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BETH DAVID SYNAGOGUE

JANUARY–FEBRUARY 2019TEVET–SHEVAT–ADAR 5779

VOLUME 49 ISSUE 7

Rabbi...........................................Josua Ben-GideonExecutive Director...........................Corie HamptonDirector of Education......................Jason CathcartTutor/Instructor.....................................Philip SilverOffice Administrator............................Kathy ClontzMarketing & Comm Specialist.......Juliet GoodmanFacilities Manager.................................Steve ShubMashgiach............................................Joy Thomas

OfficersPresident.......................................Stanley HammerPresident-Elect....................................Mike NicholsVice President...............................Lewis WeinstockVice President............................................Dan WolfVice President............................................Dani LuftVice President...................................Marshall TuckSecretary..............................................Sara JacobsTreasurer..............................................Jack KaplanImmediate Past President............Josef Silverman

Board of TrusteesCheryl GreenbergStuart KaufmanDavid KriegsmanRobin LecinDavid MandelAmanda MbuviBill MeyerhofferEmilie SametRick Schneid

Presidential AppointeesDebbie BarryCathy Levinson

Sisterhood President..........................Heather GertMen’s Club President................................Hal PinesBuilding and Grounds.......................Marshall TuckBudget and Finance....................David KriegsmanChesed...............................................Annette DavisEducation......................................Cheryl GreenbergFundraising..........................................Mike NicholsMembership.......................................Alyssa SametReligious Life................................Lewis WeinstockStrategic Planning.........................Josef Silverman

THE BETH DAVIDSYNAGOGUE BULLETIN

A bi-monthly publication ofBeth David Synagogue

804 Winview DriveGreensboro, NC 27410

336.294.0007

[email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Calendar and Service Times...............................3

President’s Message...........................................4

Rabbi’s Message.................................................5

Executive Director’s Message.............................6

Director of Education’s Message.........................7

Youth Programs...................................................7

Synagogue Events...............................................8

Community Programs........................................13

Life Events.........................................................14

Contributions...................................................15

BETH DAVIDJANUARY–FEBRUARY 2019 / TEVET–SHEVAT–ADAR 5779

CALENDARJANUARY FEBRUARY

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5Shabbasketball: Everyone is welcome to playbasketball at the Beth David Gym, 4:00 pm

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19Special Shabbat services honoring Martin Luther King Jr. featuring Out of the Garden, 9:30 am

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20Celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service by cooking in the Beth David kitchen forStreetWatch, 1:00 pm

SUNDAY AND MONDAY, JANUARY 20–21Tu B’Shevat

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27Beth David Synagogue volunteers with Out of the Garden at Lindley Elementary School, 2:00 pm

Beth David Synagogue & StreetWatch: Fight Hunger Together at 211 S. Greene Street, 4:00 pm

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9Shabboard Games: Everyone is welcome to play board games at the Beth David Gym, 4:30 pm

WEEKEND OF FEBRUARY 22–24Visiting Scholar Rabbi Arnowitz

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22Enjoy a catered Shabbat dinner after Kabbalat services, 6:30 pm

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23Shabbat services with Rabbi Arnowitz, 9:30 am

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24Beth David Synagogue volunteers with Out of the Garden at Lindley Elementary School, 2:00 pmBeth David Synagogue & StreetWatch: Fight HungerTogether at 211 S. Greene Street, 4:00 pm

RECURRING PROGRAMS SERVICE TIMES

SUNDAY• Out of the Garden (January 25 & February 24), Lindley Elementary School, 2:00 pm• StreetWatch (January 25 & February 24), 211 S. Greene Street, 4:00 pm

MONDAY• Israeli Folk Dancing (weekly), 7:30 pm

TUESDAY• Torah Study (weekly), 10:00 am• Naomi’s Knitters (weekly), 10:00 am• Vatikim (January 8, 22 & February 12, 26),12:00 pm• Hebrew High (January 15, 29 & February 12, 26), 6:00 pm

WEDNESDAY• Hebrew School (weekly), 4:00 pm• iEngage (January 2, 24 & February 13, 27),7:00 pm

SATURDAY• Shabbat Shelanu (weekly), 10:00 am• Torah Study (weekly), 12:30 pm

SHABBAT SERVICE TIMESFriday, 5:45 pmSaturday, 9:30 am(Kiddush)

MORNING MINYAN TIMESThursday, 7:00 am(Breakfast)

