בהעלתך. Parashat Beha alotekha

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1 פרשת בהעלתך בהעלתך Parashat Beha alotekha 16 Sivan, 5777/June 10, 2017 Triennial Cycle Year I: Numbers 8:1-9:14 Ḥumash Etz Ḥayim, page 816 Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7, page (8:1-4) The commandment to Aaron the High Priest to light the menorah in the Tabernacle. 2. (8:5-22) The purification of the Levites and their ordination to serve in the Tabernacle. 3. (8:23-26) The Levites period of service. 4. (9:1-5) The first Paschal lamb sacrifice. 5. (9:6-14) Instructions regarding the Second Passover a month later for those unable to observe it at the proper time. Candle lighting Friday, June 9th, 8:09 p.m. Senior Rabbi Rabbi Community Engagement, Outreach & Membership Rabbi Emeritus Rabbi Philip Ohriner Rabbi Leslie Alexander Rabbi Daniel Pressman ohriner@beth-david.org alexander@beth-david.org Director of Lifelong Learning Sarah Hanuka hanuka@beth-david.org, Youth Education Program (5-13) RSAdmin@beth-david.org JET (Jewish Education for Teens (14-17) JET@beth-david.org Member Account Services Monica Hernandez hernandez@beth-david.org, Ritual Director Lifecycle Events and Questions Barbara Biran biran@beth-david.org, Director of Operations Tanya Lorien lorien@beth-david.org President Bill Beyda president@beth-david.org Executive Vice President Open executivevp@beth-david.org

2 Friday, June 9 th 10:00am 6:30pm 8:09pm Candle lighting Talmud Study: Tractate Megillah (Board Room) Services (Beit T Fillah) Saturday, June 10 th 9:30am Services (Sanctuary) 10:30am Netivot Haneshamah: for Russian speakers (Beit 10:30am 11:15am 12:30pm 1:30pm Midrash) Netivot Haneshamah: Makom Yoga (Studio) Tot Shabbat (Beit T fillah) Kiddush Lunch Jewish Book Discussion Group (Board Room) Sunday, June 11 th 9:30am Minyan (Beit T Fillah) 10:00am Biking Meet Up and Ride (Offsite) Monday, June 12 th 7:00pm 7:30pm Tuesday, June 13 th 2:00pm 7:00pm Minyan (Beit T Fillah) Beginner s Mah Jongg Class (Board Room) Tea Time with a Maven (Beit Midrash) Minyan (Beit T Fillah) Wednesday, June 14 th 7:00am Minyan (Beit T Fillah) Thursday, June 15 th 7:00pm Minyan (Beit T Fillah) Friday, June 16 th 10:00am 6:30pm 8:12pm Candle lighting Talmud Study (Board Room) Services (Beit T Fillah) Board of Directors Vacancy We have a vacancy on the Board of Directors for Executive Vice President. Any member who would like to be considered for this position should send an with your name by June 18, 2017 to president@beth-david.org. West Valley Muslim Association to Use CBD Parking Lot Consistent with Congregation Beth David's long time participation in the interfaith council for Saratoga, we are allowing the West Valley Muslim Association to utilize our parking lot as their overflow lot from 9:30pm - 11:30pm during their holy month of Ramadan, which runs through June 25. REMINDER: Please refrain from using cell phones, cameras and other electronic devices on Shabbat. Thank You/ Thank you the following for co-sponsoring today s lunch: Jonathan & Danielle Nassi in honor of the naming of their daughter, Yael Shoshana and donors to the Kiddush lunch fund. Netivot Haneshamah Saturday, June 10, 2017, 10:30-11:45 a.m. An Exploration of Shabbat Prayer and Study Led by Rabbi Ilana Baird, in Russian & Creating Space in Body, Mind and Soul This is the last session of the class this season. Makom Yoga, led by Rabbi Laurie Matzkin Tot Shabbat Saturday, June 10, 2017, 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. For ages 5 and under. Relaxing, lighthearted, interactive, Shabbat program for tots. Includes songs, stories, puppets and more. Note: the next June Tot Shabbat will take place next Saturday, June 17 th instead of June 24 th Jewish Book Group Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms By Gerard Russell, led by Shmuel Schultz Saturday, June 10, 2017, 1:30 3:00 p.m. The Middle East