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4 Beth Israel Volunteers Offer Gifts of Comfort and Compassion How congregants made good on Rabbi Berk’s Yom Kippur 2011 challenge and how we’re expanding our efforts to help those in need in our own congregation.

6 Is Faith Still Possible in the Modern World? Do you have to have faith in God to be a good Jew? Is it possible to believe without checking your brain at the door of the synagogue? Rabbi Berk explores the dilemma of faith in the modern world and key insights he learned this summer.

8 Committing to a Jewish Future: Youth Engagement Last spring Beth Israel gathered staff and parents together to find out if we really were engaging our families and our youth. The resulting “Call to Action” generated action and change that has reverberated nationwide.

9 High Holy Days Heavenly Eating Celebrate the New Year with delicious recipes from Beth Israel members.

11 Pull-Out Schedule of Events: September-December Pull out and keep the center spread and you’ll know exactly what’s going on at Beth Israel for the next four months.

16 Beyond Basic Judaism: A Multitude of Learning Opportunities To serve the needs and interests of our members, our educational programming is multifaceted, a blend of instructional and experiential, with appeal for young and old, via many gateways.

24 A Time to Celebrate the 150th Anniversary Torah Join us for this truly once-in-a-lifetime Jewish experience as we welcome and dedicate our new Torah at two events, October 5 and 7.

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Welcome Beth Israel Quarterly, Our New Way to Stay In Touch

By Emily Jennewein

What do enhancing communications, protecting the environment and producing a balanced budget have to do with each other? The three converge as we proudly welcome this first edition of the Beth Israel Quarterly, a new kind of publication for our congregation.

The opportunity to offer content that helps congregants connect with one another, that adds value and interest to our members’ lives, and that make us all proud to be engaged with Beth Israel, were driving forces in the development of this new format. The fact that we are also saving 200,000 pieces of paper, as well as thousands of dollars annually on postage and printing are also excellent reasons for the new quarterly schedule.

I am delighted to introduce the printed Beth Israel Quarterly, at the same time as we have enhanced our member outreach with various electronic media. This first issue of the Beth Israel Quarterly is a newly designed, full-color publication with rich content that advances our community’s goals by engaging both the intellect and emotions of our readers.

Issues will regularly include articles about temple governance and clergy messages. New, value-added features will include:

• The Rabbis’ Reading list – what are our rabbis reading and recommending

• A Little Nosh – the tastiest recipes from our members

• In Their Own Words – members talk about meaningful ideas and experiences

• Lives of Consequence – get to know our most interesting members

A four-page, pull-out, centerfold section of the Quarterly will feature a synopsis of programming and services for the coming quarter. It’s designed to be pulled out and kept as a handy reference.

We hope our members who are excellent writers and photographers will contribute articles and pictures to the Quarterly. To volunteer, please contact Director Communications and Marketing Karen Shein at kshein@cbisd.org.

Concurrent with the introduction of the Quarterly, we’ve redesigned, renamed and re-launched e-Tidings, our weekly e-newsletter, to make it easier to read with much more visual appeal. The e-Tidings now contains brief, inviting introductions to events, services and news, and clickable links to more detail and to RSVP. Subscribe at www.cbisd.org.

Beth Israel now has a very active community participating on our Facebook page, and we invite you to ‘Like’ us on Facebook to read quick updates and information about Beth Israel and our fellow members. Also this summer, our temple website, www.cbisd.org, has been enhanced with new content areas added.

Not only do these initiatives keep us on the cutting edge of communications, in saving money these initiatives contribute to the wide-ranging efforts and commitment to maintain a balanced temple budget for Beth Israel.

Members of the Beth Israel community are invited to contact President Emily Jennewein by writing to board@cbisd.org.

Congregation Beth israel ClergY Senior Rabbi Michael Berk Rabbi/Cantor arlene Bernstein Associate Rabbi Michael Satz

Board of direCtors President Emily Jennewein

President Elect & Vice President, Development Meg Mandel

Vice President & Secretary Mitch Siegler

Vice President, Education Meryl Maneker

Treasurer Gary Hirschfeld

Immediate Past President Ron Simon

Honorary Board Consultants amy Corton and Jerold Goldberg

Dean abelon, David Bark, Jenny Hill Bratt, Kaylee Brogadir, Deborah DeBow, april Fink, Nadine Finkel, Cynthia Fram, Heidi Gantwerk, alan Haubenstock, Greg Markow,Robert Metz, larry Newman, Marge Schane

Women of Beth Israel Co-Presidents Kaylee Brogadir and Beth Tabor

Men’s Club President lou Galper

Cemetery & Mausoleum President and Honorary Life Consultant Joan Jacobs

Beth Israel Temple Youth President Hannah Fogg

staff Executive Director lesley Mills

Program Director Bonnie Graff

Early Childhood Education Director Tammy Vener

Religious School Education Director ava Kurnow

Communications/Marketing Director Karen Shein

Membership/Caring Community Coordinator Judi Schwartz

150th Project Coordinator Terri Bignell

Facilities Coordinator lynn Sampson

Program Coordinator Bethany Ratner

Maintenance Director Nick Reilly

Youth Programs Director Daniel Brenner

Director of Education Emerita Helene Schlafman

Cemetery/Mausoleum Representative Executive Director Emeritus Stuart Simmons

The Beth Israel Quarterly is published Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer by Congregation Beth Israel of San Diego, 9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego, CA 92122, 858 535-1111, Schools: 858 535-1144, Fax: 858 535-1130, www.cbisd.org

P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S A G E

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“Forgive the chutzpah,” Rabbi Berk proclaimed during his Yom Kippur morning message at the beginning of our 150th anniversa-ry year last October, “but I want to tell you what I’d like as my anniver-sary gift. I would like each of you to present a gift to your commu-nity to celebrate our sacred rela-tionship with each other.” He went on to outline his vision to create a strong culture of caring. “Jews introduced to the world the revo-lutionary idea that all people are created in the image of God. This is a core Jewish idea. It teaches the inherent dignity of every single human being.”

He challenged our congregation to embody the idea that it is our religious obligation as a commu-nity to care for one another, and

ended with a quote from the Diary of Anne Frank from March 1944: “How lovely to think that no one need wait a moment before making the world better. We can start now slowly changing the world. You can always, always, always give some-thing, even if it is only kindness.”

Many congregants responded to Rabbi’s invitation. This year, volunteers have delivered new member gift bags, made phone calls to members who are home-

bound, visited rehabilitation and long-term-care facilities, and de-livered meals. We also have con-tinued our tradition of contacting members who have a death in the family by sending a caring be-reavement note and calling after the period of Shloshim. We have a corps of Kehillah callers who con-tact members aged 75 years and older twice a year to wish them a happy Passover and a happy new year during the High Holy days.

Todah Rabbah to all the individu-als who have helped with these acts of kindness!

We want to expand our effort this year and will be inviting members of the Beth Israel community to do more to help each other, either for the first time, or once again.

by Marge Schane, Judi Schwartz and Leslie Sebastian

Beth Israel Volunteers Offer Gifts of Comfort & CompassionCaring Community Committee Makes Good on Rabbi Berk’s Challenge

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In late spring, Rabbi Berk con-vened the talents and enthusiasm of Board member Marge Schane and Leslie Sebastian to co-chair the Caring Community Committee. With the guidance of Executive Di-rector Lesley Mills and Caring Com-munity Coordinator Judi Schwartz, the committee has identified goals and outlined a program structure for the coming year. With greater goals comes the need for greater involvement in our community, and that’s where you come in.

Remember that one small act can make a big difference in enrich-ing the life of another. We en-courage you to contact us if you know someone in need, or are in need yourself. Your confidential communication helps us perform mitzvot and create the commu-nity of caring that we all strive for. Let us gain strength from one another as we share our joys and lighten each other’s burdens through gemilut chasadim – acts of loving kindness.

Visit our Caring Community web-page at www.cbisd.org/caring or contact Judi Schwartz, member-ship and caring community coordi-nator, at 858-535-1111, ext 3113, or at jschwartz@cbisd.org, to vol-unteer or to seek assistance.

“Recently, I had the

occasion to visit a Beth

Israel member who was

recuperating from an ankle

injury in a rehabilitation

facility. When I walked

in he was overjoyed to see

me and so appreciative

that I had come to spend

time with him. Whenever

he sees me at Temple

he comes up to me and

thanks me again. I am

convinced that this service

by our Caring Community

enables those recovering

from an illness or injury

to feel cared for and that

they appreciate this kind of

personalized visit.”

-Caring Community Visitor

and Co-Chair, Marge Schane

what we do• Call and visit members who

are ill, homebound or in need of a comforting connection

• Contact members who have had a death in the family

• Phone members age 75 and older during High Holy Days and before Passover

• Welcome babies with a delivery of baby booties knitted by temple members

starting december 1

• Deliver a Caring Community Bag filled with homemade chicken soup, challah and a other goodies

• Volunteer to visit and bring cheer, comfort and blessings to our members in hospitals and nursing homes

• Send personalized birthday cards to members over age 70

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By Rabbi Michael Berk

E very fall we begin our Jewish year with holy days which are very challenging for Reform Jews. Our New Year and Yom Kippur

observances revolve around reading from a Mahzor, the High Holy Day prayerbook – full of God talk and faith talk that many of us cannot really relate to. And that’s because matters of faith are challenging to us.

This last summer Aliza and I had the wonderful opportunity to study at the Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, which holds a very high level seminar for rabbis for two weeks every summer. Studying with some of the most prominent scholars in the world today, our theme this year was Dilemmas of Faith in the Modern World.

One of the most common questions people ask rabbis is, do I have to have faith in God to be a good Jew? This is truly a fascinating and frankly, a uniquely Jewish question. It’s unfathomable that a Muslim or Christian would ask that question of their religious leaders. They wouldn’t even

understand the question; it would seem foolish to them to consider being a Christian or Muslim without belief in God.

Why is faith a dilemma for us? I think it’s because it’s not easy to believe in God. It seems to many of us, from our modern perspective, that God has changed. It used to be easier. There was no faith dilemma in the Bible. God made it very easy to have faith in Him. God was everywhere; God spoke; God worked really cool miracles. But no more.

And we are challenged by faith because, for many of us, our notion of faith is that it is for the simple-minded; that faith doesn’t stand up to the scrutiny of the mind? As moderns, we are not willing to check our brains at the door of the synagogue.

Another challenge is a perception that a truly religious person just seems to have a gene that made them that way. A gene that you don’t have.

Finally, in the biblical world, life’s choices were not as complicated as they are today. A lot in one’s life was predetermined by your birth and there weren’t a lot of options for a person to choose from – like where to live; what profession to choose; whom to

marry. Just walk into a supermarket today and you will see an array of choices the modern world presents us with that no one before us had to confront. What milk do you want: regular, low fat, reduced fat, no fat, or a milk that isn’t even a dairy product? But many of the choices we face are, of course, more profound than that. Today we ask questions like: Do we want to have children? When do we want to have children? What gender do you want your children to be? We have more choices today in our lives than at any other time in history.

Today, we can change the course of our lives with the decisions we make in ways that our ancestors couldn’t even imagine. We don’t

...Why is faith a dilemma for us? I think it’s because it’s not easy to believe in God.

just pick the type of milk we’ll drink, but the way in which we live our lives, what we do, when we do it, where we belong and what we believe. We choose the world view and the faith in which we see ourselves and our reality. We need to pick and choose among myriad options we either create, or we see as plausible for us.

What does this do to faith? First: faith is not obvious anymore. It is not the obvious go-to space which explains our world or gives us tools we need to live our lives. It’s but one option for moderns. So, the dilemma is that faith is not self-evident for us. There’s no given on which we can count any more.

We come from a tradition that wants us to have faith. We are supposed to have faith that God has given us what we need to live good lives. It’s faith that teaches us that the best things in life are free. My faith tells me that there really is enough love to go around. There is even enough food to go around, if we could just get our act together. There is enough caring and worry. There is enough creativity. If we could all just stop and take a deep breath, we might discover, yesh lanu ha-kol, we have it all. At its best, a faith in God gives us this sense of fullness and well-being. I believe that, at its core, faith is about learning this lesson and making the changes in our lives and in our society that are necessary to live it in deeper and more beautiful ways.

This summer I think the most important thing I learned was that obstacles to faith should be embraced. I learned that struggling with life’s difficult questions need not be a stumbling block to faith; but part of a faith journey. I learned that even the most pious of the faithful have to work on their faith each day.

And I learned a simple niggun; a simple song which repeats a phrase that contains the most faithful words I think a person can utter; words so simple they go straight to the heart. They are words that inspire me each day to seek a stronger faith. The words are simply these, and I encourage you to really think about them:

I AM ALIVE.

