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Vol. 15, No. 2 February 1, 2012 — 8 Shevat 5772 beth-elsa.org

UNDER OUR DOME AND REACHING BEYOND

Mattan Klein is Guest Artist-in-Residence for Shabbat Shirah – The Sabbath of Song February 3!

We are thrilled to wel-come Mattan Klein and his band as our Guest Artists-in-Residence for Shabbat Shirah – The Sabbath of Song, on Friday, February 3, at 7:30 P.M., in the Wul-fe Sanctuary. The Sermon in Song will highlight the music of Naomi Shemer, Israeli folk musician. They will perform each of her songs in a different musical style – blues, jazz, reggae, and country western. Kol Simcha will participate in the service as well as our volunteer musicians.

In addition to lead-ing the congregation in worship Friday night, Mattan Klein will also perform at Adante, Golden Estates, and Madison House senior facilities, thanks to a grant from Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services.

Mattan Klein was born and raised in Jerusalem, Israel. He began his musical training at age 7, taking piano lessons, and soon after switched to flute. Originally classically trained, Mr. Klein was attracted to a wide variety of popular music genres, and toured Europe and North America with several folklore groups from

age 13 onwards. At 15 Mr. Klein recognized his ultimate expressive tool — Jazz. He began to perform and compose with a Jerusa-lem based ensemble and at 16 won first prize at the Pizmon-Tichon composi-tion competition in (pre-senting music set to lyrics by poet Nathan Alterman), an award which marked a beginning of a promising musical career.

After ending his military service, Mr. Klein established the Massa U’Mattan ensemble, which soon gained acknowledge-ment on the local Jazz

scene. Performances included national TV networks, radio stations (voice of Israel), and major festivals (The Israel Festival, The Jeru-salem International Film Festival, The Israel Museum Jazz Series).

Upon completion of a year of studies at the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem with excellence in performance and theory, Mr. Klein decided to complete his studies at the Berklee College of Music in Boston with the help of a large merit scholarship. He soon blended into the Boston Jazz scene, collaborating with vibraphonist Victor Mendoza of the Percussion Department faculty at Berklee, and producing his tour to Israel over the following summer. Mr. Klein was the first flutist to receive the Berklee Woodwind Dept. Achievement Award. He gained a reputation of an innovative improviser as well as a proficient studio musician, and was often called upon to play with faculty members and visiting artists in-cluding Giovanni Hidalgo and Billy Childs. Soon after graduating (Summa Cum Laude) Mr. Klein moved to New York.

Mattan Klein performs extensively on stages across North America, and is often touring the world as a leader and as a sideman. Past performances include Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington DC, New Jersey Performing Arts continued on pg 5

All are invited to Shabbat Shirah –

The Sabbath of SongFriday, February 3, 7:30 p.m.

in the Wulfe Sanctuaryfeaturing

MATTAN KLEINand his band of all-stars

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Join Temple Beth-El in Israel in 2012We will have two opportunities for congregational trips to Israel this year:

Adults Only Trip led by Rabbi Barry H. D. Block November 4-15, 2012

Participants of All Ages (families welcome) led by Cantor Julie Berlin and Rabbi Alan Berlin

December 22, 2012 – January 1, 2013

Visit www.beth-elsa.org for complete itineraries and pricingContact Rabbi Berlin at (210)733-9135x 118 or aberlin@beth-elsa.org for more information Stay tuned for more information about another family trip to Israel in the Summer of 2013

A few years ago, extremists within the Israeli Ultra-Orthodox community suc-cessfully demand-ed gender segre-gation on busses running through their neighbor-hoods. For some in the Orthodox

community, men and women who are not married to one another are not allowed to touch in any way. Of course, nobody ever forced these men and women to sit side-by-side. When I was a first year rabbinical stu-dent in Jerusalem, bus riding often involved switching places so that everyone could have a seat in conformity with their own religious observances. Now, though, gender segregation would be enforced for all bus riders, Orthodox and Reform, secular Jews and Arab Muslims and Christians, with women required to sit in the back.

The image is startling to American Jews. We are reminded of the days before Rosa Parks, when African Americans were forced to sit in the back of public busses throughout the American south. We are horrified to know that anything like that is taking place in the name of Judaism in the Jewish State.

The situation has only gotten worse. Despite government policies and Supreme Court decisions outlawing such segregation, women are required to sit in the back of the bus on increasing numbers of bus lines, not exclusively the few that run only through ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods.

But bus segregation is not the worst of the problem. In Israel, which lacks American-style separation of “Church” and State, many cemeteries are operated by the government-sanctioned Orthodox rabbinate. Increasingly, gender segregation is being enforced at funerals, even when neither the deceased nor any of the mourners are Orthodox. Daughters have been prohibited from offering public eulogies alongside their brothers.

Not long ago, ultra-Orthodox men rioted at the site of a get-out-the-vote rally in Jerusalem. Their contention: women’s voting violates Jewish Law. Occasionally, women have been injured in such riots, beaten by ultra-Orthodox extremists. As the overwhelming majority of Orthodox rabbis agree, beating women is not a Jewish value! Instead, it is a hillul ha-Shem, a desecration of God’s name, giving God a bad reputation by suggesting that God commands that women be treated this way.

Perhaps the most troubling developments involve the Israel Defense

The Rabbi Speaks: Fun Family Shabbat Dinner!

Friday, February 10 immediately after Shabbat

Eve Servicesin the Barshop Auditorium

After Dinner, we will hold a “How Well Do you Know Your Temple?” Scavenger Hunt and Quiz – first prize is 60 tickets for the Purim Carnival and 3 dozen homemade Hamentaschen! Second prize is 3 dozen Hamentaschen! Winners will receive gift certificates, which will be redeemed at the Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 4.There will be a Kids’ Food Station, as well as Adult

Food Buffet.If you make reservations by

Monday, February 6, price is $13 for adults, $7 for children 5-12, $35 max.

If you make reservations after Monday, February 6, price is $18 for adults, $10 for children 5-12, $45 max.

Reserve your spot ONLINE http://bit.ly/zW8mJj or call our Reservations Hotline at 733-9135, ext. 208.

As always, if the cost will prevent you from attending this dinner, please contact Rabbi Block or Geri Gregory about full or partial scholarships.

Forces, so central not only to Israel’s security but also to its social cohesion. Increasing numbers of ultra-Orthodox male soldiers refuse to serve in units led by women. Ultra-Orthodox rabbis instruct male soldiers to break ranks and leave a military ceremony if a woman singer is at the microphone, even if she is singing Hatikvah, the Israeli national anthem. Their interpretation of Jewish law prohibits a man from hearing the voice of a female soloist.

Perhaps some will hear about these distressing developments and feel disconnected from Israel. That response only gives more power to the extremists.

