Ha’Shofar - Congregation Beth Israel

Ha’ShofarVOLUME IX, ISSUE 8

CONGREGATION

BETH ISRAEL

August 2017

InsidePrayer Corner

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Friday Noon

Study Group .......

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Ongoing Events

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CBI Committee

News............ p. 9

High Holiday

Info..... pp. 14-18

Gift Shop

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Donations ..... p.25

August

Calendar ..... p.28

As the summer winds down, so does the timebefore our renovation begins, and we findourselves preparing for the next chapter beingwritten in the CBI history books.

The timing feels very appropriate consideringthat we read most of Sefer Devarim (Deuteron-omy) during the month of August. We read thatthe people are being prepared to enter the nextchapter written in the lives of the Israelites. Inorder to prepare the people to conquer and inhabitthe land, Moshe takes the opportunity to reflectwith the people on where they have been beforethey continue to where it is they are going.

Starting at the end of May and continuingthroughout June, I have had the opportunity to sitdown with just over two dozen individuals andcouples. I look forward to continuing to meetwith people throughout August and beyond (Ifyou still have not taken the opportunity to sched-ule a time to get together please email or call).Throughout so many of my conversations I haveheard, more or less, very similar sentiments.People are very excited to re-enter the buildingin Fall 2018, and are also a little uncertain aboutwhat will transpire between the beginning ofconstruction and the re-opening of the syna-gogue. Much like Moshe sought to inspire thepeople to keep their hearts focused on the futureby bringing them through the past, I also want toencourage all of us to remember the long historyof this congregation dating back to the end of the19th century.

When the Israelites stood poised to enter the land,there were those who were born into the commu-nity in the first months following their exodusfrom Mitzrayim and grew up an entire generationin the Israelite community. Likewise, there werethose who had only just come to an age of aware-ness and all their entrée into the community waslooking toward new horizons. Both viewpointswere essential in moving forward into the

unknown future. The same can be said of our owncommunity. There are some in our communitywho have only joined since we have begun look-ing forward to this once-in-a-lifetime renovation.At the same time, we have others who havebelonged to this congregation for at least as longas this building has been standing. Navigating theyear outside of our building will require a healthybalance of looking back as a source of pride andcontinuity while all the while looking forwardwith a sense of confidence and trust. It will takethe stories of the past and the visions of the futurebeing shared side-by-side.

Once construction begins, there will be unknownchallenges and at least an equal number ofunknown opportunities. I am confident, and Ihope you share in that trust, that we will supportone another through the eleven months andre-enter our building as cohesive and committedas ever. I can trust in that because as was statedat the Annual Meeting in June and in numerousprivate conversations with me, it is ultimately thepeople who make this congregation what it is,much more than a building ever could. And whatI see is a community ready to share past andfuture to guide us through the present moment.

CBI Prepares for the Next Chapter in Our History

By: Rabbi Justin Goldstein

We Hope You

Are Enjoying

Summer.

A monthly tour through the Siddur:

the meaning, significance, customs, laws,

history and choreography of prayer

Nishmat Kol Hai (pg. 145 of Lev Shalem) – Following the custom of the synagogue to skip certain sections of Pesukei

D’Zimra after reciting the conclusion of the book of Psalms, this column will also skip those sections.

While the exact origins of this prayer are unknown, it must date to no later than the 3rd century because it is referenced in

the Talmud by a sage born at the end of the 2nd century. It has been a part of the Shabbat morning service since at least the

9th century, however it seems to have been controversial whether it should be included in Ashkenazic liturgy. Its inclusion

in Ashkenazic liturgy was defended by the students of Rashi, and they seem to have won the debate as it has been included

in every Ashkenazic siddur since the 13th century. Moving seamlessly back and forth between prose and poetry, Nishmat

Kol Hai is a masterfully crafted piece of prayer. Beginning with the ineffable and inconceivable nature of the Divine, it then

moves to finding the ways we experience God in our lives. Meditating on nature and heritage, the piece then takes a focused

turn towards the Exodus narrative. From the body of the nation, the liturgist then offers a very physical, human portrayal of

worship. The piece ultimately concludes as it began, acknowledging the ineffable and inconceivable. Alluding to psalms

and prophetic passages throughout the text, the text also references other liturgical pieces – such as the Amidah – which also

gives us a hint as to the ancient dating of those prayers as well.

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Our Temporary Home During Construction

This spring we have been reading about the building of the Mishkan, the temporary portable temple that was used in the

desert and Israel until the permanent temple was built in Jerusalem. Like our ancestors, we are in need of a temporary home

until our permanent home’s renovation is completed. We have reached out to our wonderful faith community here in Asheville

and many nearby houses of worship have generously offered us space. After much thought and discussion, we have decided

that our best fit would be Congregation Beth HaTephila. They have offered us a dedicated separate space for our services,

an attached kitchen so we can continue to enjoy our community kiddushim, and classroom and office space. They are the

embodiment of the mitzvah of hachnasat orchim, welcoming guests.

We will continue to inform the congregation about new details as they are worked out.

Tamar Katzwer, on behalf of my co-committee members Marc Penansky and Mark Goldstein

Editor: Thank you Tamar, Marc and Mark for your efforts in finding us alternative space during construction.

CBI’s Friday Noon Study Group is currently focusing its attention on

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Ongoing CBI Events

Meet the Midrash

Out of the texts of the Torah, the Rabbis created teachings bringing deeper meanings to the wisdom of the Jewish

people known as Midrash. Each week we will explore some of these teachings based on the weekly Torah portion.

We will gain not only an understanding of what the Rabbis were teaching, but how and why they were able to offer

these teachings. While there are many compilations of Midrash from different periods in Jewish history, we will

focus our studies on Midrash Rabbah. Wednesdays 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm

Hazak

Hazak is a group of empty nesters who meet monthly for good food and conversation at local restaurants. The group

usually meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm, barring holiday conflicts. Anyone who is interested can

be added to the email list. Contact Sue Lerner.

Hasidishe Kiddushled by Rabbi Goldstein

Fill your heart and soul with Torah (and schnapps...) and join together to learn Hasidic thought and wisdom on parashat

ha'shavu’a. Last Shabbat of each month at 12:30 pm.

Living Torah with Rabbi Justin Goldstein

Timeless teachings for walking in the world. Start your day off with inspired learning and meaningful conversations.

Relevant and insightful lessons from the wellspring of Jewish wisdom. All are welcome, no experience necessary.

Thursdays 8:30 am at 75 N. Market Street, Asheville.

For Information about Burial Plots

at Lou Pollock Memorial Park

Contact:

Josh Tager [email protected]

or Fred Lashley

Current rates: $1,000 CBI members;

$1,250 non-members

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Ongoing CBI Events

Torah on Tap – A Lively Group Discussion

Led by Rabbi Goldstein

The last Sunday of the month 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. The venue changes each month. Watch for an eBlast

with venue details. Dog-friendly with non-alcoholic options.

Weekly Beginners’ Yiddish Vinkel

Wednesday Mornings at 11:00 am

A weekly Beginners' Yiddish Vinkel led by Robert Marcus meets at CBI on Wednesdays. Yiddish philosophs who

will hopefully share their Yiddish language skills and Yiddishkeit with us are also welcome. In addition to learning a

bissel Yiddish, we will explore Yiddish music, singing, poetry, literature, history and culture.

Marilyn Silberstein will be doing her Yiddish song classes on August 16th and September 13th.

All are welcome. To help with costs there will be a fee per class of $3 for CBI members and $5 for non-members.

