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Love Your Neighbor as Yourselfbers of the Abrahamic faiths that live in our neighborhoods, share our schools, offices and marketplaces, and seek to build bridges of understanding. As the old saying goes, we need to “Think Globally and Act Locally.” As I have been reporting through the last 18 months, our Neighbor to Neighbor interfaith initiative has cre-ated a solid foundation of learning and connection between members of Temple Isaiah, the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, and the San Ramon Valley Islamic Center. In text study together, meeting in each other’s homes, in large and smaller gatherings, we have committed to bring-ing a different face of interfaith relations to a broader community.

We are ready, in this new year, to expand our activities and hope you will want to join in. On every Sunday morning in October, in our Sanctuary, we will hear a lecture about each of the three faiths and then have a chance to ask questions of that faith’s scholar. On the fourth Sunday morn-ing, lay members of each faith community will discuss their spiritual journeys and what it means to them to be part of the Muslim, Christian, or Jewish communities. The series will kick-off at Temple Isaiah, as it did two years ago at LOPC, giving more opportunities for our members to get involved in the Neighbor to Neighbor ini-tiative. Look for more detailed information on the back page of this Ruach and in our on-line announcements. Please join us this month for a unique learning experience.May the New Year bring peace to all peo-ples of the world. Shalom, Salaam, Peace.

Rabbi Judy Shanks

December 2011Kislev / Tevet 5772

Rabbi Judy Shanks

October 2012Tishri / Cheshvan 5773

Rabbi Akiva said, “‘Love your neighbor as yourself’ (Lev. 19:18) is the greatest principle of the Torah.’” Ben Azzai quoted the verse: “‘This is the book of the generaitons of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made He him.’” (Gen.5:1) Ben Azzai said: “This is a principle greater than that.” (Sifra, 19:18)

This Midrash quoting two great sages reminds us that a core Jewish value is our understanding that all human beings were created in God’s image and each person deserves the respect and even love of the rest of humanity. I write this column just as the New Year has dawned in all its potential for atonement and renewal. But coincident with the eve of 5773 came the release of a poisonous video created and distributed to provoke the anger of Muslims. Violence and utterly senseless deaths have followed in its wake. On all sides of the conflict we see disregard, even contempt, for “neighbors” who are different, not ‘us,’ other. How dismally far we are as a world community from following the greatest principles of the Torah, though that Torah gave birth to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and should guide millions of its followers to actions more worthy than we currently witness.

We cannot solve global hostilities but we can, locally, work hard to bring friendship and understanding between the mem-

Melinna Gershik, Karen Grunwald, Karen Goldberg, and Faith Zenker at the WOI Kickoff dinner.

Our Neighbor to Neighbor interfaith initiative has created a solid foundation of learning and connec-tion between members of Temple Isaiah, the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, and the San Ramon Valley Islamic Center.

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TEMPLE ISAIAH945 Risa Road, Lafayette, CA 94549

Temple Isaiah’s mission is to embody, enhance, and perpetuate our Jewish tradition by providing a welcoming spiritual home where the membership gathers to worship God, study Torah, engage in acts of Tikun Olam, participate in Jewish rituals and life cycle events, and experience the joy of being a part of a caring community.

President Robert Goldberg

Executive

Vice President David Douglas

Vice President Susan Rideout

Secretary David Bressler

Treasurer Steve Lipson

Parliamentarian Lisa Hirsch Phone Ext

Rabbi Roberto Graetz 308

Rabbi Judy Shanks 308

Associate Rabbi Alissa Miller 308

Rabbi Emeritus Shelly Waldenberg 308

Cantor Leigh Korn 308

Executive Director Michael Liepman 301

Education Director Rabbi Nicki Greninger 313

Gan Ilan Director Liz Kaufman 108

Youth Director Ira Rosenberg 311

Facilities Rental Heather Maddox 303

Librarian 316

Clergy Secretary Nina Jones 308

Education Asst. Nathan Bellet 315

Communications Dir. Jen Boxerman 310

Hebrew Tutor Joel Siegel 318

Office Staff

Melissa Gianotti 304

Tonna Lusareta-Stevens 302

Office (925) 283-8575

Fax (925) 283-8355

Religious School (925) 284-9191

Gan Ilan Preschool (925) 284-8453

Gift Shop (925) 284-4933

Website www.temple-isaiah.org

Ruach Vol. 61, No.3 October 2012

Ruach is published monthly except in July by Temple Isaiah. Ruach is breath, wind, or spirit. It also means soul. May it be a breeze of fresh Jewish spirit arriving at your home.

