August Koleinu for website - Congregation B`nai Israel

‫קולנו‬
Av/Elul 5772
August 2012
Vol 11, Issue 16
www.bnais.com
The Voice of
Congregation
B’nai Israel
Let’s Welcome Rabbi Michal Loving
By Drew Mendelson
Let’s welcome B’nai Israel’s new educator, Rabbi Michal Loving, arriving here this summer, newly ordained after completing her rabbinical studies at Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati. She brings both a love of
Jewish history, religious studies, and culture and a joy of teaching, to her new post here in Sacramento. It is an
educational philosophy that she feels will fit well with the congregation’s belief in lifelong Jewish learning.
“I am passionate about educating children,” she says, adding that she believes just as much in helping
those of all ages add to their knowledge about being Jews. She says she hopes to build on CBI’s already established
curriculum and wants to explore with the congregation new areas into which the curriculum might expand.
Before coming to Sacramento, Rabbi Loving worked as a lead educator at temples in Indiana and
Ohio, and before rabbinical school, taught for eight years at Temple Israel in Long Beach. As a student
rabbi she created curricula on holidays, mitzvot, and Jewish identity. She was also an adult education
teacher creating courses of study on High Holy Day liturgy, taught an interfaith course in Death and the
Afterlife, and wrote curricula for classes that included ecology and Judaism, Israeli politics, post-Holocaust
theology, Jewish children’s literature and intra-denominational Judaism.
She has done original research in areas including Jewish culture in San Francisco during the Gold Rush, professionalism of the rabbinate and Jewish institutional responses to the Vietnam War. Her master’s thesis at Hebrew Union College took a look at “The female Jewish magician: the phenomenon in the Greco-Roman period.”
Rabbi Loving is a native of Southern California, having grown up in Long Beach. She holds a Bachelor
of Arts degree in English and Philosophy from Whittier College and a Master of Arts in Philosophy from
Cal State Long Beach. Her father is Israeli and she spent much of her youth in Holon, a suburb of Tel Aviv.
Her husband Jonathan is an information technology professional, who, now that Rabbi Loving is settling
into a new job, will look to getting a teaching credential and start a new career as a teacher.
The Lovings have two sons, Xander, 3½ and Ari, 15 months. Cat lovers will be pleased to learn they
also have three cats, two adopted from the streets of Jerusalem, one adopted from Cincinnati.
Please join us!
6:30pm Shabbes Dinner
(RSVP required.
Details on page 2.)
7:30pm Shabbat Services
Founded 1849
Worship
AUGUST
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3
7:30pm
Shabbat Services
S ATURDAY, AUGUST 4
9:00am
Torah Study
10:30am
Shabbat Morning Services
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10
6:00pm
Tot Shabbat
6:30pm
2nd Shabbes Dinner
7:30pm
Shabbat Services
S ATURDAY, AUGUST 11
9:00am
Torah Study
10:30am
Shabbat Morning Services
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17–
17– Welcome Rabbi Loving
6:30pm
Shabbes Welcome Dinner
7:30pm
Shabbat Services
S ATURDAY, AUGUST 18
9:00am
Torah Study
10:30am
Michaela Redsun Bat Mitzvah
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24
7:30pm
Shabbat Services
S ATURDAY, AUGUST 25
9:00am
Torah Study
10:30am
Zane Jakobs Bar Mitzvah
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31
7:30pm
Shabbat Services
S ATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
9:00am
Torah Study
10:30am
Asher Albrecht Bar Mitzvah
Congregation B’nai Israel
3600 Riverside Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95818
www.bnais.com
Phone: 916.446.4861 Fax: 916.446.2875
Adults
spinach lasagna
fettuccine alfredo
roasted vegetables
garlic bread
tossed caprese salad with
romaine,
shredded carrots,
red cabbage,
pear tomatoes, fresh
mozzarella &
Italian vinaigrette
Children
fettuccine alfredo
garlic bread
romaine salad with
shredded carrots &
red cabbage with
Italian dressing
Adults $14
Children 5-12 yrs. $7
4 & under– no charge.
RSVP to Marissa
marissa@bnais.com by
Wednesday, August 15
Women of B’nai Israel & Rabbi Alfi
invite all women age 13 and over to
Rosh Chodesh Elul,
Tuesday, August 21
Mikveh in the Modern Age:
What Does It Mean to the
Modern Jew?
On Tuesday, August 21, Women of B'nai
Israel and Rabbi Alfi will be taking a trip to our
Sacramento Mikveh. We will meet at the Mikveh at 6:15 pm and then will go out to dinner in
the area after the program. All women age 13
and over welcome. For more details and
address of the Mikveh, please send your email to
Deni Marshall at denimarshall@gmail.com. She
will add you to the e-mail distribution list for
Rosh Chodesh. She will not be sending out individual e-mails.
Rosh Chodesh will not meet in September
due to the High Holy Days, but will resume
October 16 in the B'nai Israel Social Hall.
IN THIS ISSUE
SUBMISSION GUIDE
Anniversaries – August ..................13
Birthdays – August .........................13
Brotherhood .....................................5
Calendar – August .........................19
CBI Bulletin Board .................... 10-12
Community Bulletin Board....... 16-18
Donations.. ............................... 14-15
Editor’s Column ..............................10
Education ..................................... 6-7
Mourning Our Losses .....................16
Social Action ................................ 8-9
Women of B’nai Israel ......................4
Worship ........................................ 2-3
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Koleinu is published ten times a
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B’nai Mitzvah
Our
B’nai
Mitzvah
Michaela Redsun, August 18
Wednesday, September 26
Get bone marrow tested on Yom Kippur, Wednesday,
September 26, from noon–5pm—you could save a life!
The medical staff from Blood Source will be on site to test
potential donors between the ages of 18 and 60. We hope
many of congregants will participate. The testing involves
a simple swab of your check, nothing more. All potential
donors will be entered in the registry of “Be the Match,” a
national marrow donor program.
