January/February 2009 Pathfinder

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PATHFINDER
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2009
TEVET/SHEVAT/ADAR 5769
CANTOR’S MESSAGE
J A N U A RY S Y N A P L E X
Mumbai and the Vanishing Kipot
The Indo-Jewish Coalition, a joint body
of the American Jewish Committee and the
Indian community in Atlanta is dedicated
to deepening bonds between Jews and
Indians in Israel, India and the United
States. With 40,000 Israelis visiting India
Cantor Kathy Robbins
each year, the fabric, food, music and Hindu
mysticism of India is brought back to Israel, and celebrated in a
festival called Boombamela. But in addition to the cultural,
educational and spiritual values that bind Indians and Jews is the
shared experience of Islamic terrorism, as demonstrated by the
recent events in Mumbai.
India and Israel both gained independence from the British
Empire within a year of the other. Although privately, Indian
political leaders and openly, the Hindu community expressed
support for Israel, India resisted formal diplomatic ties with Israel
until 1992, following the Arab-Israeli peace talks in Madrid, the
collapse of the USSR, and military escalation with Pakistan. With
mutual concerns about Islamic fundamentalism in the Middle East
and the Indian sub-continent, Israel and India have since developed
close defense and security ties, with Israel becoming, alternately
with Russia, India’s largest arms supplier. Ironically, reports
Newsweek International, “Israel’s training of Indian forces in its
defense specialty, counterterrorism, seems to have been limited.”
Still, Israeli counter-terror experts criticized the Indian special
forces’ response to the attacks in Mumbai, among whose victims
were six Jews and Israelis. Whether to show solidarity, or due to
arms relationship, the controversy seems to have disappeared.
Efraim Inbar, director of Israel’s Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic
Studies remarked that the Indian forces’ less aggressive approach
than their Israeli counterparts could explain the lack of response by
Indian officials to Israel’s offer of counter-terror expertise.
Regardless, the cooperative effort between India and Israel in the
response to terrorism is apt to be enhanced.
In 2007, New Delhi hosted the world’s first Jewish-Hindu
interfaith leadership summit. Participants included Hindu
organizations in India, Jewish organizations in Israel and the
American Jewish Committee. The chief Rabbi of Israel, Yona
Metzger and Swami Dayanand Saraswati stated, “The Jewish and
Hindu communities are committed to the ancient traditions of
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Shabbat Synaplex™
January 9, 2009 with Julie Silver
The evening at a glance:
5:30–7:00 . . . . . Wine & Cheese in the Beit Cafe
5:30–5:50 . . . . . Tot-Shabbat with Rabbi Brown &
Cantor Robbins
6:00–7:00 . . . . . Pizza Dinner
(Reservations Required)
6:00–7:00 . . . . . Congregational Dinner
7:00 – 8:00 . . . . . Erev Shabbat Service
7:00–9:00 . . . . . Babysitting with movie & Lego’s
7:00–9:00 . . . . . Kidz Klub(Reservations Required)
7:00–9:30 . . . . . Beit Cafe open
8:00–9:00. . . . . . Julie Silver Concert
Julie Silver is one of the most
celebrated and beloved performers
in the world of contemporary Jewish
music today. She tours throughout
the world, and has been engaging
audiences with her lyrical guitar
playing, her dynamic stage presence,
and her megawatt smile for nearly
twenty years. Her Jewish songs have become so
tightly woven into the fabric of American Judaism
that they have become “standards” in worship, camp,
and academic settings.
Reservation form
on page 5
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SERVICE SCHEDULE
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Rabbi Frank, Senior Rabbi
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Rabbi Brown, Associate Rabbi
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Caron Feder, Event Coordinator
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Cantor Robbins
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Jeanette Kurnow,
School Registrar
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Robin Rubin, Executive Director
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Ellen Fox, School Director
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Cathy Goldberg, ECC Director
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Susan Jones, Controller
sjones@templesolel.net
Judith Bender,
B’nai Mitzvah Coordinator
jbender@templesolel.net
Shanon Wolper Birkett,
ECC Admin. Assistant
sbirkett@templesolel.net
Katherine Blumberg, Librarian
kblumberg@templesolel.net
Judith Bricker, Director of Adult
Programming
jbricker@templesolel.net
Ellen Moss, ECC Assistant
Director
emoss@templesolel.net
Craig Parks, Director of
Youth Programming
solelyouth@yahoo.com
4:36pm ...... Candle Lighting
7:30pm ...... Erev Shabbat Family Service with Birthday Blessings
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3
10:00am .... Shabbat Service with Bar Mitzvah of Ari Cohen,
son of Brett and Rachelle Cohen
Torah Portion: Vayigash, Genesis 44:18–47:27,
Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15–28
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9
7:00pm ...... Erev Shabbat Synaplex Service
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
Jessica Pollak,
Hebrew School Coordinator
jpollak@templesolel.net
10:00am .... Shabbat Service with Bat Mitzvah of Abby Novack,
daughter of Jeff and Sandra Novack
Torah Portion: Va-y’chi, Genesis 47:28–50:26,
Haftarah: I Kings 2:1–12
Denise Ross
Temple Solel Giftshop
giftshop@templesolel.net
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16
Enid Stechel,
ECC Office Manager
estechel@templesolel.net
Joan Tedlow, Librarian
jtedlow@templesolel.net
Beth Cates, Graphic Design/DTP
graphics@templesolel.net
Holly Hungerford Cocking,
Clergy Secretary
hhungerfordcocking@templesolel.net
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3575 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, California
92007
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 2
7:30pm ...... Freilich Friday Shabbat Service
10:00am .... Shabbat Service with Bar Mitzvah of Nigel Gross,
son of Albert and Cosette Gross
Torah Portion: Sh’mot, Exodus 1:1–6:1,
Haftarah: Isaiah 27:6–28:13: 29:22–23
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
6:00pm ...... Erev Shabbat Service
10:00am .... Shabbat Service with Bat Mitzvah of Annie
Goodstein,
daughter of Glenn and Laura Goodstein
Torah Portion: Va-eira, Exodus 6:2–9:35,
Haftarah: Ezekiel 28:25–29:21
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30
7:30pm ...... Erev Shabbat Service with Adult Choir
10:00am .... Shabbat Service with B’nai Mitzvah of
Greg Berg, son of Steven and Amy Berg &
Casey Rubenfeld, daughter of Gloria Rubenfeld
Torah Portion: Bo, Exodus 10:1–13:16, Haftarah: Jeremiah 46:13–28
Thank you to Joan Zak for underwriting the
December 19, 2008 Freilich Friday.
Thank you to Dr. Rob Weisgrau and Dr. Roberta Gottlieb
and Dr. Steven and Karen Feitelberg and their families for
underwriting the January 16, 2009 Freilich Friday.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
CONDOLENCES
October 17–december 12
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6
6:00pm ...... Erev Shabbat Synaplex Service
Our heartfelt condolences on the recent deaths of:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7
10:00am .... Shabbat Service with Bat Mitzvah of Jacqueline Weiner,
daughter of Jeffrey and Debby Weiner
Torah Portion: B’shalach, Exodus 13:17–17:16,
Haftarah: Judges 4:4–5:31
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
10:00am .... Shabbat Service with Bat Mitzvah of Jacqueline Thomas,
daughter of Oran and Deborah Thomas
Torah Portion: Yitro, Exodus 18:1–20:23,
Haftarah: Isaiah 6:1–7:6; 9:5–6
Francis Krasner, grandmother of Steven Oberman
Dennis Oberman, father of Steven Oberman
Gerald Bemel, father of Marla Eliot
Sophia Friedberg, grandmother of Ron Cowan
Annie Kaye, mother of Barbara Jucha,
grandmother of Myron Jucha
Marcella Schulman, sister of Shirley Wurtzell
Norma Hoffman, mother of Charlie Hoffman
Leona Chudacoff, great aunt of Jeffrey Novack
Peter Carlo Delmonte, father of Peter Delmonte
Pauline Leverant, mother of Rebecca Collopy
Pearl Kravitz Fine, aunt of Michele Tamayo
Diana Ruderman, mother of Steve Ruderman
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
10:00am .... Shabbat Service with B’nai Mitzvah of
Ethan Cohen, son of Jackie Cohen and Jordan Cohen &
Rachel Greenstein, daughter of Jim and Carrie Greenstein
Torah Portion: Mishpatim, Exodus 21:1–24:18,
Haftarah: II Kings 12:5–12:16
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27
10:00am .... Shabbat Service with B’not Mitzvah of
Lindsay Kroner, daughter of Richard and Deborah Kroner
& Brooke Levin, daughter of Marc Levin
Torah Portion: T’rumah, Exodus 25:1–27:19,
Haftarah: I Kings 5:26–6:13
WELCOME!
