CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL SHABBAT MEVARCHIM PARSHAT BEHAR‐ BECHUKOTAI DAF HASHAVUAH WEEK OF MAY 16, 2015 / IYAR 27, 5775

Weekday Services May 17‐21 Kiddush Sponsors Sun. 8:00 am • M‐Th 6:30 am OHDS Sun‐Th: 8:00 pm Barbara Schick in memory of her brother Victor ben Martin, on his twelfth yahrzeit, and in honor of Jane Falk’s birthday Scholar‐in‐Residence Dr. Shai Secunda Jana Jett Loeb & Family in honor of Jana’s graduation from law school and Dr. Shai Secunda is a Lecturer in Rabbinic Literature and in memory of Jana’s dad Fred Loeb z"l, and cousin, Larry Adelman z"l Comparative Religion at the Hebrew University of , where he serves as a Martin Buber Society Hachnassat Orchim Fellow. His recent book The Iranian Talmud: Reading Laya & Yoni Cooperman the Bavli in its Sasanian Context was published in 2014 by UPenn Press. He is founding editor of The Talmud YOM YERUSHALAYIM Blog, a unique forum for discussing the many different Saturday night & Sunday, May 16th – 17th lives of rabbinic texts ‐ from the traditional beit midrash 43rd Day of the Omer to the university library, popular culture, and artistic Shacharit w/Hallel ...... 8:00 am

Shabbat May 15‐16 ROSH CHODESH SIVAN OHDS Shabbaton Monday night, May 18 & Tuesday, May 19th CBI welcomes OHDS 6th and 7th graders and faculty 45th Day of the Omer for a middle‐school Shabbaton. Shacharit ...... 6:30 am

Friday, May 15th EVE OF SHAVUOT Mincha & Kabbalat Shabbat @ CBI ...... 7:00 pm SHABBAT PARSHAT BAMIDBAR North Berkeley Minyan ...... 7:00 pm Friday night & Saturday, May 22nd – 23rd 1209 Shattuck Ave (east side of street, past Oak Park, near Eunice) 49th day of the Omer Candle Lighting ...... 7:54 pm Mincha & Kabbalat Shabbat ...... 7:00 pm Candle Lighting ...... 8:00 pm Saturday, May 16th Morning Service ...... 9:15 am Morning Service ...... 9:15 am Educational Program ...... 10:15 am Text Study with visiting scholar, Dr. Shai Secunda: Keeping it Whole: Mincha ...... 7:50 pm Good, Evil, and the Talmud's Encounter with Iran ...... 10:45 am Seudah Shlishit ...... 8:10 pm Torah Readers: Na’aman Kam * NOTE: Before a Shabbat leading into a two‐day Yom Tov, it is advisable Haftarah Reader: Zvi Rosen to light a 24‐hour/yahrzeit candle so that on the conclusion of Shabbat, Text Study with visiting scholar, Dr. Shai Secunda: Reciting in the candles for Yom Tov may be lit by transferring the flame from this pre‐ the Original, Praying in Translation: The Mishnah's Take on existing flame. Speaking Mitzvot...... 6:30 pm Mincha ...... 7:35 pm SHAVUOT Seudah Shlishit ...... 7:55 pm Saturday night, Sunday & Monday, May 23rd – 25th Ma’ariv, Havdalah & Shabbat ends ...... 8:57 pm First NIGHT SHAVUOT Saturday Night, May 23rd Special Educational Program Candle Lighting AFTER* ...... 9:04 pm 9:15‐10:30 am: All children are invited for free play in the Gan room Yom Tov Ma’ariv** ...... 9:04 pm (library) together with our babysitters and parent supervision Community‐wide Tikkun L’eyl Shavuot after CBI services until dawn at Tots & Pre‐K Berkeley Richmond JCC, 1414 Walnut @ Rose. Orthodox morning services 10:45 am: Clean up in Gan room @ the JCC. 11:00 am‐11:30 am: program with Laura Lipman *If a person has not recited Maariv with the prayer “Va’todieinu,” he or 11:30 am‐12:00 pm: Free play and snack in the Gan room she must say “Baruch hamavdil bein kodesh le’kodesh” before lighting 12:00 pm: Clean up in Gan room candles or cooking. K‐5 graders **In Kiddush, the order is “Borei pri ha’gafen,” “Asher abchar banu,”“Borei 10:30‐10:40 am: gather in front of CBI to walk to Becky Temko Park (2424 meorei ha’eish,” “ha’mavdeel bein kodesh le’kodesh,” and Roosevelt) accompanied by Ayelet Hashay, David Hartman, Tamar Davis “she’hecheyanu.” This order is otherwise known as “YaKNeHaZ” an and Abe Stone. acronym for wine (yayin), kiddush (a blessing specifically sanctifying the 10:45 am: Leave for Becky Temko Park holiday), candle (ner), havdalah, and time (z’man). 11:00 am‐12:00 pm: program and free play at the park. Snacks will be served. 1ST DAY OF SHAVUOT 12:00 pm: Return to CBI Sunday, May 24th Early Shacharit @ JCC* ...... 5:30 am

