Tammuz ~ Av 5774 July 2014

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July Megillah - Table of Contents

Circle of Honor / July Schedules .................................................................... 3

Rabbi Greetings ............................................................................................... 4

President’s Report ............................................................................................ 5

Sisterhood Matters ........................................................................................... 6

Kitchen Renovation Project ............................................................................. 7

Celebrating Temple Membership .................................................................... 8

Publicity Report ............................................................................................... 9

August Mazelgrams ......................................................................................... 10

Member Spotlight ............................................................................................ 11

ARZA ............................................................................................................... 12

July Dine-Out Delight ...................................................................................... 13

Angels Baseball ............................................................................................... 14

Pechanga! ......................................................................................................... 15

Adult Hebrew Classes ...................................................................................... 16

Musical Havdalah Beach Party ........................................................................ 17

Donations ......................................................................................................... 18

Announcements ............................................................................................... 19

Kitchen Equipment - FOR SALE .................................................................... 20

Gift Shop - Summer Gifts! .............................................................................. 21

Advertising ....................................................................................................... 22

Links ................................................................................................................ 23

July Calendar ................................................................................................... 24

Donation Form ................................................................................................. 25

CIRCLE OF HONOR MEMBERS 2014/2015

July Shabbat Schedule

Friday 4 7:00pm Family Shabbat Service

Saturday 5 9:00am Lay Led Minyan

Friday 11 7:30pm Shabbat Choir Service

Saturday 12 9:00am Lay Led Minyan

Friday 18 7:30pm Shabbat ALIVE!

Saturday 19 9:00am Torah Study

Friday 25 7:30pm Shabbat Torah Service

26 9:00am Lay Led Minyan

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Religious School is out for

FRIENDLY REMINDER TO EVERYONE: The information contained in the TBD Membership Directory is for Temple Beth David members private use only. It is not to be used for any commercial or political purposes.

Thank you!

*BRONZE

Karen Caplan & Garry Plotkin Jan Klein Marlyn Phillips Laurie Schneider Eileen Tobey Jackie Caplan Wiggins & Doug Wiggins

**SILVER Robert Altman & Michelle Sandler Gene Broscow & Rachelle Wilson Dr. Aaron & Leslie Kern Dr. Marvin & Evelyn Marshall

**Silver Circle of Honor Members receive Bronze level privileges plus reserved High Holy Days seating for their ticket and reserved parking for one vehicle.

*Bronze Circle of Honor Members will receive complimentary admission for two to all Temple Special Events, including dinners, parties and the Passover Seder. Brotherhood & Sisterhood events are not included.

It’s been a long time coming. When I was

ordained 17 years ago, I confidently decided that I

would only officiate at the weddings for two Jews.

I reasoned that my ceremonies were Jewish and

that the minimum standard would be Jewish

identity, as defined by the Reform movement. I

long felt that it was easy to explain and understand.

It has worked for me for a number of years.

As time has gone by though, I have found

myself feeling sad at the all the weddings I cannot

officiate. I am appreciative that my Temple Beth

David community has been respectful of my

position however my remorse has only been

increasing. I have asked myself what have I, my

synagogue, or the Jewish community gained by my

stance? My answer to myself has been

disappointing. I confess that having a stance of

only officiating for two Jews has not brought

together even one Jewish couple nor has it

encouraged Jewish home life. Moreover, I see

active members of our synagogue where despite

one parent not being Jewish, they are raising their

children as strongly identifying Jews.

For the sake of fostering Judaism, I have

undertaken a period of reflection. Over the past

year, I have interviewed a number of rabbis that I

respect. I even spent time with a conservative

colleague in hopes of being dissuaded of changing

my position. Surprisingly, he was understanding

and even supportive. I have found myself

admiring those rabbis who do interfaith weddings

when there is a commitment to Judaism and the

raising of Jewish children.

And so after this year, I am ready to say that I

have changed my mind. For the sake of

encouraging Judaism and helping couples embrace

Jewish rites and rituals, I have come to the

following decision.

