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Temple Emanu-ElConnectionsAdar II - Nissan, 5782 V. 86 No. 7April Service ScheduleFRIDAY, APRIL 17:00 PMErev Shabbat FamilyService led by Shomrim(6th/7th Grade) – IP, STFRIDAY, APRIL 87:00 PMErev Shabbat Service –IP, ST8:30 PMNew MemberReception – IPApril 2022Greetingsfrom your Temple Emanu-El FamilyBarry & Mary CohenFRIDAY, APRIL 15Joan FoxErev Pesach5:00 PMStreaming ErevShabbat Service – STSATURDAY, APRIL 16Dan & Shirley LeeLarry & Marsha MathenyPesach9:30 AMShabbat in Nature – IP5:00 PMCommunity SecondNight Seder – IP, STYvonne NemecJoAnn ShankFRIDAY, APRIL 22Deborah Zimmer& Liz Shivel10:00 AM Pesach Yizkor Service6:30 PMKabbalat Shabbat atHome – ZMSATURDAY, APRIL 239:00 AMShabbaton led byMechina (4th Grade) – IPFRIDAY, APRIL 296:30 PMKabbalat Shabbat Serivce –IP, STIP In Person Event*ST Event will be Streamed on TempleWebsite & YouTube ChannelZM On Zoom**Pre-Registration RequiredPLEASE VISIT THETEMPLE EMANU-EL WEBSITEFOR THE MOST UP TO DATECALENDAR LISTINGSThankyou tothesesponsorsWe would like to thank all of these people forhelping to support the Mishloach Manot gift bagsfor the Temple Emanu-El congregation this year.Rabbi Dana MagatCantor Leah ShafritzTemple Emanu-El Board of TrusteesVirginia BeckMaggie & Robert CantGayle & Tomer ChasidKirk Everett & Rebecca Dishotsky1010 University Ave.San Jose, CA 95126Bobbi Levine408-292-0939Yvonne Nemecwww.templesanjose.orgTemple Emanu-El mplesanjoseadmin@templesanjose.org
ConnectionsCantor NotesNow that theOmicron wavehas subsided,and we’vebeen togetherin person morefrequently, it hasbeen wonderfulto see and meetmany more ofyou at Shabbatservices and other Temple events inrecent months. It was thrilling to lead ourMarch Rock Shabbat service with a fullTemple House, and to feel an incredibleenergy coursing through the space andwithin the community. It gave me sucha lovely taste of what life at TempleEmanu-El is like at full force. As COVIDrestrictions have continued to ease, I hopeto have the chance to meet those of youwhom I’ve not had the opportunity yet,and that that positive energy of gatheringtogether in community continues to flow.In these short nine months I’ve been withTemple Emanu-El, I have felt so welcomed,and have gained a terrific sense ofwhat this community is all about. Mostimportantly, it has been incredibly easyto feel right at home here. Next month Iam looking forward to formally markingmy arrival to the TEE community as yourcantor at an installation service on May13th. Joining us will be my neighboringcolleague and professional mentor sincemy final year of cantorial school, CantorDevorah Felder-Levy of CongregationShir Chadash, and my longtime mentor,Cantor Mark Childs, of CongregationB’nai B’rith in Santa Barbara. And therewill of course be a number of musicalparticipants from the congregation to addto this fun, meaningful, and extra-musicalservice. I hope that you will join me for thismilestone moment in my career and in thelife of the community. Your support andkindness have already meant so much tome - I can’t wait for what’s ahead!Cantor Leah Shafritz2Brotherhood“We had a great time walking around WilderRanch. We saw pelicans, seals, and a greategret. The weather was perfect, as was thecompany.”That’s what Bill Yanowsky voiced abouta recent hike in Santa Cruz led by RonBlumstein. The hike was about 2.5 milesalong the ocean bluffs followed by a picnic atthe historic ranch. Bill also provided the groupphoto.The Purim carnival, which was also led by sisterhood, was a bighit. Food included Hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, andhamantaschen. There were an estimated 150 guests who were thrilledto celebrate a temple event in person, while supporting our religiousschool. Thanks to chief organizers David Wiesner, Andrew Weinbergand Ron Blumstein.With the key support from Shannon Brown and daughter Naomi,Brotherhood also supported Casino night on March 26th, providingfood and dealers for the table games.What’s coming up? With the coordination of Debbie Michels, a BBQis being planned for the Afghan brothers living at the temple cottage.Bob Levy is leading a group