We who love Israel, and who treasure our Jewish faith, must speak out loudly and clearly: Our religion teaches that all people, men and women, are created equally in the image of God. The Jewish State cannot tolerate gender discrimination and violence, particularly in the name of Judaism.

Some have claimed that this behavior of the ultra-Orthodox is reminiscent of the extremism found in too much of the Muslim world, where gender discrimination is commonplace. But Israel is different. Israel is a democracy. The government can, and must, stand up to religious extremists.

In any democracy, freedom must be protected by advocates who are willing to put themselves on the line and fight for liberty every day. In Israel, that fight is led by the Israel Religious Action Center, a jewel of our own Reform Movement, and its courageous leader Anat Hoffman. Learn more about the Israel Religious Action Center at www.irac.org.

Barry H.D. Block

Women to the Back of the Bus

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Kiddush HostsThe congregation unites for one Kiddush in the Barshop Auditorium after both Shabbat Eve Services.

February 3: Sharon and David Adelman February 10: Dafna and Daniel HaasFebruary 17: Nina and Oren Massil, Esther and Harold Vexler and Temple Beth-El SisterhoodFebruary 24: Drs. Lisa and Brad Gurwitz

Friday, February 3, 7:30 P.M.Shabbat Shirah – the Sabbath of SongIn the Wulfe SanctuaryRabbis Block and Plost and Cantor Berlin will officiate. Mattan Klein, our Guest Artist-in-Residence, will present a “Sermon in Song.”Katherine Adelman and her family will participate in the Service.Candles: Sharon Adelman, Katherine Adelman, Ally Adelman, and Gail Rogells.Note: There will be only one service this evening, at a later time than usual, pre-ceded by the Brotherhood Seniors’ Dinner at 6:00 P.M.

Saturday, February 4, 10:30 A.M.In the Wulfe SanctuaryRabbis Block and Plost and Cantor Berlin will officiate.Bat Mitzvah of Katherine Paige Adelman.Torah Portion: B’shallahExodus 13:17-17:16

Friday, February 10, 6:30 P.M.In the Wulfe SanctuaryRabbi Block will officiate with volunteer Cantorial Soloist, Greg Gonzalez, and will speak on, “Who is Wise?”Sophia Cantú and her family will partici-pate in the service.Candles: Aliza Cantú, Sophia Cantú, Iliana Cantú, Sylvia Holzman, and Harriet Cantú.In the Barshop AuditoriumRabbi Plost and Cantor Berlin will officiate with accompaniment by the Temple Beth-El Band.

Saturday, February 11, 10:30 A.M.In the Wulfe SanctuaryRabbis Block and Plost and Cantor Berlin will officiate.Bat Mitzvah of Sophia Paulina Cantú.Torah Portion: YitroExodus 18:1-20:23

Friday, February 17, 6:30 P.M.In the Oppenheimer ChapelRabbi Plost will officiate with volunteer Cantorial Soloist, Suzie Raufman, and will speak on, “An ‘I for an I’ or an

‘Eye for an Eye?’”Candles: Esther VexlerIn the Barshop AuditoriumRabbi Block will officiate with volunteer songleader, Michael Malinas.In the Wulfe SanctuaryTOT ShabbatCantor Berlin will officiate at a special service for children age birth to 5, and their families.

Saturday, February 18, 10:30 A.M.Interfaith ShabbatIn the Wulfe SanctuaryRabbi Block and Cantor Berlin will officiate with the Sisterhood choir.Preceded at 9:30 A.M., when Rabbi Block will present Rev. Lorenza Andrade Smith: “Ministering among the Most Marginalized People in our Society.”Torah Portion: MishpatimExodus 21:1-24:18

Friday, February 24, 6:30 P.M.In the Wulfe SanctuaryRabbi Block will officiate with volunteer Cantorial Soloist, Janie Kolman, and will speak on, “Good as Gold.”Adam Gurwitz and his family will participate in the service.Candles: Adam Gurwitz, Lisa Gurwitz, Enid Blumenthal, and Gail GurwitzIn the Barshop AuditoriumCantor Berlin will officiate with Shlihei Tzibbur (worship leaders) Daniel Laser, Miranda Sutin, and Dan Klein, with Rabbi Alan Berlin on guitar.

Saturday, February 25, 10:30 A.M.In the Wulfe SanctuaryRabbi Block and Cantor Berlin will officiate.Bar Mitzvah of Adam Blake Gurwitz.Torah Portion: T’rumahExodus 25:1-27:19

B’nai MitzvahWe Congratulate Those

Who Will be Called to the Torah in February

February 3-4

Katherine Paige Adelman, daughter of Sharon and David Adelman; grand-daughter of June and Phillip Voltz, Gail and Tom Rogells, and Nancy and Frank Adelman.

February 10-11:Sophia Paulina Cantú, daughter of Aliza and Willie Cantú; granddaughter of Sylvia Holzman, Harry and Elizabeth Holzman, and Harriet and Wilfrido Cantú.

February 24-25: Adam Blake Gur-witz, son of Drs. Lisa and Brad Gurwitz; grandson of Gail and Bob Gurwitz and Enid and Bob Blumenthal.

HOT Shabbat(Hands On Torah)

Enjoy activities on Fridays in February. All school-aged children through Grade 4 who attend the Barshop Auditorium Service (or Wulfe Sanctuary Service when there is only one Service) will leave the worship service, as the Torah service begins, for a kid-friendly program of storytelling and hands-on projects, and rejoin their parents for the Kiddush at the end of the worship service.

TOT Shabbat! Friday, February 17, 6:30 P.M.

in the Oppenheimer Chapel with Cantor Berlin

NEW THIS MONTH: Birthday Blessings! All children with birthdays in February will

be blessed and receive a special birthday treat! There will be a special “TOT Oneg” following the service in the Joske Foyer.

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GALINA PELTSWife of Semen Pelts

Mother of our congregant Margarita (and Yakov) Paltiyevech and of

Arkadiy (and Rita) Pelts

JEANNETTE RONEWife of Delton Rone, Sr.

Our Condolences to...

Nicole Cohen and Jacob Cohen, on the death of their grandfather,

Harouzi Wainshal.

Benji Dreszer, on the loss of his father, Jacobo Dreszer.

Bill Freed, on the passing of his aunt, Shirley Barish.

Marcel Lashover, on the death of his cousin, Janna Bernheim Bernstein.

Rochelle Lefton, on the loss of her mother, Irene Skora.

Christiana Brown, on the passing of her aunt, Justa Fong.

Diana Riemer, on the death of her brother, Ernest Espinoza.

Jo Ann Stier, on the loss of her cousin, Gwen Murov.

“May their souls be bound upin the bonds of eternal life.”

