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Volume 35, Number 10 • June 2016 • Iyyar/Sivan 5776

GENERAL INFORMATION: All phone numbers use (510) prefix unless otherwise noted.

Mailing Address 336 Euclid Ave. Oakland, CA 94610

Hours M-Th: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Fr: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Office Phone 832-0936

Office Fax 832-4930

E-Mail [email protected]

STAFF

Rabbi (x 213) Mark Bloom

Cantor Richard Kaplan, [email protected]

Gabbai Marshall LangfeldExecutive Director (x 214) Rayna ArnoldOffice Manager (x 210) Virginia TigerBet Sefer Director Susan Simon 663-1683

Gan Avraham DirectorJill Rosenthal & Marta Molina 763-7528

Bookkeeper (x 215) Suzie ShermanFacilities Manager (x 211) Joe LewisKindergym/ Toddler Program

Dawn Margolin 547-7726

Volunteers (x 229) Herman & Agnes Pencovic

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

President Laura Wildmann 601-9571Vice President Alice Hale 336-3044Vice President JB Leibovitch 653-7133Vice President Etta Heber 530-8320Vice President Ulli Rotzscher 559-0632Secretary David Goodwin 655-0529Treasurer Daniel Jaffe 479-7441

COMMITTEES & ORGANIZATIONS: If you would like to con-tact the committee chairs, please contact the synagogue office for phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

Adult Education Aaron PaulChesed Warren GouldDevelopment Leon Bloomfield & Flo RaskinDues Evaluation Daniel JaffeEndowment Fund Charles BernsteinFinance Susan Shub Gan Avraham Parents Toni Mason & Lauren SmithGan Avraham School Committee

Gary Bernstein

House Stephen ShubIsrael Affairs JB LeibovitchMembership Ulli RotzscherMen’s Club Jereme AlbinOmer Lisa Fernandez/Rachel DornhelmPersonnel Laura WildmannPublic Relations Lisa FernandezRitual Eric FriedmanSchools Alice HaleSocial Action Marc BrunerTorah Fund Anne LevineWomen of TBA Jessica SterlingYouth Amanda Cohen

DIRECTORY

SERVICES SCHEDULEServices, Location, TimeMonday & Thursday Morning Minyan, Chapel, 8:00 a.m. On Holidays, start time is 9:00 a.m.Friday Evening (Kabbalat Shabbat) Chapel, 6:15 p.m.Shabbat Morning Sanctuary, 9:30 a.m.

Candle Lighting (Friday)June 3 8:27 p.m.June 10 8:31 p.m.June 17 8:33 p.m.June 24 8:35 p.m.

Torah Portions (Saturday)June 4 BechukotaiJune 11 BamidbarJune 18 NassoJune 25 Beha’alotcha

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

MAH JONGGJoin us on the second Shabbat of the month as we gather in the Chapel after Kiddush.June 11

Sponsored by WTBA & Oakland Ruach Hadassah

ROSH CHODESHMonday, June 6On behalf of The Women of TBA (WTBA) and Oakland Ruach Hadassah, we would like to invite all East Bay Women to join our Rosh Chodesh group. The group meets monthly on the Monday close to Rosh Chodesh, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at rotating members’ homes. The meetings are facilitated by members of the group. Our new book is The Grammar of God by Aviya Kushner. The meeting will open with a short dis-cussion about the significance of the new month.Questions? Amy Tessler at [email protected] or (510) 482-1218 to get on the distribution list for the upcoming meeting locations. FREE.

SAVE THE DATEI hope you will join us on

Friday, July 1 Shabbat Unplugged

in the Murray Davis Courtyard complete with a BBQ Hot Dog Dinner.

Please Join Us for Morning Minyan on Mondays & Thursdays this Summer!Join the regulars at our Minyan service, each Monday and Thursday usually starting at 8:00 a.m. The service lasts about an hour, and is really a great way to start the day. As an added bonus, breakfast is served immediately afterwards. To use the old expression – try it, you’ll like it. If not as a reg-ular, just stop in once or twice and see what it’s all about.

We're doing it again! The TBA Men's Club hopes to see you for the

Oakland A’s annual Jewish Heritage Night! We play the Baltimore Orioles.

Oakland A’s Jewish Heritage Night Tuesday, August 9, 7:05 p.m.

Tickets are $30 and include the pre-game TBA tailgate with snacks and drinks, a free Jewish Heritage Night blanket,

free food items in the park, and FREE PARKING.Tickets: To RSVP and reserve your tickets, either send an e-mail to [email protected], or call 510-685-1349. Once your ticket reservation is confirmed, please send a check made out to “TBA Men's Club” for $30/apiece to: 336 Euclid Ave., Oakland, 94610. We will be distributing tickets ahead of the game this year, either by leaving for pick-up at the TBA office, or sending by US mail, so pre-payment will be necessary Let me know if you'd like to be seated next to someone else--we can take care of this as long as we know ahead of time.

We look forward to seeing you at the game and Go A’s!

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FROM THE RABBI

Learn Torah with Rabbi Bloom & other TBAers

Each Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Woodminster Cafe.

No knowledge of Hebrew is required.

Kabbalat Shabbat in Outside Courtyardby Rabbi Bloom“Sounds of the city sifting through trees settles like dust on the shoulders of the old friends…”

–Simon and Garfunkel

One of my favorite aspects of summer is when we hold Friday Night Kabbalat Shabbat Services outdoors in the courtyard. In previous years, this has meant in the courtyard between the Gan/School Building and the Chapel.

I love the informal atmosphere. I love the chairs scattered here and there, along with the people sitting on the planter box. I love the smell of the barbecue in the background, as these services are often accompanied by a hot dog dinner. I love the auditory mix of the sounds of the city from our semi-urban environment, the swaying of the trees, the strum of the guitar, and the voices, some in tune and some not, coming from the eclectic mix of congregants. As beautiful as our sanctuary and chapel are, I always leave these more informal outdoor Shabbat services feeling inspired.

Starting this summer, these outdoor services will take place in the Murray Davis Courtyard. I don’t know what kind of sound mix the new environment will produce with the wall, the Baum Center, the main building, the new landscaping, and the closer proximity to the freeway. But I am certainly looking forward to finding out.

So, to paraphrase the Haggadah, “this year in the Murray Davis Courtyard!”

ENJOY YOUR

SUMMER!Look for your next Omer

in September.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

Blessings of Summertimeby Laura WildmannIn Judaism, we mark time with the daily services, shacharit at sunrise and ma’ariv in the eve-ning, with the beginning of holidays at sunset and the ending of holidays with three stars, and with several holidays timed with harvests. But for me and I’m sure for many of you, summer blesses us with time, with long summer days, a break from school and homework, a slower pace at work, and fewer volunteer obligations. With the summertime blessing of time, our kids, like many kids from Temple Beth Abraham, spend a month away at Camp Ramah and our family spends time together on a summer vacation. When I was looking unsuccessfully for a Jewish blessing for the summer, I did learn that the shehecheyanu should be said before eat-ing fruit for the first time of the year. So this summer, I will make sure to say a shehecheyanu over my first delicious summer peach and feel grateful for all the blessings of time that sum-mer brings.

As I assume my new role as Temple Beth Abraham president this summer, I look forward to celebrating the joy of summertime in the synagogue’s new social hall and courtyard. Hopefully I will have the opportunity to spend time with many of you, time with friends and time getting to know members of our community that I have not yet met, in this beautiful new space. And of course, I hope to see many of you at the dedication of the Murray Davis Courtyard and celebration dinner on June 5.

Since my husband, Hugo, and our children, Marshall and Leah, joined the Temple Beth Abraham community 13 years ago, our involvement in Temple Beth Abraham has blessed us in innumerable ways – with a wonderful Jewish community, friendships, Jewish learning, and travel. Our children have graduated from both Gan Avraham and Bet Sefer Avraham (Leah just last month). We have travelled with the Beth Abraham community to retreats at Camp Newman and to Israel on the synagogue trip. We have spent many evenings and Shabbats praying, learning, and, of course, eating at TBA. With everything that Temple Beth Abraham has given to me and my family, I look forward to serving as president, working with this year’s synagogue board, and working with all of you to continue our strong Jewish community and Jewish spiritual, learning and social action opportunities.

In preparation of Shavuot, join the TBA community and

Cantor Jennie Chabon for an inspirational and moving

Shabbas morning filled with prayer and song.

Saturday morning services, June 11, in the synagogue. Services begin at 9:30 a.m.