Is Faith stIll PossIble i n t h e M o d e r n Wo r ld?

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Barbara and Gene AppelMelissa Garfield Bartell and Michael BartellJudy and Larry BelinskyRabbis Aliza and Michael BerkBev and Len BernsteinCassi and Dean BirnbaumLaurie BlackBarbara BloomPamela and Ed Carnot Amy Corton and Carl EiblEstelle and Lou DunstPhyllis and Dan EpsteinLynn and Bert EpstenSuzi and Bernie FeldmanDiane and Elliot Feuerstein

Alberta FeurzeigEsther and Bud FischerPauline FosterCarol and Ron FoxElaine and Murray GalinsonMarcia and Matt GettingerBobbie and Jon GilbertFrancine and Phil GinsburgDeanna and Eddie GoldbergLee and Frank GoldbergBarbara Goldman and Howard KatzKay and Bill GurtinMerrill and Robert HaimsohnShirley and Ed HaimsohnBarbara and Alan Haubenstock

Emily JenneweinMarge and Jerry KatlemanBerdele and Richard KatzKaren and Warren KesslerSallye and Larry KrauseLainie Lesser-Mark and Ivan StakgoldSandy and Arthur LevinsonHollis and Al LitrownikGail and Jim MalkusLesley MillsAnabel and Theodore MintzSusan and Jim MorrisAnne NagornerRebecca and Larry NewmanBarbara Parker and Geoffrey Wahl

MAEStRo/PAtRoNS CoRPoRAtE SPoNSoRS

We are very grateful for our Patrons and Corporate Sponsors whose generosity helped to underwrite this event:

PLAtiNuM LEvEL Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego

SiLvER LEvEL NebCal Printing

BRoNzE LEvEL The Cutler Group DB Fox Consulting, Inc. Jewish Federation of San Diego Landscapes uSA David Monks of Fisher & Phillips LLC

List as of August 29

Linda and Shearn PlattAllison and Robert PriceEvelyn and Ernest RadyCassidy and Jere RobinsBarbara and Norman RozanskyBrigitte and Jerry SalomonMary Ann and George ScherSusan H. Shmalo and Gene H. CarswellKaren and Jeff SilbermanAnne and Ron SimonGayle and Don SlateHerb SolomonIris and Matthew StraussRusti Bartell WeissBebe and Marvin ZigmanHelene and Allan ziman

Saturday, November 17, 2012 Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall . 5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego

5:30 p.m. – Cocktails and Small Bites al Fresco 6:30 p.m. – Gourmet Dinner

8:00 p.m. – Mandy Patinkin in Concert 9:30 p.m. – Decadent Desserts

Your RSVP is requested by Wednesday, October 10Invitations have been mailed to all members

You may also view details and RSVP online at www.cbisd.org/galaFor further information contact Heather Taylor-Williams:

heathertw@cbisd.org, or 858 535-1111, ext. 3126

remember celebrate dream

FEAtuRiNG MANDY PAtiNKiN “DRESS CASuAL” WitH PAuL FoRD oN PiANo

a time to

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Committing to the Jewish Future:

The national statistics are stagger-ing. If trends continue, fewer than 20 percent of children who become b’nai mitzvah will live their lives as actively engaged Jews. Could this be true in our own congregation? We have always been committed to fostering strong Jewish identi-ties in our youth and we have al-ways had active teenagers, but...

Late last spring the wheels started turning to explore this issue. We formed a committee that evolved into our Youth Engagement Think Tank, headed by parents Amy Leiberman and Joellyn Zollman. We decided to gather staff and parents together to find out if we really were engaging our fami-lies and our youth. We joined the Union for Reform Judaism’s Cam-paign for Youth Engagement. We

met, we studied, and on February 26 we took action. On that date, more than 100 congregants re-sponded to a “Call to Action” invi-tation to gather to discuss the big question of what would engage members of their family, in addi-tion to engaging them as individu-als, in a lifelong pursuit of Jewish education and participation in the Jewish community.

We found that members univer-sally want to be connected. They want to have opportunities to meet and get to know our rabbis and other congregants. They are looking to connect in a meaningful way and for their children to feel and understand how special it is to be Jewish. They want different and more age-appropriate ser-vices, as well as informal oppor-

tunities such as family camp. They note that we have programs that are offered at times when working parents or families cannot attend. Many people spoke about the success of our children’s choir and of our Madrachim program.

The Think Tank was very excited with the response and has contin-ued to meet and learn from this experience. And, more important-ly, the Think Tank took immediate action. This summer we created an informal program, called Tuesdays in the Park, which invited congre-gants to come to Beth Israel on a Tuesday evening to picnic with their families, listen to music, gather with friends and enjoy dessert. The response was incredible. On aver-age, nearly 200 people came each Tuesday! Our Think Tank served as

by Rabbi Michael Satz, Director of Early Childhood Education Tammy Vener

Director of Religious School Education Ava Kurnow, Director of Youth Programs Daniel Brenner

a story of youth engagement at Beth Israel

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ambassadors to introduce and wel-come people. Clearly this is one example of the importance of in-formal gatherings.

Through our connections to national organizations - Tammy Vener serves as president of the Early Childhood Educators of Reform Judaism and Ava Kurnow serves on the board of directors of the National Associa-tion of Temple Educators (NATE) - we shared what we were doing at Beth Israel. We began receiving emails from congregations through-out North America. Temple lead-ers were asking for our advice; they were hungry to learn and to take ac-tion in their own congregations. We were asked to share our story, our successes and our journey. We were asked how to get started and how to have thoughtful and meaningful conversations. We shared informa-tion with synagogues in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey and New York. We participated in a URJ confer-ence call and were featured in the URJ’s Ten Minutes of Torah, which is read by thousands of Reform Jews across the continent.

We are incredibly fortunate to have enthusiastic parents, clergy and staff and amazing Think Tank leaders and participants who have a passion and shared vision for our congregation. Together we are creating new, in-novative ways at Beth Israel for our youth and families to be involved to insure a vibrant Jewish future.

We welcome your involvement in the process. Please join us at our next Towne Hall Meeting February 3. For more information, and to get involved, contact Amy Lieberman at amymlieberman@yahoo.com and Joellyn Zollman at jwzollman@sbcglobal.net.

ThinkTankNew Initiatives Grow Directly from Parent Ideas at Call to Action

• A new Sunday/Wednesday option for 3rd-6th grade religious school • First day of school parent meetings/ice cream social to meet teachers• B’nai Mitzvah peer mentoring• B’nai Mitzvah Boot Camp for 7th graders, providing a head start in

B’nai Mitzvah prep, interactions with clergy, trips to mitzvah project sites, and fun activities.

• B’nai Mitzvah Clubs and Shabbatonim for families to celebrate Shabbat, simchas, services, dinners, mitzvah projects & more.

• An additional Rosh Hodesh – It’s a Girl’s Thing monthly group for 6th grade girls to address the issues they care about most and help them feel connected to Jewish community.

• A pilot Shevet Achim group for 8th-9th grade boys to help them address issues including relationships, masculinity, power and competition in a safe place as they become men in the Jewish community

• Outdoor T’filah – to savor that wonderful summer camp feeling!• Third Grade Camp curriculum that involves our teen madrichim as

counselors and includes song, dance, ice breakers, focus on middot (values), a Shabbat sleepover and student-led service

• Theme-based new format family education for adults, students, camp weekends

• Return of Family Camp (October 12-14) San Bernadino Mountains • 2nd grade Havdalah and Pajama Party• Monthly young family Friday night Shabbat Service• Introduction of the award-winning Mitzvah Mall Project introducing

students to charitable organizations in San Diego and Israel. • Expansion of grade-led Shabbat services for 4th-6th graders

includes group pot luck and socials. • BITY youth group will include 8th graders and a Big Brother & Sister

program will pair upperclass students with 8th graders to welcome and help them integrate into high school community.

• Some J2 and NOAR programs for parents will provide opportunities for parent friendships and connection to their student’s participation.

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High Holy Days Heavenly Eating

Celebrate the New Year with these delicious recipes from Beth Israel members

Shanah Tova!May this new year be filled with health and happiness for you and

your family!

Chopped Herring AppetizerSubmitted by Joanne Gimbel

1 32 oz. jar herring in wine sauce1 large sweet onion – cut into chunks2 Granny Smith apples – cut into chunks4 pieces of dry bread – toasted and broken into pieces1 Table. white wine vinegar1 tea sugar4-6 hard boiled eggs – whites only (optional)

Drain herring reserving ¼ cup of liquid. Place herring and liquid in food processor and process slightly. Add balance of ingredients - except egg whites - and pulse chop until well blended. Add egg whites and process lightly. Make at least 2 days ahead of time for flavors to blend. Keeps in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.

Carrot SouffleSubmitted by Bonnie Graff

My absolutely favorite! Serve with brisket for Rosh Hashanah.

Cook 1 lb. peeled fresh baby carrots. Combine with 3 eggs in a food processor or blender. After mixing the carrots with the eggs, add the following:

½ cup sugar3 T. flour1 t. baking powder1 t. vanilla1 stick melted butter Dash of nutmeg and cinnamon

Blend well. Pour into a 1½ quart soufflé dish. Chill several hours until firm. Once firm, mix together the following topping ingredients and sprinkle on top of the soufflé:

¼ cup cornflake crumbs3 T. brown sugar2 T. melted butter¼ cup chopped pecansDash nutmeg and cinnamonBake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Serves 6-8

Traditional Honey Cake Submitted by Liz Levine

This recipe came to me through my mother and to her from a friend. Definitely traditional, but more moist than most honey cakes.

2 eggs12 oz. honey7/8 cup sugar½ cup oil1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. baking powder2 cups flour2 tsp. cocoa1 tsp. instant coffee mixed into ¾ cup water¼ cup Sabra (orange chocolate) liqueur

Add in order and mix well. Pour into greased (or Pam’d) mini loaf pans or an 8x8” pan. Fill only half full (or will overflow). Bake at 350 degrees about 45 minutes.

Oven Roasted BrisketSubmitted by Sam “The Cooking Guy” Zien

I consider brisket the ‘food of our people’, and as great as it is for dinner - it’s fantastic and arguably better the next day for sandwiches or a delicious brisket hash with potatoes & peppers. So make more than you need…

One 4-5 pound beef brisket4 yellow onions, thinly sliced 5 cloves garlic, chopped fine¼ cup olive oil3 tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard12 ounces tomato paste3/4 cup brown sugar5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Preheat oven to 325Put ½ the onions in the bottom of a 2-3 inch sided roasting pan – then put in the brisket. Stir garlic in the oil, then rub into the brisket. Combine Dijon, tomato paste, brown sugar and Worcestershire – mix well and spoon over brisket. Add rest of the onion to the top and cover tightly with foil. Bake 2 ½ to 3 hours (or longer) until fork tender. Let cool slightly, slice across the grain and serve. Serves 6.

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Beth Israel Calendar Pull Out: September - December 2012Please pull out this section to keep and refer to until the next Beth Israel Quarterly arrives in December.