EVENING MINYAN TIMESSunday, 5:45 pmMonday, 5:45 pmTuesday, 5:45 pmWednesday, 5:45 pmThursday, 5:45 pmSaturday, 5:45 pm

Jan 4–5: Parshat VaeraCandle lighting 5:00 pmHavdalah 6:01 pm

Jan 11–12: Parshat BoCandle lighting 5:06 pmHavdalah 6:07 pm

Jan 18–19: Parshat BeshalachCandle lighting 5:13 pmHavdalah 6:14 pm

Jan 25–26: Parshat YitroCandle lighting 5:06 pmHavdalah 6:07 pm

Feb 1–2: Parshat MishpatimCandle lighting 5:28 pmHavdalah 6:29 pm

Feb 8–9: Parshat TerumahCandle lighting 5:35 pmHavdalah 6:36 pm

Feb 15–16: Parshat TetzavehCandle lighting 5:42 pmHavdalah 6:36 pm

Feb 22–23: Parshat Ki TisaCandle lighting 5:49 pmHavdalah 6:50 pm

SHABBAT SCHEDULE

This information may change as the date of the eventsapproach. For the most complete and accurate information, visit us online at bethdavidsynagogue.org and check our email announcements.

Nearly two months have passed since the tragic shooting at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue, and we remain shocked, horrified and terribly saddened by this event and the increased threats to the safety and security of the Jewish community. Of course, Beth David has joined other synagogues and temples in devoting resources and spending additional funds to ensure the safety of our synagogue. At the same time,

we remain undeterred in our commitment to advancing our core mission of serving as a welcoming Beit Midrash and a Beit Tefillah—a house of study and a house of prayer.

Quietly Serving our Community

Many of the reports about the Tree of Life shooting noted that some of the victims were members of a local Chevra Kadisha, (sacred society) which serves an important and vital function in the Jewish community.

At Beth David we have a Chevra Kadisha, whose members perform the rites of purification (Taharah) in accordance with Jewish law and tradition. This task is carried out by committee members with reverence, honor and dignity.

We also have Shomrim— a group of people who perform the duty of watching over or sitting with the body of a deceased between death and burial. Usually, the shomer or sitter sits with the casket for a two hour shift.

Those who perform the mitzvah of serving as ChevraKadisha, and those who volunteer as sitters quietly perform an important function in our synagogue, and seek norecognition for this mitzvah, which is its own reward. If you are interested in serving on our Chevra Kadisha, please contact Frank Nelson. If you are interested in or willing to occasionally serve as sitter please contact Judy Hyman.

Happy New Year. Again!

More than 40 years ago, Saturday Night Live ran ahumorous skit on its Weekend Update segment in whichthe “reporter” equated Rosh Hashanah with the secular new year, which begins in ten days:

Weekend Update Anchor Jane Curtain then informs reporter Laraine Newman that Rosh Hashanah differs from the New Year celebrated on December 31st!

With that memory, I once again wish you a happy, healthy, and sweet secular new year.

Stanley Hammer

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEBy Stanley Hammer

Jane Curtin: And now, a special live remote fromcorrespondent Laraine Newman at Times Square.

Laraine Newman: Jane, I’m standing in the center of Times Square, New York’s traditional celebrationand meeting place. The turnout this year seems to be smaller than expected – the crowds are lighter,

the noisemakers quieter. A lot of feeling of excitement and expectation prevails, as the new yearapproaches. Of course at midnight, the big ball on top of the Allied Chemical Tower will drop, and thenumeral 5737 will herald the new year. And,according to tradition, the Book of Life will then open, and God will decide the fate of the world for the next ten years. After ten days, however..

Let us know if you’re ill or hospitalized

Rabbi Ben-Gideon wants to support BethDavid Members and their families during times of illness.

Due to HIPAA regulations, he cannot call thehospital and check if someone is a patient.

If you - or you know a family member orcongregant - are ill and would appreciate a visit or call from the rabbi, please contact the synagogue office at 336.294.0007 x100 or Rabbi Ben-Gideon at 608.320.5352 [email protected].

Thank you for helping him support you during times of illness and stress.

Our Mission

Beth David Synagogue is an egalitarian andinclusive synagogue of the ConservativeMovement that brings an authentic andcaring Jewish tradition to embrace and repair our world. We encourage members to grow inJewish learning through study of Torah and in Jewish practice through mitzvot. We strive to build a welcoming and innovative synagogue that engages our diverse members and that shares Jewish values with the generalcommunity.

Looking Forward to a New Year and a Renewed Year!

