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PATHFINDERM AY / J U N E 2 0 0 9 I Y A R / S I VA N / TA M M U Z 5 7 6 9

M AY 8 S Y N A P L E X ™

Come to the Cabaret with “On the Town”

The evening at a glance:

6:30–7:00 . . . . . Wine & Cheese in the Beit Café6:00–6:45 . . . . . Erev Shabbat Service6:00–7:00 . . . . . GaGa7:00–7:40 . . . . . Congregational Israeli Dinner

Falafel, hummus, salad and morePasta available for 12 and under(Reservations Required)

7:00 – 8:00 . . . . . J.J. Surbeck: “The Gaza War”7:00–9:00 . . . . . Babysitting with movie & Lego’s:

Ages 2–6 (Reservations Required)

7:45–9:00 . . . . . Kidz Klub with popcorn and movie:1st–6th grade(Reservations Required)

7:45–9:00 . . . . . J★Company: “On the Town”9:00–9:30 . . . . . Oneg

RSVP and prepayment for dinner due by Monday, May 4.Registration form on page 6.

About Our Guests:J.J. Surbeck, Executive Director of T.E.A.M. (Trainingand Education About the Middle East), a San Diegonon-profit group will speak on “The Gaza War.” TheGaza War left many people wondering if Israel didthe right thing in defending itself the way it did. Didit have any other choice? Come attend this dynamitesession if you want to find out.

J★Company’s ON THE TOWN pays tribute to JewishComposers of the American Musical Theatre. Come

a purpose greaterthan ourselves

by Sheri Sachs, Temple Solel President

In an era that has seen the loss of community,at a moment when our economic insecurity

forces us to give greater attention to the demands of home andworkplace, at such a time, we need a third place, a center ofcommunity. I am honored that Temple Solel is this third place,providing a sense of purpose greater than ourselves, but mostimportantly, providing a community for our family and friends.Temple Solel is a place that embraces all who enter its gates; aplace where, when you are not there, someone misses you, andwhere no member suffers alone, grieves alone or sits home aloneon a Jewish holiday. Our synagogue is a place where you stopbeing another face in a crowd of strangers; where someone tapsyou on the shoulder, recognizes you, calls you by name andaffirms that you are unique and irreplaceable in the eyes of God.Temple Solel is a place about which a Jew can say withconfidence: “I belong here.”

There is nothing easy about maintaining the sense ofcommunity our synagogue provides. As members of TempleSolel, the hand of Jewish history rests heavily on each and everyone of our shoulders. A wise person once remarked, “There aremany great Jewish organizations that raise awareness, but onlysynagogues raise Jews.” As we approach our 30th anniversary as acongregation, we reflect on the thousands of Jews Temple Solelhas raised. Indeed, we have a proud history. But to maintain ourposition as one of the leading Jewish institutions in SouthernCalifornia, we need the commitment and collective strength ofour current membership.

Temple Solel provides a rich variety of social, religious,educational, Israel, and social justice opportunities designed toharness the heritage and impulse we all have as Jews for repairing

MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

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Temple Solel ‘Pathfinder’ Going GreenThe Pathfinder will now be distributed by email starting with the July/August 2009 issue. Don’t miss out on Temple news.

Send us your current email address if you feel we do not have it on file. Please call the Temple Solel office at (760) 436-0654 if you require a printed copy of the newsletter mailed to you.

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Rabbi Frank, Senior Rabbidfrank@templesolel.net

Rabbi Brown, Associate Rabbijbrown@templesolel.net

Cantor Robbinskrobbins@templesolel.net

Robin Rubin, Executive Directorrrubin@templesolel.net

Ellen Fox, School Directorefox@templesolel.net

Cathy Goldberg, ECC Directorcgoldberg@templesolel.net

Susan Jones, Controllersjones@templesolel.net

Judith Bender, B’nai Mitzvah Coordinatorjbender@templesolel.net

Shanon Wolper Birkett,ECC Admin. Assistantsbirkett@templesolel.net

Katherine Blumberg, Librariankblumberg@templesolel.net

Judy Bricker, Director of AdultProgrammingjbricker@templesolel.net

Beth Cates, Graphic Design/DTPgraphics@templesolel.net

Ester Famiglietti, Receptionistefamiglietti@templesolel.net

Caron Feder, Event Coordinatorevents@templesolel.net

Jeanette Kurnow, School Registrarjkurnow@templesolel.net

Ellen Moss, ECC Assistant Directoremoss@templesolel.net

Craig Parks, Director of Youth Programmingsolelyouth@yahoo.com

Jessica Pollak, Hebrew School Coordinatorjpollak@templesolel.net

Denise RossTemple Solel Giftshopgiftshop@templesolel.net

Ruth Stark, Administrative Secretaryrstark@templesolel.net

Enid Stechel, ECC Office Managerestechel@templesolel.net

Joan Tedlow, Librarianjtedlow@templesolel.net

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Temple Solel of North San Diego County, Inc.3575 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, California 92007

Office Phone .......................................................... (760) 436-0654Office Fax .............................................................. (760) 436-2748Early Childhood Center ............................................ (760) 944-1285General E-mail .............................................. info@templesolel.net

Temple Solel is a Reform congregation dedicated to promoting Jewishcommunity and continuity through study, prayer and acts of justice andloving kindness.

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Temple Solel PathfinderPublished bi-monthly. Please submit all ads by the 5th of prior month. Wewelcome story ideas and Bar/Bat Mitzvah photos from Temple members.

For information, contact Robin Rubin at (760) 436-0654.

S E RV I C E S C H E D U L E

FRIDAY, MAY 17:13pm .......... Candle Lighting7:30m ............ Erev Shabbat Service with Junior Choir & Birthday Blessings

SATURDAY, MAY 210:00am ........ Shabbat Service with Bar Mitzvah of Jared Davis,

son of Brian Davis and Daphne DavisTorah Portion: Acharei Mot-Kedoshim; Leviticus 16:1–20:27;Haftarah: Amos 9:7–15

FRIDAY, MAY 87:18pm .......... Candle Lighting6:00pm .......... Erev Shabbat Synaplex Service

SATURDAY, MAY 910:00am ........ Shabbat Service with B’nai Mitzvah of Lilli and Zachary Blumkin,

children of Steve and Cindy BlumkinTorah Portion: Emor; Leviticus 21:1–24:23; Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:15–31

FRIDAY, MAY 157:23pm .......... Candle Lighting7:30pm .......... Freilich Friday Shabbat Service

SATURDAY, MAY 1610:00am ........ Shabbat Service with B’nai Mitzvah of

Matthew Hose, son of Jesse & Michelle Hose and Zachary Lax, son of Dr. Johnathan & Jill LaxTorah Portion: B’har-B’chukotai; Leviticus 25:1–27:34; Haftarah: Jeremiah 16:19–17:14

