CBS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 2017 | KISLEV—TEVET 5778 CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM | 500 HARRINGTON ST. STE. A1 CORONA, CA 92880 | (951) 734-4033 | WWW.CBSOFCORONA.ORG Cantor’s Corner See CANTOR on page 2 In Tol’dot , Isaac meets Rebekah! Eventually they have 2 children…twin boys no less! What a gift to have children! One child was red and hairy all over (Esau) and the other was holding his brothers heel so he was named Jacob (Ya’akov- ekev being a heel!). Each brother possessed qualities that the other did not have. Is that the way it is/was with your siblings? Has there been a struggle in your household with a sibling? Sometimes we find struggles in our children for dominance for a parent’s attention or love. This is the gift of growing up with a sibling. We generally don’t recognize this as positive during those years. The mere fact that we struggle with relationships in our family teaches us that we can’t always get what we want or have our way. Various situations in a family provide leadership opportunities and sometimes not. We as children all vie for attention. These are the facts of life. One thing is for sure. We sometimes cannot overcome an argument with a sibling….but in a larger percentage of the time we can either negotiate or talk through an issue if both parties are willing. Are you willing? Read the story…you’ll see the struggle…one parent favors one child over another, one brother struggles with the other…exciting stuff! In Cantorial school at the Academy for Jewish Religion CA (AJRCA.org), I took a class on “How anukkah is coming! Chanukah is coming! That’s right! Even though we will celebrate Thanksgiving this month, we also begin the Hebrew month of Kislev in November that contains Hanukkah! Now I know that is exciting as we all prepare to buy presents and give and receive gifts from our families and friends. Cantor Bruce Shapiro Kristallnacht Commemoraon Robert Geminder Holocaust Survivor November 8—see page 13 Sunday, Nov. 5 (see page 19) Breakfast for EVERYONE! Presented by the CBS Brotherhood PLUS special guest speaker: Michael Benjamin Salonius to share his life story…. CBS BOOK CLUB see page 12 BBB Bazaar Brunch Book Faire please see Page 7
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CBS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 2017 | KISLEV—TEVET 5778
CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM | 500 HARRINGTON ST. STE. A1 CORONA, CA 92880 | (951) 734-4033 | WWW.CBSOFCORONA.ORG
Cantor’s Corner
See CANTOR on page 2
In Tol’dot, Isaac meets Rebekah! Eventually they have 2 children…twin boys no less! What a gift to have children! One child was red and hairy all over (Esau) and the other was holding his brothers heel so he was named Jacob (Ya’akov-ekev being a heel!). Each brother possessed qualities that the other did not have. Is that the way it is/was with your siblings? Has there been a struggle in your household with a sibling? Sometimes we find struggles in our children for dominance for a parent’s attention or love. This is the gift of growing up with a sibling. We generally don’t recognize this as positive during those years. The mere fact that we struggle with relationships in our family teaches us that we can’t always get what we want or have our way. Various situations in a family provide leadership opportunities and sometimes not. We as children all vie for attention. These are the facts of life. One thing is for sure. We sometimes cannot overcome an argument with a sibling….but in a larger percentage of the time we can either negotiate or talk through an issue if both parties are willing. Are you willing? Read the story…you’ll see the struggle…one parent favors one child over another, one brother struggles with the other…exciting stuff! In Cantorial school at the Academy for Jewish Religion CA (AJRCA.org), I took a class on “How
anukkah is coming! Chanukah is coming! That’s right! Even though we will celebrate Thanksgiving this month, we also begin the Hebrew month of Kislev in November that contains Hanukkah! Now I know that is exciting as we all prepare to buy presents and give and receive gifts from our families and friends.
Cantor Bruce Shapiro
Kristallnacht Commemoration
Robert Geminder Holocaust Survivor November 8—see page 13
Sunday, Nov. 5 (see page 19) Breakfast for EVERYONE! Presented by the CBS Brotherhood
PLUS special guest speaker: Michael Benjamin Salonius to share his life story….
Andrea Vasquez (951) 741-5903 Jessica Rouman (Kadima) (951) 733-2231 IMPORTANT CONTACTS
Spiritual Leader
Cantor Bruce Shapiro (949) 697-7641
Birthday/Anniversary/Yahrzeit
Noemi Schulman (909) 262-6938
Gift Shoppe & Israel Outreach
Stephanie Sachs (951) 736-3058
Newsletter
Bobby Spiegel (951) 733-1836
Onegs
Gail Koren (951) 688-1709
Garden of Shalom Contact
Saul Shulman (951) 277-4027
Legacy Luncheon
Renee Miller (909) 228-5945
Scrip Program
Shirli Driz (951) 201-9779
CANTOR from page 1
to read the Bible”. My professor suggested to the class, “Identify yourself as each character in the Bible”. What lessons did you teach? What lessons did you learn? What would you have done differently or would you have done the same thing? I encourage you to join in the discussion and become a “player” in the story! Adon Olam, Master of the Universe, we as parents encourage our children to be the best that they can become. Personal agendas are put aside in order to understand our children and recognize what we can do as parents to help our children reach their highest level of competence and to achieve their greater purpose in this world. May we all be elevated by our own actions as well as the interactions with our children and may we all have Nachas and be thankful for them and from the fruits of our labors. Happy Thanksgiving!
