הקשר HaKesher
TBT's Newsletter: The Connection
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Come be a part of our growing Reform synagogue.
All are welcome!
Temple Beth Tikvah is pleased to welcome our newest members:
Moshe Zilverberg
Aaron & Emily Krinsky and daughter Rumijean Rose Krinsky
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October Calendar of Events |
Events and Activities
The following Events are held via Zoom unless otherwise noted:
May 12 – 4:00 pm - Board Meeting
May 14 - Friday Night Shabbat Lights:
5:45 pm - Schmooze
6:00 pm - Erev Shabbat Service
May 15 - 7:00 pm - Havdallah with a Maven
May 16 - 10:15 am - Moral Courage: A Learning & Practice Group (formerly Tikun Olam)
May 21 - 7:00 pm - Kabbalat Shabbat
May 22 - 10:00 am - Bar Mitzvah of Micah Slate
May 28 - 5:00 pm - Pop Up Shabbat (in person)
May 30 - 10:15 am - Moral Courage: A Learning & Practice Group (formerly Tikun Olam)
CHEVRUTA
"The Chasidic Masters"
Weekly on Sundays 9:00 am - 10:00 am - 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30
HAMSA: "FIVE CONGREGATIONS" COURSES
The History of Israel, Mondays at 6:00 pm 5/3, 5/10
ON THE HORIZON
June 12 - Bat Mitzvah of Mya Frankl
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President's Message
Sheila Luber
Spring is here and gardeners of all stripes are pulling weeds, pruning trees and cultivating landscapes to make room for new growth. A week ago, we cut back our ornamental grasses that stood tall through the winter. Already I see slivers of lush green pushing skyward through the dirt. Perhaps we are all waking from a dormant state and finding the good stuff that sustains us. For certain, vaccinations and warmer weather are doing wonders for our confidence and enabling us to engage more fully.
So, yes, it’s time to plan a very special event this summer for our TBT family to gather outside, live and in person. Rabbi Johanna along with the Programming and Membership Committees are hard at work creating a sensational, all-ages Shabbat in the Park picnic celebration at Shevlin. We’ll schmooze, eat, laugh, and sing in a big, beautiful outdoor space. We’ll say hello to old friends, welcome new members, and give thanks to our volunteer leaders who’ve served this past year and those who will serve in the year to come. Save the date, July 9th, on your calendar and watch for more information.
Though we are hosting our Shabbat in the Park picnic in July, we are not holding an in-person 2021 Annual Congregational Meeting in June. Instead, we are conducting our end-of-year temple business via online communication just as we did last year. Please check your inbox for emails coming your way.
May you continue to grow and blossom.
B'virkat Shalom,
Sheila
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Divrei Tikvah
From Rabbi Johanna Hershenson
Last week I received the certificate honoring the fact that last March the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion (the rabbinical school I attended) conferred upon me the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity. We did not celebrate in person as is customary because the pandemic made travel and gathering impossible.
I could not have imagined how reading the document signed by a dear friend from a high school youth group who is now President of the College-Institute, stating the following, would move me in the manner that it did.
Honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity upon Johanna M. Hershenson
Who, by serving Jewish communities in New Zealand, the Czech Republic, and the US, has experienced paradigm shifts in thinking about Jewish identity
Who developed non orthodox Chevrei Kadishah in several communities, cultivating in each one a culture of preparing loved ones for burial
Who, as part of an adult education initiative around a Czech Torah scroll, created a documentary film and established a working relationship with Prague’s first progressive Jewish congregation
Who values the diversity of experiences comprising her rabbinate and
Who connects to her Alma mater through longtime relationships with professors and by inviting faculty members to serve as scholars in residence.
I suppose I am reaching the age at which reflections on the work I have done say something about me. I am grateful that the reasons offered for this honorific title, Doctor of Divinity, are congruent with the way I hope to be seen as a rabbi.
