SHABBAT SHALOM, GESHER SHALOM!


 
December 27th, 2019
 
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Shabbat Times: 
Candle Lighting
Evening service at CBIOTP
Morning Service at CBIOTP
M inha at CBIOTP 
4:17  pm
7:00 pm 
9:30 am
4:00 pm
 
  Forecast:  49/cloudy

IN THIS ISSUE...
Birthdays and Anniversaries 
Emanuel Rabin
Samuel Ginsburg
David Pitchkhadze
Beth Johnson
Deborah Kern
Marcia Wities Orange
Michael Seymour
Reva Strasfeld
 
Karen & Irwin Meyers
 Hilda & Jack Reisner
 



   UPCOMING EVENTS
 
Saturday 12/28
Morning Service at CBIOTP 9:30am 
Minha , S'uda Shlishit (3rd Shabbat Meal), timely topic, Maariv and Havdalah 4:00pm at CBIOTP
Wednesday 1/1
New Years Office Closed
Friday 1/3
Evening Service 7:00 pm
 
Happy Hanukkah/Chanukah...Continued...
I am away for the next 2 Shabbatot...Happy End of Hanukkah...Happy New Year...   And a BIG thank you to all who make it possible for me to go away with all aspects of our services in good hands.
I ask that you support our daily minyan, especially during this holiday period.
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SixHundred13 Music Video    
Six13 - Bohemian Chanukah (a Queen adaptation)
Six13 - Bohemian Chanukah (a Queen adaptation)

We Should All Be Eating Mozzarella Sticks for Hanukkah                                  
3 Lighter Hanukkah Recipes for the Festival of Lights                                                                    
Hanukkah Joke-Off  
Hanukkah Joke-Off
Hanukkah Joke-Off

So Where Does Hanukkah Gelt Come From Anyway?                                                              




On the Road with the Rabbi December 2019

Photos from our Menorah Lightings






Torah Rea ding 250, 930, 808    Haftarah 1270
MI-KETZ
Pharaoh dreams of cows being consumed by cows, and sheaves being replaced by sheaves. The dreams leave him puzzled and anxious. He demands to have someone interpret his dreams, but all the royal experts in such matters are at a loss as to what the dreams portend. The wine butler remembers Joseph's ability to interpret dreams from their days in prison together. Pharaoh orders that Joseph be brought into his presence immediately. Joseph explicates the dreams: seven years of bounty will be followed by seven years of famine. Pharaoh elevates Joseph to second in command of the whole country with the mandate to prepare for the famine while produce abounds.
 
During the famine, which extended beyond the borders of Egypt, ten of Joseph's brothers come to Egypt to buy food. Joseph recognizes them, but they don't recognize him. Joseph accuses them of being spies and puts them through a series of unpleasant experiences in order to get them to bring his brother Benjamin to Egypt on their next trip to obtain provisions. Despite grave misgivings, Jacob ultimately accedes to his sons' demands to have Benjamin accompany them to Egypt. There Joseph frames Benjamin for stealing his special wine goblet, and has him arrested.
 

 ALL 3 OF OUR SHABBAT SERVICES ARE NOW HELD AT CBIOTP
Tonight: Evening service at 7:00 p.m. at CBIOTP
Tomorrow morning at 9:30 a.m. at CBIOTP
Minha following Kiddush (at CBIOTP)
Havdalah and Hanukkah Party at CBIOTP following the 6:00 p.m. Menorah Lighting at the Triangle

    
This Week's Yahrzeit Observances
We hope that our weekly listing of yahrzeit observances will serve 2 purposes:
1)     To remind those who have the yahrzeit for a second time, much closer to the date of the actual observance
2)     To alert friends and acquaintances that someone they know is observing a yahrzeit. We hope that you will show them your support by joining them at our minyanim, and helping to assure that Kaddish can be recited with a minyan 
        
