K olenu Our Voice

THE BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF PENINSULA TEMPLE BETH EL

“Hello – Goodbye1” Rabbi Dennis J. Eisner

I remember the moment just So many of us will face the same emotional Iyar/Sivan/Tammuz like it was yesterday, but it was experience when we have to say goodbye to 5778 actually over 11 years ago. I was our beloved Rabbi Sara, and I know she will standing in the foyer of Wilshire feel the same as she says goodbye to dear May/June 2018 Boulevard Temple when a members of our congregation. I know that member whose daughters were when Rabbi Sara departs with her family to my bat mitzvah and confirmation Phoenix there will be great dissonance as we students and whose parents I wish her well in her new community and at Inside this Issue buried, broke into tears when she the same time contemplate PTBE without her 2 Construction heard I was leaving for San Mateo. compassion, her intellect, her voice, her sense Update We hugged and I promised her of humor, and her love. that we would stay in touch, which we have, 3 President's and that Rabbi David would be there to take At the very same time with great excitement Message & great care of her. All of these years later we and enthusiasm we will say hello to our new Schedule of Shabbat Services still miss each other but she is well taken care Assistant Rabbi Laura Rumpf. Rabbi Laura of by her new rabbis and I have found my 5 Shavuot & home here at PTBE. See Rabbi Eisner on page 16 Legacy Circle

6,7,10 Chai Giving Bonim B’yachad Campaign Update 8-9 B’nai Mitzvah By Lorna Siepser, Campaign Chair As I write this article, I’m happy to say that 9 PTBE Tots & the kitchen construction is almost done, Rosh Chodesh Sivan and will be done by the time you read this! We would like to thank everyone who has 11 Our Community contributed to this transformative effort for our temple community during the last nine 12 Confirmation years—from our generous donors to our hard- 13 Beth El Women working lay leadership, tireless PTBE staff to our visionary clergy! 14 Brotherhood

Here’s what your campaign team is working 15 Senior Friendship on for our community during construction: Club 19 We are your Bonim B’yachad Answers Central Contributions for our donor members. We answer questions 21−22 Calendar of weekly regarding Naming Opportunities and Events additional giving desires. 23 Yahrzeits If you would like to make a pledge or increase your pledge, we are here to assist you. Any

See Bonim on page 4 Zelda in Zelda Levin’s Kitchen CONSTRUCTION Iyar/Sivan/Tammuz 5778

Adar/Nisan/Iyar DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 5778 Scott Hartley, Design and Construction Co-Chair March/April 2018 KOLENU Published Bi-Monthly by Peninsula Temple Beth El 1700 Alameda de las Pulgas San Mateo, CA 94403 (650) 341-7701 Fax (650) 570-7183 www.ptbe.org Education Office (650) 931-0775 Gift Shop (650) 345-6563 A reform congregation affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism PTBE Staff Dennis J. Eisner Senior Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin Associate Rabbi/Educator Lisa Kingston Associate Rabbi/Educator Elana Jagoda Kaye Cantorial Soloist Meredith Liron Director, Ganon Early Childhood Education Center Cindi Serbin Communications Manager Kitchen is done! Officers 2017-2018 President Lawrence Siegel 1st VP Drew Lieberman Our kitchen remodel is rounding third and approval of the Health Department and the 2nd VP Natasha Kehimkar heading for home (unlike our run-challenged growing needs of our temple community. Secretary Roger Feigelson Treasurer Jeff Hyman Giants). We now have a beautiful and efficient cooking and preparation space in our Providing food fulfills our ethical mission as Board of Trustees 2017–2018 bright new kitchen. The storage and cleaning we care for our members, community, and Jennifer Benelli David Pelzner areas, as well as the drain and piping are all the world around us. We are proud of the Roger Feigelson Jeffrey Sosnick wonderful work PTBE does to benefit people Judy Fisher Michele Stafford new and repaired. Our food preparation is Jonathan Fox Davida Talcove going to be streamlined and highly functional in need up and down the Peninsula. Our Julie Firestone as we move forward. Cabinets, windows, lovely and efficient kitchen will make this Garlikov Ex-Officio important work easier and more satisfying. Members and the final permitting process should be Marni Gerber Promoting the love of Torah and inspiring Aliya Gordon Jane Herzog, Beth completed very soon--possibly as you read Natasha Kehimkar El Women this. through study, prayer, and fellowship will be Jeff Lager Zara Jaffe, Senior made more pleasurable with the cuisine from Drew Lieberman Friendship Club The revamped kitchen will meet our needs, our reconstructed space. Sherry Lipson Darin Leviloff, Erik Nierenberg Brotherhood our budget, and the requirements of the Health and Safety Code. The Design and Thanks to the patience and hard work of Construction Committee has worked hard to 2 be sure that our new kitchen meets with the See Kitchen Done on page 4 MESSAGES May/June 2018

Reflections of My Presidency Lawrence Siegel, President Passover and the beginning of Spring launch a temple leader were noticed and matter to us into new periods of growth while giving them. us the opportunity to reflect on our past and find guidance for where we wish to go and L’dor v’dor (from generation to generation)… what we seek to accomplish. A great joy has been developing ever-stronger relations with our clergy, our staff, our As I look forward to the future of our leadership, our PTBE members, the Union community, I am grateful to have had the for Reform Judaism, and the many other opportunity to serve as president. Each of us organizations and individuals with whom who have been president of our temple has we share common interests and cares. I faced challenges and opportunities particular am grateful to know so many bright and to the time. I feel especially fortunate to have caring people. While I admit to receiving benefited from the outstanding work of prior a few strange phone calls over the past presidents in building and guiding PTBE. two years, I am most impressed with the My family has been a great support to me and it makes me happy to see that my efforts as See President on page 4

Schedule of Shabbat Services Friday, May 4 Friday, June 1 Evening of Appreciation for Rabbi Sara 6:30 PM Erev Shabbat Service 5:30 PM Tree of Life Service Saturday, June 2 7:15 PM Shabbat Hallelu 6:30 PM Shabbat Morning Service, Saturday, May 5 Anna Berman and Emily Gruber become 9:00 AM Tot Shabbat b'not mitzvah 10:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service, Helena Friday, June 8 Cohen becomes bat mitzvah 6:30 PM Shabbat Hallelu Friday, May 11 Saturday, June 9 6:30 PM Erev Shabbat Service, 10:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service, Confirmation & Senior Blessing Rebecca Rosenberg becomes bat mitzvah Friday, June 15 Saturday, May 12 6:30 PM Erev Shabbat Service 9:00 AM This Shabbat Rocks! 10:45 AM Shabbat Morning Service, Saturday, June 16 becomes Jacob Lager bcomes bar mitzvah 10:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service, Ella Zander becomes bat mitzvah Friday, May 18 Friday, June 22 6:30 PM Erev Shabbat Service 6:30 PM Erev Shabbat Service Saturday, May 19 Saturday, June 23 10:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service, Theo (No Morning Service) Ebersman becomes bar mitzvah Friday, June 29 6:30 PM Friday, May 25 Erev Shabbat Service 6:30 PM Erev Shabbat Service Saturday, June 30 10:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service, Ava Saturday, May 26 Litvak becomes bat mitzvah 10:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service, Esti Morning Minyan - Tuesdays at 8 am Smith becomes bat mitzvah 3 MESSAGES Iyar/Sivan/Tammuz 5778

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depth of character that runs throughout our staff and members, our synagogue our community. You all have made this continues to be a vibrant and joy-filled space effort personally rewarding for me and in throughout construction. many ways easier than one might imagine. I encourage all of you to consider how The larger remodel project continues to you might deepen your involvement and progress through the pre-construction phase, engagement with our community in ways that getting bids for work that will begin in the will help you grow and find meaning. summer. When we complete our project, we will have a beautiful, new chapel to supplement our main sanctuary for intimate PTBE’s Annual Meeting gatherings and celebrations and entering Tuesday, May 15, 7:30 pm PTBE will be an inspiring experience. Our All members are invited. Ganon wing will be inviting and beautiful and our roofs throughout will be repaired • Learn about the progress of our and replaced as necessary. The Fellowship community. Hall will be refreshed and other space will be • Honor our Congregant of the Year and created to allow for even more meaningful recipients of the Or HaTorah award. contemplative study and joyous festivities. • Elect our new slate of candidates for Please feel free to reach out to Scott the Board of Trustees and thank our Hartley at [email protected] outgoing board members. or 415-699-3094 or Kim Beauchamp in • Dessert reception and kitchen tour. the temple office with any questions or comments. RSVP to Judith at [email protected] or 341-7701.

