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Temple Adat Shalom
The Center For Reform Jewish Life
North Inland County, San Diego
MAY
JUNE
2021
IYAR/SIVAN/TAMUZ
5781
Vol 189
SHOFAR
Congregational
Town Hall
Reopening Meeting
Via Zoom
Thursday
May 27, 2021 6:30 PM
Details to follow via email
Click here for Zoom link
Cantor’s Corner/B’nai Mitzvah President’s Message
L’hitra-ot A Farewell Message
It’s hard to say goodbye. This may be one of the reasons the Hebrew language directly avoids it. We say “shalom” As I write this, I am feeling a bit melancholy knowing this is my final Shofar article as President of Temple Adat
which we say as a salutation and a farewell, but really means “peace.” We prefer to say “l’hitra-ot,..until we see Shalom. I want to thank our congregants, Board of Trustees, clergy, and staff for giving me the opportunity and
each other again.” honor of serving you. The past three-and-a-half years have, at times, been fulfilling and challenging. Together we have
experienced many happy times, but also heartache and illness.
Over the many years, we have had so many outstanding teachers in Mosad Shalom and Ganon Gil. Each one has
made such an incredible impact on our students, their families, and our Temple community. Many are loving One of the more difficult events we had to confront was the attack at the Chabad of Poway synagogue. Until then,
congregants with teaching backgrounds who stepped forward to ensure our children received the best in Reform we were always conscious of security issues, but that was a wakeup call that more protection was needed. It was time
Jewish education. Some were with us a short time, but many have remained with us for decades of service. They to develop a comprehensive plan to protect our Adat Shalom campus. We immediately formed an expanded Security
secure their own legacy by virtue of the bond and memories they create with the students and their families. Committee and many devoted committee members met week after week for more than a year. In addition, we
How many parents and students still fondly recall Helen Cohen dressing up every year as Moses and leading her embarked on an aggressive fundraising effort for security enhancements including a fence, lights, cameras, safety locks,
Hannah Cohen
kindergarteners around the temple looking for the Red Sea to cross? Or the multi-colored bathrobe she wore to illustrate the story of Joseph? President a monitoring system and more. More than $300,000 was raised for this campaign. To supplement these funds, we
These are the kind of memories, dedication, and creativity that make Mosad Shalom so special. applied for federal and state grants and were successful with a few applications.
Two such teachers, Esther Wulff and Ruth Gach, are retiring after many decades of service. Both represent the best of our Mosad Shalom The next few years were consumed with the excitement of planning and construction of The Nest, our beautiful infant/toddler center. At
teaching staff and are superb role models. It will be extremely difficult to say goodbye. the same time, Ganon Gil continued to grow. We celebrated our favorite holidays, watched the student body of Mosad Shalom expand,
instituted the Kesher programs for our older Mosad students, and attended many lovely B’nei Mitzvah services. Adult education and adult
Ruth Gach has taught in Mosad Shalom for 24 years and was a much-loved 2nd grade teacher. Her love for Judaism was so apparent in Hebrew classes were well-attended. The Action for Social Justice Committee took on a new life and sponsored many interesting events. We
her gentle yet engaging teaching style, which endeared her to her students and their parents. Her curriculum taught the elements of the had many successful fundraising events, including the Jewish Food Festival and four very special musical programs.
Sanctuary and that it was a special place to be. Her classroom was also a loving and inspiring place to be. Ruth continues to be a much-
valued member of our Temple family. Sisterhood and Men’s Club offered a vast array of activities and celebrations and continued raising money to supplement our programs.
A special thank you to Sisterhood for their generosity, especially for the beautification programs and to Men’s Club for all the gardening,
Esther has taught 3rd grade and 7th grade Hebrew for 33 years and tutored our B’nei Mitzvah students for 20 years. Esther and I have worked cleaning, and planting to enhance the outside appearance of our lovely synagogue. We could not function without these two amazing
side by side diligently and lovingly guiding our B’nei Mitzvah students toward a fulfilling and rewarding experience. Her teaching style was auxiliaries.
dynamic and fun. She was constantly creating new ways to make Hebrew engaging. Boredom was never an issue in Morah Esther’s classes.
Her dedication to our program ensured her students were well prepared for their B’nei Mitzvah studies. Morah Esther’s students love her We are especially proud of our beautiful Holocaust Memorial Garden, which was made possible by the Marcus family endowment funds.
and I, for one, will miss our wonderful partnership of 20 years. Our close friendship, however, will continue and she, too, will continue to We are beginning to plan Phase 2 of the garden, which will enrich the beauty of the garden.
be a treasured member of our congregation. The last year has been exceptionally difficult for all of us. Our Jewish family suffered together and many of us grieved for our personal losses.