We welcome the following new families
to Temple Solel…
Lillian Anixt
Sharon Doyle
Randy and Dr. Caron Gruber
and their children, Lina and Dylan
Dr. Emanuel Rosen and Laurie Laveen
and their children, Jared, Daniella and Tobey
Jennifer Tanner
Dr. Maureen Yellen
Are you one of 449?
Temple Solel’s scrip program…raises money and doesn’t
cost anyone anything.
449 of our households have not renewed their
eScripVons or Pavilions Club cards.
eScrip is a proven and powerful fundraising program
that allows participating merchants to contribute a
percentage of your grocery loyalty cards, credit card, and
debit/ATM card purchases to Temple Solel.
• please log on to www.escrip.com and renew your Vons
and Pavilions Club cards
• renewals need to be done every November
• next time you are in Albertsons or Ralphs, please fill out
their scrip program application and continue supporting
Temple Solel
• Stater Brothers and Jimbos paper scrip available for
purchase in the Temple Solel main office
• Macy’s is also an escrip participant – sign up!
RENEW NOW to help us reach our fundraising goals.
For more information, please contact Ester or Susan at the
Temple office.
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B ’ N A I M I T Z VOT
Mazel Tov to our B’nai Mitzvah Students!
Ari Cohen
Greg Berg
January 3, 2009
Son of Rachelle & Brett Cohen
January 31, 2009
Son of Amy & Steven Berg
Attends: Pacific Ridge School
Highlight: Being able to hold the Torah in
the future and having the weight of my
actions shift from my parents to me.
Tzedakah Project: Cinematographer and
editor of a PSA on drug prevention;
conducted a Teen Korps leadership
program to feed homeless Veterans.
and sister’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and
continuing with my family’s long
tradition.
Tzedakah Project: Collecting cell
phones for the Call To Protect Program,
and helping in the Interfaith Shelter.
Abby Novack
Casey Rubenfeld
January 10, 2009
Daughter of Sandra & Jeff Novack
January 31, 2009
Daughter of Gloria Rubenfeld
Attends: Diegueño Middle School
Highlight: Celebrating with family
Attends: Oak Crest Middle School
Highlight: Sharing this special
and friends
moment with my family and friends.
Tzedakah Project: Preparing and
Tzedakah Project: Collecting food for
serving food for families with ill
children at the Ronald McDonald
House.
Nigel Gross
January 17, 2009
Son of Cosette & Albert Gross
Highlight: Sharing this day with my
Helen Woodward, babysitting at
Temple Solel and volunteering at the
La Costa Heights Elementary School
October Festival.
Jacqueline Weiner
February 7, 2009
Daughter of Debby & Jeffrey Weiner
Attends: Valley Middle School
Highlight: Being with my friends
and family.
family and friends, and discussing my
Torah portion with my dad.
Tzedakah Project: Volunteering at the
Quail Gardens Annual Plant Sale and
the San Dieguito Heritage Museum.
Tzedakah Project: Food sorting at the
North County Food Bank, rolling
coins for Special Delivery of JFS,
Carlsbad Community theatre and
Casa de Amparo.
Annie Goodstein
Jacqueline Thomas
January 24, 2009
Daughter of Laura & Glenn
Goodstein
February 14, 2009
Daughter of Deborah & Oran Thomas
Highlight: Having my friends and
family support me through the process
of getting ready for my Bat Mitzvah.
Tzedakah Project: Serving and
preparing dinner for families staying at
the Ronald McDonald house.
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Attends: Earl Warren Middle School
Highlight: Following both my bother
Attends: Diegueño Middle School
Highlight: Having my grandparents, my
aunt and uncle from Florida and my
brother there to share this special day!
Tzedakah Project: Babysat kindergartners
at the Temple and volunteered with Power
in Pairs tutoring other kids with their
homework.
B ’ N A I M I T Z VOT
Mazel Tov to our B’nai Mitzvah Students!
Ethan River Cohen
Lindsay Kroner
February 21, 2009
Son of Jackie & Jordan Cohen
February 28, 2009
Daughter of Deborah & Richard Kroner
Attends: Carmel Valley Middle
School
Highlight: Celebrating with my
friends and family.
Tzedakah Project: Volunteered at
UCSD Free Clinic Project, which
provides healthcare for the underserved
communities of San Diego.
Attends: Carmel Valley Middle School
Highlight: Sharing this special day with
my family and friends.
Tzedakah Project: I took photos of
flowers and had them made into cards. I
sold the cards and donated all of the
proceeds to Susan G. Komen for breast
cancer research.
Rachel Greenstein
Brooke Levin
February 21, 2009
Daughter of Carrie & Jim Greenstein
Attends: Earl Warren Middle School
Highlight: Having my entire family
share this joyous occasion with me.
Tzedakah Project: Overnight host for
Temple Solel's homeless shelter and
assembled Thanksgiving baskets for
homebound seniors.
February 28, 2009
Daughter of Marc Levin
Attends: Carmel Valley School
Highlight: Being able to learn another
language that is thousands of years old.
Tzedakah Project: Raising money for
Sayeret Egoz Israeli One Soldiers.
Mark your calendars!
The next Committee Night is January 20, 2009
J A N U A RY 9 , 2 0 0 9 • S H A B B AT S Y N A P L E X ™
RSVP and prepayment for dinner required by Monday, Jan. 5. Make checks payable to Temple Solel.
Mail form and your check to: Temple Solel, 3575 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007.
Pizza Dinner
Adult
Children 12 and under
x $10 =
x$5 =
$ ___________
$ ___________
Congregational Dinner
Adult
Children 12 and under
x $20 =
x $8 =
$ ___________
$ ___________
TOTAL ENCLOSED
$ ___________
Name: ____________________________________________________ E-mail Address: __________________________________________
Babysitting / Kidz Klub: Please include names and ages ____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Funding for Synaplex™ at Temple Solel has been provided in part by the Galinson Family Foundation.
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A D U LT E D U C AT I O N
For additional information on Adult Education or Synaplex programs
contact Judy Bricker jbricker@templesolel.net or (760) 436-0654.
Breakfast with the Rabbi
Upcoming Adult Education events
– Sunday, January 18, 2009 • 8:45-10:30am
– Sunday, February 22, 2009 • 8:45-10:30am
Adult Education presents Breakfast with the Rabbi with
Rabbi David Frank. Topic to be determined. Light breakfast
provided, reservations requested.
From Haven to Home: 350 Years of Jewish Life in America
Sunday, February 8, 2009 • 12:00 – 1:30pm at Temple Solel;
2:15 – 3:30pm at New Americans Museum
Bring your dairy lunch and join Rabbi Jeff Brown at Temple
Solel as he traces the American Jewish journey from persecution
to participation. Then travel to the New Americans Museum
Annex at Liberty Station to see a unique exhibition created by
the American Jewish Historical Society that chronicles the
American Jewish experience in this country.