Temple Beth-El Serves Community Through Community

Temple Beth-El is involved in a neighborhood convening of faith-based organizations which includes Laurel Heights United Methodist Church, Trinity Baptist Church, University Presbyterian Church, Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church, Catholic Charities, Christ Episcopal Church, and SAMMinistries, who strive together to prevent homelessness in our neighborhood.

On January 30, representatives from these faith-based organizations held a dinner for the principals of Agnes Cotton Elementary, Beacon Hill Elementary, Mark Twain Middle School, and Edison High School, and were able to present them with over 500 uniforms. At that time, the schools informed the faith-based representatives of the challenges of poverty and homelessness they face daily. We listened, and will move forward accordingly.

We are most grateful for a generous donation by a Temple family, that allowed us to participate in the school uniform drive.

Habitat For Humanity Project ReturnsDon’t miss this opportunity to make a real difference

— sign up today!In 2012, we continue to dedicate

ourselves to improve the lives of those around us through donations and/or volunteering. Temple Beth-El and Brotherhood will team with other congregatioins in San Antonio to co-sponsor the build of a Habitat for Humanity House for a family in San Antonio.

Habitat for Humanity is an international organization that builds affordable housing for families in need. This is the fifth year in a row for Temple’s participation. This project is underwritten in part by Temple Beth-El’s Brotherhood, and congregants like you.

This year, there will be two days to volunteer. The construction days are tentatively scheduled in late March and early May. Specific dates will be announced soon. March activities will include roofing, decking, hanging wall sheathing, installing porch posts, and installing fascia. The activities slated for May include siding, shingling, assembling cabinets and painting.

If you would like to volunteer or make a monetary donation to this project, please contact Tim Williamson at twilliamson@satx.rr.com or (210) 508-4810.

This month, the theme is

Sweethearts’ LuncheonFeaturing The Sweet Adelines

Lunch will be served first, then the program will begin. Don’t miss it! There will be a nominal charge of only $5 per person, subsidized by a grant from Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services, and RSVP’s are a MUST to the Reservations Hotline, 733-9135, ext. 208. If you need transportation to the service and lunch, also subsidized by a grant from Golden Manor Jewish Senior Services, call Elena Dufner at 733-9135, ext. 121 or elena@beth-elsa.org no later than Thursday, February 2.

PLEASE NOTE: Our Shabbat Seniors’ Havurah will take place on the FIRST SATURDAY of each month, so mark your calendars in advance!

Shabbat Seniors’ HavurahSaturday, February 4

immediately after Shabbat Morning Services (approximately 12:00 Noon) in the Block Conference Center

Don’t Forget! Brotherhood Seniors’ Dinner is Friday, February 3, at 6:00 P.M.

You should already have made your reservation!

WANTED: Holiday Volunteer Corps!

Do You LOVE Holidays?

Have we got a job for you! We are looking for individuals who love holi-days and are willing to help prepare, set up, decorate, take down, and schlep for Temple holidays. Included are:

Call Geri Gregory at 733-9135, ext. 120, or email geri@beth-elsa.org and she will tell you where you can help!

Purim • PassoverLag B’Omer • Sukkot

Simchat Torah • Hanukkahand more!

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Temple Beth-El OmbudspersonIf you have a question or concern about Temple policy, process, etc., and would like confidential assistance in having your query

answered, please call Marty Epner at 210-862-1500.

— continued from pg 1 Center programs, Blues Alley in Washington DC, 92nd street Y in New York, Regatta-Bar in Boston, and The Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Internationally Mattan was featured at the Tel Aviv International Jazz Festival, 2009, Ottawa International Writers Festival and the Muskoka Music Festival in Canada, The Festival of Jazz in Binyamina, Israel. He has played on stages in Brazil and across Europe, and led the Seeds of Sun Israeli world-Jazz ensemble on East Asian stages in Vietnam, Hong Kong and the Philippines. His performance schedule also includes engagements with his own Mattan Klein Jazz/fusion quintet for Jazz societies across America (Blues Alley Jazz Society, The Tennessee Jazz and Blues Society, New Mexico Jazz Workshop), and with individual composers/collaborators such as Omer Klein, Pablo Vergara, Juancho Herrera and many more. Mattan is a working member of the Shira NYC music company and performs regularly with Israeli pop icons such as Miki Gavrielov and Yoni Rechter across America.

Mattan’s year 2001 album ‘Love Alive’ was released after receiving a special grant from Jerusalem mayor at the time, Mr. Ehud Olmert. Mr. Klein’s awards include the 2000 John Lennon Songwriting Contest under the Jazz Composition category and the 2003 USA Songwriting Contest, he also received support from America-Israel Cultural Foundation. Mattan’s Composition Itcha (‘with you’) was included in the September 2005 CD edition of Global Rhythm Magazine in New York, the leading World Music publication in The USA. Mattan is an artist in residence at the National JCC Maccabi Artsfest and is the only artist to participate in all 7 Artsfests (including New Orleans, LA and Orange County, CA in the summer of 2009).

Mattan Klein is one of today’s hottest Jazz/World Music flutists, blending a new clear and fluent flute sound with some of New York’s brightest contemporary new voices. Mattan’s flute soars into a world of fresh and innovative improvisations and musical explorations. With his ensemble of All-Stars Mattan Klein adds a lively and powerful new dimension to the art of Jazz flute.

Mattan Klein is Guest Artist-in-Residence for Shabbat Shirah –

The Sabbath of Song February 3!In the Temple Family

We congratulate those celebrating life’s joyous occasions…Libby and Steve Golden, on the engagement of their son, Clay

Golden, to Maren Miller. Congratulations also to Clay’s grandmother, Claire Golden.

Carol and Jerry Sonkin, on the birth of their grandson, Ari Eamonn Wortendyke, born to Aimee and Doug Wortendyke, in Plano.

Nathan Lang, on his engagement to Leah Gershon. Congratulations also to Nathan’s parents, Dottie and Gus Block and Steve and Christi Lang.

Luann and Dr. Larry Cohen, whose grandson, Joseph “Joey” Cohen, son of Tobe and Cate Cohen and Brooke Cohen, celebrated his Bar Mitzvah in Louisville, Kentucky.

Scott Sherer, on the adoption of his sons, Aaron Daniel Sherer and Jonah Daniel Sherer. Congratulations also to the boys’ grandmother, Marilyn Sherer. We congratulate those who have achieved something extra-special…

Cheri Gross and Steven and Mickey Gross, whose daughter, Sarah, was admitted to Harvard Business School.

Max Stool, whose son, Ben, received the award, “Civil Prosecutor of the Year,” by the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office.