We will be honoring them both at a special Shabbat Service on May 7. We hope you will join us. However, we managed to adjust to communicating via Zoom and other online platforms. Services continued, Mosad Shalom classes were
held, the early Childhood Education Center functioned extremely well. Rabbi, Cantor, Phil, Marilyn, Den, our teachers, maintenance crew,
So, as we say “shalom” to Ruth and Esther, we also say “shalom” to our new B’nei Mitzvah tutor. I am happy to introduce Jessie Birnbaum and Board of Trustees did not skip a beat.
who takes over for Esther this month. Jessie is currently the Part-time Education Director at Ner Tamid. Jessie brings to us her love of
Judaism, and a wealth of experience in Jewish education and as a B’nei Mitzvah tutor. Growing up in Sacramento, Jessie was active in USY Our beloved Temple is now awakening, and hopefully, we will have summer services outside and celebrate Shabbat together once again.
and spent several summers as a camper and then counselor at an overnight Jewish summer camp. She participated in Nativ, USY’s gap-year As my tenure ends, please note how thankful I am for being able to serve as president of our congregation. It has been a wonderful privilege.
program in Israel, then moved to San Diego and began working in the Jewish community. After graduating from San Diego State University B’ Shalom.
with a B.A. in Religious Studies, she completed her Masters in Jewish Education at Hebrew College. She has served in a variety of roles
within the San Diego Jewish community working with teens and children, including as a B'nei Mitzvah tutor. She is married to Josh, who Hannah
grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. They have two children, Lillian and Louis. Through Jewish education, Jessie strives to help children
grow and develop with a strong sense of identity and community, while making the experience relevant and engaging. I know she will be a - B'nai Mitzvah -
wonderful addition to our B’nei Mitzvah program.
So, we bid “shalom” and “l’hitra-ot” to two wonderful teachers and “shalom” and “barucha haba-ah” to another. May we go from strength to
strength. A link to this service can be found on the Temple Adat Shalom home page. Owen Glick Evan Levine
Owen Kali’i Glick will be called to the Evan Jay Levine will be called to the
Torah on May 15, 2021. Owen is a 7th Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on June 5,
Celebrate the Careers of Two Truly Great Educators grade student at Meadowbrook Middle
School. He enjoys all subjects with his
2021. He currently is a 7th grader at
Mesa Verde Middle School. While
favorite being P.E. Owen spends most he is happiest skateboarding with
of his time on the baseball field. He has friends, he really likes surfing, biking,
Morah Esther Wulff played for nine years and five of them
have been on competitive baseball
snowboarding, and playing video
games as well. Evan has played
Morah Ruth Gach teams. Owen also enjoys acting, traveling,
and hanging out with his friends. He also participates
soccer since he was four years old,
and currently plays competitive soccer for Force
in fostering litters of puppies for California Labradors, FC. In his downtime, he enjoys watching Anime
Shabbat HaMorah Retrievers, and More. Ted, Erin, and his sister Lily are
extremely proud of Owen’s hard work and dedication to
and TikTok. Evan also loves to travel and counts
New York City and Hawaii as two of his favorite
Friday, May 7, 2021 7:00 PM his Bar Mitzvah preparation this year. destinations. Evan’s family is very proud of his
commitment and dedication to his Torah studies, and
looks forward to celebrating this milestone with him.
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Ganon Gil (“Garden of Joy”) Mosad Shalom
L'dor v'Dor Welcome, Summer!
What a blessing and special opportunity it is at Ganon Gil I am so honored to be your principal; you make me proud to be the Director of Education at Mosad Shalom Religious School. We have
and The Nest to have two amazing young women—who slogged through a very difficult year and as Rabbi and Cantor sang for Pesach “We’re Still Standing.” For this you all deserve a pat on the
have been involved at Temple Adat Shalom since they were back, Kol HaKavod. Through all this, you all keep me thinking, learning, and laughing, but most of all, you keep me young at heart.
children—now working in the program. Eden Birenbaum and I am grateful for your joy, astute insights and amazing talents. I am also very proud of the growth of our students under such adverse
Kira Degelsmith are college students as well as Ganon Gil/ circumstances. They are troopers. It is their steadfastness and energy that has inspired me and kept me going.
Mosad Shalom graduates (and cousins). Aside from helping As we move into the summer, I hope that the coming months will be a time for fun with family and friends. It is also extremely important
Den Masur
to alleviate the serious staff shortage in the early childhood Dir. of Educ.
that students continue their growth in Hebrew reading and literacy. Reading 20 minutes per day will allow students to continue their
education profession, they bring a sweet, competent, and growth. Reading on grade level is one of the strongest indicators of success for students. The summer represents a great opportunity for
fresh approach to their work with the children. students to grow these skills.