I will do interfaith weddings for our

congregants under these conditions: (provided it is

a healthy relationship with counseling sessions with

me.)

1. Judaism will be the dominant religion of the

household.

2. The couple is willing to take the

Introduction to Judaism course or

something similar.

3. There is a commitment to raising their

children solely as Jews.

4. The wedding will be a Jewish one.

There will be times, when the couple isn’t ready to

make this commitment to Jewish life. I will be

respectful of these couples and offer counseling

and referrals to clergy who can meet their needs.

My new stance, though, will enable me to

participate in more weddings of our congregation.

These are ones that I believe will help strengthen

Judaism and the future of our people.

Blessed are You, Adonai, who created sashon

v’simcha (joy and happiness).

.

I’ve changed my mind on officiation of

interfaith weddings

Rabbi Nancy Rita Myers July 2014

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As I begin my second term as Temple

President, I am happy to report that Temple

Beth David remains vibrant and financially

stable. Our dedicated Board spends countless

hours behind the scenes working to maintain

and improve our synagogue and its

programming. To that end, I welcome our

newest Board members – Adam Bernstein, Neil

Kornswiet and Eileen Tobey. Unlike many

other synagogues, we have a great synergy

between the Board and Clergy. I cannot

emphasize enough how important this

relationship is to good functioning. It allows us

to place all our energies towards addressing

actions that strengthen our congregation, that

make Temple Beth David a place of greater

meaning and greater value.

The new Board has already held the first Board

meeting of the year. The kitchen remodeling is

well underway. Upgrading of our IT is also in

the works along with a number of smaller

projects. Membership renewal is in progress

and it is our hope that once the IT upgrade is

completed, we will be able to offer renewals

online - making the process much easier.

The Board remains committed to the goals of

increasing membership and youth engagement.

We continue to welcome a steady stream of

new congregants into our family and see

growth in our Chavurahs. We have made good

progress in youth programming as well. In

addition to having a youth choir, we see many

young members joining the adult choir. We

have again hired a rabbinical intern to lead the

9th grade and have developed an active youth

group. We have youth participating in musical

services and recently had a special Disney

service to make Shabbat more engaging for

your youngsters.

Your support is vital if we are to continue

nurturing the future of our Jewish community.

If you have not already submitted your

membership renewal, I strongly encourage you

do to so as soon as possible. If you have the

means, consider joining the Circle of Honor.

Together we can keep Temple Beth David a

meaningful part of the Jewish community for

generations to come.

Aaron Kern

Temple President

Links to Membership Forms:

If you are a RENEWING MEMBER, use either

this link or this link.

If you are NEW MEMBER, use either

this link or this link.

We warmly welcome all of you to enjoy a

wonderful program year at Temple Beth David!

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President’s Report - July 2014

Aaron Kern, Temple President

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SISTERHOOD MATTERS!

By Ruth Kramer, Sisterhood President

The kitchen renovation is underway at last and soon

the entire Temple family will be able to enjoy the new setting

to its fullest. The ribbon cutting is set for Friday, August 15

and you won’t want to miss that. Sisterhood has donated

$25,000 to the Kitchen Renovation Fund and in all we have

raised over $118,000, slightly short of what is needed to

complete the project in its entirety. To those who have

donated we are so grateful for your generosity and if you

haven’t participated, now would be a good time to send in

your check to the Temple office designating your contribution

to the Kitchen Renovation Fund.

Huge kudos go to Eileen Tobey, Liz Kleinman and

Mulu Harrison for clearing out the cabinets in the old kitchen,

sorting through the items, and storing what we will need to

provide for the needs of the congregation. They have spent

hours and lots of energy performing this great mitzvah.