Worship sCheduleSEPTEMBERsaturday, september 1Torah Portion Ki Teitzei, Deut. 21:10-25:19 Haftarah Isaiah 54:1-10 8:30 a.m. Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Shabbat lay led Service

friday, september 76:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat Service and BYO Picnic 8:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service Oneg following service

saturday, september 8Torah Portion Ki Tavo, Deut. 26:1-29:8 Haftarah Isaiah 60:1-228:30 a.m. Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Shabbat lay led ServiceSelichot 7:00 p.m. Dessert Reception and Havdalah 7:45 p.m. Short Film Discussion and Selichot Service

friday, september 146:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Family Service Preceded by an Oneg

saturday, september 15Torah Portion Nitzavim, Deut. 29:9-30:20 Haftarah Isaiah 61:10-63:9 8:30 a.m. Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Shabbat lay led Service

sunday, september 16 Erev Rosh HaShanah6:00 p.m. Family Service at Civic Theatre 8:30 p.m. Evening Service at Civic Theatre

Monday, september 17 Rosh HaShanah9:30 a.m. Morning Service at Civic Theatre 9:30 a.m. Family Service in Copper Room at Golden Hall 4:00 p.m. Tot Rosh HaShanah at Beth Israel 6:00 p.m. Tashlich Service at la Jolla Shores Beach

tuesday, september 18 Rosh HaShanah Second Day Observance9:30 a.m. Morning Service at Beth Israel light kiddush lunch to follow

friday, september 216:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service Preceded by an Oneg

saturday, september 22Torah Portion Vayelech, Deut. 31:1-30Haftarah Hosea 14:2-10, Micah 7:18-20, Joel 2:15-27 8:30 a.m. Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Shabbat lay led Service

tuesday, september 25 Kol Nidre7:30 p.m. Kol Nidre at Civic Theatre

Wednesday, september 26 Yom Kippur9:30 a.m. Morning Service at Civic Theatre 9:30 a.m. Family Service in Copper Room 1:45 p.m. Discussion Session at Beth Israel 2:30 p.m. afternoon Service at Beth Israel 4:30 p.m. Yizkor Service at Beth Israel 6:00 p.m. Neilah concludes at Beth Israel

friday, september 286:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Chai Service Preceded by an Oneg

saturday, september 29Torah Portion Haazinu, Deut. 32:1-52 Haftarah 2 Samuel 22:1-51 8:30 a.m. Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Shabbat lay led Service

OCTOBERMonday, october 110:00 a.m. Sukkot Morning Service light kiddush lunch to follow

friday, october 5 Shabbat Sukkot with Rabbi Rick Jacobs6:00 p.m. Casual Sukkot Family Dinner 7:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service welcoming our new Torah. Special guest URJ President Rick Jacobs. See details page 24

saturday, october 6Torah Portion Chol Hamoed Sukkot Exod. 33:12-34:26 Haftarah Ezekiel 38:18-39:7 8:30 a.m. Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Shabbat lay led Service 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Service with Bar Mitzvah

sunday, october 7 dedication of new torah5:00 p.m. light Oneg 6:00 p.m. Dedication of the 150th anniversary Torah and Simchat Torah Celebration with Celebratory Oneg and Israeli Dancing. See details page 24

Monday, october 810:00 a.m. atzeret/Simchat Torah and Yizkor Service Followed by a light kiddush lunch

friday, october 126:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Family Service Preceded by an Oneg 8:30 p.m. Soul Food Shabbat Service

saturday, october 13Torah Portion Bereshit, Gen 1:1-6:8 Haftarah Isaiah 42:5-43:10 8:30 a.m. Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Shabbat lay led Service 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Service with Bat Mitzvah 4:00 p.m. Shabbat Service with Bar Mitzvah

friday, october 196:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service Preceded by an Oneg

saturday, october 20Torah Portion Noach, Gen. 6:9-11:32 Haftarah Isaiah 54:1-55:5 8:30 a.m. Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Shabbat lay led Service 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Service with Bar Mitzvah

friday, october 266:15 p.m. New Member Shabbat Service (preceded by an Oneg) and Dinner to welcome new members. Co-hosted by Men’s Club and Women of Beth Israel

saturday, october 27Torah Portion lech l’cha, Gen. 12:1-17:27 Haftarah Isaiah 40:27-41:16 8:30 a.m. Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Shabbat lay led Service 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Service with Bat Mitzvah

NOVEMBERfriday, november 26:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat Service 8:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service Followed by an Oneg

saturday, november 3Torah portion Vayeira, Gen. 18:1-22:24 Haftarah II Kings 4:1-37 8:30 a.m. Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Shabbat lay led Service 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Service with Bar Mitzvah 4:00 p.m. Shabbat Service with Bar Mitzvah

friday, november 96:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Family Service Preceded by an Oneg

saturday, november 10Torah Portion Chayei Sarah, Gen. 23:1-25:18Haftarah I Kings 1:1-31 8:30 a.m. Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Shabbat lay led Service 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Service with Bar Mitzvah 4:00 p.m. Shabbat Service with Bar Mitzvah

friday, november 166:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service Preceded by an Oneg

saturday, november 17Torah Portion Tol’dot, Gen. 25:19-28:9 Haftarah Malachi 1:1-2:7/Samuel 20:18-42 8:30 a.m. Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Shabbat lay led Service 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Service with Bar Mitzvah

friday, november 236:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service Preceded by an Oneg

saturday, november 24Torah Portion Vayeitzei, Gen. 28:10-32:3 Haftarah Hosea 12:13-14:10 8:30 a.m. Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Shabbat lay led Service

friday, november 306:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service (preceded by an Oneg) and Dinner Celebrating Women in the Rabbinate with speaker Joellyn Zollman

DECEMBERsaturday, december 1Torah Portion Vayishlach, Gen. 32:4-36:43 Haftarah Hosea 11:7-12:12 8:30 a.m. Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Shabbat lay led Service 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Service with Bar Mitzvah 4:00 p.m. Shabbat Service with Bar Mitzvah

friday, december 76:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat Service 8:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service Followed by an Oneg

saturday, december 8Torah Portion Vayeishev, Gen. 37:1-40:23 Haftarah amos 2:6-3:8 8:30 a.m. Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Shabbat lay led Service 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Service with Bar Mitzvah 4:00 p.m. Shabbat Service with Bat Mitzvah

friday, december 146:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Family Service Preceded by an Oneg

saturday, december 15Torah Portion Mikeitz, Gen. 41:1-44:17 Haftarah Zekhariah 4:1-7 8:30 a.m. Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Shabbat lay led Service

friday, december 216:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service Preceded by an Oneg

saturday, december 22Torah Portion Vayigash, Gen. 44:18-47:27 Haftarah Ezekiel 37:15-28 8:30 a.m. Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Shabbat lay led Service

friday, december 286:15 p.m Erev Shabbat Chai Service Preceded by an Oneg and followed by a Chinese Dinner

saturday, december 29Torah Portion Va-y’chi, Gen 47:28-50:26 Haftarah I Kings 2:1-12 8:30 a.m. Torah Study 10:00 a.m. Shabbat lay led Service

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aleinuAll programs require an RSVP unless otherwise noted. RSVP and pay at least one week in advance online at www.cbisd.org/aleinu, or contact Program Director Bonnie Graff, bgraff@cbisd.org, 858 535-1111, ext. 3800.

shabbat torah study with Beth israel Clergy every saturday, 8:30 a.m.Discover Torah’s relevance in your life in lively, insightful discussions about the week’s Torah portion. Young and old, scholars and beginners are welcome. Bagels and coffee provided. No fee or RSVP needed.

pathways to Judaism sundays, september 9-January 6, 2:00 p.m.Interfaith couples and families not affiliated with a synagogue learn about Jewish life and traditions in this creative educational experience. 760-710-9057, or pathwaystojudaism@aol.com Meets at Beth Israel.

Jewish Wisdom and the aleph Bet, with dr. al ray, Various sundays, september 30-March 24, 9:00 a.m.Popular teacher Dr. Ray combines Hebrew language instruction with Jewish lore and history in an informal “ask your teacher” ambiance. $60 per member; $90 per nonmember.

introduction to Judaism Wednesdays, october 17-March 6, 6:30 p.m.This course, taught by our clergy, is designed for newcomers to Judaism as well as those who wish to deepen their knowledge and appreciation of Judaism. $200 per member, $250 per nonmember. Couples may register together and share a set of books for an additional $25. Fee includes books and Outreach Shabbat Dinner on Friday, March 15 for registrants. Complimentary 2013 High Holy Days tickets to those who complete the course. Contact Terri Fine at tfine@cbisd.org, or 858-535-1111, ext. 3110.

adult B’nai Mitzvah program (second Year) thursdays, october 18-april 25, 6:15 p.m.Beth Israel members enrolled in this two-year program will continue to study Hebrew and to learn cantillation, liturgy, theology, and Jewish thought, as well as to prepare for the adult B’nai Mitzvah service on april 27, 2013. It’s not too late to join if you have taken Introduction to Judaism and can sound out Hebrew words.

adult learners network (aleinu) Book Club 3rd thursdays, beginning october 18 (no december meeting), 7:00 p.m.This stimulating evening book club welcomes new members.October 18: The German Mujahid by Boualem Sansal November 15: Prague Winter by Madeleine albright

the series@Beth israel with rabbi sharon Brous holy Chutzpah: the Case for Moral Courage Wednesday, october 24, 7:00 p.m.One of America’s most influential rabbis discusses what it means to shape a spiritual and religious life around the world as it could be, and yet remain rooted in the world as it is. See ad page 19. $5 per member; $10 per nonmember.

souls on soles: a hike in rose Canyon sunday, october 28, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Meet at Cafe Beth Israel. We’ll leave by 9:15 a.m. for Rose Canyon, where we’ll take an easy hike with Rabbi Michael Satz and discover connections between nature, God, prayer and Jewish spiritual practice.

table talk sunday, november 4, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Informal discussions at five separate tables with one topic and facilitator per table. Sit at the table with the topic of your choice (you can switch tables midway). Table topics will include talking to children/grandchildren about God, interfaith issues, our relationship with Israel, bullying, and teaching children about tzedakah. Coffee and bagels at 9:30 a.m. Program at 10:00 a.m.

san diego Jewish Book fair: adult education event with Matti friedman thursday, november 8, 4:00 p.m.In an age when physical books matter less and less, The Aleppo Codex: A True Story of Obsession, Faith and the Pursuit of an Ancient Bible by Matti Friedman is a thrilling story about a book that meant everything. This true-life detective story reveals the journey of a sacred text from its hiding place to the newly founded state of Israel. Tickets at http://tickets.lfjcc.org or 858-362-1348. lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus.

Jewish immigrant Culture in the united states: 1880–1925, with steven Cassedy, ph.d. Wednesdays, november 28-december 12, 7:00 p.m.Explore cultural expression among Jews in the United States during the period of mass immigration. Includes a look at Yiddish theatre and press, intellectual life and a Bintel Brief. Steven Cassedy is associate dean of graduate studies at UCSD. $35 per member; $45 per nonmember.

40th anniversary of Women in the rabbinate, with Joellyn Zollman, friday, november 30, 6:15 p.m. service; 7:30 p.m. dinnerJoin us as we reflect upon the challenges and triumphs of the past four decades, honor our own female rabbis – Rabbis Bernstein, Berk, Bohm and Elster – and celebrate the 40th anniversary of women in the rabbinate. Dinner fee: TBD. Co-sponsored by Women of Beth Israel.

samson and delilah: a Conversation, with rabbi Michael Berk and nicolas reveles tuesday, december 4, 7:00 p.m.Join Rabbi Michael Berk and the San Diego Opera’s Dr. Nicolas Reveles for a lively discussion about the opera Samson and Delilah by Saint-Saens. No fee, but space is limited. RSVP at www.sdopera.com/CommunityConversations, or 619 533-7000. Co-sponsored with the San Diego Opera.

is Marijuana Kosher? a Webinar with rabbi Michael satz, Wednesday, december 5, 12:00 p.m.Explore Jewish views of drugs through classical texts and contemporary sources in this lunchtime webinar. Is there a difference between medicinal and recreational use? Is getting high a sin? Can psychedelics help me experience God?

92nd street Y Broadcast: What is Jewish Culture? sunday, december 16, 4:30 p.m.Explore Jewish culture – religious and secular, high and low, elite and popular – with panelists amos Oz, Daniel libeskind, James E. Young, Deborah Dash Moore and Fania Oz-Salzberger. $5 per member; $10 per nonmember (includes light refreshments).

daYtiMersRSVP and pay at least one week in advance online at www.cbisd.org/daytimers, or contact Program Director Bonnie Graff, bgraff@cbisd.org, 858 535-1111, ext. 3800.

daytimers Book Club 1st tuesday every other month Begins october 2, 1:30 p.m.We look forward to meeting new and old friends as we share the wonder we discover “between the lines.” We have limited openings for newcomers interested in regular attendance and leading book discussions. October 2: The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer December 4: The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides Please RSVP to Randy Savarese at randybeth@aol.com.

the Candidate with uCsd professor samuel l. popkin thursday, october 4, 10:30 a.m.Join us for the inside scoop on the conduct of a presidential campaign with the nationally known political analyst and author of The Candidate: What It Takes to Win - and Hold - the White House. PlEaSE NOTE: This event will be at a special time. Refreshments will be served at 10:30 a.m., followed by the 11:00 a.m. program.$5 with RSVP. $8 without RSVP. Co-sponsored by Brandeis National Committee: San Dieguito Chapter.

Women’s discussion group 4th thursdays, october 23-May 23, 10:00 a.m.Share friendship, camaraderie and connection in a safe and comfortable environment in this discussion group for women who are Beth Israel members. November and December dates TBD due to holidays. Please RSVP to Gayle Wise at gwise20@aol.com, or linda Valfer at linval1220@aol.com.

politics, policies, and partisanship, with uCsd political science professor gary Jacobson thursday, november 1, 1:30 p.m.Professor Gary Jacobson will discuss the upcoming 2012 presidential and congressional elections, including the widening ideological differences between the parties and the election’s likely effect on national policy. Coffee and dessert included. $5 with RSVP. $8 without RSVP.

