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We don’t know where Judaism came up with the idea of a minyan. The rabbis of the Talmud tell us that it comes from the ten scouts who brought back a bad report of the Promised Land in the Book of Numbers. Because they were described as a congregation, it takes ten people to make up a congregation. This, however, seems like one of those explanations added long after the tradition of the minyan had been established.Whatever the origin, the necessity of ten adults for prayer has been an important part of Judaism for many years. Recently, we have had a minyan for

almost every service at Beth Shalom. We also sometimes have as many people who are gerei toshav, non-Jews who feel a connection to Judaism, and several people on the path to conversion.Recently we had nine Jews just before a service, including the rabbi and the people in the kitchen. We also had ten non-Jews, who do not count for the minyan. When our tenth Jewish person walked in, I was grateful. I usually make a comment about the merit that accrues to the person who makes up the tenth person of a minyan, although I refrained that evening.Actually, each person in the ten person minyan is equally important and equally necessary. If one person leaves, we are no longer a congregation, and there are a number of prayers we may not pray out loud. If we had fifty or sixty Jews at each service, it might not be as important, but if we only have ten, each person is vital.The same can be said of Judaism in Baton Rouge. We do not have an excess of Jews here. Each person is necessary for our minyan. We need to see you at services. We need to see you at the Jewish Film Festival. We need your donations to the synagogue and to the Federation. We can’t afford to lose a single person.In fact, the same can be said of Judaism in the 21st century. After loosing one third of the world’s Jews in the last century, after problems of assimilation and apathy and low birth rate, we can’t afford to lose any more Jews. And passive Jews are not what we need. We need people who are more than not Christian, Moslem, Buddhist or Hindu. We need active Jews.Everyone is different, and some people are not currently in a position to donate more money, to volunteer to be on a committee, or to attend services every week. But we need you to do what you can. You are part of our minyan. Judaism is about community, and if you are there for your community, it will be there for you when you need it.The rabbis taught that the minyan is so important that when ten gather together, the Shechinah, the Presence of Gd descends upon them. All of us should be active Jews, because we are needed. See you soon at our next minyan!

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Beth Shalom Synagogue Bulletin

A Reform Synagogue that Honors Tradition January 2015 • Tevet/Shevat 5775 Volume 77.05

Shabbat Does Not End Friday Night . . . Saturday is Shabbat, Too!

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SLOW DOWN, BE HAPPY

Stop and smell the roses! Isn’t that a saying for …..? What? I guess I wasn’t paying attention. Why? Thinking of something else? In a rush to court? Rush to lunch? Rush home? Wait… why rush so much? We live in a “drive through” society. We live in a rush. We must be the best, fastest, smartest, make the most… I am out of breath and stressed just thinking about it. Stop! Slow! Shabbat! The three S’s? Rabbi Harold Kushner has told us that life is a shame because we label first place as a “winner”, and everyone else is a “loser”. Why? No wonder we are pathetically paranoid, frustrated, pill takers, sleep deprived. But this does not have to be true. Remember, second place wins an Olympic medal, scores points in track and field and cross country, and might even win a better prize at the school cake walk. Besides, if you are always first, there is stress to maintain that. Then what do you have to shoot for? The point is: Does it really matter who was first? Isn’t it really about happiness? Would you rather always being first and stressed to continue? So, we don’t win the national

The President’s Cornerchampionship. In the end, people who are sick are still sick.Isn’t it really about happiness? Isn’t that what we want? Can’t we be happy with less than being number one? I submit that we can if we want to. We hear “Happy” by Pharrell Williams, “Happy Birthday”, “Happy Father’ Day”, “Happy Mother’s Day”, the somewhat older song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. Would you rather be right or be happy? It’s not necessary to expect the best. Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, MD, in “It’s Not As Tough As You Think”, says he recites Psalm 112 daily. “He will not fear bad tidings because his heart is firm with trust in God. Then he adds Psalm 121, “God will watch over your coming and going”. So my point is, Sabbath can help us slow down, refuel, and rededicate ourselves to what life is all about. Being number one probably is a very lonely position. So if you are not number one, be happy with wherever you are. It is great to go to services, but take time to make Shabbat special because it is a big boost for you. Trust in God and you will find life good no matter what hill or mountain you have to climb, and whether you are first or not.