Temple Beth Tikvah became my home as a rabbi eight years ago, in July, 2013. I brought with me my love of the outdoors and my passion for engaging with Jewish life and community building. We have cultivated our own Central Oregon Chevrah Kadishah under the enthusiasm and wisdom of Dr. Marlis Beier and Naomi Hall. We have pioneered family Tahara in which some members of our community choose, regardless of gender, to prepare their own loved ones for burial. We have developed and mastered a rhythm of gathering in Temple Beth Tikvah to celebrate Shabbat and Holy Days, life cycle milestones, and the seasons. We study together and have expanded our study to include other congregations in Central Oregon and California and Arizona. We have grown together, rabbi and congregation learning how to sustain a long term relationship. Jews are coming to Bend. We are growing as well as maturing.
Thank you for allowing me to continue to serve the Jewish people as a rabbi in Central Oregon. I look forward to continuing to build our congregation into the caring, thriving, and innovative synagogue we dream about together. I love the people who make up Temple Beth Tikvah. May the next twenty-five years of my rabbinate witness the communal harvest of abundant fruits of Central Oregon’s capacity to sustain Jewish life.
B'virkat Shalom
Rabbi's office hours are by appointment.
Click here to schedule a Zoom meeting.
Click here to schedule an in-person office meeting (115 NW Oregon Ave, Suite 26 - on second floor, stairs only)
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Chevruta: The Chasidic Masters
Lauralei Garrity
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Chevruta: The Chasidic Masters
Sundays at 9:00 am - 10:00 am
May 2 - June 27
Zoom
What is a Chevruta? Chevruta (pronounced chev-roo-ta) is a group of adults committed to lifelong Jewish learning together, where camaraderie and friendships are cultivated through discourse. A fitting name for TBT’s adult education group!
The Chevruta topic, Jewish Mysticism, ended on Sunday, April 25 and we are now transitioning into a new area of study. Starting Sunday, May 2, Rabbi Johanna Hershenson will lead our exploration of The Chasidic Masters.
Together, we will explore selected writings of the Chasidic Masters and discover how grassroots populism and genuine thirst for spirituality converge into an entirely new form of Jewish expression.
Come, let's study together!
See the weekly Happenings for the Zoom information.
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Bar Mitzvah of Micah Slate
Please join Sara Jo and Bradley Slate in celebration of the Bar Mitzvah of their son Micah.
Saturday, May 22
10:00 am
Via Zoom
See the Weekly Happenings for Zoom information
All TBT members are welcome. There will be a Drive-Thru Kiddush Boxed Luncheon to follow
12:45-1:45 pm
First Presbyterian Church Driveway
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Pop-Up Shabbat-Memorial Day Weekend
Lauralei Garrity
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Friday, May 28
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
On this Shabbat entering Memorial Day weekend, join Rabbi Johanna Hershenson and your TBT family for a pop-up Shabbat honoring our Veterans.
Meet at the Hero's Memorial at 5:00 pm at Brooks Park, just over the Newport Street bridge. Arrive early to find parking and keep an eye out for Rabbi Johanna to guide you to the group.
Health safety measures will be in place. See the weekly Happenings for more information
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Newsletter Help Wanted
Are you interested in connecting with members who lead TBT? Do you enjoy writing, or do you want to hone your writing skills?
We are looking for someone to interview and write brief biographies of upcoming board members and leadership. These interviews appear in alternate months in the TBT newsletter.
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TBT Board Notes
Next Board Meeting: Wednesday, May 12, 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
Due to COVID-19, all board meetings are being held via Zoom. If you would like to attend, contact Lauralei Garrity at lauralei.garrity@gmail.com.
If you would like to read minutes of previous board meetings, you can request a copy from Board Secretary, Terry Hoogstede tahoogstede@bendcable.com .
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Social Action Update
Lynne Connelley
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Habitat For Humanity is growing and building. All TBT members and their friends who want to be a part of this well-run, gratifying organization are welcome. Several members have been through orientation and been part of a build crew at Habitat’s neighborhood of cottages on Bend’s west side. Please contact Lynne 541 408-6720 or lynne@mybendproperty.com to find out how to get started or go to the Bend/Redmond Habitat For Humanity’s website to sign up for orientation.
