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Program ..............................................................................3

International Tikkun Olam Project Honorees ...........................4

Sponsors .............................................................................6

Event Committee and Volunteers ...........................................6

Fund-a-Kid ..........................................................................7

Tributes ...............................................................................8

Nine by Nine for Tikkun Olam ..............................................25

Live Auction Items ..............................................................31

Silent Auction Items ...........................................................34

Themed Gift Baskets ..........................................................41

Repairing the World Class Projects ......................................42

Auction Rules ....................................................................43

Tikkun Olam Committee .....................................................44

a fundraising event for

B’nai HavurahDenver Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation

Saturday, November 7, 6-10 pmInverness Hotel & Conference Center

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Program

6:00-7:00 pmCocktails, appetizers and silent auction bidding

7:15 pmHavdalah Service followed by Dinner

8:00 pmWelcome

Honoree RecognitionMargery Goldman

Alice TurakMarty & Arna Caplan

8:30 pmTikkun Olam: Creating and inspiring

future generations of strong Jewish leaders in our community

8:45 pmLive Auction and Fund-a-Kid Religious School Scholarship Program

9:30 pmAuction checkout and closing —

guests are welcome to enjoy their stay at the Inverness Hotel’s inviting saloon

Times listed are approximate.

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International Tikkun Olam Project Honorees

Marty and Arna Caplan

Marty and Arna, members of B’nai Havurah for more than 30 years, have been doing important work in Nairobi, Kenya with the organization Shining Hope for Communities. They have brought a whole new math and literacy program to a school for girls in the slums of Nairobi and have been to the school three times to train the teachers. Individually, Marty has been very active with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and Arna has been very involved in work with Knitting for Peace, an organization that provides hand-crafted items of comfort to those in need in the Denver community and around the world.

Margery Goldman

As a founding member of Havurah Kehillah, Margery has been a member of B’nai Havurah for about 30 years. Margery and her late husband, Marvin Naiman, funded a wide range of programs from contemplative education (Naropa University, where Margery has served on the board), to women’s health to microfinance. Following a trip to Israel and the West Bank with Rabbis for Human Rights in 2008, Margery’s focus shifted to the issues of Israel and Palestine. Through her membership in the Women Donors Network, an organization of over 200 progressive philanthropists and

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activists, Margery’s activism on these issues deepened. She became an early leader of the women’s forum of J Street and she supports a range of Jewish organizations in the US, Israel and the Palestinian Territories that are seeking to find a just and equitable resolution to this seemingly intractable conflict.

Alice Turak

Alice fell in love with the West African nation of Senegal on her first visit in 1971. On two subsequent visits she brought supplies to schools in rural areas with African Heritage Celebration, and she assisted individuals who had been injured by buried land mines. A nonprofit organization, African Heritage Celebration was founded after a Senegalese man, Oumar Dia, was murdered in Denver in a hate crime. Since then, many Coloradans have visited his village and other rural villages to bring needed supplies. Alice is also involved with Friends of Guéoul, whose mission is to keep girls in school by offering scholarships to their families. So far 104 disadvantaged girls have been able to remain in school. Ultimately, the goal is to promote empowerment and the success of each girl into adulthood. Alice also volunteers at Place Bridge Academy, where she has discovered a facility for teaching math concepts. This last fact would greatly surprise her mother.

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Our Sponsors

It is with gratitude that we recognize this evening’s sponsors:

Event Committee and Volunteers

Todah rabah (thank you) to: Amy Snow, Priscilla Press, Bobbie Towbin, Phyllis Goodman, Sharon Haber, Carol Bubes, Annie Reilly, Howard Tishler, Holly Greenfield, Hal Aqua, David Fishman, Marilyn Winokur, Liz Evans, and our Board of Directors for their assistance in many ways! Thank you to Bob Cohen of Veraison Wines, our many auction item donors, Nine by Nine artists, teachers and students of our Religious School, and themed basket creators and donors. Special thanks to Leona Lazar, Hal Aqua and Risa Aqua for their conception and development of our Nine by Nine for Tikkun Olam Artist Program; and thank you to our Nine by Nine artists.

Cynda Collins ArsenaultArna & Marty CaplanMargery GoldbergEmily Roet & Mike GoodmanPhyllis GoodmanSharon & Jeff HaberMary Kohn & Ben HonigmanTamara Hertz & Doug JohnsonStacy & Ted LevinRuth LurieAudrey Epstein & Scott Merenstein

Priscilla PressElizabeth Ferber Reder & Bernard RederMarilyn Winokur & Bill RollinLee Fisher & Barry RosenbergAmy SnowAlida SteinBarbara Borow-Stephens & Robert StephensJoan & Abbott WallisAnonymous (1)

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Fund-a-Kid

At last year’s fundraising event, Find Yourself a Teacher, honoring educators at B’nai Havurah, we introduced “Fund-a-Need.” At the event, more than 50 guests made donations from $25 up to $1,000 that benefited our Religious School. In total $2,500 was raised for computer tablets and $2,500 was raised for our tuition assistance scholarship program. We are pleased to report that seven families requested help with tuition and were granted assistance through the program. This year, we bring this successful program back and have dubbed it “Fund-a-Kid.” Our goal is to raise $2,500 again for tuition assistance. During the course of events this evening, we will again ask you to raise your bid cards in support of our tuition assistance program with a donation from $25 on up! Thank you in advance for your support!

