Av - Elul 5778 August 2018

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1 Av - Elul 5778 August 2018

2 2 BETH EL SYNAGOGUE NEWSLETTER Birthdays With 5-Year Multiples We Share Your Joy Mazel Tov on the Wedding of: Jessica Hasslinger & Mike Laney Daughter of M Lee Hasslinger Granddaughter of Elaine Jabenis Michael Abramson Brett Atlas Judith Backman William Dreyfus Veronica Dubov Sandra Friedman Jason Gallagher Janis Goldstein Sharon Houchin Julie Frank Alex Kirshenbaum Molly Kudym Bradley Kutler Sheldon Lerner Robyn Menin Ardeen Meyerson Oscar Pitlor Marvin Polikov Michael Small Anniversaries With 5-Year Multiples Howard & Sandra Friedman Jack & Elizabeth Gallagher David & Shane Kotok Natan & Hannah Schwalb David & Julie Stein Mazel Tov on the Birth of: Morgan Danielle Haber Daughter of Josh & Abby Haber Granddaughter of Bob & Rita Yaffe Niece of Dr. Marc & Mrs. Caryn Scheer Naomi Eve Passer Daughter of Drs. Joel & Sonia Passer Granddaughter of Dr. Jeffrey & Mrs. Sandra Passer Selwyn Roffman Correction The June/July Kol included an inaccurate description of Selwyn Roffman when naming the winner of the Selwyn Roffman Memorial Award. Selwyn Roffman was very devoted to his religion and synagogue. He enjoyed singing in the choir and celebrating Shabbat with his family. Selwyn died at just 58 years old. Because of his devotion to Judaism and Beth El, an award was established in his memory recognizing personal religious growth. This year s recipient was Michael Christensen. In Memoriam Beth El extends our profound sympathy to the families of: Rabbi Paul Drazen Mildred G. Feidman Irvin Joseph Harris Julian Katz Merle Potash Stanley Shmuger Alison (Ali) Slosburg May their memory always be for a blessing. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Rabbi Levi Lauer... Page 1 High Holy Days Class... Page 1 Birthdays/Anniversaries/Joy... Page 2 Selwyn Roffman... Page 2 In Memoriam... Page 2 Hazzan s Column... Pages 3, 5 President s Corner... Page 4 Sushi & Selichot... Page 5 Book of Remembrance... Page 6 Operation Isaiah... Page 6 Home for the Holidays... Page 6 Milt Katskee Thank You... Page 6 Lulav &Etrog... Page 6 HH Youth Services/Babysitting... Page 7 Yad Squad... Pages 8-9 Kollectibles... Page 8 Thank You to our Bakers... Page 8 Cemetery Guidelines... Page 8 Chesed Committee... Page 8 Youth Group... Pages 9-10 Meet the Teachers... Page 10 Amy s Column... Page 11 Contributions... Page 12 August Detachable Calendar... Page 13 High Holy Days Schedule... Page 14 Shanghai... Page 15 Candlelighting... Page 15 BBQ & Six String Shabbat... Page 15 Rosh Hashanah Lunch... Page 16 Yom Kippur Break Fast... Page 16 New Fineman Fund... Page 16