Bonim from page 1 we’ve added a Construction-Only E-NewZ Blast for real-time updates as we move additional money raised will be used for our forward in construction. top add-ons to our building plan. We have a great building plan and these additional Our campaign team is here for you! We elements will only enhance the functionality want you to know that we are still here of our plan, making it even better. working for you in many different ways; we will be here until we’re done. Please contact Finally, our communications team is in me at [email protected] for campaign charge of keeping our community “in the questions or Scott Hartley at Scott. know” about our construction efforts. We [email protected] for construction are working to update the Bonim B’yachad questions. Project Section on our temple’s website and

Mission Statement of PTBE Based on the principles of Reform Judaism, Peninsula Temple Beth El is a holy community that cares for its members, the State of Israel and her people, and the world around us. We promote the love of Torah from generation to generation by inspiring Jewish living through 4 study, prayer, fellowship, and good deeds. SHAVUOT May/June 2018

Shavuot: Study, Prayer, and Tikkun Olam Erev Shavuot Study: The Chosen People . . . For What? Saturday, May 19, 7:00 pm The Chosen People—A Film and Discussion About Jewish Identity

Join Rabbi Dennis Eisner to study this provocative theme.

“This film thoughtfully illuminates the complexities of Jewish identity today. Multiple voices are allowed to speak, and each sheds light on the history, theology, and debates surrounding Judaism—its faith and people. Jew and non-Jew alike will profit from this film!”

—Rabbi David Ellenson, Chancellor Emeritus of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion

RSVP: [email protected]

Shavuot morning: Prayer and Tikkun Olam

Sunday, May 20 9:30 am: Yizkor Service and Blintz Brunch 11:30 am: SSH: Sunday Sandwich Hevre

Participate in the mitzvah of feeding hungry people. Lend your hands to help make over 300 sack lunches for hungry people on the Peninsula. The bag lunches will immediately be distributed by Samaritan House.

Welcome to Our Newest Legacy Circle Member! Judy Bloom, PTBE Legacy Circle Committee

We are pleased to welcome Diane Marcus, If you would like to schedule a private, past-president of PTBE, as the newest confidential conversation about how member of our PTBE Legacy Circle. YOU might include PTBE in your own estate documents, please send an email to Diane joins a growing number of PTBE [email protected] or call the temple members who have let us know that they have office and a member of our team will contact written instructions in their will and/or trust you. documents to leave a specified amount or a percentage of their estate to PTBE after their lifetimes. It is as simple as that to become a member of Legacy Circle! 5 CHAI GIVING Iyar/Sivan/Tammuz 5778

PTBE wishes to say thank you to those members who supported our Chai Giving Annual Appeal this year. Through your donations, we have raised more than $190,000 as of March 31, 2018. Your generosity will provide resources allowing the clergy and staff to teach and inspire our community through innovative educational programs, impactful social action projects, and dynamic adult programming. Rabbi's Circle—$7,200 + Leslie Kulakow & Ted Michelle & David Amy Rabbino & Merv Morris McKinnon Ebersman Neal Rubin Mitzvah Circle—$3,600 + Davina & Joe Moussa Marcia & Alex Eisner Ellen & Jerry Saliman Maddy & Frank Debbie & Robert Ovadia Mandy & Rabbi Dennis Audrey & Joshua Samon Blumenthal Steve Sarver Eisner JoAnn & George Schapiro Sharon & Elliot Maluth Florette & Bill Schwartz Mary & Gary Ellison Nancy & Alan Schwartz Beth Springer & Paul Patricia Curtis & Lawrence Susan & David Folkman Cindi & Bob Serbin Rosenblum Siegel Nicki & Jonathan Fox Jennifer & Adam Smith Heather Saffren-Bloom & Cindy & Phil Strause Edith Foyer Peter Stone Josh Saffren Karen Latina & Evan Wendi & Tony Gansen Tina Shih & Gordon Debbi & Ron Seligman Susser Marni & Richard Gerber Strause Jennifer & Marc Taxay Jessica & Carl Gold Stephanie & Eric Tilenius Chai Circle—$1,800 + Sydney Kapchan & Steven Debbie & David Goren Geri Crane & Kenneth Anonymous: 2 Tulkin Arleigh Grossman Wach Martha & Michael Adler Joyce & Norm Weil Sharon Vinick & Arie Lori & Bob Wick Linda & Daniel Katie & Mike Wolff Grossman Rachel & Simon Wicks Cooperman Anonymous Celia & Terry Harms Neal Winchell Sue & Lee David Shalom—$540 + Laurie Hepler Judy Winkelstein Judy & Tom Fisher Hillary Weingast & Jeff Karen & George Wolff Beth & Bill Freeman Anonymous: 4 Susan Faris & Ted Apple Hyman Nancy Schneider & Rick Phyllis Tankel & Lawrence Christy & Eric Jeck Wysong Friedberg Dana & Brian Ascher Jan & Ed Austin Brooke & Marc Joseph Chaverim—$180 + Jill Goldring & Marc Susan & Barry Karl Haugen Natalia Lozovsky & Leonid Anonymous: 2 Beigelman Kendra & Tom Kasten Julie & Peter Antupit Aliya & Gil Gordon Lorna Siepser & Steve Julia Varshavsky & Jeff Joann Ames & Jack Eliana & Joshua Armstrong Bernstein Klebe Sarah & Joe Arron Helterbrand Heidi & Dmitri Krakovsky Stephanie & Rudy Lisa & Bob Bernstein Kimberly & Michael Attell Stephanie & Steven Blau Annette & David Kranzler Maureen & Sandy Hoffman Heather Cahan & Kartik Debbie & Craig Hoffman Judy & Jordan Bloom Backman Harriet Borofsky & Peter Krishnan Marcia & Steve Barkoff Hillary Weingast & Jeff Leah & Ron Leavy Hyman Johannet Jamie Baxter Faun & Yitzik Brenman Sherry & Brian Lipson Sandy & Marc Belsky Lorna Siepser & Steve Laurie & Larry May Klebe Anlee Kuo & Mark Brooks Jeni & Brian Benelli Suzy & Jeff Cantor Barbara & Andrew Menkes Sherry & Burt Berenstein Ronnie & Alan Klein Ellie Miller Eve & Jerry Lerman Susie & Joel Cohen Tobey & David Bergen Phyllis & David Cook Elise & Rabbi Jay Miller Bret Berner Zelda Levin Sandie & Erik Nierenberg Rita & Art Levinson Janis & Marty Cooper Deena & Rob Bertolina Christine & Jonathan Lawrence Pelzner Pam & Doug Bodin Randi Shafton & Drew Lisa Meltzer Penn & Lieberman Deluna Alisa & Alan Boehme Jennie Doberne Jon Penn Lisa & Blair Brown April & Jason Lasky Stacey & Keith Rabkin Miriam Perlson-Cohn & 6 Fred Cohn CHAI GIVING May/June 2018

