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Temple Beth Tikvah Newsletter
 
Come be a part of our growing Reform synagogue. All are Welcome!
 
In This Issue
Ladies' Tea
"A Torah Tale" Screening and Havdallah
3rd Annual Jewish Book Fair
Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Uri
Divrei Tikvah From Rabbi Hershenson
President's Message
Latke Fest and Chanukah Party
Grand Menorah Lighting at Old Mill
Camp Kalsman Registration Open
Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration
Board Notes
Committee News
Religious Activities Update
Social Action Projects Info
Communications News
Poker Tournament Results
Men's Night Info
Friday Women's Hikes
Taizé Service Info
Tributes
About TBT
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Temple Beth Tikvah
P.O. Box 7472
Bend, OR  97708

541-388-8826

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Reminder

November Celebrations
Celebrations in November honor the following:
 
Birthdays:
  Abby Quinn         Nov.  5
  Michael Freundlich 
                            Nov. 10
  George Brant     Nov. 13
  Liz Levinson       Nov. 13
  Jolie Fiore          Nov. 17
  Robert Krause   Nov. 18
  Lauren Olander Nov. 22
  Eileen Krause    Nov. 30

 

Anniversaries:
  Pati & Danny Boyd
         Nov. 20th
 
 
TBT Board Members
Board Officers:

 President:
   Mark Schindel
  schindelme@yahoo.com

 Vice President:
   Michael Rosenfield
   mrosenfield@gmail.com
 
 Secretary:
   Diane Dober
  dobersbend@gmail.com

 Treasurer:
   Jeff Adler
  tbttreasurer@gmail.com

Members-at-Large:    
   Justin Finestone
   finest14@yahoo.com

   Suzanne Schlosberg
   schlos1@gmail.com

   Cathy Wynschenk
 
TBT Committee Chairs

 Bikkur Holim:
   Suzanne Schlosberg
   schlos1@gmail.com
           -and-
   Evie Lerner
  evielerner60@gmail.com

 Cemetery
   Harriet Richard Dietz
  davidharriet@gmail.com
           -and- 
   Ralph Uri
   raduri@bendcable.com

 Communications/PR
   Jeanne Freeman
   jfreeman@bend
   broadband.com

 Congregational
 Development
   Lauren Olander
  mlolander18@gmail.com

 Education
   Kathy Schindel
   schindelke@aol.com

 Facilities
   Mark Schindel
  schindelme@yahoo.com
           -and-
   Ralph Uri
   raduri@bendcable.com

 Finance
   Lester Dober
   ldober36@gmail.com

 Fundraising
   Jerry Greenbach
  g.greenbach@gmail.com

 Music
   Lauren Olander
  mlolander18@gmail.com

 Religious Services
   Ann Rosenfield
   annrosenfield@
   bendcable.com
           -and-
   Jill Muinch
   jmuinch@msn.com

 Membership
   Terry Reynolds
   tlrsboard@yahoo.com

 Onegs
   Corrie Grudin
   corriegrudin@bend
   broadband.com
          -and-
   Vivian Freeman
   nanaviv@bend
   broadband.com
          -and-
   Lorraine Schechter
   lorbigsur@gmail.com

 Social Action
   Burt Litman
   blitman@bend
   broadband.com

 Social Activities
   Diane Dober
  dobersbend@gmail.com
   
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November Calendar of Events

NOVEMBER EVENTS

   Nov.  1    9:15 a.m. - Women's Hike 

   Nov.  2  10:00 a.m. - Bar Mitzvah of Laz Glickman

                  2:00 p.m. - Ladies' Tea at JoAnn Ray's

   Nov.  3    2:00 a.m. - Daylight Saving Time ends

                10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 

   Nov.  5    7:00 p.m. - Adult Education 

   Nov.  7    5:30 p.m. - Serving at Bethlehem Inn

   Nov.  8    6:00 p.m. - Family Shabbat Celebration

   Nov.  9    6:30 p.m. - "A Torah Tale" Screening

   Nov. 10 10:00 a.m. - 3rd Annual Jewish Book Fair 

                  7:00 p.m. - TBT Board Meeting

   Nov. 14   1:00 p.m. - Latke Cooking Party at Rafilsons'