For more information, contact the synagogue office (828) 252-8660.

Upcoming CBI Events

Take a Part in Documenting CBI History by Jay Jacoby

Sunday, August 6, 2017 10:00 am to noon CBI Social Hall

As some of you may know, many of the historical records of Congregation Beth Israel are now stored at UNC-

Asheville’s Ramsey Library Special Collections and University Archives. They are part of the Jewish Life in Western

North Carolina collection. The Congregation Beth Israel Papers span the years from 1927 to the present and include

various newspaper clippings, minutes of meetings, photographs, membership lists, synagogue bulletins, Sisterhood

scrapbooks, and other records. Anyone is free to browse through these archives by visiting Ramsey Library’s Special

Collections (check online for operating hours). You can also get an overview of the CBI collection by accessing it

online. Or for related collections check out Jewish life in Western North Carolina.

And now, here’s where you come in. Several of the items in the CBI archives have been digitized so that they can

be accessed online. This includes a collection of over 450 photographs. Unfortunately, many of these photos are gener-

ically labeled with captions that read Murdock Avenue Groundbreaking Ceremony or 1998 Purim Ball. Long-time

members of CBI, we need your help in identifying the people in these photographs.

On Sunday, August 6, from 10:00 am to noon, we’ve arranged for a session during which photos will be displayed,

fun will be had, and captions will be composed so that our records are as accurate as possible. Coffee and light

refreshments will be served. Long-time congregant and former president Caren Kessler has graciously consented to

help organize this effort. If you’re interested in helping, please contact her at [email protected]. Thanks.

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Upcoming CBI Events

Visiting Scholar Aviya Kushner November 9 - 13, 2017

Visiting scholar Aviya Kushner, author of Grammar of God and Jerusalem Post

journalist, will be making a number of presentations for our congregation. Watch for

more details in the coming months.

Road to Fulfillment: Jewish Wisdom for a Life of Purpose Tuesdays, August 22 to September 19 (5 sessions) – 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

CBI Social Hall

What are the skills and traits which help us thrive and flourish? What insight does the wellspring of Jewish wisdom

provide to live a life of well-being? Utilizing Dr. Martin Seligman's Character Strengths and Virtues and his PERMA

Model for Well-Being, we will explore leading a purposeful and fulfilling life through the wisdom of the Jewish

tradition. Meeting weekly on Tuesday evenings for 5 weeks, Rabbi Justin Goldstein will guide discussion and practices

aimed at cultivating a greater sense of flourishing, fulfillment and well-being in our lives.

Requested exchange of $18 for CBI Members/$36 for others. Onetime exchange covers the entire series. Enroll by

August 7th at [email protected] or (828) 252-8660.

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Upcoming CBI Events

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Upcoming CBI Events

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Dementia Connections

Sunday, August 13

10am to 12noon

Congregation Beth Israel Social Hall

In this interactive program, we talk with you about:

! What dementia is

! Its warning signs

! Differences between normal aging and dementia

! Tips to improve communication, and

! How to make your congregation more dementia friendly

Dementia Connections is offered by Dementia Friendly WNC, a project committed to the well-being of people living with dementia and their families through a welcoming and knowledgeable community. Our volunteer team includes two people living with dementia and has developed community education programs and meaningful activities for people living with dementia. We partner with many organizations including Area Agencies on Aging, Asheville Art Museum, YMCA, Odyssey Studios and AARP. !

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CBI Committee NewsLiaison Committee

The committee’s purpose is to help resolve interpersonal conflicts within the shul. These disagreements can occur

between congregants, between congregants and the Rabbi, between congregants and the Board, or between the Board

and the Rabbi. The Liaison Committee is here to assist you if you have a concern.

Committee members are carefully chosen for their abilities to be impartial and to provide a discreet and safe sounding

board. They are ready to listen to any concerns that you may have. You can contact any of the members of the

committee. They are:

Caren Kessler – chairperson (693-0897) Rabbi Wolff Alterman (337-6185)

Eva Blinder (275-6447) Laurie Chess (545-7318)

Marc Penansky (279-0940) Davida Horwitz (279-6599)

Our Madrichim Help You Create

Personal and Meaningful Programs at CBI

At its core, the CBI Madrichim initiative is designed to engage each and every member on a personal level; empower

each of us to create the Jewish experiences that are meaningful for us; and, in doing so, enhance our potential for

authentic Jewish expression. Success is when we realize that we benefit as much by supporting another’s personal

journey as we do from the program itself. What is your passion or interest: a class, a club, a social action program, a

fundraiser, a tikkun olam project, a social event? Think about it. Then contact one of the folks below and let us help

you make it happen!

CBI MadrichimBruce Brown Ali Climo Sally Gooze

Caren Kessler Alan Silverman Mike Weizman

Call for Volunteers – Room In the Inn

CBI partners with four other faith communities to host approximately 12 homeless women for three weeks over the

course of the year. CBI has not had the facilities to actually house these women, but we have provided support for

one day each of the three weeks. We have now been asked to volunteer for two days during each of the three weeks.

Under the leadership of Jan Zollars we have done wonderfully well, and now we need more volunteers to take on that

extra day.

Our role starts in the early evening of the day for which we are responsible by picking up a van, driving to A Hope

downtown where the women have been sheltered and mentored during the day, showering and accessing their

belongings. Our volunteer, usually Frank Goldsmith, drives these ladies to the faith institution that is housing them

for the night. Our volunteers prepare dinner for them, serve the dinner, eat and socialize with them, clean up and

ideally provide some entertainment or social activity. Recently Lavender Jane has given massages and Micah Hauser

has done balloon art with them. Two volunteers spend the night with the ladies, and early in the morning another

volunteer, maybe the same driver, drives them back to A Hope with lunches that have been prepared by our volunteers.

This schedule is repeated for five nights. Please let Jan Zollars ([email protected]) or Marlene Jacoby

([email protected]) know if you are interested in helping with this important and rewarding effort.

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More CBI NewsSheldon and Rochelle Neuringer

Honored at CBI

On Sunday, June 25 more than fifty people gathered to honor Rochelle and Sheldon Neuringer, who have been actively

participating members of CBI since August of 1969 (48 years!). After a delicious and beautiful brunch, Sheldon read

from his recently published second novel, Confessions of a Nobody. Nostalgic reminiscences about Brooklyn from

several in attendance dominated the Q & A that followed the reading. This event was sponsored by Adult Ed and was

made possible by the volunteer efforts of Leslie and Bob Goldstein, Carol and Jeremy Samsky, Jay and Marlene Jacoby,

Jeremy and Sue Lerner, Julie Sherman, Hazak and anonymous donors.

Have You Tried Out Our

Web Check Payment System?CBI’s Web Check Payment system is being used by quite a few congregants. Try it out, if you haven’t already. It’s an

easy-to-use, NO FEE way to make any of your payments to CBI – Dues, Bet Sefer, Ingles Gift Cards, or Donations. This

is a direct debit from your checking account. You just need your routing number and account number. There is also a

place for a memo entry so that you can indicate the purpose of your donation (in memory of, a particular fund, etc.).

Please make sure to fill in the memo box so that we can allocate your payment correctly.

We have contracted with a third party web check provider for this service. They have all of the necessary security issues

in place to handle sensitive account information data. Beth Israel Web Check Payments Online

Click on the donate button at the left to pay your dues,

make a contribution, pay your Annual Appeal Pledge or

pay for your Ingles cards. This simple Web Check system

is a direct debit to your checking account and allows you

to send a message to the CBI office along with your pay-

ment. No need to write checks or make special trips to the

office.

