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October 2015 Tishrei/ Cheshvan 5776 October 2015 Tishrei/ Cheshvan 5776 Rabbi Cohen quoted in Washington Post By: Jacob Wirtschafter | Religion News Service September 15 US advocates for Syrian refugee resettlement find unexpected allies LOS ANGELES — Advocates for Syrian refugee resettlement while Jerusalem has provided medical treatment to hundreds of found unexpected allies as major Jewish groups have called on injured Syrian civilians and anti-government rebels, Prime President Obama to open America’s gates to 100,000 asylum Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected calls for his country to seekers from the war-torn Arab nation. shelter refugees. The American Jewish resettlement agency HIAS has launched a Akram Abusharar, a Gaza-born immigration attorney who petition drive calling on Obama to resettle 100,000 Syrians in the handles approximately 80 Syrian asylum cases per month at his U.S., and Reform rabbis pledged to make refugee assistance a key office in Anaheim, Calif.’s “Little Arabia,” said the initiative could theme for High Holiday sermons and congregational activism. be very helpful. Jewish American groups, saying they can’t be bystanders as the “The Jewish community has more capacity to move the worst refugee crisis since World War II unfolds, are joining Arab- politicians on this issue than the Arab-American community,” American leaders in a critique of existing policies, which have said Abusharar. sharply limited the numbers of refugees settled in the United States. “I have 119 cases for Syrians pending at the asylum office in Anaheim,” he added. “They’re not a priority for the INS. “How can a nation built by refugees from political persecution Refugees could wait up to two years to be called for an turn our back on refugees fleeing religious and political interview.” persecution,” said Reform leader Rabbi Rick Jacobs in a letter sent Friday (Sept. 11) to Obama and congressional leaders. Authorities move more rapidly on applicants coming from Mexico and Central America, he said. Only about 1,500 Syrian refugees have been admitted to the U.S. since the start of the civil war in 2011. The Obama administration Obama has focused the Syria narrative on the Islamic State group announced Thursday (Sept. 10) that it would accept 10,000 instead of on the humanitarian disaster, according to Suzanne refugees in the coming fiscal year. Akhras, founder of the Syrian American Medical Society, which works to provide medical assistance to refugees in the Middle “We know what it is like to be denied entry, to be turned East as well as partnering with interfaith leaders in Chicago’s back at borders, to be put into camps. We also know now Jewish community to resettle 12 refugee families on that city’s what it is like to have a refuge,” said Rabbi Malcolm Cohen North Side. of Las Vegas’ Temple Sinai. “HIAS has consistently called for more resettlement and pushed HIAS President and CEO Mark Hetfield said the request for back against discriminatory rhetoric opposing the opening of additional Syrian refugees is also a matter of ensuring Israel’s doors to Syrian refugees,” said Omar Hossino, public relations safety. director for the Syrian American Council in Washington, D.C. “The crisis in Syria threatens to destabilize Jordan, Lebanon, and Reprinted with permission from the Author perhaps even Turkey and Egypt,” he said. “This cannot be good http://wapo.st/1KsLvNp for Israel.” Technically, Israel and Syria have been at war since 1948, and 2 For a while I thought I was crazy. I thought Table of Contents I was the only one up at night worrying, but I think others in America are waking up to the problem. Daily, I have been assailed by President’s Message………..3 the European newspapers’ stories on the Events……………………..4 refugee crisis emanating from Syria, Iraq, Cantorial Soloist…………...5 Libya and beyond. I also witnessed the Religious School…………...5 deafening silence from the American media. Men’s Club………………...9 Hear The Call, At least now, there seems to be awareness. Sisterhood………………..10 It turns out that I’m not the only one in Tzedakah...............................15 Be The Call America talking about the crisis, there are Temple News and Notes....16 quite a few others. Life Cycles………….…….20 Life Long Learning…….