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1 w w w. b e t h e l - o m a h a. o r g Tishrei-Cheshvan 5776 October Beth El Sisterhood s Boutique Returns, Promising Shopping Galore! After a hiatus of several years, the return of Beth El s Holiday Shopping Boutique on Sunday, November 15, from 10:00 am 3:00 pm promises to be an exciting shopping extravaganza. This well-attended and eagerly anticipated event will enable customers to browse and shop for that perfect and unique gift in plenty of time for the holidays. We are excited that we have many vendors signed on to participate, said Boutique chairman Joni Brooks. Vendors this year will be selling a wide variety of items including fused glass jewelry and dishes, artisan jewelry, a variety of beautiful Judaica items and Israeli jewelry as well as embroidered babywear. There will be vendors selling Tupperware, American Girl and Bitty Baby Doll Clothes, chainmail necklaces, cheese trays, as well as representatives on hand from Pampered Chef cookware and utensils, Usborne Books, Jamberry nails, Gold Canyon Candles and Nye Avenue Accessories. And that is just a partial list of the participating retailers! But wait there s more! There will also be an all-day raffle of items from each vendor as well as a bake sale offering an assortment of delectable items from cookies to brownies to bars. Shoppers will also have the opportunity to browse the shelves of Beth El s gift shop and as a Boutique Special, all gift shop purchases on that day only will be 20% off! Plan to come with shopping list in hand or just browse to see what tickles your fancy; but whatever you do, do NOT miss this one day mega shopping extravaganza! Boutique vendors shown above, clockwise from top right: Hazel Eyed Jewelry, Sandy Stitch, BBG Artistry, KL Jewelry Design, Gold Canyon Candles Calling All Bakers The Beth El Holiday Boutique is coming back and we need your help making goodies for the Bake Sale. We will be baking Sunday, October 11 and Sunday, October 18 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in Beth El's kitchen. Please RSVP to tell us which date you will join us, and if you have a special recipe you'd like to make, don t forget to include a list of ingredients. We have most items on hand so we only need to know specialty ingredients. Questions? Contact Pam Kutler at pamkutler@hotmail.com or Linda Saltzman at linda_saltzman@hotmail.com.

2 Above: Youth Scholarship Cantor s Concert Chairmen Pam and Bruce Friedlander Right: (from left): Playground Chairmen Caryn Scheer, Holly Weill and Liz Feldstern with Husker Football Player Eric Crouch at the Playground Grand Opening Minyannaires Thanks to these members of Beth El who attended at least one daily service between August 4 and September 10: Rabbi Steven Abraham Diane Axler Baum Brandy Bailey King Jeffrey Baum Jason Blair Sharon Brodkey William Cohen David Cooper Judy Cooper Sarita Cooper Hanna DeBruin Larry DeBruin Jay Durmaskin Stanley Edelstein Leigh Emas Bobbie Epstein Ronald Epstein Ronald Feldman Liz Feldstern Yonatan Feldstern Glen Fineman Pam Friedlander Morris Friedman Sandy Friedman Michael Gerson Irwin Goldenberg Donald Goldstein Betsy Goodman Dolores Goodman Michael Goodman Allison Gordman Jay Gordman Spencer Gordman Miriam Gottlieb Lea Grunkin Bruce Gutnik Margie Gutnik M Lee Hasslinger David Herzog Grant Jabenis Jon Jabenis Fred Kader Ilse Kahn Marcel Kahn Howard Kaiman Howard Kaplan Judy Katskee Milton Katskee Sindie Katskee Steve King Lauren Kirk David Kotok Shane Kotok Laurel Krausman Hazzan Michael Krausman Zach Krausman Zev Krausman Larry Kronick Janie Kulakofsky Josh Kurtzman Emily Kutler Carole Lainof Wayne Lainof Joan Latchaw Scott Lustgarten Neal Malashock Joan Marcus Lynda Mirvish Anna Mosenkis Gary Nachman Dennis Paley Tomer Palmon Steve Pitlor Karen Pollak Merle Potash Amy Reynolds Joel Rich Mary Rich Steven Riekes Caryn Rifkin Gary Rifkin Nancy Rips Dottie Rosenblum Faye Ruback Brooke Shulewitz Stanley Silverman Amanda Simon Tootie Simon Nancy Skid Devlin Smith Kieran Smith Ethan Spivack Jake Spivack Hannah Stein Josh Stein Zach Stein Lauren Tam Eadie Tsabari Judy Tully Stewart Tully Phyllis Wasserman Esther Wax James Wax Steven Wees 2

3 An Inclusive Israel by Rabbi Steven Abraham In a little under a month I will be traveling to Israel as a delegate of the Mercaz Slate in the 37th World Zionist Congress. Five years ago I had the honor of being a delegate and I have to admit that I did not appreciate the importance or the history of what was taking place. Now, five years removed and once again deeply appreciative and humbled by the ability to serve as a delegate, I have come to realize the importance of the work being done by Mercaz - and in extension, the World Zionist Congress. For those who do not know, The World Zionist Congress is a representative organization of the Jewish people that wields substantial control over three key institutions with significant assets at their disposal: Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (Jewish National Fund), which owns some 13 percent of Israel s land; the Jewish Agency for Israel, which deals with immigration and absorption, as well as Zionism education, and has a $475 million annual budget; and the World Zionist Organization. 1 As a delegate on the Mercaz slate (Zionist arm of Conservative Judaism around the world), I have the opportunity to represent Conservative Jewish values at the Congress, and advocate for increased funding for those programs that promote pluralism and equality in the State of Israel. Theodor Herzl convened the First Zionist Congress in 1897 at Basle, long before the Jewish State became a reality. Herzl worked to build a home for the Jewish people, one where they could choose and determine their own destiny. The Congress began by establishing the Jewish National Fund as a means to acquire land upon which the growing number of pioneers could settle. Israel has grown both in size and in stature since it s founding in 1948 and while the land is old, the country is still in its infancy. Today, the State of Israel has a thriving economy, culture and arts, and is the sole bastion of democratic values in the Middle East. Religious pluralism is not catchy and won t make headlines in the New York Times or the Wall Street Journal; nevertheless, it may be the single greatest challenge facing Israel today. Today, while better than it has been, religious power is in the hands of the few and not the many. Control over marriage, divorce, conversion, space at the Western Wall, religious exemptions to the IDF and many more issues are decided without concern or regard for those with opposing views. I understand these issues are not and cannot ever be equated to the existential threat of a nuclear bomb, but don t kid yourself - the clock on these issues is ticking. Thankfully, the World Zionist Congress is the venue for Diaspora Jews to voice their values within the Jewish State, which is why I am so honored to once again represent Mercaz in these meetings. Mercaz is the Zionist arm of Conservative Judaism around the world and the body through which we gain representation in the World Zionist Organization, the Jewish Agency and the Jewish National Fund. That representation translates directly into more than $2,500,000 annually in allocations, program subsidies and services. As a Conservative Jew, I believe in an Israel that is big enough for all streams of Judaism, that is welcoming to men and women, gay or straight, religious or secular. The World Zionist Congress is our chance to shape the Israel of tomorrow. Rabbi Steven Abraham 1 3

4 Men s Club Corner Life & Legacy Shalom and Welcome to Men s Club! As we approach the end of the calendar year, our Life & Legacy As you may have noted in last month's KOL, Men s Club has program takes on a special significance changed our membership policy. All male members of Beth El as we call upon each of our Beth El Synagogue are now officially members of Men s Club. We only Synagogue families to help us ensure ask that you continue to participate in as many programs and that we achieve our challenge goal of events as possible and volunteer when you can, with the ultimate raising $500,000 in new donor goal of building a stronger congregational community. pledges by December 31, In the past, so many of you have pitched in to help with Men's Club programming and have enjoyed attending events that we sponsor. The goal of this change in dues structure is to inspire more of you to step forward and get involved. As most of you know, a large part of our mission is to support the Synagogue in many ways, such as occasionally serving food at BESTT functions, ushering during the High Holy Days, Sukkah construction/break down, the annual Chinese dinner, helping out at the Purim Carnival, and stepping forward to make sure the staff has the support needed to execute quality programming and events. With that said, please consider joining us on October 11 at 8:00 am to help break down the Sukkah. We are not all about work and no play, though! In addition to our service component, the Club also enjoys many social activities where we can just get together for fun and camaraderie. On September 6, we hosted a family friendly evening of Storm Chasers Baseball and fireworks at Werner Park, and on September 20, with Sisterhood, we co-sponsored a family-friendly picnic and kickball game. Our Jews n Brews programs are always a great time to kick back, shoot the breeze, and enjoy a few beers with the guys. This year we will again co-sponsor the annual Dames & Drinks/Jews n Brews at Hazzan and Laurel Krausman s house on October 3 at 8:30 pm for members 21 years of age and older. To those of you who have already stepped forward to volunteer, thank you for your support! For all men in the synagogue community, consider becoming active in the club and participating more often when we host events or put out a call for volunteers. The Synagogue is only as great as we make it. When you volunteer through Men s Club you make our community a better place for everyone. If you have any questions or concerns or would like to volunteer, please contact me directly at theblairs@rocketmail.com or via phone or text at Thank you for your support and best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year! Jason Blair 4 Achievement of this goal will result in our anonymous donor matching this dollar amount with an additional $500,000 commitment to our Life & Legacy program. To date we have received letters of intent from 67 individual donors. We are grateful to each one of these donors for the critical role and the generosity they are providing to ensure the future of our synagogue. A complete listing of our donors is on the Beth El Synagogue website at For more information about becoming a Life & Legacy donor contact Life & Legacy Chair Lloyd Roitstein at Lloyd.roitstein@gmail.com or contact Larry DeBruin at exec@bethel-omaha.org. BIRTHDAYS With 5-year Multiples Jill Belmont April DePorte David Finkelstein Eli Fried Sindie Katskee K. Wayne Lainof Sarah Schop Evan Shapiro Jill Sideris Marsha Simon

5 President s Corner by Joel Rich, President of the Board of Trustees It s fall, the leaves on the trees are starting to change color, and our lives are developing a more routine style. Thanks to Rabbi Abraham and Hazzan Krausman, we all have experienced a meaningful time at the synagogue. While the fall holidays - Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simchat Torah - are now behind us, things at Beth El are not stopping. BESTT and our high school are continuing to help our children to develop stronger ties to Judaism. Whether it's the weekly classes or through our youth groups, there are plenty of opportunities to get better acquainted with Judaism. Junior Congregation meets every Shabbat morning and is a great way for pre-b nai Mitzvah kids to learn about Shabbat morning services and start taking part in them. Our post-b nai Mitzvah kids and our high school youth are great role models and tutors. Please encourage your kids to take part. The successful "Cup of Coffee with God" Shabbat morning service returns on Saturday, October 17. This is a great time to learn more about our services and ask questions about "how" and "why" we do certain things. The snacks available during this service help make for a casual environment to learn. We will also have several opportunities to learn from upcoming Scholars-in-Residence planned over the next several months. Our Shabbat Tables is resuming soon. This provides a chance to get together for Shabbat dinner with other members of the Beth El family. Specifics about this great program can be found on page 8. What better way to enjoy getting to know other congregants and sharing Shabbat? Men's Club and Sisterhood are also hosting a number of events for everyone to participate in. And don't forget, everyone who is a member of Beth El is now automatically a member of our auxiliaries. Please take part in these fun activities. We Thank Our Yad Squad The following members read Torah/Haftarah in September: Ki Tavo Jay Gordman David Skid Aaron Zelinsky Spencer Gordman Marty Shukert Haftarah - Spencer Gordman Nitzavim Alan Shulewitz Ben Shapiro Marty Shukert Haftarah - Nate Schwalb Vayeilech Michael Gerson Ben Shapiro Yonatan Feldstern Roni Reiter-Palmon Marty Shukert Haftarah - Ben Shapiro Ha Azinu Ben Shapiro Yonatan Feldstern Sharon Brodkey Lillian Cohen Haftarah - Pam Friedlander The Sisterhood Holiday Shopping Boutique is returning this fall. Mark your calendar for Sunday, November 15. There promises to be a wide variety of vendors and it will be a great time to do your Chanukah shopping. Watch the Kol and the mid-month mailing for more details. Beth El is certainly a place with many activities and programs going on. We hope you will be able to participate in the wide variety offered. Please let us know if there are other types of programs you are interested in attending. Feel free to contact me with your suggestions. Joel Rich We Share Your Joy On the Births of: Emily Harper Jason Granddaughter of Patty & Steve Nogg Willa Mae McCart Granddaughter of Jenny & Peter Gordon Devorah Hannah Rich Granddaughter of Diane & Phil Rich USY & Kadima October Programming Thurs., Oct. 8, 4:30 pm - USY Goes to Vala s Wed., Oct. 14, 5:45 pm - USY Board Meeting Wed., Oct. 21, 6:15 pm - USY Pizza & Movie Kadima Surprise Program 5 Wed., Oct USY/Kadima Lounge Night after school with dinner at 5 pm Sun., Nov. 1, 12:30 pm - USY/Kadima/ Kibbutz Chaverim SATO Program: Trick or Can

6 Sisterhood Scoop By Linda Fischer, Sisterhood President It was wonderful to see so many of you during the High Holy Days. May the new year of 5776 be a sweet one for all of us! Sisterhood is busy with several upcoming events and programs and we d love to have you join us. What a great way to meet and get to know other women in our congregation! I hope to see you as we celebrate our annual joint Dames & Drinks/Jews n Brews with Men s Club in the Sukkah at the Krausmans home on Saturday night, October 3. Many thanks to Hazzan Michael and Laurel Krausman for opening their home and Sukkah to us for this fun event every year! Our Rosh Hodesh Women s Group is combining forces in October with our Social Action Committee. I urge you to volunteer to work at our Habitat for Humanity build on Sunday, October 4. You can register for this program online. I look forward to seeing many of you in Beth El s kitchen on Sunday, October 11 or Sunday, October 18 from 9 am - 2 pm as we bake for the Beth El Boutique Bake Sale (the Boutique will take place on November 15). Remember, if you need some special ingredients for your recipe; contact either Pam Kutler at pamkutler@hotmail.com or Linda Saltzman at linda_saltzman@hotmail.com so we make sure we have what you need. If you aren t sure what we have on hand, them your recipe so we are prepared for you when you get there! Our Women s Book Club welcomes new people to join their ranks! The next meeting is October 15 at the home of Darlene Golbitz, and the book is Alice Hoffman s, The Marriage of Opposites. Details can be found on page 4. As we begin 5776 and I begin my first year as Sisterhood president, I am eagerly anticipating spending time with my Beth El family and getting to know many more of you! Sincerely, Linda J. F!cher We Thank our Cemetery Campaign Donors Beth El s Cemetery Campaign has enabled us to make significant improvements. Within the beautiful Chapel, the Wall of Remembrance (above) honors those who have contributed to the campaign. BESTT Meet the Teachers Night Wednesday, October 21, 6:00-7:30 pm All BESTT students and their parents are invited to join us for pizza dinner, followed by a movie for the kids and an opportunity for the parents to meet the teachers. RSVP online by October 18. There is no cost for this program. 6

7 Memories of Sukkot By Eadie Tsabari, Director of Congregational Learning Sukkot is upon us and it happens to be, arguably, my favorite holiday of the year - the holiday of the harvest, the change in the weather, sitting outside and building the Sukkah. My first attempt at building a Sukkah was when I returned to my parents house after becoming more observant in my Jewish practice. I informed my parents that I was going to build a Sukkah and they thought I was crazy! In Omaha? A Sukkah? They refused to help me and told me that I was just wasting my time. I went to the lumber yard and purchased wood and nails, and to the fabric store for burlap. Remember, there was no internet or google to search how to build this structure, and I wasn t married to an engineer at the time either, so I was totally on my own. To make a long story a little longer, I hammered together as best I could, with the help of my disapproving (although about to change his mind) father a pretty good looking Sukkah. Naturally, the next day our cleaning lady called me at work and said that thing in the back yard just blew away when a very strong wind came up, and we had to re-anchor it in the ground. Our Sukkah was decorated beautifully, my mother cooked all of the things she remembered from her childhood, my Chevrutah (group of Jewish friends) came to dinner as our guests, and we celebrated Sukkot for the first time on Page Street. It s such a wonderful memory. While raising my own kids, we always built a Sukkah. The non-jewish neighbor kids would come over and help us decorate (just as cool as a tree in December!), and whether there was rain or wind or even snow, we ate our dinners in the Sukkah. Our Jewish girls scout troop came one year, and relatives and friends from Israel, neighbors and friends always filled our Sukkah. I would cook all of the things that my mother cooked for our Sukkot celebrations. And more memories were created. Today we celebrate Sukkot with friends and sit in the Sukkah here at Beth El. It is wonderful to share with the kids stories of the Ushpizin (the special guests who come and visit), the blessings we say when we shake the Lulav and the Etrog, and - of course - the beautiful décor the children create. What an awesome opportunity to build memories with your kids. What an incredible hands-on learning experience to make Judaism alive right in your back yard. It really makes our kids feel like they, too, are part of The Children of Israel. Why not start a new tradition this year? Get involved. Build a memory. Make being Jewish more than a weekly obligation. Make being Jewish joyful and meaningful - something that our Ushpizin would be proud of. Chag Samayach! BESTT Calendar October Family Shabbat - Led by Grades :00 am - 12:00 pm 4 BESTT Hebrew School 9:45 am - 12:15 pm Kibbutz Chaverim 12:15-3:00 pm 5 Simchat Torah 5:30 pm 7 BESTT Hebrew School 4:15-6:15 pm Hebrew High Dinner & Classes 6:00-8:30 pm 10 Bar Mitzvah of Michael Raffel 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Jr. Congregation 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 11 BESTT Hebrew School 9:45 am - 12:15 pm Kevah Program - Grades 4-5 9:45-10:40 am Torah Tots 10:30 am - 12:10 pm Blessing of the Animals 12:00 pm 14 BESTT Hebrew School 4:15-6:15 pm Hebrew High School 6:45-8:30 pm 17 Shabbat s Cool - Grades K-7 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Shul-In Overnight - Grades :30 pm Saturday - 9:00 am Sunday 18 No BESTT - Stay at Home Sunday 21 BESTT Hebrew School 4:15-6:00 pm - Early Dismissal Open House/Family Dinner & Movie 6:00-8:30 pm Hebrew High Grades at Beth Israel 6:00 pm (includes dinner) Hebrew High Grades 8-10 at Beth El 6:45-8:30 pm 24 Jr. Congregation 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 25 BESTT Hebrew School 9:45 am - 12:15 pm Torah Tots 10:30 am - 12:10 pm B nai Mitzvah Meeting - Grade 5 12:15 pm 28 BESTT Hebrew School 4:15-6:15 pm Hebrew High School 6:45-8:30 pm 7

8 Bar Mitzvah October 10, 2015 Michael Raffel Son of Andrew Raffel and Amy Tipp Fun in the Sun More than 90 people came to the Men s Club/Sisterhood End of Summer Picnic. Special thanks to Jason Blair and Linda Fischer for organizing this fun program, and to Laura Bair for the fantastic food. 8

9 This Kol lists contributions received by September 10, Donations received after that date will be listed in the November edition of the Kol. Contributions to Named s Sandra & Edward Belgrade In Memory of: Marcia Cohen Jo & Dick Martin In Memory of: Mary Saferstein Rita & Harold Novak In Memory of: Rita Novak, Mary Saferstein Lee Jane Parsow In Memory of: Mary Saferstein David & Ida Potash In Memory of: Mary Saferstein Yahrzeit of: Rosalie Friedman, Rose Kaplan, Edythe Rosenblatt, Jerome Wasserman, Max Wasserman Mitzvah Meals Fund In Memory of: Mary Saferstein Yahrzeit of: Ida Cooper, Sam Cooper, Henry Miller, Max Miller Music Fund Birthday of: Arnold "Tuffy" Epstein In Memory of: Cantor Gerald DeBruin, Jean Duitch, Mary Saferstein Yahrzeit of: Sheldon Kushner Prayer Book Fund In Memory of: Cantor Gerald DeBruin Yahrzeit of: Ben Zoorwill, Ida Zoorwill Jacob & Ida Bernstein Birthday of: Sylvia Wagner Drazen Family Summer Experience Recovery of: Rabbi Paul Drazen Harold & Etta Epstein Yahrzeit of: Edna Garelick, Bernice Miller Dr. Leon Fellman Scholar-in-Residence In Memory of: Sidney Mirvish Dean Frankel Yahrzeit of: Benjamin Belmont Isaac H. & Ruth S. Friedman In Memory of: Jerry Cohn Marlene Hechtman Yahrzeit of: Gary Gerelick, Martin Staenberg Ilse and Marcel Kahn Anniversary of: Bill & Jane Dreyfus, Steven & Margo Riekes Birthday of: Steven Riekes Rabbi Alexander Katz In Memory of: Mary Saferstein Alan S. Kulakofsky Birthday of: Sylvia Wagner In Memory of: Eva Frydman Milton Marcus Instrumental Music Anniversary of: Bill & Jane Dreyfus Birthday of: Sylvia Wagner Yahrzeit of: Patricia Kipperman Bert & Ruth Render Anniversary of: Steven & Margo Riekes David S. & Esther Zorinsky Rice Yahrzeit of: Esther Rice Henry & Dorothy Riekes Anniversary of: Steven & Margo Riekes Birthday of: Steven Riekes Stephen R. Skid Anniversary of: Steven & Margo Riekes In Memory of: Jerry Dann, Caryl Greenberg, Jerome Milder Phineas & Sadie Wintroub Scholarship Yahrzeit of: Phineas Wintroub Blanche Wise Education Anniversary of: Steven & Margo Riekes Contributions to Named Synagogue Funds Cemetery Improvement Fund In Memory of: Laura Kutler, Mary Saferstein Yahrzeit of: Lawrence Batt, Max Moskovitz, Milton Moskovitz, Earl Siegel, Harlan Weiss General In Memory of: Sidney Mirvish, Mary Saferstein General Fund Anniversary of: Bill & Jane Dreyfus, Steven & Margo Riekes. In Memory of: Jean Duitch, Caryl Greenberg, Robert Littky, Mary Saferstein Recovery of: Fred Ostrow Yahrzeit of: Joe Fishberg, Peter Ginsburg, Herman Kaplan, Hasha Kustanovich, Sylvia Lewis, Sonya May, Elsie Schwartz, Golda Weinstein 9 Programming Fund Birth of: Mara Einat Phillips, Samuel Becker Stoller In Memory of: Mary Saferstein Rabbi s Discretionary Fund Anniversary of: Bill & Jane Dreyfus In Memory of: Jerry Dann, Jean Duitch, Laura Kutler, Mary Saferstein, Stan Widman Yahrzeit of: Sarah Goldenberg, Emanuel Hecht, J. Harry Kulakofsky, Saul Meisels, Bella Olesh, Geraldine Trachtenbarg, Gertrude Zweiback Ritual Fund Yahrzeit of: Robert H. Kooper Scholarship Fund Anniversary of: Bill & Jane Dreyfus, Steven & Margo Riekes, Phil & Janice Wayne Birthday of: Sylvia Wagner In Memory of: Soralee Cohn, Bill Friedman, Caryl Greenberg, Laura Kutler, Sidney Mirvish, Mary Saferstein Recovery of: Rabbi Paul Drazen Yahrzeit of: Moses Bercovici, Rebecca Bercovici, Mandy Cooper, Anne Handler, Fajga Rosenberg Youth Education Fund Anniversary of: Bill & Jane Dreyfus Birth of: Mara Einat Phillips Birthday of: Sonia Forbes In Memory of: Caryl Greenberg, Laura Kutler, Mary Saferstein. Recovery of: Patty Nogg Yahrzeit of: Sam Epstein IN MEMORIAM Beth El extends profound sympathy to the families of: Leon Alexander Jerry Cohn Cherie Kutler May the All-Merciful comfort and sustain them in their sorrow.

10 ANNIVERSARIES With 5-Year Multiples 10 Joshua Follick & Cynthia Shoham-Follick Howard Kaplan & Julie Frank Jesse Lyda & Beth Katz Neal & Jody Malashock

11 October SUKKOT - DAY 7 5 SHMINI ATZERET 6 SIMCHAT TORAH 1 SUKKOT - DAY 4 2 SUKKOT - DAY 5 3 SUKKOT - DAY 6 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8:30 am - Habitat for Humanity 9:00 am - Hoshannah Rabbah 9:45 am - BESTT 10:00 am - Torah Study 12:15 pm - BESTT Chaverim Program 11 9:00 am - Shacharit Service 9:45 am - BESTT 10:00 am - Torah Study 10:30 am - Torah Tots 12:00 pm - Blessing of the Animals 18 9:00 am - Shacharit Service 9:45 am - No BESTT - Stay at Home Sunday 10:00 am - Torah Study 10:30 am - Torah Tots 12:15 pm - Kibbutz Chaverim 4:00 pm - YAC Goes to Vala s 25 9:00 am - Shacharit Service 9:45 am - BESTT 10:00 am - Torah Study 10:30 am - Torah Tots 9:30 am - Morning Service with Yizkor 5:30 pm - Simchat Torah Congregational Celebration :30 am - Simchat Torah Morning Service 6:45 pm - Mincha/Ma ariv 13 7:30 pm - BESTT Committee Meeting 20 7:00 pm - Board of Trustees Meeting :15 pm - BESTT 6:00 pm - Hebrew High Dinner and Class 14 4:15 pm - BESTT 6:45 pm - Hebrew High 21 4:15 pm - BESTT 6:00 pm - BESTT Parent/ Teacher Open House & Family Dinner and Movie 6:00 pm - Grades Meet at Beth Israel 6:45 pm - Grades 8-10 at Beth El 28 4:15 pm - BESTT 5:00 pm - USY/Kadima Lounge Night 6:45 pm - Hebrew High 6:00 pm - Dessert in the Abrahams Sukkah 8 1:00 pm - Shanghai 4:30 pm - USY Goes to Vala s 15 7:00 pm - Women s Book Group at the Home of Darlene Golbitz :00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat 9 6:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat 16 1:30 pm - Chef s Demo at the Blumkin Home 6:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat 23 11:30 am - Nebraska AIDs Luncheon 6:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat 30 6:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat 9:30 am - Shabbat Services 10:00 am - Family Shabbat - Led by Grades :45 am - Mini Minyannaires 6:45 pm - Mincha/Ma ariv 8:30 pm - Dames & Drinks/ Jews n Brews in the Krausmans Sukkah 10 9:30 am - Shabbat Services 10:00 am - Bar Mitzvah of Michael Raffel 10:00 am - Jr. Congregation 10:45 am - Mini Minyannaires 6:30 pm - Mincha/Ma ariv 17 9:30 am - Cup of Coffee with God 10:00 am - Shabbat s Cool 10:45 am - Mini Minyannaires 12:30 pm - Shul-In 6:30 pm - Mincha/Ma ariv 24 9:30 am - Shabbat Services - Guest Speaker: Leonard Greenspoon 10:45 am - Mini Minyannaires 10:00 am - Jr. Congregation 6:15 pm - Mincha/Ma ariv 31 9:30 am - Minyan in the Round 10:45 am - Mini Minyannaires 10:00 am - Jr. Congregation 6:00 pm - Mincha/Ma ariv 11

12 Beth El Staff Steven Abraham... Rabbi Michael Krausman... Hazzan Larry DeBruin... Executive Director Eadie Tsabari... Director of Congregational Learning Margie Gutnik... Program Director Betsy Goodman... Youth Advisor Michael Gerson... Minyan Coordinator Melissa Massey... Comptroller Laura Bair... Kitchen Manager Cait Leff... Office Manager Judy Tully... Administrative Assistant Tamara Forte... Executive Secretary Officers Joel Rich... Beth El President Jon Jabenis... Vice President Ari Riekes... Vice President Jim Zipursky... Vice President Jay Gordman... Treasurer Caryn Scheer... Secretary Lloyd Roitstein... Past President Lisa Marcus... BESTT Chair Jason Blair... Men s Club President Linda Fischer... Sisterhood President Zev Krausman... U.S.Y. President The Jewish Family Service Food Pantry Needs Our Help The Jewish Family Service Food Pantry is especially looking for the following items to provide for the community in need: Bleach Deodorant Items should be brought to the collection bins at Beth El Synagogue s Community Court in October. Friday Evening Candle Lighting: October :46 pm October :34 pm October :23 pm October :13 pm October :03 pm Mincha/Ma ariv Service Schedule: October :45 pm October :30 pm October :30 pm October :15 pm October :00 pm Weekday Services at 7:00 am and 5:30 pm Sunday Services at 9:00 am and 5:30 pm The KOL is Sponsored by The Beth El Judaica Shop Gift Certificates Available Judaica Shop Hours: Wed. 2:30-5:00 pm & Sun. 10:00 am - 12:15 pm (when BESTT is in session)