Judy & Phil Davis Sandie & Dennis Kay Rhonda Press & Larry Emily Abrams & Bill Barbara DeNola Karen & Rob Keller Ragent Scheppler Susan & Steve Diamond Emily Kenner & Neil Charlotte & Evan Reader Nadine & Jim Abrams Jane & Kevin Dilley Shepherd Barbara Regello Sandra Adler Judy Edelson Linda & Leon Klapper Leslie & Bob Reisfeld Debra & Ethan Allison Ellen & Jim Edelstein Rochelle & Aaron Kushner Susan & John Roos Laura Chavkin & Alex Risa & Mark Federighi Bobbie & Ken Lebovitz Monica & Ian Rosenfield Aravanis Rebecca Schwartz & Roger Ally & Rick Lenat Cheryl Miller & Adam Linda & Aaron Armstrong Feigelson Mandy & Dany Levitt Salles Liz & Ari Bader-Natal Leslee & Wayne Feinstein Lori & Doug Levitt Viki Young & Mark Anita Siu & Dar Bahatt Silke & Jason Feldman Lauren & Ryan Lewis Schlager Laura & Adam Barde Thea Runyan & Andrew Marla Becker & Daniel Marilyn & Nathan Susan & Gordon Bardet Fine Lipton Schmidt Harriet Bernard Lori & Michael Fineman Heidi & Matt Malden Helen Dolan & David Sheryl Blumenthal Marian & David Susan Manheimer Schoenbrun Jeri & Jose Bonilla Finkelstein Diane Marcus Lisa & Ellis Schoichet Pam & Jim Brandman Adriana & Steven Finnie Yanhia Camino-Margolis & Monica & Matthew Melissa & Ken Brenner Dana Chaiton & Lee Jeff Margolis Schreiber Barbara Brodie Freedman Nancy & Frank Markowitz Linda Schwarz Sheri Carroll Bobbi Freedman Pam & Richard Mayer Marcyl & Seymour Nancy & Bart Charlow Lolli & Harvey Freedman Lynne & Bill Mayer Seidscher Roxanne & Dave Cohen Sherrie & Mel Friedman Caryn & James McDowell Mindy & Jeff Shelton Carol & Michael Cohen Linda & Peter Gardner Vicky & Cameron McNeil Julie & Lawrence Shubert Deborah Marcus & Tom Naomi Garelick Martha Kokes & Jay Hilary & John Somorjai Cross Julie & Andy Garlikov Mellman Nicole & Jonathan Sorger Vicky & Jim Daniel Larry Gerrman Lisa & David Mendell Susie & Rich Sorkin Anita Cohn & Fabio de Sue Glick Barbara & Steve Mikulic Marian & Jeff Sosnick Souza Michelle & Miles Bobbie & Ed Miller Berta & Don Sugarman Judith Delue Goldstein Irene Miller & Paul Davida Talcove Beverly Derish Glorianne Goorin Guaraglia Abby & Gary Verbin Boo & Dan DeWitt Tami & Dan Gordon Judy & Steven Mitchell Elina & Ilya Vinogradsky Sharon & Matt Diamond Beth Gorney Miriam & Richard Morgan Joan & Ronald Wachter Adina & Ned Diamond Sara & David Green Patti & Larry Moskovitz Richard Wachter Marcie Dompier & Aaron Barbara & Gary Sarah & Jeff Moskovitz Marilyn & Murry Norrbom Greensweig Sallie & Morris Moussa Waldman Candace & Alan Droutsas Marilyn & Marvin Michelle Corbett & Mark Karen Alexander & Ross Jessica & Dan Epstein Greenwald Nachlis Weiner Nina & Scott Farabee Ida & Aaron Gruber Cheryl & Paul Nadler Susan Weiner Jody & Bill Freedman Myra & Ralph Gruschka Jennifer & Brett Nissenberg Rachel & Simon Wicks Sheila Freedman Rennie & Barry Harris Beth & Neil Oettinger Carol & Hal Wilner Sanford Friedman & Betsy & Richard Haubrich Jackie & Jeff Palmer Geri & Ron Wohl Jerry Hipps Siva & Richard Heiman Cindy & Alex Panchula Catherine Nelson & Todd Ellen Fuchs & Charlie Jane Herzog Danielle & David Pelzner Young Ledden Hillary Weingast & Jeff Liz Brown & David Pinski Jennifer & Maurice Zwass Hyman Norman Plotkin Apples & Honey—$18 + See Chai on page 10 Helen & Don Jaffe Kathy Pollack Anonymous: 14 Shirley & Nolan Katz Sylvia & George Prozan Joan & Phil Abrams 7 B’NAI MITZVAH Iyar/Sivan/Tammuz 5778

B’nai Mitzvah The congregation is invited and encouraged to attend the special Shabbat services when the children of our congregation become Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Helena Cohen—May 5 Newman every summer and traveling with Helena is the daughter of Roxanne and David his family. Jake enjoys taking care of his dogs Cohen. She has an older brother Jacob, 15. and hopes to visit Israel one day. He is looking Helena is a founding member of the Leos forward to celebrating his bar mitzvah with Club at Tierra Linda Middle School in San friends and family from the East Coast. Carlos, which is the youth division of Lion’s Theo Ebersman—May 19 Club International, focusing on leadership Theo is the son of Michelle and David and social service in the community. Helena Ebersman. He has two older brothers, Sam, plays percussion in the school band. She is 17, and Max, 15. His hobby is baseball. Theo passionate about music and dogs—particularly looks forward to leading a well-done bar her Golden Doodle puppy, Ozzy. She attended mitzvah service. Wornick Jewish Day School through the fourth grade, spends her summers at Camp Esti Smith—May 26 Newman, and also loves to travel. Helena’s Esti is the daughter of Shelley and Abe Smith. goals are to work in animal rescue, and to She has an older brother, Josh, 14. Her hobbies adopt many, many dogs. include singing, dancing, and performing. She also loves animals, DIY, writing songs and Jake Lager—May 12 stories, being with her friends, surfing, and Jake is the son of Erin and Jeffrey Lager. He rock climbing. Esti writes, “As a bat mitzvah, has two younger brothers, Sam 11, and Nate, and a woman in the eyes of Judaism, my goals 8, and two Golden Retrievers, Ginger, 5 and are to accept the responsibilities that come with Clancy, 18 months. He is a 7th grader at being an adult and to strive every day to do Crocker Middle School. Jake’s hobbies include better as a person. I also want to do as much as drama and performing arts, baking, cooking, I can to help others in need and to encourage soccer and skiing. He also loves going to Camp my community to do the same.”

