Listening to our congregation, ourselves and our community

Congregational programming brocHure 2016 | 5777 Your Guide to Engagement and Community at Temple Beth Sholom

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“Let the good in me connect with the good in others, until all the world is transformed through the compelling power of love.” Rabbi Nachman of Breslov

2 Temple Beth sholom of Orange County HIGH HOLY DAYS The High Holy Days are a time for celebration as well as reflection. As we prepare for the High Holy Days, we wish you Shanah Tovah and a year filled with health, happiness and peace. We look forward to being together as a community during this special time in our lives.

Selichot Saturday, September 24, 2016 Wednesday, October 12, 2016 6:00 pm | Dinner (reservations required) 9:00 am | Family Service 7:00 pm | Film & Discussion, Service to follow 11:00 am | Main Service, Yom Kippur Discussion Location: Social Hall and Sanctuary Groups to follow 3:30 pm | Afternoon Service/Yizkor/Neilah Erev Sisterhood Break the Fast to follow Sunday, October 2, 2016 Location: Sanctuary, Classrooms, Outdoor Campus 7:00 pm | Erev Rosh Hashanah Service Location: Sanctuary Sukkot Sunday, October 16, 2016 Rosh Hashanah Sukkah Hop: TBS is hitting the road as we explore Monday, October 3, 2016 different Sukkot of TBS congregants on a fun and 9:00 am | Family Service social Sukkah hopping event. Enjoy good food, 11:00 am | Main Service: to follow friends and laughter as we celebrate one of the (Apples and Honey sponsored by Sisterhood) most joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar. Location: Sanctuary and Outdoor Campus Location: Various Homes Cost: $5.00 per person Rosh Hashanah (2nd Day) Tuesday, October 4, 2016 Simchat Torah

10:30 am | Service, Luncheon to follow Sunday, October 23, 2016 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM AT DAYS HIGH HOLY (reservations required) 4:45 pm | Yizkor Location: Sanctuary and Social Hall 5:15 pm | Dinner (Reservations required) 6:00 pm | Simchat Torah Service and Consecration Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidrei) Tuesday, October 11, 2016 7:00 pm | Kol Nidrei Service Location: Sanctuary

a jewish center of life, learning and connections 3 HOLIDAYS AT TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM HOLIDAYS AT TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Chanukiah Lighting in the Orange Circle Congregational Second Night Seder December 24 - December 31, 2016 Tuesday, April 11, 2016 6:00 pm | Orange Circle Social Hall Celebrate the Festival of Lights with your TBS Join your TBS Family for a Second Night Passover Family when we gather at the northwest corner Seder at TBS. The Seder will be led by Rabbi Heidi of the Orange Circle to light our Chanukiah each Cohen and Cantor David Reinwald. night of Chanukah, December 24-31! Everyone is welcome to join us for one, two or more nights Pesach Yizkor Service of Chanukah as we say the blessings over the Monday, April 17, 2017 at 6:00 pm candles and sing our favorite Chanukah songs together with the community. Shavuot Dinner and Study Session Tuesday, May 30, 2017 Children’s Purim Shpiel and Celebration 6:00 pm | Yizkor, Evening Program to follow Sunday, March 12, 2017 Celebrate the receiving of Torah with a 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | TBS Campus congregational dairy potluck dinner with a special TBS cook-off. We look forward to welcoming a Adult Purim Celebration special speaker as we engage in the study of Saturday, March 11, 2017 Torah and Jewish life. 7:00 pm | TBS Campus Purim’s not just for kids. Join us for a fun adult Mark your Calendars... evening celebration including the Megillah Jewish Holidays 2016/2017 like you’ve never heard it before. Food, fun Tu Bishvat | Saturday, February 11, 2017 and laughter are guaranteed. Don’t forget your Yom HaShoah | Monday, April 24, 2017 costume! Yom HaZikaron | Monday, May 1, 2017 Chocolate Passover Seder Yom Haatzmaut | Tuesday, May 2, 2017 Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Lag BaOmer | Sunday, May 14, 2017 7:00 pm | Social Hall Please join your TBS Family for a delicious chocolate Passover seder. All women, men, and children ages 12 and up are welcome.

4 Temple Beth sholom of Orange County This is the Year of Shema Rabbi Heidi M. Cohen

Shema, the most basic yet complex prayer in our tradition. Six simple words that evoke emotion and questions. Shema Yisrael ADONAI Eloheinu, ADONAI Echad - Listen/Hear O , ADONAI is our God, ADONAI is One. (Deuteronomy 6:4)

These words are one of the first prayers we learn as youth or when we enter Judaism. We recite them when we wake up in the morning, go to bed at night and the moments before we die. Moses recited these words to the Israelites as he prepared them to enter Israel. We recite the Shema in every service and before we read Torah. Historically, the Shema was recited during the gravest situations, from the time of the Romans to the Inquisition to the Holocaust. It has the power to evoke joy and bring comfort in times of need. Six words so powerful for the individual and for the community.

Like the we hear at Rosh Hashanah, the Shema is a wake-up call - a daily wake up call! But unlike the shofar which is meant to wake up the entire community, the Shema is meant to wake up the individual. It is time for us to pay attention to our lives. We need to be present to listen to each moment and the truth that is that moment. It is a wake up call for us to understand that there is a purpose to our lives and we need to be constantly evaluating how we are living every day.

The Shema is a connector - it connects us to every facet of our life and to the Jewish people. Our lives are connected through family, work, school, extracurricular activities and hobbies. The Shema is what brings each of these together and connects the individual to the Jewish people and Israel. In all that we do we give a piece of ourselves to that endeavor, yet at the same time, we collect pieces of others along the way. While the Shema is a very personal prayer, it is also meant to bind us all together as one people.