On Sunday, June 8, we enjoyed a lovely luncheon

and celebration of Sisterhood Donors. Each Donor is equal to

$100 and is earned throughout the year by services from our

members as well as cash donations, purchases from the

Judaica Shop and serving on the Sisterhood Board and

committee activities. This year, 117 ladies attended and were

served a delicious lunch, and awarded door prizes and raffle

items. Rabbi Myers conducted the installation service for our

board and we are on our way into the new Sisterhood year.

Thanks to all who helped plan and organize this special event:

Mickey Lewin, Sue Leboff, Anne Farber, Robin Baroway,

Laura Berman, Renée Dorfman, Jackie Hewitt, Judy Karmon,

Hannah Levine, Elaine Netzer, Muriel Marks, Phyllis

Postman, Marcela Alban, Debbie Crowley, and Karin

Perumean.

Our “Woman of Merit” award was given to Sue

LeBoff for all of her service to Sisterhood. She co-chairs the

Donor Chair on our Board and is well-deserving of this award

for the many dedicated hours she spends keeping track of

records and planning the Donor Luncheon.

Our organization is growing and we hope to continue

on that trend. In the coming year, our membership dues will

remain at $36 per person and we already have several

interesting and fun events planned for the coming year.

September 21 will be our annual membership event, so you

will want to mark your calendars. The Sisterhood

Membership form is included in your Temple Member

package.

Our next fundraiser will be a bus trip to Pechanga on

Tuesday, July 29. Please watch for the sign up page in the

Shavua Tov and the Megillah to reserve your seat on the bus.

Our Mazelgram program continues throughout the

summer – forms are found in the Megillah and Shavua Tov as

well as on the table in the Social Hall. Send your completed

list and check to Renée Dorfman as listed on the form.

Summer is a good time to think about goals and

objectives for Sisterhood. All of our members are welcome at

any of our meetings and functions. We value your

participation and dedication. Please watch for announcements

in the Shavua Tov and the Megillah for our events and plans.

Wishing you good health and lots of happiness!

Ruth Kramer

Sisterhood President

SISTERHOOD

July, 2014

Construction has begun in our new Kitchen!

To date, many Temple families have generously donated towards the renovation making it possible for us to have a wonderful modern facility.

A huge thanks to all! We are still a little short of being able to complete the project in its entirety. So if you have not given, please send your donation now.

Your check is tax deductible made out to TBD Kitchen Renovation. In this way you will know that you are part of this wonderful project for the future of our entire Temple family.

Sisterhood Board 2014-2015

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Celebrating Temple Beth David Membership -by Keri Gee Semmelman, VP-Membership

Come Join in the Fun! MUSICAL HAVDALAH BEACH PARTY!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 5:30 p.m.-ish (On the sand where Warner & PCH meet in Huntington Beach)

Bring your own dinner; dessert provided.

Sing-along, Play along (bring a drum/instrument if you’d like), Havdalah

All Member Appreciation (Individuals & Families) & Prospective Members Warmly Welcomed! A great night to invite those you know who want to join a temple! For Chavurahs...consider making this your monthly gathering!

(See flier for more information - RSVP by July 30th)

Save-the Dates!

We’re planning some member-only and community-wide membership activities with you in mind!

Sat. Aug. 16 - Musical Havdalah Beach Party (Members & Your Guests Invited!) Sat. Oct. 18 - Family Fun Night (Open to Members & Guests)

Sat. Dec. 13 - Member-Only (Kids Welcome!) Dinner w/Strangers; Dessert w/Friends Havdalah Sat. Jan. 17 - Social/Sharing Gathering for all Chavurahs

Sat. Feb. 28 - New Member Welcome Reception Sun. March 22 - Members-Only Hobby/Skills Share-Alike Social

Sat. April 18 - Member-Only (Adults) Dinner w/Strangers; Dessert w/Friends Havdalah

Your Membership Committee: Karen Hertz, Ellen Korn, Linda Krieger, Arlen Pantel, Keri Gee Semmelman, Andrea Tabor, Yehuda Treiger, and the following youth...