Eloise Polinsky will be observing yahrzeit for her mother, Anna Hoffman on Saturday evening, December 28th
Seymour Green will be observing yahrzeit for his mother, Rose Green on Monday evening, December 30th
Larry Lesh will be observing yahrzeit for his uncle, Jack Lesh on Tuesday evening, December 31st
Shirley Kochansky will be observing yahrzeit for her brother, Marvin Lesnick on Wednesday evening, January 1st
Carolyn Tauber will be observing yahrzeit for Sandra Schipper on Thursday evening, January 2nd
Vida Story will be observing yahrzeit for her grandmother, Anna Dyme on Thursday evening, January 2nd
Steven Kolitch will be observing yahrzeit for his mother, Pearl Kolitch on Thursday evening, January 2nd
Norman Schaer will be observing yahrzeit for his father, Saul Schaer on Thursday evening, January 2nd
              


Important/Interesting Reads      
This is important for all of us:

Tracking Your Medications: Worksheet 
You may be taking many different medicines as well as numerous vitamins and over-the-counter drugs. It can be confusing to keep track of everything! This form can help:                                                                                                   
There Are Five Kinds Of Jewish Grandparents. Which One Are You?                                                        
  The Incitement in Israel That Killed Yitzhak Rabin   
  A new movie, "Incitement," demonstrates that Yigal Amir, the assassin, was no loner                                               



Israel     

Jerusalem Ranked World's Fastest Growing Tourist Destination                                                            
Israel Eyes Dubai Expo as Portal to Arab World                                                                          
Benjamin Netanyahu Is Bleeding Israel's Foreign Ministry to Death                                                                            Deep funding cuts and the gutting of Israel's diplomatic service is undermining the prime minister's ambitious foreign-policy agenda.                                                             
Hanukkah Bulletin from AIPAC                                                                     
In recent days, Congress authorized $500 million for U.S.-Israel missile defense cooperation - resources that will be invested in the systems keeping Israel safe today, and in the R&D needed to confront new missile threats in the future.
This is the core of AIPAC's work, and this legislative approval is a result of a multi-year, long-game strategy.
AIPAC began educating lawmakers years ago, highlighting the need for American security funding, and introducing them to a remarkable defense system called Iron Dome.
AIPAC identified the key committees tasked with defense spending and security aid, and year after year, when big spending bills made their way through Congress, AIPAC  worked to ensure that funding for Israel's security was included.
In the short-term, Congress must vote to appropriate these resources.
In the long-term, we see the threats facing Israel continuing to grow - and therefore, we must grow even stronger to meet and prevail over the challenges that lie ahead.
Wings-Support Services for Lone Soldiers                                                                             
The New Rocket Threat to Israel                                                                               

 
BDS / Anti-Semitism / anti-Zionism   

Students for Justice in Palestine Unmasked: Terror Links, Violence, Bigotry and Intimidation on U.S. Campuses  
 

Report: The New Anti-Semites 
Spanish Court Annuls Municipal Anti-Israel Campaign                                                                    
This Message from the AJC Made Quite an Impression on Me:
 

No, the photos aren't from 1938-they were taken 2 
week's ago at a Los Angeles synagogue ransacked on Shabbat.
It was taken five days after a Hebrew-speaking student was brutally beaten on the Paris Metro... four days after a deadly shooting at a kosher market in Jersey City... and two days after a man that 87% of British Jews feel is an antisemite-UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn-stood a stone's throw away from the Prime Minister's office.
I wish I could tell you that this week was an aberration. It was not. The storm of anti-Jewish hate is surging and it's threatening Jewish lives in countries around the world, including our own.

  The global surge in Jew-hatred barely registers in the West       
 
Why Trump's Judaism Executive Order is Too Narrow and Too Broad                                                   
 PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AT FIELDSTON                   
An elite New York private school, founded by Jews, is rocked by allegations of systemic anti-Semitism                        





Iran / Syria / Hezbollah                 
NGO Goes Undercover in Iran to Disclose Sanctions Violators                                                          
Iran's Non-Oil Exports Decline by $4.5 Billion                                   
How Sectarianism Helped Destroy Lebanon's Economy                                                                                                     The sectarian power-sharing agreement that ended Lebanon's civil war also wrecked its economy and led to widespread protests.                                                                                          
IDF: Hizbullah Still Has Tunnels on Lebanese Side of the Border                                                            







The Palestinians

Hamas Plots Attacks on Israel from Turkey as Erdogan Turns a Blind Eye                                              
 
How to Solve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, According to Psychology Research   
Both Israelis and Palestinians are in competition over the victim role. A new study may have the key to breaking the impasse                                                                                                          