Being Jewish is about being a part of Jewish life through attending Shabbat and holiday services, learning through religious school and adult education and acts of tikkun olam (repairing the world). Judaism is more importantly a personal commitment to a covenant made between us and God, whether we were brought into the covenant at birth or we entered into it later in life. It is the responsibility of each individual to own his or her own Judaism. We close our eyes when we recite the Shema to not only remove all distractions but to allow us as the individual to fully embrace this affirmation. No one can do Judaism for us - we must do it and create it for ourselves.

As we will discuss in the weeks ahead, this is the year of Shema! This is the year for us to listen to each other, to God and most importantly, to ourselves. For the past couple of years, our focus has been recovering, rebuilding and returning to our campus. We spent much time on the physical connections through our new facility and have been blessed to reconnect in our own sacred space. Now is the time for us to redefine and discover connections as a Jewish community. I was recently asked, ‘what is your why?’ What an amazing question! When I tried to answer it, I found myself delving into the ‘what’ and not able to articulate the ‘why’ as quickly.

This is the year for us to discover our ‘why’ as a Jewish community and as individuals. ‘Why are we a part of our Jewish community?’ ‘Why are we Jewish?’

The best way for us to discover this is to, Shema! Listen! I challenge each of us to ask ourselves, ‘why’ and then share these ‘whys.’ Shema is not a silent prayer. It is said in a loud clear voice by each individual. In order to listen, there must be something to be heard. Together, if we listen and if we share, we will shape our community into one that is relevant and connected. We cannot wait for someone to do Jewish for us, this is our task. This is the covenant we chose to be a part of and this is a commitment we make for today and future generations.

Shema Yisrael, Listen Israel - this is your wake-up call to discover your ‘why’ and together we can be and we will be one. L’Shanah Tovah

a jewish center of life, learning and connections 5 SHABBAT AT TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM SHABBAT AT TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Shabbat services take place every Friday night Shabbat at Home at Temple Beth Sholom. The Shabbat evening June 2, 2017 service schedule is as follows (October - May) Enjoy Shabbat at home! Invite friends over to your 6:00 pm- Oneg house for a dinner. It can be fancy 6:30 pm - Shabbat Evening Service with all the china and crystal or pizza and soda. (unless otherwise noted for special events) What makes it special is you! Check out recipes on the TBS website along with discussion Shabbat in Blue Jeans Celebrating Sukkot starters. Friday, October 21, 2016 6:30 pm T’filah Band Shabbat Services Friday Evenings at 6:30 pm Tot Shabbat December 2, 2016 March 3, 2017 Friday Evenings at 5:30 pm February 3, 2017 May 5, 2017 November 4, 2016 February 10, 2017 The sensational TBS Tefillah Band, made up of December 9, 2016 March 10, 2017 our own volunteer musicians, will spice up our January 13, 2017 May 19, 2017 Religious School Shabbat services. Join us for Bring in Shabbat with the music and spirit of these fun family services. We are always looking Rabbi Cohen and Cantor Reinwald! Appropriate for new members - Please contact Cantor Reinwald for families with little ones ages infant-6 years old. for more information on joining our musical crew Stay for a potluck dinner, bring a favorite dish or and for our rehearsal schedule. a quick pick up item. Please do not mix meat and cheese items and do not bring shellfish or pork SAVE THE DATES... products. Celebrating Shabbat with our 5th Grade Learner’s Minyan Shabbat December 2, 2016 January 28, 2017 and April 8, 2017 Celebrating Shabbat with Sisterhood 10:30 am Friday, January 20, 2017 These special Shabbat services will explain parts Sisterhood invites you to attend our annual of the service as we move through the prayerbook. Sisterhood Shabbat Service where we honor our This will give you a better understanding and newest SHAYNAH (Sisterhood Has All Your Needs appreciation of how the service works and how it At Heart). all is integrated together. (These two services are both part of our Adult B’nei Mitzvah program and Celebrating Shabbat with our 4th Grade open to the entire congregation.) February 3, 2017

Music & Meditation Shabbat Celebrating Shabbat with our 3rd Grade March 3, 2017 February 18, 2017 and April 22, 2017 10:30 am Celebrating Shabbat with our K-2nd Grade Back again this year, join Cantor Reinwald for a May 5, 2017 service where we use music as a vehicle to find Celebrating our Teachers Shabbat Service inner-peace. We will connect with our breathing, May 5, 2017 experience meditation through chant and visualization, and you will be guaranteed to leave Celebrating Shabbat with Confirmation feeling refreshed. and Blessing of the Graduates May 26, 2017

6 Temple Beth sholom of Orange County Tekiah: The Call and the Answer Cantor David E. Reinwald

When the shofar is sounded, what do you hear? Does it connect you to high holiday seasons of the past? Does it bring clarity to your mind to envision how you will better your life for the future? The sounding of the shofar is something we expect every single Rosh Hashanah, and yet it is a foreign presence to our ears, hearing its loud, jolting sound but once a year. It is a call to action, but we must, ourselves, then act to bring about the personal change we wish to make and want to see.

The sounding of the shofar is described in the prayer Unetaneh Tokef, repeated in every morning service of our high holidays. In a way, this is the most essential and important prayer of these days, unique to this time of year and the prayer repeated the most. It notes that the shofar is sounded, but does not end there -- it then states ‘the still, small voice’ is heard. What is fit referring to, and how do we hear this ‘still, small voice?’

Some of you may be like me - I pride myself on my ability to read my own intuition, to know when something is right or wrong for me. I always trust my heart and soul, my gut reaction and feeling. Is this part of the ‘still, small voice?’ Or, is it a familiar voice, not unlike the voice we think, speak, or sing with, and yet whenever we hear ourselves recorded, we sometimes respond, “Is that ME?” How we present ourselves to ourselves is different than we may be perceived by others, and if we can hone into that ‘still, small voice,’ we can learn something personally that may otherwise be hidden. It takes strength and conviction to look at our lives, past, present, and future, with a critical eye. And, yet, that should be the very essence of the month of Elul and the High Holidays.

