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CONFIRMATION

JULYJULY, 2016 PAGEPAGE 1 SHABBAT CELEBRATIONS

RED, WHITE & BLUE SHABBAT ALIVE / BAR MITZVAH OF GIDEON FEINSTEIN Friday - July 1, 2016 - Led by Rabbi Sherwood Catered Dinner at 6:00 pm / “Shabbat Alive” Service at 7:00 pm Oneg Shabbat following the service hosted by Elizabeth & Joel Feinstein in honor of Gideon’s Bar Mitzvah

Saturday - July 2, 2016 - Led by Rabbi Sherwood & Cantor Jennifer Bern-Vogel Shabbat Morning Service/Bar Mitzvah of Gideon Feinstein - 10:00 am Parashat Sh’lach L’cha - jl gly zyxt Numbers 13:1 - 15:41 - Haftarah - Joshua 2:1 - 2:24 Kiddush Luncheon Following the Service in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Gideon Feinstein

TOT SHABBAT / KABBALAT SHABBAT Friday - July 8 2016 - Led by Rabbi Jay Sherwood Tot Shabbat 6:00pm - 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 7:00 pm Oneg Shabbat following the service hosted by Lisa Wise-Wolk & Kerry Wolk

Saturday - July 9, 2016 - Led by Rabbi Jay Sherwood Shabbat Morning Service - 10:00 am Parashat Korach - gxew zyxt Numbers 16:1 - 18:32 - Haftarah - I Samuel 11:14 - 12:22 Kiddush Following the Service

KABBALAT SHABBAT BAR MITZVAH OF ARYA LALEZARZADEH Friday - July 15, 2016 - Led by Rabbi Jay Sherwood & Cantor Jennifer Bern-Vogel Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 7:00pm Oneg Shabbat following the service hosted by Caroline Daravi & Fariborz Lalezarzadeh in honor of Arya’s Bar Mitzvah

Saturday - July 16, 2016 - Led by Rabbi Jay Sherwood & Cantor Jennifer Bern-Vogel Shabbat Morning Service/Bar Mitzvah of Arya Lalezarzadeh - 10:00 am Parashat Chukat - zwg zyxt Numbers 19:1 - 22:1 - Haftarah - Judges 11:1 - 11:33 Kiddush Luncheon Following the Service in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Arya Lalezarzadeh

KABBALAT SHABBAT Friday - July 22, 2016 - Led by Cantor Jennifer Bern-Vogel Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 7:00pm Oneg Shabbat following the service

Saturday - July 23, 2016 - Led by Cantor Jennifer Bern-Vogel Shabbat Morning Service - 10:00 am Parashat Balak - wla zyxt Numbers 22:2 - 25:9 - Haftarah - Micah 5:6 - 6:8 Kiddush Following the Service

ASK THE RABBI SHABBAT Friday - July 29, 2016 - Led by Rabbi Jay Sherwood Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 7:00pm Oneg Shabbat following the service

Saturday - July 30, 2016 - Led by Rabbi Jay Sherwood Shabbat Morning Service - 10:00 am Parashat Pinchas - qgpit zyxt Numbers 25:10 - 30:1 - Haftarah - Jeremiah 1:1 - 2:3 Kiddush Following the Service

