April 2018 • Nissan-Iyar 5778 Including Pesach Guide Volume 50, Issue 8
Ruach Congregation Beth Shalom
Celebrating our 50th Anniversary!6800 35th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
206.524.0075
Message from Rabbi Borodin
On the 5th of Iyar 70 years ago, which corresponds to May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion, the Executive Head of the World Zionist Organization and Chairman of the Jewish Agency for Palestine, declared the independence of the state of Israel. This year, we will mark the 70th anniversary of the state of Israel on the 4th of Iyar, which is Thursday April 19th. (When Yom HaAtzmaut falls on a Friday such as this year, it’s celebration is moved one day earlier to avoid it bumping up against shabbat).
The time period of 70 years reminds me of a famous talmudic story about a person named Honi, who was walking along the road and found someone planting carob trees. He was astonished that anyone would plant when it would take 70 years for the fruit to grow and the gardener was not going to live to see the tree grown full size. Lo and behold, Honi goes to sleep, and sleeps for 70 years to awaken to find the gardener’s grandson enjoying the fruits of the labor from 70 years ago and gains an appreciation of the necessity of planting for the future.
The story of Honi has me wondering about the Founders of the state of Israel, and what impressions they would have if they fell asleep at the beginning of a country and woke up, today, 70 years later.
I am currently in the middle of a course on 70 years of Israeli poetry which has helped provide perspective on the incredible challenges, changes and development that have taken place in Israel, and has helped showcase many of the
seeds planted with the beginning of the state whose fruits are being enjoyed today. Spending time this year working on refugee issues, and seeing how complicated it is to absorb new populations from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, I have been reminded of the complexity of securing housing for this huge population increase and how amazing was Israel’s absorption of Jews from all over the world.
In honor of Israel’s birthday, and using the perspective of immigration as a window into some of Israel’s accomplishments of the past 70 years, I have chosen to share part of a poem by the Israeli songwriter, Chava Alberstein, reflecting on the experience of immigration at the beginning of the state.
Chava Alberstein was born in Szczecin, Poland, in 1947 and arrived in Israel with her family at the age of 4. Her memories of the early years mirror those of the hundreds of thousands of immigrants who poured into the young state, often surprised by what greeted them, learning their ways in this new land and new country.
For the first few weeks, Chava’s family lived in a tent and for the next year in a tin hut, in the transit camp known as Sha’ar Ha’aliya (The Gateway to Aliya). She writes about the lack of privacy and hodgepodge of languages in her Hebrew song “Sharaliya,” pronounced just as the immigrants corrupted the name of the camp. I welcome your thoughts and insights from her poem “Sharaliya”.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Updates R1-6
Shomrei Atid R7
Youth Updates R9
PASSOVER GUIDE P1-5
CBS @ 50 R9-12
Adult Education R12
B’nai Mitzvah R13
Anniversaries, Birthdays R14
Events in Members Lives R14-15
Contributions R15-18
Service Schedules and Calendars R19-21
Tzedakah Form R22
The Book of Ruth - An Exploration through different creative lenses with Rabbi Borodin
The rabbis say there are 70 faces of Torah. In this class we will have a chance to prepare for Shavuot through studying the story of Ruth (which is read on Shavuot) with multiple forms of creative and artistic expression as lenses for studying the text. No background in any of the art forms is needed. We will primarily study the artistic expressions of others on these books and have some opportunity for trying the forms ourselves. Two sections will be offered – evenings or day class. Classes will cover the biblical text, rabbinic and contemporary midrashim, music and poetry, visual art, and movement.
Wednesdays, 7:30-8:45pm: April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 23
Thursdays, 12:30- 1:45pm: April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17
Did you miss the Gala?
You can still buy the wine, certified Kosher by our rabbis. See page 12.
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“Sharaliya” (Aliyah Gate)
Chava Alberstein
This story begins at the end
A passenger ship berthed at dock
Weary people in a new land
Stand before a large gate, gazing up
In silence. People from the ends of time,
From the ends of light and life
With thick garments and heavy steps.
Nothing is like what they promised:
They promised a warm land, but it’s windy and stormy.
The roof flew off in winter, pots covered the floor.
Everything was sodden with water, the down quilts
from Poland.
Everyone was sobbing but I was already asleep
Like a real princess – asleep with an umbrella.
Someone says – “We’re here”
Another answers – “Perhaps”
Someone calls – “We’ve found it”
Others whisper – “If only…”
Someone shouts – “In the meantime”,
They shout back – “Until when?”
We’ll never know
Who came in and who went out
Who passed through and who remained in Sharaliya.
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Rabbi’s Message continued
CBS 2017-2018 Board of Directors President Michael Madwed
President Elect Norbert Sorg
Past President Andrew Cohen
Vice-President Jennifer Cohen
Treasurer Scott Cohen
Secretary
Rochelle Roseman
Religious School Committee Chair Joshua Newman
Members at Large: Erin Benzikry
Carolyn Bernhard
Craig Chosiad
Marc Cohen
Joani Diskin Saran
Keith Eaton
Debra Gussin
Beth Hartell Dov Pinker Scott Starr David Tarshes Aharon tenBroek
Deadlines: Articles / Announcements are due in synagogue office by the 10th of each month for the following month’s newsletter.
206-524-0075 CBS phone
206-525-5095 CBS fax [email protected]
Rabbi Jill Borodin
Rabbi Paula Rose
Carol Benedick
Executive Director [email protected]
Rachel Wachtel Education & Youth Director [email protected]
Leah Lemchen
Director of Early Childhood Center [email protected]
Susan Monas/Francie Ringold
Rosh Kitchen
Marjie Cogan
Communications Coordinator [email protected]
Heidi Piel Lifecycle Coordinator [email protected]
Sarah Harel Program Director [email protected]
Shira Orzech
B’nai Mitzvah Coordinator [email protected]
Lauren Fellows
Front Office Coordinator [email protected]
Emma Shusterman
Bookkeeper [email protected]
Louis Friedkin
Comptroller
Tamara Fernandez
Asst to the Director of the ECC
Rimma Lobas
Service Assistant
Carlos DelCid
Building Maintenance
Luis Martinez Maekele Gebremeskel Custodial Attendants
Synagogue office address: 6800 - 35th Ave NE • Seattle, WA 98115 • website: www.bethshalomseattle.org
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President’s Message
As I drove to work this morning, a journey that took me from my home in northwest Seattle to my clinic in the southeast, the sunrise was simply spectacular. Amidst several layers of disparate clouds, there were multiple shades of red, yellow and blue, subtly changing amidst drops of rain. As with many such scenes, the window of viewing was brief, possibly fifteen minutes. There then ensued the usual drizzly March morning. I arrived at my clinic, and as I walked to the entrance, I witnessed the encore performance – a broad and bright rainbow across northern sky. Surely, there must be a God, I thought, but thankfully, there is a beautiful material world.
Rabbi Isaac Luria, one of the great mystics, pondered how the universe could exist in the presence of an infinite, absolute God. At every point in time and space the Infinite should be crowding out the finite, allowing no actual room for existence. Luria’s solution to this dilemma was that God had to hide himself, to pull somewhat back, to limit his being, in order to allow for the universe to exist. That is the quality of tzimtzum, and it is an expression of God’s love for us.
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, in his d’var Torah for Vayakhel and Pekudei this year, teaches that the name for the space vacated by God to allow for existence is chol, whose root meaning is “empty”, but which can also mean “common” or “sand”. What is more common than sand, particularly in a desert land?
So, chol is the space that God makes for us to exist in the material world.
Now, we can exhibit a form of tzimtzum ourselves. Our own tzimtzum is the space vacated by us so that God’s presence can be felt in our midst. It is a stepping back from the noise, from the overwhelming intrusion of our present, our desires and our devices. The name for that space is kodesh. We can do this on Shabbat (hamavdil b’ein kodesh l’chol), but we can also do this throughout our lives as well.
It is an approach, a stance towards our own lives, perhaps a choice. As Rabbi Sacks writes, “The highest achievement is not self-expression but self-limitation – making space for something other and different from us.”
It may seem like a very small matter on retelling, but I experienced others making space for me in synagogue
several Shabbat mornings ago, on February 24 to be precise, our 50th anniversary Shabbat. I own a Sim Shalom Siddur, which I bring to shul whenever I am leading, as it contains notes about leading that help me, and has paper clips helping to lead through the proper page sequence. My three children have also written notes in the book, and all three used it for their own B’nai Mitzvah ceremonies and other leading opportunities. It is a precious book to me.
Well, after Kiddush luncheon and the after Kiddush interview with Rabbis Stone and Borodin by Rabbi Rose, I went to retrieve my stuff to leave shul, and I realized that I had not placed my Siddur back in my tallit bag as I usually do right after services when I lead, in order to avoid it being retrieved and stacked with all of the other similar looking Siddurim. It was gone.
Now, even after my first run through of all the Siddurim on the shelves in the entryway, when I could not see my own book, I should have known that there were few places it could have been, and it was going to be likely found eventually. Despite that, I was likely emitting what I was feeling, which was light panic.
Two congregants, Dave Tarshes and Patti Kieval, noticed this and eagerly began helping me to look for the errant book, without my asking. Their genuine concern was so apparent to me, that I could truly feel the temporary space that they had created within themselves for my need at that time. This was tzimtzum in practice, it seemed to me, and although we found the book in due time, their making space for me at that moment created a bond.
The sum total of those bonds that occur between members of our community is the measure of its strength. By that measure, I believe that we are a strong community.
We have been celebrating 50 years of that community for the past year, and we have celebrations continuing, all the way through our culminating ceremony on May 6 at the synagogue. If you haven’t done so already, please contribute to the fiftieth anniversary. Our idealistic goal is 100% community participation.
