 — 25 Adar II 5779

211 Belknap Place | San Antonio, Texas 78212 | 210-733-9135 | [email protected]

Director of URJ’s RAC, at Temple Beth-El Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Chocolate Seder to Speak Sunday, April 7 | 12:00 to 1:30 pm April 12 at Shabbat Worship For youth, grades Kindergarten through 12 and their families. Contact Joel Swedlove at 210-733-9135 ext. 151 or Rabbi Jonah [email protected]. See page 8. Pesner, Director of the Union of Reform Women’s Seder* Judaism (URJ)’s Wednesday, April 10 | 6:15 pm Shalom | 6:30 pm Seder Religious Action Temple Beth-El Members: $32 | Non-Members: $36* Center (RAC), will See page 18. speak during our services on Friday, Men’s Seder* April 12 at 6:30 pm. Wednesday, April 17 | 6:00 pm How have the Prophetic ideals of At the Barn Door Restaurant. $25 per person.* See page 12. Tikkun Olam and social action evolved First Day of Passover Services over time in the Reform Movement? Friday, April 19 | 5:00 pm What is our responsibility to partner in creating a just world in the 21st Century A very brief Shabbat and Erev Passover Worship Service. and beyond? Hear about the work of Saturday, April 20 | 10:30 am the Religious Action Center and how our voices matter. Shabbat Morning and First Day of Passover Festival Worship Service. * Brought to Temple Beth-El by the generosity of the Jean and Jesse Wulfe Community Seder* Religious Enhancement Fund. Saturday, April 20 | 6:00 pm Members: $30 adult, $25 senior (65 or older), $18 child, 6 to 12, Free for children under 6. Temple Beth-El Non-Members: $40 adult, $35 senior, $18 child, 6 to 12, Free for children under 6.* See page 20. Annual Meeting @TBE20s30s Seder* Sunday, May 5 | 10:30 am Sunday, April 21 | 6:30 pm All congregants are encouraged For those in their 20s and 30s at the Yergin residence, to attend our annual meeting. Join $15 * See page 5. us as we share priorities for the up- coming year, thank outgoing Officers Last Day of Passover Services and Trustees, elect a new slate of Board members, Friday, April 26 | 10:30 am adopt our annual budget, and more. Copies of the Last Day Passover Festival Worship Service, Yizkor-Memorial proposed budget are available upon request by prayers will be offered. The Temple offices are closed. contacting Rabbi Alan Berlin, Executive Director, at [email protected]. * To reserve your seat(s) for any of these seders, The slate of Officers and Trustees to be go to www.beth-elsa.org/passover. considered at the Annual Meeting will be shared with Temple members electronically following our April 2 Board meeting. The Rabbi Speaks NEFESH One of my favorite sessions Neighbors Elevating Faith, to teach for the Stepping Stones Education, Service, & Hope class (although I have way too many In coordination with the NEFESH April theme of “favorites”) is the class on Passover. environmental justice, Temple In the class session, I encourage Beth-El will be hosting Chris everyone to go on a “ Wilcut from the San Antonio Office Scavenger Hunt” with nearly 30 of of Sustainability. Chris will be my own Haggadot. They range from presenting information, raising the 30-Minute Seder to The Family awareness, and collecting feedback Haggadah published by ArtScroll about the city’s draft Climate Action Mesorah Series, from social justice and Adaption plan (CAAP) on April themed to kids coloring book, from 16 at 7:00 pm at Temple Beth-El. chock full of commentaries to The Hasty Haggadah, and from family-made and organization-made to, my personal We are very excited to bring this favorite, The Baseball Haggadah. I ask the students to go free event to Temple Beth-El and through a variety of Haggadot to explore different ways of the San Antonio community. RSVP celebrating the same holiday. to Ross Halfant at ross@beth-elsa. The Passover story is familiar to so many of us and org or 210-733-9135 ext. 110. different Haggadot let us experience the seder in different For more information about CAAP and the Office of ways. Whether you follow the Haggadah or Sustainability, visit https://saclimateready.org. The (Unofficial) Hogwarts Haggadah, we are still creating Come and get climate ready! our own family traditions and sharing in the same holiday that is experienced by Jews all across the world. NEFESH presents: One way we can really focus on this follows the tra- dition in our seder of the Four Children. In the most tra- The 10 Things You Could Be Doing to ditional sense, people see the four sons as the wise, the Help the Environment wicked, the simple, and the one who doesn’t know how to 1. Always use a reusable water bottle. ask. I suggest, as many others do, that we seek not to label 2. Go straw-less next time you eat out. the children this way, but to understand how their learning 3. Carpool as often as possible. styles impact their understanding of the . 4. Try repurposing your items, instead of throwing In order to include everyone at our seder—children and them away. adults alike—we need to be able to engage them so that 5. During religious school, try not to leave your the Passover story impacts them on an individual level. car engine running in the parking lot. For visual learners, you may want to find a Haggadah 6. Turn off your water while you brush your teeth. that has some pictures of the story or of things on the 7. Use reusable bags when shopping. seder plate. For auditory learners, you may want to do an 8. Recycle. extra round or two of and add in some more songs. 9. Print as little as possible when you’re at work For reading/writing learners, you may want to give them or at home. the opportunity to write down what they’ve learned and 10. Stay informed on current events involving definitely let them take a turn reading passages from the Haggadah. For the kinesthetic learners, get your plagues the environment or climate change! You can in a bag ready and let them make plastic frogs jump and check out our April NEFESH at https://tinyurl. throw cotton balls (for hail) to really let them experience the com/aprilnefesh for more information and attend story of Passover in a fun way. the April 16 NEFESH event! Whatever way you celebrate Passover and whichever traditions you create, make it as fun and educational as possible. Chag Pesach Sameach!!

Rabbi Marina Yergin Recovery Chavurah The Temple Beth-El Recovery Chavurah is hosting Mensch Monday get togethers to chat in small private groups about Do you know a Volunteer? anything relating to addiction and recovery. If you are Let us know! As part of a new initiative we are struggling or have a friend or family member who is, showcasing many of our wonderful volunteer (and you are welcome to join us at this confidential meeting. volunteer opportunities!) here at Temple. Our Volunteer We do not keep rosters or share information with the of the Week for Mensch Mondays has been a big hit Temple. The next two dates are on Sundays from 9:30 on our social media account but we want more! Do to 11:00 am at a member’s private residence: you know any active volunteers at Temple Beth-El? Sunday, April 7 | 9:30–11:00 am Are you, yourself, an excellent example of a Temple volunteer? Nominate someone or let Ross Halfant For the private address of the event, contact know by emailing [email protected]! [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

Page 2 Temple Beth-El Bulletin B’nei Mitzvah Shabbat Services we congratulate Friday, April 5 those called to the 6:30 pm Shabbat Worship Service Torah in April Bar Mitzvah of Solomon Sterling Nathan

April 5-6 Saturday, April 6 Solomon Sterling Nathan, son 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Worship of Rabbi Mara and Larry Nathan, Bar Mitzvah of Solomon Sterling Nathan grandson of Neil and Linda Torah Portion: Tazria Nathan and Daniel and Hope Zimmerman. Friday, April 12 6:30 pm Shabbat Worship Service Guest Speaker, Rabbi Jonah Pesner April 12-13 Bar Mitzvah of Devan Ashton Guller Devan Ashton Guller, grandson of Vicki and Scott Guller. Saturday, April 13 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Worship Bar Mitzvah of Devan Ashton Guller Torah Portion: Metzora

