CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL SHABBAT 1ST DAY OF PESACH DAF HASHAVUAH WEEK OF APRIL 23, 2016 / NISSAN 15, 5776

Weekday Morning and Evening Services Count first night of Sefirah AFTER ...... 8:34 pm April 24‐28 *CBI will not host a communal Seudah Shlishit. On the eve of the Seder, Morning: Sun 9:15 am • Mo‐Th 6:30 am the entire meal should take place prior to Plag Hamincha using matzah Evening: Sun‐F: 7:35 pm (6:32 pm). **If a person has not recited Maariv with the prayer “Va’todieinu,” heor PESACH ‐ PASSOVER she must say “Baruch hamavdil bein kodesh le’kodesh” before lighting Friday night, April 22nd – Saturday, April 30th candles or cooking. ***The same procedures are followed at the Seder as the previous night, EREV PESACH ‐ EVE OF PASSOVER however, in Kiddush, after we recite “Borei peri ha’gafen” and “Asher TA’ANIT BECHOROT ‐ FAST OF THE FIRSTBORN bachar banu,” we make the blessings: “Borei meorei ha’esh” and FIRST SEDER “ha’mavdeel,” followed by “she’hecheyanu.” Friday, April 22nd Fast Begins ...... 4:54 am KIDDUSH SPONSORS Morning Service ...... 6:30 am Arye Rosenstein and Rachel Toaff‐Rosenstein on the first yahrzeit of Siyum for Firstborns after morning services ...... 7:15 am Rachel's mother, Anna Lev‐Toaff, MD Eat chametz until ...... 10:48 am Yael Krieger and Joshua Ladon in honor of 's first birthday. Burn chametz until ...... 11:50 am *Candle Lighting ...... 7:34 pm YOM TOV –2ND DAY OF PESACH Mincha, Yom Tov Ma’ariv & Hallel ...... 7:30 pm Sunday, April 24th ‐ 1st Day of the Omer Fast ends ...... 8:20 pm Morning Service ...... 9:15 am **Begin First Seder after ...... 8:20 pm Childcare ...... 9:15 am * NOTE: Before a two‐day Yom Tov, it is advisable to light a 24‐hour/ Reader: Josh Schickman yahrzeit candle so that on the second evening the candles may be lit by Haftorah Reader: Mark Schickman transferring the flame from this pre‐existing flame. Formal Group Time: ...... 10:45 am ** We begin the Seder with Kiddush of Yom Tov adding all the insertions The youth groups will take a yul to the park with Natan & Lili Kuchar for Shabbos Parent Supervisor: Nadav and Nechama Rappoport Sermon by Devorah Evron SHABBAT 1ST DAY OF PESACH & SUNDAY Yom Tov Mincha ...... 7:20 pm April 23‐24, 11:00 am *Ma’ariv, Havdalah & Yom Tov ends at ...... 8:35 pm Sermons by Devorah Evron * Havdalah is comprised of the blessing over the wine (borei pri HaGafen) Devorah Evron, aunt of our shlicha Ofra Goldberg, is followed by the particular blessing of Havdalah (hamavdil bein kodesh Director of the Elga Stulman Women's Institute for l’chol). We omit the blessing over incense and candle. at HaMidrasha, where she is empowering Israeli women towards social equality KIDDUSH SPONSORS and progressive leadership. Using the platform of Congregation Beth Israel and , Evron teaches in various forums, including study groups, community centers and women’s organizations. In 1ST DAY OF CHOL HA'MOED PESACH the Rabin pre‐military “mechina” leadership program and other mechinot, Monday, April 25th ‐ 2nd Day of the Omer Evron educates and inspires young women to seek opportunities for Morning Service ...... 6:30 am influential and non‐traditional posts in military service, and to strive for standards of gender equality in the IDF. 2ND DAY OF CHOL HA'MOED PESACH Tuesday, April 26th ‐ 3rd Day of the Omer YOM TOV – SHABBAT 1ST DAY OF PESACH Morning Service ...... 6:30 am Saturday, April 23rd Morning Service ...... 9:15 am 3RD DAY OF CHOL HA'MOED PESACH Youth Programming ...... 9:15 am Wednesday, April 27th – 4th Day of the Omer Torah Reader: Na’aman Kam Morning Service ...... 6:30 am Haorah Reader: Josh Schickman Formal Group Time: ...... 10:45 am 4TH DAY OF CHOL HA'MOED PESACH Kedma (3‐5 years old): Natan Kuchar Thursday, April 28th – 5th Day of the Omer Tzafona (K‐2): Lili Kuchar Morning Service ...... 6:30 am Negba (3rd‐5th): Victoria Suon Candle Lighting* ...... 7:39 pm Parent Supervisor: Aryeh and Rachel Toaff‐Rosenstein Sermon by Devorah Evron YOM TOV – 7TH DAY OF PESACH *Shabbat Yom Tov Mincha, Ma’ariv & Hallel ...... 7:20 pm Thursday night & Friday, April 28th & 29th **Light Candles from pre‐existing flame AFTER ...... 8:34 pm 6th Day of the Omer ***Begin Second Seder AFTER ...... 8:34 pm Candle Lighting* ...... 7:39 pm

