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Emanuel Synagogue
Bulletin
Emanuel Synagogue Bulletin
August 2021 Av - Elul 5781
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Elul starts on the 9th
Contents Pg 2
Rabbi’s Rostrum Pgs 3-4 Rosh HaShanah starts the first week of
Principal’s Podium Pgs 5-6 Sept!
Mah Koreh Pg 7
Sisterhood Pg 8
Men’s Club Pg 9
Birthdays & Anniversaries Pg 10
In Memory Pg 11
Yahrzeit Pg 12
Todah Rabah Pg 13
Rabbi’s Rostrum
Routine is an Important hard to put into words - using
the beautiful poetry of King
Next Step David to ask God for what we
Last month, we looked at have been trying to request.
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov and Last month, I encouraged
his ideas for raising himself out people to add Psalm 16 to their
of depression, illness, and sad daily routine. This month, I
times in his life. His first step encourage you to add Psalm 32 -
was always prayer. In Judaism, the second step in Rebbe
there are many words that can Nachman’s recommended series
be translated as “prayer.” So, of restorative Psalms.
which kind of prayer, then, did
Rebbe Nachman prescribe? From our desire to ask for
help and guidance comes a time
For the most part, our when we can begin to help
tradition assumes that we are ourselves. This is the place of
always able to pray spontaneous routine - of Shema and Amidah.
prayers - individual, personal Starting and ending each day
prayers uttered from the heart at with a few minutes of prayer
times of great distress or at can help us feel more like we
times of great elation. Rebbe are back to our old selves. This
Nachman writes about his own kind of routine is not easy for
spontaneous prayers and times many people - it can be the
speaking to God directly from hardest thing about the Jewish
the heart. However, in this tradition for some people.
instance, Rebbe Nachman refers Science has weighed in on the
to two kinds of prayers while
healing from physical or
emotional distress: Psalms, and
the routine daily prayers of
Shema and Amidah. We looked
at Psalms last month as a good
way to express something that is
benefits of establishing and A Serious Note
sticking to a routine - calm,
reduced stress, a better outlook, I hope that you have
and in some cases, better overall gained some benefit from these
health. Maybe this is why two bulletin articles about our
Rebbe Nachman encouraged slow progress back to what
people to reestablish a routine of people insist on calling the
prayer as soon as they are able “New Normal.” Whatever life
after going through something will look like after we can
difficult. finally call Covid-19 a distant
memory, we are one step closer
I would like to to that life every single day.
recommend that anyone who
wants to feel a little more However, please do not
centered, a little calmer, and a let your guard down with
little more “on track” should try regards to Covid-19 and the
saying Shema twice a day - after serious threat that it poses to
waking up, and before going to your health, the health of your
bed. Whether you choose to say family, and the health of your
the single verse of Shema, to community. Please keep
include the first paragraph washing your hands regularly,
(Ve’Ahavta), or all three please wear a mask when it is
paragraphs of Shema - and necessary, and if you are able to
regardless of what language you do so safely, please get
choose for reciting Shema, these vaccinated.
few moments of contact with
God and with Jewish tradition to
start and end each day will help
you feel a little more like things
.כל ישראל
are running right. Maybe you’ll
choose to add in Psalm 32, as
well.
ערבין זה בזה
All Jewish people are
responsible for one another. We
are all in this together.
Principal’s Podium EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE BLOOM FAMILY SCHOOL 2021-2022 (5782) SCHOOL YEAR
protocols, but soon kids start bouncing out
of the infirmary with negative tests. The
cheers, laughing, screaming, and joy
returns when it is official that all new
entries to the camp have tested negative.
Let the fun begin.
Shabbos at any Jewish camp is a special
time. The community the campers and
staff create is unique to each session and
each summer. On our campers first
Shabbos in the Rockies, I give Rowan
and Leora a package of Oreos to share
with their tent buddies and spend a little
time checking in on their week.
