9/9/14 - 14 Elul 5774
It's hard to describe what Musar is. It's a movement within Judaism focused on ethical consciousness and practice that began in Lithuania in the 19th century, but is being re-discovered today. Maybe it's easier to describe Musar by naming some of its most fundamental questions : How can we be more awake to the needs of the other? How can we cultivate a mindfulness that trains us to be better able to respond to the needs of the moment? How can we live lives of deep service? How do we engage with the level of pain in the world without burning out or going to sleep? Our inaugural Musar group here at TES was a wonderful success last year, with eighteen committed participants who are continuing their work into this coming year. Because we had a waiting list (and more interest expressed since), we are beginning a new Musar cohort, to start after the High Holy Days, in mid-October. Because of the commitment involved (eight months) and the nature of the work, if you are interested in hearing more or in signing up, please contact me directly and we can set up a time to talk about the class - [email protected].
Our first Eat, Pray, Sing family potluck is this Friday evening at 5:30pm. This is also an outreach event to families considering coming to Shul School here at Temple Emek Shalom, so if you know of families with children who may be interested - please help spread the word! The actual first day of school will be Sunday, September 21st.
The other thing that is happening this Friday - beginning after Eat, Pray, Sing at 7:00pm - is our first Shabbat Shirah of the Fall. Come pray and sing, and also stay after for a dessert spread honoring TES member Morgan Hunt's conversion to Judaism!
L'shalom,
Rabbi Joshua Boettiger
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Upcoming Services
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Eat, Pray, Sing Friday, September 12, 5:30 PM
Shabbat Shirah Friday, September 12, 7:00 PM followed by potluck dessert in honor of Morgan Hunt's conversion to Judaism
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This Week at TES
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Song Circle Voice Class will resume in the fall Jewish Meditation every Wednesday at 8:00AM Midrash Class every Thursday at 6:00PM
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Announcements
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High Holy Days Schedule of Services Please see the flyer below or click here for a larger, printable flyer.
2014 TES Community Break-the-Fast
Immediately following the sounding of the final shofar on October 4, our TES family will commence with the 2nd Annual TES Community Break-the-Fast. Please plan to stay and enjoy the first meal of the New Year with us. We look forward to sharing in these High Holy Days with you. L'Shanah Tovah.
Shul School Registrations Now Due A reminder to all Shul School families: please turn in your completed registration packet and payment ASAP. School starts on September 21, and we will need all registrations before then. Thank you! Special AIPAC Briefing, September 17, 7:00pm AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) invites the community to the Rogue Valley Community Event on September 17, 2014 at 7:00pm at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada Street, Ashland. Featured speaker will be Eric Trager, the Esther K. Wagner Fellow at the Washington Institute. Hors d'oeuvres and wine will be served. Please RSVP to (206) 624-5152 or www.aipac.org/Ashland.
Please see the invitation below for more details, or click here for a printable version. The Mitzvah Kitchen We wish to introduce a new program called "The Mitzvah Kitchen." Started by new member Jerrine Rowley, together with member Sara Glasser, the Mitzvah Kitchen will make challot in the TES Kitchen (and possibly cookies, soup, or other treats) on a Thursday once a month to deliver to congregants who are experiencing a simcha in their family's life--a birth, engagement, wedding, graduation, or illness, hospitalization, death, etc.--and we ask you, our congregants, to contact the Rabbi or Kathy at 541-488-2909 so a challah can be delivered to you or a fellow congregant. The Mitzvah Kitchen is scheduled on the following dates: Thursdays, September 18, October 23, November 13, and December 11.
If you would like to bake with Jerrine & Sara, please let us know and you are welcome to join them at 10 am! If you would like to deliver the challot to your fellow congregants, please let us know and arrive at the temple by 2:30 pm. If you are to receive a challah and are not at home, the food can be left in a sealed bag by your front door. We hope that the challah or other treat that we will provide will add to your Shabbat celebration or give you some comfort during a difficult time.
Writers' Workshop at TES, September 14, 2014Writing the Jewish Experience with Willa Schneberg Participants will explore in our own words what we consider the Jewish experience. In this generative workshop, works by Gerald Stern, Adrienne Rich, Philip Schultz, Grace Paley, Yuvi Zalkov and others will be considered as motivations for writing our individual experiences of what it means to be Jewish. Willa Schneberg is an Oregon Book Award winner and has authored five poetry collections. In 2015, Willa will offer readings and workshops throughout Israel as a guest of "Voices Israel: A Group of Poets who write in English." Sunday, September 14, 11:00AM - 3:00PM. Cost is $60 (includes coffee, tea & snacks. Participants provide their own lunch.) To register or for more information, please contact Jonah Bornstein at 541-531-0671 or [email protected]. See flyer below for more info or click here for printable flyer.