Editor Julie Candau [email protected]

Photographer Michael Fox

Copy Editors Ellen Baer, Miriam Cairns,Jeanie Conneran, Hadele Groman,

Julie Magilen, Carol Olmert

The Life and Legend of Moshe DayanThe Israel and World Jewry Committee is proud to sponsor the upcoming speaker event at Temple Isaiah: Mordechai Bar-On, author of Moshe Dayan: Israel’s Controversial Hero, offers an intimate view of Dayan’s private life, public career, and political controversies on Tuesday, October 30, at 7 p.m. in the Adult Lounge.

Moshe Dayan was one of Israel’s most charismatic and controversial personalities. As chief of staff during the 1956 Sinai Campaign, and as minister of defense dur-ing the Six Day War, Dayan led the Israel Defense Forces to stunning military victories. But in the aftermath of the bungles 1973 Yom Kippur War, he shared the blame for operational mistakes and retired from gov-ernment.

Jewish Book GroupMeet for lively discussions of the book of the month. All are welcome! This is not a ‘club’ but a dynamic group of people who love Jewish books, reading, discussions and expressing stimulating opinions. Book group meets Wednesday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Adult Lounge. For more information, email Nina Jones [email protected].

• October 17: The Spinoza Problem, by Irvin D. Yalom• November 14: Almost Dead, by Assaf Gavron• December 12: Outwitting History: The Amazing Adventures of a Man Who Rescued a Million Yiddish Books, by Aaron Lansky• January 16: The Dovekeepers: A Novel, by Alice Hoffman• February 20: When God Talks Back: Understanding the American Evangelical Relationship with God, by T.M. Luhrman• March 20: I Am Forbidden, by Anouk Markovits• April 17: The Bar Mitzvah and the Beast, by Matt Biers-Ariel - Discussion led by the Author• May 22: The Year of Living Biblically: One Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible, by A. J. Jacobs

Cherri Shiffman and Michele Holtz at the WOI Kickoff dinner.

Val the Librarian Turns the PageVal Morehouse, our Temple librarian, has retired. Val was always a cheerful and helpful presence in our library. In addition to manag-ing the library services, Val engaged our Gan Ilan preschoolers as the story time reader, organized a new comput-erized listing of all the library’s contents, and planned the annual Library Author’s Shabbat and Chanukah book fair. We thank Val for her many years of service. We are in the process of finding a new librarian. While the library check out system is currently closed, if you have any books checked out, you can return them to the Temple office.

Val Morehouse

Flowers for the FoyerWe hope that you enjoy the occasional flow-er arrangements that embellish our entry hall when you come to synagogue. It is your gifts to the Carleen Berman Flower Fund that allow us to bring them to the congregation. If you have any questions, please contact Celia Douglas at (925) 284-5529 or Michael Liepman at (925) 283-8575.

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NEWS AND INSPIRATION

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SINAI MEMORIAL CHAPEL CHEVRA KADISHA (FD #1523) 3415 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, 94549 GAN SHALOM CEMETERY 1100 Bear Creek Rd. Briones, 94553 Jay Lewis (FDR#3301) Managing Funeral Director (925) 962-3636 www .s ina i chape l .o rg

Thursday Noontime Talmud Study with Rabbi Roberto D. GraetzRabbi Graetz’ Talmud Study begins Thursday, October 25, at noon. This year we will draw from the recently published Koren Talmud, Tractate Berakhot, which contains a readable English translation and Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz’ masterful commentaries. The noon-time hour together will be spent using the rabbinic texts as the springboard for lively conversations around daily Jewish practices, Jewish thought, and Jewish personalities. We will enter into ‘virtual’ discussions with ancient teachers and modern thinkers alike.

Learning how our rabbinic ancestors think and why they think what they think can help us understand who we are, why we make the choices we do, and how we can enrich our own Jewish journeys. Pre-registration is not required. This class is free of charge. If you wish to combine this hour of study with lunch, please make sure to arrive early or stay after.

Winter Nights: December 17-31For the ninth holiday season in a row, Temple Isaiah will host the Winter Nights Rotating Shelter for families and senior citizens. Our Social Hall and Oneg area become home to about 35 guests for whom we provide lodging, support services, and three meals a day. Winter Nights is a project of the Social Justice Alliance of the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County.