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Congratulations and thank you to our honorees

ArnA, MArty, MArgery, And Alice

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Carol and Irwin Wagner

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Dear Margery, We celebrate your energy, your spirit, and

leadership today. You have touched us with your dedication to work towards change in our

world. You are joined alongside Arna and Marty and Alice, all of whom

Havurah Kehillah wishes to honor. MAZEL TOV! A SPECIAL APPRECIATION

FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO DETAIL AS WE ORGANIZED AND CELEBRATED MANY

OCCASIONS TOGETHER AND PARTY PERK ALWAYS CAME ALONG!

We love you!

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Ron and Susan Langer, Esther and John Wasserman, Cathy and Steve Langer, Barb and Jim Ramsour,

Jon and Roz Steeler, Jill Kaplan, Amy Mills, Barbara Ellman, Bruce and Wendy Deboskey,

Judy Reaven and Lori Helmstetter, Jeffrey Nathanson and Macky Bennett, Art and Mindy Kaufman

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In honor of Margery Goldman and her important and compassionate

work in our worldwide community

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With great admiration,

Nancy Stevens,

Andrea Berry & Matt Gorr

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Mazel Tov to Marty and Arna

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with love from the Dancing Moose Minyan

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Thank you to the entire

B’nai Havurah community

for this honor

and for being a beloved

spiritual home, inspiring

each of us, in our own way,

to answer the call to justice.

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Margery Goldman

;sr, esm esm“Justice, justice shall you pursue.”

Deuteronomy 16:20

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To Arna & Marty

Your work together in Nairobi, Kenya is a testament to your dedication and passion for

making our world a better place. We are so proud of you and what

you have accomplished.

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Mom and Bert

Dennis and Carol Kucur

Aunt Marilyn Levinson

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MAZEL TOVTO

MARTY AND ARNA CAPLAN

Thank you for all you have done for the Jewish community and our world!

You are both incredible people!

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Laurie and Connell Saltzman

Mazel Tov to Arna, Marty, Margery and Alice

Your efforts to heal and transform our world are a true inspiration!

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With great admiration and gratitude,Laura Michaels and Jeff Olson

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Mazel tov to our dear friends, Arna and Marty.

The world is a better place for your efforts.

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The Bolshoun Family

Congratulations Margery on a well-deserved honor. Thank you for all you do

for our community.

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With much love and admiration, Steve & Cathy

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Margery and Alice

Thank you both for all you do to power change.

April 29, 2016Convention Center, Denver CO

Mazel Tov MargeryYou have been and always will be a remarkable part of your

community locally, nationally and internationally. You are truly deserving of the “Repairing the World” Tribute. We are so glad

we could share this night with you. Dad would be so proud.

Love,The Naiman and Abelman Family

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Arna and Marty would like to thank the B’nai Havurah community

for being our spiritual home and for honoring us this evening.

We hope that each of you can find your own way to help repair the world.

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To Marty and Arna,

Thank you for your generosity and leadership at The Logan School, and for

sharing your generous spirit with the world.

From your friends at The Logan School for Creative Learning

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To our most deserving honorees, Marty, Arna,

Margery, and Alice:

A warm and heartfelt Mazel Tov to you.

Our world and community is a better place because

of your efforts in Tikkun Olam.

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Emily Roet and Michael Goodman

Congratulations to our Tikkun Olam honorees...Marty, Arna, Margery,

and Alice! You are an inspiration

to us all!

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Ben Honigman and Mary Kohn

Ted and Stacey Levin

Bernard and Elizabeth Reder

Bill Rollin and Marilyn Winokur

Mazel Tov Marty and Arna. I am proud to have

family members that show the true

spirit of TIKKUN OLAM.

Ani ohevet otchem.

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Your sister, Myra

Much Mazel to arna & Marty,

Margery, and alice

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It’s So Good to Care, Amy

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We are delighted that our parents, Arna and Marty Caplan, are receiving this

honor from B’nai Havurah.Mazel Tov!

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With love from Karen and Bill Caplan and our families

“We may not ever be able to understand why society permits inequality, intolerance, hunger, disease and genocide in the first place, but we can understand what we can do to stop them. We can discover and define our different faiths by putting them into

action... So be a little gutsy sometimes. Have some chutzpah. It’s a good thing to have.” —Ruth Messinger

Knitting4Peace thanks Arna and Marty Caplan

for their support and service.

Thank you for helping us deliver hope, healing, and peace

here in Denver and around the world!

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extends a heartfelt Mazel Tov to B’nai Havurah

and its honorees Marty & Arna Caplan,

Margery Goldman, Alice Turak

Dear Arna and Marty,Mazel tov on this well-deserved

honor. May you continue to shine light on the world.

Sheila and Bernie SilvermanCindy and Peter Strauss

In honor of Arna & Marty Caplan,

Margery Goldman & Alice Turak

from Paula and Stan Gudder

“If you will it, it is no dream.” —Theodore Herzl

Marty and Arna,Our world is better for

having you in it.