Jewish Genealogy Sources, Tuesday, September 16, 1:30-3:30 PM
Sara Weber invites everyone to a genealogy education program at the Jackson County Genealogy Library in South Medford, located 10 minutes from Ashland at 3405 S. Pacific Hwy (Highway 99), phone: 541-512-2340. One of seven speakers, Sara will present a few examples of mysteries solved or almost solved and rich Jewish sources to help in the hunt for our ancestors' records and stories. An impressive quantity of Jewish sources exist to get you started on your quest or send you hunting in new directions to answer that stubborn question or check out an old family story.
It's part of the Genealogy Library's "Tell Us What You Found" program. Some other topics are: A beginner's journey, local WW II vet shadow box, two research methods for finding records of specific ancestors. The library will stay open longer that evening for your use after the talks. Call or write Sara for more information: 541 535-2018; [email protected], Jackson County Genealogy Library Website: rvgslibrary.org
Alzheimer's Walk, September 20 Marilyn Borkin and Bill Harris would like to invite all who can and want to join us on September 20 for a "Walk to End Alzheimer's" sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association of Oregon. Many of us know someone whose life has been touched by Alzheimer's disease, the nation's sixth-leading cause of death. The Alzheimer's Association Oregon Chapter is committed to raising funds to help the 59,000 Oregonians living with Alzheimer's through care, support and research. The Walk to End Alzheimer's is about so much more than walking. We gather together to honor those affected by Alzheimer's and their caregivers. We gather to remember those who are no longer with us. We gather to make a pledge to reclaim the future for millions.
WHEN: Saturday, September 20, 2014 Registration opens at 10 am Walk begins at 11:00 am Route Length: 2 miles
WHERE: Bear Creek Park, Corner of Siskiyou Blvd. and Highland Dr. 1520 Siskiyou Boulevard, Medford, OR 97504
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
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Adult Education
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New Midrash Class at TES!
Midrash is that interpretive body of sacred Jewish literature that delves deeply into words of Torah to further elucidate their meaning for our lives. In this year-long class, we will be looking at the weekly Torah portion through studying midrashic teachings connected to it. (This class replaces the Tuesday Torah Study class).
Thursdays from 6:00-7:15 with Rabbi Boettiger
Beginning Hebrew Class, starts Sun.,Sept. 21
A new beginning Hebrew class, taught by Sasha Borenstein, will start on September 21. Class will be held at 10:30am on Shul School days (every other Sunday). Please contact Sasha to sign up at [email protected].
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Social Action Opportunities
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It's hard to believe that another whole year has passed since we last put our energies together to help defeat the problem of hunger in our Valley. Temple Emek Shalom made a large and admirable effort in the donations category, but how were we to know that the numbers of the needy would jump so dramatically? Whereas we served approximately 250 shoppers per month last year at this time, we now serve 600 families on average per month. It is not hard to imagine that despite the Herculean efforts of the Ashland Food Project and other community resources, we are not able to keep our shelves full.
It is imperative that Temple Emek Shalom really rally this year of all years to help provide the Food Bank with vital and central food items such as cooking oils, nut butters, hearty soups, and tuna. We would add to this list fresh and frozen meats and fishes, organic if possible.
Now is the time to think big: buy canned goods by the case on sale, dare your friends to catch more fish, then have a cleaning party and donate the fish to the AEFB. Buy a side of beef, and donate to the food bank. Buy a crate of frozen chickens, and donate them to the food bank. Buy something bulk. Shampoos, conditioners, soaps and other hygienic products are gratefully accepted.
Please bring your goods by the TES lobby during normal business hours (Tues.-Fri.,10:00am-4:00pm), or take them directly to the Ashland Emergency Food Bank at 560 Clover Lane (across from the Holiday Inn Express) from 9:30am-12:30pm, Monday through Friday. Thank you!!
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Sponsor
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Allen G. Drescher, PC
Attorney at Law
21 S 2nd Street
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-4935
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Services This Week
Eat, Pray, Sing Friday, Sept. 12 5:30 PM
Shabbat Shirah Friday, Sept. 12 7:00 PM followed by potluck dessert
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