   Nov. 15   7:00 p.m. - Kabbalat Shabbat Service

   Nov. 16   9:00 a.m. - Munch & Torah

                10:30 a.m. - Torah Service

   Nov. 17 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School 

                                  - Camp Kalsman presentation 

   Nov. 19   5:30 p.m. - TBT Men's Night at BTBS

   Nov. 23 10:00 a.m. - Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Uri

   Nov. 27     --- Chanukah begins at nightfall --- 

                  6:00 p.m. - Community Menorah Lighting

 

ON THE HORIZON

   December 2nd - TBT Chanukah Party

   December 28th - Snowshoeing with the Rabbi

 

NOVEMBER School Activities:

Sunday School: (10:00 a.m. Shalom Bayit): 11/3, 11/17

Hebrew School: (4:30 p.m. Shalom Bayit - all classes):

11/5, 11/12, 11/19

    

For more details about any TBT events, see our complete schedule of Services, School activites and Events online:

http://www.bethtikvahbend.org/calendar.


Tea 
It's Tea Time!
high tea
Ladies - High Tea is finally here! Saturday, November 2nd, 2:00 p.m. at JoAnn Ray's home.  If you are attending, please be sure you have replied to JoAnn at joannray@bendnet.com.

 

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Screening 
"A Torah Tale" Screening - Nov. 9th

A TORAH TALE
a Film by
Mark Hershenson
and
Rabbi Johanna Hershenson


The journey of a single Torah scroll through the blazing fires of the Holocaust and the cold, damp cellars of the Communist state reveals how a Czech town with more than five hundred years of Jewish history remembers its last, living Jew.
 
Join us for the Screening and Discussion
Saturday, November 9 at 6:30 pm
Followed by Havdallah and a Nosh
 
Screening will be at First United Methodist Church
680 NW Bond St.

 

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BookFair 
3rd Annual Jewish Book Fair  
Jewish Book Fair
at Barnes and Noble 
Sunday, November 10th 
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 
This is a fundraiser for the Bend Jewish Library.  There will be a large selection of Jewish books available for purchase including Chanukah children's books, cookbooks, and novels.  There will be book talks by local authors.  

Volunteers are needed at the welcome table for two-hour shifts.  Please contact Beverly Adler if you can help staff the table.  fiber12@gmail.com .

 

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 Rachel
Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Uri
 
Please join the Uri Family
in celebration of the

Bat Mitzvah
of
Rachel Uri

Saturday, November 23rd
10:00 a.m.
at Aspen Hall

      All TBT members are welcome.

 

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From Rabbi Johanna Hershenson

 

The onset of this autumn season has been perhaps the most beautiful one I've experienced in years.  As deciduous leaves turned brilliantly yellow and fiery red beneath the evergreens, the smells of the fall harvest filled the air.  Pumpkins appear, now, at the entrance-ways of every supermarket.  Acorn and butternut squash are on sale. 

 

We all know, by now, that as November wanes, Chanukah and Thanksgiving will collide this year.  I hope folks have seen the abundance of cartoons and parodies about the 2014 Thanksgivukkah, or similarly named.

 

As a rabbi, I thoroughly enjoy the challenge of culling out symbolic connections among such occurrences so as to draw lessons that might enrich our sense of purpose and meaning in life.

 

Thanksgiving is a time for expressing gratitude for the abundances in our lives.  The obvious is sustenance.  It is a wonderful opportunity to count all our blessings in life such as family relations, friendships, prosperities, and good health.

 

There is no sounder way for us to express gratitude than to share our plenty with others.  Therefore the rabbis comment on the biblical command to leave a portion of the harvest for those who are in need.

 

When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap all the way to the edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest.  You shall not pick your vineyard bare, or gather the fallen fruit of your harvest; you shall leave them for the poor and the stranger: I am YHWH your God. 

(Leviticus 19:9-10)

 

In the Talmud, Rabbi Shimon (bar Yochai) says: 

For four purposes the Torah ordered the corner crop, the poor man's portion of the harvest, to be left at the end of one's field: 

  • As a precaution against robbing the poor: so that the owner, spotting a free moment when the poor are not present, might tell only his own poor kinsman. 
  • Against wasting the time of the poor: so that the poor should not have to sit and be on the lookout for the time when the owner will leave the corner of his field. 
  • Against suspicion: So that passersby should not curse the man who left no corner of his field. 
  • And as a precaution against cheaters who might leave no portion at all for the poor. 

