Summer update

Shalom all:

I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer.  For me, it's been busy, busy, busy!  I received an email from the Rabbi recently and he informs me that he has written another column for the Curry Coastal Pilot's Faith Forum column which, he believes, will be published in the July 26th edition so, look for it.

After another successful season, with great attendance and participation in both our Shabbat services and the Saturday morning classes, we are grateful for the support Temple Beth Shalom has received in it's 30th year of existence.  So, kudos, in particular, to Jill for being a founder of the Temple and for having followed through all these many years.  Thanks a ton!

We are now beginning to look ahead to our fall schedule and have set some dates for Shabbat services and Saturday classes as well as the high holy day schedule.  Our first Shabbat service will be held in Brookings at the Curry Coastal Pilot conference room on September 12th at 7:00 p.m.  Enter through the red doors off Art Walk Alley.  On Saturday, September 13th, we will be holding our first class of the fall season, also in the Pilot's conference room at 10:00 a.m.  The title of the class is Jewish Sacred Texts.  The book for this class is called "Back To The Sources: Reading The Classic Jewish Texts" and can be purchased on Amazon for $13.83 plus shipping or check on goodreads.com which has a drop down menu for online stores like half.com in order to comparison shop.  The cost for the classes will be set at $5.00/class and it is based on the expectation that, at least, 8-10 people sign up for the class and we will charge for the first 5 classes initially (or $25.00) and see how we progress through the book.  After the first five classes, we will evaluate how many more classes will be needed to complete the course.

Erev Rosh Hashanah services begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Temple in Crescent City (956 J Street) on Wednesday, September 24th.  Morning services for Rosh Hashana will also be at the Temple in Crescent City and begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 25th.  Tashlich will follow this service and will be, as usual, at the B Street pier.

Erev Yom Kippur (Kol Nidrei) will also be held at the Temple in Crescent City on Friday, October 3rd at 7:00 p.m.  On Saturday, October 4th, Yom Kippur services will begin at 10:00 a.m. - again at the Temple in Crescent City.  Participants in services at the Temple this year are in for a "surprise new look" as Jill and Donna are busily doing a "remodel" to begin our 4th decade on the northern California/southern Oregon coast.  I'm sure that they would appreciate any help they can get so, if you'd like to volunteer just call Jill at (707) 464-5337.

After the high holidays, we will continue our monthly Shabbat services and Saturday morning classes beginning with services on Friday, October 17th and the second class of our series on Saturday, October 18th.  Services are always at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday classes are at 10:00 a.m.  October services and class will be in Brookings in the Pilot conference room.  Thereafter, services and classes will alternate between Crescent City and Brookings and will be held on the second "full" Shabbat of the month.  Therefore, dates for November are the 14th and 15th and in December, the12th and 13th.  You can mark your calendars or check the blog or newspaper for dates.

Also, as an early "reminder", the Temple is never "flush" with cash to compensate the Rabbi so, annual membership "dues" of $300 for couples or $150 for singles are greatly appreciated.  We never turn people away for lack of funds but if you are lucky enough to be able to give more, that too is appreciated.

Well, I'd say that is quite enough for now.  I hope everyone continues to enjoy the summer and I look forward to seeing you all in September.  All the best to one and all!

Marty Grodin