Wait....”Why we do what we do...when we do it” with usd law professor frank partnoy thursday, december 6, 1:30 p.m.Professor Frank Partnoy, one of the world’s leading experts on market regulation, will share his innovative perspective both on our financial crisis and the topic of procrastination and decision making. Coffee and dessert included. $5 with RSVP. $8 without RSVP. Co-sponsored by the Brandeis National Committee: San Dieguito Chapter.

Men’s CluBRSVP and pay online at www.cbisd.org/mensclub at least one week in advance, or call Bethany Ratner at 858-535-1111 ext. 3124.

Men’s Club dinner forum Kickoff: with the san diego Charger’s Mark fabiani thursday, september 13, 6:30 p.m.Mark Fabiani serves as the San Diego Chargers special counsel to the president, exploring opportunities for a new state-of-the-art football stadium. Mark also served on the presidential campaign staff for former Vice President al Gore and President Bill Clinton. $10 per Men’s Club member; $10 one guest of Men’s Club member; $15 Non-Men’s Club member.

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Men’s Club sukkah Building sunday, september 23, 8:00 a.m.Volunteers are needed to help the Men’s Club perform the mitzvah of building the Sukkah. Please call Jim Malkus for more information 619 548-0348.

feed hundreds at the hunger project with the Men’s Club, sundays, september 30 and december 30, 9:00 a.m.The Men’s Club needs volunteers to help serve the morning meal to 700 hungry men, women and children at the St. Vincent de Paul Center. To volunteer and/or make a donation, please contact Jeff Easton at jeffeaston@gmail.com or 619 871-2783.

Men’s Club dinner forum presents: Murray galinson, distinguished Business and Community leader Wednesday, october 17, 6:30 p.m.Murray Galinson is a manager of la Jolla MJ Management, llC, a member of The Galinson Group, an investment and real estate holding company, and serves as Vice Chairman on the Board of Directors of the leichtag Foundation. $15, or $12 with RSVP, includes deli dinner.

Men’s Club Beerfest sunday, october 21, 3:00 p.m.Join us for a late afternoon of beers at a local brewery. Check www.cbisd.org/mensclub for details.

Men’s Club dinner forum presents: Michael hopkins, Ceo of Jewish family service Wednesday, november 14, 6:30 p.m.Michael Hopkins, newly installed Chief Executive Officer of Jewish Family Service, has devoted more than 30 years to building and strengthening Jewish community centers across the country. $15, or $12 with a RSVP, includes deli dinner. Bring a $15 (or more) gift for Embrace a Family and there is NO charge for dinner!

latkes, latkes, latkes! sunday, december 09, 8:00 a.m.Help the Men’s Club prepare and serve latkes for Chanukah! Sign up for the first shift at 8:00 am, or the second at 10:30 am. Contact Sid Spector at sidspector1776@gmail.com

Men’s Club dinner forum presents: elliot hirshman, president of sdsu Wednesday, december 19, 6:30 p.m.Dr. Elliot Hirshman joined SDSU in July 2011, and is only the eighth president in SDSU’s 115-year history. learn how he’ll lead a dynamic university committed to addressing regional, national and global challenges and propelling California and our nation forward. $15, or $12 with a RSVP, includes deli dinner.

outreaCh - neW to JudaisMRSVP at least one week in advance online at www.cbisd.org/outreach, or contact Program Director Bonnie Graff, bgraff@cbisd.org, 858 535-1111, ext. 3800.

pathways to Judaism sundays, september 9-January 6, 2:00 p.m.a sensitive, comfortable and creative introduction to Jewish customs, history, values, holidays and more, for interfaith families not affiliated with a synagogue. Meets at Beth Israel. Contact 760 710-9057 or pathwaystojudaism@aol.com

introduction to Judaism Wednesdays, october 17-March 6, 6:30 p.m.See details under alEINU listings.

adult B’nai Mitzvah program (second Year) thursdays, october 18-april 25, 6:15 p.m.See details under alEINU listings.

synagogue geography Monday, october 31, 6:30 p.m.Rabbi Michael Berk takes you on a fascinating, behind-the-scenes tour that reveals little-known facts about our campus and takes the mystery out of the ritual items found in the sanctuary.

light up Your Chanukah Wednesdays, november 28, 6:30 p.m.Rabbi/Cantor arlene Bernstein will teach you how to create your own memorable Chanukah celebration in this fun-filled, hands-on workshop.

lee and franK goldBerg faMilY religious sChoolPlease RSVP for events online at www.cbisd/school. Or contact the school office at 858 535-1111, ext. 3121. Check the Religious School calendar for school holidays and winter break dates.

sun./Wed. 3rd- 6th grade religious school Begins Wednesday, september 5, 4:00 p.m.

sun./thurs.3rd- 6th grade religious school Begins thursday, september 6, 4:00 p.m.

pathways to Judaism sundays, september 9-January 6, 2:00 p.m.For interfaith couples and families. See alEINU listings.

religious school Begins:K-2nd Grade: Sunday, September 9, 9:00 a.m. 7th Grade: Tuesday, September 11, 4:00 p.m. 8th-12th Grade: Tuesday, September 11, 5:50 p.m.

parent association Meeting sunday, september 23, 9:30 a.m.

1st grade family education sunday, september 30, 9:00 a.m.Go on a fun filled tour of our synagogue - our home for worship - with Torah the Explorer.

personal relationships with the synagogue sunday, september 30, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.For adults. What is your relationship with the synagogue? Do you know how to get what you need? Come explore your personal relationship with Beth Israel.

Bookman Book drive Collection runs october 1 - november 4Please drop off children’s books for The Bookman, a local charity donating books globally, and adult paperback books for adopt a Soldier gift boxes. Collection bins are by our front guard station and Gateway parking lot. Or drop off curbside on November 4.

pizza in the hut thursday, october 4, 6:00 p.m.Why cook on a Religious School night? Come to our Pizza Dinner in the Sukkah and go home happy and fed.$5 all ages includes pizza, salad and bread.

Kindergarten family education sunday, october 28, 9:00 a.m.learn how reading is a Jewish value and how Torah is relevant to our daily lives.

parents and Kids - routines and rituals sunday, october 28, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.For adults. Can Jewish rituals make a difference in your relationship with your child? Join other parents and professionals to hear their stories and thoughts.

6th grade rosh hodesh: it’s a girl thing! Monthly Beginning september 30, 10:00 a.m.Meets Sept. 30, Oct.28, Nov. 18, Dec.16, Jan. 27, Feb. 10, March 24, april 21 and May 5This proactive, informal education program draws on Jewish tradition to give girls a place to feel safe, articulate their questions and concerns, have fun, and be ‘real’ with their peers.

6th/7th grade Camp Weekend friday, november 2- sunday, november 4a memorable two-night retreat at Camp Mountain Chai celebrating Shabbat, and with fun learning, singing, sports, nature walks, campfires, games, arts and crafts, and more.

4th grade family education sunday, november 18, 9:00 a.m.Speakers from various organizations will be teaching and preparing our students for the upcoming Mitzvah Mall.

parents as teachers – raising a Mensch sunday, november 18, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.For adults. Presetations, parent sharing and teen role models. Find out what works and how to make a difference in your family, our community and the world.

Mitzvah Mall sunday, december 2, 9:00 a.m.a unique opportunity to purchase thoughtful Chanukah and holiday gifts for friends, relatives and teachers through small contributions to very worthwhile non-profit and charitable organizations.

all school Chanukah program sunday, december 9, 9:00 a.m.Come celebrate with your friends at the all School Chanukah Party!

2nd grade family education sunday, december 16, 10:00 a.m.Explore the rituals and blessings that are part of our daily lives and create new ones.

families and god sunday, december 16, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.For adults. What if you don’t believe in God? How do you talk about God in your family? Come delve into this important topic.

Bill & sid ruBin presChoolPlease RSVP, where appropriate, by contacting the Preschool at schooloffice@cbisd.org, or  858-535-1144, ext. 3120. Check the Preschool calendar for school holidays and winter break dates.

first day of preschool thursday, september 6, 9:00 a.m.

tot shabbat and BYo picnic friday, september 7, 6:00 p.m.Join us the first Friday of most months in the Glickman-Galinson Sanctuary for a short Tot Shabbat service designed for families with young children that includes singing, simple prayers and stories. No RSVP needed! a family-friendly BYO Picnic will follow.

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speCial prograMsseries on sacred relationships Monthly on sundays, 9:00-10:00 a.m.all adults are welcome. See Religious School listings for details. RSVP for events online at www.cbisd/school. Or contact the school office at 858 535-1111, ext. 3121.September 30: Personal Relationships with the Synagogue October 28: Parents and Kids - Routines and Rituals November 18: Parents as Teachers – Raising a Mensch December 16: Families and God

Beth israel family Camp at Camp Mountain Chai friday, october 12 - sunday, october 14Come and enjoy the fun, friendship and experience of Beth Israel’s Family Camp, a special and memorable two-night retreat at Camp Mountain Chai in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains. adults 13 and up: $175 Children 7-12: $125; Children 6 and under: $100Non-refundable $100 due with application by September 12 and full payment by September 15. Register and pay online at www.cbisd.org/camp, or contact ava Kurnow or Tammy Vener at 858 535-1144.

a time to remember, Celebrate and dream featuring Mandy patinkin saturday, november 17, 5:30 p.m.The concluding event of our 150th anniversary features Mandy Patinkin in concert at the stunning Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall. Proceeds benefit programs at Beth Israel. See ad page 7.

WoMen of Beth israel Please RSVP, where appropriate, online at www.cbisd.org/women, at least one week in advance, or contact Program Director Bonnie Graff, bgraff@cbisd.org, 858 535-1111, ext. 3800.

selichot evening saturday, september 8, 7:00 p.m. Participate in a beautiful evening of prayer, discussion and music, the perfect prelude to the High Holy Days. The dessert reception, provided by Women of Beth Israel and Men’s Club, will precede Havdalah. The evening continues with a viewing and discussion of a short animated film and the Selichot service. No RSVP needed.

KiCK-off: red tent event an evening for Women, By Women Wednesday, october 10 6:30 p.m. registration, 7:00 p.m. programCome into the “Red Tent” and enjoy yoga, meditation, discussions of issues relevant to women of all ages. Indulge in wine and chocolate tasting, pamper yourself with make-up tips as well as massage, and create a keepsake to take home. Your membership contribution is your ticket into the “Red Tent.” See WBI ad on page 18.

Jfs/project sarah luncheon Wednesday, october 24, 11:30 a.m.Come for lunch and enjoy a presentation by Randy Susan Meyers, author of The Murderer’s Daughters. Proceeds benefit Project SARAH in assisting victims of domestic abuse.

new Member shabbat service & dinner friday, october 266:15 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service, 7:30 p.m. Shabbat DinnerWe welcome our new temple members at this special Shabbat dinner and service. Co-hosted by Women of Beth Israel.

an evening with peggy orenstein tuesday, november 13, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Enjoy an appetizer reception and guest speaker, Peggy Orenstein, best-selling author of Cinderella Ate My Daughter. The book explores issues facing young girls (and their parents) today. Sponsored by Pachie’s Place, a program of JFS, the Bill and Sid Rubin Preschool. Desserts provided by Women of Beth Israel. Babysitting provided.

Celebrating forty Years of Women in the rabbinate, friday, november 30, 6:15 p.m. Join us as we celebrate forty years of women in the rabbinate at a special Erev Shabbat service with guest speaker Professor Joellyn Zollman. The service, which honors Rabbi/Cantor arlene Bernstein and Rabbis lenore Bohm, aliza Berk and Janice Elster, will be followed by a lovely catered dinner open to all.

Youth groupsFor more information about Youth events or to become a Youth Group member, contact Daniel Brenner at dbrenner@cbisd.org

dining out! thursday, september 13, 5:00 p.m.Come support our Youth Groups by dining out at Rubio’s at 8935 Towne Centre Drive. 20 percent of your total bill will go to Beth Israel’s Youth Program. No RSVP needed. Pick up flyer in the Religious School office to participate.

BitY national Comedy theater saturday, september 15, 4:30 p.m.Our first BITY event of the year. Mixers, dinner, dessert, and of course, the most hilarious live-action show in San Diego! $25 per member. $30 per non-member.

ruaCh teen shabbat friday, september 21

6:00 p.m. Teen Dinner $10 7:00 p.m. RUaCH Teen Shabbat Service Oneg and Shabbat Schmooze till 9:00 p.m.

noar Mystery Bus tour saturday, september 22, time: tBd

J2 Magic show sunday, september 23, 11:30 a.m.The amazing Dana is coming to give us an amazing magic show. after, he will teach us a couple of tricks to take home! lunch from 11:30-12:30 in the youth lounge. $15

BitY goes to disneyland sunday, october 21

J2 and noar JCompany show sunday, october 28

J2 Movie night thursday, november 15, 6:00 p.m.