FRIDAY, MAY 227:28 ................ Candle Lighting6:00pm .......... Erev Shabbat Service

SATURDAY, MAY 2310:00am ........ Shabbat Service with B’not Mitzvah of

Keri Jucha, daughter of Myron & Laura Jucha and Jenna Lizerbram, daughter of Dr. Eric & Sharon LizerbramTorah Portion: B’midbar; Numbers 1:1–4:20; Haftarah: Jeremiah 16:19–17:14

FRIDAY, MAY 297:33pm .......... Candle Lighting10:00am ........ Shavuot Yom Tov with Yizkor Service6:00pm .......... Erev Shabbat Service

SATURDAY, MAY 3010:00am ........ Shabbat Service with Confirmation of Evan Angelico,

Samantha Caras, Sam Eisenberg, Alex Felder, Shawna Gershkoff,Max Goldstein, Jessica Greene, Carly Gutner-Davis, Brittany Levin,Rebecca Moss, Isaac Nassimi, David Rees, Carli Roth, Sarah Scherk,Lauren Schrimmer, Nathan Strich, Lauren Sweet, David YuterTorah Portion: Naso I; Numbers 4:21–5:31; Haftarah: Judges 13:2–12

Found At the Purim Used Book Sale

A Gorham Sterling Silver Triangle Bookmark was found atthe bottom of a box filled with children and teen books. Toclaim this item, please call the Temple office at (760) 436-0654.

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S E RV I C E S C H E D U L EMessage from the President, continued

Moving?Don’t forget to send your new contact

information, including new address,

phone number and email address to:

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Please submit payment and verbiage by May 8, 2009 to: TempleSolel, 3575 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007.

the world. I would like to encourage your support inbuilding our sacred community by considering yourconnection to Temple Solel. I have outlined some “todo” possibilities, and invite you to think about yourinvolvement in the future of American Jewry throughTemple Solel.

“To Do Possibilities” at Temple Solel:

Contact Dawn Grossman, our Director of VolunteerEngagement, or any Chair of a specific committee (seepage 21 for committees and chairs), and ask how youcan support committee efforts or volunteeropportunities at Temple Solel.

Contact Judy Bricker, Director of Adult Programming, andask how you enroll in a Jewish Adult Educationprogram, or perhaps join a Havurah.

Contact Cantor Robbins, and ask how you can participate inour services by chanting Torah and/or prayers, orprovide a D’var Torah.

Together, we must address the boredom, theemptiness and the lack of passion that pervades manysectors of modern life. Through our involvement,Temple Solel can be a place that nurtures values andcommitment in our youth, uplifts and informs thespirit of our members, and gives us all a way to bepartners with God in touching hearts, challengingminds, and extending our hands with loving kindnessto those in need within our community and beyond.

FRIDAY, JUNE 57:36pm .......... Candle Lighting7:30pm .......... Erev Shabbat Service with Junior Choir & Birthday Blessings

SATURDAY, JUNE 610:00am ........ Shabbat Service with Bar Mitzvah of Robbie Feinberg,

son of Jeffrey & Stacey FeinbergTorah Portion: Naso II, Numbers 6:1–7:89, Haftarah: Judges 12:13 –25

FRIDAY, JUNE 127:39pm .......... Candle Lighting7:30pm .......... Erev Shabbat Service

SATURDAY, JUNE 1310:00am ........ Shabbat Service with Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class: Leon Fisher, Marcia

Fisher, Jill Hennes, Henry “Skip” Slade, Susan Gail ThomasTorah Portion: B’haalot’cha, Numbers 8:1–12:16,Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14–4:7

FRIDAY, JUNE 197:42pm .......... Candle Lighting7:30pm .......... Freilich Friday Shabbat Service

SATURDAY, JUNE 2010:00am ........ Shabbat Service with B’nai Mitzvah of

Madison Spiegel, daughter of Leo Spiegel & Jodi Spiegel andAndrew Sweet, son of Dr. Thomas & Lisa SweetTorah Portion: Sh’lach L’cha, Numbers 13:1–15:41, Haftarah: Joshua 2:1–24

FRIDAY, JUNE 267:43pm .......... Candle Lighting7:30pm .......... Erev Shabbat Service

SATURDAY, JUNE 2710:00am ........ Shabbat Service with Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class: Laurie Bailyn,

Ondrea Labella, Leslie Mann, Beatrice Ring, Randi Rosen Torah Portion: Korach; Numbers 16:1–18:32; Haftarah: I Samuel 11:14–12:22

The Youth Department thanks Jamie Rodin and Dr. Robert Felder

for sponsoring a recent Teen Shabbat Jam.

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B ’ N A I M I T Z VOT

Lilli BlumkinMay 9, 2009

Daughter of Cindy & Steve Blumkin

Attends: The Grauer SchoolHighlight: I have learned so much andreally have understood the concepts.My favorite part of this time waslearning the Torah.Tzedakah Project: Volunteering forLifeStraw Project, which provides safedrinking water for millions of Africans.

Jared DavisMay 2, 2009

Son of Daphne & Brian Davis

Attends: Diegueño Middle SchoolHighlight: Making Jewish friends andunderstanding the importance ofJudaism in my life.Tzedakah Project: Helped special needskids as a volunteer “buddy” in theMiracle Baseball League and ShootingStars Basketball League.

Zachary BlumkinMay 9, 2009

Son of Cindy & Steve Blumkin

Attends: The Grauer SchoolHighlight: Being able to read the Torahand have all of my friends watch.Tzedakah Project: I organized a 3-milewalk to raise money for the MiracleLeague. The Miracle League bringsphysically challenged kids togetherwith other kids to play baseball.

Jenna LizerbramMay 23, 2009

Daughter of Sharon & Dr. Eric Lizerbram

Attends: Diegueño Middle SchoolHighlight: Being able to spend this daywith all my friends and family, andreadingfrom the Torah. Tzedakah Project: As part of Rising StarOutreach, I am raising money for achild in India, giving him food, shelter,education, healthcare and friendship.

Robbie FeinbergJune 6, 2009

Son of Stacey & Jeffrey Feinberg

Attends: Rancho Santa Fe ElementarySchoolHighlight: Reading from the Torah withboth my father and my grandfather.Tzedakah Project: I helped raise money topurchase a medically equipped van fora young quadriplegic.

Keri JuchaMay 23, 2009

Daughter of Laura & Myron Jucha

Attends: Diegueño Middle SchoolHighlight: Going to L.A. with my momto design my Tallit. I am also excited tobe surrounded by my family & friends.Tzedakah Project: Raising money for Rady Children’s hospital for laptops & portable DVD players for the kids.My goal is to raise over $8000.