This spring, look out for a number of exciting and new ways to get together with the other members of our BethDavid family and ourGreensboro Jewishcommunity. Check out new classes in Hebrew reading,

a Purim carnival that will be off the hook, a community Pesach Seder that will be highly interactive with the addition of planned activities for kids AND look out for a fun, tasty and exciting way to celebrate our southern brand oftraditional Judaism (details to follow soon.)

As we look forward to a fun, exciting and inspiring spring together, your staff and lay leadership are also taking stock of our fall, and in particular, our High Holiday experiences. We have spent significant energy and time collecting our own reflections, the opinions of various stakeholders and processing that with the data we received from our survey.

The data we gathered indicates that overwhelming majority of Beth David congregants had a positive or very positive experience these past Yamim Nora’im (High Holidays). At the same time, the feedback also gave us valuableinformation that will help me and the rest of our leadership team make next year more spiritual, more accessible and more inspiring.

Things we learned:

Infusing Tefillot with Meaning The liturgy of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are beautiful and deep and can be very hard to access without a rabbinic education. Your feedback from this past year and myreflections on the experience tell me that I need to take a more active role in shaping the liturgical experience for us all.

This past year I began to move in this direction, by using English readings to make the prayers more accessible. The feedback we received indicated a couple of things. First,the feedback told us that most people found this helpful. And second it told us that some of you wanted moreEnglish and some wanted less. Next year I will continue to seek to use English readings strategically.

Your feedback also tells me that rather than directing things from behind the scenes, you want me to be up front, guiding the experience for you. This year I will be dedicating myselfto thinking about each part of the service, how I hope you will experience them, and fully utilizing the tools at mydisposal to help make that happen. Through personal reflections and teachings from tradition I will guide your experience.

Music and the Davening Experience This past year we made a big change in who leads ourdavening. Our daveners put in a lot of work and it wasevident in how smoothly services ran. All in all, for a first year after such a large change, I am happy with how things went. At the same time, there are ways in which I plan to work to improve the musical experience for us all.

One way to draw your attention to an important text is to read it in English. Another is for our daveners to use a special, communal melody that we all sing. That will work better if you know what we are singing and why. When we sing a communal melody, I will make sure to set the scene so that you know what we are singing, where on the page you can find it and most importantly, why we are singing it. And as we did this past year, we will make availablerecordings of these communal melodies in advance of the holidays, so that you can prepare for the Yamim Noraim with a curated Beth David soundtrack in the comfort of your home or car.

There are two ways in which we feel connected to the people leading our davening and both need someimprovement in the coming year.

The primary way is through our ears and we are working on some solutions to our sound system that will makesignificant improvements in our communal experience. The second way we feel connected to the people leading our davening is through our sight. Seeing them helps us connect the dots in our minds and we will need to find a way to have them visible to the congregation. This might mean that they return to the bimah facing the congregation, or it might mean a different solution.

Minyanim for Everyone Our parallel minyan, Mevuar (meh-voo-AR), was a greatsuccess. Many who attended found the experience to be one that they were looking for. Cantor Claussen wasaccessible, her teachings were greatly appreciated, and a number of people especially enjoyed the intimacy ofdavening in the chapel.

Our youth programs led by our new and fabulous Director of Education Jason Cathcart were a great success. Services were uplifting, educational, and geared specially for kids. Activities were age appropriate, well-organized, as well as creative and fun. And all of that was accomplished only weeks after the Cathcarts had arrived in Greensboro.

Thank you to all those who took the time to share yourexperiences and ideas—the information you gave us is invaluable. I am confident that next year will be even better! Shalom,

Rabbi Joshua Ben-Gideon

RABBI’S MESSAGEBy Rabbi Joshua Ben-Gideon

Welcome to 2019!A new year is a great time for pause and reflection. It’s a time to look back on what has happened over the past year and set goals for the upcoming year. As Jews, we are fortunate to have this built into our lives twice a year, on the High Holidays and on the secular new year. New Year’s

Eve is a great time to look back at the intentions we set at Rosh Hashanah and remind ourselves of the direction we wanted to go in this year.

As I look back on goals I had set for Beth David around Rosh Hashanah and where we are now, we’re headed in the right direction. Over the next few months you will start to see subtle changes that are finally coming together and being implemented.

