Chai Times. Volume 6 Issue 24

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1 Volume 6 Issue 24 Chai Times Our mission is to be a spiritual, educational, and social home for our Jewish community and to enhance the lives of our congregants and community at large. As we embrace our Jewish traditions, we are able to support one another through times of sadness and joy as well as further the Jewish vision of worldwide justice and peace.

2 What is Reform Judaism? Throughout history, Jews have remained firmly rooted in Jewish tradition, even as we learned much from our encounters with other cultures. Nevertheless, since its earliest days, Reform Judaism has asserted that a Judaism frozen in time cannot coexist effectively with those who live in modern times. The great contribution of Reform Judaism is that it has enabled the Jewish people to introduce innovation while preserving tradition, to embrace diversity while asserting commonality, to affirm beliefs without rejecting those who doubt, and to bring faith to sacred texts without sacrificing critical scholarship. Reform Judaism affirms the central tenets of Judaism - God, Torah and Israel - even as it acknowledges the diversity of Reform Jewish beliefs and practices. We believe that all human beings are created in the image of God, and that we are God s partners in improving the world. Tikkun olam repairing the world is a hallmark of Reform Judaism as we strive to bring peace, freedom, and justice to all people. Reform Jews accept the Torah as the foundation of Jewish life containing God s ongoing revelation to our people and the record of our people s ongoing relationship with God. We see the Torah as God inspired, a living document that enables us to confront the timeless and timely challenges of our everyday lives. In addition to our belief that Judaism must change and adapt to the needs of the day to survive and our firm commitment to tikkun olam, the following principles distinguish Reform Jews from other streams of Judaism in North America. Reform Jews are committed to the principle of inclusion, not exclusion. Since 1978 the Reform Movement has been reaching out to Jews-by-choice and interfaith families, encouraging them to embrace Judaism. Reform Jews consider children to be Jewish if they are the child of a Jewish father or mother, so long as the child is raised as a Jew. Reform Jews are committed to the absolute equality of women in all areas of Jewish life. We were the first movement to ordain women rabbis, invest women cantors, and elect women presidents of our synagogues. Reform Jews are also committed to the full participation of gays and lesbians in synagogue life as well as society at large. Provided by: The Union for Reform Judiasm C h o i r! We'd like to invite singers to join the choir for this year's High Holiday services at TOHC. The First Choir Meeting this year will be Monday July 13 th at 10am. If you would like to join the choir, but can t make it to the first meeting, please contact the Temple office at or Renee@templeofthehighcountry.org An operatic voice is not necessary, nor is the ability to read Hebrew required. A desire to participate in enhancing holiday services, meeting new friends, and giving of one's time, would be greatly appreciated. All ages are eligible.

3 Sisterhood News. It s that time of the year to send in your application for membership in the TOHC Sisterhood. Please mail you application and a separate checks for Sisterhood dues to the temple office. We love to have you join us for the summer and for the whole year. The Sisterhood has enjoyed a fun and educational spring. In March, we enjoyed our annual Women's Seder, which was expertly led by Rosemary Horowitz and Carol An Mitchell. We participated in the service and then had great food prepared my our sisterhood members. In April, our own Petie Maguire taught us about aromatherapy. We were able to create a sachet and a shower scrub with her instruction and advice on the different scents. Our meeting in May was inspirational as we listened to Orna Bentor, a artist who grew up in Israel and now lives here in Boone. She shared some of her works with us and told how she had to switch the hands that she paint with now due to her illness. Her painting are beautiful and Orna is amazing to listen too. Our June meeting was a collaboration between the Sisterhood and the newly formed Brotherhood. We had over 40 people come for our first pancake breakfast. Thank you to all the wonderful helpers and cooks we couldn't have done it without you. For our July 19th meeting we are going to rely on the interest and talent of our sisterhood members as it s a show and tell anything about yourself. Have you visited any interesting places? Do you paint, do pottery or perhaps needlework? Where have you worked. Tell us an anecdote. Let s find out more about each other. Then, in August we will elect our new officers for the upcoming year at our meting on the 16th. If you feel you have what it takes to lead our group and would like to be on the board let us know. Join the Fun! Enjoy the fruits of summer! Welcome back to the summer season! The TOHC invites you to our fabulous afternoon of wine tasting, fun and friendship. Music and light appetizers will be provided. Sunday June 28 from 2:00-5:00 Banner Elk Winery $35 per person. Must reserve in advance Send check made payable to TOHC PO Box 2895 Boone, NC Join us to Light Up The Night! A Dinner Dance Celebrating the burning of our mortgage! Saturday August 22th at 6:30 PM At Linville Ridge Country Club Including a special tribute to Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer $125 per person Please call the temple office for more information ( )