The still, small voice may be encouraging us to take one small step forward and out of our comfort zone to try to reach new truths and understandings, new heights of exploration, and ultimately, new milestones in our lives. Listening to that voice may be like listening to a new piece of music. Our first reaction may be our gut feeling of like or dislike. However, I always encourage those I teach to listen critically to music, not with musical taste as their first perception, but with an ear to the purpose of the music itself. What is the tone set by the composer to ultimately convey meaning through their art? When we approach music in this way, it is like studying Torah. We may or may not like or even agree with the message, but we can walk away enlightened every single time.

I hope that this high holiday season is one in which you will find new meaning -- in the strong sound of the shofar and in the still, small voice.

L’shanah Tovah Tikateivu.

a jewish center of life, learning and connections 7 CONGREGATIONAL PROGRAMS CONGREGATIONAL PROGRAMS Shabbat Hikes Dates | Times | Locations TBA The ‘Take a Hike’ group leads hikes to areas of interest in the Orange County area every two months. Future hike dates are determined at the end of that day’s hike by availability, consensus and take into account Jewish holidays. Locations are chosen by the hike’s ease and alternate between easy and moderately strenuous. Please contact Sylvia and Mark Borovay at (714) 544-7889 for more information.

Mitzvah Day Sunday, March 26, 2017 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Locations TBA Mark your calendar for Sunday, March 26th as we come together to help our community. Engage in work with the homeless, help with clean-up projects, work with the Red Cross and more. Elevate your spirit through hard work and make this Mitzvah Day one to remember. Specific details will be available in the fall.

Maxine Horwitz Cultural Series 2017 | Look for Announcements Later this Year This is an annual favorite. An evening of entertainment for the TBS Congregation and the community at large. Please watch for details regarding the date and featured performer. Sponsored by TBS Sisterhood Michele Shugarman & Michelle Singleton Chairs

TBS Annual Fundraiser Date TBA Enjoy an evening with your TBS friends as we celebrate life at TBS and support all of our congregational programs.

8 Temple Beth sholom of Orange County ADULT EDUCATION OFFERINGS

PART FOUR “We each decide whether to Thursday, October 6, 2016 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm make ourselves learned or Effective Communication Skills for Nurturing Belonging, Self-Regulation and Resilience ignorant, compassionate or PART FIVE Thursday, October 13, 2016 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm cruel, generous or miserly. Build a Happy Family with Family Meetings, Daily No one forces us. No one Routines and the Wheel of Choice PART SIX decides for us, no one drags Thursday, October 20, 2016 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm How Do I Nurture Capable and Confident us along one path or the Children? other. We are responsible PART SEVEN Thursday, October 27, 2016 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm

for what we are.” Is it Okay To Be a Not So Perfect Parent? OFFERINGS EDUCATION ADULT Maimonides Instructor: Tammy Keces, M.A., IHDS Principal Cost: $5 Family per session Lunch N Learn September 13, 2016 February 14, 2017 “TBS Coffeehouse” November 8, 2016 March 14, 2017 September 29, 2016 February 23, 2017 December 13, 2016 May 9, 2017 October 27, 2016 March 30, 2017 January 10, 2017 December 29, 2016 April 27, 2017 January 26, 2017 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | TBS Conference Room May 25, 2017 7:00 - 9:00 pm | TBS Living Room Bring your own lunch and join Jodi Kaufman and some special guests for an hour of noshing and Current events and conversation, fueled by coffee! learning. Topics might include, The Stories We Relax, review, unpack and analyze unfolding Pray (the Midrashim behind our prayers), Who events, both domestic and international, in this Wrote the Bible? and more. stimulating, thought-filled forum. Coordinator: Gary Holloway Parenting with Positive Discipline PART ONE Writing for the Soul Thursday, September 15, 2016 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm October 20, 2016 November 3, 2016 October 27, 2016 November 10, 2016 What is Positive Discipline and How do I Fill My 6:30 - 7:30 pm |TBS Campus Toolbox with Parenting skills? Back by popular demand, this four week class PART TWO will offer new and unique prompts, followed by Thursday, September 22, 2016 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm writing, sharing, and, of course, a nosh. No writing Help! Why Do My Kids “Misbehave” and What experience is necessary! Join in and connect with Should I Do? an expression of thoughts and feelings through PART THREE words. Thursday, September 29, 2016 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm Instructor: Rise Kirbo Do Rewards, Punishments and Consequences Cost: $5 member/$7 non-member Really Change Behavior?

a jewish center of life, learning and connections 9 ADULT EDUCATION OFFERINGS Adult B’nei Mitzvah Hatha Yoga 1 Select Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings, October 23, 2016 November 13, 2016 please see www.tbsoc.com/abm2018 for full November 6, 2016 November 20, 2016 schedule 9:45 am - 11:00 am | TBS Chapel Over a period of two years, the adult b’nei Hatha Yoga incorporates the importance mitzvah program becomes a family who spend of breath and clarity with movement and time learning Hebrew, delve into many areas of mindfulness. Hatha Yoga 1 provides in depth Judaism, read wonderful books, and culminate in explanations of foundational Yoga postures that our adult b’nei mitzvah reading from Torah and focus on movement and breath and incorporates leading us in a beautiful service. The program meditation techniques, bringing clarity, lightness begins on September 18, 2016. and inspiration. This class is designed for Instructor: Cantor David Reinwald students of all levels seeking connection to body, Cost: $360 for the two-year program reduction of stress and enhanced focus on and off the mat. Beginning Hebrew Instructor: Ronda Einbinder, 200 Hour RYT October 23, 2016 March 5, 2017 Cost: 4 sessions | $48 member/$60 non-member November 20, 2016 March 19, 2017 December 11, 2016 April 23, 2017 Parenting with a Growth Mindset January 22, 2017 April 30, 2017 October 30, 2016 February 12, 2017 December 4, 2016 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | TBS Campus January 8, 2017 Have you always wanted to follow along in the 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | TBS Campus Hebrew during services or help your children Based on the research by Dr. Carol Dwek, growth with their Hebrew homework? This course will mindset is the idea that traits can be developed introduce the letters and vowels of the Hebrew and improved. On the other hand, someone Alphabet and, by the end of this course, learners with a fixed mindset believes that traits, talents will be able to read simple Hebrew words and and abilities are innate, static and cannot be phrases. Beginning Hebrew is for new Hebrew improved. Together we will explore what growth learners or for those eager to brush up on their mindset is, why it’s important and best practices Hebrew skills. If you are wondering if this class is to support our children in developing this belief. for you, give me a call! 714-628-4620. Instructor: Jodi Kaufman, RJE and Paula Pitluk Instructor: Jodi Kaufman, RJE Cost: $5/Family Cost: $75 member/$90 non-member Includes Textbook