Everyone has the potential to help someone in need.
Please plan to attend the bone marrow registration drive
at B'nai Israel next month.
For more information, contact katheer@surewest.net.
See additional details on page 9.
Zane Jakobs, August 25
Asher Albrecht, September 1
Hineini Committee
Needs Your Help!
Do you have a few minutes of time to make a
condolence call to someone who has recently
lost a loved member of their family? Do you
have a few minutes to deliver a shivah basket or send a
condolence card? The Hineini Committee wants you!! We
need your help to respond to the many needs of our
community. The Hineini Committee needs more volunteers
to assist with making calls, sending cards and delivering
baskets. If you have a little bit of time and a lot of interest,
please contact Lynn Terleski-Katz at LRTK@sbcglobal.net or
916-736-2082.
Do you want
to help animals?
For my mitzvah project, I wanted to help
animals, so I decided to ask people at B'nai
Israel (which is you) to donate food for the
Sacramento Pet Food Bank. If you would like to donate food
for dogs and cats, there will be a box for your contributions in
the office near the library. The pet food bank accepts dry and
canned food for dogs and cats, cat litter, collars, leashes, bedding, and other pet supplies. You can also go online and donate money to the Sacramento Pet Food Bank.
Thank you.
Rachel Rubin
The Hebrew word Hineini means “Here I am.”
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying,
‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’
And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’ ”
~Isaiah 6:8
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Women of B’nai Israel
Exciting Times Ahead!
As you all splash about in your pools or jet off to some exotic locale, the Women of B’nai Israel are
busy preparing for an exciting new year. A new board was installed in early June and we cannot wait to
bring you another fabulous year. Your officers for 2012-2014 are:
Dana Hirschel
WBI President
President – Dana Hirschel
Executive Vice President – Peggy Goldstein
Vice President, Programming – Sunny Romer
Vice President, Membership – Sandy Lee
Vice President, Communication – Cindy Swartz
Vice President, Social Justice/Advocacy – Stacia Levy
Recording Secretary – Illene Carroll
Treasurer – Celine Sankary
Immediate Past President – Andee PressPress-Dawson
Additionally, we have many committed women who are working very hard on our varied array of programs. Some of the
upcoming events that you can look forward to include Selichot on September 8, Mah Jongg on September 10, the Rosh
Hashanah reception on September 17, and Girls’ Night Out on September 20. In addition to these specific events, we
continue to place a strong emphasis on social action and are energized about our commitment to Women Feed the Hungry,
Wellspring, and the St. John’s Women’s Shelter.
Our membership drive is in full swing and I hope that if you are not already a member, you will join us and take
advantage of the many wonderful activities and programs that are available. There is something for everyone!! We have an
exciting year in store. I hope that you will contact me at dhirschel@surewest.net if you have any questions or suggestions.
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Tales from the (Brother)hood
Mark your calendars for the next Brotherhood Brunch,
Sunday, August 5, 10:30am, with guest author Mike Luery
Luery
And, what an event it will be! KCRA Channel 3’s Mike Luery will discuss and
host a book signing for his book, Baseball Between Us, the story of the pilgrimage with
his son to every Major League Baseball Park in North America. He is generously
donating 100% of book sales to CBI!
Once again, our resident master chef, Dave Lewis, and his crew will provide a terrific brunch of bagels, lox, eggs, and fruit. All for just $12.00 — the best deal in town!
Please be sure to make your reservations by July 31 with an RSVP to Jon Meltzer
@ jemeltzer@comcast.net or at (916) 203-0613.
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About Mike’s book, Baseball Between Us
This is not just a story about the cities they visited, the stadiums they toured and
the stars they interviewed. Mike’s story is also about “…the ultimate road trip – the
story of how a father and son discovered each other on a cross-country journey made
possible through the magic of baseball. Armed with a sense of adventure, a love for the
game and Dad’s maxed out credit cards, they are guided by the secular religion of baseball – a force so powerful it can make
grown men cry, simply by a son saying to a father, “Dad, will you play catch with me?” And while they may never agree on
wake up calls or bedtime, by the end of the journey, the son will turn to the father and say, “Dad, we will always have baseball between us.” For more information, here’s a link to Mike’s website: http://www.baseballbetweenus.com/TheBook.php.
In Memory of Roy Liebman
The Board of Directors of the Congregation B’nai Israel Brotherhood would like to gratefully
acknowledge the following generous contributions made in Roy’s memory by his family.
Children Kevin Wyatt and Sarah & Rachael Liebman
Jane & Dave Hanas; Tim Hanas & Donna; Greg & Chrissy Hanas; Randy & Sue Halwa;
Alice Halwa & family; and Grandma Jenny Halwa.
We all loved Roy and miss him greatly. We sincerely appreciate these
contributions to the Brotherhood in his memory.
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Education
D
ear wonderful CBI members,
Thank you so much for such a lovely welcome! Jonathan, Xander, Ari and I have felt greatly supported
and cared for during this time of transition, and we cannot be happier to be joining the B’nai Israel family.
As I write this, Camp Shelanu staff is deep in their orientation to what I am sure will be a fun,
joy-filled, and educational summer for our campers. Dana Schneider Penn is doing a fantastic job as
director, and I am grateful for her enthusiasm, wisdom, and expertise.
Rabbi Michal Loving
As the new Director of Congregational Learning, I look forward to meeting you and hearing your
Director of
Congregational
story. We are all lifelong learners, and my hope is that through our interactions in religious school, early
Learning
childhood programs, adult education, and even conversations in the hall, we can learn and grow together.