Mazel Tov to our B’nai Mitzvah Students!

Matthew HoseMay 16, 2009

Son of Michelle & Jesse Hose

Attends: Valley Middle SchoolHighlight: Being the first in myimmediate family to have a BarMitzvah.Tzedakah Project: Volunteering withSpecial Needs children through theFriendship Circle and Miracle League.

Zachary Simon LaxMay 16, 2009

Son of Jill & Dr. Johnathan Lax

Attends: Diegueño Middle SchoolHighlight: Discovering how my Torahportion relates to my life!Tzedakah Project: Volunteering in manyways to help those less fortunate thanme through my SOY club at school.My experiences serving at a soupkitchen had the greatest impact on me.

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Madison SpiegelJune 20, 2009

Daughter of Jodi Spiegel & Leo Spiegel

Attends: San Diego Jewish AcademyHighlight: Establishing a deeperconnection to Judaism and learningmore about my family history.Tzedakah Project: Volunteering my timeand selling bracelets to raise money for the Door of Faith Orphanage inMexico.

Andrew SweetJune 20, 2009

Son of Lisa & Dr. Thomas Sweet

Attends: Carmel Valley Middle SchoolHighlight: Becoming part of thecongregation and the Solel community.Tzedakah Project: Raising money for and volunteering at the Hands UpFood Pantry at Jewish Family Service,stocking the shelves and helping makethe weekly bags of food.

Mazel Tov to our B’nai Mitzvah Students!

We welcome the followingnew families to Temple

Solel…

Aravanis Alexander and Laura Chavkin and their daughter, Anya

Tony Beckerman and Christina Fiduccia and their son, Marcus

Allon and Shany Caidar and their daughters, Ella and Maya

Lewis and Susie Gelmon and their sons, Ben and Aaron

Joel and Jennifer Glaser and their son, Jacob

Myra Kupchin and her son, GregoryBert and Rachel LaMar

and their children, Zachary and JennaDaylen and Linda Teren

and their children, Brandon, Isabel and Lance

W E L C O M E !A D U LT B ’ N A I M I T Z VA H

You are cordially invited to attend Temple Solel’s

Adult B’nai Mitzvah Services

Saturday, June 13, 2009 • 21 Sivan 576910:00 am

Leon Fisher Marcia Fisher

Jill Hennes Henry “Skip” Slade Susan Gail Thomas

Saturday June 27, 2009 • 5 Tammuz 5769 10:00 am

Laurie Bailyn Ondrea Labella

Leslie Mann Beatrice Ring Randi Rosen

february 13 –march 27, 2009Our heartfelt condolences on the recent deaths of:

Gary Steven Russakoff, brother of Ellen CobbMorton Irving Leib, father of Laurie GreenfieldEva Lane, mother of Roger LaneMae Tannick, sister of Sharon Balto,

aunt of Lori Barnett and Joan HoffmanHugh Wolff, father of Janet Gorrie

Norman Rosenberg, father of Robyn GoldbergBehlah Sheridan, mother of Crystal TreiberSusan Levine, mother of Jennifer LinAl Deshur, grandfather of Steven DinkinMonte Markowitz, brother of Jane SchattVidal Hanan, brother of Seymour Hanan

C O N D O L E N C E S

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M AY 8 , 2 0 0 9S H A B B AT S Y N A P L E X ™

RSVP and prepayment for dinner required by Monday, May 4, 2009.Please make checks payable to Temple Solel.

Congregational Dinner

Adult x $15 = $ ___________

Children 12 and under x $6 = $ ___________

TOTAL ENCLOSED $ ___________

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________________

Babysitting / Kidz Klub: Please include names and ages _______________________________

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Mail form and your check to: Temple Solel, 3575 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, CA92007. Funding for Synaplex™ at Temple Solel has been provided in part by a grant from theGalinson Family Foundation.

R E S E RVAT I O N F O R M

hear songs from Gypsy,Fiddler on the Roof,Beauty and the Beast, andmuch, much more.

Join this talentedensemble of young artists,our own Judy Grant,Music Director, and JoeyLandwehr, ArtisticDirector of the awardwinning J★CompanyYouth Theatre, located atthe Lawrence Family JCCin La Jolla.

May Synaplex, continued

J★Company’s “On the Town” ensemble

A DoubleMitzvah

Everybody knows it is a good idea to recycle, but I figuredout how to make recycling adouble mitzvah.

My name is Hannah Yellen.I am seven years old and in

second grade. I’ve always thought recycling

is important because it helps keep our earth clean. A while ago,my mom explained to me that Icould earn money for the bottlesand cans that we usually put atthe curb.

We started taking our bottlesto the local rePLANET center. I was surprised how much moneyI could earn this way. It is great tohave some money to spend, but Idecided to donate half of myrecycling money to tzedakah.

After saving up a few weeks, I brought $12.69 to Temple. Nowmy recycling money is going tohelp build safer schools for thechildren in Sha’ar Ha’negev, ourTemple’s sister city. By recycling, I am helping the earth and ourJewish family in Israel at the sametime. It’s a double mitzvah!

If you are putting your bottlesand cans at the curb, think aboutturning them into tzedakahmoney. To find the rePLANETcenter nearest you, visit,www.replanetusa.com.

Everyday bottles can be turned into everydaymitzvahs!

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For additional information or to enroll in an Adult Education or Synaplex program, contact Judy Bricker at jbricker@templesolel.net or (760) 436-0654.

Limited Enrollment and Cancellation Policies Some classes and programs have limited enrollments. Register early to avoid disappointment. If enrollment is too low,

an event or class may be canceled. To be notified of schedule changes or cancellations, you must be preregistered.

T.E.A.M — Training and Education About the Middle East

with J.J. Surbeck

A D U LT E D U C AT I O N

May 20, 2009 • 7:00 – 8:30The Middle East Conflict: A Primer Clear up any confusion provided by the media! This class gives you all the facts needed to understand thehistory, background and latest developments of the Middle East conflict

June 10, 2009 7:00 – 8:30 Israel and the World: A Lesson in Double StandardsFrom the United Nations to the International Court ofJustice to the media, Israel is held around the world to

impossibly high standards, while its many neighbors andenemies are not. This class analyzes some of the mostshocking occurrences of this unfair attitude.

J.J. Surbeck is a Swiss-American attorney who worked for16 years for the International Committee of the Red Cross and who specializes in International Humanitarian Law.He is the Executive Director of T.E.A.M. (Training andEducation About the Middle East), a San Diego non-profit group that focuses on presenting a more balancedview of the Middle East conflict.