Michael Madwed
The Next 35 Years of Social Change in Israel, Mickey Gitzin in Conversation with Rabbi Jill Borodin
Monday, 4/30 from 7:30pm in the Sanctuary, Congregation Beth Shalom With Mickey Gitzin, New Israel Fund’s Executive Director in Israel. As a liberal, openly gay son of Russian immigrants, newly appointed NIF Executive Director in Israel, Mickey Gitzin recognizes both the great leaps forward that Israel has made in advancing equality for all its citizens and the challenges that remain. Mickey has led the charge as one of a new wave of young Israeli leaders, bringing a cutting edge, intersectional approach to the issues of the day.
Prior to joining NIF, Mickey was the founding director of “Israel Hofsheet” (Be Free Israel), a leading grassroots organization fighting for separation of religion and state in Israel. Mickey holds a Master’s in Public Policy from University College-London, for which he received a
Chevening Scholarship from the British Foreign Office and the British Council.
In 2013, Mickey received NIF UK’s Human Rights Award, and in 2015, NIF’s Gallanter Prize for Emerging Israeli Social Justice Leaders.
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Updates
Social Action Committee, contact: Gail Coskey
Although Pesach began at the end of March, the intermediate days occur in April, so it’s always a good reminder that we were once ‘strangers in a strange land’. New refugees and immigrants to our community are also strangers in a strange land. The SAC supports the efforts of other CBS committees who are focused on refugee and immigrant issues. Kayla Weiner would like to remind us that, “The CBS Immigration and Sanctuary committee continues to be involved in all things relevant. Our google group list informs you of training and educational opportunities as well as actions you can do to help advance the cause of those in danger of deportation. Currently, we are looking for coats for men as well as snack foods for the welcome wagon at the Detention Center.”
Our next big activity will be having a HIAS inspired Immigration Shabbat and Shabbaton October 19-21, Lech Lecha. If you are interested in helping with this programming, contact Kayla at ([email protected]). Also in regards to the Detention Center in Tacoma: Volunteer visitors are welcome at the Tacoma Detention Center, at the request of the detainees. Volunteers may not bring the detainees anything except soft-cover books, and they do not have to do anything for the detainees—except talk. A little knowledge of Spanish could help, but may not be essential. Contact Edna Oberman if interested.
CBS and SAC members also took part in two Advocacy Days in Olympia in February. On February 20th, Carolyn Cohen, Susan Morgensztern, Kim Schulze, Carolyn Cohen, Carolyn Bernhard, and Robert Isgur, attended the Faith Action Network (FAN) Day. (See photo below).
We met with other faith communities from our legislative Districts, heard inspiring speakers, then met with our State Senators and Representatives or their representatives to tell them about our legislative priorities and to find out the progress of various bills that FAN supports.
The next day, Rabbi Rose, Jacquie Bayley, Gail Coskey, Nancy Fisher-Allison, Susan Adler and Matt Saunders, attended the Jewish Federation Day in Olympia where the focus was on issues pertinent to the State’s Jewish Community. Yasher Koach to all who attended either day.
Yasher Koach and toddah rabah to all those who donated funds on Purim eve for Mary’s Place and the Homeless-to-
Renter Programs. SAC members collected $700 to distribute between these two worthy organizations. Speaking of donations, those who had hoped to donate blood on February 25th, were disappointed when some Bloodworks staff were sick and they had to cancel! Look for information on the next opportunity to donate.
There will be a Teen Feed on Monday, April 30th. Contact Joan Lite Miller for information or to volunteer ([email protected]).
We would like to sincerely thank Leah Rapalee for her years of coordinating the Lake City Meals Program! Every month she and her volunteers have helped feed food insecure residents of the Lake City area. Yasher koach, Leah!
And toddah rabah to Julie Klein who has volunteered to take over for Leah! We wish Julie the best in coordinating this important program.
Finally, a reminder that Sunday, April 22nd is the 48th Earth Day! Find an activity that will benefit the earth and practice literal Tikun Olam!
If you would like more information about these or other SAC activities, or have an idea for a Social Action Project or event, contact Gail Coskey: [email protected].
Below is a part of our Social Action Committee on MLK Jr Day They went to the State Senate Hearing to bills dealing with gun violence! From Left to Right: Gail Coskey, Mihal Bat-Or, and Ruth Abers.
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Updates
The Seattle Limbe Sewing Circle at Beth Shalom
Wednesday, 4/4 from 6:00-9:00pm
in the Social Hall - This month a Pesadik nosh.
Help Girls Stay in School!
We are a multi-cultural, multi-faith community with a two-part goal: to create feminine hygiene kits (using a Days For Girls template) for girls in Cameroon, Africa and to
build cross-cultural community here in Seattle.
Any questions, email the Beth Shalom office and we'll put you in touch with Wendy Katz, our project organizer .
Stitch and … Schmooze
is taking a break for Passover, but it will be back
Thursday evening, 5/10 from 7:00-8:30pm at the home of Solomon Michaels
Join other Knitters and Crocheters for a fun morning of conversation and relaxation. Any level of knitting, crocheting, or other hand-work is invited. No Charge. Please no perfume or cologne. We have cats
and dogs, and although they’ll be put away for this event, please plan your allergy meds appropriately.
For more information or to host a future Stitch & Schmooze, please contact Michelle Geller at (206) 491-
2059 or Solomon Michaels at (206) 910-8299.
Are you shopping at Amazon.com? Instead, start your amazon.com shopping trip by going to smile.amazon.com. You’ll have the option to donate .5% of your purchase to Congregation Beth Shalom (make sure you choose Seattle’s Congregation Beth Shalom). You can make all your usual purchases, and without spending extra, and you’ll be helping the shul.
Young Family Tefillah and Lunch
April 21st from 11:30am-12:30pm
Join Rabbi Rose for a fun service geared towards families with children ages 0-5, followed by a light lunch.
For questions or to be added to our Young Families email list, please contact [email protected]
The last Young Family Tefillah for the year: 5/19
Buying groceries for Passover?
Come to Beth Shalom first and buy scrip!
Get your Scrip and Gift cards at Beth Shalom
Support Beth Shalom while you shop. If you have questions about the scrip program, please contact Kevin Coskey at 206-365-2275 or [email protected]. Or call the CBS office at 206-524-0075.
for: QFC/Fred Meyer PCC
Whole Foods
Safeway
Albertsons even Starbucks, Arco, and Home Depot.
Empty Nester Potluck
Sunday, 4/22 from 5:30pm at the home of Miriam Goldman & Joseph Hellerstein
RSVP to Stan Zeitz at [email protected] and get the address. We will have a guest speaker Rabbi Mitch Delcau. He will speak on the future of Judaism and synagogue membership. The food menu: A-F appetizer / G-J bread, dessert, fruit / K-R salad / S-Z main Here is the Evite link: https://www.evite.com/event/0077IN4YC3KKGMNE2EPIFSKY3ESZDQ/rsvp?utm_campaign=send_sharable_link&utm_medium=sharable_invite&utm_source=NA
Purchasing cemetery space during life - rather than waiting for an emergency - is a gift to yourself and your family.
For more information contact, Debra Jeffs-Grad
(206) 522-6136 or [email protected]
BEIT SHALOM
CEMETERY
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Updates
Congregation Beth Shalom’s Annual Meeting
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
7:00-8:00pm
Followed by a special presentation at 8:00pm by Professor Joel Migdal
Mark your calendars for
We need your help. Our bylaws require a quorum of 15% of the membership (67 family units) to
approve the 2015-16 budget and elect the new board members and officers.
Joel Migdal is the Robert F. Philip Professor of International Studies in the Uni-
versity of Washington’s Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies. Dr. Migdal was formerly associate professor of Government at Harvard University
and senior lecturer at Tel-Aviv University. His most recent book is Shifting Sands:
The United States in the Middle East.
Watch for your Annual Dues Packet at the beginning of May
Remember:
Please pay off any outstanding dues, tuition or fees by the end of the fiscal year (May 31st)
Now is a great time to make a donation towards the 50th Anniversary Campaign
We no longer charge a processing fee for credit card payments. We appreciate donations to
offset our credit card fees.
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Guardians of the Future
Congregation Beth Shalom
Shomrei Atid
As my parents planted for me before I was born, so do I plant for those who come after me.
~ Talmud
Shomrei Atid, Guardians of the Future, are
Beth Shalom members like you who want to ensure that our exceptional community endures long into the future. Shomrei Atid are members who formalize their commit-ment to Beth Shalom through legacy giving and connect with each other in a common cause: to safeguard the long term vitality and stability of our congregation so that Beth Shalom will be here to support our community and instill our values into the many generations to come.
Join Shomrei Atid with a legacy gift or bequest and “plant trees” for the generations that follow us!
For more information on joining Shomrei Atid and Legacy giving,
please contact Carol Benedick, 206.524.0075 ext 2502,
Anonymous Jacquie Bayley
Jerry, z”l, & Dorothy Becker Mark & Judith Benjamin
Karen Binder Rabbi Borodin & Cary Atlas
Andrew Cohen
Jennifer Cohen
Jill Cohen, z”l Shelly Crocker & Sandy Kibort Lynn Gottlieb
Carol & Allen Gown
Sharon Greenberg
Werner, z”l, & Edith Horn
Mitchell Hymowitz Debra Jeffs-Grad
Patti Kieval Margot Kravette
Marilyn Meyer Joel Migdal Isaac Morgensztern
Susan Morgensztern
Neil Nathanson & Stephanie Allen
Joe Orzech & Carol Benedick
Rochelle Roseman
Joani Diskin-Saran
Ron & Diana Schneeweiss Amy Stephson & Brian Rapalee
Ernest, z”l, & Doris Stiefel Mark & Sheryl Stiefel David Tarshes & Debby Kerdeman
Marianne Tatom
Kayla Weiner Sam Wineburg & Susan Monas
Shomrei Atid Members
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Youth Updates - Idkunim La’yeladim
Education and Youth Director, Rachel Wachtel
Transitions from one grade to the next, from one program to another, to a different school, etc, can be challenging for students and families. In the CBS Education and Youth De-partment we are currently working on ways to make transi-tions for our students and families as smooth and easy as possible. Making these transitions smoother is also a goal we set on CBS’s strategic plan!