BrotherhoodNot much exciting to report for the Brotherhood this month. We skipped the last meeting so everyone could participate in the holidays. Bob did a great job helping the Sisterhood with the nearly new sale. And the driveway repair is scheduled for 12/23.So this will be a brief article. The next Brotherhood meeting will be Sunday 12/28 at 9am, please try to attend, we have plans to make.While the next topic is not necessarily a Brotherhood effort, I would like to take the opportunity to announce that the Synagogue and the Rayner Center have graciously consented to allow me to use the fenced in area at the back of the

parking lot to grow a garden. I want to plant it using biblical principles (one third fallow and rotated). I have a couple of friends that are expert horticulturists and are willing to help me with advice. But I can use all the help I can get. Some folks have already offered their time. So if you are interested, I plan on starting work during Christmas week. Just let me know.BTW, the plan is to use the majority of the produce to support homeless centers and soup kitchens, but also for the BSS kitchen.Happy Chanukkah!John Carlson

We are very excited for two out-of-town events coming up next year! First is our NFTY-SO “Kallahclave,” being held in Memphis, Tennessee, coming up in January. Shortly following this, there will be a national NFTY Convention in February in Atlanta. We hope all BaRFTY-ites will sign up and come! We are also planning a fundraiser for the spring. We are planning to bring back the ever popular Spaghetti Supper! Look for details in next month’s bulletin.Hope to see everyone at our upcoming events!Ari HoffmanCommunications Vice President

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As November came to an end so did the second annual “Nearly New” sale. Again, a big thank you to everyone who assisted. If anyone still has things that they want to donate, Sisterhood opened an account with Here Today Gone Tomorrow, a resale shop, that will give you a donation receipt and when your merchandise sells, Sisterhood will get some proceeds. If you need assistance getting items to the shop, you can give Gail or Laurie a call and they will be happy to help you out. Our account is Beth Shalom Sisterhood No. 699. We hope everyone was able to enjoy time with family and friends as the festival lights were burning this Hanukkah

season. We hope the New Year finds you happy and heathy. As the secular New Year begins, Sisterhood would like to ask you to consider hosting an Oneg. We have numerous dates that are still open. Please let us know if you can help. January brings the Sisterhood Shabbat, scheduled for the 9th. Please say “yes” when called to participate. We hope to see everyone there to share an evening of prayer and fellowship.Thank you. Sincerely, Diane

What do Rosh Hashanah and Chanukah have in common? Both allow us to reflect on our lives and consider the direction in which we will go. Rosh Hashanah, the new year, marks the beginning of a period of “teshuvah” or returning to the right path. Chanukah, a holiday of freedom, miracles, and the rededication of the temple by the Maccabees who believed in Gd and in their own strength invites us to celebrate the same. How can we rededicate our lives to doing our best for our Jewish community and the world at large? For the past two weeks, our children, have been learning about Chanukah, its story, its traditions, and its implications for our lives. We have talked about our life goals. We played with dreidls, practiced blessings and songs and made our own special Menorah of mitzvot that is hanging outside the sanctuary. Our children have worked hard to bring these mitzvot to life. They carefully selected and packed the groceries for a Thanksgiving feast for a special family in North Baton Rouge. They stuffed my car with blankets and towels to provide comfortable beds for the animals at the shelter. Beth Shalom Religious School is about all of our children, from the tiniest infants to our returning graduates. The mazeltots celebrated Chanukah, learning about the

Maccabees, singing songs, making puppets, and decorating yummy cookies. Then they joined us for a wonderful treat. Nate Hausmann, one of our graduates, came back to share the story of his published children’s book. Our younger students had a chance to introduce themselves and shake hands with Nate before his presentation, and were excited to see and hear their new friend. Our teenagers engaged in a spirited game of Hebrew animal memory, and we all enjoyed lunch, socializing, and a great shopping opportunity. Special thanks to the Hausmanns, Michelle Levy, Cathy Melanson and Robin Fletcher and others who made this day possible.So why did I start out talking about Rosh Hashanah? Although most of the traditions of the secular new year are just that, the tradition of resolutions and goals is closely related to the traditions of Teshuvah and rededication. This spring we will do projects to serve the environment, our synagogue, and our senior friends and neighbors. We will continue to learn and grow together. We will continue to appreciate our wonderful teachers, volunteers, and mazel mavens. And we will do it all while remembering our first mitzvah of the school year, V’ahavta, and you shall love Gd.Shanah Tovah. Happy New Year.Ellen Bush