Dor L’Dor:
Senior Speaker series
Temple Solel will host our senior (55+) speaker series
on the last Thursday of the month. $3 per person (light
lunch), reservations required. For additional information
please visit our website www.templesolel.net or contact
Lori Barnett at (760) 845-8810.
- Thursday, January 22, 2009 • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join us as we welcome Lester Tenney, author of “My
Hitch from Hell: The Bataan Death March.”
- Thursday, February 26, 2009 • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join us as we welcome Jeff Liber, CFP, Financial
Advisor, Trust Specialist & Senior Vice President
Investments; Wachovia Securities, LLC as he discusses
“Investments that work in today’s market.”
Torah Trek
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Rabbi, writer of “A Wild Faith: Jewish Ways into the
Wilderness Wilderness ways into Judaism”, and guide — trained
in philosophy, Talmud and meditation — Mike Comins brings
his diverse experience and unique perspective to Temple Solel.
Torah Trek is an integration of t’filla and Torah study with a
moderate hike in Julian. Time and fees to be determined.
Experience Passover like our Forefathers and Foremothers
as they left Egypt
Passover in the Desert
April 10-12, 2009
Back by popular demand! Mark and Vicki Remas along with
the Adult Education Committee are organizing a second
Passover experience in Borrego Springs. Join your Temple Solel
Family for Shabbat dinner, hiking, and Passover dinners in the
desert. We will be camping at Palm Canyon. Costs will cover
the minimal camp site charge, Friday and Saturday night
dinners. We encourage both families and anyone interested in
clear nights under the stars, campfires, and the experience of a
lifetime to join us. Space is limited. Contact Vicki Remas @
(760) 434-4233 to reserve a space. Additional information will
be sent soon.
Lectures & sermons now available on website
Previously these were only available to read, but now you can
download and listen to the audio version as well. Simply go to
www.templesolel.net and use the pull down menu tab marked
“Resources” and click on “Lectures & Sermons.” Scroll through
the lecture titles and right click with your mouse on your
selection to save it to your hard drive. This can take a few
minutes depending on the file size. Please feel free to contact
Beth Cates at graphics@templesolel.net for any questions.
From Haven to Home: 350 Years of Jewish Life in America
December 5, 2008 – March1, 2009
The New Americans Museum is presenting the exhibit “From Haven to Home: 350 Years of Jewish
Life in America.” This exhibit was created by the American Jewish Historical Society in 2004. This free
exhibit, appropriate for upper-grade elementary students and beyond, will be in San Diego at the
New Americans Museum Annex, located at 2863 Historic Decatur Road, San Diego, 92106
For more information: (619) 255-8908 or www.loc.gov/exhibits/haventohome/
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S I S T E R H O O D & B ROT H E R H O O D
Sisterhood Invites You To…
LEARnING ABOUT
OURSELVES FROM THE
INSIDE OUT
An Evening about Nutrition,
Weight Loss, and Homeopathic Medicine
January 7, 2009 • 7:00 – 8:30pm, $5
Please join us as we welcome two experts in their
respective fields of nutrition and Homeopathic Medicine.
Deana Sicari and Gabrielle Traub are incredible women
who have made a difference in so many lives with their
exceptional work. We will provide healthy snacks while our
facilitators discuss the topics of nutrition, weight loss,
supplementation, dietary endocrinology, exercise, stress,
emotional health, anxiety and colds and flu. Time for
questions will follow each presentation. Looking forward
to us sharing this wonderful evening together.
Temple Solel Brotherhood
Sunday Breakfast Speaker Series
Pre-Inauguration
Special Report
Dr. Sanford Lakoff
Professor Emeritus of Political Science
University of California, San Diego
“Morning After in America:
Change and Hope Meet Hard Reality”
Sunday, January 11, 2009 • 8:45–10:15 am
Social Hall
Open to all in the Temple community
The deadline to place card orders for the Sisterhood Mah Jongg Tournament
is January 31, 2009. An order form is on page 18.
Mumbai and the Vanishing Kipot, continued
Judaism and Hindu dharma respectively, and have both, in their
own ways, gone through the painful experiences of persecution,
oppression and destruction.” Metzger added, “For thousands of
years we have marched on parallel causes and have now built
bridges of cooperation between the two religions. Jews have lived
in India for over 2000 years and have never been discriminated
against. This is something unparalleled in human history.”
But due to aliyah, India’s permanent community of Jews has
dwindled from about 40,000 in 1940 to approximately 5,000.
These Jews, living in the Mumbai region, are thought to have
roots in the Bene Israel community, descending from seven
Jewish families, shipwrecked on India’s Konkan coast, fleeing
persecution in the Galilee during the second century B.C.E.
Two other sects, the Cochini, in the southern state of Kerala,
derive from Majorca, Spain and the 200 Baghdadis, also living
in Mumbai, are from West Asia. All three groups, adopting
Indian language, dress and cuisine, played a role in the
development of business, international trade and construction
in various coastal cities in India. The most prominent influence
has been that of the Bene Israel Jews, who hold positions in
government and in Bollywood.
Prior to the terrorist attack in Mumbai, a Jew could feel safe
wearing a kipah on the streets of Mumbai, said a Jewish,
Indian old-timer to a reporter. Another Indian Jew said,
“We always felt we were Indians first, and Jews second.” But
following the siege at Nariman House, that has changed. A
Jewish educator remarked that Indian Jews need to reassess the
security of their institutions. Ruth Krishna, a Mumbai Jew and
former hospital administrator told a BBC News reporter, “There
is a feeling that community members could be under threat.”
Although none of the Jews killed in the attack were Indian
citizens, Jonathan Solomon, a Mumbai lawyer and president of
the Indian-Jewish Federation told Jeremy Kahn, reporter for the
International Herald Tribune, “This is the first time a Jew has
been targeted in India because he is a Jew…the tradition of the
last thousand years has been breached.” In fact, said Ezekial
Isaac Malekar, a leader of the Jewish community in New Delhi,
“This is one of the few countries where Jews never faced
discrimination and persecution.”
Indian Jews are now considering seeking formal recognition
as a minority group which would require the Indian government
to protect Jews from persecution.
Prior to the massacre, the Baghdadi and Bene Israel Jews
were divided. Because most Mumbai Jews are much less
observant than the ultra-Orthodox Lubavitchers, the Bene Israel
had limited interaction with Rabbi Holtzberg and Chabad
House, whose focus was to serve Orthodox visitors from abroad
and Israeli travelers. Now, however, there is a feeling that the
Jewish community will come closer together.
Ken y’hi ratzon.
— Cantor Kathy Robbins
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SOCIAL ACTION
Another Successful Thanksgiving Food Drive
The focus for this year’s annual Thanksgiving Day Basket
Drive held in conjunction with JFS and their Hand Up Youth
Food Pantry was once again homebound seniors. With deep
concern that our local elderly grandmas and grandpas might go
hungry during these difficult economic times in the minds and
hearts of many Temple Solel members, the drive was an
overwhelming success! We donated over 75 baskets to the
pantry with complete Thanksgiving dinners, supplemented
with turkeys provided by JFS. Many of these baskets were
ornate, others were simple; some were packaged in reusable,
environmentally correct cloth bags, others were in practical
laundry baskets or wicker containers. The mood was infectious
as the baskets were gathered during Sunday Religious school
sessions. Many families, who were unaware of the drive,
returned to Temple Solel with donations purchased from
neighborhood stores. In addition to the edible donations, the
pre-schoolers hand traced turkeys, and drew lovely pictures
which were included in each basket and helped brighten the
holidays for our seniors. There were many creative additions to
the baskets this year including magazines, blankets, slippers,
and holiday towels and decorations. Other great contributors
included our Havurot Community, which created the most
beautiful and ornate baskets. We surpassed our goals and our
previous record for donated baskets. JFS has thanked us as the
“premier donator to this program.” Once again, the families of
Temple Solel have brightened the lives of those less fortunate.
Special thanks to Risé Edney and Ed Beimel for organizing
this event.
