PTBE Weekly
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Shalom,
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Today is Yom HaShoah--Holocaust Memorial Day
600 Holocaust survivors and their families gathered to perform the song "Chai" by Ofra Haza. The video was a joint project between Beit Avi Chai, an educational and cultural institution in Jerusalem, together with Koolulam, a social initiative for mass singing, and Zikaron BaSalon, an organization that coordinates Holocaust commemoration ceremonies.
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Yom Ha'Atzmaut--Israel at 70
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 Israel Independence Day Community Celebration
Sunday, April 22, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
San Mateo County Event Center Expo Hall
Featuring Israeli hip hop/funk band Hadag Nahash and a children's show with Gili and Hanny Nahmias.
Enjoy unique activities designed to engage everyone. Whether you are attending the celebration for your kids, teens, or just for yourself, get ready to have an extraordinary experience.
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Scan below for new items listed this week.
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Upcoming Events
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Friday, April 13
6:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service
Saturday, April 14
9:00 am Tot Shabbat
9:00 am Torah Study
10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service, Brian Gerber Becomes
Bar Mitzvah
Sunday, April 15
8:20 am Hebrew (early)
9:30 am Rishonim
11:30 am SSH
11:40 am Hebrew (late)
Monday, April 16
4:30 pm Hebrew
7:00 pm Or HaLev Jewish Meditation
Tuesday, April 17
8:00 am Morning Minyan
12:00 pm Lunchtime Learning Circle
3:15 pm Hebrew
7:00 pm Evening of Justice--Imigration
7:00 pm
Lay-led Torah Study
Wednesday, April 18
6:00 pm Confirmation
6:00 pm WNP, Middle School
7:00 pm Two People, Two Books at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Thursday, April 19
10:30 am Chloe Reimer Becomes
Bat Mitzvah
1:30 pm Hebrew
7:00 pm Adult Ed/Torah & Talmud
Friday, April 20
4:25 pm Hebrew
6:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service
Saturday, April 21
9:00 am This Shabbat Rocks!
9:00 am Gesher l'Kesher
9:00 am Torah Study
10:45 am Shabbat Morning Service, Mia Rabinowitz Becomes
Bat Mitzvah
Sunday, April 22
8:20 am Hebrew (early)
9:30 am Rishonim
11:40 am Hebrew (late)
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Schedule of Shabbat Services
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6:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service
Saturday, April 14
9:00 am Tot Shabbat
10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service, Brian Gerber Becomes
Bar Mitzvah
Friday, April 20
6:30 pm Erev Shabbat Service
Saturday, April 21
9:00 am This Shabbat Rocks!
10:30 am Shabbat Morning Service, Mia Rabinowitz Becomes
Bar Mitzvah
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Tot Shabbat
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Saturday, April 14
9:00 am
 Families with young children enjoy a short, fun, interactive, and song-filled service in the Sanctuary. Kids enjoy this introduction to Jewish prayer by playing musical instruments and dancing with stuffed Torahs. Snacks and playtime follow providing a great opportunity for both kids and parents to get to know their friends at PTBE.
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This Shabbat Rocks!
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Saturday, April 21
9:00 - 9:40 am
Celebrate Shabbat with a short and joyous service with Elana Jagoda Kaye, and the band. This service will awaken your bodies and souls with a prayerful shake, rattle, and roll. Open to the community and is perfect for all ages. Shabbat schmooze time and bagels to follow.
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In Memoriam
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We express our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of the recently departed.
We remember those who have passed away in the last week including
Jeannette Saliman
Mother of Jerry Saliman (Ellen)
Grandmother of
Dena Maple (Gary), Rebecca Berger (Stephen), and Shira Bernstein (Matt)
We remember those who have passed away in the last month including
Jay Becker
Father of Marla Becker (Daniel Lipton)
Grandfather of Lucas and Ellis
Kerry Bach
Husband of Claudia Bach
Father of Kyle Bach
Cousin of Bob Bach (Suzan)
May their memory be a blessing.
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Torah, Talmud, and Tales of Our Tradition
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7:00 to 8:30 pm
Join Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin for a journey through Jewish stories from Creation to Chelm. It's no coincidence that we are called the "People of the Book!" Our stories have always been our foundation and our future.
