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Note this is a double issue of Chai Lights, covering both June & July activities and programs

332 West Alejo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262 ! www.templeisaiahps.com ! 760-325-2281

JUNE-JULY 2017 ! Sivan-Tammuz-Av 5777 RABBI DAVID LAZAR

http://www.templeisaiahps.com

� From Our President’s Desk Christopher Spellman

Dear Fellow Congregants, As the new President of Temple Isaiah, Iwould like to introduce myself to thosecongregants who do not yet know me, aswell as re-introduce myself to those that do. I have served on the board for the lastthree years, most recently as Vice-President.I have been attending Temple Isaiah sincethe late 1970's with my family and you’ll findme here most Saturday mornings. While Irecognize that our attendance Friday evening is much largerthan Shabbat morning, I personally find the morning servicemore meaningful. I particularly enjoy the Torah reading withcommentaries and insights that Rabbi Lazar shares with us.Through this weekly practice, I feel a real connection with myJewish ancestors and a strong bond with our tradition. I think that all of us share that desire to connect with ourJewish tradition and develop our spiritual identity and practicein a safe and nourishing environment. This is why we attendservices, classes and lectures, social events and tikkun olamactivities, and yes, this is why we pay our annual dues! As most of you know, there has been a great deal ofdiscussion over the last 6 months with regard to our long-termfinancial stability. Some are of the opinion that we must sell ourbuilding and downsize to a property more appropriate for oursize now and what we expect the congregation to be in the next5-10 years. Others feel that we have not yet exhausted all ofour options that would allow us to stay put at our historic site.Thankfully, through the generosity of one of our members,

Harold Matzner, who has covered our operating deficit forthe last fiscal year, we are able to utilize the next fewmonths in order to responsibly prepare two alternativeplans for our future. Two teams are simultaneously workingon these proposals and we hope to have both ready by theHigh Holidays. At that time, we will once again call ageneral meeting of our membership and, soon after, makea decision. In the meantime, there is much to do with regard to theongoing operations of our congregation. We have anumber of committees – Membership, Fundraising, Facility,Women’s Auxiliary, Social Action and Prayer - that arecurrently reassessing our yearly goals and working towardsa greater level of accountability for all who are responsiblefor getting the day to day work done at Temple Isaiah.Please let me know directly ([email protected]) ifyou feel you’d like to contribute in one of these areas. We have successfully increased our membership overthe last 2 years, as well as attendance at services, classesand programs. Not a week goes by when at least a numberof congregational events are taking place in our building –even in the summer months! But there still remains muchto do. I know that we can, and will, get this done together.We are truly blessed and I look forward to sharing thatblessing in wider and wider circles in the year to come!

Sincerely,

Christopher Spellman, President

360 BISTRO at 360 North Palm Canyon Drive, PalmSprings (between Alejo & Amado, on the east side ofthe street). If you haven’t been there before, you’ll loveTony and his staff. Many thanks to Shoshana Barer formaking this happen!

APPETITO - 1700 South Camino Real, at East PalmCanyon (next to Koffi & across the street from theAce Hotel), Palm Springs. We had a social there in 2014and it was an amazing evening with great food andwelcoming hospitality!

Your invitation for

Temple Isaiah’s

2017 Summer Socials

Thursday, June 15 M 5:00-7:00 PM

Tuesday, July 25 M 5:00-7:00 PM

Tuesday, August 29 M 5:00-7:00 PM

Our Summer Socials are a wonderful time during the slower summer months for Templemembers to get together & socialize. Also, these are great occasions to bring prospectivemembers! M CRITICAL: WE NEED YOU TO RSVP! Call our 24/7 RSVP line: 760-844-7305.

EIGHT4NINE at 849 North Palm Canyon Drive on thewest side of the street, between Tamarisk & El Alameda,Palm Springs. Once again we will join Willie and his teamfor a wonderful chance to have some quality schmoozetime, great drinks and nibbles.

Tabernacle in the Desert,Mahzor Rosh Hashanah andYom Kippur, Italy, 1742, GrossFamily Collection, Tel Aviv

