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HA KESHERThe Communication • Newsletter of Congregation Dor Hadash

Purim Pandemonium • Sunday, March 8 at 5:00 p.m.

★ Pick up your prepaid hamantashen. ★ Volunteer to help set up or clean up HERE ★ Need a costume suggestion? Come dressed in your totally rad 80's outfits! Think scrunchies, leg warmers,

shoulder pads, and “members only” jackets. (or any costume you’d like) ★ 5:00 Pizza and a potluck will be served; please RSVP here (required) ★ 6:00 Megillah reading–singing–shpieling ★ 7:30 potluck oneg (anything goes) hamantashen provided

Purim is the only holiday that matters! If you can laugh at yourself and the world in the face of everything that ails us, come to Purim.

Join Rabbi Yael and song leader Hilly Rubin for a rousing good time!

PURIM TZEDAKAH PROJECT We are collecting Kosher for Passover food donations (please bring something other than matzah) for San Diego families in need and military packages. Please bring your donations to Purim Pandemonium.

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(over 21 of course)

$18 per person OR in honor of our 36th Anniversary, please make it with an additional $18 donation!

(This is our only Gala-like fundraiser this year.)

Included: First glass of wine, lots of delicious food to pair with your wine (don’t eat dinner first!) answers to your wine questions, good company and fun!

We are having raffles for gift baskets* and a 50/50 raffle! *Click here to donate items to the gift baskets:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15o0OA5HYQdJDe5kZVAspP4wIeGs1OCQ3wt4q5Jcf7lY/edit

It will be an evening to schmooze, get to know each other better, and relax. If you’ve not previously tried Koi Zen wines or don’t know a lot about wines at all, this will be your

enjoyable opportunity to learn, or learn more. However, you don’t have to be a wine-drinker, just come to enjoy the company and delicious food. (Sparkling water will be available as well.)

(Please do not use member discounts or pre-purchased drink cards, or other offers/discounts this evening; as this is an important fundraiser for Dor Hadash, and we would like to maximize donations earned.

Thank you for your understanding.)

Questions? Contact Shari Ciancio, shari.ciancio@gmail.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

wine@KoiZenCellars.com, 858-381-CORK (2675), 12225 World Trade Dr, Ste P, San Diego, CA 92128

HOT LINK: Sign up HERE to donate to gift baskets

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GESHER PROGRAM Betsy Schneider, Director of Education and Engagement

GESHER MID-YEAR UPDATEHere we are in the middle of Dor Hadash's 36th (double chai) anniversary year and it is my hope that by now each

of you has been enriched by your involvement in our community. Some highlights so far this year have been the Camp Fair, Soulful Sundays (there's only one left!), and the

awesomeness that takes place in the Gesher classrooms. For the remainder of the school year, please attend every Sunday, as well as First Friday Shabbat evenings and our

final two Shabbat B'Yachad Gesher Saturdays. All dates are listed below. As always, my door, email, and phone are always available to you to share successes or concerns about your child or

your family's experiences at CDH. Please read the lists below carefully! And parents, Save the Date now for our Wine Tasting evening on Saturday

evening, March 28. It'll be lots of fun! — Betsy Schneider

Coming Up / Save These Dates!

New Chuggim (electives) will begin on Sunday, March 1, during Gesher. Options: Science with Maya, Games with Carolyn; Art with Mindy; Hebrew Help with Holly (reply to let Betsy know if you want your child to attend), and Improv with Kathy Chen.

Hamantashen Bake Sunday, March 1, 9:00–12:00 during Gesher morning. Parents will bake WITH their kids from 9:00–9:30 instead of Kehillah Gathering. This will be the students' only chance to bake. They will not visit the Bake with their classes as in years past. Also on March 1, Susan Matthews will be collecting any small donations for Consignment Classics (furniture, kitchenware, etc).

Totally Rad ‘80s Purim Sunday, March 8, 5:00–7:30. Any costume will do! We need your ideas now for favorite memories/styles from the 1980s.

Campfire Havdalah Saturday, March 14 around 4:00 p.m.. Details coming soon.

Shabbat B’Yachad Saturday, March 21 from 9:00–12:00. Let Betsy know if your family will not be attending this Gesher Saturday.

Koi Zen Wine Tasting Fundraiser for adults on Saturday evening, March 28. Hors d’oeuvres, wine and non-alcohol beverages. Gesher families are hosting three raffle baskets. Please click here to contribute to the baskets.