How are we making transitions smoother? There are a few updates to our Prozdor program and Teen Learning for our 5th and 7th grade students this year.
First of all, we are inviting all CBS 5th graders, whether they attend Religious School, a Jewish day school, or are tutored, to participate in the final trimester of Prozdor elec-tives. This will give our 5th graders, who are about to begin the B’nai Mitzvah process together, the chance to get to know each other. It will also give our 5th graders a taste of what Prozdor (our middle school program) is like, especially our Tuesday program, which includes electives that allow students to choose classes based on the topic and teacher. We hope that when these students return to Prozdor in the fall, they will know each other better, understand what the Prozdor program is like, and be ready to jump right into their new learning.
Our 7th graders are in a unique place this time of year. Many of them have already celebrated their B’nai Mitzvah and those that haven’t are very busy preparing. If they have already celebrated their B’nai Mitzvah, they often feel they are done with the Prozdor program. All of the students who have celebrated their B’nai Mitzvah are already invited to participate in our monthly Youth Minyan. In addition to participating in Youth Minyan, following Pesach and Spring Break we will invite all of the 7th grade cohort to switch
from attending Tuesday Prozdor, to attending Tuesday Teen Learning. Teen Learning is part of the new teen program at CBS this year. Teens join us on Tuesday evenings for din-ner and hanging out followed by an hour of learning. This year teens have had the opportunity to learn with many talented educators, including: Beth Huppin, Rabbi Rose, Rabbi Lauren Kurland, Max Patashnik (from the Jewish Fed-eration), Tal Bronstain, and more. We hope that this oppor-tunity will motivate our 7th graders to stay involved during the rest of this academic year and encourage them to par-ticipate in teen learning next year.
We are excited to put these plans into action for this aca-demic year and to see how students and families respond to these changes. Parental support in this process is es-sential. We know that getting our students to Beth Shalom requires parents to adjust schedules, carpool or drive (in some instances a very long distance), and more. Addition-ally, we can’t have parents telling their children that they are done after their bar/bat mitzvah. Instead, we hope par-ents will help their 7th graders see teen learning as the next step on their Jewish journey.
Smoother transitions will help our programs and our stu-dents succeed! We hope parents and students will share feedback on the changes this year so that we can continue to work on these transitions for future years.
Rachel Wachtel CBS Education and Youth Director [email protected]
Explore the new teen program at CBS
https://bethshalomseattle.org/educationyouth/teen-
program-at-cbs-5778/
Passover Teen Event Tuesday, 4/3 from 6:30-8:30pm
Kadima (6th-8th grade) Cooking With Tal – Dessert Special and Chametz Fest Sunday, 4/8 from Noon - 2:00pm in the CBS Kitchen
More information on the above events in the Pesach guide, page 4.
USY Shabbat Dinner Friday, 4/20 from 5:30pm
Birthday Party for Israel Sunday, 4/22 from 12:30-2:00pm in the Social Hall Matanot and Chaverim: Come celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut with a birthday party for Israel. Program will include lunch, birthday games, and more.
Graduation Shabbat 4/28 Shabbat Morning
Join us as we honor our graduating seniors!
Did you know you could follow our USY Chapter, Seattle Nimratz, on Instagram? Follow them to see photos of events, hear about upcoming programs, and more! https://www.instagram.com/seattlenimratz/
Youth Events
Guest Darshanim during Passover
Day 1 - Shabbat, March 31: Amram Migdal
Day 2 - Sunday, April 1: Rabbi Ethan Tucker
Day 7 - Friday, April 6: Rabbi Daniel Pressman
Day 8 - Shabbat, April 7: Brian Rapalee
We regret that during Passover we will be unable to serve a Kiddush Lunch on Shabbat and Yom Tov as our kitchen will be closed.
Passover Guide ~ Table of Contents:
Events & Practices 1, 3-4
Passover
Schedule
2
Contract for
Sale of Chametz
5
Passover Insert
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Rabbinical Assembly Passover Guidelines are now available at https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/sites/default/files/public/jewish-law/holidays/pesah/pesah_guide_5778.pdf. Copies will be available in the Beth Shalom lobby.
For information on Kosher for Passover products, see the Va'ad HaRabainim of Greater Seattle's Passover Guide or check the Va'ad website: www.seattlevaad.org.
To make it even easier to help the hungry...
Donations may also be made to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, Attn: Mazon, and will be
forwarded to Mazon.
PASSOVER SCHEDULE:
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Event Date Time Place Notes
Mechirat Chametz
(Sale of Chametz) Friday, March 30 10:00am Congregation
Beth Shalom
Submit forms to the office by Friday, March 30 at 10:00am. Forms can be found in the Ruach, the CBS office, and at bethshalomseattle.org.
Ta’anit Bekhorim (Fast of the Firstborn)
Friday, March 30 Begins at dawn
5:11am
CBS Beit Midrash
Minyan, Siyum (Learning) & Seudat Mitzvah (Breakfast)
Friday, March 30 7:00-8:30am CBS Beit Midrash
The siyum (completion of learning) will be celebrated with a seudat mitzvah. Firstborn who participate are permitted to eat afterwards as well.
Last Time to Eat Chametz Friday, March 30 11:04am
At Home Last time to eat chametz before Passover begins.
Last time for Biur Chametz
(Burning of Chametz) Friday, March 30 12:09pm
At Home Remaining chametz must be burned or disposed of by 12:09pm.
FIRST NIGHT SEDER
(no Kabbalat Shabbat Service) Friday, March 30 At Home Candle lighting at 7:18pm or earlier
First Day Yom Tov Pesach & Shabbat Services
Saturday, March 31
9:30am-12:15pm CBS Sanctuary Guest Darshan: Amran Migdal No Lunch after services
SECOND NIGHT SEDER Saturday, March 31
At Home Candle lighting through transfer of flame after 8:25pm
Sefirat HaOmer begins
(Counting of the Omer) Saturday, March 31
Evening
end of seder At Home As indicated in Passover Haggadah
Second Day Yom Tov Pesach Services
Sunday, April 1 9:30am-12:15pm CBS Sanctuary Guest Darshan: Rabbi Ethan Tucker No Lunch after services
Chol Hamoed Pesach Weekday Minyan
Monday, April 2
Tuesday, April 3
Wednesday, Apr 4
Thursday, April 5
7:00am
7:00am
7:00am
7:00am
CBS Beit Midrash
Some people follow the practice of not wearing tefillin on chol hamoed
Erev Seventh Day Pesach Thursday, April 5 Candle lighting, 7:27pm or earlier
Seventh Day Yom Tov Pesach Services
Friday, April 6 9:30am-12:15pm CBS Sanctuary Guest Darshan: Rabbi Daniel Pressman. CBS Office Closed—No Lunch after services.
Erev Shabbat & Erev Eighth Day Pesach
Friday, April 6 6:00pm service CBS Beit Midrash
Kabbalat Shabbat and Maariv at 6pm. Erev Shabbat and Erev 8th Day candle lighting through transfer of flame, 7:28pm or earlier
Eighth Day Pesach, Shabbat & Yom Tov & Yizkor Service
Saturday, April 7 9:30am-12:15pm CBS Sanctuary Guest Darshan: Brian Rapalee
No Kiddush lunch
End of Passover Saturday, April 7 8:35pm
Re-Buying of Chametz Saturday, April 7 8:45pm The chametz sold by Rabbi Borodin will automatically return to your legal possession at this time.
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PASSOVER EVENTS & PRACTICES AT HOME & CBS
Pre-Passover Rituals
Bedikat Chametz (Search for Chametz) Thursday, March 29, after dark, at home
The search is usually performed the night before Pesach. It is customarily done with a candle, feather and wooden spoon and the recitation of the blessing “Baruch atah…asher kiddeshanu…al biur chametz.” Chametz which is found (except that which may be specifically set aside for use before Pesach), is put aside until the morning for burning. The formula for nullification is recited after the search. (See the beginning of the Haggadah for both the blessing and the formula). Mechirat Chametz (The selling of the Chametz) Friday, March 30, 10:00am
Any chametz not consumed, burned or otherwise disposed of prior to Passover must be sold to a non-Jew who will own it during Pesach. In order to ensure compliance with the details of the law, Rabbi Borodin will act as our agent for the sale. If you would like Rabbi Borodin to serve as your agent, you must complete the “Sale of Chametz” form and return to Heidi Piel by Friday, March 30 at 10:00am.
Ta’anit Bekhorim (Fast of the Firstborn), Siyum Bekhorim & Morning Minyan
Friday, March 30, 7:00-8:30am (Minyan: 7:00-7:30am followed by Siyum led by Rabbi Rose and bagel chametz breakfast: 7:45-8:30am.) The fast applies to the firstborn child of a mother or a father and is usually held on Erev Pesach. It is customary, after Shacharit, to have a siyum, completion of study of a tractate of rabbinic literature, following which there is a seudat mitzvah, a meal accompanying the performance of a mitzvah. All firstborn in attendance are then permitted to eat. After the completion of study and before the meal, the prayers for a siyum are recited, concluding with the expanded Kaddish d’Rabbanan. Bagels and coffee will be served for the seudat mitzvah. Biur Chametz (Burning of Chametz) Friday, March 30
eat chametz no later eat chametz no later eat chametz no later than than than 11:04am on 11:04am on 11:04am on Friday, March 30, Friday, March 30, Friday, March 30, burn chametz no later than 12:09pm on burn chametz no later than 12:09pm on burn chametz no later than 12:09pm on MondayMondayMonday, at home, at home, at home
A second, slightly modified form for the nullification of chametz is recited in the vernacular, after the chametz is burned. (See Haggadah for the appropriate formula.)