Dear Emanuel Family,
As Sunday approaches, the many
I am heading north on Colorado SH - 67. campers are getting ready for their hiking,
Three miles past a small trout fishing camping, biking, or other excursion out of
encampment, Deckers, is a sign reading the main camp area. Due to Covid safety
Flying J Ranch with an arrow pointing protocols, the overnights are on the
towards a dirt path on the left known as grounds of the camp or in very remote
the "Shelf Road." It is carved into the side areas nearby.
of a mountain that leads to Ramah in the
Rockies. As my car rattles and my bike On Monday morning the camp is full of
shakes on the rack, I make my way up the anticipation as the groups begin to depart
"Shelf Road" to camp ready to work and on their adventures. Although the
excited to see two of our youth, Rowan youngest campers and much of the staff
and Leora Slater. remain, it is quiet at the base camp. By
Tuesday, the group left behind cannot wait
I pull into Ramockies, the camp's for the different groups to return to tell
affectionate nickname, before the stories and create the next Shabbos. I am
campers arrive for session 2A, and the enjoying the slowdown in the kitchen,
staff is running around settling last minute knowing I will not be nearly as exhausted
details with an incredible frenetic energy. at night.
Rabbi Eliav and Avram Pachter grab me,
test me for Covid, and put me to work in The second Havdalah is bittersweet. It
the kitchen. I am immediately part of the marks the end of a beautiful Shabbos, the
staff. end of my time this year at Ramockies,
and a return home (I am ready). I now
Within the hour the buses full of campers know how my kids feel when they say, "I
begin to arrive just outside the dining hall. am on an eleven month Masa (trip) away
The counselors form a human tunnel, from Ramockies."
cheering each camper as they jump off
the bus (I can only assume there are big See you around the Shul
smiles hiding under each mask). The Jeff Goss
happy eyes suddenly change as the Youth Director
medical staff announces the Covid testing
Sisterhood Gift Shop Buy your Bar & Bat Mitzvah, Wedding, and Baby Gifts. Plus, Yahrzeit and Shabbos candles, Jewelry, pottery and so much more.
We would like to say “Thank you” for your donations to our wonderful Memorial Book and to the men’s club membership. Ari Klein Men’s Club President
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2 Barry & Pam Thurman 2 Dr. Roberta Sloan
8 Drs. David J. Katz & Glynnis 5 Donna Graham
B. Ingall Bill Marwil
Rabbis Abby Jacobson & Lois Pendergraft
Juan Mejia 8 Dorothy Cohen
10 Fred & Arlette Poplin Bryson Green
13 Louis & Marcy Price 14 Don Smith
15 Marc Levine & Ronnie 18 Valerie Beasley
Grinberg 20 Robyn LeFever
17 Dr. Robert & Carol Epstein Mark Lunsford
18 Tom & Debra Carlson Diane Rubin
27 Larry & Ronna Davis 22 Zinnia Marrs Steele
Lawrence & Tina Rothblum 23 Irene Silberg
31 Scott & Stephanie Nachatilo 24 Ariel Lavendar-Smith
Kyle Logsdon
25 Tabitha Cooke
27 Larry Davis
Dr. Glynnis B. Ingall
30 Ari Klein
31 Lloyd MagnerIn Memory
Of Our Loved Ones
ROBERT BLOCK LARRY GRAHAM IRENE SIEGAL
Dr. Naomi Esmon Don Goldstein Don Goldstein
Dr. Martin & Laura Levine
PHILIP BLUM Elaine Weise DR. PAUL SILVERSTEIN
Phil & Janelle Kopp Dr. Michael & Diana
DAVID HAMRIC Robinson
HELEN COTTEN Pamela Thurman
