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July, 2018 Tammuz/Av 5778 Volume 74, Issue 11
Shofar
Temple Beth El
“Where Judaism Lives”
Friday, July 6 & 27 @ 7:30 PM
Shabbat Worship Service
Tuesday, July 10 @ 7:00 PM
Board Meeting
Friday, July 13 @ 6:00 PM
Family Night Service
Friday, July 20 @ 6:00 PM
Chardonnay Shabbat
Saturday, July 21 @ 10:00 AM
Torah Talk
Sunday, July 22 @ 11:00 AM
Rosh Hodesh Celebration “A New Dawn: Transcending Loss”
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Rabbi’s Ramblings Tammuz/Av 5778
Dear Chevrei,
Mazel tov to our Congregants of the Year, Steve and Gail Magnus! Devoted and generous
friends, perpetual worker-bees who shoulder the wheel with cheerful countenances, and
hard-working parents who set a fine example for their children and grandchildren, theirs is a
shining legacy of what it means to be members of a community. Heartfelt thanks to both of
you. And big bouquets to event chair Rose Broida, her husband Greg Broida, Laura
Wolfe, Irvin Pike, and to all of you who participated in and otherwise supported our celebra-
tion. Thank you for making the evening a success!
June was an amazing month, and though we are deep into summer (and I will be back at
Camp Newman as you read this), July holds its own promise. Look out for our next Rosh
Hodesh program on Sunday, July 22; “Chardonnay Shabbat” on the 20th,
and quite possibly
more bagels and schmear with your Torah Talk on July 21 – they were quite the hit last
month!
On a far more serious note: as I write, history is repeating itself. Children are being forcibly
torn from their parents, as families seek amnesty in flight for their very lives.
This is not “loving the stranger.” This is not brotherly love. This is not how those created in
the Divine Image ought to treat one another.
If, heaven forfend, this horrific practice has not stopped, and if families remain cruelly sepa-
rated by the time you read these lines, here are some things we can do and some organiza-
tions we can support (list courtesy of slate.com):
The ACLU - litigating this policy in California. • Al Otro Lado - a binational organization that works to offer legal services to deportees and migrants in Tijuana, Mexico, including deportee parents whose children remain in the U.S.
• CARA—a consortium of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, the American Immigration Council, the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association—provides legal services at family detention centers.
• The Florence Project - an Arizona project offering free legal services to men, women, and unaccompanied children in immigration custody.
• Human Rights First - national organization with roots in Houston also seeking help from lawyers.
• Kids in Need of Defense works to ensure that kids do not appear in immigration court with-out representation, and to lobby for policies that advocate for children’s legal interests.
• The Legal Aid Justice Center - a Virginia-based center providing unaccompanied minors legal services and representation.
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• Pueblo Sin Fronteras is an organization that provides humanitarian aid and shelter to mi-grants on their way to the U.S.
• RAICES - the largest immigration nonprofit in Texas offering free and low-cost legal ser-vices to immigrant children and families.
• The Texas Civil Rights Project - seeking “volunteers who speak Spanish, Mam, Q’eqchi’ or K’iche’ and have paralegal or legal assistant experience.”
• Together Rising is another Virginia-based organization that’s helping provide legal assis-tance for 60 migrant children who were separated from their parents and are currently de-tained in Arizona.
• The Urban Justice Center’s Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project is working to keep families together.
• Women’s Refugee Commission advocates for the rights and protection of women, children, and youth fleeing violence and persecution.
• Finally, ActBlue has aggregated many of these groups under a single button. I hope and pray that this information is unnecessary. Even if it is, we know there will be oth-er work to be done to rebuild our society, and to restore civility, acceptance and love, bim’heirah b’yameinu – speedily, in our day. L’shalom uliv’racha, Rabbi Cheryl Rosenstein
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President Elliott Magnus Perspectives
Wow! What an event and what an honor. My parents were nominated to be Congregants of the
year, and the event held at Luigi’s banquet hall was incredible. The atmosphere, service, food,
friends, family and music made it such a special moment for Steve and Gail, they were tickled
pink. The night holds a special place for me as well, I have heard about parents being overcome
with pride for their children, I can speak for my sister and I that we felt so proud on that evening.
I would like to give special thanks to Rose and Greg Broida, Laura Wolfe, and Irvin Pike who
helped nominate, plan, set-up, decorate, and coordinate the whole event. They did a great job
of taking input from my folks, and making it an event that they enjoyed. The following day getting
a chance to visit with family, some who even came from out of state to be there, all felt is was
‘Class A all the way!’