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Anna Grace Berman—June 2 Anna is the daughter of Betsy and Michael Berman. She has two older siblings, Charles, 16, and Sarah, 15. Anna enjoys participating in karate, gymnastics, and the dramatic arts. Emily Star Gruber—June 2 Emily is the daughter of Ida and Aaron Gruber. She has three sisters, Rachel, 15, Emily, 12, and Abigail, 10. Emily enjoys in club soccer, trampolining, all kinds of sports, Families with pre-schoolers are reading, and drawing. invited to meet with other young families. Anna and Emily have been friends since birth. May 4, 5:30 pm: Service of Appreciation for They look forward to being on the bimah Rabbi Sara together and celebrating this very special May 5, 9:00 am: Tot Shabbat event in their lives. May 12, 9:00 am: This Shabbat Rocks! Becca Rosenberg—June 9 Becca is the daughter of Jessica and Jamie June 1, 5:00 pm: Dinner Picnic in the Park Rosenberg. She has a younger sister, Molly, Bring your own picnic dinner and enjoy a fun 10. Becca’s hobbies are musical theater, time at Beresford Park, San Mateo hand-lettering, reading, ukulele, and dancing for fun. Her goals are to learn to snowboard and to run her own art studio someday. Becca attends San Carlos Charter Learning Center where she is working on a long-term project promoting feminism in young people. Check out her blog: http:// femailsf.wordpress.com! Rosh Chodesh Sivan—Practicing Embodied Jewish Yoga Ella Zander—June 16 Thursday, May 17, 7:00 pm Ella is the daughter of Jessica and Todd Zander. She has a younger brother, Jax, 10. Join us for a healing yoga practice to Her hobbies are cheerleading, tennis, reading, welcome in the Hebrew month of Sivan—a babysitting, and hanging out with friends. month that moves us from the new Her goals are to help people who are in need, freedom of Passover toward the work with senior citizens and animals. acceptance of the wisdom of Torah on Ava Litvak—June 30 Shavuot. Sivan is a month of steady Ava is the daughter of Mona and Max Litvak. spiritual preparation and cultivation, She has two sister, Maya, 16, and Lilly, 9. Her and yoga can help us get ready to hobby is drawing. When asked what her goals welcome Torah in its many forms into our are, she wrote, “I want to graduate college bodies, our spirits, and our lives. with a degree I don’t quite have in mind yet. The program will be led by Jewish I hope to become an activist and change the Yoga instructor, Tracey Green. world for the better. I also want to travel to Bring your yoga mat and towel or blanket. All Iran and learn more about my heritage.” levels of yoga practice are welcome!

RSVP by Thursday, May 10, to help us plan for a great evening. Email Charlotte Reader at [email protected]. 9 CHAI GIVING Iyar/Sivan/Tammuz 5778

Chai from page 7 Sheila & George Lederer Lisa & Benjamin Salles Laurie & Ken Lerner Gerda Salzer Jacqueline & Randolph Shirley Lerner Sally Samuels George Feralee & Charles Levin Cathy & Steven Schechter Dolores Gevertz June & Wally Levin Amy Schwimmer & Mark Carolyn & Ron Gevurtz Katie & Don Levine Segal Carol & Stu Gilbert (z"l) Barbara Levinson Ana-Maria Peres & Dan Daphne & Randy Goldberg Carolyn Levy & Gil Rosoff Sharoni Juliette & Jeffrey Goldman Herman Lewin Beryl Shaw Maureen Goldrath Nancy & Larry Lewis Sunya Shaw Fran Gonek Laurie Livingston Natalie Melamed & Alex Bonnie Wolf & Michael Pam Derish & Ed Luby Shoykhet Gottesman Judy Maller Pauline & Semyon Shulman Michele Brenner & Rob Rebecca Hankin & Greg Amy Shulman Greene Mand Maryanne & David Silber Dolores Gould-Greenseid & Julia Mates Naomi Silverstein David Greenseid Marilyn & Charles Meier Sandra Slosberg Joan & Stan Gross Bonnie & Robert Miller Florence Snyder Shirley Heiman Judy & Joel Miller Allegra Sockol Lois & Sandy Heisler Jennifer & John Minton Robyn & Eric Stone Diane & Larry Herman Sandy & Bob Morse Jacquie Strauss Dorothy Glusker & Philip Sara & Thane Myers Jill & Rob Ultan Horowitz Pat & Bob Nelson Cyndi & Scott Urman Rachel & Adam Jacobs Barbara Nevins Kristin & Bryce Wagshul Faye Jennings Lynn & Richard Nightingale Karen Wagshul Maria Gorelik & Lee Kaplan Lois & Steven Paster Ellen & Jeffrey Wang Francy & Larry Karp Joyce & Rich Polonsky Jules & Loren Wheeler Jennifer & Jeffrey Kaufman Michael Poplack Donna Ornitz & Brian Wolf Karen & Glenn Kesselman Theresa & David Prager Marilyn Wolper Rich Kinsey Bea Rechnitz Ruth & Bob Woolf Judy Thalheimer & Brian Sandy Reinin Margie Rubin & Phillip Kirshner Annette & Jerry Robbins Yeater Karin & Sam Kolb Michal & David Roof Chelsea & Mark Yuan Leslie Kramer Karen Christensen & John Lori & Michael Landry Rosenberg

Welcome New Members Bruchim Haba'im Please welcome these new members into our temple community. We look forward to many years of sharing Jewish enrichment together.

Jenny Maxwell and Ed Diller, and their children, Katy and Wyatt

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In Memoriam Al (Alvin) Mellman Husband of Jan Mellman We express our heartfelt sympathy to the Father of Jay Mellman (Martha Kokes) family and friends of the recently departed. Jeri Goldberg (Ken Goldberg), and Kenny May their memory be a blessing. Mellman (Brendan Kennedy) Grandfather of Emily and Rachel Mellman Kerry Bach Sophie and Jake Goldberg Husband of Claudia Bach Father of Kyle Bach Edith Schiftan Nevins Cousin of Bob Bach (Suzan) Stepmother of Barbara Nevins Norman Ball Mother of Rabbi Mark Schiftan Step-grandmother of Jessica Fruitman Uncle to Adam Barasch (Pam) Jeannette Saliman Valerie Bernstein Mother of Jerry Saliman (Ellen) Mother of Bob Bernstein (Lisa) Grandmother of Dena Maple (Gary) Grandmother of Jeffrey and Miles Rebecca Berger (Stephen), and Shira Edward Diamond Bernstein (Matt) Husband of Robbie Diamond Richard Siegel Father of Matthew Diamond (Sharon) Brother of Brock Siegel (Cathy Bloomfield) and Erin Diamond Grandfather of Oliver and Quinn Earl Simon Brother of Lynne Glasman (Tuli) Father of Sheila Zeldin (Craig) Stu Gilbert Grandfather of Chloe and Kylie Husband of Carol Gilbert Rosa Zwass Mother of Josef Zwass (Jennifer) Grandmother of Rachel (Chris), Isabel and Sofia

A Breath Away—Finding Peace in a Frantic World Or HaLev (Light of the Heart)—the May 7...... Led by Judy Fisher Center for Jewish Meditation at PTBE— May 14...... Led by Jueli Garfinkle is in its 15th year. We provide the May 21...... Led by Marla Kolman Antebi opportunity for one of our meditation teachers to teach about a different Jewish We will be taking a break in June and July topic related to Jewish mindfulness and will begin our sits again in late August for meditation along with one or two short Elul. sits. Whether you are an experienced Have a wonderful and mindful summer! meditator or have never meditated before, please join us. Our programs are open to the community and are offered at no charge. If you have any We will be having our sits on the following questions or want more information about Mondays from 7:00 until 8:15 pm in our our program, please contact Judy Fisher, Or sacred meditation room located behind the HaLev Director, at ark in the Sanctuary: [email protected]. 11 CONFIRMATION Iyar/Sivan/Tammuz 5778

1 The Confirmation Class of 2018/5778

Cordially invites the congregation to worship withus aas we celebrate our commitment to 1 Sorah

Friday, May 11, at 6:30 pm 26 Iyar 5778

Benjamin Barde Son of Laura and Adam Barde

Jacob Cohen Son of Roxanne and David Cohen

Aaron George Son of Jacqueline and Randolph George

Isaac Margolis Son of Yanhia Camino-Margolis and Jeffrey Margolis

Gabriel Moussa Son of Davina and Joseph Moussa

Natalie Schmier Daughter of Terri and Michael Schmier

Senior Blessing Friday, May 11, 6:30 pm

All high school seniors are invited up to the bimah to receive a special blessing as they conclude their high school education and embark on the next step of their life’s journey.