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December was full of fun and adventure as we explored wild animals, values and manners, colors and shapes, science activities, ABCs and 123s, and of course our favorite, Hanukkah. We had our Speech and Hearing Screening on Dec. 9th where the staff from Abilities observed our children. On December 11th, Rayner Center was visited by BREC’s Wow Zoomobile and the children and staff watched intensely as BREC’s staff discussed facts and displayed some of the furry little animals and reptiles. This was a time for our students to learn more about our four legged friends. Rayner Center was filled with smiles, laughter, and enthusiasm on December 18th as we enjoyed our annual Hanukkah Party. The children enjoyed the celebration with treats, games, art activities and Mousercise. Many family

Greetings fromTheRayner Centermembers and friends joined in the festivities. Much thanks to volunteers for their support and for helping make the day as wonderful as it was. Todah Rabbah!!! January offers a new outlook and a fresh beginning. This month, we will focus on: nursery rhymes, arachnids and spiders, parts of the body, ABCs and 123s, colors and shapes, and a science activity. We will also have our parent/teacher conferences the week of January 4th and our annual Grandparent’s Breakfast on January 22nd. Todah Rabbah,Rabbi Gardner, Steven Winkler, Rayner Learning Center Board, Cathy Melanson, Parents and Friends helping with the Hanukkah Party

HadassahHappy New Year! As I am writing this to meet the publication deadline before Chanukah, I have to think in terms of past tense and what will have happened by the time you read this. It is my hope that the Festival of lights was warm, fulfilling and illuminating and as the year wound it’s way to a close that our Members got their Chanukah gifts wrapped by our volunteers at Barnes & Noble, sent Chanukah eCards from Hadassah or thought of Hadassah in their year end giving to help equip the surgical towers with the Million Dollar Match. Looking forward we have all sorts of great programs and events to share with Members. Our chapter is supporting the Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival by having a “Night at the Movies” Thursday, January 15th at 7:00 pm. where we will attend the screening of “The Lady in Number Six” and “Hitler’s Children”. See the trailer at brjff.com. We have reserved tickets available for this screening, if you are interested, contact DéAnna at 225-926-7389 or email at [email protected]. Then, on Sunday January 25th join us for “A Fine Musicale! A Program of Piano Duos and Voice”. Mille Fine is hosting this afternoon musical interlude to be followed by a light supper. Seating is limited with a suggested minimum donation of $20. Contact DéAnna at 225-926-7389 or email at [email protected] February we are kicking off the Annual Louise Newman Heart Health Program with a NO RUN 5K!Grab your pedometer if you have one and meet with us on February 1st for a program to help power you up and charge

your heart where we will help participants buddy up and fire the starting gun on a month long 5K where we will help you track your progress towards a goal of a Healthy Heart. Speakers will provide Heart Healthy tips & materials for exercise and nutrition, demonstration of exercises and many other surprises. We will wrap up the NO RUN 5K program on the 22nd and award those who have walked the most, have raffle prizes and speakers that will help participants stay motivate throughout the year for the goal of a healthy heart.Lastly, join Hadassah for a Spring Pilgrimage to Historical Natchez. Baton Rouge Hadassah is planning an overnight educational pilgrimage and Shabbat to historical Natchez. Members will meet at 10:00 am to carpool to Natchez at 10:00 March 21 for a tour of Natchez’s Jewish roots and Services at Temple B’Nai Israel. On Saturday the adventure continues as we participate in the Natchez “Spring Pilgrimage” touring three historic Homes and Plantations then return to Baton Rouge Saturday Evening.Email or call our event organizer, Marilyn Martell, at [email protected] or 609-315-2264 or contact the chapter at 225-926-7389 or [email protected] if you are interested in participating in this event by December 31st.