SHAVUOT SERVICES SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 11: 6:15 p.m. — Shavuot Sticker Service

followed by Ice Cream Treat (Sanctuary)

8:00 p.m. — Study Group (Sanctuary)

Sunday, June 12: 9:00 am – Shavuot Service (Chapel)

Monday, June 13: 9:00 am – Shavuot Service (chapel)

Shavuot

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EDITORS COLUMN

THE OMER We cheerfully accept member submissions. Deadline for articles and letters is the seventh of the month preceding publication.

Editor in Chief Rachel Dornhelm

Managing Editor Lisa Fernandez

Layout & Design Jessica Sterling

Calendars Jon Golding

Cover collage of camp

B’nai Mitzvah Editor Susan Simon

Help From People like you!

Copy EditorsJessica Dell’Era, Nadine Joseph, Richard Kauffman, Lori Rosenthal, Jan Silverman, Debbie Spangler

ProofreadersJune Brott, Jessica Dell’Era, Charles Feltman, Elizabeth James, Jeanne Korn, Anne Levine, Susan Simon, Debbie Spangler

Distribution Hennie Hecht

Mailing Address 336 Euclid Ave. Oakland, CA 94610

E-Mail [email protected]

Send Your Kids to Camp, Kids Have Fun, Marriage Refuelsby Lisa FernandezI went to Jewish camps my entire youth.

My parents would send me all summer, two months at a stretch, to Camp Ramah in Utterson, Ontario. And I couldn’t get enough of it. I loved my friends. I loved the ru’ach. I loved being away from home. And I think I grew up a “committed Jew,” in large part because of what I learned at Jewish camp.

My husband, who spent his summers at home in Pleasant Hill playing with neighborhood kids, just didn’t understand why I’d want to send Milah and Noah off for two weeks to Camp Tawonga.

I sent them as early as 8. And he’d bemoan the fact that the house was quiet. He missed them. He was mad at me for taking his children away from him.

Fortunately, our kids love camp as much as I did, and still do. They learn Jewish songs, play fun games, gain independence and form better, deeper relationships with nature – something that’s very important to my husband. He sees them when they come home, happier, more mature.

And for his part, he’s changed his mind. We both love the fact that our kids can’t wait to go to camp and are growing up and can backpack for miles in Yosemite.

But he now also relishes the two weeks without them.

Last year, we went to Big Sur for our 15-year anniversary. We caught up on TV shows and binge-watched them in peace and quiet. We took day hikes on Mt. Tam during the weekend.

He’s since apologized and asked, “Can we send them to camp for a little longer?”

Welcome New MembersPaul & Midori Antebi

Gil & Jacqueline Palchik. Children Ariella & newborn Eyal

Jośe Mendoza

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SIX WORD MEMOIRS

Six-Word Memoirs: Summer CampCompiled by Jessica TeischAnyone attend Leonard/Leonore, Kent, Connecticut?Ultimate summer camp: Taglit Birthright Israel!

-Ann Rapson, still 61! Ha Ha

Jewish summer camps create Jewish love.Shabbat at camp, friendship, spirit renewed.Swimming is Jewish with Jewish towel.Some say, teach your son swimming.

Karen Bloom, 46

Canadian Camp Ramah, kissing Joseph LernerRabbi Bloom makes TBA like camp

-Lisa Fernandez, 46

Camp By The Sea-JCC day camp at Jersey Shore-Linda Stevens, 60s

Outdoor Shabbat is a summer blessing.-Jonathan Carey, 51

Between cheesecake and honey; no holidays.Tel Aviv: Hot sand, kasata, chasake.

-Sharon Alva, 50

Singing Shabbat songs Camp Swig Saratoga-Treya Weintraub

Summer in Israel, cute Israeli boys!Summer in Israel, working with archeologistsHot summer nights on the kibbutzFalafel for dinner, meals under $5Best summer ever, need to return

-Lori-Jill Seltzer, teenager in Israel, many years ago!

The Six-Word Memoirs on Jewish Life is a partnership between Reboot (www.rebooters.net) and Larry Smith. In November 2006, writer and editor Larry Smith issued a challenge to fans of his online publication, SMITH Magazine. Inspired by Ernest Hemingway’s legendary shortest of short stories (“For sale: Baby shoes, never worn”), Smith asked readers to describe their lives in six words. Since then, the Six-Word Memoir® made its debut in 2006, nearly one million short life stories have been shared on the storytelling community SMITH Magazine website.

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FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION

Conversations Across Generations: Holocaust Survivors and Teens Meet in Oaklandby Judy David Bloomfield My mother, a Holocaust survivor originally from Romania/Hungary, was an active member of Café Europa in Los Angeles for many years. Discovering that JFCS East Bay runs a thriving Café Europa program as well inspired me to get involved with the agency. My mom was deeply committed to Holocaust education, as am I.

In addition to getting to know our East Bay Café Europa participants, I am fortunate to be part of an active Second Generation group at Temple Beth Abraham (TBA) in Oakland for adults whose parents were Holocaust survi-vors. The group formed back in 2007. We are interested, among many things, in connecting teens in our community with Holocaust survivors. We know first-hand that there is nothing more powerful than hearing stories about the Holocaust directly from people who lived through that hor-rible time and managed to rebuild their lives afterwards.

In partnership with Rita Clancy, Director of Adult Services at JFCS East Bay, and Susan Simon, TBA’s Director of Education, our Second Generation group recently made arrangements to bring several of Café Europa’s survivors to TBA’s Bet Sefer Religious School to meet with the seventh grade students. The teens had been practicing their interviewing skills in the weeks prior to this gathering, and after introductions they dis-persed in small groups into the corners of TBA’s social hall and library and the conversations began.

“What were your experiences with anti-Semitism in the United States?” asked Jonah intently, wearing a purple hoodie from Northwestern University. He was sitting around a table with four of his classmates and was inter-viewing Renee, who had just finished her story about fleeing with her family to the South of France.

“I didn’t really notice any,” Renee began, “because I was so focused on being married and raising my family.” The students blinked at her, somewhat perplexed. Renee added, “When I got to America, I never looked back.” Jonah jotted that down.

Across the room, Laszlo explained to his group how he was saved by Raoul Wallenberg in Budapest during the occupation. Meanwhile, Dora extended her arm to show her cluster of students her tattoo from Auschwitz. She told them some of the powerful stories recounted in detail in her book, Tell the Children: Letters to Miriam.

Upstairs in the Temple’s library, Marika from Budapest re-lived the most harrowing minutes of her life. She described crouching in a tiny cupboard while clinging to Margaret Slachta, the leader of the Grey Nuns Sisters of Social Service who saved over 1,000 Jews during the Hungarian Holocaust. (Yad Vashem recognized Slachta as Righteous Among the Nations in 1985.)

“Our parents had already been taken,” Marika explained. “We heard the boots walking closer, we did not dare breathe,” she paused to wipe a tear from her cheek. “I can still feel Slachta trembling—but we were being liberated,” she said shrugging, as though she still didn’t believe it.

“I just can’t help but think: it could have been me,” con-fessed twelve-year-old Talia soberly.

“It could have been any of us!” another student exclaimed.

After sharing her vivid memories of Kristallnacht and her escape from Germany to England in 1939, Liesel’s part-ing words to her group of students were this: “The secret word in life is kindness. Caring, whether you are a Jew or Christian or whatever, that is the way to live: to care about oneself and others.”

A few days after the event, I received an email from Marika in which she thanked me for “the opportunity to spend such meaningful time with these intelligent, open-minded young people.” She admitted, “I hardly ever talk

I would like to thank the Rabbi and the Second Generation group for honoring us, the Holocaust Survivors, at TBA.

It was very emotional for us.

We are very lucky to be here with you friends.

Love Misia Nudler.

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FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION

about my experience in the Holocaust so I knew it would be a painful and upsetting experience for me. Honestly, I wasn’t looking forward to it.” I had sensed her discom-fort when she arrived that day, and was relieved to hear how she felt afterwards: “Now I am grateful that it hap-pened,” she wrote. “I had to do it for all who perished in the Shoah. These young people heard what happened to those Jews… who didn’t have the opportunity to live in this wonderful place called the United States of America.”

On this Holocaust Remembrance Day in 2016, I reflect on the courage of survivors to tell their incredible life stories, and the courage of young teenagers to listen and ask questions. As long as we can continue to have these conversations, we will. We must. Their stories will not be forgotten.

Judy David Bloomfield is Board President of Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay.