We need hundreds of volunteers to make Winter Nights a suc-cess. There are countless ways to get involved including cooking meals, washing dishes, playing games with children, helping with homework, driving residents to outings, providing overnight supervision and donating gifts. Volunteer registration will begin this fall with priority given to new members. Jobs fill up quickly, so watch for registration details via email. For more information, visit www.cccwinternights.org.


NEWS AND INSPIRATION

Lunch and Learn SeriesJoin us for our monthly lunchtime learning series on topics of interest with our clergy and senior staff members. Enjoy a catered lunch and plenty of time to schmooze with clergy, old and new friends. Program starts with schmoozing at 11:45 a.m., lunch at noon, and speaker at 12:45 p.m. Cost is $12 per session or $65 for all six sessions: November 7, December 5, January 9, February 6, March 6, April 3. To register, visit www.temple-isaiah.org/lunch&learn.

On Wednesday, November 7, Riva Gambert, Director of the East Bay Jewish Federation’s Partnership for Israel, will speak about President Harry Truman’s role in the creation of the Jewish State. When Truman took office in April 1945, he had no percep-tion of the major challenges he would face. Soon, he would be lobbied by the British, the Arab countries, American Jewish lead-ers, and the Jewish community in Palestine, and all in different directions. Ultimately, Truman’s actions led to the American rec-ognition of Israel in May 1948.

got shabbat?Join us for “come as you are” family services on the first Friday of the month. Bring the whole family for dinner, a lively song session and interactive services followed by a yummy dessert oneg, Israeli dancing, arts & crafts, and more.

5:45pm Dinner6:30pm Singing, Services, Dessert & More!

Dates for 2012-13 • October 5

• November 2

• December 7

• January 4

• February 1

• March 8

• April 5

• May 3

RSVP at www.temple-isaiah.org/gotshabbat

FALL SESSION STARTS OCTOBER 5

WWW.TEMPLE-ISAIAH.ORG/GANEINU

Join our facilitated group for parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers on Fridays from 9:15-10:45am in the Adult Lounge.

Play, sing, and celebrate Shabbat and holidays with your child and others.

New $20 drop-in rate. Pre-registration encouraged.

COMMUNITY

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RICHARD MAYERP H O T O G R A P H Y

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Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs,Family Portraits

To Judy and Marty Berg, on the birth of granddaughter, Annie Bradley Diggs, to parents Debra and Benjy Diggs, on August 6, 2012.

To Elaine and Mervyn Becker and Roger and Evelyn Lamm, on the birth of granddaughter, Amy Becker, to Colette and Greg Becker, on September 13, 2012.

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Yizkor ElohimAugust 26, 2012

Kazue Drucker, mother of Temple members Mark (Kim) Drucker, grandmother of Adam, David and Samuel (Charvet).

October 12, 2012Sarah Lee Gorewitz, mother of Temple member Jocelyn Gorewitz and Louis (Tara) Gorewitz, grandmother of Jason, Jordan and Keith.

Spruce Up Our Jewish NeighborhoodVolunteer to spruce up our Jewish Neighborhood – Temple Tune Up Day is Sunday, October 21, 8 a.m. to about 1p.m., Work side by side with long time friends meet congregants you don’t yet know. Volunteers are needed for any skill level to help groom and refurbish our campus. For more information, contact Peggy Winston at [email protected] or 925-808-8674.

Neighborhood Havdalah Returns Join us for a great evening of food, friends, and conversation with Temple Isaiah members in YOUR neighborhood on Saturday, October 13, 5:30-8:30 p.m. We will share a pot luck dinner and celebrate Havdalah with our rabbis and cantor at homes in Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Rossmoor, Concord, Alamo, Danville, San Ramon and Oakland. Everyone is invited. Babysitting and activities are available for kids. Questions or want to volunteer to help? Contact Sue Adler-Bressler at [email protected] or Joanne DeVries at [email protected].

New Havurot Now FormingA Havurah is a group of people from within the larger Temple community who gather together to form an extended ‘family.’ Members decide together on activities and how often to meet. Havurot (plural for Havurah) may celebrate holidays and life cycle events, learn more about Jewish topics of interest, and perform mitzvot together. Events can be social, service-oriented, spiritual, study-based, or a combination. Members usually form lasting bonds by creating a caring and close community within Temple Isaiah. Some havurot at Temple Isaiah have been meet-ing together for over 30 years, sharing the significant moments of life.