KeshetBeth David Synagogue was accepted into the KeshetLeadership Project (Keshet is the organization that works for full inclusion of LGBTQ* Jews in Jewish life). USCJ has partnered with Keshet to provide this opportunity toconservative synagogues in the country. In early December, Rabbi Ben-Gideon, Jason and I traveled to Maryland with approximately 20 other shuls on the east coast to start the discussion about LGBTQ inclusion and to create an action plan for Beth David. Over the next 12 months, Beth David will have regular coaching calls with Keshet and will also have access to many resources through Keshet and USCJ.

MarketingAs you can probably tell, our bulletin has been refreshed and redesigned. Our new marketing and communications specialist, Juliet, has done an amazing job and put in a lot of hard work to make this possible. We’d both love your feedback on the new design so we can refine it going forward.

Our email marketing will also be changing over the nextfew months. As you are already aware, we are nowsending 2 congregational emails a week. There will be an email every Tuesday about upcoming programs and events and an email on Friday for Shabbat. Juliet is in the process of updating the look of these emails and how wecommunicate information in our emails, so keep a look out for the new design!

We are also still committed to disseminating information through your at-home mailboxes. For large events we will

send out postcards of information. For our more regular activities, check out the bulletin for information. And as always, we will have information in our printed Shabbatannouncements.

ShulCloudWe are very excited to announce that we have purchased a new integrated software program called ShulCloud. ShulCloud has a wide variety of features that will give Beth David more ability to work with the congregation. This new program integrates our website with our membershipdatabase. On the surface it will look like we have a brand-new website. Beyond that, every member of Beth David will be able to login to the website and:• View and edit your own membership information• View your account balances and make online payments• Opt into electronic communications for marketing,electronic statements, invoices and donationacknowledgements• View and register for events from an enhancedsynagogue calendar• And more!

We are very excited about the functionality of the newprogram and are working hard to make this a smooth transition for you as well as our staff. We will be releasing new abilities from ShulCloud little by little but are hoping to make a full transition by the end of March.

I hope everyone has a happy and healthy new year!

*LGBTQ: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGEBy Corie Hampton

HEBREW SCHOOOLWednesday, 4–6 pm• January 9, 16, 23, 30• February 6, 13, 27• March 6, 13, 20, 27• April 3, 10, 17

SHABBAT SHELANUSaturday, 10 am–12 pm• January 5,12, 19, 26• February 2, 9, 23• March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30• April 6, 13

Winter CoatsAs autumn fades into winter, I often hear people say, “I’m so glad it’s getting cold outside”. My response is always, “Not me”. I’m much morecomfortable in the summer: 98 degrees with 93% humidity. I’m always more comfortable in a pair of shorts and a t-shirt. What can I say, I’m a

southerner born and bred. So, when winter arrives, I break out the sweaters, flannel shirts and heavy coats. Thehighlight of my winter is when I put on my coat for the first time in seven or eight months and take a few minutes to rummage through my pockets. There is always a treasure trove of memories in those pockets: a handful of receipts, ticket stubs, old key chains, toys and random “stuff” that take me back to last winter. As I sit and go through those items, I am transported into the previous winter. The events of a specific week or day or trip flood back into my mind.

In my case, since I don’t always throw away the “stuff” from year to year, I have even more memories that return from previous winters. It gives me a chance to remember the happy times and even the sad ones. No matter the emotion, the memories are precious and I hold onto them tightly. I like to close my eyes and soak them all in. Memory can evoke powerful emotions and I hope everyone can embrace them as you go through your coat pockets this winter. Let me know if you find anything interesting.

I want to give a special THANKS to the teen volunteers that helped with our kids programming during our ChanukahExtravaganza: Hannah Pines, Alex Gertz, Lena Ben-Gideon and Vered Ben-Gideon. We’re always looking for volunteers! For volunteering, you can earn money to use toward aJewish experience (Israel travel, study, youth groupconventions). Just ask me how! Contact me [email protected] or 336.235.7731.

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION’S MESSAGEBy Jason Cathcart

YOUTH PROGRAMSSHABBAT KATANA Shabbat programs for families with

children from infants to first grade

Saturday, 11 am–12 pm• January 5• February 23• March 16• April 13

SYNAGOGUE EVENTS

SHABBASKETBALL

1/5/20194:30 pm

Beth David GymAll ages welcome!

SHABBOARDGAMES

February 9 | 4:00 pm | Beth David Gym

All ages welcome!

SYNAGOGUE EVENTS

Martin Luther King Junior

DAY OFSERVICE

January 20th1:00 pm

Beth David Kitchen

SYNAGOGUE EVENTS

SHABBATDINNER

Friday, February 22

6:30 pm

Beth David Synagogue

SYNAGOGUE EVENTS

Tu B’ShevatJanuary 20th–January 21st

Tu B’Shevat takes place on the 15th day of the month ofShevat and is known as the New Year for Trees. It is customaryto eat the foods of the seven species which are wheat, barley,

grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, and dates. It is alsotradition to plant trees on this day.