Aria Goldstein, Justine Krieger, McKenzie Pantel, Max Russell

TBD Members are Meaningful Musical ♫ Memorable

GOOD NEWS!

Welcome back to those who have rejoined! We love having you as part of the TBD family tree! For those who have yet to join/rejoin, please let us know if you have any questions or need another

membership packet. We encourage you to rejoin/join in July as the new program year kicks off.

Please join in welcoming our newest “new” members!

Phil & Joyce Palbaum, Beverly Strauss, Glaizzel Garcia, Domenic & Maytal Brady & Family, Cassandra Prado

Those who recruit a new member and/or join by end of July will be entered to win a fun prize!

Please let the Temple Office (Edie or Kim) know if you have any friends/loved ones not yet affiliated with a Temple. We’ll be sure to give you a Prospective Member Packet to pass on to them.

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SEND A MAZELGRAM TO A FRIEND

August Birthdays

August Anniversaries

Circle as many names as you wish and send this page together with 75¢ per greeting to:

Renée Dorfman

4764 Elder Ave., Seal Beach, CA 90740

Did we forget someone you know? Any corrections or suggestions, please contact

Renée (562) 598-9317 or dorfstein1@gmail.com

PLEASE DO NOT MAIL TO THE TEMPLE OFFICE

This must be mailed to my home address…. THANK YOU MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN July 25, 2014

Send this greeting from: ________________________________________________

No. of greetings: ______ @ 75¢ each $________Enclosed

** Please make checks payable to TBD Sisterhood **

Sisterhood will send a Birthday or Anniversary greeting in your name

10 Frieda Caplan

10 Dan Levin

10 April Serlin

11 Hallie Berman

11 Frank Horst

15 Karen Frankenberg

15 Irina Litvak

16 Helen Pickus

1 Abby Abrams

3 Charles Greenberg

3 Carolyn Kornswiet

4 David Kalish

5 Patti Levin

8 Sandy Sobolew-Shubin

9 Stan Abrams

9 Adina Metz

9 Jane Schiffer

6 Eugene & Shirley Ross

7 Susan & Allan Goodman

7 Milton & Ro Jelinowicz

7 Jonathan & Elizabeth Kleinman

9 Joshua & Amy Axel

10 Larry & Jenny Davidoff

10 Greg & Alex Umlas

11 Irving & Miriam Carr

13 Robert Altman & Michelle Sandler

13 Rudolph & Guadalupe Gamarnik

14 Michelle & David Twisselmann

18 Wendy & Joel Block

18 Marc & April Serlin

20 Dan & Judy Karmon

20 Howard & Candy Fox Tobey

21 Abby & Bruce Abrams

26 Ian McCall

27 Jeff Golden

27 Annabelle Sandler

27 Jacqueline Ward

28 Sharon Fetterman

28 Jeff Seitelman

29 Susan Abraham

29 Irving Carr

17 Jon Alban

17 David Baroway

19 Stephen Baldwin

19 Sara Dunsworth

20 Mel Keleman

20 Debbie Lux

23 David Delshad

23 Mercedes Neves-Hatchwell

25 Edward Lindell

21 Lois & Herb Abrams

22 Mitchell & Kelley Halbreich

23 Rita & Richard Woods

25 Larry & Sharon D. Matalon

26 Phillip & Kathy Palmquist

30 Phil & Joyce Palbaum

31 Eric & Karen Frankenberg

31 Phillip & Robin Schnell

Temple Member SPOTLIGHT:

Max & Florence Sudakow

~ written by Donna Litvak

Even before they met, Max and Florence had a lot of things in common. Both were born in New York. Florence grew up in Long Island. Max was born in Brooklyn, but raised in Miami, Florida and went to college at the University of Miami. Florence also attended college in Florida, although wound up at the University of Florida.

