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Av - Elul 5777 - TishrEi 5778

With Rosh HaShanah just a few weeks away, I’d like to offer a way to think about the meaning of teshuvah in the New Year, 5778. Teshuvah is often translated as “repentance,” and at this time of year we focus on a period of cheshbon hanefesh (self-examination). A better translation of the word teshuvah is “return.” This captures

the deeper meaning of the Hebrew, because it correctly shifts our focus from regret and appeals for forgiveness, toward the introspection and self-transformation that must precede and naturally lead to those things.

What should be the focus of this spiritual return? Giving. During the course of the year, the everyday stresses, anxieties and fears lead us to become “takers.” We ask questions like, “What’s in it for me?” or “What can I do to make my life more enjoyable?” We cut ourselves off from others and narrow our focus to pursue one pleasure or another. This is understandable and deeply human. In doing so, we expand the self and the ego, separating ourselves from what is greater than us.

When we do teshuvah — return — we strive to reconnect ourselves to the broader, beautiful world made by God. We begin to think of ourselves as “givers,” asking “What is needed of me?”. Though at first we might find ourselves too stretched to ask this question, we discover our truest purpose in moving outward from the self. In Hebrew prayer, avodah means “service to God.” Now is our time to stop asking “What do I need?” and ask instead, “What does Jewish teaching require of me?” or “What does God demand of me?”

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Intimately bound up with avodah, or service to God, is the role we play in community. Here, too, we strive to become givers. Ordinary thinking leads us to ask what an individual or group can give to us: “What are the benefits of joining this club?” or “What do I gain from being part of this group of people?”. But in Jewish life, the way to seek our greatest gain is by turning the question around: “What can I contribute to this community?” or “How can I give benefit to others?”. In a culture built upon egoism and selfishness, Judaism offers the radically countercultural notion that life’s truest purpose is expressed through giving our time and resources to improving the lives of others.

In our shul community, there are openings for giving in both realms. Tefillah (prayer), Torah learning, and public celebration of Jewish ritual are some of the ways to find your way into avodah. Doing things like bikkur cholim (visiting the ill), working with the Ma’asim Tovim Committee on its projects to better our world, and financially supporting the shul’s efforts are among the important ways that you can give to, and enrich, the community.

As we head into these High Holy Days, I hope that you will, for your own sake, find ways to give. May the New Year of 5778 inspire in us the deepest kind of teshuvah that will enable us to flourish as we return to God and our community the many blessings that have been given to us.

Shanah Tovah,

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“Eighty percent of success is showing up.” —Woody Allen

Based on that criterion, Shaarie Torah’s 2017 Annual Meeting on July 9th was a resounding success. I can’t recall an Annual Meeting with such a high energy level. More than 150 congregants brought their enthusiasm, creativity, and heartfelt expressions of love for our community. The evening started on a high note with the performance of our “Hamiltonians” and built from there.

When I accepted the presidency of Shaarie Torah, several congregants approached me offering their condolences or questioning the state of my mental health. While I acknowledged the problems our congregation faces are significant, I replied that the necessary ingredients for success are already

in place. We just have to figure out how to keep up our shul’s amazing progress!We have hired a dynamic rabbi in Rabbi Rose, secured a dedicated team of professional staff members, and assembled one of the best congregational boards in my memory. That collective talent and professionalism were on full display at the annual meeting.

By the time you read this, our board members and staff will have reviewed the ideas generated during from the Annual Meeting’s breakout session, compiled a list of action items, and begun engaging congregants, staff and board members to move those ideas forward.

We need to keep the momentum of that inspired evening going. On July 9th, we demonstrated the 80 percent of success. The remaining 20 percent is within our reach. When we achieve that, Shaarie Torah will truly be The Shul Where it Happens.B’shalom,

P e t e r

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGEPeter Lyman, President

SOUP-A-THONChesed Committee Update

I'm happy to report that our Chesed team had a very successful Soup-a-Thon in the Shaarie Torah kitchen on Sunday, July 23rd and Monday, July 24th. Our group effort ensured that congregants in need are supported by Shaarie Torah when times are difficult.Together we made 72 quarts of soup (some chicken; some parve lentil-barley) and 26 loaves of blueberry bread (all in two dayes)! Everything went smoothly thanks to Erik Richmond and Marje Jacobson, who organized us so well, and to our team of cooks. I am sorry you can't see Marje in action here. That's probably because she's constantly in motion, always making sure everything goes right. As the voice of experience and wisdom in the CST kitchen,

Marje was an integral part of this whole effort. Now that we've made all this food, I want you all to know how we plan to make use of it. There are 12 quarts of each soup in the freezer at CST, along with several of the blueberry breads. Several people also took some home to their own freezers. When there is a need, we'll have the food ready to pull out of the freezer for whoever needs it. Depending on the situation, our committee might stop by the store and pick up a bag salad, which will round it out into a meal. I'm looking for a few more volunteers to keep the soup/bread in their home freezers, so let me know by email if you can help. To learn more about our committee and how you can help, contact me at [email protected]. Our group would welcome your participation. We have a lot of fun fulfilling various mitzvahs!

Annette Demsey


Where has the time gone? By the time of the High Holidays,

I will have been with you for one year as Executive Director of Congregation Shaarie Torah. Thank you for the opportunity of building Jewish community with you.

I was hired to help facilitate needed change at our shul. With the leadership of the board and committees, and my colleagues on the staff, much change was already underway before I arrived, and much change continues to happen. A lot of this was essential to ensure our future. Some change is purely elective, because there are always new challenges and opportunities to be addressed in healthy organizations.

I realize change can be uncomfortable at times. Change can make us feel as if the things we value are disappearing. Even worse, change can make us feel that others are rejecting the things we value. Change can make us feel disconnected, especially if we feel that we were unaware that the change was taking place. Change can make us feel older, and remind us of the passage of time, and even of our mortality.