Verne & Margaret Cotten DR. LEONARD SLATER
BRETT SHALOM Dr. Robert B. & Phyllis
ELEANOR COHEN KANTER Epstein & family
Murray & Sharon Cohen Fred & Arlette Poplin Eleanor Miller
Loren & Julie Plotkin
MATILDA COHEN SYDNEY KOWALOFF Dr. Mark & Debra Wolraich
Dr. Martin & Laura Levine Dr. Mark & Debra Wolraich
FREDRIQUE STORY
JOAN RUTH EPSTEIN RACHMIL KURLENDER Karin Kruger
Dr. Robert H. & Carol Anita Barlow
Epstein ROBERT J. STORY
Dr. S. Wachtenheim IAN LEVINE Karin Kruger
Dr. Martin & Laura Levine
PHYLLIS JOAN SIGNE LYNN
EPSTEIN JERRY MCDANIEL THOMPSON
Dr. Robert H. & Carol Richard & Louise Fritz Karin Kruger
Epstein
Ronald & Heane Epstein HERMON MERSON OMAR TRINIDAD
Jean Kirk & Gail Winter Harry & Hedra Merson Levi Aroch & Ana Reyes
Gail Meltzner
Eleanor Miller ROSE MILLER PAUL WEISE
Dr. Michael & Diane Eleanor Miller Elaine Weise
Robinson
Dr. Mark & Debra Wolraich MARTIN RICH MICHAEL JOEL WEISS
Dr. Michael & Diana Drs. Stephen & Roberta
LISA ANNE FOGLE Robinson Sloan
Karin Kruger
REBECCA YOURMAN
MARVIN GERSON Mark & Janet Price
Gail MeltznerWith Affection
We Recall…
Sunday, August 1, Friday, August 13, Monday, August 23,
23 Av 5 Elul 15 Elul
Ollie Friedman Dr. Sidney M. Gardner Deanna LaCerra
Rivkah Groman Devorah Kurlender Diana Muss
Yocheved Weisbaum
Monday, August 2, Tuesday, August 24,
24 Av Sunday, August 15, 16 Elul
Harry Hirsh 7 Elul Lena Bendorf
Darrel Poplin Millie Levin Aaron Slutzky
Herman Joseph Roodman
Monday, August 16, Thursday, August 26,
Tuesday, August 3, 8 Elul 18 Elul
25 Av Anne Belson Abe Cohen
Grace Sparks Hyman Stolove
Mary Lee Waintroob Friday, August 27,
Tuesday, August 17, 19 Elul
Wednesday, August 4, 9 Elul Frumeh Sarah Emmer
26 Av Rabbi Abram Granison Mary Stavinsky
Ethel Goldstein
Wednesday, August 18, Saturday, August 28,
Friday, August 6, 10 Elul 20 Elul
28 Av Charles Fagin Bessie Slutzky
Charles Kopp Rita Moskowitz
Sunday, August 29,
Sunday, August 8, Friday, August 20, 21 Elul
30 Av 12 Elul Abraham Redlich
Anna Colodesch Richard Epstein
Billy Smith Monday, August 30,
Monday, August 9, 22 Elul
1 Elul Saturday, August 21, Lucy Schneider
Ida Rozin 13 Elul
Yoel Dov Kurlender Tuesday, August 31,
Tuesday, August 10, 23 Elul
2 Elul Sunday, August 22, Sam Wasserman
Charles Hooper 14 Elul
Morris Krasnow
Thursday, August 12,
4 Elul
Louis Chuver
Blake Cowden
Leo Polen
Jerome Shless
Leona Trachtenberg!"#$
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TODA RABAH
CONGREGANTS ASSISTANCE
Donation to FUND
We would like to thank everyone for
Yona Alter
all your wonderful donations to the Peter & Francis Amendariz
Mikveh remodel project. Ron & Julie Arvine
Anita Barlow
Donation to Rabbi’s
Louis & Laura Barlow
Discretionary Fund
Gus & Julie Buthman
Dr. Robert B. Epstein
Stacy Coe
Elaine Weise Coe Plumbing
Larry & Ronna Davis
Donation to Cemetery Fund
Rhonda Day
Bernard Backer
Quenton & Deborah Duren
Eleanor Miller Ananias Edwards III
Helene Harpman
Mazel Tov to Davis & Jennifer
Dr. Karen Rae Jonscher
Dennis on birth of triplets
Ari & Paola Klein
Dr. Michael & Diana Robinson Dr. Martin & Laura Levine
Loren & Julie Plotkin
In Honor of Rabbi Abby
Shirley Rich
Jacobson good works
Drs. Stephen & Roberta Sloan
Dr. Robert B. Epstein & Family Pamela Thurman
Marc Vegh
General Donation
Elaine Weise
Bernard Backer
Robert & Tammy Weiss
Martha Rubio
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