has long sheltered many little-known religions which represent the last vestiges of ancient civilizations. Former diplomat Gerard Russell ventured to remote regions where these distinctive religions still cling to survival. He learned their histories, participated in their rituals, and came to understand the threats to their communities. Drawing on his extensive travels and research, Russell provides a record of the past, present, and perilous future of these remarkable religions. Biking Meet Up Plus Lunch Sunday, June 11, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Come one, come all cyclists to a community ride led by Arye Green. Meet at VTA Light Rail, Almaden Station, 1045 Coleman Ave. Directions: off Almaden Expressway, turn left onto Coleman Avenue, then take the first left into the first driveway between the two apartment complexes. The group is meeting in the parking lot behind the first building. Two options for the ride: 10 mile ride to Quicksilver Park and back & 20 mile ride to Almaden Reservoir and back. Please RSVP by June 7th to Helaine Green helainegreen@gmail.com. Please wear a helmet, sunscreen and appropriate cycling attire. Bring a bicycle in good working order, an extra tire tube, two bottles of water, snack and/or vegetarian sack lunch. Silicon Valley Jewish Music Festival Sunday, June 11, 2017, 2:00-7:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend this annual outdoor music festival. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. This year s headliner is Israeli sensation Boom Pam. We ll also have De Leon, and children s puppet rock opera The Pop Ups. There will also be food vendors, artisans vendors, a KidZone, and more. Tickets available at the door.

3 Tea Time with a Maven Tuesday, June 13, 2017, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Bring your questions for our maven (Yiddish for a trusted expert in a particular field) of the month, and schmooze with the maven and friends over tea and sweet nosh! In June, Joseph Bendahan will expand on the abstract that was used for Shavuot. Cub Scouts Pack 504 Meetings Sunday, June 18, 2017, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Calling all boys 1 st thru 5 th grades! Join us for semi-monthly meetings on Sundays after religious school. We encourage outdoor activities and advancements with a Jewish theme. cbd.cubscouts@beth-david.org for more information. Yiddish Conversation Group Tuesday, June 20, 2017, 3:00-4:30 p.m. The Yiddish Group is for people to re-activate prior Yiddish knowledge, to learn Yiddish for the first time and to have conversations. cbd.yiddish@beth-david.org for more information. Dames who Dine Thursday, June 22, 2017, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Once a month we get together for dinner, to relax and enjoy each other s company. This is an opportunity to get to know new Beth David women or to catch up with old friends. RSVP cbd.women@beth-david.org Pride Shabbat at Temple Emanu-El Friday, June 23, 2017, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join Temple Emanu-El, Rabbi Dana Magat, and Cantor Edmondson together with the clergy of Congregation Shir Hadash, Congregation Beth David, and Congregation Sinai for Pride Shabbat. We welcome the LGBTQ Jewish community, along with allies, family and friends, to celebrate Shabbat with an inspiring service of celebration, remembrance, and hope with inclusive and affirming liturgy. CBD Jewish Artists Group Saturday, June 24, 2017, after lunch, approx 1:00 p.m. In June join us for Jewish Poets & Poetry, presented by Julie Tardos. Everyone is welcome, whether member of CBD or visitor, including non-artists, too! coordinator Jeff Warwick for more information cbd.artitst@beth-david.org. Israel Koffee Klatch Thursday, June 29, 2017, 2:00 3:00 p.m. Coffee, questions and conversations about the state of our Jewish state with Alex Drukarev as moderator. This