Friday, April 19 First Night of Passover SPECIAL TIME 5:00 – 5:30 pm Welcome to Shabbat Worship Saturday, April 20 Our Newest Members 10:30 am Shabbat Morning and First Day of Monica and Jacob Deutchman Passover Festival Worship Service 10:30 am Chanting and Meditation Service Nicole Soffian and Andrew Parker Torah Portion: Pesach Alex and Jason Train Friday, April 26 6:30 pm Shabbat Worship Service Rosh Hodesh Worship Works: Thou = You Sunday, April 7 | 7:00 pm Saturday, April 27 Thank you, Marsha 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Worship Krassner, for hosting Torah Portion: Acharei Mot our March Rosh Hodesh gathering. April’s Rosh Hodesh meeting will be at a home near Walker Ranch Road and West Avenue on Sunday, April 7 at 7:00 pm. Cantor Berlin will lead a discussion about Miriam. Shabbat Nosh Please plan to join us and April 5 Temple Beth-El Sisterhood and the many RSVP to https://tinyurl.com/ organizers and bakers who assisted in honor tbe-rhodesh. of Solly’s Bar Mitzvah April 12 Vicki and Scott Guller in honor of their grandson, Devan’s Bar Mitzvah Bulletin Deadline April 26 Temple Beth-El Sisterhood The deadline for the May Temple Bulletin will be Wednesday, April 10, at 12:00 pm. All articles and Temple Beth-El Bulletin (USPS 016328) is published the first of every month, except July, by photos must be submitted by that time. Temple Beth-El, 211 Belknap Place, San Antonio, Texas 78212-5896. Application to Mail at Articles and photos may be submitted via email to Periodicals postage rates is paid at San Antonio, Texas. POSTMASTER: Send address changes [email protected]. Articles may not exceed 250 words. to Temple Beth-El, 211 Belknap Place, San Antonio, Texas 78212-5896.

April 2019 Page 3 Shabbat Lunch Chavurah Passover Services First Day of Passover Services Friday, April 19 | 5:00 pm • A very brief Shabbat and Erev Passover Worship Service

Saturday, April 20 | 10:30 am • Shabbat Morning and First Day of Passover Festival Worship Service

Last Day of Passover Services Saturday, April 13 | 12:15 pm NOTE: This is the SECOND Saturday Friday, April 26 | 10:30 am Come see this special 2018 PBS film presenta- • Last Day Passover Festival Worship Service, tion of Cantors Yaakov Yanky Lemmer, Azi Schwartz, Yizkor-Memorial prayers will be offered. and Netanel Hershtik, who come together in Amster- • Temple offices are closed. dam’s Portuguese Synagogue for a concert of Jewish sacred and secular music. Enjoy Shabbat songs, traditional music, and songs with a nod to Broadway. But first—enjoy lunch with us! Those 60 and older are free for this lunch; those under 60 are only $5. RSVP for the lunch to [email protected] or 210-733-9135 ext. 120.

Saturday, May 4 | 11:45 am Social Action Lunch & Learn on Public Education with Panelists Al Kauffman and Learn About the Jews of State Representative Diego Bernal. Cuba with Rabbi Alan Berlin This is a Sunday, April 7, at 9:30 am potluck! Bring a side or dessert to share! Rabbi Alan Berlin, who recently led a group of See page 11 for congregants on a trip to Cuba with Cantor Julie Berlin, will further information. share a unique perspective on the history of Jewish Cuba Those 60 and older are free for this lunch; and the current state of the island’s Jewish community. those under 60 are only $10. RSVP for the lunch to Rabbi Berlin’s mother, a Cuban native, emigrated to the http://tinyurl.com/tbe5-4 or 210-733-9135 ext. 126. United States as a young woman during the early stages of the Cuban Revolution. Rabbi Berlin will share about Thanks to San Antonio Jewish Senior Services for making these events possible. his own family as an example of Cuba’s rich and complex Jewish history.

TBE30s40s50s April 13 20 | 6:45–9:00 pm Stumpy’s Hatchet House 758 Isom Road Show off your axe throwing skills! $40/person Must RSVP to reserve your spot! Optional: meet at EZ’s (734 W Bitters Rd) at 5:45 pm for a no-host dinner before throwing axes! RSVP to [email protected].

Page 4 Temple Beth-El Bulletin @TBE20s30s April 12 | 8:15 pm After Hours: Special Edition Temple Beth-El April’s After Hours will give us a unique opportunity to spend the evening with Rabbi Jonah Pesner, the Director of the Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism. Following services where Rabbi Pesner will be speaking, we will join him for dinner and conversation. Bring your questions and suggestions for social May 9 | 6:30 pm | Torah on Tap action opportunities for our group and beyond! There Location and Topic TBD is no cost for this event, but it is limited to the first 25 In May, TBE20s30s will be hosting a Torah on people. RSVPs are a must at https://tinyurl.com/tbejp. Tap for the congregation. A member of TBE20s30s April 21 | 6:30 pm | @TBE20s30s Seder will facilitate a conversation regarding a topic that Yergin Residence | Cost: $15 is important in today’s society. Are you interested in facilitating a discussion on an important topic to you? We will have a full and fun interactive seder led Great! Rabbi Yergin can work with you to help orga- by Dave and Rabbi Marina Yergin at their house with nize thoughts and texts. Do you want to facilitate a LOTS of (kosher for Passover) food for everyone. discussion but have no idea where to even begin? No Cost will be $15 per person and a bottle of Kosher for worries! We can get you a list of topics that have been Passover wine or grape juice to both cover the cost of discussed and possible ideas for future events. As we food and ensure there is enough wine for everyone. get closer to the event, stay tuned to our Facebook Your payment will be your RSVP. The payment link will page for announcement of our facilitator, topic, and lo- be available as we get closer to the seder. Register at cation. As a reminder this is an event open to the entire http://tinyurl.com/2030Seder. congregation! April 27 | 10:00 am May 31 | 8:15 pm Shabbat Morning Hike | Location TBD After Hours | Salsalito Cantina Join us for our April Shabbat nature hike. Our 14535 Nacogdoches Road, 78247 Shabbat hikes are in addition to the already scheduled May’s After Hours will take us to the Northeast services at TBE. We will hike a trail or two (or three) location of the Salsalito Cantina. Their food always while reflecting on the gift of nature and Shabbat. If features fresh and high-quality ingredients in order you’re hungry afterward, join us for a no-host lunch to make their signature dishes taste great. Our After Hours events are a great opportunity to hang out, meet (location will be decided later). Stay tuned to our new people, and enjoy great food, all while unwinding Facebook page for more details as we get closer. after a long week!

