Connections Temple Emanu-El, San Jose CA
Iyar/Sivan 5774 May 2014 V. 78 No. 8
May Service Schedule:
Fri., May 2
7:15 PM Erev Shabbat
Family Service - Teacher
Appreciation and Grade 5
Sat., May 3
9:00 AM Shabbat Morning
Minyan
Fri., May 9
7:30 PM Erev Shabbat
Service - Israel Celebration
Sat., May 10
9:00 AM Babies & Bagels:
Baby Shabbat
9:00 AM Shabbat Morning
Minyan
Fri., May 16
6:00 PM Tot Shabbat
6:30 PM Tot Shabbat
Catered Dinner
7:30 PM Erev Shabbat
Service - Passport to Judaism
Sat., May 17
12:00 PM Mincha, Tea, and
Torah
Fri., May 23
6:30 PM Erev Shabbat
Service
Sat., May 24
9:00 AM Shabbat Morning
Minyan
Fri., May 30
6:30 PM Wine and Cheese
Reception
7:30 PM Rock Shabbat
8:30 PM Ice Cream Social
Sat., May 31
9:00 AM Shabbat Morning
Minyan
3:00 PM Shabbat in Nature
Overnight at Mt. Madonna
A fabulous evening to honor Rabbi Magat's 15 year journey
with Temple Emanu-El.
A special project fund has been set up in Rabbi's honor and
will be announced the night of the event.
Please consider making a donation to this project fund.
Thank you to all of our sponsors: Bertram and Barbara
Berns, Michael and Ruth Cahn, Rick and Doris Davis,
Focus Business Bank, Joe and Jackie Fazzio, Marvin and
Joan Fox, Robert and Ruth Fox, Steve and Arlene
Greenberg, The Health Trust, Jeff and Pam Hoffman, Carol
Hoffman, Rubin and Arlene Jurman, Ruth Krandel, Edgardo
and Andrea Laber, Daniel and Shirley Lee, Morton and
Marilyn Leiter, Ron Mandel and Sharon Genkin, Lawrence
and Ruth Ross, Richard and Eleanor Rusnak, JoAnn
Shank, Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood, Dan and Laura
Winter, Deborah Zimmer and Elizabeth Shivell.
1010 University Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126  www.templesanjose.org  Office: 408‐292‐0939  Religious School: 292‐3223  Preschool: 293‐8660  Fax: 292‐7625 Lifetime Achievement Award
Bob (of blessed memory) and Ruth Krandel
to Receive First
Temple Emanu-El Lifetime Achievement Award
This year the Board of Trustees of Temple Emanu-El created a new award to recognize significant long-term contributions to our
synagogue. The Board established the following criteria to identify award candidates and to select recipients:
Longevity – member of the synagogue for at least twenty (20) years;
Engagement – consistently engaged in and an active member of the Temple community throughout this time;
Embodiment of Jewish Values – Temple interactions and relationships embody core Jewish values;
Financial Support – consistently provided financial support commensurate with his/her means to Temple Emanu-El through
annual dues commitments, donations to the General and other funds, and/or specific Temple projects;
Leadership - held a Temple “lay-leadership” position, such as member of the Board of Trustees or committee chair, auxiliary
(Sisterhood, Brotherhood, etc.) chair, capital project chair or “champion”, etc.;
Impact - has had an impact on the long-term success and sustainability of Temple Emanu-El and/or the well-being of its
members.
Because they so perfectly exemplify all of the qualities listed above, it is with
great honor that we announce that Bob (of Blessed Memory) and Ruth Krandel
are the very first recipients of this award. Their involvement with Temple
Emanu-El dates back to their earliest moments in San Jose, when they visited
Ruth’s mother and sister, liked the community, and returned to be married in
1957 by Rabbi Gitin. Following Bob’s senior year at college, they settled in San
Jose in 1958, making it their permanent home.
They had very few Jewish friends until they went to college where they met, Bob
at Tulane, and Ruth at Newcomb, an all-female affiliate of Tulane. It was in San
Jose that they found the Jewish life that they had lacked growing up in
Louisiana and Mississippi. Ruth’s first involvement with Temple began with
Sisterhood. A “Life Member,” through the years, she served on the Board,
chaired and sponsored many events including the Sisterhood Donor Luncheons. For all her dedication, Sisterhood recognized
Ruth as a “Woman of Valor”- its highest award. With son Steve and daughter Lori (Ghan) growing up in the Temple, attending
Religious School, and being leaders in the youth group and confirmation classes, Ruth became a member of the original
Religious School Board- chairing that board as well.
Ruth and Bob had a special relationship with Rabbi Gitin. He officiated at Steve’s bar mitzvah and both Lori and Steve’s
confirmations, and he co-officiated at both of their weddings. Rabbi Gitin also introduced Bob to the Rotary International service
organization, in which Bob was active throughout his professional life.