New groups are now forming. Contact Nina Jones for a havurah interest form at [email protected] or download one from our website at www.temple-isaiah.org/groups-activities/havurah.

October Blood DriveStart the new year with an amazing mitzvah. Give the gift of life! We will be holding a blood drive for the Blood Centers of the Pacific on Sunday, October 7, in the Adult Lounge, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Arlynn Bloom at [email protected] or (925) 299-1301 to make an appointment. We can accommodate three donors every 15 minutes. ■

Dick Lemyre helps spruce up our campus at last year’s Temple Tune Up Day.

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COMMUNITY

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WOI Kick Off Dinner Sponsors & Donors

Thank you to everyone who helped make Setting the Stage,

Women of Isaiah’s Kick Off Dinner, such a great success and to our sponsors and donors for their

generous support.

Dinner Sponsors:Sue Clearfield, Nancy Crevin,

Jill Douglas, Kim Drucker, Lynn Epstein, Greta Frantz,

Karen Goldberg, Michele Holtz, Barbara Kaplan, Judy Lipson,

Diana MaKieve, Susan Mautner, Aliza Metzner, Gloria Schiller,

Yolanda Selwitz, Frances Singer, Marge Sterns

Raffle Prize Donors:California Academy of Sciences,

El Charro, The Brass Sisters, Karen Goldberg, Oy Viv Designs

– Vivian Poettgen, The Ruth Bancroft Garden, Yolanda Selwitz,

Taste of Denmark

Welcome New MembersJuly 17 — October 18, 2012

Julia and Karen Fiske at this year’s WOI Kickoff dinner.

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COMMUNITY – WOMEN OF ISAIAH

On October 10, we set the stage for an exciting year of collaborations and social action with our annual Kick-Off dinner. Over two hundred women gathered to share stories and laughter with friends new and old, while enjoying a delicious dinner and a fantastic show, starring our very own Broadway inspired Cantor Leigh Korn. Many thanks to our Kick-Off co-chairs Greta Frantz and Sue Clearfield, and to the entire Kick-Off committee, for making this such a fun and fabulous event.

The highlight of the evening was the pre-sentation of Women of Isaiah’s very special Woman of Valor award to this year’s worthy recipient, Kim Drucker. Talented, creative, trust-worthy, dedicated, gen-erous, energetic, always volunteering without being asked, and going above and beyond all expectations, with a smile on her face and a kind word for all those around her – Kim is truly a Woman of Valor.

Kim has been an integral part of Women of Isaiah for many years, serving in multiple capacities: co-pres-ident, treasurer, programming VP, and membership, helping manage the Gift Shop, chairing countless WOI events, and spearheading important initiatives. In addi-tion, she has been active on the Temple Isaiah board of directors and various subcommittees over the years. We are so proud to honor her, to share and learn with her, and from her.

At the Kick-Off, we shared our vision of synergy with other Temple Isaiah groups for the coming year. WOI will be partnering with Kesher Isaiah this November and in the Spring to provide dinners at Mt. View Shelter. WOI Social Action chairs Sandy Anderson and Judy Carney will be working with Kesher’s Jasmine Tarkoff and Casey Sasner to orga-nize this worthwhile effort, which we hope will find support from the entire Temple Isaiah community. If you would like to get involved, please contact Sandy or Judy at [email protected] or [email protected].

The Kick-Off also saw the debut of our incredible Women of Isaiah Cookbook. If you haven’t already purchased a copy of this amazing collection of reci-pes – which has something for everyone, from the casual cook to the distinguished gourmet – you will definitely want to do so now. Mark your calendars: The WOI Cookbook Committee will be joining forces with the Israel and World Jewry Committee to spon-sor the early Oneg before Shabbat services on Friday, November 16. Come sample some of the delectable appetizers and sweet treats featured in the WOI cook-book, and pick up a copy or two of the book that evening while you’re at it!

We look forward to additional collaborations with the Israel and World Jewry Committee as well as Kesher and other Temple Isaiah groups in the year to come. We’ll keep you posted!