(B. Shabbat 23a-b)

 

The rabbi is serious about making certain that the gesture of sharing is acted out in a manner that makes it as easy as possible for one who is needy to partake.  There is concern that no needy person be put at a disadvantage from another.  The sharing must be clean of preferential treatment.  The needy should not be put out, having to wait for an opportune moment, wasting time that could be better spent.  Leaving the corners should be a given so that there is no room for cheating or judging a neighbor harshly.

 

Such legal reasoning is a Jewish practice that the rabbis learned from Hellinist culture.  The rabbinic period in Jewish history intersects with the Hellinistic empire that reached across the ancient Near East.  Philosophy and democracy, intellectual culture from the ancient Greeks trickled into the Jewish consciousness and the Talmud is the result.

 

Unfortunately after Alexander the Great passed, leaving behind generals whose appreciation of local culture did not continue the pattern of their predecessor, the rules under which Jews lived changed.  Antiochus did not value Jewish religious practice and attempted to forbid it.  Mattathias rebelled.  His sons, the Maccabees joined him.  Abra kadabbra, Chanukah!

 

Usually we understand the theme of Chanukah to be a warning against assimilation.  But I am not sure that is really the case.  The rabbis condemn the Hasmonean dynasty (the Maccabees) for corruption by referring to their assimilation.  Still the rabbis themselves were forever changed as a result of several generations who were so markedly affected by Hellenist intellectual culture.

 

Throughout history, we Jews have a way of incorporating the best of the cultures with whom we come in contact without losing our sense of self as Jews.  This pattern demonstrates our capacity for change and evolutionary process and may very well explain why we are still here, unlike the Phonecians, Midianites, and Phillistines.

 

There is a certain humility in adapting ideas and practices from other cultures for our own edification and life enrichment.  Perhaps the gifts cultures share with one another are like exotic fruits that we like to sample in the supermarket.  They may become a part of our diet; they may not. 

 

The lesson of the season, this year as Thanksgiving and Chanukah collide, is the precedent is that we are invited to share in the harvest.   

  


~~ Rabbi Hershenson's office hours are by appointment.  If you would like to set up an appointment, please contact her by email at: johannahershenson@me.com, or by phone at 541-213-9880. 
 
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President's Message
From TBT President Mark Schindel

TBT Members and Friends~

 

What magnificent colors and weather we have experienced for autumn this year.  Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our day-to-day activities that we fail to notice and experience the beautiful wonders of nature.  It can be easy to fall into the trap of taking precious things for granted - nature, family, friends, health, and community.

 

In October, we were able to truly experience the benefits of a resident Rabbi.  Besides our regular Erev Shabbat service towards the end of the month, we also enjoyed a special Family Shabbat Celebration near the beginning of the month.  In between these events, we had a meaningful Torah study followed by a Shabbat Torah service.  Also, later in that week, but related to that Torah portion, Rabbi Hershenson led a candid and interesting Adult Education session on "The Kosher Sutra: Love and Sex in Judaism".  Having these events spaced out throughout the month makes it more possible to enjoy each one to its fullest extent. 

 

Also, we shared the sorrow of the funeral and burial for Pauline Lerner, Evie's beloved mother, and the joyous blessing of putting up the Mezuzah at Lorraine and Lawrence's home.  We had a strong turnout for our first Poker Tournament fundraiser, that all participants, including many beginners, thoroughly enjoyed.  Our many thanks to Jerry Greenbach and the Fundraising Committee, with special recognition to George Brant, for organizing and making this event so enjoyable and successful.  The TBT Men's Group had their annual dinner with the spouses, for which we gratefully thank Lawrence Schechter and Ralph Uri for coordinating.  

 

Under the direction of our Social Action committee, led by Burt Litman and Jeanne Freeman, a group was again able to participate in the Backdoor Caf� program of serving a full breakfast to homeless and needy people in the community on one of the Wednesday mornings.  Our children enjoyed the great learning opportunities at Sunday School and Hebrew classes.  For the women, there is a new activity of weekly hikes on Friday mornings, which besides being great exercise is additionally a nice social gathering.

 

In looking back on the month, it is amazing to realize how many different opportunities there were for ALL congregants to connect - spiritually, religiously, educationally, physically, socially, caringly, and meaningfully.  While we are certainly thankful for the many members that work so diligently to provide these opportunities, it is important that we all realize these activities are there for us to fully enjoy, and that we should make the effort to partake.  Although still a small congregation, we have the rare privilege of benefitting from a wide variety of programs and events.  It would be a shame to take this for granted and not enjoy it to the fullest extent.