For more information about Holocaust Survivor Services in the East Bay, visit www.jfcs-eastbay.org

Members of Cafe Europa talking with TBA seventh graders.

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.

Anne Frank

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COOKING CORNIER

Get Cultured – Yogurtby Faith KramerMy earliest memory of yogurt is my Grandma Anna stir-ring up the fruit on the bottom of her Dannon strawberry yogurt, which she ate mixed with cottage cheese for lunch. Every day.

It was such a part of my life I assumed everyone ate yogurt. When I grew up and realized what the world was missing out on, I was amazed. Back then I only ate it out of the cardboard container (coffee flavor was my favor-ite), but once I began to cook, it didn’t take long for me to discover the incredible versatility of this cultured dairy product.

Since then flavor combinations have increased, individual container sizes have decreased by a few ounces, thick, strained, Greek-style yogurt has become the star of super-markets’ refrigerator sections, and non-dairy, vegan and parve yogurts made with soy, almond and other plant-based liquids have become available.

Plain yogurt can be found as a garnish, made into sauces, dips and beverages, baked into cakes, used as a thickener and protein booster for soups and vegetarian stews, and so much more in Jewish culinary traditions from India to Central Asia to the Middle East to Eastern Europe for centuries if not millennia.

It has only been in the last 100 years or so that it was popularized in Western Europe and the United States by a Sephardic Jewish doctor from Salonika who settled first in Barcelona, then France and later the U.S, creating the Dannon brand. He was the first industrial manufacturer of yogurt and started out not to create a food empire but to bring yogurt’s probiotic benefits to his adopted home-lands.

Theories abound about how the tangy fermented milk product was first discovered. Some say milk stored in leather hide bags accidentally fermented by wild bacteria while nomads traveled by horse or camel and the result was so refreshing and delicious that it was replicated.

Scientifically what happened was bacterial fermentation of lactose (milk sugar). That produced lactic acid, which gives yogurt its tang and texture.

Yogurt can be found made out of cow, sheep, goat, camel, water buffalo and even horse milk. It is called mast in Persian, laban in Arabic, dahi in India and has other names around the world. The word yogurt is thought to be derived from the Turkish word for yogurt, yogun, which may have been from a word meaning clotted or thickened. The Ottoman Empire brought yogurt to its conquered Balkan and Eastern European territories.

Check ingredients and choose a yogurt that is free from stabilizers and or gelatins and that contains active, live bacteria (cultures). Flavored yogurts often add a lot of sugar, so watch out for that if it is a concern. I usually just buy plain and stir in a little jam or fruit.

Below is a recipe to make your own homemade yogurt. You’ll need a few tablespoons of plain yogurt to start, but you can use your homemade yogurt to start the next batch.

To make Greek-style yogurt, follow the directions for yogurt cheese and strain as directed in the recipe. To make yogurt cheese, strain for 2-3 days until very thick. I like to mix in spices or chopped herbs and drizzle with olive oil before serving, but yogurt cheese (also known as labaneh) is truly a blank canvas for culinary creativity.

There are also recipes for using yogurt as a sauce, a des-sert, and in a baked cottage cheese and yogurt entree. If you have any yogurt stories or recipes to share, please email me at [email protected] and I’ll include them in any updates on the topic.

HOMEMADE YOGURTMakes 1 Quart

Use however you’d use commercial yogurt. This is based on a recipe from ReadyMade magazine. Be sure the yogurt you use as a starter has live, active cultures and is made without stabilizers or gelatins.1 quart whole or 2 percent milk2 Tbs. plain yogurt (whole, low-fat or non-fat), not Greek-style or vegan

Cook milk over medium-low heat stirring occasionally until it reaches 180 degrees on an instant read thermometer. Remove pan from heat. Let cool until milk is 115 degrees. Add yogurt and mix well. Pour into a quart jar with lid. Wrap in towels.

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COOKING CORNERPlace in a warm spot away from drafts in an insulated cooler bag or ice chest for 12 hours or overnight, until it has reached the desired thickness. Store finished yogurt in the refrigerator.

YOGURT CHEESEMakes about 2½ cups

Use yogurt cheese as a spread either plain or seasoned. Be sure your yogurt has live, active cultures and is made without stabi-lizers or gelatins. Timing is approximate and will vary, so be sure to check on your yogurt periodically to make sure you get the consistency you want.

Try goat (my favorite) or sheep milk yogurt for extra tang. Save the drained whey (milky water) to enrich baking, soups or smoothies.32 ounces of whole, low-fat or non-fat plain yogurt (not Greek-style or vegan)

Place the yogurt in a colander lined with a double thickness of dampened cheese cloth over a deep bowl. For strained, Greek-style yogurt, allow to drain in the refrigerator 12 hours or overnight or until reduced to about half of the original volume. Remove whey as needed to make sure the drained liquid does not touch the bottom of the colander. Serve as as you would Greek yogurt or flavor with minced garlic, spices and or chopped herbs to make into a spread. Keep refrig-erated in an airtight container. For the thicker cheese, tie the drained yogurt in its cheesecloth to the handle of a wooden spoon and suspend over a bowl for another 1-2 days until as thick as cream cheese or fresh goat cheese. Serve plain, seasoned or shaped into logs or balls and rolled in cracked black pepper or minced herbs. Wrap in plastic. Store in the refrigerator.

YOGURT AND HONEYServes 4

Use dairy or vegan, parve yogurt for this simple dessert. To keep it vegan, skip the honey and drizzle with maple or date syrup.3 cups dairy or vegan vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup chopped dates1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup chopped mint

Place about 3/4 of a cup of yogurt in each serving dish. Drizzle each serving with the honey, sprinkle with ¼ of the dates and chopped nuts and scatter ¼ of the mint over top.

CHICKPEAS AND SPINACH WITH YOGURT MINT SAUCE

Serves 4

This makes a mild dish. For a spicier one, double the garlic, black pepper and cumin and add a dash of ground cayenne red pep-per. 1 cup plain yogurt 2 Tbs. minced fresh mint leaves1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice1 Tbs. olive oil1/2 medium onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1/8 tsp. salt1/8 tsp. ground black pepper1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon1/8 tsp. ground cumin1-15 oz. can cooked chickpeas, rinsed well and drained (about 1 ¾ cups)

12 oz. fresh spinach leaves1 cup vegetable broth2 1/2 cups cooked brown rice

Combine yogurt, mint and lemon juice in a bowl. Stir well and set aside for an hour. (Use non-dairy yogurt to make this dish vegan.)

Heat oil in large fry pan over medium high heat. Sauté onion until softened, add gar-lic, sauté until just brown. Add salt, pepper, cinnamon and cumin and sauté for a minute. Add chickpeas, stirring well. Place spinach leaves on top of chickpea mixture, packing down if necessary. Add vegetable broth. Cover. Cook until spinach is cooked, stirring occasionally so spin-ach and chickpeas are thoroughly mixed. Taste and correct seasonings. Serve on brown rice topped with yogurt sauce.

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COMMUNITY

How I Learned my Torah Portionby Joni Tanis Harry asked me to do a Torah portion for his Bar Mitzvah. Of course I pictured that I would, I wanted to, and yet there was also a part of me that wasn’t sure if I could even do it. After all, it had been over 40 years since I read from the Torah on my own Bat Mitzvah. Following along during services, when other people chant, I rec-ognize the letters and am able to form the words when prayers are said. Some prayers of course I just know from growing up Jewish and going to Temple. Reading pro-ficiently on the other hand, seemed to be a thing of the past.

In late February, when I started to practice and learn my portion I was scared. My ego got in the way and I had to fight the voices that said I couldn’t do this. I had to work on my mind set muscle. I needed to learn eleven lines, and my trope was the most varied of any of the others in this parsha. Could I pull this off? Luckily I had a great teacher, Susan Simon. She had me tackle the work by breaking it down to reading and pronouncing a few words at a time until I could read the whole line fairly well. Only then did we move onto the next. It was all very sys-tematic. Sometimes we started with the last word in the line and worked backwards to the first. There were times that I worked very hard to remember. There were days when I had to repeat a certain word fifty to one hundred times. It was slow going in the beginning. I kept look-ing to the end and wondered if I would ever get there. Harry helped by recording each Hebrew line separately. He did this in a very clear and slow voice. That way, I could listen to each line and then repeat it. Sometimes I

played little games by correlating the sound of the word with other associated words that helped to trigger my memory. I was making a little progress. Susan recorded each line with the melody and trope. I could sing along with Susan’s recording at home, and stop to repeat each word and line when I needed to. I would listen to Harry’s lines and repeat them, and then listen to Susan chanting and repeat that. I pretty much worked every day for a little while for over two months. Slowly but surely I was able to tackle five lines fairly well. I was almost halfway there. I was actually moving forward. It felt like a minor victory. Correcting, repeating, practicing, singing, mak-ing little breakthroughs. Then I was able to move a little more quickly and confidently. In May, when I was able to sing the whole portion with just some minor tweaking needed, Susan recognized my diligence. She smiled at me when I was done singing, and said that I was a model student. That felt really good to hear. It took me only 40 years.

