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OCTOBER, 2021 5782
THE NORTHERN LIGHT
On Friday, October 1, we will celebrate Simchat Torah, a holiday of joy and
Torah. Our celebration will be a couple of days late according to the Jewish
calendar but it will be no less sweet and joyful.
Simchat Torah is not in the Bible. It is an invention of the rabbis that
emerged in the 10th or 11th century, probably due to the two different Torah
reading customs at the time. Reading the Torah used to be completed over
the course of three years instead of one. But once the method changed to a
yearly cycle, concluding the Torah and restarting it again immediately was
considered cause for a party.
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld wrote, “Because there was this sense of ‘Oooh, look,
here’s a great thing. We’re finishing Deuteronomy and starting Genesis
again. We’re showing the cycle is an unending cycle." We come back to the
same words every year, but we show up to hear them and learn about them
in a different way each year. I’m the same, but I’m different. The Torah is the
same, but it’s different.
On this holiday, we read the final words of the Torah, Moses’ death, and
immediately go to the beginning to read about Creation. There is some
sadness at Moses’ dying without going into the Promised Land but then
there is great joy in beginning our sacred story again. Everyone is invited to
participate with an Aliyah (being called to offer Torah blessings) on Simchat
Torah. It reminds us that the Torah is available to everyone. “Where is
there in the world a people that love a book so much that they dance around
with it? It’s a celebration of the biggest book club in the world,” writes
Rabbi David Kalb. I hope you will join your community, outdoors, in-person,
for this joyful celebration.
Rabbi Janice
OCTOBER, 2021 5782
October Calendar - LIN
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click here for more details LIVEST
October 01 Family Simchat Torah in the Sukkah 6:30 pm
October 03 Religious School at TNS 9:30 am
October 07 "The history of Jews in SLO County" 7:00 pm
Presentation by Daniel Krieger
(Zoom only - an Adult Ed event)
October 08 Shabbat Service (virtual only) 7:30 pm
October 11 Adult Ed Committee Meeting 10:45 am
October 12 Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00 pm
October 15 Shabbat Service (virtual only) 7:30 pm
October 17 Religious School at COT Tha10:00 am
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October 20 Mussar with Rabbi Janice (Zoom) iste you tpm o al
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October 29 Shabbat Service (virtual only) 7:30 pm
October 31 Religious School at CBD 9:30 am
OCTOBER, 2021 5782 Upcoming Events
OCTOBER, 2021 5782
OCTOBER, 2021 5782
Social Action & Adult Education
Book Discussion Group
November 4th at 7pm on Zoom
Mountains Beyond Mountains tells
the story of Dr. Paul Farmer,
founder of the international NGO
Partners in Health, as he works to
heal disease and fight poverty in
some of the most underserved
communities in the world.
Farmer, a Harvard-trained physician and public health
icon, believes that all people should have access not
only to basic, but to top-of-the-line medical resources
and technology, regardless of their financial means. The
book follows Farmer and his colleagues around the
world as they work to save lives and build healthier
communities in Haiti, Russia, Peru and right here in
North America.
**Some copies available in the SLO County Library
system.
OCTOBER, 2021 5782
Havurah at Chesebrough Farm
Women's Havurah
Where: Chesebrough Farm - 790 Moss Lane, Templeton
93465
When: Tuesday, October 26 at 5:30 pm
*Pot luck
**Arrive early if you would like to shop for pumpkins and
produce. The farm stand closes at 6pm.
Please RSVP (call or text) to Nancy Osran at 805-748-1355
OCTOBER, 2021 5782
Aiden Ramsdells' Bar Mitzvah Project
I have chosen to work with SHOES THAT FIT as my bar mitzvah project because of
the positive impact it has on the lives of kids and because I like shoes! I think all
children should be able to have shoes that fit and are comfortable and I want to
help that happen. I have elected to support kids from my alma mater, San Benito
Elementary School in Atascadero, CA. Please help me to help them by donating
(any amount will help) and sharing this page with family and friends. My goal is to
raise enough money to buy at least 60 pairs of new shoes at $30 per pair. At the
end of the fundraising period, Shoes that Fit will work directly with San Benito
Elementary School Staff to purchase new athletic shoes for students in need of
this support.
