Hashanah Raba, Sh'mini Atzeret & Yizkor Service - Thursday, September 26 - 10 am

Simchat Torah Celebration- Friday September 27

6:00 pm   Potluck dinner 

7:00 pm   Simchat Torah Service

Finding Your True Voice
Every Tuesday afternoon from 1:45-2:45 pm.
Torah Study
Weekly torah Study every Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the TES library.
Meditation
Every Wednesday morning join us for meditation at 8:00 am in the TES library.
Emboided Yoga
Weekly at 9:00 am every Wednesday.

Spirit of Giving Wrap-up
What a wonderful evening of song, storytelling, and celebration! A fresh and welcoming sense of togetherness filled the room as our congregation and community gathered on Saturday night, September 21st, to honor members Neil Sechan and Matt Messner at our Spirit of Giving Gala.

The Award Presentation Program included a beautiful bassoon solo by Neil's nephew, JJ Sechan, a third-year student at Julliard; a lively and engaging story original story told by Debra Zaslow; and an uproarious musical "tribute" to "Super Matt & Super Neil" written and performed by Ron Silverman, accompanied by the marvelous Jennifer Schloming.  Messages of appreciation to Neil and Matt from leaders of four nonprofit organizations were followed by a surprise entrance by the Ashland High School Choir, led by Holly Johnson.  Their beautiful rendition of "One Voice" was a moving and uplifting preamble to the presentation of the Spirit of Giving Award to Neil and Matt by Honorary Committee Chairs Ron and Myra Silverman and JoAnn Weisel, representing herself and Lee. A lovely Havdalah service, led by Rabbi Boettiger, Cantor Bella, and Neil's sister-in-law Maureen Sechan, brought the program to a hamish and meaningful close.

The some 160 guests in attendance, who had started the evening with a hors d'oeuvres and a wine tasting graciously donated by Cliff Creek Cellars, then enjoyed a delicious celebration dinner with table wines from Wooldridge Creek, a dessert buffet, and two hours-plus dancing to popular local band, Blue Lightning. We both started and ended the evening with good spirits and high energy!

We want to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to an amazing Gala Steering Committee, which included both Temple members and friends.  Emily Bernhardt, Lisa Horwitch, Linda Bellinson, Holly Niemeyer, Nancy Kaylin, Sam Whitford, Kurt Bernhardt, Larry Wolfson, Debra Wolfson, Paula Sendar, Sherry Friedman, Susan Wilson, Ken Wilson, Ron Silverman, Myra Silverman, Marilyn Borkin, Pete Jorgensen, and Beverly Jorgensen - you each worked so hard to make the Gala was a success and we sincerely thank you. Special thanks are due to Ken Wilson, who helped to make the creation of the beautiful Tribute Book go so smoothly; Pete and Beverly Jorgenson, whose commitment of time and effort to lead the "all-star" set-up crew was invaluable; Emily Bernhardt and Wendy Diamond for their comprehensive record keeping prowess; Myra Silverman and Nancy Kaylin for their incredible job on seating assignments; and Debra Wolfson for coordinating our congregational communications, and Paula Silverberg for being event photographer.

Truly, the Spirit of Giving was demonstrated by so many people in our community......thank you one and all.

Reminder:  Anyone who attended the event and forgot to take their wine glass home please stop by the TES office and pick up one.  We want Gala attendees to have this as a gift.

Food For The Ashland Food Bank
Thank you for your generous donations of food for the Ashland Emergency Food Bank.

Please note that the day of the jewelry class has been changed to the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month. Join us Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00 PM for another evening of fun and chatter and creativity. Bring a friend or two or three!

This month we will concentrate on wire wrapping. We've had so many requests for instructions, that we are devoting the whole evening to this project.

All proceeds will benefit Temple Emek Shalom.  Cost per evening:
    $10 TES members
    $15 non-members

Last minute drop ins are welcome.
 
Georgia, Lola and Nancy

Is There a Yeshiva That Teaches Ethics?