THE QUICHE PRETENDERServes 3-4 as brunch, lunch or light dinner

Serves 8 as appetizer

This crustless country pie has the tasti-ness of a quiche but is quicker and prob-ably by somewhat healthier. It is adapted from a favorite recipe of mine by Carol Cutler in her now out-of-print cookbook, Six Minute Soufflé. 1 pound cottage cheese6 tablespoons yogurt1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg1 whole green onion, trimmed and minced (whites and greens)

1 teaspoon sugarSalt and pepper1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, divided

3 eggs, beatenPaprika (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Drain and discard excess liquid off from the cottage cheese. In a large bowl, mix together the cheese, yogurt, coriander, nutmeg, minced green onion and sugar. Mix until fairly smooth. Taste and then add salt and pepper. Add in half of the cheese and the eggs. Mix well. Pour into a greased 9-10" pie plate or baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Sprinkle paprika on top if using. Bake until the top is browned and puffy and the egg mix-ture has set. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.

Faith Kramer writes a food column for the j weekly and blogs her food at www,clickblogappetit. Contact her at [email protected].

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OPINION

Adjusting My Animosity Toward Pervasive Southern Religiosityby Shira LevineI recently traveled from where I live, Oakland, to my hometown of Atlanta. When the plane landed at the air-port, I went to the women’s room. On my way out, the bathroom attendant gave me a brilliant smile and said, “Have a blessed day and a happy Easter.”

After a few seconds of cognitive dissonance (where was I again?), I warmed up all over. The South is so open about religion, Jesus is even in the bathroom. I was home.

Religion is so front-and-center in the South. There are churches everywhere. In my hometown, it is illegal to sell alcohol on Sunday. Everyone wishes you a “Merry Christmas” at checkout; there is no debate.

Growing up Jewish, I naturally struggled with where I fit into the culture. The idea that religion — and a religion that wasn’t mine — peppered everyday conversation made me feel left out and invisible. The Christian youth group met in my public high school on weekday after-noons. To boot, I was tiny, brainy and Semitic-looking. I didn’t worship like anyone else I knew, and I sure as heck didn’t look like them either.

Like many Jews, I went through every manner of reac-tive phase to overt Christianity: feeling proselytized to, talking back (“I don’t celebrate Christmas. I celebrate Chanukah”) — and spending hours in the gospel tent at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

Though I was always engaged in the struggle of how to piece it all together, it wasn’t until my adult life (and par-ticipation as a fellow in the Wexner Heritage Program) that I realized the dominant culture may dominate the culture, but it doesn’t own the conversation about religion or anyone’s relationship with God.

I started talking out loud and in public about my relation-ship with my religion, my religious institutions, my holy books, my cuisine and, yes, my God. What a liberation! Through publicly owning my own sentiments about my religion, I get to join the discourse. Moreover, I gained a deeply satisfying appreciation for my childhood cul-ture that was dominated by a real, visceral, physical and present-tense relationship with God, albeit the Christian version of the deity.

As Jews, we may not talk about “having a blessed day,” or “calling up God on the phone” or “being so blessed.” But we certainly have our share of those feelings every day: when we see our children, when we eat delicious food, when we puzzle through life’s quandaries.

I now know that when I visit the South, wishes for God-filled days are a way of sharing the bliss of trust in the order of things and of gratitude for their existence. They are part of what visitors say about how nice people are in the South.

And if a woman who works in a bathroom at an airport can spread that sentiment, then so can I.

The folks in Georgia are nice partially because they’re in conversation with the Divine every day. It’s like keep-ing kosher or doing yoga: a daily, conscious practice that aims to remind you of everything for which you are grateful.

When I receive these warm wishes, it now gives me a chance to reflect, in my very Jewish way, upon my bless-ings. I am so blessed! And I bet you are, too.

Shira Levine, of Oakland, is president of Fanchismo, an online community strategy consultancy. She chairs the S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation’s innovation committee, serves on Urban Adamah’s board and is a past board member of American Jewish World Service. This article first appeared in the J. Weekly.

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GAN AVRAHAM

L’hitraot To Our Dear Friend, Mentor and Master Teacherby Jill Rosenthal and Marta MolinaAs educators at the Gan, we are used to seeing children develop and move on. For instance, at this time of year, we hold a “graduation” ceremony for our Kitah Gimmel students and observe, in awe, how much they have all grown socially, emotionally and cognitively. However, it is not often that we have to bid farewell to a teacher.

Ruth Morris has been part of the Gan Avraham faculty for over 25 years. Yes, that’s right, 25 years! A few months ago, Ruth informed us that she was ready to move on to the next exciting phase in her life, that of grandmother and part-time caretaker to her grandchild.

It goes without saying that we are happy for her but admittedly, saddened that she will be leaving Gan Avraham.

It is not often that one comes across an educator so deep-ly devoted to their craft, as Ruth has been. She is one of a few teachers at the Gan who has taught every age group. This type of experience allowed her to become an author-ity in early childhood development. Ruth also possesses a depth of Judaic knowledge that has been invaluable to our faculty and families over the years. She has been a valued mentor to many, a source of support to numer-ous families over these 25 years and beloved educator to countless children.

To say we are grateful for her support, guidance and expertise doesn’t seem to adequately convey her value to us. She has not only taught at the Gan, but has also been a director, and now a confidante and source of support to us, as we continue on our journey as co-directors. And, may we also add that her sense of humor is ALWAYS appreciated and will most definitely be missed!

We have fond memories of Ruth playing the role of Haman in our Purim play; her willingness to play a vil-lain even though we all know she has a heart of gold! Ruth has been known to cook scrumptious dishes for our staff meetings and potlucks. We all admire her adeptness at being direct and speaking her mind.

Here are some thoughts from our colleagues about Ruth:

“Should Ruth ever tire of being a full time grandma, she could easily get a job as a professional storyteller!”

“She is able to capture the children’s full attention, not an easy task in the Gimmel room.”

“I always loved listening to the next installment of a Katon’Ton adventure (one that only she could so skillfully adapt in a developmentally appropriate way), as well as her taking on the persona of a very, very, old and wise

woman, all the while, weaving in Jewish values.”

“I will miss Ruth’s playfulness, and humor.”

“I have had the true honor of working with Ruth this past year. She welcomed me into the Gan community with open arms, genuine respect and kindness. This was my first year at the Gan and I believe it was Ruth’s 25th year. As I am a new teacher and she is a seasoned vet, I appre-ciate her for treating me as her equal, while mentoring me and exposing me to Jewish culture and traditions. She’s been open to new ideas, trying things differently and also sharing with me so much that she’s learned over the years. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to co-teach with this year. I wish I had the chance to work with her longer, however I am so excited for this new journey that life is going to take her on. Love you Ruth. You’re the bomb!”

We know this is not goodbye, as Ruth has assured us that she will remain an integral part of this community, as a former colleague and member of the congregation.

Mazel tov, Ruth.

Ruth Morris

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BET SEFER

Bet Sefer Students Can Sharpen Hebrew Skills During Summerby Susan SimonBy the time you are reading this, Bet Sefer will have concluded for the year. It’s been a great year, but I have to admit I need a rest, as do my teachers and the students.Yet, while the students and their parents won’t be hang-ing around TBA so much during the summer, that doesn’t mean the Jewish learning should stop.

For quite a few years now we have had a Summer Literacy Program for the students. The younger ones are encouraged to keep track of the Jewish acts that they do throughout the summer. They have a cute chart to fill in and if they fill in all 30 squares, plus draw pictures about five Jewish books they or their parents have read to them over the summer, then they enjoy a cupcake decorating/eating party when they return to school. The idea is to keep “doing” Jewish in their daily lives.

For the older students, they have a little homework to keep their Hebrew reading and comprehension skills sharp over the summer. And if they do really well on their start of the year quiz, they, too, get to enjoy the cupcake party. Both of these programs are voluntary – no one has to participate if they don’t want to. Of course, it’s really important to me that they participate. But is that enough?