Below are some resources students have used during the school year that will continue to be available during the summer.
TAS has lots to be proud of in its contribution to Eden’s and
Kira’s upbringing, as do their parents. Their participation in Bar/Bat Mitzvah Prayers:
the preschool staffing is greatly appreciated…AND FUN! https://images.shulcloud.com/1584/uploads/Mosad-Shalom/NEWBarBatMitzvahpacketMTJuly2010.pdf
This link is excellent Guided Distance Learning with someone reading the prayer along with the student:
http://www.behrmanhouse.com/kol-yisrael-main-menu-0
Support your child's growth...
Homework, Reading, and Extra Practice...students who consistently read for at least 20 minutes each day gain and grow at a faster rate. Please help your
children set up positive work routines and a quiet space to accomplish this. For families who have need of one-on-one Hebrew tutoring over the summer,
please contact me and I can set you up with a tutor.
A Growth Mindset will encourage students to keep working and take on challenges. We work to encourage students to think about growth and achievement,
rather than what they can and cannot do. Praising hard work, problem solving, perseverance, growth, improvement, and taking on challenges, will encourage
a child to feel confident and enthusiastic about doing things that are challenging and difficult. This is the best way to inspire growth. We will do this at school
and hope that you will reinforce this mindset at home too.
Until next school year, here’s wishing you love, laughter, and learning.
We look forward to a strong finish to the school year. Thank you again for all your support and encouragement this year.
Have a great summer!
Den Masur
Next on the Bestseller List! Get your copy today! Morah Shelly and her Pre-K Class put together a great collection
of words to live by: “How to Be A Friend.” Seems like our world would be a better place if it were required reading
for all! Here’s their advice:
“Play everywhere together” —Max, age 5 “Give them toys” —Eloise, age 4
“Plant flowers for them” —Moses, age 5 “Love them” —Jonas, age 4
“Be nice” —Jordyn, age 4 “Play nicely with them” —Yilan, age 4
“When you play with them, share your toys” —Neil, age 4 “Play with them” —Jonah, age 4
“Take turns” —Freddy, age 4 “Caring and sharing” —Bella, age 4
Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration
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Membership/Life's Journey/Action for Social Justice Adult Education
Membership Engagement Survey Please join us for
The Life and Work of
The Temple Adat Shalom Membership Committee wants to hear
about your motivations and interests!
HAVDALAH & GAME NIGHT Online Classes
Saturday, June 5, 2021 • 7 PM
After a challenging year, our leadership is looking toward the
TAS campus reopening. As an evolving, vibrant, and welcoming
JUDY CHICAGO with Rabbi David
community, we invite your feedback to learn how we can
continue to respond to your interests and engage you in programs
When Death Comes (4 Sessions)
Brenda Ducloux
Membership VP and activities. To help guide our offerings, the Membership June 1, 8, 15, 22 at 7:00 PM
Committee is conducting a Membership Engagement Survey to plan for the future Click here to sign up.
and understand opportunities to best involve you. What are the rules, guidelines, traditions
and myths regarding death and dying within
Click to access the survey:
Click here to sign up! Judaism? From tattoos to removing life support,
https://www.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=gzrzZrzG8cw%3D.
from placing stones to arriving in heaven, from
We would be grateful if you -- and each adult member of your household -- would shiva to yarhzeit, we’ll explore how Judaism
guides, coaches and heals.
take a few minutes to complete this brief survey before June 4. Based on your
answers, we look forward to following up and connecting you in the best possible To know where you’re going, you must know
way. Additionally, we plan to share what we have collectively learned from our
where you’ve been… The Prophets: Isaiah
members at the annual congregational meeting.
To know where you’re going, you mu
(Selected texts and history)
If you have any questions about the survey, or if you would prefer to have someone
from the Membership Committee personally conduct the survey over the phone,
please contact us at membership@adatshalom.com or leave a message with the TAS Jewish Life
Presented by Sharon Goldhamer
(3 Sessions coming in the Fall)
whereis widely
The prophet Isaiah
however, are unaware of the context within
you’vecelebrated.
been… Most,
in the Tenements of New
Jewish Life
Office. which heYork
Guest Lecturer and Art History Educator writes, or more precisely, in which
they write. Yes, there is more than one Isaiah!
P Life Cycle Events P Thursday, May 6, A2021 • 7:00 PM • Via Zoom Explore a bit beneath the surface of this
Virtual Presentation from the
Sign up at (copy and paste link): influential personality.