Some exciting statistics for the ReStore: as of March 2021, a new monthly sales record was set for the Bend ReStore $161,444.00 - this is amazing!! The previous record was $151,000.00. Their statement to the Central Oregon community is: “We could not do it without you and all your hard work - THANK YOU!!" As of Saturday May 8th - ReStore will open full hours - Sales hours Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm and Donations 11am - 5pm.
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Habitat Restore writes about its volunteers, "If you have been thinking of coming back we could use your help!!!"
All Habitat employees are eligible to get their COVID Vaccine and most ReStore staff are getting scheduled in the next month before they move to full hours.
ReStore has a job opening for a seasonal truck assistant part or full-time, must be able to lift 80 pounds regularly, have a great driving record and fabulous customer service.
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Adult Education Report
Mel Siegel
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Havdallah With a Maven: Lawrence's Egypt Talk Part 4
Saturday, May 15
7:00 pm
Zoom
Did you enjoy Lawrence Schechter’s first, second, and third presentations on Egypt? Ready for the final chapter? Join us via Zoom to explore the bookends of the Egypt trip, from the rescued Abu Simbel Temples in the far south to the cosmopolitan city of Alexandria on the Mediterranean in the far north.
The exact location of the famous ancient Alexandria Library is unknown, but the huge, modern, internationally-funded library there now is a high point of the visit to the city, and an excursion perfectly suited to this Havdallah celebrating Shavuot, our study-and-learning holiday.
If you missed any of the prior talks and you want to watch them now or later, you can go to youtube.com and search for “schechter sacred sites of ancient egypt” or visit lightpathcenter.org.
See the weekly Happenings for the Zoom information.
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June Newsletter Deadline: May 25th
This newsletter is emailed to both members and non-members each month. If you have something you want to include in the newsletter, please e-mail it to Eileen Katz: eileentam@aol.com by the 24th of each month for the following month's publication. As always, you will continue to receive "e-minders" before important events take place.
Shalom,
Eileen
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A Community Call to Confront Hate |
Wednesday, May 26
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Join us for this one of a kind Summit. We have come together as a broad coalition of partner organizations and allies to create A Community Call to Confront Hate.
Participants will learn about implicit bias and have the opportunity to learn from breakout sessions that will deal with current issues around racism, anti-Semitism and other forms of hate. Most importantly, presenters will share their expertise on the strategies, resources and tools to help participants translate their commitment to social justice and equity into effective social action.
Start your registration here and learn about the in-depth expertise and background of the discussion leaders.
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland
9900 SW Greenburg Rd, Suite 220, Tigard, OR
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Offerings by Chabad of Central Oregon
Mel Siegel
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Hebrew Reading crash course - starting in May. Learn to read Hebrew in just 5 sessions. Thursday evenings from 7-8 pm on zoom. More info and register here: jewishbend.com/hebrew
Scholarships are available
Weekly Torah study at 6:30 pm on Wednesday evenings. Here is the link to join:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 841 7932 1335
Passcode: 1PTmVv
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Temple Beth Tikvah gratefully acknowledges the following contributions:
- Tully Ellsberg In Memory of Lillie Mae Winecoff
- Sara Jo & Brad Slate To Music Fund in Honor of Neil Weinstein
- Laura Fritz In Honor of Tikkun Olam Do the Work group
- Burt Litman In Memory of Bertha Litman
- Terry Reynolds To Gary Reynolds Memorial Fund in Memory of Pauline Siegal
- Terry Reynolds To Gary Reynolds Memorial Fund in Memory of Gary Reynolds
- Terry Reynolds To Gary Reynolds Memorial Fund, Congratulations to Elliot & Jessa Reynolds in Celebration of the birth of their daughter, Ada Reynolds (Terry’s first grandchild)
- Glenn Cantor In Memory of Ellen Cantor
- Kurt Brickner In Memory of Gerald Brickner
- Kathy & Mark Schindel In Memory of Doug Beetham
- Kathy & Mark Schindel In Celebration of the birth of Terry Reynolds’ granddaughter
- Kathy & Mark Schindel In Celebration of the birth of Sheila & Jay Luber’s granddaughter
- Phyllis & Jerry Greenbach To Gary Reynolds Memorial Fund in Memory of Carol Rosen
- Phyllis & Jerry Greenbach In Memory of Arthur Greenbach
- Lester & Diane Dober To the Music Fund in Celebration of the birth of Terry Reynolds’ granddaughter
- Lester & Diane Dober To the Music Fund in Celebration of the birth of Sheila & Jay Luber’s granddaughter
- Jan Freeman-Bauer In Memory of Ruth Freeman
Donations listed above were made to the Temple's general fund unless otherwise specified.