*********** Save the Dates:
1) November 5: 8:30 AM Men’s Club sponsored
Breakfast. Guest Speaker Chaplain Michael Salonius from 9 AM-10:15 AM. How he came to identify with Judaism growing up in an Anti-Semitic environment, attending Yeshiva, and serving in the IDF (Israeli Defense Force). I encourage all congregants, parents of students and students over the age of 10 to attend this event.
2) November 18: Torah Study at 9 AM. Come and argue
Followed by Rabbi Bruce Skolnick delivering the D’Rash at 10AM Shabbat Services.
3) 2 (maybe 3) Sundays left in November. NJOP Read
Hebrew Across America. 4) TRIP to ISRAEL Summer 2019. We are about 18 months
out now from our proposed trip. Please send an email to [email protected] to let me know of your interest.
fantastic support for our Yizkor booklet – a very well done Thank You to everyone who supported this annual tradition of remembering our loved ones. Next is our High Holy Days contributions for tickets and annual pledges. Another great response. Plus we had several CBS friends and members purchase Memorial plaques. These are donations that last a lifetime and get recognized each year automatically in the Yizkor booklet – again thank you. And of course, a thank you to our families that donated a new freezer to CBS. It arrived at a perfect time for our ice cream social at Simchat Torah. And we reached out to everyone walking through our doors for our food donations this year. A fantastic response by our members & friends for many in our community that depend on Settlement House food bank to get through the month. In November we’ll have 2 speakers. On Sunday, November 5
th our CBS Brotherhood will start us
off with a breakfast at 8AM followed by our guest speaker, Chaplain Michael Salonius at 9AM. He will talk about how he came to identify with Judaism growing up at home in an Anti-Semitic environment, his attending Yeshiva as an adult and serving in the IDF (Israeli Defense Force). He
will take Q&A after, so please be there. Then on Wednesday, November 8, is our Kristallnacht program at the Corona Library. Please be there early to get a good seat as this is usually standing room only. Our speaker is Robert Geminder, a Holocaust survivor who will talk about his life as a child and escaped from Auschwitz concentration camp. You won’t want to miss this event which gets underway at 6:30PM, so be there early. On Saturday, November 18, Rabbi Bruce Skolnick will be delivering the D’Rash at CBS. Please be there for this special speaker as well. Also in November our education program has their largest fundraiser, the Holiday Bazar, Brunch and Book Faire. This will be Sunday November 19, from 11AM to 3PM, Brunch is served from 11AM till 1PM. Tickets for brunch are just $10pp. Our vendors will be set up for your shopping pleasure. Amongst them our CBS gift shop will have many discounts on Chanukah items, menorahs, etc., LuLaRoe will also be out there , Hair and beauty products will be available too. Our caterer, Shirli Driz, is coordinating the Brunch so expect a beautiful array of great food including lox and bagels, homemade baked items, etc. So plan to support this event with a donation for Brunch tickets. Then comes our Annual Chanukah Party in December, Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament in January, but let’s get through all our November events first. Kol Tuv, Bruce Rouman
Bruce Rouman President
In recent months our synagogue had the High Holy Days services starting with S’lichot and recently concluded with Simchat Torah. But leading up to and into October we have been blessed with many donations from generous people from not only our CBS family but from friends of CBS. Our donations in recent months are from our immediate membership, small but mighty. This includes
CBS Welcomes Lake Elsinore Family as New Members
The Devor family from Lake Elsinore have officially joined our congregation. The family includes Jason, a realtor with an office in Trabuco Canyon, Amber, a stay at home mom, and Madison (Maddie) a 14 month old bundle of joy. Jason and Amber wed on December 28, 2008. The family were attendees of Temple Beth El in Aliso Viejo, where Jason was a member for 27 years and Amber for 7 years. When asked what they were looking for by joining CBS, the response was: "Being part of a community filled with warmth and love feeling a connection for an education for our daughter."
Amber has already started to get involved by joining Cantor Shapiro in his Hebrew class on select Saturday mornings. She has indicated interests in Torah study, education, and possibly an adult bat mitzvah. Both Amber and Jason were interested in being involved in activities they could share with their daughter. Please be sure to introduce yourself and welcome this young family to our synagogue family.