of bocce bowlers at Campo di Bocce inLos Gatos at a date TBD.April 30 we’re supporting the preschool fundraiser at Excite Ballpark,home of the San Jose Giants. Early Childhood Education DirectorBarbara Smead will be throwing out the first pitch and Cantor Shafritzwill sing the national anthem. Rabbi Dana will also be there to bless thehome team to victory. The Giants have reserved the entire section Ffor our temple fans, so come out and support our kidsBrotherhood meets every second Sunday of the month. Last meeting,Jerry Lewis gave a surprise d’var , but quickly exited upon sighting Dino.Contact us at brotherhood@templesanjose.org.David Goldberg , Brotherhood President
ConnectionsReligious SchoolJerusalem in AprilHow about Purim and dancing in those same streets likeyou were in Times Square on New Year’s Eve? Purim inJerusalem puts Mardi Gras in New Orleans to shame.Spring time is unique to the naturalworld. Flowers begin to bloom, theDuring Pesach, though, you not only have the experiencedays get a bit longer, the animalsof living in the very country that the Israelites fled toget a bit frisky, and the Jewishupon leaving Egypt with Moses, but you also have thecalendar turns to the month ofunique opportunity see how another religion who callsNisan. It is on the 14th day of thisJerusalem a holy city celebrates one of their most holymonth that we celebrate the mostdays. I sat upon the walls above Jaffe Gate of the Old Citywidely observed Jewish holidayof Jerusalem on Easter Sunday and watched the Christian– Pesach. What comes to mindPilgrims parade through the gate with awhen you hear the word Pesach? It ishuge wooden cross and begin their walkmatzah? Family? Long seders? Gefiltethrough the winding, ancient city streets,fish? Charlton Heston? Searching forWhatever images areon the path of the Via Delorosa as theythe Affikomen? Rabbi Magat’s Matzahconjured upon hearing made their way to the Church of the HolyBark? Whatever images are conjuredSepulchre. It was a site to behold andthe name Pesach,upon hearing the name Pesach, it isone that I felt I needed to take advantagedistinctive and memorable. This isit is distinctive andof since I was there. I followed them todue to the fact that almost every Jew,memorable.the Church and witnessed the lightingregardless of their level of observance,of the candles at the spot where Jesushas at one point celebrated Pesach.was supposed to have been crucified,Some people have dubbed Pesach theburiedandlaterresurrected. The only thing that I think isJewish Thanksgiving because of the similarities of familycomparableisifIhad the opportunity to go to Mecca andgathering around a table to eat and be together.witness the Hajj (although that throng would dwarf the sizeAt this time I think back to my year studying abroad inof the Pilgrims to the Church of the Holy Sepluchre).Jerusalem at Hebrew Union College. That year wasMy hope is that everyone has an opportunity in theirmemorable for many reasons but some have to do withlifetime to witness such unique experiences that are notopportunities that I had that might never happen again.part of our normal, everyday culture in the Unites States.Unless I make aliyah and move to Israel, I was fortunateMany people this time of year make pilgrimages to Arizonato experience the Jewish holidays in ways that we cannotand Florida to pay homage to the gods of baseball butreplicate here in the US. For instance, on Yom Kippur, Isomehow I think it is not quite the same. If only all thewalked down the middle of the busiest street in Jerusalemfamilies here at TEE would make the weekly pilgrimageto attend services because there was not a single vehicleto 1010 University Ave on Sunday mornings for Religiousmoving in town. Completely empty. Only adults and kidsSchool. Now that would be a site to behold walking freely without fear of being hit by a car or bus.Imagine if that happened here and you were able to walkPhil Hankin, RJE, Director of Educationup and down The Alameda with absolutely no vehicles.New ZIGZAG Book Club!Do you enjoy book discussions? Are you interested in nonfiction books that focus on differentaspects of Jewish life? If so, The Nonfiction Jewish Book Club, led by Nat Cohen, is for YOU!The first meeting will be held on Zoom at 7:00 PM on April 24 and will feature a discussionof Edith Edgar’s riveting memoir, The Choice. The book is available through. Register on theTemple Website for this ZIGZAG sponsored Zoom event.3
