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9:30 am: Shemini Atzeret Services
7:15 pm: Erev Simchat Torah Services and Celebration
Friday, October 1st
9:30 am: Simchat Torah Services
Saturday, October 2nd:
The Kiddush is sponsored by: The Naftalin-Kelman Family in honor of Nevo's 3rd birthday and by the Richman-Steinman Family in honor of Dorothy's birthday and Levi's 4th birthday!
After Kiddush Program for Shabbat, October 2, will be:
Taylor Maurand will discuss "Genesis and the Body: A Body-centered reading of Bereshit"
Davening Lab led by Hannah Dressner
Four 90-minute sessions, every other Shabbat, Oct. 2, 16, & 30, Nov. 13, 10:30 - 12:00
This 4 session "davening lab" is meant to hold a container for experimentation with the Shabbat morning davening, for the purpose of further vitalizing our personal experiences of prayer. We hope that skills and insights gained in this smaller context will, ultimately, enhance the larger Netivot Shabbat morning service. To keep us in sync with the main service, the Sim Shalom siddur (and a transliterated siddur) will be used as a basis for this investigation, augmented by other sources. Please register for this class through Rachel at office@netivotshalom.org.
Chag Sameach! |
| Refuah Shleimah and Yahrzeits | A Complete Healing to: Susan Cakars, Sheila Freedman, Rabbi Stuart Kelman , Hilda Kessler, Else Kieffe, Selma Klett, Cristofer Lix, Joyce Mack, Marti Rosenzweig, Brad Rudolph, Lois Silverstein, Susan Stanfield, Bernarda Strauss, Emma Tankel, William Steinbaugh, Marilyn Bass Van der meulen , Yehudah ben Rachel, Sheindel Rivkah bat Libi, Rena bat Sadie, and Daniel ben Shoshanna.
Yahrzeits this week include:Samuel Bearson, Marvin Dorph, Jay Feinstein, Rivka Federbush Horowitz, Jerome Lieberman, Bella Sefkin, Shijey Shub, Roberta Oberman Sidel, Stephen Lee Taller, Donald Vance HaMakom Yenacheim - It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing today of longtime Netivot Shalom member Florence Pripstein, z"l, wife of Moishe. The funeral will take place at Netivot Shalom on Monday, October 4th, at 10am, followed by the burial at Home of Eternity Cemetery. Rabbi Kelman will be officiating at the service. HaMakom Yenacheim Et'chem Betoch She'ar Aveilei Tziyon VeYerushalayim. May God comfort Moishe and his family and friends along with all others who mourn Zion and Jerusalem.
HaMakom Yenacheim - It is with great sadness that we also share the news of the passing of Dennis Bileca z"l, father of Steve, mother-in-law to Angela, grandfather to Daniel and Alexander.
HaMakom Yenacheim Et'chem Betoch She'ar Aveilei Tziyon VeYerushalayim. May God comfort Steve, Angela, Daniel, and Alexander and their family along with all others who mourn Zion and Jerusalem.
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| Upcoming Events | | We will have a special Sunday morning minyan on October 3rd in honor of the wedding of Justin Garland and Aubra Levine. Davening will start at 9am in the CNS Library. Justin will be leading the weekday shacharit service for the first time and would be honored to have many members of the CNS community in attendance. If you have any questions, contact Justin directly at garland.justin@gmail.com . A Shepherd's Journey - Israel Through the Eyes of a Bedouin Muslim Israeli: A talk and book signing with Ishmael Khaldi
Introduced by Rabbi Avi Novis-Deutsch, Bay Area Masorti Visiting Scholar
Sunday, October 3 at 10:00 am @ Congregation Netivot Shalom
Cosponsored by Congregation Beth Israel, Oakland Hebrew Day School, Hadassah, Tehiyah Day School, and Bay Area Masorti
Ishmael Khaldi, vice consul in San Francisco from 2006-2009, grew up one of eleven siblings in a tent in the Galilee. He went from tending goats to becoming Israel's first Bedouin diplomat and is presently Arab affairs advisor to the Foreign Minister. He has chronicled his unusual life in a highly acclaimed memoir, "A Shepherd's Journey." A sought-after speaker both in Israel and the U.S., as a Bedouin, a Muslim and a proud Israeli, he brings a unique perspective to the discussion of Israel. See www.IshmaelKhaldi.com for more info.
Sunday Minyanim Speaker Series begins on October 10th! Our Sunday Minayanim programs for this month promise to be excellent! Shacharit will begin at 9:30 with a wonderful breakfast to follow. Speakers present from 10:30 - 11:30. On October 10th: Nurit Novis will share her research on religious psychoanalysts, the way they integrate their dual identities, and especially ways in which they don't integrate them! Through the lens of identity theory and her own research, Nurit will explore the role of religion in understanding the human psyche. Examples of thinkers will be discussed who felt Judaism and psychoanalysis complement each other, versus others who felt that the two are contradictory.