For forty-nine years, Bob’s engaging personality, his vision, and his skills benefited the congregation in so many ways. He joined
the Temple Board of Trustees beginning in the early 1980s.When the congregation encountered a very difficult situation in 1983,
he assisted the elected president to such an extent that he was considered the de facto president. Bob was formally elected
president first for 1983 – 86, then for 1994 – 96, and we asked him to serve once again for 2006 - 2007. Early in his tenure on
the board, Bob recognized that family roles were changing as more women worked outside the home, so he advocated
restructuring Board responsibilities to make these volunteer positions less daunting. Other Temple presidents and Board
members often sought Bob’s advice, and he was most generous with his time
While Bob was serving on the Board, Ruth found many other ways to contribute. She either chaired, co-chaired, or collaborated
on most Temple fundraising and “gala” events, including our 135th, 140th, and 150th celebrations, and she has always been
well-known for encouraging others to participate. Bob and Ruth led or were key participants in many efforts to beautify and
modernize our synagogue, including the Temple House renovation in 1988, the Temple House sound system upgrade, and the
Religious School renovation in 2005, just to name a few. Two beautiful paintings of Jerusalem grace the back wall of the social
hall courtesy of Bob and Ruth. Currently Ruth is making it possible to provide air-conditioning in our sanctuary.
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2 Lifetime Achievement (cont.)
Ritual Committee
Following Bob’s untimely passing in 2007, Ruth was elected
to the presidency for 2007-08 where she could bring her own
energy and vision to that role. Ruth collaborated with JoAnn
Shank in renovating the Temple House restrooms- performing
much of the design and construction ”legwork” herself. Rabbi
Magat had often said “wouldn’t it be great if we could buy “the
cottage” (the house on Myrtle Street adjacent to the synagogue). When it became available, Ruth- appreciating the benefit to the congregation- purchased it and donated it to the
Temple as a meeting place and as temporary lodging for Temple visitors. Going forward in 2014 and with Ruth’s blessing,
the cottage will be rented as a residence and serve as an endowment for the congregation.
One of Tel Aviv’s little-known secrets is its thriving reggae
subculture. It is driven by Ethiopian Jews; literally one of
the ‘Lost Tribes’ now called Beta Israel. The majority of Ethiopian Jews arrived in Israel via special Boeing 747’s during
May of 1991. With the coming anniversary of that event and
the strife in Sudan flaring back up it is a great time to revisit
the story of Operations Moses and Solomon – two of Israel’s
prouder moments.
When Israel guaranteed citizenship to Jews around the
world, a few groups in Ethiopia and Sudan claimed Jewish
ancestry and citizenship. The legend was that after the
Queen of Sheba visited King Solomon some of her retinue
converted and carried their new religion to what is today
Yemen. When the area was conquered in the 700’s AD these
groups crossed the Gulf of Aqaba and settled in modern Ethiopia and Sudan. A group of rabbi’s verified that these were
indeed long forgotten Jews and should be Israeli citizens.
Not too long ago Ruth and Jim Heerwagen spearheaded the
revitalization of the Temple’s Endowment Committee. Because of their efforts and those of the other members of the
committee, the endowment fund is growing to ensure the future of the synagogue and future generations of Jews.
The difficulty was in reaching Israel. The journey through
northern Sudan and Egypt is filled with dangerous people
and a hostile environment. In 1985 a civil war broke out in
Ethiopia and thousands of Beta Israel were placed in refugee
camps in Sudan. With casualties mounting, the Mossad put
together an operation to airlift refugees out. Recently declassified documents show that they were aided by the Sudanese government as well as the United States CIA. Over two
months, dozens of TEA Airlines flights from Sudan to Brussels were secretly re-routed to Israel. Operation Moses was
unfortunately cut short when its existence was revealed and
the outcry from other Arab states caused the Sudanese to
withdraw support. Still, over six thousand people had been
airlifted to safety.
In addition to being a dynamic duo at Temple, Bob and Ruth
have been a force in civic activities. Ruth served on the Santa
Clara County Grand Jury, and she has given generously of
both her time and money to such organizations as Hospice of
the Valley, Jewish Family Services, and Hillel- just to name a
few. She and Bob led a “mission” to Israel for the Jewish Federation; Bob also served on the Federation board as well as
being its president. Bob and Lee Axelrad conceived of and
were the prime movers behind the creation of Chai House,
where Bob put his development and financial skills to good
use- not the least of which was obtaining support for the project from HUD (the federal Housing and Urban Development
department). One of Bob’s favorite Rotary International activities was the Intel-sponsored “Project Enterprise,” a leadership
conference for high school juniors that teaches them about
establishing their own business enterprises.
Israel continued to assist Beta Israel refugees in reaching the
Holy Land and the situation reached a crisis point in 1991.
Developments in the Ethiopian civil war meant that the safety of more than fourteen thousand Jewish refugees would
probably not survive the coming weeks. The Israeli government had to act quickly and, with some help from the US, got
the Ethiopian government to allow them to arrange
transport. El-Al’s fleet of three Boeing 747’s were taken off
duty and stripped of their seats and any superfluous accessories to allow for more passengers. Over thirty-six hours the
air force flew back and forth, saving all fourteen thousand
refugees. The record for most individuals on a single flight
set then – at 1,122 passengers – still stands.
