PATHFINDER. news and information from temple solel JULY/AUGUST 2011 SIVAN/TAMMUZ/AV/ELUL 5771

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1 news and information from temple solel PATHFINDER JULY/AUGUST 2011 SIVAN/TAMMUZ/AV/ELUL 5771 S H A B B AT Shabbat, Shorts, Sandals = Solel in the Summer The rabbis of Sfat (the center of Jewish mysticism in the northern part of Israel around the year 1600) got Shabbat right! Every Friday, just as the sun was setting, they would head out into the grassy hills: singing and praying as they marked the Sabbath s arrival together. On Fridays, these rabbis had no need for a formal sanctuary, or dressy clothing to help them get in the mood. All they required was an inspiring outdoor setting, and a group of friends to share the moment with. Four hundred years have passed, but not much has changed. This summer, please join us as we follow their lead and inaugurate a new Solel summertime tradition. Throughout the months of July, August, and September all of our Friday evening services will be held outside! Dress casually. Bring your families. Reconnect with old friends, and come to make new ones. Mark your calendars now for these highlights: Most Friday night services during the summer will feature our Courtyard Casual Shabbat Evening Service at 6:30pm. Pre-Oneg at 6pm. Did we mention that the dress is casual? Courtyard Casual Family Services with Birthday Blessings will be held at 6:30pm on the first Fridays of the month ( July 1st, August 5th, and September 2nd). Bring your own dairy/vegetarian picnic including blankets/beach chairs at 5:30pm and/or join us for a light pre-service oneg at 6pm. Shabbat at the Beach! Break out the blankets and chairs (and don t forget your picnic dinners). Everyone is invited to join us at Moonlight Beach for services at 6pm on July 8th and August 19th. Come for the sense of community. Stay for the sunset! Our ongoing Synaplex program kicks off the new year on Friday September 9th, complete with an informal outdoor BBQ Shabbat dinner. We hope that, in stepping outside of the sanctuary, you ll discover the same thing that the rabbis of Sfat found so many years ago: that God s presence doesn t just reside in the fixed setting of our sanctuary... but that the sense of the Holy is something that completely and totally surrounds us: from the uplifting joy of being with friends, families, and neighbors to the sublime realization that God dwells in the beauty of our outdoor surroundings. We look forward to greeting you in shorts and sandals in the weeks and months ahead! For a detailed list of service times, consult the calendar in the back of this Pathfinder, check out the temple website, or call the temple at Wishing you and your families a safe and rejuvenating summer, Rabbi David Frank, Rabbi Jeff Brown, and Cantor William Tiep

2 S TA F F D I R E C T O R Y S E R V I C E S C H E D U L E Judy Bricker, Director of Adult Programming jbricker@templesolel.net Rabbi Brown, Associate Rabbi jbrown@templesolel.net Beth Cates, Graphic Design/DTP graphics@templesolel.net Shelly Durant, Religious School Secretary sdurant@templesolel.net Ester Famiglietti, Receptionist efamiglietti@templesolel.net Ellen Fox, School Director efox@templesolel.net Rabbi Frank, Senior Rabbi dfrank@templesolel.net Cathy Goldberg, ECC Director cgoldberg@templesolel.net Jayne Marx, Controller jmarx@templesolel.net Ellen Moss, ECC Assistant Director emoss@templesolel.net Craig Parks, Director of Youth Programming solelyouth@yahoo.com Jessica Pollak, Hebrew School Coordinator jpollak@templesolel.net Robin Rubin, Executive Director rrubin@templesolel.net Steve Schechner, Assistant Controller sschechner@templesolel.net Ruth Stark, Administrative Secretary rstark@templesolel.net Enid Stechel, ECC Office Manager estechel@templesolel.net Joan Tedlow, Librarian jtedlow@templesolel.net Cantor Tiep btiep@templesolel.net Temple Solel of North San Diego County, Inc Manchester Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, California Office Phone Office Fax Early Childhood Center General ... info@templesolel.net Temple Solel is a Reform congregation dedicated to promoting Jewish community and continuity through study, prayer and acts of justice and loving kindness. N E W S L E T T E R The Temple Solel Pathfinder has gone electronic If you don t want to miss an issue, your preferred address to: graphics@templesolel.net. If you would prefer to receive a hard copy in the mail, call the office at Temple Solel Pathfinder Published bi-monthly. Please submit all ads by the 5th of prior month. We welcome story ideas and Bar/Bat Mitzvah photos from Temple members. For information, contact Robin Rubin at FRIDAY, JULY 1 7:42pm...Candle Lighting 5:30pm...Picnic 6:00pm...Pre-Service Oneg 6:30pm...Courtyard Casual Shabbat Service SATURDAY, JULY 2 10:00am...Shabbat Service with Bat Mitzvah of Jaclyn Curran Torah Portion: Chukat, Numbers 19:1-22:1 Haftarah: Judges 11:1-33 FRIDAY, JULY 8 7:41pm...Candle Lighting 6:00pm...Erev Shabbat Moonlight Beach SATURDAY, JULY 9 10:00am...Shabbat Service with B nai Mitzvah of Josh Goldstein, son of Charlotte & Steven Goldstein and Hannah Rodriguez, daughter of Pamela & Roy Rodriguez Torah Portion: Balak, Numbers 22:2-25:9 Haftarah: Micah 5:6-6:8 FRIDAY, JULY 15 7:39pm...Candle Lighting 6:00pm...Pre-Service Oneg 6:30pm...Courtyard Casual Shabbat Service SATURDAY, JULY 16 10:00am...Shabbat Service with Bat Mitzvah of Lindsay Ladman, daughter of Karen and Phillip Ladman Torah Portion: Pinchas, Numbers 25:10-30:1 Haftarah: I Kings 18:46-19:21 FRIDAY, JULY 22 7:36pm...Candle Lighting 6:00pm...Pre-Service Oneg 6:30pm...Courtyard Casual Shabbat Service SATURDAY, JULY 23 10:00am...Shabbat Service with B not Mitzvah of Rachel Danzig, daughter of Denise & Micha Danzig and Sophie Henry, daughter of Kimberly Lande & Dr. Scott Henry Torah Portion: Mato, Numbers 30:2-32:42 Haftarah: Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 FRIDAY, JULY 29 7:31pm...Candle Lighting 6:00pm...Pre-Service Oneg 6:30pm...Courtyard Casual Shabbat Service SATURDAY, JULY 30 10:00am...Shabbat Service with B not Mitzvah of Molly Latchford, daughter of Jane & Noel Latchford and Sydney Step, daughter of Bambi Cowell & Michael Step Torah Portion: Mas ei, Numbers 33:1-26:13 Haftarah: Jeremiah 2:4-28 Temple Solel has won URJ Techie Awards for Best Facebook page, Best Youth-Focused blog, and Best Adult Education-Focused blog. 2