By Bob Stone, Membership VP
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Refuah Shlema
OBBY AGINS
MYRA BILGREI
BREEA DANSEREAU
HUNTER FRIEDBERG
LIONEL GILLERMAN
MELISSA LINDENBAUM
HUNTER RAMSDELL
TOMAS SCHULMAN
ERIKA SCHWARTZ
DAVID SEVERSON
SHEILA-MARIE SINGELMAN
FELIX SMITH
HERB SPIEGEL
RABBI GARY SPERO
MAURICE TAKS
RENÉE TIESZEN
JACKIE WILLIAMS
The Day the Cantor went to Prison
On Sunday, October 22, Cantor went to prison. It was a celebration! Reb Moshe Halfon and Joyce Severson organized a Simchat Torah program for the women at the California Institution for Women (CIW) in Corona. There were about 80 volunteers present from all different synagogues around Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, and San Diego Counties. In attendance from CBS of Corona, were Renee Miller, Noemi Schulman, Joyce Severson, and Ronni Armstrong. The Band, “Mostly Kosher” was there, led by Le’av Sofer (They have gigs at Disneyland and Disney World now! Check them out on YouTube). The music was fabulous, the dancing and singing were uplifting, and the spirit of inmate and volunteer were intertwined for the short period of time we spent together. We all danced side by side with Torah in hand as the Hakafot were sung and played by the accordion, violin, bass, and drum accompaniment! Our meal of thanksgiving was provided by volunteers (Weitzman family) and according to one resident, “they don’t normally have food like this in the facility”. Seconds were definitely recommended.
My takeaway from our day together is that people are the same. We all have our struggles, some more difficult than others. Sometimes we make mistakes and we “pay” for them. As we discussed on Yom Kippur, we must forgive ourselves first in order to grow and move forward. Programming at the CIW allows for counseling, education (both Jewish and secular), training, and rehabilitation. The key to personal growth is forgiveness of self and rehabilitation. When one repairs oneself steps can then be taken toward helping and making the world a better place to live. This was the message of the day! We all have an opportunity to join in and volunteer at the CIW even if just for an hour at a time. The residents appreciate any visits and interactions with the “outside community”. Just go to www.cdcr.ca.gov and check out volunteer options. On November 5 in the afternoon in Pomona, there is an education and training program for those interested in becoming more involved. For more information, please contact Rabbi Moshe Halfon at [email protected] or Joyce Severson at [email protected].
On Sunday, November 5 Rabbi Michael Salonius will provide a heartfelt message about his life story. A fellow graduate with Cantor Bruce Shapiro this past May, many congregants were touched by Rabbi Michael’s brief comments that each graduate shared. The Brotherhood is sponsoring a breakfast beginning at 8am. Religious school begins at 8:30am and Rabbi Michael will begin at 9am. We encourage all members and extended families to come hear this amazing story and meet a gentleman who went through many traumatic situations and overcame them. It will be inspiring, engaging and very motivating as we hear this veteran. Here is a little background about Rabbi Michael Salonius. Rabbi received his Master’s Of Jewish Studies in Clinical Chaplaincy from The Academy Of Jewish Religion. He completed a dual Bachelor’s degree in Jewish Mysticism and Levantine Archaeology from the University of Judaism. Additionally, he completed his coursework for a Master’s of Social Work at Fordham University and underwent psychoanalytic training. Additionally, he has attended many years of studies at various prestigious yeshivot. Rabbi Salonius’ personal story is compelling and sensational. Having spent many years homeless and gang affiliated, Michael made a name for himself in the underground (in America and
Israel), organizing and openly combating neo-Nazi skinheads, white-supremacist groups, and militant Islamic organizations. He has survived multiple assassination attempts. Presently Rabbi Salonius is the co-founder of The SPARTA Project – a spiritual care program treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with contemplative meditative techniques and alternative therapies for the military. His trademark meditation technique is currently used by over three agencies treating PTSD and is used by thousands of law enforcement personnel, veterans and active duty military personnel in the United States of America, Australian Defense Forces, British Armed Forces, Canadian Defense Forces, and the Israeli Defense Forces – as well as practiced in many substance abuse programs throughout the country. Rabbi Salonius has been a featured speaker regarding his work on spiritual care to many prestigious organizations and symposia; including Red Bull’s High Performance Extreme Athletic Program, congressional and military think-tanks, and multiple hospitals. Rabbi Salonius has received merit awards from the California Association Of Hostage Negotiators (CAHN) and the Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI).
Rabbi Michael Salonius visting CBS on November 5
Michele Schulman for accepting the position as the Program Manager, Jewish Life for the 14th street Y.