4 Donations Made to Honor Someone: Sandi Solomon & Edith Peiser donated in Honor of Bonnie Schaefer s Birthday Arlene Solomon, Harold Lieberman, Lynn & Arthur Waldman donated in Honor of Ginger Abrahams Birthday Dr. & Mrs. Richard Hines Jr. donated in Honor of Ted Silver & Carol Berns Carol Gross donated in Honor of Bob Drobner s Birthday Donations Made in Memory of Someone: Naomi Marks donated in memory of Ellis Berln & Al Leventhal Carol Gross donated in memory of Al Leventhal, Wilene Cohen & Jewel Fogel Ricardo & Barbara Henriquez donated in memory of Dorothy Herst Miriam & Marshall Major donated in memory of Howard Rukheyser, Linda Lehrman and Herbie Newman Donors to the TOHC Community Seder: Arlene Solomon, & Harold Lieberman Skip Rackmill & Elaine Rothenberg Recent Donors to the Ruth & Stan Etkin Memorial Education Fund: Carol Ann Mitchell Petie Maguire Ruth Sachs Carol Ann Mitchell Zodie Powers Thank You to all of our Donors! Giving a donation to the Temple of the High Country, contributes to the ongoing programs and services that are provided by our Temple. It is also a wonderful way to show someone that you care! Honor a friend or family member on any occasion, a birthday, anniversary, graduation, birth of a baby, or other special time, by making a donation to the Temple of the High Country in their name. A card will be sent from the Temple stating that the donation was made and will not specify a monetary amount. Please contact the Temple office at or Renee@TempleOfTheHighCountry.org for more information.

5 Roasted Cumin-Lime Carrots (Serves 2-4) Instructions 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Trim the tops off the carrots (you can use them in salads if you enjoy their flavor). Toss them on a baking sheet with the olive oil, lime juice and zest, agave, salt and spices. 3. Roast about 20 minutes, depending on size, until the carrots are just tender and beginning ot color. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with the green onions and mint before tossing together and serving. Ingredients 1. 1 pound baby carrots with fresh green tops 2. 1 tablespoon olive oil 3. Juice and fresh grated zest of 1 lime 4. 1 teaspoon agave nectar or honey 5. 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 6. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 7. 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 8. 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 9. 2 green onions, thinly sliced 10. Small handful fresh mint leaves, chopped Upcoming Shabbat Services Schedule Friday June 26 th at 7pm led by Rabbi Roberts with a Wine & Cheese Meet n Greet beforehand at 6:30pm Saturday June 27 th at 10:30am led by Rabbi Roberts with Lunch n Learn Potluck after Friday July 3 rd at 7pm Friday July 10 th at 7pm led by Rabbi Roberts Saturday July 11 th at 10:30am Service and the B not Mitzvah of Jamie Schaefer & Judy Adler, led by Rabbi Dan Levin Friday July 17 th at 7pm led by Rabbi Roberts with a Wine n Cheese Meet n Greet beforehand at 6:30pm Saturday July 18 th at 10:30am led by Rabbi Roberts with Lunch n Learn potluck afterwards Friday July 24 th at 7pm Friday July 31 st at 7pm