Jerry Cohen, whose daughter, Nicole, wrote a poem, “Progressions,” that was published in the San Antonio Current. Congratulations also to Nicole’s grandparents, Luann and Dr. Larry Cohen.We congratulate those celebrating milestone birthdays in February…

Bob Brenner, Verla Mae Cohen, Russell Davis, Elaine Dragutsky, Brad Feldman, Lisa Goldstein, Greg Harris, Dr. Steven Kalter, Marlene Kardon, Tom Kaufman, Ileene Levitan, Rosalie Miller, Bill Munter, Dr. Sydney Schiffer, Barbara Spigel, Dr. Perry Stein, Ethel Wayne, Maritza Weiss, and Sylvia Wolff.We congratulate those celebrating milestone anniversaries in

February…10 Years: Ros and Cal Michelson 25 Years: Steph Basile-Drileck and Chuck Drileck 40 Years: Mindi Silver-Weiss and Fred Weiss 50 Years: Louise and Michael Beldon

10th Anniversary of Meals on Wheels at Temple

In 2012, we celebrate the 10 years that Temple Beth-El volunteers have been delivering Meals on Wheels to individuals and families in need in the Temple vicinity. In that time period, over 35,000 meals have been delivered,

5 days a week, on two different routes. We thank those tireless volunteers for their dedication and willingness to serve those less fortunate. We especially thank Paulette and Larry Goodman, who organized this effort in the beginning, and continue with cheerful smiles always on their faces!

If you are interested in devoting one hour of your time during the week once in a while or on a regular basis, please call Lisa Martinez in the Temple office, 733-9135, ext. 126.

Save the Dates for Our Purim Celebrations!

Religious School Purim CelebrationSunday, March 4, at 11:00 A.M.

In the Wulfe Sanctuary

SAFTY Purim CarnivalSunday, March 4, from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M.

In the Temple Parking LotFor details and order forms, see pp. 6 and 7 of this Bulletin

Erev Purim ObservanceWednesday, March 7, 7:30 P.M.

In the Block Conference CenterRabbi Block will lead a discussion on,

“Everything You Wanted to Know about the Book of Esther but Were Afraid to Ask.”

Adult Purim CelebrationSaturday, March 10

7:00 P.M. to 12:00 MidnightThis year, we will celebrate JAMAICAN JEWS!We will enjoy Jamaican food and Reggae music!

You won’t want to miss Rabbi Block’s Megillah telling!Start getting your costume and your Jamaican accent ready!

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The annual Cake Walk! Does frosting tickle your fancy?

Do you pipe for pleasure? Do you love to layer?

Then we need your help! The Purim carnival needs cake bakers of all ages to craft and create edible mas-terpieces for our annual Cake Walk. Get the family to-gether to bake a cake and bring it to the Purim Carnival.

Please let SAFTY know you’re bringing a cake. Contact Elena Dufner, Youth Director, at

Elena@beth-elsa.org or call 733-9135 ext. 121.

Sunday, March 4 12:00 Noon – 2:00 P.M.

in the Temple Beth-El parking lot

Order your hamentaschen and tickets now!

All Hamentaschen are sold in 1 dozen quantitiesSelect Flavor(s) of Hamentaschen: $8 per dozen

Cherry Blueberry Apricot Poppyseed ($9 per dz)

Advanced Tickets for Carnival (20% discount for pre-order tickets): 20 for $8 30 for $12 40 for $16 60 for $24

Pick up your Hamantaschen and pre-order tickets at the carnival on March 4.

Enclosed is my check for: $

Pay by credit card: $

Card type Expiration

Name on Card

Card number

Address and Zip Code

Please submit form and payment NO LATER THAN February 26.

SAFTY at Temple Beth-El, 211 Belknap Place, San Antonio, TX 78212

Questions? Contact Elena Dufner, Youth Director, at Elena@beth-elsa.org or call 733-9135 ext. 121.

Food! • Fun! • Inflatables!Games! • Prizes! • Raffle!

It’s time for HAMANTASCHEN!

SAFTY (Grades 9-12)It’s that time of year again. We are getting ready

for the annual SAFTY Purim Carnival by whipping up batch after batch of our famous hamantaschen. We’ll be baking up a storm in the Temple kitchen. Come be a part of the fun! No baking experience necessary. Pizza included.

Wednesday February 1 6:00 – 8:30 P.m. Sunday February 5 12:00 Noon – 3:00 P.m. Wednesday February 8 6:00 – 8:30 P.m. Sunday February 12 12:00 – 3:00 P.m. Wednesday February 15 6:00 – 8:30 P.m. Wednesday February 22 6:00 – 8:30 P.m. Sunday February 26 12:00 Noon – 3:00 P.m.Please RSVP to Elena for any day that you plan to bake so we have enough

hands in the kitchen and pizza for bakers! RSVP Online at http://bit.ly/zW8mJj or to Elena Dufner, Youth Director, at Elena@beth-elsa.org or call Elena at 733-9135 x121.

Stay after Religious School for lunch, games, inflatables and lots of excitement! Enter the raffle contest, munch on hamantaschen, and score homemade treats at the Cake Walk. This year, you will even get to dunk the rabbis in the dunking booth! All proceeds from the Carnival benefit the Youth Fund, which funds

all Temple youth group and informal education programming. Enjoy your hot dog and help grow our Jewish future !

Receive a 20% discount off the price of carnival tickets by pre-ordering by February 26.

Help us grow our Jewish future—Become a Purim Carnival Sponsor!

Sponsorships help underwrite the cost of the Carnival and other major youth programs. Your contribution benefits the Youth Fund, which funds all TBE Youth Group programming and informal education. Sponsor the 2012 Purim Carnival and help us create more meaningful Jewish experiences and connections for our kids and teens.

Register online http://bit.ly/xQG2tl or submit this form with payment to Temple Beth-El, Attn: Elena Dufner, Youth Director. Questions? Contact Elena Dufner, Youth Director, at Elena@beth-elsa.org or call 733-9135 ext. 121.

Name: Phone:

email:

Select your sponsorship level:

All sponsorships will be published in the April bulletin and displayed at the Purim Carnival. Please let us know if you prefer not to have your contribution published.

$500 – Hero of the Jewish People (includes 40 carnival tickets and 1 dozen hamantaschen)

$360 – Queen Esther (includes 20 carnival tickets)

$180 – mordechai (includes 10 carnival tickets)

$90 – King Ahasuerus

$36 – Queen Vashti

Other: order online:

http://www.formstack.com/forms/bethelsa-Purim2012

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In January, TBE Youth Groups welcomed the new semester with a full month of fun. Haverim played life-size versions of their favorite board games. Olimers learned about Jewish Hollywood and Gesherites relaxed with a movie afternoon. SAFTYites created their own “drive-in” theater and started preparation for… the Purim Carnival! Nine SAFTYites traveled to Fort Worth for NFTY TOR Winter Conclave. This month, join your youth group friends to get ready for Purim. Compete against the other youth groups to see who can bake the most hamantaschen. (And yes, you’ll get to eat some too!) Here’s what’s coming up in February:

HAVERIM (Grade 4 & 5) Hamantaschen Bake-Off

Sunday, February 5, 12:00 Noon – 2:00 P.M. In the Barshop Auditorium

OLIM (Grades 6 & 7)Hamantaschen Bake-Off

Sunday, February 26, 12:00 Noon – 2:00 P.M. In the Barshop AuditoriumGESHER (Grade 8)

Gesher vs. SAFTY Hamantaschen Bake-OffSunday, February 12, 12:00 Noon – 2:30 P.M.