…25 For those of you who are worried about our immigration problems, please be aware I am not talking about economic migrants, but refugees, people who have been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. I am talking about folks who experienced something of what our people experienced just over half a century ago. Does anyone remember the St. Louis? It was a German ocean liner most notable for a single voyage in 1939, in which her captain, Gustav Schröder, tried to find homes for 908 Jewish refugees from Germany, after they were denied entry to Cuba, the United States and Canada, until finally accepted in various European countries, which were later engulfed in World War II. Historians have estimated that, after their return to Europe, approximately a quarter of the ship's passengers died in concentration camps. My country, Britain, is only now waking up to the need to take her share of refugees forced to flee ISIS and the militants who have caused Libya to fail. The British government was directly influenced by the British people. We can do the same. Get on the phone to Reid, to Heller, to Heck, to Titus, to Amodei, to Hardy. Tell them that as Jews, who are about to welcome guests into our sukkah, that we care about the vulnerable. Tell them that as Jews, who have just heard the call of the Shofar on Rosh HaShanah, we want to respond to that call and be our own loud noise, helping rouse those who slumber. Please see elsewhere in this edition of the Shofar for additional information. Hear the call, be the call! Rabbi Malcolm Cohen, Sarah, Elijah & Rachel Picture courtesy of Ryan Reisman October 2015 3 President’s Message Rabbi Malcolm Cohen [email protected] “Only a life lived for others is worth living.” Albert Einstein Heather Klein Cantorial Soloist [email protected] I am writing this letter the morning after Yom Kippur and I am overwhelmed with a feeling of happiness towards the congregation, Executive Committee clergy, staff, and board of trustees. Words cannot express how proud Julie Littmann, President I am to be President, surrounded by a special and dedicated group of [email protected] men and women that makes Temple Sinai “Your Family, Your Les Sherman, 1st Vice President Home”. [email protected] Marty Hagans, 2nd Vice President [email protected] It is OUR congregation that really enjoys being together as one big Ricki Greenspon Treasurer family and we have welcomed guests into our home with genuine [email protected] smiles and affection. Nothing is more satisfying to me than to witness our members greet Shel Kolner, Recording each other with hugs and kisses as if we were long lost relatives, worshiping in the sanctuary Secretary and kibitzing in the lobby! A sincere thanks to those of you that supported and contributed in [email protected] response to the Kol Nidre appeal. Trustees Isaac Cohen Rabbi Cohen’s services were easy to understand and inspired us all spiritually. As we all have Stephanie Helms come to expect, his sermons were dynamic, funny, and thought provoking. Our new books Jay Kenyon added a fresh dynamic to Rabbi’s leadership and the ritual committee should be commended Mordecai Labovitz for their work and diligence on choosing them. Bob Levin Ilana Shapiro Heather Klein performed beautifully as our new Cantorial Soloist. Heathers dedication on the Steve Weiner arrangements in conjunction with our musicians was exemplary, and the Choir was more Immediate Past President engaged with the music more than any time in the past, resulting in a warm and welcoming Rick Hollander environment. A special thanks to all that participated in the musical aspect of our service. Sisterhood I am well aware that I am not the easiest person to work for because of my extreme attention Tina Drago, President to details, and the Temple Sinai staff has been the recipient of my affliction! For three months [email protected] I repeatedly asked the same questions and triple checked items, so I appreciate all of the staff’s Men’s Club patience and understanding. I cannot overstate how much hard work the Temple Sinai staff Sean Lyttle, President performed to make our High Holiday services seamless and my sincerest thanks and gratitude [email protected] go out to all of you. Education Director for To the Board of Trustees, your service began on July 1st and you have all worked together Temple Sinai and with teamwork, respect and communication to make our shul what it is today. We all showed Shenker Academy up early to take care of security details, helped usher in the congregants, and donated to the Dr. Sharon Knafo [email protected] Kol Nidre Appeal. I could not be more proud to stand beside all of you in representing the leadership of Temple Sinai. Temple Office Phil Scully, Executive Director One final thanks belong to my husband Eric, who stood guard at the door making sure that [email protected] nothing went awry during our time of worship. Eric loves to greet all the congregants with a smile and was happy to assist one of our own in their time of need. I realize how lucky I have Lori Dougherty, Controller been to have you by my side over the last 25 years, and especially over the last six while I have [email protected] served our congregation.
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