While at their respective institutions of higher learning, both were active members in sororities and fraternities. Their social responsibilities in no way impeded their academic ambitions. Florence had aspired to become an attorney. Discouraged by the high cost of law school tuition, she decided to pursue an alternative career path in special education earning Masters Degrees and related credentials. Meanwhile, Max received an engineering degree. After working in the aerospace industry, Max came out to California and earned an MBA, which led to him managing several businesses: aerospace, traffic light manufacturer, and more. Then he became a consultant and has been doing so ever since.

Their careers have brought them both acclaim and positions on several boards. Among them, Florence became a Resource Specialist in Orange County and was President of the Orange County branch of the California Association of Resource Specialists (CARS). Max served as member and President of the Oceanview School Board.

Speaking of success, the story of how Florence and Max were brought together many years ago also counts as a success story. Like many tales within the Jewish community, a mother was involved. Specifically, while Max was home for the holidays, his mother gave him a list with three names on it. He arranged the list alphabetically and called up the girl at the top of the list – Florence. He never called any other girl on the list. The two went out for two weeks and three days. Then they spent four months writing letters to each other while Max was in Spain. When he was transferred to Scotland, Florence went with him. They got married in a civil service and later had a Jewish ceremony. So Max and Florence have been blessed with two anniversaries, two kids and two grandchildren, and this year will celebrate their 48 year wedding anniversary.

If all of the above wasn’t enough to keep these two busy, they devote time to their hobbies as well. Florence likes to bake cookies and race walk. Congregants also marvel at her speaking prowess! Max likes to go to the gym. Both of them like to read.

They are also very active members of Temple Beth David – currently both serve on the Temple Board. Max has been on Temple Beth David’s board for thirty-some years and has held nearly every position on it –including President. He now also serves on the Brotherhood’s board. Likewise, Florence has held nearly every position in the Sisterhood’s board –including President and has been bestowed the Temple’s “Woman of Merit” award. She also sings in the

Temple choir and has served as the choir’s President for the past five years. They were very honored to be recognized last year by the temple for all the hard work they have done.

Members since 1973, Florence likes how the congregation is a very eclectic and welcoming group. Max especially appreciates the community aspect of it. Neither of them had a devoutly Jewish upbringing. (Florence’s father was Italian Catholic. Max’s family was more culturally than religiously Jewish.) Thus, Temple Beth David became the first congregation Florence became a part of. It was also where they each had their adult B’nei Mitvah. Max’s and Florence’s devotion to Temple Beth David has been passed on to their children. For the past twenty-five years –since he was a child –their son James has always played the Kol Nidre service. Their daughter is always a dedicated vendor at Temple holiday boutiques with her beautiful handmade table runners and placemats.

With all these accomplishments, you may think Max and Florence would consider slowing down. Yet as they say, “We just keep going!” Where this attitude will take them, they do not know. Florence speculates it will lead them to Australia, an African safari, and cooking classes!

The dedicated duo will surely continue to create many more stories at Temple Beth David…and for all they’ve done and will continue to do, we are forever grateful!

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July 2014

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The Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism,

Israel's Reform Judaism, celebrated its

golden anniversary at its biennial convention last

month. The movement is growing steadily.

Currently, they have 47 synagogues and

communities including 4 that are Russian

speaking. The convention was attended by 1200

rabbis and lay leaders who participated in 40

sessions including workshops, prayer and study

sessions.

Israel's Finance Minister, MK Yair Lapid, leader

of Yesh Atid, the new political party whose

platform was based on reducing the special

treatment of the ultra-Orthodox was a keynote

speaker. He pointed out that "a year after Yesh

Atid's election, we are more committed than ever

to the cause of equality among all streams of

Judaism inside of Israel, as manifested in the

issues of conversion, civil marriage and official

government recognition…It is incomprehensible

that Israel remains the only Western country

where Jewish people are not truly free." He

added that "most Israelis are already members of

Reform, but they just don't know it."

Justice Minister, MK Tzipi Livni, representing

the governing coalition, said in her address that

"Israel has not yet decided what it means to be

both a Jewish and democratic state. As our

country has become increasingly threatened from

without, it has become more insular. As a result,

Israel is becoming more nationalistic politically

and more Orthodox religiously. These

developments are weakening the ties between

Israel and world Jewry."