Neighborhood Faith Convening News Temple Beth-El has been part of the Neighborhood Trinity Baptist Church. This sold-out dinner of over 250 Faith Convening for 10 years now, and our partners in interested individuals in our neighborhood will learn serving our neighborhood are Alta Vista Neighborhood from panelists Barbara Peña, Education and Outreach Association, Beacon Hill Neighborhood Association, Director of RAICES, Gay Lynn Schwenk, Vice President Christ Episcopal Church, Laurel Heights United Meth- of Programs at SAMMinistries, and Rev. Gavin Rogers, odist Church, Metropolitan Community Church, Trinity Associate Pastor of Travis Park United Methodist Baptist Church, and University Presbyterian Church. Church, who recently walked with a caravan of The Group has been nominated by Rev. Ann Honduran refugees. Participants will also have access Helmke, Department of Human Services’ Community to 15 local organizations that deal with homelessness Faith-Based Liaison to receive the 2019 Mayor's and immigration on a daily basis. Compassionate San Antonian Award. For further information, contact Geri Gregory, The Convening is holding a “Listening Dinner” to the Temple’s Member Services Coordinator and learn about resources on the issues of homelessness current leader of the Neighborhood Faith Convening, and immigration on Thursday, April 4, at 6:00 pm at at 210-733-9135 ext. 120 or [email protected].

April 2019 Page 5 Genizah Ceremony at Temple Beth-El Cemetery Austin Highway | April 28 | 2:30 pm Genizah means “reserved” or hidden.” Since Talmudic times, We note with sorrow the passing of our members… Jewish communities have placed their worn-out Hebrew language Liana Barenblat books and papers on religious topics wife of Marvin Barenblat in this temporary repository before burying them in a cemetery. Temple Semen Pelts Beth-El has a genizah that contains our old prayer books, services and Harold Rodinsky ceremonies and other Hebrew papers that contain holy language. Mildred S. Rudy Following a Jewish tradition that dates back at least to medieval times, we will gather at Temple’s Cemetery on Michael Reagin Austin Highway, on Sunday, April 28 at 2:30 pm, to share in a husband of Amy Reagin; son-in-law of M.H. and brief ceremony before burying our worn-out sacred texts. We Natalie Levine welcome you to join us in this ancient ritual and also to bring any old Jewish books that you would like to deposit. Such The Congregation extends its sincere condolences documents might include unused Haggadot, home prayer to the families of… books or other Jewish documents and certificates. Tefillin, Tobye Loss tzitzit and old talitot may also be buried in the genizah. sister of Sid (and Darlene) Lestz This ceremony is open to the entire community. We encourage you and your family to join us in this special Herman Rubenstein opportunity to bring modern meaning to an ancient ritual uncle of Amy (and Hank) Strickland followed by Jewish communities around the world. Clarice Wallock mother of Mark Wallock

“May their souls be bound up in the bonds of eternal life.”

Sunday, April 7 On April 7, Temple Beth-El will participate in In- ternational Good Deeds Day! Together, with 100 other countries and over 3 million other volunteers—our members will be going out into the community to do some Good Deeds. There will be opportunities to volunteer at several (for families with children ages 3 and under) different organizations around San Antonio, including Join us Sundays, April 7, 14, and 28 Haven for Hope, Adante Senior Living, the Doseum, 9:30 am–12:00 pm and the SA Food Bank. In the Barshop Auditorium Sign up and register ONLINE today—spaces are limited! Register online at https://tinyurl.com/tbegdd. The first 50 to sign up get a free Good Deeds Balls, Books, Bubbles Day T-shirt! Any questions? Contact Ross Halfant at and Fun! [email protected]. For further information, contact Tory at Ready to make a difference? [email protected] or 210-733-9135 ext. 158 Page 6 Temple Beth-El Bulletin Sisterhood News Cocktail Scavenger Hunt significant other, and I think everyone will enjoy the classic Rescheduled: Sunday, April 7 | 2:00–4:00 pm cars. The tour will begin at 7:00 pm. The Cocktail Scavenger Hunt, scheduled for March 3, Arrive around 5:30 pm to have plenty of time to enjoy the was cancelled due to bad weather and has been RE- food trucks and the beautiful lawn. SCHEDULED for April 7, 2:00-4:00 pm. So there’s more time Go to http://tinyurl.com/tbes-mcnay to register. Deadline to sign up! Chef Dave will prepare hors d’oeuvres along to register is April 30. with cocktails and show us how to prepare them. WECARE Project The fee is $20 ($18 for Garden members.) The Temple Beth-El Sisterhood’s WECARE project has registration deadline is April 3. Go to https://tinyurl.com/ shifted its focus from creating snack bags to be hand- to sign up. If you are a San Antonio Botanical SH-scavenger ed out to the homeless to collecting towels and socks Garden member, after you access this link, use the login on for the Salvation Army. Irene Burns, Sisterhood member the upper right corner for a member discount. When you steer-headed this project after she learned that each night check out, the price charged is $18. Bring cash for our 150 people arrive at the Salvation Army for a place to sleep raffle! We have some nice donated prizes that I’m sure and bathe. Each of these people needs a clean towel and you’ll love—cash only, $5 per ticket or $20 for 5 tickets. a fresh pair of socks. Irene found out that often when the Let’s all enjoy Spring at the Botanical Garden— homeless leave the shelters they take the towels with them. See you there. Thus, there is a great need for towels. “We are all very for- Election Meeting tunate we can change socks and get fresh towels any time Sunday, April 28 | 10:30 am we want, so it was a perfect project for us,” Burns said. Barshop Auditorium C A big box labeled towels for the homeless was put in General membership meeting—all members are the lobby of the temple. Sisterhood and temple members encouraged to attend. were notified of the box. Sisterhood also had funds avail- McNay Classic Car Tour able and were able to purchase more towels and socks. In addition to that, Sisterhood members were encouraged to Thursday, May 9 | 2:00–4:00 pm bring items to the retreat in New Braunfels in exchange for Join us at the McNay, Thursday, May 9, for a tour of a free glass of wine. Classic Cars and Postwar Paintings. Our very own Sister- The results of WECARE project have been overwhelm- hood member, Irene Burns, is a docent at the McNay and ing. So far we have collected (estimated): 995 pairs of she is happy to give us a tour of this special exhibit. Exhibit socks, 858 towels, and 20 blankets. Our donations have fee is $10, and McNay entrance fee is free on Thursdays warmed people’s toes and dried their bodies. We are very from 4:00-9:00 pm. Enjoy food trucks on the lawn before the grateful for all the donations and feel this project will con- tour begins. Feel free to bring your spouse, significant other tinue to for many years to come,” said Burns. or a date. This will be a fun way of getting to know your Please keep the donations coming!