ConnectionsMy Take on TorahBoth last week’s Torah Portion Vayak’hel and this comingweek’s portion, Pekudei deal with the building of theTabernacle (Mishkan) that would be the transportablesanctuary where God’s spirit could travelwith the Jews on their long journeytowards liberation.God’s instructions to Moses wereextremely specific and detailed thesparking metals, the weight of the metals,the lush textiles to be used for the priests,and even specific design of the tent.everyone can do something.” So it was in the creation ofthe Mishkan. People were directed to donate the variousmaterials that would make up this traveling sanctuary.People contributed in ways they could—but no one could do it all. Moses beganto teach the Jews that responsibility“No oneto give from one’s heart is part of theresponsibility that comes with beingcan do everything—free. As the Jews together created thisbut everyoneMishkan, along with the effort came asense of community and accomplishment.can do something.”I wondered why so much detail? Well,there was that problem with the GoldenCalf. Perhaps it was recognized that leaders need to teachtheir people HOW to be liberated, how to work together tocreate not a thing to worship---but a place for communityprayer and spiritual wellness. The Jews were learninghow to be free and responsible. We continue that learningtoday. It is a never-ending process.One explanation for the details that were included in thesetwo sections is that all of them are really about describingthe accoutrements of the First Temple, which was builtsome 400 years later. It does remind me of the importanceof ‘treating our houses of worship with respect and love”.I think about our “20 20 Vision Project” that is about reconstructing our Temple House in a way that meets ourneeds and visions of today. Nothing stays the same and sowe too need to contribute to the ever-evolving concept ofa holy space both physically and spiritually.The other thought that came to mindwhen reading through these portions andexplanations came from a newsclip I saw last night relatingto Ukraine. When he was elected, Zelensky says “I waselected to be you president—but all of you—you—you andyou are president too. “ I think Zelensky is a gifted leaderwho understands a lesson from this portion. It’s clearthat no leader—no detailed direction is enough unlesseveryone believes in their own sense of power and abilityto take a role and to lead in his or her own way and time-to contribute to the common goal. Gifted motivate theirpeople do that.In thinking about this portion, I was also reminded ofthe adage that says: “No one can do everything—butSisterhood Judaica ShopOne of the ways you can help our Sisterhood raise some of themoney we contribute to our Temple, Religious School and many otherbenefactors, is by shopping at the Temple Emanu-El Judaica Shop.We are one of the few remaining Judaica shops in the San FranciscoBay Area.We have an ever changing supply of gift items for B’nai Mitzvahs and allthe Jewish Holidays. We also have everyday Jewish needs, including awide selection of Shabbat and yartzeit candles, books, and jewelry.Our Judaica Shop is open most Sundays from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM,most Fridays after services and by appointment. If you have questionsor would like to schedule a time to come in, please contact us atadmin@templesanjose.org4Suzanne Boxer-GassmanOriginally from Denver, Colorado, I have been living in thisarea since 1990. My husband, Gerry, and I joined Temple20 years ago and were so honored to be married by RabbiMagat. I retired after some 40 years in the field of educationin 2008, and Gerry retired from HP in 2003. We are veryfortunate to have these years of retirement together. I amenjoying my first year as a Temple Board member andgrateful for the opportunity to serve in this way.