Amy, Genie, Henya and Debbie

Mazel tov on this well-deserved honor.

Keep up your good works at home and abroad.

John & Debora Freed

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Thank you Alice, Margery, Arna and Marty for your generous giving

locally and in many places in the world.

Janet and Art Fine

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congratulations, alice!

We are so proud of you and glad to have you

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Ted and Jean Simon

MAzel tov MArty And ArnA!

“It is not what one says, but rather what one does,

that makes all the difference in the world.” —Pirkei Avot

Thanks for making a difference!

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Rondi, David, Max, and Noah Frieder

Debbie, Sandy, Andi, and Adam Vicksman

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Mazel Tov to our Honoreesfrom Havurah

Kavod Jose Diaz

tikkun olam through reducing gun violence

Join us!

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Alice, Margery, Arna, and Marty:

Your efforts awe and inspire us.

Thank you for your work in Tikkun Olam.

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Elaine Selsberg and Dan Recht

congrAtulAtions to our honorees

And todAh rAbAh to our b’nAi

hAvurAh stAff

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Scott Merenstein and Audrey Epstein

Mazel Tov to Marty, Arna, Margery and

Alice for making the world and

our community a better place.

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Sharon and Jeff Barb and Bob Lee and Barry

Joan and Abbott

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It is fabulous to have such inspiring people in our community! Thank you for your work in making our world a better place.

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Priscilla Press

Congratulations to you all!

What an honor it has been to Work With you,

aliCe, Margery, arna, and Marty.

thank you for aCCepting this Well-deserved

honor.

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Becky Epstein

To Arna & Marty Caplan,

Alice Turak, and Margery Goldman

In gratitude for their dedication to social justice and

generosity to those in need.

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Ruth Lurie

Mazel tov to our dear friends, Arna and Marty. The world is a betterplace for your efforts.

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Tamara Hertz and Doug Johnson

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Sharing our Living Stories: Repairing our WorldLarry and Cherie Karo Schwartz

Honoring Marty & Arna, Margery, and AliceFrom Marc Drillings and Barbara Stein

Mazel Tov Marty and Arna!Love, Aaron and Ali

Thank you for your commitments to Tikkun Olam. Mazel Tov!Leona Lazar

Arna, Marty, Margery, and Alice: the world is a better place for what you do.

Dan Prendergast and Carla Sciaky

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Nine by Nine for Tikkun Olam

Seventeen talented B’nai Havurah artists were challenged to reflect and visually interpret Tikkun Olam, Repairing the World, into pieces of art. An original painting, sculpture, print, fiber art, mixed media or drawing created on a 9” X 9” board can be yours with your generous (and highest) bid. Take home a unique piece of art that will inspire you and your family to take action Repairing the World! Special thanks to our artists who have donated their art to our Tikkun Olam event.

Annie Aqua Title: UntitledMedium: Mixed media Artist’s statement: Annie is a recent graduate of Scripps College, where she majored in Studio Art and minored in Anthropology. She enjoys using a range of mediums in her work and finding intersections between those mediums. She currently lives in Denver, CO, where she works at Helikon Gallery, teaches violin, plays with Hal Aqua and the Lost Tribe, and continues her own visual and musical projects. Contact: aaqua10@gmail.com / www.annieaqua.com

Hal AquaTitle: Tiferet / Shekhina Medium: Mixed mediaArtist’s statement: Hal, a musician and graphic designer who serves as B’nai Havurah’s music director, has lately been exploring mixed media inter-pretations of the Kabbalistic Tree of Life.Contact: halaqua@q.com / www.halaquastudio.com

Risa Aqua Title: Entitled and You’ve Earned It Medium: Watercolor on wood panelBid on both artworks or bid individually.

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Artist’s statement: Risa Aqua specializes in lively, whimsical calligraphic art that commemorates life’s special events and passages. Her one-of-a-kind ketubot have been signed at hundreds of weddings from coast to coast and beyond. Risa is a lifelong member of B’nai Havurah, as well as a teacher in our religious school and a bar/bat mitzvah tutor.Contact: risaaqua25@gmail.com / www.RisaAqua.com

Jill Arnson Title: Ornaments in the Tree of LifeMulti-media: stones, polymer clay, glass, seed beads and wire Artist’s statement: “I use a variety of materials from around the world and incorporate the colors of those areas, showing the unity of the elements.” Jill has been working with these materials for over ten years and continues to add new elements to her designs, primarily in jewelry.Contact: jillca@msn.com

Marla BenderTitle: Holding LifeMedium: Acrylic and plaster, 7”h x 7”w x 7”dArtist’s Statement: “My vision of Repairing the World starts with us seeing lives as sacred. My 9” x 9” piece represents holding space for each life to be protected, nourished, and loved. I enjoy art as a way to capture feelings as a moment of time. I always am inspired by hearing how others interpret my work and what feelings it brings up for them.”Contact: MarlaMBender@gmail.com