Join Rabbi Boettiger for a class introducing the history and philosophy of the Musar Movement - a Jewish ethical, educational and cultural movement that developed in 19th century Eastern Europe, particularly among Lithuanian Orthodox Jews.  Musar offers a path of contemplative practices, study, and exercises that has evolved over centuries to guide those interested in transforming themselves, their relationships, and their institutions.  (Note: there will be an ongoing Musar va'ad/group starting in mid-October at TES - this class is designed to give folks who might be interested more information). Tuesday, October 8,  5:00 - 6:15pm in the library.

 

Jewish Ethics Series

What is the Jewish perspective on many of today's hardest questions - those that we hold as a society, and those that we hold as individuals?  Join Rabbi Boettiger and guest speakers as we consider the Jewish way of looking at:

Medical Ethics - Thursday, October 10

Sexual and Family Ethics - Thursday, October 17

End of Life Ethics - Thursday, October 24

Each class 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm-Non member fee $10

 

*PYGMALION by George Bernard Shaw
A Special Reading by the cast of OSF's My Fair Lady**A benefit for the Ashland Schools Foundation & AHS Theatre
Monday, September 30
7:00 pm, AHS Mountain Ave Theatre
$15 gen admission / $20 reserved
General tickets at Paddington Station
Reserved or General tickets online: www.ShowTix4U.com  

FEATURING:
*Bernard Shaw: Michael J. Hume*, Eliza Doolittle: Rachael Warren*,Henry Higgins: Jonathan Haugen*
Mrs. Higgins:  Kate Mulligan*, Alfred P. Doolittle: Anthony Heald *, Freddy Eynesford-Hill: Jeremy Peter Johnson *Mrs. Eynesford-Hill: Isabell Monk O'Connor*, Clara Enynsford-Hill: Kjerstine Rose Anderson* Mrs. Pearce:  Miriam A. Laube*, Nipommuck:  Eduardo Placer*, Colonel  Pickering:  David Kelly*  

 

*Erika Deianni - The Maslow Project  

Did you know that nearly 1 in 10 of Jackson County's students is homeless?  Most of these kids are homeless along with their entire families.  Each year the Maslow Project works with these children to provide them with their basic needs, to help them stay in school and to get the tools they need to be successful.  Please come to the morning Shabbat/Simcha Service on October 5th to learn more about the work of the Maslow Project and how we can lend assistance to these children. Erika Deianni, the Maslow case manager for the Ashland schools, will share her experiences, the challenges she faces and successes she has enjoyed. 

 

*Eyes to Burma Benefit Concert   

Oct 5th, 5 - 8PM @ Grizzly Peak Winery
The Ashland community has been the inspiration and support that started Eyes to Burma as a local Ashland non-profit four years ago.  Fred Stockwell will return for his annual visit and fundraising efforts in October.  Please come out to this celebratory event to support the life saving work of Fred and Eyes to Burma.  All donations are tax deductible and provide direct aid to families that were forced to flee Burma and now live and work in the Mae Sot Thailand garbage dump.  The money you donate purchases clean water, food staples, medical supplies, mosquito netting and help build shelters and more.  Feel free to contact Barbara Goldfarb at barbaragoldseles@yahoo.com if you have any questions.  We hope to see you there!  

     

*AAUW Ashland presents a forum on homeless youth in Jackson County. 

Date and time:  Wed, October 9, 2013, 3-5pm
Place:  Masonic Center , 570 Clover Lane, Ashland
Speakers include Erika Deianni from Maslow Project, Ryan Marrs from Hearts with a Mission and Melinda Jones from Community Works. Youth advocates discuss ways to empower homeless, runaway and wayfaring youth to successfully move beyond their current situations.The community is welcome to attend this free forum.

*The Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore is the major source of funding for the construction of homes by our local Habitat organization. If you have browsed in the ReStore, you know it is chockfull of formerly owned building supplies, fixtures and furniture. Intriguing items lurk on every shelf!

 

Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteers to assist in the ReStore with sorting, pricing, ringing up opf sales, and helping customers. If you have a few hours each month to help this highly respected organization, please call:

Program Manager, Tiffany Schmelzer at 541-779-1983