Leader of the Opposition Labor Party MK

Yitzchak Herzog of the Labor Party stated that he

is "fully committed to religious pluralism in Israel

and will do anything to promote it. The solution

to the 'price tag' phenomenon is right here, in this

room: dialogue with and recognition of those who

are different than us."

Even MK Hanegbi of Likud, the coalition leading

right wing party, emphasized that he is "a full

partner with the values of the Reform Movement.

We must continue to struggle for freedom of

conscience. You, the Reform Movement, are a

rock, standing firm against the racism and

religious fanaticism that pervades Israel."

From the presence and comments of the Members

of the Knesset it is clear that IMPJ is becoming a

force in Israeli society and a clear alternative to

the Orthodox monopoly on Judaism in Israel. Its

future also seems bright because IMPJ operates

many nursery schools that expose both the

children and their parents to Reform Judaism.

On another topic, the peace process did not make

any announced progress by its target date and

both sides were quick to blame the other for the

failure. The intransigence on both sides shows no

signs of abating. The Palestinians seem bent on

gaining recognition as a nation by the UN and

Israel continues to build on the occupied territory

and in East Jerusalem. There seems nothing

currently on the horizon that could restart the

serious peace talks.

Charlie Niederman

ARZA By Charlie Niederman

Association of Reform Zionists of America

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Temple Beth David MUSICAL HAVDALAH BEACH PARTY!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 5:30 p.m.-ish (on the sand where Warner & PCH meet in Huntington Beach)

Behind Jack in the Box...Look for Temple banner Free parking behind Jack in the Box or across street near the Yacht Club.

5:30 p.m.-ish

Bring your own dinner (towel, chairs, warm clothes, etc.), schmooze, and relax. Individuals and Families Warmly Welcomed! 6:30 p.m. Cantor Nancy and other beloved musicians will lead us in a spirited Jewish & secular sing-along. We may get a drum circle going...so bring a drum if you have one. We’ll also celebrate YOU...Our special members and guests! And, we’ll provide sweet & healthy desserts for all to enjoy! 7:30 p.m. Beautiful Havdalah led by Rabbi Nancy

Invite any friends & loved ones who are interested in joining a temple.

For Chavurahs...consider making this your gathering for the month!

Please RSVP to Temple Office by Monday, July 30, to

(714) 892-6623 or tbdavid@templebethdavid.org.

Come Join in the Fun!

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TEMPLE FUNDS General Fund Anonymous The Lelchuk Family in memory of Richard Fratello Betsy-Ann Toffler in memory of Bebe Hirsch Blum Jane Bogomolny in memory of Mikhail Baytman Jeannie & Mel Keleman in memory of Hyman Danovitz and Edgar Danny

Prayer Book Fund Shirley Fishke in memory of Marilyn Joshua

Torah Fund Susan Abraham & Family in memory of Ben Gelfand, M.D. Dagmar McGinley as a Shavuot offering

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Anonymous Eric Schiffer in memory of Rose Ferman David & Joan Fisher in memory of Richard Fisher Jane Schiffer in memory of Rose Ferman and Bertha Aberbach Howard Bushinsky in memory of Clara Bushinsky Irina Litvak in honor of Danielle Litvak’s new job David Fisher in memory of Betty Fisher

Cantor’s Discretionary Fund Kenny, Lida, Andy & Lauren Gerenraich in memory of Edith Gerenraich Black Gloria Schwartz in honor of Millie Vogel’s “specialness”

Cantor Harry & Fay Newman Memorial Choir Fund David & Julia Metz in memory of Kate Metz Michael & Arlene Filkoff in memory of Herbert Filkoff