In the Barshop Auditorium Gesher Night Out on the Riverwalk

Saturday, February 12SAFTY (Grades 9 – 12)SAFTY goes to the Spurs Game!

Saturday, February 4Gesher vs. SAFTY Hamantaschen Bake-OffSunday, February 12, 12:00 Noon – 2:30 P.M.

SAFTY Event Saturday, February 25, at Temple

All youth groups: The Purim Carnival is Sunday March 4!

In the TBE parking lot, from 12:00 Noon – 2:00 P.M.Looking ahead to March…All students in Grades 6-8 are invited to

the annual NFTY TOR Junior Youth Group Retreat, March 23-25. Spend a weekend at camp hanging out with old friends and meeting new friends from all over Texas and Oklahoma. Registration will open at the end of February. Check the Youth Group page on the Temple website for more details.

SAFTY—our big social action event of the year will be Saturday March 31. J-SERVE is the following day on April 1. Mark your calendars to make a huge difference in our community!

For questions about Youth Group, contact Elena Dufner, Youth Director at

elena@beth-elsa.org or call 733-9135 x121.

In my December article, I mentioned an Adult Education survey that would be coming to you soon. You should expect it in your email box within the next few days. If you receive

your Temple bulletin in the mail, you will receive a copy of the survey mailed to you as well. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. The Lifelong Jewish Learning Committee, under the leadership of Dr. Roxanne Henkin, will use your feedback in designing a program of Adult Education over the next few years.

If you have children in our Religious School, you will soon be hearing about opportunities to share your thoughts, your hopes and your dreams for the Jewish education of your children. Your input will help provide invaluable direction and vision as we begin the work of evaluating and revising both our Hebrew and Judaics curricula. Watch your e-mailbox for more information and an invitation to participate in a focus group or discussion.

Our grade 9 students are so excited to travel to Bastrop, just outside of Austin, to assist in the cleanup and rebuilding effort there following the wildfires that destroyed so much of the town this past

Educator’sEdition

Sisterhood NewsOr Tamid

Sisterhood is accepting nominations for its Or Tamid award. Send your nominations in writing by February 3, to Alice Rosenstein at 10108 Sunflower Lane, San Antonio, Texas 78213 or by email to amr1927@att.net.

InterfaithOn Saturday, February 18,

Sisterhood is proud to help welcome Reverend Lorenza Andrade Smith to Temple Beth-El for Interfaith Shabbat. Please see the back page of this Bulletin for further information.

COL Sandra AdamsSylvia Millette

Cantor Star Trompeter

Will each speak on Transitions in Their Lives

SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, March 27

Bastrop Donations Wish List

A donation bin will be located in the Temple’s Oppenheimer Lobby. • Pre-paid gas cards (Shell, Chevron, Gulf Gas, Valero)

• Grocery gift cards (HEB, WalMart)

• Other gift cards (Lowes, Home Depot, Walgreens, CVS, Best Buy, PetCo, VISA)

• Non-perishable food items• Shampoo, Conditioner • Shaving Cream, Razors• Laundry Soap, Dryer Sheets• Dish Soap• Paper Towels• Toilet Paper• Kitchen Trash Bags

summer. They will spend two full days (Feb. 18-19) cleaning slabs so that homes can be rebuilt, sorting food and household items that have been donated, and delivering furniture that has been donated and/or purchased for deserving families. Please help be part of this effort by donating any of the items listed below. Your donations will make a real difference in the lives of these families!

L’shalom, Lisa Goldstein

Temple Beth-El Bulletin – February 2012 Page 9

JuLIETTE AND JACK ART MA’ASEH SCHOLARSHIP FuND

In honor of our children and grandchildren by Maxine and Dick Zucker.

COFR (CAPITAL AND OPERATIONS FuND FOR RESOuRCES)

In memory of Sylvan Polunsky and Leon C. “Sonny” Wulfe, Jr. by Terry and Russell Davis.

In memory of Dick Rosenthal by Drs. Amy and Richard Benedikt.

RABBI BLOCK’S DISCRETIONARY FuNDIn appreciation by Sharon and Dr. J. Michael

Freiberg, Janie Kolman, Brigitte Mayo, Rachael and David Rubenstein, and Margo and Kenneth Train.

In honor of the dedication of their home and in appreciation by Cynthia and Ben Boyer.

In memory of Charles Rado by Anna Rado.In memory of Milton Washer and in appreciation

by the family of Milton Washer.In memory of Gladdy Adelman by Cathy

Adelman.In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Aubrey Elise

Rosenthal and in appreciation by Jill and Bobby Rosenthal.

For the speedy recovery of Dr. Isadore Neurock and in appreciation by Merrie and Scott Franklin and Fran and Dr. Isidore Neurock.

In memory of Steve Gossen by Janet and Joe Westheimer, Jr. and Ruth Schapira.

In appreciation for Rabbi Barry Block’s teaching Rachel Walsh’s class by Dr. Norman Beck, Texas Lutheran University.

In memory of Dick Rosenthal, Leon C. “Sonny” Wulfe, Jr., and Amy Koppell by Carol and Kenny Sugarman.

In appreciation for your caring by Marilynn and Bob Berkowitz.

In memory of Leon C. “Sonny” Wulfe, Jr. by Elsa Barshop,.

In appreciation and for caring by Rose and MGen. Abe Dreiseszun.

in memory of Louis B. “Sonny” Kaufman by Elaine “Dixie” Kaufman.

In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Aubrey Elise Rosenthal and in memory of Dick Rosenthal and in appreciation by Sondra Rosenthal.

In memory of Eli Stern by Beth and Leonard Stern.In memory of Leon C. “Sonny” Wulfe, Jr., and

in appreciation for all of your kindness, by Barbara Wulfe.

In honor of the Naming and Blessing of Joshua and Madelyn Brody and in appreciation by Dr. Jennifer and Jeff Brody.

In memory of Roseanna Hormachea by Sue and Robert Glass.

In memory of Aaron “Archie” Lifshutz and in appreciation by Betty Lifshutz and family.

CANTOR BERLIN’S DISCRETIONARY FuNDFor the speedy recovery of Dr. Isadore Neurock

and in appreciation by Merrie and Scott Franklin and Fran and Dr. Isidore Neurock.

In memory of Alan Pullen by Janet and Joe M. Westheimer, Jr.

In memory of Leon C. “Sonny” Wulfe, Jr., and in appreciation, by Barbara Wulfe.