Final Soulful Sunday April 19 from 9:00–12:00 during Gesher. Saging meeting, Hike, Yoga, Art, Rabbi Yael, and more.

San Diego Family Camp at Camp Mountain Chai April 24–26. Let's bring a CDH contingent! Who's in? Details here

Adults-only Art Event Fundraiser during Gesher, Sunday, May 3. Details coming soon.

Dor Hadash Hike and Nature Play Space near Balboa Park With Ilisa Goldman, Saturday morning, May 9.

NEW RESOURCE: College Resources and Scholarships for Jewish Students: Judaism on Campus: https://bit.ly/2I3TYe7

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Remaining Gesher Dates

Gesher Sundays for PreK–7th graders from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. March 1, 15, April 19, May 3, 17, 31 (Dor Hadash annual meeting; Gesher parents please attend), June 7 (Israel Day celebration ending with a family picnic at 11:00)

Shabbat B'Yachad Saturdays for families (Gesher Saturday instead of Sunday). March 21 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Vav/B’nai Mitzvah Tuesdays (6th and 7th graders), 4:30–6:00 p.m. March 3, 17, 24; April 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19

First Friday Shabbat at 6:30 p.m. Your family is invited to all of these. Students in certain grades are helping to lead the services. March 6 (PreK–4th); April 3 (5th–7th); May 1 (PreK–2nd); June 5 (All Gesher students)

Taste of Gesher Sunday for 3, 4, and 5 year olds from 10:00 a.m.–12 p.m., April 19; June 7

During Dor Hadash’s MLK, Jr. Day in January, we were treated to a presentation by Jennifer Ott, a recycling specialist with the city of San Diego. She shared a very informative slide presentation and engaged folks in conversations about waste reduction and other environmental possibilities.

Going forward, each of us is encouraged to make a pledge to change something in our lives to help with the environmental crisis, even if it feels like a very small contribution.

To that end, Dor Hadash would like to encourage each of you to bring a cup, or mug, or even a plate and utensils with you to a future event and see how it feels. Unfortunately, we do not have space to store reusable items, but it could be a simple fix if we began the habit of bringing what we need for meals and other celebrations and then taking them home to wash and bring back to use again. The volunteers for the Safe Parking Program are moving from disposable plates and utensils to reusable, non-breakable plates as well. They are in need of another 40 non-breakable, reusable dinner plates. Please contact Giza Braun if you can help.

If you have other ideas on how Dor Hadash can be more eco-friendly, please share them with me. Let’s make a positive impact by doing a few small things differently in the name of social justice and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Todah rabah (thank you).

—Betsy Schneider

MLK, JR. DAY—JANUARY 2020

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Coastal Roots Farm invites all local organization to their beautiful site in Encinitas for educational tours. Betsy was thrilled to arrange for our community to visit on Sunday, February 16 to learn, plant, harvest, and hike, while learning about all of the Jewish values infused in the processes at CRF.  After the tour, we enjoyed our picnic lunches under some trees and then shopped at the “Pay What You Can Farm Stand.” There was a $150 fee for our participation, which was paid for out of the CDH Templin Fund.  All donations to the Templin Fund allow us opportunities like this one. If you weren’t able to attend, we will take another trip to CRF in the future.

CDH VISITS COASTAL ROOTS FARM

CDH member Naomi Jensen and Brenda Haness volunteer at the House of Israel at Balboa Park in February.

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TIKKUN OLAM AT DOR HADASH

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR SPECIAL MITZVAH OPPORTUNITY For the last 22 years (since January 1998), Dor Hadash has been participating in the Youth Emergency Shelter

(previously Storefront—learn more HERE) program. San Diego churches, synagogues and other groups supply dinner meals year round for this emergency shelter for displaced, abandoned and runaway youth. The shelter supplies food, counseling and advocacy in an effort to return normalcy to the lives of these youth.

In the past, on the 31st of each month (that means Dor Hadash is responsible for only 7 meals a year) a havurah volunteered, as well as Gesher school parents, to provide and deliver the meal. We have only a couple of havurot able to continue this much appreciated mitzvah, so we are asking for volunteer families or individuals to participate.

Please contact Ros Goldstein for further details. Usually meals are purchased if time is a factor This is wonderful way for children and teens to visit the shelter and learn of the wonderful service they provide these teens.

Todah rabah to the The Dietz-Finucan Family (Jackie, James and Sophia) for providing the January 31 meal.