Advance Preparation of a Flame for Yom Tov
Kindling a new fire is not permitted on Yom Tov; however, the use of an existing fire for cooking or other purposes is permitted. To light candles for the second day of Yom Tov (Saturday night), ensure that you have a fire burning before candlelighting time on the first day (Friday) that will continue to burn until after dark on Saturday. For example:
A burning candle that lasts for more than 25 hours
A pilot light on a gas range (not a gas range with an electronic starter) Likewise, a flame must be prepared in advance of Yom Tov on the eve of the 7th day of Passover, Thursday night, April 5, for use in food preparation and for lighting candles on the eve of the 8th day of Passover, Friday night, April 6.
Birkat Hamazon during Passover
It is traditional to use either your haggadot or benchers only used at Passover (not the rest of the year) for birkat hamazon during Passover to avoid being exposed to possible chametz in the regular bencher. We add Ya’aleh v’yavo for every day of Passover. On days 1, 2, 7 and 8 we also add harachaman for Yom Tov.
First And Second Day Of Pesach
Candlelighting
On the first night of Pesach, we recite the blessings “Baruch atah...le’hadlik ner shel Shabbat v’shel Yom Tov” and “Shehecheyanu.” On the second night we recite “Baruch atah...le’hadlik ner shel Yom Tov” and “Shehecheyanu” (p. 718/303 of Siddur Sim Shalom). On the second night (Saturday, March 31), candles should not be lit until the end of the first day of Yom Tov and Shabbat, and we do not light a match but transfer the fire to the candles from an existing flame.
Meals
Details regarding the evening festival meals, or Sedarim, are fully set forth in the Haggadah. On the second night, the Counting of the Omer (p. 237/55 of Siddur Sim Shalom) is included. Festive meals are also eaten for lunch on both days. The morning Kiddush (page 335 of Siddur Sim Shalom) consists of the biblical verse beginning “Vayedaber Moshe” followed by the blessing “Borei p’ri hagafen.” On the first day of Pesach (Saturday, March 31), “Veshamru and “al kein berach…” are added for Shabbat. At these meals, as throughout Pesach, the blessing of haMotzi is made over matzah. Birkat haMazon—Blessing after Meals After the meals, include “Ya’aleh v’Yavo—Our God and God of our ancestors" (p. 762/340) in Birkat haMazon (p. 755/337) as well as the Harachaman for festivals (p. 768/343).
Seventh And Eighth Days Of Pesach
Candlelighting
On the seventh and eighth nights of Pesach, we do not recite “Shehecheyanu.” On the seventh night (Thursday, April 5) we recite the blessing “Baruch atah...le’hadlik ner shel Yom Tov.” On the eighth night (Friday, April 6), we recite “Baruch atah...le’hadlik ner shel Shabbat v’shel Yom Tov.” On the eighth night (Friday, April 6) we do not light a match but transfer the fire to the candles from an existing flame. Meals
There are festive meals for dinner and lunch on each of the final two days of Pesach. At each meal Kiddush is recited and haMotzi is made over matzah (see above). Evening Meals. On the seventh and eighth nights we recite the evening festival kiddush with the insertion for Pesach. Omit the blessing Shecheheyanu both evenings. Afternoon Meals. The morning Kiddush (page 746/335 of Siddur Sim Shalom) consists of the biblical verse beginning “Vayedaber Moshe” followed by the blessing “Borei p’ri hagafen.” On the eighth day of Pesach (Saturday, April 7), “Veshamru and “al kein berach…” are added for Shabbat. Birkat haMazon—Blessing after Meals After the meals, include Ya’aleh v’Yavo "Our God and God of our ancestors" (762/340) in Birkat haMazon (755/337) as well as the Harachaman for festivals (p. 768/343).
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3/31 Passover Day 1
Regular Shabbat programming
4/1 Passover Day 2
11:30-12:30 k-5 program with Tal Classroom open for young families to play in with Passover related activities (books, stickers, etc)
4/6 Passover Day 7
No programming
4/7 Passover Day 8
Regular Shabbat programming
Passover Youth Schedule
Passover Teen Event Tuesday, 4/3 from 6:30-8:30pm
Join Rabbi Rose and Jeremy in their home for a spe-cial Passover teen event! We’ll enjoy matza pizza and watch the Prince of Egypt. Please RSVP online so that we know how many people to plan for! https://bethshalomseattle.org/calendar/prince-of-egypt/
Kadima (6th-8th grade) Cooking With Tal – Dessert Special and Chametz Fest Sunday, 4/8 from Noon - 2:00pm in the CBS Kitchen
Kadima (6th-8th grade) is making krembo with Tal! There is a cost of $8 per person for this event. Space is limited to 8 participants, so please RSVP below to reserve your spot! We will have lunch too! https://bethshalomseattle.org/calendar/kadima-
cooking-dessert/
SALE OF CHAMETZ
Pesach 5778
If possible, all chametz – food not acceptable during Pesach, or materials containing such unacceptable food – should be destroyed or given away before the holiday begins. Should this be impossible, the chametz may be stored in such a way that we are sure not to use it during the holiday and its actual ownership transferred to a non-Jew until the holiday ends. The following contract must be filled out and given to Heidi Piel or be received by mail at the synagogue by Friday, March 30 at 10:00am.
NO LATE CONTRACTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
It is traditional to enclose tzedakah for the purpose of Maot Hittim (food distribution for Pesach). Your contributions will go to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund and will be used for Maot Hittim. These funds will be used to support the kosher food bank, Mazon, and to provide direct gifts to families and individuals in need during the festival season.
CONTRACT
KNOW ALL PEOPLE BY THESE PRESENTS: That I/We, _________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
the undersigned, do hereby make and appoint Congregation Beth Shalom my true and lawful representative to act in my place and stead, for me and in my name and in my behalf, to sell all chametz owned and possessed by me, knowingly or unknowingly, as stated in the Torah and defined by the sages of Israel (e.g., chametz; hashash chametz – suspect chametz; and all kinds of ta’arovet chametz – chametz mixtures); also, chametz that tends to harden and to adhere to the surface of pans, pots, or other cooking or eating utensils, of whatsoever nature, and to lease all places wherein the aforementioned chametz owned or possessed by me may be found, especially in the premises located at (your address). Congregation Beth Shalom has the full au-thority and power to sell said chametz and to lease said place or places wherein said chametz may be found, upon such terms and conditions as discretion dictates. Congregation Beth Shalom has the full power and authority to assign or appoint a substitute or substitutes to act in my behalf with all the same powers and authority that I have invested in the synagogue, and I do hereby ratify and confirm all that Congregation Beth Shalom or rabbinic substitute law-fully does or causes to be done by virtue of these presents. And to this I hereby affix my signature on this _______________ day of ___________________, in the year _____________.
Signature(s)__________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________________
Town ____________________ State ______________ Telephone _______________________________
Donation Enclosed $_______________
Please return to Heidi Piel by Friday, March 30 at 10:00am
Congregation Beth Shalom
6800 35th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA 98115
206 524-0075. Fax 206 525-5095
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CBS @ 50
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50th Anniversary Fundraising Update
The gala is past, but the 50th Anniversary celebrations continue. Fifty years is an
amazing milestone for any community. We have committed, as a community, to rais-
ing $250,000 to mark this momentous birthday. Of this, half of the money will be ap-
plied to the operating fund and the balance to our unrestricted endowment fund. A
number of members have pledged $50,000 as a challenge to the community, and there
are additional funds already “pledged” to this goal from members’ previous commit-ments to the Double Chai campaign.
I/We would like to help build for the future and pledge
the following to our 50th Anniversary Campaign:
Platinum - $10,000 or more
Gold - $5,000-$9,999
Silver - $2,500 -$4,999
Bronze - $1,000-$2,499
Patron—$500-$999
Community Supporter—$1-$499
Please tell us your pledge amount _________
Name_________________________________________
Please check here if you would like your donation
listed anonymously
Phone________________________
Email_________________________
I would like to pay by check credit card
VISA/Mastercard: ______/______/______/______
Expiration: _____/_____
Security Code ______
Signature: _________________________
Date: _______
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CBS @ 50
A Page from Our History
In celebration of Beth Shalom’s 50th Anniversary, we are looking at how far we’ve come, and also learning that some things never change.
In 1974 Sylvia and Ed Stern and other Beth Shalom members were arranging to support a Jewish family in Kharkov, Russia. Betsy Schneier (then Betsy Rosenbaum) traveled to Leningrad and visited with refuseniks.
In 1983, just after the Passover holidays, we held a Social Issues Shabbat at which Marvin Stern spoke about “The Meaning of the Holocaust for Jews Today”. Beth Shalom members were also working with the Seattle Jewish Committee for Nuclear Arms Control.
Also, whether it was an effort to reduce waste or simply to raise funds, Beth Shalom members, collected tons of newspaper for recycling.
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CBS @ 50! - Pleasure of Your Company
Meet new people. Make new friends. Over 2017-2018, there will be 50 events in 50 homes.
The Pleasure of Your Company series returns! Sign up for a dinner, wine tasting, dessert buffet, or fascinating talk!