MIDDOT HALEVLESSONS FOR THE HEART

Embark on a journey to learn about mindfulness through a Jewish lens with Rabbi Joshua Ben-Gideon, Andra LeBauer, and Jason Cathcart.

First class January 3rd!All ages welcome!

This program will go throughout 2019 and meetings will be a combination ofin-person on Thursday evenings and virtual discussions. Attend as you are able.

SYNAGOGUE EVENTSMEN’S CLUBMen’s Club Social Get-TogetherJanuary 9, 7:00–8:30 pmJoin the Men’s club at Delicious Bakery on Lawndale in Greensboro. This is open to all Synagogue members of all ages. We plan onmeeting every 2nd Wednesday of every month (unless a holiday)just to socialize. Dutch treat, bring your family. No agenda. Men’s Club Breakfast MeetingJanuary 20, 9:00–10:30 amMeet at Beth David Synagogue and enjoy coffee and bagels. All prospective members, current members, and returning Men’s Club Members are welcome. World Wide T’fillin Wrap DayFebruary 3, 9:30 amOnce again, Men’s Clubs from all over the World will be joining together in teaching the mitzvah of wrapping t’fillin. All Synagogue members and children are invited. Wrapping is not just for men anymore! Full Bagel Breakfast will be served, immediately following the event. Men’s Club Social Get-TogetherFebruary 13, 7:00–8:30 pmCome again to Delcious Bakery! This is open to all Synagogue members of all ages. Just a social event, dutch treat, bring your family. No agenda.

Men’s Club Breakfast MeetingFebruary 17, 9:00–10:30 amMeet at Beth David Synagogue and enjoy coffee and bagels.

StreetWatchFebruary 24, 4:00–5:30 pm211 S. Greene StreetWe will be buying, cooking, and distributing the food that evening.

Keep an eye out for Men’s Club Shabbat, Mother’s Day Brunch, and Israeli Scouts Caravan!

BETH DAVID SISTERHOODThe Orchard DiscussionJanuary 22, 7:15 pmThe Beth David Sisterhood invites women of Beth David to a discussion of The Orchard, by Yochi Brandes. Rabbi Miriam Spitzer will lead, and Cheryl Greenberg will host. Please RSVP by January 18: Heather at [email protected], or 336-370-1463.

From the Men’s Club President

I would like to thank all of those that have paid their dues so far this year. We were able to order kiddush cups for the Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, help place books for the book sale in storage, set-up the chairs and usher the holidays, build and tear down the sukkah, host a display and services for Veteran’s Day, locate and contribute to the mini-golf course for the Chanukkah Extravaganza, as well as a very successful 2nd annual Kosher Cookout for Men’s Club members. But as we go into 2019, our real financial challenges come into play. We have many events planned, please let me know if you want to volunteer or contribute more towards our upcoming goals.

VATIKIM SHEDULEJanuary 8Gail Breten: Travels to Greece

January 22Susan Siegel: B’nai Shalom

February 12Jane Smart: American Cancer Society

February 26To be decided

B’NAI SHALOM DAY SCHOOL

IN THE COMMUNITY

Winter Carnival Sunday FundayJanuary 12, 6:15–8:15 pmIt’s a Winter Carnival at B’nai Shalom! Join B’nai for an afternoon of fun and games in the gym. All children from preschool–8th grade are welcome. While the children play, parents will have a chance to enjoy some hot cocoa and meet Erica Procton and Raffi Simmel, this year’s Federation Annual Campaign chairs. Hear how the Federation supports the Greensboro Jewish community and B’nai Shalom. EnrollmentJanuary 21Enrollment opens to all new applicants. For a tour, or moreinformation, please contact Ashley Garcia [email protected].

Kindergarten Readiness PanelJanuary 31, 6:30–8:00 pmIs your child entering Kindergarten or will be in the next few years? Kindergarten is an important milestone in your child’s life. Then you won’t want to miss this fantastic Kindergarten Readiness panel discussion. From Preschool Directors, to an Occupational Therapist, to Speech Therapists. Hear from a range of experts on how to help your child prepare for entering grade school. For more information, call 335-855-5091. Annual Cadillac DinnerFebruary 23, 7:00 pmMark your calendar for the 48th Annual Cadillac Dinner! B’nai’s annual gala event will be an evening of great food, great company and a great cause. For more information on the event, contact Rachel Wolf at [email protected].