Kristie Bradley Title: Healing CrustMedium: Acrylic paint on wood panelArtist’s statement: “In life and in my art, I see beauty in imperfections, blemishes or even wounds. In this piece I depicted the Earth from a horizontal view of the upper crust, like an ant farm. The pastoral portion of the landscape, with grass, blue sky and even neutral crust is relaxing to view. The wound or injury to the crust and the healing, shown in a compli-mentary color, adds to the beauty of the landscape.”Contact: bradleyk19@yahoo.com

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Paula BurgerTitle: Menorahs: To Light the WayMedium: Acrylic paint Artist’s statement: “Passionate is a word that describes my life and art. Passion was born from my unrelenting joy in life and aspects of rebirth.Born in Poland and a Holocaust survivor, I immigrated to America in 1949. My first experience with painting began at the age of 12. I became known as the tomboy who drew and painted. What followed was a lifetime commitment to the arts and my involvement in studying and creating.Art comes from life and its expression; it validates my existence. There is nothing in the world more exciting for me to do than paint. Today, I paint daily in my studio. I am represented in Colorado galleries and my works are included in numerous public, private and corporate collections throughout the world. Beginning in 1989, I participated in a lengthy list of juried, invitational and one-person exhibitions. My studio is available to visit by appointment.”Contact: www.paulaburger.com

Leigh CopelandTitle: The Old Shall be RenewedMedium: PencilArtist’s Statement: Hebrew quote by Rav Cook, dreidel of hope and change.Tears/Rain/Water/Growth/Life.Contact: Vespagal@mac.com

Brenna Deutchman Title: All of Us TogetherMedium: Silk fabric & cotton thread Artist’s statement: “Inspired by Tikkun Olam, which is our responsibility as Jews, I believe that small actions every day will make the world a better place.” Blue Jasmine Studios creates unique, handmade works of art. These meaningful, beautiful and practical things bring warmth, beauty and joy to your home and family. Everything is handmade with love and care.Contact: Brenna.deutchman@yahoo.com / www.bluejasminestudios.com

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Sharon HaberTitle: Faces Of The WorldMedium: Acrylic/Mixed Media Artist’s statement: FACING the world with dignity, love, courage peace and change.Contact: sharonlchaim@aol.com

Siobhan Houston Title: Hand of the ShekhinahMedium: Fabric, beads and embroidery thread Artist’s statement: Siobhan Houston has been creating fiber art by sewing, beading, crocheting, knitting and embroidering since she was a teenager. Contact: siobhanjhouston@gmail.com

Leona Lazar Title: Tikkun Olam: All Together NOW!Media: Paper clay and acrylic paint, 9”h x 9”w x 7”d Artist’s statement: “The survival of our planet — Repairing the World — is our greatest challenge. My sculpture, based on the Beatles’ song All Together Now, is a group of whimsical yet dynamic individuals who meta-phorically make up small and universal communities who support each other in working toward and ultimately achieving this goal. “I am a ceramics sculptor who tells stories through my abstracted figures using exaggeration and expressive gestures to create dialogs with viewers. I am an associate member of Spark Gallery and my work has been featured in Loveland’s Sculpture in the Park, art centers and private collections throughout the country. I retired from the position of executive director of the Art Students League of Denver in 2012 - and ‘rewired’ myself to be a full-time sculptor.”Contact: leonalazar@gmail.com / www.leonalazar.com

Ann Lederer Title: Shards of LightMedium: Silk painting, free motion quilting Artist’s statement: “Isaac Luria, a sixteenth-century Kabbalist, used the phrase tikkun olam to encapsulate the true role of humanity in the ongoing

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evolution and spiritualization of the cosmos. Our world consists of countless shards of the original vessels entrapping sparks of the Divine Light. Humanity’s great task involves freeing and reuniting the scattered Light, raising the sparks back to Divinity and restoring the broken world.” Ann is a community activist, cross-cultural consultant, and artist. Her silk art, each piece individually designed and hand painted, includes wearable art (scarves, jackets, wraps), wall hangings and Judaica (challah covers, tallitot and chuppahs). Contact: alederer@yahoo.com

Rabbi Evette Lutman Title: V’ahavtah (and you shall love)Medium: Mixed media Artist’s statement: “How do we express love of God’s world if not through the assistance that we give to God’s creation? For me, there is a childlike innocence that come out when adults step out of their comfort zone and do things as we did when we were children. We often find different parts of ourselves in the vulnerability.”Contact: rabbi@bnaihavurah.org / www.bnaihavurah.org

Priscilla Press Title: Habitat 939 (triptych) Medium: Oil on board Bid on all three artworks or bid individually.Artist’s statement: “Building houses for others is a clear expression of Tikkun Olam. This triptych is a semi-abstract impression of the concrete good will that comes from the collaboration of the B’nai Tikkun Olam Committee and Habitat for Humanity. “I graduated with a BA in Studio Art from City College of NY and apprenticed for two years with Julio Alpuy in the tradition of the Taller Torres-Garcia (School of the South, Uruguay).”Contact: shamaritza@aol.com

