BULLETIN  7.13.2008

10 Tammuz, 5768

There Will Be a Rabbi!

On June, 17 the paperwork was completed. Rabbi Heller will return here for the High Holidays. Having a rabbi for the High Holidays will serve more purposes than just our entertainment. "By our charter, we are a community center to educate both Jews and non-Jews, to be a light to the people and to keep Judaism alive in this geographic area. One way to educate is to set an example. One way to keep Judaism alive is to celebrate it. Celebrating the High Holidays with traditional attention to laws and customs will show ourselves and our larger community that we revere our religion."(L.L.)
The High Holidays will fall on these dates. Rosh Hashana: Evening September 29. Day September 30. Yom Kippur: Evening October 8. Day October 9.

The Next Service is on Friday July 25

This study service on July 27 will be at 7:30 PM and the parashat will be Matot.

Balak Studies Balak

The second "Study Service", that on July 11, examined the parashat, Balak. The service was led by Rick Weinberg with the help of Preston Weinberg, Madeline Weinberg and Sarah Nichols. The portion was read in English and commentaries from URJ (Rabbi Carol Ochs) and OU (Rabbi Shlomo Riskin) sources were also read and discussed. The story of the talking mule interested those present; however, the desirablility of avoiding needless war as a function of G*d's blessing, features of the story that have led to the longterm survival of the Jews, received more attention. It was interesting to note that G*d spoke to a Gentile, Balaam, on the same level of intimacy as with Moses. The Oneg featured challah, kasha varnitchkes, homemade pizza and cheesecake.

Life in the Shtetl

Rhoda Silverberg came home from the hospital around Wednesday, July 9. Her hip is healing and she would't mind a visit or a phone call from friends, she said.

The plan to visit a synagogue for an "away service" boiled over and put out the flame when the nearest synagogue on the list proved to be in Buffalo, too far away. Nevertheless, Harry Weinrib of Beth Abraham Synagogue in Buffalo still extends his good wishes to us and hopes we will stay in touch.

Lost and Found

Will the owner of the pair of beige-white gloves left on the lobby hat rack please call the Temple. They were lost about the time of the May congregational meeting.

Yom Ha'Atzma'ut Celebrated in Olean

Israel's 60th Anniversary Party was celebrated at Temple B'Nai Israel in Olean, NY on Friday May 30. Several members of Temple Beth El attended including David Zuckerman, Ray Galle and Larry Lawson. The service featured candle-lighting readings from historical speeches made at the founding of modern Israel.

Ray Galle Places Wreath for the Jewish War Veterans

As he had done last year, at about 11:30 AM on Memorial Day, Ray Galle, WWII Navy veteran and Treasurer of Temple Beth El, placed the wreath on the symbolic grave of the Jewish War Veterans at the conclusion of Bradford's Memorial Day parade. Afterward the band played. When all was officially quiet, Ray and his comrades visited the Memorial and remembered their friends who had fought. They then headed to the American Legion for lunch. On the way, one asked, "We'll do this again next year?"
"G*d willing", Ray replied.

Rabbi Heller

Members are encouraged to give her a call at (310) 936-1636.