10 Temple Beth sholom of Orange County “I Believe with Perfect Faith”: An Pregnancy: Staying Low-Risk Introduction to the teachings of Moses Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Maimonidies (Rambam) 9:30 am - 11:30 am| TBS Campus November 1, 2016 and November 8, 2016 This 2-hour workshop will cover the 5 ways 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | TBS Board Room women can stay low-risk during pregnancy: “This two part series will focus on the teachings Exercises to build birthing muscles, Nutrition to and influence of Maimonidies, one of the most prevent common pregnancy diseases, Avoiding famous teachers and guides of Jewish law and Harmful Things, Rest/Relaxation, and Education. ethics. We will primarily focus upon his thirteen Instructor: Rachel Benson, Master in Social Work principles of faith, and the levels of tzedakah American Achievement of Husband Coached (charity) and his development of the Mishneh Childbirth Torah, a simplified set of Jewish rules and logic. Cost: $10/person Finally, we will discuss his overall views of spirituality and deity through Jewish law. LGBTQ Identity as a Transcendent Force Amidst the Palestinian-Israeli Context CLASS 1 Thursday, December 1, 2016 Ani Ma’amin- The 13 principles of faith 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | TBS Board Room CLASS 2 Join us for a discussion examining LGBTQ identity

Maimonidies views of Spirituality through Jewish OFFERINGS EDUCATION ADULT in Israel. The focus will be on the power of sexual Law identity and the possibility of transcending other Instructor: Rabbinic Student Bryan Zive forms of identity to create a unique bridge to Cost: $5 member/$7 non-member peace between Palestinians and Israelis.

“Thai One On!” Instructor: Suzette Zazueta Cost: $5 member/$7 non-member Thursday, November 3, 2016 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | TBS Kitchen Torah by Twilight Welcome to the world of Thai cuisine. Spend the January 5, 2017 April 6, 2017 evening combining aromatic herbs and spices February 2, 2017 May 4, 2017 with authentic ingredients to create a delicious March 2, 2017 Thai feast. Recipes, mentoring, wine and good 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | TBS Board Room humor will be in abundance. Bring that special “Turn the Torah, and turn it again, for everything someone and let’s make it a date! you want to know is found within it.” Take a Instructor: Hollis O’Brien twilight stroll through the first five books, guided Cost: $18/member, $30/non-member by Torah Study participants. Each month we’ll highlight selected material in a unique and and Sufganiyot interactive fashion. From the origin stories Sunday, November 13, 2016 and troubled families of Genesis to Exodus, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm | TBS Campus the beginning of our people and the journey from slavery to freedom, through the quest for Join Lynne Kontur and learn how to make holiness in Leviticus, to Numbers and the long delicious Chanukah Latkes and Sufganiyot from tradition of ritual, and into Deuteronomy and the scratch. You’ll take home yummy samples of the emergence of the master storytellers, we promise food you prepare and recipes, tips and tricks to a lively experience. make the holiday extra special for your family this year. Coordinator: Dr. Martin Graffman; Selected Facilitators for each Session Instructor: Lynne Kontur Cost: $5 member/$7 non-member (per session) Cost: $18 member/$25 non-member

a jewish center of life, learning and connections 11 ADULT EDUCATION OFFERINGS Book Discussion with Cantor Reinwald An Evening with author Rebecca and Soni Sanberg Goodman and “Aftersight” Sunday, January 8, 2017 DATE TBA 9:30 am - 11:30 am | TBS Board Room 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | TBS Campus Join Cantor Reinwald and Soni Sanberg for a “These things I can think and feel...” “Aftersight” stimulating discussion of Jonathan Safran Foer’s is a personal and sensitively drawn reflection of new novel, “Here I Am.” memory, loss and living. Share an evening with Instructor: Cantor David Reinwald & Soni Sanberg the author whose work has been described as Cost: $5 member/$7 non-member “superb and always deeply compelling.” Instructor: Rebecca Goodman The Healing Hand: Being Present for Cost: $5 member/$7 non-member What Matters Most in Life and in Death Sunday, January 29, 2017 Parenting with Positive Discipline The 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm | TBS Board Room Preschool Years and Beyond Wednesday, March 22, 2017 What shall I do, what shall I say, and who am I in 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | TBS Campus the face of this? These are universal questions that often arise when we are faced with the Instructor: Tammy Keces, M.A., IHDS Principal illness or the impending death of a loved one. Cost: $5/Family This workshop is about connecting with the things that matter most in human life and ONGOING CLASSES relationship. Based on her book “The Healing Weekly Torah Study Hand: 5 discussions to have with the dying who Saturday Mornings | 9:15 -10:15 am are living” Cantor Sue Knight Deutsch will address these questions, using stories, metaphors, videos, Each Shabbat morning, learners of all scientific evidence from positive psychology, backgrounds come together to share their and her own experience. You will learn how to insights and learn more about the weekly Torah be present in the moment through breathing portion. Torah study is an important part of exercises and a short meditation. Through daily living as it too lives as a Tree of Life. By the use of writing prompts, group and dyad uncovering the many layers of Torah together, we discussion, and “what if” scenarios, you will learn explore history and laws, and bring to life ancient the language to find your own unique answers to teachings in our modern world. be present for those you love and care about. All Instructor: Clergy and Participants you need to bring is yourself. Cost: No Fee | Tzedakah Collected Instructor: Cantor Sue Knight Deutsch Cost: $18 member/$30 non-member Introduction to Judaism Dates: see www.urj.org “Most people think that 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | TBS Social Hall Interfaith couples, non-Jews considering shadows follow, precede conversion, and Jews looking for an adult-level introduction to the basics of Jewish thought and or surround beings or practice will benefit from Introduction to Judaism. In Orange County, the Introduction to Judaism objects. The truth is they class is an 18-session course. Registration is online through the URJ only. Go to http://urj.org/ also surround words, ideas, learning/classes/intro/socal-az/registration/ to sign up. For questions, contact Rabbi Sabine desires, deeds, impulses Meyer at [email protected]. and memories.” Instructors: Rabbi Stephen Einstein Cost: $200 members/$280 non-members Elie Wiesel