B’shalom,
Rabbi Michal Loving
August Education Dates-at-a-Glance
Hebrew Teacher Orientation
Tuesday, August 21, 4:00 pm
Religious School
will resume September 9, 2012
Madrichim ShulShul-In
Saturday, August 25, 6:00 pm overnight
Tot Shabbat / 2nd Shabbes
August 10
Tot Shabbat- 6:00 pm
7:30 pm –Shabbat Services
Dinner at 6:30 pm (RSVP required)
Madrichim Training
Sunday, August 26, 10:00 am
Mini Minyan
Will resume on October 6.
Teacher Orientation
Sunday, August 19, 9:30 am
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Confirmation Class News
Confirmation Class News
20122012- 13 Confirmation Class
We’d like to introduce you to this year’s Confirmation Class and tell you
(as of 7/1/12)
about our plans for the year. Each issue of the Koleinu will include a profile or
Eliana Clair
two of the kids in the class and we’ll provide updates about our activities, includSarah Clair
ing upcoming fundraising events. This year’s class and their families are comKatelyn Crawford
mitted to not just asking the B’nai Israel Congregation for help in making their
Maren DavidsonDavidson -Skarstad
trip to Eastern Europe and Israel possible, but also giving back to the synagogue
Morgan Folger
and the Sacramento community.
Matthew Gevercer
So far, the kids and their families assisted last year’s Confirmation Class with
Rose Meinrath
their Confirmation service, preparing the Oneg, ushering for the event and
Jacob Mendelson
cleaning up afterward. In June, Family Promise provided us with the opportunity to devote an evening at the synagogue with a couple of less fortunate famiJacob Paxson
lies who were spending a week at the synagogue. We are looking for more opPeri Propper
portunities to engage in similar charitable events. Whether it is delivering meals
Shana Smith
to home-bound individuals, or volunteering at charity events or shelters, we’re
Keegan SorrelsSorrels-Swidler
looking for good deeds our kids can participate in on a monthly basis.
Ari Steinberg
In addition, if you’re looking for help with moving, a yard project, baby-sitting,
or tutoring younger children, we have a crop of able-bodied and intelligent kids ready and willing to assist in exchange for a donation
to the Confirmation Class. If you need some help, contact Mary Gevercer at 916-548-9839 or mgevercer@comcast.net.
Get acquainted with the members of the Confirmation Class of 2013.
We’ve asked the class members to tell us a bit about themselves and why they are
looking forward to the class trip to Israel and Eastern Europe next summer.
Here’s what Morgan Folger has to say:
School: I go to Sheldon High School in Elk Grove.
Favorite movie: I have probably watched “Easy A”
over 20 times!
Favorite book: I am a total Wicked nerd; I've read
the book three times, and loved the play.
Hobbies/special interests: I love to play guitar, sing,
read, and be with my friends at synagogue.
Favorite place to vacation: Every year my parents and I
go to San Francisco for a weekend, or even a day to shop
and hang out by the wharf. It's one of my favorite trips.
Morgan at Kutz
Camp in New York,
where she’s working on
her singing and songleading skills to help in
her role as madracha
at B'nai Israel.
Dream occupation: If I were to answer this when I was 6, I
would have said astronaut, which I wanted to be for a good 5 years of my life. Now, I
just want to do something that makes me happy, and feel accomplished, like I'm
making a difference.
Why do you want to go to Israel: I want to go to Israel to truly experience the place
that we read about, pray for, and that has been the most influential land in our history.
What are you looking forward to most about the trip: I am looking forward to
seeing the Western Wall the most out of the entire trip. Well, that and the falafel :).
Favorite Jewish holiday: My absolute favorite Jewish holiday is Purim,
because it's a day where everyone goes absolutely crazy; they sing, dress up,
and eat. Hamantaschen aren't so bad either!
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Confirmation Class
Challah Fundraiser
You’ve had his challah
at services. Now you
can have it at home for
your Rosh Hoshanah
celebration.
Mark
“the Challah Baker” Paxson is taking orders
for his hand-crafted challah for you to enjoy
during the holidays. All proceeds go towards
this year’s Confirmation Class.
Mark and the class will be hard at work
Friday and Saturday, September 14 and 15,
making challah for anybody who wants it.
Cost: $6 per 8-inch loaf (plus $1 for any
of these add-ons: raisins, chocolate chips,
cinnamon sugar).
If you’re interested, contact Mark at 916201-2102 or mpacks@frontiernet.net to place
your order. We’re still working on pickup and
delivery details, but at a minimum, loaves will
be available for pickup at B’nai Israel after 3pm
on September 15 and the following morning.
Delivery may be available for an additional fee.
