We welcome recent returning member:
Sari Telpner
Do you have friends or family interested in services or events at TES, or interested in membership? Please have them contact the office at (541) 488-2909 or [email protected], or send us their name and address and we will be happy to send out an informational packet.
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Shul School
After finishing the year with a very enjoyable Shabbaton and campout at the Siskiyou Field Institute over the Memorial Day weekend, Shul School is enjoying summer break. The new school session will start on September 21.
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Adult Education
Two special events co-sponsored by Temple Emek Shalom & Havurah Shir Hadash:
Awakening in the Four Worlds: Mindfulness as a Spiritual Practice to connect with Body, Heart, Mind & Soul with Ashira & Rabbi Lavey Derby, July 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm At the Havurah Call 541-488-7716 for details. Advance registration requested, as no money will be accepted on Shabbat. Suggested Donation: $18-$54.
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Journeys - A Contemplative and Personally Experiential Entry into the Hebrew Bible, with Rabbi Leila Gal Berner Sunday, July 20, 11:00am-1:00pm at Temple Emek Shalom
Come join Rabbi Leila for a thoughtful time of Torah learning, chanting, meditating, journeying within to the center of our hearts, sharing our experience, finding a new spiritual wellspring to enter Bible's text. Free and open to the public.
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We are pleased to announce the upcoming B'Nai Mitzvah of the year. Please see under Announcements for details for July B'Nai Mitzvah. Avena Semanisin
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| Frida Graumann
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| Ethan Lennon
| 8/9/14
| Kol Stewart
| 8/3/14
| Sarah Aaronson
| 10/25/14
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More details for later B'Nai Mitzvah will be announced as dates approach.
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The TES office will be closed for Independence Day on Friday, July 4. Happy 4th, Everyone! See you at the parade!
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Ted Graumann & Miranda Briggs-Graumann | 7/2/2014 | Michael & Jo Ann Basin | 7/4/2014 | Lee & Jo Ann Weisel | 7/10/2014 | Steven & Harriet Saturen | 7/23/2014 | Gretski & Micah Lieberman | 7/25/2014 | Carole & Carl Levi | 7/28/2014 |
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Michael Gutman | 7/1/2014 | Elijah Krayna | 7/2/2014 | Paula Sendar | 7/2/2014 | Ellen Falkner | 7/4/2014 | Liora Solomon | 7/4/2014 | Laura Bloom | 7/10/2014 | Lucas Cook | 7/10/2014 | Abe Gillett | 7/10/2014 | Rebecca Simone Treger | 7/11/2014 | Daniel Koenigsberg | 7/12/2014 | Barbara Hopfinger | 7/13/2014 | Talia Cohen | 7/15/2014 | Dominique DeVaux | 7/16/2014 | Ethan Lennon | 7/16/2014 | Jonnie Dale Lieberman | 7/16/2014 | JoAnn Prujan | 7/16/2014 | Steve Goodkin | 7/17/2014 | Geni Moots-Plotnick | 7/17/2014 | Dr. Steven Saturen | 7/18/2014 | Ellen Wilfong-Grush | 7/19/2014 | Benjamin Smith | 7/20/2014 | Ariella Metz | 7/21/2014 | Roxy Faye Schultz | 7/21/2014 | Gerry Fried | 7/24/2014 | Ethan Croyle | 7/27/2014 | Bella Feldman | 7/31/2014 | Connor Frol | 7/31/2014 | Elizabeth Rebecca Kohlmann | 7/31/2014 | Jennifer Schloming | 7/31/2014 | Ilan Werblow | 7/31/2014 |
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Mazel Tov to Del Friedman, on her conversion to Judaism. We celebrate with Del (and Sherry and Eileen) and wish her blessings at this time of joining.
We love to hear about and share your personal life events, simchas and accomplishments. Please send us your joyous news for the monthly newsletter to Kathy at [email protected]. |
Yahrzeit Candle Lighting Prayer
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For the love that death cannot sever, for the time we shared along life's path, for the gifts of heart and mind, we are grateful. Divine one, help us to understand that grief and love go hand in hand.
As we are made more aware of light by kindling this Yahrzeit candle, may we remember the light which (say the name) brought in the world.
Zich-ro-no(m) Zich-ro-nah(f) liv'ra-cha. May his/her memory be for a blessing.