I would explain the Congregant of the year to friends that were invited who are not members of
the temple, asking what the award was for. They would ask, what my parents did so special this
year for them to earn this honor. I would let them know this is not a M.V.C. (most valuable con-
gregant) award, which is given on a year by year basis. This award is closer to a lifetime
achievement type of award that is given over many years of dedication to the synagogue.
After giving this explanation, I thought of all of the members we have who are so deserving of
the award. Temple Beth El thrives because of the hard work, and time commitments of so many
for so many years. Yes my parents were honored, and as I joked that evening it was not nepo-
tism that got them the award, but so many every year could have the same distinction.
I want to thank all of you, all of our members are congregants of the year. Without every contri-
bution small or large of time, sweat, ideas, input, and presence, Temple Beth El could not sur-
vive. I like to think that we recognize this by having our own party every week, Oneg Shabbat. I
know this is a celebration in honor of the Sabbath, but we also get to recognize each other for
accomplishments, share a laugh, buy from the gift shop, and agree to participate in a future
function all while wine is being served and goodies are on the table.
Thank you again! From the Magnus family, a proud son, and temple president. Everyone’s con-
tributions have not been overlooked and are much appreciated. I look forward to the time when
you are singled out for your efforts and we can celebrate you the individual for the night. In the
meantime let’s celebrate all of us every Friday night!
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Oneg
July August
6 William & Terry Skinner Mark & Stacy Davis
3 Jeff & Donna Schwartz Norma Schwartz
13 Bill & Laure Wolfe 10 Josh & Edith Rudnick
20 Selwyn & Cecily Kay 17 Laura & Bill Wolfe Rachel Magnus
27 Andy & Ella Abrams 24 Larry Saslaw & Ann Peterson-Saslaw
31 Shabbat “Tish” & Potluck
If you are unable to host your scheduled night, please find a replacement; then call the office at 322-7607 so that our Shabbat Worship Service cards are updated accordingly. Reminder: Clean-up includes washing and putting away dishes and utensils. Thank you for your cooperation.
Temple Beth El “Chardonnay Shabbat”
Friday, July 20th
“PrOneg” (appetizers and libations) served at 6:00 PM
Shabbat Service at 6:30 PM
Meet your friends and family at Temple, dine out afterward if you so choose!
(Note: No 7:30 PM service that night!)
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Service & Pulpit Honors
Friday, July 6 @ 7:30 pm
Shabbat Worship Service Parashat -
Numbers 25:10-30:1 Haftarah
I Kings 18:46-19:21
Candle Blesser
Diane Rogers Torah Bearer
Peggie Soltis Torah Blesser
Hal Friedman Torah Reader
Ali Moore
Sermon
Amy Snyder Kiddush
Les Rogers Oneg Hosts
William & Terry Skinner Mark & Stacy Davis
Usher
Greg Broida
Friday, July 13 @ 6:00 pm
Family Night Service
Candle Blesser
Juane Aggenbach Kiddush
Ferdinand Aggenbach Oneg Hosts
Bill & Laura Wolfe Usher
Jill Egland
Friday, July 20 @ 6:00 pm
Chardonnay Shabbat Service Parashat -
Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 Haftarah
Isaiah 1:1-27
D’var Torah
Linda Hakimi Kiddush
Larry Elman PrOneg Hosts
Selwyn & Cecily Kay Usher
Laura Wolfe
Friday, July 27 @ 7:30 pm
Shabbat Worship Service Parashat -
Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 Haftarah
Isaiah 40:1-26
Candle Blesser
Stacy Davis Torah Bearer
Larry Saslaw Torah Blesser
Ali Moore
Torah Reader
Jill Egland Kiddush
Mark Davis Oneg Hosts
Andy & Ella Abrams Usher
Irvin Pike
Jewish tradition prescribes that a meal be
provided for the family following the burial
of a family member. To that end the
Caring Committee of Temple Beth El is
prepared to provide a Meal of Condolence
for temple families who experience the
loss of a loved one. Please consider
making a donation in memory of your
loved one to the Caring Committee so that
we may continue to provide this Mitzvah to
others!
Thank you,
Vivian Gonzales
Marsha Parr
When you make a donation to the temple honoring someone, sending condolences, or wishing someone well, Charlotte Abrams, Tribute Chairperson, will mail a tribute card to the recipient in your name. After you have sent your donation to the temple, notify her of the name, address of the recipient and to which fund the donation was made.