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Elizabeth Rosenblum Title: Tikkun Olam Art ProjectMedium: Oil glaze and acrylicArtist’s statement: “Tree of LOVE — Tree of LIFE — Tree of PEACE — Tree of ONE — Tree of ALL: All humanity, our souls, breathe and fruits of life are interconnected. To bring light, breath and peace within and around enables us to radiate a love that can only generate a greater life force and lovelier existence that is felt to all close to our hearts and afar.” Elizabeth Rosenblum is an artist, teacher, mom, sister, daughter who loves life, spirituality, connecting to nature, healing and seeing the goodness and light in others. Contact: e.hannarose@gmail.com

Jan Steinhauser Title: Tikkun Olam: TZEDAKAHMedium: Clay mounted on wood Artist’s statement: “The Hebrew alphabet, beautiful stand-alone artistic icons, is indispensable to Judaism and Klal Yisrael. This small work in clay reminds us that Tikkun Olam and Tzedakah are two of the words that form the soul of our people. “I received a BFA (Phi Beta Kappa) from the University of Colorado. I have participated in numerous juried and invitational exhibits in galleries and museums nationally.”Contact: jansart3@aol.com

Ed Towbin Titles: Tikkun Olam; Tikkun Emerging; Tikkun Li / Tikkun Olam Medium: Oil on boardBid on all three artworks or bid individually.Artist’s statement: “This is one of a series of small works intended to be viewed at close range during mindfulness or insight meditation. The image may be totally abstract or derived from words such as the title of the piece or an accompanying kavanah. The purpose of the art is to be an object of contemplation within which one is absorbed in a meditative state of mind.” Please refer to additional signage on table by artworks.Contact: towbine@comcast.net

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Live Auction Items

#1. RESERVED PARKING SPOT FOR HIGH HOLIDAYS!

It’s true! Never again have to walk blocks and blocks during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Your spot will be reserved just for you with your name! The Days of Awe just became even awesomer.Donated by: B’nai Havurah Value: Priceless

#2. HUMMUS MAKING WITH RABBI EVETTE

If you have never tasted Rabbi Evette’s world-famous hummus, you have missed out! Rabbi Evette will come to your home and share with you the secret to her hummus while preparing a full bowl with you and guests. Allow two hours for preparation, tasting and shmoozing. Call the office at B’nai to schedule.Donated by: Rabbi Evette Lutman Value: Priceless

#3. FRAMED ARTIST’S PROOF BY DALE CHISMAN

Among the artists to emerge in Colorado during the 1980s, Dale Chisman occupies a stellar position — a position of achievement that is fused to his authoritative and generous intelligence and to his ability to risk everything on each painting-adventure. He is in a place by himself. Chisman, who died in 2008, is remembered for his keen eye for color and his instinctual sense for asymmetrical yet balanced compositions. This artwork is classic Chisman and captures his style perfectly. Add this to your art collection.Donated by: Bill Juraschek Value: $1500

#4. A WEEK IN MEXICO FOR 2-4 PEOPLE

Enjoy a one-week escape for 2-4 people in Mazatlan or Cabo San Lucas!Can’t decide? Each location has its benefits. Mazatlan is a perennial favorite with North American sunbirds and snowbirds alike. Endowed with

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a shoreline sprinkled with beckoning islands, a lovely seaside promenade, miles of golden beaches and blue lagoons, it really lives up to its moniker “Pearl of the Pacific.” Sometimes when you’re planning your holidays you have to make a decision: sun and sand, or culture and history? Mazatlan has the distinction of offering the best of both worlds in the newer Zona Dorada (Golden Zone), where you’ll find most of the major hotels, shops, bars and restaurants scattered along the idyllic beaches; meanwhile, in Old Mazatlan or the Centro Historico (Historic Center), life carries on as it did before tourists arrived in the markets, cafes, churches and shady plazas throughout the traditional neighborhoods. Cabo San Lucas lies on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. Cabo has a curious charm. The beaches are protected by beautiful Land’s End, and the activities are endless: jet-skiing, banana boating, parasailing, snorkeling, kitesurfing, diving and horseback riding can all be done just by walking down to the beach. If you rent a car and get outside the city limits, you’ll be surrounded by majestic cardón cacti, caracara birds and mystical arroyos. You must select your week’s stay in 2016 or 2017. Date determined by mutual agreement; date and location dependent on availability.Donated by: Amy Snow Value: $2000

#5. TWO TICKETS TO BRONCOS VS. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Calling all Broncos fans! Show your Broncos pride with two tickets to a Broncos vs. New England Patriots game on Sunday, November 29, 2015 in the West Stands, 30 yard line, Row 7, Seats 1-2. Escape the parking headache with parking access in Lot M. Don’t forget your tickets!Donated by: Michael Goodman & Emily Roet Value: $400

#6. TAOS GETAWAY — 3 NIGHTS FOR UP TO 7 PEOPLE

Culture! Art! Skiing! History! Hiking! Discover the charms of New Mexico with a three-night, four-day stay in a classic adobe home. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath Territorial-style home is the perfect base for your stay in Taos. An

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easy 15-minute walk to historic Taos Plaza’s galleries, restaurants, shops and museums and a 30-minute drive to world-class skiing at Taos Ski Valley. The house looks old, with beamed ceilings, brick floors and thick adobe walls, but is actually brand-new and boasts all the modern conve-niences (including a hot tub!). Sleeps 7; ADA-compliant guest suite; children and dogs welcome. Valid 11/12/15-11/1/16; blackout dates 11/22-29/15; 12/20/15-1/2/16; 1/15-19/16; 2/12-16/16.Donated by: Tamara Hertz & Doug Johnson Value: $675

#7. INSTANT WINE CELLAR!

