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Temple E-Tidings for June 5, 2009 06-05-2009
Temple E-Tidings
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| A Taste of Torah: Naso' |
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A Taste of Torah
Naso'
Numbers 4:21 - 7:89
Finding Balance
In this week's portion, Naso, we encounter the most famous 3 verses in Judaism, and perhaps Western religion: the 3 fold priestly benediction. Aaron the High Priest is mandated to offer the blessing as an agent of God to the people. The words are as familiar as they are powerful:
May Adonai bless you and keep you.
May Adonai's face shine upon you and be gracious unto you.
May Adonai's face lift toward you and give you peace.
Though seemingly repetitive, the rabbis never passed up an interpretive opportunity to find meaning in redundancy. The modern interpreter, Nechama Leibowitz, sums up tradition's understanding that the first prayer is for material well being, the second for spiritual, and the third for both. In addition to this model for striking a balance of priorities between the material and the spiritual, the blessing encompasses the balance between God as the source of blessing and humanity as integral partners who realize this gift in the world. Few lines of ancient wisdom say so much in so few words.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Daniel Weiner
Haftarah: Judges 13:2 - 13:25
Next Week's Torah Portion:
Beha'alotcha
Torah Portion: Numbers 8:1 - 12:16
Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14 - 4:7
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| Ask the Rabbi |
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We didn't have any Ask the Rabbi Questions this week so enjoy an article from Rabbi Weiner's Blog, www.goodgodforus.com
The name “Spock” indelibly impacted the culture of the 1960s through a popular commitment to an age-old ideal: balance. The “Benjamin” variant of Spock, the granddaddy of all chutzpah-driven child development gurus, counseled harried parents to strive for a healthy pairing of discipline and nurture. The “Mr.” version (no first name for Vulcans, but the niceties of conventional address?) constantly struggled for a few years in the mid-60s to battle his half-bred imprints pitting Vulcan rationalism against human emotion. Amidst a rich and radical stew of anti-Vietnam and pro-Civil Rights moralizing that was the most common fare of the show, Spock’s more existential quandary resonated well beyond the expiration date of Star Trek’s other social crusades.
Which is why, despite the passing of 40 years and countless television and cinematic sequels, Mr. Spock’s psychic struggle between chilly, alien reason and the volcanic effluence of terrestrial appetites emerges as a key theme in the continuing trek of the JJ Abrams era. But this struggle between elemental forces and the challenge to find equilibrium mark other, more consequential facets of “real” life. Click here to read more 
Got Questions? Ask the Rabbi
If you have any questions about the Torah, Talmud or any queston regarding Jewish tradition, thought or history email them to us at the E-Tidings: asktherabbi@tdhs-nw.org and we'll publish them here and on our website! Think of some questions and send them in.Click to read an archive of Ask the Rabbi Questions |
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| Upcoming Temple Events |
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 John Muir School's Tools Project
WE NEED 202 MORE BACKBACKS FILLED TO REACH OUR GOAL! PLEASE HELP!
More than 60% of the children at John Muir Elementary qualify for free lunch; many more are from families with limited means. In friendship with the school, TDHS would like to provide John Muir's 320 students with the backpacks and school supplies they will need to begin the 2009-2010 school year. For about $40 each -- the cost of a backpack and a few core supplies -- the TDHS community can make a big difference for these students, most whose families have substantial economic challenges. The deadline is June 30. Please deliver packs and supplies to Temple offices. Thank you so much for being a part of this effort for the students of John Muir Elementary! To learn more about TDHS’sthis program, click here.
Intro to Judaism
Every Tuesday – 7 pm - 9pm
June 23rd thru September 8th
Free & Open to the Public!
A 12 week survey in to Jewish scripture, history and tradition, taught by clergy from Temple B’nai Torah & Temple De Hirsch Sinai. To join the class, show up at the first meeting, Tuesday, June 23rd, 7pm at Temple B’nai Torah. Click here for more info.
Library Volunteering Opportunity!
Looking for something to do on Thursdays this summer? Toby Harris, our librarian, is seeking a volunteer in the Seattle library for a short-term periodicals project. Give her a call at 315-7398 or email library@tdhs-nw.org, if interested. Thanks!