12 Temple Beth sholom of Orange County FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAMS

All families at Temple Beth Sholom are invited and encouraged to engage in learning together by participating in a variety of our diverse Family Education offerings. In addition to a number of Family Days that are a part of our regular Religious School programs, our families can choose to register for programming on select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. These learning experiences range from mitzvah projects, to Shabbat hikes, to interactive Torah classes.

Torah Tots Fridays beginning September 16, 2016 PROGRAMS EDUCATION FAMILY 9:15 am - 10:30 am | TBS Campus Socialization is an integral part of this program and together adult and child make new, lasting friendships. Parent or grandparent and child actively participate in a variety of activities that introduce the beautiful customs and traditions of Shabbat and the holidays. Appropriate for infants-age 2. Contact the Preschool office at 714- 628-4640 to register and for exact dates. Instructor: Pam Ranta Cost: $50 registration fee for the year

Family Fun Day - Hands on the High Holidays! Sunday, September 25, 2016 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | TBS ECC Outdoor Classroom Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a beautiful way to begin the Jewish New Year. We will have fun exploring the holiday through arts and crafts, games, literature, singing, cooking and more! Instructor: Pam Ranta & Jodi Kaufman

Family Fun Day - Celebrate Israel! Saturday, May 7, 2017 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | TBS ECC Outdoor Classroom It’s Israel’s Birthday week. Celebrate with singing, arts and crafts, games and more! Instructor: Pam Ranta & Jodi Kaufman

a jewish center of life, learning and connections 13 Return, Renew and Repeat By Jodi Kaufman, RJE | Director of Congregational Learning I love a good midrash. Who doesn’t love a good story? I especially like midrashim about our prayers. They help me connect on a deeper level to the words on the page of the prayer book. Shema. Listen. Here is one of my favorites.

Jacob, also known as Israel, was an old man when he and his children left Canaan and settled in Egypt, a foreign land filled with people who worshipped differently, who worshipped idols, who did not believe in one God. As the years went on, Jacob got older and weaker. He gathered his children around him while on his death bed and said, “I am afraid to die.” His children replied, “There is no reason to fear death father. God loves you.” Jacob answered, “No. I am not afraid of dying. I am afraid of leaving you alone in Egypt with all those temptations to worship other gods. I am afraid that when I am gone you will forget the one God, the God who spoke to Abraham, to Isaac and to me.”

His children then answered together in a loud voice, “Shema Yisrael (Listen Dad). Adonai Eloheinu (Adonai is our God). Adonai Echad (Adonai is One.)” (Deuteronomy 6:4)

Then, with his last breath, Jacob answered, Baruch Shem (Praised be God), k’vod malchuto l’olam va’ed (Whose glorious empire will last forever.)”

When we recite the Shema and whisper Baruch Shem k’vod malchuto l’olam va’ed, we are reenacting this story. (Pesachim 56a)

The “One” in this story has a different meaning. In this midrash we are talking about the continuity between generations, the one thing that makes us one. We continue to be one people – L’dor va’dor- from generation to generation. There may be conflict amongst the generations, different music, different fashion, use of technology. But there are also things that are true from one generation to the next. These are the things we want passed down to our kids and our grandkids. Our values, our history, our traditions. This is the “oneness” we share. These are the things that are one between us.

In the midrash, Jacob is concerned that his children will forget what makes them one. He is afraid to leave them in a land filled with other “ones”. He hopes he has done his job instilling in them the Jewish values and traditions that make them one people. Jacob wants to make sure his children have heard him.

We hear these words all the time, “When I was your age…”, “In my day…”. As if to say that we are worried that the next generation has lost a bit of their work ethic, their values, their priorities. But with new times, new technology and new ideas, comes a different work ethic, new values and new priorities. Not better or worse, just new. We must embrace this newness and incorporate it into what makes us one. We must listen and learn and grow and change while also holding on to the unique things that make us one.

14 Temple Beth sholom of Orange County Coordinator: Sharon Tanner |[email protected] learn to crochet, we canteach you. knotters are welcome andifyou would like to to cancer unitsacross thecountry. Knitters and an organizationthatprovides handmade caps Meets weekly to crochet capsfor Knots ofLove, TBS Campus Sundays |10:00am-12:00pm Tuesdays |1:00pm-3:00 Meets Weekly Crochet Group Temple BethSholom Sisterhood ofOC Join usonFacebook www.tbsoc.com/sisterhood Follow usonourwebsite TBS. of support in outreach the religious scchool, camperships andcollege many worthwhile projects suchassupporting and tikunolam,Sisterhood devotes itselfto of life. Through socialinteraction, education of women from allwalksoflife andinallstages making lifelong friends.Sisterhood ismade up Temple andourcommunity, while meetingand provides for opportunities women to servethe presence withinourcongregation. Sisterhood dedicated to providing women withavoice and The Temple BethSholom Sisterhood is TEMPLE BETHSHOLOM SISTERHOOD nominal fee for guests Cost: Nocost ifpaid-up Sisterhood member, Coordinator: DeniseStephens watch for more information. celebrate alloftheSisterhood members. Please is oneofourlargest events andisachance to Our annualkickoffto theSisterhood year. This 4:00 pm-7:00 pm Sunday, September 25,2016 Membership Celebration Coordinator: Sandra Drummond Drummond [email protected]. welcome. For more information, contact Sandra you. Afriendlyrelaxing gamewhere everyone is like to learn how to play, thisisthegroup for Whether you have played for years orwould 6:30 pm|TBS Campus Monday Evenings Mah Jongg Coordinator: Michelle Singleton [email protected]. and locations. Contact Michelle Singleton at environment. Watch for notificationsaboutdates with friends,meetnewonesinarelaxing, friendly Join usaswe get together to socialize,reconnect 7:00 pm|LocationTBD February 9, 2017, May 24,2017, June4,2017 Sisterhood intheHood a jewishcenter oflife,learning andconnections

