HAPPENINGS
September 13, 2016 /10 Elul 5776

Friday, Sept. 16




Thursday Sept. 22 
 
Ruach Shabbat Evening Service
7:00 p.m. (Please note different time)
Ice Cream Social
 Rescheduled Men's Gathering
 7:00 p.m. Home of Bob Slomowitz
 (See Brotherhood Section)

Services


All are welcome to come
celebrate with us.

 Friday Sept. 16th, 7:00 pm
Ruach Shabbat Evening Service and Ice Cream Social


Chesed
Hands 
Zichronah L'vracha
May her memory be a blessing

Lillian Waxman

Our heartfelt condolences go to Steve and K.T. Waxman and their children Ashley and Samantha,
on the death of Steve's mother, Lillian Waxman.
She died on Friday, Sept. 9th surrounded by her family.  She was 88 years old.

The funeral was held on Tuesday, Sept. 13th at Gan Shalom.

A Shiva gathering will be held tonight (9/13) at 7:00pm at Steve and K.T. Waxman's home at 3432 Bermuda Court, San Ramon.  As a way of offering support for the mourners, please bring a dish to be shared.

A Shiva gathering will also be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday, 9/14 at Lillian's home in Rossmoor.

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Dear Friends of Yael

Diane Mintz is preparing a collection of memories, anecdotes, reminiscences of all kinds so that Jonathan and Ethan will have a collection of these to get to know the Yael you knew. And, with your contributions, we will prepare a book so that Jonathan and Ethan's children and grandchildren may get to know the wonderful woman who was their Mother/Grandmother/Great-Grandmother. These memories can be anything that is meaningful to you - shared time or experiences, how Yael touched your life, what she meant to you, what you loved about her.
 
Here are the guidelines for sending the reminiscences:

 -No larger than 8.5 x 11 paper
 -It must lay flat (it can't prevent a book from closing completely)
 -Everything must be single sided,  even if more than one page, just write on one side
Please email to: diane.mintz@gmail.com 
OR send to:
Diane Mintz, 1457 Cornell Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702
  
Hands
 
Beth Chaim's Chesed Program translates a philosophy of love 
and compassion to all, 
inside and outside our community, into a program of acts and deeds that help to support and lift each other up in times of need, and at life cycle events.
 
Please contact us by calling the office at (925) 736-7146 or by email at admin@bethchaim.com
if you have any Chesed needs.

The Star


The September/ October issue of "The Star" 
is now available online at the Beth Chaim website:

Click Here 
Milestones

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Kids' Birthdays

Aidan Thorner
9 on Sept. 13

Eva Kapoor
3 on Sept. 13

Jacob Watkin
1 on Sept. Sept. 15

Haley Blackman
13 on Sept. 19
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Wedding Anniversaries

Scott & Kim Vaupen
16 on September 16
 
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Yahrzeit Observances

Yvonne Thompson
Mother of Michael Thompson
September 11

Ralph Silverman
Father of Bruce Silverman
September 11

Sheldon Shanken
Father of Alan Shanken
September 12

Frank Weber
Father of Deanna Zalman
September 13

Barbara Davidson
Mother of Darrell Davidson
September 14

Joseph Shulman
Father of Jeffrey Shulman
September 14

Jack Bach
Father of Marty Bach
September 14

Phillip Sklar
Father of Bobbi Bach
September 15

Sally Chrzanowski
Mother of Carolyn Rovner
September 16

Esther Weil
Mother of Rich Weil
Sept. 17
 

Names will be read at the
September 16th Shabbat Service.