ConnectionsSisterhoodSisterhood is looking forward totransitioning to more in personevents. We enjoyed our monthlyzoom Bingo games this year and aregrateful to have our zoom masters,Judy Levy and Melenie Pearsonguide us through some Sisterhoodstyle Bingo games where guestsdeveloped their own Bingo cards. Themes included Jewishsongs and songwriters, books, High Holy Day words, movies, anda picture show of landmarks in Israel. Thank you, to our hosts,Melenie Pearson, Judy Levy, Ilene Levine, Joy Powell, and BeverlyMendel.Thank you to our Hamantaschen bakers who met on Thursday,March 10 at TEE under the guidance of Maggie Newman,Sisterhood’s past Woman of Valor. We appreciate her years ofcoordinating this special baking night. The cookies were madewith love and donated to our Religious School students for thePurim Carnival held on March 13Our programs for the year concluded with our final zoom eventon March 20, 2022. Our zoom guests enjoyed an evening ofchocolate tasting complete with delicious chocolates graciouslydiscounted by Mariette’s Chocolates located at 1268 LincolnAvenue. Thank you to Judy Levy for coordinating our event whichprovided six chocolates to taste, a tasting mat, and a score card!Our volunteers were able to deliver chocolate bags to guests sothe turn-out was amazing!Please join us for our upcoming events as we plan on meeting inperson.Women’s Seder on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 5:00 PMscheduled for the Benefactor’s Room at TEE. Join our sisters,mothers, daughters, and friends, as we share a delicious mealtogether. Please look for your Evite via email and bring a sidedish to share. Ritual foods and the main entrée will be providedby Sisterhood. Please call our coordinator, Melenie Pearson, formore information at 408-506-7253.Donor Brunch on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 11:00 AM in theTemple House. 36 per personPlease join us as we honor our many volunteers and raiseimportant funds for our programs and Religious School througha silent auction and raffle. If you can donate an item or gift card,please call Judy Levy at 408-834-9051.We hope to see you at our events! Please contact our CoPresident’s Beverly Mendel and Joy Powell and get involved. Wewelcome volunteers and your ideas for future events. ContactSisterhood at sisterhood@templesanjose.org.Judy Levy, Program ChairWe would like to givea specialto all thosewho helped with ourMishloach Manot program.thank youPacking TeamRabbi Magat, Raya Magat5782 Confirmation ClassA special thank you to all thosewho helped get Mishloach Manot boxesto our members (congregants).Delivery TeamNurit (Mirkin) TakacsCarol HoffmanViriginia BeckCherie RavelJessica RomJyl JurmanDan LeeSuzanne B-GassmanFagie RosenGladys ChandlerConnie CarrBev and Neil MendelArthur & Marcy KulakowRon BlumsteinCheriel MagatHana AndersonKadin SolponLee-MesserNicole BylsmaLonna SmitthMinda CutcherMeg McRobertsQuinn PhanDeborah ZimmerJoy PowellMegan HendricksonElizabeth FriendJessica Lee-Messer5
ConnectionsWe RememberThose who have died recentlyMichael Barko, son of Bobbi BarkoWilliam Sheppard III, uncle of Breanna FoxRuth Cahn, wife of Michael CahnRichard Burriesci, husband of Charlotte BurriesciJerry Turchin, father of Dan TurchinMariam Prizant - Looper, sister-in-law of Sheri PrizantAnd those we have lost in years pastAPRIL 1 Leon Thomas Aronson, June Stein Atlas, RaymondBerman, Max Cohen, Bessie Cohen, Carlo Dellarocca, MortonFeinman, Ethel Fredkin, Samuel M. Gambord, Stanley Gold, SamGoldberg, Barbara Grossman, Edith Rattner Hoffman, HenryHoffman Jacobs, Robert Jaffee, Sam Joseph, Rose Kass, RoseKay, Robert Kay, Samuel Krystal, Morton Levin, Beatrice Malter,Louise Mann, Joe Marr, Virginia Mighdoll, Celia Miller, MurrayNadler, John Newman, Rich Pasco, Jeanette H. Pencovic,Kenneth Perkins, Nancianne Pfister, Herbert Preis, Sally Ratner,Curtis Lee Robinson, Sarah Rosenberg, Esther RebekahRosenblum, Sarah