You can donate directly to my project by clicking on this link:
https://connect.clickandpledge.com/Organization/shoesthatfit/campaign/AidensBarMitzvahProject
Or you can write a check to “Shoes That Fit” and send it to COT c/o Jackie Ramsdell.
We will send in all funds collected at the end of November.
THANK YOU for your generosity!
Shoes That Fit is a 501(c)3 non-profit, whose mission is to tackle one of the most
visible signs of poverty in America by giving children in need new athletic shoes to
attend school with dignity and joy, prepared to learn, play, and thrive.
For more information about Shoes That Fit visit: www.shoesthatfit.org
OCTOBER, 2021 5782
Social Action
Tzedek Box
For more info on the App, please click here
OCTOBER, 2021 5782
Congregation Ohr Tzafon
Football Pool Fundraiser
WHEN: MONDAY, OCTOBER 25TH , 2021
5:15 PM (PST) MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
WHERE: VIRTUAL EVENT. WATCH IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR
OWN HOME!
WHAT: 16TH ANNUAL COT FOOTBALL POOL FUNDRAISER!
WATCH THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS VS. THE SEATTLE
SEAHAWKS
$50 DONATION PER SQUARE. SQUARES MAY BE SHARED FOR
$25 EACH*
$250 WINNER FOR EACH QUARTER (IN CASE OF OVERTIME,
$250 WILL BE PAID TO 4TH QUARTER WINNER)
$1,000 WINNER FOR THE FINAL SCORE.
$25 PAYOUTS FOR 4 WORST NUMBER PAIRINGS (2-2, 5-5, 8-8,
9-9)
ALL PLAYERS WILL BE EMAILED A COPY OF THE POOL WITH
NUMBERS RANDOMLY DRAWN IN ADVANCE OF THE GAME
100 SQUARES WILL BE PRE-SOLD ON A FIRST COME FIRST
SERVED BASIS
WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL OR TEXT OF THEIR
RESPECTIVE CASH PRIZES, AND NEED NOT BE ONLINE TO WIN
TO PURCHASE SQUARES, CONTACT LARRY CARIS AT
LJCWINE18@GMAIL.COM, OR CALL (805)835-5151
*DONATIONS HELP THE CONGREGATION SUPPORT THE MANY
CHARITABLE AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS WE ARE INVOLVED WITH,
SUCH AS MONTHLY PARTICIPATION IN THE EL CAMINO HOMELESS
ORGANIZATION (ECHO) TO FEED THE HOMELESS, DONATIONS TO FOOD
BANK, VICTIMS OF DISASTER RELIEF, CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS,
INVOLVEMENT WITH THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION,
AND SECURITY EXPENSES AT OUR TEMPLE.SEPTEMBER, 2021 5781/5782
Community Info
Fiddler on the Roof is
coming to Cal Poly
Performing Arts Center
January 26 and 27 - Click
here for more info
The History Center of SLO shares:
GENERATIONS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
ON THE CENTRAL COAST
In Hebrew L'dor V'dor means "from generation to
generation" and since the 1850s generations of
Jewish migrants have made their way to San Luis
Obispo County from all over the world. The
Blochmans, Cerfs, Goldtrees, Greens, and others
came from as far away as Russia to make their
homes on the Central Coast, creating the
community we recognize today. This exhibit will
highlight the stories of constructing the People's
Wharf in Avila, the High Holiday services lead
from the Grand Mason's building, and the longest-
serving Mayor of San Luis Obispo's work to keep
anti-semitism out in the 1920s.