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PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THIS SHEET FROM THE BUILDING ON SHABBAT Regular Yom Tov Shacharit @CBI ...... 9:15 am May 21 ‐ Ruth Chapter 4 Yom Tov Mincha & Ma’ariv ...... 7:00 pm Thursdays, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Light candles from a pre‐existing flame ...... AFTER 9:05 pm FRIDAY *The Amidah service will be recited at Netz Hachmah (sunrise) at 5:52 am Talmudic Wisdom: Join us for a weekly class that explores key sugyot (talmudic units) that discuss major Jewish questions of practice and 2ND DAY OF SHAVUOT thought. Monday, May 25th R. Yonatan Cohen ‐ Fridays, 9:00 a.m. Morning Service...... 9:15 am Yizkor ...... 11:00 am SUMMER AT CBI Megillat Ruth ...... 11:30 am Visiting Scholars and Upcoming Workshops Yom Tov Mincha ...... 8:00 pm Ma’ariv ...... 9:00 pm Saturday, June 13—R. David Levin‐Kruss Havdalah & Yom Tov end after 9:06 pm R. David Levin‐Kruss is director of special programs and on the faculty of Pardes. He teaches mishna, Talmud, and Jewish thought and also acts as a life coach for students Beth Israel Classes seeking direction.

David Levin‐Kruss holds a B.A. and Teachers’ Certification in MONTHLY ON SUNDAYS & MONDAYS English Literature and Jewish Thought from the Hebrew Practical Issues in Contemporary Halakah: Join us for a monthly class University of Jerusalem. He himself attended Pardes as a student. that explores specific topics in contemporary Halakah. Each class is Following that he spent a number of years in and received offered during the day and nighttime to allow for greater participation. rabbinic ordination from the Joseph and Gwendolyn Straus Rabbinical Topic Seminary. Blessings and Altered States: Powerbars, Soups, and Mashed Foods (Sunday June 14 at 8 pm or Monday June 15 at 11 am) Saturday, June 26‐27 — Rav Baruch Gigi R. Yonatan Cohen Rav Baruch Gigi came to Israel from Morocco at the age of 11 and joined in 1975. From 1983‐1988, SUNDAY Rav Gigi served as a Ram and Rosh Kollel at the Hesder Special Pre‐ Shvuot Shiur with R. Eliahu Klein Yeshiva "Ma'a lot," and since 1988, he has served as a Ram The teachings of Reb Nachman of Breslov on the Book of Ruth at Yeshivat Har Etzion. Rav Gigi currently teaches Hilchot Torah 65 “ And Boaz Spoke to Ruth” Shabbat in the Kollel of the Yeshiva and serves as the Rav of Topics: R Nachman links the idea of a Master Gardener cultivating a field the Sephardic Synagogue in Alon Shevut. He also teaches at with mastering the art of prayer and links the art of prayer with ability to the Beit Midrash for Women in Migdal Oz and at the Women's Advocates make a tikkun [a realignment] for souls. And that‐ is connected to the Training Program of Ohr‐Torah Stone Institutes. In 5766, Harav Baruch story of Ruth! was inaugurated, together with Harav Yaakov Medan, as , Rabbi Eliahu Klein is a master teacher on Chassidism and Kabbalah and alongside the founding roshei yeshiva. has authored a number of books on these topics including the recent:A Mystical Haggadah: Teachings, Meditations and Stories on Passover Shabbat, July 11— Dr. Hammer‐Kossoy R. Eliahu Klein – Sunday Night , May 17th, 6:30‐PM Dr. Hammer‐Kossoy, originally from Washington, D.C., has a B.A. in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies from Brandeis MONDAY University, and a M.A. and Ph.D. from New York University. Women Latino Zumba class with an abdominal workout. Her dissertation explored the courageous manner in which Oshi Du – Mondays, 8:30 pm the rabbis of the Talmud created a new criminal punishment system. WEDNESDAY Dr. Hammer‐Kossoy is also a graduate of NATIV, Pardes, Midreshet Book of Jeremiah with Maharat Victoria Sutton: Jeremiah's prophetic Lindenbaum, MaTaN, Drisha, and ATID. She has received many career spanned over thirty years and succession of several kings, through fellowships including Lady Davis, National Foundation for Jewish Culture, the Babylonian's conquest of Israel and ultimate destruction of the First Memorial Foundation and ATID. Dr. Hammer‐Kossoy has also taught at Temple. The prophet risks his life to bring truth to Jerusalem and provide NYU, Drisha and and currently teaches Talmud guidance to leaders and the nation. At times despondent, the book and the Social Justice Track at Pardes. beautifully depicts the inner life of Jeremiah and his mission. Together, Despite having written her dissertation about criminal punishment in the we will study the text and themes of the Book of Jeremiah. Talmudic period, Meesh is known by her husband and three children as a Maharat Victoria Sutton — Wednesdays @ 11:00 am lover of mercy and kindness.