Ingles cards are a no-cost fundraiser for Beth Israel. Each month

CBI members and friends buy $14,000 worth of Ingles gift cards

to help raise $700 for Beth Israel – over $8,000 annually. Ingles

gift cards can be used at any Ingles store for groceries, pharmacy

items and gasoline. Sign up now to receive your Ingles cards auto-

matically each month. The office also keeps an inventory of Ingles

cards for immediate purchase. Contact the CBI office to get more

information and/or to participate at 252-8660 or admin@bethis-

raelnc.org.

Meet Our CBI Officers and Members-at-Large

Ali Climo – Vice President

Ali (Alison) Climo is originally from Massachusetts and loves jazz, red wine and the

game ColorKu. After a 17-year career at Warren Wilson College, Ali currently serves

as the coordinator of the Buncombe County Aging Plan and consults on various other

projects related to aging and disabilities across the state of North Carolina. Ali is married

to writer and artist Sebastian Matthews, and together they are raising their teenaged son,

Avery. Ali and Sebastian moved to Asheville in 1999, and with Avery, have been at

home at CBI since 2009.

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Della Simon – President

After leaving her native South Africa at the age of 4, Della was raised in Tampa, Florida.

She met Mike Weizman at age 17 at USY, but only dated for 6 months. She then went

on to University of Florida for her undergraduate degree and George Washington Uni-

versity where she completed a Masters in Public Health. Medical school was in her

hometown of Tampa at USF. Della and Mike reconnected during this time and she com-

pleted her Internal Medicine training in Seattle, WA. The couple moved to Asheville in

2001 and became members of CBI in 2002. While raising Adina 14 and Talia 11, Della

has also been involved in many areas of CBI leadership and programming. When she

is not spending time with family or seeing patients at Pisgah Manor in Candler where

she is the Medical Director, Della enjoys traveling, reading and hiking the trails of WNC.

Norman Katzwer – Secretary

Norman and his wife, Tamar, bought a house in Mars Hill, NC in 2014 and became

year-round residents in May of 2016. They have a recently-married son in San Francisco

and a daughter in their former town of West Orange, NJ. Previously, Norm’s career

was in the specialized field of investment fund accounting. As he transitions into retire-

ment, his attention is focused on the shul and volunteering with Madison County’s Lit-

eracy Services.

Bruce Brown – Treasurer

Bruce moved to WNC in 2007 and joined CBI shortly thereafter. He joined the Board

in 2012 and has held the offices of Treasurer, VP Finance and Co-President. In addition,

Bruce has been the editor of HaShofar since 2013 and also caters many of the food

events at CBI including the Shabbat Kiddush luncheons. He has 2 adult children and

2 grandchildren. Bruce and Brian Stone live in Waynesville with their two spoiled

furbabies.

Alan Silverman – Membership Chair

CBI has been home for the Silverman family since they moved to Asheville from Atlanta in

March 1993. Alan and Lorraine’s two children were born into this extended family. Alan and

Lorraine renewed their wedding vows here and have developed lifelong relationships which

continue to enrich them. As a Past President and former teacher in our Bet Sefer program (for

17 years), Alan can honestly say that getting involved at CBI is one of the best decisions he has

ever made. If for no other reason, it has enabled him to model the behavior he hopes that their

kids will one day emulate.

Meet Our CBI Officers and Members-at-Large

Alan Escovitz – Member-at-Large

Alan retired from The Ohio State University in 2008 after serving as a Professor of Pharmacy

for over 25 years. Alan and his wife, Suzanne, have always shared a deep commitment to their

professions and community. Since moving to Asheville and joining Congregation Beth Israel,

Alan began arranging for CBI volunteers to serve meals at Rescue Mission and recruiting volun-

teers for the annual Habitat for Humanity Interfaith House Build. Alan is also a co-leader on

CBI’s Security Committee, serves on the Social Action Committee and most recently was elected

as a Member–at-Large. In the Asheville Jewish community, Alan serves on the Jewish Federation

of WNC Board and as a member of the JCC’s Security Committee and its Security Team. He

was recently reappointed to the City of Asheville’s Civil Service Board and serves as a board

member on the Grove Park/Sunset Mountain Neighborhood Association.

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Gerry Hausman – Member-at-Large

Gerry was born in New York City and reared in the Bronx, which accounts for his loyalty to the

Yankees. His wife, Mary, is from Chattanooga, and they met in Nashville, Tennessee, where they

lived for nearly 42 years. Gerry spent his professional life in education, and taught in New York

City schools, middle Tennessee schools working as a school psychologist, Director of Special

Education, and Director of the Testing Program. He also worked in a private school for learning-

impaired students where he was Director of Student Information. Gerry was a member of a

Conservative synagogue in Nashville for some 30 years and joined CBI soon after having moved

to Asheville two years ago.

Marlene Jacoby – Social Action Committee Chair

Marlene has lived in Asheville since 2001 and joined CBI shortly after arriving. She is retired

after teaching biology for thirty years mostly in Charlotte and Asheville. Her volunteer work

has included serving on and helping to establish several hospital ethics committees, being a

Navigator for the Affordable Care Act through Pisgah Legal Services, working with Carolina

Jews for Justice West and taking on multiple roles at CBI. She and her husband, Jay, have three

grown children, four grandchildren and two rescue dogs.

Eva Blinder – Ritual Chair

Eva moved to Buncombe County from New York City 20 years ago and has been a CBI mem-

ber since 1999. She previously served as CBI president. Eva retired in 2016 from a career in

computer system administration. Outside of her synagogue activities, she enjoys hiking,

backpacking and gardening. She lives outside Weaverville with her partner Beth C. Israel.

Robert Kline – Adult Education Chair

Robert is happily married to Kathie Kline for 40 years. They have two beautiful and

talented daughters, Grace and Elyse, three grandchildren beyond compare, Morgan,

Chloe and Caleb. Robert is a family physician since 1986. His interests include mind-

fulness Jewish meditation, bowl-turning, gardening, ballroom dancing and guitar. Robert

has been the chair of the Adult Education Committee at CBI since July 2016.

Meet Our CBI Officers and Members-at-Large

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Tamar Katzwer – Member-at-Large

Tamar has lived in Mars Hill for a little over a year. She and her husband, Norman,

moved from West Orange NJ. They have three beautiful children, counting their brand

new daughter-in-law. Tamar was a registered nurse for over thirty years, working in a

variety of specialties. She now enjoys doing volunteer work with Madison County

Literacy Services and attending classes and events at CBI. Tamar also knits, crochets,

tats and sews, along with any other craft that she discovers on Pinterest.

Julie Sherman – Member-at-Large

Julie Sherman has lived in Asheville since 2007, having moved here from northern Cal-

ifornia. She worked for many years at non-profit organizations providing HIV education

and prevention and then in non-profits working in the field of women’s health. She

worked for five years as the administrator at Congregation Beth HaTephila and currently

works at an educational startup, Strivven Media, LLC. Julie spent many years on the

coordinating committee of a Jewish Renewal group, Kolaynu, in Santa Cruz, CA. In

that capacity she led services and served as a storyteller at High Holiday services for

many years. She joyfully attended Jewish summer camp and worked as a head of session

for several years. She is interested in ritual and how to create and maintain a strong

community. In addition she loves to sing and attend films. She is excited to serve our

community on the board.