3 S E R V I C E S C H E D U L E FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 7:26pm...Candle Lighting 5:30pm...Picnic 6:00pm...Pre-Service Oneg 6:30pm...Courtyard Casual Shabbat Service SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 10:00am...Shabbat Service with B not Mitzvah of Alex Weingarten, daughter of Tracey & Michael Weingarten and Katrina Wolfson, daughter of Marti Wolfson and Robert Wolfson Torah Portion: D varim, Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 Haftarah: Isaiah 1:1-27 FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 7:19pm...Candle Lighting 6:00pm...Pre-Service Oneg 6:30pm...Courtyard Casual Shabbat Service SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 10:00am...Shabbat Service with Bat Mitzvah of Robyn Hennes, daughter of Jill & Dr. Jerry Hennes Torah Portion: Va-et chanan, Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 Haftarah: Isaiah 40:1-26 FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 7:12pm...Candle Lighting 6:00pm...Erev Shabbat Moonlight Beach SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 10:00am...Shabbat Service with Bar Mitzvah of Noah Larky, son of Alexis & Steven Larky Torah Portion: Eikev, Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 Haftarah: Isaiah 49:14-51:3 FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 7:03pm...Candle Lighting 6:00pm...Pre-Service Oneg 6:30pm...Courtyard Casual Shabbat Service SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 10:00am...Shabbat Service with B not Mitzvah of Sydney Furman, daughter of Nikki & Craig Furman and Emma Schneir, daughter of Ileese & Gary Schneir Torah Portion: R eih, Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:11-55:5 Pre-Need Information Temple Solel is now on facebook! Become a fan and be part of our facebook community. Search for Temple Solel, Cardiff by the Sea and tell your friends! There are only 19 plots remaining in the Temple Solel section of El Camino Memorial Park in Sorrento Valley. The pre-need plot price of $5000 includes perpetual care. One year interest free payment plans are available. Please contact Robin Rubin for more information. Can you hear me now? As we all know, there is a definite problem with the acoustics in the social hall. Our havurah, Chaverim, was represented at the annual Temple board meeting and we asked that a special fund be established to address the acoustics problem. The board was polled and it was approved. We have funded the seed money for this from our havurah and several individual members, (Lynne & Henry Lorch and Jerry & Bev Auerbach). We ask those of you who share our problem with hearing in the social hall please consider making a donation to help correct the problem. When you send in your donation, please designate the Acoustics Repair Fund. Thank you in advance for giving this very necessary repair your priority. As soon as we raise $15,000, we will receive matching funds of $15,000 generously donated by Stephen Cohen and Michael Berlin. We thank you on behalf of Havurah Chaverim: Bev & Jerry Auerbach, Helena & Al Biener, Sondra Ernstein, Barbara Jucha, Lynne & Henry Lorch, Dot & Gil Omens, Charlotte & Arnold Tubis, Charlotte & Howard Zuckerman. Condolences April 9, 2011 June 11, 2011 Our heartfelt condolences on the recent deaths of: Irving Balto, father of Lori Barnett and Joanie Hoffman Ben Duben, father of Jeff Duben Carole Gladstone, Temple Solel Member Jay Richard Jensen, brother of Lisa Eisenberg Buddy Kaye, father of Michael Kaye Dr. Yehuda Laor, cousin of Jack Caminer z l Jean Levanas, mother of Susy Stone Robert Marc, father of Lee Marc Karen Matson, mother of Eric Matson Ljuba Mijalkovic, friend of Pablo Collin Ted Rees, father of Richard Rees William Ross, father of Mark Ross Boris Sacks, grandfather of David Sacks Marcella Silk, mother of Diane Soblick Ralph Strandwold, father of Rhonda Wittenberg 3