This class is a great follow up to the Introduction to Judaism class, though all are welcome--whether this is your first Jewish learning experience, or if you've been studying for years.
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Brotherhood Meeting and Speaker
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TONIGHT!!
Dave Reddy--Sports and Sports reporting in the 1990's (the Steve Young Years)
Thursday, April 12, 7:00 pm
All PTBE men are invited to hear the former sports reporter with the Washington Post and the SJ Mercury News.
Glenn Kesselman's talk on cyber security will be rescheduled.
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SSH
--Sunday Sandwich Hevre
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Sunday, April 15
11:30 am
PTBE's lunch-making program for Samaritan House needs YOU and your family and friends. Spend one hour in Fellowship Hall making sandwiches, bagging carrots, working on the assembly line or other fun jobs!
No experience required, and all generations are welcome.
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Program Cancellations
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How to Do Israel with Rabbi Eisner on Sunday, April 15 has been cancelled.
PTBE's got Talent on Saturday, April 21 has been cancelled.
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Evening of Justice No. 3
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 Immigration
Tuesday, April 17, 7:00 pm
We remember each year at Passover, "We, too were strangers in the land of Egypt." For our third Evening of Justice program this year we will strengthen our voice on the Jewish obligation to protect immigrants.
We will be joined by:
Jane Slater, a Sequoia High School Teacher and the founder and faculty advisor to the Sequoia Dream Club, a club dedicated to providing educational opportunities to undocumented and immigrant students. She will be joined by at least two of her students who will share their powerful stories.
Lorena Melgarejo, Executive Director of Faith in Action, will share her story as well as opportunities for direct action.
Rabbi Julie Saxe-Taller, the new Senior California Organizer for the Religious Action Center.
Join us for this important evening. RSVP.
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Senior Friendship Club
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Reminder:
All SFC meetings will be held at the
PJCC on Wednesdays from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
April 18: Heartwarming Piano with Eric Van James
The PJCC will drive those in need of transportation, either from your home in San Mateo County or from PTBE, which leaves by 11:35 am (or once everyone who has registered is on the vehicle). Please call Nena at 650.378.2750 to register for transportation from home or from PTBE. For program information, call Program Coordinator Lindsey Passmore at 650.378.2717 or SFC Club President Zara Jaffe at 650.342.1627.
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Two People, Two Books, One Community
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 Wednesday, April 18, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Episcopal Church of St. Matthew
1 South El Camino Real in San Mateo
(Cross street is Baldwin)
Join in the conversation. The following chapters will be discussed:
To Life by Harold Kushner - Chapters 1-6
Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time by Marcus J. Borg Chapters 1-2 and 6
Let us know you'll be there!
RSVP
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K-8 Family Retreat
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  May 18 - 20
Happy Valley Conference Center
Registration deadline has been exended to April 17!
We can't wait to bring the magic of past retreats at Camp Newman to
the Santa Cruz Mountains. It is with great excitement that we invite you to take part in this year's family retreat. Space is limited so don't miss out on this amazing weekend with family and friends. Download the forms
here
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Evening of Appreciation for Rabbi Sara
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Friday, May 4
The evening will include:
5:30 pm Tree of Life Sevice
6:10 pm Community Shabbat Dinner
7:15 pm Shabbat Hallelu
8:30 pm Special Oneg
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The Daniel Berk Memorial Family Softball Game
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 Sunday, April 29, 1:30 to 5:30 pm
Martin Luther King Field, 725 Monte Diablo Avenue, Diamond A, San Mateo
This free event is open to all temple members, their children, and guests.
Bats and balls are provided, but you may bring your own equipment . . . be sure to put your name on it!
Brought to you by PTBE Brotherhood.
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11th Annual Rabbi Eisner Golf Tournament
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Sunday, May 6
8:00 am at Crystal Springs Golf Course, Burlingame
Brotherhood invites all members and guests, men and women, to a fun day of a shot-gun scramble format tournament.
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Brotherhood Financial Night
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Investing Under the New Tax Act
Thursday May 10, 7:30 pm
Bob Balopole, Chartered Financial Analyst, will discuss the new tax laws and ways to invest
Free to all temple members and guests
Sponsored by PTBE Brotherhood
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North Peninsula Community Trip to Israel
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 December 23, 2018 - January 3, 2019
Experience a trip of a lifetime. A
dults and families with children are welcome. The tour features two inviting tracks: one for first-time visitors and the other for those who have been to Israel before.