Thank You From The Open Door

Each Shabbat when there are leftovers from Kiddush lunch, I take them to the Open Door in Waynesville. Each of the

Waynesville churches take turns preparing and serving the large quantities of food that are donated. There are no

synagogues in Waynesville. Mary Sue, the kitchen manager at Open Door, was delighted to know that our Asheville

synagogue was supporting their ministry. Every week, they gratefully acknowledge the food that I deliver.

At Kiddush, people often ask about the leftover food. It is being put to good use by a wonderful organization.

~ Bruce

Three Books by Walter Ziffer

You may want to know that all three books by Walter Ziffer are now available as follows:

The Teaching of Disdain: An Examination of Christology and New Testament Attitudes Toward Jews,

as eBook from Kindle.

The Birth of Christianity from the Matrix of Judaism: From Jewish Sect to World Religion, from Amazon.

Confronting the Silence: A Holocaust Survivor's Search for God, from Amazon.

Leil SelichotSaturday, September 16, 2017

9:00 pm Leil Selichot Service

Rosh HashanahWednesday, September 20 2017 – Erev Rosh Hashanah

7:30 pm Ma'ariv Service

9:00 pm Oneg – pareve potluck dessert

Thursday, September 21, 2017 – 1st Day Rosh Hashanah

9:00 am Morning Service

1:15 pm Tashlikh

7:30 pm Ma'ariv Service

No Oneg

Friday, September 22, 2017 – 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah

9:00 am Morning Service

Shabbat ShuvahSaturday, September 23, 2017 – Shabbat Shuvah

9:30 am Morning Service

Kol NidreFriday, September 29, 2017 – Erev Yom Kippur

6:45 pm Kol Nidre and Ma'ariv Service

Yom KippurSaturday, September 30, 2017 – Yom Kippur

8:00 am Morning Service

10:30 am Yizkor

2:00 pm Spiritual Text Study with Rabbi Goldstein

3:30 pm Jewish Meditation and Chanting

4:30 pm Minchah

6:30 pm Ne’ilah and Ma'ariv Services

8:00 pm Break-the-Fast (reservations required)

High Holiday Schedule

Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast MealJoin us for this special meal on Saturday, September 30th, immediately following services. It is a great opportunity for

us to gather in friendship as a community following the holiest day of the year. Your favorite dairy foods prepared by

Kosher Caterer Bruce Brown will be served buffet style: bagels, cream cheese, tuna & egg salad, tossed salad, noodle

puddings, fruit salad, and delicious desserts.

$18 Adults $10 Children (3-12 years)

Please send in your reservation by Monday, September 18th*. Reserve early as space is limited!

*Reservations received after September 18th will be honored if space is available at $25 per person.

Please make your check payable to: Congregation Beth Israel and write Break-the-Fast on the memo line.

Contact the CBI office if you have any additional questions at (828) 252-8660. Email [email protected] and return the form below with your payment.

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Yes, I/we wish to attend the Break-the-Fast meal at Beth Israel Synagogue.

#________ Adults $18 #______ Children $10 (3-12 years)

Every year we have the need to sponsor others at our Break-the Fast meal. Your sponsorship of others is appreciated.

I would like to sponsor #___ Adults $18 #______ Children $10

Enclosed is my check for $______________.

Name(s) __________________________________________________________________

Telephone # _____________________________ e-mail___________________________

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Yizkor Memorial Booklet 5778

Zichrono (or zichrona) l’vracha (may his or her memory be for a blessing). This well-known Hebrew phrase that we

use when mentioning a dear departed one is weighted with meaning. Our may the memory be for a blessing emphasizes

that despite the loved one’s departure, the blessed memories still live within us, and keep our loved one near and cher-

ished with every remembering.

The Yizkor Memorial Booklet Supplement for 5778 will be used for the Yizkor Service at the High Holidays and at

Yizkor services throughout the year. It will be handed out, and portions read from it at these times. The inclusion of

family and/or anyone whose memory means something special to you, such as departed friends, martyrs of the past,

Holocaust victims, etc. will surely add depth and meaning to those services.

As we prepare our booklet, names that appear on memorial plaques in the synagogue will be automatically listed. Other

names, however, even if listed in prior booklets, will not be automatically included.

It has long been a Jewish custom to give tzedakah in honor of our departed, honoring the memory of our departed loved

ones by serving the needs of the living. Please fill in the following form and return it to the office at your earliest

convenience.

Name Relationship (optional)

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Print your name(s):

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Enclosed is my/our donation of $ ___________ in memory of my/our beloved ones for whom there is a plaque in the

synagogue and/or for the additional names listed above.

*This form must be received by the office no later than Friday, September 15, 2017.

Cantor Cohen

We are delighted to welcome

Cantor Jeffrey Cohen back to

CBI to daven our High Holiday

services. Jeffrey brings a focus,

a voice, and a spirit to the

bimah that simply inspire

every person present. Jeffrey’s

dedication to the traditions and

his feeling of obligation to his

congregations are heart-felt. His goal is to provide a

spiritual uplift and a sense of fulfillment.

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More High Holiday InformationLulav/Etrog Sets

Lulav/Etrog sets can be purchased through the office at

the following rates (prices include shipping):

Standard $44 Prime $52 Deluxe $60

The deadline for ordering and payment is

Friday, September 15, 2017

Selichot Service

Saturday, September 16, 9:00 pm

Please join us for the Selichot Service that will include

contemporary classical music inspired by the shofar, text

study, discussion and communal prayer.

Flowers for the Bimah

on the High Holidays

If you would be willing to sponsor or donate a flower

arrangement for the bimah during the High Holidays,

please contact the CBI office at 252-8660 or

[email protected]. Your donation can be dedi-

cated in honor, in memory, or in appreciation of some-

one, and your gift will be recognized in the Ha’Shofar

monthly bulletin.

Asheville CommunityHigh Holiday Pass

For more information contact Tami Gross

[email protected](828) 253-0701, ext 114

The Community High Holiday Pass is a project of One Jewish Asheville, a collaborative planning initiative

designed to strengthen and celebrate the Asheville Jewish community.

The Jewish Secular Community of Asheville

October 2-12, 2016

Congregation Beth IsraelCongregation Beth Ha Taphila

The Chabad House

Newcomers & Visitors are invited to purchase the one Jewish Asheville High Holiday Pass

to attend services at

At publication time, information

about Asheville Community

High Holiday Pass was not yet

available.

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More High Holiday InformationVolunteers Needed to Build the Sukkah

and Ready the Synagogue for the High HolidaysVolunteer Evening

Thursday, September 17, 2017

Time: to be announced

All hands on deck! We will be changing the prayer books

to the High Holiday Machzorim. There is lots to do. Please

come out and help.

We will be providing the pizza. Please RSVP to the syna-

gogue office so that we know how many pizzas to order.

Setting Up and Decorating the Sukkah

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Time: to be announced

This is a fun time for all – young and old.

Come help decorate the Sukkah.

Memorial Service

at Lou Pollock Cemetery

Kever Avot v’ImahotSunday, September 17, 2017 1:00 pm

It is customary to visit the graves of parents and close relatives during the High Holidays. The theme of the prayers is

peaceful eternal rest for the departed and an invocation for God's aid to the living on the basis of the pious deeds of

the dead performed during their lifetime.

Rabbi Justin Goldstein will be conducting this year’s Memorial Service at Lou Pollock Cemetery (Louisiana Avenue,

Asheville). Please join us for this meaningful part of Yamim Noraim (The Ten Days of Awe between Rosh Hashanah

and Yom Kippur).