4 B N A I M I T Z V O T Lindsay Ladman July 16, 2011 Daughter of Karen & Phil Ladman Attends: San Elijo Middle School Highlight: Being with all my family. Tzedakah Projects: Making bracelets to raise money to feed the hungry across America. Molly Latchford July 30, 2011 Daughter of Jane & Noel Latchford Attends: Diegueño Middle School Highlight: Having my friends and family share this special weekend with me and my grandfather s Tallit passed down to me. Tzedakah Projects: Helping homeless animals at the animal shelter. Also, working with my dog, Katie to become a certified therapy dog to help people in need. Sophie Henry July 23, 2011 Daughter of Kim Lande and Scott Henry Attends: Pacific Ridge School Highlight: Having family from around the country be part of my ceremony. Tzedakah Projects: Lead an art project for families with sick children at Ronald McDonald House; worked with underserved preschoolers at Head Start. Alex Weingarten August 6, 2011 Daughter of Tracey & Michael Weingarten Attends: Oak Crest Middle School Highlight: Walking the Torah around the sanctuary past all my friends and family. Tzedakah Project: Raising money by selling clay animals I make and donating the money to Heifer Organization to buy farm animals for African Villages. Rachel Danzig July 23, 2011 Daughter of Denise & Micha Danzig Attends: San Diego Jewish Academy Highlight: I am proud to celebrate and continue our rich traditions and heritage. Tzedakah Projects: I volunteered at a food bank to help those in need in our community. Katrina Nicole Wolfson August 6, 2011 Daughter of Marti Wolfson and Robert Wolfson Attends: High Tech Middle North County Highlight: Having my friends and family at my Bat Mitzvah. Tzedakah Project: I worked with homeless and abused women in a special event that provided them with an opportunity to feel better about themselves. Sydney Step July 30, 2011 Daughter of Bambi Cowell and Mike Step Attends: Diegueño Middle School Highlight: Becoming a Bat Mitzvah with my best friend, Molly. Tzedakah Project: I enjoy volunteering my time when I am needed. Robyn Hennes August 13, 2011 Daughter of Jill & Dr. Jerry Hennes Attends: Diegueño Middle School Highlight: A sense of pride for accomplishing all the years of study and having family & friends share my milestone. Tzedakah Project: Collecting shoes to donate to Soles 4 Souls, an organization that sends shoes to those in need worldwide. 4

5 B N A I M I T Z V O T Noah Larky August 20, 2011 Son of Alexis & Steven Larky Attends: Earl Warren Middle School Highlight: Being with all my relatives especially my cousins. Tzedakah Projects: Serving food to the homeless at Bread of Life. Emma Schneir August 27, 2011 Daughter of Ileese & Gary Schneir Attends: Oak Crest Middle School Highlight: Having all my extended family come and support me. Tzedakah Projects: I helped SNAP, an animal rescue organization find homes for shelter animals. Sydney Furman August 27, 2011 Daughter of Nikki & Craig Furman Attends: San Elijo Middle School Highlight: I am excited to be able to celebrate my special day with family and friends especially those who traveled so far. Tzedakah Projects: Helped prepare and serve meals to families at Ronald McDonald House. We welcome the following new families to Temple Solel... David and Marsha Anderson and their sons, Drew and Max Adam and Ariel Bedell and their daughter, Sascha Deborah Bucksbaum and her son, Miller Derek and Mona Van Cleve and their children, Brianne, Dominick and Chiara Ron and Hilary Comerchero and their daughter, Sadie Russel and Debbie Dushman and their children, Kyle, Ryan and Jenna Avery and Madeleine Ellisman and their children, Shira, Ada and Ezra David and Libby Estrin and their sons, Jack and Chase Charles Evendorff and Laura Greben and their sons, Thomas and Daniel Gloria Katz Jonathon and Annie Mighdoll and their children, Shyla and Brayden Jason and Lisa Myers and their children, Noah, Ben and Mia Damon and Tracy Richards and their children, Kai and Camille Frank and Laurie Rocco and their children, Miles and Sydney Brian and Ilana Rosenblatt and their daughters, Talia and Dagny Ron and Cristina Segal and their children, Kyla and Alexander Andrew and Elena Shishkin and their children, Anna and Michael Reuben and Ingrid Spilkin and their children, Ariella and Eli Michael and Stacie Steelman and their sons, Jack and Max Help Temple Solel raise funds by taking a few minutes to sign up for one or more scrip/escrip programs. Go to the following link for all the information you need! 5

