PAGE 4 • THE JACKSON KOL • OCTOBER 2011 OCTOBER 2011 • THE JACKSON KOL • PAGE 1 SAVE THE DATE: JacksonThe Sukkot JACKSON HOLE October 16, 4 pm Kol JEWISH COMMUNITY Home of P.O. BOX 10667 Laurie Thal JACKSON, WY 83002 NEWSLETTER FOR THE JACKSON HOLE JEWISH COMMUNITY • OCTOBER 2011 Phone: (307) 734-1999 Fax: Same by arrangement [email protected] DIRECTORS 2010 www.JHJewishCommunity.org Letter from the president Al Zuckerman, President I talked to Uncle Moishe on the phone ties they can now be counted toward a miny- The office is at 480 S. Cache St., yesterday. He was asking how Rosh on and may lead prayer services, as well. Josh Kleyman, Vice President Suite 6, Jackson Hole HaShannah services went and especially Ancient Jewish tradition says they may even Ari Goldstein, Treasurer Office hours are by arrangement. what Rebbe Carl Levenson had to say. He’s be legally married. Don’t get any ideas, Mary Grossman, Secretary a big fan of Carl’s and always fascinated by Esther! Mark Aronowitz Carl’s comments and perspectives on By Jewish custom once a child reaches Judaism even though I am giving Unc a the age of thirteen they automatically Devra Davis poor layman’s translation. He also said he assume the role of a Bar Mitzvah with all Phyllis Fischer had visited with his dear friend, Solomon it’s intendent responsibilities in the Jewish Andy King Rosen, who was up from Boca to be with community. There does not have to be a cer- Etta Lindenfeld family in the Bronx during the High emony or rite of passage of any sort. Holidays. They were sitting on the stoop one However, in modern American society it has Rose Novak day and of course the conversation got become tradition for families and Jewish Lisa Finkelstein, ex-officio around to health issues. Unc said the conver- communities to acknowledge this milepost in Carol Mann, ex-officio sation went something like this. “Nu, Solly, a child’s life with some sort of celebration Rachel Ravitz, ex-officio how’s by you?” “Oy, Moishe, I’ve gotten so and ritual observance. Some of the common We are a diverse and inclusive community. old. I’ve had two by-passes, a hip replace- aspects of the ritual ceremony are reading a Larry Thal, ex-officio 14th Each of us is entitled to the privilege of ment and a new knee. I got the diabetes. I’m Torah portion at a Shabbous morning serv- Phyllis Turtle, ex-officio tzedakah, giving charity, which is especially half blind and I can’t hear anything quieter ice or at another morning service when the Linda Weil, ex-officio important during the High Holy Days. Every than a jet engine. I can’t remember if I’m Torah is traditionally read, reciting a Dava Zucker,ex-officio Annual 88 or 92. I can hardly feel my hands or feet Haftorah, which is a section from the books contribution will be a help to the beneficiar- mit the bad circulation. But Moishe, I tell of the Prophets and preparing and offering Food ies, and every contribution is important - you, Tanks to G-d, I still have my Florida a D’var Torah which are comments on the Yiddish word of the month from one can of food to many full grocery driver’s license.” meaning of the Torah portion. Drive bags. On this New Year, please consider being According to Jewish law when a child The reason I offer this encapsulated infor- Bubala an essential part of the greater community of reaches the age of thirteen they are per- mation on B’nai Mitzvahs (plural for ceived to be able to take responsibility for Bat/Bas Mitzvah) is that in the next eight- A Yiddish word, traditionally ending Jackson Hole by donating to our food drive. their own actions. That is to say, at that age, een months to two years we have the poten- used by Grandmothers, that Please bring non-perishable groceries to serv- they are thought of as being able to think tial to have 4 or 5 B’nai Mitzvahs in our The Jackson Hole Jewish references children. The soon! ices on Yom Kippur. If you are unable to be and act morally and ethically. From a reli- community. It has been a topic of conversa- modern usage of the word Community is committed to creat- gious perspective it is assumed that at this tion at the JHJC Board of Directors meet- there, please ask someone to bring your con- can be extended to any per- ing a diverse Jewish presence that tribution. Suitable items include: canned pro- time, they can follow the commandments in ings as to what the JHJC’s role should and the Torah on their own. The phrase Bar can be in the process and what resources we