If you need a ride to the cemetery, please call the synagogue office. We will try to arrange car pools.

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And Still More High Holiday InformationA Reminder from the Security Committee

Please read the following prior to Rosh Hashanah and help the Security Committee keep the

shul a safe place for the High Holidays.

Handicapped Parking – Please call Lee Avishai at the shul (252-8660) if you would like to reserve a handicapped

space (assuming you have a handicapped parking tag) so that we can set aside the correct number of spaces. We

will use the orange cones to reserve spaces since we do not have enough marked handicapped spaces at the present

time.

No Parking in Traffic Circle – Please do not park in the traffic circle except for pickup and drop off. We need to

keep that area clear, along with both parking lot entrances, to permit emergency vehicle access at all times (this

includes all times of year).

Helping with Security – We still need a few more folks for 1-2 hour shifts to keep an eye on the entrance and to

make sure that parking is safe and secure. Please let Frank Goldsmith ([email protected]), Marc Rudow

([email protected]) or Alan Escovitz ([email protected]) know if you are able to help do

this important work.

Greeters, Ushers and Shofar Blowers

If you would like to volunteer to be a greeter or usher, or shofar blower, please contact Lee

at the synagogue office (828) 252-8660.

Calling all experienced Shofar blowers –

Please contact – [email protected], if you are interested

in blowing Shofar for the High Holidays. You must own your own

Shofar.

A Reminder about Our Ritual Policy on Tallit and Kippah

All men are requested to wear a head covering in the Sanctuary. Women who so choose are welcome to do so, as well.

When someone is called up to the Torah, men are expected to wear both kippah and tallit in accordance with normative

Jewish tradition. Women, when called to the Torah, may choose to wear kippah and tallit, but are not required to do

so. There are tallitot and kippot on the bimah available for those who wish to wear either kippah or tallit only when

called to the Torah. Any comments, questions or concerns can be directed to Rabbi Goldstein.

Collecting Food for Manna Food Bank

Again this year, we will be collecting food for Manna Food Bank. The food barrels will be in the CBI Lobby beginning

September 11th and will remain there until after Yom Kippur (October 2). We ask that when you come to shul during

that time, please consider making a donation of non-perishable food items that we will be able to donate to Manna

Food Bank after Yom Kippur. Watch for more details in the Weekly Announcements.

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generate thousands of dollars in vehicle donations. The organization is owned Jewish Family Services.

For More Information:

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or call (855) 500-7433

CBI Has Joined the CARS™ Program –Any Easy Way to Donate Your Vehicle As a Tax Deductible Contribution

Your Amazon Purchases Can HelpSupport Beth Israel

Your Amazon purchases can help support

Beth Israel. Amazon Smile donates 1% of

your purchases to CBI. No cost to you.

Just visit https://smile.amazon.com and

select Congregation Beth Israel, then shop

as you regularly would. If you are a regu-

lar Amazon shopper, you can bookmark

this website so as to find it easily every

time you shop.

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2017 Beth Israel Labor Day Weekend Rummage Sale

The annual CBI Rummage Sale will be Labor Day Weekend, Sunday and Monday, September 3 and 4, 2017, from 8 am to

4 pm. This successful fundraiser is your opportunity to contribute gently used household merchandise, furniture, books,

artwork, jewelry, craft supplies, children's goods, still-in-style clothing and other items to our project. On July 31 a storage

pod will be placed in the back of the synagogue where donations can be left during weekday office hours or on weekends,

by appointment. Our deadline for accepting items is Thursday, August 31. No items will be accepted on Friday, September

1. Tax donation receipts are available.

Volunteer opportunities abound, and this is a fun and useful way to meet fellow CBI members. On August 27, Sunday, under

the Pohlman family's leadership, we will all unload the pod and start set-up in the social hall. We'll have coffee and bagels

ready for you! Monday to Thursday, August 28 to 31, we will need help displaying the merchandise in the social hall. On

the sale days, cashiers, people to help customers, and others to keep the sale presentable are greatly needed and appreciated.

On Tuesday, September 5, volunteers are also needed to prepare the leftovers for the Rescue Mission Thrift store and return

materials to the shed. Gail Shulimson and Barb Hall are co-chairing this event. Please contact Caren Kessler who is our

volunteer coordinator to sign up for this very important fundraiser. She can be reached at (828) 693-0897 or at

[email protected].

Have You Tried Our Dip Jar?As you know, most of our programs are FREE and open to all. The Dip Jar resides on the piano in

the Social Hall alongside a donation jug. It is an easy way to make a $5 contribution to Beth Israel

by inserting your credit or debit card. Or feel free to leave a check or cash in the donation jug.

If you have enjoyed a program at CBI, please make a donation the next time you are in the building

(except on Shabbat).

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Visit Our Gift Shop

Visit our Gift Shop

Summer Gift Shop Hours

Fridays from noon to 2:45 pm

ADDITIONAL HOURS ARE ALSO

AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT CAROL SAMSKY 676-0765

OR MARLENE JACOBY 298-9433

[email protected]

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Carolina Jews for Justice Update

Keep up to date with CJJ/West! Here’s what we’re up to

currently:

Fighting Poverty

Together with Just Economics, we are planning two events

in September.

First, on Wednesday, September 6, we will present a

documentary film on local poverty produced by Just

Economics, followed by a panel discussion on the issues

raised by the film. The event will take place in Dave

Social Hall, Congregation Beth HaTephila, from 7:00 pm

to 9:00 pm.

Then, on Sunday, September 17, CJJ/West and Just

Economics will conduct a poverty simulation at

Congregation Beth Israel from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Stay

tuned for information on how to sign up (enrollment will

be limited to 40 people). As of this writing, we could use

some volunteers to staff the various stations that the

participants will pass through. If you are interested in

volunteering, please contact Carol Falender,

[email protected].

Labor Sabbath

Labor Sabbath is a project of the WNC Regional Minimum

Wage Coalition, a group of which CJJ/West is a part, which

includes Just Economics, the North Carolina Wage Council,

the AFL-CIO, and other social justice organizations. On

Shabbat, September 1-2, 2017, congregations are encouraged

to honor workers in their fight for fair wages and for

collective bargaining in divrei Torah, bimah announcements,

and activities such as love letters to workers from Sunday

school students. Materials will be circulated to rabbis and to

the lay leadership of our local congregations. As it happens,

the Torah portion for that Shabbat is Ki Tetzei, which includes

the well-known admonition to pay wages fairly (Deut. 24:14-

15).

Anti-Semitism

CJJ/West is helping organize a training program on August

16 at UNC-A on anti-Semitism for clergy from various faiths

and certain other local leaders, led by Dove Kent, formerly

the Executive Director of Jews For Racial & Economic

Justice (JFREJ) in New York City and now a resident of

North Carolina. She teaches widely on anti-Semitism, the

roles of Jews in the movement for justice, and the

intersectionality of prejudice and oppression. We hope to be

able to present other programs by Dove in the future.

CJJ/West Planning

CJJ/West is engaged in planning how people can become

more involved in our work by defining potential roles,

determining our members’ areas of interest and expertise, and

creating working groups to address the issues on which we

focus. If you would be interested in talking with one of us to

see how you can fit in, please contact:

Judy Leavitt [email protected]

Frank Goldsmith [email protected].

Please also visit our website and sign up for our newsletters

at www.carolinajewsforjustice.org.

A Look Ahead !