6 A L P E R T M E N D E L S O N L I B R A R Y Joan Tedlow, Librarian Denise Ross, Chair Eva-Lynn Diesenhaus, Board Liaison A NOTE FROM KATHERINE BLUMBERG I want to thank all of you for a delightful seven+ years of working as a librarian at Temple Solel. I retired at the end of June, but will continue to maintain a connection with the library as a volunteer. Thank you, Katherine, for your dedication to helping grow our library! We wish you a long, healthy, fruitful and fulfilling retirement. We will miss you! HOW YOUR ALPERT MENDELSON LIBRARY IS FUNDED Do you know that each and every acquisition books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, magazines, etc - for your Alpert Mendelson Library is paid for 100% by your donations? We receive no money from the Temple Solel budget for these purchases. We rely completely upon your generosity to keep our collections up-to-date. The annual Used Book Sale remains our largest source of purchasing power. We count on profits from the sale to help us maintain our standing as the largest, most complete Judaica collection in North County. We also raise funds for our Aaron Price Children s Library from donations to our Birthday Book Club. For $20, you may dedicate a book to that special child in your life. We select an age-appropriate book, send the birthday boy/girl a personal letter, insert a beautiful bookplate noting the occasion of the donation and list the donation on our library page in The Pathfinder. You may also donate to our Aaron Price Children s Library Fund or our Alpert Mendelson Library Fund in honor of a special occasion, to memorialize a dear one, mark a significant event, etc. We acknowledge each and every donation with gratitude, regardless of its size. Thank you for helping your temple library! Because of your generosity, we have been awarded Advanced Accreditation from the Association of Jewish Libraries. Our beautiful, well-stocked library is an asset to the entire North County Coastal Community! KUDOS TO OUR NEWEST congregant AUTHORS! Elizabeth Kaplan is the proud author of a fantastic gluten-free and allergy-free cookbook, Fresh From Elizabeth s Kitchen: Gluten-Free & Allergy-Free Recipes for Healthy, Delicious Meals. Todd Buchholz newest book, Rush: Why You Need and Love the Rat Race, was recently published to excellent reviews. Kudos also to Susan Steinlauf s book: EAT TO LIVE: Eating to Burn Belly Fat, Featuring Low Glycemic Index & Gluten- Free Foods for an HCG Diet birthday book club You can help our Aaron Price Children s Library grow by making a donation in honor of a child s birthday. Send a check for $20 to Joan and she will select an age-appropriate book, send the birthday boy/girl a personal letter, put a bookplate in the book and list the child s name in the Pathfinder. Happy 2nd Birthday to Avi Botvinick from Mommy and Daddy. CHECK OUT OUR NEW DVDs Jewish Soldiers in Blue & Grey: Faith Under Fire in the American Civil War Gloomy Sunday: A Story of Love and Fate Inspired by Actual Events The Couple: His Sacrifice Was Their Salvation The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler: How Did One Woman Save 2500 Children? 6

7 T E M P L E S O L E L M I T Z VA H D AY Adopt-a-US-Soldier (AAUSS) Project Twenty five adults and over a dozen children from Temple Solel participated in the AAUSS box-packing event on Mitzvah Day to provide needy supplies in support of our men and women in uniform who are serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. The enthusiastic group was friendly, eager to help, and grateful, as they came together to perform a true mitzvah. The children present, as well as those who were working on another project for Mitzvah Day, provided beautiful greeting cards and letters that were packed along with the other items. Feedback in the form of correspondence and gifts from our recipients reflected their thanks and gratitude for all the work done to provide them with items normally not available to them due to their location. We were fortunate to receive a U.S. flag and a certificate from the troops in Afghanistan; the flag was flown in our honor at their unit. These gifts will be presented to Temple Solel and the congregation. Pictured are Rabbi Brown, Committee Chair Burt Koonsvitsky and Ed Beimel after receiving the flag and certificate 7

8 E A R LY C H I L D H O O D C E N T E R Cathy Goldberg, ECC Director Ellen Moss, ECC Assistant Director Temple Solel Early Childhood Center Celebrates a Year of Learning, Laughter and Fun Preschool families having a cool time enjoying snow cones! Making memories at the ECC End-of-the-Year Picnic This summer, Temple Solel ECC is proud to offer 11 exciting weeks of Camp Solel for 2 through 5-year-old children. Our highly experienced and dedicated preschool teachers become camp counselors at Camp Solel. In addition, our stellar Parent Participation classes for infants, toddlers and walkers, taught by Early Childhood Specialist, Brenda Silvers, will continue throughout the summer months. Thanks to our rolling enrollment and flexible programming, it is not too late to register your child for active, sunny, Jewish day camp fun. We are also accepting registration for programs including: Parent Participation for babies, crawlers and walkers, and preschool classes for 2 through 5 year olds. New this fall, we are offering Temple Twos, a two-day per week cooperative preschool program for 2 year olds and their parents. In addition, Temple Solel ECC is thrilled to announce the launch of our Full Day Kindergarten providing an integrated Jewish, Hebrew and secular curriculum. For further information or registration, please contact the school office at or visit 8