15 SISTERHOOD EVENTS SISTERHOOD EVENTS Chanukah Boutique Celebrate Shabbat and Dinner with Sunday, December 4, 2016 Sisterhood 9:30 am - 1:00 pm | TBS Social Hall Friday, January 20, 2017 Your one stop Chanukah Gift Shop! Sisterhood 6:30 pm | TBS Campus will have a variety of vendors for all of your Sisterhood invites you to attend our annual shopping needs. The Sisterhood Chanukah Gift Sisterhood Shabbat Service where we honor our Shop also opens! newest SHAYNAH (Sisterhood Has All Your Needs Coordinator: Elizabeth Cohen At Heart). Coordinator: Fran Sherman and Soni Sanberg Sisterhood Lights the Chanukiah Tuesday, December 27, 2016 Book Review 6:00 pm | Orange Circle Wednesday, February 1, 2017 Coordinator: Nancy Fidel & Denise Silberman 7:00 pm | TBS Campus Join Sisterhood for a fun night as we meet to discuss a book. More info to follow. “One woman can make a Coordinator: Michelle Singleton Sisterhood Game Night Fundraiser difference, but together we March 4, 2017 can rock the world.” Time TBD | TBS Social Hall Who’s in? Join us for fun, food and games in Anonymous our second annual Game Night! Watch for notifications this coming Spring. Coordinator: Susan Jasper BROTHERHOOD EVENTS TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM BROTHERHOOD The Temple Beth Sholom Brotherhood offers Men’s Night Out Location and Programs TBD | Save the Dates a variety of social activities and opportunities September 14, 2016 March 8, 2017 for our members. Events range from Dinner October 19, 2016 April 19, 2017 November 19, 2016 May 10, 2017 & Theater outings, our famous Joke Breakfast December 14, 2016 June 14, 2017 and sports attendance. We are proud of the February 8, 2017 accomplishments of this group of remarkable Joke Breakfast Sunday, October 16, 2016| 10:00 am gentlemen who work hard to support the youth programs of the Temple. All men at TBS Pancake Breakfast Sunday, December 25 | 9:00 am are welcome to participate in the wonderful organization. Brotherhood Speaker Series Sunday, February 12, 2017 | 10:00 am Follow us on our website at Sunday, March 12, 2017 | 10:00 am www.tbsoc.com/community/brotherhood Sunday, April 9, 2017 | 10:00 am Sunday, May 7, 2017 | 10:00 am Sunday, June 11, 2017 | 10:00 am

16 Temple Beth sholom of Orange County TBS RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Jewish Studies for K-6th Graders 8th, 9th, 11th and 12th Grade Teen Sundays | 9:30 am - Noon | TBS Kehillah Program Our Jewish Studies sessions allow students to Select Sundays | Noon - 2:00 pm | TBS engage in deep learning in a fun and creative Temple Beth Sholom’s Teen Kehillah is built setting. We use art, drama, music, technology, on the principle that every event and activity, and movement to bring Jewish texts, traditions, whether in the classroom or not, should advance and ideas to life. Each Sunday our school a certain set of common Jewish values. Each engages in music and prayer with our clergy. element of our teen program emphasizes some Every grade participates in our Shabbat evening or all of these core values and complements

worship once a year during our family service, and builds on other elements in a cohesive and RELIGIOUS SCHOOL each first Friday of the month. cumulative way. All events and activities lead to our goal of nurturing Jewishly identified people of Traditional Hebrew School for 3rd-6th integrity. Graders Tuesdays | 4:15 - 6:15 pm | TBS 10th Grade Confirmation Select Sundays | Noon - 2:00 pm | TBS At TBS, we teach students Hebrew through Instructor: Rabbi Heidi Cohen an individualized grade level program called Kavanah Corner. These individual packets allow In Confirmation, students attend on select for flexibility within our Hebrew curriculum. The Sundays afternoons (see schedule & calendar). interactive student website allows students to Confirmation students have an opportunity to practice their prayers wherever they might be. reflect on their own Jewish identities and confirm The technology component allows our students their commitment to Jewish life. Along with the to engage in Hebrew instruction and practice at Confirmation class, which is taught by Senior home. With our small class sizes, our teachers staff, students participate in a TBS Confirmation are able to give individual attention to students. trip and lead the congregation in a Confirmation ceremony. Throughout the year, students will Hebrew Connection for 3rd-6th Graders wrestle with foundational questions, such as: Families may choose to enroll their child in Who or what is God? How can Judaism guide my our nationally recognized Hebrew Connection understandings on modern, often controversial program, where a private tutor meets at the topics? How can I live an ethical life? Why and students’ home each week for one-on-one how do we pray? How can I affect change in the instruction. world? 10th Grade Confirmation is a part of our TBS Teen program and includes the Confirmation 7th Grade/B’nai Mitzvah Class retreat. Tuesdays & Select Sundays | 4:15 - 6:15 pm | TBS Instructors: Rabbi Cohen and Cantor Reinwald RELIGIOUS SCHOOL On select Sunday mornings, the 7th graders meet RETREATS AND TRIPS with Rabbi Cohen to explore what it means to be a Jewish adult, tackling issues from keeping 7th Grade B’nai Mitzvah Retreat kosher to observing Shabbat. The B’nai Mitzvah November 11-13, 2016 | Hess Kramer w/ Rabbi class is enhanced by a series of family programs Cohen, Cantor Reinwald and Jodi Kaufman and a special 7th Grade Retreat. On Tuesday afternoons our 7th graders learn trope and Confirmation Retreat participate in a variety of classes such as cooking February 10-12, 2017 | Joshua Tree w/ Rabbi Cohen with Rabbi Cohen and video production with Cantor Reinwald. Post Confirmation Trip March 2-5, 2017 | New York w/ Rabbi Cohen