CBI Rummage Sale........................................ September 3 and 4

Rosh Hashanah .......................................... September 21 and 22

Kol Nidre................................................................. September 29

Yom Kippur ............................................................ September 30

Boray Perie HagafenBy: Ira Naiman

Value Man never perceived himself to be a wine snob. After

all, his mission is to find good tasting wine at a value price.

No way would he espouse the concept that a wine can be

good only if it costs as much as a kidney transplant. Value

Man felt he was open to all the places and ways wine came,

as long as it was value priced.

Time for a confession. Value Man looked at wine that came

in those boxes with a little bit of a fish eye. How good could

they be? Well, Value Man will have to hit his chest on Yom

Kippur and add an Al Het for being haughty about boxed

wine. A rousing chorus of Aveinu Malkainu, anyone?

The virtues of boxed wine were brought to my attention by

HOBB (Husband of Bubbly Brit). HOBB said that the

various types were reasonably good, and the packaging

makes it last longer. He enthusiastically pointed out the wine

is actually in a bag that collapses on itself so no air gets to

the wine to degrade it. It can stay fresh for a few weeks.

This was hard to believe (getting a ‘you won money’ email

from Nigeria seemed more plausible), so Value Man went to

his local Ingles to check it out. I saw the Bota Box company

group of wine on sale (my favorite four letter word) for $8.99

for 1.5 liters. That means each box had the volume of 2

regular bottles (a regular bottle has 750ml). We are looking

at the equivalent of $4.50 a bottle! So, a Bota Box of

Redvolution (a red blend), a Pinot Noir and a Chardonnay

went in Value Man’s cart. Don’t forget to use your Ingles

Cards from CBI.

The Bota Box Redvolution was very nice. It had a medium

body, nice cherry and dark fruit flavors. My wife and I drank

some, and then put it in the refrigerator for 2 days to see what

would happen to the flavor. On the third day we tried it and

it was absolutely fresh. Red wine in a bottle once uncorked,

tends to go downhill after a day or two. The collapsible bag

works. Value Man is a believer!

Next up was the Chardonnay. This was surprisingly good

with citrus and apple flavors. If you like a Chardonnay that

is buttery, this is for you. Over several days, it was fresh each

time. Definitely store this in the refrigerator. You can push

the button and get a glass anytime you like.

Last of the group was the Pinot Noir. It was light to medium

in body, with a pleasant cherry flavor. It would pair nicely

with cheeses, and lightly sauced fish or chicken. It’s

definitely worth a try if you like light reds.

There are several companies that have wine in a box, and I

would suspect they all work in a similar way. So, Value Man

learned a valuable lesson and is happy to pass it on. When

you see HOBB at shul, smile and say L’Chaim.

Until next time.

September Ha’Shofar Deadline –

August 10thI welcome your newsletter contributions, but

please, please respect the deadline of the

10th of the month.

~ Bruce

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Social Action Volunteer Opportunities

Help serving dinner at the Western Carolina Rescue

Mission on the third Tuesday of the month from 4:00

pm to 5:30 pm. The Rescue Mission is located at 225

Patton Avenue, Asheville. Contact Alan Escovitz

[email protected] or Marlene Jacoby socialac-

[email protected].

Help with our involvement with Room In the Inn.

Contact Jan Zollars [email protected] or

Marlene Jacoby [email protected].

Mazel Tov !To Bernard Coleman on his 80th birthday.

To Jonathan Kayne on being awarded the Rick Arkans Eagle Scout Scholarship from the National

Jewish Committee on Scouting. This award is for $1,000 towards the university of his choosing.

To Mark Rudow and Deborah Miles on the marriage of their son Josh to Galit Church.

On a beautiful May Day (May 13), Josh Rudow and Galit Church

stood under the Chuppah at a farm in Leicester, NC (Yesterday's

Spaces) with Rabbi Wolff Alterman as the officiant. Bandana

Klezmer led the procession to the Bedeken and the Chuppah while

the final walk was to the music of the Raymarcables who played

Midnight on the Water. Prior to the Bedeken, Josh gave a d'var

from the Parsha Emor at the Men's Tisch. The Rudow/Miles family

thanks all the members of Beth Israel and the wider community,

past and present, who nurtured Josh, and all our children, to be able

to reach this simcha.

To Norman and Tamar Katzwer on the marriage of their son, Moshe.

To Brett Millsaps on graduating from the Asheville Police Academy.

To Samuel Goldstein who won a Silver medal running at the Maccabi Games.

To Barbara Levin on being installed as Vice President of the Women’s League of Conservative

Judaism.

Refuah ShleimahTo Jo Golson, Natasha Wood, Teri Kayne

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To Caren Kessler, Caroline Manheimer, Rochelle Reich, Carol Samsky, Gail Shulimson,

Marlene Jacoby, JaneAnne Tager, Janice Brock, & Jan Zollars for staffing the Gift Shop.

To Rabbi Goldstein, Jay Jacoby, Caren Kessler, Frank Goldsmith, and Ira Naiman for their

articles to Ha’Shofar this month.

To Alan Silverman for the creation of our new CBI website.

To the anonymous donors of the new refrigerator in our Potluck Kitchen.

Many Thanks!

Our SympathyTo the Silverman family on the passing of Alan’s mother, Faye Silverman.

To the Jacoby family on the passing of Jay’s brother-in-law, Charles Simon.

To the Green family on the passing of Alice Green.

Support Your Shul and Its Congregants!

Active Donor Directed FundsFor those members of

CBI who would like to

direct their financial

support toward a spe-

cific area within CBI,

these are the active

donor directed funds.

You are encouraged to

support the General

Fund with your dona-

tions, allowing the Board of Directors the

discretion to direct this support toward

areas of the most need.

** These funds are very active and in the

most need of regular contributions.

� ** Spiritual Life Fund – Support of

spiritual life programs and needs

� **Social Action Fund – Funds CBI’s

social action projects

� ** Chesed/Tzedakah Fund –

Supports the Bereavement Committee

and other Chesed related activities

� ** Ted Liebowitz Children’s Fund –

Provides scholarships for Bet Sefer

students and supports Bet Sefer

expenses

� ** Toby Cohen Minyan Katan and

Junior Congregation Fund

� ** Family Education Fund –

Supports family education program-

ming

� Shorashim Teen Program Fund –

Supports CBI teen programs

� **Adult Ed Fund

� Website/Computer/Tech Fund

� Cemetery Committee Fund –

Supports maintenance of CBI’s

Lou Pollock Cemetery

� Chevra Kadisha Fund – Supports

efforts toward preparing the body of

the departed for Jewish burial.