In memory of Aaron “Archie” Lifshutz and in appreciation by Betty Lifshutz and family.

RABBI PLOST’S DISCRETIONARY FuNDIn appreciation by Sharon and Dr. J. Michael

Freiberg, Janie Kolman, and Rachael and David Rubenstein.

In honor of Rabbi Ari Plost for joining Temple Beth-El by Lanette and Art Perez.

In memory of Melvin Abramson and Harry Ringel by Idelle and Dr. H. Norman Abramson.

RABBI STAHL’S DISCRETIONARY FuNDIn memory of Leon C. “Sonny” Wulfe, Jr. by

Dr. Morris Miehl, Janet and Joe M. Westheimer, Jr., Bertie and Selig Frank, and Barbara and Dr. Harvey Goldstein.

In memory of Amy Koppel, Odessa Goldstein, Charles Goldstein, and Dr. Donald Wayne by Ethel and Dr. Ricky Wayne.

In appreciation and for caring by Rose and MGen. Abe Dreiseszun.

In memory of Leon C. “Sonny” Wulfe, Jr., and in appreciation for all of your kindness, by Barbara Wulfe.

FINE ARTS FuNDIn memory of Steve Gossen by Emily and Rob

Kaufman.In memory of Leon C. “Sonny” Wulfe, Jr. by Rose

and MGen. Abe Dreiseszun.JOSEPH, ROSE, MYRON & NORMAN FINK

MEMORIAL LOAN FuNDIn memory of Howard Nevelow by Claire Golden.

GENERAL OPERATING FuND For the speedy recovery of Brian Silverberg and

in memory of the love of my life, Bernie Rose by Maxine Rose.

In memory of Betty Schwartz and Rose Panfeld by Shirley and Joe Blanks.

In memory of Jean Barnett by Lorraine Hughes.In memory of Leon C. “Sonny”” Wulfe, Jr. by

Elliott Cohen, Jane Cheever Powell and Tom Powell, Nancy Landa, Bea Rosenstein, Barbara and Barry Lewis, Hilary and Scott Zarrow, Shirley and Michael Swanson, Burt Barkin, Fran and Bob Gelb, Myron Marks, Yvonne and Arnold Miller, Sol Schwartz and Bill McEntire, Beverly and Mike Birnbaum, Rochelle and Sheldon Oster, Beldon Roofing Company, The Foote Family and Transupport, Inc., and Tim Topolewski and Perigee Manufacturing Company.

In memory of Abraham Louis Newmark by Jane Wiedermann.

In memory of Elinore K. Benjamin by Lee and Lourdes Benjamin.

In memory of Leon C. “Sonny” Wulfe, Jr. and Julius Palans by Judy and Seymour Palans.

In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Katlin Dubrof by Alice and John Troy.

In memory of Ruth Setters, Leon C. “Sonny” Wulfe, Jr., and Amalie Koppel by Luann and Dr. Larry Cohen.

In memory of Elizabeth Koplan by Rita Koplan.In memory of Leon C. “Sonny” Wulfe Jr. and

Isaac Epstein by Liana and Marvin Barenblat. In memory of Stanley Mindes, Mark Kolitz, Leon C. “Sonny” Wulfe Jr., and Dick Rosenthal by Gloria and Gerald Silber.

In memory of Samuel Lauber and Marion Stolusky by Helenann and Irving Lauber.

In memory of Amy Koppel by Chickie and Leo Rose.

In honor of the 90th birthday of Rita Koplan and in memory of Leon C. “Sonny” Wulfe, Jr. by Dottie and Gus Block.

RABBI MARK S. GOODMAN YOuTH DEVELOPMENT FuND

In honor of the birth of Abigail Faye Gates and the birthdays of Sara Maryn Golding , Marsha Hendler, and Jonathan Starr by Judge Bonnie Reed and Stu Schlossberg.

HELEN JACOBSON YOuTH EDuCATION FuND

In memory of Bea Kline by Sandra and Fredric Kline.

CHARLES AND BETTY HILTON CAMPERSHIP FuND

In memory of Betty Hilton by Rabbi Julie and Albert Danan, Melissa Hilton, and Joel Feinglass. In memory of Ruth Setters, mother of Susan

Jacobson, by Sandra and Fredric Kline.In memory of Charles and Betty Hilton by Allison

Hilton and David Wohl.JACOBSON GARDEN FuND

In honor of Evan Rosenberg by Nancy and Michael Levine.

In memory of Leon C. “Sonny” Wulfe, Jr. by Marge and Dr. Al Miller and Suellen and A.J. Rosmarin.

In memory of Irene Skova by Betty Lifshutz.JACK AND ESTELLE KAuFMAN COMMuNITY OuTREACH FuND

In memory of Edith Bauer by Drs. Amy and Richard Benedikt.

In memory of Shirley Edelman by Ann and Sam Barshop.

KITCHEN FuNDA contribution by Geronimo Rodriguez.L’DOR VADOR ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN

In honor of the 30th wedding anniversary of Harriet and David Oppenheimer by Sue Oppenheimer.

LANDSMAN FAMILY RELIEF FuNDIn memory of Leon C. “Sonny” Wulfe, Jr. by Judy

Lachman and Ann and Sam Barshop.In memory of Joe and Bunty Goldstein by Selma

and Phil Mintz.In memory of Nancy Schaefer by Missy and Jeff

Berler.MEMORIAL FuND

(TEMPLE IMPROVEMENT FuND)In memory of Dick Rosenthal and Roy Schapira

by Sylvia and Dr. Hugh Wolff.RELIGIOuS SCHOOL

SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONIn appreciation by Maurice and Charlotte Labens.

OSIAS AND BEuLAH WOLF “FEED THE HuNGRY” FuND

In honor of Sally Cooper by Loyce Boarnet.In memory of Leon C. “Sonny” Wulfe, Jr. by

Harriet and David Wolf.In memory of Mildred Gale and Helen Katz by

Elaine Gale.JEAN AND JESSE WuLFE

RELIGIOuS ENHANCEMENT FuNDIn memory of Leon C. “Sonny” Wulfe, Jr. by

Sandy and Carl Wulfe and Family, Emily and Rob Kaufman, Barbara Konig, Stanley and Barbara Spigel, Sylvia and Dr. Hugh Wolff, Marjorie Lande and Reggie, Cathy and Allison Guettner, Maxine and Emil Wulfe, Marilyn and Stanley Faye, Hillary and Neal Kavy, Elaine and Ed Lauterstein, Ellen and Dr. Mark Weinstein, Marti Alpard Raba, and Lorraine and Ed Wulfe and Family.