3 ROOTED IN TRADITION. EMBRACING CHANGE. 3 How Selichot Prepares Us for the High Holy Day Season By Hazzan Michael Krausman The official liturgical kickoff of the High Holy Day season is the Selichot service. Selichot is a poignant collection of prayers of repentance and supplication that is recited for a week preceding Rosh Hashanah in the Ashkenazi community and for an entire month by the Sephardim. In most Ashkenazi synagogues, the beginning of the period of Selichot is marked by a special late evening service held on the Saturday evening preceding Rosh Hashanah. Selichot prayers facilitate the worshipper s ability to acknowledge those areas in which improvement may be required and embark on a path that leads to repentance or Teshuvah and Mechila or forgiveness. Although many of these prayers originate from earlier times, some as far back as the time of the Mishna (5th century BCE-1st century CE), the first actual collection of Selichot, can be found in the Siddur of the great Ninth Century sage, Rav Amram. Rabbi Abraham Rosenfeld, who served for many years as a Hazzan is a noted compiler and editor of prayer books. In the introductory section to his comprehensive, annotated compendium of Selichot prayers first published in England in 1956, Rabbi Rosenfeld indicates that some of those moving supplications date as far back as the seventh century of the Common Era. Remarkably, the service compiled by Rav Amram is very close to the Selichot service we still perform in modern times. There are various types of poetry which make up the Selichot service, including some which have repeated refrains and some which are alphabetical acrostics. Most of these prayers are comprised of biblical verses stitched together by very gifted liturgical poets. These writers include Sa adia Gaon ( ) and Rav Amram Gaon ( ) who also authored texts that appear in our Machzor (High Holy Day prayer book). Also included in the Selichot service is the Vidui or confessional and portions of Tachanun prayers of supplication. Serving as a refrain between all of this prayer and poetry is the recitation of the Thirteen Attributes of God introduced by the prayer El Melech Yoshev Al Kisei Rachamim, God is the Monarch who is seated on the throne of mercy. El Melech Yoshev is first found in the siddur of the 9th century liturgical pioneer, Rav Amram Gaon as noted above. Rabbinic literature suggests that God spends some time seated on the throne of justice and some time on the throne of mercy. As the introductory verse suggests, this composition depicts God as a merciful, compassionate monarch who forgives our sins and mitigates the severity of the punishment we really deserve. The image is evoked of Moses as he conferred with God in on Mount Sinai. Moses asked how he as a human could approach our (continued on page 5) Jeff and Mari Rensch Voted #1 in Real Estate 4 years in a row JEFF MARI mari@renschgroup.com Thank you Beth El Synagogue Proud to Support Beth El Synagogue th & Dodge Street rd & K Plaza th & Maple Road Your West Omaha ENT & Audiology Connection Burke Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE omahaentclinic.com Contact Kjirsten Finnegan to place an ad today! kfinnegan@4lpi.com or (800) x2659 TONI ROSEN CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST Toni.Rosen@cbshome.com For ad info. call Beth El Synagogue, Omaha, NE A 4C

4 4 BETH EL SYNAGOGUE NEWSLETTER President s Corner Thoughts from a Shabbat at Summer Camp By Jay Gordman, President of the Board of Trustees Greetings from the North Woods of Wisconsin! I just had the privilege of spending a fantastic Shabbat at Camp Ramah. I went into the weekend interested in learning what makes our kids want to go back to Camp Ramah (and other Jewish summer camps) year after year. The Shabbat Experience We arrived to see camp in full action with kids and staff busy with activities. Late in the afternoon you could sense something was changing. The camp was quieting down and next thing you knew, all of the kids and staff began to arrive at the lakefront for Shabbat services as the sun began to set behind the trees. On Shabbat morning, all of the age groups had their respective services followed by a day of spending time together as a full camp hanging out, playing sports, swimming or just walking around camp. I even had the rare opportunity of spending time with my family without the interruptions of everyday life. At sunset, each group had spirited Havdalah services followed by group activities. Sunday morning, camp was back in action. Kids, staff, grounds keepers, etc., all back to their activities and routines. Two Lessons The success of Camp Ramah comes down two concepts Building community and embracing Shabbat. Building Community Camp does an amazing job of building community. During the week, there are several minicommunities by age group (Aidoht) that pray together, dine together, learn together, work together and experience activities together. The older groups even volunteer and travel together. Additional time is spent in special activities such as art, music, sports, boating, singing sessions, etc The list is long. Each camper can choose what is a good fit for their likes. During these activities, additional relationships are formed. By creating opportunities for these kids from varying backgrounds with different interests to come together, a strong and diverse community is created. Additionally, our new campers quickly go from stranger in a strange land to members of the family in a matter of hours. Our new campers are having a great experience at camp this summer because the staff and campers make an extra effort to make them feel at home. Embracing Shabbat The second element that makes Camp Ramah so special is that every week on Friday afternoon, the camp begins to change from a fast paced, activity-based environment with tight schedules to an environment where time doesn t matter. It is only about enjoying the moment. The reality is that most of us are so busy and always pushing with work, family activities, caring for loved ones that we don t take time for ourselves. Disconnecting for 30 hours started off with a bit of anxiety but turned into one of the most peaceful weekends in recent memory. The camp kids are lucky enough to have this all summer long. I even asked a few of our Omaha kids how it was to experience all of this time, disconnected. While they all expressed a bit of apprehension they all admitted that it removes a key stress in their life. So how does this apply to Beth El? First off, we need to acknowledge that we have a strong and vibrant congregation with many minicommunities, whether connected because of the age of our kids or tied to an activity of interest like Torah Study, The Miriam Initiative or Shabbat Tables. We also have a strong community that comes together for each other, no matter what the need. We have an opportunity to continue to build these minicommunities that can come together as a full congregation. We look forward to evolving how we approach in-reach with fresh thinking to build connections like never before. The reality though is that community is a two-way street. We need you to take time to learn about the great opportunities at Beth El and give them a try. If you have ideas for new ways to build community at Beth El, please contact me with your suggestions at the below. Jay Gordman jgordman@gmail.com