As always, thank you everyone for all that you do for Hadassah!DéAnna Ernst,

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***March 14, 2015

Sandwich Making Party***

March 15-17, 2015Corned Beef Sandwich Sale

***April 4, 2015

Second Night Seder***

BETH SHALOM SYNAGOGUEANNUAL MEETING

WILL BE HELDJANUARY 11, 2015

3:00 PM

WE WILL DISCUSS THE ANNUAL BUDGET &

COMMITTEE REPORTS.PLEASE PLAN TO ATTENDBABYSITTING WILL BE PROVIDED

Special Events

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Anniversaries:1 Cary & Kathy Mack2 Eric & Ellen Bush3 David & Kim Deitch31 Yigal & Ellen Bander

Birthdays:2 Michael Kober3 Debbie Cavalier, Martha Littlefield6 Benjamin Hausmann9 Mark Hausmann, Ben Valentine11 Pam Piha-Paul13 Mike Rubin, Isabel Posner14 Randy Goldich15 Terry Howey, Aaron Savoie16 Cary Mack19 Ofer Mintz20 Jessica Fletcher, Madison Kober23 Ayan Rubin, Stephen Weil26 Max Levy29 Julie Cherry30 Harold Silverman Amanda Bullman31 Laurie Maas

Yahrzeits:Jan. 2: Lawrence Trahan, Julius Aronofsky, Pete Novik, Alfred Rayner, Belle Reznikoff, Herbert Weil, Emma Wiessenberg, Emmett Armel, Hyman Horowitz, Manfred Sternberg, Anne Lampert, Nina Ginsberg, Morris Levy, Louis Sharky, Stella Gordon, Leah Schulman, Jack Shaab, Joshua Bombet, Polly Flicker, Fannie Goldich, Pearl Horowitz,David PessesJan. 9: Bernard Carlson, Elek Markovits, Philip Pesses, Anna Rak, Jennie Herskovitz, Sara Loeb, Dora Orlansky, Bluma Polmer, Simon Feibusch, Ann Raffie, Harold Chapman, William Tepper, Harry Helfman, Lillian Rambach, Herbert Silverman, Mildred Suffrin, Bennie Deitch, Dr. Samuels Goldfain, Leonard ShefflerJan. 16: Rose Adcock, Louis Liss, Rose Pushker, Simon Ball, Jake Levine, Dora Miller, Karoly Aczel, William Hutt, Lilien Schermer, Esther Slipman, Wolf SadikoffJan. 23: Herbert Jenkins, Florence Bergadine, Ethel Emmich, George Austein, Pam Finson, Gerald Bienn, Sylvia Scolnick, Wendell ShorrJan. 30: Madge Botnick, Rebecca Malen, Nancie Mansfield, Abe Orlansky, Samuel Plonsker, Louis Rotman, Anna Moellenhoff, Jennie Haltzman, Ruth Fenton, Kate Glazer, Sarah Hiedovitz, Gabriel Hausmann, Sr., Israel Rambach, Theodore Hoffman, Fannie Zaglin

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RegaRding Hospital Visits

Our Rabbi is eager to keep in touch with members of the congregation who are in the hospital or recuperating at home. As recent legislation prevents hospitals from circulating patient’s names, we rely on you to call the synagogue office and let us know when you, a family member or friend are in the hospital and would welcome a visit from Rabbi Gardner.

May He who blessed our ancestors grant all who are ill

a complete and speedy recovery.Nita Lepp

Bill EmmichSarah Maas

WitHin ouR CongRegation

Todah Rabah ... to Nate Hausmann for his awesome presentation .. to all that helped make Nate’s presentation possible, especially Michelle Levy, Gus Levy, Monica & Steven Winkler, Linda Posner, Lynn Kober, Eileen Shieber, Julie Hoffman, Paula Hoffman, Janet Bonaventure, Diane Dean, Ari Krupkin, Ellen Bush, Robin Fletcher & Rachel & Mark Hausmann ... to Mirra Miller for the wonderful job organizing the Chanukah pot luck dinner

Boomers Plus Jewish Singles Group If you are a Jewish single over 45, you are cordially invited to join our casual group for monthly coffee and conversation, synagogue & community service projects, & cultural activities. Please call Heidi Shapiro at 225-924-2597. (Please put “Jewish Singles” in the subject line of your e-mail.)

WeLcome

We welcome any and all to come and worship with us at Beth Shalom.

oneg ShAbbAt

Would you like to host an Oneg Shabbat? If so, please contact the synagogue office for information.

need A Ride to SeRviceS?

Please call the synagogue office by Wednesday prior to the service that you would like to attend, and we will make arrangements for a ride to services.