You may honor the lives and achievements of friends and relatives via a tribute with a donation to TBT. You can do this online by clicking here, or by sending a check and the name and address of the person being honored to TBT at P.O. Box 7472, Bend, OR, 97708.
Donations may be designated to a specific fund, including:
- General Fund
- Gary Reynolds Memorial Fund
- Youth Education Fund
- Music Fund
- TBT's Goodwill Fund
- Social Action/Tzedakah Fund
- or the Corrie Grudin Memorial Fund
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Temple Beth Tikvah
P.O Box 7472
Bend, OR 97708
541-388-8826
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Your secure online donation to
Temple Beth Tikvah
is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your generosity.
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Celebrations in May honor the following:
Birthdays:
May 2
- Lorraine Schechter
- Suzanne Schlosberg
May 4
May 7
May 8
- Burton Litman
- Michelle Mahony
May 9
May 10
May 11
May 14
- Abby Arathoon
- Steve Dimond
May 16
- Gerald Greenbach
- Jayda Wikler
May 17
May 18
- Chris Arathoon
- Zac Zlatkus
May 19
May 20
May 21
May 23
- Jonah Henneberg
- Robert Huberman
May 26
May 28
May 30
May 31
Anniversaries:
May 11
May 17
May 22
- Arielle Metz & Martin Meinig
May 26
May 31
- Gerald & Phyllis Greenbach
Milestones:
- Jay and Sheila Luber: A granddaugter, Harlow Shay, born April 16
- Terry Reynolds: A granddaughter, Ada born April 14
- Rick and Andrea Casey: Their son John will be married in August
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President:
Sheila Luber
Past President:
Ann Rosenfield
Vice President
Kerrie Zurovsky
Secretary:
Terry Hoogstede
Treasurer:
Mark Schindel
Members-at-Large:
Lester Dober
Jillian Frankl
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Budget & Finance
Chuck Shattuck
Membership
Sheila Luber
Program Oversight
Kathy Schindel
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Adult Learning
Mel Siegel
Bikur Cholim
Suzanne Schlosberg
Evie Lerner
Linda Brant
Calendar Keeper
Kathy Schindel
Chevra Kadisha
Ralph Uri
Communications & PR
Kathy Schindel
Sheila Luber
Music
Julie Geveshausen
Newsletter
Eileen Katz
Onegs
Jan Freeman-Bauer
Program Coordinator
Lauralei Garrity
Religious Education
Melissa Wikler
Social Action
TBD
Venue Logistics
Mark Schindel
Webmaster
Jeanne Freeman
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Your secure online donation to
Temple Beth Tikvah
is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your generosity.
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About Temple Beth Tikvah
For Jewish families, retirees and singles at every level of faith in Central Oregon, Temple Beth Tikvah provides a comforting embrace for the soul of your DNA. We are a dynamic Reform Jewish congregation with friendly, giving, active people drawn to Bend and Central Oregon because of the active lifestyle we find here.
We come together in different ways, inspired and informed by our common thread of Jewishness. Whether you were born Jewish, love someone who is Jewish or choose to be Jewish. Practice Judaism a little, a lot or not at all. TBT can serve as the heart of your vibrant, connected life.
We can be your primary source of friendship, purpose, spiritual and intellectual pursuit. Or a side note adding flavor and dimension how and when you want. Whichever you choose, TBT offers an inclusive, communal foundation on which to build your relationships, experiences and practice. From social activities to social action, worship to study, participation to leadership. It's your choice, in this community of yours.
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PO Box 7472
Bend, OR 97708
(541) 388-8826
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