5 Hazzan s Column (continued from page 3) Creator. The answer can be found in the text of El Melech Yoshev: God instructs us to recite [and model] God s attributes. Just as the best way to honor our physical parents is to practice and emulate their qualities, principles and values, our divine parent requires that we strive for holiness by being guided by God s characteristics. Mercy, compassion, justice, slowness to anger, performance of acts of loving kindness and the pursuit of truth are examples from the litany of divine qualities that are recited throughout our services. Moses learned that not only is this emulation the best way to serve the Lord but also the path which can lead to developing our personal relationship with God. As we prepare for and experience the Holy Days, we can be mindful of the fact that since there are many ways to communicate with the Almighty, possessing a tremendous knowledge of the prayer service, while being a goal towards which we should strive, is not an absolute requirement. By participating in the silent meditation or humming a melody along with the Hazzan, or by offering sincere personal prayers, one can be a vital part of the ROOTED IN TRADITION. EMBRACING CHANGE. 5 communal offering of prayer. Most importantly, as we prepare to enter the Holy Day Season, we must bear in mind the lesson learned and transmitted by Moses as described in the El Melech Yoshev Prayer: striving to reach closer to the Almighty by incorporating into our lives God s Holy attributes is the essential way to enhance the bond we have with our Creator. Laurel, Zev, Zach and I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our Beth El family and their dear ones a year of Health, Peace and Blessing: A Goot Gezunt Yohr. Hazzan Michael Krausman TILMER S Tree Care, Inc. Systemic Injection Pruning & Shaping Fertilizing Removal Shrub Care Spraying Certified Arborist 1st Class Licensed Aborist Tilmer Stone Fully Insured Free Estimates Commercial Industrial Residential Sheet Metal Locally owned & operated for over 95 years! 6102 Arbor St. Omaha, NE Rotella s Italian Bakery has built its reputation on quality and service. Our 95 years experience in the wholesale bakery business has established us as one of the premier wholesale bakeries in the industry. An Omaha family tradition since South 108th Street La Vista, NE Phone: [402] Fax: [402] Tritz Plumbing Inc. Family owned since Repair Remodel For ad info. call Beth El Synagogue, Omaha, NE B 4C