L’dor V’dor…from generation to generation: Ruth and Bob’s
children Steve Krandel and Lori Ghan continue as members,
and Steve serves on the Board of Trustees. Their grandchildren Brent and Matthew Ghan and Kelsi and Kevin Krandel
have all celebrated their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs at Temple with
Rabbi Magat. Both Kelsi and Kevin were leaders in their BBYO
groups, and Brent and Matt have been very active as leaders
in the Temple’s Youth Group. Furthermore, Matt has become
an important part of the religious school staff. Clearly the
leadership “torch” has passed to the next generation.
What strikes me most about the story of the Beta Israel is
how we can overcome the greatest odds. Everyone faces moments which seem impossible. While we in the United States
will, hopefully, never face the extreme situations of Sudan
and Ethiopia, that does not make our challenges any less
important. It is inspiring that as a people we can make such
miracles happen as Operations Moses and Solomon. They
are a reminder that as a people we not only have a great history, but that we continue to do great things.
The Beta Israel’s struggles did not finish when they arrived in
the Holy Land. In total, almost eighty thousand people had
arrived with nothing more than the shirts on their backs.
They were strangers in a strange land and did not speak its
languages. They still struggle with racism and lack of political representation. Still, they are alive and, as the thriving
reggae culture shows, are building themselves better lives. As
Jews have proved time and again; even in the darkest hour,
hope springs eternal.
The new Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to
Ruth at the Temple’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 17,
2014. Please join us and- while you’re there, wander about
the social hall as well as other rooms to see all of the plaques
listing their names. You’ll see that their impact spans time
and space.
-Adi Zarchi for the Ritual Committee
3 Shabbat in Nature
Temple Emanu-El Shabbat in Nature Camping
at Mount Madonna.
SATURDAY, MAY 31 TO SUNDAY, JUNE 1
Mount Madonna County Park Manzanita Group Camp
Join us at 3:00 PM for the day or stay overnight.
For Camping: RSVP (by May 20) by
calling the Temple office staff at (408)
 Shabbat Experience led by Rabbi Magat & Cantor Simerly
292-0939. Let them know the number
 Discussion/Shmooze and Light Snacks
of campers & if you are requesting to
bring a (well-mannered only, please)
 Potluck Group Dinner
canine member of your family. Leave
 Havdalah whenever we’re ready
your phone # too. Please make check
 Campfire, Songs, S’mores
out to Temple Emanu-El; mail or drop
off your payment there.
Participate in any or all of the following:
Camping
$15 per person which includes breakfast
Bring your own camp gear
RSVP is required for camping only
Adult Education at the JCC
If staying for just the day (not camping), bring a dish to share for the
dinner potluck. No RSVP necessary.
More info call Nancy at (650) 255-3442
eScrip
Make Merry in May with eScrip
Adult Education at the Jewish Community Center – and
one middle school program
Looking for Jewish education for adults? Here’s what’s coming up at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center of
Silicon Valley. For more classes, visit
www.SiliconValleyJCC.org/jplace.
Spring has sprung with some sun, with some rain. Still, it’s
time to make merry by dining out. Use your registered credit/
debit cards at these restaurants that give eScrip credit. Some
San Jose favorites are El Agave Restaurant, Big T’s Seafood
Market Bar, Extreme Pita and Amir Restaurant. In Milpitas
try La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill, and Milan Sweet Center.
Two favorites are Monte Carlo Restaurant in Mountain View
and M.G.Sushi in Santa Cruz.
Renowned Journalist Harry Rosenfeld. Thursday, May 22nd
at 7:00pm. How does one boy from a Polish family of furriers and tailors become an editor at two of the greatest
American newspapers of the 20th century and a key figure
in news coverage of the Watergate scandal? Hear Harry
Rosenfeld speak about his life and his role in the media
coverage of Watergate. Rosenfeld was Woodward and
Bernstein’s editor at The Washington Post. $7 general admission, $5 JCC members.
Krav Maga. Mondays from 7:30-8:30pm. Krav Maga is the
official self-defense system of the Israel Defense Forces.
Now you can learn it too! Class is ongoing and fee is $90
per month, or $75 for JCC Full Center Members. To sign
up, email [email protected].
Sacred Shapes: Jewish Yoga. The JCC has received a grant
from the Dorbrecht Foundation to start a Jewish yoga
program. Planning is in the early stages. If you are interested in finding out more, contact [email protected].
Some local grocers are Lunardi’s, Food 4 Less, Gene’s Fine
Foods, Mollie Stone’s and Safeway. When shopping at Safeway please use cash/check/debit or gift card. They no longer
give eScrip credit if using a credit card. Jumpstart and Big O
Tires are also eScrip merchants. Visit the eScrip home page
for additional merchants. Also check out the Online Mall;
take a stroll and shop from home.