Sol Shapiro for receiving the Family Values Award from the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints
Bobby Spiegel for receiving the Ira D Calvert Distinguished Service Award from the Corona-Norco Family YMCA
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Education We have a big exciting event coming to a Temple near you. Your Education committee is bringing you this great event. The event is our annual Chanukah Brunch and Bazaar. The brunch will be put on by caterer Shirli Driz and her team. It will be amazing. We will have many outside vendors including LuLaRoe and the Book Faire. It will take place on Sunday, November 19. The timing of this event will be from 11-3. The students will be selling tickets. They will be contacting all of our congregants. All proceeds from this event help defray costs of running our religious school. Join the fun! Marci Rouman Education Director
We have come to the end of the High Holy Day Season. Everything went very well. Thank you to all the congregants who had honors, read Torah and Haftorah portions, and participated in the services. Special thanks to Dave Severson for helping to ask for Torah and Haftorah readers, to Noemi Schulman who coordinated all the special readers and ark openers and made sure everyone was where they were supposed to be, to Bob Stone who collected the money for Break-the-Fast, to Bruce Rouman who developed the Memorial Book, to Shirli Driz who catered the Break-the-Fast, to Gail Koren for making the reservations at Sizzler for us to enjoy our Rosh Hashanah lunch and pre Kol Nidre dinner, and of course to Cantor Bruce for the inspiring services. We also want to thank Rabbi Mel Young for his views and perspectives on our theme of “Forgiveness” throughout the Yom Kippur day. We especially enjoyed his references, views, and input during the Torah Readings, the discussions, and before Ne’eilah with his “memory game”. Thank you to Marci and Bruce Rouman for hosting our Sukkot dinner and service. Simchat Torah was joyous with Yizkor occurring first led by Felix Smith.
Jackie Williams VP Ritual
REPORTS Ritual
A Special Thank you to IE United Jewish Fund
To Jackie Williams: I want to express my sincere thanks for the generosity of helping my family during these High Holy Days. After receiving your very friendly and uplifting phone call, and then reading in last month’s newsletter, I want to thank the Inland Empire
United Jewish Fund for their financial support towards allowing our family to enjoy and participate in the High Holy Days, our meals and not being singled out or becoming a ‘poster child’. You did a very honorable and noble gesture allowing us to participate without making us feel like less worthy. Ironically, as a child, I remember vividly bringing Tzedakah to Religious and Hebrew School. My parents shared the importance of giving, and equally more important, not to do it for recognition. Little did I realize that years later, Tzedakah would be returned to our family as we are temporarily hurting, and Jackie you had ‘the right touch’ and provided me with dignity and honor. I remember the president of CBS, a few years back, mentioned in the annual appeal, “The purpose in life is not just to be happy, the purpose in life is to have mattered.” Today, as I write this anonymously, just know CBS and IE United Jewish Fund HAVE MATTERED! Again, thank you and I look forward to the day (hopefully in the near future) that I can return this honor, ten-fold. Once again, if you have additional funds to donate, please consider IEUJF.
As many of you heard, on the High Holy Days, Bob Stone promoted partnering and donating to the Inland Empire United Jewish Fund (IEUJF). Bobby Spiegel is a Board member of that organization and donations to the IEUJF are tax-deductible and they are providing various grants to our synagogue. Most recently, they offered funds for us to help a few families particularly around the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, with monetary assistance. We received this very nice note from one of the recipients and as I read this, my eyes teared up, and I knew once again, our ‘little shul that could’ (with the assistance from others, IEUJF) was able to make a huge impact on families we serve…. I wish to clarify, though the letter was addressed to me, it truly is the Inland Empire United Jewish Fund that deserves all the credit!
Jackie Williams
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Children at our CBS Religious School have the benefit of hands on learning through the love and care of Marta Driz (Arrianna Wolfe’s grandmother) who shares her talent and skills including baking. Like baking, the children are taught that ingredients in a recipe are important, if you leave one out, the baked product doesn't taste the same. As in life, certain “ingredients” are important to ensure you are a productive and contributing citizen—always striving to help others.
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March 11, 2018
For more information Contact Renee Miller at
909.228.5945
Legacy LUNCHEON
12th Annual
LEGACY Awards Cantor Bruce & Marcy
Shapiro
Harry* & Hilda Eisen and the Eisen Family
* = Of Blessed Memory
SHOMER TZEDEK Award (Guardian of Righteousness) Kevin Button
SHATUF TZEDEK Award (Business Partner) Lucas Oil Products
2018 Honorees:
Legacy Sponsorship Packages As you consider making donations to charitable causes, please remember Congregation Beth Shalom. In March 2018, we will host our largest annual fundraiser, the Legacy Luncheon Awards event. Listed below are areas that you might consider, and keep in mind, your donations made are tax deductible. Contact Renee Miller to let her know which level of involvement you wish to participate in. 909-228-5945
Life (Chai) - $18,000 Living Life Tribute is part of this package, includes naming of grove of 1,000 trees, planted in Israel, three premium tables of eight (8) seats, special two minute acknowledgement at the event, on-stage recognition, recognition on the CBS website, Business Card Size Ad in CBS monthly newsletter (12 issues), event signage and 2 full page ads in the event program (first page will list company/family highlight/profile introducing you as our event Life sponsor & second page to be used at donors discretion)
Community (Kehila) - $10,000 Includes three premium tables of eight (8) seats, special two minute acknowledgement at the event, on-stage recognition, recognition on the CBS website, Business Card Size Ad in CBS monthly newsletter (12 issues), event signage and 2 full page ads in the event program (first page will list company/family highlight/profile introducing you as our event Community sponsor & second page to be used at donors discretion)
Hope (Tikva) - $5,000 Includes two premium tables of eight (8) seats, special one minute acknowledgement at the event, recognition on the CBS website, Business Card Size Ad in monthly newsletter (12 issues), event signage and 1-1/2 pages in the event program (first page will list company/family highlight/profile introducing you as our sponsor & ½ page ad to be used at donor discretion)
Family (Mishpakha) - $2,500 Includes one premium table of eight (8) seats, acknowledgement at event, recognition on the CBS website, Business Card Size Ad in monthly newsletter (6 issues), event signage and one (1) full page ad in the event program.