“Yes we
A Mitzvah for all Ages
“Yes we CAN”
Now, more than ever, low-income working families and
fixed-income senior citizens need our help. The San Diego
Food Banks rely on contributions from our local
community to fight hunger in San Diego County, and to
provide a safety net to people who are struggling to put
food on the table.
How “can” we help? Bring a “canned” item every time
you come to Temple Solel, including Shabbat. Donation
containers will be available at all times by the front gate,
outside the sanctuary and the coffee shop. Every donation
helps us make sure no one goes to bed hungry.
Hineynu Needs Our Help!
Hineynu is looking for additional volunteers for our newest
project, “Hineynu Callers.” This is a perfect opportunity for
those who have limited volunteer time available. As a weekly
caller, you can become a phone friend and reassure an ill or
shut-in congregant that they are still part of our caring
community.
Please join us at the Hineynu Callers training session with
Rabbi Brown on Thursday evening, January 8, 2009 at
7:00pm in
the Coffee House.
If you know of anyone who would appreciate getting a weekly
phone call, please let us know.
If you have any questions, or would like to RSVP for this
training session, please email Ina Rubenstein at
inarub@aol.com or Karin Bensusen at kbensusen@aol.com.
Social Action chair Elyse Matson and Risé Edney are appreciative of all the
food basket donations.
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THANK YOU ALL for your continued support.
O P P O RT U N I T I E S TO C O N N E C T
Havdalah Nights
Social Group Formed!
Got issues?
Get involved!
Next Event: February 14, 2009
Last summer, when several in our Havurah were voicing
opinions on Temple topics (What—Jews kvetching ??),
someone suggested we try to find a positive way to solve
problems instead of just complain. The result was that the
members of Havurah Yehudit took the lead in developing a
first program (see article at left, “Havdalah Nights — Social
Group Formed”) as well as setting up a second event (Feb 14)
and trying to get others involved. Many thanks to Phyllis and
Sigmund Penn, Marcia Kern and Marty Stern, Jane and Stan
Schatt, Simone and Jay Mager, Ellen and Norm Cypers,
Sheree Sobel, Bette Ross, and Gail and Marc Covitt for
working together to start this process.
Our hope is that others will try to become more involved
in Temple activities. Whether you are new to the Temple, or
have been members for a very long time, many of us seek to
be more connected to our community. And if there is
something that needs action, then consider taking an active
part in the solution. When our Havurah decided to plan an
event and restart the social group, Temple staff was very
helpful in making this happen. The process and the outcome
seemed to work well for everyone.
Clearly there are financially challenging times ahead, not
only locally but throughout the country and around the world.
But if you can contribute your time and energy, that is also
valuable in building and sustaining programs. To paraphrase
President Kennedy’s 1961 inauguration speech, ASK NOT
WHAT YOUR TEMPLE CAN DO FOR YOU --- ASK
WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR TEMPLE.
Call the Temple office and ask to help!
— Marc Covitt
The name “Havdalah Nights” is the new name for the “Empty
Nesters.” If you are 45-75, Temple Solel single or couple and
interested in connecting with other Temple members, join us for a
fun evening at our next event, a catered dinner at Temple Solel on
February 14 at 7:00 p.m.
November 1st marked the first successful “Havdalah Nights.”
Approximately 65 people attended the event at Temple Solel
which was planned and led by Havurah Yedudit*. The evening was
a wine and cheese social, including Havdalah led by Ellen Fox
followed by a series of “moderated speed meetings.” Everyone got
to meet, share, listen and connect with many new people, and the
feedback was overwhelmingly positive.
While some attendees were already in Havurot, others wanted
to form new ones. As a result of the November event, there are
new Havurot being organized. It is clear that people are looking
for ways to connect with the Temple community and we are happy
to help.
We are also looking for others who would like to assist with
future events. If you are part of a Havurah, consider having your
Havurah take on the planning for an event. Some possible trips
and other activities are under consideration.
Please plan to come to a delicious dinner at Temple Solel on
February 14 and meet old and new friends. Socializing and
connecting with others as part of fun events is why this group
was formed.
A flyer with detailed information will be in the mail early
January. Reservations and payment for the February 14 event are
due by February 8.
HINEYNU
Hineynu Attends Southern California Caring Community Networking Meeting
On November 9, 2008, Jayne Marx and Connie Robin,
members of our Hineynu Steering Committee participated in a
networking meeting of Southern Reform Congregation Caring
Communities. The meeting included representatives of seven
synagogues, as well as Rabbi Linda Bertenthal, Senior Associate
Director of the Pacific Southwest Council of the URJ. The
purpose of the meeting was to share information and discuss
how each congregation was proceeding in its development of
their Caring Communities. Topics included Health and
Wellness, Death and Dying, Disability Inclusion, Addiction
and Recovery and the current Economic Downturn. Each
congregation shared how it currently supports its members as
well as what goals they have for the future. Participants were
encouraged to attend the upcoming Pacific Southwest Regional
Biennial February 6-8, 2009 being held in Costa Mesa. Many
Caring Community sessions will be offered. We are happy to
say that Temple Solel is highly respected and admired for our
progress in developing our Hineynu Commuity.
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A L P E R T M E N D E L S O N L I B R A RY
LIBRARIANS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katherine Blumberg & Joan Tedlow
SUNDAY LIBRARIANS. . . . . . . . Eva-Lynn Diesenhaus & Ruth Levor
CHAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Levor
Book Clubs
Join us for stimulating discussions of the very latest and
best in Jewish literature.
EVENING BOOK CLUB: WEDNESDAYS AT 7:30PM
Jan. 14: When a Crocodile Eats the Sun, Peter Godwin
Feb. 18: People of the Book, Geraldine Brooks
USED BOOK SALE
Please donate your gently-used books, DVDs, CDs, etc to
our huge Annual Used Book Sale, held at the temple’s Purim
Carnival. Clean out your shelves and bring in your discards
to help make this year’s sale the best ever!
DAYTIME BOOK CLUB: WEDNESDAYS AT 1:00PM
Jan. 28: Exile, Richard North Patterson
Feb. 25: Away, Amy Bloom
new titles
(Adult Collection)
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are able to add many titles featured
at the 2008 JEWISH BOOK FAIR. A partial list of new titles:
Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon and the
Journey of a Generation, SHEILA WELLER; Why Faith Matters,
DAVID J. WOLPE; Friendly Fire: A Duet, A.B. YEHOSHUA;
Spiritual Radical: Abraham Joshua Heschel in America, 1940-1972,
EDWARD K. KAPLAN; Jacob’s Legacy: A Genetic View of Jewish
History, DAVID B. GOLDSTEIN; A Boy Named Shel: The Life and
Times of Shel Silverstein, LISA ROGAK; The Day My Mother
Changed Her Name: And Other Stories, WILLIAM D. KAUFMAN;
Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices: Body, ELLIOT N. DORFF; Elie Wiesel:
A Religious Biography, FREDERICK L. DOWNING; Songs for the
Butcher’s Daughter: a Novel, PETER MANSEAU; Hannah Senesh:
Her Life and Diary, the First Complete Edition; Jewish Dharma:
A Guide to the Practice of Judaism and Zen, BRENDA SHOSHANNA;
Moses’ Women, SHERA ARANOFF TUCHMAN; Bubbe Meises: Jewish
Myths, Jewish Realities, by Rabbi Ronald H. Isaacs; Ary
Stillman: From Impressionism to Abstract Expressionism, BY
MICHAEL BETANCOURT; 20 Minute Kabbalah: The Daily Personal
Spiritual Practice That Brings You to God, Your Soul-knowing, and
Your Heart’s Desires, WAYNE DOSICK; The Gravedigger’s Daughter,
JOYCE CAROL OATES; Leaves from the Garden of Eden: One Hundred
Classic Jewish Tales, HOWARD SCHWARTZ; We Plan, God Laughs:
Ten Steps to Finding Your Divine Path When Life is Not Turning
Out Like You Wanted, SHERRE HIRSCH; The Diplomat’s Wife, PAM
JENOFF; Capturing the Moon; Classic and Modern Jewish Tales,
EDWARD FEINSTEIN; Dictionary of Jewish Terms: A Guide to the
Language of Judaism, RONALD L. EISENBERG; Small Miracles of the
Holocaust: Extraordinary Coincidences of Faith, Hope, and
Survival, YITTA HALBERSTAM.
BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
Charlotte Isadora Kennard, age 1
– from Grandma Sheryl Nissen
Marlie Love Lavine, age 3
– from Lorna & Mark Lavine
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A donation to our Aaron Price
Children’s Collection is a wonderful way
to honor the birthday of a special child.
Send Joan or Katherine a check for $20,
made payable to Temple Solel: attention
Library. We’ll choose an age-appropriate
book; send the birthday child a personal
letter, noting your gift; place a beautiful
bookplate in the selection and list the boy
or girl’s name in the Pathfinder. What
could be easier?
Temple Solel School Retreat
November 7– 9, 2008
Camp Alonim
Calling all 9th-12th graders!
Do you know about Olim, the Temple Solel teen only youth group? If not, Olim is a dynamic teen youth group which holds
awesome events once a month. We are led by a group of 10 amazing and dedicated teens who help to make sure that you have a great
time when you’re here. We usually get around 50 teens to every event so drop by and join in the fun! If you have any questions, please
feel free to email me at jordan.emont@gmail.com.
— Your Olim President, Jordan “Emu” Emont
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PRESCHOOL HAPPENINGS
by Cathy Goldberg, ECC Director
Each day I am blessed with the
opportunity to visit Temple Solel’s Early
Childhood classrooms. I receive such joy
seeing all the creativity that is flowing
like honey from the children. I hear their
laughter, I can see the hands-on learning
that is taking place in the classrooms,
and I know that we are creating skills
and memories that will stay with them
for a lifetime.
During the months of November and
December I enjoyed tasting all of the
delicious foods which were prepared by
the children and their teachers. More
importantly, I had the privilege of
watching their love for Judaism grow as
we prepared for Chanukah. I wish to
thank all of our ECC teachers for
helping the children to learn Hebrew and
English songs, make adorable props, and
create fun costumes for our spectacular
Chanukah program. It was truly an
amazing show and enjoyed by all.
The children and parents have had
the opportunity to participate in three
different mitzvah projects. Generously,
they have provided Thanksgiving meals
to home bound seniors, provided gifts
for needy families, and supplied toiletry
items for the interfaith shelter.
In Jewish early childhood centers, we
want our children to feel safe, to develop
positive self-images, to love learning, and
grow to be happy and productive adults.
One of the ways we share Judaism with
young children is by creating a preschool
curriculum based on the Jewish calendar.
Our year began with Rosh Hashanah,
marched through Simchat Torah, lit up
at Chanukah, and will blossom into
Tu B’Shavat.
The Holiday of Tu B’Shevat, the
New Year of the trees, is right around
the corner. Tu B’Shevat dates back to the
Talmud. The Rabbis considered the new
year of trees as beginning when the new
fruit begins to form. On the 15th day of
the Hebrew month of Shevat, this year
on February 9th, children all over Israel
will be planting trees.
Planting a tree in Israel is a
wonderful way to honor someone or pay
tribute to someone’s memory. It is a
tradition at the ECC on Tu B’Shevat to
taste new fruits, especially fruits native to
Israel, such as almonds, figs, carob, and
dates.
Tu B’Shevat is a reminder to us that
it is our responsibility to care for the
earth. Children will love finding ways to
recycle and save energy at home.
Help your child to observe
Tu B’Shevat at home by planting seeds.
Nothing grows faster, or is more
rewarding to a child with a limited ability
to delay gratification, than birdseed on
top of a sponge in a pan of water. You
can also plant parsley now and use it at
your Passover Seder, how fun to eat food
that you have grown yourself.
Encourage your child to join you in
the garden or on a nature walk. It is
a wonderful way to slow down our fast
paced lives and see your young child’s
eyes light up with wonder and awe
at the beauty of the nature that
surrounds them.
Upcoming Preschool events:
January 9 Synaplex Tot Shabbat
January 2 Rockin’ Havdalah with
Craig, 4:00-6:00pm in the Social Hall
February 4 Snow Day in the Garden of
Giving
February 9 Tu B’Shevat All School
Celebration
Happy New Year
from the preschool parent committee!
We wanted to let our preschool
community know how busy the committee
has been this fall from
parties to shopping to performances!
We held our first PJ & Pizza Party in
October and had about 25 families attend.
The kids had a blast making
fruit loop necklaces in their PJ’s and eating
pizza. Thank you to parents
Anne Solomon, Cami Greenberg,
Susan Brooks, Kori Clark, and Julie Glazer
for helping with the event.
The preschool had THREE mitzvah
projects this fall. Thank you to Jennifer
Stackle, Stacy Simon, and Stacy Renert for
organizing the Thanksgiving Basket Drive.
Our efforts provided seven full
Thanksgiving meals to homebound seniors.
We also donated holiday gifts to the Jewish
Family Services “Embrace a Family”
project. Thank you to all the families who
generously donated so
these families could have a joyous holiday.
Our final mitzvah project was
to help provide toiletries for the Interfaith
Shelter which Temple Solel hosted over the
winter break.
The annual Holiday Boutique
Fundraiser was held on December 3, 2008.
There was everything you could want from
jewelry, purses, to jeans and more! All of
the proceeds from this event go directly to
the preschool to fund some fantastic
activities and programs. Thank you to
Kelley Berman for all her hard work
organizing the event, and a big thanks also
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SCHOOL NEWS
Talking About God
Dear Parents:
Last week, a parent called me and asked how we teach
about God in the Religious School. She inquired because she
and her daughter (who is in the school) do not believe in God.
I asked her to explain to me her conception and then we each
shared ideas about what God is or isn’t. We came to the
conclusion that, before deciding whether or not we believe in
God, we need to define our ideas about God. She realized that,
if she and her daughter defined God differently, they may
believe in God after all (or maybe not!!) We realized that
maybe it is all about the words we use to describe God that are
key to the discussion.
The teachers and I spend a lot of time discussing God with
our students. Most of that time (on the teacher’s part) is spent
listening. That is because there are very few absolute facts that
we can teach our children about God. Our job is to open the
dialogue. Our job is to listen and to give the children ideas
about God that have been presented by Jewish scholars.
Children want to talk about God. Their sense of wonder and
awe is great. Their feelings about the world and how it works
are deep. They need a safe place to share their thoughts and
feelings about God. That safe place is what we try to provide
here at the Temple Solel School. We do not pretend to have all
the answers, but we do feel comfortable to engage with the
students as we all struggle together with our ideas about God.
We do know what questions to ask to begin the dialogue. And
that is our goal — to encourage dialogue.
Everyone struggles with the idea of God, even if they say
they do not believe in God. No one really knows what God is.
Jewish scholars throughout the ages have had many different
ways of thinking and writing about God. About the only
things that all Jews (who do believe in God) agree upon are
that God is One, God is not a person, and that God is
invisible — everything else is up for grabs. Our ideas about
God change as we grow and mature.
There are some beliefs about God which we present to the
students — not as answers or absolute truths, but as suggestions
for the students to think about. We do not tell the students
that they have to believe in these ideas about God. We say that
these are some beliefs they may want to think about as they
proceed through their lives. These beliefs include:
– God is reflected in the beauty of nature and humanity.
– God is an unseen yet omnipresent Force in the world.
– God is Creator of the universe.
– People are co-partners with God in the creation of a
better world.
– God grants people free will. We are responsible for
our actions.
– Some people believe that God does not cause
everything that happens in the world. Some things are
the result of sheer accident and others are caused by
people exercising their freedom in a harmful way.