Social Action
ONGOING PROJECTS
AMERICAN RIVER PARKWAY: STEWARDSHIP OF MILE 17– August 19
TOUCH OF SHABBAT (MONTHLY, LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH)
W ELLSPRING W OMEN’S CENTER, OAK PARK: DROP OFF TRAVEL-SIZE
TOILETRIES TO FOYER BETWEEN CBI OFFICE & GIFT SHOP
ST. JOHNS CENTER
“GAN ORGANIC” CBI’S GARDEN
CBI YOUTH PROJECTS
*SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT MEETING August 23
HELP FEED THE HUNGRY
YEAR ROUND FOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT CENTRAL DOWNTOWN FOOD
BASKET: DELIVER FOOD TO FOYER BETWEEN CBI OFFICE & GIFT SHOP
MONTHLY JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY @ LOAVES & FISHES
3RD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH– August 20
*MONTHLY FOOD BASKET SANDWICHES
CONTACT
Paula/Todd Mendell
Betty Reuben
Radyne Citrenbaum
EMAIL
ptmendell@comcast.net
bjreuben@comcast.net
radyne@comcast.net
Lisa Miller
Megan Florida
Dana Schneider Penn
Chuck Rosenberg &
Todd Mendell
millerlisa11@gmail.com
mflorida2004@comcast.net
Campshelanu@bnais.com
chuckrosehill@gmail.com
ptmen@alum.rpi.edu
Jodie Rubenstein
Jodie.Rubenst@gmail.com
Chuck Adelman
chuckadelman@earthlink.net
Jonathan & Alison Stein
jonathan@jonathangstein.com
alison@jonathangstein.com
HANDS-ON EDUCATION EFFORTS WHICH REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN STUDENTS’ LIVES & THEIR ABILITY TO SUCCEED
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE EFFORTS
Richard Cohen
rjcohen@sbcglobal.net
SACRAMENTO CITY SCHOOLS READING PARTNERS
Barbara Berg
bberg1023@gmail.com
SAN JUAN SCHOOL DISTRICT READING PARTNERS
Terri Cristy
cristyjt@comcast.net
NEW, 2012 SHABBATON EFFORTS TO HELP THE HOMELESS & HELP SAVE HOMES
***SACRAMENTO NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION COMMITTEE
Steven Tincher
steve tincher (Stincher@betatechconsulting.com)
***ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS IN OUR COMMUNITY
ANNUAL OR BIANNUAL EVENTS
**BI-ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE
GAY RIGHTS COMMITTEE/GAY PRIDE W EEKEND & PARADE
MITZVAH DAY
HIGH HOLY DAY FOOD DRIVE- BENEFITS CENTRAL DOWNTOWN FOOD BASKET
FAMILY PROMISE (ANNUAL EVENT IN JUNE)
Jason Weiner
Sarah Zimmerman
Jason.weiner@gmail.com
szmodotti@gmail.com
Todd Mendell
Diana Gibson
Need lead/
position open
Eileen Jacobowitz
Sandy Kaufman
ptmendell@comcast.net
dlgibson555@yahoo.com
lbelzer@sbcglobal.net
put mitzvah day in subject line
ejacobowitz@comcast.net
kaufman.sandy@gmail.com
*
new or revived social action projects
** the plan is to increase frequency of this event to twice per year
*** new projects that are still in process of gaining traction. Contact lead on how to get involved in meetings and/or handshands-on efforts
efforts
ONGOING PROJECTS SUCCESSES
SUC CESSES
Neighborhood Stabilization Committee
At the 6/25 meeting of the Neighborhood Stabilization Committee preparations were made for the d’rash on 7/20 including guests
from Sacramento Area Congregations Together, and informational materials for congregants having problems with their mortgages. There
is an attempt at publicity regarding the slow processing of liens with Sacramento County resulting in blighted properties. Additional project and meeting information will appear in the Chadashot and Friday night flyers.
Thanks to all our Family Promise volunteers!
In mid-June we had a wonderful week hosting two lovely families from Family Promise. More than 50 volunteers offered their time
and energy to make the week run smoothly. To the great cooks, dish washers, those who spent the night in our youth lounge, offered art
and crafts, washed the laundry, and helped to set up and clean up, we are very grateful.
Our guests were energetic, fun, and very curious about Judaism. There were many in-depth conversations trying to answer all their
questions. We attended services on Friday evening and they were in awe of the Torah, the Hebrew, and the amazing way that we read
“backwards”! They love to play Scrabble, have become great friends and will be neighbors in their new homes, as they are soon moving
into their own apartments. They expressed feeling comfortable and welcomed at B’nai Israel. It is a wonderful mitzvah to be a part of
the ongoing success of Family Promise! Thanks, Sandy Kaufman & Ann Soloway.
Continued on next page.
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Social Action (Con't)
Continued from previous page.
American River Cleanup
Cleanups along Mile 17 of the American River Parkway took place on May 25 and on June 17. Our next cleanup is scheduled for
August 19th. Contact Todd and Paula Mendell at ptmen@alum.rpi.edu, or 916-684-6734 for further information.
More upcoming events:
RESTORATIVE SCHOOLS VISION PROJECT (RSVP) Training
8/16 & 17: can be used for continuing education credit
Training is required to participate in the Washington School Project.
Contact Richard/916Richard/916 - 213213 - 5089 or Stella/restorativeschoolsproject@gmail.com.
Stella/restorativeschoolsproject@gmail.com .
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sustaining Sustainability at CBI!
In order to continue the environmental focus at CBI, there is an effort underway to revive the Sustainable Living Committee, aka
Sustainable Living Project. This committee worked diligently for several years, implementing projects such as Bike to CBI School Day,
the community garden, and energy conservation.
The committee has been on hiatus and is missed by many congregants. There will be an organizational meeting to plan its
revitalization on Thursday, August 23, at 7pm, in the conference room, administration building at CBI.
If you are a former member of the SLIC who would like to resume old projects, or if you have ideas and/or energy to add to our committee, we urge you to attend this meeting. It’s an opportunity to get to know fellow congregants while helping to shape the path the
committee will take. We look forward to seeing you.
If you have questions, please direct them to: Chuck Rosenberg/chuckrosehill@gmail.com, or Todd Mendel/ptmen@alum.rpi.edu.
Swab a cheek—
cheek— save a life!
This Yom Kippur you can pray to be inscribed in the Book of Life and also act to give the gift of life. All it takes is a swab of your cheek.
Many patients with blood diseases require stem cell or bone marrow transplants, and there is an urgent need to expand the registry of
potential donors for these procedures. On Yom Kippur afternoon, from noon until 5 pm, CBI will host a donor drive. There is no
charge. The medical staff from Blood Source will be on site to test
potential donors between the ages of 18 and 60. We hope many of
congregants will participate. The testing involves a simple swab of your
check, nothing more. All potential donors will be entered in the registry of “Be the Match,” a national marrow donor program. Should you
AUGUST SOCIAL ACTION OPPORTUNITIES
match a patient needing a marrow donor, you will be contacted. The
actual donation process usually involves donating blood stem cells, but
in some cases may involve a donation of bone marrow.
8/16 & 17: RSVP training.
More details about the donor drive and the transplant process will
See upcoming events
follow in the coming weeks. Start the new year off right by helping to
8/19:
8/19 American River Parkway Clean-up
save lives. Contact katheer@surewest.net for more info.