Please become a supporter of our dynamic eScrip program, at
no extra cost to you. Go to www.escrip.com to register. Just
follow the prompts. Temple’s ID# is 136985180. Call me if
you have any questions. Thanks to our 300 participants, who
support our dynamic eScrip program.
Make Merry Today!
Lorie Kaplan, eScrip coordinator
408.267.4563
The Addison-Penzak JCC is located at 14855 Oka Road, Los
Gatos. For more information, contact the JCC’s Center for
Jewish Life and Learning at (408) 357-7411 or visit the website at www.SiliconValleyJCC.org/jplace.
4 Membership
Member Highlight
Shalom, Chavarim!
Each month we will highlight a current member and a new
member. Maybe you have something in common with these
members. What a way to make a new friend!! Reach out and
congratulate or welcome these members.
Over 40 years ago, in the early 1970’s, Silicon Valley was
booming. Temple Emanu-El, the only reform synagogue in
San Jose at the time, was getting new members from all over
the United States. They were excited to be here, but they often had to leave behind their parents, their grandparents,
their brothers and sisters. When it came time for the Jewish
holidays they were alone and far from their original homes.
Our Temple president, Lee Axelrad of blessed memory, suggested we create small groups within the Temple— groups
that would become the extended family for all the newcomers.
Bob & Judy Levy have been
members for 11 years after attending High Holy Day services
with Rachel who insisted they
join so she could study Judaism! They have been a very active part of our congregation.
Judy is currently the Sisterhood
Co-President. Bob is currently
running for a seat on the San
Jose City Council. They have
three college age children; Eric 25 at UC San Diego PhD program in Bioinformatics. He is engaged to be married next
year.; Aaron 22 at UC Davis, graduating June 2014 in sustainable agriculture; and Rachel 20, at UC Santa Cruz.
Eleanor and Richard Rusnak organized a meeting and lo and
behold, not only did the newcomers attend but also long-time
congregants who wanted to reach out and make new friends-to find a sense of connection within the larger community.
And so the havurah program of small social groups within
Temple Emanu-El began.
The oldest havurah, Havurah Daled, is active today over 40
years later, with representatives of 9 out of the 10 original
member units still belonging. Back then it was a family affair
with the youngest child a toddler and the oldest celebrating
her Bat Mitzvah. Just imagine what a lifetime has been
shared by the individuals in Havurah Dalet; B’nai Mitzvot,
Confirmation, college graduations, weddings, grandchildren,
and their weddings! They comforted each other during difficult times, through illness and the loss of loved ones. The
original members are now veterans of life and their activities
have changed and evolved, but today Havurah Daled continues on as a a close knit family.
What is your favorite Jewish food & why?
We both love Mediterranean food like hummus and baba ghanoush. Both are a weekly staple in our fridge. As for Jewish
food, we love to make our holiday latkes with applesauce and
sour cream.
What book is on your bedside?
Bob is reading Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer,
the true story of a woman in Oakland who tells her journey of
creating an inner city farm in the back of her apartment lot.
Judy just read Time magazine’s article on “Being Mindful,”
learning how to take time to breathe, meditate, and relax in a
stressful world. She reads the article daily!
One of my favorie phrases is L’dor V’dor, from generation to
generation because it implies that our Jewish traditions will
continue. In fact, the members of our newest havurah, who
are in their 20’s and 30’s with babies under a year old, are
beginning to create their own memories as they share life’s
passages together.
What is your hometown?
Bob was born in Cincinnati but grew up in Encino, California
since he was three. Judy moved here from Maryland when
she was four and grew up in West San Jose.
Currently we have 10 havurot with a new one just being organized. A havurah can be whatever its members want it to be.
Mine, Havurah Zion, 40 years old this year, is a group of active senior citizens young in spirit who don’t realize that we
are seniors because we have so much fun! We meet once a
year to plan activities for the coming months. Some of our
events include outings to San Francisco, Chanukah, and
Super Bowl parties, and coming up in April a hike in Pt. Lobos. We’ve even done overnight getaways to Napa and a cruise
to Mexico.
Becca & Allen Wagner are new
members who were married last July. Becca works at Kaiser and Allen
is a facilitator for Apex Adventures.
Becca (maiden name Bronstein) grew
up at Temple Emanu-El starting in
6th grade!
Social experiences in a havurah provide an opportunity for
fun activities, interesting discussions, and the chance to
share life cycle events and Jewish holidays with families and
friends in a warm, relaxed atmosphere. The friends I have
made through my havurah have enriched my life. I wish the
same for all of you.
What is your favorite Jewish food
& why?
Our favorite Jewish food is latkes
because we have been able to incorporate them into Thanksgiving dinner with Allen's family (who isn't
Jewish) and they all love them!
If you would like more information on havurot, please contact
Bobi Levine, Havurah Chairman, at 408-446-1128
What is your hometown?