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| Front Office Help Needed | We only received two sign-ups last week for help in the front office! Please consider dropping by and answering phones for a brief period. Any and all help is appreciated... | | Mazal Tov to Rachel Schorr for taking her vacation! Rachel will be out of the office from October 4th through October 12th. We would love to have some volunteers come in to answer the phones in her absence. If interested, please sign up on the Doodle Email Calendar at http://doodle.com/uwcsn5g75hxanim3 . It just take seconds to check off a time slot! Thanks! Lisa Gershony |
| Write on for Israel! | Free trip to Israel for this Fall's 10th and 11th graders with Write On For Israel!
Write On For Israel is an intensive and exciting two- year fellowship
program open to a select group of high school juniors that includes a
free 10-day trip to Israel in June 2011.
Our two-year educational program seeks to teach Jewish high school
students the tools and skills, Israel history and knowledge to become
powerful pro-Israel advocates, spokespeople and campus leaders -
before they reach college. Our goal is to help foster long-term
Jewish identity among our students, while inoculating them the anti-
Israel environment they are likely to experience at many campuses.
The teen fellows first attend 7 monthly Sunday sessions during the
academic year, travel to Israel for their free 10-day fact-finding
trip during summer 2011, then return to complete their Israel video
documentary and produce their documentary film and film festival at
the Contemporary Jewish Museum.
Please apply by October 15, 2010.
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Here is a video from the recently completed Write On for Israel trip
for your review:
The documentary process makes Write On for Israel special:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDbdNuWYb0Q
Why should you join Write On for Israel?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTKa5nlz59g
Here is more about the program:
http://www.bluestarpr.com/write-on-for-israel/san-francisco-2010.html
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| Kiddush Financial Support Requested! | |
LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD SPONSORS: Begin the year by joining the list of sponsors for upcoming Kiddushim- Please email the Kiddush Team at kiddush@netivotshalom.org Open Kiddush dates that are forthcoming are October 9th, December 4th, 18th and 25th. If one of these dates does not work for you, please check with the Kiddush Team or Rachel in the Office for other open dates.
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| Adult Learning Opportunities | Discover Judaism! Jewish Theologies with Rabbi Menachem Creditor
What does Judaism think about "God?" How do the visions of God in the Torah, Prophets, Writings, and Rabbinic periods compare? Is it the same God? How do modern Israeli poets and post-Holocaust theologians grapple with the eternal questions of meaning and purpose in the world? Text-study and discussion will be the basis for these conversations with no expectation of solutions in the end. No Hebrew is required for this class. Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 12, 19, 26; Nov. 2 Time: 7:30 to 9pm
Location: Congregation Netivot Shalom. fee: $40-$60 - (sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds)
Please email Rachel at office@netivotshalom.org to register.
A Taste of Judaism: Are you Curious? with Rabbi Menachem Creditor
Co-sponsored by Congregation Netivot Shalom and Building Jewish Bridges
Enjoy a free, three-session class on the modern Jewish perspective on spirituality, ethics and community. This class is designed to give you a foundational understanding of Judaism in a fun, friendly environment. Everyone is welcome. You don't have to be Jewish to be curious. But, you do have to register so we can save you a seat!
3 Sessions: Thursdays, October 7 - October 21, 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Tuition: Free
Location: Congregation Netivot Shalom. *Please register with Dawn Kepler at dawn@buildingjewishbridges.org or 510-845-6420 x11.
NEW - How to Lead Shacharit with Rabbi Menachem Creditor -Come learn! This class will be an introduction to leading Shacharit on Shabbat- an overview of the structure of Shacharit and a sharing of some melodies. Students should be able to vocalize Hebrew text, though comprehension isn't required. For those familiar with leading Shacharit, this can be a refresher. For those trying it out, this is for you! Follow-up meetings with Rabbi Creditor will be available after Simchat Torah for those looking to prepare for a first time leading! Exploring the Path of the Just with Gregory Newmark
Co-sponsored by Congregation Netivot Shalom and Lehrhaus Judaica
This class is designed to introduce students to the mussar (ethics) classic, The Path of the Just. Written by the renegade Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzatto ('The Ramchal') and first published in the Netherlands in 1740, this brilliant text bristles with insight into human behavior. Not content merely to describe, however, the Ramchal prescribes activities to help his readers refine their habits to be better people. This class will follow the path laid out by the Ramchal. Our first session will focus on the author's introduction and his conception of man's duty in the world. The following two sessions will each focus on a trait worth cultivating, first vigilance and then alacrity. Join us and challenge yourself to explore The Path of the Just. 3 Sessions: Thursdays, October 7 - October 21, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Tuition: $35 / $25 for members. Register for this class online at www.lehrhaus.org
Everyday Holiness: A Traditional Jewish Approach to Character Refinement with Laura Goldman and Jeffrey Kessler - A 6-Week Class offered at CNS. Are you looking for a way to bring the spiritual depth of the High Holidays into your life beyond Sukkot? Have you observed that a daily spiritual practice can anchor and grow your sense of connection to Self , Others, and God? The centuries-old Jewish spiritual tradition of Mussar, previously known almost exclusively within the Orthodox world, offers us a body of thought and text, as well as practical techniques for bringing Holiness into our everyday lives.