Amy Strickland Named Sisterhood’s Or Tamid Award Recipient Awards Brunch | Sunday, June 2 | 11:00 am | Maggiano’s Little Italy Amy Strickland will receive spending time with her family and especially watching Temple Beth-El Sisterhood’s most her grandchildren, Cole and Ava, and being part of their distinguished honor, the Or Tamid growing up. Award, during a brunch on Sunday, Amy currently serves as Co-Chair of the Temple June 2 at 11:00 am at Maggiano’s Cooking Project (a Sisterhood committee.) She bakes Little Italy, 17603 IH-10 West. and plates for Shabbat Noshes and Onegs, makes latkes Amy was born in New York, but her parents for Hanukkah, bakes a ton of hamentaschen both with “immigrated” to Texas when she was a year old. She was the religious school and SAFTY for Purim, and chairs the raised in Victoria, El Campo, Yoakum, and Universal City. Pancakes & Parfaits Breakfast for religious school families. Amy moved to the San Antonio area as a freshman in She has helped in the Judaica Shop and wherever needed. high school. She was confirmed, married, and raised her Amy has helped with Mitzvah Day, Temple Christmas children, Robert and Rebekah, at Temple Beth-El. Amy has Dinner for the community, and this year’s dinner for First taught 1st, 3rd and 5th grade, coached a high school swim Responders. Amy has served on the Temple Beth-El Board team, and is currently teaching 5th and 6th grade physical of Trustees, including Board Secretary, and has also served education. Amy also worked with both the Boy Scouts and on numerous Temple committees. the Girl Scouts as her children grew up. Amy previously received the Sisterhood President’s Amy loves cooking, cooking, and cooking… enjoys Award for outstanding service during the President’s tenure. being with other people, playing board games, being in To make brunch reservations or to honor Amy with a the outdoors, traveling, learning new things, and quiet time Uniongram or Goldengram, visit https://tinyurl.com/ortamid with soft music and a good book. Most of all she loves or contact Dollie at 210-733-9135 ext. 126. April 2019 Page 7 Purim Gifts to Hungry & Homeless In anticipation of Purim, Rabbi Nathan and Temple President Jim Youth Corner Halff sent letters to all Temple members asking them to help the hungry Spring break and homeless in San Antonio. At Purim, all Jews are required to aid the is behind us and poor and needy. Over $7,500 was collected and will be divided among Summer break is SAMMinistries, MAZON, which is a Jewish response to hunger; the San ahead which means Antonio Food Bank and the Temple’s own onsite Food Pantry. Those there’s still time for members who contributed (as of 3/26) include: lots of fun activities at Michelle Acquart, Amber Liddell Alwais and Randy Alwais, Michele Temple Beth-El. and Melvin Baden, Myra and Dr. Arthur Bahme, Kay Nell Bates, Louise April 7: and Mike Beldon, Drs. Amy and Richard Benedikt, Cantor Julie and Chocolate Seder Rabbi Alan Berlin, Melvin Blumberg, Trent Boarnet and Mark Ingram, (12:00 – 1:15 pm)— Ruth and Rich Butler, Rosa Cavazos, Ruthie Chafetz, Leslie and Brian Get a head start on Chasnoff, LuAnn and Dr. Larry Cohen, Dr. Mel Cohen, Lois Cohodas, Gabrielle and Kyle Conlee, Phyllis Davis and Leonard Seidner, Arlene Passover with a delicious one of a kind Dryer, Joyce and Eric Efron, Marlene and Mel Eichelbaum, Tally and Joe seder experience! Chocolate will replace Estrada, Anna Falkenberg, Katherine and Brad Feldman, Hazel Feldman, all the traditional seder foods as we retell Diane and Dr. Jay Fisher, Sheri and Richard Fisher, Freda Flax, Ruth the story of from Egypt. The Friedberg, Mark Friedman, Judy Garrison, Mauro Garza, Kim and Gilles seder is free and open to all children in Ghez, Claire Golden, Libby and Steve Golden, Reba and Chuck Goldman, grades K-12 and their families. Ilene and Larry Goldman, Bill Goodman, Debra and Harold Greenblatt, April 11: SAFTY Dinner and Geri Gregory, Tracey and Craig Gulledge, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Brad Gurwitz, Discussion with Rabbi Jonah Danna and Jim Halff, Julie and Bill Harris, Marsha Hendler, Leslie Hyman Pesner—Join us for a dinner and a and Phil Lynch, Betty Indyk, Michael Janko, Chuck Jefferson, Mitch very special conversation with Rabbi Kaliff and Bruce Smiley-Kaliff, Susie Kasanoff, Tom Kaufman, Barbara Jonah Pesner, Director of the Religious and Dr. Herbert Keyser, Jean and Phil Kolovson, Bitsy Komet, Robin Action Center of Reform Judaism. and Gary Kressbach, Judy Lachman, Marscha and Tommy Lauterstein, Rabbi Pesner will speak with us about Roselle Simon Lebo, Laurie and James Lefko, Dr. Jack Leifer and Carr the role teens have in social action and Hornbuckle, Iris and Warren Lieberman, Ann and Dr. Hank Lipsitt, Bonnie social Justice within Reform Judaism. and Grant Lyons, D’Ann and Bill Mabry, Jr., Larry Macune, Hannah This is a great opportunity to follow-up Margolis, Danny Markson, Patsy and Don Martin, Jerry Mazal, Lana and Barry Middleman, Dottie and Dr. Sam Miller, Stephanie and John Nagy, on your previous L’taken experience Rabbi Mara and Larry Nathan, Harriet and Sam Neuman, Rita Newell, or to prepare for an upcoming trip in Kathi and John Oppenheimer, Marsha Penner and Gary Braveman, Harriet 2020 (or beyond). This event is free, but and David Pinansky, Charlotte and Robert Pollock, Lauri and Dr. Mark RSVP no later than Monday, April 8. Porter, Anna Rado, Suzie and Allen Raufman, Tory and Clay Richmond, April 12-14: Spring Camp at Helene and Arthur Riklin, Martha and Rand Riklin, Carol Robalin, Jutta GFC. All students, grades 1-12, are in- von Borg-Roth and Mickey Roth, Sarah Rowley, Teresa Ruiz and Gary vited to participate in this fun weekend. Kurzban, Louise and Bryan Sagor, Ruth Schapira, Lynn Schieber, Leslie While the grades 1-7 are having a mini- Selig Byrd and Rick Byrd, Marion and Sidney Shaenfield, Alicia Leff and camp weekend, the grade 8 students Dr. Stephen Shanfield, Margie and Stanley Sherman, Susan and Dr. Larry will get to experience NFTY TOR for Siegel, Shirley Smith and Tony Dankowski, David Solomon, Doris Spector, the first time! It will also be the Class Lynn and Rabbi Samuel M. Stahl, Kay and Dennis Stein, Francie and of 2019’s final NFTY event. You are not Harris Sterling, Carol and Kenny Sugarman, Stephanie and Joel Swedlove, going to want to miss this! Leslie and Dr. Jonathan Tramer, Judy and Dr. Marty Treuhaft, Linda and April 27: Embassy Mini Golf Bill Trodlier, Julie Tzucker-Nikolas and Amy Nikolas, Bette and Jack Vexler, Eleanor Vogel, Ethel and Dr. Ricky Wayne, Rene and Marty Wender, (4:00 – 6:00 pm)—Mini golf, maximum Marcia Goren Weser and Dr. Elliot Weser, Janet and Joe Westheimer, Jr., fun! Come out and show off your mini- Mary and Dan Wigodsky, Ann Winer, Sylvia and Dr. Hugh Wolff, Lenora golf skills to see who the best youth and Lonnie Wulfe, Ruthie and Dick Wurzburg, Amie and Steve Yanover, golfer at Temple Beth-El is! There may and Rabbi Marina and Dave Yergin. even be a special prize for the winner! This event costs $5 and is open to ev- eryone in grades K-12. As you can see, we have a full month of events at Temple Beth-El. I hope to see you at all of them! Also, don’t forget to keep our May 11 Grown- Up Trivia Night on your calendar. It’ll be a great chance to have fun, meet new people, and raise money for TBE Youth Programs!