a jewish center of life, learning and connections 17 Shema – Listen Pam Ranta | Director, Early Childhood Center

Listen to the almost silent beating of wings To the quiet buzzing of a bee moving from flower to flower, bringing new life to nature, preparing sweet honey. Birds soaring high, searching for a meal and a fertile place to rest from flight Chirping, cawing, squawking, hooting

Listen to the wind, wafting between the branches of the stately old tree, gliding along the sails of a ship at sea, beating on the roof tops Carrying all that is ready to move: waiting to catch a ride

Listen to the heartbeat of the unborn child snuggled in her mother’s life sustaining womb First experiencing existence from within the protective walls, nurturing body and soul Muffled voices, swaying to the maternal rhythm

Listen to the silence, listen to your heart, listen to earth’s pulse, listen to the water, listen to nature, listen to the animals

Listen to humankind

Hear God

We stand on holy ground and are surrounded by all that is holy. The world, filled with miracles and wonders, mysteries and understandings, great joys and great sorrows are easily overlooked in the bustle of our everyday lives.

We focus on what is in front of us, what has passed, what we long for. We rush from place to place, swept up in the race. The race to complete a task, the race to be better, the race to win. Do we take time to truly relate to those so meaningful in our lives? Do we feel fulfilled? Do we feel? Do we take the time to pause, to breathe, to see, to listen?

For those of us fortunate enough to play with, learn from and guide young children the words pause, reflect, seek, see and listen are a vibrant part of our day. Children exemplify the everyday miracles of our world but we must actively listen to bear witness. A child’s patient observation of a bug, viewed differently each time it is gazed upon; the struggle for self-expression with or without words; the picture drawn by a child, so telling and yet layer upon layer must be unraveled to comprehend the thought being so mindfully communicated. The world seen through the eyes of a child filled with the magic that we would otherwise forget to see.

An infant’s cry, more than a cry, a language. A language known only to the parent and caregiver who observes and listens intently to the tonal variations signifying the need to eat, to sleep, requiring a diaper change or even express discontent. Nature has a way of communicating with us as well. The sky turns black before a thunderstorm, plants wilt without sufficient water, insect’s surface when the ground is flooded or too hot. When we listen, we hear our own bodies telling us what we refuse or don’t want to see - age, illness, our heart, our conscious, knowing the “right thing”.

Pause, breathe, listen, reflect, feel the rhythm that weaves the strands connecting all life.

Listen and see God’s wonder.

18 Temple Beth sholom of Orange County TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Inspired by the Reggio Emilia Municipal Schools, Early Childhood Center Open House Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Temple Beth Sholom’s Early Childhood Center, 5:30 - 6:30 pm | TBS ECC classrooms provides a social constructivist program for ages Preschool and other interested families bring 3 months – 5 where children are encouraged children to tour and play in the ECC. Finger foods are served for a light dinner. to explore, question and seek answers. Afterschool Enrinchment Classes Children’s thoughts and ideas are respected Sports, Yoga, Music and Dance, and more. and regarded with value. Through observations, Times, days and classes will vary. documentation and further research children’s Contact the ECC office for more information: 714-628-4640 or [email protected] interest are recognized and explored. Literacy, math, science and communication are a natural outcome of this approach. Jewish values, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EARLY holidays and traditions are introduced in a natural manner based on the calendar cycle and in the context of daily life. Children are exposed to ideas of social justice and are given opportunities to view experiences though many different lenses. Our certified outdoor classroom allows children to continue their exploration in a nature filled setting. Our credentialed and loving staff, guide children through the process of building relationships with their surrounding world creating the foundation for greater understanding and constructing knowledge. Infant/Toddler and Preschool hours are 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, 5 days a week. Half, extended, and full day programs 2, 3, 4, or 5 days a week are available. Call the office at 714-628-4640 or email [email protected] for additional information and a tour of our beautiful facility.

a jewish center of life, learning and connections 19 YOUTH AND CAMP YOUTH AND CAMP

These are the years during which lifetime Youth Groups KTY (K-2nd Grade) friendships are created. The Temple Beth Dates and Events TBA Sholom Youth Group Programs focus on creating YTY (3rd-5th Grade) a social and socially conscious environment Dates and Events TBA and complement the more formal education BSTY (6th-8th Grade) Dates and Events TBA programs offered to our youth. Active OCTY (9th-12th Grade) participation in TBS Youth Groups is an excellent Dates and Events TBA way for your child or teen to develop lasting Camp Sholom Jewish friendships, a sense of pride in their Happy voices greet the day with ruach, the incredible Jewish spirit, as Camp Sholom offers Jewish identity and a connection to the TBS another fun-filled summer. Camp Sholom is an community. We offer youth groups for students incomparable blend of diversified, high-quality camping experiences in a warm, safe and positive in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Jewish environment. Camp Sholom entices both first-time and experienced campers, who are divided into age-appropriate units. Each camper “We must take adventures participates in a variety of activities, including in order to know where we arts and crafts, sports, swimming, music, dance and Judaic programs. Units also come together truly belong.” to participates in beach activities, field trips, an overnight and our camp-wide Shabbat experience Anonymous each week. Camp Sholom’s schedule and fees will be available in the winter.