In my fantasy world, I’d have every one of us learning a little Torah each week as a normal part of our lives. But it seems that for many, summertime results in less learn-ing rather than more. Much as I’d like to, I know I can’t force learning on everyone. But I thought I’d give some tidbits and questions about the summer Torah portions that some of you might find interesting. Maybe you can parcel them out, week by week.

Starting on June 11 we have parashat B’midbar, mean-ing in the wilderness where the Israelites are instructed to take a census of all of the males over 20 years of age who can take up arms. They count the Levites separately who are designated to guard the tabernacle. Who is guarding the tabernacle today and from what? We don’t have a tabernacle and we don’t have an active group of Levites protecting any of the holy objects of Judaism from danger. But what exactly might that danger be? Anti-semitism? Fundamentalists? Or is it assimilation that is our greatest current threat? Maybe the selection of the Levites (who were NOT warriors) to protect the tabernacle were chosen because they could promote a vibrant Jewish life for the entire community. Their job included teaching holy rituals and ministering to the needs of people. Maybe we could use them today.


Yom Ha’atzmaut at Bet Sefer – Happy Birthday Israel

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June 18: parashat Nasso covers many different topics. Moses reminds the Israelites to remove ritually unclean people from the camp, we learn of the test for a woman accused of adultery, we learn about Nazirite vows, we learn the blessing Aaron is to use when he blesses the people of Israel, and we learn of the gifts that each tribe brought for the consecration of the tabernacle. Let’s focus on the Nazirite vow–a vow to separate a man from his community so as to dedicate himself to God. He has to abstain from drinking any kind of wine, any vinegar of wine, anything in which grapes have been steeped and he can’t even eat grapes, fresh or dried. How can we under-stand this today? Probably what really mattered was the idea of self-control, behaving differently from the people among who you live who routinely satisfied their desires and lusts. Our passions can help us to achieve wondrous things but they can also get us into trouble. Learning to harness these desires can allow us to accomplish our very best.

June 25: parashat Beha’a lot’cha gives us a detailed explanation of Passover, makes us cranky with more kvetching by the Israelites about the food and conditions, and horrifies us as Miriam and Aaron speak ill of Moses’ wife. Moses is having a tough time of it and finally acknowledges that he can’t handle all of these responsi-bilities himself. He sees the signs that he is in danger of burning out. How many of us see the signs, in ourselves, in our children, in other loved ones and friends? One of the miracles of this parasha is that Moses paid attention to the signs and acted to fix the situation. What about you, what about your children?

July 2: parashat Sh’lach tells us about the 12 spies that were sent into Canaan to scout out the land who reported that the land was bountiful but unconquerable, telling of giant inhabitants. The Israelites are punished for believ-ing the scouts and being too fearful to try to conquer the land. What were they afraid of? Was it reality or just perception? How often are our actions controlled by what we perceive reality to be rather than what objec-tively exists? When we look in the mirror, what do we see about ourselves? Were the Israelites really so weak and insignificant or did they just see themselves that way because of their centuries-long suffering as slaves? What would it take for these ex-slaves to change their percep-tion, highlighting their strengths rather than focusing on their weaknesses? What would it take for us to do the same?

July 9: parashat Korach speaks about Korach’s rebellion against the ruling of Moses and Aaron. Moses tells the people that if these rebels die an unnatural death, this will be a sign that Moses is God’s chosen leader. When the

rebels die, the Israelites blame Moses and God sends a plague killing over 14,000 of them. Such a timely Torah portion because it is all about the skill of being a leader. Would this rebellion have occurred had Moses been a better leader? After all, he has failed in getting his people into the promised land (remember last week’s portion) and now they are destined to wander the desert for 40 years. Can the people be blamed for questioning author-ity? Is Moses supposed to be the leader for as long as he lives? What happened to democracy where we might think everyone is equally holy? Was this really only about Korach’s ego? Looking at our own political season, how many of the battles between our politicians have to do with ego, with failed expectations, with frustration, with haves and have-nots? The Torah could not be more relevant than right here!

July 16: parashat Chukkat, where we learn about the ritu-al of the red heifer, where Miriam dies leaving the people without water, where Moses strikes the rock twice out of anger or frustration, perhaps demonstrating a lack of faith in God, and where Aaron dies. This is a portion about anger management and how a failure to have self-control can have disastrous results. Moses is told to speak to the rock to get water from it but Moses disobeys and hits the rock. His punishment is dying without entering the prom-ised land. We feel for Moses, we want him to experience the joy and satisfaction of a monumental job well done. We hurt for his pain and feel it unjust. Maybe one of the lessons to be learned here is that sometimes the punish-ment far exceeds the crime because sometimes the conse-quences far exceed what we could have imagined them to be. We drive too fast in our cars, forgetting that our speed could end our life or the life of another. We gossip about an acquaintance and that tidbit of gossip damages the person’s reputation who now can’t get a job. Moses just deviated a little bit from God’s instruction, but maybe demonstrating a lack of faith in God had consequences far more devastating than Moses had thought about. Or maybe he was understandably tired and cranky!

July 23: parashat Balak, where we have that great story of the talking donkey and the cursing and the blessing. Balak wants to curse the Jewish people because they aren’t assimilating and he fears they are becoming too numerous to defeat in battle. They hold themselves apart from the Moabites and this is threatening to him. (Another portion that seems like it could have been written today!) We Jews still hold ourselves apart in some respects. And while we have assimilated significantly in the United States, there are still some differences that help to bind us together and apart from the rest of society. We Jews are commanded to repair the world. While most cultures and religions make

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tremendous acts to bring about justice in the world, we Jews believe that this is our job – to bring righteousness and justice into the world. We sure are glad that others strive for the same ideas of justice.

July 30: parashat Pinchas, wherein we learn about our famous zealot who killed an Israelite man and a Moabite woman who were engaged in a bit of hanky panky right in front of the community. While we might not consider this so unusual now, back in Biblical times, this was a definite breach of conduct. Pinchas sees himself as the chief enforcer of all that is proper and he runs the two people through with a spear. Hmm…. Let’s see, they broke the law and are immediately killed. What happened to due process, an accusation, a trial, a sentence? We all know people who are fanatics about things, sports, music, politics, and these folks go out of their way to let everyone know about it. We admire the passion and depend upon many such people to make things happen in the world. But this? This is okay? And here’s the kicker – God rewards Pinchas for this act that to us seems like criminal barbarism. And what about the commandment not to murder!!! Is this any different from someone who assassinates a person whose ideas they abhor? Are there limits to fanaticism or should there be? What about the idea of ends justifying the means?

August 6: parashat Matot-Masei where about 40 years have passed with the Israelites still wandering in the wilderness. The Israelites are near the promised land and we have a chance to look back on the journey. Reminds me of the children pleading in the back of the car, “Are we there yet?” Yes, Israelites, you are there. Now what? Now you will conquer the land, but then what? The Torah actually gives us a few clues. There will be cities of refuge for people accused of accidental killings, and there will be cities for the Levites who were not given a share of the new land. We learn that there should be green space in and around the cities. Imagine yourself at that time. What are the must-haves that you would fight for as you are entering the promised land?

August 13: parashat D’varim wherein Moses looks back on his leadership of the Israelites and recounts some of his difficulties in the 40 years of wandering in the wil-derness. Moses concludes this part by naming Joshua as his successor. Moses is clearly angry with God as God is angry with Moses. This begs the question, is it permissi-ble for Moses, a religious person, to be angry with God? And what about any of us, whether we consider ourselves religious or not? Is Moses just frustrated that things in

his life didn’t work out as he wanted? Is Moses just role modeling for the people that it is perfectly acceptable for them to be angry with God? At just this point, the Israelites were commanded not just to obey God, not just to honor God and follow God’s ways, but to LOVE God with all their hearts. A loving relationship often includes anger, frustration, hurt. Denying those emotions doesn’t enhance the relationship. Life isn’t fair and being angry with someone doesn’t have to permanently fracture the relationship. We can be disappointed when we seek God and don’t get the answer that we want, but we can still turn to God for guidance and hope and comfort.

August 20: parashat Va’etchanan continues Moses’ speech to the people reminding them to follow the laws and commandments so they can enter the promised land. He emphasizes the very special relationship between the people and God and repeats the 10 commandments and the Shema. The people are admonished to not add on or diminish from what has been commanded of them. We all understand that we aren’t to do away with any of these laws, but what is the harm in making new laws? How can a people govern themselves and pursue justice when their hands are tied by not being able to enact new laws? What would become of the United States if the laws created by the Founding Fathers could never have been augmented? We would be stuck perpetually with slavery, inequality? Is this a good analogy? Have any of these laws been augmented or diminished?