month, Sarah Hanuka, CBD's Director of Lifelong Learning, will talk about LGBTQ rights and activities in Israel. CBD General Board Meeting Wednesday, June 28, 2017, 7:30-9:30 p.m. All congregants are welcome and encouraged to attend monthly meetings of the Beth David Board of Directors. CBD Celebrates America! Sunday, July 2, 2017, 5:30-10:00 p.m. All are invited to Celebrate Summer at CBD. Bring your own picnic basket dinner plus 1 share dish for 8. The evening will celebrate Americana with fun and mirth. We will provide ice cream and toppings to make your own sundaes. At 7:00 we will begin screening the movie National Treasure. RSVP online at or call the office at Blood Drive Thursday, July 6, 2017, 3:30-7:30 p.m. Give The Gift of Life! If you really want to lend a hand lend an arm! Schedule an appointment or call Use sponsor code Drop ins welcome, too. The World Health Organization says: Blood is the most precious gift that anyone can give to another person the gift of life. Hazak BBQ & Picnic at Blackberry Farm Sunday, July 9, 2017, 2:00-6:00 p.m. Please join us for a BBQ/Picnic. Hazak is providing the main dishes - hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burger. RSVP required to cbd.hazak@beth-david.org. Ladies Who Lunch Thursday, July 13, 2017, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ladies Who Lunch meets each month at the home of a different participant. Generally, there is a theme and attendees bring lunch dishes to match, and share stories, recipes and memorabilia. This is a casual fun opportunity to socialize with women of all ages. RSVP to cbd.women@beth-david.org for location. Relay For Life of Campbell Saturday, July 15, 2017, 8:45 p.m. to Sunday July 16, :00 a.m. Please join CBD as we walk to raise monies to help fight cancer. This year we walk in memory of Sandy Mayer, those who have fought and won the fight, those that fought valiantly but alas didn t win, and those of us who have supported friends and loved ones who have fought the good fight. We are in it to win it.are you? Please join us for Havdallah at 9:39 p.m. Make a donation or join the team. Visit for more information. Save The Date Rabbi Alexander s Last Shabbat as our Rabbi of Community Engagement and Outreach Saturday, July 29, 2017, 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Help us honor and thank Rabbi Alexander for all of her efforts in her role as Rabbi of Community Engagement and Outreach. All are welcome to attend. Jewish Heritage Night with the San Francisco Giants Monday, August 21, 2017, 7:15-11:00 p.m. Pregame Party 5:00 7:00 p.m. Come to the Annual Giants Jewish Heritage Night! Don t miss the fun with Beth David and many friends and neighbors in the extended Bay Area Jewish community. Only 7 tickets left! Tickets are $58.50 each..go to to buy tickets online or call the office at Save The Date Barbecue and Barkhu Friday, August 25, 2017, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Reconnect, renew and experience the warmth of our Beth David community. Enjoy a BBQ then choose the service that fits you and your family - choice of tots, family or adult - each with its own special programming as we ready ourselves for the Jewish New Year. This event typically sells out. RSVP will be open by June 30 th.

4 Are you, a family member, or a CBD friend in the hospital or rehab? Do you know of someone in our kehillah who might like a call or visit? Please contact our ritual director, Barbara Biran at biran@beth-david.org so our Pastoral Care Team can follow up. Yahrzeits Week of June 9/10, 2017 Nathan Bachnoff, Father of Sharon Horovitz Sarah Rita Caplan, Mother of Hillary Farkas Adam Cintz, Dear Friend of Toby Adelman Sarah Cohen, Grandmother of Alison Ruebusch; Great Grandmother of Dena Acevedo Haya Engel, Mother-in-law of Miriam Engel Hlavna Engel, Brother-in-law of Miriam Engel Isaac Engel, Father-in-Law of Miriam Engel Helen