Love (Ahava) - $1,800 Includes one premium table of eight (8) seats, acknowledgement at event, recognition on the CBS website, Business Card Size Ad in monthly newsletter (4 issues), event signage and half (1/2) page ad in event program.
Friendship (Khevroot) - $1,000 Includes six (6) seats reserved, recognition on the CBS website, Business Card Size Ad in monthly newsletter (3 issues), event signage and quarter (1/4) page ad in the event program. Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
$500 Choose either Auction Team Sponsor (5 available); Printing Sponsor
$400 Choose either Pastry Sponsor, or Postage Sponsor
$300 Audio Visual Sponsor
$200 Lox & Bagels Sponsor is Dennis Itzkowitz; Cheryl & Joel Friedberg are sponsoring the Kippot
$150 Choose from Marketing—Social Media Sponsor or Challah Sponsor
Connect with Renee Miller—909.228.5945
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Annually our little synagogue hosts a very large event that highlights the good deeds of our members as well as community members. This March 11 will mark the 12th consecutive year where CBS and the community come together to acknowledge and honor some great individuals. For the next few months, we will feature our four honorees. This will give you a better perspective on who is receiving which award, and why. Last month we featured Marcy and Bruce Shapiro who will receive the Legacy Award. Below is a short bio about our 2018 Shomer Tzedek awardee, Kevin Button. This award translates into the Guardian of Righteousness. Reviewing the background and knowing Kevin Button, he truly depicts the meaning of our award. Kevin Button has 18 years of experience as an educator and volunteer in the Corona community. He has received his Bachelor’s Degree in History at Oregon State University and his Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction at California Baptist University. Throughout his time in Corona Kevin has spent countless hours volunteering in organizations such as Rotary, Elks, Boy Scouts, and the YMCA to aid in the development of our local youth.
As a City of Corona Parks and Recreations Commissioner he has been able to ensure Corona has safe parks and an adequate field apportionment for youth sports. He has spent much time working to raise money through the Corona Parks Foundation to ensure our children with disabilities have
2018 SHOMER TZEDEK Kevin Button .
Tidbits from community members about Kevin Button Here are just a sampling of the many great things our community has to say about Kevin Button:
Kevin volunteers in numerous committees and organizations. Rotary Club of Corona is perhaps the largest organization with equal financial impact to the community. During his presidency, the club donated over $100,000 back to the community through different non-profit organizations and purchases. His club just voted to sponsor (to the tune of $50,000) the 2018 Independence Day Main Street Parade.
Kevin and his family are very dedicated to serving others. Often the less fortunate, however, funding doesn't interrupt their love for human beings.
Kevin continually encourages students to become involved and attend various activities throughout the community. CBS attributes many large attendees at the annual Kristallnacht Commemoration event (November each year) to Kevin’s unique style, offering students extra credit to attend and do a report. Kevin consistently has over 75 students attending, and engages with the speakers and students on numerous times throughout the year.
access to all the playgrounds in Corona. They have four children; Sarah Mansell-Taylor, Noah Button, Rebecca Button, and Tim Button. Kevin will be honored along with our Legacy Award recipients: Marcy & Bruce Shapiro and Harry (of blessed memory) & Hilda Eisen (Holocaust survivors and involved in CBS’s early years). Another award will be presented to Lucas Oil Products as the Business Partner (Shatuf Tzedek). Future CBS newsletters will have their stories. The Legacy Luncheon will be Sunday, March 11 at Eagle Glen Golf Club. Sponsorships and numerous ways to be involved are available, please contact Legacy Chair Renee Miller at 909.228.5945
Professionally, Kevin impacts the lives of hundreds of students daily. As a teacher, he goes above and beyond the “call of duty” as he had a bigger picture, more than a paycheck, Kevin cares deeply for the students—those assigned to his classroom as well others.