Judy Lipson and Karen Goldberg,

WOI Co-presidents

Judy Lipson, Women of Isaiah Co-President

Karen GoldbergWomen of Isaiah Co-President

Setting the Stage for an Exciting Year

Rosh Chodesh: Jewish Feminism

Leaps and Bounds: How Far Have We Come From Where We Were? Join us for our first Rosh Chodesh gathering of the new year – Monday, October 15, at 7:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Rabbi Judy Shanks will use clips from Lilith Magazine articles from the late 1970s, the beginning of Jewish feminism, up through Lilith’s latest issues in 2012, to discuss where Jewish women were, where we are today, and where we still need to go to bring women’s voices, learning, hopes and expectations to the world-wide Jewish community. Bring your own life stories of breakthroughs and frustrations as a woman in the Jewish world. This is a session for all generations!

Kim Drucker was honored with the Women of Isaiah Valor award at the Kickoff dinner.

Greta Frantz and Sue Clearfield co-chaired this year’s WOI Kickoff dinner starring our very own Broadway inspired Cantor Leigh Korn.

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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

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2:30pm WOI New Member Tea

3-6:30pm CSA pickup

7pm Mordechai Bar-On on The Life and Legend of Moshe Dayan Lecture

2928Religious School9:30am Neighbor to

Neighbor Lay Panel10:30am L’Mazaltov

Childbirth Class

278:45am Torah Study10:30am Shabbat Service

(B’nai Mitzvah: Sam Berman & Nathan Sutton)

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8pm Shabbat Service followed by oneg

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12pm Talmud Study

248:15am WOI hike

4pm Religious School

6:45pm Noar Night

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3-6:30pm CSA pickup

5:30pm Cancer Support Group

6pm Back to Religious School Night

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6pm AIPAC Event7pm P’tach Libeynu

Support Group7pm WOI Knitting and

Handiwork

21Religious School8am-1pm Temple Tune

Up Day9:30am Neighbor to

Neighbor Meeting10:30am L’Mazaltov

Childbirth Class1pm Kleztones Rehearsal4pm Anshei Isaiah Bocce

Ball Event

208:45am Torah Study9:30am Shabbat for Tots10:30am Shabbat Service

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6pm Happy Half Hour Oneg

6:30pm Shabbat Service with Mizmor Band

181710:30am Jewish Book

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6:45pm Noar Night

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3-6:30pm CSA pickup


7:15pm Board Meeting

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7pm Anshei Isaiah Board Meeting

7:15pm Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan

14Religious School9:30am Neighbor to

Neighbor10:30am L’Mazaltov

Childbirth Class10:40am B’nai Mitzvah

University4pm Rosh Chodesh: it’s a

girl thing!

139:15am Torah Study10:30am Shabbat Service

5:30-8:30pm Neighborhood Havdalah

129:15am Ganeinu

8pm Shabbat Service followed by Oneg

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7:30pm Committee Night

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Shemini Atzeret9am Shemini Atzeret/

Simchat Torah Service with Yizkor

7Religious School9am Blood Drive9:30am Neighbor to

Neighbor Meeting10:30am L’Mazaltov

Childbirth Class10:40am B’nai Mitzvah

University5pm Anshei Isaiah

Potluck Dinner6:30pm Simchat Torah

Service with Religious School Consecration & Kleztones

68:45am Torah Study10:30am Shabbat

Service (B’nai Mitzvah: Rachel Kravitz & Ben Kronenberg)

59:15am Ganeinu

5:45pm got Sukkot? Dinner

6:30pm Shabbat Sukkot Family Service followed by oneg

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6:45pm Noar Night

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4pm Religious School6:30pm Executive

Committee Meeting7pm WOI Board Meeting

1Campus Closed: Sukkot9am Sukkot Service

Susan Leiber, Barbara Kaplan, and Sandy Anderson at the WOI Kickoff dinner.