Kitchen Renovation Fund Anonymous Lynne Horn in memory of Hy Horn Veda Potash in memory of Samuel Kolstein Jackie Hewitt & Matt Allyn in memory of Dick Fratello Jackie Hewitt in honor of Howard Spielman’s 80th Birthday Karen Caplan & Garry Plotkin in memory of Richard Fratello Max, Florence & Sarah Sudakow in honor of the 80th Birthday of Howard Spielman Bob & Carole Blum, & Betsy Toffler in memory of Bebe Blum Frank Frankston Sheldon & Marcia Rosenzweig in memory of Ida Bloom Tobia Schuster-Ach in memory of Harold Ach Arlene & Michael Filkoff in appreciation for the many Birthday and Anniversary wishes that we have received Millie Vogel in memory of Sidney Vogel Eileen Tobey in memory of Lorelei Fried and Danny Cacioppo Stella Loeb Ungar in memory of Helen Loeb Peterson and Fred Peterson The Filkoff Family Suzanne Rosen in memory of Mallory Rosen Linda Palitz in memory of Frieda Stolack Ruth Kramer in honor of Howard Spielman’s special birthday and in honor of Renee’ Dorfman’s special birthday

Alma Herman in memory of Henry Yaffe Shirley Ross in memory of Richard Fratello Shirley Ross in appreciation of all the kindness shown to me by Anne Hoogasian Sheldon & Marcia Rosenzweig in memory of Bernard Rosenzweig Judy Lorber & Family in memory of Ted Lorber, Barry Adelman, Jean and Al Lorber, and Robert Mirman Stella Loeb Ungar in memory of my father, Albert Loeb Phyllis Postman in honor of Howard Spielman’s 80th Birthday Keri Gee, Elliot & Aubree Semmelman in memory of

♥ Burton & Sheri Barnett ♥ for so many happy memories in the kitchen!

Renée Dorfman in appreciation for all the Mazelgram birthday wishes! Thank you for all the beautiful comments! Loved them all! You made me smile!!!

FOUNDATION FUNDS Dr. Leonard & Marjorie Brotchner Memorial Campership Fund Chuck & Jacki Brotchner in memory of Harry Brotchner

Irma Moskowitz Fund for Lifelong Learning Susan Abraham in memory of Ronald Hillel Moss

Caplan Family Outreach Fund Frieda Caplan in honor of Shirley and Eugene Ross receiving The Robert Baldwin Community Service Award Frieda Caplan in memory of Solomon Rapoport

Wendy Schekman Memorial Library Fund Frank Frankston in memory of Richard Fratello Arlene & Michael Filkoff in memory of Caroline Haut

The Morton Wedner Memorial Special Projects Fund Marlene Wedner in honor of Howard Spielman’s 80th Birthday Stan & Phyllis Abrams in memory of Adele Pascal

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The Temple Office Staff Thanks…

Keri Gee Semmelman for editing the Megillah Gloria Schwartz for ongoing office support &

preparation for Shabbat services Millie Vogel for all her help with

Shabbat preparation Dave Matalon for office paper-recycling

HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF

OFFICE SUPPLIES. The temple office buys a lot of office supplies.

If you have any office supply store coupons, discount cards, or e-mail sales advertisements, please share them with our

office to help cut costs. Thank you to all who have donated! We appreciate your

support!!! *Please make sure they are valid dates and not expired*

Pictures Snapshots Photographs

Please help yourself to photographs taken

at temple during the last year.

Come to the office and look through the green

basket sitting on the counter. If you find

yourself in it, the picture(s) is/are yours!

Envelopes

If you have any unused Temple Beth David envelopes, please feel free to drop them off at the TBD office and we will gladly reuse them. Thank you!

Rabbi Nancy R. Myers

Cantorial Soloist, Nancy Linder

Director of Education, Elliot Fein

ECLC Director, Vanessa Johnson

Office Manager, Kim Zabinski

B’nei Mitzvah Educator, Larry Matalon

Jr. Choir Director, Sharon D. Matalon

Temple Secretary, Edie Mino

RS & ECLC Admin. Asst., Nancy Tsoneff

Maintenance Supervisor, Scott Whiteside

Educator Emeritus, Irma Moskowitz, R.J.E.