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Message from Rabbi Boettiger
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The Beautiful Game
If you have not found me in my study at the synagogue recently (during times when I normally am around) there's a good chance that I'm at Louie's or the Red Zone sneaking in an hour or two of World Cup Soccer. There's a saying: rugby is a hooligan's game played by gentlemen, while soccer is a gentlemen's game played by hooligans. For the casual soccer fan watching the Cup, this might seem self-evident (at least the hooligan part) watching Uruguay's Luiz Suarez getting kicked out for biting (it was his third such offense), or reading the many articles taking host Brazil (and FIFA) to task for building colossal stadiums while the majority of their populace lives in great poverty without access to basic necessities. When we were in Brazil last month, many members of Vanessa's family talked about how the prospect of hosting the World Cup had been dulled for most of the country because of all the protests against corruption in government. But then something happened once the soccer started. Brazil has fallen back in love with the game and this past weekend's tension filled match-up with Chile evoked extreme angst among the faithful. Every few moments we received texts from Rio, which said, "I'm panicking!" or, "We're losing our Cup!" And then, once the dust had settled, "Goooooooooooooooooal!" and "Ganhamos!" (We won!). It's easy to be cynical or critical about sports and how they distract us to no end, allowing us sometimes to overlook the real issues and concerns of life (poverty, etc.). And yet sports also allows us a particular access to something pure, something emotional and very human that does seem to unite us - "The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat" as the old Wide World of Sports slogan went. And the amount of people watching the World Cup across the globe dwarfs the number of those who watch the Olympics. Sitting down to watch a match, I imagine I am feeling what those who watched sitcoms in the 1960s felt (and what we can't feel today with DVR and three thousand channels) - I'm really sitting down with the whole country and sharing this experience. Except we are sitting down with the whole world - even if we sometimes have to watch a little biting. Of course not everyone has taken to the sport: Ann Coulter has said American's growing interest in soccer "is a sign of the nation's moral decay." Pope Francis, who is Argentinian, has assured Catholics in Brazil that he will remain neutral in his rooting interests. I don't know if the Chief Rabbinate has shared whom they are rooting for, but I don't think it matters because we don't believe in the same kind of intercessionary powers that Catholicism does. Enjoy the quarterfinals and the spectacular human energy. And let's hope that the Cup draws attention to the really important issues that ultimately define us - they shouldn't be mutually exclusive. L'shalom,
Rabbi Boettiger
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Upcoming Special Events & Announcements
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Message of Gratitude from Gabe YoungTo the TES Community, For those of you who were not in attendance at the May Shabbat Shirah, I would like to express similar words of gratitude as I did that night. Growing up in Ashland as a member of the TES community has been an incredible treat and blessing. I have experienced nothing but overwhelming love and support from all of you ever since I can remember (and even before that, according to all the stories of my dad bringing me to torah study as an infant). I have felt this support more than anything else in regards to my music. At nearly every single function that I played at over the years, I could count on at least a couple of TES members to be in attendance. Knowing that my music is so well appreciated by all of you has given me the inspiration to push forward with my musical studies and to be the best musician that I can be. Thank you for supporting me; it has been an honor and a pleasure to play for you over the years. In the fall, I will begin at Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music, as a Wells Scholar and oboe performance major. Though I will focus on the performance side of music, I will still find time to develop my interest in composition. This will be made possible through the kindness of the community, having gifted me the Sibelius notation software as a graduation present. Thank you all for your generosity. Despite being far away, I will be back on holidays and summers and will continue to play music for this community whenever possible. Being a part of this community has shaped me in many ways. Thank you again for everything. All the best, Gabe Young
Avena Semanisin Bat Mitzvah, July 19, 10:00am
The TES community is joyfully invited to celebrate Avena's Bat Mitzvah on July 19 at 10:00am, followed by Kiddush Luncheon. Please RSVP by July 5 to Cara Semanisin at [email protected].
Frida Graumann Bat Mitzvah, July 26, 10:00am
The TES community is joyfully invited to celebrate Frida's Bat Mitzvah on July 26 at 10:00am, followed by Kiddush Luncheon. Please RSVP by July 18 to Miranda Graumann at [email protected] .
Two Special Events Co-Sponsored by Temple Emek Shalom and Havurah Shir Hadash
We are pleased to announce two special events with visiting teachers coming up in July. Please see the Adult Education section for more details, and the TES website at www.emekshalom.org for more information on both events.
It's Never Too Early to Plan! A Special Evening of Celebration at the Theatre!
Come join the fun as the Camelot Theatre performs Fiddler On The Roof. Wednesday, December 17, 2014 has been set aside for our TES community. Seats are limited, and will be assigned on a first come first served basis. The profit generated from this performance will benefit TES. Join in the fun and help us sell out early! Complete your order form and send payment to the TES office for processing. December 17 is the 2nd night of Chanukah and we'll light up the festival with special treats from the Fiddler! Don't miss the celebration, Act Now! Click here for TES/Fiddler order form & more details.