Join us for a 6-week immersion in the wisdom and transformative power of Mussar. Using Everyday Holiness, by Alan Morinis, as our text, and employing chant, chevrutah study, journaling, and experiential exercises, we will cultivate and refine character traits such as Humility, Gratitude, Equanimity, and Trust. On Wednesdays, 7 to 9 p.m., Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 17
Cost: $180 (limited scholarships available) and to register and for information, please call (510) 339-1701.
Weekly Intermediate Talmud Class
Thursdays 5:45 - 6:45 with R' Shalom Bochner
We are studying Masechet Berachot (Tractate of Blessings) about the origins of the Siddur. Please join us for a lively and relevant discussion of this ancient and eye-opening texts.
La'asok Haftarah Class: This class will continue every Wednesday at 1-2pm in the Library with Rabbi Creditor and Rabbi Bochner. Join us for a discussion of interesting sections and highlights of the weekly Torah portion.
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| Committee Activities and Events | | From V'Zot Yisrael Planning Committee: Meeting October 12 @7:30pm -Everyone is welcome and invted to attend! From the Greeting Coordinator: Whether you're a founding member of Netivot Shalom or a recent addition to the community, please consider signing up to greet congregants at upcoming shabbat services. The Greeting Committee is looking for volunteers to greet new-comers and old-timers alike. This is a great way to meet fellow congregants and stay connected with the Netivot community. Responsibilities and requirements are minimal--simply a smiling face and a willingness to help out. If you are interested in greeting at an upcoming shabbat morning, please email Justin Garland, Greeting Coordinator at garland.justin@gmail.com . From Community Building: Mazal Tov to Netivot Shalom's Mitzvah Milersas as they completed their cycle 50 or 75 miles towards a cure for Multiple Sclerosis on 9/ 26 at the Waves to Wine MS Ride. Gerald Derblich, Elizabeth Kashner, Joshua Polston, Fran Quittel, Sherrin Rosenthal, Brad Rudolph, Dan Siegel, David Sklansky, Dan Stamper-Kurn, Charlene Stern and Jonathan Stern. Donate on their behalf at: http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=13803&team_id=184998 From Social Action: Thanks to our terrific volunteers who prepared a Labor Day meal for our friends at the Dorothy Day House. Special thanks to David Birnbaum who planned the menu, and organized shopping and cooking in Ellen's absence. Kudos to the cooks, Martha Birnbaum, Yonit Levy and Aaron Levy-Wollins, Ruth Konoff and Lydia Brose.
Last week to participate in the High Holy Day Food Drive for Alameda County Food Bank - once again we are participating in the Alameda County Food Drive. Please bring your cans and packages of (un-open) food to the Shul between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Please do NOT bring out-dated food packages. Thank you for joining in this mitzvah!
From the Library Committee: Would you like to help maintain our library? With Lee Feinstein's departure, we need to keep it organized and deal with incoming gifts. We also need to work on plans for creating an online catalog. If you are interested, please contact Barbara Bibel at bbibel@gmail.com . We will become Netivot's Library Committee. From Job Networking: The Berkeley Synagogues Employment Support Group meetings will be on summer break for the months of August & September. We'll meet next on Thursday, October 7th, from 10am - 11:30am at Netivot Shalom.
Please join and follow the Berkeley Synagogues group on LinkedIn for any updates.
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| Israeli Corner | | CONGREGATION NETIVOT SHALOM ISRAEL TRIP cosponsored by Bay Area Masorti - operated by ITC Tours
led by Rabbi Menachem Creditor with Josh Kornbluth (July 13 - 24, 2011)
For a sample itinerary, pricing, and to register, please email Rachel in the CNS office at barbara@israeltour.com
V'Zot Yisrael Planning Meeting - October 12th @ 7:30 PM - Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.
Equal and Pluralistic - challenges and difficulties in Israel society with Rabbi Avi Novis-Deutsch, Bay Area Masorti Visiting Scholar on Wednesday nights: Oct. 6, 20, 27 at 7:30pm-9pm @ Congregation Netivot Shalom
This is a sensitive topic, one we are committed to having in our passion for the Israel we dream of. The course will touch on the status and difficulty in Israel of:
1) Charedim ("ultra-Orthodox")
2) Arab-Israelis
3) Mizrachi/Sephardi Jews
4) Russian and Ethiopian Olim
5) The GLBTQ community
We will study texts, share conversations, and explore the realities confronting Israeli society in its struggle to be both Equal and Pluralistic to all its inhabitants. Class fee: $36-$50 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds. Register with Rachel at office@netivotshalom.org
Netivot Shalom's V'zot Yisrael presents The History of Zionism and Israeli Politics
Rabbi Novis-Deutsch will teach Part I in a five session course on
Tuesdays, November 9, 16, 23, 30 and December 7 at 7:30-9:00pm
To register, please contact Rachel at the Netivot Shalom Office by email at office@netivotshalom.org
Fee for members is $45-65 for five sessions [sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds] Fee for non-members is $75
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Shabbat Shalom! Congregation Netivot Shalom |
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