JULYJULY, 2016 PAGEPAGE 2 Rabbinic Reflection Cantorial Comments I write to you from New Summer is a time for York City, were I am rejuvenation for all of us – spending two weeks studying especially clergy since there with a cohort of Jewish are no major Jewish educators, re-envisioning the holidays or festivals to philosophies and realities of speak of! The only thing Jewish education in the 21st looming in the summer century. months is Tisha b’Av [this Between classroom lectures, year on August 14]. The 9th chevrutah study and project of Av is, traditionally, the most mournful day preparation, we have had the opportunity to in the Jewish calendar, commemorating the experience some of the best of New York. The most anniversaries of a number of disasters in Jewish important experience of the week happened this history, primarily the destruction of both the past Friday night, June 24. First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. This month is Pride month in New York Curiously, other tragedies have occurred and City, and this past Friday night, our group attended continue to occur on this very date, including Pride Shabbat at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, the expulsion from England in 1290 CE; the the world’s largest LGBTQ synagogue. Pride edict of the expulsion from Spain in 1492; the Shabbat at CBST, as the congregation is sometimes date Germany declared war on Russia, called, is like a second High Holy Days. There were effectively catapulting the First World War into over 600 people in attendance. Greetings of Happy motion, and many pivotal disasters during the Pride, Chag Same’eich, and Shabbat Shalom were Holocaust and beyond. mixed together. Jewish Festival customs were If there were ONLY one day a year observed, such the recitation of Hallel and a special when we needed to mourn… dayenu! But life Al Hanissim prayer modeled after the ones written just isn’t that way and so, mingled with our for Chanukkah and Purim. joys and celebrations, are losses of loved ones, After the shootings at the gay night club in pain and illness, emotional instability and grief. Orlando, this Shabbat was both a celebration and a Too often in recent years, there have been more moment of remembrance. Senior Rabbi Sharon and more times of collective grief because of Kleinbaum pointed out the 49 rainbow flags, one mass killings and terrorist acts. The decision to for each victim of the Orlando shooting, that have a Healing Service on June 25, as a surrounded the balcony of the Masonic Hall, rented follow-up to our Mental Health Awareness for the night since the synagogue building is not Month in May, was even more poignant in in large enough to hold this overflowing festival the aftermath of the massacres in Orlando, crowd. Congressman Jerry Nadler and Lambda Florida at the beginning of June. Legal CEO Rachel Tiven spoke about the I want to thank everyone who importance of action, not just prayer, and the participated in this first Healing Service – from service was a true celebration of inclusion and love. the Aliyot in the Torah service by our members The music was stirring and the atmosphere was three of those who spoke in May’s Mental electrifying. At the same time, the aftermath of the Health Awareness Month: Stephen Lehmann, hate crime perpetrated in Orlando hung in the air. Paul Zipperstein and Jeff Spears; Haftarah I was honored and proud to stand on the chanter: Les Kushner; Readers or submitters bema at the end of the service with more than 20 of of original poetry and prose: Nancy Sidhu, my rabbinic colleagues who were in attendance that Heidi Nimmo, Susan Damron, Dr. Phil Gold Shabbat, supporting a call for LGBTQ civil rights and to our courageous and inspirational and protections, as well as a call for Congress to speakers, Leone Hyman and Barb Smith. common sense gun laws. The Healing Service pamphlet includes songs, Along with the traditional Shabbat prayers, prayers and prose and can be used for any the service included the song “Over the Rainbow.” occasion of healing. While it was written for the 1939 movie “The I feel it was very important to be able to Wizard of Oz,” on this night, in this setting, on this get this off the ground and I hope that it may Festival of Pride, the song’s words rang out as provide – perhaps a couple of times a year – an liturgy: “Somewhere, over the rainbow, skies are additional sacred space of comfort, community blue, and those dreams that you dare to dream and support for all of us. really do come true!”