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A Time To Remember
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Johanna Karewski | 7/1/2014 | Tammuz 3, 5774 | Emily Finestone Scult | 7/1/2014 | Tammuz 3, 5774 | Francis Yoshida | 7/2/2014 | Tammuz 4, 5774 | Rebecca Deritchen | 7/5/2014 | Tammuz 7, 5774 | Bessie Dichter | 7/5/2014 | Tammuz 7, 5774 | Adele Smith | 7/6/2014 |
| Anne Horowitz | 7/8/2014 | Tammuz 10, 5774 | Albert Benjamin Werby | 7/8/2014 | Tammuz 10, 5774 | Emily Hexter | 7/9/2014 |
| Walter Fried | 7/10/2014 | Tammuz 12, 5774 | Walter Fried | 7/10/2014 | Tammuz 12, 5774 | Stephen Glasser | 7/10/2014 | Tammuz 12, 5774 | Leon Rosenberg | 7/11/2014 | Tammuz 13, 5774 | Sophie Stephens | 7/11/2014 | Tammuz 13, 5774 | Rhoda Bear | 7/14/2014 | Tammuz 16, 5774 | Stan Byer | 7/14/2014 |
| Hannah Blanche Saske | 7/14/2014 | Tammuz 16, 5774 | Sarah Stern | 7/14/2014 | Tammuz 16, 5774 | Theodore Bear | 7/15/2014 |
| Maurice Goldsmith | 7/15/2014 | Tammuz 17, 5774 | Stephanie (Honey) Slavin | 7/15/2014 |
| Sylvia Telpner | 7/15/2014 |
| Margarette Tresser | 7/15/2014 |
| Irving Sendar | 7/16/2014 | Tammuz 18, 5774 | Joel Gross | 7/17/2014 |
| Myer Wolfson | 7/17/2014 | Tammuz 19, 5774 | Harry Sechan | 7/18/2014 | Tammuz 20, 5774 | Vivian Fields | 7/20/2014 |
| Vivian Fields | 7/20/2014 |
| Ruth Levine Michaelson | 7/20/2014 | Tammuz 22, 5774 | Marilyn Muller | 7/20/2014 |
| Marianne Blashek | 7/21/2014 |
| Seymour Hirsch | 7/21/2014 |
| Elsie Ettinger | 7/22/2014 |
| David H. Furst | 7/23/2014 | Tammuz 25, 5774 | Selma Rosenfeld | 7/23/2014 | Tammuz 25, 5774 | Rivka Weisman | 7/23/2014 | Tammuz 25, 5774 | Arthur Greenberg | 7/25/2014 | Tammuz 27, 5774 | Robert Zipser | 7/25/2014 | Tammuz 27, 5774 | Nellie Burlock | 7/26/2014 | Tammuz 28, 5774 | Roslyn Druben | 7/26/2014 |
| Rodney Coulson | 7/28/2014 | Av 1, 5774 | Gloria Rotbart | 7/28/2014 | Av 1, 5774 | Margaret Fried | 7/29/2014 | Av 2, 5774 | Charles Novak | 7/29/2014 | Av 2, 5774 | Justin Priesman | 7/29/2014 |
| Donald Herron | 7/30/2014 | Av 3, 5774 | Pearl Nyman | 7/31/2014 |
| Julia Schein | 7/31/2014 | Av 4, 5774 | Jack Sirinsky | 7/31/2014 | Av 4, 5774 |
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General Fund
| Larry McClaskey | With thanks to everyone who made the memorial for my Marlyn so very warm, loving and comforting to me. | Sally & Maynard Telpner | In memory of Bernie Werblow, with our sympathy | Sherry Friedman | In memory of Bernie Werblow, a mensch who brightened the world around him | Corey Powder | In memory of Bernie Werblow, from Corey, Dana, Debbie & Jerry | Joshua Boettiger | This entire donation was made for a speedy recovery for Reb Zalman. | | |
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
| Michael & JoAnn Basin | In loving memory of Jim Brust. | Eileen Polk | In memory of Seymour Polk. | Jerrine Rowley | In memory of Steve Glasser. | Donna & David Wyte | To Larry McClaskey: a donation has been made in honor of your beloved Marlyn, and to thank you for the memorable service, and to thank you for your generous hospitality. | Morton & Razy Brookler | To Lauren Croyle, wishing you a beautiful life as you enter adulthood. | Bob & Frieda Golding | In memory of Frieda's mother, Fanny Hard. | Bob & Frieda Golding | In memory of Bernie Werblow. | Bob & Frieda Golding | In honor of Lauren Croyle's Bat Mitzvah. | | | | |
Cantorial Discretionary Fund
| Donna & David Wyte | To Sally & Maynard Telpner: Another year - another dollar and another story to tell - G-d bless! Happy 63rd Anniversary! | Donna & David Wyte | To Emily Bernhardt: No more aches and pains! So glad your hip surgery went well! Take care. Continue on your road to recovery! | Judd Robbins | Honoring the memory of Bernie Werblow and a lifetime of selfless community contributions. | Judd Robbins | Honoring the many kindnesses and the good works of Marlyn McClaskey. | Betty & Marvin Kazmin | In memory of Bernie Werblow, a true friend to all who were blessed to know him. | Carole & Carl Levi | In loving memory of our friend, Bernie Werblow. | | | | |
Emma Lazarus Library Fund
| Grant Miller & Elise Manders | Happy Birthday to George Grossman. | Rabbi Jackie Brodsky | In honor of George Grossman's birthday. | | | | |
Indigent Assistance Fund
| Sally & Maynard Telpner | | | | | |
Pomegranate Pre-School
| Joan Steele | To Lauren Croyle, Mazel tov on your Bat Mitzvah. | Florence & Sheldon Slomowitz | To Steve & Anna Werblow & family, in memory of their father and grandfather, Bernie Werblow. |
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For complete listing of Board of Trustees and Committee chairs please click here.
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July 2014 Calendar
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The calendar for July may be viewed on the TES website: emekshalom.org/calendar
click herefor a printable copy of the July calendar
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Temple Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm, Closed Mondays
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