6 6 BETH EL SYNAGOGUE NEWSLETTER Book of Remembrance - Forms Due August 20 Each year we publish the Book of Remembrance for Yizkor. Included in the book will be prayers to be said when visiting the cemetery, and the names of loved ones who have died. For the names of your loved ones to be included, return the form you received in the mail, complete the online form or call the office at by August 20. Operation Isaiah Sharing Food and Clothing with Those in Need Each Yom Kippur, it has become a tradition at Beth El to heed Isaiah s message to feed the hungry: This is my chosen fast... Share your bread with the hungry. Take the homeless into your home. Clothe the naked when you see him, Do not turn away from people in need. (Isaiah 58:6-7) Again this year, we will be collecting non-perishable food and gently-used clothing to be distributed to the needy during the entire month of Elul. Bins will be in the community court beginning on Monday, August 20 up to and including the evening of Kol Nidre services on Tuesday, September 18. Consider this alternative... Make a cash donation to the Omaha Food Bank by filling in the online form on our website or calling the office. You will be performing a wonderful mitzvah this High Holy Season. Home for the Holidays Are you new to Omaha and want to be with other Beth El families to celebrate the new year? We want to make sure you have a place to go for lunch on Rosh Hashanah Day I, September 10. On the second day of Rosh Hashanah, we invite you to join us for a special Rosh Hashanah lunch at Beth El following services. All new congregants who have joined Beth El after April 1, 2018, may join us for this lunch free of charge. Registration is due by September 4. Everyone is invited to join us to Break the Fast at Beth El on Wednesday, September 19, following the final blowing of the shofar. There is no charge to attend Break the Fast, but registration is requested by September 12. If you d like to participate as a host family, or if you d like us to match you with another Beth El family, contact Allison at anewfeld@bethel-omaha.org. We Thank Milt Katskee Lulav and Etrog Orders Due September 4 Sukkot begins Sunday night, September 23. That means it is time to order your Lulav and Etrog. Lulav and Etrog sets are $50 each. It is a commandment from the Torah [Leviticus 23:40] to gather together the Four Species during Sukkot: On the first day you shall take the product of hadar trees, branches of palm trees, boughs of leafy trees, and willows of the brook, and you shall rejoice before Adonai your God seven days. We thank Milt Katskee for creating another beautiful Chanukiah for Beth El! Reserve your Lulav and Etrog today at

7 ROOTED IN TRADITION. EMBRACING CHANGE. 7 High Holy Days Youth Services & Babysitting New - Rosh Hashanah Family Service: On the first day of Rosh Hashanah Day we will have a Family Service, so that parents and young children can experience the Holy Day together. This service will take place at 9:00 am and will be led by Rabbi Abraham, Hazzan Krausman and Eadie Tsabari. The Family Service will include shofar blowing, a storyteller and a special play. The service will conclude by 10:00 am so that parents and children can make it to their next program. Tots (Pre-K and Younger) Rosh Hashanah Day I: Tot services will take place from 10:30-11:30 am. Rosh Hashanah Day 2: Rosh Hashanah Story Time will take place from am. Yom Kippur: Tot services will be held from 11:15 am 12:15 pm. These programs are all free of charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Grades K-2 Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Services: am, Youth Programming: 11 am 12 pm, Main Sanctuary: 12 pm Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Youth Programming: 9 10 am, Rosh Hashanah Story Time: am, Jr. Congregation: 11 am 12: pm, Main Sanctuary: 12 pm Yom Kippur Services: am, Youth Programming: 11 am 12:15 pm, Main Sanctuary: 12:15 pm Grades 3-7 Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Youth Programming: am, Jr. Congregation: 11 am 12 pm, Main Sanctuary: 12 pm Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Youth Programming: am, Jr. Congregation: 11 am 12 pm, Main Sanctuary: 12 pm Yom Kippur Youth programming: 10 11:15 am, Jr. Congregation: 11:15 am 12:15 pm, Main Sanctuary: 12:15 pm Babysitting: Babysitting will be available for children from three months to five years old during all Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. Advanced registration is required; cost is $4 per child for each day, with a maximum charge of $25 per family for those who register by August 20; after that date late fees will apply. Registration must be submitted by September 4. Register online at For children of all ages, please let us know if your child has any dietary restrictions. INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING Steve Tyler Agency Robyn Menin Beth El Member 679 N 132nd St Generations of Love - A Legacy of Excellence Call today to schedule your personal tour W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE CUSTOM INVITATIONS STATIONERY GIFTS WEDDING HOLIDAY PARTY 8720 Countryside Plaza (In Countryside Village) nanci@rsvpnotes.com Thank You Note Writing Workshop for Kids Sign up with Nanci at RSVP Main Phone: Men s Clinic: Med Spa & Weight Loss: Contact Kjirsten Finnegan to place an ad today! kfinnegan@4lpi.com or (800) x2659 Anti-Aging Aestetic Therapies Weight Management Hormone Replacement and Med Spa and Nutrition Nicholas St For ad info. call Beth El Synagogue, Omaha, NE C 4C