WE SHARE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES
https://www.adatshalom.com/event/lecture-judy-chicago.html in the Tenements of Ne
Cantor Lori Frank and Carole Wilinsky on the passing of their beloved uncle and brother-in-law,
Temple Adat Shalom Jewish Artist Lecture Series
Maurice Wilinsky, on 3/10. Sunday A Virtual Presentation from the
Harriet Rosenberg on the passing of her beloved husband, Harvey, on 3/28. May 23
Kitty Cooper on the passing of her beloved father, Irvin Cooper, on 4/18 To know where you’re going, you must know
3:30-4:30
Keith Liker on the passing of his beloved friend, Jeff Salz, on 5/2. where you’ve been… $36
per device Sund
Jewish Life
May 2
Mitzvah-of-the-Month Volunteer At Interfaith Community Services 3:30-
The March toiletry drive for Interfaith Community In Escondido! $36
Services was a GREAT success, with over a dozen TAS volunteers on the third Wednesday of each month. in the Tenements of New York per d
large bins filled with toothbrushes, toothpaste, body Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Meet the Rogarshevsky Family
wash, shampoo, shaving cream, razors, and deodorant. A Virtual Presentation from the
If it has been at least two weeks since you have had your You’ll visit their restored Orchard Street apartment
Thank you to all who donated, and a special shout
from the 1910’s. Immigrating from Lithuania, you’ll
out to Sisterhood and Ganon Gil families for their second covid vaccination, you can volunteer!
learn how they raised six children while balancing work
donations. Sunday, May 23, 2021 • 3:30 PM PT
in the garment trade with their traditions. Fully
During COVID restrictions, we are preparing brown bag Sunday Meet the Rogarshevsky Family
interactive, a tenement museum educator will answer
The Action for Social Justice committee is holding meals for clients to take with them, as the hot morning
your questions during $36/Device Maytour.
this private group 23 Meet the Rogarshevsky Family
meal is still not being served in the dining room as yet. You’ll visit their restored Orchard
another collection for Interfaith Community Services 3:30-4:30 You’ll visit their restored
Street apartment from theOrchard
1910’s.Street apartm
(ICS) until May 6. It is in need of water and individual $36 from the 1910’s. Immigrating from Lithuania,
PLEASE CONTACT: Immigrating from Lithuania, you’ll
snacks for its clients, as it continues to support our per device learn how they raised six children
learn how they raised six children while while balanci
community. Please bring your donations to the Temple Sharon Stanford in the garment
balancing work in trade with theirtrade
the garment traditions. Fully
office. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you TAS – ICS Volunteer Coordinator interactive,
with a tenement
their traditions. Fullymuseum educator will a
interactive,
Add an optional traditional deli
in advance! 760-518-7789 cell a tenement museum educator will group tour.
your questions during this private
sharon-7789@cox.net meal and homemade desserts you answer your questions during this
Here is the list of the most needed items: can pick up at the temple!
Meet the Rogarshevsky Family private group tour.
1. Cases of Water You’ll visit their restored Orchard Street apartment
2. Soft Granola Bars/Protein Bars
Visit thistheylink Visit
from the 1910’s. Immigrating
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Lithuania, you’ll information and to register:
learn how raised children while balancing work
3. Trail Mix (individual packs) https://www.adatshalom.com/event/new-york-tenement-museum-tour-2021.html
and
in theto register:
garment trade with their traditions. Fully Add an optional traditional deli
4. Nuts (individual packs). Questions?
a tenementAllison
museum Weisman: weismanallison@gmail.com
https://www.adatshalom.com/event/new-york-tenement-museum-tour-2021.html
interactive, educator will answer or 858-395-4091
meal and homemade desserts yo
your questions during this private group tour.
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Questions?
Allison Weisman
weismanallison@gmail.com or 858-395-4091
May 2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Mosad Shalom Promotion and Summer Send-off! 10:00a Shabbat
Service
Sunday, May 16 • 10 AM to 12 NOON
Lake Poway
Hot dogs & Burgers (Vegetarian options) & Icees!
