Congregation Beth Shalom|Newsletter December 2010

December 2010 / Kislev-Tevet 5771
From The President It's hard to believe that it has been almost a year since we lost Pauline Israels. Her presence in our Sanctuary is greatly missed. Pauline often told us that when she and her infant son Lou escaped the Nazis, she made a promise to herself to attend services each Shabbat. She steadfastly kept that vow until her health finally failed her in her nineties. She set an example for all of us by the graceful and dignified manner in which she lived her life and by her regular participation and support of our Congregation. Several years ago she established the Richard & Pauline Israels Scholarship to assist the youth of CBS attending college. Now her estate has made a generous contribution to our Campership Fund that will provide scholarships for up to 50% of the cost for children of the congregation to attend Jewish summer camps until the funds are exhausted. The generosity of Pauline and her family will make it possible for youngsters growing up in Modesto, where they might be the only Jewish student in their class or even their entire school, to enjoy a magical summer in a camp community where everyone shares their faith. These spirited camp adventures create friendships and memories that can last a lifetime and more importantly a bond to Judaism they would likely never acquire in Modesto. Pauline's involvement and generosity set an example for us while she was alive. Her generous bequest sets another exemplary example for us. When the time comes to plan your estate, please follow Pauline's example and remember our Congregation. We often speak of CBS as our second family. The blunt reality is that the dues we collect are inadequate to support our current budgetary needs. Planned giving is an important way to guarantee the future existence of our community. Please contact Liz Trauring (Treasurer, Finance Committee) or myself for additional advice on how to include CBS in your estate planning. B'shalom -- Dan Brotslaw Religious School News Al regel Achat.... We had a wonderful month in our religious school. We continued in our regular curriculum of Hebrew, Israel studies, and prayer. Our pre-confirmation and confirmation students began their Holocaust studies unit and are having a very educational experience. Our students and teachers participated in a very emotional commemoration service for Kristalnacht--the night of broken glass; we were all so privileged to have two of our own congregants present in the service that told us about their experiences in this horrific night. Thank you so much for speaking to us! We are looking forward to Chanukah when our school will celebrate our freedom to practice our religion and the miracle of Chanukah. We will have few stations with different Chanukah activities during Sunday school Dec. 5th and at the end of the day; we will indulge on some traditional, homemade latkes! December also brings with it the winter break we are all looking for so eagerly. I will be spending my winter break in Israel visiting my family and friends. It has been two and a half years since I have seen my family. This visit will be special for me as in this visit, I am not the only one bringing love and regards to Israel and the Israeli people, but as the educator in this great Religious school, I will be bringing with me warm regards and love from our students and congregants that care and support our homeland Israel so much! It is truly a pleasure to be representing you! I would like to wish all of you a wonderful, happy Chanukah, and may this holiday season bring many blessings to you and your family B"H. -- Nir D. Vegvaizer Religious School Coordinator Remember, half of every subscription to J- will go to Congregation Beth Shalom. See your Bulletin for details.	Previous newsletters are here. Oneg Shabbat Hosts Oneg host schedule can be found here. Dec. 3 - Au-Chapman & Lester families (Family Service). Dec. 10 - Moldo & C. Angel families. Dec. 17 - Miller & Abanathie families. Dec. 24 - Brotslaw & Kurland families. Dec. 31 - Drabkin & Trauring families. Thank you for participating. Please remember to include fruit as an alternative dessert. Also, if you provide anything with dairy or nuts please use the pre-made label provided in the kitchen when putting food out for oneg. Thank Yous Thank you to Richard Henriksen and Laura Skolnick for helping with the November Bulletin, and to and Lyn Rabinovitz for helping with other small jobs. [We are always looking for volunteers to help with the Bulletin. Please call the CBS office if you are available.] Pre-K Class Our Pre-K class meets from 10:30-12:00 on the same mornings that Sunday School is in session. "Get Well" Information Needed If you know of a congregant who is ill or in the hospital, please help us include them for calls, visits, and the speedy recovery list by letting the office staff know. Please remember that hospitals are not permitted to share information with the public, including the synagogue. Inkjet Cartridge Recycling Bring in your used, empty printer cartridges and CBS will earn approximately $3.00 each. This is an easy way to help support CBS. Just place them in the green box under the table in the foyer. Scrip News We no longer carry Starbucks scrip. Safeway and Macy's If you shop at Safeway or Macy's, we ask that you consider registering your store cards with eScrip. Every time you make a purchase, you generate a percentage for CBS. SaveMart & Raleys Thank you to our members who use their Raleys Quality of Life and Save Mart SHARES cards when shopping. We truly appreciate your participation. On average we earn about $70 per month when these cards are swiped. This is a very simple way for CBS to raise additional funds. If you would like more information or need cards so that you can participate, please call Sandy in the Office.