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Beth El Women Jane Herzog, President

Another year—It’s a wrap! If you missed these events, please join us for our It’s hard to believe that May is here and final event of the year: Rosh Chodesh Sivan another year of Beth El Women is coming to with Embodied Jewish Yoga on May 17. a close. We need you! We hope that you have been able to join us If you’ve been wishing for deeper connections for one of our many and varied programs this with other friendly, accomplished women year. Perhaps you attended our Membership and are looking for an opportunity to Brunch in the Fall when PTBE board contribute your talents to BEW, please member and meditation teacher Judy Fisher consider getting involved. We are looking for taught us how to cope with difficult times; a Communications Chair to serve BEW next or did you join us in the Sukkah for wine fiscal year (July 2018—June 2019). If you and cheese? Did you come to hear Lori want to develop your leadership experience Schulman’s tips to solve your sleep problems and be in the know about what’s happening or participate in one of our lovely Shabbat (and meet some great women along the way), afternoon events, the Interfaith Women’s this is an excellent opportunity! Tea Women’s Tu B’Shevat or attend the joint Be on the lookout for new and exciting Seder with Sholom Women? Were you one programming next year as BEW Brings It to of the many volunteers who helped pack the Table. and deliver Mishloach Manot to over 800 families? Or perhaps you just found us last For more information, please contact me at week at Girl’s Night Out! [email protected].

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Brotherhood Darin Leviloff, President It’s Been a Busy Spring and in quantities no Jew could ever complain Brotherhood had a great Purim season with about! The speaker, State Senator Jerry Hill, loads of successful events. The first was our was great and attendance was once again first Jazz Night with Beth El Women at the phenomenal. Heartfelt thanks go out to Rich Savanna Jazz Club in San Carlos. It was a Polonsky and Evan Reader who did such a blast and the club was filled to capacity with great job coordinating the event and making around 60 attendees who were treated to a sure everything went perfectly. feast, wine, and drink—andthe jazz stylings For the rest of March, we took a breather, Brotherhood’s of the Pascal Boker Ensemble. Next time, Annual Financial we’ll need to get a bigger venue! Thank you but Brotherhood is always moving forward. Night to Marc Bender, Jane Herzog, and Phil On April 12, Dave Reddy spoke to us about Abrams for putting together a wonderful and the world of sports reporting in the 1990s, Investing Under the successful event. sharing his unique experiences as a reporter New Tax Act in the “Steve Young” era. Thank you so much Shortly following that, Brotherhood shifted also to Ken Klieman who spoke to us in Thursday May 10 into high Purim gear, with many brothers March about empathy, something this world 7:30 pm helping Beth El Women out by delivering could certainly use more of. Purim boxes all over the Peninsula to spread Bob Balopole, the joyous spirit. While some had to be left After the resumption of our yearly ski/hiking/ Chartered Financial on doorsteps, it was a great treat for our golf retreat to Tahoe for a small group, on Analyst, will review the deliverers, including myself, to meet so many April 29, we lent our support to the Daniel new tax act and answer great members (and thanks to the family in Berk Memorial Softball Game brought to us your questions. This Burlingame that treated me to homemade by his father and our brother, Ira Berk. Lots program is free to all hamantashen. BEW didn’t make their own of fun. temple members and this year because the kitchen was under their guests. Our monthly speaker meetings resume construction, so these were really special!). on Thursday, May 10, at 7:30 pm with Kudos to Beth El Women for doing such Brotherhood Financial Night brought to a great job reaching out to the Beth El us by the musically and financially talented community. Bob Balapole. Keeping our obligation to put Following that, the Shushan Café was in our “hands in” to help the community, we full swing, serving up burgers and dogs and are working with Jay Strauss on throwing other treats to families at the Purim Carnival. a BBQ feast for the homeless, so keep your While many brothers helped cook and serve eyes peeled on how you can participate. the food, the Café would never have been Brotherhood’s commitment to tikkun olam as successful as it was if it wasn’t for Nathan remains strong. Schmidt, caterer supreme, who volunteered But our biggest event of May is our 11th his time, effort, and organization and loaned Annual Rabbi Eisner Golf Tournament, us a mobile warmer, critical as the kitchen which is set for May 6, at the Crystal Springs remodel was ongoing. Nathan, you are the Golf Course and spearheaded by our very best! The event also helped raise funds for our own VP Neil Oettinger. If you haven’t signed Education Programs, so we are happy that we up yet, reach out to Neil at were able to contribute. [email protected] as soon as possible. But our high season did not stop there. The We are working on our future calendar of next week we had our annual Brotherhood Chinese Banquet at the Hong Kong Flower 14 Lounge in Millbrae. The food was excellent See Brotherhood on page 16 AUXILIARIES May/June 2018

Get Up and Go: Senior Friendship Club Zara Jaffe, President Held at the Peninsula Jewish Community Center Boardroom, on Wednesdays. Bring your lunch at noon, performance at 1:00 pm

May Events May 30: One Woman Band Singing, guitar, funny stories, and digital May 2: Great Songs of the 20th Century rhythm are examples of Joy Perrin’s musical Teagan studied classical voice at Humboldt program that includes Classic Americana and State University in Arcata, CA and has a rich selection of American pop music of the appeared as baritone with West Bay Opera 20s-50s. There will be songs you forgot to and in Arosa, Switzerland. Today, Teagan’s remember and a sprinkling of international heart lies in bringing the magical, moving flavor that has made its way into our popular melodies and lyrics of these more modern music culture. songs to audiences all around the Bay who love them as much as he does! June Events May 9: Around the World with Yelena June 6: Senior Friendship Club 40TH Yelena Savchenko plays piano tunes Anniversary Luncheon from around the world, with humor and Join us for a seated and scenic lunch in honor historical information strewn within her of the 40th anniversary of the Peninsula captivating performance. You will enjoy an Temple Beth El Senior Friendship Club at afternoon of delightful entertainment with The Van’s Restaurant in Belmont. Cost: $25 this local gem of a performer! for members of the PTBE Senior Friendship Club; $30 for non-members. Price includes May 16: Hungarian Violin with Tibor transportation from PTBE or the PJCC Horvath (pick up time TBD). Paid reservations are Tibor Horvath, a Bay Area native, began required by May 30. Call Lindsey Passmore playing the violin at the age of eight. At at 650.378.2717 to reserve your spot. Meal age 12, he began studying with Istvan selection will be made at the restaurant. Make Farkas, a Hungarian Gypsy, for a period of checks payable to Beth El Senior Friendship two years. At 16, he started performing in Club. restaurants and for private engagements, and continued his musical education with June 13: Al Cabusas: One-Man-Band various other teachers. Today, he brings us Al Cabusas joins us for an afternoon on the his talent and love for the violin! piano, first playing a few good old favorites. Then he moves over to the keyboard as a May 23: Reminisce About the Good Ole One-Man-Band to play styles including the Days! ChaCha, boogie, and tango. Join local singer and entertainer, Preciosa Alvarez-Ramos as she brings us songs from June 20: Sing Along with Kimberlye Gold! the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Her upbeat Kimberlye Gold, a San Francisco Bay Area performance includes genres of jazz, native, is a lifelong entertainer, singer/ ballads, and Latin-style music. Preciosa songwriter/guitarist who has spent decades will perform songs from the likes of Patti in LA, NYC, and Nashville honing her craft. Page, Patsy Cline, Doris Day, Connie Her greatest joy now is bringing a variety of Francis, Natalie Cole, Barbara Streisand, familiar songs from many different eras and Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, and many musical genres that folks will want to sing more! See Senior Friendship on page 19 15 CONTINUED Iyar/Sivan/Tammuz 5778