Women of Reform Judaism Pacific District Presents
All Sisterhood Day
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Hosted by Temple Beth El Sisterhood
Join with fellow women from around the Pacific Northwest for a gathering of Sisterhood. Click here for more information.
TDHS Me Out to the Ball Game!
Join Temple Families for a night out with the Mariners!
Seattle Mariners vs. San Diego Padres
Tuesday June 23rd at 7:10pm
For all TDHS Youth & Family
RSVP with Leah Rosenwald
206.315.7422 or lrosenwald@tdhs-nw.org
$10 per ticket cash & check only.
Summer Library Hours
Bellevue Wednesdays 10-4
Seattle Thursdays 10-4
The library will be closed June 24, 25, July 8 & 9.
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| Tikkun Olam and Volunteering at Temple |
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TIKKUN OLAM
Repairing the World – One Mitzvah at a Time
We're in planning mode - it's a great time to join us!
Want to become part of the Tikkun Olam group at TDHS? We meet every few months, work on Mitzvah-of-the-Month projects and Caring Community service, and more. We're meeting this Sunday, June 7th, at 2:30pm, to plan projects for next year. Please contact Catherine Gonchar at cgonchar@msn.com. We'd love to have you join us!
Want to feel more connected at Temple? Consider joining our growing Tikkun Olam Group. We’d love to have you join us - whether you’re interested in helping out with a small, one-time project, or in a more long-term way. Please contact Catherine Gonchar at (206) 323-8486, ext. 7309, or send an email to tikkunolam@tdhs-nw.org for more information.
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| In the Community |
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Looking for help with employment in this tough time? Join The Greater Seattle Jewish Business Network and learn ways to find jobs and make the job you have better!
The Greater Seattle Jewish Business Network is primarily a resource for Jewish business executives, professionals and skilled workers. This is your place to network with reliable people in their businesses as well as a means of communications for Jewish professionals to find meaningful employment. The GSJBN will also function as a resource center where members can assist each other on any type of business issue that they encounter.
Upcoming Meetings:
June 10 at Herzl Ner Tamid on Mercer Island
Jeff Levy who will discuss starting your own business
June 24 at Temple Beth Am in Seattle
Gary Kanter, a Career Counselor at Career Management Resources who has just published just published a new book, Resume Empower! will conduct a resume writing workshop.. Click here to download the flier.
Click here for more information on the Seattle Jewish Business Network.
Celebrating New Connections! JFS’s semi-annual Jewish single parent family retreat is almost here! It’s a wonderful opportunity for families to connect with each other, enjoy the beautiful Cedar River Watershed Education Center and Rattlesnake Lake, and have a fun, positive Jewish experience together. We have a diverse group of families, with kids from babies to pre-teens, all levels of observance and affiliations, families connected to JFS or not, from all over the area.
Celebrating New Connections!
Jewish Single Parent Family Retreat
Sunday, June 14, 2009
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Workshops, children’s activities and time relaxing together in a warm, supportive atmosphere out at beautiful Rattlesnake Lake.
Pre-registration is required. Contact Marjorie Schnyder at (206) 861-3146 or familylife@jfsseattle.org.
SAVE THE DATE FOR “MINDING THE STORE”!
Who’s Minding the Store? Celebrating 150 years of Jewish Business and Commerce
“Who’s Minding the Store: 150 Years of Jewish Business and Commerce in Washington” will have its grand premier at Congregation Ezra Bessaroth from 11:00 to 4:00 on Sunday, June 7, 2009. Please join us for a day of history, refreshments, and nostalgia as you tour this outstanding exhibit. Click here for more information
Check out some of these upcoming JFS activities:
Bringing Baby Home,
Sundays June 7, 14 and 28; 9:45 am – 2:00 pm
Honoring Our Parents: Understanding Aging & Finding Supports,
Monday, June 8; 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Jewish Single Parent Family Retreat
Sunday June 14; 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Employment Resources: Job Searching, Training, & Health Insurance,
Thursday, June 18; 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Resumes and Interviews: Making Your Case in Hard Times,
Wednesdays June 24 and July 8; 7:00 – 8:30 pm
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| Mazel Tov! - Temple Plaudits |
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Mazel Tov to the 2009/5769 Bridge Family Religion School Graduates and their families! Please join us for the Graduation Service, Friday, June 5 at 6:00pm in Bellevue.