Hi-Tech                     
Security Factors: F-35 Activity Embarrasses Russian Defense Systems in Syria     
A representative of the elusive "mighty" aircraft manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, arrived in Israel and heard from Israeli security officials that the aircraft's capabilities allow them to operate freely in Syria. Sources familiar with Israeli operations say the Russians are angry and frustrated                                                                                                                                           

Pop Culture  
The 50 Best Jewish Pop Culture Moments of 2019                                                                       
 

Idina Menzel is the Unsung Hero of "Uncut Gems"
Her performance is a breath of fresh air during a seriously stressful movie                                                  
 
MEL BROOKS: UNWRAPPED Trailer (2019) HBO Documentary
MEL BROOKS: UNWRAPPED Trailer (2019) HBO Documentary
MEL BROOKS: UNWRAPPED Trailer (2019) HBO Documentary


Instagram Influencer Elizabeth Sutton Talks Judaism, Divorce And Art                                                     
 

Goldfaden's "The Sorceress" Yiddish Cinderella Story Of Our Own
M eet An Israeli Version Of Prince Who Fuses Arabic, Hebrew, Jazz & Soul Music   
  With Ravid Kahalani at its helm, genre-defying band Yemen Blues is known for a deeply experimental sound & live performances that border on the spiritual. Next they perform in NYC.                                          



Re-Inventing the Bible
Thursdays at 10:30 am
Join Rabbi Stern as we discover the amazingly creative juices of  the classical rabbis! They were masters at spinning yarns, embellishing narrative, and inventing out of whole cloth to really make the Bible come alive through what they called Midrash Aggadah.
Using Louis Ginzberg's one-volume The Legends of the Bible (you can buy a used copy online for less than $10), we will contrast the biblical text with these rabbinically enhanced narratives.
 
Next classes: December 19, then January 9


For weeks, AIPAC has been asking its members to get senators to sponsor legislation that would extend sanctions to entities dealing with already sanctioned Palestinian groups, called the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2019. So far, they have 20 sponsors, but just one Democrat, Richard Blumenthal, D-Ct., who initiated the bill with Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.
Bi-partisanship, which is the hallmark of AIPAC, is becoming more difficult...And that isn why your presence at AIPAC is even more important!