Joel Swedlove

Page 8 Temple Beth-El Bulletin Purim 2019 Thank You! Thank you to our From the bottom of my heart a huge THANK YOU to all who were involved generous sponsors! with this year’s SAFTY Purim Carnival. As you may or may not know the Purim Carnival provides funding for all of Temple Beth-El’s youth programming throughout the year. This money allows us to keep the youth of Temple Beth-El Hero of The Jewish People happy, active, and engaged in the Jewish community. Studies have shown that Temple Beth-El Sisterhood if children are engaged in synagogue life they are more likely to stay engaged throughout their life. Supporting the Purim Carnival is an investment in the Hero of Shushan future of not only the Temple Beth-El community, but of the Jewish people Kay & Dennis Stein in general. Thank you to all of our carnival sponsors for their generosity and support of our program. Queen Esther The Purim Carnival does not just happen. It is the result of months of Temple Beth-El Brotherhood planning, hundreds of e-mails, and hours (and hours and hours) of haman- Mark, Jen, Bailey & Maegan taschen baking. I want to thank the adult volunteers who donated their time Eichelbaum and energy to baking over 200 dozen hamantaschen! A giant thank you to all The Nathan Family of the parent volunteers who ran the concessions, the wristband and ticket Rabbi Marina & Dave Yergin sales, the hamantaschen pick-up table and all the other day of tasks during Mordecai the carnival and helped make sure the day ran smoothly. We could not have Leah Apothaker done it without you! Miranda & Joshua Sutin Thank you to the members of the Youth Committee who went above and beyond giving their time, energy, and support to myself and the SAFTYites for King Ahasuerus the carnival. Their leadership and guidance helps shape the youth program Jim Barshop Family here at Temple Beth-El. Cantor Julie & Rabbi Alan Berlin Thank you to the staff of Temple Beth-El, especially the facilities staff who Mark Ingram & Trent Boarnet worked tirelessly to make sure the room was set-up for us, and then ready to Tony Dankowski go for the next program immediately after. The work they do is invaluable to Arlene Dryer our community. Dan Markson Finally thank you to all the members of SAFTY who, in addition to all of Betsy & Lee Rosenberg their school responsibilities, spent hours baking hamantaschen, counting Marsha Krassner & Dr. David Spencer prizes, putting together games and booths, making phone calls, and sending Jennie & Stanley Schoenbaum text messages and e-mails all to try and make this carnival a success. Make Daniel A. Vela no mistake the SAFTY Purim Carnival is a youth run endeavor, all of the adults are just here to support them. Queen Vashti The Purim Carnival is the epitome of “it takes a village.” So again, if you Erik Alson had any part in the carnival whether it was donating time, money, skills, or just The Berg Family simply ordering a dozen of your favorite hamantschen, THANK YOU! Caley Cosmetics Fran Cohen Diane & Jay Fisher Laura Ann & Daniel Gore Missy & Ron Grantham Geri Gregory Joel Swedlove Danna & Jim Halff Director of Leslie Hyman & Phil Lynch Youth Programs Phil Kolovson & Informal MBS Fitness Education Susan Susser Adrienne Swedlove Mary & Gordon Weiner

We also thank all those who gave anonymously.

April 2019 Page 9 Adult Education with Rachel Stern Temple Beth-El promotes life-long welcome and included. Some participants are parents of learning and therefore offers learn- religious school students inspired to learn with their chil- ing opportunities for every stage of dren, while others are exploring Judaism for themselves. life. In addition to exceptional youth Some participants attend all of the sessions, while others educational opportunities, Temple come for the specific topics of their interest. Everyone is Beth-El also offers a robust adult welcome and everyone becomes part of the unique class- education program. One example of room community that Temple has fostered. You will leave adult learning is our monthly Sunday with new ideas to think about and happy that you took this morning series taught by Rachel time for yourself. Stern. Rachel holds master’s de- grees in both Jewish Education and Classes meet 9:30–11:00 am Sunday mornings Jewish Non Profit Management and has been in Jewish The remaining sessions will include: education for over 20 years. Rachel currently serves as the April 14—Artzeinu? Is Israel Really the Chief Learning and Engagement Officer for Shalom Austin. Land for All Jews? The Sunday classes focus on a yearly theme and Reform Judaism’s relationship with Israel here and abroad. explore a multitude of angles. This year the theme is “How Reform Changes Everything.” The class draws a diverse May 5—A Light Unto the Nations crowd and while there is great learning, the atmosphere is How Reform Jews have created an ethos of social relaxed and comfortable to ensure learners of all levels feel activism in the modern age. In the Temple Family We congratulate those celebrating life’s joyous occasions… Renee and Brent Silber, whose daughter Shannon became engaged to Jason Shapiro, son of Mary Jane and Personalized for All! Skip Shapiro of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Haggadot We congratulate those celebrating milestone birthdays in Though Temple’s CreativKids April… Summer Day Camp is in session Ron Arbetter, Marshall Beldon, Hank Berez, only during the summer months, Ronald Crowe, Phyllis Davis, Dwight Downing, the rest of the year is busy Noah Feinstein, Gloria Feldman, Freda Flax, Jeff with writing grants and finding Goldblatt, Eli Goldstein, Haley Herzberg, Andy funding sources to keep camp Kabbe, Joyce Kauffman, Prissy Kaufman, Matthew Kimmell, Natalie Kramer, Warren Lieberman, running. Thanks to the generos- Alexander Lomeli-Azoubel, Christopher Marcus, ity of our donors and support- Miriam McGill, Betsy Mirdjani, Madeline Podorzer, ers thus far, this summer will Max Ratner, Martha Rips, Aaron Romero, Ashley th mark our 10 year of serving Rosen, Robert Rubin, Roldán Treviño, Buzz Trustin, neighborhood children! David Vexler, Phyllis Weinstein, and Robert Weiss. You might be wondering how you can help. Well, we have a “win, win” situation with a new We wish a hearty Mazal Tov to Frieda Fischer, fundraiser—you can purchase personalized Haggadot for who turns 100 in April. $11.50 each, and 20% of the cost will go toward camp! Here’s how: go to personalizedhaggadah.com and select, We congratulate one couple who celebrated a milestone “Order .” anniversary in March, but were not listed… You can personalize your haggadot with first names or 50 Years: Jill and Steve Marks family names, and large print editions are available. When you check out, select Temple Beth-El CreativKids We congratulate those celebrating milestone anniversaries Camp, and your haggadot will be mailed directly to you in in April… time for your family Passover Seder! 10 Years: Calla Pfeifer Campos and We hope you will join us in supporting CreativKids Yves Campos through this wonderful project, and we thank you for all you Alane and Tom Honigblum already do for us! Camp begins June 10 and runs through 30 Years: Julie and Bill Harris July 26, with many available volunteer opportunities Jill and Bobby Rosenthal throughout. Be on the lookout for our Amazon Wish List and Sign-up Genius in May. If you have questions, please 40 Years: Jolene and Dr. Steve Davis email Kathi Kardon at [email protected], Robyn Rosen Ilene and Larry Goldman at snr711@ aol.com or David Rubenstein, our committee Ruthie and Dick Wurzburg chair at [email protected]. 55 Years: Margie and Stanley Sherman

