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Ha’ShofarVOLUME IX, ISSUE 8
CONGREGATION
BETH ISRAEL
August 2017
InsidePrayer Corner
..................... p. 2
Friday Noon
Study Group .......
......................p. 3
Ongoing Events
..................... p. 4
CBI Committee
News............ p. 9
High Holiday
Info..... pp. 14-18
Gift Shop
.................... p.21
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
!Presents
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)
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
Print your name(s):
________________________________________________________________________________
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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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
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
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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,
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-
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
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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.