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TES Weekly
July 29 - August 5, 2014    

Rabbi's Message

7/29/2014  - 2 Av 5774   

 

Since it was a relatively last-minute addition to our shul calendar, I want to particularly draw your attention to the awesome fact that next Wednesday, August 6th, Martin Majkut will be here at Temple Emek Shalom for an evening program. Martin, as many of you know, is the acclaimed Music Director/Conductor for the Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra. Here at TES, he will talk about different aspects of the work of orchestral conductor, covering both practical aspects of his profession and the spiritual gratification that he receives from music-making. August 6th is his birthday, so all the more reason to come out and welcome him to our community. You can read more about Martin and the RVSO at http://martinmajkut.com. Our program on Wednesday, August 6th will run from 7:00 - 8:30pm.

 

To continue the musical theme, during this week's Shabbat morning service we will be experimenting a little bit with musical influence on prayer. TES member Julia Sommer will be playing cello at a few different points in the service, including during the amida. Julia writes: "I'll play movements from the first and second suites for violoncello solo by JS Bach.  For me, these suites are the Torah of cello: open to infinite interpretations, but always a pathway into the divine.  I offer them, imperfectly played, as a way to support and enhance the devotions of those at shabbat service."

 

Remember that this week's service is Shabbat Simcha, so remember to bring your joyous news to celebrate and a potluck dish for lunch afterwards. 

 

L'shalom

 

 



Rabbi Joshua Boettiger
Upcoming Services
Shabbat Simcha
Saturday, August 2, 10:00 AM
followed by vegetarian/dairy potluck lunch

Erev Tisha B'Av
Monday, August 4, 8:00 PM
This Week at TES
Song Circle Voice Class will resume in the fall
Tuesday Torah Study
will resume in early September at 6:30pm
Jewish Meditation
every Wednesday at 8:00am
Announcements
Shabbat Simcha Service, August 2, 10:00AM
Led by Rabbi Boettiger, with Julia Sommer, who will be playing cello at different points in the service, including during the amida.





Special Evening with Martin Majkut at Temple Emek Shalom, August 6, 7:00pm
Martin Majkut, Music Director of the Rogue Valley Symphony, will talk about different aspects of the work of orchestral conductor, covering both practical aspects of his profession and the spiritual gratification that he receives from music-making.
Wednesday, August 6th, 7:00-8:30pm in the Sanctuary.

Book Sale to Benefit the Daedulus Project, August 7 
Havurah Shir Hadash and Temple Emek Shalom are proud and happy to come together for a special book sale on Thursday, August 7th to benefit Daedalus Act V: The End of AIDS, as well as both congregations. Come and choose from a selection of great used Jewish books and other books, eat delicious baked goods, and just hang out and support the cause. The book sale will be held at the Havurah from 10:00am-6:30pm. We still need volunteers from both shuls who will be able set up the day before, to staff the tables, and break down that evening. Please contact Bari in the Havurah office at [email protected] to sign up. Time for set up will be determined by what works for the volunteers on Wednesday. And - please bring gently used Jewish books (defined broadly) to TES by Friday, August 1st. 
  
We're particularly excited to support the work of the Daedalus Project. For more about it, please go to:  www.osfashland.org/daedalus. We'll be holding our book sale a few days after Tisha b'Av, the date we fast and mourn over the destruction of the Temple. It feels appropriate to come out of our time of mourning with an act of gemilut hasidim - of loving kindness, working together, and rebuilding the world. 

 

 

Ethan Lennon Bar Mitzvah, August 9, 10:00am
All are joyfully invited to come celebrate Ethan's Bar Mitzvah, followed by light kiddush.  Please RSVP by August 1 to Jody Lennon at [email protected].

   

Artist of the Month & Special Exhibit   

JERRI COOK BARTON's paintings on porcelain are currently featured in the TES Artists' Showcase. Jerri painstakingly creates miniature portraits as well as larger pieces. Her work is known internationally and she travels to teach her techniques.  An explanation of her methods is included with the paintings.  

Jerri is also the featured artist this month at Gallerie Karon on 4th and 'A' Street in Ashland. The show is entitled The World of Faces: The Ethnic Series, shown with a collection of masks from around the world.

 
Along with Jerri's display at TES, BRUCE BARTON has a display of "THE BOOK OF BARUCHIO, intentional poems." This is Bruce's third book of poetry, richly deserving of a wide audience.

                   
Member News
TES members, don't be shy. Please send us your news, accomplishments, joyous events, etc. for us to put in the monthly newsletter to share with the congregation. Please contact Kathy at the office at 541-488-2909 or [email protected].              
      
Honor Family and Friends with a Gift to TES
You can easily and quickly make donations to all funds, to remember and honor family, friends and loved ones. Visit the donation page and see the possibilities. Click here  
Adult Education
Nonviolent Communication Workshop at TES, Sunday, September 7, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Learn a practical process that helps people place their attention on shared human values, which in turn connects us more deeply, more honestly and more compassionately with ourselves and others. This workshop is an introduction to the practice of Nonviolent Communication.

This workshop will be taught by Jared Finkelstein (cousin of Rabbi Boettiger), Certified Trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication, who offers communication and conflict resolution training to Businesses, Faith-based Communities, Educational Institutions, Hospitals, Individuals and Families.

Registration fee:  $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Please contact the TES office at (541) 488-2909 or [email protected] to register.

Social Action Opportunities
Message from Pat O'Scannell, co-chair of Social Justice Action Committee

The Ashland Emergency Food Bank provides soup every Wednesday morning for the truly destitute and hungry. It comes from Uncle Food's Diner, and appears each week without fail.

Pat O'Scannell proposes to match this effort on behalf of TES's Social Justice Action Committee's facet: F'NESS: 'Food Ninjas' by providing a pot of soup each week on Thursday mornings for those in need.

If anyone is interested in joining this effort, we will  expand our effort to two days per week. That means soup being provided for the hungry three times every week. It is eaten hungrily and gratefully by those who stop by for it  People often come in on days we have no soup and we must turn them away. It would be great to see the community fill in this gap. I am proposing cold soups for the summertime, and have recipes for those who need them. This past week I made fresh gazpacho. Foods can be procured from the Food Bank itself in a free and elegantly simple effort. Write Pat at: [email protected] if you are interested in participating.

Sponsor
Allen G. Drescher, PC
Attorney at Law
21 S 2nd Street
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-4935
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Services This Week

Shabbat Simcha
Saturday, August 2
10:00 AM
followed by potluck lunch

Erev Tisha B'Av
Monday, August 4
8:00 PM 

 
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