Education Projects – CBI Has Already Made a Difference &
Can Make Even More!
The 2012-13 academic year is quickly approaching. We have
three separate opportunities, which are listed in the Ongoing & New
Social Action Projects. Contact the lead for each and you will receive
information about how to get plugged into that effort.
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8/20: Jewish Community Day @
Loaves & Fishes
8/23: Sustainable Living Project meeting
CBI Bulletin Board
More That's New
Note From the Editor
By Bonnie Penix
Our Sosnick library is open during
the summer, so come on in! Our librarian, Poshi Mikalson, has another new
biography ready for you.
It's "Benjamin V. Cohen: Architect
of the New Deal." Poshi says, "Very
few people know the influence this Jewish man had during the FDR administration."
Women of B'nai Israel contributed
the Cohen biography to our library
along with others mentioned in the previous Koleinu. In the biography section,
these books are shelved alphabetically by
the last name of the person they're about.
The library is open for self-checkout
of books any time the office is open.
Instructions are on the front desk and
are easy to follow. In addition, there are
several dozen books available for purchase for a nominal fee on a small bookcase beneath Eugene Sosnick's portrait.
So come in and check it out!
D
ear Fellow Congregants,
Each month I try to feature one or more of the
fabulous volunteers who contribute so much to our CBI
family. The following congregants on our 2012-13 board
exemplify such generosity of spirit: serving on the executive
committee are President Steve Goldberg;
Goldberg President-Elect
Barbara AllenAllen-Brecher;
Brecher VP Education Lisa Brodkey;
Brodkey VP Facilities Alan Steinberg;
Steinberg
VP Administration Marc Koenigsberg;
Koenigsberg VP Finance Gordon Spector;
Spector
VP Membership Deidra Meyers;
Meyers Chief Financial Officer Alex Swedlow;
Swedlow
Secretary Rachel Resnick;
Resnick and Immediate Past President Jay Schenirer.
Schenirer New
trustees to the board this year are Daniel Kaufman, Ed Klinenberg
and Gary Leiserowitz.
Leiserowitz Board trustees who are continuing their service include
Joan Gorfain, Jean Ismail, Irwin Karp, Alex Kelter, Alisa Sakowitz,
Jeanette Salkin, Joel Schwartz, Ted London and Steven Tincher.
Tincher Rounding
out the board are the following, newly-elected auxiliary organization officers:
WBI President Dana Hirschel;
Hirschel Brotherhood President Paul Ortega;
Ortega and BISY
President Erin Barney.
Barney
Please keep in mind that all of these congregants give a great deal of time,
thought and energy to making B'nai Israel a welcoming, fiscally sound,
educationally interesting and spiritually fulfilling home. When you see them,
remember to thank them.
Enjoy the remaining summer days.
Sincerely,
Quote of the Month
Bonnie Penix
Save the Date!
“Unless someone like you cares
a whole awful lot, nothing is
going to get better. It’s not.”
~ from The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Judaica Gift Shop Treasures
Mark your calendars now for
Leisure League in November
Thursday, November 1, noon, in
CBI social hall. Music and song, thankyous and awards, delicious lunch. We'll
reminisce and celebrate. This will mark
the end of many wonderful years of Leisure League.
Watch for more info. Plan to be there!
We just returned from a successful buying
trip at the Los Angeles Gift Show and new
items will be arriving weekly. We’ve also ordered spectacular jewelry designed by Israeli
artists. Please visit the Jonas Goldman Judaica
shop to see our new selection of gift and ritual items. We have a wonderful
selection of shofarot of various sizes and costs.
We’re open on Tuesdays 1:30–5 pm, or by appointment during the
summer. Call Carole Kovnick (974-0875) or Jane Orkand (283-4325)
for assistance.
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…to Erica Leiserowitz for her lead role as Maria in the play “The Sound of
Music” performed at her school, Brookfield, this year. From a completely
unbiased standpoint her father Gary thought she did a fabulous acting job!
...to Dick Bernheimer,
Bernheimer whose art was featured at the Shimo Center for the Arts in
June at the Second Saturday art walk reception and continued on display
through July 11.
... to Michael Neumann and his Sacramento Youth Symphony Premier Orchestra
on a wonderful Shalom–Salaam–Peace concert in May.
... to Senate pro Tem Darrell Steinberg on his anti-human trafficking bill,
co-sponsored by NCJW, and passed in the California Senate.
... to Gabi WienerWiener-Brodkey, who was presented with the Rabinovitz Family
Youth-Volunteer-of-the-Year award at B'nai Israel's annual meeting.
... to Bina Lefkovitz, who received the Volunteer-of-the-Year award at CBI's
annual meeting on June 9.
... to Judy EmickEmick-Leatherwood,
Leatherwood recipient of the Nancy & Dick Bernheimer
Distinguished Service award at the annual meeting.
… to Barbara and Mike Ullman
Ullman, beaming first-time grandparents of
granddaughter Haley Sara Claremon,
Claremon born on June 18 to proud parents Carrie
(née Ullman) and Scott Claremon.
Claremon
… to Bonnie Penix on the birth of her grandson Milo Benjamin Penix. Milo
was born June 21 in San Diego to Josh Penix and his wife Michelle.
Michelle Big sister
Quinn thinks baby Milo is alright! His middle name—Benjamin—was Bill
Penix's Hebrew name.
... to Judie Fertig Panneton, who was the keynote speaker at a recent ceremony
in the Schoolhouse Museum in Old Sacramento for presentations of citizenship
certificates to 14 Sacramento children. Judie also gave each child a copy of her
book Proud Americans: Growing Up as Children of Immigrants, available in our
gift shop.
...to Judge Judy Holzer Hersher, who has been selected for Judge of the Year
by the Sacramento County Bar Association (SCBA). This recognition will be
bestowed upon her at the SCBA's annual judicial reception in the
fall. Congratulations, Judge Holzer Hersher!