8 8 BETH EL SYNAGOGUE NEWSLETTER We Thank Our Yad Squad The following members read Torah/Haftarah in May & June: Emor Hannah Stein Yonatan Feldstern Alan Shulewitz Josh Stein Ben Shapiro Haftarah - Tamar Yellin Bamidbar Roni Reiter-Palmon Yonatan Feldstern Spencer Gordman Peyton Kelln Jay Gordman Ben Shapiro Emily Kutler Haftarah - Yonatan Feldstern Nasso Ben Shapiro Haftarah - Ben Shapiro Beha'alotcha Yonatan Feldstern Brittney Clignett Steve Riekes Alice Weiss Alan Shulewitz Ben Shapiro Haftarah - Judy Tully Sh'lach Julian Witkowski Yonatan Feldstern Jack Cohen Peyton Kelln Julia Weill Haftarah - Yonatan Feldstern Kollectibles Mazel Tov to Rich Juro for receiving the ACLU of Nebraska s Robert M. Spire Founders Service Award. Mazel Tov to Ray Pred, who was named Volunteer of the Year by the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home. Our apologies for omitting this from the June/July issue. Special Thanks to our Bakers We thank our wonderful bakers who filled our freezer with delicious treats: Jane Dreyfus Linda Fischer Pam Friedlander Carole Lainof Diane Malashock Lisa Marcus Linda Saltzman Mary Lou Walker Cemetery Guidelines Did you know..jewish tradition teaches us that we commemorate our loved ones by building a monument in their memory. In the Bible, this was done by using small stones to build a marker. For this reason, we have placed urns throughout the cemetery with stones for you to place on your loved one s grave. While we are aware some families place flowers and other items on their loved one s grave, this is not the practice at the Beth El Cemetery. Flowers represent wealth and a division of class, and in death we are all equal. Any items left at the grave can hinder our perpetual care of your loved one s grave. For that reason, we ask that you not leave these items, as they will be removed when tending to the graves. For questions regarding the Beth El Cemetery, please contact Executive Director Allison Newfeld at anewfeld@bethel-omaha.org or Chesed Caring Committee Beth El's Chesed Committee focuses on Acts of Lovingkindness such as phone calls, cards, meals, baskets, deliveries and personal visits. We are there when times are the most difficult (illness, aging, death) and also at the most joyous times (birth). Please join us on the following dates: Blumkin Home - August 2, 2 pm Remington Heights - August 14, 2 pm Sterling Ridge - August 15, 2 pm If you know of a congregant who is ill and would like the Chesed Committee to offer support, please contact Eadie at etsabari@bethel-omaha.org.

9 ROOTED IN TRADITION. EMBRACING CHANGE. 9 Korach Ben Shapiro Janie Murow Yonatan Feldstern Tamar Yellin Haftarah - Patty Nogg Chukat Yonatan Feldstern Steve Riekes Ben Shapiro Jay Gordman Haftarah - Ben Shapiro Balak Sharon Brodkey Hazzan Michael Krausman Alan Shulewitz Yonatan Feldstern Ben Shapiro Haftarah - Nancy Rips Orthodontic care for the whole family! Dr. Nia Jones & Dr. Bill Barnard Conveniently located off of 144th & Dodge 9444 J Street Omaha, NE In Honor of Aunt Joodi Enterprise Bank Member FDIC W. Center Rd. 210 Regency Pkwy. Omaha, NE Omaha, NE Ph: Ph: Abrahamson Law Office Hugh Abrahamson Jill Abrahamson Family Law & Criminal Defense Specializing in infants, children, adolescents, young adults and special needs Se Habla Español! Lourdes M. Secola-Ocanto D.D.S., M. Sc. D W. Maple Road, Omaha, NE (402) (office) (402) (fax) For ad info. call Beth El Synagogue, Omaha, NE D 4C

10 10 BETH EL SYNAGOGUE NEWSLETTER Sunday, August 26 9:30 am - 11 am Grades K-7 9:30 Minyan 10:00 Breakfast Come and have breakfast with your BESTT teachers and see what your kids will be learning this year. You must RSVP if you are coming for breakfast! etsabari@bethel-omaha.org