BitY hanukkah party sunday, december 9

noar laser tag/hanukkah party saturday, december 15

J2 9th day hanukkah party sunday, december 16

songbirds Music thursdays, Beginning september 13, 9:30 a.m.This 18-session class is a community of families sharing songs, rhythm games and instrument play in a fun, safe Jewish environment. learn music through developmentally appropriate activities. Parents/caregivers learn how to enhance their child’s music development. $288.00 for Beth Israel members; $324.00 for non-members.

My family & Me sukkot: sunday, september 23, 9:30 a.m. Chanukah: sunday, november 18, 9:30 a.m.This free 60-minute program, open to the community and designed for families with children ages 6 months to 4 years features the celebration of Jewish holidays and activities with theme-related songs, art and cooking. No RSVP is required.

Beth israel family Camp at Camp Mountain Chai friday, october 12 - sunday, october 14See details under Special Programs listing.

an evening with peggy orenstein tuesday, november 13, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Explores issues facing young girls (and their parents) through the book Cinderella Ate My Daughter with its author, Peggy Orenstein. Babysitting provided. See details in Women of Beth Israel listing.

soCial aCtionFor more information visit www.cbisd.org/socialaction or contact Program Coordinator Bethany Ratner at bratner@cbisd.org or 858 535 -1111, ext. 3800 .

Knit and nosh 2nd sundays, september 9, 9:00 a.m.Meet at Café Beth Israel to knit or crochet 8-inch squares to create blankets for babies at Vista Hill. Beginners welcome. You may also knit, crochet or stitch squares at home and drop off at CBI. Donations of washable cotton yarn are welcome. No RSVP. Contact Susan Volsky at susanvolsky@yahoo.com, or 858 259-1667.

Jfs hand-up food pantry Collection runs september 17-26Help Beth Israel’s BITY youth group collect nonperishable food items during the High Holidays. Bags will be handed out at Rosh Hashanah services September 17.

Bookman Book drive Collection runs october 1 - november 4See details in Religious School listing

the series@Beth israel with rabbi sharon Brous holy Chutzpah: the Case for Moral Courage Wednesday, october 24, 7:00 p.m.See details on page 19.

thanksgiving food drive for Mama’s Kitchen runs november 1-30 Donate food to help Mama’s Kitchen prepare and deliver food to men, women and children affected by aIDS and other critical illnesses. Food may be left in the collection bins near our guard station and Gateway parking lot.

adopt-a-u.s. soldier packing sunday, november 4, 10:00 a.m.1. Donate to help send a care package (cost $32) to active duty soldiers in afghanistan.2. Volunteer to pack boxes on Sunday, November 4Contact Paul Dickstein at pwdbicycle@aol.

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raBBi/Cantor arlene BernsteinI’d like to recommend two books by Reuven Firestone:

Holy War in Judaism: The Rise and Fall of a Controversial IdeaHow the concept of “holy war’’ disappeared from Jewish thought for almost 2000 years, only to reemerge with renewed vigor in modern times

An Introduction to Islam for JewsThe complexity of Islam and its connections with Jews and Judaism

raBBi MiChael BerKSecrets of the Sistine by Benjamin Bleich and Roy DolinerHow Michelangelo embedded messages challenging the Church

The Fallen Angel by Daniel SilvaA timely and masterful spy mystery weaving fiction with current events, including international terrorism and Israel

Ben-Gurion: A Political Life by Shimon PeresIsrael’s founding father as seen by her current president

raBBi MiChael satZVery Near to You by Avraham BurgWeekly Torah commentaries by a former Israeli politician

Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition by Daniel OkrentInteresting history of a colorful time in America

To the End of the Land by David Grossman A great novel about loss set in the Second Intifada written by one of Israel’s greatest contemporary writers

Rabbis’ Reading List Looking for a good read? Here’s what Rabbis Berk, Bernstein and Satz have been reading and would like to recommend to you.

the Candidate, with uCsd professor samuel l. popkin thursday, october 4, 10:30 a.m.

Join us for the inside scoop on the conduct of a presidential campaign with the nationally known political analyst and author of The Candidate: What It Takes to Win - and Hold - the White House.10:30 a.m. Refreshments: 11:00 a.m. Program $5 with RSVP. $8 without. RSVP online at www.cbisd.org/daytimers,

or to Program Director Bonnie Graff at bgraff@cbisd.org or 858 535-1111, ext. 3800. Co-sponsored by Brandeis National Committee: San Dieguito Chapter.

Mazal Tov to Cantor Emeritus Sheldon Merelon celebrating his 60th year as a cantor. DayTimers

Daytime Enrichment for Adults

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Beyond Basic Judaism A Multitude of Learning Opportunities

It’s hard to believe that 30 years ago Beth Israel’s adult education offerings consisted of a Scholar in Residence and Basic Judaism with a sprinkling of classes taught by clergy. During a period of rabbin-ic transition, our determined adult ed committee felt obligated and empowered to reinvent our pro-gram. It was at this time that lay people began to propose courses and programs and find teachers (often committee members), as we continued to bring in a greater number of notable scholars and speakers. With close collabora-tion between program director

and lay leaders, adult education programming expanded, and the Continuing Education Committee became the ALEINU Committee. This name came from the Hebrew word aleinu – “it is our duty” (to continue to study throughout our lifetimes) – and served as an acro-nym for Adult Learners Network.

Congregation Beth Israel of San Diego is now a large and diverse community of communities tied together by a love of Judaism and a sense of connectedness. To serve the needs and interests of our members, our educational

programming is multifaceted, a blend of instructional and experi-ential, with appeal for young and old, via many gateways. From ear-ly childhood education through seniors programming, Beth Israel offers a multitude of learning op-portunities.

Over the years, the ALEINU Committee became a jewel in Beth Israel’s crown. The 20 plus members of the Adult Learners Network/ALEINU Committee not only suggest programs, but also help bring them to fruition. ALEINU courses, programs and

by Program Director Bonnie Graff and Liz Levine

Over the years, the ALEINU

Committee became a jewel

in Beth Israel’s crown. The

20 plus members of the Adult

Learners Network/ALEINU

Committee not only suggest

programs, but also help bring

them to fruition.

ALEINU

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special events range from Intro-duction to Judaism, a multi-week course, to an adult b’nai mitzvah program, a two-year course of study. Hebrew is offered every year, as well as Bible courses, book discussions, speakers on a wide variety of topics, an annual Scholar-in-Residence weekend, numerous four- to six-week class-es, and an annual interfaith dia-logue, featuring Jewish, Protes-tant, Catholic and Muslim clergy.

Adult education offerings have included unique Judaic arts classes, such as Digital Photog-raphy (with a Jewish eye), No-Sew Tallit, Image Transfer, and Write Your Own Family Hag-gadah. Meditation workshops, email courses, and Israeli danc-ing have been offered. Mem-bers have gone on bus trips to Tijuana and the Skirball Mu-seum in Los Angeles. Shab-bat Lunch ’n’ Learn programs taught by clergy and lay leaders focus on a variety of topics, and Torah study (though not specifi-cally under ALEINU auspices) is held every Shabbat morning before services.

The committee also premiered live broadcasts via satellite from the 92nd Street Y in New York City and Café ALEINU, our inno-vative and highly successful pro-gram of 50 minute presentations with music and refreshments in the Price Family Courtyard. Dur-ing our 150th anniversary cel-ebration, ALEINU classes and programs focused on the Torah, dovetailing with Beth Israel’s To-rah project and featuring Soferet (scribe) Julie Seltzer.

“To me,” says Program Direc-tor Bonnie Graff, “it all starts with a dynamic committee. I am constantly amazed by what our Adult Learners Network Com-mittee accomplishes because of the loyalty and hard work of our volunteers.” Chairs and mem-bers of the Adult Learners Net-work/ALEINU Committee are dedicated to Jewish education and continued Jewish learning. Many ALEINU Committee mem-bers have served on San Diego’s Agency for Jewish Education board (now part of the Center for Jewish Culture), as well as on other community committees and boards, and have had an inestimable impact, not only on congregation-wide learning, but also on lifelong learning in the wider Jewish community.

Winner of the URJ Congregation of Learners Award, Beth Israel’s adult education programming is thriving. On the heels of the very popular 150th speaker series, we have created The Series@Beth Israel highlighted by Rabbi Sharon Brous, Rabbi Stephen Fuchs, and Leonard Felder, Ph.D. In addition to the illustrious teachers featured in The Series, we will be offering classes on Yiddish culture with Professor Steven Cassedy, Biblical scholarship with Professor Risa Levitt Kohn and Eat, Pray, Learn with Professor Joellyn Zollman (tastings included!)As always we begin our year with Introduction to Judaism and Jewish Wisdom and the Aleph Bet. We will again partner with the San Diego Opera and with SDSU’s Jewish Studies Program, which will bring us four lectures on Israel in the 21st Century. We’ll learn to write our own family haggadah and study Bible in cyberspace. New to ALEINU programming on Sunday mornings are Souls on Soles where we will hike and talk text (but not hike and text) and Table Talk, an informal discussion session on five exciting topics.Back by popular demand we offer a number of programs from the 92nd St Y. We cap our year off with the ever-popular Café ALEINU with a menu ranging from jazz dance to the Code of Ethics in the Israeli army. Want to participate from home (or office!)? This year both a webinar and an e-mail class are as close as your computer screen. Visit www.cbisd.org/aleinu for full details on this year’s programs. Look for ads in this issue of the Beth Israel Quarterly and save the center pull-out schedule.

this year’s HIGHLIGHTS

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We volunteered to play viola and sing at the Bat Mitzvah of Sandra Rubin, who is 84 years old. Her family and friends all came and she was so happy. It was an amazing experience.

Gabriel and Sebastian Mayer, age 12

in their own words: Tell us about a memorable mitzvah you’ve done recently:

Bree Ceretto and I took care of a preschool student so that the parents could focus on a family medical emergency. So happy we could help during a time of need.

Michelle Berkowitz

I helped someone to attend an event they really wanted to go to but could not afford. I told her I had arranged for her to be a guest, but I actually just paid the fees.

Anonymous

I helped build houses for several families in Tijuana as part of my Bat Mitzvah project. When you hand them the keys to their new house, it’s a good feeling. There is usually a lot of crying and hugging.

Noa Eaton, age 14

My wife Beth, Joanne and Herb Hein, and I have led monthly Erev Shabbat services at a senior home for nearly 10 years. So rewarding to share Shabbat with these wonderful people.

Don Greenberg

Mark Fabiani serves as the San Diego Chargers special counsel to the president, exploring opportunities for a

new state-of-the-art football stadium. Mark also served on the presidential campaign staff for former Vice President al Gore and President Bill Clinton. $10 per Men’s Club member $10 one guest of Men’s Club member $15 Non-Men’s Club member RSVP online at www.cbisd.org/mensclub or contact Bethany Ratner at bratner@cbisd.org, or 858 535-1111, ext. 3124.

Men’s Club Dinner Forum Kickoff: with the San Diego Chargers’ Mark Fabiani Thursday, September 13, 6:30 p.m.

W O m E N O F B E T H I S R A E L K I C K - O F F E V E N T

C ome into the “Red Tent” and enjoy yoga & meditation as well as discussion of issues relevant to women of all ages. Indulge in wine & chocolate tasting and pamper yourself

with makeup tips and massage. Top off the evening by creatinga keepsake to take home. So many choices. . .Your membershipcontribution is your ticket into the “Red Tent.” For women only. Sign up early at www.cbisd.org/women. Space is limited. Childcare available.

Join women of Beth Israel now and attend for free! Your dues provide ongoing support to Beth Israel’s educational, culturaland social action programs. Join and RSVP online or return the Membership/RSVP form in you receive in the mail. For information contact Program Director Bonnie Graff at bgraff@cbisd.org or 858 535-1111, ext. 3800.

an evening for Women, By WomenWednesday, October 106:30 p.m. Registration; 7:00 p.m. Program

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Jewish Burial Space Available

Space for members and their relatives is available at Mount of Olives Lawn at El Camino Memorial Park and Home of Peace Corridors at Cypress View Mausoleum. Savings on pre-need purchases offered.

Contact Stuart Simmons at 619 264-3168, or ssimmons@cbisd.org

Beth Israel Cemetery & Mausoleum Association

Remember them on the Beth Israel Memorial Wall

For information, contact Judi Schwartz at jschwartz@cbisd.org,

or 858 535-1111, ext. 3113

Holy Chutzpah: The Case for Moral Courage with Rabbi Sharon Brous Wednesday, October 24, 7:00 p.m.

Rabbi Stephen Fuchs Friday-Saturday, January 25-26

President of the World Union for Progressive Judaism Rabbi Fuchs explains what Progressive Judaism is and why it matters.