YOUTH AND EDUCATION

Over the last several years, we have cre-ated a new model of Jewish education that includes a number of different ‘tracks’ for our Religious School students in 3rd through 6th grade. Starting in 2009, we offered a music track (“Shira”), to learn through the lens and modality of music. In 2010, we added an art track (“Omanut”), and in 2011, we added a nature track (“Teva”), a culture track (“Edot”), and a more academic program called Academy. This year we added two more tracks: “Shira! the Musical,” a musical theater track recreated from the previous Shira, and “Y’tzira,” which literally means “creation”

New Religious School Tracks for 2012-2013

Rabbi Nicki Greninger,Education Director

Conversion to Judaism

Everything You Always Wanted to Know, But Didn’t Know What or Who to AskAre you wondering about converting to Judaism? Do you know someone who is converting? Are you are struggling with wish-ing someone you love would convert? Confused? Curious? Join born Jews, Jews-by-Choice and non-Jews to discuss a subject sometimes more awkward than sex. A panel of Jews-by-Choice, Temple Isaiah rabbis, and Dawn Kepler of Building Jewish Bridges are going to try to answer all your questions about con-version! A light breakfast will be served at both sessions: Sunday, November 4, 9:15 a.m. or 11:25 a.m.

but which we are loosely translating as “Interactive Storytelling.” In “Shira! the Musical”, 5th and 6th graders will not only learn

about Jewish life through the modalities of music and theater, they will also create and perform an original musical. Shira stu-dents will create an original script to tell a story connected to Jewish history and ethics, and working with a composer, they will write their own music to elevate the story. Storytelling, musician-ship, acting, and movement through the lens of Judaism are the foundation of this class. The finished musical will be performed on Sunday April 28, and we hope that you will come see what they create!

In “Y’tzira”, 3rd and 4th graders will draw upon their creativ-ity and imagination to bring God, Israel, and Torah stories to life through various mediums of storytelling. They will participate in theatre games, creating and acting in short skills, writing poems and short stories, watching and discussing film clips, and creating simple sets to immerse themselves in the topics of God, Torah, and Israel. Examples of activities range from creating three-dimensional sets that visually represent stories from Exodus, to using improvisational theater games to understand different ideas about God. This program encourages children to let their

creative juices flow! We hope that with these new tracks, our children will continue to be energized by Jewish learning.

NOTE: All of our Religious School classes have their own class blogs (i.e., websites with pictures and other information about what’s happening in the class). We encourage all our Temple members to visit the blogs on our website: www.temple-isaiah.org/education/religious_school.

Rabbi Nicki Greninger, Education Director

Small Class Sizes State-of -the Art Science Lab Drama/Music/Art/Sports Hebrew/Judaics Financial Assistance

CCJDS is a beneficiary of the Koret Foundation, Jim Joseph Foundation, and the Jewish Federation of the East Bay.

Lafayette, CA 925-284-8288 www.ccjds.org

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Introduction to Talmud Have you ever wondered what the Talmud is? Have you ever wanted to study Talmud but were too afraid to try? Now is your chance to study Talmud in a stress-free, exciting new introduc-tory class! Introduction to Talmud, taught by Ron Reisberg, will focus on humanitarian elements in Talmudic Law and Literature: how the Rabbis radically reformulated some of the issues in bibli-cal literature, including the application of the death penalty, the rebellious son who is stoned, and more. Six Sessions: Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9; 10:10-11:10 a.m., CCJDS Building; Tuition: $36 Members; $72 non-members.

For a complete description of all adult education classes start-ing this fall, visit our website: www.temple-isaiah.org/education/adults.

General Fund Cont’d


YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE – SPECIAL GIFTS

For the yahrzeit of:William Buda, from Phil and Cecily BudaMary Golub, from Howard GolubSheldon Harris, from Mildred HauerBettye Kaufman, from Alan KaufmanBruce Lebowitz, from Mark and Valerie MilnerHarold Persin, from Ben and Susan PersinRuth Pfeifer, from David Millstein

Ivy Blum Memorial Fund

For the yahrzeit of:Michael M. Albert, from Mel and Barbie Bacher Edith Jacobson, from Mel and Barbie Bacher

Jacob M. Tarkoff Gan Ilan Fund

In honor of:The marriage of Sharon Graetz and Adam Strater,

The Pulmonary Disease and Emphysema Fund at the East Bay Community Foundation

Memorial Plaque Fund

In memory of:Dziunia Eichenholz-Goop, from Anne Marie GoopMorton Blum Gulak, from Geoff and Misha WolfeRichard M. Hoffman, from Cindy ColemanMyron Tobenkin, from Joyce Tobenkin

Prayer Book Fund

In honor of:Terry Matzkin’s special birthday, from Linda and

Milford Waldroup

Project Hearth for the Homeless Fund

For the yahrzeit of:Rhonda Siegel, from The Gitomer-Weiner Family

Rabbi Graetz’ Discretionary Fund

In appreciation of:Guy Schwartz, from Jay and Stephanie Snyder and

Family


from Robert and Sandy Goldberg, Gloria and Robert Schiller, Marge Sterns, The Rideout Family, Michael and Sally Rubinstein