Becca was born and raised in San Jose. Allen was born in
Milwaukee, WI and was raised in Santa Rosa, CA. He moved
to Santa Cruz for college and that's where we met. We both
now reside in Scotts Valley, CA.
Shalom Chaverim,
Shirley Lee
Membership VP
5 Special Shabbat Services
Young Families
Israel Celebration Shabbat
BABY SHABBAT
Saturday, April 12 9:00 AM—9:45 AM
Our popular Shabbat morning experience for children ages
0-30 months! Little ones will enjoy a program full of
Shabbat songs, Torah stories, tunnel and parachute play
held in the Bickur Cholim Chapel.
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A bagel oneg will follow this fun-filled program, generously
hosted by our Sisterhood. A wonderful opportunity to come
together as a family and meet new friends. Siblings are
welcome, and this Shabbat experience is open to the community!
Friday, May 9 at 7:30 PM
For more info contact Rebekah at [email protected].
As in years past, we will be celebrating Israel’s (66th)
Birthday in a special Friday evening service with visual
T’fila, choir music, readings, lighting of the Israeli Menorah,
authentic Israeli snacks - and conclude with Israeli Folk
Dancing with our own Loui Tucker.
STROLLER FITNESS
Tuesdays and Fridays
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Meet at the Preschool Gate for
an indoor/outdoor exercise class
using cardio, strength training
and stretching to get your body
moving! Enjoy the benefits of a group exercise class led by
a personal trainer. Strollers NOT required……All are welcome. $5/session.
For more information, contact instructor Julie Schnitzer at
[email protected].
Rock Shabbat
Programs
Friday, May 30
This amped up evening will begin with a wine and
cheese reception at 6:30 PM followed by the Rock
Shabbat service at 7:30 PM and will conclude with
an ice cream social. Mark your calendar and tell
your friends and family about this great evening.
Class is on May 6 and May 20 at 7:30 PM.
Wine, music, and ice cream...what more can you
want to celebrate Shabbat?
No previous experience required just bring your dancing
shoes.
New faces are always welcome. Free and welcome to all.
Sisterhood
Save the Date
Save the Date for the
Save the Date for the
Sisterhood Annual Donor Lunch
Temple Emanu-El
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Annual Meeting
11:00 AM
At Temple Emanu-El
Tuesday, June 17
1010 University Avenue
6:00 PM
San Jose, CA 95126
6 We Remember
Brotherhood
Those who have died recently
Brotherhood members would like to thank Ruth Krandel for
her generous donation of the cottage. For three years we had
the use of the cottage for our Brotherhood meeting, BBQs and
poker games.
Leonard Erlichman, cousin of Mort Berlant
Virginia Mighdoll, mother of David Mighdoll
We started this month meeting in the Youth Lounge for our
meetings and for bagels & lox. The last day of religious school
is Sunday May 4th. Brotherhood will be BBQing hot dogs
with all the trimmings and serving Pizza at no charge for
youth (but a donation for parents would be nice).
And those we have lost in years past:
Friday, May 2 7:15 PM
Martin Baer, Mollie Bain, Barton Dafoe, Mollie Drezinsky,
Meyer Eisenberg, Mr. Gerald Gagle, Jack Gardner, Muriel
Gardner, Morris Golden, Eleanore Goldfinger, Judith Hettler,
Annette Hornbein, Jeannette Josephs, Siegfried Kahn, Alexandra Kanciruk, Dr. Robert (Bob) Kirshbaum, Elias Levin,
Paris Frank Massik, Mr. Isaac Miller, Benjamin Nadel, Beatrice W. Newman, Jamie Beth Nussbaum, David Parnes,
Harold Polgar, Bernice Richman, Anne Rotofsky, Philip Ruby,
Lillian F. Silver, Sarah Simon, Robert Tobias, Harry Aaron
Wagner, Malvin Weiss, Randie Wellington, Robert Wooten
I attended services on May 4th after a rough day and seated
in the Temple was the third and 4th grade classes. They conducted the service and it was so rewarding to see our young
people chant in Hebrew. Thank you to all the teaches that
made this possible. This is what Brotherhood wants to do...
help all our youth. They are our leaders of tomorrow.
To the fathers bringing their children to school on Sunday;
after dropping them off, come to our meeting for Bagels & Lox
& see what we do for our Temple and your children.
Friday, May 9, 7:30 PM
Sanford Alaynick, Rachel Epstein Annan, Irvin Becker, Marcus Joel Bernstein, Sophie Blumer, Joseph Boroditsky, Bessie
Engleman Cohn, Victor Donath, Helen Hersch, Elvira Kakis,
Leonard Katz, Mrs. Helen Landman, Nettie Lee, Kate Levin,
Rebecca Miller, Lena Naymark, Harry Pollak, Jerome (Jerry)
Prizant, John Puopolo, Dewey Richards, Isaac Rousso, Steven
Rutherford, Sarra Saltzman, Betty Schwartz, Mollye Sockolov,
Max Sucher, Samuel Telson, Irwin Tuttelman, Jack Weiss,
Norman Zinker
Remember, last day of school brotherhood will do the BBQ
ing for our students.