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9:30a Mosad Shalom 3:00p Hebrew 10:30a Women's 7:00p Jewish Artist 7:00p Erev Shabbat 10:00a Shabbat
11:00 Men's Club Class with Torah Study Lecture HaMoreh Service
Virtual Cantor Lori 5:00p Mosad Shalom Series: Service
Brunch 7:00p Israeli 7:00p Genesis Judy Chicago honoring
Dancing Narratives with Esther Wulff
Rabbi David and
Ruth Gach
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
9:30a Mosad Shalom 3:00p Hebrew SH Book
10:00a 7:00p Sisterhood 6:15p Sisterhood 5:00p Tot Shabbat 10:00a Shabbat
Class with Group Rosh Chodesh Board Mtg & Ice Cream ervice -
S
Cantor Lori 5:00p Mosad Shalom Social Bar Mitzvah of
7:00p Israeli 7:00p Genesis 7:00p Erev Men's Club Owen Glick
Dancing Narratives with Shabbat
Rabbi David Service
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
9:30a Mosad Shalom 10:00a Yizkor Service 10:30a Women's 7:00p BOT Meeting 7:00p Erev 10:00a Shabbat
Summer Send- 7:00p Israeli Torah Study Shabbat Service
off & Dancing 5:00p Mosad Shalom Service
Promotion 7:00p Genesis
Lake Poway Shavuot Narratives with
Rabbi David
(Office Closed)
23 24 25 - - 26 27 28 29
11:00a SH Installation 3:00p Hebrew Class 10:30a Women's 6:30p Congregation 7:00p Erev Shabbat 10:00a Shabbat
3:00p Bereavement Grp with Cantor Torah Study Town Hall Service Service
3:30p Tenemt Mus Tour 7:00p Israeli Dancing 5:00p Mosad Shalom Reopening
Meeting
Memorial
Day
30 (Office Closed) 31
June 2021
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
10:30a Women's 7:00p Erev 10:00a Shabbat
Torah Study Confirmation Service -
7:00p When Death Shabbat Bar Mitzvah
Comes with Service of Evan Levine
Rabbi David 7:00p Havdalah &
Game Night
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
3:00p Hebrew SH Book
10:00a 6:15p Sisterhood 7:00p Erev Shabbat 10:00a Shabbat
Class with Group Board Graduation* Service
Cantor Lori 7:00p When Death Meeting Service
7:00p Israeli Comes with
Dancing Rabbi David
*Tentative
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
7:00p Israeli SH Book
10:00a 7:00p BOT 7:00p Erev Shabbat 10:00a Shabbat
Dancing Group Meeting Service Service
7:00p When Death 4:00p Tot Havdalah
Comes with
Rabbi David
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
3:00p Bereavement 7:00p Israeli 10:30a Women's 7:00p Erev Shabbat 10:00a Shabbat
Support Group Dancing Torah Study Service Service
7:00p When Death
Comes with
Father's Day Rabbi David
27 28 29 30
3:00p Hebrew 10:30a Women's
Class with Torah Study
Cantor Lori
7:00p Israeli
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Springtime is well underway! I still can’t believe that it has been over a year since COVID turned our world upside Your Mem
down. The opportunity to see this chapter of our lives behind us is coming soon. While Zoom has certainly kept us
all uniquely connected, the interaction is not the same. I have missed the handshakes and hugs…I miss being in our Sunday, May 23, 2021
sanctuary and experiencing the collective voices of all of us in song and prayer… and I miss our in-person monthly
Men’s Club brunches in the Social Hall. Yet, we have done our best to provide the best possible online programming 11:00 AM
and we haven’t missed a beat. Thank you for all who have participated this past year from their homes to hear fabulous
presenters on all sorts of topics.
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, we are thinking and appreciating the trust, caring and impact our mothers and
Renew YourSisterhood Sisterhood
Membership Today!
wives have had and continue to have on most of us. My mind keeps flowing the words from Proverbs 31– A Woman of Valor. There
are some wonderful modern interpretations of the prayer and I encourage you to read them online. I am incredibly grateful for all my Sisterhood has many functions and activities planned for the year that we so Installation
mother instilled in me, and I am so proud of my wife for all she has personally accomplished…her encouragement, nurturing and for even hope you will want to be part of. Our Mah Jongg tournaments will return. Our
huge Rummage Sale is will take place later in the year. Proceeds will be deposited
Via Zoom
spoiling me. This month, I am especially reminded to be grateful to not only mine, but the spouses of our Men’s Club Board who have
encouraged their husbands to be involved, and dedicated precious amounts of family time to help the temple. I appreciate the women into the Sisterhood Beautification Fund and will be utilized to help the Temple
redo the Courtyard Girls’ Bathroom as well as to support Mosad Shalom and the
of our congregation who are very much of the creative force in all we do. I applaud our temple Sisterhood for the dedication to family,
Early Childhood Development Center.
RSVP with your Renewal
partnership and good deeds.
We are looking forward to getting together—in person—for all the wonderful
Form (Make sure to include
On May 2nd, we held our most recent Zoom program: A Tribute to Mothers. Members of our Men’s Club Board home-delivered bagel
breakfasts for two to all our members who requested them, and enjoyed our annual program with our mothers, spouses, and significant special interest groups: Luncheon Cooking Group, Dinner Cooking Group, your email for Zoom link)!
others. Our guest speaker was the popular Dr. Richard Lederer, author and linguist. A highlight of the program was an appearance by our Book Club, Movie Gals, Cinema Sisters, Women’s Torah Study, Canasta,
own, Elliott Wulff, singing the Yiddishe folk song, “Mamale.” We all had tears. Over 100 members of our congregation participated. Walking Group, etc. We are always happy to form another group if you have an
interest that is not listed. Bagel/Goodie Bag to those
I also want to encourage the entire congregation to join in celebration on Friday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. for a virtual Men’s Club Shabbat.