…to Jennifer & Todd Kaufman, who are pleased to announce the birth of
their newest grandson. Oliver V. Trouble Kaufman was born in San Francisco
on June 30 to proud parents Jonathan Kaufman and Joanna Potenza.
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...that all 24 letters of the
Hebrew alphabet are
found in the Jewish star
of David? There is no
such thing in any other
language!
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Eleanor J. Marks Holocaust Essay Contest
by Bernie Marks
The Eleanor J. Marks Holocaust Essay, in honor of my late
wife, Eleanor (Ellie), aims to promote remembrance and study of
the Holocaust. I hope to influence students to understand what it
means when we say, “Never again.”
Christian Brothers High School, Sacramento; New San Juan
High School: winner–Irina Gayduchick and runner-up–Weijie
Dong. 5) Overseas: winners–Agnesia Kulczycka, Kardinal
Stefan Wyszynski Gymnazium, Poland and Julia Fichtner,
In 2008, we began the EJM Essay Contest for 6th through Hans Leinberger Gymnasium, 9b, Germany.
12th graders at CBI. Although only few students participated that
I would like to thank the many teachers, educators, rabbis
first year, the contest has grown considerably in the last three and parents who helped to make this year’s contest such a success
years. This year, we had over sixty entries from the greater Sacra- and for encouraging students to enter. I also want to thank the
mento area, Chico, Modesto, Lake Tahoe, and Fairfield as well students who researched and wrote about “Jews Helping and Savas entries from several European countries including Austria, ing Jews during the Holocaust.”
Germany, Switzerland, France, Luxemburg, and Poland.
Special thanks to the judging panel, which was made up of
We had five categories for entrants and the judges declared
the following awards: 1) Religious Schools (6th –8th graders):
winner–Theo Gress, Shalom School, runner-up–Charlie Carl;
2) Shalom School Madrichim: winner–Kaitlyn Zeichick,
Congregation Beth Israel, Chico, runner up–Noa Elliott,
Congregation B’nai Israel; 3) Special Awards:
Awards Meighan Einsel,
Abbey Smith, and Sarah Smith, Congregation B’nai Israel, Sacramento; 4) Public/Private Schools (7th(7th-12th graders):
winners–Selena Bush, Chico Junior High and Abby Scurfield,
the following readers: Rabbi Mona Alfi, Rabbi Shoshanah KingTornberg, Mandy Greene, Allison Einsel, Jon Meltzer, Stephanie
Smith, Bernie Goldberg of Mosaic Law Congregation, and Steven Millner of US Bank. Thank you also to Marissa Hubbs for
the professional design of the 2012 essay book.
CBI’s LONESOME GARDEN
NO MORE
pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving. Yummy, yummy!
We have horseradish almost ready to pull out of the
ground; basil and oregano ready to be used for your next
Italian dinner and spearmint going wild and begging to be
picked and made into a cool summer drink.
This planter will give different herbs throughout the year
and it is hoped that whatever variety is available will be a useful addition to your culinary skills.
Well, you must be on the edge of your chair waiting for
the end of this tale and here it is.
A row of sunflowers! Plus, we have sweet Italian peppers;
yellow, red and green bell peppers; cayenne, habanero, jalapeno and Fresno hot peppers; green beans, cantaloupe and
watermelon in the fifth planter.
Stop by and view your garden. Any questions on what is
ripe and ready to pick just give me a call at 833-1267.
By Amelia “Amy” Lorenzo
Last year I asked Megan Florida
if she would like a volunteer for the
garden. I thought it would be interesting to work with and teach the children
of CBI about gardening. Teach
them? Yes, teach them to create food
from seed, plant the seedlings in the
five gorgeous planters, watch the plants grow, and maintain the
planters to allow all the vegetables to grow to their fullest potential,
not struggle with weeds and crab grass, and finally to reap the
fruit of their labor. It would be a great learning process.
Right now, we have a bed full of delicious strawberries.
Then we have pickling cucumbers, lemon cucumbers,
Armenian cucumbers, zucchini, crookneck squash and
spaghetti squash in the next planter.
Wow, it’s getting exciting isn’t it?
We have five varieties of tomatoes in the next planter. By
its side there’s a mound of pumpkin plants, that will give us
20 to 30 pumpkins of various sizes. They will be ready for
picking in October. Just in time to make those homemade
I look forward to next year’s fifth annual Eleanor J. Marks
Holocaust Essay Contest with the theme, “The Unsung Heroes
Of the Holocaust.”