11 Another Great Summer for our Kids Amy Dworin, Director of Youth Engagement ROOTED IN TRADITION. EMBRACING CHANGE. 11 August 12 is National Middle Child Day, but you probably forgot about it. Middle children are thought of as neglected, confused and attention-starved (Jan Brady, for example), and on television they are always the funny-looking one (think Stephanie Tanner or Cory Matthews). It could be argued that history s first murder victim is also history s first middle child. Abel, the second son of Adam and Eve, was younger brother to Cain and older brother to Seth. We all know how things worked out for him. As a middle child myself, I am compelled to point out that middle children are also thought of as independent, creative and diplomatic. Warren Buffett, the second-coolest middle child living in Omaha, Bill Gates and the majority of United States presidents all happen to be middle children. Now, I can assure you that this is not the self-indulgent rant of an under-appreciated middle child. Yet, in thinking about things that are overlooked and need to be loved for their own special qualities, I can t help but think about the misunderstood middle child of Jewish Youth Groups, Bilu USY. When I met Bilu 2 ½ years ago, eight of the fourteen active members were freshman. It is crazy to think that those freshmen are now entering their senior year of high school! They have grown into amazing leaders and kind hearted young adults. Together, they have redecorated the youth lounge, helped organize Beth El s presence at the March For Our Lives, worked at Kamp Kef, hosted the best USY convention of the year, orchestrated a Broadway production during Shabbat services, traveled to Israel, started a fan club for a mildly famous Jewish musician (ask me about getting your very own Noah Aronson t-shirt!) and so much more. More importantly, they have led by example and formed relationships with younger students to make sure that the strong chapter they helped create continues to grow and thrive. They ve had quite a run and I can t wait to see what they do next! And to all the middle children out there, don t let the world get you down. Bilu has changed USY just by embracing who they are wacky, misunderstood and happy. If Bill Gates and Bilu USY can rise above it, then so can you! Amy Dworin (402) Innovation Intelligence Integrity Peter J. Gimenez, D.D.S. 132nd & Maple, Omaha (402) Heartland-Dental.com I St For ad info. call Beth El Synagogue, Omaha, NE E 4C