This creative and joyful service is not to be missed. Many of our Men’s Club leaders will take part in prayer and song, as well as an We have continuing programs lined up for the year: Rosh Chodesh, live demos who renew by Monday,
opportunity to read Torah! of preparation of traditional Jewish dishes and pastries as well as interesting May 17
speakers. Enjoy our Fall Woman of the Year event, Installation, Women’s Seder,
Please continue to let us know of your interests and willingness to participate with Men’s Club. Stay tuned to hear more about our
Membership Tea and Wine & Cheese Party, and whatever other fun events our
activities as we start off the 2021-22 fiscal year with more in-person opportunities to be together in fellowship once again!
teams put together. Join or rejoin Sisterhood this year.
Statements have been mailed!
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Membership for 2021-2022!
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10 MAY/JUNE 2021 MAY/JUNE 2021 11Community Community
Special Grant Challenge Benefiting TAS!
Our Temple Adat Shalom MyLegacy program continues to grow with three new households joining with the other 40 members already 3 Evenings
in the program! This brings us to five new members for last period (as of January, 2020). We are very excited that some families already
had designated Temple Adat Shalom in their estate plans, but had not notified us. POINT Interfaith 6-7:30pm
Monday, June 14
The Jewish Community Foundation will make a grant to TAS for $5,000 if we can add five (5) new member units to the MyLegacy Monday, July 12
program before June 30. The JCF coordinates the overall MyLegacy program for the San Diego Jewish community. We are asking all
members to please consider joining in this wonderful program that will ensure TAS endures long into the future!
Summer Nights Monday, August 9
Call Steve Bernsen (858.776.8644) to get more information and get your individual questions answered. Please help us support TAS for
the future families that want a Jewish home in North County Inland.
MONDAY, JUNE 14th
My Legacy Circle • Spiritual Elements in building a
Hindu Temple
We honor and thank the following members of the My Legacy Circle for leaving a bequest Speaker: Dr Jessie Mercay from
or other planned gift to Temple Adat Shalom to help ensure the future of our synagogue.
Mexico
Philip & Irma Ames Freda Heller* Arthur & Evalyn Schiff* • 4 Different dance forms from
Sidney & Gloria* Bernsen William & Dr. Diane Hillman Matt and Gwen Schvimmer different parts of Bharat / India
Steven & Deanna Bernsen Rose Howard* Leslee Simon
Richard & Lillian Braun* Harold & Catherine Johnson* Dr. Richard & Judith Simons
Shirley Brenner* Miriam Jubelirer* Arnold & Lucille Sirk* MONDAY, JULY 12th
Rabbi David & Adrienne Castiglione Mavis Kaplan Leo Slov*
Speaker Benjamin Midler, author of
Hannah Cohen & Elliott Edelstein Lee* & Dr. Jeri Ann Karlsberg Howard & Debra Solomon
Dr. Sheldon & Natalie* Diamond Sam & Helen Levitt* Richard & Shari Stegman
The Life of a Child Survivor
Mark Dillon Dr. Marshall & Gail* Littman Michael & Anita Szawielenko It is his story as a survivor of the
Jeanne Dillon* Shamara & Ron Madrid Robert & Mary Stuart Taylor* Holocaust.
Lynne Elson* Dr. Howard & Lottie Marcus* Martin & Angelica Teal 20-minute video
Dr. Merle & Mrs. Teresa Fischlowitz Joseph & Lauren Milana Lorraine & Aron Thall
Cantor Lori and Jeff Frank Arnold* & Marilyn Packer Stephen* & Gerry Voit
Jeffrey & Rachel Frankel Irving & Anne Pinkel* Annette Kaplan Weil MONDAY, AUGUST 9th
Lara & Greg Gocal Lawrence & Janet Pollack Carolyn Wilinsky Native American Speaker – Bobo Elliot
Quan Greenberg Rabbis Deborah Prinz & Mark Hurvitz Stephen & Deborah Wismar Manzanita Band of the Kumeyaay Nation
Sylvan & Ruth Grunwald* Henry & Barbara Reed* Anonymous (8) “Domination Decoded”
Wayne Hamburger & Sharon Losnick Thomas & Helen Sabo
* of blessed memory
Mosad Shalom Student Wins Award
Mazel Tov to Jaeden Clark on receiving the San Diego INTERFAITH AWARENESS WEEK begins Sunday Aug. 8th and runs thru Sunday Aug. 15th
Jewish Teen Initiative 18 Under 18 Recipient Award
Celebrated around the world, this yearly celebration began in 2017 in San Diego
New Date TBA
for 2021. Nominated by Den Masur, Jaeden will be
donating his grant to Bridge 2 The Future, a non-profit by the Poway Interfaith Team and is now a week-long, yearly experience in over 100 countries.