Shaarie Torah needs to continue addressing our declining membership and finances. We are successfully reversing these challenges. Everywhere we turn, we now see the positive changes that are unfolding to ensure our vibrant future. Our progress is amazing and exciting! The shul’s progress is fueled by our existing members, and by our many new and recent members.

Together we share an affection and commitment for the Shaarie Torah community. Nowhere was this more on display than at our July 9th annual meeting of the congregation, when 160 adults and 30 children gathered for an amazing and uplifting experience. I am told that this was a record attendance. Everyone learned of our current challenges, the changes underway to address them, and the opportunities that still lie ahead. Some 30 volunteers helped put together the meeting as well as the wonderful performance from our Purim Hamilton cast — a huge outpouring of time and commitment.Thank you to all.

At the same time, this year’s annual meeting demonstrated that change can be healthy and comfortable. Representing every type of individual

A NEW YEAR OF REFLECTION AND CHANGEGary Fifer, Executive Director

and couple that we find in 2017 society, our members — some tracing their Shaarie Torah affiliation back decades, and some perhaps just several months — sat together and brainstormed ideas to ensure our shul’s health financial future. The depth of thought and the clever ideas submitted to us through comment cards are a testimonial to the willingness of our members to embrace change in a healthy way. The entire evening was a testimonial to the affection and commitment our members have towards Congregation Shaarie Torah. Thank you to all.

As we approach the New Year, our Jewish tradition calls upon us to do some self-reflection. I hope you can spend a little time considering your relationship with Shaarie Torah. I hope you will feel comfortable with changes that are unfolding, and in sharing any concerns or questions you have with someone on our leadership team — rather than keeping them to yourself or speaking of them in negative ways without letting us hear what you think. We want to hear from you, so please reach out.

I also encourage you to attend an event here that is new to you. I hope you will respond to our call to share The Shul Where It Happens with an unaffiliated friend so that we can continue building our membership. And I hope will extend your financial support as much as is comfortable. I hope all of this will feel good to you.

My best wishes to you, and to all who you hold dear, for a New Year of health, peace and personal fulfillment in 5778.

Shanah Tovah,Gary

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It is that time of the year again when the weather is still amazingly sunny but you can

sense the upcoming of a change; where children are almost back in school, and summer soon becomes a nostalgic memory. Now what? I, as a child, had a special anticipation toward the beginning of school (I know, I know - it is still summer but before long…). Since I was a child, I always felt that it was another

chance for a new beginning. I used to hand wrap all my school books with different design paper, my pencils were sharpened and my clothes were ready to wear on this special day. Growing up in an orthodox family we did not have a “back to school” clothes shopping day but rather, we had a minhag (custom) of buying new clothes for the new year—Rosh Hashanah. The month of Elul, a month of great preparation with each sound of the shofar blowing every morning (except Shabbat) is filled with genuine soul searching and moral self examination, searching deep down in your heart for the changes and the fine tuning that hopefully will make the coming year more successful. Approaching Rosh Hashana has always pulled me in two different directions. Joy mixed with anticipation, celebrating the birth of the world, partners with God in an ongoing creation process is one aspect, and serious reflective mood, weighing our own actions during the past year and making T’shuvah (repentance) for our shortcoming is another aspect.

At Shaarie Torah we begin the exploration of Rosh Hashanah themes already in the last month of the Jewish calendar - the month of Elul! The Education Department has created a program called From Darkness To Light, Aug 23rd, 26th and 30th. As the month of Elul is a time of great potential and intense preparation leading up to Rosh Hashanah. This is the time to get ourselves ready spiritually and otherwise to connect to the High Holy Days. Here is a little taste of what is in store: Wednesday Aug 23 7:30pm-9:30 pm,Tea and Preparation; Saturday Aug 26 1pm-2:30, Wine and Awakening; and on Wednesday Aug 30 7:30pm-9:30pm, Desserts and Determination –make sure you look at the details and advertising in this issue as well as our website and Facebook postings! Our Our K-5th Ivrit B’ivrit (for native hebrew speakers) and our Wednesday night program for MS and HS, will meet on September 6th starting at 4:30 for schmoozing and socializing at Gabriel Park. Our K-5th Sunday School will begin on September 10. We have so many wonderful plans for our Religious School. From field trips to the Community Warehouse, the Sunshine Pantry, the Oregon Food Bank, the Oregon Zoo on Shabbat Noah, and even a Chart House restaurant visit for hot cocoa and storytelling with Maggidah Casandra Sagan—it is truly

EDUCATION NEWSDorice Horenstein, Education Director

such an exciting year!! If you know of anyone who you think would benefit from our educational programs, please connect them with us. We are building a solid program and the more we have, the better we will be. Please keep your ears open. For the High Holy Days, we have a full blown program that will get each and every one of you excited. I hope you take advantage of our offerings! Let’s make this year a time of learning, by yourself, as well as, with your family. I am looking forward to seeing many of you this coming year on Shabbat, holidays, and special programs.

Until next time, enjoy the rest of the summer! And get ready for Elul!B'vracha,

Dorice

Education Events Coming UpElul Preparation for Rosh Hashanah & Yom KippurWed. Aug 23: 7:30p, Sat. Aug 26: 1:00p , Wed. Aug 30: 7:30pCome for one or all of these three sessions, as Rabbi Rose, Dorice Horenstein, and other teachers help us prepare our mind, body, and soul for the High Holy Days. All free.

Ivrit B'vrit & Wednesday Night Schol at Gabriel ParkSeptember 6, 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm Begin the school year off right! Thinking of enrolling your child in Ivrit B'vrit (for native hebrew speakers), Wednesday Night School (for teens), or Religious School? Enroll online at shaarietorah.org and join us for these first classes of the year at Gabriel park. Sunday Religious School (K-5) begins on September 10th. Paper Plate Project with Ma'asim TovimWednesday, Sept. 13, 6:00 pm with Dinner & FilmWe'll start with dinner and the viewing of a short & meaningful film on hunger/food insecurity, followed by a presentation from Phil Cohen, a primary volunteer at the Oregon Food Bank, connecting and exploring the effects of hunger in our community and our obligation as Jews to take action. Finally, we'll decorate plates related to what we've learned which will be showcased during the High Holy Days.