Participants will also enjoy Saturday study sessions with our scholar.

Dr. Leonard FelderSaturday, April 13, 12:00 p.m.

Bestselling author and psychologist Dr. Leonard Felder will show us how to use Jewish centering methods to stay healthy, resilient

and mindful even when dealing with challenging work, home or social situations.

We’ll keep the memory of your loved ones alive

UPCOMING SERIES SPEAKERS

Named one of the top five rabbis in this year’s Newsweek’s Top 50 Rabbis in America, Rabbi Sharon Brous is the founding rabbi of IKAR, a spiritual community in Los Angeles dedicated to reanimating Jewish life through soulful religious practice that is rooted in a deep commitment to social justice. In great demand as a national speaker around the country, Brous talks forcefully about ways to reconsider and reimagine the Jewish future.

Fee: $5 for Beth Israel members; $10 for nonmembers. Register and pay online at least one week in advance. For more information contact Program Director Bonnie Graff / 858 535-1111, ext. 3800. Co-sponsored by ALEINU (Adult Learners Network) and Social Action.

T h e S e r i e s @ B e t h I s r a e l

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TORAH PROJECTContribution by: Nancy and Dean abelon, Steven, lorin and aaron Bellach, Julie and Edgar Berner, Jenny and andrew Bratt, Marilyn Cohen, amy Corton and Carlton Eibl, Estelle and lou Dunst, Carol Spielman-Ewan, Scott Inglis, Valerie and Greg Frost, Debbi and Bob Green, Stephanie Jed and Eduardo Garcia, lucas Garcia Jed, Norman Fassler-Katz, Sandra Berlin Kroll and David Kroll, Bobbi and Sheldon Krueger, Jennifer Eng-Kulawy and adam Kulawy, Kari Kohen-leasure, Stephanie and aaron lehman, Maggie and Paul Meyer, Phyllis and Stan Minick, Elaine Moser, adrienne and Richard Prager, Matilda Remba and Bill Wachsman, Ruthe and Murray Rogow, Susan and Charles Schlesinger, Rhonda Schwartz, Mickey Stern, Rosalind and Jerry Streichler, Selma and Harry Tennebaum, ann and Bennett Weinbaum

in appreciation of: Beth Israel clergy by Richard and Kristin BelskyEllen Edwards by Valerie leman George Scher by Miriam Norten

in honor of: The Bark Family by David Z. BarkYoni Berk, Jenna Graham, Raymond Graham and amalie Graham by Rabbis aliza and Michael BerkEmily Fisher’s success in the 2nd grade by Maxine EndyBunny Estrin by Doreen and Marvin EstrinOur five generations at Beth Israel by Carol and Ron FoxGordon Glenn’s birthday by Judy and Gordon GlennJerome David Marcus by Heidi Marcus Golding and Samuel GoldingJonathan and Jacob Greenberg by Jeanie and Martin Greenberganna Newton and Steven Guthauser by Ida and aaron GruberOur children by Joanne and Ken GimbelBITY, NOaR and J2 by Sarah and Jeremy GimbelThe marriage of Jose F. Gonzalez and Marybel Robledo by Claudia Iracema GonzalesOur grandchildren Ethan, Teagan and Haley by Ellen and Herbert HafterKenneth Mirman by Joanne and Herb HeinOur enduring love by Joanne and Herb Hein Congregation Beth Israel’s 150th anniversary by Randi and Harvey HelselMy daughter Ellen by Steven HorowitzRobert Kritzik’s 85th birthday by Marcie and Tom KritzikOur parents by Sandra Berlin Kroll and David Kroll

Isabella and Ian lehman by Stephanie and aaron lehmanMy mother’s 89th birthday by David ProlmanCarly Bisogno by Bethany RatnerOur children: lori and her husband Daniel, aaron and his wife Kristen, Michael and our grandchildren Zachary and Matthew by Sharon and Stephen RitterRhona Gordon’s birthday by Helene and David SchlafmanMy becoming a Bat Mitzvah and my Torah portion by Melissa SchneiderGrandson Jordan Doole, soon to become a Bar Mitzvah, by Harriet ShumacherGabriela lucia Turner and Matthew Kevark Turner by Maxine Snyder Turner and Tom TurnerOur children, Matthew Volsky and Jonathan, Dana and Benjamin Wikstrom, and in honor of the 2nd bar mitzvah of larry Krause by Susan and Joel VolskySolenne and Tamara Wachsman by Matilda Remba and Bill WachsmanThe Yashar family by Cate and arnold Yashar Morah Robbie’s 2012 kindergarten class by Joellyn and Ron Zollman

in memory of: Joseph Behar, Mary Farb and Samuel Behar by Melissa and Victor BeharWilliam Kenton by anne and arthur BleierSophie Brody and Sanford Cohn by the Sophie and arthur Brody FoundationMy mother lena Marcovic and grandparents Bessie and Harry Marcovic by Estelle Dunst My parents Mordecai ben Daniel and Priva bat Israel by lou Dunstanne and Sam Sukenic by Doreen and Marvin EstrinElene Solomon by Shirley and Dick GilbertPhilip Ginsburg’s parents by Francine and Phil GinsburgOur parents Bella and Joseph Mont, and Blanche and Norman Ginsburg, by Fran and Phillip GinsburgRachel and Samuel Greenberg by Jeanie and Martin GreenbergBill Kenton, beloved husband, father and grandfather, by Edythe Kenton and familyGabriel Meyer by Maggie and Paul MeyerOur families by anna Newton and Steve GuthauserSamuel Perlman by Karen PerlmanRosalie Fisher by alison and Steve PragerMarty Klitzner by Jillian Rudman My beloved parents, anita Emmerich Hyman and Dr. Morris Hyman by Susan ShmaloEdward Grossman and Harold Tarkow by Janine TarkowManley S. Wolochow by Marcia and Donald Wolochow

RABBI BERK’S FuNDContribution by:Dan and Phyllis Epstein, Sallye and lawrence Krause and Renee and Joseph O’Rourke

in appreciation:Of Rabbi Berk by Edythe Kenton and family and Janet and Robert MatznerOf Rabbi Berk for his kindness during my recent illness by Ilene BenkleOf Beth Israel Clergy for helping me become a Bar Mitzvah by Elliot applebaumOf our gratitude for the gift of David’s recovery by June and David CantorOf Rabbi Berk officiating at the Shiva service for aaron Wechter by Sylvia Wechter and family

in honor of:The birthdays of Rabbi Berk, Sheila Bliss, Don Greenberg, Rabbi Martin lawson, Dorothy Sanderson and Debra Segal by lynne Barbara Bindera speedy recovery for lori Bolotin by Susan ShmaloDavid Dann becoming a Bar Mitzvah by the Bloom Family (Todd Bloom Discretionary) Fund of the Jewish Community Foundationa happy birthday for Terri Fine by lynne Barbara BinderThe Bris for Zachary Kennedy by Stuart Rubenstein, MDThe 2nd anniversary of the adult B’nai Mitzvah of Jim Spievak and daughter lisa Saam by Jim Spievak

in memory of:allen auslander and Milton auslander by Sondra and William alberslenore auslander by Sondra albersKarol Brill and Estela M. De azicri by Margarita Brill and familyMauricio Cohen by Sandy and art levinsonDr. Morris Hyman, MD by Susan ShmaloBessie Koffler and Esther Trontz by Doris and Irv GoldfarbMildred lampert, Marilyn Medak, Suzanne Recht, William Recht, Sydney Segal and Kurt Sax by lynne Barbara BinderIssac levy by Clive DavidKay Galinson by the Galinson familyKathleen O’Rourke and Stuart Wurtman by Renee and Joseph O’RourkeDavid Overbach and Martin Paul Klitzner by lynne Barbara Binder Samuel Recht by Bev and len BernsteinElene Solomon by the Herbert J. and Elene Solomon Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation Yale Howard Smulyan by Sylvia Smulyan

RABBI/CANTOR BERNSTEIN’S MuSIC FuNDin appreciation:Of Beth Israel clergy for helping me become a Bar Mitzvah by Elliot applebaumOf Rabbi/Cantor Bernstein officiating at the wedding of Patrick and Jacqueline Christy by the Christy familyDavid Dann becoming a Bar Mitzvah by the Bloom Family (Todd Bloom Discretionary) Fund of the Jewish Community FoundationOf Heidi Gantwerk and Diane Voit’s work in creating the outstanding Jewish Music Festival by Elizabeth and Mitch Siegler and familyOf laura Haubrich’s high school graduation by Natalie and Sheldon Diamond

in honor of:a happy birthday for Paul Robaia by lynne Barbara BinderTerri Bignell being named the 2013 San Diego recipient of the Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland award by Diane, Buddy and Emma VoitGet-well prayers for lori Bolotin by Cindy and lorne PolgerJoy and Jeff Kirsch’s 50th anniversary by Marcia and Donald WolochowBuddy Voit and Heidi Gantwerk being named volunteers of the Year by the Brogadir family, Naomi and Myron Shelley and Gerry and Steve VoitSandra Rubin becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Pat libby

in memory of:Daniel adelson by Nenette adelson-Rodriguez and Walter Rodriguezarthur Brody by Sandy and arthur levinsonMarge Cleare by Valerie and Paul FieldHilda Edlavitch by Gail and Jonathan SchwartzGeorge W. Farber by Elisabeth and alan RubinBobby Gauchier by lisa GittlemanTimothy Grutman by Terri levenson Sapparthur Klein by linda and Jerry Goldbergleonard Kolodny by Jamie, Erin and Ed Tonkon and Randi Mansonlucina Krumholz by Ina Cantor and Sammy Krumholzleanore and Murray lampert by Ina CantorYvette lavine Rothstein by Cynthia and Wayne SchwartzYvette Miller lavine from her four loving sons; Dennis, Joel, Robert and Charles lavine Ruth Nelson by Robin, Joth, Rachel and Garrett laytonSeymour Okmin by linda and larry Okmin and familylester Patinkin by Doris Patinkin Rubin

ContributionsWe acknowledge these contributions, processed through August 5, with appreciation. To make a contribution email giving@cbisd.org, or call 858 535-1111, ext.3500.

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Sylvia Ragsdale by Stephanie Heinzmanabraham Shelley by Naomi and Myron ShelleyRyan Wayne Smith by Mary ann and George ScherElene Solomon by Melissa and Michael Bartel and Cindy and lorne PolgerMarvin Stoddard by Dawn, Jonathan, Max and Sophie RosenblumIsidor Strich by Ruth and Eliezer StrichSol Vinstein by Susan and Rick levinarthur Wright by Diane and Buddy Voit

RABBI SATz’ FuNDin appreciation:Of Rabbi Satz for conducting the baby naming of Benjamin Price lewis, son of Mindy and arthur lewis and grandson of Judy and Marshall lewis, by Judy and Marshall lewisOf Beth Israel Clergy for helping me become a Bar Mitzvah by Elliot applebaumOf Hebrew naming for Jodi Berger and Thomas Barthold by Jodi BergerOf Rabbi Satz for the presentation to the 7th grade class by the Francis Parker SchoolOf Rabbi Satz for Shiloh ahuvah’s baby naming by Jessica KeithOf Rabbi Satz for the memorial service for my mother, by Elissa Shuchter Of Rabbi Satz officiating at the Shiva service for aaron Wechter by Sylvia Wechter and family

in memory of:Stanley Davidoff by Scott DavidoffRobert levy by Jean S. levy

CANTOR MEREL’S MuSIC FuNDin honor of:Marcie Merel’s good health by Emily and Chris Jennewein Get well wishes for Marcie Merel by Elana Weinberger

in memory of:Sidney J. Horwitz by Deborah Horwitz and Paul NiermanRalph and Reva Kramer by Joan and Victor KramerEdward levin by Susan and Rick levin and familyPepi levy by lainie lesser-MarkVictor Radin by Norman RadinBeatrice Wiener by Hermeen Scharaga and familyDr. Samuel Harold Wiener by Hermeen Scharaga

BETH ISRAELContribution by:Steven D. Cords, lou and Estelle Dunst, Emanuil Valmianski

in appreciation:Of Terri Bignell for her amazing hospitality by Maxine Trimble

in honor of:Terri Bignell for being named the 2013 San Diego recipient of the Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland award by Melissa and Michael BartellHigh School Graduates by Natalie and Sheldon Diamondarthur Greenberg, Francis Greenberg and Mary Kela by Sharon Gorevitz and alan GreenbergCurtis Griffin by Gary and Carolyn JacobsJim Malkus’ special birthday by Terri FineT. Will Mann on becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Cindy PolgerJoseph Oppenheimer by Beverly and Stanley Bergeradira Rosen becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Cindy and lorne Polger and familyOf Esther and Richard Rosenberg’s 60th anniversary by Sidney Bersen Sanford Schane on behalf of his special birthday by Gail and Jim MalkusSamuel E. Terman by Barbara & Bill Foxlillian and Irving Weiner’s 62nd wedding anniversary by Robin, amy, Mike, Shari, alana and Sami Weiner Mrs. Sally and Dr. Steven Wyte and the recovery of their daughter Rebecca Wyte by Brenda and Benjamin Schneider

in memory of:louise and Harry abelon and Michael abelon by Nancy and Dean abelonDr. Seymour aberle by alfred M. aberleMinnie avidon by Bernice GreenRose Baroff by Marina Baroff and Bob KaplanMorley Barsky by Barbara C. BarskyHazel and William Blumberg by Joyce and Bob BlumbergMyrna Bress by linda and Peter levinelillian Bretow by Thelma and David Bretowarthur Brody by Sherron and Jack SchusterJoseph Bronstein, Marty Klitzner and Ryan Wayne Smith by Terri Bignelllillie Buchstane by Terri Bignell, Susanna and Michael Flaster, Emily and Chris Jennewein, the Polger family and Ruth and Richard WarburglaVerne Fefferman by the San Diego Genealogical SocietyEthel Feldman by Suzi, Bernie, David and Gregory FeldmanHarry Feldman by Beverlee and Pat GreeneJoseph S. Feldman by Sandy, Janine, Michael and J.B. FeldmanJean Gordon by the C and M association and Joan JacobsEdward Gottlieb by Bernard GottliebWalter Greenberg by Yvonne GreenbergCurtis Griffin by Carolyn and Gary JacobsSumner Gross by Joani and Steve GrossEstelle Hartman by anne SimonCora l. Heimann by Jimmy H. HeimannEmanuel H. Heimann by Jimmy HeimannJack Kaplan by Jessica and Michael Middleton

Vina Keaton and Nettie Nevin by Nancy and alan NevinPauline levy Kleier and Emil Eligator by Mrs. leona and Dr. Jerome levyMartin Klitzner by Terri Bignell, James S. Farley, Jan, Marc, andrew and adam Hanover and Marjory Kaplan and Jean-Jacques SurbeckGerald Kobernick by Marilyn and Melvin GoldzbandIda Kodmur by Edith and Milton KodmurYvette Rothstein lavine by Beverly and Jerry TurchinElmer D. levin by Jane levinIsaac lias by Betty liasDorothy Mann by Erna and andrew ViterbiMarlys Marion by Mickey Sternlouis Nemeth by Simma and Paul NemethMax Nemetz by Gail Robinson StuartMarcia Nevin lawrence by Nancy and alan NevinMorris Nevin by Nancy and alan NevinBernys S. Nierman levin by Deborah Horwitz and Paul NiermanSophie Nourok by Marlene and David NourokEdward Earl Parker by Barbara Parkeranne Pinkel by Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Feldman Harry Rabiner by Mickey SternShep Scharlin by Bert Mann and familyHoward Schudson by Tom Engel, Max Engel and Carly EngelZelda Schuster by Sherron and Jack SchusterIsrael Schwartz by Sylvia and Dan FeldmanMichael Sherman by the Sherman familyDavid Simon and Milton Hartman by anne and Ron SimonSophie Simons by Jane and Syd ShoreRyan Wayne Smith by Terri Bignell, Gail and Jim Malkus and Mrs. Naomi and Dr. laurence RivkinElene Solomon by allison and Robert Price, the Seltzer family and Herbert SolomonJack Weiss by Judith and Steven Weiss

150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONContribution by:Diane and John Yochelson

in memory of:Marcia lovick by Mary ann and George Scher

LEARNER’S COMMuNITY (ADuLT EDuCATION)in honor of:Phil Finkel’s big birthday by Bonnie and Barry Graffa happy anniversary to Esther and Richard Rosenberg by Charlotte Hockstein The 75th birthday of Sanford Schane by Nancy and Dean abelon

in memory of:lillie Buchstane by Bonnie and Barry GraffHerm Gordon by Karen ColemanHarry Sapowith by alan SapowithWilliam Slesinger by Susan and Richard UlevitchElene Solomon by Bonnie and Barry GraffBettye and Irwin Ulevitch by Susan and Richard Ulevitch

LEE AND FRANK GOLDBERG FAMILY RELIGIOuS SCHOOLin honor of:Rabbi lenore Bohm for inspirational parsha discussions by Glenda Jaffeadam and Jeremy by Marilyn and Dick RowenBarbara and Norman Rozansky in honor of triple graduations of Rachel, Jeremy and adamDeborah Szekely’s 90th birthday by Deanna and Ed Goldberga speedy recovery for Kevin Wechter, by Elizabeth and Mitch Siegler

in memory of:arthur Brody by Deanna and Ed Goldberg, Suzi and Bernie Feldman and anne, Matthew and Evan NagornerMauricio Cohen, Ruth Nelson and Yvette Rothstein by Suzi and Bernie FeldmanElaine Rosen by lynn and Bert Epsten and Barbara BloomCookie Serwin by Richard Serwing and Brett and Jennifer SerwinElene Solomon by Deanna and Eddie Goldberg and anne, Matthew and Evan Nagorner

BILL AND SID RuBIN PRESCHOOL in memory of:Virginia lyons by Nancy and David amielNorman Milstein by Ryan GoldenharRuth Nelson by linda Katzman and Dennis GlaserSol Schultz by Marla and Gordon Gerson, Jeanette Rubin Burnett and Helene and allan ZimanYvette Rothstein and Charles Ziman by Helene and allan Ziman

HuNGER PROJECTContribution by: anonymous, ashwell and associates, Beverly Bejar, Deborah and Isaac Bejar, Claudia and Daniel Gallant, Dr. D. Scarborough Gavares, Shirley and Dick Gilbert, Debra and Harper Hatheway, Shirley Imber, lisa and Jeffa Kob, Korte/Schwartz Inc., allison and Robert logan, Katherine and Richard Moore, Renee and Joseph O’Rourke, alan Peller, Jacqueline Snoyman’s Rimonia class, Charlotte and Martin Stern, Temple Emanu-El of San Diego

in honor of:Caroline acheatel graduating from college by Ronald Newell

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Clifford and Sydell acheatel by Roger acheatel and Ingrid ScharpfElliot applebaum in honor of his becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Elliot applebaumayden Belsky becoming a Bat Mizvah by Bonnie and Barry GraffTerri Bignell for being the 2013 San Diego recipient of the Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland award by Bev and len Bernsteinlori Bolotin’s good health by Bev and len BernsteinThe birthdays of Sharon and Bob Bush by Ronald NewellThe recoveries of Rene Bird and Shirley Chervin by Diana HahnMartin Colby by Teddie PincusSylvia Freedman by Mary ann and George ScherMazel Tov to Fran and Phil Ginsburg on the birth of Sophie Blanche by Bonnie and Barry Graff Jonathan and Jacob Greenberg by Marty GreenbergMina Gutmann by Charlotte G. SternThe 50th wedding anniversary of Chuck and Susan Hayman by Marty lederer and Janie SmithBarbara Kraus by Jean FriedmanBob and Viv lichtman on their 60th wedding anniversary by Rae and Ed SamiljanDoris Paerse by Gladys AboulafiaOlivia Polger’s high school graduation by Beth Schulefand and Spencer ChengSandra Rosenthal by Teddie PincusSandra Rubin becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Nancy and Dean abelon, Sondra and Bill albers, leona levy, Renee O’Rourke, Carole and Howard Robin, Sandra Silverstein and Gayle and George WiseDonald Slate’s special birthday by Bev and len Bernstein and lee and lou TemkinRyan Wayne Smith and Elene Solomon by Teddie PincusDaniella Williams becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Bonnie and Barry GraffDebbie Yavitch and Ray Grayer in honor of your recent marriage by Barbara and Norman Rozansky

in appreciation of:Joan Kutner and liz levine by Marty Greenberg

in memory of:Elie Aboulafia, Claire Aboulafia and Ralph Aboulafia by Gladys AboulafiaCydell and Clifford acheatel by Roger acheatelRonald Bachrach by Eileen BachrachCeleste Berman by Beth GreenbergPauline BeRossy by Jan & Ed Friedmanlouis Bridge by Phyllis and Stan Minickarthur Brody by linda and Shearn Platt, len and Bev Bernstein and Bonnie and Barry Grafflucille Brotman by Howard BrotmanFlorence Brown by Barbara Bloom, lynn and Bert Epstenlillie Buchstane by Joan and louis Chesner lillian Chapman by Beverly and leonard Bernstein

Mauricio Cohen by Maxine and Jerry TrimbleYetta Cohen by Marcia CohenMartin Colby, Sandra Rosenthal, Elene Solomon and Ryan Smith by Teddie Pincuslola Cutler by Jerome Shaw and Joyce Cutler Shaw Family Foundationadolfo Di Capua by Silvana and Richard Christy and familyHomer Delawie by Ethel Delawieaaron Easton by Jeff EastonRachel Farber by Henrietta FarberHarry Feldman by Beverlee and Pat GreeneJ. Robert Fineman and Solomon Fineman by Rosalind and Jerry StreichlerMiriam Fineman by Rosalind and Jerry StreichlerSarabelle Fishman by Barbara and Norman RozanskySylvia Freedman by Mary ann and George ScherEthel Friedman and Sol Wolff by Jean FriedmanGustave Friedman by Edward Friedman and familyWilliam Friedman by Jean FriedmanMax Gendelman by Ethel DelawieHarvey Goldberg by linda and Jerry GoldbergClarice Goldfarb by Renee O’RourkeMorris Goldstein by Marc Pollackabraham Golokow by Sara Maltzman and David GolokowBernard Gordon by Ruth OhlundJean Gordon and Jerry Kobernick by Marge and Jerry KatlemanRuth M. Gould and Robert T. Gould by Mary Marshall and Steven GouldPhilip Green by Helen GreenMina Gutmann by Charlotte SternMinnie Harris and Wolfe Harris by Ruth and Jim HarrisEsther Heimowitz and Max Heimowitz by Joan HubermanMilton Jasper by Thelma and Dennis JasperMaxine P. and Bernard Kaplan by Marina Baroff and Robert KaplanClaire Kattenberg by Diana and Judy HahnWeston Kingsley and Merle Wilson by Karen and Richard SternGerald “Jerry” Kobernick by Bev and len Bernstein and Gordon l. Gersonlouis Koppelman by Evelyn Misheck and familyBarbara Kraus by Jean FriedmanMorris Kutner and Ruth landau by Joan and leon KutnerRolf lange by Rosie JacobsonDora lampert and Melvin lubow by Ed and Rae SamiljanSol lefkowitz by Joseph SpievacMaurice levenson by Maggie and Paul MeyerElizabeth levy by Bonnie and lee levylori Martin by Rosie JacobsonPaul Merel by Mrs. Marcie and Cantor Sheldon MerelTheresa Messinger by the lauterbaugh and Mann families

David Miller by Helen and Don FlemingJack Neben and Yetta Neben by Marla and Gordon GersonRuth Nelson by Marla and Gordon Gerson and Joyce laytonNettie Nevin and Vina Keaton by Nancy and alan NevinIsrael Nourok by Marlene and David NourokDoris Paerse by Gladys Aboulafialillian Press by Helen and Bernard PressNaftal Reznik by Vivian Reznik and andrew RiesDr. Mayer E. Ross by lillian RossWilliam Rubin by Jeanette Rubin Burnett and Helene and allan ZimanJudith Ross by Jane and Syd ShoreIvyl Rowland by Jeff EastonMae Ruttenberg by Edward O. RuttenbergOuzi Sadok by adam, Eva and Joanna SadokFreda Sandweiss and Rose Stein by Nancy and Donald SandweissDavid Jacob Sandweiss by Nancy and Donald SandweissRebecca Schlisselman by Celia and Harry FelzerSol Schultz by Gordon GersonEdith Shore by Jane and Syd Shorealan Silberman by Sheila SilbermanSophie Simons by Jane and Syd ShoreRyan Wayne Smith by lori and Howard BolotinElene Soloman by Marla and Gordon Gerson, Roanne Gotthelf and Maxine and Jerry Trimbleleon Spector by Dale and Jerry SpectorRuth Sperling by Judy and Tony SummersElaine G. Springer by alan H. SpringerJoseph Stern by the Stern familyJean Stern by Karen and Richard SternLawrence Sternfield by Hedy WithamBen Stiegler by Sheree and Mayo StieglerRobert Tarrel by Joan KramerSamuel and annie Temple by Renee Temple O’RourkeMinnie Wolff by Jean Friedmanarthur Wright by Bev and len BernsteinStuart Wurtman by Renee and Joseph O’Rourke

KEHILLAH/CARING COMMuNITY Contribution:Julie and Edgar Berner

in memory of:Celeste Berman by Beth GreenbergJoe Mayer by Heidi Gantwerk and andy Mayer

ONEG SHABBAT/KIDDuSHContribution by:Kathy Beitscher, Betsy Frank and John Kafka,andrea andRuss Gold, S.a. and J.E. Gross, lisa lazar and Dale Glaser, Enid Gleich, David Golokow and Sara Maltzman, Deanne and Eddie Goldberg, Steve Gould, Betsy and George Green, leslie Mark and Ken Gross, Diana Hahn, Julie and Howard Haimsohn, Kristin Hampshire, Holly and David Hazan, Sue

and Jeff Heimler, Joanne and Herb Hein, Mike and Stephanie Heinzman, David and Trudy Holleb, anita Hosenpud, Ms. leah Hurwitz, Donald Jacobs, linda and Ed Janon, Thelma and Dennis Jasper, Wendy Johnson, linda and Ed Janon, Cecile Jordan, Jan and Irv Kass, Martha Krasne, Cheri and Richard Kreisberg, Barbara Goldman, Howard Katz, Marge and Jerry Katleman, Mrs. Myra and Bernard Kauderer, Joy and Jeff Kirsch, Edith and Milt Kodmur, Jill and Martin Koller, Joan and Victor Kramer, Marcia and Jerrold Krasny, ava and Michael Kurnow, audrey and Steven levine, Sandra and arthur levinson, Bonnie and lee levy, Jean levy, Susan and Denis levy, Carol and Ralph levy, Hollis and alan litrownik, lainie lesser-Mark Dina Massry and Kenneth Grudko, allison and Robert Price

in honor of:their anniversary, Heidi and Stuart Krantz donated four dozen baked cookies

in memory of:Edna Fox by Barbara and Bill FoxBelle Greene by Beverlee and Pat Greeneanne Pinkel by Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Feldmanlouis Ruben by arlene MinkSylvia Rose by Stephanie and andro PetersenDonald Spielman by Carol Spielman-Ewan

MEN’S CLuBContribution by:Diane and John Yochelson

in memory of:Hal Moss by Karen Coleman

MEN’S CLuB YOM HASHOAH FuNDin appreciation:Of Brenda and Ben Schneider by Gayle and George Wise

in memory of:Isidor Weinbaum by ann and Ben Weinbaum

WOMEN OF BETH ISRAEL in memory of:Nathan Michael lyons by Nancy and David amiel

SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCEin honor of:Joy and Jeff Kirschs’ 50th anniversary by Deborah Horwitz and Paul Nierman

in memory of:Saima Zbikowski by Nancy abelon

SOCIAL ACTIONin honor of:Joe Oppenheimer’s 85th birthday by Barbara and Sheldon Krueger

in memory of:Sarah and Max Huttner by Ruth WeissManley Wolochow by Karen Coleman

STAND WITH ISRAEL FuNDin honor of:Dr. Peter Sacks on his significant birthday by Susan Shmalo

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in memory of:Elene Solomon by Terri Bignell and Phyllis CohnGerald “Jerry” Kobernick by Phyllis Cohn and Mary ann and George ScherGolda alpert by Rebecca Gluckarthur Brody by Cindy and lorne Polgerarthur Wright by Mary ann and George ScherDiana Barliant by Susan Shmalo

TORAH STuDY AND MINYANContribution by:anonymous, Netta Cohenca and alan Turken, leslie and Charles levine and louise B. Winheld

in honor of:Rabbi lenore Bohm’s 30 years of service to the Jewish community of San Diego byRandi and Harvey Helsel and Ronald NewellOf Clive David’s birthday by Ronald NewellSandie and Dan linn’s 40th anniversary by Howard HianOf Sandi and Dan lynn’s birthdays by Ronald NewellSally and Joe Nalven on the birth of their grandson by Fern and al KohnOf Joe Oppenheimer’s 85th birthday by Nancy and Dean abelon, Sheila and Stan Bliss, Howard Hian, Stephanie and Michael Heinzman and Jeffrey loebOf Joe Oppenheimer’s special birthday and his contribution to the Saturday Minyan by Jean Feinstein

in memory of:lena addleson by Estelle addleson-DunstShayna Borevitz by Karen ColemanMyrna Bress, by Nancy and Dean abelon, Fern and al Kohn, Randy Savarese and Chuck Petler, Elissa and David Shuchter and Cynthia and Sydney WexlerClaire Goldberg by Charlotte Hockstein,Irving l. Helsel by Randi and Harvey HelselClaire Kattenburg by Sallye Krause and Diana HahnGerry Kobernick by Cindy and lorne PolgerNellie “Ruth” Madison by Tammy luckettMorton Newberger by lynn and Michael MaskinSeymour W. Perlman by Marion PerlmanJoseph Spievak by James SpievakEmmie Vida by Jean FeinsteinJay Winheld by louise Winheld

ALICE B. WAx YOuTH FuND (YOuTH PROGRAMMING)in memory of: Cynthia Kanarvogel by Betsy and George Green

OuTREACH TO INTERFAITH in memory of:Judy Rice by Nathan Zechter

DAYTIMERSin memory of:Kenneth Butler by Carol august ButlerPhilip Moldofsky by Barbara Krueger

PRAYERBOOK FuNDin memory of:Herman DeVries by Bridgette and Jerry Salomon

FLORAL FuNDin memory of:Aennie Merfield by Brigitte and Jerry Salomon

ADOPT-A-SOLDIER FuNDin memory of:Joan Dalton and lawrence Miller by linda and Fred ValferElaine Wissen by Eva and Paul Dickstein

endoWMent and designated fundsTHE GENERAL ENDOWMENT FuNDin memory of:arthur Brody, arthur Wright and aaron Wechter by Elizabeth and Mitch Siegler

CARL ESENOFF MEMORIAL FuNDin memory of:Gertrude Thaler and Sol Schultz by Michael Stotsky

SHEARN AND LINDA PLATT YOuTH TO ISRAEL FuNDin honor of:a speedy recovery for Carol Goodman by linda and Shearn Plattlinda Platt’s birthday by Joanne and Mitch leibovitz, Sandra and arthur levinson and Barbara and Norman RozanskyBarbara Rozansky and Don Slate’s birthdays by linda and Shearn Platt

in memory of:arthur Brody, Florence Brown, Gerald “Jerry” Kobernick, Raymond Platt, Shep Scharlin and William “Bill” Feinberg by linda and Shearn Plattann Schultz and Delmer Platt by linda and Shearn Plattaaron Wechter by linda and Shearn Platt

HERBERT J. SOLOMON FuND (EDuCATION) in memory of:Brian Black by laurie BlackFlorence Brown by Joan and Jeremy BergElene Solomon by Joan and Jeremy Berg, Bev and len Bernstein, Barbara Bloom, Bea and Robert Epsten, Suzi and Bernie Feldman, Carol and Ron Fox, Shirley and Edward Haimsohn, Emily and Chris Jennewein, Sandy and arthur levinson, anabel and Ted Mintz, Barbara and Norman Rozansky, Mary ann and George Scher, Susan Shmalo, Maxine and Jerry Trimble

LOuIS AND LEE TEMKIN FuNDin honor of:The 35th wedding anniversary of Judy and Richard Katz by Barbara and Norman Rozansky

Barbara Rozansky’s birthday by Robert and leah Temkin and Roberta and Harold ZimmermanNorman and Barbara Rozansky’s giving of the Torah Cover to Beth Israel by leah and Robert TemkinDon Slate’s birthday by Barbara and Norman Rozansky

in memory of:arthur Brody by Karen Coleman, Marge and Jerry Katleman and Barbara and Norman RozanskyMarguerite Katleman by the Katleman, Emge and Schroder familiesRyan Wayne Smith by Robert and leah Temkin

KENTON-KLEINBERG FuND FOR THE NEEDYin honor of:The conversion of asha Bleier by anne and arthur Bleier

in memory of:Victor Hara by Edythe KentonMolly Hayden, Gerald “Jerry” Kobernick, and Sol Schultrz by Edythe KentonBill Kenton, abe levin and Dan Kleinberg by anne and arthur Bleierlee levin by Edythe Kentonlee levin and Manny Savitch by anne BleierRuth Nelson, Sol Schultz and Elene Solomon by Edythe Kenton

sCholarship fundsRELIGIOuS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FuND in memory of:Jeanette Kurnow by Michael and ava KurnowElene Solomon and Sol Kempinsky’s brother by Carol and Ron Fox

WENDY BuNTEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FuNDin memory of:Wendy Hope Bunten by Jean and Ted Bunten

MONTE KOBEY MEMORIAL FuND (PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS) in memory of:Monte Kobey by Charlotte Kobey Morton

WBI SCHOLARSHIP FuND in memory of:Khava Slavutskaya by Millie, Ken, Vlad and Jack Faviukis

CaMpership fundsCAMPERSHIP FuND in honor of:Marcia and len Fram on the birth of your twin grandchildren by Mrs. Naomi and Dr. laurence RivkinBarbara and Norman Rozansky on your grandson adam’s graduation and his year in Israel, grandson Jeremy’s graduation

with honors from the University of Chicago and your granddaughter Rachel’s graduation from high school and acceptance into UCla by Mrs. Naomi and Dr. laurence Rivkin

in memory of:Irwin Grossman by Tora Grossman and sonsRyan Smith by Karen ColemanMichael Sykes by Marge, Marc, and Sarah SteinBeatrice Weitzler by Maxine and Glenn Farber

CHARLOTTE HAIMSOHN CAMPERSHIP FuND in honor of:The birth of Sam Rosen Schwartz, grandson of Rimma and Jay Rosenberg by Carol and Ron Fox

in memory of:arthur Brody by Carol and Ron FoxSadie and Herman Haimsohn by Shirley and Edward Haimsohn

DONA SHENKMAN/WBI CAMPERSHIP FINDin honor of:Esther and Dick Rosenberg’s anniversary by Elana Kroll

ESTELLE LEVI CAMPERSHIP FuND in memory of:Sadie and Herman Haimsohn by Shirley and Edward HaimsohnRosalie levi by Nonie and Rob levi

liBrarY fundsBILL AND GEORGE BuRNETT FAMILY MEMORIAL LIBRARY FuND in honor of:alEINU Teachers by the alEINU Committee

in memory of:arthur Brody by Emily and Chris JenneweinNathan Baranov, Sylvan Baranov and Judy Baranov ashcraft by Marilynne Baranov BarnacleMauricio Cohen by Joy and Jeff Kirsch

HELENE SCHLAFMAN COLLECTION FuND in honor of:Esther and Dick Rosenberg’s 60th wedding anniversary by Helene and David Schlafmanlani Schlafman’s birthday by Helene and David Schlafman

in memory of:Kate asherman and Rachel Hertzberg by Carol and Ralph levyBetty Schlafman by Helene and David SchlafmanMervin Schoenberger by Carol and Ralph levyEllen Weinbaum by ann and Ben Weinbaum

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We invite you to celebrate with us!as we welcome our new 150th Anniversary Torah to our synagogue

Shabbat Sukkot with Special Guest, URJ President Rabbi Rick JacobsFriday, October 5Enjoy a casual Sukkot family dinner in the Price Family Courtyard with URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs. Welcome our new 150th Anniversary Torah as it is brought, under a chupah, through the courtyard and into the sanctuary. The Erev Shabbat Service that follows will feature Rabbi Rick Jacobs as guest speaker.6:00 p.m.: Casual Sukkot Family Dinner: $7, Children under 2 are free. RSVP for dinner at www.cbisd.org/worship6:45 p.m.: Welcome our new 150th Anniversary Torah7:00 p.m.: Erev Shabbat Service with Rabbi Rick JacobsPlease RSVP and pay for dinner online at least one week in advance at www.cbisd.org/specialevents, or to Bethany Ratner: bratner@cbisd.org, 858 535-1111, ext. 3124.

Erev Simchat Torah and Dedication of our 150th Anniversary TorahSunday, October 7 5:00 p.m. Light Oneg 6:00 p.m. Dedication of the Torah and Simchat Torah Celebration The entire community is invited to join us for this historic event as we dedicate and read from our 150th Anniversary Torah for the first time. The evening will honor all who participated in the creation of our new Torah. A celebratory Oneg & Israeli Dancing will follow.No fee, but please rsvp for planning purposes at least one week in advance to www.cbisd.org/specialevents, or to Bethany Ratner: bratner@cbisd.org, 858 535-1111, ext. 3124.