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Rebecca Freeman, Michael Gabbe-Gross, Neal Meredith
Leah Ezry, Laurel Hollis, Michael Phillips
John Lewis, Greg Nathanson, Helen Schwartz,
Amy Solov, Debra Zeff
Leah Dankman, Beth Malinowski, Steve Meinrath
Brie Bajar, Anna Cohen, Nicole Cohn
Jack Benoun, Alex Cady, Scott Claremon, Jeanne Herman,
Marissa Hubbs, Ariel Kor, Michaela Redson
Elijah Howe, Malcolm McElheney, Judith Milch,
Fawn Press-Dawson, Daniel Shnairson, Debra Spector
Elaine Berghausen, Zane Jakobs, Benjamin Schwartz,
Bill Slaton
Dana Hirschel, Samantha Meredith, René Smith
Jeff Askenas, Jonah Wiener-Brodkey
Robin Appelbaum, Jeff Aran, Bernardette Behar,
Steven Gevercer, Samuel Makarczyk, Tim Schooley
Annette Levy, Andy Lutter, Erika Meredith,
Katherine Severson
Robert Calmann, Dan Gorfain, John Hall, Alexia Lewis,
Jonathan Mulberg, Frances Prisco, Gordon Spector,
Rodolfo Vidaurri, Dan Weitzman
Terri Gaines, Byron Younger
Liya Cornelius, Alyssa Heskin, Raquel Grossman Perluss,
Annette Schaffner, Rhiannon Stewart, Allyson Taylor,
Sonia Taylor, Daveed Waithaka
Debbie Haskell, Ray Jacobson, Harry Karnofsky,
Tyler Koenigsberg, Samantha Phillips, O. H. Fifi Zeff
Samuel Brownstein, Jennifer Kaufman, Jacob Kay,
Aden Mendoza, Rob Sakowitz
Danielle Fahn, Gerald Rogan
David Behrmann, Adam Goldberg, Eric Goodstein,
Elaine Hussey, Adam Roye, Jerry Schoen, Gary Zigenfuss
Beverly Nesman-Feusi
Stephanie Agron, Jason Beckett, Jessica Heskin,
Cecile Kentwortz Kaplan
Rachel Cady, Ron Kaldor, Colin Meinrath,
Terry Press-Dawson, Will Rosenberg, Sally Zeff Hirschowitz
Katelyn Crawford, Max Crevin, Linda Karnofsky,
Alexander Kuper, Max Mendelson, Jay Wisham
Rebecca Alto, Jeremy Block, Margaret Gladstein
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Deborah Miller-Froh & Christopher Froh,
Helen & Howard Nevins, Donna & Jeff Pulverman
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12 Eva Gabbe-Gross & David Gross,
Annette & Mike Kalamaras, Hope & Jeff Rabinovitz
13 Jennifer & Tim Stoecklein
16 Julie Turrini & Matt Lieberman,
Sarah Soto-Taylor & Seren Taylor
17 Marlene & Lou Anapolsky, Jacqueline & Renzo Bernales,
Jenny & Ray Seamans
20 Farla Kaufman & Neil Dubrovsky
21 Lisa & Ken Brody, Muriel & Arthur Molho
22 Elaine Berghausen & Dave Brubaker,
Leslie & Matthew Jacobs, Bonnie & Steven Kasower
24 Sandra & Steve Felderstein
25 Ashley & Matthew Berenstein, Denise & Paul Gottlieb
26 Gladys & Jack Angel, Claire Lipschultz & Sage Sweetwood
29 Alice & Russell Kronick
31 Bernardette & Samuel Behar, Carrie & Scott Claremon,
Jeanne & Irving Herman, Marci & Paul Ortega,
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Rabbi Alfi’s Discretionary Fund
• Vida & Gordon Adelman in memory of Carol Adelman
• Warren Anapolsky thank you to Rabbi Alfi for the wonderful
A special
thank you to the
family of Esther Farber
for the generous
donation in their
loved one’s name to fund
educational scholarships
for the upcoming
religious school year.
service she led for the unveiling of his wife, Morissa’s, headstone
• Jeff Askenas & Bob Nelson in honor of the anniversary of
Barbara and Terry Allen-Brecher
• Illene Carroll for the yahrzeits of Harry Stern, Abe Cohn,
Gert Samoville, Louis Neustadt and Charlie Saltzburg
• Scott Cohn in memory of his mother, Faith Koller
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Hellan & Brad Dowden in memory of Hellan’s father,
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Bob Dresser in memory of his wife, Susan Dresser, and
thank you to Rabbi Alfi for her support and the Shiva for Susan
Susan Geiger for the yahrzeit of her mother, Elizabeth Geiger
Carl & Doris Korman in gratitude to Rabbi Alfi for her
support of and inspiration to their daughter, Daniela “Dani”
Bobbie Len in memory of Jim Leonard, husband of Laurie
Len Leonard
Laurie, Carrie, Tom & Samantha Leonard in gratitude to
Rabbi Alfi for her support, love and guidance shown to
them at the loss of their loved one
Fran Levy in memory of Roberta Fassler-Katz, Sam Sisken,
Morris Levy and Dorothy Kubel Landsberg
Sarah & Rachel Liebman & Kevin Wyatt in appreciation of
Rabbi Alfi for the lovely service for their father, Roy Liebman
Laurie & Larry Meyer thank you to Rabbi Alfi for her kindness
Denni Mador in honor of her father, Joe Schwartz, and in
appreciation of Rabbi Alfi and Dr. Glenn Hammel
Viktor Pekelis in memory of Lyudmila Pekelis-Federova
Marcee & Mark Samberg in honor of their father &
father-in-law, Joe Schwartz on Fathers’ Day 2012
Marian Samoville in honor of Carol Licker’s special birthday
René Smith in memory of her mother, Lillian Kipnis
Maxine Spitzer in memory of Armand Cohodes
Sue & Tim Schooley in honor of the 2012 Confirmation Class
Patricia Schwartz & Susan Blum in honor of their father,
Joe Schwartz, on Father’s Day 2012 and in appreciation of
Rabbi Alfi and Dr. Glenn Hammel
Educator’s Discretionary Fund
• The Brotherhood in honor of our new educator, Rabbi Loving,
and in support of our religious school
• Christie & Ted London in honor Rabbi Loving’s arrival
• Edythe Swidler & Mary Sorrels in support of the
Madrichim program’s Sky High Activity
The Brotherhood Funds–
Eleanor J. Marks Holocaust Essay Contest Fund
• Sharon Rogoff, Betty Salomon and David Lubin Lodge #37
B’nai B’rithB’rith-Sacramento for their generous contributions in
memory of Eleanor Marks
• International Youth House—
House—Dachau, Germany;
Realschule, Unterschlessheim, Bavaria,
Germany;
Germany ; Kollegium St. Michael, Kollegium Gambach
& Kollegium Heiligen Kreuz in Fribourg, Switzerland;
Technical University, Munich, Germany; and
Stadtgarden Gymnasium, Saar Louis, Germany, all in
appreciation of Bernie Marks’ Holocaust high school and
university presentations
Camp Shelanu Scholarship Fund
• Bonnie Penix Mazel Tov to Joan & Dan Gorfain on their
45th wedding anniversary
• Linda & Ray Santistevan in honor of
Marcia and Steve Smith’s 50th wedding anniversary
Capital Campaign Fund
• Fran Levy in memory of Jewel Greenberg, mother of
Patti Roth
Caring Community Fund
• Anonymous in honor of Bobbi & Dick Nathanson for
all that they do
• Jean Ismail in support of Family Promise
• Saturday Night Bridge Group in support of the food closet
• Jo Ann & Marty Solov in support of Family Promise
Carl Naluai, Jr. Music Fund
• Bob Dresser in memory of his wife, Susan Dresser, and
thank you to Julie Steinberg for her support and the Shiva
for Susan
• Patti, Steve, Dena & Leah Kolb in memory of
Carl Naluai, Jr.