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S I S T E R H O O D H I N E Y N U

Mah Jongg Tournament

Sunday, June 28 • 9:30am-3:00pmProfessionally conducted by Travel Wizard

Registration: 9:30am – 10:00amTournament Play: 10:00am sharp – 3:00pm

Cost: $45 includes: entry fee, lunch and refreshmentsAwards to the winnersGifts & raffle prizes

Mah Jongg gift items will be for saleRemember to bring your own

2009 Mah Jongg Card to the eventOpen to the community

Payment required by June 18No Registration the Day of the Event

Mah Jongg Tournament Registration

Complete form and mail check payable to Temple Solel Sisterhood Mah Jongg Tournament3575 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007

Payment required by June 18

Name(s): _______________________________________

Address: _______________________________________

Phone: ________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________

Amount Enclosed: $____________

Questions?

Contact Denise Ross at deniseross20@gmail.com or Leah Cohen (760) 753-6122

Date received _______ Check # ______ Amount Received _________

Temple Solel’s Hineynu Community

“We Are Here”

The Hineynu Community is a network of Temple Solelmembers designed for “inreach” to families in need. Hineynuencourages participation of all Temple Solel members infulfilling the mitzvah of Gemilut Chasidim — acts of loving-kindness, visiting the sick, consoling the bereaved, andwelcoming the stranger. The Hineynu Community respondsto the emotional/special needs of our congregational family,especially in relation to illness, bereavement, and major lifechanges through supportive services such as hospital andhome visitation, provision of meals, and respite care.

Contrary to 150 years ago, in today’s world, one does nottend to live out their lives in the same village in which theywere born. We move for many reasons such as jobs or a betterlifestyle. With this mobility, a loss of long standingrelationships ensues and a new support group takes time todevelop. Close family may be distant. Neighbors come and go.But Temple Solel is here for you and can fill the breach withour excellent clergy, staff and services and in times of need,the Hineynu Caring Community.

Temple Solel has, as one of its’ basic tenets, the concept that we are all one community. We are family. We are all here for one another.Hineynu was started with the goal to facilitate the help of members in time of need.

One of the greatest times of need is when a loved onepasses away. Hineynu helps our congregants through thisbereavement process. You may have all seen of late an e-mailinstituted by the Hineynu caring community. It is entitled“Our Heartfelt Condolences.” When one of our own (or afirst degree relative) passes away, we want the entirecongregation to be aware of this significant event and helpthose who are mourning the loss of their loved one. Pleasemake sure you have provided the Temple with your mostcorrect e-mail address so you can be informed.

With relation to a death, the Hineynu steering committeehas written and provided to all congregants the inspirationaland educational Bereavement Guide. We also make calls,send cards, plant a tree in Israel in memory of the departed,provide meals and support as needed, as well as ChavurahChesed (the meal after the funeral arranged by Ellen Fox andRobin Rubin).

If there is ever a time when you, or one of your lovedones, is in need, please do not hesitate to contact the Temple

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S C H O O L N E W S

In September of 2004, the Dovesoap company tried a radicalexperiment. It ran an ad campaign thatfeatured women who did not fit thetypical “tall and thin” model that we areused to seeing in the media today. Italso encouraged readers to share theirideas about the campaign on theirwebsite, hoping to create a discussionabout our modern perception of beauty.

“Low self-esteem among girls andyoung women has reached a crisis level,”said Dr. Ann Kearney-Cooke, Ph.D., apsychologist who collaborated on Dove’sReal Girls, Real Pressure national reporton the state of self-esteem. The reportrevealed that seven in ten girls feelinadequate about their looks,performance in school, and/orrelationships. Most disturbing, girls with low self-esteem are engaging inharmful and destructive behaviors thatcan leave a lasting imprint on their lives.(“Girl Power?” by Judy Gruen atwww.aish.com)

Such is the reality for many of theteenage girls at Temple Solel, and suchis the reason that three of thePreConfirmation (8/9th grade) classesthey attended in February and Marchwere based on the “Strong Girls”curriculum, written for the organizationJewish Women International. They weretaught by Jan Rakoff, who has been apsychotherapist in the Del Mar area forover thirty years, and a longtime TempleSolel member. (The teenage guys in theclass attended three classes entitled“Good Guys,” taught by Craig Parks!)

The intention of the Strong Girlscurriculum is to help ensure that our

teenage girls are equipped with the self-confidence and self-knowledge to makehealthy choices and surround themselveswith strong support systems that willhelp them achieve their goals. It is easyto shy away from implementingcurriculum that deals with dating,friendship and self-esteem in a Jewishschool. But, as a Jewish institution, thestaff and teachers at the Temple SolelSchool are committed to providing theyoung women in our school theopportunity to talk about these issuesand to learn about what Judaism saysabout the issues.

Some of the key points that JanRakoff discussed with the Solel teens inclass were:• The way we feel about ourselves

impacts how we interact inrelationships.

• Esteem is someone else’s perceptionof our worth or value as a person.Self-esteem is our own perceptionof our worth or value as a person.

• Being confident in ourselves andknowing what makes us happy is so

important to making healthyrelationship choices because we canmake choices that reflect our ownvalues and complement who we are.

• Surrounding ourselves withsupportive friends also helps guideus in making healthy relationshipchoices. Some of the comments written by

the girls on the evaluations included:• “I learned the importance of

listening to my inner voice whenmaking my relationship choices.”

• “I am going to try harder not to givein to peer pressure.”

• “I will make sure I know guys beforeI go out with them.”

• “I will talk to a close friend aboutthe choices I make if I feel that Ineed some help.”Having a safe place for young

women to talk about their feelings is soimportant. Jan Rakoff provided a lovingand open atmosphere so that the teensfelt comfortable to discuss thechallenges they face as girls growing upin today’s world. For young Jewishwomen, the messages aroundrelationships are complex and oftenunclear. The “Strong Girls” classes gavethe girls an opportunity to talk openlyand ask questions about the messagesthey receive, and to discuss theirreactions to these messages. Althoughthe girls did not walk away with all ofthe answers to their questions, theyparticipated in the conversations,learned what Judaism had to say abouttheir questions, and were “listened to”by a caring Jewish teacher.

office to let them know. This begins the process of caring and fulfilling themitzvah of Gemilut Chasidim as carriedout by our clergy, staff and through ourHineynu caring community.

One Single act of kindness may bethe greatest gift you can give.

We are always in need of volunteersto help out with meals, calls,transportation, writing cards, etc. For

more information on volunteering andbecoming a vital part of the Hineynucaring community, please call or e-mailKarin Bensusen.Kbensusen@aol.com or (760) 436-7890.

Strong Girls and healthy choices

Hineynu, continued

A L P E RT M E N D E L S O N L I B R A RY

LIBRARIANS Katherine Blumberg & Joan TedlowSUNDAY LIBRARIANS Eva-Lynn Diesenhaus & Ruth Levor • CHAIR Ruth Levor

B I RT H DAY B O O K C L U B

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

Cole DeVos, age 13 – from Grandparents

Natalie & Jack Holtzman

Sarah Waldman, age 5– from parents Tom & Carol Waldman

Send the library a check for $20 and we’ll dedicate a book tothat special child in your life.