You will have a lovely experience and support Beth Shalom at the same time. All the food and wine will be contributed by the hosts.
Your reservation is a CBS contribution of $18 or $36 dollars per person. With a $100 per person contribution, you will become a “Pleasure Of Your Company Patron.”
Register for a Pleasure of Your Company Event!
Please return completed form to Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
You may also register online for individual events at bethshalomseattle.org/organizer/pleasure-of-your-company/
Name on Card: _________________________________
Card # _________/_________/_________/___________
Expiration: _____/______ Card verification # ________
Your name: ________________________________________________
Names of other attendees: ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Contact email: ________________________________________________
Contact phone: ________________________________________________
Please select the events you’d like to register for. You will be charged per-person, per event. We will contact you if an event fills up.
Make your reservation with a CBS contribution of $18 or $36 per person per event. With a $100 per person contribution, you will become a “Pleasure of Your Company Patron.”
Per-person donation amount: □ $18 □ $36 □ $100
I will pay via: □ Enclosed check □ Visa/MC
□ 4/15 Learn to Smoke (Fish, that is) - NEW!
□ 4/22 Israeli Brunch - X
□ 4/22 Klezmer of Your Company
□ 6/24 Passage to India
□ 7/15 Fabulous Israeli Hotel Breakfast
□ 8/26 Challah Birds
X = SOLD OUT
April
Learn to Smoke (Fish that is) - NEW! Sunday, April 15, 10:30am-
1:30pm
Hosts: Carol and Mark Slosberg
Follow the full process of creating de-lectable smoked sable (black cod) with a recipe that rivals the best New York appetizing stores. From salting and curing to the smoking and finish-ing process, we will use the best TV cooking show gimmicks to condense a 3-day process into 3 hours. Along the way, enjoy bagels and home-
smoked sable dairy breakfast with all the fixings. Guest: 10 adults Location: Seward Park
Israeli Brunch - NEW! Sunday, April 22, 10am to Noon
Hosts: Judith and Mark Benjamin
Featuring Joel Migdal and Peggy Brill who will talk about “Israel’s Changing Social Landscape” Guests: 18 adults
Location: Greenlake neighborhood
Dairy
The "klezmer" of your company: Explore the "groyse velt" of Yid-dish song
Sunday, 4/22, 2-5 pm Hosts: Harvey Niebulski and Marianne Tatom Location: Broadview Dairy desserts with tea and coffee. 18 guests
Summertime
A Passage to India
Sunday, 6/24, 7:00pm
Hosts: Susan Monas & Sam Wineburg
A sumptuous Indian meal followed by a slideshow of Susan and Sam’s 4-
month sojourn criss-crossing the India subcontinent. Guests: 10
Location: Phinney Ridge neighborhood
Vegetarian
Fabulous Israeli Hotel Breakfast Sunday, 7/15, 11:30am-2:30pm
Hosts: James Packman and Andrew Cohen
Location: Wedgwood
Guests: 30
Kosher Dairy
Challah Birds
Sunday, 8/26, 11:30am-2:00pm
Host/Instructor: Rochelle Roseman
Lunch and a Baking Lesson: 8 students
Location: Bellevue
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A Journey to Olam Haba (the world to come) via texts from the Zohar with Beth Huppin If you’ve wanted to study Zohar, here’s your chance for a taste of studying this foundational book of Jew-ish mysticism. The topic we will examine is Olam HaBa: What happens to us after we die? Where do we go? What happens? How are we judged? These fanciful, metaphorical tales are intended to de-light us and teach us about how to live more ethical-ly and productively in this world. Join us for an adventure in study. Come as often as you are able. No prior knowledge needed. Tuesday mornings, 9:30-10:45am, Classes in session April 10, 17, and 24. No charge. Everyone is welcome, including Drop-ins. Donations to CBS adult education are appreciated.
Learner’s Minyan
April 21
Ashrei
May 19
Ein Keloheinu and Aleinu
June 16
Kaddish and Adon Olam
Learner’s Minyan takes place on Saturdays, 10:30-11:30am, in the Beit Midrash. No charge.
Adult Education
50th Anniversary Wine Purchase Order
Wine Price/bottle
# Bottles Total
Shepherds Mark $25
Albariño $25
Viognier $25
Quarry Butte $25
Jet Black Syrah $25
Chardonnay $25
Sauvignon Blanc $25
Riesling $25
Total: $
Wine Price/bottle
# Bottles Total
Merlot $25
Petit Verdot 2014 $50
Cabernet Sauvignon $50
Block 17 Syrah 2015 $50
Tempranillo 2015 $50
Destiny 2014 $50
Total: $
Now is your chance to buy kosher wine, supervised by Rabbi Borodin and Rabbi Rose.
We will have wine available to sell at the 50th Anniversary Culminating Event on May 6th at Beth Shalom. We are accepting pre-orders through April 25th. You must make the payment when you pick up the wine on May 6th.
Name:
Email:
Phone:
Notes:
Please return this form to Beth Shalom by April 25th to ensure that the wine will be available for you to purchase on May 6th.
Remembering Our Roots - Yom HaShoah Remembrance Program Thursday, 4/12 from 10:00am in the Beit Midrash with Rabbi Rose
Explore how family narratives are woven together to form personal identity, how the Holocaust and Post-War immigration affected our stories, and discover the connections that bind us all.
We’ll build upon by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s commentary on family roots the documentary series Finding Your Roots, highlighting the connection between Bernie Sanders and Larry David. Learn about sources of our own “identity factors” and discuss influences of family upbringing, community values, genetic inheritance, and individual choice.
This event is part of the NW Israel-fest Celebration
B’nai Mitzvah Mazel Tov to All!
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Celebrate Israel at 70 - as part of NW Israel-Fest Sunday, 4/22, 2:00-6:00pm at Magnuson Park, Hanger 30
An exciting party to mark the State of Israel’s 70th birthday! Fun activities for all ages! Featuring live music, food, and plenty of fun, “Celebrate Israel at 70” will cap another exciting #NWIsraelFest.
$10 Adults/$8 Kids - Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-israel-70-tickets-43758383503
Part of the Third Annual #NWIsraelFest: A Celebration of all things Israel April 8-22
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Refuah shlemah
CBS members
Even Mordechai ben Natalie Hannah
David ben Miriam v’Yakov haKohen
Devora Hannah bat Sara v’Shlomo (Doris Stiefel)
Hanoch ben Miriam Zelda v’Balin Chunah
Shoshana bat Miriam Zelda v’Aaron Dovid
Esther Rachel bat David (Emily Freed-man)
Chavah Malka bat Sara Raisel v’’Hillel Nochim
David Adler Chaya Esther bat Sheina Leiba v’Mor-
dechai Shlomo Menachem ben Sarah (Solomon
Michaels)
D’vora bat Elkev’Chaim (Dorothy Becker)
Meira bat Esther Yenta v’Asher (Meira Shupack)
Sara bat Leah v’Nachman
Bezalel ben Miriam v’Avraham (Eugene Huppin)
Leah Rachel bat Sarah (Lynette Brodsky)
Chaya bat Sarah Atarah (Chaya Appelbaum)
Eleazar Aharon ben Miriam
Aviella Bara bat Shlomo v'Nechama Raisel (Susan Aylesworth)
Orli bat Sofia
David Henached Shel Goldja (Elric Wolfsbruder McCurdy)
Chizkiyahu Yitzchok Yehoshuah ben Rachel v’Eliezer
Ita bat Taube (Inna Lacker)
Relatives of Members
Ira Weiner, cousin of Kayla Weiner
Joan Siewart, aunt of Carrie Horwitch
Janice Portney, cousin of Linda Portnoy
Reuven ben Yetta (Reuben Feldman), father of Rhona Feldman
Yakov David ben Shaindel (Jeffrey David Pachter), brother of Mihal Bat-Or
Jay Richards, step-father of Shelly Crocker
Justine Benedick, mother of Carol Benedick
Ezra Zimmerman, nephew of Nadine Cadesky-Zimmerman
David ben Golda v’Yaakov, father of Rabbi Jodie Futornick
Rivka Gittle bat Zipora (Marta Kaplan), relative of Carolyn Cohen
Yenta Hadassah bat Rachel, mother of Meira Shupack
Yaakov ben Tzedek (Jack Feldman), brother of Robin Shelley
Miram bat Aharon v’Chaba (Mindi Hor-witch), sister of Carrie Horwitch
Shmuel Zevulun ben Shulamit (Sam Schlang), cousin of Ben Cerf
Friends of Members
Raisa bat Elka (Raisa Vilkevitch),friends of Emma Shusterman, Marina Kiselev, Svetlana Burke and Marina Nagel
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Anniversaries
Nance & Steve Adler Daniel & Carolyn Bernhard
Michael Blum & Denise Sterchi Oded & Noa Dvoskin
Warren & Lisa Fein
David & Amy Fulton
Lane & Joanna Gerber Robert Kanter & Linda Levy-Kanter Hyam Levitsky & Rhonda Zuckerman
Michael & Karin Madwed
Philip Nurick & Liora Minkin
Charles & Loryn Paxton
Dov Pinker & Bonnie Rochman
Robert Snyder & Karen Friedman
Birthdays E. Camins Bretts Elric Wolfsbruder McCurdy
Carol Benedick
Tamar Benzikry
Maria Erlitz Isaiah Gabbay
Dinah Grodin
Jay Heath
Martin Joseph
Joel Migdal Tamir Salant-Ronen
Gena Shapiro
Samuel Wineburg
Nora Bobroff Zev Fort Beth Hartell Deborah Josephson
Leah Lemchen
Shai Neeman
Natan Silberstein
Amy Stephson
ANNIVERSARIES, and BIRTHDAYS Mazel Tov to All
Rebecca Vasquez
Jaron Bernstein
Jesse Kleinman
Tmima Shupack
Yona Sipos Rebecca Weinberg
Jill Borodin
Maya Kintzer Sarah Lewen
Rebecca Mohr Mariah Pritchard
Joe Henry
Gail Katz Sammy Kravette
Ruth Abers
Joel Kanter Cheryl McDonald
Sam Kanter Joshua Kittay
Jake Klein
Jason Schneier Eliot Low
George Allison
Sarah Katz
Ethan Bernstein
Noah Chriqui Nadya Glatzer Michelle Goldberg
Aliza Pressman
Becky Blixt Jennifer Fisch
Adina Katz Paula Rose
David Dintenfass Elijah Etzioni David Kanter Aharon tenBroek
Anna tenBroek
Alice Cameron
Gail Ewall Warren Fein
Charlotte Gleicher Karen MacKenzie
Rose Strickman
David Frockt Daniel Low
Hana Volk
Ella Bobb
Darin Dalmat Sol Ezekiel Marcia Goldoft Jacob Silberstein
Iris Brumer Idan Pressman
Emma Shusterman
Talya Yancey
Sivan Cooperman
Logan Starr Lucas Chapel Susan Huntley
Steve Koppel Jay Sardeson
Cliff Spital Miriam Stiefel Lynette Brodsky
Tyler Eisner Stefan Judelman
Michael Ralph
Zinovy Taskar Azaria Azous
Sidney Cohen
Etana Kunovsky
Mia Pollack
Gail Coskey
Leah Hulvershorn
Benjamin Kallay
Jonathan Kallay
Elizabeth Katcoff Bob Strauss
Francine Cohen
Sophia Hartell Samuel Koppel Stephen Rosenshein
Claire Sezgin
Michele Sezgin
Meira Shupack
Amy Gebler Veronika Kiselev
Jonathan Ramsay
Ben Smith
David Springer Dina Tanners
Danielle Nacamuli Kathleen Spitzer Diana Steeble
Lane Gerber Willie Berman
Shelly Crocker Dalia Klaiman
Jeremiah McDonald
Bruce Pritchard
Malaika Schwartz Carolyn Bernhard
Lily Cameron
Barbara Grashin
Wendy Katz
Julie Nathan
Abigail Baumgarten
Kellan Eisenhardt Rimma Lobas
For security purposes, your anniversary dates and birth dates are no longer included.