FundRAiSing eFFoRtS

We have many ongoing fundraisers at Beth Shalom.

Remember to use your Albertson’s and Winn-Dixie Communtiy Partners cards. This is a painless way to support Beth Shalom.Do your online shopping through the Beth Shalom website.

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Visit tHe JudaiCa sHop

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Contact Dauna Emmich at [email protected] .net or 927-

0910 for personal shopping and gift wrapping.

Ahava Dead Sea Skin Care ProductsCandles, Candlesticks, Menorahs

Shofars and Stands, Kippot, TallitotKiddush Cups

Mezzuzot, JewelryBaby, Birthday & Anniversary Gifts

Bar & Bat Mitzvah GiftsNew Home Presents

Registries are available for any event.

Announcements & Reminders

Vote!The elections are not yet over! Beginning January 13th, you can vote for a representative for the American Zionist Movement. Please go to their website (azm.org) on January 13th to register and vote. 29% of the World Zionist Congress seats are reserved for Americans. If we elect Reform Jews to the Congress, they can take concrete steps to ensure that Reform Jews have equal rights in Israel. If the website does not make it clear which candidates are Reform, please go to the website of ARZA (arza.org) to learn more.

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geneRAL Fund

In Honor of:Runia Leah - Leatrice AdamsThe Synagogue - Lynn ArceneauxSpeedy recovery of Sarah Maas - Susie

GidanRabbi Gardner - Andrea BodronRabbi Gardner - Michele & Steven

FeistThe births of Lea Serenity Martell,

Runia Leah Gardner, and Isaac Elliott Stephenson - Lynn Schechter & Shalom Hurrey

Isaac Stephenson’s Bris - Alina & Rabbi Gardner

Speedy recovery of Nathan Fisher - Jack & Elinor Goldberg

Speedry recovery of Bill Emmich - Jack & Elinor Goldberg

Author Nate Hausmann - Miriam & Stephen Bensman

Births of Lea Serenity Martell, Runia Leah Gardner, and Isaac Elliott Stephenson - Lynn Schechter & Shalom Hurrey

In Memory of:My husband, Asa Adams - Leatrice

AdamsMy beloved husband, Michael Jasman

- Carole JasmanDavid Reznikoff - Tamara ReznikoffEric and Trudy Gidan - Susie GidanMy grandmother, Ethel Steinman - Ron

& Ruth SlipmanMattie Gold - Ava & Cordell Haymon

Louis Kaufman - Lynn Schechter & Shalom Hurrey

mitzvAh Fund

In Memory of:Albert & Lena Meyer - Joseph & Alice

Meyer

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Marilyn RosensonRobin & James FletcherKaren & Jerry CepposDauna & Bill EmmichCarin & John Carlson

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RAbbi’S diScRetionARy Fund

In Honor of:Your new daughter, Runia Leah -

Sylvia Rusoff, Gail & Don Roache & Marsha Rusoff

Rabbi Gardmer - Deanna Ernst & Don Ortego

Runia Leah Gardner, baby naming - Rhea & Mark Vogelhut

In Memory of:My mother, Anne Brownleader -

Gimmie & Derek Brownleader

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SynAgogue FundS

General Fund - supplements dues and fund raising projects of the congregation, Men’s Club and Sisterhood. Building Fund - for the future needs of the Synagogue building. Mose Wander Memorial & Stanley Stein Education Funds - for materials, equipment and provide scholarships for Religious and Hebrew School.Rosalyn G. Liss Endowment Fund - to present an award for Academic Excellence in the sixth grade of our Religious School. Youth Scholarship Fund - to assist in sending our children to Jacob’s Camp, NFTY events and Israel and to help with Religious and Hebrew School tuition.Alvin B. Rubin Institute for Adult Education - established by Louis and Rosalyn Liss for Adult Judaic Studies.Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund - to be used at the discretion of the Rabbi. Marks Fellman Memorial Library Fund - to purchase books and equipment and assist in library maintanence.Mitzvah Fund - used to send Passover Food Baskets and Rosh Hashanah Packages to our home-bound members.Synagogue Renewal Fund - newly created fund for the reconstruction of Beth Shalom following Hurricane Rita.Richard Kober Memorial Prayer Book Fund - to purchase Mishkan Tefilah siddurim for the congregation.

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