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Barbara Rothbeind, President
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Greetings,
A recent riverboat cruise took my husband and me to the South of France. It was wonderful to see well-known landmarks, learn the histories of the areas, and enjoy the picturesque landscapes. When we embarked, I asked the cruise director if there were any significant Jewish places to see along the way. While there were none as part of the tour, he noted two possible stops. One was a synagogue in Avignon which we visited but was closed, and the other a nondescript address that I put in my backpack. As it turned out, we did not need his suggestions as there was a rather remarkable Jewish experience that unexpectedly seemed to find us.
Day four, our stop was the small town of Viviers. One of the best-preserved medieval towns in Southern France, its history dates back 2500 years. Today it is the smallest city in France with a population of under 4,000 people. The narrow, winding, flower-laden streets of the old city, along with the beautiful vistas, radiated a natural charm – as did our local guide.
Pierre is in his early 60’s and is full of personality. He has lived in Viviers all his life. He made the ancient history come alive with colorful vignettes of Celtic settlers and Roman occupiers. Nearing the end of the tour we gathered in a small square and he told us he had one more story to relate. He pointed to a cramped apartment building with four floors sandwiched between like buildings that lined the street and told us his mother had lived there during the war, which was before he was born. She lived on the first floor. On the forth floor was a Jewish doctor who was in hiding while he was tending to patients. His mother knew he lived there and throughout the war brought him food daily and left it at the door. She never met the man.
One day at the very end of the war, two young Nazi soldiers knocked on her door wanting to know where to find the Jewish doctor. She claimed ignorance. They made her family move outside – her brother and several children, pointed a gun at her head and demanded to be told where he might be. She still claimed ignorance. They shot her brother in the head and said the rest of the family was next. Continuing to put herself and her family in grave danger, she did not reveal his existence. She did not know why, but then the soldiers left, saying they would return. A few hours later, France was liberated and they were all saved. Both Pierre’s mother and the doctor continued to live in Viviers after the war. His mother had died quite recently, living well into her nineties. After the war and in her later years with Pierre, she went to schools to retell the experience and make sure the younger generation understood the realities of what happened.
Several days later I am on the airplane returning home. I am going through my backpack and find a crumpled note. It is from the cruise director. It had the two Jewish sites he suggested I visit. The one I ignored of the nondescript address – was in Viviers. According to the note “It's the address of an elderly women who probably is not still alive, but she was thought to have saved Jews during the war. Maybe there will be a plaque on the door, if I want to seek it out.” I think I did better than seek it out. I think I met her son.
Shalom,
Marcey
13agree@gmail.com
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July, 2022
Greetings
I hope that everyone is having a restful and healthy summer. We all need this time in the sun to recharge our internal batteries.
Last month we had a very well attended annual meeting. The year in review was quite exciting and our future plans were also outlined.
This coming year will be very exciting for many reasons but especially because it is our 20th Anniversary. We have many special spiritual events planned to mark this joyous milestone. We plan to incorporate this milestone into each of our monthly services so please stay tuned.
As you are all aware, by now, Rabbi Ruth will be joining us in August and I am very excited for the congregation to meet her and to get to know her. Please be aware that Rabbi Ruth is available if she is needed before August.
Also, the Social Committee is busy planning our welcome back picnic on August 21, 2022. Volunteers are needed for this fun event, so please reach out to Bonnie Gillman.
As always, check your email for updates and news. I hope to see many of you at Sharyn and Richard Korwins for the July lay led Shabbat.
Please enjoy your summer and remember to reach out to each other. As always, I am available either by phone or email.
Shalom,
Barbara Rothbeind
President SJC-Beth Shalom
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Friday, July 15, 6:30 PM - Shabbat lay-led Service "Under the Stars" | |
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It's not too late to RSVP and attend the service. Please email Sharyn Korwin at
sharynkorwin@gmail.com to confirm your attendance.
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Friday, August 19, 7:00 PM - Shabbat Services to welcome Rabbi Ruth
Join us in person and on Zoom for shabbat services as we welcome our new spiritual leader Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder to the Sandhills Jewish Congregation/BethShalom's pulpit. Oneg Shabbat to follow services.
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Sunday, August 21st - The SJC Picnic Returns
Mark your calendars! It is Sunday, August 21st from noon until 4:00 at 7 Lakes North.There will be food to eat and a lake for swimming and lots of friends to see. But we need volunteers to make it a success. Please contact Bonnie Gillman: bongee7@gmail.com or 910-420-2609 if you can help.
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Reminder
Book Club will meet TODAY, Sunday, July 10th at 3:00
at the home of Bonnie Gillman and Nick Christopher,
180 Lamplighter Village Drive, Pinehurst.
To RSVP contact Bonnie:
910-420-2609 or bongee7@aol.com.
If you read the book "The Book of Lost Names" join us for the discussion. Dinner follows at a place yet to be determined.
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We remember our loved ones during our July Shabbat Services
07/01 Joan Silver
07/02 Rita Haymes*
07/03 Seth Hoder
07/04 Lauretta Warshauer
07/04 Irene Rothbeind*
07/08 Mildred Javer
07/10 Natalie Grace Ecker
07/10 Beatrice Greenberg
07/13 Jill Nancy Trachtenberg
07/15 Robert Rappaport
07/18 Brenda Dannenberg
07/19 Raizel (Mary) Yannella
07/21 Orey Nieman
07/23 Ross Kaskel*
07/24 Elliot Rieger
07/26 Betty Lipton*
07/26 Romaine Polites
07/31 Stanley Sessler*
Indicates Hebrew date
*Indicates Yahrzeit Donation
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Honor the memory of a loved one with a donation of $18.00, Chai,
to our Yahrzeit Fund.