Kol tuv, B’shalom, Rabbi Jay Sherwood Cantor Jennifer Bern-Vogel

JULYJULY, 2016 PAGEPAGE 3 Please let our unaffiliated friends know we are Presidential Perspectives here and we welcome them. June marks the halfway So as we embark on our next lap of the Sun, I point in my journey as look forward to the second half of the presidential president of Congregation journey. I’ll see you all at the finish line in June Emanu El. Sometimes it 2017. seems like it has been 15 minutes and other times like L’Hitraot, it has been 15 years. That seems to be the nature of an Craig Beasley assignment like this. It is important to remember that it is a marathon, not a sprint. So, as we pause for the interval I would like Sisterhood Speaks to thank some folks for their service to the I first wish to extend thanks congregation in the past year. Cheryl Sukenik to both Rabbi Sherwood and our outgoing First Vice President has agreed to Cantor Bern-Vogel for a remain on the Executive board as a member at wonderful installation at the large. Her counsel has been and will continue to June 10 Shabbat service. Each be greatly appreciated. Stepping in to the First of our Board members offers Vice President role is Greg Weissman. His such an important part in the energy and commitment to our congregation is strength of our Sisterhood and amazing and it is my hope that he will become Congregation. Thank you to those who have so our president at the conclusion of my term. No selflessly agreed to take on Board positions. president of CEE has had a Treasurer as involved I was also honored to present the gift to our and dedicated as Stuart Sweet has been this past four Confirmation students on June 12, on behalf of year. Stuart moves in to the Second Vice Sisterhood. They each have such exceptional qualities and talents and I know they will continue President slot and I am confident he will excel on to be extraordinary leaders of tomorrow. there as well. Steve Becker, our Financial Also, Sisterhood wishes to thank Greg Secretary, will remain on the board as a member Weissman and other members of the Simcha Tree at large. He discharged his duty as Financial committee for including a very thoughtful and Secretary with empathy and finesse for not one loving stone on our behalf. If you have not already, but two years. Finally, there is Marv Reiter. He please do support the growth of the Simcha Tree has moved from member at large to the Treasurer project. position. Marv brings a great deal of experience There was no June Sisterhood Board meeting. to the board and I look for him to help strengthen Our next meeting/brunch will be July 3 beginning our financial position. These congregants form at 9:30 at the Sweet residence. the bedrock of our leadership. Their time and Our annual WRJ Area Day will be in Santa talent, generously given, allows our board to Ana on July 10 at Temple Beth Shalom in Santa function at a very high level indeed. To all of Ana. I look forward to attending with others from you I say Todah Rabah, Thank You very much! our Sisterhood and encourage you to register and That said I would like you to know where my attend as well! priorities lie for the next fiscal year. A great deal In addition, please look for both regular must be done to ensure we are able to service our mailing and email regarding our Sisterhood mortgage. We will take a very hard look at Membership Drive! If you have any questions refinancing our note to achieve a more favorable please contact our membership vice-presidents, monthly payment. Long term security in our Susan Damron and Paula Kaye. Membership/dues present location is a priority. Growth is other forms are also available on the Temple website at: http://www.emanuelsb.org/sisterhood component to success and security. Increasing . our membership is positive in so many ways. We Best, involve unaffiliated Jews from our area. We expand our pool of talent from which we draw Francesca Sweet our leadership. And, we strengthen our dues roll.

JULYJULY, 2016 PAGEPAGE 4 4 Treasurer’s Report Fellow Congregants, I am pleased to assume the duties, so competently handled these past years, by Stuart Sweet. I am in the process of becoming more familiar with the processes and data and look forward to sharing Chai Mitzvah Group a Collects Donations! thoughts about our financial situation and future. During the summer, our Chai Mitzvah Group will be collecting: I would just like to acquaint those of you who do not know me, with my background and Clothes, book and toys to go to Redlands experience. My wife Elaina and I became Family Services, Angel’s Closet and a local members of Congregation Emanu El in 1970 women’s shelter. after relocating from New Jersey. We had We will also be collecting women’s bras which three children at the time and added one more will go to SOMA for re-conditioning and in 1974. distribution to women’s shelters.

I went into the CPA practice with my uncle We will be happy to pick up your donations or Victor Fenster and started my own practice in meet you at the temple with your donations. 1978. I retired from the practice March 1, 2016. Please email either Renee Kress or Leslie Soltz for pick-up or if you have questions, at: I look forward to assisting our Board of Directors in putting our Congregation on a [email protected] sound financial footing for the future of our or families. Have a safe Fourth of July! [email protected]

Marvin Reiter Thank you, Renee & Leslie Just a reminder...

July is the beginning of the new Fiscal Year 2016-2017

Please make sure your account is current.