organization he has continued to work with from his
Bar Mitzvah project. This organization supports a
soccer organization, Letics Sports Football Club, that Temple Adat Shalom
Mark your calendars for virtual daily activities throughout San Diego
and meet new friends from across the country and throughout the world.
works on getting kids off the streets and into schools,
college and playing on professional teams in Mexico.
15905 Pomerado Road, Poway 92064
Nanny Needed Infant, Toddler, and Children’s Clothing • Toys, Arts and
Crafts Items • Household and Sporting Goods • Small
We are looking for a part time nanny Monday
through Friday, 4 to 5 hours a day to help watch
Appliances • Games • Books Luggage • Area Rugs • Art
our 5 month old son. Hours would likely be Furniture • Small Tools
10:00am-2/3:00pm. We live in Allied Gardens SAVE THE DATES
and would love to connect if you’re interested! A Zoom Link willVisit
Rabbi and Cantor at Purim Drive-
Through Celebration
TempleAdatShalomSisterhood
be sent later.
Email Abigail Albert for more information revabigail.afc@outlook.com
on Facebook
Please email Jamie at jdouber25@gmail.com.
12 MAY/JUNE 2021 MAY/JUNE 2021 13Tributes Tributes
Audio/Visual Fund •W alter Alpert •M
yron A. Burke •N orman Goren
• Ruth Lichtman by Ken & Karen Cohen by Louis Elfenbaum & Elizabeth Lefcort
In Memory of:
by Rosemarie Litoff • Mark Gordon
• Samuel Buchman
• Margaret Gardner Infant-Toddler Center Fund by Vicki Gordon
by Richard & Shari Stegman
• Sarah G. Perlstein In Memory of: • Ralph Brech
• Mindy Goldberg
• Alexander Z. Perlstein •A be Gach by Gerri Brech
by Lori and Jeff Frank
by George & Betsy Gardner by Ruth & Larry Gach • Jay Kaplan
Adult Education Fund Early Childhood Education Fund (Ganon Gil) •C elia Hoffman Levin by Mavis Kaplan
•B enja min Hoffman • Walter Alpert
In Memory of: by Hannah Cohen & Elliott Edelstein
In Honor of: by Phyllis Savin
• Walter Alpert by Gerald & Barbara Kent
• Ruth Leiderman
by Ruth & Larry Gach
by Dena Stein Dr. Joe Weiss MemorialSocial Action Fund In Recovery of:
Cantor Lori W. Frank’s Discretionary Fund by Debra & Ed Capozzoli In Memory of: •H oward Friedman
In Memory of: •D omanic Theriot by Hannah Cohen & Elliott Edelstein
In Honor of: • Helen Cohen On Behalf of:
by Debra & Ed Capozzoli
• Esther Wulff by Nancy, Larry, and Jyl Cohen •J ack & Sherron Schuster
• Ruth Gach • Dr. Charles Turner Leo Slov Educational Fund
by Ilene Kruger & by Naomi Filburn
Rabbi Prinz Tribute for the Benefit of TAS Fund
Jonathan Rosenberg In Memory of:
• Sol Schultz •N atalie Diamond In Memory of:
In Memory of: by Chuck & Suzi Gold •R uth Pidgeon Olsman
• Samuel Joseph by Shel Diamond
by Sally Rovner
• LeonardJoseph Edward Levin Disability Assistance Fund Men's Club
• Nettie Greifer
In Memory of:
Security Fund
by Leslie Joseph In Recovery of:
• Edward Levin •S tan Schaeffer In Memory of:
• Laura Stern
by Howard Levin by Rosemarie Litoff •S helley Meshulam
by Richard Stern
•W alter Alpert
• Maurice Wilinsky General Fund Michael Shack Memorial Fund by Stella Read
by Rosemarie Litoff
In Honor of: •S idney Molbegott
• Harvey Rosenberg In Honor of:
• Keith "Gatekeeper" Liker •P hilip Roffman
by Andrea Blum •R uth Leiderman
by Jeremiah Rivas by Mark & Sharon Molbegott
• Harry G. Figler by Cindy and Marvin Schwedock
• Vicki Gordon •K irk Stanford
by Mildred Figler by Natalie and Stan Schaeffer
by Nina Sabban by Tom & Sharon Stanford
• Goldie Molack In Memory of:
• Phil Feinberg In Recovery of:
by Micki Sherin Evans •M ichael Shack
by Nancy Flexer •A ron Thall
• Herman Berkowitz by Betsy and George Gardner
In Memory of: by Rosemarie Litoff
by Al Berkowitz & Nicki Gagne by Eileen & Stan Kaufman
• Hyman Bell On Behalf of:
• Mark Gordon by Susan Cohn
• Sherri Picchiotti •R obin Olimb & Jill Rappaport
by Vicki Gordon by TAS Sisterhood
by Debbie Savitzky
• Leo Pidgeon
• Al Sager
•H usband of Babs Putzel-Bischoff WRJ/Sisterhood Beautification Fund
by Sally Rovner •W alter Alpert
• Merv Blum by Robin Doucette by Natalie and Stan Schaeffer In Memory of:
by Eric Blum • Irving Lipson •S arah Klein
• Lillian Holdsworth • Lillian Cohen Music Fund by Ruth & Larry Gach
by Kay Weitzman by Barry & Susan Lipson
• Mark Gordon
In Honor of: Special Thanks to those who paid to attend the
• Nettie Goldstein •S ofia & Rece Passover Zeder:
by Gerri Brech by Nina Sabban
by Debra & Ed Capozzoli
• Joseph Sebestyen • Boris Gurfinkel •B
ob August
In Memory of:
by Yehuda & Virginia Shabatay • Polya Polonsky •J
ules Barad & Susan Stewart
• Irvin Cooper
• Jay Mehlman by Lusia Polonsky •J
im Boydston & Michelle Cass
by Fran and Burt Israel
by Phyllis Mehlman • Melvin H. Hager •C
arl Edwards & Elyse Filderman
•P hyllis Yvonne Shapiro
In Recovery of: • Lorraine Hager Emery •P
hil & Beverly Feinberg
by Debra & Ed Capozzoli
• Carole Wilinsky by Debra Hager •T
erry & Deena Ferman
by Rosemarie Litoff • Morris Levy Rabbi David Castiglione Discretionary Fund •M
ichael & Hillary Gilson
by Stanley Levy •M
egan & Ross Kirkpatrick
Courtyard Fund • Robert Heller In Memory of:
•S heldon Jules Zimmerman •R
enée Kreithen & Ken Goldberg
by Jeffrey Heller •A
l & Leslie Morrison
In Memory of: by Sheldon Schwartz
• Ethel Rosenthal •E
mily Nelson
• Manuel Rivas • Isaac "Irving" Weitzman
by Tracy Scallet •S
tella Read
by Jeremiah Rivas by Kay Weitzman
• Isadore Lederhandler •R
oberta Robinson
• Walter Alpert •P hil Weiss
by Miriam Studley •E
llin & Al Rosenthal
by Zaydeh Chavurah by Marilyn Weiss
• Irma and Max Leone •B
obbie Sevier
• Donald Van Schaick •S amuel Keston
by Lauren Gaffen Meyer •Y
ehuda & Virginia Shabatay
by Dianne and Nuriel Lapidot by Joy Hecht
High Holy Day Music Fund •N ellye Lewis •E
linor Shack
COVID-19 Mitigation Fund •K
athryn Spencer
by Virginia Shabatay
In Memory of: •L
aura Spier & Chalino Jimenez
In Memory of: •A nne Bulla
• Max Frank •A
nn Sussman
• Beverly Frank by Alyssa & Dan Castilgione
• Joel Frank •M
arty & Angelica Teal
by Jeff and Cantor Lori Frank •H arvey Rosenberg
by Jeff & Cantor Lori Frank •L
orraine & Aron Thall
by Andrea Blum
14 MAY/JUNE 2021 MAY/JUNE 2021 15Temple Adat Shalom
The Center For Reform Jewish Life
15905 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA 92064
Paper copies of the Shofar are available upon request.
David Castiglione Rabbi
Lori Wilinsky Frank Cantor
Phil Feinberg Temple Administrator
Marilyn Milne Early Childhood Director
Den Masur Director of Student Education
Deborah R. Prinz Rabbi Emeritus
Board of Trustees
Hannah Cohen President
Robin Daus & Laura Spier President-Elect
Miriam Schustack Immediate Past President
Bob Lasser VP Finance
Brenda Ducloux VP Membership
Albert Clark VP Education
Sarah Cardet VP Religious Practices
Laura Spier VP Development
Brett Litoff VP Special Projects
Auxiliary Presidents
Diane Hillman Sisterhood
Steve Reitman Men’s Club
www.adatshalom.com
Shofar Layout/Preparation: Lorraine Thall
Paper mailing: Adi AzranYou can also read