GREENSBORO JEWISH FEDERATIONPJ Library/PJ Our Way Pajama Party Havdalah! January 12, 6:15 – 8:15 p.m. at B’nai Shalom Day SchoolCome in PJs and help us celebrate the end of Shabbat with song and dance. Immediately following, the older kids will play Glow in the Dark Gaga Ball, and the younger kids will decorate pillow cases. Event is free. RSVP required.Contact Carly Dunno (336) 852-5433 x243

Greensboro Jewish Federation 2019 Campaign Kickoff:Setting the StageWednesday, January 16 at 6:00 pm at Carolina TheatreCatering by 1618 Concepts, Valet Parking Available.Join us for a meaningful evening featuring Rabbi Sharon Brous.Cost: $54/person $36/JTriad (under 40) $18/College and High School StudentsTickets available at www.shalomgreensboro.org.

GJF Super Sunday TelethonFebruary 3, 9:00 am–12:00 pm at FederationVolunteers needed!Register to volunteer by calling (336) 852-5433 x233.

Opening Hearts & Minds:Coffee, Chocolate, & Interfaith ConversationsFebruary 7, 7:00–8:30 pm at Scuppernong BooksA GJF Women’s Philanthropy Event. Event is free and open to all.

Triad Jewish Film FestivalFebruary 9-20, 2019All films will be shown at RED CinemasFind more information and purchase tickets atwww.shalomgreensboro.org. REEL DEAL 6 film pass $60; $11individual tickets; $12 at the door; $6 students.Call (336) 852-5433 to reserve your ticket by phone.

GJF Study Mission to BerlinSeptember 16-22, 2019Experience a great city of Jewish culture and creativity; studyhistory and remember the Holocaust, the Cold War, East vs. West and Post WWII Europe. Plus, meet those revitalizing Berlin’sJewish life and see Berlin today – the culture, continuity and change. Outstanding tour educator and speaker. Contact Dianne Hines (336) 852-5433 x233 to learn more and reserve your space.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICESFoundations of Jewish ValuesJanuary 7, 7:00–8:30 pm at the Federation Building This event is geared towards parents of school age children and is co-sponsored by B’nai Shalom Day School and The EarlyChildhood Engagement Center at Temple Emanuel. Amy Whitfield, yoga and mindfulness instructor at Radiance Yoga, will lead an opening mindfulness exercise followed by a discussion on three core Jewish values led by Susan Siegel, Louise Van Schaack, and Jenny Schultz. No prior knowledge is necessary. To reserve your space, contact Jenny Schultz.

Mindful MealsJanuary 29, 7:00–8:30 pm at the Federation Building Concerned about your family’s eating habits? Rima Kleiner, aregistered dietician and nutrition communications consultant, will guide attendees through local sustainable foods and food prep ideas. Andra LeBauer, an integrative health coach with a focus on mindfulness, will lead a mindful eating exercise that can be used to counter our fast paced lives. Connections will be made over a communal meal, so come hungry. For reservations, contact Jenny Schultz.

Expanding Torah: Faith and LGBTQ issuesFebruary 11, 7–8:30 pm at the Federation BuildingOur speakers, Josh Orol and Rabbi Sandra Lawson will share their personal journeys and the impact of Judaism in their lives. Josh Orol is the Programs Coordinator at Beth Meyer Synagogue inRaleigh and works as a preschool music teacher and a songleader at Camp JCC in Raleigh. Rabbi Sandra Lawson is theAssociate Chaplain for Jewish Life and Jewish Educator at Elon University. To reserve your space, contact Jenny Schultz.

A Matter of BalanceThursdays, 9:30–11:30 am, beginning February 7JFS is offering an eight session course for older adults to improve balance, strength and flexibility. Mary Lou White will be theinstructor. Snacks provided. Register with Marlene Baruch at336-852-4829, ext. 224 or [email protected]

Jenny Schultz contact information336-852-4829 Ext. 235 or [email protected]