9 Kadima Lemonade Stand Tzedakah Project benefitting the Seany Foundation Making Music everyday is the way to grow at Temple Solel ECC. Thank you to Cantor William Tiep and Craig Parks for a magical, musical year! 9

10 L I F E L O N G L E A R N I N G For additional information or to enroll in a Life Long Learning program, contact Judy Bricker at jbricker@templesolel.net or TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME Temple Solel Style Saturday, August 13; 6:00 9:00pm The unofficial anthem of America s favorite pastime, Take Me Out to the Ballgame is believed to trail only Happy Birthday and The Star-Spangled Banner as America s most performed songs. The music was written by a Jew, top Tin Pan Alley tune writer Albert Von Tilzer, who put Jack Norworth s lyrics to music in He did not actually attend a baseball game until 1940, by which time the song was routinely being played in the seventh inning stretch. Temple Solel celebrates summer and baseball with the screening of JEWS AND BASEBALL: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY. The evening includes the screening and ball park food. Hot dog vendor Mateo s Hot Spot will be selling kosher hot dogs, chips & a drink and our Brotherhood & Youth Group will be selling popcorn and candy to celebrate the boys of summer. The rich history of Jewish participation in our nation s most iconic institution as players, fans and team owners is documented in Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story. More than a film about sports, this is a story of immigration, assimilation, bigotry, heroism, the passing on of traditions, and the shattering of stereotypes. The story is brought to life through Dustin Hoffman s narration, and interviews with dozens of passionate and articulate fans, writers, executives, and especially players including Al Rosen, Kevin Youkilis, Shawn Green, Bob Feller, Yogi Berra, and a rare interview with the Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax. Fans including Ron Howard and Larry King connect the stories of baseball to their own lives, and to the turbulent history of the last century. Their stories are inter-cut with dramatic and never-before-seen film clips and photos of great Jewish players, unforgettable games, and the broad sweep of American history. 91 minutes. RSVPs for dinner requested. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. HAVDALAH NIGHTS Saturday, August 27; 7:00-9:30pm Looking to connect with other Temple members? Then be sure to put the evening of August 27 on your calendar. Join us as we welcome Noah Hadas, Community Adult Education Director for the Agency of Jewish Education for Murder in the Torah: Moses Stands Trial The Torah recounts the death of countless people. Only three incidents, however, rise to the level of homicide. In this brief session, we will put on trial the perpetrator of one of these murders, Moses. We will then review rabbinic literature to see how traditional Judaism viewed this troubling chapter in Moses life. Havdalah, Speaker, Dessert & Socializing $5 per person; advance payment requested. SAVE THE DATE Shabbat Synaplex Goes Unplugged Friday, September 9th Additional information will be coming soon to your mail box. A MELTON SAMPLER: FINDING BALANCE Wednesday, September 14 and 21; 7:00-8:30pm In this micro-course from the Melton Institute of the Hebrew University, we will study together significant Jewish texts (biblical, Talmudic, midrashic, and medieval) that are concerned with family, work, community and self. We will discuss the perspectives these texts offer on ways to balance these priorities. Finally, we will consider the power of Jewish study to give greater meaning to the way we live our lives. Instructor: Noah Hadas; AJE Community Adult Education Director $8 per person for Temple Solel members and $10 for non-members. WHY SHOULD 13 YEAR OLDS HAVE ALL THE FUN? Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah is a wonderful opportunity to: Affirm and grow your Jewish identity Solidify the basics of your Judaism Learn Hebrew Chant from Torah Create powerful bonds and friendships Whether to reaffirm and deepen your Jewish Faith or your own child s Bar/Bat Mitzvah is coming up or you converted to Judaism and missed this opportunity or you never had a Bar/Bat Mitzvah because it wasn t done NOW IS THE TIME! Whatever your reason, Temple Solel offers a wonderful Adult B nai Mitzvah program. Are you considering this opportunity and want to know more about it? Even better, many of the people that have taken this journey as adults are more than happy to tell you what the program meant to them. Our 12th Adult B nai Mitzvah program will begin year one of our two year program in October. Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 9:15pm. Limited Enrollment and Cancellation Policies: Some classes and programs have limited enrollments. Register early to avoid disappointment. If enrollment is too low, an event or class may be canceled. Pre-registration is required to be notified of a schedule change or cancellation. 10

