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C:\Documents and Settings\Stan Schroeder\My Documents\Shir Shir Notes The Official Newsletter of Congregation Shir Ami Volume 16, Number 5, May 2018. Affiliated with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Rabbi’s Column . Events The month of May is when I think most about Mike. of the Month Mike was my childhood best friend, and his birthday was the first week of May. We never forgot each other’s Shabbat services at birthdays, throughout the years, no matter where we were de Toledo High School living. Saturday, May 12 - 10:30 am Birthday Shabbat When we did get together, we continued the activities we loved to do as teens–giggle, mess around, toss a ball. Saturday, May 26 - 10:30 am Anniversary Shabbat I remember one day, when we were in our mid 30s, calling him up and ---------------------------------------------- asking if he would like to play catch. He sounded very hesitant, and JWW Walk to End Genocide ultimately politely declined. And this happened repeatedly over the next few Sunday, May 6, 11:30 am weeks. 1000 Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Pressed, he finally explained why he could no longer play catch. He had Our Team is participating in this annual Canejo Valley event. See been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. His mobility was becoming seriously article on page 2 or call Rae compromised. Wazana at (818) 881-5549. ---------------------------------------------- As the years passed, I could see the decline. Mike began to limp noticeably. Around the Rabbi’s Tisch Then he had to use a cane. It was becoming difficult for him to swallow, Thursday, May 10 and 17 limiting our luncheon dates. Eventually he ended up in a wheelchair, and his wife and hired attendants had to care for his every need. 7:30 pm at the Vorspans’ Our 5778 season of Rabbi’s weekly He tried to continue his teaching, but it was becoming arduous to just get up discussion concludes its second half. Call Rabbi at (818) 888-9817 in the morning and dress. He told me it sometimes took him 3 hours to get or see flyer. hoisted out of his bed and onto his wheelchair, and for him to bathe and --------------------------------------------- dress. Mother’s/Father’s Day Social And so, when I think of Mike, especially in the month of May, I think of how Action Committee Celebration difficult it was for him to do the simplest of tasks. And how much I take for Friday, May 18, 1:00 pm granted doing these same tasks. Join the Committee at the West Valley Healthcare Center, 7057 When I dress each morning, I try to think of Mike, and be more appreciative Shoup Ave. in West Hills to of my ability to get prepared to go to work in minutes, where it took him celebrate Shabbat and Mother’s/ hours. Father’s Day with the residents. See article on page 4 or Call Claire Mike died a few years ago. I miss him, especially around his birthday. But Silverman at (747) 237-7130. the lessons I learned from his life, from the challenges he faced with ---------------------------------------------- courage and patience, will continue to be a part of my morning routine for Torah and Shabbat Study my life time. Saturday, May 19, 10:30 am Northridge Mobile Home Park Rabbi David Vorspan Stan Schroeder leads our monthly study and discussion session. Call Stan at (818) 718-7466 or see flyer. Yom Yerushalayim Shavuot May 13 May 20 Visit our website: Memorial Day www.shirami.com Mother’s Day May 28 May 13 page 2 May 2018 President’s Report Jewish World Watch Walk to End Genocide Shalom, by Rae Wazana It’s May and means we walk! We start By the time you read this article, our Shir Ami out the month on Sunday, May 6 as the Shir Ami Walk Team will be warming up and getting Walking Team will be joining walking teams from ready for the annual Jewish World Watch other congregations and groups for the Jewish Walk to End Genocide which will take place in World Watch Conejo Valley Walk to End Thousand Oaks on Sunday, May 6th. So far, we have 18 Genocide. There is still time so sign up either as a people registered to walk with our Temple Team. member of the team or as a “virtual walker” at www.jww.org. Standing idly by is not an option! At our Shabbat services on April 14th, Amy Cecil, the Director of Community Engagement for Jewish World There are only four more Shabbat services and only Watch, spoke about the missions of JWW. She talked two more Shabbat Torah Study sessions until our about two of the newest projects which are starting in Summer vacation. It is imperative that you make Chad and Uganda: Perma-gardening to help grow more every attempt to attend one or more of these food for the Darfuri refugees living in camps and drilling services because if you don’t, you won’t be able to wells to provide more water. take a vacation from them. There is nothing worse than sleeping