Join us for the last two meetings of the season. We will be discussing several wonderful books. Call Joan or Katherine in the Library for further information.

EVENING BOOK CLUB: WEDNESDAYS AT 7:30PM

May 20: Beaufort, by Ron Leshem’s “haunting anti-war” historyof the year leading up to Israel’s withdrawal from SouthernLebanon is as controversial as it is fascinating.

June 17: Awake in the Dark, (first of two stories) by ShiraNayman probes the psyche of the children of Holocaustperpetrators and victims alike.

DAYTIME BOOK CLUB: WEDNESDAYS AT 1:00PM

May 27: The Ministry of Special Cases, by Nathan Englander’spowerful novel examines Argentina’s Dirty Wars, a time whenpolitical dissidents simply “disappeared.”

June 17: Beaufort (see above)

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Leaves from the Garden of Eden, by Howard SchwartzNew Jewish Feminism: Probing the Past, Forging the Future,Rabbi Elyse Goldstein, editorCapturing the Moon: Classic and Modern Jewish Tales,Rabbi Edward FeinsteinThey Must Be Stopped: Why We Must Defeat Radical Islam andHow We Can Do It, by Briditte GabrielStars of David: Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Jewish Stories, by Scott R. BenardeA Time to Every Purpose: Letters to a Young Jew, by Jonathan D.SarnaElie Wiesel: A Religious Biography, by Frederick L. DowningFriendly Fire, by A. B. YehoshuaWhy Faith Matters, by Rabbi David J. Wolpe

The Gravedigger’s Daughter, by Joyce Carol OatesMoses’ Women, by Shera Aranoff TuchmanDictionary of Jewish Terms: A Guide to the Language of Judaism,by Ronald EisenbergSpiritual Radical: Abraham Joshua Heschel in America, byEdward K. KaplanSarah, by Marek HalterGod in All Moments: Mystical & Practical Spiritual Wisdom from Hasidic Masters, Or Rose, translator & editorWho Are the Real Chosen People? The Meaning of Chosenness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, by Reuven FirestoneIn Defiance of Hitler: The Secret Mission of Varian Fry, by CarlaMcClafferty

USED BOOK SALE

TODDAH RABBAH to all our volunteers and to our great LibraryCommittee for their help at the Annual Used Book Sale. We are thrilled to let you know that the sale was our mostprofitable ever! We cleared over $2,200, some of which will gotowards new book shelves in the expanded Adult Biography and Young Adult Fiction sections.

Book Clubs

GIFT FROM CONFIRMATION CLASSMazel Tov and Toddah Rabbah to our Confirmands! Once again, they have made our Alpert Mendelson Library the recipient

of their Class Gift. Their donation has made it possible for us to add the following seventeen new books to our collection:

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P R E S C H O O L H A P P E N I N G S

by Cathy Goldberg, ECC Director

At Temple Solel Early ChildhoodCenter, we begin with a vision of whatwe hope the children will learn aboutJewish traditions and holidaycelebrations during the school year. ThisPassover in our ECC, the childrenlistened to stories about Pesach, sangsongs, and had hands-on experiencemaking matzah. They were given flourand water — the ingredients used in theprocess of matzah making. They felt thesquishy dough between their softfingers; squeezing, rolling, making smallholes in it, and eventually placing it on acookie sheet ready to go into the oven.What a wonderful hands-on approachto learning. The children had anawesome opportunity to use all theirsenses in the process. Our teacherscontinually amaze me with creativelearning experiences geared for thedevelopmental levels of their students.

Each and every day there issomething “Jewish” happening withinthe classroom. Teachers utilize Hebrewvocabulary, words are placed in bothHebrew and English in different areasof the classroom, there is a lot ofholiday baking, the sh’ma buzzesthrough the classrooms, havdallah isenthusiastically presented at thebeginning of each week, we end theweek with a Shabbat experience everyFriday with singing and dancing. Howimportant is this for a child attending aJewish center? VERY! There isnowhere else that a child can be exposedto and infused with the beauty of

Judaism in such precious and safesurroundings as in our ECC.

So, what does this say about JewishEarly Childhood Education? This fieldis mandatory if we are to keep ourculture and identity strong. Our staffneeds to be educated both in the bestpractices for secular education as well asfor Jewish study. This is accomplishedby having them attend wonderfulconferences which will help fuel them tospark interests in their classrooms. Inaddition to being well grounded in theworld of best practices, the child’s social,emotional and cognitive growthcontinues even in the realm of Judaism.Judaism is introduced to the child’sworld the same way as any othercomponent of curriculum. It is weavedthrough their daily schedules. Judaism is alive and well, and is thrivingthroughout our center.

We are fortunate to be able totransmit the love of Jewish learning inour classrooms. This is done through aloving and nurturing environment thatengages the children so they can learnwhat our Jewish heritage andcommunity is about. Tikkun olam,tzedakah, respect for our fellow friendsand teachers, kindness to others, andstrong Jewish values are all keycomponents in our environment. In theJewish early childhood classroom, it isimportant for children to learn thatbeing nice, and kind, to other people isnot a good thing to do, it is a Jewish

thing to do. Children can learn that it isthe Jewish way to help each otherwillingly and with care. Children willrise to opportunities to act as God’spartner and take care of their world, ifthey are given the vocabulary of theJewish values and mitzvot to go alongwith their actions.

As a strong advocate of Jewish EarlyChildhood Education, it is mydedicated belief and desire to keepenriching the classrooms with anourishing curriculum that builds strongand healthy minds by utilizing music,dance, creativity and stories, in additionto encouraging children to share, carefor fellow classmates, show compassionand teach prayer. We must understandthat anything secular can be turnedJewish.

Teachers are a critical component toany Jewish Early Childhood Program, asthey infuse a great wealth of knowledge,expertise, love and dedication in all thatthey do. They need to be valued andappreciated for all their hard work andcommitment in making their classroom aJewish environment. It is theirresponsibility to enrich the children’scurriculum—both in a Judaic and secularway for all students. The parents, children,educators and administration need tostand together if a cohesive community isto blossom out of our centers. Together, asa team, we are building the foundations forgenerations to come…the foundations of asolid Jewish identity amongst ourpreschoolers and their families.

Are you willing to cook extra portions of the main dish,salad or dessert that you are making for your family so that youcan provide food for the women and children at the EncinitasCommunity Center Abused Women’s Shelter? If so, thismitzvah is for you!