�From the Rabbi’s StudyRabbi David Lazar

This time of year, we begin to read thebook of Numbers at the Torah service onShabbat mornings. The first two chapters ofNumbers tell of the census Moses takes ofthe tribes of Israel and describe theirarrangement in the camp. The next twochapters list in great detail – far greaterdetail than the two previous chapters - eachof the clans of the tribe of Levi, who wereresponsible for the duties of service and

porterage relating to the Tent of Meeting, the Tabernacle thataccompanied the Children of Israel during their wanderings inthe desert. In other words, these two Levite chapters with 88verses in all, are dedicated to 96% percent of the eligible maleswho were counted, compared to 100 verses in the following twochapters for just 4% of those from the tribe of Levi! One of the key words we find in these passages is theHebrew root NS”A, having to do with carrying something, orbeing “carried,” which in this context means to be “counted.” TheLevites of age appear to have “counted” more than theircontemporaries in the other tribes who were the ones whoactually went out to war. Perhaps this is because while war wasan occasional event, the Levites were responsible for“schlepping” the Tabernacle parts, assembling these parts ateach new location of encampment, and breaking down upondeparture, tasks done constantly on a regular basis. I believe the ongoing dedication of these Levites to theirseemingly unglamourous task of portage earned them thedetailed attention of the author/editor of the book of Numbers. Regarding our own journeytoday at Temple Isaiah, wemight well learn a lesson fromthis ancient tradition. Manyamong us have voiced strongopinions about the future of ourcongregation, yet they have notcome forward to share therecent increased burden of“schlepping” – sitting oncommittees, raising money andoverall helping out with the dayto day running of our communityas we face our future in aserious and responsiblemanner. Whether our future lies at thehistorical site of Temple Isaiahor at another, smaller facility,we will always need many toshare in the burden of the oftenthankless work of ensuring thevitality of our congregation.Please come forward and helpus “schlep.”

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Twice Blessed May 7 Program: RABBI BECKY SILVERSTEIN

“Transgender & Jewish:Bringing My Whole-Self to Our Holy Tradition”

Rabbi Becky Silverstein

welcomed by Rabbi David Lazar

Erev Shavuot “Wine, Cheese & Study” May 30, 2017

�From the Executive Director Douglas Morton

Hello everyone! The three digit temperatures are back. Once again those of us that remain in PalmSprings can celebrate with air conditionedmovie theatres, dipping in our swimming poolsand, best of all, attending our Temple IsaiahSocials! We have booked the three socials forthis summer ... and they are terrific! Put themon your calendar so you can be sure to join us: Ø Thursday, June 15 – 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at360 Bistro at 360 N. Palm Canyon. If youhaven’t been there you’ll love Tony and his staff. Many thanks toShoshana Barer for making this happen. ÙTuesday, July 25 – 5:00 7:00 P.M. at Appetito S. CaminoReal. We had a social there a few years ago and what great foodthey served! ÚTuesday, August 29 – 5:00 – 7:00 Eight4Nine. Once againwe will join Willie and his team for a wonderful chance to havesome quality schmooze time. It is really important that you RSVP and we have our handyreservation phone line for you to call in 24/7: 760-844-7305. Help us celebrate Rabbi Lazar’s 60th birthday at the Kiddushimmediately following the 10 a.m. Saturday morning ShabbatServices on Saturday, June 17. Sascha and some of ourmembers will be bringing special treats for the Kiddush. EmailSascha ([email protected]) if you’d like to bring somethingtoo. We’ll help make Rabbi’s birthday special just by being here.

Have you visited the Temple lately? If so, you’ve seen that it hasbeen painted a lovely shade of white. I have to say, it looksfabulous! Thanks to everyone who gave us input on the color

and espe-cially thankyou, thankyou, thanky o u t oH a r o l dM a t z n e r ,Ron & CarolFragen and

Bob & Cheryl Fey for making this happen. The building looksamazing. Just to keep you up on the latest the Board is very busyworking on a budget that will work for us during the next fiscalyear. I will update everyone once the new budget is passed.

Last but NOT LEAST, once again, it’s time formembership dues. The Board agreed that werepeat again the early bird special, 10% off due

though July 18. We all know the issues theTemple is facing and what we’re dealing with, so

now, more than ever, if you are able to I stronglyencourage you to raise your membership to the next

level. Membership dues information will be sent throughe-mail and the U.S. mail. I’m looking forward to being together with you for anothergreat year at Temple Isaiah!

Shalom, Douglas

EXHIBIT OPENING & RECEPTIONThursday, June 8 ~ 7-9 PM

$10 per person

RSVP to www.templeisaiahps.com or call 760-325-2281

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

June 2017

1 3-5 pmDementiaFriendly Café

27:30 pmShabbatservices

3 10 amShabbat service

4Temple office closed


6 7 3-4:15 pmExploraTorah

6-8 pm 2BaJew

8 7-9 pm“Dancers WeLost” ExhibitOpening andReception


10 10 amShabbat serviceKiddush in honor ofCantor Radwine




6-8 pm 2BaJew

15 5-7 pmFirst SummerSocial for 2017@ 360 Bistro, PS


17 10 amShabbat serviceKiddush in honor ofRabbi & Sascha’sbirthdays




6-8 pm 2BaJew

22 237:30 pmShabbatservices





6-8 pm 2BaJew


BEGINNING JUNE 2, THROUGH ROSH HASHANAH,FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICES WILL BEGIN AT 7:30 PM

CANDLELIGHTING TIMES:

Friday, June 2 Shabbat Naso 7:10 pm Friday, June 9 Shabbat Baho\alotcho 7:14 pm Friday, June 16 Shabbat Shelach 7:17 pm Friday, June 23 Shabbat Korach 7:19 pm Friday, June 30 Shabbat Chukat 7:19 pm

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4 Temple office closed 5 no class 6 3-5 pmDementiaFriendlyCafé



9 Temple office closed 10 Temple officeclosed

11 12 no class 13 14 7:30 pmShabbatservices



18 19 no class 20 21 7:30 pmShabbatservices



25 5-7 pmSummer Social atAppetito

26 no class 27 28 7:30 pmShabbatservices



August 2017

1 Tisha B’Av 2 no class 3 3-5 pmDementiaFriendlyCafé



6 Temple office closed 7 Temple office closed 8 9 3-4:15 pmExploraTorah

10 11 7:30 pmShabbatservices


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29 5-7 pmSummer Socialat Eight4Nine

30 3-4:15 pmExploraTorah

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CANDLELIGHTING TIMES:Friday, July 7 Shabbat Balak 7:19 pmFriday, July 14 Shabbat Pinchas 7:17 pmFriday, July 21 Shabbat Matot Masei 7:13 pmFriday, July 28 Shabbat Davarim 7:09 pmFriday August 4 Shabbat Va’echanan 7:03 pmFriday, August 11 Shabbat Eikev 6:56 pmFriday, August 18 Shabbat Re’ah 6:48 pmFriday, August 25 Shabbat Shoftim 6:40 pm

In Memory of: Yahrzeit Fund

Hannah Cahn in loving memory ofFriedl Popper

Douglas Morton in loving memory ofhis father, Steve G. Morton

Hannah Cahn in loving memory of EllyPopper

Pearl White in memory of BrentReynold’s father, Rev. WesleyReynolds

Hannah Cahn in loving memory ofDieter Popper

Douglas Morton in memory of BrentReynold’s father, Rev. WesleyReynolds

Hannah Cahn in loving memory ofSteffen Popper

Stuart and Pat Barton in lovingmemory of Stuart’s father, RobertBarton

Hannah Cahn in loving memory ofBetty Fraenkel

Bill Kanter in loving memory of Bill’sfather, Ed Kanter

Sheldon Lehman in loving memory ofhis father, Joseph Lehman

Edythe Kenton in loving memory ofher father, Abe Levin

Edythe Kenton in loving memory ofher grandfather, Samuel Hayden

Phyllis Lyman in loving memory of herfather, Abraham Lyman

Alyce Lazar and family in lovingmemory of Seymour Lazar

Autumn Haber in loving memory of herfather, Mel Haber

Heather Wallis in loving memory of herfather, Ben Greenblatt

Joy Goldstein in loving memory of herfather, William Pearlman

Barbara Platt in loving memory of herhusband, Stephen Platt

Mike Salerno in loving memory of hisbrother, Fredrick Schaefer

David Knapp in loving memory of hisgrandfather, David Itkin

Mike Salerno in loving memory of hismother, Eva Salerno

Norma Lovitz in loving memory of hermother, Ann Kaplan

Larry Spellman in loving memory of hiswife, Cecilia Spellman

Linda Gould in loving memory of herhusband, Jack Gould

Randy Gould in loving memory of JackGould

Pearl White in loving memory of HarrietSloan

Daniel Schwartz in loving memory of hismother-in-law, Julia Dubin

Shirley Waterman in loving memory of herbrother-in-law, Fred Waterman

Gladys Ouziel in loving memory ofhusband, Irving Ouziel

General Contribution

Lynne and Larry Lichtig

Sandie Ovesen

Basil Bernstein

David Goldman and family

Pearl White in honor of Larea Pettersen’sbirthday

Renee and Ted Blatt in honor of RodneyHill’s birthday

Bonnie and David Garfinkel in honor ofRodney Hill’s birthday

Elky Lehman in honor of her aliyahs

Pearl White in honor of Harley and CarylRudofsky’s anniversary

Sheldon Lehman in honor of his aliyahs

Nat & Miriam Bent in memory of BrentReynold’s father, Rev. Wesley Reynolds

Nat & Miriam Bent in memory of DonGoodman

Rabbi Matthew and Sara Simon inloving memory of Matthew’s mother,Kelsey Simon

Jerry and Susan Steinberger inmemory of Don Goodman

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund

Dan Stork in honor of his aliyot

June & July 2017 Yahrzeits * Names Inscribed on Memorial Board

Shabbat Services: Friday nights at 7:30 pm & Saturdays at 10:00 am. We will attempt to provide amorning minyan for a yahrzeit if given several days notice.