Page 10 Temple Beth-El Bulletin Social Action Lunch & Learn by Marsha Krassner Saturday, May 4 | 11:45 am The Social Action Committee (SAC) will host a Spring the Public Education Committee. Last year, he visited Forum and Potluck Lunch in the Barshop Auditorium on every public school in his district. Diego previously Saturday, May 4 at 11:45 am, immediately following services. served on the City of San Antonio’s City Council The theme of the Spring Forum is the state’s public Following the panelists’ presentations, we will have a education system. Specifically, we will focus on local and 30-minute Q & A session. statewide issues surrounding education finance reform. Temple will provide /turkey and iced tea; mem- At this date, speakers include: bers are asked to bring side dishes and desserts. Please • Temple member Al Kauffman, currently a law professor make your reservation online at http://tinyurl.com/tbe5-4 or at St. Mary’s University. Al previously served as legal by calling Dollie Closna at 210-733-9135 ext. 126. Lunch is counsel for the Mexican American Legal Defense & $10 for those 59 years of age and younger. Waivers due to Education Fund (MALDEF), during which time he suc- financial need will be honored, if requested. cessfully litigated the landmark 1984 Edgewood ISD We will also have a collection bin in the Barshop case before the Texas Supreme Court. Auditorium for participants to make donations to Edison • Diego Bernal (invited) represents District 123 in the High School. Contact Geri Gregory at 210-733-9135 ext. Texas House of Representatives and is Vice Chair of 120, or [email protected] for a wish list of items.

Bendiner Library Bagels and Books Club Sunday, May 16 | 7:00 pm The Bendiner Library Bagels and and behavior. Esme’s voice—sharp, observant, and with a Books Club will discuss The Magnificent quiet, mordant wit—chronicles the rise and fall and further Esme Wells: A Novel by Adrienne Sharp. fall of her complicated parents, as well as her own painful The discussion will be held at a Temple reckoning with love and life. A coming-of-age story with member’s private residence in Castle a tinge of noir, and a tale that illuminates the promise Hills. Light refreshments will be served. and perils of the American dream and its dreamers, RSVP to https://tinyurl.com/tbebb2 to The Magnificent Esme Wells is immersive, moving, receive the address. and compelling. From the nationally bestselling author of The True Memoirs of Little K, a deeply felt and historically detailed novel of family, loss, Join the Temple’s and love, told by an irrepressible young girl—the daughter of a two-bit gangster and a movie showgirl—growing up in Book Chavurah! golden-age Hollywood and Las Vegas in its early days. The book is available on Amazon at http://tinyurl.com/EsmeWells. One of Temple Beth-El’s Esme Silver has always taken care of her charming newest Chavurot is the TBE ne’er-do-well father, Ike Silver, a small-time crook with Book Chavurah. It is intended dreams of making it big with Bugsy Siegel. Devoted to her for adults who love to read and daddy, Esme is often his “date” at the racetrack, where she then discuss books together. It amiably fetches the hot dogs while keeping an eye to the is open to everyone! ground for any cast-off tickets that may be winners. In awe of her mother, Dina Wells, Esme is more than The dates and books for happy to be the foil who gets the beautiful Dina into meet- future meetings every other ings and screen tests with some of Hollywood’s greats. month: When Ike gets an opportunity to move to Vegas—and, in Tuesdays at 7:00 pm what could at last be his big break, to help the man she knows as “Benny” open the Flamingo Hotel—life takes an April 23: Lincoln in the Bardo, by George Saunders; unexpected turn for Esme. A stunner like her mother, the Michael Epstein will lead the discussion. young girl catches the attention of Nate Stein, one of the June 25: The Museum of Extraordinary Things, Strip’s most powerful men. by Alice Hoffman Narrated by the twenty-year-old Esme, The Magnifi- If you are interested in being on the notification cent Esme Wells moves between pre–WWII Hollywood and list for this group, or just would like further information, postwar Las Vegas—a golden age when Jewish gangsters contact Geri Gregory at 210-733-9135 ext. 120, or and movie moguls were often indistinguishable in looks [email protected].

April 2019 Page 11 RSVP online by April 12 | http://tinyurl.com/Mens-Seder | Program features an Original Haggadah We Gratefully Acknowledge the Contributions of Our Members and Friends Contributions received in the Temple office by Monday, April 8 will appear in the May Temple Bulletin. Contributions received after April 8 will appear in the June/July Temple Bulletin. Contributions are welcome to any of our funds at any time. For a list of Temple funds and their descriptions, go to the Temple website at http://www.beth-elsa.org/Funds. You may also make a contribution online at http://www.beth-elsa.org/Donations. RABBI NATHAN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Liana Ljuba Epstein Barenblat Barbara and Dr. Herbert Keyser IN APPRECIATION Ceci and Michael Goldstone Cary and Walter Bain Janet Westheimer and IN HONOR OF Joe Westheimer, Jr. Amy Strickland being named Natalie Kramer Jane and Jo McFarlane Or Tamid recipient Karen and Bill Rubinsky IN HONOR OF THE BAR MITZVAH OF Kathi and John Oppenheimer Solomon Sterling Nathan Anna Rado Kay and Chico Cravens, Jr. Benay and Dr. Harry Croft Laura and Harry Brusenhan Ethel and Dr. Richard Wayne Marion and Sidney Shaenfield Dr. Jack Leifer and Susanne Jalnos Carr Hornbuckle CONTRIBUTIONS Alfonso Martinez Natalie Kramer Diane and George Forman Mark Friedman Laura Castillo IN MEMORY OF Eva Levinson Marjorie Gernsbacher HELEN JACOBSON YOUTH EDUCATION FUND Mary Espinoza Diana and Stephen Riemer IN MEMORY OF Pamela Kramer Natalie Kramer Liana Ljuba Epstein Barenblat Marcia Halvorson and CONTRIBUTION Gerri and Steven Jacobs David Sturges RABBI YERGIN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND JULIETTE & JACK ART MA’ASEH SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF THE BIRTHDAY OF IN APPRECIATION OF THE BABY NAMING CEREMONY OF Journey Judah Sherman Karla and Zachary Sherman Joel Katz Maxine and Richard Zucker Sandy Klein IN APPRECIATION Ceci and Michael Goldstone IN MEMORY OF IN APPRECIATION OF GENEROSITY OF Stanley Spigel Humberto Ramos Miranda and Josh Sutin LANDSMAN FAMILY RELIEF FUND IN MEMORY OF Harold Rodinsky Miranda and Josh Sutin IN MEMORY OF Philip Lieberman Prissy Kaufman Liana Ljuba Epstein Barenblat Jeff Berler Stanley Spigel RABBI STAHL’S DISCRETIONARY FUND LEONARD & SHIRLEY STERLING MEMORIAL IN MEMORY OF LIBRARY FUND FOR THE BENDINER LIBRARY Andrew Granti Dr. Claudia Stool Dr. Sheldon Braverman Susan and Jon Blumenthal IN MEMORY OF Liana Ljuba Epstein Barenblat Jennie and Stanley Schoenbaum Bertha Bayman Nat Jefferson Mary Espinoza Diana and Stephen Riemer Ruth Joseph and Sam Joseph Judy Garrison CANTOR BERLIN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND OSIAS AND BEULAH WOLF “FEED THE HUNGRY” FUND IN APPRECIATION Ceci and Michael Goldstone IN MEMORY OF Beulah Wolf Harriet and David Wolf FINE ARTS FUND George Goldman IN MEMORY OF Dr. Naji Karuz Mark Friedman Shirley Schaffir Carol and Jonathan Clark PURIM HUNGER DRIVE Larry Pearlstone Ruth Schlanger IN MEMORY OF GENERAL OPERATING FUND OF TEMPLE BETH-EL Helen G. Jacobson Dottie and Dr. Sam Miller IN HONOR OF Rabbi David Jacobson th The 85 birthday of Seymour Palans Jennie and Stanley Schoenbaum RABBI MARK S. GOODMAN Juduth Krandel and Family Barbara and Dr. Herbert Keyser YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FUND IN HONOR OF THE BIRTHDAYS OF IN HONOR OF THE BIRTHDAY OF Anna Rado Margo Hoenig Alan Petlin Bonnie Reed and Dr. Herbert Brown Stu Schlossberg IN MEMORY OF Dr. Norman Abramson Albert Shaenfield Marion and Sidney Shaenfield David Adelman Estelle Shaenfield Gayle Alterman Aaron and Florence Golden Norman Miller Helene Riklin Brandy Berler Ilene Arbetter Carol Golden Miller Jack Vexler Bess Trustin Buzz Trustin Leo Rose Edna Baruch Barbara Baruch and Seymour Palans John Ackerman Sue Oppenheimer Fred Siegel Susan and Dr. Lawrence Siegel IN HONOR OF THE WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES OF Irving Ratner Sylvia and Dr. Herbert Brown Bernie Treuhaft Judy and Marty Treuhaft Helene and Arthur Riklin Eva Hurvitt Dan Markson Iris and Warren Lieberman Judy and Seymour Palans RENEE & KURT POMPER FUND Are you unaffiliated or know someone who is? FOR SENIOR TRANSPORTATION IN MEMORY OF Interested in joining a Reform Jewish Babette Wurzburg Ellie and Dick Drileck Congregation? Contact Tory Richmond, TEMPLE ENDOWMENT FUND Membership Director, at 210-733-9135 ext. 158 IN HONOR OF THE BIRTHDAY OF or [email protected]. Gail Gurwitz Judy Lachman

