Congregation Beth Shalom|Newsletter October 2006

October 2006 / Tishri-Cheshvan 5767 Previous newsletters are here.
Religious School News Dear Families, We're off to a great start! I want to first introduce our teaching staff. Kindergarten/1st Grade is Becca Brotslaw, first year teacher and full of energy. 2nd & 3rd Grade is Laura Skolnick, a familiar and dedicated face. 4th & 5th Grade is Kelly Villalobos, an innovative lady with a lot of experience. 6th & 7th Grade is Todd Aaronson, a man with a wealth of information. Our Hebrew staff is: Avi Brotslaw in our Alef level, a young man with Judaism in his heart and soul. Rochelle Rosen has our Bet/Gimmel class, a woman with a plan for learning. Miriam Bermann in our Dalet class, a tiny lady with a great skill for Torah. Quoting the sticker I wore on the first day of Religious School, "Thank a Jewish educator today: say Todah!" We are grateful for those who pass on their knowledge of Hebrew and Judaic studies. We had over half of our Religious School parents present at our opening meeting! Thank you to all of you for your commitment to your children and their Jewish education. I hope to see all of you here for the High Holy Days. Make sure you ask your child what they have learned so far about our special holidays, and don't settle for the answer, "We haven't done anything." I assure you, they are learning. Let's hope in the New Year we can improve their communication so they may teach us a little more. Don't miss our next Family Service on Friday, October 5th. Our service leader will be the very energetic Sam from Sacramento. He is a senior in high school aspiring to be a rabbi! Our next few big events not to miss are: Family night at Funworks on Thursday, October 19, 6-9 p.m.--let's get lost in the corn maze together!--Sukkot, the Simchat Torah Celebration on Saturday, October 16, and the Consecration service on Friday, November 3. Remember being at Hebrew School and Sunday School on time weekly and having consistent attendance is a great way to start the new year! Please email me with any ideas for programming for adult or kinder or any concerns about your children. It will be a safe and memorable year. Shana Tova! Sincerely, Marlene Gonsalves Religious Education Director Remember, half of every subscription to J- will go to Congregation Beth Shalom. See your Bulletin for details.	Introduction to Judaism Class Introduction to Judaism class will meet on Alternate Wednesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. at CBS begining October 18th. Judaism is a path that is intellectually challenging and emotionally compelling. Whether you are a Jew by birth, a Jew by Choice or a non-Jew seeking a connection to something greater than the sum of the parts of your life, Introduction to Judaism is for you. Come and discover the insight wisdom, humor and guidance of the generations that came before us and be encouraged to add your own personal insights to this ever growing body of knowledge. Did You Know ... ? ... That the Pirkei Avot, the Wisdom of our Ancestors, tells us that, "When you assess people, tip the balance in their favor." In modern terms, we are encouraged to give the other person the benefit of the doubt. How freeing to not always suspect malicious motives and to adopt a forgiving attitude. And what an idea with which to begin the new year. Perhaps the sage Joshua ben Perachyah was on to something. Oneg Shabbat Hosts Oct. 6 -- Brotslaw, Kassels, & Micheli families (Family Service) Oct. 13 -- Senderszon & Shmorgon families Oct. 20 -- Drabkin & Trauring families Oct. 27 -- Gandelman & Snyder families Thank you for participating. Please remember to include fruit as an alternative dessert. Thank You Thank you to Lyn Rabinovitz for volunteering for various jobs and bulletin during the month of September. Thank you to Anne Porteous and Evelyn Heilbronn for providing the beautiful flowers for the High Holy Days in memory of loved ones. A special thank you to Harvey Highiet for his donation of protective covers for our Etz Hayim chumashim in loving memory of his wife, debbe Highiet of blessed memory. Thank you to Doreen Goldman, who assisted with collating the Yizkor Book. "Get Well" Information Needed If you know of a congregant who is ill or in the hospital, please help us include them for calls, visits, and the speedy recovery list by letting the office staff know. Please remember that hospitals are not permitted to share information with the public, including the synagogue. Are You Getting Our Weekly eMail? If you are not getting our weekly CBS email, let me tell you what you might be missing. Our weekly email is sent out on Thursdays, and includes yartzets observed, weekly activities, a Torah summary, congregational "get well" list, and special announcements. If you would like to be added to this list, please contact Laura Biewer (cbslaurab@sbcglobal.net or 571-6060). Don't miss another week! Inkjet Cartridge Recycling Program Our last box of ink jet cartridges earned $101.10 for CBS. This is a very easy way to help CBS earn extra money. Thank you for your past support and we hope that more of you will think of recycling your used ink jet cartidges by placing them in the recycling bin in the foyer. Scrip News We carry O'Brien's, Gottschalks, Richland Market, and Starbucks. These are in stock and available for purchase. Safeway and Macy's If you shop at Safeway or Macy's, we ask that you consider registering your store cards with escrip. Every time you make a purchase, you generate a percentage of your purchase for CBS. SaveMart If you shop at SaveMart, please register for a SHARES card. Forms are available in the foyer or call the CBS office and we will mail one to you. If you have any questions on any of these programs, please call the CBS office at 571-6060.