Rabbi Eisner from page 1 say hello, and as you can see this tradition continues as we say goodbye and we say hello. will be ordained in Los Angeles by Hebrew It’s never easy to say goodbye but we know we Union College on May 13, and shortly have to. Rabbi Sara, like all of the Rabbis who thereafter will be joining our clergy team served PTBE before, will always have a home and our community here at here and be remembered fondly PTBE. We will say hello to our for all that she has brought to new Rabbi as she brings to us our lives. And with open arms her passion for social justice, we will embrace Rabbi Laura as community organizing, youth she brings a fresh approach to work, Torah, spirituality, adult our sacred work and our sacred education, and more. Rabbi community. Laura’s personality is infectious and her passion for the We are so blessed to have had rabbinate is palpable. Rabbi Sara lead us for the past five years and for that we should While the North Peninsula will all say todah rabah—thank you be new territory, Rabbi Laura very much. We are also blessed is no stranger to the Bay Area. to have Rabbi Laura join our Rabbi Laura was born in San team and become part of our Francisco and is a graduate PTBE family and to her we say Rabbi Laura Rumpf of Stanford University. Her bruchah habaah—welcome. On fiancé, Rabbi Jay LeVine, is an behalf of the clergy, staff, board Assistant Rabbi at Temple Isaiah in Lafayette, and congregation we say “Hello-Goodbye.” and we look forward to welcoming him into 1 "Hello, Goodbye" is a song by the Beatles, written by Paul our community as well. McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. Backed by John Lennon's "I Am the Walrus", it was issued as a non- I began this article by reflecting on when album single in November 1967, the group's first release I had to say goodbye in order for you to since the death of their manager, Brian Epstein.

Brotherhood from page 14 Professor Marc Dollinger, the Richard and Rhonda Goldman Chair in Jewish Studies events and we hope and Social Responsibility to schedule a tennis at San Francisco State. tournament with Beth Last year’s event with Dr. El Women in the near Steven Windmueller future to resume a fun was a great success and outdoors tradition. we are so happy to bring Brotherhood will be in a variety of speakers barbequing and tailgating in honor of our beloved again at the Giants Jewish former president. Heritage Baseball Game on Wednesday, August We hope you had a great 29. Announcements will Pesach and we invite you follow and we hope to to check us out for great see you there. Our next fun, great camaraderie, Rick Kadet Memorial great fellowship, and great Speaker First Jazz Night with Beth El Women at the meaning. is scheduled Savanna Jazz Club in San Carlos. 16 for October 19-21 with Life Is Good Gan And Sweet. Hazikaron Garden of Remembrance The Only Jewish Cemetery on the Peninsula

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We appreciate the thoughtfulness of those who support Daniel Berk Israel Scholarship PTBE by remembering and honoring their friends and helps fund teen travelers to Israel In Memory of Donor loved ones through their generous contributions. The Jerry Macktinger...... Jane and Ira Berk following contributions have been received as of April Art Flegel...... Jane and Ira Berk 13, 2018. Donations received after that date will be in Daniel Berk ...... Siva and Dick Heiman the next issue of the Kolenu. Daniel Berk...... Jane and Ira Berk David Barry Berger Memorial Special Needs To learn about other ways of meaningful tributes and funds special needs programming ways to support PTBE, please contact the main office In Honor of Donor at 650-341-7701. Samuel Roth becoming bar mitzvah ...... Patti and Larry Moskovitz Ethan Kletter becoming bar mitzvah...... Patti and Larry Moskovitz Bonim B’yahad Capital Campaign Jamie Feinberg becoming bat mitzvah ...... Patti and Larry Moskovitz In Honor of Donor Education Program Shirley Heiman ...... Janet Nestler and Jeffery Appelbaum funds special religious and educational needs for young people In Memory of Donor In Memory of Donor Laura Ornstein...... Carolyn Levy and Gilbert Rosoff Jay Becker...... Katie and Don Levine Brotherhood Charles Levin...... Florette and Bill Schwartz supports activities of this auxiliary Stu Gilbert...... Florette and Bill Schwartz In Memory of Donor General Fund Warren Bauer...... Liz and Dave Bauer In Honor of Donor Alvin Mellman...... Sanford Friedman and Jerry Hipps Ed Austin’s 90th Birthday ...... Sandra and David Monasch, III Gabriel Berger becoming bar mitzvah...... Charlotte and Evan Reader Caring Committee In Memory of Donor funds the activities of this committee Evelyn Byrne...... Deborah Chait In Memory of Donor Richard Siegel...... Charlotte Bloomfield and Brock Siegel Jeannette Saliman...... Sydney Kapchan and Steve Tulkin Morris Eisner...... Marcia and Alexander Eisner Clergy Discretionary Funds Bill Weinberg...... Carol and Michael Cohen support various individuals, organizations, or programs at the Renee Lubin...... Jan and Ed Austin discretion of our clergy Julius Nelson...... Pat and Bob Nelson Cantorial Soloist Elana Jagoda Kaye’s Discretionary Lester Majofis...... Miriam Majofis and Steve Beyer In Memory of Donor Dorthy Kertesz...... Pam and Jim Brandman Joseph Chait...... Deborah Chait Rae Brooks...... Judy and Jordan Bloom Jay Becker...... Marla Becker and Daniel Lipton Lillian Berg...... Judy and Jordan Bloom Rabbi Dennis Eisner’s Discretionary Rose Jaray...... Maryanne and David Silber In Honor of Donor Rabbi Dennis Eisner’s Birthday...... The Torah Study Group Jerry Grotsky Music In Memory of Donor In Memory of Donor Nick Karnell...... Mary and Gary Ellison Jerry Grotsky ...... Sunny Grotsky Grace Karnell...... Mary and Gary Ellison Herman Ellison...... Mary and Gary Ellison Library Alfred Boehme...... Alisa and Alan Boehme supports the purchase of new books Jay Becker...... Marla Becker and Daniel Lipton In Memory of Donor Jonathan Harms ...... Celia and Terry Harms Dear Ones...... Kathryn Runcie Victor Schuster...... Sandra and Harvey Schuster Marcus Leadership Development Helen Schuster...... Sandra and Harvey Schuster supports programming for lay leader development Matthew Artson...... Sunny Grotsky In Memory of Donor Rose Verbin...... Abby and Gary Verbin Adam Kleppner...... Sydney Kapchan and Steve Tulkin Henry Newman...... Morton Newman Dr. Arthur Moss...... Sydney Kapchan and Steve Tulkin Libby Bunyan...... Judy Edelson Morton Levinson...... Barbara Levinson Senior Friendship Club supports the clubs activities to help keep event fees down Rabbi Lisa Kingston’s Discretionary In Memory of Donor In Memory of Donor Lottie Austin...... Jan and Ed Austin Jay Becker...... Marla Becker and Daniel Lipton Philip Karp...... Lenore Karp Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin’s Discretionary Edith Schiftan Nevins...... Sydney Kapchan and Steven Tulkin In Memory of Donor Zalman Kapchan...... Sydney Kapchan and Steve Tulkin Steven David Rosoff...... Carolyn Levy and Gilbert Rosoff Darwin S. Frank...... Marilyn Frank Jay Becker...... Marla Becker and Daniel Lipton Jay Becker...... Syndey Kapchan and Steve Tulkin