April 2019 Page 13 Page 14 Temple Beth-El Bulletin We Get Letters… From the Castle Hills Fire Department

From Fire Station #35

WOW! This year’s Adopt-A-Family was a HUGE hit! Because of your support, more than 450 families and 2,500 individuals experienced the joy and warmth of the holiday season. Some of the families receiving gifts found them selves in financial distress such as the loss of a job, which as you know, affects the entire family. Others were faced with caring for an ill family member and - stacks of medical bills. Still more were single parents struggling to make ends meet. Buying Christmas gifts was the last thing on their minds, so receiving bags loaded with gifts from a stranger who cares, certainly brightened their holiday. From our staff, Board of Directors, and most importantly, our families, we thank you for your generosity! We hope your holidays were just as special as the holiday cheer you bestowed upon our agency. Enclosed we have included a picture of one of the families you supported, as a small token of our appreciation. We look forward to your continued participation for many years to come. Mary Carr, President/CEO

Michael Odum, Community Development Manager Jordan Michael Thomas, Community Development Coordinator

From Family Service Association’s Adopt-A-Family

April 2019 Page 15 Religious School Purim Celebration & Purim Shabbat Lunch Chavurah

Page 16 Temple Beth-El Bulletin NCJW Reception for Pearl Harbor Dr. Joyce Schwartz to discuss her novel, The Pearl Harbor Conspiracy, at NCJW reception The San Antonio section of National Council of Jewish Pathology and Audiology. After two years as a practicing Women (NCJW) will host local author J.G. Schwartz (Dr. speech pathologist, she earned a medical degree from The Joyce Schwartz) at a dessert reception on Monday, May 6 University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. at 7:30 pm at a private residence. Dr. Schwartz will discuss She has published over one hundred scientific articles her new book, The Pearl Harbor Conspiracy. and abstracts in peer-reviewed scientific journals. While The book poses the question: Was Ethel Rosenberg serving as a tenured professor at UTHSCSA, she received executed for the wrong crime? Spanning eight decades, numerous teaching awards including the prestigious Minnie from the 1920s to the 1990s, the novel probes the role Ethel Stevens Piper Foundation’s Piper Professor Award for Rosenberg, along with other members of the Young Com- excellence in teaching. Dr. Schwartz is currently working munist League, played in trying to draw isolationist America as a pathologist in San Antonio. into the European war to stop the genocide occurring in Nazi To RSVP for this event, please contact Mindi Silver- Germany and beyond. Just before World War II, a plan is set Weiss at [email protected] or 210-497-2333. You will in place to infiltrate the highest offices of the War Depart- receive the address for the event after you RSVP. ment. The Pearl Harbor Conspiracy is full of intrigue, with The San Antonio Section of the National Council of numerous plot twists, including blackmail and murder. It is Jewish Women (www.ncjwsa.org) has been improving the a harrowing tale of female resistance and camaraderie. lives of women, children and families for more than a cen- Joyce G. Schwartz, M.D. graduated from the tury through its commitment to taking progressive ideals University of Texas at Austin with a MA degree in Speech and putting them into action. April 2019 Page 17 President’s Volunteer Service Awards to be Presented June 7 At Shabbat Eve Services on Friday, June 7, we will present the President’s Volunteer Service Awards to those in our congregation who have achieved certain levels of volunteerism as outlined below. Please contact Geri Gregory at 210-733-9135 ext. 120 or geri@beth-elsa. How it Works: Criteria org by April 30 to be included in the presentation. Individuals, families and groups that meet the criteria are Presidential recognition sets one apart from one’s eligible for the PVSA. peers. It is a tremendous honor. Even though one may • Recipient(s) must be a United States citizen or a lawfully not seek recognition, one’s example can deliver a power- admitted permanent resident of the United States. ful message that encourages others to take action. • Awards are issued for service hours served within a 12-month time period or over the course of a lifetime. • Awards are issued for volunteer service only; additional levels of participation with the organization (i.e., charita- ble support) are not a factor considered for the award. • Court-ordered community service does not qualify. • Awards are issued by approved Certifying Organizations. • Service must be with an approved Certifying Organization that is legally established in the United States, the Com- monwealth of Puerto Rico or one of the U.S. territories. Eligibility hours are measured over a 12-month period and awards are designated based on cumulative hours. The awards are offered in multiple levels and are designed to rec- ognize each milestone of your service achievement. Levels include bronze, silver, and gold. Along with the ultimate honor One of our 2018 President’s Volunteer Service Award of Presidential recognition, recipients will receive a personal- Recipients, Jacob Cohen, proudly displays his ized certificate, an official pin, medallion or coin and a con- Gold Award while he is surrounded by his family. gratulatory letter from the President of the United States.