Another organization Kevin has chaired as President, is the Corona Norco Navy League. This is for non-commissioned, civilians (like you and me) to raise funds and support the Sea Cadets. It is through the Sea Cadets that many young lives are changed, enabling them guidelines, discipline, structure and leadership development for young children ages 11 to 18. The adult group meets monthly, however Kevin’s dedication sees him volunteering many times a month.
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Come join us when Cheryl Friedberg hosts at her home, 1165 Waterleaf Way, Corona
on Monday, December 18, 2017 at 6:30 sharp!
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Wednesday, November 8, 2017 6:30pm
Corona Public Library 650 S Main St. Corona, CA
The Tradition Continues CBS to commemorate Kristallnacht
(the Night of the Broken Glass)
Since the movie of Schnindler’s List was first released, Congregation Beth Shalom has continued its outreach and educational component to commemorate Kristallnacht (the Night of the Broken Glass). As in prior years, David Severson, CBS’ Social Action Vice President, once again has planned an evening at the Corona Public Library where the public can come hear first hand from a survivor of the Holocaust. Traditionally students from Intermediate and High School ages are among the 150+ attendees. This program is FREE and will begin at 6:30pm on Wednesday, November 8, 2017.
For more information, and
to offer your assistance please
contact David Severson at 714.365.2131
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Upcoming Onegs
Hosting an Oneg is a way for members to share their happiness, to honor/remember a loved one, or merely do a Mitzvah. If you wish to host an Oneg, simply contact Gail Koren at (951) 688-1709 or (951) 204-4757.
When shopping, look for dairy items with a Kosher symbol, as our synagogue kitchen must remain Kosher.
Should the synagogue not have a host, then we will serve Challah and wine – with the traditional blessings.
By making a donation of $125 to Congregation Beth Shalom, we will shop for you.
We appreciate your help for set-up and clean-up, if you are physically able.
Thank You for your kind participation.
WHY Sponsor an Oneg Shabbat
In Ma*gein A*vot (You Shield Our Ancestors), the line with "oneg" translates to "sated with pleasure". What better way to get to know other Congregants than by "breaking challah" together? After an uplifting musical service, we adjourn to "Happy Hour"! Every Member of our congregation is a welcoming tool of Membership where everyone benefits.
WHEN to Do an Oneg Shabbat
1. In Honor of a Birthday
2. In Honor of an Anniversary
3. In Memory of a Loved One
4. A Mitzvah (Good Deed)
QUICK! Pick up your
Phone and call Gail Koren 951.688.1709
Challah’s can be furnished by the sponsor or as a convenience, you can purchase from Mark Koren who bakes fresh Challahs for onegs or other event. Challahs come in 2 sizes:
2 lbs (Plain, poppy or sesame is $7, OR raisin-cinnamon, choc chip, other flavors for $8)
1 lb. (Plain, poppy or sesame is $5, OR raisin-cinnamon, choc chip, other flavors for $6)
We use 2 challahs for Friday Shabbat Evening.
For orders contact Mark Koren 951-204-0635.
Date Oneg Sponsor Nov 3 Cheryl & Joel Friedberg—as a Mitzvah
Nov 10 Dennis Itzkowitz—as a Mitzvah
Nov 17 OPEN—Call Gail Koren at 951-688-1709
Nov 24 OPEN—Call Gail Koren at 951-688-1709
Dec 1 Melissa & Mitch Lindenbaum—as a Mitzvah
Dec 8 OPEN—Call Gail Koren at 951-688-1709
Dec 15 Shirli Driz—In memory of Shirli’s father
Dec 22 Joan Zack & Dennis Brooks—as a Mitzvah
Dec 29 Joan & Ken Jacobs—as a Mitzah
November
7 Maurice & Eileen Taks 18 Michael & Stephanie Sachs
December
24 Dennis Brooks & Joan Zak 26 Ken & Joan Jacobs 28 Jason & Amber Devor 29 Ethan & Ada Whittemore
November 8 Bryn Barkan 11 Renee Miller 12 Adam Shapiro 22 Zophia Lindenbaum 25 Rhona Halpern 27 Isaac Spiegel 30 Shirli Driz
December 3 George Ramsdell 5 Renée Tieszen 8 Samanta Troisi 12 Damion Dansereau 15 Dennis Brooks 15 Dr. Elliott Barkan 20 Joyce Severson 26 Molly Shapiro 27 Ethan Whittemore 28 Aiden Ramsdell
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To make a donation in honor or in memory of a loved one or friend, select the Fund that you prefer and
fill in the Donor card below. Send the bottom portion of this form to the CBS office with your donation.
We appreciate your support very much.