Senior Friendship from page 15 June 27: South Bay Jammers Quartet Join the South Bay Jammers Quartet along with, getting to know her audience (coronet, banjo, washboard, and bass) as they through the unique interaction she shares delight us with New Orleans style jazz, as well with them! Occasionally, she can throw in an as waltzes and Latin rhythms. Sit back and original song or two for something different listen or get up and dance along! but her emphasis is on engaging her listeners with their favorite songs! 19 BON VOYAGE Iyar/Sivan/Tammuz 5778

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Iyar/Sivan 5778 • May 2018 Peninsula Temple Beth El SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 3 Tevat 1 14 Tevet 1 16 Iyar 2 17 Iyar 3 18 Iyar 4 19 Iyar 5 20 Iyar Parshat Hashavuah 8:00 am Morning Minyan 4:00 pm Hebrew 1:30 pm Hebrew 4:25 pm Hebrew 9:00 am Torah Study May 5...... Emor ...... Leviticus 21:1—24:2312:00 pm Lunchtime Learning6:00 pm WNP Middle & 7:00 pm Ed Comm Evening of Appreciation for9:00 am Tot Shabbat 10:30 am May 12...... B’har/B’chukotai.....Leviticus 25:1—26:2 / 26:3—27:34 Circle High School Rabbi Sara Shabbat Morning 3:15 pm Hebrew 5:30 pm Tree of Life Service Service, Helena May 19...... B’midbar...... Numbers 1:1—4:207:00 pm Lay-led Torah Study 6:10 pm Gesher/Community Cohen Becomes Bat Mitzvah May 26...... Naso...... Numbers 4:21—7:89 Dinner 7:15 pm Shabbat Hallelu 6 21 Iyar 7 22 Iyar 8 23 Iyar 9 24 Iyar 10 25 Iyar 11 26 Iyar 12 27 Iyar 8:00 am Rabbi Eisner Golf 4:30 pm Hebrew 8:00 am Morning Minyan 4:00 pm Hebrew 1:30 pm Hebrew 4:25 pm Hebrew 9:00 am Gesher l’Kesher Tournament 7:00 pm BEW Meeting 12:00 pm Lunchtime Learning6:00 pm Confirmation 7:30 pm Brotherhood 6:30 pm Erev Shabbat 9:00 am This Shabbat Rocks! 8:20 am Hebrew (early) 7:00 pm Or HaLev Circle Class Financial Night Service, 9:00 am Torah Study 9:30 am Rishonim Meditation 3:15 pm Hebrew 6:00 pm WNP Middle Confirmation & 10:45 am Shabbat Morning 11:40 amHebrew (late) 7:00 pm EComm School Senior Blessing Service, Jacob 7:00 pm Lay-led Torah Study Lager Becomes Bar Mitzvah

13 28 Iyar 14 29 Iyar 15 1 Sivan 16 2 Sivan 17 3 Sivan 18 4 Sivan 19 5 Sivan Mother’s Day 4:30 pm Hebrew 8:00 am Morning Minyan 6:00 pm WNP Middle & 1:30 pm Hebrew Family Retreat Erev Shavuot 9:30 am Rishonim 7:00 pm Or HaLev 12:00 pm Lunchtime Learning High School 7:00 pm Rosh Chodesh 6:30 pm Erev Shabbat Family Retreat Meditation Circle Service 9:00 am Torah Study 7:00 pm PTBE’s Annual 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Meeting Service, Theo 7:00 pm Lay-led Torah Study Ebersman Becomes Bar Mitzvah

20 6 Sivan 21 7 Sivan 22 8 Sivan 23 9 Sivan 24 10 Sivan 25 11 Sivan 26 12 Sivan Family Retreat 7:00 pm Or HaLev 8:00 am Morning Minyan 7:00 pm Two People, 6:30 pm Erev Shabbat 9:00 am Torah Study Shavuot Meditation 12:00 pm Lunchtime Learning Two Books, One Service 10:30 amShabbat Morning 9:30 am Yizkor & Blintz Circle Community Service, Esti Smith Brunch 7:00 pm Lay-led Torah Study Becomes Bat 11:30 am SSH Mitzvah

27 13 Sivan 28 14 Sivan 29 15 Sivan 30 16 Sivan 31 17 Sivan 30 14 Nisan 31 15 Nisan Memorial Day 8:00 am Morning Minyan Live Streaming of Office & Ganon Closed 12:00 pm Lunchtime Learning Circle Shabbat Services Is 7:00 pm Lay-led Torah Study Now Available www.ptbe.org/watch-live

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Sivan/Tammuz 5778 • June 2018

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 16 Nisan 2 17 Nisan 3 18 Nisan 4 19 Nisan 5 20 Nisan 1 18 Sivan 2 19 Sivan Parshat Hashavuah 5:00 pm PTBE Tots 9:00 am Torah Study June 2 B’haalot’cha Numbers 8:1—12:16 Live Streaming of Shabbat Dinner 10:30 amShabbat Morning Shabbat Services Is June 9 Sh’lach L’cha Numbers 13:1—15:41 Picnic – Beresford Service, Emily Now Available June 16 Korach Numbers 16:1—18:32 Park Gruber and Anna www.ptbe.org/watch-live 6:30 pm Erev Shabbat Berman Become June 23 Chukat Numbers 19:1—22:1 Service B’not Mitzvah June 30 Balak Numbers 22:2—25:9

3 20 Sivan 4 21 Sivan 5 22 Sivan 6 23 Sivan 7 24 Sivan 8 25 Sivan 9 26 Sivan 7:00 pm BEW Installation 8:00 am Morning Minyan 6:30 pm Shabbat Hallelu 9:00 am Torah Study 12:00 pm Lunchtime Learning 10:30 am Shabbat Morning Circle Service, Rebecca 7:00 pm Lay-led Torah Study Rosenberg Becomes Bat Mitzvah

10 27 Sivan 11 28 Sivan 12 29 Sivan 13 30 Sivan 14 1 Tammuz 15 2 Tammuz 16 3 Tammuz 8:00 am Morning Minyan 7:30 pm Brotherhood 6:30 pm Erev Shabbat 9:00 am Torah Study 12:00 pm Lunchtime Learning Meeting Service 10:30 am Shabbat Circle Morning Service, 7:00 pm Lay-led Torah Study Ella Zander Becomes Bat Mitzvah

17 4 Tammuz 18 5 Tammuz 19 6 Tammuz 20 7 Tammuz 21 8 Tammuz 22 9 Tammuz 23 10 Tammuz Father’s Day 8:00 am Morning Minyan 6:30 pm Erev Shabbat 9:00 am Torah Study 10:00 am SSH 12:00 pm Lunchtime Learning Service Circle 7:00 pm Lay-led Torah Study