11 T E M P L E N E W S passover in the desert Mark & Vicki Remas The Passover Seder is a time when most of us come together with family and friends to remember when Moses confronted Pharaoh with the reality that the Jewish slaves must be released from bondage. The omnipotent ruler was not easily convinced and a series of plagues had to be let loose on Egypt before clarity set in. Even then Pharaoh was not happy and pursued the Jews across the sands of Egypt only to be lost in the Red Sea. Passover allows us to remember the escape of the Jews. It was the start of a 40 year pilgrimage to the Promised Land, the land that is now Israel. Most families gather at home and share a meal along with their favorite recitation of the Passover story. At Temple Solel there is another group that extends the story to a Passover event in the desert. Instead of staying in the comfort of a home, an intrepid group ventures to Palm Canyon Campground in the Anza Borrego Desert for the weekend. The experience reminds us of a time when the Jews trekked through deserts and mountains to find the land of Canaan. This year, the 4th annual Passover in the Desert was held on April Fifty-two campers, adults and kids, spread across two group camp sites at Palm Canyon Campground. Mark and Vicki Remas coordinated the event with the gracious help of Kent and Judy Bricker. Even Cantor Billy, Michelle and Zachary Tiep braved the elements along with us. We were pleased to see many returning campers, some who have gone all four years like the Woods, Kessler and Schulman Families as well as others. We had many new campers join us this year too. It was not easy this year because we had our own plague the wind with gusts to 35 mph on Friday night and 45 mph on Saturday night. The wind took its toll on equipment, ruining more than one tent. However, the spirit and camaraderie of the community proved to be stronger and fiercer than the wind. The Temple Solel family pulled together to cook wonderful meals with savory cedar planked salmon, polenta with mushroom gravy, and salad on Friday and rib eye roast, baked potatoes or yams, with stir fried vegetables and pear compote with whipped cream on Saturday. And, of course, we had vegetarian dishes too! From Friday s arrival to Sunday s departure there was little idle time. Everyone came together to talk, help set up camps, keep an eye on the running children, and prepare meals. On Saturday we hiked to a palm oasis and spread out along a crisp clean stream to splash around in our own pool or waterfall. The weather was a perfect 80 degrees and blue skies prevailed. The afternoon proved to be a flurry of activity as adults and children shared bright colors to tie dye anything from tennis shoes to shirts to scarves to kippot. Kids were unplugged from all that is electronic and made up games to play. All in all Passover in the Desert brought out the best in all of us and gave deeper meaning to the experiences of our ancestors. We are looking forward to next year! 11

12 H I N E Y N U, T H E C A R I N G C O M M U N I T Y Honors its volunteers for the services they provide to Temple Solel congregants. April 27, Sheryl Baron, Karin Bensusen, Linda Hutkin-Slade, Melinda Wynar 2. Joy Orner, Evelyn Cutler 3. Norm Cypers, Joyce Taback 4. Burt Koonsvitsky, Peter Gabor, Albert Bensusen 5. Ruby-Ann Rudnick, Karin Bensusen, Dot Omens 5. 12

13 From 1978 to 2011, Temple Solel has grown from a handful of families with the dream of building a strong, Reform Jewish temple community to the bustling center of prayer, learning, and activities in which you participate today. Those early founders dedicated themselves to the task. Their foresight, hard work, and fundraising efforts enabled their dream to blossom. We must continue their work and keep Temple Solel on strong footing to provide a lively Jewish community for our children, grandchildren, friends, and even strangers. Please consider joining the Circle of Honor to further support this important effort. B E N E F I T S C I R C L E O F H O N O R Benefactors $10,000 Temple Membership 25 Tributes or Memorials per year into the General Fund Recognition at High Holy Days Membership in Men s Club and/or Sisterhood No fees for Religous School, Bar/Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation 4 extra High Holy Day tickets for out-of-town family members 2 tickets to Temple Solel s annual major fundraiser Patrons $5,000 Temple Membership 20 Tributes or Memorials per year into the General Fund Recognition at High Holy Days Membership in Men s Club and/or Sisterhood 4 extra High Holy Day tickets for out-of-town family members 2 tickets to Temple Solel annual major fundraiser Sponsors $4,200 Temple Membership 15 Tributes or Memorials per year into the General Fund Recognition at High Holy Days 4 extra High Holy Day tickets for out-of-town family members 2 tickets to Temple Solel s annual major fundraiser Friends $3,200 Temple Membership 10 Tributes/Memorials per year into the General Fund Recognition at High Holy Days 13

14 C O N T R I B U T I O N S You are invited to make a donation to Temple Solel as a means of sharing your joys and sorrows with your fellow congregants and at the same time help Temple Solel meet its funding needs. Thank you for your continued support. Our Clergy Rabbi Frank s Discretionary Fund Rabbi Brown s Discretionary Fund Cantor Tiep s Discretionary Fund Our Temple Building Tributes General Temple Fund Prayerbook Fund Shir Chadash Music Fund Tree of Life Leaves ($250 small; $300 large) Yahrzeit Plaques ($450 member; $650 non-member) Our Programs Aaron Price Children s Library Adult Education Alliger/Baron Memorial Speaker s Fund Alpert Mendelson Library Chavurat Chesed (meals of condolence for mourners) Hineynu (assistance to Temple members in need) Israel Action Fund Social Action Fund Synaplex Tzedakah Fund (assistance to people in need) Our Youth Campership Fund Early Childhood Center Etanu (outreach to post high school children of members) Rabbi Bohm Israel Scholarship Fund (assistance to teens traveling to Israel) Rabbi Ted Riter College Scholarship Fund (college participation in Jewish programming) Religious and Hebrew School Sondra Ottenstein Memorial Fund (Religious School scholarships) Youth Fund *Funds granted through the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego. O U R T E M P L E 14