SAFE PARKING MITZVAH OPPORTUNITY

Todah rabah (l-r) Jeff Rabin, Giza Braun, Shari Ciancio, John Ciancio (not shown), Ellen Margolis, Naomi Jensen, Judy Hante, Betsy and Eli Schneider for volunteering on January 20 at the Safe Parking dinner.

The volunteers for the Safe Parking Program are moving from disposable plates and utensils to reusable, non-breakable plates as well. They are in need of another 40 dinner plates. Please contact Giza if you can help.

Help the homeless with other CDH members. Provide a homemade warm meal for families living in their cars in San

Diego. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated. For more information, contact Giza 619-701-1270,  If you are having problems signing up, please contact Julie in the office (858) 268-3674.

SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Jewish Family Service of San Diego Do you have a little bit of free time to drive a senior to an appointment, visit someone who is homebound to

brighten their day, do some minor home repairs for someone, or lend a hand in delivering a meal to someone? Visit the JFS volunteer page for more information or ask Betsy Schneider.

Speak Up for a Foster Child! Voices for Children is a local San Diego nonprofi t which provides foster children with the caring support of a

volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). In San Diego County, more than 5,000 children live in foster care each year. These children have been abused, abandoned, and neglected, and many of them feel very much alone until they meet their CASA volunteer. Our CASA volunteers are often the only consistent adult presence in a foster child’s life. You can learn more here or call Jackie at 858-598-2230.

The Hunger Project at St. Vincent De Paul—Father Joe's Village, Sundays 8:30-11:30 a.m. Beth Israel’s San Diego Hunger Project relies on volunteers to help feed adults and children in the San Diego

Community. To sign up, click here.

First Saturdays, 1st Saturday of every month Help feed the homeless. Click here for more information.

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Dor Hadash has many opportunities for you to put your money where your heart is. Donating is easy. Donate online, send in your check or call the office to make other arrangements. Congregation Dor Hadash gratefully acknowledges your generous donations.

General Fund Judy Hante and Steve Forney, in memory of Florabel Kinsler, Judy and Naomi’s aunt and Alice Pincus, Judy and

Naomi’s grandmother Patti and Mark Nussbaum, in memory of George Gross, Mark's grandfather Patti and Mark Nussbaum, in memory of Anna Weber Gross, Mark's grandmother Lisa and Sheldon Deckelbaum, in memory of Ruth Decklebaum, Sheldon’s mother

Oneg Fund David and Betsy Schneider, L'Chaim Oneg Sponsor

Rabbi's Discretionary Rabbi Ruhi Sophia Motzkin Rubenstein Susan Levine and Rick King in memory of Marjorie Levine Tamra Oliner Levine and Jeff Levine in memory of Marjorie Levine

Hesed Committee Susan Levine and Rick King in memory of Marjorie Levine and in recognition of the support provided by the Hesed

Committee and CDH community Tamra Oliner Levine and Jeff Levine in memory of Marjorie Levine

Todah rabah to Susan Levine and Rick King; Tamra Levine and Jeff Levine; and Patti and Mark Nussbaum for donating an additional 20 Kol Haneshamah Prayers for a House of Mourning siddurim.

Two more extraordinary Jewish teens are making their debut as recipients of the San Diego Jewish Teen Initiative 18 Under 18 Award! These teens were nominated by CDH’s Education Director Betsy Schneider and serve as President and Vice President of CDH’s Youth Leadership Board. Mazal Tov, Karina Evans-Schreiber and Tamar Ladd.

MAZAL TOV—LET’S KVELL!

Mazal tov to CDH administrator Julie Gross and Arnie White on their marriage, February 15, 2020.

Wishing you both a beautiful life as husband and wife filled with love, happiness, and blessings.

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On another beautiful Saturday evening, January 18, the Schneider family, Judy Hante and her granddaughter, the Lipsky family, Joanna Gerlt, the Mass family, along with additional friends and families, met at La Jolla Shores for the second Campfire Havdalah. Everyone is invited to our third Campfire Havdalah scheduled for Saturday, March 14 at La Jolla Shores fire pit (on the sand) by the playground.

CAMPFIRE HAVDALAH

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Copies of this book may be available in the public library or purchased through Amazon. Please go online to Amazon through the Dor Hadash website to buy the book; you will be taken to the CDH support page. Scroll down the page for the ad banners for the book. Click on the banner and you will be taken to the ordering page. Dor Hadash’s code is embedded in the URL.