S. Taylor Abolofia
Jeff & Margie Abolofia
Aleksy Bikov
Todd Bernstein & Stephanie Vuolo
Harry Bolson
David & Audrey Bolson
Adrienne Buxbaum
Jay & Rebecca Buxbaum
Michaela Calderon
Jack & Deborah Calderon
Elizabeth Creim
Jerry Creim & Sally Hrobsky
Samantha Dart
Sean & Kari Dart
Jordan Leah Esfeld
Jeff & Janet Esfeld
Benjamin Goldberg
Todd & Michelle Goldberg
Simon Goldberg
Todd & Michelle Goldberg
Daniel Hanfling
Randi Shartin
Matthew Hanfling
Scott & Lynn Hanfling
Jacob Mead
Chris & Janet Mead
Hunter Pauli
Megan Bond-Pauli
Jenna Shames
Daniel & Susan Shames
Michelle Sondheim
Michael & Kathleen Sondheim
Kyle Stratiner
Gary & Cynthia Stratiner
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| In Memoriam |
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RYAN MICHAEL EICHER EGDAMIN. Beloved son of Debra and Michael Egdamin; beloved brother of Josh Egdamin; beloved grandson of Margarita Egdamin & the late Joseph Egdamin and the late Louis & Esther Eicher.
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| TGIS Shabbat Schedule |
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Thank God It's Shabbat!
Worship with us at any of our Shabbat Services. The following is the schedule for Shabbat Services for the next two weeks.
Friday, May 29
6:00 PM/ Bellevue
Confirmation & Shabbat
NO SEATTLE EVENING SERVICE
Saturday, May 30
9:30 AM/ Seattle
Torah & T’fillah Together
10:30 AM/ Seattle
Shacharit
10:30 AM/ Bellevue
Shacharit
Friday, June 5
6:00 pm • Bellevue
Shabbat UnPlugged
NO SEATTLE
EVENING SERVICE
Saturday, June 6
9:30 am • Seattle
Torah & T’Fillah Together
10:30 am • Seattle
Shacharit Service
10:30 am • Bellevue
Shacharit Service
5:00 pm • Seattle
Havdalah
Click here for our complete Shabbat Schedule
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TDHS Officials
Daniel Weiner,
Senior Rabbi
Alan S. Cook,
Associate Rabbi
Daniel A. Septimus, Assistant Rabbi
Lawrence N. Broder,
Executive Director
Ken Schlegel,
Associate Executive Director
Allan Geller,
Director of Education
Laurel Abrams,
Jennifer Rosen Meade
Preschool Director
OFFICERS
Karen Dixon,
President
Gail Alexander,
President-Elect
Jody Bellar,
Vice President
Keith Degginger,
Vice President
Kim Greenhall
Vice President
Gail Mautner
Vice President
Pam Schwartz
Secretary
Neil Weinstein, CPA
Treasurer
Immediate Past President,
H.L. (Skip) Kotkins, Jr.
TRUSTEES: Alex Alben, Robert Albert, Alan Bender, Linda Bledsoe,
Marianne Bundren,
Rebecca Buxbaum, David Caesar,
Harry Caraco,
Beth Featherstone, Catherine Gonchar, Jerry Gronfein,
Myles Kahn,
Jan Levy,
Laurie Minsk, Vicki Robbins, Debbie Rosemont, Ari Schur,
John Siegler,
Phillip Swan,
Jeff Teper,
Jacquie Wiviott
Senior Rabbis – Retired
Theodore Joseph (z’l) 1899-1906
Samuel Koch (z’l) 1906-1942
Raphael H. Levine (z’l) 1942-1970
Earl S. Starr 1970-2001
Associate Rabbi - Retired
Stanley Meisels 1988-1994 |
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