Call Charlotte at 587-7706 Email at bubichar@aol.com
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1 Heidi Allison
3 Tiffany Mayer
3 David Neumeister
3 Patricia Young
7 La Zelle Broida
8 Christopher Jacobson
13 Ronald Lauria
13 Donna Schwartz
16 Lenore Harriman
17 Elliott Magnus
18 William Wolfe
19 Jerry Lasseter
19 Bill Neal
20 Emerson Marin Kniffen 12th
22 Debi Hazel
22 Gail Lipton
22 Larry Saslaw
23 Michael Waldrop
24 Michael Broida
26 Ann Diamond
26 Andrew Scott Hansford 21st
27 Selwyn Kay
27 Eugene Whitt
30 Randi Hilton
30 Fanny Jacobs
31 Cesar Preciado 16th
2 Amy & John Knight 18th
2 Cheryl Rosenstein & Richard Shiell 29th
3 Thomas & Miriam Stull 64th
4 Rudie & Maria Chavez 39th
10 Robert & Patricia Young 35th
15 Neil & Lynne Rosenstein 56th
19 Steve & Janet Newbrough 38th
26 Steven & Fanny Jacobs 37th
26 Marc & Ellyn Widelock 42nd
29 Ronald & Laura Lauria 46th
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June 2018 Yahrzeits
7/6 Shabbat Worship Service
Lawrence Brandon, father of Rogers Brandon 7/6
Albert Finkelstein, father of Miriam Tann 7/6
Jacob Hadida, grandfather of Dorise Bitton 7/9-Tammuz 26
Greta Harow, remembered by Irvin Pike & Pamela Elisheva 7/9
David Jacobson, grandfather of Christopher Jacobson 7/9
Esther Lewi, mother of Ana Genel; grandmother of Janet Blumberg 7/10
Lily Shoemaker, great-great-grandmother of Shyanne Southern 7/11
Phyllis Fram, mother of Joe Fram 7/12
Rita Russ Sager, cousin of Jeffery Russinsky 7/12
John Alan Sheeter, husband of Helen Armistead; son-in-law of Stan z”l & Norma Schwartz; brother-in-law of Jeff Schwartz
7/12
7/13 Family Night Service
Ruth Joy Bell, mother of Marty Weinberg 7/13
Faye Harris Crafton, sister of Billie Bizieff z”l 7/14
Susan Perell, great-aunt of Nancy Brennan 7/15
Estelle Vengarick, remembered by Irvin Pike & Pamela Elisheva 7/15
Joseph Davis, remembered by TBE 7/16
Arthur Hoffmeyer, grandfather of Gail Lipton 7/16-Av 4
John Cothran, remembered by TBE 7/18
Genia Gross, remembered by TBE 7/18
Dorothy Kaliner, grandmother of Marcy Smith 7/18
Allen Kaplan, brother of Marsha Parr 7/18
Mollie Lande, mother of Rose Blatt; grandmother of Barbara Kessler; great-grandmother Of David Kessler
7/18-Av 6
Ethel Miller, mother of Michael Miller 7/18-Av 6
Esther Krantz, cousin of Arline Pike z”l; cousin of Irvin Pike 7/19
Birch Shilkrout, uncle of Judy Strauss 7/19-Av 7
7/20 Chardonnay Shabbat
David Grosberg, son of Risha Grosberg z”l 7/20-Av 8
Haseltine Nesmith, great-great aunt of William Hoschele 7/20
Kayla Schinder, sister of Etel Lewis 7/21
Gertrude Greenberg, mother of Ella Abrams 7/22-Av 10
Helen Schneider, mother of Norma Schwartz; grandmother of Jeff Schwartz & Helen Armistead
7/22-Av 10
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7/20 Chardonnay Shabbat (cont’d)
Evelyn Babins, remembered by TBE 7/23-Av 11
Dale Chesser, brother of Christy Rudnick 7/23
Glenna Glatzer, grandmother of Gaby Scully 7/23
Ann Allison, mother of Bob Allison 7/24
Barney Rosenstein, father of Neil Rosenstein; grandfather of Rabbi Cheryl Rosenstein 7/24-Av 12
Heather Tanger Black, niece of Arline Pike z”l; cousin of Irvin Pike 7/24
David Kalish, remembered by TBE 7/25
Grace Winnik, mother of Lynne Rosenstein; grandmother of Rabbi Cheryl Rosenstein 7/25-Av 13
Richard Anderson, father of Elaine White 7/26
7/27 Shabbat Worship Service
Ellie Pierce, remembered by Irvin Pike & Pamela Elisheva 7/27
David Salnitsky, uncle of Esther Brandon 7/27
Sima Magidow, mother of Mary Speare 7/28
Milton Schulman, grandfather of Marc Schulman 7/28-Av 16
Lillian Sachs, mother of Shirley Ann Newman z”l; grandmother of Heidi Allison 7/29
Abram Goldberg, father of Michael Goldberg 7/30
Morton Greenberg, father of Michael Greenberg 7/30
Jacob Korman, grandfather of Stan Schwartz z”l; great-grandfather of Jeff Schwartz & Helen Armistead
7/30-Av 18
Ann Purcell, friend of Jill Egland 8/1
Al Abrams June 13, 2108 - Sivan 30 5778
Husband of Charlotte Abrams Father of Andy Abrams
In Memory
We mourn the loss in recent days of . . . .