Rosenthal, Sarah Roth, Harry J. Sapper, IreneSchreibstein (Shebby), Mark Segal, Beltran Shine, Paul Shivell,Meyer Shopkow, Beatrice Silin, Sheldon Singer, Edward Winnig,Benjamin ZinkerAPRIL 8 Florence Ames, Lucille Aronoff, Elsie E. Atlas, Geraldine Citron Berman, Abraham Borts, Abraham Borts, IsadoreBreslauer, Henia Burman, Joseph Burns, Jack Chatoff, SylviaCintz, Abbey Cohn, Jules Edelman, Max Ehrlichman, Sarah Enten, Margaret Gagle, Ellis Gold, Mike Goldberg, Forest Greene,Herman Gunar, Nancy Hirsch, Rose Kahn, Jerri Kane, LindaBlauner Klein, Emmy Lou Levin, Sylvia Levine, Beatrice Levy,Mike Looppen, Martin Lotman, Rose Mintz, Josephine Naymark,Norman Newman, Adolph and Ida Peters, Sidney Pollack, Stephen Reiss, Eulalia Rose, Marion J. Rosenthal, Richard Rosett,Leonard Segal, Dr. Carlo Senigaglia, Marjorie Sherrer, HovaShtaneman, William Shulman, Marcia Silver, Kit Snider, MarjorieSolomon, Christine Sommer, Gertrude Stivelman, Philip WeinerAPRIL 15 Milton Adler, Selma Benson, Samuel Blickman, CarolCherkasky, Alvin Clark, Ruth Clark, Rosie Decker, Gayle Doores,Esther Everett (Albring), Leonard Fisher, Maurice Goldberg,Harry M. Goldstein, Yetta Goldstein, Herman Goldstein, SimoneGoldstein, Edward Green, Hannah Hoffman, Ralph Jacobson,Paul Jaffee, Kate Konits, Kevin Krieger, Jerry Kristal, Arnold Laskey, Melvin Laskey, Dr. Felix Leneman, Hal Lesser,6Rose Levine, Irving S. Levy, Halcyon Liberman, Leo Liberman,Marsha Lilly, Rose Litofe, Abe Litofe, Viola Loventhal, MauriceMalen, Maurice Malen, Suzi McRoberts, Rose Leifer Merelman,Mildred Misrahi, Dorothy Nadel, Simon Panikoff, Mickey Peres,Albert Pollock, Allen Richards, Colman Louis Rosen, CharlesRubin, Jessica Savin, Heinrich Schaechter, Maurice Schutte,Abe Segal, Esther F. Shapiro, I. Stanley Silverman, Harry andYetta Stivelman, Stefanie Sucher, Doris Douglas Vincent, DavidWallach, Loretta Wasserman, Ben WeissAPRIL 22 Morris Actor, Samuel Alberts, Leon Avrech, Pauline Anderson Berkowtiz, Aaron Brenner, Shirley Brenner,Marks Cahn, Joseph M. Cohen, Norma Cohn, Victor Conchado,Dawnia Congirlu, Annie Prizant Devers, Deborah Ferguson,Peggy Frederick, Sam Geeser, Benjamin Genkin, Rosalie Gitin,Harold Gold, Sheila Gold, Harry Hagler, Jacob Herscher, SophiaIssacson, Martha Kahn, Karl Keyak, Joseph Kidder, Herman Ladowitz, Louis Leiter, M.D., Linda Myers Martin, Sarah Medow, AlexMendizabel, Ruth Miller, George Miller, Hyman Perlman, GeorgeJ. Powell, Rose Reed, Arnold Resnick, Rabbi Kenneth Roseman,Beatrice Rosenblum, Helen Rubenstein, Minnie Rudin, MerelTauba Segal-Katz, Milton Shuster, Lillian Silverman, Harry Simon,Clara Singer, Melvin Sommer, Sidney Swartz, Virginia Thomas,Murray Weiner, Howard Weiner, Ken WeissAPRIL 29 Vladimir Averbukh, Martin Baer, Uarda Burns, BruceCaminsky, Barton Dafoe, Mollie Drezinsky, Samuel Edwards,Meyer Eisenberg, Rose Sarah Forest, Bill Fox, Gerald Gagle,Muriel Gardner, Binyamin Gold, Rose Handen, Yehudit Hanit,Paul Hausner, Judith Hettler, Annette Hornbein, JeannetteJosephs, Alexandra Kanciruk, Jeffrey Keyak, Dr. Robert (Bob)Kirshbaum, Hal Lax, Mildred Lurie, Eric Mendel, David “Dudy”Messinger, Irving Mighdoll, Anne Miller, Fay Myers, BenjaminNadel, Beatrice W. Newman, David Parnes, Harold Polgar,Bernice Richman, Eulalia Rose, Herman Rosen, Anna Schwab,Hyman Shopkow, Simon Silin, Clara Weinstein, Malvin Weiss,Randie Wellington,
ConnectionsPreschoolOur preschoolers really enjoyed learningabout Tikkun Olam. Our Bear classroom(4’s) came up with a great idea to help therepair the world by recycling materials.The kids made an adorable robot out of recycling thatthey collected and you can see the pictures below. We arecurrently working on enrollment for the Summer and Fall of2022. Though we are not doing in person tours quite yetwe are able to send out a video tour for those interestedin joining our TEPS family. We are all looking forward to ourSJ Giants game on April 30 at 5:00 PM where I will throwout the first pitch and Cantor Shafritz will sing the NationalAnthem. Please join us and purchase tickets at temple-emanu-el.The promocode is TEMPLEEMANUELBarbara Smead, MA.Ed, DirectorEarly Childhood Education7