 

So, for November and beyond, I encourage all of you to look at the calendar of the planned events and get involved in the ones that appeal to you.  Connect!  You will find the experience rewarding on many levels.  Your life will be enriched as you will enrich the life of others.  This is how we come together to build a community.


B'Shalom,

Mark Schindel

 

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LatkeFest Thur. Nov. 14th and Chanukah Party Mon. Dec. 2nd

Hanukkah: Coming Sooner Than You Think!

Kim Rafilson and Suzanne Schlosberg are planning a festive Hanukkah party for members of all ages. It will be held the Monday after Thanksgiving break - December 2nd at 5:00 p.m. Yikes, that's soon!  Join the fun downstairs in the Fellowship Hall, FUMC. We'll have crafts, games and singing, plus lots and lots of latkes! 
 
The latkes will be made on Thursday, Nov. 14th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Rafilsons' house and then frozen for the party. Please help us make latkes! 

If you are available, email Kim at kar@iosolutions.org to RSVP for the latke-fest.

Also, if you play guitar, please contact Suzanne at schlos1@gmail.com. We'd like music to accompany the Hanukkah songs.

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Lighting 
Grand Menorah Lighting Celebration at The Old Mill District

Outdoor Chanukah Menorah Lighting followed by Indoor Celebration

Lively Music ~ Hot Drinks ~ Delicious Potato Latkes ~ Chocolate Chanukah
Gelt ~ Chanukah Crafts ~ Fun Celebration for the Whole Family

Wednesday, November 27th
5:00 P.M.
At The Old Mill District (Beside the GAP)
 
This community-wide celebration is sponsored by Chabad of Bend.

 

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Kalsman 


URJ Camp Kalsman Summer 2014 Registration is Open!
 
A Camp Kalsman representative will be at Sunday school on Nov. 17th at 10:00 am for an informational presentation for kids and parents. 

With the school year in full swing and the High Holy Days already past, summer is fading into memory - but another summer is fast approaching! URJ Camp Kalsman registration is now open! Kalsman offers overnight Jewish summer camp programs for entering 2nd through 12th graders. Start your year off right by registering your child for the summer of a lifetime at URJ Camp Kalsman! Sessions are beginning to fill so register today! To learn more or register online, visit kalsman.urjcamps.org, or give us a call at 425-284-4484.
 
Are you a graduating high school senior or above? It's not too late for have an amazing Jewish summer experience! Join the Kalsman staff for a summer of friendship, learning, and changing lives. Apply online today at kalsman.urjcamps.org/staff.

 

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Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration

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TBT Board Notes
Next Board Meeting: Sun. Nov. 10th, 7:00 p.m.
Location:  Wesley Room, FUMC

Your TBT Board meets monthly and everyone is invited to attend.  Dates and times of Board meetings are on the TBT calendar at http://bethtikvahbend.org/calendar.
 
If you would like to read the minutes of previous board meetings, you can request a copy from Board Secretary Diane Dober: dobersbend@gmail.com. 
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Committee News 

Religious Activities Update

Ann Rosenfield and Jill Muinch, Committee Co-Chairs

 

colorful star

October has flown by and finally we have had a more relaxed month of religious offerings.  The schedule we offered in October reflects what the religious schedules should look like most months in the future.  The first family Shabbat service led by Rabbi Hershenson was held on October 11th with a large number of families and others followed by a potluck dinner.  We also held a Munch and Torah on the 3rd Saturday of the month and had a lovely Shabbat service on the 4th Friday evening of October.  The highlight of the month was the lively Adult education session where Rabbi Hershenson discussed the sexual advice of the Torah.  We had a big crowd that evening and an interesting and fun discussion.

 

Because of some scheduling conflicts, the month of November will differ a little from our normal schedule.  Please make note of the dates for events that interest you.  Tuesday, November 5th we will hold adult education at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Beverly and Jeff Adler.  Rabbi Hershenson's topic for the evening will be "Lessons in Leadership."  The family Shabbat service and potluck will be held on November 8th and the topic for that evening will be "Jacob's Ladder."  On Saturday evening, November 9th,  we will have a movie social where you will have an opportunity to view the Hershenson's film "A Torah Tale." This month, the regular Shabbat service will be held on the second Friday, November 15th.  The sermon for the evening is entitled "Wrestling and Reconciliation." Munch and Torah study and service will be the following day, Saturday, November 16th.  Also, mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 27th for the Community Chanukah Menorah Lighting held at the Old Mill.