ONE BOOK ONE CONGREGATION (OBOC)

We will be gathering on Sunday, March 22 at 1:00 p.m. at Richard and Bleema’s home in Del Mar to discuss Wandering Stars by Shalom Aleichem. Yiddish Theater lovers take note!

From Amazon: “The first complete translation of an epic love story by the creator of Tevye in Fiddler on the

Roof. Next year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of the great Yiddish humorist Sholem

Aleichem as well as the 100th anniversary of the publication of Wandering Stars, his sprawling love story spanning ten years and two continents, and set in the colorful world of the Yiddish theater.

In a Russian shtetl at the end of the nineteenth century, Reisel, daughter of a poor cantor, and Leibel, son of a rich man, fall under the spell of a traveling Yiddish acting company. Together they run off to join the theater but quickly become separated. Reisel goes on to become Rosa Spivak, concert star, and Leibel becomes Leo Rafalesko, theatrical sensation. Kept apart by their own successes and by the managers who exploit their talent, they tour the world until their wanderings bring them both to New York. An engrossing romance, a great New York story, and an anthem for the theater, Wandering Stars is a long-lost literary classic, rediscovered here in a vibrant new translation.”

One Book, One Congregation Lending Library Readers of CDH's book group, One Book, One Congregation (OBOC), have donated their thoughtfully curated collections so that CDH friends may also enjoy them. Please stop by the offices at CDH to browse the shelves and borrow a book.

AMAZON There are two programs at Amazon to earn $$$ for Dor

Hadash. One is the Affiliate program and the other is smile.amazon.com.

The payback Dor Hadash receives through the Amazon Associates program is much greater than through smile.amazon.com. Qualifying purchases made through the amazon.com links on our website can result in a payback range of 4%–8.5% on total monthly purchases through our link. In contrast, shopping through smile.amazon.com and selecting San Diego Reconstructionist Congregation and Havurot–Dor Hadash as your qualifying charity, only 0.5% of qualifying purchases help to support Dor Hadash. That’s a big difference!

Bottom line—shopping amazon.com through the links on our website, a greater portion of your purchases help to support Dor Hadash—at no additional cost to you!

Please sign up for iGive.com. It is totally free. Sign up online and select Congregation Dor Hadash as your favorite charity.

Congregation Dor Hadash earns up to 26% of the cost of your purchase at each store. Many of these contributions may even be considered tax-deductible. CDH also earns a penny per search even if you don't buy anything.

iGive.com has the largest online network of shoppers, 1,000+ online stores, and free membership. You get access to free shipping deals, coupons, and great deals through the entire network of stores. There are over 1800 stores participating in iGive including Pottery Barn, REI, Staples, Petco, Expedia, Best Buy, Apple, QVC and many more. Try iGive.com and enjoy free, easy fundraising.

http://www.iGive.com/CongregationDorHadash

SUPPORT CONGREGATION DOR HADASH WHEN YOU SHOP ONLINE

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Share your simcha, a birthday, an anniversary, etc., or dedicate the oneg in memory of a loved one.

The word “oneg” means “delight.” It refers to the wine, challah and snacks we share at the end of an Erev Shabbat service. As a sponsor/host, you are contributing to making Shabbat a pleasure for members and guests while honoring those you hold dear. You will also be given the honor of lighting the Shabbat candles.

Alef Host ($36) A basic oneg is provided: one large challah, wine and grape juice (for which blessings will be made), a choice of fruit

or cheese, and cups, plates, napkins, and utensils. We ask that you please be sure to pay for the sponsorship in advance of the date.

Bet Host ($54) A basic oneg is provided (see above) plus a dessert of your choice, along with cups, plates, napkins, and utensils. We

ask that you please be sure to pay for the sponsorship in advance of the date.

In preparation— Expect about 15–20 people on a typical Friday night. There may be more people if special programming is planned.

Regardless of which level of sponsorship you choose, all the items will be on the red cart in the CDH storage room. Please wheel the cart out, put on the tablecloths and set out the tables with the challah (a challah cloth cover is also provided), included food items, and any additional food (parve or dairy) you are providing. Pour the wine and juice into the 1-oz clear cups in the silver trays.

If you would like to supplement the above, we suggest you bring one or two of the following: a platter of fresh fruit, sliced cake, cookies, crackers and cheese, veggies and dip, or dried fruit and nuts. Dairy and parve foods only—no meat or shellfish.

Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the service begins to set up. Have your food on platters ready to serve. Plan on taking your leftovers home.