EVENTS IN MEMBERS LIVES
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50th Anniversary
Allan & Judy Borodin
To Alexandra Borodin and Family, in honor of Alexandra Borodin becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Rabbi Steven Chatinover & Leah Cohen Chatinover To Alexandra Borodin and Family,
in honor of Alexandra Borodin becoming a Bat Mitzvah
In honor of the engagement of Julia Snyder and Jacob Chatinover
In honor of Karen Friedman & Rob Snyder
The Purim Choir In honor of Carl & Brianna Sayres
Rochelle & Ben Goffe
In honor of the Rabbis of Beth Shalom
Cindy & Bob Strauss
In memory of Jane and Midge Fein, z"l
In memory of Bruno Strauss, z"l Paul & Tamar Azous
Bjorn Bayley
Herschel & Linda Berg
Cary Atlas & Jill Borodin
Andrew Cohen & James Packman
Kevin & Gail Coskey
Marc Isaac & Suzanne Dadoun
Louis & Carolyn Friedkin
David Frum & Liz Labadie
Lane & Joanna Gerber Robert Golden & Nona Phillips Kim & Nancy Goldov
Deborah Gordon
Robert Hovden & Ronald DeChene
Robert & Deborah Isgur Joel Kanter Harold Bobroff & Yonah Karp
Sandra Kibort & Shelly Crocker Mitchel & Julie Klein
Alan & Etana Kunovsky
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EVENTS IN MEMBERS LIVES
CONTRIBUTIONS
Chava Rafaela bat Shendel (Eve Grossman Bukowski), friend of Dina Tanners and others from Spokane
Yaakov Rani ben Margalit (Salomon Gruenwald Koby), friend of Rabbi Borodin
Daniel ben Shlomo, friend of the Orlick Salka family
John Lewis ben Julia, friend of Patti Kieval
Rachel Nagorsky, friend of CBS and the ECC
Avery Rosen, friend of Kayla Weiner Moshe ben Zipporah v’Avraham (Mal
Sachs), friend of Rabbi Borodin
Kevin Kramer, friend of Carolyn Cohen & Scott Cline
Shira Ilana bat HaRav Dina v’Eliezer (Shira Cohler-Esses), friend of Rabbi Borodin
Talia Rachel bat Esther (Rachel Zagursky), a friend of Rabbi Borodin
Jeff Rommel, friend of Sharon Greenberg
Davi Gavriella miBeit Reuven Pinchas v’Rachel, friend of Emily Kapor-Mater
Batya Dina bat Elana Shifrah
David Yehudah ben Shaina Devorah
MILESTONES
SAY MAZEL TOV TO…
Alexandra Borodin, and her family, on her becoming Bat Mitzvah
Karen Friedman & Rob Snyder on the en-gagement of their daughter, Julia Snyder to Jacob Chatinover
Shirah & Chauncey Bell, on the birth of their 1st grandchild, Amelia Bell McDermott, born in Auckland, NZ, to daughter, Livia Bell and her partner, Aaron McDermott
Carol Adelman, on becoming engaged to Malcolm Kennedy
Elena Vasquez and her family, on her be-coming Bat Mitzvah
Isaiah Gabbay and his family, on his becom-ing Bar Mitzvah
Emily & Alexa Kapor-Mater, on the birth and naming of their daughter, Shoshana Yael
Jettie Person & Harry Goldman, on the engagement of their son, Elliot Goldman to Rachel Harris
Emily Anderson & Joshua Newman, on the birth of a baby boy
TODDAH RABAH To…
Rabbi Borodin & Cary Atlas, for catering Kiddush lunch, in honor of Alexandra becoming Bat Mitzvah
Thursday Connection helpers: (by alpha) Susan Adler, Nancy Coomer, Gloria Goldstein, Susan Monas, Francie Ringold, Michele Yanow and brand new member, Janet Zepel, who baked many Hamentaschen
Shabbas Chefs, Rose Marie Bensadon and David Gross, for preparing Kiddush lunch
Suzanna Shapiro, for helping Lauren in the office
Pedro & Rebecca Vasquez, for catering Kiddush lunch, in honor of Elena becoming Bat Mitzvah
Thursday Connection helpers: (by alpha) Nancy Coomer, Cindy Garbell, Debbie Gordon, Jesse Kleinman, Susan Monas, and Janet Zepel, who helped organize the Joey Wes children’s library
Janet Zepel, for knitting baby caps for all of our births at CBS
Religious School Purim Carnival Toddah Rabah
Gwyneth Parmar, for chairing the Purim Carnival
Gail Coskey, Ruth Abers, and the Social Action Committee, for helping our youth make bags for the needy
Bruce Pritchard, for taking amazing photos of our Purim Carnival
CBS Parents including Rebecca Vasquez, Laura Hogan, Ilya Goldberg, Cathy Wolkow, Rachel Silberstein and her family, David Landsman, Joshua Newman, and all the parents, who volunteered time with carnival set up, clean up, Hammentachen baking, and keeping our children safe!
Ozerim and USYers including Sydney Friedman-Blixt, Mariah Pritchard, Eliana Nagel, Sivan Cooperman, Talya Yancey, Jonah Silverstein, Ariel Goldberg, Aliza Eaton, Zoe Lemchen, Alex Igra, Evan Stern, Danielle Levin, Ari Globerman, Emma Shusterman, and Hannah Wahl, for running AMAZING
Under The Sea themed booths at our 2018 Purim Carnival
Deirdre & Michael Gabbay, for catering Kiddush lunch in honor of Isaiah becoming Bar Mitzvah
Thursday Connection helpers: Linda-Jo Greenberg, and Gloria Goldstein, for helping put together the Omer Workshop Packets
Purim Toddah Rabah
Louis Friedkin, for Coordinating Megillah readers
Alan Rodan, for recruiting extra greeters
Robert Isgur, for Greeting
Megillah Readers: Joel Migdal, Naomi Rubin, Danielle Nacamuli, Benson Margulies, Marianne Tatom, Ira Kantrowitz Gordon, Jason Kintzer, Tal–Chen Rabinowitch and Harvey Niebulski
Yellow Submarine Ma’ariv Toddah Rabah
Featuring: Alison Sands, Aviv Pinker, Aliza Pressman, Beth Broadway, Beth Hartell, Brianna Sayres, Carl Sayres, Cheryl McDonald, Claire Gonder, Daniel Markowitz, Danielle Nacamuli, Deb Arnold, Dov Pinker, Elisabeth Rosenthal, Harvey Niebulski, Rabbi Jodie Futornick, Karin Madwed, Kelly Sweet, Kim Schulze, Rabbi Lauren Kurland, Lori Safer, Marianne Tatom, Martin Safer, Michael Madwed, Rabbi Paula Rose, Rich Zwetchkenbaum, Jay Krulewitch, Stephen King, Stewart Shusterman, Stefanie Robbins
Kids’ Chorus: Alex Sayres, Ayelet Yancey, Edee Polyakovsky, Gabi Robbins, Hannah Kurland-Cohen, Maya Kintzer, Micah Kurland-
Cohen, Molly Krulewitch, Talya Yancey, Sophia Hartell
A/V Team: Daniel Markowitz, Joe Blumenzweig, Bruce Pritchard, Brad Spear, Kevin Coskey, Scott Cohen
Choreography: Beth Hartell Produced by: Brianna Caplan Sayres
A special thanks to all of our volunteers who generously devote their time to the Shul consistently!!