ConnectionsA Ritual Committee AWho are we?We are created in the image of the Divine, understandingthe difference between right and wrong. We are thechildren of Adam and Eve, cast from the Garden of Eden.We are the survivors of the flood of Noah, the righteousfew among the wicked. We are the descendants ofAbraham, Isaac, and Jacob, of Sarah, Rebecca, Leah, andRachel, children of the covenant. We are the people of thetribes of Israel, scattered throughout the world.Myriad are the identity statements wecould add to this list, but the profundityof the one in the approaching Passoverholiday supersedes them all: We areslaves made free.Nor are oppression and slavery confined to stories fromthe past. Even today, within the borders of our owncountry, examples of the worst injustices are shockinglyeasy to find. And as Jews, we know it is our duty tostrive to right these wrongs. They are not something thathappen exclusively to ‘other people’ – no, we see modernenslavement mirroring our own story, our own need toescape it, and we know that not until everyone is free, isanyone free.At Temple Emanu El Second Night Seder,we have the tradition of, after listing theAbsent is the voiceTen Plagues God afflicted upon Pharaohof those who serve,in the days long ago, naming additional,even if they are the“modern” plagues. While we may now beThe implications are multiple. Thoughoverwhelming majority quick to point to COVID, the long list ofJews may be Kings like David, Baronsevils perpetrated intentionally, people onlike Rothschild, and statesmen like Benof the people.people, reminds us that even though theGurion, we are not of noble blood. No,story of Exodus took place millenia ago,our ancestors were slaves, they ownedits motifs remain more than relevant. Thenothing, not even their own selves. Humble were ourconsequences of injustice are made plain, we do not turnorigins, low were our births. We are God’s chosen people,away, deny their doing.but above others this doesn’t elevate us. Rather, thisselection is the covenant, a sacred commitment to leadWe identify with the oppressed. We strive forlives of goodness and truth and justice.righteousness. We pursue justice in all things. Moses wasno natural-born leader. He stuttered, he was shy. He didBeing a descendant of slaves, we identify with thenot seek the role of champion of freedom. But he wasoppressed. History readily records the words and deedscalled to lead our ancestors out of their bondage, andof those in power. Absent is the voice of those who serve,grew into the person who guided us to freedom.even if they are the overwhelming majority of the people.We remember that the past is more than the actions ofWe – you, me, everyone – are children of slaves, andmonarchs. Our parents were born, lived, and died inunderstand freedom to be the treasure it is.anonymity. Slaves rarely merit mention beyond braggingBranden Frederick, Ritual Committeeabout how many one owns. Yet, that was us, that is whoour ancestors were.8
ConnectionsThank You for Your Generous Contributions20/20 ProjectCantor’s Discretionary FundCarol Thailer, in memory ofMichael Barko, son of BobbiBarkoRachel Michelberg, in honor ofCantor ShafritzAdult Education DonationsJanet Wood, in memory of WilliamWoodYvonne Nemec, in memory ofCurtis CageDonation - Specific PurposeAlvin Ravel Garden FundEndowment FundJacob & Pauline Braunstein, inhonor of the 80th birthday ofBarry CohenJacob & Pauline Braunstein, inhonor of the 80th birthday ofBarry CohenSteve and Lois Matusow, inmemory of Corrine Ravel RetchinJoan Fox, in memory of Ruth CahnSally Ravel, in memory of BeatriceLevyJoAnn Shank, in memory ofCorinne Ravel RetchinAnnual CampaignRandall & Barbara ShevBetty Rinsler Religious SchoolEndowment FundTeri Kane, in memory