Erev Rosh Hashanah Young Family Service Wednesday, Sept. 20, 5:00 pm / free Let’s greet Rosh Hashanah with Justin Carrol and Rachel Stern as we sing our way through the High Holy Days. Celebrate with songs, stories and the taste of honey cakes from around the world! One hour of pure pleasure to greet the New Year and make amends for the coming year!

Check out page 13 for more upcoming events and look out for your High Holy Day Packet with full schedule & details.


f r o m d a r k n e s s t o l i g h t Bring in Elul

at Shaarie Torahthree SESSIONS: august 23, 26, & 30

Prepare for a radiant Rosh Hashanah.

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T e a & T e s h u va h - r o s h c h o d e s h e l u l« Rabbi Rose and Geoffrey Strongin take personalinventory and prepare our bodies, minds & souls for the High Holy Days. Let’s greet the month together.

w i n e & awa k e n i n g - a f t e r k i d d u s h l u n c h ( 2 c l a s s e s )« Cantor Vitells will explore the structure of High Holy Day services, melodies, and prayers with in depth discussion and practice.

« Rachel Stern will guide us through binat haguf (the wisdom of your being) through yoga and meditation practice, focusing on self-compassion.

d e s s e r t s & d e t e r m i n at i o n - l o o k i n g a h e a d t o yo m k i p p u r « Dorice Horenstein & Rabbi Rose will delve into the emotions, decisions, and the new YOU that can awaken during Yom Kippur. With sweet desserts and thoughtful community.

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New ways to connect with other members! In July, we launched a new Facebook group, called Yala (Let’s Go!).

Yala is a Facebook group which is open to all members of Shaarie Torah. It’s a place to find out about events happening in our community, outside of the synagogue. To join the group, all you have to do is search for Yala: Outside the Shul through your FB page and then click “Join Group.” Your request will be accepted and then you will be able to see upcoming events. These events are usually organized by members like yourselves, examples include Sacred Singing Night, Ma’asim Tovim’s upcoming crochet socials, and a

paint night with Channah Rose. We are always looking for members who want to host or organize an activity. Examples could include a hiking group, a sporting event, an in home Havdallah, or a weekly Parashat discussion group in your neighborhood. If you are interested in hosting an event, or inviting others to join you at another activity, please email [email protected] the details and she will add your event to the page. Blessings,

Eleyna

COMMUNITY LIFEEleyna Fugman, Membership Engagement & Outreach

A recent Yala event: Sacred Song Night lead by Michael Sasnow at Sacred Money Studios in Multnomah Village.

CELEBRATIONS AT SHAARIE TORAHMember Birthdays & Anniversaries

August

Avi & Kelli Tevet, Justin & Alison Rosenfeld, David & Carmel Ross, Frank & Arlene Gintz, Michael & Ellen Millender, Ethan & Chirona Risom, Aiden & Rebecca Hunt, Bruce & Susan Winthrop, Sydney & Barbara Steinbock, Rosy & Ellen Rosenberg, Larry & Deborah Friedman, Gary & Ann McAdam, Mark & Julia Shapiro, Phil & Roberta Cohen, Michael & Patty Magid-Volk, Michael & Kuntheary Runstein, Forrest & Eva Kublick, Mylen & Rosalyn Shenker, Gersham & Pauline Goldstein, Roy & Claire Kaufmann, William & Rosalind Cooper, Karl & Shoshana Hess, Craig & Jan Berne

september

Byron & Shirley Jo Frank, Paul & Jude Kassar, Adam & Marsha Spellman, Stanley & Madelle Rosenfeld, Kyle & Becky Rotenberg, Skip & Karen Freedman, Barry & Diane Davis

H a p p y A n n i v e r s a r y AugustSarah Blattner, Ella Stern, Dora Newman, Gary McAdam, Marti Frank, Danya Minyan, Akiva Leeder, Sheila Weiner, Alix Goodman, Kristen Ertischek, Ronald Kaufman, Jerome Newman, Sheldon Director, Jerome Brem, Karen Lebenzon, RaphaelRosenblatt, Rosalyn Shenker, Galina Golant, Barbara Weiland, MarinelMiklja, Roberta Cohen, James Alberton, Faye Samuels, Karla Benson, Michael Runstein, Margarita Wolf, Sarah Osborn, Claire Kaufmann, Tillie Baderman, Leslie Petcher, Annabelle Goldberg, Isaac Tevet, Chirona Risom, Jack Fruchtengarten, Rose Weinstein, Fran Warren, Bruce Goldberg, Rhoda Winters

SeptemberMelissa Horwitz, Victoria Russell, Shoshana Hess, Elsa Scheib, Jane Hytowitz, Renie Waltuck, Sara Jane Sturtz, David Cohen, Francine Kaufman, Donna Friedman, Diana Vitells, William Cooper, Lynda Ewan, Golan Minyan, Gregory Harris, Walter Kotkins, Frank Gintz, Rosalie Berne, Dennis Shleifer, Thelma Solomon, Jason Metzker, Amanda Leeder

H a p p y B i r t h d a y


BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH YOUR SUPPORTSarah Suby, Development Coordinator

Much of our year has been spent evaluating, discussing and understanding Shaarie Torah’s current situation—the shul’s importance to you as an individual, its importance as an institution in Portland, and the financial reality of carrying on the educational, spiritual and community

connections that make Shaarie Torah welcoming to so many. We have seen so much progress—increased membership, increased attendance, and increased energy and commitment to the long-term health of our community!

As we move into the High Holiday season, we hope you will continue to reflect on the role Shaarie Torah plays in your life and the lives of others. So many people have dug deep, and pledged support to our three-year Transition Campaign on top of their usual giving. As is the tradition, we will be asking for your financial support during our Annual Yom Kippur Appeal. If you have supported the Yom Kippur

Appeal in the past, we hope you will once again do so and continue to build our renewal, growth and community spirit. If you have not participated in the past, we hope this is the year you will begin a new tradition.