Our Board of Trustees has collected an impressive selection of top wine picks for you to take home tonight. This instant wine cellar includes more than 20 bottles of fine whites, reds and even two bottles of champagne, listed below, and more! To complement your new wine collection, we’ve added a wine glass and bottle caddy.

Donated by: Board of Trustees Value: $500

2013, Chateneuf Bordeaux2012, Naveran Cava Brut Vintage2013, Grande River Vineyards

Sauvignon Blanc2012, Catena MalbecSegura Viudas Brut Reserva Heredad2013, Cannonball Merlot2014, Apothic Dark Red Blend2012, Segal’s Special Reserve

Cabernet Sauvignon2013, 14 Hands Winery Hot to Trot

White Blend2013, 14 Hands Winery Hot to Trot

Red Blend2014, Lindeman’s Bin: 50 Shiraz2013, Montebuena Red Wine

2012, Maryhill Rose of Sangiovese2014, Jacob’s Creek Two Lands Pinot

Grigio2012, Valpolicella Red Wine2013, Bogle Vineyards Merlot2012, Seven Daughters Cabernet

Sauvignon2013, Alamos Malbec2012, Sofia Chardonnay2009, Benvenuto de la Serna Malbec2013, Francis Coppola Black Label

Claret2011, Pedroncelli Zinfandel2013, Alto Adige Pinot Grigioand more!

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Silent Auction Items

#300 / pkg: Peace Pal Knitting Kit, Help with Knitting, Kibera Tote BagValue: $100 / Donated by: Knitting for Peace, Marty & Arna Caplan, and Shining Hope Communities

#301 / Handyman Services (8 hours) Value: $280 / Donated by: Shiny Happy Houses

#302 / A Red Pin Party Value: $200 / Donated by: Lucky Strike

#303 / The Ultimate Gift Wrap Basket!Value: $100 / Donated by: Alice Turak

#304 / Framed Watercolor/Ink – Fifth Night of ChanukahValue: $250 / Donated by: Barbara Stein

#305 / Two-Night Fraser Getaway at Baumgarten “Chalet” Value: $1200 / Donated by: Rob & Sam Baumgarten

#306 / Handmade Shirt Value: $70 / Donated by: Emily Roet

#307 / Handmade Shirt Value: $70 / Donated by: Emily Roet

#308 / Executive Headshot Session Value: $150 / Donated by: Denver-Headshots.com

#309 / pkg: Denver Film Festival – 4 tickets to The Wanted 18 with CaramelsValue: $ 73 / Donated by: Margery Goldman, So Good, Stefanie Jacobs and Garth Leadbetter

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#310 / Both Sides Now, signed by author Nancy SharpValue: $18 / Donated by: Nancy Sharp

#311 / Art — “Prayer” by Ira Moskowitz Value: $450 / Donated by: B’nai Havurah

#312 / Art — “Lulav & Etrog” Ira Moskowitz, “Lulav & Etrog.” Hand-colored etching, framed.Value: $450 / Donated by: Simon Zalkind

#313 / In-studio Family Photography Session plus one 8” x 10” print Value: $320 / Donated by: Pink Fog Studios, Downtown Denver, River North Art District

#314 / Look Spec-tacular with On Your Face Glasses! Value: $100 / Donated by: On Your Face Glasses

#315 / Tree of Life Wall Hanging Value: $45 / Donated by: Brenna Deutchman

#316 / Tallit kit – Paint it YourselfValue: $50 / Donated by: Janet Tamaren

#317 / pkg: Challah Making Workshop, Party for up to 5 People, and Challah Cover.Value: $350 / Donated by: Anna Simon (Workshop) and Ron & Rhoda Resnick

#318 / pkg: A Family Affair – Denver Aquarium, Hudson Gardens, and History ColoradoValue: $213 / Donated by: Downtown Aquarium, Hudson Gardens & Event Center, and History Colorado

#319 / pkg: Holiday Goodies with A Kitchen Maven and Hanukkah PlatterValue: $450 / Donated by: A Kitchen Maven and Rhoda & Ron Resnick

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#320 / Village Scene Embroidered Tapestry (Chinese) Value: $200 / Donated by: Ron & Rhoda Resnick

#321 / pkg: Assorted wines – 6 bottles with Kibera Tote BagValue: $125 / Donated by: Alyson Probst and Arna & Marty Caplan

#322 / Challah Cover Value: $30 / Donated by: Brenna Deutchman

#323 / Two Nights Lodging in Private Condo in Breckenridge Value: $400 / Donated by: Felice & John Morel