Before you leave— It is the host’s responsibility to be sure that everything is put away in the storage room: red cart with oneg and ritual

items (candlesticks, kiddush cup, etc.); book cart with siddurim; kippot and tallitot; Shabbat table. Please carefully package all items that can be reused the following week, and return all items that need to be refrigerated to the refrigerator in the storage room (grape juice, wine, cheese, etc.). Members and guests always pitch in to help with setup and cleanup.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact: Julie White at administrator1@dorhadash.org or 858-268-3674 X101.

To host a L’chaim Oneg, sign up at <http://tinyurl.com/cdhonegsignup>. Thank you!

Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something. ~ Author Unknown Please volunteer to help with one of our upcoming CDH events or mitzvah opportunities.

Contact the office (858-268-3674) and let Julie know how you’d like to volunteer.

HOST A L’CHAIM ONEG

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DECLUTTER FOR DOR HADASH!

Dor Hadash members can now turn unwanted household and office items into easy money for our congregation through our account with Consignment Classics Home Furnishings! There are two options for your items:

1) Drop off small items on March 1. Be on the lookout in our weekly Ma Hadash for upcoming onsite collections of small items.

2) Deliver larger (or any) items to one of two locations below. No appointment necessary. IMPORTANT: When you fill out the form, DO NOT list your name and address. Instead, write: Congregation Dor Hadash and include the Dor Hadash phone number: 858-268-3674. 

201-D South El Camino Real 1895 Hancock Street Encinitas, CA 92024 San Diego, CA 92110 Phone: 760-635-0730 Phone: 619-491-0700 encinitas@consignmentclassics.net hancock@consignmentclassics.net 

Some of the items they DO accept include: antiques and collectibles (typewriters, old globes, rotary phones, etc.) home decor (pillows, statues, vases, etc.) and outdoor decor framed art and pictures (family photos ok as people buy them for the frame) bedroom sets bookcases living room sets office furniture rugs (handmade) platters and nice dish sets (no individual pieces, sets only) fake decorative plants Mexican pottery jewelry (real stones to fake costume pieces; broken pieces made of real silver and gold which are sold for melting)   some kitchenware items

Some of the items they are NOT currently accepting (but this may change): curtain rods coffee tables, end tables and desks (unless very nice and in good condition) trunks ottomans single chairs (if once part of a set) lamps rugs that are machine made (handmade ok) glassware china (unless a high end brand) baskets clothing, purses, shoes, etc.

Purge for a Good Cause! And THANKS for supporting Dor Hadash!

BRING SMALL ITEMS TO DOR HADASH

MARCH 1

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Yom Huledet Sameah — Happy Birthday — March and April

Ari Fishman March 3 12th

Jonah Propp March 5

Elliot Weinstein March 5

Judy Hante March 6

Naomi Jensen March 6

Ilene Durst March 9

Kallie Schaffer March 9 12th

Lori Browne March 10

David Kamper March 14

Maclan Ander-Biegelsen March 17 10th

Carol Yeomans March 17

Caden Lyons March 20 11th

Gayle Weller March 20

Sunshine Schultz March 21 9th

Audrey Florman March 25

Alyssa Sepinwall March 25

Shannon Matteson March 27

David Schneider April 2

Bob Siegel April 2

Heidi Feldman April 4

Gary Rotto April 6

Michael Bacica April 7

Robert German April 8

Lisa Silver April 9

Violet Tavakoli April 12 5th

Karina Evans-Schreiber April 14 17th

Ellen Margolis April 14

Ingrid Greenberg April 15

Tovah Shapiro April 16 16th

Aviv Laska April 17 11th

Shira Laska April 17 11th

Matthew Brower April 19

DeDe Herst Cook April 19

Max Pancer April 25

Oliver Chen April 26 9th

Jacob Goldstein April 26 13th

Fran Meronoff April 29

Sheila Gibbs April 30

Lillian Meronoff April 30

Mark Rosenblum April 30

Yom Nissuin Sameah Happy Anniversary — March and April

Susan Bernstein and Evan Enowitz March 26 34th

Lee and Julian Lichter April 9 48th

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In remembrance of Remembered by Relationship

Gertrude Natker Leon Natker Leon's mother 3/1 Adar 5

Ira Sherman Betsy and David Schneider Betsy's grandfather 3/1 Adar 5

Robert Kremsdorf Deborah and Richard Kremsdorf Richard's mother 3/4 Adar 8

Nelda S. Deakin Terry Hall Keister Terry's mother 3/6 Adar 10

Hayes Alan Bernstein Evan Enowitz and Susan Bernstein Enowitz Susan's father 3/7 Adar 11