24 11 Tammuz 25 12 Tammuz 26 13 Tammuz 27 14 Tammuz 28 15 Tammuz 29 16 Tammuz 30 17 Tammuz 9:00 am Torah Study 8:00 am Morning Minyan 6:30 pm Erev Shabbat 10:30 am Shabbat Morning 12:00 pm Lunchtime Learning Service Service, Ava Litvak Circle Becomes Bat 7:00 pm Lay-led Torah Study Mitzvah

✁ YAHRZEITS May/June 2018

MAY YAHRZEITS Read May 4 Billy Meyers Helen Hilton Fritzi Bekeris Robert Penn Steven Glasgal Esther Abrams Syrene Offel Samuel Jaffe Lillian Bloom Berg Lynn Rosenfield Harry Goldschlager Sol Baron Thomas Wolfe Pearlman Jeannette Korey Harold Bernard Sue Rousso Barbara Greenberg Helen Berkovits Laura Pincus Clarence Landry Janice Blatteis Mike Ruby Harold Grossman Rosalind Berman Hilda Rosenberg Rose Levy Linda Braffman Patricia Sands Helen Jaffe Leo Bloom Irwin Schapiro Sheldon Maltz Paul Byers Jane Schueler Manuel Kaseff Charles Botstein Sylvia Schnitzer Denise Markrow Steven Chall Esther Schwartz Bernard Katz Harvey Carter Esther Schoenburg Joseph Mazer Etoile Chetrit Arthur Schwartz Priscilla Kellem Ervin Chintz Rose Schwartz Ted Myers Helen Cook Moises Steiner Sylvia Kirsch Henry Cohn Louise Shimoff Vivian Oscherwitz Eli Cooperman Marvin Teperman Jack Lee Eva Dilloff Ida Tankel Murray Perkel Linda Dannenberg Ethel Vergos Gerald Lefton Bernice Ellison Irene Udelson Alice Pollard Roslyn Duchowny Marilyn Leonard Read May 25 Phyllis Fisher Manny Wolper Jack Popik Jack Feinstein Abraham Lerner Henry Baker Leon Greendorfer Elsa Yost Lori Rapoport Anne Finkelstein Carol Leviloff Davood Bakhshandeh Fay Greenseid Edward Rose Frank Gampon Max Levin Read May 11 Marian Berlowitz Sidney Greenseid Donna Rosenblatt Murray Gellman Susan Mumford Hal Abrams Sylvia Berner Rose Grey Patti Rosichan Harvey Goheen Zara Ramer Sulamif Aminov Adele Bloom Aimee Heilbroun Alex Satler Hal Gordon Nancy Yolles Riede Brandon Brier June Cahn Rut Heydemann Samuel Schneider David Haber Edith Ross Marian Adler Chintz Gabriela Cellini Mark Katz Joan Schulman Shirley T. Joseph David Ruskin Jordan Dolgoff Helen Gruber Cohen Susan Kinsey Paul Stahl Eugenia Katz Camila Schleider Louis Drezner James Courtney Mildred Kroll Leo Talkov Bertha Kopit Helen Teichner Ralph Gellman Louise Ellis Thelma Leavy Marvin Wolk Ralph Krupp Edna Gerrman Herman Ellison Minnie Lefort Hector Ksiazenicer Samuel Gerrman Read May 18 Ann Flescher Geraldine Litwak Abe Leemon Rhona Goldstein Daniel Apfelblum Esther Garelick Daniel Litwak Louis Burton Levy James Hall Judith “Judy” August Sydelle Gellman William Menkes Fred Markrow Belle Heisler Mia Behrendt Edna Gerrman Gwen Mermelstein Ben Neidle

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Read June 1 Elise Faye Silverman Samuel Share Mona Ostrow Albert Korn Jacob Goldstein Berto Bental Anna Strobin Dorothy Shore Ruth Anne Patterson Ann Langsam Mary Greenberg Coleman Bloomfield Robert Suslow Nathan Spindel Jason Perlman Elizabeth Lee Jesse Gruber Stephen Blumenthal Martin Weinstein Louis Spiwak Erika Rechnitz Jerome M. Levi Anne Gutman Terry Bobrow Larry Woolf Jack Spritzer Bob Rosichan Rae Linden Susan Herzog Stuart Brodie Rufina Gaviola Sy Irving Rubinchik Lev Litvak Rose Hollman Read June 8 Nathan Cohn Robert Upright Emil Salzer Moses Marks Harry Horowitz Zalman Alter Leon Dorfman Ceil Winton Guillermo Schapiro Robert May Polly Katz Irene Belsky Frank Garelick Monya Yudenfriend Helen Servetar David Paster Roy Krupp Annabelle Block Janis Gold Celia Zins Ida Sosniak Gary Rechnitz Robert Leighton Jerry Bott Dorothy Greenblat Klaus Zondek Jeff Star Marvin Reznick Sydney Levin Eunice Bryant Don Herzog Della Stern Murray Riskin Arthur Lichtman Arlene Saffren Chausse Read June 15 Pearl Hoffman Joseph Stern Bob Rosenberg Rosalind Linder Peter Ciulla Fannie Abrams Charles Kane Naomi Talkov Helen Schmier Hortense Liss Max Cooper Lillian Alexander Henry Kasten Kasriel Vilenchik William Schreiber Beatrice Miller Lena Ellis Marvin Auerback Frieda Koblin Gim Wang Elsie Sommer Sophie Miller Irving Finger Beverly Backman Florence Lawson Isadore Wolk Rose Spindel Morrie Morgan Dot Fisher Lillian Baker Leslie Lerner Seymour Zins Lillian Sussman Jack Pinsler Donald Heiman Louis Bobrov Ida Levin Azaria Turkenitz Melvyn Roth Janice Kaber Madeline Rose Coker Read June 22 Vera Lipman Samuel Weiner Minnie Ruby Rick Kadet Reva Cole Ceil Andrews Sol Miller Arthur Weinstein Paul Saliman Irving Kertesz Ruth Flescher Shirley Barondess Mark Morse Trevora White Jerome Salomon Paul Klinger Theodore Fox Milton Blank Esther Neidle Minnie Sazin Loretta Koff Phyllis Greenberg Aaron Cohen Read June 29 Edward J. Paster Nancy Sennett Myles Kranzler Marjan Von Weel Gross Jay Dolan Irving Belsky Jessie Plotkin Julien Sommer Jack Lackner Edward Harris David Fine Doris Brunzie Shirley Polonsky Esther Sonkin Dolores Landry Mendel Karl Lawrence Finnie Madeleine Bertram Louise Robbins Rose Spiwak Horace Samter Levy William Korey Pauline Fisher Carmel Millie Roff Evalyn Strause Saul Madfes Dorothy Latina Louis Hakimi Philip Davidson Frances Helen Samuels Celia Sugarman Bertha Margulies Aileen Lau Joan Hessekiel Charlotte DiResta Barbara Schreiber Jack Talesnick Jerome Raike Ida Leemon Sandra Holland Milden Morris Dorman Sylvia Schwartzberg Rachel Traub Herbert Reiter Evelyn Madfes Frank Jonas Tillie Drezner Dorothy Seckelson Allan Verbin Elfriede Serbin Alfred Marblestone Minnie Kaplan Alfred Garelick Edith Shalon David Serbin Burt Miller Joseph Karesh Charles Goldring 23 PENINSULA TEMPLE BETH EL Non-Profit Org. 1700 Alameda de las Pulgas San Mateo, California 94403 U.S. Postage PAID Permit # 154

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