#324 / Wide World #1 – framed photo Value: $75 / Donated by: Jake Nicholas

#325 / Wide World #2 – framed photo Value: $75 / Donated by: Jake Nicholas

#326 / Piano Tuning Value: $100 / Donated by: Piano Forte

#327 / Human Resources and Career Counseling Value: $250 / Donated by: Spero & Company

#328 / Batik 1 and 2 – Friends of Gueoul Value: $150 / Donated by: Friends of Gueoul

#329 / Bookkeeping – two hours Value: $90 / Donated by: Bamidbar Bookkeeping

#330 / pkg: Kibera Tote Bag, Believe & Imagine Framed Inspiration, and Caramels Value: $113 / Donated by: Marty & Arna Caplan (bag), Ron & Rhoda Resnick (art), So Good (caramel)

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#331 / Snack & Play Travel Tray Value: $25 / Donated by: Star Kids Products, Alyson Probst

#332 / In-studio Family Photography Session plus one 8”x10” print Value: $320 / Donated by: Pink Fog Studios, Downtown Denver, River North Art District

#332 / Rabbi’s Judaic Crafts Activity for Families: Sh’ma Pillowcases Value: $200 / Donated by: Rabbi Evette Lutman

#334 / Handwoven Wool Tallit Value: $750 / Donated by: Brenna Deutchman

#335 / In-studio Family Photography Session plus one 8”x10” print Value: $320 / Donated by: Pink Fog Studios, Downtown Denver, River North Art District #336 / Experience Co-Housing Value: $40 / Donated by: Ronnie Rosenbaum

#337 / Coach Handbag – Red Prairie Satchel Value: $275 / Donated by: Howard & Lorrie Tishler

#338 / Four Certificates for Green Fees with a Golf Cart Value: $240 / Donated by: Golf Westminster

#339 / Weekend Overnight Stay for 2 – Denver Dream & Dine Package at the InvernessValue: $250 / Donated by: The Inverness Hotel & Conference Center

#340 / Dinner and Havdalah with the Morgan-Sherman Family Value: $100 / Donated by: The Morgan-Sherman Family

#341 / Lazlo Duz Lithograph and Accompanying BookValue: $300 / Donated by: Cherie and Larry Schwartz

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#342 / Denver Staycation! Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Art MuseumValue: $65 / Donated by: Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Art Museum

#343 / Necklace – Little Bridget Value: $80 / Donated by: Karen Boelts

#344 / Custom Framing Certificate at Frame by Frame in LowryValue: $100 / Donated by: Frame by Frame

#345 / Senegalese Fabric Value: $40 / Donated by: Alice Turak

#346 / Kibera Tote Bags Value: $50 / Donated by: Marty & Arna Caplan

#347 / Self-Serve Dog Wash & Nail Trim – 2 Certificates Value: $54 / Donated by: U-Shampooch, Stapleton

#348 / Cookbook, Table Runner and Purse Value: $70 / Donated by: Friends of Gueoul

#349 / Weekend Overnight Stay for 2 – Denver Dream & Dine Package at the InvernessValue: $250 / Donated by: The Inverness Hotel & Conference Center

#350 / Coach Handbag – Edie 28 Value: $295 / Donated by: Howard & Lorrie Tishler

#351 / In-studio Family Photography Session plus one 8”x10” print Value: $320 / Donated by: Pink Fog Studios, Downtown Denver, River North Art District #352 / Framed Watercolor/Ink – Shabbat KissValue: $250 / Donated by: Barbara Stein

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#353 / Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities – Theater TicketsValue: $118 / Donated by: Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities

#354 / pkg: Double Date Night! Clyfford Still Museum and New York Deli NewsValue: $70 / Donated by: Clyfford Still Museum and New York Deli News

#355 / Hand-Crafted Senegalese Doll and BirdValue: $85 / Donated by: Alice Turak

#356 Handyman Services (4 hours) Value: $140 / Donated by: Shiny Happy Houses

#357 / Baklava by Miri Rose Baking – One tray/24 piecesValue: $40 / Donated by: Miri Rose Baking, Miriam Rosenblum

#358 / Snack & Play Travel Tray 2.0 Value: $30 / Donated by: Alyson Probst

#359 / Baked from Scratch Amazing and Elegant Dessert Value: $75 / Donated by: Amer Randell

#360 / Cookbook, Table Runner and Purse Value: $70 / Donated by: Friends of Gueoul

#361 / Georgetown Loop Railroad Value: $200 / Donated by: Lynn & Lisa Taussig

#362 / Lifestyle and Health Consultation Value: $300 / Donated by: Dr. Dan Perlman

#363 / Art Cat – Baruch (blessing) Value: $125 / Donated by: Brenna Deutchman

#364 / Recorder or Irish Tinwhistle – half hour music lesson Value: $25 / Donated by: Miriam Rosenblum

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#365 / In-studio Family Photography Session plus one 8”x10” print Value: $320 / Donated by: Pink Fog Studios, Downtown Denver, River North Art District

#366 / QuickZip Twin Bunk Bed Bundle Value: $190 / Donated by: QuickZIp Sheet Company, Caroline Portis

#367 / QuickZIp Crib Starter BundleValue: $92 / Donated by: QuickZIp Sheet Company, Caroline Portis