20 Temple Beth sholom of Orange County PARTICIPATE IN SYNAGOGUE LIFE Synagogue life is about building relationships Special Needs Network The Special Needs Network (SNN) at Temple both within the congregation and for the Beth Sholom is organized as an outreach and greater good of the community. At TBS, there support for both the family and the member

with special needs. We provide assistance with LIFE IN SYNAGOGUE PARTICIPATE are numerous opportunities for Tikkun Olam, inclusion for members to participate in all repairing our world through social action spiritual, educational, celebratory and life event activities at the synagogue. We are concerned projects. You can also find life-long friendships with acceptance and appreciate differences. We provide special needs awareness to synagogue and build strong supportive connections within members through education, communication, and our community. Here are some ways that you a positive attitude. The Special Needs Network group includes can be involved and make these connections. people who are also professionals dealing with The Action in Social Action special needs such as psychologist/lawyers/ social workers. These professionals have been Social Action at Temple Beth Sholom offers our helpful in providing guidance and advocacy. members a way to reach out into the community through the ideal of “tzedakah”. Some of our Activities are planned to include the entire projects include Adopt a Social Worker and family throughout the year. Some of our family Mitzvah Meals. This year we are looking forward activities include a Hanukkah Mitzvah potluck/gift to partnering with local organizations to make a wrapping, family Passover seder, social gathering. difference in the lives of those in need. There will For more information, please contact Susan be opportunities for everyone. Sherman at [email protected].

Contact: Cindy Grossberg at [email protected] Chavurah A community within a community, Chavurah Mitzvah Meals - Every Sunday (Hebrew word for “friendship group”) is a special It started with a congregant’s vision and now, program which enables the members of our six years later, we feed 2,000 people a month. congregation to get acquainted in smaller, Through the generosity of our supporters and our more intimate friendship groups based upon volunteers, we provide a much-needed service to compatible needs and interests. The Chavurah many shelters and soup kitchens. program is available to members of Temple Beth To learn more and sign up contact: Sholom and provides a wonderful way to get to Hollis O’Brien at [email protected] or know others and to build lasting friendships with Cheryl Escoe at [email protected]. fellow synagogue members.

a jewish center of life, learning and connections 21 High Holy Days at a Glance... Temple Beth Sholom wishes you a very happy and healthy new year ahead! Elul 5776 - Tishrei 5777

Selichot Yom Kippur Saturday, September 24, 2016 Wednesday, October 12, 2016 6:00 pm | Dinner (reservations required) 9:00 am | Family Service 7:00 pm | Film & Discussion, Service to follow 11:00 am | Main Service, Yom Kippur Discussion Location: Social Hall and Sanctuary Groups to follow 3:30 pm | Afternoon Service/Yizkor/Neilah Erev Rosh Hashanah Sisterhood Break the Fast to follow Sunday, October 2, 2016 Location: Sanctuary, Classrooms, Outdoor Campus 7:00 pm | Erev Rosh Hashanah Service Location: Sanctuary Sukkot Sunday, October 16, 2016 Rosh Hashanah Sukkah Hop: TBS is hitting the road as we explore Monday, October 3, 2016 different Sukkot of TBS congregants on a fun and 9:00 am | Family Service social Sukkah hopping event. Enjoy good food, 11:00 am | Main Service: Tashlikh to follow friends and laughter as we celebrate one of the (Apples and Honey sponsored by Sisterhood) most joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar Location: Sanctuary and Outdoor Campus Location: Various Homes Cost: $5.00 per person Rosh Hashanah (2nd Day) Tuesday, October 4, 2016 Simchat Torah 10:30 am | Service, Luncheon to follow Sunday, October 23, 2016 (reservations required) 4:45 pm | Yizkor Location: Sanctuary and Social Hall 5:15 pm | Dinner (Reservations required) 6:00 pm | Simchat Torah Service and Consecration Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidrei) Tuesday, October 11, 2016 7:00 pm | Kol Nidrei Service Location: Sanctuary

High Holy Days Food Drive The High Holy Days Food Drive is back. Grocery bags will be available beginning on September 19 and throughout the High Holy Days. We are asking everyone to pick up a bag, fill it and return it during our High Holy Day services. This year we have the opportunity to help more people than ever before! See below for the list of items we are collecting. For more information contact Cindy Grossberg at [email protected] or Cheryl Escoe at [email protected]. Peanut Butter and Jelly Cereal Powdered Milk Juice Boxes Spaghetti/Pasta Ramen Canned Fruits Hot Cocoa Mix Marinara Sauce Soup Crackers Snack Packs Macaroni and Cheese Canned Tuna Granola Bars Reusable Grocery Bags

22 Temple Beth sholom of Orange County TBS Board and Staff Directory TBS BOARD OF DIRECTORS President VP of Worship Director Andrea Wasserman Michele Shugarman Karen Warren [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Executive Vice President VP of Congregational Learning Director Jack Holmes Soni Sanberg Paula Pitluk [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Treasurer VP of Business Development Director Jerry Rothblum Elaine Schwartz Pam Honsberger [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Secretary Past President Director Jeff Winston Lynn Matassarin Bonnie Wenneberg [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] VP of Membership Director Director Ferne Michaelson Stacy Nagel Anthoney Rosales [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] VP of Early Childhood Educ. Director Brotherhood President Susan Sherman Bill Kontur Sylvan Swartz [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] VP of Social Action Director Sisterhood President Cindy Grossberg Marc Lebanoff Lori Glasky [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

“Make a fixed time for study; say little and do much and greet each person with a TBS STAFF cheerful face.” Pirkei Avot 1:15 Rabbi | Heidi Cohen [email protected]

Cantor | David Reinwald [email protected]

Director of Congregational Learning | Jodi Kaufman [email protected] TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Director or Early Childhood Education | Pam Ranta www.tbsoc.com | 714-628-4600 [email protected] 2625 N. Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA

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