Deborah Horowitz Barbara and Jerry Chancy Barbara's cousin 3/7 Adar 11

Lotte Hausner Ilene Durst Ilene's grandmother 3/8 Adar 12

Barbara Maitles Holly Gail Baumann and Lee Goldberg Lee's sister 3/8 Adar 12

Jacob Margolis Ellen Margolis and Larry Cahn Ellen's father 3/9 Adar 13

Seymour Zalman Mann Judy Hante, Steve Forney and Naomi Jensen Judy and Naomi's uncle 3/10 Adar 14

Samuel Harman Alexis and Scott Pearce Alexis’s father 3/12 Adar 16Mildred Samuels Rose Lewis Char Katz and Barbara Rose Barbara's grandmother 3/13 Adar 17Norma Lutins Linda Silverman Levine Linda's step-grandmother 3/13 Adar 17

Anna Weber Gross Mark and Patricia Nussbaum Mark's grandmother 3/15 Adar 19

Sadie Scheininger Marilyn Scheininger Marilyn's grandmother 3/15 Adar 19

Michelle Blum David Kamper and Joanna Brooks David's aunt 3/18 Adar 22

Samuel Rieger Fran Meronoff Fran's father 3/10 Adar 22

Abraham Braun Giza Braun Giza’s father 3/19 Adar 23

Mandy Beth Fishman Marlene Zagon and Mort Tuchin Marlene's daughter 3/19 Adar 23

Edith Shulman Sheldon and Lisa Decklebaum Lisa's mother 3/19 Adar 23

Cella Bisom-Israel Susan and Chales Bison-Rapp Susan's grandmother 3/21 Adar 25

Enid Ruth Rose Char Katz and Barbara Rose Barbara’s sister 3/21 Adar 25

Frieda Wolfson Rosenberg Char Katz and Barbara Rose Barbara's grandmother 3/21 Adar 25

Phillip Goldstein Ros Goldstein and Bob Siegel Ros's father 3/22 Adar 26

Moe Mann Judy Hante, Steve Forney and Naomi Jensen Judy and Naomi’s grandfather 3/25 Adar 29

Edward Ament Marlene Bellamy and Don Maescher Marlene's uncle 3/28 Nissan 3

Rosalyn Manesse Judy Hante, Steve Forney and Naomi Jensen Judy and Naomi's cousin 3/28 Nissan 3

Henrietta Schneider Betsy and David Schneider David's grandmother 3/28 Nissan 3

YAHRZEITS — March 2020

"With our tears, with our sorrow, we remember. May the memory of good people bless our days.”

Date

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YAHRZEITS — April 2020

In remembrance of Remembered by Relationship

Sandra Silver Charles and Jennifer Silver Charles’s mother 4/2 Nissan 8

Paula Ruth Israel Marlene Zagon and Mort Tuchin Marlene's sister 4/3 Nissan 9

Morton Kremsdorf Deborah and Richard Kremsdorf Richard's father 4/3 Nissan 9

Leonard Karp John and Shari Ciancio Shari's father 4/6 Nissan 12

Sherrie Ellman Beverly and Dennis Ellman Dennis’s sister 4/8 Nissan 14

Muriel Oberleder Jesica Attiyeh Jessica's cousin 4/9 Nissan 15

David Goldberg Holly Baumann and Lee Goldberg Lee's father 4/15 Nissan 21

Selmon Belikoff Marlene Bellamy and Don Maescher Marlene's grandfather 4/17 Nissan 23

Julius Pincus Judy Hante, Steve Forney and Naomi Jensen Judy and Naomi's grandfather 4/23 Nissan 29

Bernard Gotterer Dijana and Steven Florman Steven's grandfather 4/24 Nissan 30

Estelle Harman Alexis and Scott Pearce Alexis’s mother 4/24 Nissan 30

Robert Rapp Susan and Charles Bissom-Rapp Charles’s father 4/24 Nissan 30

Henry Levine Helene Rotto and Gary Rotto Helene's father and Gary's grandfather 4/25 Iyar 1

David Jay Bernstein Holly Baumann and Lee Goldberg Holly's godson 4/26 Iyar 2

Ray Warburton Richard Warburton and Bleema Moss Richard's father 4/26 Iyar 2

Leonard Burney Barbara and Jerry Chancy Barbara's uncle 4/29 Iyar 5

Steve Kollisch Nancy Kollisch and Jeffrey Pressman Nancy's father 4/30 Iyar 6

Giza Braun Gloria Burney Grace Carr Ely Freedman Jen Hop Sybil Ingber Richard Kremsdorf Mike Lowry Serena Nnambi Erik Nnambi

Rivka Devorah bat Hanula Bob Nugent Ed Nugent David Pincus Alex Rach Barbara Rose Stacy Elke Sepinwall James Sistek Rhonda Schwartz

Mi Shebeirah

"With our tears, with our sorrow, we remember. May the memory of good people bless our days.”