Fine, Grandmother of Susan Green Edith Flato, Grandmother of Lauren Flato Steven Foerder, Father of Diane Aronson Mollie Frolich, Aunt of Ruth Bareket Abraham Gipstein, Father of Edward Gipstein Sara Goodman, Mother of Nancy Wiener Eva Gould, Mother of Donald Gould Daniel Greenwald, Father of Judy Paktor Bruno Gumpel, Grandfather of Susan Leitner Charlotte Kahn, Grandmother of Jeffrey Kanel Harris Kanel, Father of Jeffrey Kanel Martin Aaron Kaplan, Brother of Penina Stern Sam Krongold, Father of Israel Krongold Nicholas Lasarev, Father of Galina Belogolovsky Robert Levinson, Husband of Fay Levinson Florence Lichy, Mother of Joe Lichy Sylvia Rattner, Mother of Martin Rattner Frances Rice, Mother of Louis Dombro & Myrna Gluck Rose Rosenblum, Aunt of Ronald Remba Harold Rosenblume, Father of Theodore Rosenblume Naomi Sacks, Mother of Renee Ben-David Nellie (Yomtov) Schreiber, Grandmother of Hillary Farkas Helen Smith, Mother of Nancy Newman Benjamin Spatz, Grandfather of Marcia Kaplan Franziska Steinberg, Mother of Henry Stone; Grandmother of Linda Weiss Miriam Steinberg, Aunt of Judith Krongold Samuel Suhler, Uncle of Irene Spector Irving Tanenbaum, Father of Alan Tanenbaum Esther Temaner, Grandmother of Susan Rojo Lester Temaner, Uncle of Susan Rojo Samuel Varshavsky, Father of Oleg Varshavsky Leo Wiman, Father of Shelley Luskey Pauline Yellin, of Blessed Memory Jacob Zeltzer, Cousin of Rita Sauvage Refuah Sheleimah A Complete Recovery as of 06/10/17 David Tzvi ben Chava Dov Alexander ben Devorah, Barry Passett (father of Andrew Passett) Michael ben Ze'ev hakohen, Melvin Fihn (member & husband of Karen Fihn) Gail Wishnow (cousin of Davida Adelberg) Ruth Carpenter (great-niece of Davida Adelberg) Monica Anderson (friend of Marilyn Ader) Fran Anderson (friend of Marilyn Ader) Michael ben Sarah, Michael Applesmith (member & husband of Judy Applesmith) Sarah bat Tzila (friend of Ilana Baird) Liora bat Genia (mother of Rabbi Ilana Baird) Malka Sara bat Razel, Marilyn Rubin (sister-in-law of Ginny Baird) Reuven ben Moshe, Bob Bankirer (member & husband of Marcia Bankirer) Chaya bat Hena Liba, Maya Belogolovsky Vladmir Gelman (friend of Alex & Galina Belogolovsky) Rebecca Serruya bat Esther David Be er ben Esther Sarah Sima Yehudit bat Gital Sarah Aaron ben Hannah Malka, Alan Kaufman (brother of Jane Blumenthal) Simha Chaya bat Devorah, Suzie Burdman (granddaughter of Hy & Phyllis Burdman) Larry Mack (brother of Ina Checkman) Chaim ben David, Harvey Checkman (member & husband of Ina Checkman) Chava bat Tova, Charlotte Berman (cousin of Seema Cicerone) Colin Campbell (son of Clay Campbell, partner of Lori Cinnamon) Sara Pela bat Katura, Barbara Davis (member) Ze'ev Shamsha ben Sara Pela, Scott Evan Davis (son of Barbara Davis) Kitty Arnone (aunt of Barbara Davis) Seth Edlavitch (cousin of Barbara Davis) Don Davis (friend of Barbara Davis) Jay Goldstein (uncle of Barbara Davis) Esther Asher bat Yael, Eleanor Dickman (member & wife of Lloyd Dickman) Bob Davis (friend of Dorothy & Richard Dorsay) Dina bat Dora, Dina Fayngold (member) Nosson Tzvi ben Sarah Rivka Kashtia, Nossan Tzvi Felsen (son or Rabbi Joey Felsen) Daniel ben Elkie, Don Fernandez (member & husband of Harriet Fernandez) Alexander Urman (friend of Donna Frankel) Howard Wine (father of Marina Gafni) Dovid Yosef ben Miriam halevi (friend of Emily & Howard Gannes) Chana bat Ahuva Liba (friend of Emily & Howard Gannes) Leah Malkah bat Chaya, Lu Gildenberg (member) Jodi Catlow (friend of Wendy Glasser) Isaak Glasser (nephew of Lance & Wendy Glasser) Donna Stone (cousin of Wendy Glasser) Chaim ben Moshe (cousin of Wendy Glasser) Reuven ben Chaya Zvi Leib ben Esther Yael Gendein (daughter of Aryeh and Barb Green) Allyson Guggenheim (daughter of Scott & Shannon Guggenheim, granddaughter of Karen & Allen Guggenheim) Catherin Pieck (sister-in-law of David & Debby Hoffman) Shmuel ben Tzipporah (member) Chaya bat Burkin, Clara Imas (member & wife of Jeffrey Imas) Minnie Itzkowitz (mother of Barbara Silverstein and Gloria Levy) Tzvi Aharon ben Adira, Herbert Lewis (father of Eric Lewis) Lucille Janofsky (mother of Eric Janofsky) Carolyn Karel (mother of Steve Karel) Leah bat Yaffa, Laurie Kline (friend of Barbara Knaster) Sharon Ruth bat Chana (friend of Judith Krongold) Atara Fruma bat Machla Rivka (cousin of Israel & Judith Krongold) (Continued on separate page)