15 O U R P R O G R A M S O U R Y O U T H L E G A C Y C I R C L E When I was born into this world, I found many carob trees planted by my father and grandfather. Just as they planted trees for me, I am planting trees for my children and grandchildren so they will be able to eat the fruit of these trees. One of the many ways that members of our congregation have chosen to express their deep commitment to our community is by naming Temple Solel in their will, in their trust, in another planned charitable gift, or by making an endowment donation. This is a way to make a lasting contribution that continues your Jewish legacy in perpetuity. We wish to thank those generous donors and to acknowledge them as members of the Legacy Circle. If you have named Temple Solel in your will or trust, or if you have made another form of legacy gift to Temple Solel, we would like to acknowledge your generosity. Any amount of giving is greatly appreciated. Please call Robin Rubin at (760) , and we will be glad to add your name to the membership list for the Legacy Circle. 15

16 Yahrzeit Plaques & Tree of Life Leaves Available The Yahrzeit wall plaques can be ordered through the Temple office. These are permanent plaques that are lit on the Shabbat, closest to the Hebrew anniversary of your loved one s date of death. A donation of $450 is required for each name and date. All Yahrzeit plaques can be ordered by written request at any time and will be hung according to the date received. In addition, to commemorate joyous occasions, the Tree of Life leaves are available. Donations of $250 and $300 are required. For more information, call Robin Rubin at the Temple office, PATHFINDER AD COSTS: Business Cards (3 5 8 x ) $400 annually/paid in full annually Quarter Page (3 5 8 x OR x ) $850 annually/paid in full annually Half Page (7 1 2 x ) $1,700 annually/paid in full semi-annually or annually PATHFINDER SUBMISSION POLICIES AND INFORMATION: 1. No prices printed in ads. 2. Deadline is the 5th of the month prior to each issue. (Next deadline is August 5th for the September/October Pathfinder. ) 3. Send your ad electronically in a tif or jpeg format to info@templesolel.net. 4. For further information, please call Robin Rubin at For ad or content questions contact info@templesolel.net *Circulation is 1,200 issues. G A R D E N O F G I V I N G Just as you came and found trees planted by others, so you must plant for your children From this central message, a circular pathway of granite tiles and pavers inscribed with the names of our children, families and loved ones permanently reside. The Temple Solel Garden, designed by artist Laurie Gross is an extension of our Sanctuary design of the glass shards bursting forth upon creation. The center of our garden features a circular arc vibrating out to its core edges signifying Solel and our pathway to Torah and holiness. The following paver inscription was recently orderd for installation in the Garden of Giving: Remembering Our Beloved Parents, Nati Collin and Sydney Jedeikin Pablo Collin and Debra Jedeikin For more informationor an order form, please contact Robin Rubin in the Temple office so you and your family can participate in this on-going project. 16

17 MANNORLANSKY &POLLAK ATTORNEYS AT LAW JEFFREY A. POLLAK 1901 FIRST AVENUE TEL: SUITE 405 FAX: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA Your Ad Here early childhood center Providing for the total well being of each child, the Temple Solel Early Childhood Center creates a loving, nurturing environment, nourishing a natural transition from the home to the outside world. For more information, call Temple Solel For all your Shabbat Supplies 17

18 J U LY S I VA N / TA M MU Z SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY JULY 3 1 TAMMUZ JULY 4 2 TAMMUZ Temple Offices and Schools Closed JULY 10 8 TAMMUZ JULY 11 9 TAMMUZ Camp Simcha Session 2 9:30am Bridge w/harvey 5:00pm Social Action: Providing Dinner & Ronald McDonald House JULY 5 3 TAMMUZ Camp Simcha Session 1 JULY TAMMUZ Camp Simcha Session 2 JULY 6 4 TAMMUZ Camp Simcha Session 1 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal JULY TAMMUZ Camp Simcha Session 2 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal JULY 7 5 TAMMUZ Camp Simcha Session 1 JULY TAMMUZ Camp Simcha Session 2 JULY 1 29 SIVAN Camp Simcha Session 1 5:30pm Shabbat Picnic on the lawn 6:00pm Pre-Service Oneg 6:30pm Courtyard Casual Shabbat Family Service with Birthday Blessings JULY 8 6 TAMMUZ Camp Simcha Session 1 9:00am Knitting Group 9:30am Hineynu Meeting 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Moonlight Beach JULY TAMMUZ Camp Simcha Session 2 6:00pm Pre-Service Oneg 6:30pm Courtyard Casual Shabbat Service JULY 2 30 SIVAN 10:00am Shabbat Service w/bat Mitzvah of Jaclyn Curran JULY 9 7 TAMMUZ 10:00am Shabbat Service w/b nai Mitzvah of Josh Goldstein, son of Charlotte & Steven Goldstein and Hannah Rodriguez, daughter of Pamela & Roy Rodriguez JULY TAMMUZ 10:00am Shabbat Service w/bat Mitzvah of Lindsay Ladman, daughter of Phillip & Karen Ladman JULY TAMMUZ JULY TAMMUZ Camp Simcha Session 2 9:30am Bridge w/harvey JULY TAMMUZ Camp Simcha Session 2 JULY TAMMUZ Camp Simcha Session 2 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal JULY TAMMUZ Camp Simcha Session 2 JULY TAMMUZ Camp Simcha Session 2 9:00am Knitting Group 6:00pm Pre-Service Oneg 6:30pm Courtyard Casual Shabbat Service JULY TAMMUZ 10:00am Shabbat Service w/b not Mitzvah of Rachel Danzig, daughter of Denise & Micha Danzig and Sophie Henry, daughter of Kimberly Lande & Dr. Scott Henry JULY TAMMUZ JULY TAMMUZ Camp Simcha Session 3 9:30am Bridge w/harvey JULY TAMMUZ Camp Simcha Session 3 JULY TAMMUZ JULY TAMMUZ Camp Simcha Session 3 JULY TAMMUZ Camp Simcha Session 3 6:00pm Pre-Service Oneg 6:30pm Courtyard Casual Shabbat Service JULY TAMMUZ 10:00am Shabbat Service w/b not Mitzvah of Molly Latchford, daughter of Jane & Noel Latchford and Sydney Step, daughter of Bambi Cowell and Michael Step