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San Diego Jewish World www.sdjewishworld.com Gotthelf Art Gallery: The Coming Year https://bit.ly/2KI8XN7

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BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL now open to 18–32 year olds. If you are Jewish young adult ages 18-32 and have never traveled to Israel on a

peer educational trip before, you are eligible to participate in a free Birthright Israel adventure. Check out their website: https://www.birthrightisrael.com

College Resources and Scholarships for Jewish Students: Judaism on Campus: https://bit.ly/2I3TYe7

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 7:30a Hamantashen Bake 9a Gesher

2 3 4:30p Gesher

4 5 6 6:30p First Friday Kabbalat Shabbat assisted by grades PK-4th

7 10a Torah Study

8 5p Totally Rad 80s Purim Celebration

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

9 EREV PURIM

10 NO GESHER 6:30p Ritual Meeting PURIM

11 12 13 7p Kabbalat Shabbat

14 10a Torah Study

15 9p Gesher

16 17 4:30p Gesher

18 19 20 6:30p Wine & Cheese pre-neg followed by 7p Lev Hadash* Kabbalat Shabbat

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22 NO GESHER 1p One Book One Congregation

23 24 4:30p Gesher 6:30p Board of Trustees

25 26 27 7:00 Share Shabbat

28 6p Koi Zen Wine Tasting FUNdraiser

29 NO GESHER

30 31 NO GESHER

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*Lev Hadash Kabbalat Shabbat is our musical Shabbat with Rabbi Yael and song leader Hilly Rubin. The evening begins with a wine and cheese “pre-neg” followed by the service and an oneg.

Reconstructing Judaism Shabbaton Friday and Saturday (see info following

April calendar

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APRIL 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 6:30p First Friday Kabbalat Shabbat assisted by grades 5-7

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5 NO GESHER

6 7 NO GESHER

8 Share a Seder Erev Pesach

9 Share a Seder Pesach (Day 1)

10 Pesach NO SERVICES

11 Pesach

12 Pesach NO GESHER

13 Pesach

14 NO GESHER Pesach 6:30 Ritual Committee

15 Pesach

16 Pesach (Day 8)

17 6:30 Wine & cheese pre-neg followed by 7:00 Lev Hadash* Kabbalat Shabbat

18 10a Torah Study

19 9p Gesher and Soulful Sunday

20 21 Yom HaShoah 4:30 Gesher

22 23 24 7p Kabbalat Shabbat

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26 NO GESHER ADL Walk Against Hate

27 28 Yom HaZikaron 4:30 Gesher 6:30 Board of Trustees

29 Yom HaAtzmaut

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*Lev Hadash Kabbalat Shabbat is our musical Shabbat with Rabbi Yael and song leader Hilly Rubin. The evening begins with a wine and cheese “pre-neg” followed by the service and an oneg.

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You should have all received information about the SoCal Shabbaton March 27-28, 2020 organized by Reconstructing Judaism, the central organization of the Reconstructionist movement. (If you skip the evening conversation on the 28th, you can make it back in plenty of time for Dor Hadash’s FUNdRaiser at Koi Zen @ 6 p.m.)

Shabbat Worship and Discussion on Reconstructionism – More Info Date and Time: March 27, 7 p.m. PDT Location: University Synagogue, Irvine Shabbat Alive services, University Synagogue’s jazz and pop service with a band, led by Rabbi Arnie Rachlis and Cantor Ruti Braier with the participation of Rabbi Yael Ridberg of Congregation Dor Hadash in San Diego. Following services, Rabbi Deborah Waxman, Ph.D., president of Reconstructing Judaism, will dialogue with Rabbi Arnie Rachlis on “The Past, Present and Future of Reconstructionism.”