August 27th – parashat Eikev, our last summer parasha. The people learn of the great blessings that will come their way from following God’s commandments. They are reminded to give thanks for their blessings and that all that God wants is for the people to remain faithful to God’s laws, to worship God, to behave appropriately toward orphans, widows and strangers. And that if they do these things they will be blessed with abundance. Dr. Arnold Eisen pointed out that a paved road exists whether the road is traveled or not. But a path through the wilder-ness exists only if people walk it regularly. Abandon the path even for a short time and it becomes overgrown. “The repeated trampling of feet clears wilderness paths. Each person’s journey is made easier by the passage of those who have gone before.” What has your journey been like this summer? Are you easing the paths of those coming after you? If so, a big yasher koach!

I hope that your summer has included meaningful Jewish learning and journeys. Looking forward to continued learning with you in the Fall.

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SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES VOLUNTEER BOARD

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD FOR HIGH SCHOOL JEWISH STUDENT-ATHLETESThe Northern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations of outstanding Jewish student- athletes for a small college scholarship (approx. $1,500) to be awarded at a gala dinner on October 29, 2016. Any secondary school male or female Jewish student in the class of 2017 (current juniors in 2016) in Northern California may be nominated.

Criteria for eligibility: One who identifies him/herself as a Jew, or who acknowledges their Jewish heritage, or who wants to reconnect with their Jewish ancestral identity.

Please send a 150-word application stating why this person is worthy of recognition (students may nominate them-selves). Please include:

• A letter of application from the student-athlete (150 words).

• A letter from a person who is familiar with the student-athlete (150 words).

• A list of athletic participation signed by a coach or counselor.

• A transcript of grades up to the date of application (must include a verification stamp).

• A list of community service and extra-curricular activities.

• Additional letters of recommendation from coaches, administrators, teachers, clergy (no more than 3).

Date to submit the application is July 8, 2016.

Send to Gary Wiener, JSHOFNC, 4200 Indigo Oak Court, San Jose, CA 95121.

If you have questions, please call Gary Wiener at (408) 374-1600 or Barbara Oseroff (TBA member), scholarship committee, at (510) 653-5155.

Volunteer Board

FEED THE HUNGRY: TBA volunteers at CityTeam to feed the hungry on the fourth Sunday of

each month from 5:00-7:00 p.m. If you wish to volunteer contact

Caren Shapiro at [email protected]

GIVE A NEW PARENT AN HOUR TO SHOWERThis is a perfect mitzvah for those with daytime flexibility. Volunteers are need-ed to provide short daytime sits free of charge to our new moms and dads allowing them to shower, get a haircut, or just take a walk. Interested sitters should contact us at womenoftba@ tbaoakland.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: There is always an opportunity to volun-teer at Temple Beth Abraham. Please consider helping a cause or event you feel a connection to.

WELCOME A NEW MEMBER: Do you have time to help deliver TBA’s new member baskets? If so, please contact Virginia at virginia@ tbaoakland.org

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DONATIONS

Davis Courtyard/Next Big Thing Building ProjectSally & Victor Aelion, in memory of

Rachel AelionRenat EngelSandy & Dawn MargolinLarry Miller & Mary KellyBarbara OseroffBetty Ann PolseJeffrey & Judith QuittmanUlli Rotzscher Stephen & Susan ShubJessica SiegelBruce & Alicia von KugelgenArnold & Marjorie BlusteinAndy Campbell & Rachel DornhelmAlden & Sabrina CohenJessica Dell’EraRenat EngelMark Fickes & William GentryNorman Frankel & Janice Lasar FrankelNoah & Carrie GarberNoah Goldstein & Jenny MichaelsonMorey & Eleanor GreensteinFred & Beth Karren, in memory of Joe

KarrenLeonard KatzAnthony Kay & Amy Kittiver-KaySeymour KesslerJudith KlingerMichael & Katherine MaidenbergMichael & Renee MarxLarry & Deborah Reback, in memory

of Albert LevineJohn Rego & Deborah Kahane Rego,

in memory of Sidney Szepsel KahaneDavid Salk & Leah KaizerTsutomu Satomi & Hildie Spritzer,

in memory of Susanne SpritzerEthel Shaffer, wishing Alan Silver a

speedy recoveryEthel Shaffer, condolences to Betty Ann

Polse on the loss of her son, MauryEthel Shaffer, condolences to Hildie

Spritzer on the loss of her motherPaul Silberstein & Karen GlasserElizabeth SimmsMarvin & Wendy SiverMatthew & Lauren Smith, in memory

of Jessica Manasse

Stephen & Amy Tessler

Bet Sefer Discretionary Education FundSandy & Dawn Margolin

Gan Avraham Discretionary Education FundRisa Galant, in honor of the memory of

my mother Jean Galant on her birthday & her commitment to Jewish education

Ytzhack & Etta Heber, in memory of William & Blanche Groskopf

TBA General FundLena and Cheryl Ann CahnAzary & Clara BlumenkrantzDenise Davis, in memory of Grace GillSteven Grossman & Jill Rosenthal, in

memory of Abe Grossman and Arnie Rosenthal

Randy & Jan Kessler and Gary Kessler, in memory of Alice G. Kessler

George & Janet King, in memory of Adrienne Owen

Adele Mendelsohn-Keinon & Irwin Keinon, in memory of Millie Shain, a dear friend

Douglas & Anne MyersSteven Rosenthal & Ailsa Steckel, in

memory of Maisie SteckelSheldon & Barbara Rothblatt, in

memory of Gittel RothblattCurtis & Adi Schacker, in honor of

the birth of Antonia Raquel EngelAnnie J. Schwartz Strom, in memory

of Ida JaffeMadeline Weinstein, in memory of

Seidel Rothenberg

Kiddush FundDan & Angela Engel, in honor of our

daughter’s naming, Antonia Raquel Engel

Helen Fixler, in memory of Aron Nudler and Shlomo Fixler

Alison Heyman, in memory of my mother, Eleanor Heyman

Booker Holton & Elaine Gerstler, in memory of Florence and Morris Gerstler

Lawrence & Sharyn Rossi, in memory of David Klein

Sheldon & Barbara Rothblatt, in honor of Barbara’s Birthday

Minyan FundUlli Rotzscher

Yom HaShoah FundSylvia Miller, in memory of Michael

Nicholas MillerMisia Nudler, in memory of Aaron

Nudler

Rabbi Discretionary FundEllen Bercovich, condolences to the

Polse Family in their time of sorrowIsaac Kaplan & Sandy Schwarcz, in

memory of Therese SchwarczMichael & Katherine Maidenberg, in

memory of Irma MaidenbergMary Peitz Kelly, Thank you Rabbi

Bloom Jeffrey & Judith Quittman, in memory

of Nancy QuittmanTsutomu Satomi & Hildie Spritzer,

in memory of Susanne SpritzerMichael Stewart & Jennifer Antelman

Cantor Discretionary FundBooker Holton & Elaine Gerstler, in

memory of Jocelyn Holton

Endowment FundAngelina LevyLarry Miller & Mary Kelly, in memory

of Eunice Kelly

Herman Hertz Israel Scholarship FundGerald & Ruby HertzMartin & Lisa Kharrazi, in memory

of Elsa MahoMartin & Lisa Kharrazi, in memory

of Morris Dmitrovsky

Mollie Hertz Interfaith Outreach FundJeri & Marvin Schechtman, in memory

of Isadore Schechtman

Pola Silver Teen Holocaust Education Trip FundDana Ostomel & Mark Vogel, in

honor of Adele & Ron Ostomel’s 40th wedding anniversary

Charity is equal in importance to all the other commandments combined.

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LIFE CYCLES - B’NAI MITZVAH

Natalie Mendelsohn, June 4, 2016My name is Natalie Mendelsohn. I’m in 7th grade at Julia Morgan School for Girls. I love traveling, sports, and attending my sleepaway Camp Ramah dur-ing the summer. I am currently playing on competitive soccer and basketball teams. When I’m not playing sports I enjoy reading, writing, and hanging out with friends! My family has been going to Temple Beth Abraham since 2002. I’m so grateful for the community I have at TBA!