THURSDAY EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Open Sources: Beit Midrash Co‐sponsored by Congregation Beth Israel and Kevah In Beth Israel Community Learning of Megillat Ruth We invite the community to learn Megillat Ruth in preparation for Join us for our Fourth Annual CBI Bike Ride Shavuot. Each week, we will learn one chapter, culminating in a siyum on Sunday, May 17 at 9:30 A.M. PROMPTLY! Shavuot. Attend the weekly class by Maharat Victoria or learn with a We will start and finish at the Sea Breeze Mkt on 598 University Ave. hevruta (study partner) at the beit midrash. Please contact (Just west of the Fwy on the service road by the entrance to the Berkeley [email protected] if you are looking for a study partner. Marina).

PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THIS SHEET FROM THE BUILDING ON SHABBAT The ride is for all post‐Bar/Bat Mitzvah CBI members and their connections to other potential donors. To get creativity juices families/friends. We will ride to the Craneway Pavilion at the flowing, here are examples of donations already promised. Richmond Marina, and back to the Sea Breeze. The total distance  Several dinners with learning, featuring CBI stars of cuisine is 13.5 miles. Almost all of the ride is on the bikeway, which is and scholarship. level. The ride is beautiful, and not too strenuous. Bring your  Cafe' del Soul 2: The Poetry of Yehudah Amichai (offered by own lunch, and we will convene at the end of the ride at the Sea our own Rabbi Cohen) Breeze Mkt.at 12:00 P.M. Ample parking, drinks, picnic tables, and restrooms are available there. In case of questionable  Personalized tour of Magnes Museum led by Director weather, call (510) 593‐4955 between 8‐9:00A.M on the morning Francesco Spagnolo of the ride to find out if we are going. Bicycles can be rented at  One week lodging at the fabulous Jerusalem apartment of Solano Cyclery on (where else) Solano Ave. Hope and Noah ALper Please note: CBI does not take responsibility for accidents and/or  Mahj, Melds and Margheritas (hosted by Mahjong mavens, injuries. BIKE SAFE!* Jo‐Ellen Zeitlin and Marti Zedeck) Please contact: Denise [email protected] or Lois Mazal Tov! to Deena Aranoff, Adam Berman and big sister Shira [email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you on the birth of Maya Tamar Berman. The community is warmly soon! invited to celebrate her arrival at 5:00 pm on Thursday, May 21 at the Urban Adamah Farm (1050 Parker street). Donate your car/boat/vehicle to Beth Israel/Midrasha. Full tax May her life be filled with the insights of Torah, the warm and write off. Beth Israel/Midrasha share proceeds from sale. Contact supportive love of family and community, and the blessing of David: 510‐849‐0961 or Midrasha: 510‐843‐4667. good deeds. Mazal Tov! In the Community STAY UP ALL NIGHT WITH CBI CBI ANNUAL TEEN TIKKUN Tikkun Leyl Shavuot ‐ Saturday, May 23rd ‐ Sunday, May 24th, Saturday, May 23 from 6:00 pm 'til dawn Start off with learning, prayer and dinner at CBI at 8 PM. @ JCC East Bay, 1414 Walnut St, Berkeley 94709 10:15‐ Walk over to JCC East Bay for a FULL NIGHT OF LEARNING A unique community‐wide celebration and night of learning, a (and ice cream!) spiritual journey bringing together people of all varied Learn with: perspectives and affiliations. Stay for an hour—or stay until * Rabbi Yonatan Cohen * Maharat Victoria Sutton * Judy dawn! We will be led in study by teachers from our diverse Bay Massarano * Area Jewish community. * Michal Goldfarb * Naama Mayzlish * David Hartman * Arielle calendars now! More info at http://www.limmudbayarea.org/ Tonkin * Volunteer Request: We are looking for volunteers for this year’s Please RSVP ASAP to Maharat Victoria Sutton. Full schedule to Tikkun Leyl Shavout! Please contact Lauren Greis at follow shortly [email protected] or 847‐606‐0744. Join us in celebrating Shavuot! Shavuot Shavuot/Memorial Day BBQ Dinner Sunday, May 24 @ CBI Camp Gan Israel, June 22‐ August 6, 9 a.m.