#368 / B’nai Havurah-ites Unite at Comedy Works Value: $40 for Two / Donated by: Comedy Works

#369 / House Cleaning or Organizing ProjectValue: $80 / Donated by: Selena Jordan

#370 / House Cleaning or Organizing ProjectValue: $80 / Donated by: Selena Jordan

#371 / House Cleaning or Organizing ProjectValue: $80 / Donated by: Selena Jordan

#372 / House Cleaning or Organizing ProjectValue: $80 / Donated by: Selena Jordan

# 373 / Necklace – All Onyx Value: $99 / Donated by: Deb Fine Design

#374 / Necklace – Peach Moonstone Value: $129 / Donated by: Deb Fine Design

#375 / Tattered Cover Gift Certificate Value: $25 / Donated by: Tattered Cover

#376 / The Bagel Store Gift CertificateValue: $25 / Donated by: The Bagel Store

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Themed Gift Baskets

Auction organizers thought that our guests would enjoy themed gifts baskets, with Hanukkah right around the corner. Once we sent out a call to action, our members answered with several wonderful themed baskets.Presenting our Repairing the World Gift Baskets, available for auction! Get ready, get set, bid on these fantastic baskets!

# 400 / Beer and Broncos donated by Erik and Stacy Stein and Stein Law, P.C. Value: $501

#401 / Chocolate Loversdonated by Havurah Shadrach Value: $150

# 402 / For the Food and Wine Gourmetdonated by Havurah Yofi Value: $150

# 403 / Date Nightdonated by Havurah Mosaica Value: $150

# 404 / A Few of my Favorite Thingsdonated by Havruah D’Zera Value: $150

# 405 / The Hikerdonated by Havurah Gadila Value: $150

# 406 / Viva Italiano!donated by Ilene Epstein Value: $150

# 407 / Rainy Day Activities for Kidsdonated by B’nai Havurah Staff Value: $150 # 408 / Night at the Moviesdonated by Havurah Dorot Value: $150

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Repairing the World Class Projects: Decorative Tzedakah Boxes

This school year, our Religious School boasts more than 90 youth in grades pre-kindergarten through 10th grade. We’re happy to see that most of our teens after their B’nai Mitzvah choose to continue on with their religious education. Additionally, we are pleased to welcome 13 students from Rodef Shalom in a unique collaboration between Rodef Shalom and B’nai Havurah.

Our students know that tzedakah is a fundamental part of Jewish life. The Hebrew word tzedakah comes from the root tzedek, meaning justice. Giving money and resources is understood to be an act of justice that goes beyond just charity. The term reminds us all to “do right” and help others — financially, materially, spiritually and in any way possible. The concept of tzedakah is incor-porated into our religious school curriculum for students of all ages.

Students in grades pre-kindergarten through 5th grade were asked to create a tzedakah box as a class project. Each box is available for bid this evening. Please bid generously and take home a beautiful tzedakah box to be enjoyed by your friends and family.

Thank you to our students and teachers for your creative tzedakah boxes!The bidding for each box begins at $18 with no bidding cap.

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B’nai Havurah Repairing the World Auction Rules

1. Any disputes will be resolved by the best judgment of the event staff.

2. Bids placed after silent auction closing will not be honored.

3. Each silent auction item or package is assigned to a bid sheet with a full description, any restrictions, donor, value, opening bid and increments (i.e. $5, $10, etc.).

4. Bidding Directions:a. Place bids with your assigned bidder number provided at registration.b. To raise the bid, write your bidder number below the last bidder entry,

and raise the bid by the minimum increment listed at the top of the page. Please leave the pen by the sheet.

c. If you bid on an item, you are expected to buy it if you are the highest bidder.

5. Please do not remove or relocate any auction items.

6. You must pay for and pick up items by the end of the night. We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.

7. Please pick up and pay for all items at the end of the night.

8. If you need to leave before the auction closes, please let us know at banking.

9. Auction item purchases are final. No returns or exchanges will be issued. All reservations must be arranged by the donor and maybe subject to availability and other restrictions.

10. Please read certificates carefully for a complete list of restrictions.

11. All certificates expire 11/07/2016 unless otherwise noted.

Bidders will receive a final receipt of their purchases after the auction.

Thank you for your support!

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The Tikkun Olam Committee congratulates our honorees this evening!

The Grants Sub-Committee awards grants to projects that act on the Tikkun Olam obligation to repair the world through social action. Grants have been awarded to projects sponsored by groups such as B’nai Havurah’s Inclusivity Committee, Women4Women Knitting4Peace, Place Bridge Academy, Jewish Family Service, the Kenya-based Sharing Hope for Communities and the Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Alliance.

Deadlines are the end of the month of August, November, February and May, but we welcome your grant at any time during the year. To learn more about applying for a grant and to obtain the grant proposal form (downloadable or online format) go to the B’nai Havurah website, www.bnaihavurah.org.

If you have questions, please contact Gail Bernstein (gail@gailbernstein.net), Glenn Cooper (coopergx@aol.com) or Jeanne Pantone (rojjer@netzero.com). We hope to hear from you soon!