Rabbi Magat.......Happy 15 year anniversary as Rabbi at our
Temple and thank you for supporting our Brotherhood. We
love you and expect more hugs.
For Brotherhood
Mort Berlant
Friday, May 16, 7:30 PM
Gertrude Altman, Morris Atlas, Claire Basist, Juliet Roy
Bloom, Max Boxer, Ruth Bryman, Rachel Glicksberg, Margo
Goldberg, Blossom Goldman, Dr. Philip Green, Lillian Heller,
Theodore D. Holstein, Joe Jaffee, Samuel Kahn, Anna C. Lax,
Louis Leven, David Levine, Nathan Lewis, Florence Libglid,
Nathan Litman, Jack B. Mackay, Kate Mamon, Samuel Semmy Marcus, Gary Melmon, Jean Modiano, Sheldon Prizant,
Tony D. Rose, Burton Rubenstein, Gilbert Senigaglia, Max
Simans, Seymour Louis Stone, Joseph Woron
Mazel Tov and Todah Rabah
Todah Rabah to Anita Medeiros, Debra Rancier, Liz Shivell,
Pam Hoffman, Deborah Zimmer, Shirley Lee, Kama
Fletcher, and Stephanie Pollock for your help with the
Prospective & New Members Jewish Deli Night event.
Todah Rabah to Uri Gottfeld, Bruce Frederick, and Bob Hansen for relocating the Tree of Life to the Temple House foyer.
Friday, May 23, 6:30 PM
Jack Abrams, Frances Atlas, Morton Barr, Philip Basist, Bernie Bernstein, Meyer Bloom, Adeline Cohen, Freida Ida Engleman, Hirsch Engleman, Beatrice Fishman, Julian Forster,
Julian Forster, George I. Frank, Abraham Friedman, Joel
Goldfarb, W.C. Grammer, Bernard Hawk, Ethel Hirsch, Rose
Hubert, Craig Karnal, Jacob Ari Katz, Martin Kirschenbaum,
Abe Lerner, Ethel Lindauer, Carl McClure, Bluma Nadel, Nathan Polock, Randy Reiser, Julius Schatten, Elfriede Schimek,
Max Schwalbe, Oscar Shev, Albert I Silver, Philip Svigals,
Charleen Weinstein, Ruth Wiseman
Todah Rabah to Ivan Aronson for helping to relocate the cottage barbeque.
Oneg Sponsors
Friday, May 30, 7:30 PM
Aaron Abelson, Clara W. Altschuler, Steve Berman, Adam
Cintz, Robert Cohn, Vivian Debenport, Murray Dwosken,
Anita Eisenberg, Charlotte Fisher, Dr. N. William Forest, Lottie Ganz, Edith Goldeen, Al Golden, Mae Citron Gordon, Donald Heiman, Sidney Huchital, Eileen Jackel, Howard Just,
Dora Kaisel, Emily Grace Leiter, Emil Leoffler, Grace Migdol,
Edith Nissman, Robyn Noble, Abraham Rubenstein, Isadore
Seelig, Irina Shpigel, Sidney Sogolow, Isadore Stein, Joseph
Hart Walters, Max David Yampol, Rose Yzhaki
4/4/2014 The families of Alef and Grade 4
4/11/2014 Sue Timpson and Greg Wardel
4/18/2014 Byron Lily & Nancy Weintraub,
4/25/2014 Lori Rush
7 Thank You for Your Generous Contributions
Donations March 16- April 18
GENERAL FUND
In memory of
Ruth Boxer
Suzanne Boxer-Gassman
Sharon Persich
Harriet & Walter Saltzman
Helen Rubenstein
Jay Rubenstein
Alex Mendizabel
Jay Rubenstein
Herman Ladowitz
Annette & Steve Ladowitz
Ben J. Weiss
Arlene & Steve Greenberg
Malvin Weiss
Arlene & Steve Greenberg
Alexandra Kanciruk
Arlene & Steve Greenberg
Muriel Gardner
JoAnne & Robert Hersch
Helen Hersch
JoAnne & Robert Hersch
Jack Gardner
JoAnne & Robert Hersch
Morris Atlas
Clifta & Mark Atlas
Virginia E. Mighdoll
Francise Effren
Pam & Jeff Hoffman
Gerald Gagle
Pam & Jeff Hoffman
In honor of
Sidney Rosenberg’s 100th Birthday
Shirley & Dan Lee
Harriet Saltzman
Shirley & Dan Lee
Deborah Zimmer
Lori Rush
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In memory of
Albert Simon
Ethel Ress
Ralph Jacobson
Ina Jacobson
Dr. Philip Green
Roma Green
Sara & Ralph Schmitt
Meyer Eisenberg
Neal Eisenberg
Anita Eisenberg
Neal Eisenberg
Nathan Litman
Lorie Kaplan
In honor of
Sidney Rosenberg’s 100th Birthday
Rosalind & Carl Shapiro
Alice Palombo & Family
Judy & Louis Israels
Kathleen Cohn
Lorraine & Ronald Menlin
Bernice & Sidney Green
Temple Emanu-El Ritual Committee
The Loew Family
Robert Jaffee
Seema Jaffee
Rabbi Dana Magat
Burt & Sandy Epstein
CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In memory of
Mildred Lurie
Maureen & Russell Schneider
ALVIN RAVEL GARDEN FUND
In memory of
Bea Levy
Teri & Berry Kane
Sally Ravel
BERTRAM BERNS MUSIC FUND
In honor of
Sidney Rosenberg’s 100th Birthday
Dr. Richard Sogg
BEVERLY JORDAN TEMPLE
BEAUTIFICATION FUND