late on Saturdays and not knowing it’s She thanked our Congregation and Rabbi and Bonnie because you’re on vacation. for all the support and participation we have given to JWW since its founding in 2004. Amy also displayed We’re also winding down our adult education one of the beautiful “quilts of care” which Bonnie helped program, Around the Rabbi’s Tisch (and on the sew together. The two quilts will be displayed at both Rebbitzen’s Chairs) on Thursday evenings. So, this the Los Angeles and the Thousand Oaks Walks to End is your chance to continue your Jewish education Genocide. The quilts will be sent to a children’s hospital and amaze your friends and family. in Syria. Amy also talked about some of the new “Pop- Up” exhibits at the Walks which will be interactive And as a heads up for next month, our annual Walk showing what perma-gardening is and what it feels like Around Lake Balboa (and the annual Shir Ami to carry a heavy jug of water for a distance. Class Photo) is scheduled for Sunday, June 3. A very heartfelt “Todah Rabah” to all of you for your continued support of Jewish World Watch and for being As always, if you have any questions or want to willing to speak up, advocate for justice, and for not provide your input, please feel free to email me at standing idly by in the face of terrible atrocities and [email protected]. ongoing acts of violence. Thank you. Jordan Pistol, President Our Condolences We regret to inform the congre- gational family of the passing of: longtime member Esther Perez. May God comfort Esther’s son Mark and her daughter Judith and their familes at this time of their bereavement. 2017 Shir Ami Jewish World Watch Walk team Esther at Mitzvah Day 2013 page 3 May 2018 Birthdays & Anniversaries DONATIONS Congregation Shir Ami wishes to Birthdays acknowledge the following donations: $ Harvey Cohen................................ 5/12 Debra Geffen................................. 5/12 Yahrzeits Sally Shane................................... 5/16 Linda Tapper.................................. 5/19 Fran Friedman for Arnold Friedman, Hilda Glassman, Sol Jerry Kovar.................................... 5/21 Wohlberg, and Dinah Rubin Cheryl Niesen................................ 5/21 Ethel Granik for Tena Granik and Calman Goldberg Ellen Fremed................................. 5/23 David and Susan Lipman for Joseph Lipman and Gladys Sturman............................. 5/30 Belle Lipman Lou and Paula Loomis for Roy Loomis Anniversaries Lonny and Nancy Gail Scharf for David Haas and Rose Scharf Pat and Jerry Michaelson.............. 5/15 30th Shirley Shapiro Birthdays Congregation Shir Ami Tribute Cards Sylvia Hockmeyer Thanks to Phyllis Schroeder for Ed Orens sending your cards celebrating simchas and conveying your get- Other well and condolence messages. Lynn Cherney in memory of Esther Perez She is creative with individualized, Ethel Granik in memory of Esther Perez artistic cards that include a message Lew and Claire Silverman for condolences to the and color graphics. Call her at (818) 718-7466. families of Al Simon and Esther Perez Minimum donation of $5 per card is appreciated. Congregational News Breakfast with the Rabbi - April 22 Get well wishes rafuah schleimah to: Fran Kobuknick Our Program Committee led by VPs Sima Schuster Paullette Pistol and Gladys Sturman gathered 38 of us for a delicious lox and bagel breakfast at de Toledo High School with Gloria Weinstein cream cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, herring, Phyllis Schroeder orange juice, coffee, fresh fruit, and pastries. Jordan Pistol Following the breakfast Rabbi Vorspan introduced his May they be blessed with a complete recovery in topic of “Should we always tell the truth?” with a video body and spirit. by Virginia congressional candidate Brad Blanton who ran on a platform of radical honesty, telling the absolute truth on all personal and political issues. Rabbi then discussed the Jewish view in which circumstances allow us to not tell the truth. He then gave examples of several questions and he polled the attendees. Then he gave the Jewish position and reasons. This led to interesting discussion and an hour of informative entertainment Thanks to Sima and Gladys and their committee for a delightful event. page 4 May 2018 Social Action Committee this issue to participate. I’m looking forward to seeing you First, I thank our Congregation, family, there! and friends for their food and Passover Our Committee sends their sympathy to the family of the donations to SOVA. They picked up over 200 lbs. at late Esther Perez, and will always remember her de Toledo H.S. during March. And we dropped off dedication and hard work on behalf of Congregation Shir 300 lbs of Passover items and food for the needy Ami for Operation Gratitude and Project MOT.
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