� **Rabbi Discretionary Fund –

Supports needs or causes the Rabbi

chooses to support

General Fund

David & Sharon Boas: in honor of

Sheldon & Rochelle Neuringer

Hanan & Goldie Weizman: in honor

of Larry Schantz’s birthday

Linda Wolf: in memory of her

husband, Robert Wolf

Sheldon & Rochelle Neuringer: in

honor of Steve & Carolyn

Kayne’s 50th anniversary

Hanan & Goldie Weizman: in honor

of Sally Gooze’s birthday

Bruce Brown & Brian Stone: in

memory of Alan Silverman’s

mother, Faye Silverman

Bob & Carol Deutsch: in honor of

Larry Schantz’s birthday

Lee Avishai: in honor of Sally

Gooze’s birthday

Lee Avishai: in memory of Daliah

Gans

Avishai family: in memory of Alan

Silverman’s mother, Faye

Silverman

Caren Kessler: in honor of Steve &

Carolyn Kayne’s 50th anniversary

Carol Cohen: in memory of Alan

Silverman’s mother, Faye

Silverman

Brad & Shelley Fisher: in honor of

Ira & Sheila Naiman’s 40th

anniversary

Davida Horwitz: in memory of

Alan Silverman’s mother, Faye

Silverman

Brad & Shelley Fisher: in honor of

Steve & Carolyn Kayne’s 50th

anniversary

Eva Blinder: with condolences to

the Silvermans on the loss of

Alan’s mother, Faye Silverman

Norman & Joan Glaslowitz: in

honor of Steve & Carolyn

Kayne’s 50th anniversary

Larry & Marcia Schantz: in

memory of Alan Silverman’s

mother, Faye Silverman

Gerard & Thelma Uhler: in honor

of the anniversary of Dr. Stephen

and Carling Uhler-Smith

Norm & Carrie Winkelman: in

memory of Alan Silverman’s

mother, Faye Silverman

James O. Stamey

Jeremy & Carol Samsky: in honor

of Steve & Carolyn Kayne’s 50th

anniversary

Resa Johnson: in memory of Alan

Silverman’s mother, Faye

Silverman

Jordan & Barbara Miller: in honor

of Steve & Carolyn Kayne’s 50th

anniversary

Lee, Aya & Tal Avishai: in honor of

Bernard Coleman’s 80th birthday

Iva Edwards and family

Sylvia Bechinsky: in honor of Steve

& Carolyn Kayne’s 50th

anniversary

Gerard & Thelma Uhler: in honor

of Steve & Carolyn Kayne’s 50th

anniversary

Gerard & Thelma Uhler: fond

regards to our friend Sylvia

Bechinsky and mazel tov on her

new home

William & Barbara Lewin: in mem-

ory of Alan Silverman’s mother,

Faye Silverman

May to July

Lee Berkwits & Barb Hall: wishing

a happy birthday to Rabbi Justin

William & Barbara Lewin: in

memory of Daliah Gans

Norm & Carrie Winkelman: in

honor of Steve & Carolyn

Kayne’s 50th anniversary

Michael & Michele Heller: in

memory of Alan Silverman’s

mother, Faye Silverman

Lida Sparer

Helen Hellman: in honor of

Bernard Coleman’s 80th birthday

Marjorie Kaufman: in honor of

Steve & Carolyn Kayne’s 50th

anniversary

Lee, Aya & Tal Avishai: in honor of

Josefa Briant’s 70th birthday

Yahrzeit Fund

Carolyn & Jeffrey Goldstein: in

memory of Carolyn’s father,

Richard Curtis

Carolyn & Jeffrey Goldstein: in

memory of Carolyn’s step-father,

Albrecht Strauss

Neal & Beth Appel: in memory of

Beth’s father, Oscar Kendler

Lois Bernard: in memory of her

grandfather, Jacob Dipsiner

Neal & Beth Appel: in memory of

Neal’s mother, Pearl Appel

Roberta Wall & family: in memory

of Roberta’s father, Sidney

Simcha Wall

Norma Schulman: in memory of

her mother, Beatrice Epstein

John & Jimi Moore: in memory of

Jimi’s mother, Margaret Bornstein

Eva Blinder: in memory of her

mother, Charlotte Blinder

Norma Schulman: in memory of

her husband, Herbert M.

Schulman

Barbara & Richard Laibson: in

memory of Barbara’s mother,

Adele Levy

John & Jimi Moore: in memory of

Jimi’s brother, Andrew Peter

Bornstein

Lori Holmes: in memory of her

father, Sol Finn

Sylvia Bechinsky: in memory of her

father, Meyer Zimmerman

Rich & Barbara Laibson: in

memory of Rich’s mother,

Bernice Laibson

Ralph Reeder: in memory of his

wife, Naomi N. Segelman Reeder

Rich & Barbara Laibson: in

memory of Barbara’s mother,

Adele Levy

Torah Fund

Tom Muse: in honor of Josefa

Briant

Membership Directory Fund

Larry & Marcia Schantz

Adult Education Fund

Jay & Marlene Jacoby: in honor of

Steve & Carolyn Kayne’s 50th

anniversary

Jay & Marlene Jacoby: in memory

of Alan Silverman’s mother, Faye

Silverman

Robert & Karen Marcus: in honor

of Sheldon & Rochelle Neuringer

Ira & Sheila Naiman: in honor of

Sheldon Neuringer’s new book

Sheldon & Rochelle Neuringer

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund

Richard & Betsy Fox: in memory of

Morris Fox

Jeremy & Sue Lerner: in honor of

Steve & Carolyn Kayne’s 50th

anniversary

Anonymous: in appreciation of

Rabbi’s classes

Jeremy & Sue Lerner: in memory

of Alan Silverman’s mother, Faye

Silverman

Liebowitz Family Ed Fund

Gerard & Thelma Uhler: in honor

of Michael Uhler’s birthday

Gerard & Thelma Uhler: in honor

of Barrett Uhler’s birthday

Membership Directory

Shanah Tovah

Carol Cohen

Cemetery Fund

Phillip & Judy Horne: in memory

of Morris Fox

May to July (continued)

Mazel Tov !August Birthdays06 Eric Scheffer

08 Rabbi Justin

Goldstein

10 Caleb Pohlman

11 Ben Kaufman

Jonathan Freedberg

12 Joshua Pohlman

14 Shirley Sandler

20 Abe Goldstein

Jason Diamond

21 Meryl Goldstein

Amy Gordon

22 Jane Anne Tager

23 Robert Feirstein

25 Sebastian Matthews

26 Frank Goldsmith

27 Tony Hauser

28 Susan Lerner

Josefa Briant

29 Miriam Zaretsky

05 Bob & Leslie Goldstein, Jeremy & Heather Goldstein

12 Doug & Marilyn Miller, Steve & Patti Frankel in honor of Doug & Marilyn’s anniversary

19 Barbara Turner, Mark & Marilyn Silberstein, Miriam Zaretsky in honor of Miriam’s

birthday

26 Hanan & Goldie Weizman, Mike Weizman & Della Simon in honor of

Hanan & Goldie’s 50th anniversary

August Kiddush Hosts

August Anniversaries02 Justin & Danielle Goldstein

05 Rick & Laurie Chess

06 Sheldon & Rochelle Neuringer

12 Leslie & Bob Goldstein

Doug & Marilyn Miller

15 Michael & Michele Heller

Steve & Shirley Kayne

17 Gerard & Thelma Uhler

Brad & Shelley Fisher

21 Josh Gettinger & Barbara Levin

22 Jonas & Meryl Goldstein

24 Adrian & Shirley Sandler

30 Joe & Rendi Mann-Stadt

31 Steve & Barbara Miller

Bruce & Phyllis Goldstein

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WelcomeTo our new members,

Elie Aharon & Sara Yakira Heckelman

Esther Burstein

Richard & Julie Caro

Tom & Connie Glaser

Charlie & Lara Hume

Judith Karel

Jillian Krupp & Bart Martindale

Doug & Marilyn Miller

Eric & Frankie Weinberger

1 2

11:00 am

Yiddish Vinkel

No Meet the

Midrash

3

No Living

Torah

4

12:00 pm

Noon Study Group

6:00 pm Friday

Night Services

8:13 pm Candles

5

9:30 am Shabbat

morning services

9:02 pm Havdalah

6

10:00 am

Help Document

CBI History

2:00 pm Jewish

Meditation

7Deadline to

Register for

Road to

Fulfillment

Program

8 9

11:00 am

Yiddish Vinkel

No Meet the

Midrash

10

HaShofar

Deadline

No Living

Torah

7:00 pm Board

Meeting

11

12:00 pm

Noon Study Group

8:06 pm Candles

12

9:30 am Shabbat

morning services

8:55 pm Havdalah

13

10:00 am

Dementia

Connections

14 15 16

11:00 am

Yiddish Songs

Class

12:00 pm Meet

the Midrash

17

8:30 am Living

Torah at 75 N.