My Parsha is Bechukotai. It details the types of gifts you could give to the Temple. In my drash I will talk about tzedakah and equality. For my Bat Mitzvah Project I wanted to do something that is meaningful to me, so I decid-ed to collect books for less fortunate children. I’d like to thank my tutor Outi Gould. Also, I’d like to thank my amazing parents for always being there for me and helping me get to this day. I hope you can join me as I become a Bat Mitzvah!

Harry O’Neill, June 18, 2016My name is Harry O’Neill and I am currently in 8th grade at Park Day School. I am looking forward to going to Maybeck High School in Berkeley next semester. I will have graduated 8th grade two days before my Bar Mitzvah, which will be on June 18. I like that my date has the number 18 in it, as it rep-resents chai or life. I also like that it is the birthdate of my cousin Simon. He will be turning 23, and will be with me on this day. In my group of peers, I am the last one in my Hebrew School class of 22 kids to become Bar Mitzvah. It is kind of fun to be the last.

Currently my favorite subjects are Science, Art and Language Arts. My favor-ite TV shows are Firefly, Sherlock, and MythBusters. Some of my hobbies include, Magic the Gathering, reading books, being outdoors, and wood & metal work.

My Torah portion is Naso, and comes from the book of Numbers, Chapter 7. In it, the 12 princes of the 12 tribes, bring the exact same gift 12 days in a row to the newly consecrated tabernacle, one after the other. In my Drash I will explain and express the deeper symbolism and significance of this story. I have been going to Temple Beth Abraham and to Hebrew school since I was five years old. It feels as if I have been working toward this special day for a long time and I hope that many of you will be there to share in the excitement of my special day which will be on June 18.

Leah Wildmann, September 3, 2016My name is Leah Wildmann, and at my bat mitzvah I will be in 8th grade at Willard Middle School in Berkeley. My favorite subjects in school are history and math. Playing softball is my favorite thing to do outside of school. I also like to ski and play tennis. I am a fan of the Giants and the Warriors. In the summer I go to Camp Ramah Outdoor Adventure in Colorado where I like to do archery, mountain biking, and many other activities.

My Torah portion is Re’eh from the book of Deuteronomy, which is a long list of laws about many things. In my drash, I will be talking about slavery and how society changes over time. I hope to see you at my Bat Mitzvah!

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LIFE CYCLES-BIRTHDAYS

JUNE 1Max DavisZachary PiserCaren Sencer

2Leila BernsteinOren CockrumMelissa DiamantAvery Reischer-CraftSarah RothmanEllen Rubin

3Emily MillerDaniel Gray PascalHannah Rubin

4Steven AronsonSarah CohenEmily GolubJune MarinoffLoren PerelmanMilana Schwartz

5June Brott

6Michael AronsonAudrey KauffmanJose Alfredo Mendoza

7Bette BirnbaumElisabeth DuffyRabbi Chaya GusfieldEmma RosenthalZachary Schwartz

8Emily AsherCherryne KravitzBailee Shapiro

9Jason Morton

10Beatrice AronsonRabbi Arthur GouldGerald HertzJoshua KaymanElla SadikmanSusan Shub

11Walter ChangAlice HaleRayna LevineCameron Smith

12Toya HertzCeline PiserDavid SalkJessica Siegel

13Laura JonesAmy MoscovJudith Quittman

14Rami AlbertAlexander KauffmanRandall Kessler

15Barry BarnesRobert EisenmanKaren HertzAlison HeymanTammy Lee

16Katherine MaidenbergAdi SchackerAlicia von Kugelgen

17Ernestina CarrilloSophie GovertSarah LironLarry RebackHelen von Kugelgen

18Zakai AvidorLily ColbyEmma Stone

19Rowan Smith

20Rebecca Amy DarlingRebecca LesserRandy MorrisDavid RebackTalia ShalevDaniel Weiner

Ronald Weller

21Susan E. BlochLisa Fernandez

22Sheldon KahnJane KramerElla Pashman

23Adhi BornsteinDaniel BornsteinDavid HoffmanZachary SilverDavid Stein

24Mayana CockrumDonald JurowJosiah LarkinAlan Silver

25Shira BenauHerbert BloomEric EisenmanLynn GerberJacob HillSarah Liron

26Sam BookinTalya BornsteinRichard MillsLindsay SpanglerLinda Stevens

28David BirnbaumDenise DavisMona GoldfineCarol RobinsonMichael Zielenziger

29Andrea DreyfussLi FifeEthan GrossmanZachary HankinZepora Zangwill

30Daphne AlbertLarry BercovichFelix Broach

Aaron PaulRichard Rubin

JULY 1Marc BarachFran BlatterBarry Feiner

2Asher Sam JaffeJorja Polston

3Micah CockrumNatalie MendelsohnSam Simon

4Maya NovakHugo Wildmann

5Ezra ChabonEitan Goldfein

7Samuel BergerRae Marianne BlochAri Brown

8Matthew DiscoAriella PalchikLeah Felice WildmannAlon WolfLorri Zimmer

9Alexis MorganChris MorganKelsi Perttula

10Johnny Glick-

ScrogginsStacy MonthMeryl SegalMichael Stevens

11Jennifer AntelmanJonathan CareyYtzhack HeberRuby HertzMax SchleuningMichele Silver

12Elinor DeKovenBooker HoltonElijah MillerMaya SchackerBenjamin Siegel

13Brandon BercovichJennifer BerkeAsher BernsteinJordan BernsteinMatan BostickTamar BreinesBonnie BurtAdam DavisMaya Joseph-Goteiner

14Glenn FriedmanNicole FriedmanJessica LiroffShayna Silberzweig

15Kenneth BenauElaine GerstlerHoward HertzJacob Kaizer-SalkRebecca Wasserman

16Nathaniel BernsteinHaydn GarfinkleAliza Zangwill

17Richard HeegerMichael HymanPeter MezeySid PolstonErica ReischerGary SherneHarper Paige Smith

18Jessica Dell’EraRaphael Novak

HartsockMolli Rothman

19Levi ChabonReuven GlickLouis Goodman

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Is your birthday information wrong or missing from this list? Please contact the TBA office to make corrections.

20Katherine Calahan

KleinRachel GoldstoneJoseph MillmanJeffrey Quittman

21Eitan Schotland

22Eric Friedman

23Ronald GerberLindsay Goldberg-

KunisHarry O’Neill

24Aviva Ruth DavisJoshua FeltmanSarilee JangerYael Sherne

25Harriet BloomDan FinkelsteinMayer GoldbergAsher Rose

26Isaac CharlesworthFiona JamesAriel McLeanLarry Wayne

27Joseph BlumbergAlex MezeyCindy SloanJacob WhiteJulia White

28Peter RukinMicah Trilling

29Eva KatzDaniel Mc Lean

Lilah Yarden Sadikman

Alexander Schleuning

Lori Schnall

30Lee NathanCassius PerelmanJaime Rapaport

Barry

31Tonda CaseJill LindenbaumAri Perttula

AUGUST 1Eliana GoldsteinJonas HaganBrett HodessRobyn HodessEric Horodas

2Philip Dangler

3Stacy FrauwirthAnnaliese

KauffmanGregory Korn

5Evelyn Glick-

ScrogginsDara GoldfeinAllan GreenJacqueline Shea

DinkinSophie Souroujon

6Miriam BenjaminRicardo CraftBarbara GrossVivienne PerelmanFlorence RaskinBarry RotmanShirley Silver

7Brent KauffmanGabriel Levin

8Norman FrankelAlan GellmanSimone Weiss

9David BenjaminAmanda BlochSam Chatterton-

KirchmererSamuel CohenAdina GoldsteinAaron Stein

10Neal BlochAndrew GordonMichelle GouldJoshua HillJill LevineJoshua Polston

11Anika BergmanShawn BlochBoris FedorovJames JohnsonEvan KharraziNaomi LironJody London

12Myra KaplanDarren LipskiJacob YoungElliott Joseph

Zatkin

13Asher BerlinDean Goldfein

14Mae GoldmanGarrett LangfeldIrene Shoikhet

15Yael BerrolJudy LangbergAva MortonTalia Young

16Omni AflaloBarbara BermanAndrew BlochJon FeldhammerDanielle Rehr-

Davis

17Richard

CharlesworthJames GovertAvi Paulson

18Rebecca FarmerRachel KupermanSarah Weintraub

19Janet KingDaniel Levinsohn

20Joel BiatchAnita BlochElan HalperinBenjamin RegoSean Shapiro

22Patricia EliahuSarah GreenbergLinda HorodasDaniel JaffeElissa KleinDarren KottleJoel PiserDavid RapsonScott Tessler