Temple Board of Directors Meeting Please remember to RSVP to all temple Thursday - July 21, 2016 events. 7:00 pm Many events and programs require meal Members of the congregation are always planning and/or printed material, so it is welcome to attend the meetings of the Board necessary to know how many people to expect. and to participate in its deliberations

JULYJULY, 2016 PAGEPAGE 5 5 Shabbat Alive Dinner & Service Calling the temple office? Friday, July 1, 2016 Red, White & Blue Shabbat Is it Judy or Julie?

Shabbat Alive is a community dinner followed by a Judy Filsinger is our temple participatory, musical Shabbat service in the administrator. Julie Strain is one of our round. temple volunteers working in the office Dinner is $10/person, but children under 10 years on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The names old pay their age. The cost at the door is $13.00 if sound the same so it can be a little food is available. Please make your payment at the confusing! temple office. This month’s menu: All-American BBQ. Julie is able to handle many of your questions, make reservations, sell scrip Dinner begins at 6:00pm and is always happy to help. Shabbat service begins at 7:00pm RSVP at So, the next time you call, it may be Julie https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shabbat-alive-july-20 on the line! 16-tickets-25747128354

JOIN US FOR dkxal mpexkf In Memoriam The congregation notes with profound sorrow the recent death of: On the 2nd Friday of each month join us for an Erev Shabbat experience GAIL NACHMAN for children in Pre-K through 1st grade She is survived by her husband (but all are welcome to join in!) Richard Nachman

JACK RIFKIN Join Rabbi Jay Sherwood for a 30-minute service He is survived by his wife Charlotte and his with music, stories and a Hershey‛s kiss daughter Tronie Rifkin to welcome the sweet Shabbat LILA KLEMTNER She is survived by her daughters Upcoming Dates: Adean (Stephen) Kane July 8 - 6:00pm–6:30pm Renee (Michael) Kress 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren August 12 - 6:00pm–6:30pm May the memories of the righteous be for a blessing!

JULYJULY, 2016 PAGEPAGE 6 6 Mental Health Awareness July 2016

We extend a big thank you dax dcez to the entire congregation TODAH RABAH for your warm and enthusiastic embrace of the SPECIAL THANK YOU month of May—Mental Health Awareness Month. Action to continue efforts to eliminate the TO OUR VOLUNTEERS stigma of mental illness is ongoing. You will continue to see lime green ribbons on the lapels of many congregants who year round believe that in drawing attention to mental health stigma we will break down the barriers that keep many from Our wonderful Temple Administrator, Judy getting the help that is available and that they need. Filsinger does so much, but can’t do it all! A few people have showed interest in the Mental Health First Aid training being offered by It takes a lot of volunteer support and help the San Bernardino County Department of with our temple office operations. Behavioral Health. A minimum of 10 people is required to have have the training. If you're So special thanks and appreciation to those interested in learning how to respond if a relative, who have volunteered and continue to friend, or anyone is having a mental health crisis, volunteer their time and talents: let Nancy Sidhu know. The course is 8 hours, not necessarily on the same day. Together we'll Phyllis Sweet- handles Oneg Shabbats, many of determine the most convenient time and dates for our email announcements, and so much more. the training. Email [email protected] or call her, Leone Hyman - is in the office on Wednesdays 909-335-1944. and acknowledges all of our donations. Nancy Sidhu & Heidi Nimmo Julie Strain - is in the office on Tuesdays and Co-chairs Mental Health Awareness in Action Thursdays and primarily assists Judy, prepares the Shabbat leaflet and works on the bulletin. MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID Craig Beasley - besides his presidential duties, What would you do if a relative, a friend, a neighbor had a Craig assists in the office on Thursday mental health crisis? afternoons.

Would you know how to handle the situation? And where Thanks to Cherrie Lubey, Paula Kaye, and Pat to call for help? Kriso who assisted in our office this past year, as well. The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health is offering to provide an 8-hour If you would like to volunteer, contact Judy at training to develop understanding and skills to be of 909-307-0400. assistance to someone in crisis. This training will be held at Congregation Emanu Food Donations Needed! El and is open to everyone wishing to attend. The date and time of the training to be arranged. Please bring If you are interested, please e-mail or call Nancy NON-PERISHABLE Sidhu at (909)-335-1944 or [email protected] dry or canned foods to the The Mental Health First Aid training and materials temple for the food pantry. are paid for by the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health.