 

We hope to see you in November enjoying our offering of events.  Please let Ann or Jill know if you have any ideas for future events or have comments on the new schedule.

 

 

Social Action Projects Report

Burt Litman, Social Action Chair

 

Hands around the world drawing

Thank You for Your High Holy Days Tzedakah Donations

 

At Rosh Hashanah we told you about the need in Central Oregon - the number of homeless and hungry and asked you to please help. You did with nearly $1,500 in donations. We want to share with you some of the solutions to the problem of homelessness and hunger so that you know how your donation helps.

 

In the last year the Bethlehem Inn has housed 1,000 individuals. Of those 1,000 - 1/3 are women; 2/3 men; 75 families with children have stayed in the shelter. The average length of stay is 30 days.

 

Through the effective delivery of comprehensive services and access to resources, residents are given the tools and opportunities to make life-affirming choices that will help lead them towards self-sufficiency.

 

The Compassionate Care fund has assisted in 414 instances paying for prescriptions, utility shut-off notices, rent and more. With the exception of Christmas when more is donated and given back to those in need of help, the checks made payable to the owed creditor, are no more than $50 each. That amounted to $23,239 in 2012.

 

On your behalf we have donated more than $300 to FUMC's Compassionate Care Fund and more than $400 to Bethlehem Inn. The Rabbi Caring Fund, relatively recent in TBT's history, has grown by more than $700.

 

Thank you to our members and guests who gave so generously.  BethlehemInn

 

Bethlehem Inn - Cooks and Servers Needed on Thursday, November 7th 

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On Thursday, November 7th, TBT is cooking and serving dinner to the men, women and children who live temporarily at the Bethlehem Inn, an emergency shelter whose goal is to help people get back on their feet.  TBT members volunteer to cook a part of the dinner in their home and bring it to the Inn where others of our members will serve the meal.  The residents of the Inn handle the cleanup.  Volunteers are still needed for our November commitment. If you are available to help cook a part of the meal, or you'd like to help serve, please contact Linda Brant or Burt Litman. Easy recipes are provided for cooking.   

Linda: lindybrant@aol.com

Burt: blitman@bendbroadbnd.com 

  

  

Communications News
 
Jeanne Freeman, Committee Chair

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Have you enjoyed getting a Monday morning reminder about TBT's weekly activities? To reduce clutter in your inboxes and make a stronger impact when we do email, we are consolidating information into fewer weekly emails to members.

 

On Monday mornings, Kathy Schindel will send a What's Happening at TBT email that includes events for the next 10 days with a contact name to call and/or email per event, if applicable. It will also include "on the horizon" for events coming up within about the next 10 days and also "save the dates" for future events.

 

Get your information to Kathy by Sunday at noon to have it included in the weekly e-minder.

 

 

Poker Tournament Results
Jerry Greenbach and George Brant, Fundraising Committee

Poker Tournament

THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!

 

To all of you Texas Hold'em players - thank you for participating in the First Semi-Annual TBT Poker Tournament.  To all other members - you missed one super night!  

 

Everyone that played, or just watched, had a great time; lot of laughs, lot of rooting for their favorite player, and good food and spirits!  The first place winner was Jerry Greenbach and second place went to Ralph Uri.  Congratulations!

 

Due to the overwhelming success of this first tournament, the Fundraising Committee will schedule the Second Semi-Annual Poker Tournament for some time in April or May.  WATCH THIS NEWSLETTER FOR AN ANNOUNCEMENT.

 


December Newsletter Deadline:  NOVEMBER 24th

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 sarrava@gmail.com by the 24th of each month.  As always, you will continue to receive "e-minders" before important events take place.

 

Shalom,

Sara Charney Cohen

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TBT Men's Night - Tue. Nov. 19th

The TBT monthly Men's Night is generally held on the third Tuesday of each month.  The next TBT Men's Night will be Tuesday, November 19th, 5:30 p.m., at Broken Top Bottle Shop & Ale Cafe, located at 1740 NW Pence Place, Bend, 541-728-0703.  All men of TBT are invited.  For more info, contact Lawrence at susarch@bendbroadband.com.
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Friday Women's Hikes
 
Take a walk in the woods with wonderful women!   On November 1st, meet at the Dillon Falls Day Use Area off Road 41 which is just beyond Seventh Mountain Resort.  We will hike to Benham Falls and back.  Round trip is approximately 6 miles. RSVP to Kathy Schindel at schindelke@aol.com so we know to expect you. 
 