Three times during the year, you will make either a maindish, salad or dessert and deliver it to the Abused Women’s

Shelter in Encinitas. A wonderful group of Temple Solelmembers have been doing this for many years. The women andchildren at the Abused Women’s Shelter very much appreciatethis kind act that our Solel members perform. If you areinterested, please contact Ellen Fox at efox@templesolel.net.

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PA S S OV E R I N T H E D E S E RT

Thanks to all the participants in the second annual Passover in the Desert. If I may speak for everyone, we all hada great time!

You may be wondering why all those people drive out tothe Anza Borrego Desert to sleep in tents for two nightsleaving themselves open to the whims of nature. Will it be hot,windy, rainy, and uncomfortable? Will there be critters tocontend with?

Well, we had some wind, but we put up a wind break. Itwasn’t too hot, but we carried a lot of sunscreen just the same.It did rain a little bit on Friday night but one tent had to put

on their rain fly at 3:00 a.m. because I told them it doesn’t rainin the desert. And we did hear coyotes, but they were far awayand calling to the moon.

Through the experience, the inconveniences, and the coldwalks to a bathroom at night, we go for Passover in the Desertbecause of the amazing camaraderie that occurs. Where else donew members get to know their neighbors by hiking togetherto a desert oasis? Where else do new and long time membersjoin together to help each other with setting up tents, ourtemporary homes? Where else do you have time to standtogether to make meals that test your creativity working withlimited resources and space? And think about the need to lighta lantern for Shabbat because the wind would blow outcandles. And the laughter that is shared during an eveningspent at a campfire telling jokes and singing. Where else doteens get to use the Bricker’s RV for their evening get togetherbut help out with the younger kids during the day withoutbeing asked? Where else do campers pull together to turn outtruly delicious meals like cedar planked salmon and stir friedtofu? Where else do you get to share a daytime sky of the mostradiant blue against rocky crags and a night sky filled with starsfollowed by the rising of a full moon? Summing it up, Passoverin the Desert feels like a combination of Kibbutz life mixedwith Jewish camp and gives just a hint of what it was like forour ancestors.

As we said upon parting — next year in Borrego! Thankyou campers for making the experience so great!

— Vicki and Mark Remas

Borrego ’09

Temple Member Nelson Heller Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Professional Organization

Nelson Heller, a member of Temple Solel, with his wife Pamela, since 2008, will be honored by TheAssociation of Educational Publishers (AEP) as one of its inductees for the 13th annual Hall of Fameawards program. Heller is President, EdNET at MDR, and founder and publisher of The Heller Reports, abusiness information company serving firms that sell to schools. The other 2009 inductees are Michael Ross,Senior Vice President, Education General Manager at Encyclopædia Britannica, of Chicago; and PleasantRowland, Founder of Rowland Reading Foundation and American Girl, of Madison, WI. Induction intothe Hall of Fame, educational publishing’s highest individual honor, is reserved exclusively for those whohave dedicated their careers to the advancement of educational resources and the industry that develops and

supports them. AEP is the nonprofit professional association for publishers of supplemental educational materials. The awards will bepresented at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City next December.

Nelson Heller is known for his pioneering work in connecting educators and publishers through technology. One of the firsteducational technology strategy officers, he recognized early on how technology could enhance the classroom and helped prepareschools for this future. He also knew that educational publishers needed advice and guidance for meeting the needs of the educationaltechnology market, so he organized conferences, seminars, and newsletters as venues for advancement. Finally, Nelson has been along-time champion of networking both within and outside the educational publishing arena, encouraging partnerships to advancethe industry and ultimately improve the quality of the educational resources produced. Mazel Tov, Nelson!

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2 0 0 9 C O N F I R M AT I O N C L A S S

Temple Solel Confirmation Class 2009

You are Invited to Temple Solel’s Ceremony of Confirmation May 30, 2009 • 7 Sivan 5769 Services will begin at 10:00am

Kiddush luncheon following the Service

Craig Parks isUnion for Reform Judaism’s April 2009

Youth Worker of the Month

Craig was nominated by Craig Rosen, RegionalDirector of Youth and Education URJ-PSW. Some ofwhat he shared was the following: “I am very impressedwith the amazing work Craig is doing at Temple Solel.He’s created a teen band called Kavannah to perform atmonthly Teen Shabbat Jam worship services, created aweekly rap group called Neshama where teens come inand share what’s going in their lives and gain supportfrom each other, he’s created a group called TikkunProject where teens create social justice opportunities foreach other. Amazing work!”

Craig is featured on the RJ Youthworker website. To read the story, go to http://rjyouthworker.urj.org/index.cfm.

the perfect setting for your simcha

Mazel Tov!We hope you are celebrating your simcha at Temple Solel!Did you know that all of the following are included in the room

rental fee? Free parking, table linen and napkins, tables, chairs, dancefloor, round mirror centerpieces, DVD projector and drop-downscreen, belly bar and cocktail tables, dishes and security. It ends upbeing quite a value compared to local hotels!

The Coffee House is a lovely setting for an intimate ShabbatDinner up to 40 guests beginning with appetizers in the Courtyard.

The Beit Midrash upstairs lends itself beautifully to a receptionof up to 100 guests for a variety of events. Kiddush Luncheons andEvening Celebrations for 200–300 guests begin in the beautifulcourtyard prior to dinner and dancing in the social hall.

For more information, contact Event Coordinator Caron Feder at (760) 436-0654.

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Teen Shabbat Jam 2: Dor L’Dor Featuring the teens of Temple

Solel’s own band Kavannah. Kavannahleads the monthly Teen Shabbat JamFriday night service. In addition to the Teen Shabbat Jam, Kavannah hasplayed at Synaplex, Yom Ha’atzmautfestivals, The URJ Regional Biennial,and has traveled to Los Angeles andNorthern California in its nearly ten year history. This CD isKavannah’s second recording. The first CD is also available inthe Gift Shop. Both CD’s may be purchased for $18 each,including tax at the Temple Solel Gift Shop.

Shavat Vayinafash An Island in Time is Cantor Kathy

Robbins long awaited Shabbat CD.The CD is based on the music fromCantor Robbins’ successful FreilichFriday Erev Shabbat service. ShavatVayinafash includes co-producer MarcShapiro and special guest musicians,Dave Curtis, Wayne Johnson, TomLaurence, Duncan Moore, Allan Phillips, Yochanan SebastianWinston and more. The CD can be purchased for $18including tax at the Temple Solel Gift Shop. Proceeds willbenefit the Temple Solel Music Fund.

Temple Member Adam Cohen graduates from United States Naval Academy

Adam Cohen grew up in Encinitas where heparticipated in Jewish studies at Temple Solel.He had his Bar Mitzvah in 1999 and was anactive member of the Temple Youth Group.Adam graduated La Costa Canyon High Schoolwhere he was the Class President of 2005 andgave the Graduation speech. Adam received aCongressional Nomination and subsequentappointment to the United States NavalAcademy.