12 12 BETH EL SYNAGOGUE NEWSLETTER Contributions to Named Endowment & Synagogue Funds This Kol lists contributions received by July 10. Donations received after that date will be listed in the next issue. Contributions to Named Harry Ratner s Yahrzeit of: Philip Ratner 1st Benjamin & Anna Wiesman Chapel In Honor of: Rabbi Steven Abraham In Memory of: Rabbi Paul Drazen 21st Century In Memory of: Anita M. Peters Lorrie Anne & Saul Z. Davis Yahrzeit of: Barry Belmont, Sol Milstein Drazen Family Summer Experience In Honor of: Carol & Wayne Lainof Recovery of: Linda Tederman In Memory of: Rosa Cemaj, Rabbi Paul Drazen, Merle Potash Sam & Ann Epstein In Memory of: Eunice Fox Willis Epstein In Honor of: Ron and Harriet Epstein In Memory of: Merle Potash, Alison Slosburg Barbara & Dean Frankel Yahrzeit of: Herman Herzog Isaac H. & Ruth S. Friedman Recovery of: Don Greenberg In Memory of: Rabbi Paul Drazen, David Jacobson Feodora & Isidor Kahn In Honor of: Renee & Louis Kazor Linda H. Lynn Kahn Yahrzeit of: Benjamin Kahn, Roland Kahn, Sarah Kahn, Stewart Kahn Alan S. Kulakofsky In Honor of: Hanna Schwalb Milton Marcus Instrumental Music In Honor of: Marcia Hinkle, Lisa Marcus In Memory of: Delwin Bailey Yahrzeit of: Milton Marcus Ruth & David Platt Yahrzeit of: Bertha Shyken David S. Rice & Esther Zorinsky Yahrzeit of: David Rice, Samuel Rice, Hymie Zorinsky David & Ida Potash In Memory of: Merle Potash Selwyn Roffman Yahrzeit of: Evelyn Ratner Jerold I. Rosen Yahrzeit of: Max Kushner Celia & Ben Schwartz Transportation Yahrzeit of: Golda Weinstein Stephen R. Skid Yahrzeit of: Evelyn Skid Arnold Stern In Memory of: Rabbi Paul Drazen Phineas & Sadie Wintroub Yahrzeit of: Sadie Wintroub Eli & Sara Zalkin In Honor of: Linda Mann In Memory of: Eunice Fox Rosalyn & Jerome Zeffren & Andrea Zeffren Alter Scholarship In Honor of: Jay Gordman, Bea Karp In Memory of: Rabbi Paul Drazen Contributions to Named Synagogue Funds Adult Education Fund In Honor of: Barry Snyder In Memory of: Julian Katz Yahrzeit of: Betty Weiss, Maurice Weiss, Scott Wolpa Building Fund In Memory of: Delwin E. Bailey Chesed Committee Fund Yahrzeit of: Normand Roffman, Herman Barron Cemetery Improvement Fund Yahrzeit of: Dorothy Siegel Etta & Harold Epstein Chapel Fund In Honor of: Harold Epstein In Memory of: Stanley Shmuger, Merle Potash, Alison Slosburg Fineman Tefillin Fund In Honor of: Glen & Hollie Fineman General Fund In Memory of: Mildred Feidman, Irvin Harris, Merle Potash, Stanley Shmuger Yahrzeit of: Samuel Bernstein, Ben Blatt, Edith Hurwick, Emma Ocanto, Ben Miller, Marian Miller, Ruth Richards, Aaron Shats, Rose Sabes, Marilyn Sacks, Stanley Weiss, Ruben Witkowski Kitchen Fund In Honor of: Danny Cohn Yahrzeit of: Harry Berenson, Max Karas Music Fund In Memory of: Alison Slosburg, Mildred Feidman, Ira Epstein Yahrzeit of: Jennie Epstein, Shirley Schaffer, Meyer Ruback, Morris Silverbrand Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Birth of: Morgan Danielle Haber In Honor of: Rabbi Steven Abraham, Helga Patterson In Memory of: Mildred Feidman, Merle Potash, Stanley Shmuger, Morley Zipursky Yahrzeit of: Barbara Dandy, Ada Juro, Harold Kaplan, Meyer Kirshenbaum, Yetta Kirshenbaum, Jacob Natkins, Libby Natkins, Elizabeth Wees Seth Rich Memorial Camp Scholarship Fund Birth of: Sadie Hinda Klein In Honor of: Jay Durmaskin, Liz & Yonatan Feldstern & Family, David, Ethan & Ari Finkelstein, Joseph Fischer, Mark Kelln, Joanie Jacobson, Jonathan Rich, Irving Veitzer, David Weill Recovery of: Keri Bahar, Julianne Herzog, Amy Nachman, Doris Nachman In Memory of: Rabbi Paul Drazen, Irvin Harris, David Jacobson, Julian Katz, Merle Potash, Stanley Shmuger, Alison Slosburg Yahrzeit of: Ben Blatt, Samuel Gordon, Meyer Katzman, Sadye Remer, David Schwalb Youth Education Fund In Honor of: Jay Gordman, Gloria Kaslow Recovery of: Amy Nachman In Memory of: Irvin Harris, Stanley Shmuger Yahrzeit of: Edythe Baron, John Baron, Louis Remer Rabbi Visits Ramah!