The Annual Yom Kippur Appeal provides 10% of our income and is critical to our success as an organization. Last year the Yom Kippur Appeal exceeded expectations, raising $110,000, an increase of 64% over the prior year. As we rebuild our financial base, please help us to continue to achieve this much-needed progress. Your donation, of any amount, helps to build our community.

Look for information in your mailbox in the next few weeks. Your participation and financial support is the lifeblood of this community. Thank you so much for your engagement, caring and giving! Best wishes to you for a year filled with health and personal fulfillment.

With appreciation,

Sarah

Our Committee Thanks the Members of Shaarie Torah for Our First Year of GOOD WORKS!• The Mitzvah Menorah Project provided more than $2,000 in gift cards for clothing, food and other essentials for five families this past Hanukkah.• On Good Deeds Day we collaborated with the Mittleman Jewish Community Center Cub Scout pack and created more than 100 toiletry kits for Outside In, a day shelter and medical clinic for houseless youth in downtown Portland.• Shaarie Torah congregants and other community members donated 29 units of blood at our recent Red Cross Blood Drive.• We are in the process of creating (weaving) 25 lightweight, water-resistant sleeping mats for houseless people, by recycling more than 12,500 plastic shopping bags.

• Shaarie Torah members have donated more than 250 pounds of food for the Oregon Food Bank and the Sunshine Pantry since January.

Watch for these and other “good works” in the New Year! Thank you for your support! Want to volunteer? Contact Wendy Russell at [email protected]. We’d love to have your participation in any way you can help, whether with time/and or donations. Check out more activities and ways to get involved coming up on page 13.Upcoming meetings & events: Committee meetings: Aug. 9 & Sept. 6, 7:00 pm; Crochet Sleeping Mats: Sept. 10, 10:00 am, Hunger Banquet/Paper Plate: Sept. 13, 6:00 pm, Crime After Crime Movie, Sept 27, 6:00 pm . Save the date for Rock the Sukkah on Oct. 7! See page 13 for more information about these upcoming events.

Wendy Russell & Donna Erbs

A YEAR OF GOOD WORKS Ma'asim Tovim Committee News

Making toiletry kits for Outside In at Good Deeds Day in April.


Sisterhood Events in the year ahead

First Sisterhood Meeting of the yearSunday, September 10, 10am-12pm, Social HallRosh Hashanah Bake-OffSunday, September 17, 9:20am-12:30 pm Email Marsha at [email protected] for more information.Hanukkah Latke FrySunday, December 10th, 9:00 am - 2:00p pm If interested in participating, please send an email to [email protected].

Judaica Gift Shop Hanukkah SaleSunday, November 12th, time TBAStay tuned for more information or email [email protected] with questions. Hamentaschen Project * Many volunteers neededHamentaschen Shower: Sun. January 7, 10 amApricot Grinding: Tues. January 30, 9am-12pmFruit Grinding: Thur. February 1, 9am-7pmHamentaschen Baking: Sun. February 4-Wed. February 21 9 am - 2 pm (Sundays until 3 pm) and Tuesday evenings 4:30 pm - 9 pm. Vashi BanquetThursday, February 22, 6pm-9pmMarrakesh Restaurant. Help us to recreate the Queen Vashti's fabled harem banquet with a clearly modern twist. Join us for a delightful Middle Eastern dinner and entertainment.

To learn more about events, membership or committees, the Gift Shop or the Sisterhood in general — or to be added to our emailing list — please contact me at 512-422-1649 or [email protected].

Check out page 13 for more upcoming events.

Our Sisterhood has been the backbone of the synagogue ’s k i tchen,

educational programs and family activities for nearly a century. Sisterhood continues donating to the Yom Kippur Appeal, and to sponsoring kiddushes, Wednesday Night School kosher dinners, and numerous educational activities.

In addition, we help fund building maintenance repairs and upgrades.

Last year Sisterhood donated funds to replace the walk-in cooler in the kitchen, which had stopped working. This year we voted to donate $3,000 from the Diane Nemer Judaica Shop and $6,000 to the Education Department, and will reimburse up to $1,500 to the Education Department for the Wednesday Night School dinners. In addition, we are donating $25,000 to Shaarie Torah for the Annual Yom Kippur Appeal.

We encourage women of all ages to participate in the Sisterhood. Our Membership form is included in the bulletin (inside back cover) or can be downloaded from the CST website. Please return your annual dues as soon as possible and consider making an additional Donor Pledge to help Sisterhood continue succeeding. Dues are still only $25 a year. There are plenty of opportunities for everyone and now is the perfect time to join!

Visit the Gift Shop! Stop by the Diane Nemer Sisterhood Gift Shop on the second floor near the Main Sanctuary. We continue to stock a variety of Judaica (and some non-Judaica) merchandise for every occasion. You’ll find many new items including jewelry, holiday cards and other items, as well as host gifts and tchochkes. We also can order from our specialty catalogs if you’re looking for something specific.

SISTERHOOD NEWS Marsha Strongin, Sisterhood President

Rabbi Rose and sisterhood members Marje Jacobson and Charlotte Tevet leading our Walk-in Cooler Dedication in May .

As always, all proceeds go directly back to the shul’s educational programs. For more information, or to make a personal appointment to shop, contact Dori Tenner at 503-646-5866.On behalf of the Sisterhood, I hope you and your family have a joyous New Year celebration and an easy Yom Kippur fast.

Sincerely,

Marsha


MEN'S CLUB NEWSSteph Kotkins, Men's Club President

May and June were busy months for the Men’s Club with synagogue activities. On June 9th, we presented the Harry R. Nemer Service Award to Peter Lyman, our shul’s new president for the next four years. The dinner drew a crowd of more than 100 people

who all enjoyed a Mediterranean Chicken Dinner prepared by our gourmet chef, Isaac Tevet, who was ably assisted by other Men’s Club members.