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• Samra Kor & family in memory of Louis Becker
• Fran Levy in memory of Roberta Fassler-Katz
• Bonnie Penix in memory of Bernard Dobrow, father of
Laurie Meyer
• Scott Cohn in memory of his mother, Faith Koller
• Warren Anapolsky in gratitude to Julie Steinberg for her
beautiful chanting during the unveiling of his wife,
Morissa’s, headstone
Weinberg Godparent Fund
• Doris Pittell & Bud Morris in memory of Doris’ father,
Gene Pittell
WBI funds–
Women Feed the Hungry
• Saturday Night Bridge Club
Price Campership
• Celine & Sam Sankary in honor of the births of
Haley Sara Claremon, granddaughter of Barbara & Mike
Ullman and Milo Benjamin Penix, grandson of Bonnie Penix
Educational Opportunities Fund for Joseph
Bonnheim Students in Memory of Susan Dresser
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Branka & Radomir Cubrilo
Roz & Bob Dinsfriend
Norine Dresser
Anne & Hal Eisenberg
Madlyn & Ralph Hilton
Wendy & Greg Hubbs
Diane & Michael Larivee
Susan Miller
Elise Manders &
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• Ronna Dienstfrey for the yahrzeit of her father-in-law,
of the staff and judges
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Daphne & Elliot Mulberg
Zachary Osborne &
Maura Osborne
Anne & Bruce Pomer
Betty & Jack Reuben
Greta Ripley
Diane & Joe Samuel
Myrtle & Joe Schwartz
Linda & Mark Spiegel
Emily Vasquez &
Ralph Lightstone
Barbara & James Wolpman
Max Dienstfrey
Women of B’nai Israel (WBI) Funds
Price Campership Fund
Help our kids go to camp! Women of B’nai Israel (WBI) has been
awarding camperships to CBI children every year for over 40 years.
Women Feed the Hungry Fund
Help feed the hungry in Sacramento. Did you know that
Women of B’nai Israel provide financial support to Loaves and Fishes
and to the Central Downtown Food Basket every month? Help us continue this important work – relieving hunger in our community.
Donations to Price Campership and Women Feed the Hungry
funds should be made out to WBI and sent to:
Celine Sankary•
Sankary•2817 Robinson Creek Lane, Elk Grove 95758
EXPERT TRANSLATIONS
Flower Fund
• Raquel & Irving Perluss in memory of Irving’s mother,
Old family letters, post cards, documents
Ethel Perluss Berliner
Yiddish, Polish, French, Russian
and many more languages
General Fund
• Julie Mackoff in honor of Leo Tochterman’s Bar Mitzvah
Contact Bernie Marks 916.363.0122
Israel Youth Fund
• Jennifer & Todd Kaufman in memory of Jaime Devore,
(All proceeds go to the
Eleanor J. Marks Holocaust Essay Fund)
Melissa McElheney’s father
• Fran Levy in memory of Roberta Fassler-Katz
Len Maintenance Fund
• Roz and Bob Dinsfriend in memory of Jim Leonard,
husband of Laurie Len Leonard
Prayer Book Fund
• Debra Chernow a bookplate for a prayer book commemorating
the yahrzeit of her mother, Marilyn H. Chernow
Sosnick Library Fund
• Terri & Jonathan Cristy for the yahrzeit of Lois M. Cristy
and Richard P. Kiser
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Eugene Bloom
Beloved father of Rachael Sonntag-Bloom
Carmela Grimaldi
Beloved grandmother of Brie Bajar
Bernard Dobrow
Beloved father of Laurie Meyer
Beloved father-in-law of Larry Meyer
Beloved grandfather of Evan
Phillip (Phil) Hanson
Beloved husband of Mary Hanson
Beloved father of Debora, Dianna, Johnny, Holly, & Philip Jr.
Beloved grandfather of twelve
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Susan Dresser
Beloved wife of Robert Dresser
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Evelyn Hooker
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and Colin & Rose Meinrath
Faith Koller
Beloved mother of Scott Cohn
Beloved grandmother of Spencer Cohn & Rachel Dunbar
Ann Emick
Beloved aunt of Judy Emick-Leatherwood & Blair Leatherwood
Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir
a leader of the Jewish people
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CHALLENGES IN ELDER HEALTH CARE:
Minimizing Risks & Maximizing Positive Outcomes
You’re invited to a forum about the risks for older people of
various medical care settings (medical offices, hospitals, nursing
homes), the array of medications commonly prescribed for older
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Sponsored by NCJW with support from the Jewish
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Sunday, September 9, 3 pm to 5 pm
W HERE:
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SPEAKERS: Irving Hellman, PhD,
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econd Shabbes, August 10, at Congregation B’nai Israel
6:00 pm Tot Shabbat • 6:30 pm 2 nd Shabbes Dinner • 7:30 pm Shabbat Service
Apricot chicken with almonds, balsamic roasted
potato wedges, savory tomato cobbler
and garden salad with dijon vinaigrette
We always have “kid friendly” meals!
Adults $12, if reserved by the
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