‐3:30 p.m. Take a break from cheesecake, and celebrate Shavuot with a At beautiful North Lake Temescal. Early and late care. Memorial Day BBQ dinner. Transportation from North Berkeley BART. 6:30 PM Mincha Camp Gan Israel enriches the lives of children from diverse Jewish 6:49 PM plag backgrounds and affiliations through a meaningful camp 6:50 PM Maariv experience. 7:15 PM ‐ BBQ dinner at CBI Tiny Tots program, ages 4‐6. Overnights for older campers, **Light Candles for second day after 9:06 PM** swimming with optional instruction, fishing, hiking, planting, arts $10 per child, student, young professional, $18 per adult, $45 'n crafts, martial arts, ceramics, sports and games, twice weekly maximum per family. trips, plus challah baking and Shabbat party every week. RSVP by 12PM Wednesday, May 20 to reserve your spot. Electives are run by professional instructors. Our Camp Directors Dinners fill up quickly, reserve early! have many years of day camp experience. On the second day of Yom Tov, sunset and candlelighting time is Our caring counselors teach and encourage children to bring out often quite late. This year, candle lighting for the second day is the best in them. after 9:06 PM. For this reason, and to allow individuals and Register here: http://www.ganisraelberkeley.com. For any families to fully enjoy simhat Yom Tov, poskim allow for beginning details, the second day early, as we do on Shabbat (Rav Shlomo Zalman [email protected] Auerbach, Rav Henkin and others). In keeping with this practice, mincha is scheduled before plag, and Maariv, kiddush and the Kosher Sandwiches @ UC Berkeley: Freshly made kosher meal directly after plag. sandwiches will be available at 11:30 am Monday through Fridays at the following locations: Crossroads at the Den (Channing & CBI GALA 2015 ‐ Back to the Future ‐ JUNE 7 at 7 PM. Bowditch), Golden Bear Cafe, and Cafe Ramona. Choices Look forward to dinner, drinks, live music, a very special raffle available: one meat, one poultry, and an egg salad. For any drawing and…our famously fun auction! Get involved by making a questions, contact Avraham Burrell [email protected]. donation that springs out of your talents, creativity and/or

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May 28, 2015, 7:30‐9:00 pm @ Beth Jacob Congregation, 3778 Park Blvd., Oakland Adam Harris, Pacific Northwest Regional Director of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) will be addressing the East Bay Jewish community on the Current State of the Middle East: Challenges and Opportunities for Israel, America and the U.S.‐Israel Relationship. Adam oversees all of AIPAC’s work from central California through Alaska. His AIPAC career began in 2008 and he has previously served as the organization’s Spokesman and Director of Policy Communications. Adam brings with him a wealth of knowledge about Middle East history and politics, and has extensive experience with AIPAC’s strategic approach to strengthening the U.S.‐Israel relationship. A Northern California native, Adam earned a BA in Political Science from San Diego State University and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University.

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