It is a true mitzvah to remember someone with the gift of tzedakah.
Contact Amy Walters @aswalters101@gmail.com or 910-420-1352
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Thank you to those who made donations during the month of June
Please note that donations listed here are those that were received and processed by the end of the month listed. In order to guarantee inclusion on this list, please make sure that you send in your check by the 20th of the month.
Card Donations
- Harriet & Karl Ecker
- Audrey & George Kessler
- Jill Moore
- Kathy & George Poteat
- Barbara & Matthew Rothbeind
- Sara Sutton
General Donations
- Lauri & Paul Michelich, in honor of Amy & Chuck Walter's new home
- Carol Pierce
- Amy & Chuck Walters, in honor of Rabbi Brickman's Mezuzah Blessing Ceremony
Yahrzeit Donations
- Pola & Arne Lipson, in memory of Nathan Lipson
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Donation Card Opportunities | |
Traditional Donation Card
There are many ways we can support our congregation and sending a special card can be one of them. Ours have beautiful artwork, you can choose from several designs, and the message is a personal one. Whether it is a life-cycle event or a way to keep in touch, everyone loves to be remembered in this way. Our cards are $10.00 each, and that includes postage. Or buy a package of ten for $100.00. That way, you always have one in reserve.
Donation Card Packages
We are offering an addition to our $10.00 donation card. Packages of five cards (slightly smaller size) are now available for personal use. They sell for $25.00 for a 5 card package and members will be able to send the cards themselves. There is a choice of three pieces of artwork from our own members (one selection per package). The cards are blank on the inside but the back recognizes the donation to SJC. Buy for yourself or give as a gift.
These cards are lovely and a meaningful way to send any type of message while supporting the Sandhills Jewish Congregation.
For more information contact
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For the protection of our members and guests, the Board has put in place the following security precautions:
-all members are asked to wear their name tags
-our doors will be locked at 7:15 so congregants are urged to arrive on time
-anyone arriving after 7:15 will have to knock until a congregant opens the door
-when members see someone they do not recognize, reach out - to both make them feel
welcome and to be aware of unfamiliar faces in our building (unless a member's guest)
-Oneg hosts (one or two) are asked to be greeters, hand out prayer books, name tags
-one greeter is to remain in foyer until 7:15 when main doors are locked
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*Local Realtor Betsy Auster is affiliated with NextHome In The Pines. She has experience working with new construction, investment properties, and resales. Betsy will donate 5% of her commission from each referral or sale she receives from Temple members to SJC! Please give her a call at (609) 707-3047, or email her at betsy@nhpines.com.
NextHome In The Pines is at 105 Bradford Village Ct. , Southern Pines, NC 28387
*Companion Care Offered: Dottie Bevilacqua has over 20 years of experience and offers services for seniors including running errands and taking people to appointments. She is available part or full time in the Pinehurst/Southern Pines area. Reach Dottie at 347-339-5167.
* Sue Deutsch has created a website that provides a single source for listings of events, happenings and activities in the area. Please visit www.ThePinesTimes.com and like The Pines Times on Facebook.
* Members Susan and Tom Miles have relocated their company Belevation to Biscoe, NC. Manufacturers of direct to consumers support garments for expectant moms, Belevation can be accessed from its website belevation.com or Amazon, or you can like Belevation on Facebook.
* Gary Miljour is a local mortgage lender with American Financial Network in Pinehurst. If you are in need of mortgage financing to buy a home or need to discuss refinance options, please feel free to reach him at 480-251-0002(cell) or reach him online at www.garymiljour.com for a free consultation. Gary has been a mortgage lender for 15 years. (NMLS#207208)
* Marks Tax Professionals are now located at 169 Beverly Lane, Fresh Market Plaza, Southern Pines NC 28387. Phone is 910-585-6800. We have been providing a better tax experience in the Sandhills for over ten years. You worked hard to earn it, we help you keep it. Call or email for an appointment, markadel@taxgurusofpinehurst.com, or visit our website at www.taxgurusofpinehurst.com.
*Jennie Sessler is a stylist at Fantastic Sams (next to the Harris Teeter on 211). If you need a haircut stop in to see Jennie or call for an appointment: 910-420-1686
* Thyme and Place Cafe - your go to community cafe - is where you can get great food and pastries, and also cater your unique events. Leslie Philip adds extra touches that make every occasion personal and special. On-site functions are being added so please check the website or social media. Thyme and Place Cafe, an intimate meeting place with a big heart. Hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM, 155 Hall Avenue, Southern Pines.
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- President: Barbara Rothbeind - barbara.rothbeind@gmail.com
- Vice President/Communications: Marcey Katzman - 13agree@gmail.com
- Secretary: Audrey Kessler - audhaykes@hotmail.com
- Treasurer: Kevin Price - pinehurstkp@gmail.com
- Immediate Past President: Bernie Rosenblum - bernie.rosenblum7@gmail.com
- President Emeritus: Lowell Simon - lsimon@nc.rr.com
- Building/Grounds: Wendel Kronis - wendelrama@aol.com
- Community Outreach: Paul Rogow - progow@outlook.com
- Education: Michelle Goetzl - mbgoetzl@gmail.com
- Membership: Amy Walters - aswalters101@gmail.com
- Religious Programs: Mindy Fineman - mfineman@nc.rr.com
- Social/Program: Bonnie Gillman - bongee7@aol.com
- Board Member at Large: Sharyn Korwin - sharynkorwin@gmail.com
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