– God is not a physical thing or being. God is intangible.
God has no form.
– God is a Power that makes things possible (such as
the growth of a flower, the healing of a bruise).
– God does not punish people. People suffer as a result
of their actions or the actions of others, but natural laws
operate without making moral judgments.
– God provides resources of strength and faith for the
victims of misfortune and resources of compassion for those
around them, so that together they can go on living and
building a life, in spite of what life brings them.
Our hope, as teachers at the Temple School, is that the
students feel safe to struggle with their beliefs about God when
they are in our classrooms. We want to provide many different
ways to think about God so that students will have a collection
of ideas upon which to draw as they grow older. We do not
have the answers, but we enjoy talking about the many ways to
think about God with our students!!
— Ellen Fox
Preschool Parent Committee, continued
goes out to the parents who helped on the
day of the event and to all who patronized
the event and supported
our vendors.
We would like to thank Becky Baird and
the Hanukkah committee for their hard
work organizing the children’s Hanukkah
Performance. And thanks also
to Tahlia Essman for donating her
photographic talents and Daniel Baird for
graphics and multimedia. The teachers and
children worked very hard to put on a
fabulous show, we hope you enjoyed
watching them on stage!
You can see that we have had a very busy
year so far and there is much more fun to
come! We need parent volunteers to make
our events and projects successful. All are
welcome to attend the parent committee
meetings which are held the first Monday
and Tuesday of each month in the coffee
house right after drop off. We welcome
your ideas and have volunteer opportunities
for everyone. For more information contact
Elaine Waldman at
eswaldman@yahoo.com.
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circle of honor
The Circle of Honor wishes to thank all of our congregants who have so generously and
willingly taken it upon themselves to go above and beyond the standard Temple dues
requirements by joining the Circle of Honor. We are pleased to acknowledge them here.
BENEFITS
Pillars … $15,000
• Temple Membership
• 25 Tributes or Memorials per year into the
General Fund
• Recognition at High Holy Days
• Membership in Men’s Club and/or Sisterhood
• No fees for Religous School, Bar/Bat Mitzvah
and Confirmation
• 4 extra High Holy Day tickets for out-of-town
family members
• 2 tickets to Temple Solel’s annual major fundraiser
CIRCLE OF HONOR
Benefactors
Patrons
Benefactors … $9,600
General Fund
• No fees for Religous School, Bar/Bat Mitzvah
and Confirmation
family members
Sponsors
Patrons … $4,800
General Fund
family members
• 2 tickets to Temple Solel annual major fundraiser
Sponsors … $3,950
General Fund
family members
Friends … $3,100
• 10 Tributes/Memorials per year into the General Fund
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Friends
LEGACY CIRCLE
Attention Jewish
Music Lovers
Klezmer and Yiddish
“When I was born into this world, I found many carob trees
planted by my father and grandfather. Just as they planted trees
for me, I am planting trees for my children and grandchildren
so they will be able to eat the fruit of these trees.”
O
ne of the many ways that members of our congregation have chosen to
express their deep commitment to our community is by naming Temple
Solel in their will, in their trust, in another planned charitable gift, or by
making an endowment donation. This is a way to make a lasting contribution that
continues your Jewish legacy in perpetuity.
We wish to thank those generous donors and to acknowledge them as members
of the Legacy Circle.
If you have named Temple Solel in your will or trust, or if you have made
another form of legacy gift to Temple Solel, we would like to acknowledge your
generosity. Any amount of giving is greatly appreciated. Please call Robin Rubin at
(760) 436-0654, and we will be glad to add your name to the membership list for
the Legacy Circle.
On Friday, January 16 at 7:30pm,
Temple Solel’s Freilich Friday Kabbalat
Shabbat Service will include a special
program of Klezmer and Yiddish music
featuring Cantor Kathy Robbins, Yochanan
Sebastian Winston on flute and saxophone,
Tom Laurence on keybopard and piano,
Mark Shapiro on guitar, Duncan Moore on
drums, Dave Curtis on bass, and Allen
Phillips on percussion and keyboard.
A Choral Shabbat
Cantor Robbins, accompanist Tom
Laurence and the Temple Solel Adult
Choir will be heralding in a season of
Jewish music with an eclectic repertoire of
Choral Settings of the Erev Shabbat
liturgy. Included in this Shabbat will be
the premier of Judy Campbell’s Mizmor
Shir.
Would you like to
be notified?
If you would like to be notified of a
death in the congregation of a member or
a member’s loved one, please email your
email address to Robin Rubin at
rrubin@templesolel.net. We will be happy
to add your name to an email notification
list. If you have any questions, feel free to
contact Robin or Hineynu Chair, Karin
Bensusen at kbensusen@aol.com.
Moving?
Don’t forget to send your
new contact information,
including new address,
phone number and email
address to:
rrubin@templesolel.net
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CONTRIBUTIONS
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS & SUPPORT
You are invited to make a donation to Temple Solel as a means of sharing your joys and sorrows
with your fellow congregants and at the same time help Temple Solel meet its funding needs.
Our Clergy
Our Programs
Our Youth
• Rabbi Frank’s Discretionary Fund
• Rabbi Brown’s Discretionary Fund
• Cantorial Music Fund
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• Campership Fund
• Early Childhood Center
• Etanu (outreach to post high school
children of members)
• Rabbi Bohm Israel Scholarship Fund
(assistance to teens traveling to Israel)
• Rabbi Ted Riter College Scholarship Fund
(college participation in Jewish programming)
• Religious and Hebrew School
• Sondra Ottenstein Memorial Fund
(Religious School scholarships)
• Youth Fund
Our Temple
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Building Tributes
General Temple Fund
Prayerbook Fund
Tree of Life Leaves
($250 small; $300 large)
• Yahrzeit Plaques
($450 member; $650 non-member)
OUR CLERGY
Rabbi Frank’s Discretionary Fund
Rabbi Brown’s Discretionary Fund
Cantorial Music Fund
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Aaron Price Children’s Library
Adult Education
Alliger/Baron Memorial Speaker’s Fund
Alpert Mendelson Library
Chavurat Chesed
(meals of condolence for mourners)
Hineynu
(assistance to Temple members in need)
Israel Action Fund
Social Action Fund
Synaplex
Tzedakah Fund (assistance to people in need)
OUR PROGRAMS
Aaron Price Children’s Library
Hineynu
Alliger/Baron Memorial Speaker’s Fund
Social Action Fund
Alpert Mendelson Library
Chavurat Chesed
Tzedakah Fund
OUR TEMPLE
General Temple Fund
OUR YOUTH
Early Childhood Center
Religious And Hebrew School
Rabbi Bohm Israel Scholarship Fund
New Youth Van
*Funds granted through the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego.
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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE NEWS
Announcing the Ambassador Program
The Membership Committee is pleased to announce its new
Ambassador Program.
The Ambassador Program is designed to assist members and
families with integrating into our temple community by pairing
them with an Ambassador, or mentor, who can share their
experiences and knowledge about Temple Solel.
We are a thriving congregation of over 850 families with a
very active service, program and event schedule. There are so
many opportunities for spiritual, educational and social
enrichment that members and families who are relatively new to
the synagogue, or even those who have been members for
several years, may not know where to start or to whom they
should turn when they have questions.
The Ambassador Program joins veteran temple members
with individuals or families to help them get more from their
temple membership. The ambassadors can share experiences at
our synagogue with their paired member or family by attending
Shabbat services and special events at the temple with them, or
perhaps they can enjoy a meal together and just talk about all of
the wonderful happenings at our temple. Each Ambassador will
be a useful resource to members or families who would like to
become better acquainted with their temple community.
If you would like to learn more about the Ambassador
Program, or to find out about becoming an Ambassador or to
request to be paired with an Ambassador, please contact
Membership Chair Kelley Berman at (760) 685-2848 or
kelleyberman@hotmail.com.