We Gratefully Acknowledge the Contributions of Our Members and Friends

Contributions received in the Temple office by Friday, February 3, will appear in the March Temple Bulletin. Contributions received after February 3, will appear in the April Temple Bulletin. Contributions are welcome to any of our funds at any time. For a list of Temple funds and their descriptions, go to the

Temple website at http://bit.ly/xARudu . You may also make a contribution online at https://www.beth-elsa.org/donations.aspx .

Women’s Torah Study Plus! Wednesday, Febrary 8

Noon – 1:30 P.M.Lisa Goldstein

We will be studying the Weekly Torah Portion and will be using the WRJ Women’s Torah Commentary. As

always, you can bring your own lunch, and we will supply drinks and dessert.

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Brotherhood Corner Happy New Year and Great news!

Beth-El Brotherhood membership has grown 10% compared to last year. We have 220 active members. This places us in the ranks of one of the largest Brotherhoods in MRJ nationally. I had the wonderful op-portunity to meet URJ and Men of Reform Judaism (MRJ) leaders in December at the 2011 Biennial URJ Conference. I shared with them our successes with volunteer programs, social events, active participa-tion levels, and social action. We owe much gratitude to past Beth-El Brotherhood presidents, officers and members for their inspiration and energy. On many occasions at the Biennial, these national leaders noted their appreciation and awareness of Beth-El Brotherhood in San Antonio. I intently lis-tened for new ideas that would increase our level participation and enjoyment among Beth-El members.

This past month, Brotherhood cooked for the historically significant event in San Antonio, Twenty-Fifth Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Citywide Inter-faith Worship Service. They were very moved by our generous donation of roasted chicken and vegetable dishes. We served 80 attendees.

In late January, we gathered for a Happy Hour Mixer and enjoyed catching up. We plan another Happy Hour Mixer later this year in case you missed this one.

Turning to February, this month will include one significant event that is un-derwritten and hosted by Beth-El Brother-hood. On Friday, February 3, at 6:00 P.M., Brotherhood will host the BETH ELDERS DINNER. We need all the support from Brotherhood members for volunteering this evening, both in the kitchen and most importantly serving our guest attendees. Many of you have helped cook and serve at this event in past years. We especially need your help again. Please RSVP your volunteer support to Andy Kabbe at andykabbe@gmail.com or feel free to call 210-426-0077. We’ll need cooks and serv-ers at 5:00 P.M., and a few early cooks at 4:00 P.M. By far the biggest need is servers as each server focuses on a specific table of guests. In past years there have been 15 to 20 tables in the Barshop. Our guests really appreciate being pampered and celebrated. L’Dor V’Dor!

Save the date: Brotherhood Shabbat Services will be Friday night, March 9. Look for further information to be posted on the Temple website — Brotherhood Sec-tion and email reminders will go out.

This year, Brotherhood will recognize certain members for their involvement and most importantly, this service is a time to gather for worship and schmoozing. Shalom,

Andy Kabbe, Brotherhood President

Worldwide Opportunities for Service with American Jewish World Service

American Jewish World Service (AJWS) sends more than 400 volunteers to the devel-oping world every year. We are currently recruiting for our 2012 service programs and we’d love to find passionate people—both young adults and older professionals—who have a few months to spend engaging in a once-in-a-lifetime experience overseas. Our volunteers work with inspirational grassroots NGOs and help combat social inequities underlying poverty in local communities.

There’s a program for everyone: Students and recent graduates: Go on Volunteer Summer! http://bit.ly/

y2cTUo . This group program provides 16- to 24-year-olds with the opportunity to make a real impact in the world. Volunteers spend the summer living and working in a community and learning about human rights and social justice through a Jewish lens. Throughout the year following their return, participants continue to build skills and organize their home communities around critical global justice issues.

Locations: Ghana, India, Peru and Uganda Date of Summer Travel: June 17 to August 10, 2012 Application Deadline: March 14, 2012 College graduates and young professionals: Become a World Part-

ners Fellow! http://bit.ly/zSED05 . Live in India on an 11-month fully funded fellowship, volunteering with grassroots NGOs working at the intersection of international development and human rights. Fellows work on projects addressing issues such as sustainable liveli-hoods, health, education, civil participation and community involvement in disaster relief. Read about this year’s World Partners Fellowship orientation at our blog, Global Voices http://bit.ly/wM9eIq .

Assignment Length and Dates: October 2012 to September 2013 Application Deadline: Now accepting applications on a rolling basis through

January 30, 2012 Professionals: Join our Volunteer Corps! http://bit.ly/yd29Hi . Use your skills

to help a grassroots organization build capacity to fight poverty and further human rights. From writers to doctors to accountants, we welcome professionals and retirees of all ages.

Locations: Cambodia, India, Kenya, Thailand and Uganda Assignment Length and Dates: 3 to 12 months; departure dates vary by country. Application Deadline: February 17, 2012 for placements beginning summer 2012

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12:00 noon Brotherhood “First Friday Lunch” at Grady’s BBQ.6:00 pm Brotherhood Beth-Elders Dinner.7:30 pm Shabbat Shirah – Sabbath of Song Service in the Wulfe Sanctuary with Rabbis Block & Plost and Cantor Berlin & Guest Artist-in-Residence, Mattan Klein. Adelman Bat Mitzvah.

9:00 am Introduction to Judaism class.9:15 am Shabbat Torah Study with Rabbi Block.10:30 am Shabbat Service in the Wulfe Sanctuary with Rabbis Block & Plost & Cantor Berlin. Bat Mitzvah of Katherine Adelman.12:00 noon Shabbat Seniors’ Havurah with entertainment by The Sweet Adelines.6:00 pm SAFTY goes to the Spurs Game!

12:00 Noon Mussar Study Group with Rabbi Block.4:30 pm Midweek Hebrew at the Temple.7:00 pm Introduction to Judaism class.

8:30 am Boker Tov Café.9:00 am Religious School.9:00 am Adult B’nai Mitzvah classes.12:00 noon Haverim Hamentaschen Bake-off & Lunch.

4:30 pm Midweek Hebrew at the Jewish Community Campus.7:00 pm Board of Trustees Meeting.

Tu B’Shevat12:00 noon Women’s Torah Study Plus with Lisa Goldstein.4:30 pm Midweek Hebrew at the Temple.7:00 pm Introduction to Judaism class.

7:30 pm Mussar Study Group with Rabbi Block.

6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat.6:30 pm Barshop Auditorium Shabbat Service with Rabbi Plost & Cantor Berlin & the Temple Beth-El Band.6:30 pm Wulfe Sanctuary Shabbat Service Rabbi Block will officiate with volunteer Can-torial Soloist, Greg Gonzalez, and will speak on, “Who is Wise?” Sophia Cantú and her family will participate in the service.7:45 pm Fun Family Shabbat Dinner.

9:00 am Introduction to Judaism class.9:15 am Shabbat Torah Study with Rabbi Plost.10:30 am Wulfe Sanctuary Shabbat Service with Rabbis Block & Plost & Cantor Berlin. Bat Mitzvah of Sophia Cantu.