October 2006 / Tishri-Cheshvan 5767

Previous newsletters are here.

Religious School News

Dear Families,

We're off to a great start!

I want to first introduce our teaching staff. Kindergarten/1st Grade is Becca Brotslaw, first year teacher and full of energy. 2nd & 3rd Grade is Laura Skolnick, a familiar and dedicated face. 4th & 5th Grade is Kelly Villalobos, an innovative lady with a lot of experience. 6th & 7th Grade is Todd Aaronson, a man with a wealth of information. Our Hebrew staff is: Avi Brotslaw in our Alef level, a young man with Judaism in his heart and soul. Rochelle Rosen has our Bet/Gimmel class, a woman with a plan for learning. Miriam Bermann in our Dalet class, a tiny lady with a great skill for Torah. Quoting the sticker I wore on the first day of Religious School, "Thank a Jewish educator today: say Todah!" We are grateful for those who pass on their knowledge of Hebrew and Judaic studies.

We had over half of our Religious School parents present at our opening meeting! Thank you to all of you for your commitment to your children and their Jewish education. I hope to see all of you here for the High Holy Days. Make sure you ask your child what they have learned so far about our special holidays, and don't settle for the answer, "We haven't done anything." I assure you, they are learning. Let's hope in the New Year we can improve their communication so they may teach us a little more.

Don't miss our next Family Service on Friday, October 5th. Our service leader will be the very energetic Sam from Sacramento. He is a senior in high school aspiring to be a rabbi!

Our next few big events not to miss are: Family night at Funworks on Thursday, October 19, 6-9 p.m.--let's get lost in the corn maze together!--Sukkot, the Simchat Torah Celebration on Saturday, October 16, and the Consecration service on Friday, November 3.

Remember being at Hebrew School and Sunday School on time weekly and having consistent attendance is a great way to start the new year!

Please email me with any ideas for programming for adult or kinder or any concerns about your children. It will be a safe and memorable year.

Shana Tova!
Sincerely,
Marlene Gonsalves
Religious Education Director

Remember, half of every subscription to J- will go to Congregation Beth Shalom. See your Bulletin for details.

Introduction to Judaism Class

Introduction to Judaism class will meet on Alternate Wednesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. at CBS begining October 18th. Judaism is a path that is intellectually challenging and emotionally compelling. Whether you are a Jew by birth, a Jew by Choice or a non-Jew seeking a connection to something greater than the sum of the parts of your life, Introduction to Judaism is for you. Come and discover the insight wisdom, humor and guidance of the generations that came before us and be encouraged to add your own personal insights to this ever growing body of knowledge.

Did You Know ... ?

... That the Pirkei Avot, the Wisdom of our Ancestors, tells us that, "When you assess people, tip the balance in their favor." In modern terms, we are encouraged to give the other person the benefit of the doubt. How freeing to not always suspect malicious motives and to adopt a forgiving attitude. And what an idea with which to begin the new year. Perhaps the sage Joshua ben Perachyah was on to something.

Oneg Shabbat Hosts

Oct. 6 -- Brotslaw, Kassels, & Micheli families (Family Service)
Oct. 13 -- Senderszon & Shmorgon families
Oct. 20 -- Drabkin & Trauring families
Oct. 27 -- Gandelman & Snyder families

Thank you for participating. Please remember to include fruit as an alternative dessert.

Thank You

Thank you to Lyn Rabinovitz for volunteering for various jobs and bulletin during the month of September.

Thank you to Anne Porteous and Evelyn Heilbronn for providing the beautiful flowers for the High Holy Days in memory of loved ones.

A special thank you to Harvey Highiet for his donation of protective covers for our Etz Hayim chumashim in loving memory of his wife, debbe Highiet of blessed memory.

Thank you to Doreen Goldman, who assisted with collating the Yizkor Book.

"Get Well" Information Needed

If you know of a congregant who is ill or in the hospital, please help us include them for calls, visits, and the speedy recovery list by letting the office staff know.

Please remember that hospitals are not permitted to share information with the public, including the synagogue.

Are You Getting Our Weekly eMail?

If you are not getting our weekly CBS email, let me tell you what you might be missing. Our weekly email is sent out on Thursdays, and includes yartzets observed, weekly activities, a Torah summary, congregational "get well" list, and special announcements.

If you would like to be added to this list, please contact Laura Biewer (cbslaurab@sbcglobal.net or 571-6060). Don't miss another week!

Inkjet Cartridge Recycling Program

Our last box of ink jet cartridges earned $101.10 for CBS. This is a very easy way to help CBS earn extra money. Thank you for your past support and we hope that more of you will think of recycling your used ink jet cartidges by placing them in the recycling bin in the foyer.

Scrip News

We carry O'Brien's, Gottschalks, Richland Market, and Starbucks. These are in stock and available for purchase.

Safeway and Macy's
If you shop at Safeway or Macy's, we ask that you consider registering your store cards with escrip. Every time you make a purchase, you generate a percentage of your purchase for CBS.

SaveMart
If you shop at SaveMart, please register for a SHARES card. Forms are available in the foyer or call the CBS office and we will mail one to you.
If you have any questions on any of these programs, please call the CBS office at 571-6060.