Shabbat Services and Day of Community – RSVP Date and Time: March 28, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. PDT Location: Calamigos Beach Club, Malibu Join Reconstructing Judaism staff and board members on Saturday, March 28 at 9:00 a.m. for a day of community hosted by Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue, to be held at the beautiful Calamigos Beach Club on the Pacific Coast Highway. Our day will begin with a relaxed meet and greet over coffee and danish, followed by Saturday morning services and d’var torah and study with the president of Reconstructing Judaism, Rabbi Deborah Waxman, Ph.D. The day will continue with a lunch program where we will discuss resilience through community, to be followed by an afternoon of sessions that help us explore our Judaism through community, art and the natural world.

Day of Community Schedule 9 a.m. Coffee and Danish 9:15 a.m. Morning Services with d’var torah and study with Rabbi Deborah Waxman, Ph.D. on “Finding God in Community” 12 p.m. Lunch Program: facilitated conversations on “Resilience Through Community” 1:15 p.m. Afternoon Engagement Sessions • "Reconstructionist Experiential Learning: Kaplan's Values for the 21st Century" • Rabbi Jeff Eisenstat • "Revisioning Jewish Community in the 21st Century" • Cyd Weissman and Tresa Grauer, Ph.D. • "Cultivating Resilience, Choosing Life" • Rabbi Deborah Waxman, Ph.D. and Susan Levine (not Dor Hadash’s Susan Levine LOL) • "Fun, Creativity and Exploration with Havaya Arts" • Julianne Schwartz 2:40 p.m. Closing Remarks

Three Reconstructionist Rabbis in Conversation: A Havdalah Gathering - RSVP Date and Time: March 28, 7:30 p.m. PDT Location: Kehillat Israel, Pacifi c Palisades Join the Kehillat Israel community and Reconstructing Judaism staff and board members for a night of music, discussion and dessert. The night will feature a musical Havdalah, along with a wide-ranging conversation between three Reconstructionist rabbis: Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben, rabbi emeritus of Kehillat Israel and Reconstructing Judaism board member, Rabbi Amy Bernstein, senior rabbi of Kehillat Israel, and Rabbi Deborah Waxman, Ph.D., president of

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HaKesher, Congregation Dor Hadash’s newsletter, is published bi-monthly by the Board of Trustees. Although the newsletter is supported through membership dues, contributions towards its publication are appreciated. All submissions are accepted at the discretion of the Officers and Board of Trustees of Congregation Dor Hadash and the editor. Due to space limitations, submissions may be used in future issues and are subject to editing. Submissions for consideration should be factual and concise. Contact names and addresses as well as the author’s name and address should be included. Submissions in electronic form are preferred. Email submissions to hakesher1@dorhadash.org Deadline: All submissions including advertisements, reports, and updates should be dropped off, emailed, or faxed by the 15th of the month for publication in the following month’s newsletter.

Address: on the campus of San Diego Jewish Academy

11860 Carmel Creek Road • San Diego, CA 92130 858-268-3674 • 858-704-3850 (fax)

http://dorhadash.org Facebook: http://tiny.cc/cdh-facebook

The mission of Dor Hadash is to create a caring Jewish community in accordance with the values of Reconstructing Judaism.

Congregation Dor Hadash is affiliated with Reconstructing Judaism reconstructingjudaism.org

HaKesher (The Communication) Editor: Susan Levine Proofreader: Patti Nussbaum

Dor Hadash Board of Trustees and Officers David Kamper, President Betsy Chessler, Vice President Matt Fishman, Vice President Beth Even, Treasurer Giza Braun, Secretary Nikka Alicandri, Trustee John Ciancio, Trustee Karina Evans-Schreiber, Youth Trustee Judy Hante, Trustee Becca Lewison, Trustee Laine Lipsky, Trustee Jack Reingold, Trustee

Yael Ridberg, Rabbi Betsy Schneider, Dir. of Education and Engagement Julie White, Congregation Administrator

Office Hours Tuesday–Friday 9:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.

858-268-3674 x101 administrator1@dorhadash.org

SHARE SHABBAT

What is Share Shabbat? It is an opportunity for Dor Hadash members to come together at a member’s home usually on a Friday night when there are no services at Dor Hadash. We try to find 2–3 hosts in different geographic locations for each date.

The rest of the 2020 dates for Share Shabbat are March 27; April 8 and/or 9 (Passover); May 22; and June 26. To sign up to host, click here. What should Share Shabbat look like? It could be a dinner (hosted or potluck); dessert only; game night; or even a service!

Check the shmeer and your email for opportunities to RSVP for an upcoming Share Shabbat in your neighborhood. If you have any questions about hosting a Share Shabbat, please contact Beth Even.

Brooks-Kamper family host Share Shabbat on January 31, 2020.