The Temple Beth-El Open to the Whole Community, Join Us! Women’s Seder Celebrate with friends as Rabbi Mara Nathan, Rabbi Marina Yergin, and Cantor Julie Berlin lead our inspirational Seder at Temple Beth-El  Music by Elaine Kovner and Wendy Geisler  ק Guest Speakers ”ק Hazel Davis, Dr. Roxanne Henkin, and Dr. Debra Morrow

April 10 | 6:15 pm Shalom | 6:30 pm Seder Temple Beth-El Members: $ 32 | Non-Members: $ 36

3% of each reservation will be donated to MAZON: A JEWISH RESPONSE TO HUNGER Babysitting available, $ 10 per child, $ 15 per family. Reservations are required.

Register online at http://tinyurl.com/sederw or call Dollie Closna 210-733-9135 x126 by April 3. YOUR PAYMENT IS YOUR RESERVATION

Page 18 Temple Beth-El Bulletin April 2019 – Adar II / Nisan 5779 April 2019 April Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 25 Adar II 2 26 Adar II 3 27 Adar II 4 28 Adar II 5 29 Adar II 6 1 Nisan 4:30 pm Hebrew 4:30 pm Hebrew 6:30 pm Shabbat Worship Service 9:00 am Shabbat Torah Study School at JCC School at TBE Bar Mitzvah of Solomon 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Worship 7:00 pm Board Meeting Sterling Nathan Bar Mitzvah of Solomon

Sterling Nathan

7 2 Nisan 8 3 Nisan 9 4 Nisan 10 5 Nisan 11 6 Nisan 12 7 Nisan 13 8 Nisan 9:30 am Rabbi Berlin–Cuba 4:30 pm Hebrew 12:00 pm Bulletin 6:30 pm Shabbat Worship 9:00 am Shabbat Torah Study 9:30 am Recovery Chavurah School at JCC Deadline Service, Guest Speaker Rabbi 10:30 am Shabbat Morning 9:30 am Religious School 4:30 pm Hebrew Jonah Pesner Worship 9:30 am Sunday Funday School at TBE Bar Mitzvah of Devan Bar Mitzvah of Devan 12:00 pm Chocolate Seder Youth Ashton Guller 6:15 pm Women’s Ashton Guller Event 12:00 pm Shabbat Lunch Chavurah Seder 8:45 pm After Hours, 1:00 pm Good Deeds Day Special Edition 7:00 pm TBE30s40s50s – 2:00 pm Sisterhood Cocktail Stumpy Hatchet House Scavenger Hunt (SA Botanical Gardens) 7:00 pm Rosh Hodesh NFTY-TOR’s Spring Camp at GFC 14 9 Nisan 15 10 Nisan 16 11 Nisan 17 12 Nisan 18 13 Nisan 19 14 Nisan 20 15 Nisan 9:30 am Religious School 4:30 pm Hebrew 4:30 pm Hebrew Erev Passover Passover 9:30 am Adult Learning with School at JCC School at TBE 9:00 am Shabbat Torah Study Rachel Stern 7:00 pm Religious 7:00 pm Men’s Seder SPECIAL TIME: 10:30 am Shabbat Morning 9:30 am Sunday Funday School Committee 5:00-5:30 pm Worship 2:00 pm IMPACT: Jewish Oral History Meeting Shabbat and Erev Project—The Quarry 10:30 am Chanting and Meditation 7:00 pm NEFESH 6:00 pm Ben Gurion Film— Passover Worship Service with Chris Wilcut— Rodfei Sholom Service 6:00 pm Community Seder Environmental Justice NFTY-TOR’s Spring Camp 21 16 Nisan 22 17 Nisan 23 18 Nisan 24 19 Nisan 25 20 Nisan 26 21 Nisan 27 22 Nisan Passover Passover Passover Passover Passover Last Day of Passover 9:00 am Shabbat Torah Study No Religious School 4:30 pm Hebrew 4:30 pm Hebrew Temple Office Closed 10:00 am Shabbat Morning Hike 6:30 pm @TBE20s30s Seder School at JCC School at TBE 10:30 am Last Day Passover 10:30 am Shabbat Morning 7:00 pm TBE Book Festival Worship Service Worship Chavurah 6:30 pm Shabbat Worship Service 4:00 pm Youth—Embassy Worship Works: Thou = You Mini Golf (K-12)

23 Nisan 24 Nisan 25 Nisan 28 29 30 Keep the Temple Informed 9:30 am Religious School 4:30 pm Hebrew We rely on our Temple members, their friends and family to let us know 9:30 am Sunday Funday School at JCC

Page 19 Page when someone is hospitalized or suffering any illness or bereavement, 10:30 am Sisterhood Election Meeting or would just enjoy a call or visit from the clergy or a member of the congregation. The clergy would also like to hear good news, such as celebrating a birth or other simchah. In order to better serve the congregation, please share this information with our clergy by calling Iris Berman-Smith at 210-733-9135 ext. 106. The patient or immediate family is often not able to make this call, so please let us hear from you.

Temple Telephone: 210-733-9135 FAX: 210-737-8946 Email: [email protected] May Bulletin Deadline: April 10, at 12:00 pm Officers Jim Halff, President PERIODICAL Amy Benedikt, M.D., Senior Vice President Aliza Cantu, Vice President Russell Davis, Vice President Robin Kressbach, Vice President Jean Kolovson, Treasurer 211 Belknap Place Trent Boarnet, Secretary San Antonio, Texas 78212 Address Service Auxiliaries 210-733-9135 Andy Kabbe, Brotherhood President Requested Shirley Swanson, Sisterhood President Jonathan Kressbach, SAFTY President TIME SENSITIVE MATERIAL Rabbis Mara S. Nathan, Senior Rabbi Marina Yergin, Assistant Rabbi Dr. Samuel M. Stahl, Emeritus Cantor Julie Berlin Professional Staff Rabbi Alan Berlin, Executive Director Leah Apothaker, Director of Congregational Learning Joel Swedlove, Director of Youth Programs & Informal Education Iris Berman-Smith, Clergy & Cemetery Administrator Michael Ringel, Controller Geri Gregory, Member Services Coordinator Tory Richmond, Membership Director Michael D. Kung, Facilities Manager Mission Statement of Congregation Beth-El The mission of Temple Beth-El, the historic heart of Reform Judaism in San Antonio, is to provide a sacred framework that inspires people to cultivate their Jewish lives.

You and your family are welcome to join us for our annual Second Night Community Seder Saturday, April 20 | 6:00 pm This fun and interactive Seder is open to all Reservations are required by Monday, April 15 at noon Members: $30 Adult, $25 Senior (65 or older), $18 Child, 6 to 12, Free for children under 6.

Non-Members: $40 Adult, $35 Senior, $18 Child, 6 to 12, Free for children under 6.

Register and pay online: http://tinyurl.com/tbe-community-seder or by calling Dollie at 210-733-9135 ext. 126.

Contact Lety Vargas at San Antonio Jewish Senior Services at 210-616-4811 if you would like assistance with transportation to the Temple.

Your payment is your reservation. If the cost would prevent you or your family from attending the Seder, please contact Rabbi Nathan or Geri Gregory. Reduced admission is available.