19 A U G U S T AV / E LU L SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY JULY TAMMUZ AUGUST 1 1 AV Camp Simcha Session 3 9:30am Bridge w/harvey AUGUST 7 7 AV AUGUST 8 8 AV Camp Simcha Session 4 9:30am Bridge w/harvey AUGUST AV AUGUST AV Camp Simcha Session 4 9:30am Bridge w/harvey AUGUST 2 2 AV Camp Simcha Session 3 6:30pm Board Meeting AUGUST 9 9 AV Camp Simcha Session 4 AUGUST AV Camp Simcha Session 4 AUGUST 3 3 AV Camp Simcha Session 3 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal AUGUST AV Camp Simcha Session 4 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal AUGUST AV Camp Simcha Session 4 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal AUGUST 4 4 AV Camp Simcha Session 3 AUGUST AV Camp Simcha Session 4 AUGUST AV Camp Simcha Session 4 AUGUST 5 5 AV Camp Simcha Session 3 9:30am Hineynu Meeting 5:30pm Shabbat Picnic on the lawn 6:00pm Pre-Service Oneg 6:30pm Courtyard Casual Shabbat Family Service with Birthday Blessings AUGUST AV Camp Simcha Session 4 9:00am Knitting Group 6:00pm Pre-Service Oneg 6:30pm Courtyard Casual Shabbat Service AUGUST AV Camp Simcha Session 4 6:00pm Erev Shabbat Moonlight Beach AUGUST 6 6 AV 10:00am Shabbat Service w/b nai Mitzvah of Alex Weingarten, son of Tracey & Michael Weingarten and Katrina Wolfson, daughter of Marti Wolfson and Robert Wolfson AUGUST AV 10:00am Shabbat Service w/bat Mitzvah of Robyn Hennes, daughter of Jill & Dr. Jerry Hennes 6:00pm Movie Night: Jews and Baseball Documentary narrated by Dustin Hoffman AUGUST AV 10am Shabbat Service w/bar Mitzvah of Noah Larky, son of Alexis & Steven Larky AUGUST AV 8:00am Religious & Hebrew School Staff Inservice AUGUST AV 9:30am Bridge w/harvey 5:00pm Social Action: Providing Ronald McDonald House AUGUST AV AUGUST AV 9:30am Bridge w/harvey AUGUST AV AUGUST AV 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal AUGUST AV AUGUST 31 1 ELUL 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal AUGUST AV AUGUST AV 9:00am Knitting Group 6:00pm Pre-Service Oneg 6:30pm Courtyard Casual Shabbat Service AUGUST AV 10:00am Shabbat Service w/b not Mitzvah of Sydney Furman, daughter of Nikki & Craig Furman and Emma Schneir, daughter of Ileese & Gary Schneir 7:00pm Havdalah Nights

20 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers Jamie Rodin Kelley Berman Dr. Steven Feitelberg Dr. Robert Weisgrau Margaret Bradbury Erica Siegman Sheri Sachs President Vice President Vice President Vice President Corporate Secretary Treasurer Past President 3575 Manchester Ave. Cardiff by the Sea CA Trustees Debby Buchholz Eva-Lynn Diesenhaus Glenn Goodstein Dawn Grossman Michael Russell Elaine Waldman Elizabeth Wosika S AV E T H E D AT E Jewish Community Petco Park S TA F F David M. Frank Jeff Brown William Tiep Robin S. Rubin Ellen Fox Cathy Goldberg Jayne Marx Craig Parks Judy Bricker Senior Rabbi Associate Rabbi Cantor Executive Director School Director ECC Director Controller Director of Youth Programming Director of Adult Programming Padres vs Rockies Sunday, July 31 1:05pm Tickets include the tailgate party (10:30am 12:30pm in Tailgate Lot) with kosher hot dog, fries, drink (provided by The Place), and cool Hebrew Padres t-shirt, and for those under 14, a mini bat! Right Field Lower Reserved $21.50 per person To purchase tickets, contact Ester in the Temple office: