Ruach - Congregation Beth Shalom

Ruach 

6800 35th Ave NE 

Seattle, WA 98115 

206.524.0075 

Congregation Beth Shalom • Voted in JT News—Best Congregation from 2009-2011! 

March 2012 • Adar-Nissan 5772 Volume 44, Issue 7 

U PDATED FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

Happy New Year! Every year at 

this time we celebrate Tu 

Beshevat, the new year for the 

tree’s! It’s fitting then that this 

is also the time for reflection 

and renewal as we do intensive 

reviews of our current finances while at the same time 

begin the planning of the shul budget for the year ahead. 

Thankfully, we are once again in a more stable position 

than we have been in the past as our community continues 

to grow stronger and more vibrant than ever before. 

The ECC continues to grow and expand and our religious 

school is the strongest it’s been in many years. 

This past year, Director of Education, Irit Eliav, expanded 

our teaching assistant’s program to include more CBS 

teens than ever before. This was made possible in part 

due to the efforts of Jill Cohen & Irit, who wrote a successful 

grant to the Shemanski Foundation for which we 

received $5,000. This is a great reminder that we are 

always on the lookout for additional and alternative 

sources of funding for our programs. If you are aware of 

grant opportunities, directions worth considering or 

things worth pursuing, please don’t hesitate to contact, 

either me, any of our professional staff or synagogue 

leadership. 

Additionally the Spring always brings us another annual 

event we are very blessed to have, the Edwin L. Bierman 

Scholar-in-Residence program; a gift to our community 

for over 15 years, made possible through the generosity 

of Marilyn Bierman, a long time member of Beth Shalom 

and generous benefactor of our community. This year we 

Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat 

There’s something for everyone every 

week 

March 2—Hospitality Shabbat this month is supplanted by 

Scholar in Residence weekend. If you would like Shabbat 

hospitality for March 2-3, please email 

CBSHosts@Coryfreedman.com 

March 9 — Song Lover’s Shabbat— Come for an evening of 

harmonizing and table banging. All ages. Services from 

6:00-7:00pm 

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 

Updates R1-4 

Youth Updates 

Edwin L. Bierman 

Scholar in Residence 

Yeshiva Weekend 

with 

Rabbi Daniel Goldfarb 

March 2-4, 2012 

Full Schedule on page 6 

Edwin L. Bierman Scholar-in-Residence 

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March 23 — Study Shabbat— A question is posed in advance 

and a few people bring insights on the question. Services 

from 6:00-7:00pm 

1st Shabbat of the 

month—Hospitality 

Shabbat 

Ongoing Schedule: 

2nd Shabbat of 

the month—Song 

Lover’s Shabbat 

4th Shabbat of 

the month— 

Study Shabbat 

Purim Festivities 

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Adult Education R8-10 

B’nai Mitzvah 

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PESACH GUIDE PULLOUT 1-6 

Anniversaries & Birthdays 

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Events in Member’s Lives 

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Contributions R14-15 

Kabbalat Shabbat Services are 6:00-7:00pm starting March 2. 

Service Schedule and Calendar R17-19 

Tzedakah Form 

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Update from Executive Director continued 

(Continued from page 1) 

are blessed to welcome Rabbi Daniel Goldfarb of the 

Conservative yeshiva in Jerusalem. I hope many of you 

will join us for this amazing weekend. 

Edwin L. Bierman, z”l (1930-1995) 

On a final note, many of us were inspired by the words of 

Nigel Savage, director of the Jewish environmental 

organization Hazon, who as our guest in February taught 

us about the concept from Parshat Terumah of God 

commanding us to build a sanctuary. “V’asu li Mikdash 

v’shachanti b’tocham” (Ex: 25:8). For many of us Beth 

Shalom is that sanctuary, and as a community, our 

combined efforts and energies create a sacred space for 

not only God to dwell, but our families, friends, children 

and all who may enter. This is something I believe we 

do exceptionally well as a community, but is a job that is 

never done. We are strong because of you. As I 

mentioned in the past, I am always searching, and open 

to your thoughts and ideas on how we can continue to 

improve ourselves as a community. More than your 

thoughts and ideas, we are always in need of your time. 

Stan Zeitz is a wonderful example of someone always 

planning ahead for not only the things he does for our 

community, but who will continue to do them when he’s 

ready to move on. We were recently blessed with the 

news that members of the CBS community have accepted 

Board leadership positions in the next few years so we 

are able to plan ahead. 

I hope you too will be inspired and consider what your 

role may be in future of our community. 

CBS 2011-2012 Board of Directors 

President 

Jill Cohen 

President Elect 

Mark Stiefel 

Past President 

Susan Monas 

Vice-President 

Harry Goldman 

Treasurer 

Marie Poole 

Secretary 

Craig Lawson 

Religious School Committee 

Chair 

Tamara Griffin 

Members at Large: 

Rhona Feldman 

Neeloufar Gharavi 

Jeff Gillman 

Joel Goldstein 

Steven Katz 

Patti Kieval 

Rachel Kleit 

Ron Schneeweiss 

John Schochet 

Peter Shapiro 

Amy Stephson 

Perry Weinberg 

Deadlines: 

Articles / Announcements 

are due in synagogue office 

by the 10th of each month 

for the following month’s 

newsletter. 

206-524-0075 CBS phone 

206-525-5095 CBS fax 

info@bethshalomseattle.org 

Rabbi Jill Borodin 

rabbiborodin@bethshalomseattle.org 

Tzachi Litov 

Executive Director 

tzachilitov@bethshalomseattle.org 

Irit Eliav 

Director of Education 

iriteliav@bethshalomseattle.org 

Leah Lemchen 

Early Childhood Center Director 

leahlemchen@bethshalomseattle.org 

Carol Benedick 

Program Director 

carolbenedick@bethshalomseattle.org 

Marjie Cogan 

Front Office Coordinator 

marjiecogan@bethshalomseattle.org 

Sandy Sloane 

Lifecycle Coordinator 

sandysloane@bethshalomseattle.org 

Josh Scafe 

Asst to the Director of Education 

joshscafe@bethshalomseattle.org 

Michele Stern 

B’nai Mitzvah Coordinator 

bmitzvah@bethshalomseattle.org 

Emma Shusterman 

Bookkeeper 

emmashusterman@bethshalomseattle.org 

Jaen Gomez-Cervantes 

Carlos DelCid 

Custodians/Handymen 

Rimma Lobas 

Custodial Attendant 

Synagogue office address: 6800 - 35th Ave NE • Seattle, WA 98115 • website: www.bethshalomseattle.org 

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Over breakfast on a recent Sunday morning, Rik showed 

me Amy Dickinson’s “Ask Amy” column entitled, “Couple 

feel excluded from new congregation.” In it, a woman 

describes attending a synagogue to say Kaddish for her 

mother. She writes, “After months and months of regular 

attendance, no one from the congregation ever 

approached us to introduce themselves or welcome us. 

The silent treatment continued even after services, as 

the congregation gathered in a more casual setting for 

the Kiddush.” 

This story struck a chord for Rik and me. Yes, we have 

greeters at our door every Shabbat (Rik is one). Yes, we 

welcome newcomers through our gabbaim and by 

wearing nametags. The Board has spent much time 

discussing how best to welcome people. Rabbi Borodin 

regularly approaches people she doesn’t recognize, and 

even leaves the bimah to greet someone. 

But I still have to ask, how well would our congregation 

score in a similar situation 

What if someone came regularly to Beth Shalom to say 

Kaddish Would you ask him to sit next to you during 

services Would you invite her to join your table at 

Kiddush lunch Would you be interested in their story 

Or would you assume that it was up to the newcomers to 

introduce themselves to the rabbi and members of the 

Message from the President 

congregation 

CBS regulars pride themselves on belonging to a 

friendly, welcoming synagogue. Yet we also have a 

reputation of being cliquish. Some people find it hard to 

break in to our community. 

Columnist Amy Dickinson consulted with a rabbi. They 

agreed that this particular congregation “doesn't quite 

have its act together in terms of welcoming new 

members.” They also agreed that the newcomers’ 

“shyness isn't helping.” 

I hope that the next time you come to shul, you will see 

yourself as part of our greeting team. You can wear your 

nametag, say hello to someone you don't know, invite a 

newcomer to join you at Kiddush lunch. Because these 

things make the world of difference to someone shy who 

is new to our community. 

If we all could step out of our comfort zone of mostly 

talking to those we already know, we would make the 

Beth Shalom experience that much better for everyone. 

FOOD, FOOD, FOOD 

Shabbat, 3/17 from 1:15pm in the Beit Midrash 

Are you interesting in talking more about food at Beth Shalom 

- what we eat, what ethics govern our choices about food, 

what do we want to learn about Judaism's perspectives on 

food 

Join us for a follow-up 

conversation inspired 

by Nigel Savage's 

teaching on Judaism 

and food, in this 

month between 

hamantaschen and matzah, to talk about what we would like to 

be doing as a community on this topic. 

Please feel free to also pass on comments and interests to 

Rabbi Borodin and Carol Benedick. 

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Adult Education 

F ROM THE SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE, CONTACT: GAIL COSKEY/NICOLE GUIDRY 

There is nothing in the world more grievous than poverty 

the most terrible of sufferings. Our teachers said: All 

the troubles of the world are assembled on one side and 

poverty is on the other. Midrash Rabbah Exodus 31:12 

As we approach the holiday of Purim the SAC would like 

to repeat and expand the information from the February 

Ruach. First, it is important to remind ourselves of the 

four mitzvoth associated with Purim. 

1) Reading the Megillah the evening of Purim and the 

next day. 

2) Mishloach Manot: giving gifts to at least two others. 

3) Seudah: a festive meal; and, 

4) Matanot L’evyonim: providing gifts to the poor. 

The SAC is helping to provide you with the opportunity to 

observe Matanot L’evyonim at the Erev Purim party on 

Wednesday evening March 7. We have worked for many 

years with Sand Point Transitional Housing and JFS, with 

the latter relationship now enhanced by our partnership 

with Temple Beth Am on H2R-Homeless to Renter. So 

please bring your checkbook or cash, or items listed 

below, to participate in the following: 

• Purchase items for a Welcome Basket for a homeless 

family moving into Sand Point Transitional Housing. 

The SAC will have items available at a variety of 

prices for you to purchase and contribute to a basket. 

• Bring a broom, dustpan, mop, cleaning bucket, or 

reusable shopping bag to donate to a Welcome 

Basket 

• Donate to H2R- Homeless to Renter. In conjunction 

with Temple Beth Am, over 150 families have been 

helped to move into livable housing. The goal is to 

support 32 families this year. 

• Bring non-perishable food items for the JFS 

Foodbank. 

• Purchase food gift cards for JFS Emergency Services 

to distribute. Remember you benefit both the needy, 

through JFS, and Beth Shalom by the card purchase. 

You may also purchase cards for your own use. 

The SAC is looking forward to celebrating Purim with you! 

CBS has partnered with The Puget Sound Blood Center 

for a number of years to host the Blood Mobile. You will 

be receiving this after the February Drive, but a thanks 

and Yasher Koach once again to Sheryl Kipnis for 

organizing the drive, and 60 lives were saved by it. To 

accommodate the Blood Center’s donation schedule when 

blood is most needed, we might be switching to a 

bi-annual schedule of February and August. Check the 

Ruach, Shavuon, and Cybershul for donation dates in the 

future. 

Toddah Rabah to January Teen Feed volunteers: Chair, 

Joan Lite Miller, Marilyn Meyer, Robert Isgur, Liz Labadie, 

Marilyn Weissman, Colleen Clancy, Ellen Spear, Stephanie 

Allen, Martin Schnitzer, Kayla Weiner, Julie Margulies, 

Marsha Malkin, Linda Portnoy, and Meg Kapousouz & Max 

Portnoy Anderson. 

The next Teen Feed will be on Monday, April 30th. If 

anyone is interested in being on the Teen Feed Roster, 

please contact Joanlitemiller@yahoo.com or 206-527- 

6320. 

To learn more about the Social Action Committee contact 

Gail Coskey or Nicole Guidry Haber at: 

sacchairs@bethshalomseattle.org. 

Extra Special Toddah Rabah 

Susan Monas, during her recent tour as president had to put in many hours on behalf of 

CBS. Additionally she worked on many activities that are not publicized. One activity is 

the community garden planted next door in which food is grown for the food bank. She 

started this virtually alone doing all the hard work. Gradually a group of stalwarts have 

joined her. 

CBS has been in need of a pressure washer and so Susan has recently donated a brand 

new shiny red pressure washer. Thank you Susan – you are an inspiration to us all! 

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Youth Updates 

F ROM THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION: IRIT ELIAV 

Quietly, behind the scenes, our USYers have spent this 

year involved in an extraordinary social action project. In 

the Fall, they became pen pals with students in a special 

education class in an inner city school in South King 

County. For the elementary school students, these pen 

pal letters were part of a lesson designed to get them 

excited about reading and writing, two subjects that 

traditionally present a significant challenge for these 

young learners. For our USYers, this project was a chance 

to make a difference in the lives of young children who 

did not have the same advantages that they did. 

Over the course of the year, letters have gone back and 

forth every month. We exchange them at our monthly 

USY board meeting. There is genuine excitement in the 

air as the USYers open their letters and quickly begin 

crafting their responses. They know that what they are 

doing is a tremendously valuable gift for these children. 

The letters are simple, just sharing information about 

their lives and letting them know someone cares for 

them. 

Here are some sample lines from their letters: 

From the Elementary School students: 

- “It is so cool that you like writing too. I do not 

speak Spanish fluently, either, but I do know a little 

bit. I do not take it in school. I lived in a lot of 

places when I was little. We would move a lot, but I 

was so young then. I do not know where we were. 

I do too like Sprite, but when I go to the movies I 

get a large slushi. I get blueberry and I get a large 

butter popcorn with a little bit of butter added. Yes, 

I do love popcorn! Do you like popcorn Thank you 

for writing me back.” - Your friend, a 6th grade girl 

- “Wow isn’t that cool that we have the same 

interests. I would have to be around your age to 

watch the Notebook, but it sounds like a good movie 

and I’m glad you like it. I have a lot of tests too 

and 6th grade is really hard, but I really enjoy it. 

You’re welcome, I’m glad your doing great in school 

and really like 9th grade. We have a field trip 

coming up and it is in March and I am kind of scared 

to go. I don’t do a lot of walking and there is going 

to bee hiking and I am a lazy person! Yes, I do 

have some pets but they are just fish. Sometimes I 

wish that I could have a dog or a cat or a kitten or 

even a cat…but some fish because they are boring. 

So um…Where are you from” Love, A 6th grade girl 

From our USYers: 

- “Thanks for writing back again. I love enchiladas 

also, but I do not like the Giants.” 

- “What’s up I like football too. Do you know what 

the Superbowl is It is the championship of football, 

and it is a big deal. This year the New England 

Patriots are against the New York Giants. I am 14 

years old. I like the Huskies too. I have been to 

some basketball games. I love the snow. I really 

like going sledding and having snowball fights. I 

think Tom and Jerry is really funny. How old are 

you What do you like to do I think that it is 

really cool that you want to be a teacher. I don’t 

know if I can visit, but I will try.” 

- “Hey! Your letter was really fun to read. I'm so glad 

you have questions for me because I would love to 

answer them. I am in 9th grade and I'm 15 years 

old, my birthday was on Christmas Day! I have a lot 

of favorite movies but one of my favorites is "The 

Notebook". What's your favorite movie Do you 

have a favorite candy or food I love chocolate. Oh 

and I like Willow Smith too, she is pretty cool. How 

is school going for you I hope everything is well. 

I'm so glad I'm getting to know you.” 

- “That's so awesome that you are going to be in your 

talent show. I can't pogo stick at all and I can barely 

even jump rope. My favorite place to travel is Israel. 

It is very hot in the summer and cold in the winter. 

I don't play video games very much unless I am at a 

friends house and they have XBox or some other 

gaming system. I don't own any sort of gaming 

system but its OK because I don't really enjoy 

playing most video games too much. I like to get 

outside and play sports and be active. It feels good! 

What’s your favorite outdoor activity” 

As you can see, these simple letters have helped connect 

our teens with these students in meaningful way. This is 

just another example of how extraordinary the children at 

CBS really are! Hope you enjoyed reading these letters as 

much as I did! 

SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE HOSPITALITY 

Hosts are needed on March 2-3 for Shabbat Hospitality during Scholar in Residence 

Weekend. 

Please contact Joel Freedman, cbshosts@coryfreedman.com, 

if you are able to provide hospitality. 

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A weekend with the Conservative Yeshiva 

and Rabbi Daniel Goldfarb 

Edwin L. Bierman Scholar-in-Residence 

Y Friday, March 2nd Y 

6:00pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service with D'var Torah by Rabbi Goldfarb 

7:15pm Shabbat Dinner 

Childcare by pre-registration. 

8:15pm Is Religion Good or Bad for the World 

9:30pm Informal Schmooze on Progressive Masorti Judaism in Israel 

Y Saturday, March 3rd Y 

9:30am Shabbat Morning Services, with d’var Torah by Rabbi Goldfarb 

1:15pm From Bernie Madoff to Strauss Kahn 

4:30pm Shiur: Parental Advice on Avoiding Sin 

5:30pm Seudah dinner and singing followed by Maariv service and Havdallah 

7:15pm Respect for Elders and Parents: Are There Limits 

Supervised program available for children in grades K-5. Pre-register by February 27th. 

Y Sunday, March 4th Y Jewish learning for all levels. 

Programs for children by pre-registration. 

10:30am Session 1: The Final Four Playoffs – of Mitzvot (Rabbi Goldfarb) 

Session 2: Exploring the Book of Esther (Rabbi Borodin) 

12:00pm Lunch 

1:00pm Session 3: Are the Ten Commandments Jewish (Rabbi Goldfarb) 

Session 4: The Inner Dimensions of Purim (Yiscah Smith) 

Supporting Pillars: $36/$50—Commit to a weekend 

of meals & study. Bonus: attend February adult 

education prep classes at no extra charge! 

*Friday dinner: $15/$25. Sunday lunch: $10/$15 

(members/non-members) Pre-registration required 

by 2/27 

All events take place at Congregation Beth Shalom 

6800 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 

(206) 524-0075 www.bethshalomseattle.org 

Lectures are open to the public and free of charge. 

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2012 

PURIM Festivities 

at 

CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM 

EREV PURIM CELEBRATION 

Wednesday, March 7th 

6:15—7:00 PM 

Purim Katan—special Purim celebration for kids 0-5 

years and their parents (See back page for more…) 

7:00—7:15PM: Music—Klez Katz 

7:15—7:30PM: Children & Adults’ 

Costume Parade & Awards 

Social Action Committee 

Purim Tzedakah Opportunities 

at Beth Shalom 

• Donate for housing for the homeless 

• Purchase food gift cards to be donated 

via JFS Emergency Services 

• Purchase household items at CBS 

and put them in a welcome basket 

to be donated to residents of 

Sand Point Transitional Housing. 

• Donate non-perishable food 

for the JFS Food Bank 

7:30—8:00PM: Not Ready for the High Holidays 

Players’ Purim Play 

8:00—8:15PM: Debate: 

The Hamantaschen or the Latke 

8:15—9:15PM: Children’s Activities 

Ma’ariv Service 

Megillah Reading 

Due to Kashrut and dietary restrictions, we respectfully request that you 

not deliver mishloah manot at the Shul. 

Thank you for your cooperation. 

PRE-PURIM EVENT 

Sunday, March 4th 

PURIM DAY CELEBRATION 

Thursday, March 8th 

7:00—8:30AM 

Morning Minyan & Megillah Reading 

8:30—9:15AM 

Seudat Mitzvah Festive Breakfast 

Everyone is welcome! 

3:00—5:00PM 

Shaarei Tikvah: Gates of Hope Celebration for 

People of All Abilities 

Co-sponsored with JFS & 

Temple B’nai Torah 

Congregation Beth Shalom 

6800 35th Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98115 

206-524-0075 www.bethshalomseattle.org 

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ADULT EDUCATION SPRING 2012 

- שיעור פרקי אבות-‏ Pirkei Avot 

with the commentary of Me’am Lo’ez 

Instructor: Yiscah Smith 

Avoth (Pirkei Avot – The Ethics of the Fathers) is the one 

Talmudic tract that explores the very roots of Judaism. 

It has long been regarded as a rare treasure of our Torah 

tradition. Pirkei Avot, as contrasted with the Talmud’s 

discussions around Jewish law, centers our attention 

directly on the Jew’s efforts to improve one’s relationship 

with G-d and fellow human being. Of all the many 

commentaries written on Avoth, perhaps the clearest is 

that published in 1747 by Rabbi Yitzchak Magriso of 

Constantinople , as part of the famed Me’am Lo’ez series. 

His commentary was written in Ladino and was translated 

into English in 1978 by David N. Barocas, a Sephardic 

scholar from Rodesto, Turkey and then edited into a 

contemporary idiom by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan. Rabbi 

Magriso ferrets out the root meaning of the text, and 

presents it in clear, unambiguous language. Stories, 

parables and ethical discussions round out his commentary 

to produce a clear and highly inspirational teaching. 

Time: All classes held on Tuesday nights, 8:15—9:15PM 

Sign up for as many sections as you wish. 

Section V: 

Dates: Mar. 13– Apr. 17 (5 weeks) 

Cost: $50/Members; $75/Non-members 

Stitch and Schmooze 

Join other Knitters and Crocheters on the 

first Sunday of the month (usually) for 

a 

fun 2–hours of conversation and relaxation. Any level 

of knitting, crocheting, or other handwork is invited. 

Kids are welcome. 

Contact Carol Benedick at (206) 524-0075/ 

carolbenedick@bethshalomseattle.org for the 

address of this month’s Stitch and Schmooze. Please let 

her know if you would like to host the next one. 

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm 

Upcoming Dates: 3/11. Location to be announced. 

Cost: No Charge. 

Women’s 

Rosh Chodesh 

Chavurah 

Sunday, March 25th, 7-9pm 

Presenter Linda Portnoy 

Rosh Chodesh Nissan 

Linda Portnoy will lead us in a "tasting party" of 

meditation using several different techniques, including 

breathing meditation, guided visualization, and mantra 

meditation (using primordial sounds and Hebrew 

words). This will be like a wine tasting party, but 

instead of wine, women will try various meditation 

techniques. 

To RSVP and find out the location, please contact 

Carolyn Friedkin, cbienn@yahoo.com. 

Refreshments are welcome! 

Linda Portnoy has been meditating for many years and 

enjoys creating guided visualizations for friends. 

Beginning Israeli Dancing 

with Rhona Feldman 

Beginning Israeli Dancing for Adults takes place 

Wednesday nights, thanks to the continued generous 

support of CBS member, Rhona Feldman. Rhona will start 

with a half hour of basics. She’ll teach/review the steps 

that are the building blocks for many dances. All are 

welcome to stay for the more advanced classes starting at 

7:15pm. Please RSVP as soon as possible if you’re 

interested in the Basics Class at 6:45pm. Older teens and 

all experience levels are welcome. Mark your calendars for 

every Wednesday. 

Come on and GIVE IT A TRY! 

Time: Wednesdays 6:45 – 8:30pm 

Cost: 5-Session Punch Card— 

$30/Members; $40/Non-members 

No class on March 7. Come to CBS for our Erev Purim 

celebration! 

On March 14, the whole session will be devoted to 

Introductory Dances. This is a great time to start dancing! 

From Apples to Zeroah 

Sunday, March 25, 1:00-3:30pm 

For information on An a ernoon of learning about Passover 

please see the first page of the Pesach Guide or look for 

it on our website, www.bethshalomseattle.org 

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Shabbat Learning 

There is no charge for Shabbat Learning. 

Israel Discussion Group 

Usually 1st Shabbat of the month, 1:15—2:15pm 

Next Discussion: April 7th 

Learner’s Minyan with Ron Schneeweiss 

2nd Saturday of the month, 10:30-11:15am 

Mar. 10, 2012 

Torah Service (2) How to do 

an Aliyah/Hagbah/Gelilah 

May 12, 2012 

Torah Service (part 3) 

Returning the Torah 

June 9, 2012 

Ashrei 

July 14, 2012 

Ein Keiloheinu; Aleinu 

Aug. 11, 2012 

Kaddish; Adon Olam 

Sep. 8, 2012 

Tallit/Tzitzit 

Torah and Prayerbook 

Beth Shalom Beit Midrash moves to 

Shabbat afternoons 

Please join teachers Joel Goldstein and Stuart Light for 

a weekly Talmud class covering the second chapter 

of Bava Metzia. This class meets every Shabbat after 

kiddush and will include in depth exploration of the 

laws of returning lost objects. We will look not only at 

the Talmud in Bava Metzia but at other connected 

pieces of Talmud and the opinions of commentaries 

ranging from Rashi, Tosefot, Rambam, Ramban, and 

Shulchan Aruch. No Talmud experience is necessary, 

nor is knowing all the terms in this class summary; all 

you need is an open mind and willingness to engage 

the text. Class meets after Kiddush lunch, about 

1:00pm every Shabbat. 

Cost: No charge. 

Sunday Torah Study 

The Northwest's feistiest Torah study group 

wrestles with the text of the upcoming parashah every 

week in a member-led medley of laughter, challenge, 

and insight. High-energy participation is strongly 

encouraged; no prior study is necessary. 

Time: Weekly on Sunday, 10:15-11:15am 

Cost: No Charge 

Middot & Mitzvot 

with Shirah Bell 

& Joel Goldstein 

Usually the 4th Shabbat 

of the month, 

1:15-2:30pm - Next 

Discussion: March 31 

Topic: Order —Seder 

We’ll use Alan Morinis’ 

book Everyday Holiness and excerpts from the Talmud to 

explore a middah and its relationship to specific mitzvot. 

Shirah Bell will bring her knowledge and experience with 

Mussar; Joel Goldstein will bring his knowledge and love 

of Talmud and Torah and Halachah. 

The soul trait of order is about the middle way. Too little 

order gives birth to chaos, while at the other end of the 

range, too much order ties us up in obsessive rigidity. The 

best in life lies between these extremes, and we are 

well-advised to seek that moderate course. 

Rabbi Eliyahu Dessler, a product of the Kelm school of 

Mussar, begun by Rav Simcha Sissel Ziv, provides three 

reasons why we should make an effort to bring order into 

our lives. First, knowing that things are well arranged 

creates a feeling of inner satisfaction and confidence that 

everything is under control. Another reason is even more 

practical—order helps you find things when you need them 

and saves you the time you would lose looking for them. 

And a third reason is that many things will function only if 

they are arranged correctly, like a machine that requires 

every one of its parts to be in good working order, and 

often in a specific sequence to run properly. 

That such practical guidance emanates from a Mussar 

teacher of Rabbi Dessler’s stature reveals something about 

our spiritual life as the Mussar masters see it. The path to 

spiritual growth they illuminate is hidden right in front of 

us, right there within the ways of this world. The order you 

create on your desk, in your car, and with your clothes, 

your financial papers, your tools, your kitchen utensils, and 

so on is not just good management, it is actually bona fide 

spiritual work, nothing less. The essential value of 

practicing order is that by voluntarily aligning ourselves 

with an orderly way of living, we draw ourselves closer to 

the divine way of being. When we are orderly, we emulate 

one of God’s intrinsic characteristics, and that draws us 

closer to God. 

Many mitzvot are related to order. We will focus on Kashrut 

and Shabbat, two that are basic to our lives and often 

present challenges to our secular lives. 

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Looking forward to discussing Seder after Kiddush March 

31, 2012 from 1:15-2:30pm at Congregation Beth Shalom 

in the Beit Midrash. 

(Adapted by Shirah Bell and Joel Goldstein from Everyday 

Holiness with permission of Alan Morinis; all rights 

reserved.)


Adult Education Registration 

Please return with payment to Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 

Name: 

Address, 

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PLEASE INDICATE YOUR COURSE SELECTIONS 

 

 

Pirkei Avot, Sect. V, $50/member, $75/non-member 

 

 

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Israeli Dancing, Punch Card - $30/member, $40/nonmember 

Modern Hebrew Literature, no charge 

 

Stitch & Schmooze, no charge 

From Apples to Zeroah, Passover Education, $10/adult, 

$5/child, $25/family 

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Lighting our way: Mussar Methods for 

revealing our unique selves 

In this series you will have the opportunity to explore your 

character traits through a Jewish lens. The core teaching of 

Mussar is that we are pure and holy, but our essence is often 

obscured by extremes of emotion, desire, and bad habits. 

Our work in life is to uncover the brilliant light of our soul. 

How We’ll do text study of five middot (patience, 

compassion, truth, responsibility, and equanimity) and learn 

practical methods for change, such as journaling, meditation, 

self-designed challenges, and chanting. The group process is 

akin to the traditional Mussar “va’ad” in which members 

share their personal reflections and help each other with their 

soul work. 

This series will have 7 sessions spread over 11 weeks. In the 

intervening weeks each student will meet with another class 

member to engage in the traditional Jewish practice of 

chevruta learning. 

Class starts March 1. Register ASAP by contacting 

Shirah Bell, sb@nineseeds.com. 

Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:30 pm 

$125 per person, class size limited. 

Location: home of Shirah Bell 6538 39th Ave NE, Seattle 

Dates: March 1, 8, 29; April 5, 19; May 3, 17 

Modern Hebrew Literature 

with Joel Altus and 

Lisa Orlick 

This course will look at the themes 

and aesthetics of modern Hebrew and Israeli literature. 

With aspirations of creating an inspiriting involvement 

with the subjects before us; we hope to provide 

historical and political context, insight in to the 

evolution of literary style and expressions, and above 

all the characteristic ways poets and writers working 

principally in Israel have addressed the human 

condition as reflected in their unique circumstances. It 

is a course that in a short period will be less led than 

guided, hopefully eliciting everyone’s engagement, 

involvement and excitement for the varied topics and 

vivid personalities we will certainly encounter. 

On hiatus in March and April. Next meeting is 

May 9th 

Topic: Batya Gur’s Literary Murders, Mavet Ba-chug le 

Sifrut 

Time: 7:00-8:30pm 

Dates: Usually the 2nd Wednesday of the month. 

NO CHARGE. 

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BETH SHALOM PESACH GUIDE—5772-2012 

Youth Department Spaghetti Dinner & Chametz Fest 

Sunday, April 1, 6-8:00pm 

After a full day of Pesach cleaning, the last thing you want to do is cook! Want to 

enjoy that last bit of chametz before Pesach begins The perfect way to do this 

AND support the youth at Beth Shalom is to join us for the Annual Youth 

Department Spaghetti Dinner. The dinner is Sunday, April 1st at 6:00 pm. 

Cost: $12 adults, $8 kids under 12. Come take part in this simple way to support 

our youth groups! RSVP to Irit Eliav, Director of Education, at 

Iriteliav@bethshalomseattle.org. 

Bulk Food Sales 

The Va’ad and PCC are doing a bulk kosher for Passover food sale. 

Seward Park (5041 Wilson Ave. S.)- Sunday, April 1, 9am-2pm 

Starting Wednesday, March 28, pre-packaged kosher for Passover bulk items will be 

available at the View Ridge PCC. Kosher for Passover oils, spices, and decaf coffee must 

be specially requested. Please call Scott at the Seward Park PCC, 206-723-2720 to make 

special bulk food requests. 

Seder Matches 

Have extra room at your seder 

Looking for a seder 

Let us know NOW. Deadline: March 29. 

Call 206-524-0075 ext 2504 or 

email sandysloane@bethshalomseattle.org 

PASSOVER GUIDE ~ 

TABLE OF CONTENTS: 

Events & Ritual 1 & 3 

Passover Schedule 2 

1st & 2nd Day 3 

7th & 8th Day 3 & 4 

Donations 4 

Contract for 

Sale of Chametz 

Post Passover 

Events 

5 

6 

We regret that during Passover we will be unable to serve a 

Kiddush Lunch on Shabbat and Yom Tov as our kitchen will be closed. 

From Apples to Zeroah 

An a ernoon of learning about Passover for all ages 

Sunday, March 25, 1:00-3:30pm 

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What Happened to Moshe in the Haggadah 

Kashering for Passover 

Not Your Mother’s Seder—Passover Recipes for the 21st Century (including 

gluten free and vegan recipes) 

Making your Seder relevant and fun for children 

Build your own Haggadah 

Songs of the Seder 

Passover arts, crafts, and learning for children 

$10/adult, $5/child, $25/family (scholarships are always available) 

Passover Insert 

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RSVP on the CBS website— 

http://bethshalomseattle.org or 

call the office, 206-524-0075.

PASSOVER SCHEDULE: 

Event Date Time Place Notes 

PCC Kosher for Passover 

Bulk Food Sale 

Sunday, April 1 9:00am-2:00pm Seward Park 

PCC 

Call the PCC for specialty requests or 

for View Ridge orders. 

Kashering Utensils for Passover Sunday, April 1 12:30-3:00pm Outside the 

Synagogue 

Kitchen 

Please bring cleaned pots and non- 

Teflon pans that have not been 

touched for 24 hours. 

Bedikat Chametz 

(Search for Chametz) 

Thursday, April 5 After Dark At Home Done by candlelight with feather. See 

instructions at the beginning of the 

haggadah. 

Mechirat Chametz 

(Sale of Chametz) 

Ta’anit Bekhorim 

(Fast of the Firstborn) 

Friday, April 16 10:00am Congregation 

Beth Shalom 

Friday, April 6 7:00-8:00am CBS 

Beit Midrash 

Forms must be submitted by Wed., 

April 5th to the office. Forms are 

included in the Ruach, also available 

at the Front Office. 

Siyum led after minyan, followed by 

a seudat mafseket (breakfast). 

Last Time to Eat Chametz Friday, April 6 10:28am At Home Last time to eat Chametz before 

Passover begins. 

Last time for Biur Chametz 

(Burning of Remaining Chametz) 

Friday, April 6 11:50am At Home Remaining chametz must be burned 

or disposed of by 11:50am. 

Kabbalat Shabbat Service Friday, April 6 6:00pm Congregation 


FIRST NIGHT SEDER Friday, At Home CBS Offices close at Noon. 

Candle lighting at 7:29pm or earlier 

First Day Shabbat & Yom Tov 

Pesach Services 

Saturday, April 7 9:30am-12:15pm CBS Sanctuary No Kiddush after services 

SECOND NIGHT SEDER 

Saturday, 

April 7 

At Home 

Candle lighting after 8:37pm. 

Sefirat HaOmer begins 

(Counting of the Omer) 

Second Day Yom Tov Pesach 

Services 

Chol Hamoed Pesach 

Weekday Minyan 

Seventh Day 

Yom Tov Pesach Services 

Eighth Day Pesach, Shabbat & Yom 

Tov & Yizkor Service 

Saturday, April 7 Evening At Home As indicated in Passover 

Haggadah 

Sunday, April 8 9:30am-12:15pm CBS Sanctuary No Kiddush after services. 

Monday, April 9 

Tuesday, April 10 

Wed., April 11 

Thursday, April 12 

7:00am 

7:00am 

7:00am 

7:00am 

CBS Beit 

Midrash 

Candle lighting for Erev 7th Day, 

Thursday, April 12th, 7:37pm or earlier. 

Friday, April 13 9:30am-12:15pm CBS Sanctuary CBS Office Closed—No Kiddush 

after services. 

Guest Darshan: Emily Barton 

Candle lighting for Erev 8th Day 

Friday, April 13th at 7:39pm 

Saturday, April 14 9:30am-12:15pm CBS Sanctuary Guest Darshan: Prof. Devin Naar 

END OF CHAMETZ BAN Saturday, April 14 8:48pm 

Re-Buying of Chametz Saturday, April 14 9:00pm The chametz sold by Rabbi Borodin will automatically 

return to your legal possession at this time. 


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PASSOVER EVENTS AT BETH SHALOM 

Do It Yourself Pot and Utensil Kashering 

Sunday, April 1 from 12:30-3:00pm at Beth Shalom Kitchen (no charge) 

Large kashering pots are available for CBS members to kasher their metal pots, pans, and utensils for Passover. Please 

only bring cleaned metal pots (no Teflon), utensils, and silverware that have been set aside for at least 24 hours. You 

will not be allowed to dip anything that still has visible chametz on it. Scouring pads will be available if you need to 

do additional scrubbing. This is a do-it-yourself kashering event, drop-offs not permitted. David Frum will be on hand 

for guidance. 

Pre-Passover Rituals 

Bedikat Chametz (Search for Chametz) 

Thursday, April 5 after dark, at home 

The search is usually performed the night before Pesach. It is customarily done with a candle, feather and wooden 

spoon and the recitation of the blessing “Baruch atah…asher kiddeshanu…al biur chametz.” Chametz which is found 

(except that which may be specifically set aside for use before Pesach), is put aside until the morning for burning. The 

formula for nullification is recited after the search. (See the beginning of the Haggadah for both the blessing and the 

formula). 

Mechirat Chametz (The selling of the Chametz) 

Friday, April 6, 10:00am 

Any chametz not consumed, burned or otherwise disposed of prior to Passover must be sold to a non-Jew who will 

own it during Pesach. In order to ensure compliance with the details of the law, Rabbi Borodin will act as our agent 

for the sale. If you would like Rabbi Borodin to serve as your agent, you must complete the “Sale of Chametz” form 

and return to Sandy Sloane by Wednesday, April 5th. 

Ta’anit Bekhorim (Fast of the Firstborn), Siyum Bekhorim & Morning Minyan 

Friday, April 6, 7:00-8:00am 

(Minyan: 7:00-7:30am followed by Siyum led by Rabbi Borodin and bagel chametz breakfast: 7:30-8:00am.) 

The fast applies to the firstborn child of a mother or a father and is usually held on Erev Pesach. It is customary, after 

Shacharit, to have a siyum, completion of study of a tractate of rabbinic literature, following which there is a seudat 

mitzvah, a meal accompanying the performance of a mitzvah. All firstborn in attendance are then permitted to eat. 

After the completion of study and before the meal, the prayers for a siyum are recited, concluding with the expanded 

Kaddish d’Rabbanan. Bagels and coffee will be served for the seudat mitzvah. 

Biur Chametz (Burning of Chametz) 

Friday, April 6, 

EAT CHAMETZ NO LATER THAN 10:28AM ON FRIDAY, APRIL 6TH 

BURN CHAMETZ NO LATER THAN 11:50AM ON FRIDAY, AT HOME 

The remaining chametz is burned no later than the hour after the first third of the day. No blessing is recited. 

A second, slightly modified form for the nullification of chametz is recited in the vernacular, after the chametz is 

burned. (See Haggadah for the appropriate formula.) 

Advance Preparation of a Flame for Yom Tov 

On Yom Tov, though it is prohibited to create or extinguish a flame, it is permitted to transfer an existing flame. 

On Shabbat, neither kindling a new fire nor transferring an existing fire is permitted. To allow you to light candles 

for the second day of Yom Tov (Saturday night), make sure you have a fire burning before the beginning of Shabbat 

that will continue to burn at least until after dark when Shabbat ends. A flame - such as a pilot light or 50-hour candle 

- must be prepared before Pesach begins on Friday, April 6. This preexisting flame should last through the end of 

Yom Tov on Sunday, April 8th. It is this flame that should be used to light candles on the 2nd day of Yom Tov and, if 

necessary, to cook on Yom Tov. Alternatively, you can light a 24 hour candle and transfer the flame to another 24 


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hour candle. Likewise, a flame must be prepared in advance of Yom Tov on the eve of the 7th day of Passover, 

Thursday night, April 12, for use in food preparation and for lighting candles on the eve of the 8th day of Passover, 

Friday night, April 13. 

First And Second Day Of Pesach and Friday of Pesach 

Candlelighting 

On both the first and second nights of Pesach, we recite the blessings “Baruch atah...le’hadlik ner shel Yom Tov” and 

“Shecheheyanu” (p. 718/303 of Siddur Sim Shalom). On the second night (Saturday, April 7th), candles should not 

be lit until the end of the first day of Yom Tov. On the second night, we do not light a match but transfer the fire to 

the candles from an existing flame. 

Meals 

Details regarding the evening festival meals, or Sedarim are fully set forth in the Haggadah. On the second night, the 

Counting of the Omer (p. 237/55 of Siddur Sim Shalom) is included. Festive meals are also eaten for lunch on both 

days. The morning Kiddush consists of the biblical verse beginning “Vayedaber Moshe” followed by the blessing 

“Borei p’ri hagafen.” At these meals, as throughout Pesach, the blessing of haMotzi is made over matzah. 

Birkat haMazon—Blessing after Meals After the meals, include “Ya’aleh v’Yavo—Our God and God of our ancestors" 

(p. 762/340) in Birkat haMazon (p. 755/337) as well as the Harachaman for festivals (p. 768/343). 

Seventh And Eighth Days Of Pesach 

Candlelighting 

On the seventh and eighth nights of Pesach, we recite the blessings “Baruch atah...le’hadlik ner Shel Yom Tov.” We 

do not recite Shecheheyanu. On the eighth night (Friday, April 13th) we do not light a match but transfer the fire to 

the candles from an existing flame. 

Meals 

There are festive meals on each night of the final two days of Pesach as lunch time. At each meal Kiddush is recited 

and haMotzi is made over matzah. 

Evening Meals. On the seventh and eighth nights we recite the evening festival kiddush with one insertion for 

Pesach. Omit the blessing Shecheheyanu both evenings. 

Afternoon Meals. The “morning” Kiddush is shorter, consisting of the biblical verse beginning “Vayedaber 

Moshe—Thus Moses declared” (Lev. 23:44) followed by the blessing “Borei p’ri hagafen.”(p. 746/335). 

Birkat haMazon—Blessing after Meals After the meals, include Ya’aleh v’Yavo "Our God and God of our ancestors" 

(762/340) in Birkat haMazon (755/337) as well as the Harachaman for festivals (p. 768/343). 

To make it even easier 

to help the hungry... 

Donations may also be made to the Rabbi’s 

Discretionary Fund, Attn: Mazon, and will be 

forwarded to Mazon. 


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SALE OF CHAMETZ 

Pesach 5772 

If possible, all chametz – food not acceptable during Pesach, or materials containing such unacceptable food – should be 

destroyed or given away before the holiday begins. Should this be impossible, the chametz may be stored in such a way 

that we are sure not to use it during the holiday and its actual ownership transferred to a non-Jew until the holiday ends. 

The following contract must be filled out and given to Sandy Sloane or be received by 

mail at the synagogue before Wednesday, April 5th, 4:00pm. 

NO LATE CONTRACTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 

It is traditional to enclose tzedakah for the purpose of Maot Hittim (food distribution for Pesach). Your contributions will 

go to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund and will be used for Maot Hittim. These funds will be used to support the kosher 

food bank, Mazon, and to provide direct gifts to families and individuals in need during the festival season. 

CONTRACT 

KNOW ALL PEOPLE BY THESE PRESENTS: That I/We, _________________________________________ 

__________________________________________________________________________________________ 

the undersigned, do hereby make and appoint Congregation Beth Shalom my true and lawful representative to act in my 

place and stead, for me and in my name and in my behalf, to sell all chametz owned and possessed by me, knowingly or 

unknowingly, as stated in the Torah and defined by the sages of Israel (e.g., chametz; hashash chametz – suspect chametz; 

and all kinds of ta’arovet chametz – chametz mixtures); also, chametz that tends to harden and to adhere to the 

surface of pants, pots, or other cooking or eating utensils, of whatsoever nature , and to lease all places wherein the 

aforementioned chametz owned or possessed by me may be found, especially in the premises located at _ 

_______________________________ (your address). Congregation Beth Shalom has the full authority 

and power to sell said chametz and to lease said place or places wherein said chametz may be found, upon such terms 

and conditions as discretion dictates. Congregation Beth Shalom has the full power and authority to assign or appoint a 

substitute or substitutes to act in my behalf with all the same powers and authority that I have invested in the synagogue, 

and I do hereby ratify and confirm all that Congregation Beth Shalom or rabbinic substitute lawfully does or causes to be 

done by virtue of these presents. And to this I hereby affix my signature on this _______________ day of 

___________________, in the year _____________. 

Signature(s)__________________________________________________________________________ 

Address ______________________________________________________________________________ 

Town ____________________ State ______________ Telephone _______________________________ 

Donation Enclosed $_______________ 

Please return to Sandy Sloane 

by Wednesday, April 5th at 4:00pm 


6800 35th Ave. NE 


206 524-0075. Fax 206 525-5095 

sandysloane@bethshalomseattle.org 


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Post-Passover Festivals & Events 

Yom HaShoah - Holocaust Memorial Day 

Yom HaShoah- was established by the Knesset to memorialize the Holocaust and honor the heroes. This year Yom 

HaShoah falls on the 27th of Nisan, Wednesday evening, April 18 through Thursday, April 19. Special prayers 

in observance of Yom HaShoah will be recited at the Thursday morning minyan at 7:00am and the evening 

minyan at 7:30pm. Candles will be lit in memory of the six million at the morning minyan at 7:00am. 

Join us at Shabbat morning services on April 21st. Joel Altus, who was born to Holocaust survivors in a 

displaced persons camp in Germany directly following the war, will give the D’var Torah and relate an 

interesting perspective on the Holocaust. 

Yom HaShoah—Holocaust Community Remembrance will be held on Sunday, April 22 at the Stroum 

Jewish Community Center on Mercer Island. For more information, please visit the Washington State 

Holocaust Education Resource Center website, www.wsherc.org. 

Yom HaZikaron - Israel's Memorial Day 

The day before Israel Independence Day is set aside to mourn those who have died defending 

the State of Israel. It falls on the eve of Israel's Independence Day. This year's observance of 

Yom HaZikaron begins on Wednesday, April 25. Special readings to commemorate Yom 

HaZikaron will be recited at the Thursday morning minyan on April 26 at 7:00am. 

Yom HaAtzmaut - Israel Independence Day 

Attend Beth Shalom’s regularly scheduled Thursday evening minyan, April 27 at 7:30pm and 

Friday morning minyan, April 27, at 7:00am for a special observance of Yom HaAtzmaut. 

Lag BaOmer 

Come to Herzl Ner Tamid on Wednesday evening, May 9 for a relaxed celebration of Lag BaOmer with fellow 

Beth Shalom and Herzl members. We’ll enjoy smores and music by the campfire. Look for details in the April 

Ruach. 

Shavuot 

Erev Shavuot falls on Saturday of Memorial weekend this year, May 26. We’re taking the opportunity of 

multiple holidays to increase the joy of the holiday. We’re looking for volunteers to help organize the following: 

• Leil Tikkun, all night learning. 

• Children’s programs and sleepover 

• Erev Shavuot dinner 

• Cheesecake bakeoff 

Shavuot Festival services will take place on Sunday morning, May 27 and Monday morning, May 28 at 9:30am. 

Please contact Carol at carolbenedick@bethshalomseattle.org or 206-524-0075 ext 2504 if you would like to help 

with this year’s Shavuot celebration. 

For Rabbinical Assembly Passover Guidelines, look for the link on Beth Shalom’s home page, www.bethshalomseattle.org. 

Copies will be available in the Beth Shalom lobby. 

For information on Kosher for Passover products, see the Va'ad HaRabainim of Greater Seattle's Passover Guide or check the 

Va'ad website: www.seattlevaad.org. 


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B’NAI MITZVAH Mazel Tov to All 

BIRTHDAYS & B’NAI MITZVAH Mazel Tov to All 

, BIRTHDAYS & B’NAI MITZVAH Mazel Tov to All 

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ANNIVERSARIES & BIRTHDAYS Mazel Tov to All 

A NNIVERSARIES 

Paul Berkelhammer & 

Laurie Becker 3/8 

Peter & Meryl Shier 3/9 

Selig & Maureen Leyser 3/11 

Mark & Judith Benjamin 3/13 

Jeremiah & Lesley Isgur 3/13 

Robert & Lana Zaher 3/14 

Debrah Jeffs-Grad & 

David Barrett 3/17 

Victor & Cheryl Lamin 3/17 

Grant & Justine Norwitz 3/17 

Jill Cohen & Rik Katz 3/18 

Mark & Marina Nagel 3/19 

Orly Steinberg & Jill Ginsberg 3/26 

Lucy & Mikhail Taskar 3/26 

B IRTHDAYS 

Alexandra Borodin Grossman 3/1 

Rachel Jordan 3/1 

David Adler 3/2 

Livla Bell 3/2 

Naomi Borodin Grossman 3/2 

Lisa Orlick-Salka 3/2 

Stephanie Butow 3/3 

Dylan Kittay 3/3 

Edward Krigsman 3/3 

Marcy Migdal 3/3 

Daniela Rifkin 3/3 

David Volk 3/3 

Riva Zeff 3/3 

Rebecca Friedman 3/4 

Tzachi Litov 3/4 

Peggy Mesnik 3/4 

Laurie Pritchard 3/4 

Michele Yanow 3/4 

Tamara Griffin 3/5 

Shirley Guterson 3/6 

Ryan Krawitz 3/6 

Beth Bloom 3/7 

Emily Safer 3/7 

Elisa Erlitz 3/8 

Noah Etzioni 3/8 

Yosef Huntley 3/8 

Betsy Maurer 3/10 

Robert Spitzer 3/10 

Martin Wahl 3/10 

Hope Harris 3/11 

Yoel Kintzer 3/11 

Gregory Leyser 3/11 

Amit Perlin 3/11 

Anna Solovy 3/11 

Terry Damm 3/12 

Tom Damm 3/12 

Joani Diskin Saran 3/12 

KaraAnne Grodin 3/12 

Erika Miyagiwa 3/12 

Leora Alk 3/13 

Justin Coskey 3/13 

Rhona Feldman 3/13 

Michelle Lawson 3/13 

Michelle Weinberg 3/13 

Jennifer Cohen 3/14 

Sylvia Stern 3/14 

Michael Wineburg 3/14 

Ayelet Yancey 3/14 

Kim Goldov 3/15 

Zachary Rodan 3/15 

Marla Zink 3/15 

Irit Eliav 3/16 

Sharon Kipersztok 3/16 

Judith Benjamin 3/17 

Yehudit Blume 3/17 

Miriam Bornstein 3/17 

Stewart Shusterman 3/17 

Amy Fulton 3/18 

Michael Grodin 3/18 

Elena Mayer 3/18 

Benjamin Adler 3/19 

Steve Adler 3/19 

Lee Cronbach 3/19 

Linda Portnoy 3/19 

Tara Springer 3/19 

Anna Bennett 3/20 

Mark Nagel 3/20 

Neal Rosenshein 3/20 

Jonah Silverstein 3/20 

Abraham Solovy 3/20 

Judith Arms 3/21 

Hannah Cordes 3/21 

Joseph Jacobowitz 3/21 

Joshua Kahn 3/21 

Ronnie Katz 3/21 

Terry Kegel 3/21 

Livia Wahl 3/21 

Michael Hurshell 3/23 

Ana Light 3/23 

Debora Teitelbaum Rifkin 3/23 

Meryl Shier 3/23 

Robert Snyder 3/23 

Elena Vasquez 3/23 

Shoshanna Barnett 3/24 

David Kintzer 3/24 

Stuart Light 3/24 

Martin Safer 3/24 

Matt Anderson 3/25 

Andrea Bensimon 3/25 

Claire Bernhard 3/25 

Harold Goldfarb 3/25 

Sivan Green 3/25 

Claire Lieberman 3/25 

Arielle Bernstein 3/26 

Patti Kieval 3/27 

Elie Amkraut 3/28 

Kevin Aylesworth 3/28 

Alan Baumgarten 3/29 

Deborah Isgur 3/29 

Alice Kaderlan 3/29 

Andrew Schulman 3/29 

Ginny Cassidy-Brinn 3/30 

Ida Cohen 3/31 

Andrey Kiselev 3/31 

Gabriel Levy 3/31 

Marina Nagel 3/31 

Robert Zaher 3/31 

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EVENTS IN MEMBERS LIVES 

MEMBERS IN SHLOSHIM OR YUD 

BET HODESH 

MEMBERS IN SHLOSHIM OR YUD BET HODESH 

Anne Geiger, for her sister, Dorothy Winters, 

z”l (28 Tevet) 

Allen Gown, for his father, Daniel Gown, z”l 

(17 Tevet) 

Wally Kegel, for his mother, Katie Kegel, z”l 

(9 Tevet) 

Julian Judelman, for his mother, Esther 

Judelman, z”l (4 Tevet) 

Betsy Deutsch, for her father, Cyrus Rubin, 

z”l (24 Kislev) 

Grace Rubin, for her husband, Cyrus Rubin, 

z”l (24 Kislev) 

Margaret Montsaroff, for her father, Peter 

Williams Montgomery, z”l (19 Kislev) 

Joel Erlitz and Marc Erlitz, for their father, 

Stanley Erlitz, z”l (18 Kislev) 

Jeff Miller, for his mother, Ruth Miller, z”l (7 

Kislev) 

Rick Kustina and Frank Kustina, for their 

mother, Helen Kustina, z”l (26 Heshvan) 

Michelle Weinberg, for her father, Milton 

Lubow, z”l (9 Heshvan) 

Ellen Spear, for her father, Howard Arbetter, 

z”l (19 Tishrei) 

Sharona Gordon, for her father, Robert 

Gordon, z”l (8 Tishrei) 

Joe Orzech, for his father, Ze’ev Orzech, z”l 

(15 Elul) 

Rita Edelson, for her son, David Harris 

Edelson, z”l (8 Elul) 

Carolyn Bernhard, for her mother, Beverly 

Grashin, z”l (24 Tammuz) 

Jeff Gillman, for his mother, Vicki Gillman, 

z”l (13 Tammuz) 

Jon Zimmerman, for his father, Neal 

Zimmerman, z”l (13 Sivan) 

Miryam Kabakov, for her mother, Ceil 

Kabakow, z”l (10 Sivan) 

Leah Lemchen, for her mother, Samantha 

Ripley, z”l (4 Sivan) 

Jeff Miller, for his father, Phillip Miller, z”l 

(23 Iyar) 

Judy Rosenfeld, for her father, Benjamin 

Rosenfeld, z”l (20 Nisan) 

Steve Marx, for his father, Arthur Julius 

Marx, z”l (10 Nisan) 

Rhona Feldman, for her mother, Min 

Feldman, z”l (24 Adar II) 

Elizabeth Braverman, for her mother, Jane 

Braverman, z”l (22 Adar II) 

Murray Raskind, for his father, Benjamin 

Raskind, z”l (17 Adar II) 

REFUAH SHLEMAH 

CBS MEMBERS 

Gedaliah Yosef ben Yehudit 

Tzipura bat David 

Rolande bat Vivie (Rolande Chesebro) 

Benyamin Lev ben Aviiva Ora v’Shmuel 

Moshe (Julian Silver) 

Yonah Dov ben Shlomo ha'Levi (Jerry 

Becker) 

Avigdor ben David (Avi Erlich) 

Masha bat Shaindel 

Baruch Leib Chaim ben Meir (Brent 

Brown) 

Yakov ben Fayga (Yakov Koltman) 

David Henached shel Goldja (Elric 

Wolfsbruder McCurdy) 

Yachna Maryam ha’Cohen bat Masha 

Leah 

Chisda ben Yonah (Tony Moore) 

Chizkiyahu Yitzchok Yehoshuah ben 

Rachel v’Eliezer 

Yitzchak ben Miriam v’Benjamin (Ira 

Kalet) 

Yaffa Tova bat Reuven (Jane Fein) 

Batsheva bat Sofia 

Ita bat Taube (Inna Lacker) 

Aviella Bara bat Nechama Raisel 

v’Shlomo Vared (Susan Aylesworth) 

Malka bat Leah v’Rav Avram (Mildred 

Rosenbaum) 

RELATIVES of Members 

Dorothy Saran, mother of Craig Saran 

Shoshana bat Irene (Susan Markowitz), 

cousin of Patti Kieval 

Ezra Zimmerman, nephew of Henry Zimmerman 

Moshe ben Sarah, father of Nadine 

Cadesky-Zimmerman 

Shmuel ben Zahava v’Yehiel Maier, father 

of Tzachi Litov 

Yohanna bat Chaya Risha, relative of a 

member 

Ira Weiner, cousin of Kayla Weiner 

Lori Abrams, sister of Eileen Klein 

Joyce Sundsvold, mother of T.J. Sundsvold 

Susan Kudow, cousin of Steve Greene 

Ester bat Hertholz (Elaine Hartholz), 

cousin of Dina Tanners 

FRIENDS of Members 

Yehuda Dov Ha'Cohen ben Malkah, 

(Ernest Cohen), friend of Sharon Greenberg 

Larry Zolton, friend of Patti Kieval 

Rabbi Joshua Stampfer, friend of 

Congregation Beth Shalom and Camp 

Solomon Schechter 

Tova Talya bat Yetta Davida v’Herschel 

Hayyim, friend of Paul Schwartz 

Rachel bat Gavriela v’Yehuda (Andrea 

Stern), friend of Patti Kieval 

Krista Conner, friend of Kayla Weiner 

Gloria Borges, friend of Louis Friedkin 

Earl Oller, friend of Carolyn Cohen & Scott 

Cline 

HaRav Reuven ben Havah v'Simhah (Roy 

Tanenbaum), friend of Rabbi Borodin 

Inez Caspi, friend of Steve Greene 

MILESTONES 

Y Mazel Tov to Neelz Gharavi & Greg Touchton, 

on their Aufruf and Chuppah 

Y Mazel Tov to Michelle Ein & Mark Fefer, on 

the birth of their baby girl, Syma Batya Ein 

Fefer 

Y Mazel Tov to Kim & Brian Lustig, on the birth 

of their baby girl, Leah Jessica Lustig 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Mazel Tov to Ron Schneeweiss, on reaching 

70 years old! 

Mazel Tov to Joan Lite Miller, being chosen 

as “Best Ketubah Artist” in the JT News Best 

of Everything 

Mazel Tov to Sam Perlin and Camp Solomon 

Schechter, for being chosen for “Best Jewish 

Camp” in the JT News BOE 

Mazel Tov to Ken Weinberg and JFS, for 

being chosen as “Best Jewish 

Organization...Best Website...Best Place to 

Volunteer, etc” in the JT News BOE 

Mazel Tov to Stephen Brown and Eltana, for 

being chosen as “Best Bagel” in the JT News 

BOE 

Mazel Tov to Jordan Richmond and his 

family on becoming Bar Mitzvah 

Mazel Tov to Amy & David Fulton, on the 

appointment of Alex Velinzon as the Seattle 

Symphony’s new Concertmaster 

TODDAH RABAH 

Y Ira Kalet, for being our Guest Darshan 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Evelyn Gharavi, for Sponsoring the Kiddush 

in honor of the Aufruf 

Shabbas Chef, Kevin Coskey and his helpers, 

for preparing Kiddush 

Joshua Caplan & Julie Couture Caplan, for 

donating puzzles to our Early Childhood 

Center 

Y Joanna Gerber, for helping out in our office 

Y Shabbas Chef, Cherie Hershman, for 

preparing Kiddush with her helpers, 

Elizabeth Braverman and Kayla Braverman 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Y 

Shabbas Chef Dessert Bakers, Michele 

Yanow, Trudy Antolin, Brianna Sayers and 

Elizabeth Braverman 

Ciona & Trudy Antolin, for helping out in our 

office 

Shabbas Chef, Iris Brumer with other chefs, 

Marci Greenberg, Rachel Jacobson, Margot 

Kravette & Susan Monas, and E Camins 

Bretts, for preparing the smorgasbord 

Michael Krasik, for fixing our front door 

locking issues 

Teddy Rothman, for doing a tremendous job 

pruning the bushes at the front of Beth 

Shalom and Natan Lubow and Stan Zeitz, for 

helping Teddy to put them into yardwaste 

Ron Schneeweiss’s family on Hosting 

Kiddush in honor of Ron’s 70th Birthday 

Deb Wahl, Gloria Goldstein, and Nancy Zeitz, 

for baking PJ Havdallah cookies 

Elizabeth & Lorne Richmond, for Hosting 

Kiddush 

Ruth Etzioni, for leading singing after lunch 

on Shabbat Shirah 

Shirah Bell, for hosting the February, Stitch 

& Schmooze 

A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR 

VOLUNTEERS WHO GENEROUSLY DEVOTE 

THEIR TIME TO THE SHUL 

CONSISTENTLY!! 

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CONTRIBUTIONS 


Fern Rogow 

In memory of father, Robert 

Rogow, z”l 

In memory of grandmother, Etta 

Rogow, z”l 

Campership Fund 

Andrea Kurtzman 

In memory of Clara Kurtzman, z”l 

Double Chai Plus Chavurah 

Anonymous 

In honor of Tzachi Litov, 

Marjie Cogan, Ron DeChene, 

Robert Hovden and Beth Huppin 

Christy Aberg & Josh Nathan 

Leslie Ambrose & Howard Miller 

Shirah & Chauncey Bell 

Dan & Carolyn Bernhard 

Andrew Cohen & James Packman 

Jill Cohen & Rik Katz 

Suzanne Cole 

Shelly Crocker & Sandy Kibort 

Suzie Dadoun & Marc Isaac 

Jeff & Marcy Gillman 

Ben & Rochelle Goffe 

Allen & Carol Gown 

Debra & Jordan Gussin 

Edith Horn 

Robert & Deborah Isgur 

Ellis & Vera Kantor 

Jay Klarnet 

Zack Leeker 

Jim Levy 

Jeff Miller & Joan Lite Miller 

Tony Moore 

Philip Nurick & Liora Minkin 

Joe Orzech & Carol Benedick 

Sam & Sharon Perlin 

Elizabeth & Lorne Richmond 

Merrill & Francie Ringold 

Alan Rodan & Alison Sands 

Ron & Diana Schneeweiss 

Howard & Sarah Shalinsky 

Mark & Sheryl Stiefel 

General Fund 

Robert Seidenstadt 

Paige Chapel & Rhiannon Lombard 

Kelly Sweet & Daveed Gross 

For High Holiday Aliyah 

David & Andrea Heller 

For High Holiday Aliyah 

Alan Rodan & Alison Sands 

Michael & Deirdre Gabbay 

Deborah Kerdeman & Dave Tarshes 

For Allen Gown, in memory of 

Daniel Gown, z”l 

For Nancy & Lisa Geiger, in memory 

of Dorothy Winters, z”l 

In honor of the marriage of Malika 

Geiger-Krasik 

Andrew Cohen & James Packman 

For Nancy Geiger & Ann Geiger, in 

memory of Dorothy Winters, z”l 



Judy Soferman & Marc Rosenshein 



Edith Horn 



In honor of Ken Weinberg’s special 

birthday 

Ted & Kellan Eisenhardt 

In memory of father, Norman 

Grant, z”l 

Doris Stiefel 

In memory of uncle, Otto Dreyer, 

z”l 

Kevin & Gail Coskey 

In honor of Caleb Kleiman 

becoming Bar Mitzvah 

In honor of Coby Antolin becoming 

Bar Mitzvah 

Maureen & Selig Leyser 

In honor of Ron Schneeweiss’ 

special birthday 

Allen & Carol Gown 

For Julian Judelman, in memory of 

Esther Judelman, z”l 

For Wally Kegel, in memory of Katie 

Kegel, z”l 

For Betsy Rubin, in memory of Cy 

Rubin, z”l 

Laura Isenberg 

In honor of Amy Stephson & Brian 

Rapalee’s anniversary 

Jack Richlen 

In memory of Pearl Richlen, z”l 

Israel Travel Fund 

Judy Soferman & Marc Rosenshein 

In memory of Newton Rosenshein, 

z”l 

Kiddush Fund 

Shirley Stephson 

In honor of the Aufruf of Amy 

Stephson & Brian Rapalee 

Estelle Horwitz 

In honor of the Chuppah & 30th 

anniversary of Amy Stephson & 

Brian Rapalee 

Stan Zeitz 

In memory of Pearl Zeitz, z”l 

Gail Zucker 

In memory of brother, Mark 

Rabinowitz, z”l 

In memory of father, Okkie 



Esther Judelman, z’l 




Kegel, z”l 

Evelyn Gharavi 

In honor of the Aufruf & Chuppah of 

Neeloufar Gharavi & Greg Touchton 

Doris Stiefel 


Kegel, z”l 



Kitchen Fund 

Vladimir Sheynkman 

In memory of father, Sholom 

Sheynkman, z”l 

Landscape Fund 

Debra Revere 

In memory of grandmother, Sarah 

Jaffe, z”l 

In memory of aunt, Helen Hanikoff, 

z”l 

Library Fund 

Joel Altus 

In memory of mother, Sabina Altus, 

z”l 

Mitzvah Corps Fund 

Gene & Gerry Huppin 

In memory of Sam Huppin, z”l 

Gail Zucker 

In memory of brother, Mark 


In memory of father, Okkie 


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CONTRIBUTIONS 


Esther Judelman, z’l 




Kegel, z”l 

Dorothy & Jerry Becker 



New House Fund 

Jonathan Solovy & Stacey Fisher 

Stan & Nancy Zeitz 

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund 

Edith Horn 

Norm & Isabella Chapman 

In memory of mother, Regina 

Braudes, z”l 

Miriam Schorr 

For Alan Rodan, in memory of Edith 

Herskovits, z”l 

Lorraine Cooper, Nancy Cooper & Rick 

Kustina 

In memory of husband, father & 

father-in-law, Gerald Cooper, z”l 

Betsy & Mark Deutsch 

In appreciation of Rabbi Borodin 

Evelyn Gharavi 

In honor of the Aufruf & Chuppah of 

Neeloufar Gharavi & Greg Touchton 

David Frum & Liz Labadie 

In honor of Amy Stephson & Brian 

Rapalee’s 30th anniversary 

Amy Stephson & Brian Rapalee 

In honor of Brian’s first Aliyah 

In appreciation of Rabbi Borodin 

Pat Hurshell & Otto Reinert 

For Alan Rodan, in memory of Edith 

Herskovits, z”l 

Maureen & Selig Leyser 




Kegel, z”l 



Lois & Ron Ralph 





Religious School Fund 

Rebecca & Matthew Phelps 

Irit Eliav & Joshua Levin 

In honor of the marriage of Neelz 

Gharavi & Greg Touchton 

Isaac & Susan Morgensztern 

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Updates 

BEIT SHALOM 

CEMETERY 

Purchasing cemetery space during life 

- rather than waiting for an emergency - 

is a gift to yourself and your family. 

More information can be found at the CBS website under “About CBS.” 

To receive a cemetery packet, contact: 

Tzachi Litov at (206) 524-0075 or tzachilitov@bethshalomseattle.org 

Buy Scrip/Gift Cards For CBS 

Pesach is nearly here! Do you have enough gift cards on hand to use for all of your 

Pesach shopping There is still time to pick up more cards for QFC, PCC and Safeway. 

Come to the shul office and purchase yours from Marjie. 

Remember that your use of these gift cards when you shop provides great benefit to 

the synagogue, and it costs you nothing extra! 

If you would like to purchase scrip for QFC/Fred Meyer, PCC, and now: Safeway, 

Albertsons, Home Depot, Starbucks, and ARCO or if you have any questions about 

the scrip program, please contact Kevin Coskey at 

(206) 365-2275 or scrip@bethshalomseattle.org, 

and the CBS Offices at 206-524-0075. 

Beth Shalom’s Judaica On-line Shop 

The box on the CBS homepage at www.bethshalomseattle.org, directly benefits 

Congregation Beth Shalom. 

A percentage of all proceeds will come back to us and is yet another way to support the 

community at no additional cost to you. Just shop! 

A few ways this site can be useful would be to consider getting your simchah gifts here for 

B’nai Mitzvah, weddings and other lifecycle events. There is an online registry to take 

advantage of as well as many other exciting benefits. 

The direct link to the website: http://bethshalomseattle.judaicabeautiful.com/store/ or you 

can go to our website at www.bethshalomseattle.com. 

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Updates 

SAVE THE DATE!!! 

Family Camp 

June 3-5, 2011 

Camp Solomon Schechter 

• Schmooze with friends! 

• Relax, Learn, Celebrate! 

• Nourish your body and 

soul! 

If you thought last year was great, this year will be even better... 

The 2012 No-Pantyhose Schechter Women's Camp Weekend* 

Save the Date! 

Friday, April 27 – Sunday, April 29 

*Now with even more chocolate 

Book Club * Yoga* Cocktails * Schmoozing * Low-Carb * Zipline 

Did we mention cocktails and schmoozing 

Details to follow. Mark your calendars! If you have any immediate questions, please call the CSS office at 

206-447-1967, or email Co-chair Sharon Perlin at sharonperlin@gmail.com 

Pass this on to your friends - the more, the merrier! 

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SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 2012 - ADAR~NISSAN 5772 

Members of the Beth Shalom community lead worship services at CBS. If you have synagogue 

skills and wish to participate, call the CBS Office, 206-524-0075. 

CBS DAILY MINYANS 

Please support the minyan by attending on a regular or even irregular basis one or more days a week. The minyan 

does not meet on Festival days. The minyan (Monday – Friday) starts at 7:00AM on all American holidays except 

Thanksgiving, December 25 th , New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day when it will meet at 

9:00AM. 

v Monday through Friday mornings: 7:00-7:45am (Beit Hamidrash). 

v Sunday mornings: 9:30-10:15am, (Beit Hamidrash) 

v Monday Evening Minyan: 7:30-8:00pm, (Beit Hamidrash) 

v Thursday Evening Minyan: 7:30-8:00pm, (Beit Hamidrash or Sanctuary) 

For Torah Readings on Mondays and Thursdays, add ten to fifteen minutes to services. 

YESHAR KOACH TO OUR SERVICE LEADERS SINCE THE LAST RUACH 

AND TODDAH RABAH TO THE KIDDUSH SPONSORS 

Ashrei Club: Jonah Silverstein, Joshua Kittay, Elie Richmond & friends 

Daveners: Shira Orzech, Shoshanna Barnett, Linda-Jo Greenberg, Natan Meir, Nance Adler, Mark Fefer, Sam Perlin, 

Carl Sayres, Gabrielle Richmond, Jason Kintzer 

Leyners: Joel Goldstein, Ari Perlmutter, Norbert Sorg, Danielle Yancey, Debby Kerdeman, Bryna Shane, Shoshanna 

Shirat HaYam, Sam Wineburg, Carol Benedick, Elie Richmond, Jordan Richmond, Amit Perlin, Daniel Markowitz 

Haftora & Megilah: Linda-Jo Greenberg, Jason Kintzer, Sharon Greenberg, Ron Schneeweiss, Jordan Richmond 

Gabbai Rishon & Shenni: Jason Kintzer, Debby Kerdeman, Joel Migdal, Teddy Rothman, Sharon Greenberg, Joel 

Goldstein, Sam Perlin, Brenda Kurland, David Kintzer 

Gabbaim: Amy Stephson, Bob Low, Margot Kravette, Jeff Ross, Alan Rodan, Alison Sands, Rochelle Roseman, Lyle 

Margulies, Karen Bender, Jordan Gussin , Dave Tarshes 

Greeters: Robert Hovden, Stephen King, Peter Shapiro, Trudy Antolin, Bob Center, Marilyn Meyer, David Frum, 

Kevin Coskey, Craig Lawson, Paul Schwartz, Mark Benjamin, Linda Gebaroff, Pat Hurshell 

Minyan Leaders: Ellen Goldblatt, Lori Safer, Linda-Jo Greenberg, Sam Perlin, Robert Hovden, Rhona Feldman, Hannah 

Cohen-Cline, Paul Schwartz, Nance Adler, Rachel Jacobson, Stuart Light, Eyal Price, Abe Braverman, Kayla 

Braverman, Jordan Richmond, David Kintzer 

Kiddush Sponsors: Evelyn Gharavi, Schneeweiss Family, Richmond Family 

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SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 2012 - ADAR~NISSAN 5772 

CANDLIGHTING AND THE WEEKLY KABBALAT SHABBAT MINYAN 

(Friday Evening Services): Beit Hamidrash 

The regular Kabbalat Shabbat services last approximately one hour. The service is 

spirited with the beautiful melodies of Kabbalat Shabbat including L’cha Dodi and Yedid Nefesh. 

After services, participants return home for Shabbat dinner. Shabbat hospitality will be available. 

Children are welcomed and treasured. If you wish to help lead services, to offer home hospitality 

after services, or simply to participate on a regular basis, please contact Paul Schwartz 

at kabbalatshabbat@bethshalomseattle.org. 

Date Kabbalat Shabbat Candlelighting Programming Havdallah 

March 2-3, 2012 6:00 PM 5:38 PM Hospitality Shabbat 6:40 PM 

March 9-10, 2012 6:00 PM 5:49 PM Song Lover’s Shabbat 6:50 PM 

March 16-17, 2012 6:00 PM 6:59 PM 8:00 PM 

March 23-24, 2012 6:00 PM 7:09 PM Study Shabbat 

8:10 PM 

March 30-31, 2012 6:00 PM 7:19 PM 8:20 PM 

SHABBAT MORNING SERVICES: Main Sanctuary at 9:30am-12:00pm 

Shabbat Morning 

Dates & Portion 

Concurrent Services 

B’nai Mitzvah, Sermon Topics and 

Special Occasions 

March 3: Tetzaveh 

Exodus: 28:31-29:18 

Haftarah: I Samuel 15:2-35 

10:00-12:00pm Babysitting Co-op 

10:30am FDI, Kids Kehilla 

11:00-11:30am Tot Shabbat 

Scholar in Residence with 

Rabbi Goldfarb 

March 10: Ki Tissa 

Exodus: 31:18-33:11 

Haftarah: I Kings 18:1-39 



10:30-11:15am Learners Minyan 

Bar Mitzvah of Dylan Kittay 

March 17: Vayakhel- 

Pekudei 

Exodus 37:17-39:21 

Haftarah: I Kings 7:51-8:21 



March 24: Vayikra 

Shabbat Ha’Chodesh 

Leviticus 3:1-4:26 

Haftarah: Isaiah 43:21-44:23 



Bar Mitzvah of Noah Etzioni 

March 31: Tzav 

Shabbat Hagadol 

Leviticus 7:11-7:38 

Haftarah: Jeremiah 7:21-9:23 



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9:15am—Sunday School 

9:30am—Minyan 

10:15am-Torah Study 

10:30am-12:00pm SIR 

Lectures 

12:00-1:00pm Lunch 



10:15am—Torah Study 



10:15am—Torah Study 


9:30am-Minyan 

10:15am-Torah Study 

11am-6th Grade Minyan 

1:00-4:00pm-Passover 

Education 

7:00pm—Rosh Chodesh Grp 


7:30pm—Minyan 








4:15pm—Hebrew School 

7:00pm—Adult Ed 








4:15pm—Hebrew 

School 



6:15-7:00pm—Purim 

Katan 

7:00-9:15pm—Purim 

Festivites 


6:45pm—Israeli Dancing 

Class 




Class 




Class 



4:30pm—Prozdor 

7:30pm—Evening Minyan 

7:00am—Minyan & 

Megillah Reading 

8:30am—Festive 

Breakfast 










7:30pm—Evening 

Minyan 


6:00pm—Kabbalat Shabbat 

Service 

7:15pm—SIR Dinner/SIR 

d’var 

9:30pm—Informal 

Schmooze 


5:30pm—Kabbalat 

Shabbat Service 










9:30am—Shabbat Services 

10:00am—Babysitting 

10:30am—FDI & Junior Cong. 

11:00am—Tot Shabbat 

1:15-8:30pm SIR Lectures & 

Svcs 

Bar Mitzvah of Dylan 

Kittay 




10:30—Learner’s Minyan 

1:00pm—Talmud Class 





Bar Mitzvah of Noah Etzioni 








1:15pm—Midot & Mitzvot 


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You may also call us at 206-524-0075 and make your donation via credit card. 

1. DONOR INFORMATION 

Name: 

Address: 


Acknowledgement cards are mailed to the honoree or the family of those memorialized, and are 

also listed in our monthly newsletter, the Ruach. 

To minimize the use of synagogue resources please send my acknowledgement via e-mail to: 

2. GIFT INFORMATION 

My gift is (choose one) □ In honor □ In memory □ In honor of an Aliyah 

of 

I would like a gift acknowledgement sent to (other than myself): 

Name: 

Address: 


PLEASE USE MY DONATION TO SUPPORT : 

□ General Operating Fund 

All donations to the General Fund help maintain a balanced budget. 

A Special Fund: 

□ Adult Education Fund □ Campership 

□ Cemetery Fund □ Israel Travel Fund for Youth 

□ Joey Wes Library Fund □ Kiddush Club 

□ Kitchen Fund □ Landscape Fund 

□ Library Fund □ Mitzvah Corps Fund 

□ Prayer Book Fund □ Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund 

□ Religious School Fund □ Torah Fund 

□ Social Action Fund 

□ Youth Fund 

Please return form to: 

Congregation Beth 

Shalom 



Fax: 206-525-5095 

3. PAYMENT INFORMATION (Note: there is an additional 3% charge on all credit cards) 

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Thank you for your support of Congregation Beth Shalom! 

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