Details for future hikes will be decided by the group and sent in the weekly email.

 

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Taiz� Service    
Next Taiz�: Thur., November 7th
  
 

All TBT members are invited to Taiz� - an Evensong of Interfaith prayerful meditation, peace, and silence. Taiz� services are held the first Thursday of each month, October through May, 7:00 p.m. at St. Claire's Chapel, St. Francis Catholic Church, 2450 NE 27th St. in Bend, OR. Everyone is invited to attend and participate.
Sponsored by the Sacred Art of Living Center and the Interfaith Community of Central Oregon.

 

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TBT Tributes

You may honor the lives and achievements of friends and relatives via a tribute with a donation to TBT.  You can do this  online 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 the Youth Education Fund, the High Holy Days Fund, the Music Fund including Adopt-a-Musician, the Library Fund, the Rabbi's Caring Fund, or to the General Fund. Donations listed below were made to the Temple's general purpose fund unless otherwise specified. 

Temple Beth Tikvah gratefully acknowledges the following contributions:
  • From Paul and Liz Levinson, in memory of Pauline Lerner.
  • From Shelley and Corrie Grudin, in memory of Pauline Lerner.
  • From Burt Litman and Jeanne Freeman, in memory of Elaine Litman.
  • From David and Harriet Dietz, in memory of Ruth Baser.
  • From David and Harriet Dietz, in memory of Pauline Lerner.
  • From Tully Ellsberg, in memory of Tom Ellsberg.
  • From Tully Ellsberg, in memory of Cana Ivy.
  • From Tully Ellsberg, in memory of Ruth Baser.
  • From Tully Ellsberg, in memory of Pauline Lerner.
  • From Joanne Shapiro, in memory of her father, Joseph Shapiro.
  • From Selma Nichols, in honor of her 94th birthday.
  • From Murray Kitner, in honor of Selma Nichols' 94th birthday.
  • From Paul and Liz Levinson, in memory of their cousin, Seymour Moreno.
  • From Paul and Liz Levinson, mazel tov to the Schecters for their home blessing.
  • From Paul and Liz Levinson, wishing continued restoration of good health to Corrie Grudin.
  • From Randy and Zac Zlatkus, in memory of Ruth Baser.
  • From Randy and Zac Zlatkus, in memory of Pauline Lerner.
  • From Lynn Connelly, thank you for the referral from Terry.
  • From Jeff and Beverly Adler, in memory of Bonnie Chaikind's mother.
  • From Jeff and Beverly Adler, in memory of Pauline Lerner.
  • From Jeff and Beverly Adler, for Ceil Hermann's recovery.
  • From Jeff and Beverly Adler, for Corrie Grudin's recovery.
  • From Paul and Liz Levinson, for Ceil Hermann for a speedy and complete recovery.
  • From Carl and Judy Schlosberg, in memory of Pauline Lerner and a celebration of her long life.
  • From Justin and Margaret Finestone, in memory of Al Finestone.
  • From Evie Lerner, to the Rabbi's Caring Fund, in honor of Pauline Lerner.
  • From Evie Lerner, to the Rabbi's Caring Fund, in memory of Ruth Baser.
  • From Evie Lerner, to the Rabbi's Caring Fund, get well to Ceil Herman. 
  • From Evie Lerner, thank you to so many that visited and helped with my Mom and me at Shiva.
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About Temple Beth Tikvah

Temple Beth Tikvah is a growing Jewish congregation based in Bend, Oregon.  We are affilliated with the Union for Reform Judaism and are excited to be the first Reform synagogue in Central Oregon.

 

Our members come from a range of Jewish backgrounds including Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist and Renewal.  Temple Beth Tikvah welcomes interfaith families and Jews by choice.


We are committed to providing a Jewish education for our children as well as stimulating educational activities for adults.  We value social action and strive to provide a Jewish cultural, social and religious experience in Central Oregon.


Temple Beth Tikvah is a warm and enthusiastic community that includes families, singles and "empty nesters."  We are a mix of long-time Bend residents and newcomers from around the country who moved here to enjoy Central Oregon's beauty, active lifestyle and quality of life.

 

Please contact us at 541-388-8826 or 

info@bethtikvahbend.org for more information.  

 

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