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OUR BETH DAVID FAMILYJANUARY BIRTHDAYSJeffrey FriedmanSamuel GrayEllen GerberArlene BardyEllen TannenbaumCaren WeissLily WolfDavid GrayZion DurantScott FirestoneMarina KyazimovaEdith PeiserLarry SlakterEllen FreibergDavid GuttermanGloria SilberJanie SilversCailyn KamletDavid KriegsmanRuth SilfenMichael BerkelhammerDeborah KintzingJacob MassetHelen MillerHadas BaronRachel KizhnermanNoah Marks-GowLeslie SchlangerSophie GouldNoam AvitalJonathan HarkavyLindsey AnselLaura HausmanRachel CohenDaniel SteinStuart TafeenDavid FeinsteinSamuel MooreKelly DrewEvan SemonAndrew HermanRobert MillerZev HarelIsaac KaplanFay MarksJacob ReichSarah AronsonMikey ReichRosemery GrayCheryl KerskyCarol SilvermanAlana JerinsAlyssa Samet

JANUARY ANNIVERSARIESFred Waxman & CorkySegal-WaxmanBenjamin & Karen KahnLouis & Joan BatesBoaz & Helene Avraham-Katz

John Robers & Heather GertBrandon & Emily GrayBernard & Nancy Gutterman

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYSSharman MichaelsonLinda NewmanZmira SabbahJoan GouldDavid GrabonSarah KusnitzJoanne AltmanJoseph NehmenSusan RobinsonRichard WeintraubSusan SiegelSarah DetranoJordan Marks-GowTammi ThurmGail CurtisHeather GertPhilip SegalAri GoulderJane KriegsmanMay Gayle MengertDeborah BarryElaine AbramsDiane FalkowitzJeffrey SpitzerSteve BombartIsaac EllickJenna GoldbergCamelyn GustafsonJoan BatesFrances FreemanDeborah MillerStuart KerskyEric KrausHarrison TuckNancy HoffmanJonathan MalinoDianne SchlangerLawrence StrasserAbby FeinsteinRebecca AppelArlene HenzaSusan NehmenGeoffrey ClaussenDebra KaufmanJon GlazmanPhyllis JeromePenelope KaplanAvery RosenbluthJeff SegalVivian SheidlerHannah FriedmanHilary GoldbergSharon KaiserCarole KruschMurray LipmanBrendan Gow

Stanley HammerHal PinesBenjamin Stang-WeinbergHelen WeinsteinShaina LuftSylva SametMindy AndrewsCaroline GrandisKaren KahnRandall KaplanDavid Slakter

FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIESTerry & Anne WaranchJodi & Lori AttiasJen Badik & Jenny SchultzNed Gross & Barbara BarrettMark & Anita HymanMichael & Amy HeltonTim & Arlene McKane

Our Condolences to

• Mimi Levin, Janis (Andy) Fields, and Karen (Kevin) Bauersfield on the death of their sister and aunt, Helen Gordon, z”l.

• Nat (Peggy) Bernstein on the death of Nat’s brother, Joseph Bernstein, z”l.

• Sarah Raynor on the death of her grandmother, Elaine Hochheiser, z”l.

• Erica (Alex) Aronson on the death of Erica’sgreat-uncle, Kusiel (Sonny) Kaplan, z”l.

Mazel Tov to

• Caren Weiss on the birth of her granddaughter,Amelia Charlize Titus, born to Alyssa and Elijah Titus.

CONTRIBUTIONSRabbi’s Discretionary FundIn Memory of:Albert Jacobson by Seymour & Carol Levin, George & Zelda BreslowMarilyn Dembert Kraus by George &Zelda Breslow

In Honor of:Rabbi Ben-Gideon by Peggy & NatBernstein

For the Yahrzeit of:Julius Cahn by Helene WeinsteinRoger Weinstein by Helene WeinsteinHarry Berger by Shirley B. FieldsSylvia Kaplan by David KaplanStanley Shavitz by Phyllis ShavitzSteve Michaelson by SharmanMichaelsonShirley Gurvis by Dale GurvisClara Kersky by Stuart & Cheryl KerskyOdessa Ledbetter by John Ledbetter

Generous Donation made to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund by Mark & AnitaHyman

Eternal Light Synagogue Operating FundIn Memory of:Albert Jacobson by Mona Sorkin Shuman, Scott & Marsha Zander, Frank & Ellen Nelson & Family, Andrew & Erica Herman, Eric & Kathy Kraus, Corky Segal-Waxman & Frederic Waxman, Rascha & BobKriegsman, Erwin & Sandy Goldman, Peggy & Elliot Gartner, Well*SpringRetirement Community, Leonard & Eva Kaplan, Susan & Jerry Pinsker, Randi & Sid Levy, Erin LudwinLouis Rosenstock by CorkySegal-Waxman & Frederic Waxman, Nancy Hoffmann, Erwin & SandyGoldman, Sue & David Polinsky, Joan SametMarilyn Dembert Kraus by Paul & Debbie Barry, Sue & David PolinskyHelen Gordon by Judith Hyman & Dick RosenJoseph Bernstein by Philip Silver, Stuart& Barbara Teichman, Rose & VictorAckermann, Adele & Robert Weinstein, Bobbie & Bernie Mann, Joan Samet, Elaine AbramsSusan Neiditz Dawson by Roz & BillRobbinsMarilyn Kraus by Eric & Kathy Kraus