Donation
Richard & Emily Levin Foundation
CAMPERSHIP FUND
In memory of
Charles Rubin
Pauline & Jake Braunstein
Yetta & Harry Stivelman
Lori Rush
Gertrude Stivelman
Lori Rush
CHOIR FUND
In memory of
Harry Levine
Bobi & Ray Levine
Philip Ruby
Bobi & Ray Levine
Get well wishes to
Judy Foxman
Bobi & Ray Levine
FACILITIES FOR THE AGED FUND
In memory of
Morris Golden
Marilyn & Art Silver
ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In memory of
Al Kaplan
Fagie Rosen
In honor of
Sidney Rosenberg’s 100th Birthday
Fagie Rosen
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BEAUTIFICATION FUND
In memory of
Minnie Rudin
Ilean Rudin
In honor of
Ginny & Manny Siegler’s 60th wedding
anniversary
Lucy & Rubin Wargon
Donation
Varda Friedman
KENNETH GORDON CHILDREN’S
PRAYERBOOK FUND
In memory of
Harold L. Gold
Marcia & Joe Riggio
Michele & Chris Eaton
LOU AND CLARA Juren Library Fund
In memory of
Hyman Perlman
Selma Zinker
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
Donation
Golda Miller
BETTY RINSLER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
ENDOWMENT FUND
In memory of
Dr. Maurice Malen
Margie & Ed Cahn
Eric Rinsler
Leo Rinsler
Betty Schwartz
Mark Lutvak
Ann Rotofsky
Mark Lutvak
SUSANNE C. BLICKMAN ARTS & CRAFTS
FUND
In memory of
Sheldon Blickman
Margie Resnick Blickman
PRAYERBOOK TRIBUTE FUND
In memory of
Selma Schlachter Benson
Ruth & Dr. Lawrence Ross
TEMPLE EMANU-EL ENDOWMENT FUND
In honor of
Sidney Rosenberg’s 100th Birthday
Iva & Wayne Rose
Eulalia L. Rose
Iva & Wayne Rose
Tony D. Rose
Iva & Wayne Rose
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MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
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9:00 AM Babies &
Bagels: Stroller Fitness
9:00 AM Shabbat
Morning Minyan
6:15 PM Shabbatluck
Dinner
7:00 PM Journey to
Adventure Gala Event
7:15 PM Erev Shabbat
Family Service - Teacher
Appreciation and Grade
5
4
5
6
LAST DAY OF
SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:00 AM Babies &
Bagels: Stroller Fitness
9:00 AM Hebrew
7:00 PM Board of
Trustees Meeting
10:15 AM Judaic
Studies
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 6:00 PM Ritual
Committee Meeting
4:30 PM Hebrew
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9:00 AM Babies & Bagels: 9:00 AM Babies &
Stroller Fitness
Bagels: Baby Shabbat
7:30 PM Erev Shabbat
9:00 AM Shabbat
Service - Israel Celebration Morning Minyan
6:00 PM Teen Jewish
Studies (TJS)
7:30 PM Israeli Dancing
12:00 PM End of
School BBQ lunch
provided by
Brotherhood
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MOTHER’S DAY
12
6:00 PM Sisterhood
Potluck Meeting
13
9:00 AM Babies &
Bagels: Stroller Fitness
14
12:00 PM Lunch and
Learn
15
7:30 PM Brotherhood
Poker
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9:00 AM Babies &
12:00 PM Mincha,
Bagels: Stroller Fitness Tea, and Torah
6:00 PM Tot Shabbat
6:30 PM Tot Shabbat
Catered Dinner
5:00 PM EESY Casino
Night
7:30 PM Erev Shabbat
Service - Passport to
Judaism
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25
9:00 AM Babies &
Bagels: Stroller Fitness
20
12:00 PM Lunch and
Learn, Song of Songs
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9:00 AM Babies & Bagels: 9:00 AM Shabbat
Stroller Fitness
Morning Minyan
7:30 PM Israeli Dancing
7:00 PM Tikkun Olam
Meeting
6:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat 6:30 PM Sisterhood
Service
Family Game Night
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MEMORIAL DAY
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9:00 AM Babies &
Bagels: Stroller Fitness
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12:00 PM Lunch and
Learn, Torah Study
PRESCHOOL AND
TEMPLE OFFICES
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9:00 AM Babies &
9:00 AM Shabbat
Bagels: Stroller Fitness Morning Minyan
6:30 PM Wine and
Cheese Reception
7:30 PM Rock Shabbat
Service
8:30 PM Ice Cream
Social
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Nature Overnight at Mt.