Teddy Hoxie’s bar mitzvah, from Michael and Sally Rubinstein

Lizzy Rudd’s naming, from Jessica and Alex RuddSandy Serwin’s bat mitzvah and George Serwin’s bar mitz-

vah, from The Serwin Family

Angel Network Fund

A donation from:Zida Levy

In memory of:Kazue Drucker, from Barbara MorrisElaine Strauss, from Larry and Arlene Kaufman

For the yahrzeit of:Selig Bookbinder, from Jack and Terri BookbinderArnold Ferrick, from Tracy GordonElaine Ferrick, from Tracy GordonMarvin Heller, from Charles and Linda Carson

Building Fund

A donation from:Judy, Dan, Julie, and David Chinn

Cantor’s Music Fund

In appreciation of:Cantor Korn, from Judy, Dan, Julie, and David

Chinn, Sarah Magliaro

In honor of:Teddy Hoxie’s bar mitzvah, from Michael and Sally

RubinsteinSandy Serwin’s bat mitzvah and George Serwin’s

bar mitzvah, from The Serwin Family

In memory of:Betty Stein, from Barbara and Richard Lemyre

For the yahrzeit of:Rose Edith Benn, from Greta and Jerry FrantzMiriam Crevin, from Larry and Nancy CrevinBessie Harris, from Mildred HauerHilda Krakovsky, from Mildred HauerRae Levenson, from Shirley MaccabeeCelia Paul, from Yale and Arlene DownesLeonard Tornheim, from David and Tina De

Stephen

Cantor Ted Cotler Library Fund

For the yahrzeit of:Libby Marcus, from Stephen Ellis and Ellen

Bernstein-EllisHoward Weber, from Helene Weber

Daniel Baron Feed the Hungry Fund

For the yahrzeit of:Sydelle Rosenbaum, from Ellen Rosenbaum

General Fund

A donation from:Lawrence and Rosa Radden

In memory of:Dave Nelson, from Paul Nelson

For the yahrzeit of:Yehudit Eliahu, from Shalom and Shoshana EliahuPhilip Glickman, from Joel Hassen and Rochelle

Freedman HassenAlexander Greenberg, from Arthur and Nancy

BlausteinEvelyn Hassen, from Joel Hassen and Rochelle

Freedman HassenAbraham Langert, from Steven Weinzimmer and

Karen MaasLeo Trzesniewski, from Zelda Trzesniewski

Rabbi Miller’s Discretionary Fund

In memory of:Charlotte Katon, from Lauren and Allen Goldstein

Rabbi Shanks’ Discretionary Fund

In appreciation of:Guy Schwartz, from Jay and Stephanie Snyder and

FamilyRabbi Shanks, from The Bloom Family, Judy, Dan,

Julie, and David Chinn

In memory of:Iris Cohn, from Leland Cohn

For the yahrzeit of:Rose Marie Berke, from Gordon and Elinor BerkeSondra Goldberger, from Jim and Sheryl

GoldbergerAlexander Greenberg, from Arthur and Nancy

BlausteinAlbert Guasconi, from Bert, Rosemarie, Tamara,

and Michaela FrydmanRichard Lesser, from Ruth LesserFannie Maas, from Steven Weinzimmer and Karen

MaasIda Nankin, from Sheldon NankinRose Nankin, from Sheldon Nankin

Religious School & Youth Fund

For the yahrzeit of:Dori Ellis, from Stephen Ellis and Ellen Bernstein-

Ellis

Social Action Fund

In honor of:Terry Matzkin’s birthday, from Marjorie Fine and

John Markley, Susan Lieber, Thom McDannel, Marcia Liberson and Herb Salomon

For the yahrzeit of:Gary M. Green, from Lois Green

Special Gifts August 1 - 31, 2012Rabbi Graetz’ Discretionary Fund, Cont”d


YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE – SPECIAL GIFTS

Waldenberg-Zwerling Youth Fund

In appreciation of:Suzan Kotch, from Steven Glazer and Melba

MuscarolasRabbi Shelley Waldenberg, from Judy, Dan, Julie,

and David Chinn


from Anthony and Lucy Di Bianca

In memory of:Iris Cohn, from Lorraine Abrash

Winter Nights Project Fund

In memory of:Richard Hoffman, from Wendy and Frederick

Dorband, Debra and Jonathan Kalan, Debbie and Bruce Maxon

Women of Isaiah Fund

In memory of:Kazue Drucker, from Barbara and Roy Kaplan

Sign Up for eScrip TODAY!