of CorinneRavel Retchin – 1st GradeTeacher of so many TEE kids!!Beverly Jordan TempleBeautification FundMs. Elsie Levin George, in memoryof Emmy Lou LevinCampership FundFagie Rosen, in memory of MichaelBarkoJewish Silicon ValleyJoan Fox, in memory of IsadoreBreslauerFacilities For Aged FundDave and Cathy Imboden, inmemory of Rubin WargonStephen & Arlene Greenberg, inmemory of Malvin WeissJudith Jurman Omens CemeteryBeautification FundStephen & Arlene Greenberg, inmemory of Alexandra KancirukIva Rose, in memory of CorrineRavel RetchinStephen & Arlene Greenberg, inmemory of Ben WeissIva Rose, in memory of Ruth CahnStephen & Arlene Greenberg, inmemory of Ruth CahnKenneth Gordon Children’sPrayerbook FundStephen & Arlene Greenberg, inhonor of the 80th birthday ofDan LeeChris & Michele Healey Eaton, inmemory of Harold GoldJoe Burman and RochelleGreenfield, in memory ofRichard BurriesciMichele Healey and Chris Eaton,in honor of the 80th birthday ofDan LeeKenneth & Carol HoffmanLou and Clara JurenLibrary FundBerry & Teri Kane, in memory ofBeatrice LevyJoseph & Marcia Riggio, inmemory of Kenneth GordonElsie Levin George & Janice Levin,in memory of Emmy Lou LevinPrayerbook TributesGeneral FundDr. Lawrence & Ruth Ross &family, in memory of Ben &Selma BensonMrs. Clifta Atlas, in memory ofJune Stein AtlasJay Rubenstein, in memory ofHelen RubensteinMr. Frank & Mrs. Marilyn Dorsa, inmemory of Ruth CahnJay Rubenstein, in memory of AlexMendizabelBette Emanuel, in memory ofMichael BarkoAnthony SaenzNeal Eisenberg, in memory ofMeyer EisenbergHarriet Saltzman, in memory ofRuth SilenNeal Eisenberg, in memory ofAnita EisenbergHarriet Saltzman, in memory ofSharon PersichEugene & Marilyn Handloff, inmemory of Shirley Asch HandloffJoAnn Shank, in memory of DavidBergEdith Lambert, in memory of DorisDouglas VincentJoAnn Shank, in memory of RuthCahnEdith Lambert, in memory of EdithEdmondsJoAnn Shank, in honor of the 80thbirthday of Barry CohenSteve and Lois Matusow, inmemory of Ruth CahnSybil Sommer, in memory ofCorinne Ravel RetchinSebastian & Sarah MillerBette Emanuel, in memory ofDavid BergRobin Feinman-Marino, in memoryof Rhoda Edwards, aunt of RobinFeinman-MarinoSuzanne and Gerry Gassman,in memory of Ruth Boxer andOscar MalekIf you would like to make a contribution, visitwww.templesanjose.orgSybil Sommer, in memory ofMichael BarkoHarold Cahn Prayerbook FundTeri & Berry Kane, in memory ofRuth CahnJoAnne Salman-TehraniHomeless FundMr. Ted & Mrs. Leta C. Atlas, inmemory of Charles AtlasRachel Michelberg, in memory ofJudith HettlerDr. Lawrence & Ruth Ross &family, in memory of Ben &Selma BensonRabbi’s Discretionary FundMark and Lynette Tannen, inmemory of Richard BurriesciBernice & Ben Vitcov, in memoryof Al ChernoffReligious School FundDeborah Jacobstein, in memory ofMartin B. LevittSusan C. Blickman Arts andCrafts FundMargie Blickman, in honor of the80th birthday of Dan LeeAbe Livchitz, in memory of HannahWolenikIf you would like to advertise in Temple Emanu-El’s Connectionscontact Oliver Housman at oliver@templesanjose.org.9
ConnectionsOneg SponsorshipsOneg Sponsorshipsare available again!Sponsorships start at 36.Home of Peace Cemetery and MausoleumMonterey Hwy & Curtner AveCall for an appointment to discuss pre-need arrangements.Administrator: 408-674-5867Founded in 1853Owned and Operated by Temple Emanu-ElSouth Bay Area’s only Jewish-owned Cemetery, Mausoleum and Columbarium10If you would like to help sponsoran Oneg for an upcoming ShabbatService, please contact the office toreserve your spot.
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Bobbi Levine Yvonne Nemec Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood Thank you to these sponsors. Connections 2 Cantor Notes . With the key support from Shannon Brown and daughter Naomi, Brotherhood also supported Casino night on March 26th, providing . Are you interested in nonfiction books that focus on different aspects of Jewish life? If so, The .