June 1-3.Listed June 2/3*Maria Bacal*Charles Emanuel*Mathew M. FoxNathan Fraenkel*Harry Goodstein*Charles Henry Greene III*Marie B. LevyAngelo RolandoKelsey Simon*Maetin TraubRoger VickeryFred Waterman*Karoline Weinstein*Rebecca Widre

June 4-10Listed June 9/10*Anna BerkinblittWilliam Biedebach*Charles Bonoff*Theodore Buky*Hansel FinkelEvelyn GoroshSidney Honigman*Sophie Horowitz*Col. Filmore HorwichMinnie Jeffery*Dr. Julius L. Kaplan*Ed Krist*Fay Liebling*Nanie Malamut*Jules Meyers

Milton Nagle*Don S. PintoSigfried SeligerEdward T. Sigell*Samuel SokolowBetty Stansbury*Aaron Sternberg*Sara Weill*Adolf Weinberg

June 11-17.Listed June 16/17*Evelyn Abel*Regina Baker*Samona Breslow*Sidney Fox*Philip Frank*Bertha Geisser*Eva Gershuny*Jacqueline J. GreenDr. Harry Jaffe*Matthew H. Meyers*Zelda Mindess*Sam Pelt*Fay P. SaskeSamuel Schartz*Max SokolowBertha StoneMilt TatelmanSally VictorCharles Weissmann

June 18-24Listed June 23/24*Harold ChapmanDavid Cohen*Gertrude DiamondTheodore Dorman*Samuel Erzoff*Norman FeinbergBarry JefferyWayne Jewett*Duke KosslynSondra Landau*Maurice L. LashAbraham Leiner*Sally Liberman*Benson Littman*Bernard H. Miliband*Harry Norian

Rabbi Harry PennesWilma Saphire*June ShayneRose L. Sigell*Jack H. Spiegel*Melvin Verger*Dr. Solon VineDan WaltersPearl Witas

June 25-July 1Listed June 30/July 1*William Bernstein*Bernice Brown*Kate Brown*Max Epstein*Leonard FosterHenry HeinRuth Henzel*Jack Levy*Marvin ManheimMary Missner*Charles Naywert*Joel D. NockensonSarah L. Pennes*Ida Rosenthal*Sally RosinAmy SimonSidney Volk

July 2-8. Listed July 7/8*Florence Barmash*Sol Bossel*Ben Cohen*Abe Diamond*Florence Eder*Anna E. Friedman*Harry D. GranasDorothy S. Karp*Rose Kaufman*Lee H. Levin*Albert Liberman*Claire Lulia*Fred Lyons*Bessie Rudolph*Schmuel SchulmanRebecca Shifrin*Minnie E. Smith*Gene Torgan

*Mark A. Wallock*Harry Warsaw*Bernard Wasserman*Samuel M. Yudin

July 9-15.Listed July 14/15Edna EisenbergHans A. Fraenkel*Euguene Greenstein*Sadie HarrisSamuel Henzel*Gary Howard*Sofia KatzShirley Korff*Teresa M. Liebowitz*Sol S. PineJack ShatzHerbert SheafferDiane ShermanHortense Stahl*Rose Wagner

July 16-22Listed July 21/22*Norman Brown*Edward Cohen*Sophie Cohen*Arthur J. DavisJudy GelfandRuth Goldman*Maurice Goldsmith*Howard GordonBernard Gorosh*Yetta JaegerNathan Lew*Irwin Lipschutz*Oscar Mandinach*David Margolis*Eli Potash*Lottie Rosenthall*Albert F. Sanders*Louis TesslerGeorge Vangrove

July 23-29Listed July 28/29*Moe Altman*Joseph Bacal*Daniel Bloomfield

*Nathan Blumberg*Jules DeVorzon*Armond EmanuelDr. Mervin B. Epstein*Joseph Feinberg*Viffie Finkel*Morris Goldfine*Sylvia Goldfus*Jerome Gore*Josephine Hoffman*Beatrice Horwich*Arthur Kern, M.D.*Louis KitsisLubin Lazar*Ann Littman*Chaim Margolin*Jack Meiselman*Harvey MelvinShirley Miller*Mindel Rozen*Henry ShweidRose Speiser*William Starkstein*Molly StoneMax Traister*Nathan Torgan*Frank Weissman*Sophie Zigman

July 30-31Listed August 4/5*Morte BermanMildred Mantell*Nathan Silverman

May their memories endure for a blessing.

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