Rabbi Lisa Kingston, along with Rabbi Corey Helfand, Rabbi Lisa Delson, Rabbi Nathaniel Ezray, and Rabbi Lavey Derby will be trip leaders.
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Around the Bay and Beyond
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Savvy Caregiver Training
April 30, May 7, May 14 from 1:15 to 3:15 pm in Menlo Park
Over 6-hours of free face-to-face training with dementia experts and a caregiver's manual.
Jewish Coalition for Literacy--Tutor Training
Sunday, April 15
2:30 - 5:30 pm, Peninsula Temple Sholom, Burlingame
In just one hour a week you can help a struggling student learn to love reading. Become a tutor and make a difference in a child's life.
Bike with Israel's Wounded Soldiers for Israel's 70th
Sundays, April 22 and/or May 6
Dementia Series: Caring for Those You Care About
April 24 and May 8 at the PJCC, Foster City
Two workshops to enhance quality of life for you and your loved one who has dementia.
A Conversation with Dr. Jessica Zitter, author of Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life
Thursday, April 26, 7:00 to 8:30 pm, at the PJCC
Peninsula Jewish Community Lag B'Omer Celebration
Thursday, May 3, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Lot between PJCC & Wornick Jewish Day School Festivities include DJ Or spinning Israeli hits, a kosher BBQ, BMX Freestyle Show, yummy s'mores, and more.
Creating Hope: Mensch Up!
Shalom Bayit's 26th anniversary celebration and dinner
Thursday, May 3, 6:00 pm
Jewish Community Center, 3200 California Street, San Francisco
How teens, men, parents, and all of us can create a culture of respect.
Camp Newman Open House & Family Fun Day
Sunday, May 6, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Located at Cal Maritime, #NewmanbytheBay!
FREE admission, but RSVP is required by 4/30
The Friendship Circle Open House
Sunday, May 6, 11:00 - Noon
Learn about programs for
children and teens with special needs
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Jewish Home & Rehab Center's 24th Annual Golf Tournament, Cocktail Reception, & Awards Ceremony
Monday, May 7, at Peninsula Golf & Country Club
Interested in learning more from Yehuda Kurtzer?
Join the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem this summer
June 20 - 27, 2018
Spend an intensive week learning with Yehuda Kurtzer and other key Hartman faculty at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. The Community Leadership Program Summer Retreat includes text study, small group seminars, encounters with public figures, field trips, and cultural experiences.
Learn more
Summer Camp for Children and Teens with Special Needs (ages 5-22)
Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto
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Help Us Help You
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|  We are a caring community, and we want to know if any of our members are ill or in the hospital. If you know of someone who is in need of special attention, please be in touch with any of our clergy. Because of privacy policies, hospitals do not inform us when a member is a patient.
Also, if you know of a family in need of meals or a visit from the Caring Committee, please contact the rabbi's assistant in the temple office. We are here for our community, and we want to offer comfort and support to all of our families. Please communicate with us so that we can be there for you and your family in your time of need. |
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Gan Hazikaron - Garden of Remembrance
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Skylawn Memorial Park, Highway 92 at Skyline Boulevard, San Mateo
Serving the Jewish Community of the Peninsula, Maintained by PTBE
One of Northern California's most beautiful memorial parks, overlooking the coastal hills. Pre-need arrangements available and encouraged, with discounts for PTBE members. For information, contact the temple office.
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Join PTBE's LinkedIn Group
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LinkedIn has become a valuable resource in the business world for job hunting, finding people who have expertise that may be needed,  networking, and developing and nurturing contacts. One of the best ways to get the most out of LinkedIn is through its various groups.
Sanford Friedman has volunteered to administer the Group and can help you with any questions. He can be contacted by email or at 415-346-2455.
Join our LinkedIn Group, another way to enhance our vibrant PTBE community!
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Watch Services Live or On Demand
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If you are unable to attend Erev Shabbat or Shabbat morning services, you are now able to watch services streaming live on your computer or watch on demand at a later date. Here is the
link.
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Donate Motor Vehicles, Jewelry, & Real Estate
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Peninsula Temple Beth El
1700 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403
650.341.7701
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