13 5 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30 am - Shacharit Service 10:00 am - Torah Study 12 9:30 am - Shacharit Service 10:00 am - Torah Study 10:00 am - USY Board Training 3:00 pm - USY/BBYO Mall Scavenger Hunt 19 9:30 am - Shacharit Service 10:00 am - Torah Study 11:00 am - BESTT Meeting 12:00 pm - USY/Kadima Kickoff 26 9:30 am - Shacharit Service 10:00 am - Torah Study 10:00 am - Meet the BESTT Teachers 2:00 pm - High Holy Days Pop Up at Westroads USY LTI in St. Louis :00 pm - Rabbi s Class 2:00 pm - Chesed Committee Visits Remington Heights 21 11:30 am - High Holy Days Class with Rabbi 7:30 pm - Board of Trustees Meeting 28 11:30 am - High Holy Days Class with Rabbi :00 pm - Chesed Committee Visits Sterling Ridge 22 6:00 pm - High Holy Days Class with Rabbi 29 6:00 pm - High Holy Days Class with Rabbi 2 9 2:00 pm - Chesed Committee Visits the Blumkin Home 1:00 pm - Shanghai :30 pm - Rabbi Lauer at UNO Rabbi Levi Lauer - Scholar-in-Residence USY LTI in St. Louis :00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat 10 6:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat 17 5:30 pm - Welcome Back BBQ & Six String Shabbat 24 11:30 am - Rabbi Lauer at RBJH Deli 11:30 am - Nebraska AIDS Luncheon 6:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat with Rabbi Lauer Rabbi Levi Lauer - Scholar-in-Residence USY LTI in St. Louis 31 6:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat :30 am - Shabbat Services 9:30 am - Shabbat Services D var Torah by Steve Riekes 12:00 pm - Kiddush sponsored by Steve & Margo Riekes in Honor of their Anniversary and Steve s Birthday 18 9:30 am - Shabbat Services 12:00 pm - Kiddush sponsored by David & Shane Kotok in Honor of their 50th Anniversary 8:00 pm - USY Slow-ach & S mores at the Krausman Home 25 9:30 am - Shabbat Services with Rabbi Lauer 12:00 pm - Kiddush Lunch Rabbi Levi Lauer - Scholar-in-Residence USY LTI in St. Louis ROOTED IN TRADITION. EMBRACING CHANGE. 13 August 2018

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15 ROOTED IN TRADITION. EMBRACING CHANGE. 15 Beth El Staff Steven Abraham... Rabbi Michael Krausman... Hazzan Allison Newfeld... Executive Director Eadie Tsabari... Director of Congregational Learning Amy Dworin... Director of Youth Engagement Cedric Young... Chef & Catering Manager Becky Kahn... Senior Executive Assistant Adrianna Donaldson... Executive Assistant Ozzie Nogg... Publicity Coordinator Michael Gerson... Minyan Coordinator Officers Jay Gordman... Beth El President Shanghai is Going Strong The 2nd Thursday of each month 1 pm in Beth El s West Court Join us at the table on August 9 Register online at or contact Allen Ostravich at eostravich@gmail.com. Join us at this regular monthly game and be sure to tell your friends...this is open to the entire Jewish community. Friday Evening Candle Lighting Times August :19 pm August :10 pm August :01 pm August :50 pm August :39 pm Weekday Services at 7:00 am and 5:30 pm Saturday Services at 9:30 am Sunday Services at 9:30 am and 5:30 pm Bob Belgrade... Vice President Adam Kutler... Vice President Ari Riekes... Vice President Robert Yaffe... Treasurer Susan Witkowski... Secretary Ari Kohen... Religious Life Chair Jim Zipursky... Past President Linda Saltzman... BESTT Chair The Beth El Judaica Shop Gift Certificates Available Judaica Shop Open by Appointment Only Until BESTT Resumes. Please call the office.

16 Beth El Synagogue California St. Omaha, NE NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID OMAHA, NE PERMIT #138 Beth El is a PROUD member of USCJ New Fineman Fund Established for B nai Mitzvah Students In honor of their 40th anniversary, the family of Glen and Hollie Fineman has established the Fineman Tefillin Fund, which will supply Tefillin to Beth El s B nai Mitzvah students. Students who demonstrate a commitment to this mitzvah will be able to purchase Tefillin at a greatly reduced rate, with subsidies provided by the Fineman Fund. In return, these students agree to regularly attend, participate and wrap Tefillin during Sunday minyan, both leading up to and after their simcha. They will also teach others about the mitzvah of wrapping Tefillin. We thank the Fineman family for their generosity and their dedication to Jewish ritual and education. Rabbi Visits Herzl! Steve Denenberg Yonatan Feldstern We Thank Those Who Read Eicha During Tisha B Av Laurel Krausman Gary Nachman Ben Shapiro