To make a donation in their honor,
 you may call us at 925-736-7146 
or pay via PayPal by 
clicking the button:
 
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Tikkun Olam Opportunities

Contra Costa Interfaith Housing Dinner October 13 

 
Beth Chaim Congregation will be cooking dinner for the residents of Garden Park Apartments and Beth Chaim volunteers on October 13, 2016. Every month, Contra Costa Interfaith Housing provides dinner for about 40 tenants on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Garden Park Apartments, a permanent supportive housing program specifically for homeless families with special needs in Contra Costa County. For more information or to sign up please CLICK HERE

Toiletries Drive
We are collecting large, full size cosmetics and toiletries, as well as diapers, tissues and wipes for newcomer families of JCFS of the East Bay. Travel size toiletries are also still being accepted.

Donations will be presented as a "Welcome Bag" including: toothbrushes/paste, soaps, combs, deodorant, dental floss and other basic items.
Please bring your items to the drop box in the Beth Chaim foyer or to the office.
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Food Bank of Contra Costa
Hunger is year-round battle. A reminder that we have a collection barrel in our lobby which is regularly picked up for distribution for those in need in our community.

Yahrzeit Candles
In our tradition, we say of loved ones who have died, "May their memory be a blessing" and mark this ongoing process of turning memory into blessing by lighting a yahrzeit candle and reciting the Mourner's Kaddish on the anniversary of their death. We will send you a reminder card two weeks before the anniversary of your loved one's passing and hope that you will consider attending Shabbat services to honor their memory. 
 
A yahrzeit candle is available for you to pick up at the Beth Chaim office at no charge for your observance.

Thank you to Judith Markowitz and Glen Schabacker for underwriting the Yahrzeit program.

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BCC Cup

 It's baaaaaaack!
BCC Cup
Monday, November 14th
at the Blackhawk Country Club.

Save the date.  Details to follow.

Observance
shofar
Welcome the High Holy Days

Next month begins our Days of Awe - the High Holy Days, beginning with Erev Rosh Hashana on Sunday, October 2. Currently, we are in the month of Elul, the month preceding the High Holy Days, in which we are directed to do the things that will help us ready ourselves for this yearly experience of confronting the most important questions in our lives. We hope to see as many of you as possible at our services.  

For more information, and a schedule of services, please visit our HHD webpage at Beth Chaim. 

The Beit Midrash Religious School & Midrasha

Please join us for Ruach this Friday 9/16 at 7:00pm!

This is a family friendly service and everyone is invited! Dean Chapman will provide the musical entertainment and an Ice Cream Social will follow the service.


School Schedule:
Tues 9/13 5:00-6:00pm - Hebrew Power Hour & Jew Crew 
Wed 9/14 5:00-6:00pm - Hebrew Power Hour & Jew Crew 
Sun 9/18 9:15-2:15 - Religious School
Sun 9/18 12:30-2:30 - B'nei Mitzvah Family Workshop
Mon 9/19 3:30-4:30 - Jew Crew

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Contra Costa Midrasha 2016-17 
CCM is the place for Jewish teens in grades 8-12 to build their own Jewish community of friends, be mentored by card Jewish young adults and connect to their own Jewish identity through discussion and hands-on learning. Join us on Wednesday nights and for special NEW Sunday programs this year.
Sept. 14 - Grand Opening Night- photo booth, donuts and more

For more information, to get questions answered, or just 
to say "hi" contact Devra Aarons, CCM's Director at
925.944.4701, by email at office@ccmidrasha.com, 
online at www.ccmidrasha.com or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ccmidrasha.

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Weekly Torah Portion Video
We invite you to share this week's video from G-d Cast with your children:

Parshat Ki Teitzei: Sustainable Living and Animal Rights in the Torah

Parshat Ki Teitzei: Sustainable Living and Animal Rights in the Torah

 Sisterhood
UPCOMING EVENTS
(click on any of the linked titles to go to the sign-ups)
 
THERE'S STILL ROOM!
Pinot's Palette Monday September 19, 2016
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Pinot's Palette, Danville

Last year was so much fun, we're doing it again! We're popping a few corks, drinking a little vino and putting brush to canvas. Please join your fellow Sisters for this fun night out (no artistic talent required - just a sense of humor). For $40, art supplies, wine and tasty bites are provided ($41.50 if paying by PayPal)
 
SIS-Book Sep16 Tuesday September 20, 2016
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The home of Sandy Shalon

Looking to lose yourself in a good book, and find some good friends in the process? Join us for book group. Held monthly and hosted by various group attendees at their homes. September's selection is "Guest Room", by Chris Bohjalian.
 
Upcoming Book Group Selections
October - A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman
November - The Beauty Queen, by Sarit Yishai-Levi

Sisterhood Annual Dinner Coming in November

 
2017 Sisterhood Sojourn is in the works. Make sure to mark your calendars for May 5-7, 2017.  Look for Registration Information Soon. 

For more information on Sisterhood, contact Mary Jo Smith at BCCSisterhood. 

  Brotherhood

Men's Gathering
Rescheduled to Thursday September 22nd, 7:00 p.m.
Home of Bob Slomowitz   2833 Lariat Lane, Walnut Creek
We gather together to reflect on stories of meaning in our lives in a safe and confidential environment. Members of the group facilitate and no one need feel compelled to share in the discussion.  If you have never attended a Beth Chaim Men's Gathering, we invite you to come and experience one. Your presence makes this gathering worthwhile and you are invited to bring a friend.

Baseball Card Trading Game Event  
Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Beth Chaim, Classroom 207.  $5.00 per person. Pizza and drinks included.
A fun multi-generational game for kids 8+ years and adults to play together.  Teams are chosen to trade baseball cards and create the best baseball card collection. Baseball cards (current players) and all materials provided. Prizes are awarded.  Celebrate the great game of baseball!!!  Please RSVP to Mark.Friedman@greenaxle.com and join us for the Baseball Card Extravaganza!

Brotherhood Hiking Group
Every Wednesday, 8:30-10:30am
Meet at Danville Peet's Coffee (may change). Join us for local hikes and enjoy the beauty right in our backyard. Usually 3-5 miles depending on weather and group consensus. Dogs are welcome! For more information, contact: Harry Kulwin at hkulwin@hotmail.com
or Paul Yamshon at pyamshon56@att.net.

Events at Beth Chaim
Sacred Jewish Rhythms Drumming Group
Learn to play and accompany Jewish liturgical music at home, in the synagogue, or under a tree. Instructor Bruce Silverman will highlight traditional middle-eastern rhythms and simple all-purpose rhythms, perfect for prayers, singing, dancing, and playing along with other instruments. This is a completely beginner friendly class!

Sessions are Mondays from 7:30-9:00pm in the Sanctuary

Contact Bruce Silverman for further info about 
prices and dates at 925-685-5585 or at:

Upcoming Community Events

MAKING WAVES in harmony with our Jewish community FEATURING THE MACCABEATS
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Sunday, November 13, 2016 
Doors open @ 4:15 p.m.Show starts @ 5:00 p.m.
Acalanes High School Theater, Lafayette
Tickets go on sale September 1, 2016
Adults $25   Kids under 12- $15
 For more information Click Here

 
Contra Costa's annual Jewish Book & Arts Festival has  thirty-four programs on the fall/winter schedule, with more to come later in the spring. For more details: Click Here 
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 In Our Jewish Community

International Day of Peace: Sept. 16-18
Speaking in Peace with Each Other
San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville
An Interfaith weekend. Come for the day, an afternoon, or the whole weekend! Click here for registration info.

Panel Discussion: Race and Voting Rights 
Tuesday, September 20, 7:00-9:00pm
Temple Isaiah, 945 Risa Road, Lafayette
Following a wave of recent court decisions that uncovered intentional racial discrimination and overturned new voting restrictions across the country, there is a huge new national push for restoration of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) and other vehicles to protect against race-based manipulation of the electorate. Come hear from subject matter experts on this critical issue and engage in our consensus building process through real-time polling.
The event is free, however an RSVP is necessary: Click Here

 
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