Besides receiving a rigorous education, Adamhas participated in training missions aboard theaircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk off the coast ofAustralia and the USS Halyburton in theAtlantic. At the Naval Academy, Adam has beenan active member of the Jewish MidshipmenClub at the Uriah Levy Jewish Chapel(synagogue).

Adam will receive his official commission as aNaval Ensign from President Barack Obama onMay 22, 2009 in Annapolis, MD and has beenassigned to the USS Preble DDG88, an AEGISmissile guided destroyer based in San Diego as aService Warfare Officer (SWO).

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C I R C L E O F H O N O R

Pillars … $15,000 • Temple Membership• 25 Tributes or Memorials per year into the

General Fund• Recognition at High Holy Days• Membership in Men’s Club and/or Sisterhood• No fees for Religous School, Bar/Bat Mitzvah

and Confirmation• 4 extra High Holy Day tickets for out-of-town

family members• 2 tickets to Temple Solel’s annual major fundraiser

Benefactors … $9,600• Temple Membership• 25 Tributes or Memorials per year into the

General Fund• Recognition at High Holy Days• Membership in Men’s Club and/or Sisterhood• No fees for Religous School, Bar/Bat Mitzvah

and Confirmation• 4 extra High Holy Day tickets for out-of-town

family members• 2 tickets to Temple Solel’s annual major fundraiser

Patrons … $4,800• Temple Membership• 20 Tributes or Memorials per year into the

General Fund• Recognition at High Holy Days• Membership in Men’s Club and/or Sisterhood• 4 extra High Holy Day tickets for out-of-town

family members• 2 tickets to Temple Solel annual major fundraiser

Sponsors … $3,950• Temple Membership• 15 Tributes or Memorials per year into the

General Fund• Recognition at High Holy Days• 4 extra High Holy Day tickets for out-of-town

family members• 2 tickets to Temple Solel’s annual major fundraiser

Friends … $3,100• Temple Membership• 10 Tributes/Memorials per year into the General Fund• Recognition at High Holy Days

B E N E F I T S

circle of honor

The Circle of Honor wishes to thank all of our congregants who have so generously andwillingly taken it upon themselves to go above and beyond the standard Temple duesrequirements by joining the Circle of Honor. We are pleased to acknowledge them here.

Benefactors

Patrons

Sponsors

Friends

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“When I was born into this world, I found many carob trees planted by my father and grandfather. Just as they planted trees for me, I am planting trees for my children and grandchildren

so they will be able to eat the fruit of these trees.”

One of the many ways that members of our congregation have chosen to express their deep commitment to our community is by naming TempleSolel in their will, in their trust, in another planned charitable gift, or bymaking an endowment donation. This is a way to make a lasting contribution thatcontinues your Jewish legacy in perpetuity.

We wish to thank those generous donors and to acknowledge them as membersof the Legacy Circle.

If you have named Temple Solel in your will or trust, or if you have madeanother form of legacy gift to Temple Solel, we would like to acknowledge yourgenerosity. Any amount of giving is greatly appreciated. Please call Robin Rubin at(760) 436-0654, and we will be glad to add your name to the membership list forthe Legacy Circle.

L E G AC Y C I R C L E

CEMETERY PLOTSTemple Solel has a section of cemeteryplots at El Camino Memorial Park inSorrento Valley. The pre-need plot priceof $4500 including perpetual care will beincreased to $4800 effective May 1,2009. One year interest free paymentplans are available. Please contact RobinRubin for more information.

C’mon, we all haveto eat!

Please help Temple Solel raise fundsby joining or re-joining the many scripprograms available in our community.The steps are easy.

For Albertson’s, go to albertsonscp.com andfollow the easy steps naming TempleSolel as the group with number49000101960. You will also need yourAlbertson’s Club Card number. If you donot know your Albertson’s Club Card,please call (877) 932-7948 and they willgive you your number.

For Ralph’s, go to www.ralphs.com andfollow the easy steps to activate or re-activate your account. The TempleSolel Ralph’s group number is 84558.

For Von’s, go to www.escrip.com and clickon “yes, renew” or “sign-up.” The TempleSolel Von’s eScrip group number is136559764.

While at www.escrip.com, sign-upyour Macy’s, VISA, MasterCard,American Express, Discover, ATM/Debit Cards and Chevron credit cards.

By this simple act of support, yourcredit card usage will benefit andsupport Temple Solel programming.Please feel free to contact Ester inthe office at (760) 436-0654 if you needany help in completing the forms.

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O U R C L E R G Y

Rabbi Frank’s Discretionary Fund

Rabbi Brown’s Discretionary Fund

Cantorial Music Fund

Thank You to the following families for generously underwriting our Freilich Friday ShabbatServices: Dr. Dennis and Allison Alters, Larry and LynneHenkin, Joseph and Nancy Gordon, Russell Davis andDr. Kim Gutner, David and Debra Kramer.

Our Clergy• Rabbi Frank’s Discretionary Fund• Rabbi Brown’s Discretionary Fund• Cantorial Music Fund

Our Temple• Building Tributes• General Temple Fund• Prayerbook Fund• Tree of Life Leaves

($250 small; $300 large)• Yahrzeit Plaques

($450 member; $650 non-member)

Our Programs• Aaron Price Children’s Library• Adult Education• Alliger/Baron Memorial Speaker’s Fund• Alpert Mendelson Library• Chavurat Chesed

(meals of condolence for mourners)• Hineynu

(assistance to Temple members in need)• Israel Action Fund• Social Action Fund• Synaplex• Tzedakah Fund (assistance to people in need)

Our Youth• Campership Fund• Early Childhood Center• Etanu (outreach to post high school

children of members)• Rabbi Bohm Israel Scholarship Fund

(assistance to teens traveling to Israel)• Rabbi Ted Riter College Scholarship Fund

(college participation in Jewish programming)• Religious and Hebrew School• Sondra Ottenstein Memorial Fund

(Religious School scholarships)• Youth Fund

C O N T R I B U T I O N S

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS & SUPPORTYou are invited to make a donation to Temple Solel as a means of sharing your joys and sorrows

with your fellow congregants and at the same time help Temple Solel meet its funding needs.