23Alice DanglerJoshua Hyman

Sydney HymanLori JaffeJodi LernerWilla Miller

24Judy ChunJason EdelsteinWilliam GentrySydney PalmerDaryl Ross

25Jennifer BeckSamuel BernsteinDoree Jurow Klein

26Jeremy KharraziEmma Sterling

28Melissa BercovichBlythe HymanRoxanne MossBryan Schwartz

29Rose HoffmanEzra MaidenbergDouglas Moss

30Marcia BenjaminSabra Rachel JaffeJan Leuin

31Lanna AntebiShara ColtoffFederica MeklinDavid RukinRebecca Sparks

Mazel TovMazel Tov Matthew and Dikla Dolev on the birth of a daughter, Noa

Mazel Tov Drew and Jessica Kessler on the birth of a daughter, Ember Kadima

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LIFE CYCLES - YARTZHEITS

IYAR 24-26June 1-3Don EberhartLawrence FreedenbergJulie GusfieldMalvin WeissIrwin GoldbergSylvia Good MargolinJeanette Strassman MorowDavid WolffsInaclaire CarterDora DavidsonLeonard GlasserEsther MorrisCharles NaggarRose Sherman

IYAR 27-SIVAN 4June 4-10Samuel BercovichMartin RockmakerRozelina Van GelderCharles CohenShirley DorfmanLeslie Joseph BelikoffMorris Elchanan BelikoffAvram BriskySophie CouzinRakel KantolaVeikko KantolaMelvin RifkinBenjamin SilbermanAlexander WallisHuguett DayanJack LehmanEndre BalintSidney GreensteinRene NathanDavid RiskinSylvia SteinRobert BergerAlex HarrisGeorge MorrisMolly Bauer SilvermanGeorge AftermanAndrew GoodenLena Kestenblatt

Shira Weisbach

SIVAN 5-11June 11-17Max DavidsonAnne GouldIda MironAaron and Laura BlauHenry Brentwood HenzelRoland BreslovSamuel BurnsteinStanley KlimenRuth SiverElynore “Skip” HarrisAnne KaplanMeyer KaplerAaron KobelJ. Dorothy StanfieldRobert BornsteinAllen M. BrodkeSarah HertzMorris MorrisonRolf SchlesingerMinna BakarLena CohenIrving (Sunny Boy) ClarEsther De VorinMorris EpsteinRuth GarfinkleReuben KronickJack SpritzerEdythe CohenMax EcksteinAbraham GoldenharIrene LasarMartha LerchConnie ReischerAbraham SilverPhillip Weinstein

SIVAN 12-18June 18-24Mannie Moshe BarselAbraham BlumbergZelda JacobsMinnie GoldsteinLippi StreifferJoseph White

Diana BereskinKathe BiglovskyVivian GlickHarry ReingoldAnna RiskinDavid RosenzweigRay BaimRobert DavisJack GerberHyman GurmanSy HarrisSidney ShafferMorris UnterbergerDavid YaronNathan BrodyFanny NaggarLeo SelingerColeman BloomfieldHaja BlymenkrantzAlbert Gould

SIVAN 19-25June 25-July 1Lee AerensonIda Nathan BarnettLenya KobuzyatskayaRaymond MogillJennie EpsteinAnn FrankelHarry HankinMorris WeissLena BernsteinSidney BiglovskyEd CalahanCelia SlavskyMax FreyLouis GottesmanCelia BlochFlorence GlickAriyeh HeberMaurice Aaron ZieglerElias AelionSylvia Strub GoldmanRose PolseLeon SiegelHelen SingermanHarry Sussman

Jack WolfeIrving RebackRenee Zuckerman

SIVAN 26-TAMMUZ 2July 2-8Goldie BreslovCharles HorwitzLizzie GevertzAron GordonAbraham LorenzSteven RossDavid HeskinAnna MutnickJoseph PencovicDavid RossJudith WallersteinHilda BravermanKenneth KatzSam NathanMae PetersMark SiegelHoward SilbermanRose TesslerIda BraschHilda GrutmanLena IsaacsonThomas ScharffDodi AronHorst-Arnold AronMiriam HeirshsbergEthel LissMilton MaidenbergAlice StockmanNathan TurchinSandy AerensonEthel Gold Heskin

TAMMUZ 3-9July 9-15Charles LeveFrank LowenthalIda Carasick BarberLeah FertelAlan GoldbergMarie MarcusSidney SteckelLaura White

May God comfort you among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem

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LIFE CYCLES - YARTZHEITS

Joel CyprusLeah Pactor HershelEdward MarkovitsIsrael RosenbergMina GutmannSam RuvkunRebecca BraafBert SimonRose ZieglerBelle BercovichWilfred CarselMarta HankinAlvin Strom

TAMMUZ 10-16July 16-22Harry AdamsLeo AdolphHannah Rubenstein

BarselHyman DavisIsaac GoldmanRuth KornDorothy Ruvkun SteinerMoritz WolffYitzchak GottliebHelen Patricia SeeAnnie AdamsJoseph BergerZelick LevitJohn Noah MillerBlanche OldenSara WolffOscar BirnbaumVera JenningsSadie KleinJacob LeonVictoria NaggarAnna BermanMelba Dattner KleinClara Toba KleinViolet BurgeShirley Wolf

TAMMUZ 17-23July 23-29Rebecca GarfinkleRabbi Morris GoldbergIsaac GordonEssie LandyMichele Blau Lockey

Sadie UnterbergerCharles SlavskySamuel ApplebaumMollie GoldsteinClara OttingerAllegra SaportaAlexander “Big Al”

BuninRaymond EpsteinJoseph RabinowitzHattie WachsmanHelen DubnerBernice GlueckEsther MillmanAbraham KravetzCelia ReingoldRebecca BerrolJean GreenAnna Lea GreensteinRose JacobsSam Moss

TAMMUZ 24-AV 1July 30-August 5Joseph KaplanIrving BrombergJosephine LutzDavid TsifrinIra GlasserElmer GlickElaine RubenHoward RubenIsrael ShepardSamuel GoldKenneth TesslerHenry Alton SchmulowitzLawrence W. StoneFlora PencovicMorris Weiner

AV 2-8August 6-12Louis AldeffMinnie Dane AskeyNarvel Case, Jr.Morris KantorLena KlorRayanna LaytnerLouis RosenbergBarnett SchwartzJohn A. Berman

Edith MossAnna PolseMorris RothblattThomas SaundersSam J. Rouben

AV 9-15August 13-19Aaron ArenbartPhillip KauffmanMiriam NashBenjamin RosensteinDoreen WolfShirley HorodasClara LeonShelley RotmanZelda LutzPeter OttingerGisela SpiegelJoseph F. ThiermanFrancine WeilDavid BermanMorrey Kenneth

GrossmanToibe Tania LermanDavid LevyHerman S. EnglebergSimon JacobovichIda JonasPeter LiskerSonia Lazarow BelikoffJacob SchulmanPhilip SteinerRoy Sutz

AV 16-22August 20-26Herman BernsteinSam KingSam GoodmanKen CohnHarry DouglasAlan J. FixlerAmy GalasFreda HorwitzIna NathanRobert WolkSam KasdanRichard SaiewitzHilda BrauerRobert Fierstein

Peter FinneganLeo LeyserFrieda NemonLarry PencovicJerome EisenmanCarl FreemanLev GelfondLesley Langberg KayeMorris PolseEdward H. SternAbe BachmanDavid CoopersmithAlex GalasLena GoldmanJohnnie HoltonLeah LevineGertrude BleibergMichael FassKatherine SieffIrving Mayer BurtMarshall DenenbergDorothy LevienHannah Ethel Roth

AV 23-27August 27-31David Herman KleinJune MatthewsHarry TumanDavid BercovichDaniel GoldfeinHarry RubinRose LerchRuben LerchMinnie LesonJohn B. LandowitzEdith PolonLouis Vaughn Eduardo

TateRichard FeltenEileen GrossmanArthur Roth

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TBA Directory .........................i

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From the Rabbi .................... 2

From the President .............. 3

Editors Column..................... 4

Six Word Memoirs ................ 5

Generation to Generation . 6

Cooking Corner ................... 8

Community ........................ 10

Opinion ............................... 11

Gan Avraham .................... 12

Bet Sefer ............................. 13

Scholarship for Athletes .... 17

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Life Cycles .......................... 19

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