8:30 am Boker Tov Café.9:00 am Religious School.9:00 am Adult B’nai Mitzvah classes.9:15 am Pre-K class.11:00 am AH-HAH class.12:00 noon SAFTY & Gesher Hamentaschen Baking & lunch.

4:30 pm Midweek Hebrew at the Jewish Community Campus.4:30 pm Mussar Study Group with Rabbi Block at the Jewish Community Campus.

12:00 noon Mussar Study Group with Rabbi Block.4:30 pm Midweek Hebrew at the Temple.7:00 pm Introduction to Judaism class.

6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat.6:30 pm Barshop Auditorium Shabbat Service with Rabbi Block.6:30 pm Oppenheimer Chapel Shabbat Service. Rabbi Plost will officiate with vol-unteer Cantorial Soloist, Suzie Raufman, and will speak on, “An ‘I for an I’ or an ‘Eye for an Eye?’”6:30 pm TOT Shabbat in the Wulfe Sanctuary with Cantor Berlin.

8:30 am Guided Tours of the TempleNO Introduction to Judaism.NO Shabbat Torah Study.9:30 am Interfaith Shabbat Rabbi Block will present Rev. Lorenza Andrade Smith: “Ministering among the Most Mar-ginalized People in our Society.” 10:30 am Wulfe Sanctuary Shabbat Service with Rabbi Block & Cantor Berlin & Sisterhood choir.10:30 am Shabbat Service at Golden Estates with Rabbi Plost.12:00 noon Interfaith Shabbat Reception.

NO Religious School. 4:30 pm Midweek Hebrew at the Jewish Community Campus.

4:30 pm Midweek Hebrew at the Jewish Community Campus.4:30 pm Mussar Study Group with Rabbi Block at the Jewish Community Campus.

8:30 am Boker Tov Café.9:00 am Religious School.9:00 am Adult B’nai Mitzvah classes.12:00 noon Olim Hamentaschen Baking & Lunch.

9:00 am Introduction to Judaism class.9:15 am Shabbat Torah Study with Rabbi Block.10:30 am Wulfe Sanctuary Service with Rabbi Block & Cantor Berlin. Bar Mitzvah of Adam Gurwitz.

6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat. 6:30 pm Barshop Auditorium Shabbat Service with Cantor Berlin & Shlihei Tzibbur (worship leaders) Daniel Laser, Miranda Sutin, & Dan Klein, with Rabbi Alan Berlin on guitar.6:30 pm Wulfe Sanctuary Shabbat Service Rabbi Block will officiate with volunteer Cantorial Soloist, Janie Kolman, and will speak on, “Good as Gold.” Adam Gurwitz and his family will participate in the service.

7:30 pm Mussar Study Group with Rabbi Block.

4:30 pm Midweek Hebrew at the Temple.7:00 pm Introduction to Judaism class.

12:00 noon March Temple Bulletin Deadline.

12:00 noon Mussar Study Group with Rabbi Block.4:30 pm Midweek Hebrew at the Temple.7:00 pm Introduction to Judaism class.

Save the Dates for Our Purim Celebrations!Religious School Purim Celebration

Sunday, March 4, at 11:00 A.M.SAFTY Purim Carnival

Sunday, March 4, from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M.Erev Purim Observance

Wednesday, March 7, 7:30 P.M.Adult Purim Celebration

Saturday, March 10, 7:00 P.M. to 12:00 Midnight

Mission Statement of Congregation Beth-ElThe mission of Congregation Beth-El (also known as “Temple Beth-El”) is to

create a welcoming and vibrant house of God that inspires a community of Reform Jews committed to meaningful worship, spiritual growth, tikkun olam, and outreach within and beyond our congregation.

RabbisBarry H. D. Block

Ari PlostDr. Samuel M. Stahl, Emeritus

CantorJulie Berlin

Professional StaffRabbi Alan Berlin, Executive Director

Lisa Goldstein, RJE, Director of Lifelong Jewish Learning

Geri Gregory, Member Services CoordinatorIris Berman-Smith, Clergy & Cemetery Administrator

Elena Dufner, Youth Director

Michael D. Kung, Facilities ManagerMichael Ringel, ControllerJean White, Music Director

OfficersBill Goodman, President

Michael Swanson, Senior Vice PresidentArlene Dryer, Vice President

Robin Kressbach, Vice PresidentJoshua Sutin, Vice President

Anne Kanter, TreasurerBruce Munch, Secretary

AuxiliariesAndy Kabbe, Brotherhood PresidentSharon Miller, Sisterhood PresidentJose Pomerantz, SAFTY President

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Rev. Lorenza Andrade Smith to Speak on Interfaith Shabbat

Reverend Lorenza Andrade Smith began her appointment with the Ministry for the Poor and Marginalized in the Rio Grande Conference of the United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas in July, 2011, after previously serving Westlawn United Methodist Church. She sold her car, gave up her home and most of her possessions, took a vow of poverty and began what she plans will be three years of living on the streets. Although speaking engagements are on her calendar, her day-to-day life is among the homeless in communities across the United States. She describes herself as “a five foot Hispanic/Latina born in the U.S./Mexico border town of Brownsville, Texas.” She has been described by others as an ultra-radical, feisty, muckraking

rabble-rouser, prone to calling injustice for what it is, and generally creating chaos and mayhem in the most peaceful way.

Andrade Smith is well-known for being arrested on November 30, 2010, along with 15 other activists, at a nonviolent sit-in at the San Antonio office of US Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), a one-time supporter of the Dream Act, (Development Relief and Education for Alien Minors) who had changed her mind. The Dream Act would require minors who arrived as undocumented immigrants to pass a 10-year waiting period. Along with two of the student strikers, Rev. Andrade Smith was on a complete fast – refusing water, as well as food. Supporters of the Methodist pastor and the students conducted daily vigils in front of the detention center.

In January of this year, Andrade Smith traveled to Peru to advocate for the people of South America. You can follow her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=748682834 .

Temple Beth-Elin collaboration with Temple Beth-El Sisterhood invites you, your family, and your friends to an

Interfaith ShabbatSaturday, February 18211 Belknap, San Antonio, Texas

8:30 a.m. Docent-Guided Tour of the Temple

9:30 a.m. Rabbi Barry Block will present Rev. Lorenza Andrade Smith:

“Ministering among the Most Marginalized People in our Society.”

10:30 a.m. Sabbath Morning Worship11:45 a.m. Reception

RSVP requested but not required for the Kiddush Luncheon, by Friday, February 10,

to Ina Bushon at moshecat@aol.com or call (210) 862-5141.

Complimentary babysitting is provided for all children three weeks and older, however,

reservations are required for infants by calling the Temple office at 733-9135.