son that is considered darling unites us, celebrates our faith and teins and soups, powdered milk, beans, rice, promotes tolerance in the greater Mitzvah literally translates as “son of com- can offer to families with children approach- and close to one's heart. Bring your pasta, cereals and disposable diapers. Our col- Jackson community. We strive to mandment.” The term Bar Mitzvah first ing the magic age. Some of the traditional lection will be given to the Community appears in the Talmud early in the requirements leading up to the B’nai engage all families and individuals bags back on Still looking for Jewish Pets of the Month! Cupboard to help people in Jackson with “Common Era.” It refers to a person who is Mitzvah are attending Hebrew school to If you have a pet that you would like fea- in spirituality, education, tzedakah Yom Kippur tured in our newsletter, please e-mail a pic- emergency needs. subject to following the commandments of learn both Hebrew and basic Jewish cus- and the joys of Jewish life. the Torah. In addition to these responsibili- toms and concepts, attending a number of ture to [email protected]. cont’d on page 2 ... PAGE 2 • THE JACKSON KOL • OCTOBER 2011 OCTOBER 2011 • THE JACKSON KOL • PAGE 3 Prez letter cont’d ... CALENDAR Shabbous services and planning and carrying including site, Rabbinical and Cantorial MAZEL TOV out a community service project. The Board leadership and family and community expec- Oct. 6: Toddler Sing-a-long with will be having further discussions on what it tations are some of the items that will be HOLIDAYS 5772 I Josh and Kalen Kleyman, for Judd. 4:15 – 4:45p.m. LDS can offer aside from Hebrew school and reli- discussed. Stay tuned. SCENES FROM CHINESE NEW YEAR PARTY the birth of their daughter, Reviva Church. gious observances. Tutors, Torah trope, D’var B’Shalom, Keshet Kleyman. Torah assistance, helping to coordinate serv- Al Zuckerman Oct. 7: Kol Nidre: 6 p.m. Musical ice projects and facilitating the actual event JHJC President prelude by violinist Ed Mellander. Services will promptly begin at 6:30 p.m. Childcare provided. High Holidays 5772 Schedule of Events Services will be conducted by Carl Levenson and Chazzan Judd Grossman at St. John’s Episcopal Oct. 8: Yom Kippur. 9:00 a.m. Church, 170 N. Glenwood. Children’s service with Carl Levenson and Judd Grossman; 10:00 a.m. Shacharit, Morning Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidre • Friday, October 7: Service. Childcare provided. 2:30 6 p.m. Prelude music by violinist, Ed Mellander. Reviva Keshet Kleyman and daddy p.m. Workshop; 3:45 p.m. Yizkor; Services will promptly begin at 6:30 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Mincha/Torah Reading; Childcare provided. MANY THANKS 6:00 p.m. Rabbi’s Discussion 6:30 p.m. Ne’ila; 7:00 p.m. I Shannon, Larry and Aviva Thal Yom Kippur Potluck community Break Fast in • Saturday, October 8: for hosting Carl Levenson during the Fellowship Hall. 9:00 a.m. Children’s service with Carl Levenson and Judd Grossman. High Holidays. 10:00 a.m. Shacharit, Morning Service. (Childcare will begin at 10 a.m.) I Ari Berk for helping clean up 4 p.m at the 2:30 p.m. Workshop Oct. 16 : Sukkot after our Chinese New Year party. home of Laurie Thal, potluck. 3:45 p.m. Yizkor Mountain Chai News I Email for directions: info@jhjew- 4:45 p.m. Mincha/Torah Reading Phyllis Fischer for organizing 5:45 p.m. Break program and you will start Judd for toddlers and their our 14th annual food drive and for ishcommunity.org. 6:00 p.m. Rabbi’s Discussion earning points for our parents. On the first 6:30 p.m. Ne’ila school. We thank you for Thursday of every month , organizing the kitchen volunteers. October 21: Simchat Torah and 7:00 p.m. Potluck community Break Fast in the Fellowship Hall. If your last name begins your participation and sup- Judd and the teachers at I Christine Schuller and Andy port in our children’s pro- Bet Sefer invite you and Shabbat with chazzan Judd with A-G please bring a side dish, H-M please bring a main course, N-S please bring a for helping with Rosh dessert, T-Z please bring a salad. grams! your toddler to join the Bet King Grossman and Josh Kleyman. Sefer students for the first Hashanah greeting. 6 p.m. Stay tuned for location. Support Jewish education Membership Packets half hour of class for a Sukkot & Simchat Torah have been mailed sing-a-long and song ses- I Phyllis Fischer, Rose Novak, Al Smith’s Earn and Learn Being a member is the sion.