What is a Reform Zionist?
ARZA (pronounced AHR-tzah) is a pretty clever name. It’s a
Hebrew word meaning “toward the Land (of Israel),” and it’s
also an acronym for the “Association of Reform Zionists of
America.” ARZA is the national membership organization that
connects Reform Jews with Israel. But what does the name
mean? What is a Reform Zionist? Is it simply a Zionist who
happens to be a Reform Jew but who otherwise is kind of like
any other Zionist? Or is there something uniquely Reform
about our Zionism? And while we’re at it, what’s a Zionist?
A Zionist is a proponent of Zionism, a movement founded in
the late 19th century to create a Jewish homeland in the land of
Israel, then known as Palestine. But that goal of Zionism was
fulfilled in May, 1948, with the declaration of Israel’s
independence. Since then, most people understand Zionism as a
movement that supports Israel and works to make Israel the
best, most ideal Jewish state it can be. Reform Zionism is
Zionism infused with the values and principles cherished by
Reform Judaism, including religious equality for women and
men, a commitment to tikkun olam (literally “world repair,” i.e.,
social justice), the creation by individuals of meaningful Jewish
lives through informed choice, and so on. Some of those
characteristics are shared by other forms of Zionism while
others are unique to Reform Zionism.
But within these fairly vague parameters, Reform Zionist
thinkers don’t actually agree completely on the details of Reform
Zionism. You can get a sense for the range of views by looking
at “An Open Conversation About Reform Zionism” (go to
www.reformzionism.net), a project initiated by ARZA in the
spring of 2008. The website allows you to add your views about
what being a Reform Zionist means. So give it some thought,
and join the conversation!
Get Involved in 2009
Add “Get more involved with Temple Solel” to your list
of New Year’s resolutions.
Enrich your life and make a difference in your temple
community by becoming more involved at Temple Solel.
Whether it’s attending a Freilich Friday Shabbat service,
attending a Shabbat Synaplex committee meeting or
spearheading a new event, let 2009 be the year you make the
most out of your temple experience.
Come to our next Committee Night on January, 20 at
7:00p.m. to find out what you can do to make a difference
within our synagogue, in the local community or throughout the
world. Help the Hineynu committee fulfill the mandate of tikkun
olam by preparing a meal for an ill or disabled congregant.
Experience Passover in the Desert, April 10 –12, 2009 in
Borrego Springs with your Temple Solel family.
The possibilities for spiritual, educational and social
fulfillment are endless at Temple Solel. For more information
about how you can get involved, please contact Membership
Chair Kelley Berman at kelleyberman@hotmail.com or
(760) 685-2848. And checkout www.templesolel.net for the
most current schedule of services, events and programs at
Temple Solel.
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2009 MAH JONGG CARD ORDER FORM
Deadline to place card orders is January 31, 2009
Name _______________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________
City ___________________ State _____ Zip _____________
Phone ______________________________________________
Email _______________________________________________
_____ Standard cards @ $7/each = $ ________
_____ Large print cards @ $8/each = $ ________
Total Enclosed: $__________
$1 from each card ordered will be donated to the Temple Solel
Sisterhood. Cards will be mailed directly to your home around
Passover. For more information, contact Denise Ross at (760)
436-0654. Make checks payable to Temple Solel. Mail to: 3575
Manchester Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007.
GARDEN OF GIVING
“Just as you came and found trees
planted by others, so you must plant for your children”
F
rom this central message, a
circular pathway of granite tiles
and pavers inscribed with the
names of our children, families and loved
ones permanently reside. The Temple
Solel Garden, designed by artist Laurie
Gross is an extension of our Sanctuary
design of the glass shards bursting forth
upon creation. The center of our garden
features a circular arc vibrating out to its
core edges — signifying “Solel” and our
pathway to Torah and holiness.
The Garden of Giving presents
opportunities at all levels with
commemorative tile pavers. We invite
you to consider how you and your family
can make your mark on Temple Solel’s
future. Your gift will ensure that the
legacy, which has been gifted to us, will
be carried forward to future generations.
Just as our ancestors built for us, now it
is our turn.
The following paver inscriptions
were recently ordered for
installation in the Garden of
Giving:
In Honor of
Desmond, Tristan &
Isabelle de Burgh
2008
In Honor Of
Geoffrey David Tamayo’s
Bar Mitzvah
August 30, 2008
GARDEN OF GIVING
Commemorative Pavers and Individual Bricks
Name ________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________
City _________________________________ Zip _____________________
Contact phone ___________________________________________________
E-mail ________________________________________________________
❑ $25,000. . . . Large, crescent-shaped granite paver, encircling the central quote
(20 word inscription)
❑ $10,000. . . . Large, scalloped-shaped granite paver, emanating from the central quote
❑ $5,000. . . . . Rectangle granite paver, framing the core aperture design (15 word inscription)
❑ $1,000. . . . . Diagonal granite paver, on the pathway to the Garden’s four benches
❑ $360 . . . . . . Rectangular pavers outlining the entire garden (9 word inscription)
❑ $180 . . . . . . Square pavers encasing area of reflection (2 word inscription)
Signature______________________________________ Date_____________
Please print your inscription clearly ______________________________________
____________________________________________________________
For more information, please contact Robin Rubin in the Temple office so you and your family can
participate in this on-going project.
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Synaplex Needs Sponsors
Temple Solel has been privileged to offer Synaplex to
our congregation and community the past three years.
But to continue offering excellent Synaplex programs
filled with education, guest speakers, musicians and
variety, we need your help. Please consider sponsorship of
one or more of the programs offered at Synaplex. If you
are able to sponsor a program, please write Synaplex
Sponsorship on the memo line of your donation check.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Sponsor Child Care - $75
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to make them affordable for our families - $250
• Sponsor Music in the Beit Café - $300
• Expand the power of Synaplex by underwriting a guest
speaker - $750
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Business Cards (3 5⁄8” x 21⁄4”)
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JANUARY 19 • 23 TEVET
Temple Offices & Schools
Closed in observance of
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
JANUARY 26 • 1 SHEVAT
9:00am
Bridge w/Harvey
8:45am
Religious School – I
9:00am
Breakfast w/
the Rabbi
10:30am Brotherhood Football
10:45am Jr. Choir Rehearsal
11:15am Religious School – II
AJE Limmud
11:15am
8:45am
9:00am
J ANUARY 11 • 15 TEVET
TUESDAY
4:00pm
Hebrew School
& HOP
7:00pm
Adult B’nai Mitzvah
7:00pm
AJE Ulpan
4:00pm
Hebrew School
& HOP
6:30pm
Board Meeting
7:00pm
7:00pm
AJE Ulpan
7:30pm
Committee Night
4:00pm
Hebrew School
& HOP
7:00pm
7:00pm
AJE Ulpan
9:00am
ECC Parent Committee 9:00am
ECC Parent Committee
Meeting
Meeting
9:00am
Bridge w/Harvey
4:00pm
Hebrew School
& HOP
7:00pm
7:00pm
AJE Ulpan
MONDAY
Bridge w/Harvey
Religious School – I 9:00am
Brotherhood
Breakfast w/
Guest Speaker: Sandy
Lakoff
Religious School – II
SUNDAY
1:00pm
Daytime Book Club
4:00pm
Hebrew School
& HOP
4:00pm
Kabbalat Mitzvah
4:30pm
10th Gr. Confirm.
6:30pm
Intro. to Judaism
7:00pm
Adult Choir
4:00pm
Hebrew School
& HOP
4:00pm
Kabbalat Mitzvah
4:30pm
10th Gr. Confirm.
6:30pm
Intro. to Judaism
7:00pm
Adult Choir
7:30pm
Evening Book Club
4:00pm Heb. School & HOP
4:00pm Kabbalat Mitzvah
4:30pm 10th Gr. Confirm.