JULYJULY, 2016 PAGEPAGE 7 7 Bar Mitzvah Bar Mitzvah devn xa devn xa

Gideon Feinstein Arya Lalezarzadeh July 1, 2016 July 15, 2016 My name is Gideon Feinstein and I just finished the Hi my name is Arya Lalezarzadeh. I'm about to 7th grade at Wayne Ruble Middle School in turn 13 and I'm looking forward to my Bar Fontana, California. My favorite subject in school is Mitzvah, my big day! People who know me know science and my favorite sport is soccer. I have that I am an animal lover, I love music, and I'm an played AYSO soccer in Fontana since I was active person. I hope to grow up and be an exotic 10-years old and I am looking forward to eventually animal veterinarian and help the injured animals. playing for my high school team. I also like to play Through my Bar Mitzvah studies I feel I have piano and I sing in the chorus at school as well. I become more spiritual. By that I mean I feel more enjoy playing with my friends, riding bikes, playing connected to God. I hope to be a good human video games and visiting family. My Bar Mitzvah project is to work with my parents to plant being and I hope to make a difference in the world succulents throughout the front entrance to the as I grow up. synagogue to help enhance the beauty of our temple while helping conserve water at the same time.

Happy Birthday!!! gny zcled mei We rejoice with those whose birthdays occur in Julyy and wish them a Mazal Tov:

1-July Drew Holder (15) 9-July William Soltz 20-July Kathleen Rosenfeld 1-July Corinne Kaicener 12-July Barbara Smith 20-July Lucas Verschell (15) 2-July Ina Katz 13-July Tonya Brooks 22-July Ronald Drake 3-July Sharon Eirew 14-July Richard Granowitz 23-July Marissa Klein 3-July Marilyn Raphael 14-July Pamela Poliakoff 23-July Stephen Lehmann 4-July Samuel Bauer (4) 14-July Jared Shimoff 23-July Mark Schnitzer 4-July Jeffrey Lewis 15-July Diane Stone 25-July Dorene Cohen 4-July Ronald Shiell 15-July Elizabeth 25-July Marsha Gross-Goodman 4-July Lisa Wise-Wolk Tungka-Feinstein 25-July Laurence Lerner 5-July Beverly Dolberg 16-July Beckam Amare (9) 25-July Katherine Paisner 5-July Loren Harris 16-July Carissa Edgar 25-July Ethan Schachtel (8) 5-July Paula Kaye 16-July Clifford Hiller 26-July Kathy Harris 5-July Kerry Wolk 16-July Jerold Siperstein 27-July Elwood Cohen 6-July Samuel Hunt 17-July Michele Ferguson 27-July Marlene Lurie 7-July Charleta Swedlove 18-July Wendy Benjamin 28-July Mark Robinson 8-July Victor Cushing 18-July Ray Briant 29-July Michael Douglas 9-July Ayden Arient (11) 18-July Adeline Swedlove (14) 31-July Elijah Snyder (8) 9-July Charlotte Rifkin 19-July Hannah Kogler (15)

JULYJULY, 2016 PAGEPAGE 8 8 Happy Anniversary !aeh lfn We extend a hearty Mazal Tov to the following whose wedding anniversaries occur in the month of July:

3-July Emily & Justin Swant 7-July Walt & Shauna Van Horn 4-July Marjorie & Jeffrey Henkin 11-July Joya & Allen Eirew 4-July Marilyn & Lawrence Raphael 14-July Roberta & Robert Klein 7-July Lisa & Michael Reiter 27-July Matthew & Denise ChristianScher

Yahrzeits The following Yahrzeits will be observed during the month of July: Those with a () are inscribed on the Wall of Perpetual Memorial:

July 1-2 July 8-9 July 15-16 July 22-23 July 29-30 Marjorie Antelam Bertha Atlas Tillie Becker Bessie Abramson Morris Abrams Leonard Becker Kenneth Austin Bernice Berenbaum Jack Aronoff Sarah Alexander Saul Birnkrant Alex Becker Sarah Berenbaum Herman Berzosky Walter Becker Rebecca Cohen Samuel Bernstein Frances Bertman Jay Bogost Maurice Birnkrant Vita de Mendez Irmgard Blum Rabbi Franklin Cohn Shirley Burkett Harry Braviroff Irving Donenfeld Harry Gold Sheila Comer Miriam Cohn Clare Cherry Leonard Falk Edward Gottlieb Jack Diner Annabelle Davidson Gloria Effron Fannie Fish Teresa Greenfield Adeline Fenster Albert Dickman Dorothy Eirew Libby Frug Arnold Gurevitch Israel Gerstein Hyman Einbinder Randal Ernstein Miriam Gideon Nettie Henkin Sara Gottlieb Nelson Feit Estelle Gerry Harry Handleman William Jaffrey Eva Gutin Meyer Gershman David Goodman Sophie Harris Bertram Kaufman Milton Karen Rachel Glogas Philip Gutin Brock Heitman Rose Klein Sarah Katzman Benjamin Golant Sidney Heyman Irene Howard Eve Klingman Gustave Levenson Fred Goldstein June Hyman Bertha Kassel Howard Konowitch Ada Rifkin Aida Herzog Roberta Jure Sidney Kaufman Simon Kristal William Rodman Betty Jacobs Samuel Levine Sarah Lerner Leon Lapides Joseph Russler Marilyn Jaffe Helen Lewis Beila Litsky Ruth Minkoff Leo Schwartz Nancy Kushner Lena Lewis Anne Luchans Jean Ann Osler Sol Simcoe Lena Lebeck Sue Lurie Isadore Marx Louise Richmond Joanne Stein Isadore Lewis Julius Mendelsohn Sally Meimar Sheldon Rothstein Lucille Upin Gertrude Loria Florence Michael Samuel Newman Morris Rovell Reba Zeller Anna Markowitz Ben Newberger Lena Noodelman Seymour Schweitzer James Marmor Travis Patriquin Stella Pro Jennie Smith Sally Melmar Carol Pohja Norman Rabenstock Herbert Uffer Rena Meyer Irv Robbins Judy Rose Terry Unger Eliot Moss Barney Rosenbloom Fannie Russler Naomi Newman Haskell Silver Stephen Secofsky Nathan Quadow Ruth Snofsky Charles Silverberg Harry Reiter Herman Sperber Mary Skadron Sara Robin Abraham Wilkin Florence Slabodkin Henrietta Rowelsky Nettie Woldenberg Sylvia Wallach Sadie Schlein Ethel Zelen M. Storm Webb Sally Seeman William Wilkin Dorothy Shane Herbert Zeller Jacob Silberman Eleanore Zipperstein Jack Steinberg Warren Stept Norman Stough Ruth Trainor Stanley Whidman David Zaritsky

JULY, 2016 PAGE 9 Scrip News Upcoming Office Closure

New retailers available now: Harkins Theater - Classic Tickets - $7.50 (good for all shows before 6:00 p.m., special engagements excluded after 6:00 pm, 3D extra charge)

Harkins Theater - Ultimate Tickets - $8.50 (good for all shows anytime; 3D extra charge) The temple office will closed Harkins Theater - Kid Combo - $4.25 Monday, July 4, 2016 (12 oz. fountain drink, popcorn and kids candy) in observance of Independence Day Nordstrom & Nordstrom Rack

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Monday, July 4th DID YOU GET IT? 7:30 p.m.

The New “Sisterhood Book” has been mailed to all congregants who did not pick-up their directory Watch the fireworks from your seats on the temple grounds. Special thank you to Paula Kaye, who not only helped produce the directory, but also Bring your lawn chairs and a dessert so generously covered the cost of mailing to share. the directory to our members.

