June 2013 Sivan-Tammuz 5773 Temple Beth-El 24 Coveway Drive Brownsville, Texas 78521-3602 (956) 542-5263 temple.bethel@yahoo.com Our services begin every Friday at 6:30 PM. Art of Nathan Brutsky Board bimah assignment: 07 Furgatch Shelach 14 Goldsmith Chukkat 21 Huerta Balak 28 Kenigstein Pinchas Saturday services begin at 9:30 AM with Torah study immediately following in the Temple Library.
about the cover: featured jewish artist: Nathan Brutsky - Israeli artist http://www.brutskyart.com/ Nathan Brutsky was only 10 years old when his father, a man interested and knowledgeable in art, looked at some pictures his son had made in school and decided that Nathan was talented enough to study art. The son, as all kids, preferred having fun instead of painting. His father, managed to convince the young Tzedakah: Charity The obligation to perform tzedakah can be fulfilled by giving money to the poor, to health care institutions, to synagogues or to educational institutions. It can also be fulfilled by supporting your children beyond the age when you are legally required to, or supporting your parents in their old age. The obligation includes giving to both Jews and gentiles; contrary to popular belief, Jews do not just take care of our own. Contributions: We appreciate the thoughtfulness of those who remember and honor their friends and loved ones through their donations. artist to spend 2 and 3 hours, daily, drawing and painting. He painted everything he saw, without distinction, and from that day on he was rarely seen without pencil and paper. This rich experience turned out to be very vital when, years later, Nathan began to create complex compositions, with multiple elements. This contributes a great deal to explaining Nathan s rare professionalism. In honor of the birth of their Great Granddaughter, Agam Uzon in Rishon L Tzion, Israel by Lynn & Larry Victor In loving memory of: Mrs. Ruth Benson Hersh by: Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Moszcowickz Mrs. Rachel Rosenberger by: Julie & Bill Best Jody Metz by: Violette Metz Fannie Bijman by: Sammy Ladabaum Pola Geifman by: Guerta Rubinsky Contributions to the General Fund For speedy recovery of his dear wife Rosalee Valent by: Barry Cohen In Honor of the occasion of receiving their Hebrew names: Campbell Estelle Robinson and Ziva Lourdes Jaross by: Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Moszcowickz by: Mr. & Mrs. Ruben Edelstein Contributions to the Hebrew Cemetery Fund Morris & Patricia Edelstein Deborah Schueneman of the Kowalski family Contributions to the Cantor s Discretionary Fund In loving memory of: Ira Knaster by: Mr. & Mrs. Larry Victor Bonnet Rosenberg and Dr. Morris Rodbart by: Larry & Lynn Victor In honor of Sidney Jerome Jaross for the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah by Morris & Patricia Edelstein Yahrzeits Candles for Sale at the Temple office for $2 each. Contributions to the Yahrzeit Fund In loving memory of: Ida Rubinsky by Karen & Bill Rubinsky & Family
Good Jewish Recipes... http://www.easyjewishrecipes.com Grilled Salmon Panini Grilled Salmon Panini is a nutritious brunch or lunch dish that takes only minutes to prepare. Panini recipes are very popular because they lend a tasty crunch to a sandwich. The type of bread used is up to you: panini rolls, tortillas, pita, flatbread or any sliced loaf can be used. Salmon Panini is a complete meal in your hands - enjoy and share with friends. Ingredients: 2 cans Sockeye salmon, drained and bones removed 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup chopped olives 1/4 cup chopped sundried tomatoes 1/8 tsp. pepper 4 panini rolls, thick pitas or your favorite bread 4 large Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves (enough for 4 sandwiches) 4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese Oil or salad dressing to coat bread for grill, if desired Preheat a grill pan to medium or heat up your panini maker. Blend salmon with mayonnaise, olives, tomatoes and pepper. Place 1/4 of the salmon mixture in the centre of the roll, pita or bread slice. Top it with a slice of cheese and lettuce. Lay top piece of bread over the ingredients. Brush outside of sandwich with oil or dressing, if desired. Place sandwich in panini maker and once the bread has grill marks, the sandwich is ready. If you are using a grill pan, heat the sandwich until it is golden brown on each side. Press down with a spatula occasionally and once the cheese is melted, the sandwich is ready. Eat as is or cut into wedges. Serves 4.