Please refrain from wearing perfumes or scented products as there are congregants for whom these products are an irritant due to allergies or as a result of chemotherapy or other medical treatment. Thank you.

PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THIS SHEET FROM THE BUILDING ON SHABBAT Mincha & Yom Tom Ma’ariv ...... 7:40 pm (talmudic units) that discuss major Jewish quesons of pracce and Morning Service ...... 9:15 am thought. Class is on hiatus unl aer Pesach. Yom Tov Mincha followed by Yom Tom Ma’ariv ...... 7:40 pm R. Yonatan Cohen ‐ Fridays, 9:00 am Light Candles from pre‐existing flame at ...... 7:40 pm * NOTE: Before a two‐day Yom Tov, it is advisable to light a 24‐hour/ EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS yahrzeit candle so that on the second evening the candles may be lit by transferring the flame from this pre‐existing flame. In Beth Israel

YOM TOV – SHABBAT 8TH DAY OF PESACH Mazal tov! to Mimi Weisel & Paul Hamburg on the wedding of Mimi's Friday night & Saturday, April 29th & 30th son Michael Shefrin to Shayna Reid. May the couple build a home filled 7th Day of the Omer with the light of Torah and mitzvoth. May their families and our Yom Tov Mincha followed by Yom Tom Ma’ariv ...... 7:40 pm community have many more occasions to celebrate in simchah together. Light Candles from pre‐existing flame at ...... 7:40 pm Morning Service ...... 9:15 am Mazal Tov! to the Bamberger Family as their son Max (Matan Chaim) is Youth Programming ...... 9:15 am called to the Torah as a Bar . The celebraon will take place at R. Yizkor ...... 10:30 am Yair Silverman's Moed shul in Zichron Yaakov, Israel Shir Ha'Shirim ...... 11:30 am Parshat Mezorah, Shabbat Hagadol, April 16, 2016. Shabbat & Yom Tov Mincha ...... 7:20 pm Seudah Shelishit ...... 7:45 pm Pesach Seder Matching: I urge all of us to make no assumption, invite Ma’ariv, Havdalah & Shabbat Yom Tov ends after ...... 8:42 pm everyone. Let’s expand our tables even more, let’s add another chair If you sold your chametz through CBI and have not been contacted by and another, to heed the call of “Kol dichfin”—to ensure that we all 9:15 pm, you may assume that your chametz has been repurchased and experience true freedom on this night. now belongs to you. In addition, we are offering a meal matching program, as we did over the High Holidays. The process is simple. Just let us know if you have an Beth Israel Classes extra place or 2, or 3, etc. at your table for the First or Second Seder. Also let us know if you need a place for the First or Second night of MONDAY Passover and any dietary restrictions you may have. In the next week or Book of Jeremiah with Maharat Victoria Suon: Jeremiah's prophec two, we'll make all the matching happen. Email Sara Darmoni career spanned over thirty years and succession of several kings, ([email protected]) whether you want to host or be a guest. through the Babylonian's conquest of Israel and ulmate destrucon of This year we are here, next year, may we be in the . This the First Temple. The prophet risks his life to bring truth to Jerusalem year we are slaves, next year, may we merit to be free. and provide guidance to leaders and the naon. At mes despondent, the book beaufully depicts the inner life of Jeremiah and his mission. BERKELEY HADASSAH INVITES YOU TO: Together, we will study the text and themes of the Book of Jeremiah. Bade Museum Tour — Tuesday May 3, 10:00 am Class is on hiatus unl aer Pesach. Free Maharat Victoria Suon — Mondays @ 12:00 pm Join Us to Explore the Biblical Arfacts Collecon with Director Aaron Brody At the Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Ave., Berkeley. Box WEDNESDAY lunch included following tour. Rsvp [email protected] ’s Tanach and (for Teens) This course is an informal but intensive study group focusing on close SISTERHOOD CJM DOCENT TOUR themac readings of the Tanach and Talmud in translaon. Tuesday, May 10, 10:30 am Mickey Davis — Wednesdays @ 4:15 ‐ 5:45 pm The Sisterhood is having a docent led tour at the CJM.We will be seeing the Bill Graham Rock and Roll Experience. Open Sources: Beit All are welcome. Email [email protected] co‐sponsored by Congregaon Beth Israel and Kevah An Open Beit Midrash for learning on all levels. You can come with a YOM HA’ZIKARON/YOM HA’ATZMAUT hevruta (learning partner) or we can help find the hevruta and area of Wednesday, May 11 learning that best fits. Start by filling out the form on our website. On Tekes Ma’avar site assistance with learning available. An oponal class will be given Join us as we mark the transition from commemorating Yom Ha’Zikaron, each week on the parasha by Maharat Victoria Suon, which includes Memorial Day, to the celebratory Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Independence Day. guided hevruta learning of sources for the class followed by group We will honor the memories of those who have fallen this year, and discussion. Class is on hiatus unl aer Pesach. express our gratitude for the Land of Israel. Maharat Victoria Suon — Wednesdays, 7:30—9:00 pm 7:50 pm ‐ Mincha 8:15 pm ‐ Tekes Maavar with Celebratory Ma’ariv and Hallel (alternate Jewish philosophers: Eliezer Berkovits: The class is currently Ma’ariv directly following Mincha in the Library) reading and discussing selecons from "Essenal Essays on Judaism" presenng Berkovits' most significant essays, exploring vital issues NCSY: within Judaism and Jewish society, including: Jewish morality and law, Six Flags on Sunday May 15th from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Jewish naonhood, and Jewish theology. No background necessary. $57 for daily ticket, lunch and transportation. Muni Schweig — Wednesdays @ 8:00 pm @ the Schweig home RSVP before April 28 at : [email protected] Save the Date – Spring Regional: May 27th – May 30th in Anaheim. FRIDAY Talmudic Wisdom: Join us for a weekly class that explores key sugyot SISTERHOOD & HADASSAH INVITE YOU TO: NOVEL DEBUT

PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THIS SHEET FROM THE BUILDING ON SHABBAT WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 7:30 PM Jacob’s new Women's Mikvah along with guided tours of the new Special reading by Jay Greenfield of his debut novel Max’s Diamonds. mikvah facility. Sunday, May 8th from 2:30 PM ‐ 3:30 PM A man is forced to confront his moral culpability, the legacy of impossible loss and the claims of his Jewish identity. Tehiyah Day School Community Events: The mission of Tehiyah Day School is to inspire curiosity, a strong sense of community, and a TEA, COOKIES, DEATH vibrant connecon to Judaism. We would love to have you visit our Join the Conversation @ CBI with Edna Stewart school in El Cerrito, where we provide private bus service to families Tuesday, May 24, 7:30‐9:00 pm in Berkeley and Oakland. For more informaon, Michelle Tirella‐ Join us for this popular Bay Area happening only with a Jewish bent. Ventura, Director of Admissions, [email protected] The objective of the Death Café is “to increase awareness of death Sunday, May 15, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Think Tehiyah, Learn, Build, with a view to helping people make the most of their” remaining Create. A Free Community Maker Event! years. There are no expectations or intention to lead anyone to any course of action or conclusions about life or death. It is an DR. AVIVAH ZORNBERG unstructured, open, respectful space free of discrimination where Is Redemption Possible? people may safely express their views – or not. It is a respectful Sunday, May 15, 7:00 pm dialogue that allows people to explore their questions, hopes, fears The Egyptian exile is described in mystical sources as the Exile of the and consider how their Jewish heritage may influence their reflections Word. If the are to be released from Egypt, an inner process on dying, death and afterlife. Be curious! Have fun! Group size is of recovery will be necessary. Can the traumatic constrictions of a limited. There is no charge but you MUST RSVP to personal world find a new language that will open up larger [email protected] possibilities? In memory of Anna S. Lev‐Toaff, MD Chochmat HaLev • 2215 Prince Street, Berkeley

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