We want to thank members of the Sisterhood — especially Marsha Strongin, Bobbie Cohen, Faye Samuels and Charlotte Tevet — for creating the beautiful table centerpieces. This annual event wouldn’t be possible without the table sponsors and donors, so a special thank-you goes out to them for their generous support. Our appreciation also to the synagogue staff for their

behind-the-scenes help to make this year’s dinner a success.

On Sunday, September 10th, the Men’s Club will host a picnic at Wallace park. This pre-High Holiday event will be an afternoon of fun and games for the entire family, not to mention good food. Best of all, it is free. Barry Benson is chairing this fun event.

This coming year, the Men’s Club will once again make and sell our popular kosher pickles. We will announce the date we are making the pickles, and will invite family participation on the day we make and pack the pickles. Pickle-packing day should be fun and a great chance to learn how to makeyour own delicious pickles at home.

The August Men’s Club meeting will be held on the Sunday the 27th in the Shaarie Torah Library at 10 a.m. We will discuss ushering and greeting for High Holiday services, set a date for our sponsored Kiddush, erecting the Sukkah, and the next Service Award candidates. Please plan on attending this important meeting. All are welcome.

The Men’s Club is recognized as a religious, social and service auxiliary organization of our congregation. We proudly fill a vital role in synagogue life. The health and vitality of every shul depends on an active Men’s Club and Sisterhood to attract new members. Synagogues with these active organizations help their shuls to thrive.

Please get involved and bring a friend. Synagogue membership is not required to join the Men’s Club. For more information, contact Linda at the synagogue office. In turn, I will personally contact you on the Club’s behalf. Dues are still just $18 a year. We welcome you to help make Shaarie Torah be The Shul Where It Happens.

Thank you,

Steph

Phil Cohen awarding Peter Lyman with the Harry R. Nemer Award this past June.

Save the Date!

COMMUNITY PICNIC AT WALLACE PARK

Sun. September 10, 12:30 - 4:00 pm

Games & play activties for families and

kids of all ages & kid friendly food.

Free & Open to all. Sponsored by the Men's Club


Special Kabbalat Shabbat Dinners Are you ready to spice up Kabbalat Shabbat? We know we are and we hope you'll join us! Legacy Society Kabbalat Shabbat & DinnerSeptember 8, 6:30 PM

Kabbalat Shabbat & Russian-Themed DinnerOctober 13, 6:30 PM Please RSVP for these dinners on our website.

T he Talmud Study Group:

For about twelve years, Shaarie Torah has held a weekly study of Talmud. A group of men and women meets in the synagogue library on Thursday evenings from 7:30 pm–9 pm. We are currently reading the tractate Bava Kamma about tort law (damages). We read the Hebrew/Aramaic text, its English translation, and then discuss it. Not uncommonly the discussion delightfully wanders off the subject. Anyone interested in observing or studying with us is welcome. For questions, contact me, Jerry Brem, at [email protected].

On Talmud:

The Talmud can be thought of as a commentary on the Torah, but it is much more. It consists of 63 books (tractates), which are organized by subject: Agriculture and blessings, Festivals, Women, Damages, Holy things, and Purity. For each topic there is a Mishnah, compiled about 200 C.E. For most tractates there is a Gemara, which was written later. The Mishnah reads, with certain exceptions, as a terse and precise law code. The Gemara can be understood as a more expansive commentary on that law, but is more complex.

The Jerusalem (Yerushalmi) and Babylonian (Bavli) Talmuds have the same Mishnah, but each has its own Gemara. The Bavli, since it was edited later, is viewed as more authoritative, and is more widely studied. Each tractate consists of a number of chapters of Mishnah and Gemara. The format of the Babylonian Talmud has not changed since the 16th century. Taken as a whole, the Talmud is compendium of civil and criminal law, a source of wisdom, and a guide to religious observance. There are entertaining tangents, providing anecdotes about the rabbis, legends, humor, folk medicine and mysticism. It also teaches something about the cultural and social history of the rabbinic period. The Gemara has a unique method of determining the law by argumentation and counter-argumentation. After the Mishnah states a

THE TALMUD & YOU AT SHAARIE TORAHJerry Brem, Talmud Study

law, the Gemara systematically works through external textual sources, case law, rabbinic opinions and experiences, challenges, and responses.

The Gemara’s intent is both to understand the particulars of the law and to update it, but it also raises other issues not addressed in the Mishnah.

After some back and forth argumentation, the Gemara comes to a conclusion, but not uncommonly its conclusion is not obvious. Comments by the commentators are helpful, but it is still necessary for the reader to wrestle with the text to understand the structure of the argument and the conclusion. This engagement of the reader is the unique aspect of Talmud study.

By learning Talmud one acquires a unique skill set. Over the centuries this study formed an education from which a student could seemingly master nearly any occupation. But studying Talmud today is still a valuable asset. By studying it one learns precision in use of words and concepts. It also provides a moral compass to help navigate through life’s problems.

In the past the study of Talmud was reserved for only men, but in the modern era that has changed. The Jewish Theological Seminary has a woman teaching Talmud. Many universities with a Jewish Studies department now have women teaching rabbinics.

Such study links the present to the past, providing continuity with generations of Jews who have read this text for the past two thousand years.

Jerry Brem


UPCOMING EVENTS AT SHAARIE TORAH

TORAH & TONIC WITH RABBI ROSEThursdays, Aug. 3 & Sept 7, 5:30 pm / FreeA little torah, a little tonic. Monthly happy hour for those in their 20s & 30s. Locations vary each month; call office for location.

PAINT NIGHT WITH YALA & WINE Wednesday, Aug. 9, 6:30 pm at the Loaded Brush, $30 at doorJoin the Yala group of CST members & friends for a night of painting and wine sipping. Painting either the St. John's Bridge or Koy Fish, your vote counts. BYO wine or beer.

"KEEP IT LOCAL" KAB SHAB AND DINNERFriday, Aug. 11, 6:30 PM / $12 adults, $8 kids, $36 familyOur clergy will lead us in a beautiful Shabbat service followed by a delicious and local Oregon dinner. Childcare available on registration. Register at shaarietorah.org.

A LITTLE SHABBAT FOR YOUNG FAMILIESFridays, Aug. 18 & Sept. 15, 5:00 pm / FreeCome together with Education Director, Dorice Horenstein and Rabbi Rose to celebrate with song & dance, stories and snacks, friends and family! We'll bring in Shabbat and follow with a kid-friendly meal. *Every month we celebrate birthdays!

ELUL PREPARATION: 3 SESSIONS Wed. Aug 23: 7:30p, Sat. Aug 26: 1:30p , Wed. Aug 30: 7:30pCome for one or all of these three sessions, as Rabbi Rose, Dorice Horenstein, and other teachers help us prepare our mind, body, and soul for the High Holy Days. All free.

COURTYARD MUSICAL SHABBAT & ONEG3rd Friday, Aug. 25, 6:30 pm / FreeYou're invited to add your voice to the chorus of voices as we welcome in Shabbat. Spirited singing, raucus noise, and peaceful silence. Farm-fresh light oneg! Outside, weather permitting; childcare provided for free.

AHAVAH READS: WOMEN'S BOOK GROUPThurs. Sept. 7, 7:00 pm, Allison's home / FreeWe're coming together to discuss Josh Safran's novel, Free Spirit: Growing Up on the Road & Off the Grid. We'll chat about the book, drink wine, and relax together for a fun ladies night. Email [email protected] for Allison's address.

LEGACY SOCIETY KABBALAT SHABBAT & DINNERFriday, Sept. 8, 6:30 PM / $12 adults, $8 kids, $36 familyJoin Rabbi Rose & Cantor Vitells as they lead us in a beautiful traditional service followed by a dinner honoring our Legacy Society Members. Childcare available on registration. Register at shaarietorah.org. Legacy members are free.

FAMILY PICNIC AT WALLACE PARK Sunday, Sept. 10, 12:30 pm, sponsored by Men's ClubA Back to Shul Picnic for all! The Men's Club of CST will supply adult and kid friendly food for a beautiful Sunday lunch at Wallace Park. Join us for water balloons, games, a potato sack race and much more! Free and open to all; suitable for kids, families, friends.

HUNGER BANQUET & PAPER PLATE PROJECTWednesday, Sept. 13, 6:00 pm with Dinner & FilmDinner & meaningful film screening, then a discussion exploring the effects of hunger in our community and action Jews can take. Finally, we'll decorate plates related to what we've learned which will be showcased during the High Holy Days.

SELICHOT SERVICE: MANY PEOPLE, ONE VOICESaturday, Sept. 16, 8:30 pm / free / with light onegTogether we will enter the High Holy Days in the spirit of reflection, thought, and music. Join our clergy for a ruach-filled evening of Havdalah, a dedication by Rabbi Rose, piyyutim, and Selichot service.

VOLUTNEER HOLY DAYS SET UP & LUNCHSunday, Sept. 17, 11:00 am / free includes lunch Help Shaarie Torah get ready for her big High Holy Day debut. Every year, many volunteers come together to set up the sanctuary, chapel, social hall and more! We need your help!

EREV ROSH HASHANAH YOUNG FAMILY SERVICE Wednesday, Sept. 20, 5:00 pm / free Let’s greet Rosh Hashanah with Justin Carrol and Rachel Stern as we sing our way through the High Holy Days. Celebrate with songs, stories and the taste of honey cakes from around the world!

EREV ROSH HASHANAH DINNER & SERVICE Wednesday, Sept. 20, 6:00 pm / RSVP required for dinnerJoin us for very special dinner to welcome in the New Year! Family friendly and delicious. Followed by Erev services at 7:15 pm.

ROSH HASHANAH SERVICESThursday & Friday, Sept. 21 & 22, 9:15 am Tickets required; childcare available upon registration.

ROSH HASHANAH RUACH MINYAN Thursday, Sept. 21, 11:00 am Led by our Education Director Dorice Horenstein and Keith Bern, join us to celebrate, learn and enjoy the essence of Rosh Hashanah.

LUNCH & TASHLICH IN THE PARKThursday, Sept. 21, 2:00 pmAfter services, we will join together for Kiddush lunch and walk to lower McClay park for a memorable tashlich service led by Rabbi Rose. Families welcome.

CRIME AFTER CRIME MOVIE SCREENINGWednesday, Sept. 27, 6:00 pm / RSVP requiredJoin us for a screening with special guest, Joshua Safran and a light dinner. This film focuses on domestic violence, sex trafficking, and mass incarceration in the United States.

KOL NIDRE/EREV YOM KIPPURFriday, Sept. 29, 7:00 pm / tickets requiredJoin us for a beautiful and haunting evening service to bring in Yom Kippur in community. Childcare available upon registration.

Look out for your FULL High Holy Days Schedule in the Packet coming in the mail soon or online at shaarietorah.org!


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GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR CONGREGATIONThe next time you are looking for a meaningful way to celebrate a joyous occasion, remember a loved one, or comfort a mourner, please consider a donation to Congregation Shaarie Torah. When you make a gift, a card is sent to the honoree of the family and your donation is proudly acknowledged in the Bulletin. We truly appreciate your support. (Given In June & July)

Rabbi Rose Discretionary FundIHO Rabbi RoseBy: C. Daniel Askin and Ronna Harris Askin

IMO my brother, Herman MillsBy: Marian Brown

IMO my mother & father, Marian & Herman MillsBy: Sheryl BreezeIMO Patty NemerBy: Faye SamuelsMy mother & father, Max & Tillie SchachterMy brother, Harry SchachterBy: Claire Westerman

IMO My father, David SchwartzBy: Roz Roseman

General FundAaron FriedmanJeffrey Hasson

IHO Peter LymanBy: Tere & Neil Lefkowitz

IHO: Doran Penner (Bar Mitzvah)By: James & Margo Strosberg

IHO The Chesed CommitteeIHO Gary FiferIAO: Cantor VitellsBy: Donna Erbs and the Erbs FamilyIMO my mother, Elizabeth AginskyBy: Alexander & Ilene Aginsky

IMO my father, Harry JaffeBy: Lou Jaffe

IMO Sam SchwartzBy: Jack & Barbara SchwartzIMO my husband, Julian BuchsbaumBy: Mary Buchsbaum

IMO my aunt, Martha OlshenBy: Howard & Evelyn Freedman

IMO: Stan SaundersBy: Charles Rosenblum

IMO my father, Alvin KonickBy: Sarah Konick Coblens

IMO my mother & father, Sadie & Max LewisBy: Jerry Lewis

IMO my beloved mother, Ruth Ellen ErlichBy: Barbara Erlich

IMO my grandmother, Harriett C. SeigleBy: Shoshana & Karl Hess

IMO: Albert RogowayBy: Carol Rogoway

IMO my grandfather, Abraham BloomBy: Arnold Schnitzer

Cemetery FundJerry & Dora NewmanIMO Marcia PolicarIMO my father, Albert RogowayBy: Bert & Laurie RogowayIMO my father, Murray SchnitzerBy: Sally & Len BurdaIMO my father, Jack GilbertBy: Belle Angel & FamilyIMO my beloved father, Albert TevetBy: Sarah KormanIMO my mother, Martha OlshenBy: Geri PearlmanBy: Brandon & Betty Jean WentworthIMO Sharon GoldmanBy: Marcia Colton, Risa Feldman-Colton, Louis Feldman, Jacob & Noah FeldmanIMO my sister, Sharon GoldmanBy: Margo SecruIMO my mother, Nina Perkel LevensonBy: Sandra StapletonIMO my mother, Sylvia KatzBy: Charles & Irene CancillaIMO: Harry JacksonBy: Hy & Myra JacksonIMO my mother & father, Rose & Matthew MassarBy: Judy FreemanIMO my uncles, Herman Singer & David SingerBy: Eadi PopikIMO my grandmother, Jennie FragerBy: Phyllis Zawel

IMO my mother, Jeanet LeveneBy: Bud & Robin MarcusIMO Marcia PolicarBy: Victor LevyBy: Phil & Bobbie CohenIMO my father, Norman SloaneBy: Miriam StrausIMO my father, Sam SchwartzBy: Gary & Sylvia Pearlman

IMO my sister, Elaine ZusmanBy: Patty HansonIMO my grandmother, Anne GottesmanBy: Millard LeschIMO our mother, Marian SteinBy: Andrew & Peg SteinBy: Arnie & Sue Hayden

Kitchen FundIHO Thelma Solomon (Song of Miriam Award)By: Barbara ErlichIMO my mother, Ruth WittBy: Marilyn FeistIMO Marcia PolicarBy: Judy HoffmanIMO my father, Alfred ShenkerBy: Rosalind & Bill Cooper & FamilyIMO my mother, Thelma Lee WestermanBy: Sondra GreenbergIMO my father-in-law, Abe SamuelsBy: Faye Samuels

Education FundIMO Marcia PolicarBy: Sheila Wiener

Youth Education FundIMO Louis RussellIMO Rose RussellBy: Victoria RussellIMO my brother, Gilbert BloomBy: Phillip BloomIMO my father, Louis RosensteinBy: Elaine SchermerIMO my grandfather, Rabbi JB FainBy: Sandra LittIMO my father, Herman MillsIMO my mother, Marian MillsBy: The Wilson FamilyIMO my father, Sam SchwartzBy: Dr. & Mrs Lawrence Schwartz

Contributions KeyIMO: In Memory ofIHO: In Honor of GW: Get Well IAO: In Appreciation of


The Milt and Cissi Carl Preschool Fund GW: Walter KotkinsGW: Frieda CohenBy: Barbie & Mike EnkelisIMO our father, Sidney CarlBy: Leslie & David CohenIMO my brother, Sid CarlBy: Milt CarlIMO our mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother, Cissi CarlBy: Barbie, Mike & Gary Enkelis

IMO of our parents, in-laws & grandparents, Arnie & Shirley EnkelisBy: Mike, Barbie & Gary EnkelisIMO My step-father, Sid CarlBy: Cori OverlundIMO My father, Benjamin Cohen HarrisRhoda Cady & Dolly Harris

Rabbi Geller Lecture Series FundIMO my father, Leo MuszkalBy: Annette Keller

Kiddush FundIMO my mother & father, Pearl & Harry FreemanBy: Ian FreemenIMO Marcia PolicarBy: Phil & Bobbie CohenIMO my mother & father, Rosalyn & Herbert RossIMO my father, Thomas ClarkeBy: Carmel & David RossIMO my father, Stan UsherBy: Saul Usher

Harry Nemer Kiddush FundIMO Stan SaundersBy: Linda & Gary Singer

Arthur Simon Fresh Flower FundIMO my mother, Minnette SalmensonBy: Martin & Sharyn Schneiderman & Family

Library FundIMO my sister, Judy HarwinIMO my father, David SingerBy: Sara & Fred HarwinIMO my mother, Stella Fisher CohenBy: Stephen & Arlene Cohen

Rabbi’s Tzedakah FundKim RosenbergDale BrillLori Ann BurdMichael & Gretchen Leopold

IHO Molly BensonIHO Shirley MarkBy: Carol DanishIMO my husband, Dr. Michael DorsenBy: Edith DorsenIMO my mother, Molly LernerBy: Jackie LernerIMO my uncle, Edward HarrisIMO my aunt, Betty HarrisIMO my aunt, Blanche SharfeBy: Greg & Kim Harris

Cantor Yonia Glantz FundIMO Cantor Yonia GlantzThe Weinstein Family

(GEM) Fund: Sarah & Jack Horenstein IMO my father, Jack HornsteinBy: Barry & Kathy HornsteinBy: Maury Hornstein & FamilyBy: Helene Searcy

Nathan and Annie Director Education FundIMO my sister, Trudy LeschBy: Jerry & Judy Lesch

GEM Fund: Sol and Frances MyersonIMO my father, Sol MyersonBy: Sandra & Larry Wiener

Building FundIMO my mother-in-law, Bess GreenbergBy: Sandra Greenberg

IMO Marcia PolicarBy: Charlotte & Isaac Tevet

Do you have a simcha, an anniversary, birthday, a new job, graduation, yartzheit or someone to honor?

Sponsoring or co-sponsoring Shabbat Kiddush is a great way to share your joys or memories and contribute to the warmth and

hospitality of our community. If you have a milestone coming up in April or May, please contact:

Ilana Cloud, Communications and Life-Cycle Events Coordinator, [email protected] to make arrangements.


AUGUST - SEPTEMBER YAHRzEITS

July 29 - August 46 Av - 12 Av

Murray SchnitzerClarence BeamRichard KantorHarry Aaron Liebreich **Reuben StrausDeana PopowcerAnna Rosenberg **Bessie Nirenberg **Sam Rosenfeld **Abe Saltman **Abe Samuels **Susana Steierman

August 5 – August 1113 Av – 19 Av

Esther Harris **David Aaron SchwartzFamily Woznicki **Cantor SvetlanaChudnovskyRilla BloombergClaire K. Harris **Harry Nemer **Fanny BaronSanford Milton Cohen **Abraham LefkowitzElsie MaccobyJulius WeinbergYolanda AdatoArlene Frankle

August 12 – August 1820 Av – 26 AvFanny Bastacky **Rose Brown **Hertha FrankelRose Jacobson **Sophie BurdaMoses Myerson **H. Rose Shnitka

August 19 – August 2527 Av – 3 Elul

Hyman CohenIsadore Gass **Zanley Perkel **Irving HassonAnna BadermanYetta Rife CohenCelia ScheuerRae B. Kaplon **Marshall ShamblottHymen Rosenbloom **David Gold **

August 26 – September 14 Elul – 10 Elul

A. Victor Rosenfeld **Morris Chusid **Daniel A. Fromer **Myer HytowitzAlfred BurdaHannah CohenDavid CohenIsaac GutfreundFaye MenasheLillian SubotnickAnna NewsonSamuel Carl **May LevetonHarold Newson **

September 2 – September 811 Elul – 17 Elul

Harold DoninHarry B. Schnitzer **Jerome D. WeinsteinJack Donin **Besse HarrisVivian L. RotenbergChaye Risa GoldbergIta GoldbergMishka GoldbergRachel Leah GoldbergZanvil Areya GoldbergMary Goldstein **Marian Hoffman **Marvin SchnitzerLillyan SaibilHarold Hyman Angel **Eva Bloomberg **Sidney Bluestone **Mary Goldstein **Esteban SteiermanAnne Gilbert **Melvin Harris **Isadore Igra

September 9– September 1518 Elul – 24 Elul

Sylvia PerkelJules Jacobson **Sarah Klein **Sarah Newman **Samuel ZimmermanHenry Gordon **Oscar Perlmutter **Keith LebenzonDavid B. Sharff **Ben Zion WeinsteinFlorence Berenson **Irving Jacobson **

Mr. Herbert SpellmanSeptember 16– September 2225 Elul – 2 TishriBessie Enkelis **Max FromerEva BerlinerDave Krichevsky **Sylvia Buchwach **Jennie Newman **Fannie Samuels **Edith ZusmanBen Medofsky **Peter PerlinDan RubinBess LebenzonRebecca Levine

September 23 – September 293 Tishri – 9 Tishri

Fannie GottesmanHarry ShamblottGeorge Harris **Abner HouseLyubov Melomedov **Pinkus Bellman **Beverly DumbleSamuel And Johanna GersonBen SingerArkady AginskyZirl Gass **Vayot AroninAnalie Stein CohenMae B. Cohen **Sam SchwartzSeptember 30 – October 610 Tisri – 16 Tishri

Moses Frager **Mrs. Jeannie HoffmanJerome Kornberg **Rabbi Harry M. SpectorIda ShleiferCarl BloomDavid Tenenbaum **Martin FeistFrank Goldstein **Samuel Mozorosky **Minnie Finkelstein **Hilda FalkensteinHenry Mozorosky **Calvin DubrowMr Kirk KilstockSam Menashe **Ernie J. Scharf **Esther Stone

** Indicates that a memorial plaque has been dedicated and placed in the Shaarie Torah sanctuary.


Dear Member,

Sisterhood membership is open to women of all ages and is still $25 a year for 2017. Sisterhood supports Congregation Shaarie Torah in numerous ways including traditional programs such as Hamentaschen baking, Latke Frying, operating the Diane Nemer Sisterhood Gift Shop (which donates 100% of its profits to the religious school), and overseeing the kosher kitchen. In the last quarter of 2016 we have donated to the Yom Kippur Appeal and sponsored the Break Fast after Yom Kippur.

There are two other divisions of CST Sisterhood. All are welcome to participate in any or all of the programs. The women’s programming that, in the past, fell solely under the Education Department is now part of Ahava, a division of Sisterhood that we hope will encourage younger members to participate in our programming. For more information on Ahava programs, please contact Dorice Hornstein at [email protected]. The Yala women’s program focuses on outreach. For more information on Yala programs, please contact Channah Rose at [email protected].

We hope that you will decide to join us by sending your check for $25 annual dues with the attached form to Rosalind Cooper at the address on the form. Additional financial donations are always welcome and appreciated.

Thank you for your support!

Sincerely,

Rosalind Cooper Congregation Shaarie Torah Sisterhood Financial Secretary --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Name:_______________________________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________________________

Email address:_________________________________________________________________________

Home or cell phone:____________________________________________________________________

Birthday month and day_________________________________________________________________

Please apply my payment to: 2017 dues: _______________ donor contribution: _______________ Total enclosed: _______________

Please make your check payable to “Congregation Shaarie Torah Sisterhood” and mail to:

Rosalind Cooper 6107 SW Murray Blvd. #155 Beaverton OR 97008

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