6:30pm Intro. to Judaism
7:00pm Choir Committee Mtg
7:30pm Evening Book Club
4:00pm
Hebrew School
& HOP
4:00pm
Kabbalat Mitzvah
6:30pm
Intro to Judaism
7:00pm
7th–12th grade
parents program
7:00pm
Sisterhood Nutrition
WEDNESDAY
7:30pm
Freilich Friday
4:00pm
7th Grade
Religious School
4:30pm
Pre-Confirmation
4:00pm
7th Grade
Religious School
4:30pm
Pre-Confirmation
7:30pm
Erev Shabbat Service
w/Adult Choir
6:00pm
7:00pm
11:00am
4:00pm
4:30pm
JANUARY 23 • 27
TEVET
JANUARY 22 • 26
TEVET
Dor L’Dor
7th Grade
Religious School
Pre-Confirmation
10:00am Shabbat Service w/
Bar Mitzvah of Nigel Gross,
son of
Albert & Cosette Gross
Bat Mitzvah of Abby Novack,
daughter of
Jeff & Sandra Novack
Interfaith Rotational Shelter
Bar Mitzvah of Ari Cohen,
son of
Brett & Rachelle Cohen
SATURDAY
B’nai Mitzvah of
Greg Berg,
son of Steven and Amy Berg
and
Casey Rubenfeld,
daughter of Gloria Rubenfeld
Erev Shabbat Service Bat Mitzvah of Annie Goodstein,
daughter of
Community and
Glenn and Laura Goodstein
Comfort Food
ECC Family Havdalah
Shabbat Experience 4:00pm
w/Craig Parks
7:00pm Erev Shabbat
Synaplex Service w/
Guest Singer and
Songwriter: Julie Silver
Erev Shabbat Family Service
w/Birthday Blessings
FRIDAY
4:00pm
7th Grade
Religious School
4:30pm
Pre-Confirmation
7:00pm
Hineynu Callers
Training w/
Rabbi Brown
Temple Solel Offices & Schools
Closed
THURSDAY
J A N UA RY 2 0 0 9 • T E V E T / S H E VAT 5 7 6 9
FEBRUARY 5 • 11 SHEVAT
4:00pm
7th Grade
Religious School
4:30pm
Pre-Confirmation
URJ Regional Biennial
6:00pm Erev Shabbat
Synaplex
Service
FRIDAY
Bat Mitzvah of
Jacqueline Weiner,
daughter of
Jeffrey and Debby Weiner
SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 22 • 28
SHEVAT
8:45am
9:00am
Study with the Rabbi
10:45am Jr Choir Rehearsal
FEBRUARY 23 • 29
SHEVAT
9:00am
Bridge w/Harvey
FEBRUARY 24 • 30
SHEVAT
4:00pm
Hebrew School
& HOP
7:00pm
7:00pm
AJE Ulpan
Hebrew School
& HOP
Kabbalat Mitzvah
10th Gr. Confirm.
Intro. to Judaism
Evening Book Club
FEBRUARY 25 • 1 ADAR
1:00pm
Daytime Book Club
4:00pm
Hebrew School
& HOP
4:00pm
Kabbalat Mitzvah
4:30pm
10th Gr. Confirm.
4:00pm
4:30pm
6:30pm
7:30pm
4:00pm
11:00am Dor L’Dor
4:00pm
7th Grade
Religious School
4:30pm
Pre-Confirmation
6:00pm
B’not Mitzvah of
Lindsay Kroner, daughter of Richard
and Deborah Kroner
and
Brooke Levin, daughter of
Marc Levin
and Carrie Greenstein
FEBRUARY 19 • 25 SHEVAT FEBRUARY 20 • 26 SHEVAT FEBRUARY 21 • 27 SHEVAT
4:00pm
7th Grade
11am
ECC Grandparents
Religious School
Shabbat
B’nai Mitzvah of
4:30pm
Pre-Confirmation
6:00pm
Ethan Cohen, son of
Jackie and Jordan Cohen
and
Rachel Greenstein, daughter of Jim
4:00pm
Hebrew School
& HOP
4:00pm
Kabbalat Mitzvah
4:30pm
10th Gr. Confirm.
6:30pm
Intro. to Judaism
THURSDAY
FEBRUARY 15 • 21 SHEVAT FEBRUARY 16 • 22 SHEVAT FEBRUARY 17 • 23 SHEVAT
President’s Day – Temple Solel
4:00pm
Hebrew School
Offices & Schools Closed
& HOP
6:30pm
Board Meeting
7:00pm
7:00pm
AJE Ulpan
9:00am
Bridge w/Harvey
8:45am
Religious School
w/Mishpachah – Session I
4:00pm
Hebrew School
& HOP
7:00pm
7:00pm
AJE Ulpan
WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY 11 • 17 SHEVAT FEBRUARY 12 • 18 SHEVAT FEBRUARY 13 • 19 SHEVAT FEBRUARY 14 • 20 SHEVAT
4:00pm
Hebrew School
4:30pm
Pre-Confirmation
6:00pm
Erev Shabbat Service 10:00am Shabbat Service w/
& HOP
Bat Mitzvah of
4:00pm
Kabbalat Mitzvah
Jacqueline Thomas,
4:30pm
10th Gr. Confirm.
daughter of
6:30pm
Intro. to Judaism
Oran and Deborah Thomas
7:00pm
Choir Committee
7:00pm
Havdalah Nights
Meeting
Dinner Event
9:00am
Bridge w/Harvey
8:45am
9:00am
Mussar Class
2:00pm
Brotherhood
Super Bowl Party
TUESDAY
4:00pm
Hebrew School
& HOP
7:00pm
7:00pm
AJE Ulpan
7:30pm
Library Committee
Meeting
MONDAY
SUNDAY
F E BR UA RY 2 0 0 9 • S H E VAT / A D A R 5 7 6 9
Community & Comfort food
Shabbat Experience
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Sheri Sachs
President
Debby Buchholz
Vice President
Jamie Rodin
Vice President
Dr. Rob Weisgrau
Vice President
Margaret Bradbury Corporate Secretary
Ed Thomas
Treasurer
Michael Felzer
Past President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Chris Bengs
Miriam Lieber
Karin Bensusen
Elyse Matson
Kelley Berman
Eric Matson
Linda Lederer-Bernstein
Linda Shoob-Rosenberg
Micha Danzig
Tia Shafran
Marti Eisenberg
Robyn Spiegel
Ross Epstein
Robert Stein
Robyn Goldberg
Corinna Vanetsky
Stephen Lash
Elaine Waldman
Come together for a unique community Shabbat experience.
Immediately following our 6:00p.m. Erev Shabbat Service on Friday,
January 23, gather with your temple community in the Social Hall to
enjoy good company and comfort food, including scrumptious
macaroni & cheese, hearty tomato soup, salad and of course delicious
dessert and beverages.
Cost: $12.50 for adults, $6.00 for children 12 years and under
This event is provided for our community, by our community,
so please select from the following:
❑
I/we _______________________________ will help with set-up
from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22.
❑ _______________________________ will help with service
during dinner.
❑ _______________________________ will help with clean-up from
8:30–9:00p.m. after dinner.
❑ _______________________________ can’t wait to enjoy this
unique experience.
❑ _______________________________ are not able to attend, but
Ruth Levor
would like to make a donation of _______.
For more information contact Membership Chair,
Kelley Berman, at (760) 685-2848 or kelleyberman@hotmail.com.
3575 Manchester Ave.
Cardiff by the Sea CA 92007
STAFF
David M. Frank
Senior Rabbi
Jeff Brown
Associate Rabbi
Kathy Robbins
Cantor
Robin S. Rubin
Executive Director
Ellen Fox
School Director
Cathy Goldberg
ECC Director
Susan Jones
Controller
Craig Parks
Youth Programming Director
Judy Bricker
Adult Programming Director
Non Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Encinitas, CA
Permit No. 147

January/February 2009 Pathfinder

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