Youth Development Fund (to provide scholarships for various programs including our religious school
students to attend residence camps with significant Jewish programming and other programs)
General Fund (to support the synagogue’s daily operations)
Facility Fund (to enhance, maintain and make improvement to our facility)
Cantor Discretionary Fund (for charitable, hardship and educational purposes at Cantor’s discretion)
Prayer Book Fund (for purchasing, repairing, updating prayer books)
Adult Education Fund (to support Adult Education programs)
Chesed Fund (for the work of the Chesed Committee which responds in times of need for a birth, illness,
emergency, or death in the family)
Torah Fund (for the repair and/or purchase of the Torah Scrolls, Torah Commentaries, and other Bimah
needs)
CBS Education Fund (for materials, field trips, and other educational needs)
Thank you for mailing this form and your check to: Congregation Beth Shalom, PO Box 2737, Corona 92878 ATTN: Donations
Congregation Beth Shalom Funds
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April 27—29 12th Grade Kinnus—Congregation Beth Shalom, Santa Clarita, CA May 25—28 Regional Convention (8th Grade—12th Grade)
USY SUMMER EXPERIENCES see page 18
Did you Know?
We take Credit Cards for: Membership Dues, Religious/Hebrew School Tuition; Donations; and Synagogue events.
Contact Bob Stone to handle all of your credit card transactions
at (562) 818-9137
When thinking of shopping, think of SCRIP! The money raised supports our Youth Campership Fund.
Going Shopping? Celebrating Birthdays or Anniversaries?
Scrip sales are available Sundays from 9am-12pm on school days. As coordinator, call me at (951) 201-9779 or
email [email protected]. For your convenience, we have Noemi Schulman (909) 262-6938, who will deliver to scrip to the synagogue or meet you. This is a great opportunity for you to support the synagogue’s Youth Campership Fund while preparing to do your normal shopping (food, gas, gifts, etc.)
Listed below is the USY calendar. For information about these great programs and to become involved, contact Jessie Rouman at 951.733.2231
November 10 –12 Fall Encampment, Camp Ramah, Ojai: Sr. USY only
December 24—28 International Convention Chicago, Illinois
December 25—29 Post—IC Convention Anshe Emet Chicago, Illinois
January 19—21 Jr. USY Kinnus & Kadima Kinnus at Camp Ramah
January 27 Winter Formal Shomrei Torah Synagogue West Hills CA February 16—18 Sr. USY Kinnus at Congregation Beth El La Jolla, CA March 23—25 Specialty Kinnus Adar Ari El Valley Village, CA
2017 CBS High Holy Days Drive Supports local Settlement House Food Bank
CBS collected food items for Settlement House again. There are many needy families within our region. With all the secular holidays just around the corner, please support these effortsby dropping off items at the synagogue.
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Yahrzeit Observances
Nov 2 Ida Wissner* 13 Heshvan Nov 6 Betty Agins Hoffman* 17 Heshvan Nov 6 Sue Kaufmann 17 Heshvan
Nov 6 Eugene Miller* 17 Heshvan Nov 8 Frieda Tarshis 19 Heshvan Nov 9 Gilbert Rouman* 20 Heshvan
Nov 10 Theresa B. Jacobs 21 Heshvan Nov 11 Celia Schwartz* 22 Heshvan Nov 13 Bertha Smith 24 Heshvan
Nov 14 Dr. Hermann Hirsch* 25 Heshvan Nov 15 Henrietta Bendix Peis 26 Heshvan Nov 15 Harry Schulman 26 Heshvan
Nov 17 Roselene Hirsch* 28 Heshvan Nov 17 Werner Hirsch* 28 Heshvan Nov 17 Mathilda Hirsch* 28 Heshvan
Nov 18 George Smith 29 Heshvan Nov 19 Dorothy Itzkowitz* 1 Kislev Nov 21 Jack Sachs 3 Kislev
Nov 21 Sol Karl* 3 Kislev Nov 22 Bennett Oberstein* 4 Kislev Nov 22 Rachel Friedman* 4 Kislev
Nov 27 Roberto Maya* 9 Kislev Nov 27 Charles Lich 9 Kislev Nov 29 Merton Jacobs 11 Kislev Dec 2 Fred S. Sack* 14 Kislev Dec 3 Ethel Scharfman* 15 Kislev Dec 3 David Berggrun 15 Kislev Dec 5 Rudolfo Hirschfeld 17 Kislev Dec 6 Sandy Rubin 18 Kislev Dec 6 Herman Stone* 18 Kislev Dec 8 Margot Weil* 20 Kislev Dec 9 Hermann Schwartz* 21 Kislev Dec 10 Herbert Guber* 22 Kislev Dec 11 Joseph Driz 23 Kislev Dec 12 Bela Koren* 24 Kislev Dec 14 Kay Goldstein* 26 Kislev Dec 19 George Williams 1 Tevet Dec 20 Mindel Eisen* 2 Tevet Dec 21 Nick Schwartz* 3 Tevet Dec 21 Pauline Fiardo* 3 Tevet Dec 24 Bryan Jay Newmna* 6 Tevet Dec 25 Getrude Cooper 7 Tevet Dec 30 Daniel Zvi Rones* 12 Tevet May their memories be a blessing
*Memorial Board Plaque For questions or corrections, please contact
All CBS members should be receiving Yahrzeit reminder letters of the anniversary of your loved ones. If you are not receiving
them, please contact Jackie Williams at 951-734-8045, so we can make the corrections.