Opened September 20, 2021OCTOBER, 2021 5782
Tzedakah/Righteous Giving
September 2021
Naomi & David Blakely In honor of COT - in gratitude for High Holiday honors
Theresa Hirsch In honor of Laila Moss
Mary Bianco In honor of Jackie Ramsdell, COT President
Doreen Jacobs In memory of David Jacobs
Rick & Leslie Moss, & Emily Moss in honor of Rabbi Janice for making Laila's baby naming
so special
Susan & Michael Aroner In memory of Julie Dieguez, Michael's niece
Rick & Leslie Moss In honor of Rabbi Janice and much gratitude to all who
helped make the High Holy days so special
Naomi & David Blakely In memory of Everett Ernest Blakely
Brian & Luana Alhadeff On behalf of COT Torah School
Thelma (Toby) Scherer In honor of Rabbi Janice and a wonderful congregation
Fred & Frieda Russell In memory of Kermit Russell, father of Fred Russell
Janice Mehring In memory of Rabbi Janice's father, Mel Pollack
Happy Birthday יום הולדת שמח
Larry Caris 10/05
Michael Weingarten 10/05
Julian Kirschenstein 10/07
Frances Mayer 10/07
Helen Zuker 10/08
David Blakely 10/08
Jackie Ramsdell 10/09
Michael Arcuri 10/09
William Wane White 10/10
Dana Sidders 10/10
Cricket Handler 10/11
Janine Dingler 10/14
Kyle Cristal 10/16
Alexx Robles 10/21
Judith Bernstein 10/23
Denise Dolan 10/26
Fannie Osran 10/30OCTOBER, 2021 5782
Happy Anniversary
Dave and Gale Padolsky 10/01
Jordan and Emanuele Fiorentini 10/03
Alfred Solish and Margaret Frerking 10/23
Kvelling Corner!
Leslie and Rick are grateful to Rabbi Janice for
blessing our youngest grandchild and our family.
Laila's hebrew name is Aliza (joyful one) Alona
(strong like an oak).
Send all proud moments to
admin@ohrtzafon.netOCTOBER, 2021 5782
We Remember
Julie Ann Dieguez Niece of Michael Aroner 10/01
Mickey Westrich Aunt of Rick Moss 10/01
Jeanne Jacoves Sister of Jayne Sacks 10/02
Ben Zucker Grandfather of Jeff Zucker 10/04
Harry Peskin Grandfather of Sandy Kawano 10/07
Rose Terminello Grandmother of Janice Mehring 10/08
Elizabeth Peters Aunt of Hilary Steiniger 10/08
Thelma Yeskel Mother of Filip Yeskel 6 Cheshvan
Dorothy Siegel Of Blessed Memory 10/12
Albert Heller Father of Diana Heller 10/16
Miriam Knell Berman Grandmother of Michelle Sherer Robles
and Dawn Daner Sherer 12 Cheshvan
Herman Goldenberg Uncle of Jayne Sacks 10/20
Esther Tshewik Mother of Frieda Russell 10/21
Margaret Meyer Grandmother of Benjamin Baki Alexander 15 Cheshvan
Frank Ramirez Father of Kathleen Yorba 10/21
Robert Hirsch Father in Law of Theresa Hirsch 10/22
Murray Shapiro Father of Kenneth Shapiro 10/22
Vern McDonald Husband of Arlene McDonald 10/24
Miriam Landman Grandmother of Jackie Ramsdell 20 Cheshvan
Leora Weiss Gersh Daughter of Steve and Sue Weiss 10/28
Esther Fox Mother of Janine Dingler 10/29
Edith R. Aroner Mother of Michael Aroner 10/29
Beverly Donnenfeld Aunt of Jeff Zucker 25 Cheshvan
Eva Peskin Grandmother of Sandy Kawano 10/31
Zichronam liv'racha
May their memories be for blessing.OCTOBER, 2021 5782
COT Supporters
We extend our gratitude to the following businesses that
support our wonderful congregation!OCTOBER, 2021 5782
Contact Us
Rabbi Janice Mehring
rabbijanice@ohrtzafon.net
805-610-9532
Jackie Ramsdell, President
President@ohrtzafon.net
Larry Spielman, Treasurer
Treasurer@ohrtzafon.net
Naomi Blakely, Membership
Membership@ohrtzafon.net
General information
Congregation@ohrtzafon.net
Shop with Scrip for COT
Click on this photo for a quick tutorial using the
RaiseRight Mobile App. It's quick and easy! Use it for
groceries, gas, restaurants, shopping...it's all there.
You can even pay online (or send a check to COT).
Please contact Jackie Ramsdell if you need assistance.You can also read