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Craig & Deborah Lawson
Susan Morgensztern
Murray & Wendy Raskind
Jeff Dossett & Jessica Shapiro
Guy & Dana Shinar Robert Snyder & Karen Friedman
Carol Starin
Amy Stephson & Brian Rapalee
Marvin Stern
Stanley & Nancy Zeitz
Sandie Sofia Zieve
Amy Stephson & Brian Rapalee
Bob & Pamela Center Brad & Ellen Spear Broch Bender Carol Reynolds Debora Teitelbaum Rifkin & Ed Rifkin
Gregory & Bella Korshin
John & Paula Vornbrock
Kayla Weiner Mimi Schorr, and Joanna Schorr & Randy Gainer Sharon Greenberg
Sheryl Kipnis & Stephen King
Warren & Lisa Fein
50th Anniversary Memory Book
Sheila Abrahams
Albert & Arlene Azose
Jon Brunsdon
Scott Cline & Carolyn Cohen
Joel Erlitz & Andrea Selig
Barbara Grashin
Alan & Etana Kunovsky
David & Karen Rosenzweig
Jeremy & Rabbi Paula Rose
Rabbi Ruth Zlotnick
Adult Education Fund
Debora Teitelbaum Rifkin & Ed Rifkin
In memory of Debora's aunt, Celina Kocinas, z"l
Rita Leshner In memory of Esther Schor, z"l Atid Fund
Rose Marie Bensadon
Andrew Cohen & James Packman
Inna Lacker Brad & Ellen Spear
Camp Scholarship Fund
Cindy Hirsch & David Kowalsky
To Alexandra Borodin and Family, in honor of Alexandra Borodin becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Sam Wineburg & Susan Monas
To Alexandra Borodin and Family, in honor of Alexandra Borodin becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Double Chai Plus Chavurah
Robert & Trudy Antolin
David Bennett & Beth Huppin
Terry Steele-Kalet Margot Kravette
Pamela Pernick
Craig Saran & Joani Diskin Saran
Brad & Ellen Spear
Early Childhood Center Fund
Andre Jacobovitz & Elizabeth Roth
In gratitude for Leah and all the amazing teachers: thank you for all that you have done for our school and for our boys Noam and Oren!
Elizabeth Krakow-Frasch & Martin Frasch
In gratitude for Holly, Hannah, and Leah: Thanks for going the extra mile every day
Gloria & Wayne Dykstra
In gratitude for Leah Lemchen, Manny, Ben, Jessica, Hailey, and all the Dubanim helpers!
Joy Weakley & Matt Bailey
In gratitude for Holly, Tamara, Meirav, Maia, and Leah: all these teachers especially touched my children's lives - thank you all so much!
Matthew Saunders & Amanda Taylor In gratitude for Leah, Maia, Ariel,
Thea, Melanie, Manny, Ben, Lindsey, Rene, Jessica, and Rachel: Thank you so much for helping Isaac grow into an amazing child! We are forever grateful for your dedication!
Rebecca Craemer & Michael Freedman
In gratitude for Leah and all the teachers: thank you for helping us to find family in Seattle
Edward Krigsman & Brooke Pinkham
In honor of Irwin Krigsman - Thank you for being an inspiring educator
In honor of Joyce Pinkham
Samantha & Noah Bindman
In gratitude for Leah and the Beth Shalom ECC Teachers
Amy Gebler To Leah Lemchen, in honor of Ron
and Leah - Thank you for creating an amazing space for our children -
This experience created and nurtured lifetime friendships for our children
Aron & Lisa Golden
In honor of Leah Lemchen
James & Adria Shimada
In honor of Leah Lemchen
Jennifer Cohen & Michael Spiro
In honor of Leah Lemchen - You are amazing! We are lucky to have you at the ECC
Kate & Ilan Speizer In honor of Leah Lemchen - Mazel
Tov on 10 wonderful years. Your leadership is invaluable!
Noa & Oded Dvoskin
In honor of Leah Lemchen
Yalemsew Alemu & Hiwot Aramde
In honor of Leah Lemchen
Barak & Barbara Schneeweiss In honor of Ron Schneeweiss - you
are inspirational Galit & Sol Ezekiel In honor of Ron "Saba"
Schneeweiss Jackie & Michael Kallay
In honor of Ron Schneeweiss - Bravo! Kol hakavod!
Tali & Thomas Wang
In honor of Ron Schneeweiss
Inger Brinck & Grace Park
In honor of the ECC's 10th Anniversary
Ithai & Tal-chen Rabinowitch
In honor of the ECC's 10th Anniversary
Maya & Marco Cabassi In honor of the ECC's 10th
Anniversary
Diana Schneeweiss In honor of Ron Schneeweiss's
outstanding achievement Benjamin Cerf & Yona Sipos
In honor of the ECC's 10th Anniversary
Ernest Stiefel Leadership Development Fund
Barbara Grashin
To Doris Stiefel, for a refuah shlemah
General Operating Fund
Alan Rodan & Alison Sands
Anonymous donation via Scottrade
Suzanne Cole
AmazonSmile
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CONTRIBUTIONS
Shawn & Mandi Jenkins
Neil Nathanson & Stephanie Allen
To Alexandra Borodin and Family, in honor of Alexandra Borodin becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Peter Shapiro & Diane Aboulafia
To Alexandra Borodin and Family, in honor of Alexandra Borodin becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Andrew Cohen & James Packman
To Broch Bender, in memory of uncle, Floyd Reichman, z"l
To Emily & Alexa Kapor-Mater, in honor of the Kapor-Maters' new baby
To Mark Deutsch in memory of father, Stanley Deutsch, z"l
Hannah Cordes In memory of father, Barry Wiley,
z"l Leona Young
To Julie Kohl, in memory of Roy Abrahamson, z"l
Bob & Hannah Cordes
To Sam Perlin in memory of mother, Carole Sue Perlin, z"l
Alice Madwed
In memory of Albert Madwed, z"l Doris Stiefel In memory of Otto Dreyer, z"l In memory of Richard Pintus, z"l Elizabeth & Lorne Richmond
In memory of Helga Ashkenaze, z"l Gerald Alexander In memory of Ernestine Alexander,
z"l
High Holiday Appeal David Bennett & Beth Huppin
Rose Marie Bensadon
Andrew Cohen & James Packman
Suzanne Cole
Rabbi Jodie Futornick
Deborah Gordon
Noam Gundle
Joel Kanter Joshua & Leslie Katz
Mitchel & Julie Klein
Howard Miller & Leslie Ambrose
Susan Morgensztern
Yehudit Paley & Heidi Pred
Marsha Pressman
Craig Saran & Joani Diskin Saran
Daniel & Linda Strickman
6838 House Fund
Sam Fahrer
Jill Cohen and Rik Katz Hospitality Fund
Benjamin & Karyn Levie
To Earl Winsor, in memory of Cynthia Winsor, z"l
Debora Teitelbaum Rifkin & Ed Rifkin
In honor of sister, Celia Teitelbaum's birthday
Kiddush Fund
Carolyn & Dan Bernhard
In honor of Sarah Shalinsky's birthday
Marcy Migdal Endowment Fund
Margot Kravette
To Julie Kohl, in memory of Roy Abrahamson, z"l
To Sam Perlin, in memory of mother, Carole Sue Perlin, z"l
In memory of Irving Solomon, z"l
Mitzvah Corps Fund
Glenn Leichman
In memory of Diane S Leichman, z"l
Gail Zucker In memory of Okkie Rabinowitz, z"l In memory of Mark Rabinowitz, z"l In memory of Elan Eliyahu
Rabinowitz, z"l Doris Stiefel In gratitude for the generous
support of the Mitzvah Corps
Pleasure of Your Company Events
Daniel & Carolyn Bernhard
Douglas Ramsay & Michelle Brot Robin L Bryant-Hayes Jennifer Cohen & Michael Spiro
Rabbi Jodie Futornick
Robert Hovden & Ronald DeChene
Terry Steele-Kalet Marilyn Meyer & Stuart Lester Edna Oberman
Joe Orzech & Carol Benedick
Amy Stephson & Brian Rapalee
Stanley & Nancy Zeitz
Gail Zucker
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Barbara Grashin
To Alexandra Borodin and Family, in honor of Alexandra Borodin becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Debora Teitelbaum Rifkin & Ed Rifkin
To Alexandra Borodin and Family, in honor of Alexandra Borodin becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Emma Shusterman & Alexander Daskal
To Alexandra Borodin and Family, in honor of Alexandra Borodin becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Judy Soferman & Marc Rosenshein
To Alexandra Borodin and Family, in honor of Alexandra Borodin becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Lois & Jack Roth To Alexandra Borodin and Family,
in honor of Alexandra Borodin becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Merrill & Francie Ringold
To Alexandra Borodin and Family, in honor of Alexandra Borodin becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Rita Shtull To Alexandra Borodin and Family,
in honor of Alexandra Borodin becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Rob & Julie Nathan
To Alexandra Borodin and Family, in honor of Alexandra Borodin becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Isabella Chapman
In memory of mother-in-law, Molly Gorenstein Chapman, z"l
Kevin & Gail Coskey
In honor of Carl and Brianna Sayres
Gabriella Schlesinger For the good health of Dr. Doris
Stiefel Merrill & Francie Ringold
In honor of Isaiah Gabbay becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Doris Stiefel In honor of Rabbi Borodin
Gregory & Bella Korshin
In memory of Michael Ganelin, z"l In memory of Yefim Korshin, z"l
Jacquie Bayley
In memory of Harry Goldberg, z"l Laurie Blauner & David Dintenfass
In honor of the Rabbis of Beth Shalom
Thomas Muething
In honor of a Happy Purim!