Year-Round Offerings for Families, Teens, & Adults
November 2019 / Cheshvan 5780

There are many ways to enjoy Ramah experiences year-round, whether it's with your own Ramah camp or with the Ramah mishpacha at programs throughout North America, Israel, and the world. Use these links or scroll down to learn more!
No prior Ramah affiliation is needed to participate in these programs, so please invite friends and family to join you, or forward this email to anyone who might be interested in these terrific program offerings!
Travel with Ramah Israel Institute (RII) and Reshet Ramah
Poland Journey for Adults (two trips)  |  July 13-19, 2020 & Oct. 19-25, 2020
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Family Adventure in Israel  (two trips)| August 10-20, 2020 & Dec. 21-30, 2020
Ramah Morocco Experience  | Oct. 19-29, 2020 
Ramah Israel Bike Ride & Hiking Trip  | April 20-27, 2021
Custom  Family  and  Synagogue  Trips
Family Camps & Retreats
Ramah Darom Winter Break Family Camp   |  Dec. 27, 2019  -  Jan. 1, 2020
Camp Ramah at Limmud NY  (Ramah Nyack/Berkshires partnership) | Feb. 14-17, 2020
Ramah Darom "Book It to Shabbat with PJ Library"  (in partnership with with Jewish Federation of Atlanta PJ Library) | March 13-15, 2020
Ramah Darom Passover Retreat  | April 7-17, 2020
Ramah California Passover Camp  | April 8-17, 2020
Ramah New England Family Camp   | May 22-25, 2020
Ramah Darom Summer Family Camp  | June 24-28, 2020 and July 15-19, 2020
Ramah Wisconsin Family Camp | Aug. 12-16, 2020
Ramah Berkshires Outdoor Adventure Family Camp  | Summer 2020 dates to be announced
LimmudFest at Ramah Darom  (partnership with Limmud Atlanta and Southeast)  |  Sept. 4-7, 2020
Ramah Poconos - Sukkot | Oct. 2-5, 2020 (registration opens soon)
Adult Camps & Retreats
Ramah Shabbaton at Songleader Boot Camp (St. Louis, MO) | Feb. 14-16, 2020
Experiential Educator Course at BaMidbar Wilderness Therapy | March 8-15, 2020 and May 17-24, 2020
Singles Weekend at Ramah Berkshires (for singles in their 40s, 50s, and up) | May 22-25, 2020 (registration opens soon)
Ramah Darom/Pardes Shavuot Beit Midrash  | May 28-31, 2020 (partnership with the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies)
Ramah Poconos - Shabbat Plus | July 24-26, 2020 (registration opens soon)
Families with Children with Disabilities
Ramah New England Tikvah Family Shabbaton  | May 1-3, 2020 (registration opens soon)
Ramah Darom Camp Yofi   | Aug. 5-9, 2020
Ramah California Camp Ohr Lanu   | Aug. 13-17, 2020
Ramah Poconos Tikvah Family Camp   |  Aug. 19-23, 2020
Programs for Teens & Young Adults
Tichon Ramah Yerushalayim (TRY) | Jan. 27 - June 1, 2020
TRY, the Ramah Jerusalem High School, is a transformative program that offers 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students a fully accredited academic program within a Ramah setting based in Jerusalem. Students from day schools and public schools continue their required and elective courses, participate in an outstanding program in Jewish history and thought, and immerse themselves in Israeli life and culture.
MITF is Ramah's first-ever immersive Israel experience for college graduates ages 21-35. MITF fellows spend an exciting year teaching English in Israeli schools, making a meaningful impact on the lives of their students, learning Hebrew, and living in Jerusalem. This highly subsidized program provides extensive opportunities for personal and professional growth and enrichment. Ramah MITF is a partnership between Masa and the Israeli Ministry of Education.
BaMidbar Wilderness Therapy |  Dec. 22, 2019 - Jan. 12, 2020 (A program of Ramah in the Rockies)
BaMidbar's therapeutic expeditions  are immersive experiences that help Jewish young adults ages 18-28 overcome personal hurdles and get on their feet as confident and adjusted adults. Using wilderness and adventure-based experiences as a vehicle to promote self-reflection and community connection, students build a toolkit to face life's challenges. BaMidbar's program serves emerging adults who may or may not have a history of mental health challenges, but who are struggling to find their way forward as they transition from adolescence into adulthood.

Israeli Culture in North America
Art
Proposition
Through January 11
Hesse Flatow
Proposition is a group video exhibition featuring Ben Hagari, showcased in a screening room along with a selection of associated props, costumes, sculptures and other related materials from these videos in the adjoining gallery space.

Film
Synonyms
Ongoing
Quad Cinema
Based on writer-director Nadav Lapid's own experiences, Synonyms is an intensely kinetic tragicomic puzzle that explores the ways in which language and identity - both national and existential - are inextricably linked... or aren't. Winner of the Golden Bear at Berlin International Film Festival.

Music
Roni Gal-Ed at Jupiter
January 6 | 2 PM & 7:30 PM
January 20 | 2 PM & 7:30 PM
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church
Described as "one of the finest oboe players in the country" by The Jerusalem Post and "Outstanding...the star soloist of the evening" by The New York Times - Roni Gal-Ed will be playing two concerts with Jupiter - a chamber music series to acknowledge and perpetuate the legacy of conductor Jens Nygaard.

Art
Rotem Reshef: Arcadia
Through January 26
Katonah Museum of Art
In Arcadia, Israeli artist Rotem Reshef has collected organic materials, some from the KMA grounds, to paint monumental rolls of unstretched canvas that are suspended from the walls.The marks and vibrant palette which saturate the entire surface reference the natural world, and the gesture of pouring paint reveals her unconventional artistic process that filters and redefines abstraction and expression.

Music
Tamir Hendelman and the Spirit of Israel Ensemble
January 9 | 7 PM
Yamaha Artist Services Piano Salon
Pianist/composer/arranger and Yamaha artist Tamir Hendelman leads a quintet of top Israeli-American jazz musicians from Los Angeles and New York in an evening of dynamic and lyrical jazz interpretations of traditional and modern Israeli songs, music by fellow Israeli jazz artists and their own original compositions.


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