Dear Temple Beth El Friends:
We are forever grateful to you for your support to Albert during his illness and solace
to us at his death. Your caring, your offers of respite, your attention to our needs,
your messages of condolence will always remain in our memories.
We are fortunate you have all of you in our lives.
Charlotte, Andy and Ella Abrams
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Temple Beth El Special Funds
Tree of Life, Memorials, Prayer Book Plates, Rabbi’s Discretionary, Vision Committee, Caring
Committee, Shirley Lipco Social Justice Fund, Building (Torah Learning Center), Camperships,
Library, Paul Bregor Music Endowment, Kol Nidre (High Holy Days).
Temple Beth El
Provides a sanctuary for your sacred prayers, a
social hall for special celebrations, a library to
study our heritage, a school to teach our eternal
values and ways to remember loved ones who
are no longer with us. One of the traditional
ways we honor those who helped shape our
lives is by placing a made-to-order bronze
Memorial Plaque which will be added to the
walls of the Temple foyer.
For more info, contact Andy Abrams at (661) 328-6426 or email him at
aabrams@bak.rr.com
In honor or in memory… the perfect remembrance…
Bookplates in our prayer books are available for only $18 each.
To order, send your check paya-ble to Temple Beth El and in-
clude the working of your choice and the manner in which you
want your name to appear. On the enve-
lope, please write “attn.: bookplates”.
Questions? Call the TBE office: (661) 322-7607
Contributions (5/16 - 6/19)
Tree of Life
Andy & Ella Abrams In honor of Steve & Gail Magnus,
Congregants of the Year Ahron & Linda Hakimi
In honor of Steve & Gail Magnus, Congregants of the Year Etel Lewis
In honor of Steve & Gail Magnus, Congregants of the Year Irvin Pike & Pamela Elisheva
In honor of Steve & Gail Magnus, Congregants of the Year
Joshua & Edith Rudnick In honor of Steve & Gail Magnus, Congregants of the Year
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Andy & Ella Abrams In memory of Al Abrams Gretchen Bloch
Memorials/Yahrzeits
Greg & Rose Broida
In memory of Socorro Gonzalez, Edna & Henry Solomon & Irene Broida Brent Eastep
Ronald & Laura Lauria In memory of Tyler Anthony Mince
Peggie Soltis & Collenn McGraw In memory of Connie Wellman Beth Spiegel & Becky Reifenstahl
In memory of Miriam Buck
Caring Committee
Andy & Ella Abrams In memory of Al Abrams
Andy & Diane Andrews In memory of Al Abrams
Building Fund
Irvin Pike & Pamela Elisheva
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July, 2018 Tammuz/Av 5778
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6
7:30 PM Shabbat
Worship Service
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8 9 10
7:00 PM Board
Meeting
11 12 13
6:00 PM Family
Night Service
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15 16 17 18 19
20
6:00 PM Chardonnay
Shabbat
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10:00 AM Torah
Talk
22 11:00 AM
Rosh Hodesh Celebration
23 24 25 26
27
7:30 PM Shabbat
Worship Service
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29 30 31 1 2 3 4
Need help finding a ride or someone to Carpool with to Temple?
Contact:
Andy Abrams 589-3778
Or email him at aabrams@bak.rr.com
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E-mail your Shofar submission to the Temple at tbebakersfield@gmail.com
Deadline for the August Shofar is July 15, 2018
Our monthly Shofar is published by:
TEMPLE BETH EL 2906 Loma Linda Drive Bakersfield, CA 93305 Tel: (661) 322-7607 Fax: (661) 322-7807 Website: www.templebethelbakersfield.org
Rabbi Cheryl Rosenstein President Elliott Magnus Vice President Greg Broida Corresponding Secretary Tim Fromm Recording Secretary Jill Egland Financial Secretary Irvin Pike Treasurer Andy Abrams Administrator Lorrie Larribas
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