December 2010 / Kislev-Tevet 5771

From The President

It's hard to believe that it has been almost a year since we lost Pauline Israels. Her presence in our Sanctuary is greatly missed. Pauline often told us that when she and her infant son Lou escaped the Nazis, she made a promise to herself to attend services each Shabbat. She steadfastly kept that vow until her health finally failed her in her nineties. She set an example for all of us by the graceful and dignified manner in which she lived her life and by her regular participation and support of our Congregation.

Several years ago she established the Richard & Pauline Israels Scholarship to assist the youth of CBS attending college. Now her estate has made a generous contribution to our Campership Fund that will provide scholarships for up to 50% of the cost for children of the congregation to attend Jewish summer camps until the funds are exhausted. The generosity of Pauline and her family will make it possible for youngsters growing up in Modesto, where they might be the only Jewish student in their class or even their entire school, to enjoy a magical summer in a camp community where everyone shares their faith. These spirited camp adventures create friendships and memories that can last a lifetime and more importantly a bond to Judaism they would likely never acquire in Modesto.

Pauline's involvement and generosity set an example for us while she was alive. Her generous bequest sets another exemplary example for us. When the time comes to plan your estate, please follow Pauline's example and remember our Congregation. We often speak of CBS as our second family. The blunt reality is that the dues we collect are inadequate to support our current budgetary needs. Planned giving is an important way to guarantee the future existence of our community. Please contact Liz Trauring (Treasurer, Finance Committee) or myself for additional advice on how to include CBS in your estate planning.

B'shalom

-- Dan Brotslaw

Religious School News

Al regel Achat....

We had a wonderful month in our religious school. We continued in our regular curriculum of Hebrew, Israel studies, and prayer. Our pre-confirmation and confirmation students began their Holocaust studies unit and are having a very educational experience.

Our students and teachers participated in a very emotional commemoration service for Kristalnacht--the night of broken glass; we were all so privileged to have two of our own congregants present in the service that told us about their experiences in this horrific night. Thank you so much for speaking to us!

We are looking forward to Chanukah when our school will celebrate our freedom to practice our religion and the miracle of Chanukah. We will have few stations with different Chanukah activities during Sunday school Dec. 5th and at the end of the day; we will indulge on some traditional, homemade latkes!

December also brings with it the winter break we are all looking for so eagerly. I will be spending my winter break in Israel visiting my family and friends. It has been two and a half years since I have seen my family. This visit will be special for me as in this visit, I am not the only one bringing love and regards to Israel and the Israeli people, but as the educator in this great Religious school, I will be bringing with me warm regards and love from our students and congregants that care and support our homeland Israel so much! It is truly a pleasure to be representing you!

I would like to wish all of you a wonderful, happy Chanukah, and may this holiday season bring many blessings to you and your family B"H.

-- Nir D. Vegvaizer
Religious School Coordinator

Remember, half of every subscription to J- will go to Congregation Beth Shalom. See your Bulletin for details.

Previous newsletters are here.

Oneg Shabbat Hosts

Oneg host schedule can be found here.

Dec. 3 - Au-Chapman & Lester families (Family Service).
Dec. 10 - Moldo & C. Angel families.
Dec. 17 - Miller & Abanathie families.
Dec. 24 - Brotslaw & Kurland families.
Dec. 31 - Drabkin & Trauring families.

Thank you for participating. Please remember to include fruit as an alternative dessert. Also, if you provide anything with dairy or nuts please use the pre-made label provided in the kitchen when putting food out for oneg.

Thank Yous

Thank you to Richard Henriksen and Laura Skolnick for helping with the November Bulletin, and to and Lyn Rabinovitz for helping with other small jobs.

[We are always looking for volunteers to help with the Bulletin. Please call the CBS office if you are available.]

Pre-K Class

Our Pre-K class meets from 10:30-12:00 on the same mornings that Sunday School is in session.

"Get Well" Information Needed

If you know of a congregant who is ill or in the hospital, please help us include them for calls, visits, and the speedy recovery list by letting the office staff know.

Please remember that hospitals are not permitted to share information with the public, including the synagogue.

Inkjet Cartridge Recycling

Bring in your used, empty printer cartridges and CBS will earn approximately $3.00 each. This is an easy way to help support CBS. Just place them in the green box under the table in the foyer.

Scrip News

We no longer carry Starbucks scrip.

Safeway and Macy's
If you shop at Safeway or Macy's, we ask that you consider registering your store cards with eScrip. Every time you make a purchase, you generate a percentage for CBS.

SaveMart & Raleys
Thank you to our members who use their Raleys Quality of Life and Save Mart SHARES cards when shopping. We truly appreciate your participation. On average we earn about $70 per month when these cards are swiped. This is a very simple way for CBS to raise additional funds. If you would like more information or need cards so that you can participate, please call Sandy in the Office.