Thanks to the many Temple Isaiah families who are already signed up for eScrip. This EASY and FREE fundraiser provides

crucial support for our synagogue. Merchants including Safeway, Lunardi’s, Diablo Foods, and

many restaurants make dona-tions to the Temple based on the

amount of your purchases. If you are not signed up, go to

www.escrip.comfollow the Welcome->Sign Up links.

If you’d like help with signing up online or adding/changing your

designated organization, contact Kim Drucker at 925-385-0550.

Circle time at Sunday School.

Friday, October 5

5:45pm got Sukkot? Dinner 6:30pm Shabbat Sukkot Family

Service, followed by Oneg

Saturday, October 6

8:45am Torah Study10:30am Shabbat Morning Service

Rachel Kravitz and Ben Kronenberg, Bnai Mitzvah

Exodus 33:12-34:26, HolHamoed Sukkot

Friday, October 12

8:00pm Shabbat Service, followed by Oneg

Saturday, October 13


Genesis 1:1-6:8, Bereshit

Friday, October 19

6:00pm Happy Half Hour Oneg6:30pm Third Shabbat Service with

Mizmor Band



Kenna Sherman, Bat Mitzvah

Genesis 6:9-11:32

Friday, October 26

8:00pm Shabbat Service, followed by Oneg



Sam Berman and Nathan Sutton, B’nai Mitzvah

Genesis 12:1-17:27, Lech L’cha

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Timely informaTion enCloSed: PleaSe deliver by oCTober 1

Neighbor to Neighbor Interfaith Series and Dialogue Jews, Christians, and Muslims:

The Abrahamic Faiths Learn From and With Each Other

Please join us in the New Year as we establish closer bonds with our neighbors of faith on Sunday mornings at 9:30am. Jewish, Muslim & Christian leaders will give an overview of the principles of their religion and dispel stereotypes that divide us.

Oct. 7: Rabbi Roberto D. Graetz of Temple Isaiah Rabbi Roberto D. Graetz joined Temple Isaiah in 1991 after having served as rabbi in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for almost 20 years. He acted as the Director for Latin America for the World Union for Progressive Judaism, was active in human rights issues during the military dictatorship in Argentina, and worked on behalf of the street children in Rio de Janeiro. Since joining Temple Isaiah Rabbi Graetz has served on Jewish and non-Jewish non—profit boards, presently he is vice-chair of the North American Board of the World Union for Progressive Judaism and serves on the Executive Committee of the North American Board of Rabbis for Human Rights. Rabbi

Graetz is married (Evelyn) and has three daughters (Deborah, Ilana and Sharon). Oct. 14: Pastor Judy Durff of Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church

Judy Durff has served as the Senior Associate Pastor for Spiritual Formation at LOPC since Feb 2006, having fulfilled that role previously at La Canada Presbyterian church in Southern California. Spiritual Formation focuses on a holistic approach to experiencing and living faith in all aspects of life. Pastor Durff became a minister at mid-life after a career in business and raising her two children with her husband Tom. She received a Masters of Divinity from Fuller Seminary, is a graduate of San Francisco Theological Seminary and is an ordained Presbyterian pastor.

Oct. 21: Imad Aboussi of San Ramon Valley Islamic Center Imad Abboushi is the Outreach Director of the San Ramon Valley Islamic Center. He grew up in Jerusalem and attended a British Catholic school with a student population of Palestinians, Christians and Jews. That environment put him on the path to working for peaceful coexistence between people of different faiths and backgrounds, work he continued as Outreach Director for the Noor Islamic Center in Columbus, Ohio and now at SRVIC where he teaches an Islam 101 course every Saturday morning. Mr. Abboushi lives in San Ramon with his wife and two daughters.

Oct. 28: Panel of Members from TI, LOPC & SRVIC will describe their faith journeys.

All presentations will take place in the Temple Isaiah Sanctuary at 945 Risa Road, Lafayette with light refreshments afterward in the Foyer. No registration required, no cost to attend, all are welcome!

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