Hadassah Hadassah Book Club Hello readers, Come join our Book Club. Our next meeting is Sunday, June 9th at 10:00 AM. We will discuss Jerusalem Maiden, a novel by Talia Carner. In the waning days of the Ottoman Empire, a young orthodox Jewish woman in the holy city of Jerusalem is expected to marry and produce many sons to help hasten the Messiah. Esther understands her obligations, but her artistic talent inspires her to explore worlds outside her religion. Come help us discuss Esther s desires. Harriet Light Donations to Hadassah: Tree Certificate Honoring Noah Max Huerta for the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah by Lynn & Larry Victor. JEWISH CHILDREN S REGIONAL SERVICE The JCRS (Jewish Children s Regional Service) is proud to sponsor the Southern States The PJ Library. A nationally acclaimed Jewish outreach initiative, The PJ Library provides a treasury of FREE books and music to Jewish children aged six months through eight years. The books and CDs are specially selected by childhood experts, highly engaging, and agespecific. Once you enroll, a free selection arrives in the mail every month for each child in your family to enjoy. The JCRS is providing this gift to enhance the joys and knowledge of our Jewish heritage for young children and their families. The PJ (for pajama ) Library books include a variety of themes, such as Jewish holidays, folktales, and family life. They are ideal for snuggling up with your child at bedtime Plus, each selection includes a parent s guide to help families to use the selection at home. Many parents describe the books and music as a valuable way to nurture Jewish identity. Children enjoy them as treasured gifts which they love to read and hear again and again. The PJ Library is created and supported by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. For more information, please contact Bonnie Lustig at the JCRS: 1-800-729-5277 / bonnie@jcrs.org / P. O. Box 7368, Metairie, LA 70010-7368. Visit The PJ Library at www.pjlibrary.org Register now by completing the form.
Calendar of Events June Yahrzeits 07 Florence Friedman Prosper Suissa Norman Friedman Simon Kirel Chaya Fuhrer Dorothy Huddleston Dolores Barrientes Bertha Rubinsky 14 Monte Goodman Morris Levy Ralph Isaac Frapart Sara Dorfman Frapart Jerry Jaross 21 Leon Perl Edward Paris May Rose Stein Samuel Silberman Pauline Holzman Isidor Berg Ruth Kirsh Holzman June Birthdays: 01 Bernice Edelstein 12 Alan Gavronsky 16 Lynda Furgatch 16 Larry Victor 17 Marin Pierce 18 Gay Greenspan 21 Patricia Edelstein 22 Violette Metz Monthly Oneg Oneg is June 21 *Phyllis & Jules Frapart, Ralph Frapart, Sylvia Holzman, Muriel & Leon Horn, Rachel & Manuel Perelman. June Anniversaries: 03 Barry & Michele Goldsmith 05 Mike & Robin Pierce 09 Mike & Lynda Furgatch 22 Bob & Ruth Ann Hayter Oneg Reminder Please make sure to check the Oneg list when you are in charge of the Oneg. The list is as follows: Challah, decaf coffee, cream, sugar, cold drinks, cups for coffee and drinks, plastic ware, napkins, plates, cookies, cakes, nuts, fruit, cheese and crackers. Those in charge of the Oneg need to set up and clean after the Oneg is finished. Please launder and return tablecloths to the Temple as soon as possible. Board Meeting: The board meeting is June 12 at 6:30 PM. Weekly Parsha Studies Cantor Greenspan is conducting a weekly Torah study group held in the Library immediately following morning Shabbat services. Come enjoy some sweets and coffee along with some inspiring thoughts. Congregational Meeting The Congregational meeting is scheduled to be on June 23rd at 10:00 AM MAZEL TOVS! To Noah Max Huerta as he was called to the Torah on Saturday May 4th. To Leon & Muriel Horn whose grandson was called to the Torah Saturday June 1st. To Joseph Bogorad for graduating from The Science Academy in Mercedes, Tx. To Kyle Holland for graduating from South Texas Academy of Medical Professions in San Benito, Tx.