Market Street

18

12:00 pm

Noon Study Group

6:00 pm Friday

Night Services

7:58 pm Candles

19

9:30 am Shabbat

morning services

8:47 pm Havdalah

20

2:00 pm Jewish

Meditation

4:00 pm The

Farewell Party

Movie, Dinner,

Discussion

21 22

7:00 pm Road

to Fulfillment

23

11:00 am

Yiddish Vinkel

12:00 pm Meet

the Midrash

24

8:30 am Living

Torah at 75 N.

Market Street

25

12:00 pm

Noon Study Group

7:49 pm Candles

26

9:30 am

Shabbat morning

services and

Hasidishe Kiddush

8:38 pm

Havdalah

27

8:30 am Emp-

tying the Pod

4:00 pm Torah

on Tap

28 29

7:00 pm Road

to Fulfillment

30

11:00 am

Yiddish Vinkel

12:00 pm Meet

the Midrash

31 Deadline for

Rummage Sale

Donations

8:30 am Living

Torah at 75 N.

Market Street

HA’SHOFAR PAGE 28

August 2017SUN FRI SATTHUWEDTUEMON

Rummage Sale Set Up

HA’SHOFAR

August Yahrtzeits

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Announced during services on July 29

01 (09 Av) Shelley Fisher for her grandfather, Philip Glass

02 (10 Av) Carol Samsky for her father, Edward DeKoven

03 (11 Av) Anthony Hauser for his grandfather, Michael May

04 (12 Av) Mark Silberstein for his mother, Malka Silberstein

August 4 & 5

05 (13 Av) David Popick for his mother, Ruth Popick

07 (15 Av) Thelma Uhler for her mother, Celia Sherman

07 (15 Av) Miriam Zaretsky for her father, Benjamin Aronson

07 (15 Av) Bradley Fisher for his mother, Evelyn Fisher

08 (16 Av) Ileana Grams-Moog for her husband, Robert Moog

09 (17 Av) Cathy Kayne for her grandmother, Eleanor A. Miller

09 (17 Av) Vivien Saron for her stepfather, Ernest Erling

09 (17 Av) Neal Appel for his brother, Steven Appel

11 (19 Av) Jimi Moore for her father, Julian Bornstein

August 12

14 (22 Av) Jillian Krupp for her great uncle, Jack Popop

16 (24 Av) Lisa R. Harnash for her father, Michael Rothman

17 (25 Av) Shelley Fisher for her father, Leslie H. Epstein

August 18 & 19

19 (27 Av) Lois Bernard for her father, Abraham Bernard

19 (27 Av) Frank Gilreath for his father, Francis Holt

20 (28 Av) Neil Garroway for his aunt, Harriet Tannin

20 (28 Av) Barbara Miller for her father, Ted Liebowitz

21 (29 Av) Steve Kayne for his mother, Zina Kayne

21 (29 Av) Vivien Saron for her father, Ronald Lew

22 (30 Av) Davida Horwitz for her mother, Esther Horwitz

23 (01 Elul) Lauren Malinoff for her mother, Rhoda Malinoff

24 (02 Elul) Robert Feirstein for his mother, Sara M. Feirstein

August 26

26 (04 Elul) Norma Schulman for her stepfather, Samuel Epstein

27 (05 Elul) Neil Garroway for his mother, Doris Garroway

29 (07 Elul) David Boas for his mother, Gloria Boas

30 (08 Elul) Carol Samsky for her mother, Ruth DeKoven

30 (08 Elul) Della Simon for her sister, Nicole Kleban

30 (08 Elul) Gerard Uhler for his sister, Lillian Goldstein

May their memories be for a blessing.

Beth Israel Synagogue

Rabbi Justin Goldstein

Congregation Beth Israel

229 Murdock Avenue

Asheville, NC  28804

Office Phone (828) 252-8660

Rabbi’s Phone (828) 252-9024

Fax (828) 252-8431

email: [email protected]

Synagogue Office Hours:

Monday to Friday

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

For updated information visit our website at

www.bethisraelnc.org

August

Candle-lighting & Havdalah

Friday 8/4/2017 8:13 pm

Saturday 8/5/2017 9:02 pm

Friday 8/11/2017 8:06 pm

Saturday 8/12/2017 9:55 pm

Friday 8/18/2017 7:58 pm

Saturday 8/19/2017 8:47 pm

Friday 8/25/2017 7:49 pm

Saturday 8/26/2017 8:38 pm

RabbiRabbi Justin Goldstein [email protected]

Office AdministratorLee Avishai [email protected]

Executive CommitteeDella Simon, President [email protected]

Ali Climo, Vice President [email protected]

Norman Katzwer, Secretary [email protected]

Bruce Brown, Treasurer

and Ha’Shofar Editor [email protected]

Bob Deutsch, Legal Counsel [email protected]

Board Committee Chairs/Members

Alan Silverman, Membership [email protected]

Eva Blinder, Spiritual/Ritual [email protected]

Marlene Jacoby, Social Action [email protected]

Robert Kline, Adult Education [email protected]

Members-at-Large:

Julie Sherman [email protected]

Tamar Katzwer [email protected]

Gerry Hausman [email protected]

Alan Escovitz [email protected]

Non-Board Committee ChairsMeryl Goldstein, Chevra Kadisha [email protected]

Jay Jacoby, Chevra Kadisha [email protected]

Alan Escovitz, Habitat & Mission [email protected]

Bruce Brown, Kitchen [email protected]

Lauren Malinoff, Yahrtzeit [email protected]

Caren Kessler, Liaison [email protected]

Caren Kessler, Chesed [email protected]

Stephen Kayne, Dinner & a Movie [email protected]

Jeremy Samsky, House/Grounds [email protected]

Steve Kayne, House/Grounds [email protected]

Josh Tager, Cemetery [email protected]

Security:

Frank Goldsmith [email protected]

Alan Escovitz [email protected]

Marc Rudow [email protected]

Chesed: CBI’s Support NetworkChesed is a caring team of CBI members who are here to help out the CBI

community during both challenging as well as joyous times. Some of the activities

we have been involved with are:

• Visiting those who are sick

• Checking in with those who are homebound

• Assembling a minyan for shiva

• Preparing meals

• Providing transportation

• Running errands

• Helping people connect with area services

• Assisting with set up for a bar/bat mitzvah party

We need YOUR help to continue our work effectively. We can’t offer to do

anything unless we know who needs and wants some support. If we can help you

with something or if you are aware of someone who needs assistance, please tell

Lee or the Rabbi. They will pass along that information to the Chesed committee.

Many people at CBI are happy to help out.

We need YOUR help to respond to the requests. If you can volunteer to provide

any of the kinds of help Chesed offers, please tell Lee or the Rabbi. You can also

contact the Chesed committee directly at [email protected]. Your involve-

ment is not usually something that takes a lot of time; yet it will create tremendous

satisfaction in knowing you have helped someone.

Jewish communities have a rich history of taking care of each other. The Babylon-

ian Talmud teaches us that All Jews are responsible one for another (Shevuot 39a).

The Chesed Committee invites you to be a part of that meaningful tradition.