JULYJULY, 2016 PAGE 10 We Gratefully Acknowledge We gratefully acknowledge these contributions to our various temple funds:

TEMPLE FUND SISTERHOOD PULPIT FLOWER FUND In observance of the Yahrzeits of… In observance of the Yahrzeits of… Barbara Kassel by Philip Kassel Edward A Harris by Leslie and William Soltz Leo Sax by Sharon Sax Regalado Barbara Schapiro by Kimberlyn and Steven Schapiro Jeanette Kitay by Faye and Robert Baskett Mark Myers by Roberta and Philip Gold Harry Osler by Judy and Martin Handleman William Coleman by Monique Coleman Rebecca Press by Thelma Press and family Julius Mishook by Anita Mishook CEMETERY FUND Rose Barrad by Sheila and Bernie Barrad In observance of the Yahrzeits of … William Russler by Gwynneth Russler Philip Miller by Judy Miller Ronald Boatman by Ann Boatman Samuel Kushner by Lester Kushner RABBI SHERWOOD’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Ida Fohrman by Jeffrey Raynes In honor of … Raymond Alva by Felicitas Alva and Frances Montano Ethan and Micah Knox High School Graduation by Leonard Becker by Vickie and Steven Becker Francesca and Stuart Sweet Al Corbin by Robert Corbin In memory of … Georgia Weissman by Donald Weissman Betty Kress by Renee and Michael Kress Frieda Amerman by Bonnie and Bernie Goler Linda Prestidge by Shauna and Walter VanHorn RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Ryan Clark by Shauna and Walter VanHorn In honor of … In memory of… Confirmation Class of 2016 by Leslie and William Max Chodak by Joan and Fred Rubel Soltz Max Chodak by Gloria Cutler Betty Kress by Renee and Michael Kress MORTGAGE RETIREMENT FUND Jacqueline Russler by Linda and Joseph Gionta In memory of … In honor of … Betty Kress by Renee and Michael Kress Ethan and Micah Knox High School Graduation by In honor of … Gloria Cutler Confirmation Class of 2016 by Leone and Bradley Hyman

On occasions of joy or sorrow a contribution to one of our temple funds is always appropriate.

Contribution can be made to the following funds:

Home of Eternity Cemetery Fund Temple Fund Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Cantor’s Discretionary Fund William Russler Memorial Archives Fund Mortgage Reduction Fund Sisterhood Pulpit Flower Fund Rabbi Hillel & Rita Cohn Campership Fund Lionel Heller Music Fund Bernice Berenbaum Kitchen Fund Morton Aronoff Endowment Fund

JULYJULY, 2016 PAGE 11 PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID SAN BERNARDINO, CA 1495 Ford Street - Redlands CA 92373 (909)307-0400 www.emanuelsb.org email:[email protected]

JAY SHERWOOD - RABBI - (909) 307-0400 ext 102 - [email protected] JENNIFER BERN-VOGEL - CANTOR - (909) 307-0400 ext 103 - [email protected] HILLEL COHN - RABBI EMERITUS - [email protected] JUDY FILSINGER - ADMINISTRATOR - (909) 307-0400 ext 104 - [email protected] JERRY RIPLEY - ORGANIST/CHOIR DIRECTOR JESSICA ACEVES - YOUTH GROUP ADVISOR

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Craig Beasley - President • Greg Weissman- 1st Vice President • Stuart Sweet - 2nd Vice President Rachael Raynes - Secretary • Marvin Reiter - Treasurer • Stacy Knox - Financial Secretary Steve Becker - Member-at-Large • Michael Kress - Member-at-Large • Cheryl Sukenik - Member-at-Large Paul Zipperstein - Immediate Past President • Leslie Soltz - Sisterhood Representative DIRECTORS Joel Feinstein • Richelle Ghazal • Paula Kaye • Melissa Ladenson Margie Orland • Kathy Rosenfeld • Susan Shimoff • Scott Wilkie Francesca Sweet - President, Sisterhood

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