other stuff... Hebrew Cemetery News Letter from Brownsville A Rabbi Visits Brownsville 1882 The letter in the previous shofar was written in 1876. Rabbi Blum from Galveston paid a circuit visit to Brownsville in 1882. Below is his letter which I have paraphrased for length. To The Jewish Messenger, New York, January 27, 1882, From Rabbi Blum: When we Texas ministers met in order to carry out the wish of the U.O.A.I. (Union of Orthodox American Israelites), in regard to circuit preaching and I was assigned to the Gulf Coast, I never thought that my trip to Brownsville and Matamoros would be one of the most pleasant reminiscences of my life. I can never forget the happy faces of the men, women and children who came to join me in prayer on Friday night and Saturday at the Masonic Hall. Mr. G. Marks, a whole-souled Israelite who has lived in Matamoros for many years, has a Sefer Torah in his house. When the services are to be held in Brownsville, Mr. B. Cain, brother-in-law of Mr. Marks, carries the Torah over from Matamoros to the Masonic Hall. The guards at the customhouse in Mexico allow the Torah to cross as they say that they are afraid to touch the Jewish God. Brownsville and Matamoros together number about fifty Jewish souls. The Israelites have a benevolent society with nineteen members and own a beautiful burying ground. This society has done a great deal of good and the Sunday School is under its auspices. The Israelites rank very high in social position. Mr. L. Cowen of the business Bloomberg and Raphael Wholesale Merchants is Grand Master of the Masonic Order and the zealous superintendent of the Sabbath School. Dr. A. Wolff, a Jewish physician, has held the post of quarantine officer for several years and is also surgeon at Fort Brown. Mr. Benjamin Kowalski, an intelligent young man, is notary public and his brother is county treasurer. There are several more Israelites who are highly esteemed merchants; one, Mr. Bollack, is a member of the city council. The idea which prevails that life is rough on the Mexican Border and that one s life is in danger, is false. The people are peaceful on both sides; only now and then a man is waylaid when he makes a show of carrying plenty of money. I take pleasure in stating that the Israelites of Brownsville and Matamoros are very hospitable, and vied with one another to make my stay pleasant and happy. I had to bid goodbye to so many kind friends because my duties called me home again. I hope ere long to be able to see all again. Yours, Rabbi Abraham Blum, Temple B nai Israel, Galveston, Texas Note: Dr. A. Wolff, Mr. Benjamin Kowalski, Mr. Bollock and Mr. B. Cain are buried in the Hebrew Cemetery. Larry Holtzman Director Hebrew Cemetery Donations form Please find enclosed a donation to the Fund, given in Honor Memory Appreciation Speedy recovery of Please send acknowledgment to: Name: Address: Donor information: Name: Address: Please note that any contribution submitted without a designated fund will be placed in the General Fund. Make checks payable to Temple Beth-El and mail to: 24 Coveway Brownsville, TX 78521-5263 Thank you! Committees & Chairs Budget Committee: Chair, Mike Furgatch/Irwin Riezenman Building/Ground Committee: Javier Huerta Dues Committee & Membership Committee: Mike Furgatch Fundraising Committee: Alex Blinder/Morris Edelstein House Committee/Welcome Committee: Sara Kenigstein/Barry Goldsmith Library Committee: Harriet Light Religious School Committee: Patricia Edelstein/Leon Weisberg Ritual Committee: Sara Kenigstein Scholarship Committee: Larry Holtzman Temple Beth-El 24 Coveway Drive Brownsville, Texas 78521-3602 (956) 542-5263 temple.bethel@yahoo.com www.templebethelbrownsville.org