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Aaron Price Children’s Library

Adult Education

Alpert Mendelson Library

Chavurat Chesed

Hineynu

Synaplex

Tzedakah Fund

O U R P R O G R A M S

Building Tributes

General Temple Fund

O U R T E M P L E

Early Childhood Center

Etanu

Rabbi Bohm Israel Scholarship Fund

Rabbi Riter College Scholarship Fund

Religious And Hebrew School

Youth Fund

O U R YO U T H

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P R AY E R B O O K S

These beautiful new prayerbooks are available fordedication inscriptions for a minimum donation of $18 each.A bookplate will be placed inside the front cover in honor orin memory of a loved one or dear friend. Please fill in theorder form below and mail or drop it of at the Temple officewith your check. All bookplates will be placed upon receivingyour order and a tribute note will be mailed to theperson/family you are honoring.

Feel free to give me a call if you have any questions. Ipersonally am looking forward to filling our prayerbookswith your good wishes.

Shalom,

Robin S. Rubin, Executive Director

Mishkan Tefilah is here!

O R D E R F O R MM I S H K A N T E F I L A H D E D I C AT I O N I N S C R I P T I O N

Name ________________________________________________________ Phone Number _________________________________

Don’t miss a unique change to mark this milestone in Temple Solel’s lifewith a personal inscription that will last generations. Only 400 Bookplates available.

A Bookplate will be placed in each siddur acknowledging your donation.

• In memory of a loved one • In honor of your children, parents or a teacher• In recognition of a friend • As an act of tzedakah

Please print your inscription(s) clearly

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How many? Minimum donation: 18 each ❑ 1 ($18) ❑ 2 ($36) ❑ 3 ($54) ❑ 4 ($72) ❑ 5 ($90) ❑ ______________

❑ Check enclosed in the amount of $_____________ ❑ Bill my temple account in the amount of $_____________

❑ Charge my credit card in the amount of $_____________ ❑ Visa ❑ MasterCard ❑ Discover Card

Credit Card Number ________________________________________________ Expiration Date _____________________________

Mail form and your check to: Temple Solel, 3575 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007.

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T E M P L E S O L E L C O M M I T T E E C H A I R S

2008-2009:Adult Education Chair: Dr. Chris Bengscjbdoc@aol.com

Brotherhood Chair: Ross Epsteintermpol@aol.com

Budget and Finance Chair: Ed Thomasethomas2@san.rr.com

Choir Chair: Dr. Ilona Szeriszer@rchsd.org

Early Childhood Center Chair: Elaine Waldmaneswaldman@yahoo.com

Endowment Leadership Institute Chair:Robin Rubinrrubin@templesolel.net

Etanu Chair: Illana Woodslwoods10@aol.com

Hineynu Chair: Karin Bensusenkbensusen@aol.com

Israel Action/ARZA Chair: Robyn Goldbergrobynfgoldberg@yahoo.com

Leadership Development Chair: Linda Shoob-Rosenberglshoob@san.rr.com

Legal Chair: Micha Danzigmdanzig@mintz.com

Library Chair: Ruth Levorrlevor@gmail.com

Membership/Outreach Retention Chair:Kelley Bermankelleyberman@hotmail.com

Religious Practices Chair: Stephen Lashcalilash@sbcglobal.net

Religious School Chair: Miriam Liebermimilieber@yahoo.com

Security Chair: Robert Steinrstein1@san.rr.com

Sisterhood Chair: Linda Lederer-Bernsteinlinda@surfandturfhomes.com

Social Action Chair: Elyse Matsonmatsons@roadrunner.com

Synaplex Chair: Jamie Rodinrodinfelder@adelphia.net

Technology Chair: Eric MatsonEMatson@JENNYCRAIG.com

Young Kesher Chair: Robyn Spiegelrobynspiegel@yahoo.com

2009-2010:Botherhood Chair: Ross Epsteintermpol@aol.com

Choir Chair: Dr. Ilona Szeriszer@rchsd.org

ECC Chair: Elaine Waldmaneswaldman@yahoo.com

Etanu Chair: Illana Woodslwoods10@aol.com

Fund Development Chair: Erica Siegmanesiegman@earthlink.net

Hineynu Chair: Karin BensusenKBensusen@aol.com

Israel Action/ARZA Chair: Dr. Steve Feitelbergfeite@adelphia.net

Leadership Development Chair: Linda Shoob-Rosenberg,lshoob@san.rr.com

Legal Chair: Micha Danzigmdanzig@mintz.com

Library Chair: Eva-Lynn Diesenhausartfulwordsmith@aol.com

Membership/Outreach Retention Chair:Kelley Bermankelleyberman@hotmail.com

Religious Practices Chair: Stephen Lashcalilash@sbcglobal.net

Religious School Chair: Miriam Liebermimilieber@yahoo.com

Security Chair: Robert Steinrstein1@san.rr.com

Social Action Chair: Elyse Matsonmatsons@roadrunner.com

Synaplex Chair: Jamie Rodinrodinfelder@adelphia.net

Technology Chair: Eric MatsonEMatson@JENNYCRAIG.com

Treasurer (Budget and Finance) Chair:Ed Thomasethomas2@san.rr.com

Volunteer Engagement Chair: Dawn Grossmanrandysndawnj@sbcglobal.net

Young Kesher Chair: Robyn Spiegelrobynspiegel@yahoo.com

PATHFINDER AD COSTS:

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PATHFINDER SUBMISSION POLICIES AND INFORMATION:

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2. Deadline is the 5th of the month prior to each issue.

(Next deadline is June 5th for the July/August ‘Pathfinder.’)

3. Send your ad electronically in a ‘tif’ or ‘jpeg’ format to info@templesolel.net.

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Dr. Rob Weisgrau Vice President

Margaret Bradbury Corporate Secretary

Ed Thomas Treasurer

Michael Felzer Past President

David M. Frank Senior Rabbi

Jeff Brown Associate Rabbi

Kathy Robbins Cantor

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Ellen Fox School Director

Cathy Goldberg ECC Director

Susan Jones Controller

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Freilich Friday Celebrates IsraelMay 15, 2009 • 7:30 PM

Cantor Kathy Robbins and the Freilich Friday Band will celebrateIsrael with a contemporary Shabbat Evening Service, followed by aspecial program entitled, “Celebrating Israel Through Humor andSong,” Accompanist Tom Laurence will be joined by YochananSebastian Winston on saxophone and flute, Dave Curtis on bass, Mark Shapiro on guitar, Duncan Moore on drums and Gerlando Compilati on percussion. A festive Oneg Shabbat will follow.

Freilich Friday CelebratesSummerJune 19, 2009 • 7:30 PM

Following the Shabbat Evening Service, Cantor Kathy Robbins and the Freilich Friday Band will present a program based on the CD entitled, ‘American Jewish Summer: Songs of the Jewish Camping Movement.’

The band will consist of Tom Laurence on piano and keyboard, Yochanan Sebastian Winston on saxophone and flute, Duncan Moore on drums, Mark Shapiro on guitar, Allen Phillips on keyboard and percussion and Mark Hunter on drums. A festive Oneg Shabbat will follow.

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