MEMORIALIZE YOUR DEAR ONES!
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DONATIONS
CHESED Fund From Cindy & Joel Williams
in memory of Cindy’s mother, June Goldman From Herb Spiegel
in memory of Alfred Spiegel in memory of Manfred Loeb
TREE OF LIFE donation
From Sandra Kaye
in honor of Philip Ramsdell’s bar mitzvah
EDUCATION Fund From Cheryl & Joel Friedberg
in memory of Karen Kurtz
FACILITY Fund From Bruce & Marci Rouman
in memory of Gilbert Rouman
YOUTH CAMPERSHIP Fund From Eileen & Maurice Taks
in memory of Sam Fox
PRAYER BOOK Fund From Leonard & Sharon Elkins
in memory of Bella Baer Elkins From Bruce & Marci Rouman From Bob & Kathy Stone
HIGH HOLY DAY APPEALS From Bobby & Karen Spiegel From Maurice & Eileen Taks From Deborah Wutzke
HIGH HOLY DAY ASSISTANCE From Inland Empire United Jewish Fund
LEGACY LUNCHEON From Cheryl & Joel Friedberg are sponsoring the
Kippot and are Friendship (Khevroot) sponsors From Dennis Itzkowitz is sponsoring the Lox &
Bagels and is a Friendship (Khevroot) sponsor
Cantor Shapiro’s special guest, Michael Benjamin Salonius will
share immediately following Brotherhood Breakfast
(open for members, family and friends—invite others!)
8am: Breakfast—French Toast, Eggs, Bagels etc. $5 pp / $10 family pricing!
8:30am: Religious School
9am: Up Close and Personal with Michael Benjamin Salonius
Michael will share with us his amazing life story which encompasses many areas of overcoming the impossible. “This is exciting and anyone who saw Michael speak at graduation was engaged and moved by his story,” states Cantor Shapiro. Cantor and Michael graduated seminary school this past year. Those who attended Cantor’s graduation heard Michael briefly speak, all were touched by that short presentation. Attending November 5 will give you an in-depth view of Michael’s life and how he is making a difference for so many veterans among other people. Read more on Michael on page 6
Save the Date Sunday
November 5
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Congregation Beth Shalom
PO Box 2737
Corona, CA 92878
(951) 734-4033
www.CBSofCorona.org
Address Correction Requested
Dated Material
Dates to Remember
ALL ACTIVITIES & SERVICES AT 500 HARRINGTON ST. STE. A1 CORONA, CA • * NOTES OTHER LOCATION
INTERESTED IN PLAYING MAHJONGG? Every Wednesday; Note Tuesday Nov 7
Contact Noemi Schulman at (909) 262-6938
NOVEMBER 2017 DECEMBER 2017
2 SISTERHOOD MEETING 6:30PM
2 BROTHERHOOD POKER 7:00PM
3 SHABBAT SERVICE LED BY CANTOR SHAPIRO; ONEG PRIOR at 5:45PM
6:30PM
4 SHABBAT SERVICE LED BY CANTOR SHAPIRO
10:00AM
5 BROTHERHOOD SPONSORED BREAKFAST FOR ALL TO ENJOY; SPECIAL SPEAKER (SEE PAGE 19)
8AM
5 ALL RELIGIOUS & HEBREW CLASSES 8:30AM
5 LEARN HEBREW W/CANTOR 10:00AM
5 WALK FOR HOPE—CBS SISTERHOOD
6 RITUAL MEETING 7:00PM
8 KRISTALLNACHT @ CORONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
6:30PM
10 SHABBAT SERVICE LED BY PHILIP RAMSDELL
7:30PM
12 HEBREW & RELIGIOUS CLASSES 8:30AM
12 BOARD MEETING 9:00AM
12 LEGACY MEETING 11:00AM
13 CONFIRMATION 5:30PM
15 MEN’S CLUB POKER 7:00PM
17 SHABBAT SERVICE LED BY CANTOR SHAPIRO
7:30PM
18 TORAH STUDY WITH JOAN ZAK 9:00AM
18 SHABBAT SERVICE LED BY CANTOR SHAPIRO & RABBI DR. BRUCE SKOLNICK
10:00AM
19 ALL RELIGIOUS & HEBREW CLASSES 8:30AM
19 LEARN HEBREW W/CANTOR 10:00AM
19 CHANUKAH BAZAAR & BRUNCH 11:00AM
20 CBS BOOK CLUB SEE PAGE 12 6:30PM
23 THANKSGIVING ****
24 SHABBAT SERVICE 7:30PM
26 NO SCHOOL
1 SHABBAT SERVICE LED BY CANTOR SHAPIRO; ONEG PRIOR at 5:45PM