Religious School Fund
Jessica Shapiro & Jeff Dossett Deborah & Robert Isgur To Mark Deutsch, in memory of
father, Stanley Deutsch, z"l In memory of mother, Shula
Monroe, z"l Isaac Morgensztern
In memory of Rosalie Morgensztern, z"l
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CONTRIBUTIONS
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CONTRIBUTIONS
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I Can Get It For You Wholesale
When the actress playing the frazzled secretary in the musical I Can Get It For You Wholesale bursts forth in song at 2:00pm on Sunday, April 22, she will be stepping into a role that made theater history and launched a legendary show business career. Sponsored jointly by Congregation Beth Shalom and Temple Beth Am, the musical will be performed by the Seattle Jewish Theater Company on stage at University Prep Theater, 8000 25th Avenue NE. Art Feinglass directs the production.
Contrasting the swinging, jazzy rhythms of big city business with songs that utilize traditional Jewish harmonies evocative of the setting and the period of the show, I Can Get It For You Wholesale captures the energy and promise of a pivotal time in Jewish American history.
A cast of talented local performers bring this entertaining musical to life. Tickets are $18 Adults, $12 Students and Seniors and are available at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3326244. More information at www.bethshalomseattle.org or www.SeattleJewishTheater.com.
Social Action Fund
Gail Zucker In memory of Okkie Rabinowitz, z"l In memory of Mark Rabinowitz, z"l In memory of Elan Eliyahu
Rabinowitz, z"l
Joanna & Lane Gerber To Alexandra Borodin and Family,
in honor of Alexandra Borodin becoming a Bat Mitzvah
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SAVE THE DATE
Shavuot 5778: Back to the Future
Saturday, May 19, 7:00pm—Dawn All night learning, unrolling of the Torah, dawn minyan, and lots of cheesecake! In celebration of Beth Shalom’s 50th anniversary, we’ve done a lot of reflecting on the past. For Shavuot this year, join us for a night of learning and imagining on the theme of the Jewish future.
Featuring two keynote panel presentations at 8:15 and 10:15:
The Future of Conservative Judaism and Jewish Community
Hear from several generations, including our teens, college students and millenials of Jewish leaders about their hopes, dreams, concerns, and visions of what Conservative Jewish life might look like in 50 years. What is on the horizon, and how should our past inform our future?
Situations the Rabbis Could Never Have Imagined: The Next 50 Years of Technology through a Jewish Lens
As technology develops more rapidly than ever before, the Jewish community must try to keep up. How will these developments affect Jewish life? What are the potential ethical concerns we foresee with various kinds of technol-ogy and biomedical developments? How will halakhah respond to a world that previous generations could never have imagined?
Our evening begins at 7:15 with the unrolling of the Torah and our 6th graders reading their maftir as part of our exploration of Torah.
Come for part or all. Complete with all-night learning, dawn minyan, and lots of cheesecake!
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SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 2018 - NISSAN-IYAR 5778
Members of the Beth Shalom community lead worship services at CBS. If you have synagogue skills and wish to participate, call Heidi Piel, 206-524-0075.
CBS DAILY MINYANS
Please support the minyan by attending on a regular or even irregular basis one or more days a week. The minyan does not meet on Festival days. The minyan (Monday – Friday) starts at 7:00am on all American holidays except Thanksgiving, December 25th, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day when it will meet at 9:00am.
Monday through Friday mornings: 7:00-7:45am (Beit Hamidrash). Sunday mornings: 9:30-10:15am (Beit Hamidrash) Monday Evening Minyan: 7:30-8:00pm (Beit Hamidrash)
For Torah Readings on Mondays and Thursdays, add ten to fifteen minutes to services.
YESHAR KOACH TO OUR SERVICE LEADERS
TODAH RABAH TO THOSE WHO MAKE OUR SHUL EXPERIENCE RICHER
February 16 – March 15
Ashrei Club: Elena Vasquez, Elizabeth Gabbay, Sarah Gabbay, Rayzie Benjamin, and Hannah Saraf
Bimah Representatives: Norbert Sorg, Dave Tarshes, Andrew Cohen, Dov Pinker, Beth Hartell, and Debbie Gordon
Daveners (the prayer leaders): Jeremy Rose, Elena Vasquez, Sam Perlin, Deb Arnold, Isaiah Gabbay, Jason Kintzer, Alexandra Borodin, Marci Greenberg, Michael Madwed, and Lynn Katz
Leyners (the Torah Readers): Joel Migdal, Debbie Kerdeman, Carol Benedick, Sheryl Kipnis, Alexandra Borodin, Ariana Shalinsky, Lily Cameron, Naomi Borodin, Danielle Nacamuli, Ruth Abers, Alison Sands, Isaiah Gabbay, and Elena Vasquez
Haftarah Leyners: Elena Vasquez, Marianne Tatom, Alexandra Borodin, and Rabbi Emily Kapor-Mater
Gabbai Rishon/Sheni (Gabbai Rishon calls the Aliyot to the Torah and the Sheni monitors for correct Torah reading): Rabbi Emily Kapor-Mater, Teddy Rothman, Joel Migdal, Pazia Greenberg, Jason Kintzer, Nance Adler, and Aviv Pinker
Guest Darshanim (guests who give the sermon, teaching, d’var Torah): Elena Vasquez, Isaiah Gabbay, Alexandra Borodin, and Rabbi Ira Stone
Greeters (open the doors and invite everyone into services): Rich Zwetchkenbaum, Laurie Blauner, Kevin Coskey, Claire Gonder, Robert Isgur, and Sheryl Kipnis
Gabbayim/Ushers (make sure everyone has Siddurim/chumashim, are wearing appropriate head covering, assign open Aliyot & honors): Karen Binder, Dave Tarshes, Trudy Antolin, Jeff Ross, Jacquie Bayley, Rochelle Roseman, and Lyle Margulies
Kabbalat Shabbat Leaders: Dov Pinker, Michael Madwed, Alexandra Borodin, and Daniel Markowitz
Kiddush Caterers, Sponsors & Shabbas Chefs:
Shabbas Chefs: Rose Marie Bensadon and David Gross
Catered by: Pedro & Rebecca Vazquez, in honor of Elena becoming bat mitzvah; Michael & Deirdre Gabbay, in honor of Isaiah becoming bar mitzvah; and Rabbi Borodin & Cary Atlas, in honor of Alexandra becoming bat mitzvah
SAVE THE DATE
Congregation Beth Shalom
Family Camp
JUNE 8-10, 2018
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CANDLE-LIGHTING AND THE WEEKLY KABBALAT SHABBAT MINYAN
(Friday Evening Services): Beit Hamidrash
The regular Kabbalat Shabbat services last approximately one hour. The service is spirited with the beautiful melodies of Kabbalat Shabbat including L’cha Dodi and Yedid Nefesh. After services, participants return home for Shabbat dinner. Shabbat hospitality will be available. Children are welcomed and treasured. If you wish to help lead services, to offer home hospitality after services, or simply to participate on a regular basis, please contact Kim Schulze at [email protected].
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICES: Main Sanctuary at 9:30am - 12:15pm
Date Kabbalat Shabbat Candelighting Havdallah Special Events
April 6 6:00 pm 7:29 pm 8:30 pm Passover Day 7
April 13 6:00 pm 7:39 pm 8:40 pm
April 20 6:00 pm 7:48 pm 8:50 pm
April 27 6:00 pm 7:58 pm 9:00 pm
Shabbat Morning
Dates & Portion
Concurrent Services
B’nai Mitzvah, Sermon Topics and Special Occasions
April 7
Pesach Day 8
Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17
Maftir: Numbers 28:19-25
Haftarah: Isaiah 10:32-12:6
9:30am—Services & Yizkor 9:30am—Babysitting
10:45am-Kids Kehillah
11:30am—Torah & Tots 12:30pm-Shulchan Yisraeli
Guest Darshan: Brian Rapalee
April 14
Shmini Shabbat Machar Chodesh
Leviticus 10:12-11:32
Haftarah: I Samuel 20:18-42
9:30am—Babysitting
10:45am-Kids Kehillah
11:30am—Torah & Tots 12:30pm-Shulchan Yisraeli
1:15pm—Camp Schechter Presentation
April 21
Tazria-Metzora
Leviticus 13:40-14:32
Haftarah: II Kings 7:3-20
9:30am—Prozdor & Babysitting
10:30am—Learners Minyan
10:45am-Kids Kehillah
11:30am—Young Family Tefillah and Lunch
12:30pm-Shulchan Yisraeli
April 28
Achrei Mot-Kedoshim
Leviticus 17:8-19:14
Haftarah: Amos 9:7-15
9:30am—Prozdor & Babysitting
10:45am-Kids Kehillah
11:30am—Torah & Tots 12:30pm-Shulchan Yisraeli
Graduation Shabbat
Guest Darshan: Michael Madwed
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Congregation Beth Shalom Tzedakah Form Please return this form to Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
You may also donate by phone (206-524-0075), fax (206-525-5095) or email ([email protected]).
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Celebrating our 50th Anniversary!
Join us Sunday May 6th at 12pm
To celebrate Beth Shalom’s Past, Present, & Future
Special Conversation with our Founders
Enjoy the delicious Food Fair
Create special tiles for our community art project
Music presented by Sababa
Congregation Beth Shalom’s 50th Anniversary
Culminating Event
Please RSVP at www.bethshalomseattle.org
or email Sarah [email protected] for more information
Register Online Today! www.bethshalomseattle.org
Food Fair Cost $18 per person/$36 per family ~ includes:
Lunch, Beverage, & Dessert
Mural Art Project Tile Cost $18 ~ Includes supplies