Madonna
Temple Leadership
Board of Trustees
Clergy
Dana Magat
Senior Rabbi
[email protected]
President
Meeka Simerly
Cantor
[email protected]
Jeff Hoffman
[email protected]
Imd. Past President
Dr. Mike Cahn [email protected]
VP Administration
Andrew Weinberg
[email protected]
VP
Membership
Shirley
Lee
[email protected]
Joseph Gitin, D.D. (z”l)
VP Marketing, Fundraising, Edgardo Laber
[email protected]
Rabbi Emeritus
& Leadership Development
VP Education & Youth
Mark Cahn
[email protected]
Committee Chairs
Dan Winter
[email protected]
Adult Education
[email protected] Secretary
Jim Heerwagen
[email protected]
Membership Commitment
Dan Lee
[email protected] Treasurer
Membership
Pam Hoffman
Facilities
Uri Gottfeld
Marketing
Edgardo Laber
Ritual
Tikkun Olam
Maggie Cant
Rich Albert
[email protected]
[email protected]
Rich Albert
Dana Brody-Brown
Maggie Cant
Steve Krandel
Fagie Rosen
Alissa Meltzer
Eleanor Rusnak
Debbie Michels
Deborah Zimmer
Enrique Guadiamos
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Leadership Development Enrique Guadiamos [email protected]
Religious School Committee Suellen Haggerty [email protected] Brotherhood President
Caring Committee
Robin Hurwitz
[email protected] Sisterhood
Fundraising Committee
Carol Hoffman
[email protected] Co-Presidents
Endowment Committee
Marvin Fox
[email protected] EESY President
Auxiliaries
Jeslie Chermak
[email protected]
Judy Levy/Melenie [email protected]
Pearson
Isabel Haggerty
[email protected]
Staff
Stephanie Pollock
Communications and Facility
Director
[email protected]
408-292-0939 ext. 234
Barbara Smead
Preschool Director
[email protected]
408-293-8660
#434404443
Marina Ostraukhov
Administrative and Clergy Support
[email protected]
408-292-0939 ext. 201
Josh Mason-Barkin
Director of Congregational Learning
408-292-3223
[email protected]
Wayne Rose
Cemetery Administrator
408- 674-5867
[email protected]
Andrew Scher
Bookkeeper
[email protected]
408-292-0939 ext. 235
Operating and Tribute Funds:
High Holy Days Campaign
General Fund
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Cantor’s Discretionary Fund
Alvin Ravel Garden Fund
Beverly Jordan Temple Beautification Fund
Judith Jurman Omens Cemetery
Beautification Fund
Lou and Clara Juren Library Fund
Ralph Goldeen Library Fund
Endowment Fund
Bimah ADA Fund
Youth Funds:
Religious School Fund
Religious School Enrichment Fund
Betty Rinsler Religious School
Endowment Fund
Weintraub Religious School Scholarship Fund
Campership Fund
Leonard and Bernice Gaon Campership Fund
Michael Elman Campership Fund
Milton Fox Campership Fund
Phyllis Matzner Campership Fund
Israel Scholarship Fund
Susanne C. Blickman Arts and Crafts Fund
Religious Funds:
Harold Cahn Prayerbook Fund
Kenneth Gordon Children’s Prayerbook Fund
Susanne & Maurice Tucker High Holy
Day Music Fund
Ida F. Kragen Consecration and Caring Fund
Cultural Funds:
Choir Fund
Phyllis Omel Junior Choir Fund
Bertram Berns Music Fund
Shank-Rockman Family Sound System Fund
Community Funds:
Facilities for the Aged Fund (Chai House)
JoAnne Salman-Tehrani Homeless Fund
Other Tribute Opportunities:
$36 - Prayerbook Tribute
$218/$500/$750 - Tree of Life
Leaf/small/large rock
$500 - Sanctuary Chair Plaque
$750 - Memorial Plaque (in sanctuary foyer)
Opportunities in Levin Learning Center:
$5,000 - Stair Plaque
$10,000 - Library Column Dedication
$25,000 - Room Dedication
Contact the office for additional opportunities.
Making a contribution to one of Temple Emanu-El’s many funds is a wonderful way to honor your friends and family. You may
make contributions in honor of a birth, birthday, brit milah, baby naming, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, confirmation, graduation,
engagement, wedding, anniversary, promotion, new home, special occasion or just because. You may also make contributions
for get-well wishes, condolences, remembrances and yahrzeits.
12 Kama Fletcher
Executive Director
[email protected]
408-292-0939 ext. 233