5 Refuah Sheleimah (continued) Moshe Yitzhak ben Kayla Chavez (nephew of Israel & Judith Krongold) Lauren Flato (member & wife of Steve Labovitz) Arkadi Nisenzon (brother of Zoya Lazer) Moshe Pinhas ben Meir, Michael Leitner (member & husband of Susan Leitner) Hanna bat Esther, Marsha Miller (cousin of Michael Leitner) Daronit Esther bat Leah (sister-in-law of Elizabeth Lichy) Ditza Recht (friend of Andrea Linder) John Quesada (friend of Andrea Linder) Yira Zeiner (friend of Linder family) Chaim ben Razcla (member) Avraham ben Yehudit, Avraham Maoz (father-in-law of Vered Maoz) Tamara bat Malka, Janice Margolius (member) Miriam bat Bluma Richard Greenberg (cousin of Len & Sylvia Metz) Leibl Yehuda ben Sheindel, Len Metz (member & husband of Sylvia Metz) Lizzie Sommer (friend of Jack Moore & Bonnie Slavitt- Moore) Yitzhak ben Sheindel, Gary Nankin (member & husband of Susan Nankin) Miriam Shirah bat Brachah Bayla (mother of Shoshana Ohriner) Rebecca bat Rut, Linda Detmers (sister of Judy Powers) Emma Prokter (member & wife of Gregory Prokter) Jordan Bean (friend of Susan Murai-Raider) Jean Mason (sister-in-law of Thelma Ramm) Simcha Israel ben Sarai (friend of Susan Rojo) Tevya ben Gitel Hinda, Ted Rosenblume (member & husband of Gloria Rosenblume; father of Cathy Beyda) Eliezer ben Label, Allen Rosenzweig (member & husband of Susan Rosenzweig) Riva bat Rachel, Riva Rubnitz (member) Moshe ben Ziona, Michael Salzman (member & husband of Marina Salzman) Gershon Yitzhak ben Miriam; Gary Hartstein (cousin of Michael Schaffer) Chaya Cuni bat Devona, Ellen Yetvin-Haven (friend of Rachel Schwab) Matana bat Rahma, Myrtle Schwartz (member & wife of Joel Ruben Abraham Moses ben Moshe (friend of Myrtle Shlomo ben Matanah, Bryan Schwartz (son of Joel & Myrtle Asher ben El Hanan, Joel Schwartz (member & husband of Myrtle Eliyahu ben Tzippora, Eric Schweitzer (member & husband of Marian Schweitzer) Shoshana Haya bat Ya akova, Sandy Shapiro (member & wife of Neil Shapiro) Yaffa bat Sheina Leiba, Jenessa Schwartz (daughter of Cyndi Sherman) Scott Shultz (brother of Shmuel Shultz) Vikki Popple (aunt of Shmuel Shultz) Aare Ilves (friend of Shmuel Shultz) Ronald Dalton, Jr (uncle of Shmuel Shultz) David ben Asya, David Chernomordik (friend of Yulia Shvarts) Luba Pasumansky (relative of Yulia Shvarts) Izabella Letskin (friend of Yulia Shvarts) Shaina bat Chana, Sandy Silver (member) Marty Silverman (friend of Dan & Nancy Skilken) Shmuel ben Miriam Sarah bat Feige, Sandy Spungen (mother of Edye Stein) Shimon ben Nitzi, Seth Steingraph (member) Carol Taggart (sister of member Michal Strutin) Chaya Reizel bat Ruchel (member) Rivkah bat Chana Blema, Rochelle Taboh (member & wife of Sander Taboh) Margarita Tenberg (mother of Gene Tenberg) Renee bat Malka; Renee Varshavsky (mother of Oleg Varshavsky) Dina Yaroshevsky (aunt of Irina Varshavsky) Michaly bat Miri, Michaly Volinsky (daughter of Miri & Alex Volinsky) Shifra bat Evelyn (mother of Deborah Vick) Gedalia Hersch ben Chaya Ruchel, Garry Wachtel Yoseph Mendel ben Elkonah Aaron, Marty Weisberg (member & husband of Sheila Weisberg) Aharon Baruch ben Malkah Shifra Yitzhak ben Krisztina, Irving Goodman (grand-nephew of Nancy Wiener) Rachel bat Penina, Rachel Wigon (member & wife of Michael Wigon) Chaim ben Davida Rosa bat Riva (friend of Dina Yevelev) Annabel Rubin (relative of Dina Yevelev) Bela bat Bronya (cousin of Dina Yevelev) Yossel ben Lida, Joel Zussman (member)