Piano Accompanist, Marina Indich

President, AARON KERN

Vice President of Operations, ERIC SCHIFFER

Vice President of Ways & Means, NEIL KORNSWIET

Vice President of Finance, STEVE KAHN

Vice President of Membership, KERI GEE SEMMELMAN

Vice President of Education, ELIZABETH KLEINMAN

Vice President of Religious Practices, CHARLIE NIEDERMAN

Vice President of Planning & Development MAX SUDAKOW

Past President, JEFF GOLDEN

Secretary, ADAM BERNSTEIN

Treasurer, MARC SERLIN

Building & Grounds, DIANE PRINCE

Social Action Trustee, LYNNE HORN

Adult EducationTrustee, ROBIN HARRISON

Publicity Trustee, STEVE HARRIS

Youth Trustee, TERRY KRIEGER

Programming Trustee, EILEEN TOBEY

Brotherhood President, GARRY PLOTKIN

Sisterhood President, RUTH KRAMER

Choir Co-Presidents, FLORENCE SUDAKOW & ROBIN HARRISON

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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 9am Hope Church (distribute food) 7:00pm Family Shabbat Service

ECLC & TBD OFFICE CLOSED

5 9:00am Lay Led Minyan

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7 7:15pm Choir Rehearsal

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CPK Dine-Out

Delight

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CPK Dine-Out Delight

10 7:30pm Brotherhood Meeting

11 7:30pm Shabbat Choir Service

12 9:00am Lay Led Minyan

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14 7:15pm Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm Foundation Board Meeting

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18 7:30pm Shabbat ALIVE! Service

19 9:00am Lay Led Minyan

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21 7:15pm Choir Rehearsal

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23 7:30pm TBD Board of Trustees

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25 7:30pm Shabbat Torah Service

26 9:00am Lay Led Minyan

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7:15pm Choir Rehearsal

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1 7:00pm Family Shabbat Service

2 9:00am Lay Led Minyan

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Check to see if your company offers Matching Gift Contributions to employee donations. Perhaps they can double or triple the match.

I would like to be contacted for information about my Will & Estate Planning, no obligations.

Religious school materials & scholarships for needy students

Campership Fund Sending children to local Jewish residential camps

-In-Residence

Fund Funding for guest speakers and other programs

Supplementing the educational experiences & programs at TBD

Providing funding for approved TBD youth projects & activities

Providing support for TBD’s Early Childhood Learning Center

Programs to attract intermarried couples to Jewish life

Camperships for TBD students to URJ camps

Maintaining and purchasing books for the Temple library

Scholarships for TBD educational programs for our children

Enhancing quality of life for seniors

Providing funding for approved TBD special projects

General fund to provide mitzvot large and small for the Temple

If you are interested in sponsoring a Shabbat Oneg, the Shabbat Alive! Band, or a Synaplex in honor of your special occasion,

please complete this form below and return it to the synagogue. If you have any questions, please call the Temple office.

I am interested in sponsoring the following on this Date: ____________________________ ____ SHABBAT ONEG $300 ____ SYNAPLEX $500

____ 1/2 ONEG $150 ____ 1/2 SYNAPLEX $300

____ Shabbat ALIVE! Band $72

In Memory / In Honor : _______________________________________________________________________________

By: ________________________________________________________________ Phone _________________________

Check Enclosed Charge my card: ________________________________________Exp.___________ CCV________

Payment $_________ Signature Authorization: _____________________________________________________

Send Acknowledgement to: _____________________________________________________________________________

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TEMPLE FUNDS Please Make Checks Payable to Temple Beth David or you can donate on line:

FOUNDATION FUNDS Please Make Checks Payable to Temple Beth David Foundation

LASTING LEGACIES ENDOWMENT FUND Please Make Checks Payable to Temple Beth David

Benefitting Temple Beth David

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