In Honor of:Michael Shadrin & Roxy Toledo wedding by Kate & Igor Vapne Dr. Sig & Joan Gould by Laura Pollak & Jeffrey PetrinitzDr. Jeff Medoff by Laura Pollak & Jeffrey PetrinitzPhilip Silver by Vivian SheidlerFrank & Ellen Nelson by Ellen’s Beach LadiesThe birth of Fenton Cole Loeb by Judith & David AltmanRabbi Joshua Ben-Gideon by Esther LeiseAliyah Polpot by Charles & NancyRichmondSig Gould by Ellen NelsonJason Gould by Ellen Nelson Beth David Synagogue being sowelcoming by Joel Greenberg & Marcy GringlasThe birth of Aaron Marcus by Joan SametThe birth of Tabor Nisensen by Joan Samet

For the Yahrzeit of:Else Guthmann by Peter GuthmannMargarita Matsas by Evelyn MordechaiGertrude Levitin by Peter & Pat LevitinMorris Levitin by Peter & Pat LevitinElla Gothelf by John SteinHelen Breslow by George & Zelda BreslowMarcia Lakeson by Caren WeissMary Bernard by Candy BernardLeon Bernard by Candy BernardSylvia Silver by Philip SilverSelma Sokoll by Shirley B. FieldsAl Klein by Joan SametSolomon Mordechai by Evelyn MordechaiDora Gothelf by John SteinNorman Silver by Philip SilverFred Geffen by Joan MussOrrin Nelson by Joan MussSophie Barry by Philip Silver

Generous Donation made to the Eternal Light Fund by Paul & Debbie Barry

Bernard and Nancy GuttermanEndowment Fund for Visiting ScholarsIn Memory of:Helen Gordon by Nancy & BernardGuttermanJoseph Bernstein by Nancy & Bernard Gutterman

Bernard Robinson BuildingEndowment FundFor the Yahrzeit Of:Gerald Shuman by Joyce & Bob Shuman

Beth David Synagogue Building FundIn Memory Of:Joseph Bernstein by Marshall &Leslye Tuck

For the Yahrzeit Of:Bertha Lafferman by Mollie & David Lafferman

Kiddush FundGenerous Donation made to the Kiddush Fund by Mark & Anita Hyman

Education FundIn Honor Of:Robert Chandler by Caren & Larry Appel

Generous Donation made to the Education Fund by John & Anyta Ledbetter

Alan Leff Fund for JewishEngagement & SpiritualityIn Honor Of:Merrianne Leff’s birthday by AbbyFeinstein & Sara Hoffman

Prayerbook Purchase FundIn Memory Of:Joseph Bernstein by Susan &Jerry Pinsker

George & Muriel Hoff RamahScholarship FundFor the Yahrzeit Of:Charles Hoffenberg by Muriel Hoff

Giving Tuesday Stuart & Barbara Teichman, Ben Sigal & Elana Rubenstein, Mike & Jane Nichols, The Shoenfeld Family, Judy Hyman & Dick Rosen, Walter & Sylvie Spielman

Beth David Synagogue 804 Winview Drive Greensboro, NC 27410

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Greensboro, NCPERMIT #212

The Synagogue Board of Trustees establishes General and Capital Funds. All contributions to these funds are used to support the programs and expenses as specified when established.

For additional information about Endowment Funds that support Synagogue programs, please contact the office at 336.294.0007.Return to: Beth David Synagogue, 804 Winview Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410

Eternal Light Operating Fund

George & Muriel Hoff CampRamah Scholarship Fund

The Evelyn and Joseph Robinson Family Fund for Operational Use

Michael Berkelhammer Fund

Alan Leff Fund for JewishEngagement & Spirituality

Landscaping Fund

Beth David Building Fund

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund

Prayer Book ($36)

Bible ($60)

Tree of Life Leaf ($72)

Tree of Life Stone ($540)

Yahrzeit Plaque ($360)

Brick for Simcha Walkway ($180)

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