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Join the traditional service for mourning the tragedies of J
ewish history. No tefillin or tallit are worn on Tisha B'av services. We join the Sunday morning minyan at Shir Hadash for the morning Tisha Ba'av service.

Help make the minyan on Thursday mornings. This is the serv
ice where you can remember your loved ones who passed on, say kaddish, or just enjoy the fellowship of worship with others. Breakfast follows at 8:45am. If you would like to sponsor a breakfast in honor of a milestone or in memory of a loved one, please call the office at 562426-6413.

Chaired by Josh Kaplan. Help our synagogue grow. Contact 5
62 743-4447 joshkaplan@imsmart.com

Join Rabbi Gartenberg for a special Shabbat meal and learn i
nsights into hosting or animating a Shabbat table. These meals are open to all TBS members interested in hosting or animating Shabbat tables in our upcoming Shabbat Hospitality Initiative funded by the Legacy Heritage Innovation Grant
To Reserve, please email the Rabbi at rabbi@tbslb.org or call 562 426-6413

Join us for a spiritually uplifting Friday evening Sabbath s
ervice at Temple Beth Shalom. Our services are led by Rabbi Dov Gartenberg and Cantor Roni Kripper. The services are filled with beautiful song and group singing. Rabbi Gartenberg speaks words of Torah that impact our personal and spiritual lives. We often have guest speakers which are announced in the calendar. During the summer we often hold services in our lovely courtyard. Services last @ an hour and are followed by an Oneg Shabbat (refreshments) provided by our Sisterhood or a sponsoring family. To sponsor a Kiddush in honor or in memory of a loved one, please call our office at 562 426-6413.

Rabbi Gartenberg will start a monthly series on Jewish views
of the virtues and the vices. What is the Jewish teaching on jealousy? How does it stack up in relationship to the views of Buddhism and other religions on this disabling human attribute?
Upcoming dates for this series:
Friday -September 19th
Friday -October 10th

Thea Iberall is a scientist, playwright, and published poet. She is also a videographer and magician. She says "writing a poem is a challenge to tell a big story through a little window." And challenges, Thea definitely likes. She tells stories by finding the essence. She layers them through their dimensions.
For more information about Thea, go to her website: http://www.theaiberall.com/

70 Faces of Torah: Depth Study of Jewish Sacred Texts Shab
bat Mornings with Rabbi Dov Gartenberg
Every Saturday Morning, 9-10am in the Beit Midrash

August 2008

What is 70 Faces? The Rabbi's characterized the Torah as having 70 Faces, 70 dimensions of meaning. They taught that the Torah must be taught with depth and subtlety, drawing out its truths and insights. That is what you are in store for when you attend 70 Faces of Torah at Temple Beth Shalom.

August Topic of Study: The Garden of Eden: Christian and Jewish Readings of the Founding Story of Western Civilization

Who is Welcome? This program is open to the public and is free. You may drop in on any session. 70 Faces intentionally fosters dialogue among Jews of diverse beliefs and backgrounds -- secular and religious, young and old.

Participants are welcome to stay for Shabbat morning services at the synagogue following the study session.

Contact: Rabbi Dov Gartenberg rabbi@tbslb.org 562 426-6413

Guest Darshan: Adam Greenwald is a 3rd year rabbinical stude
nt at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the AJU. He is a Long Beach native and is thankful to have been part of the Beth Shalom community for several years. He just returned from a Summer doing experiential Jewish education for teenagers on the Navajo Reservation.

Just because you're in college does not mean that you are no
t part of the TBS family anymore. Let's get together before everyone goes back to school for an Ice Cream Social and Havdallah. Parents are welcome to attend. Be part of the new college student program at TBS! We wil plan events during the breaks and keep in contact when you are are away. Please rsvp with Julia Grinblat, our college student coordinator at julia@grinblat.com or 510 384-5876. If you are not able to attend but would like to be part of the college student program, please email Julia and let her know.

Join the organizations , including Temple Beth Shalom, who
have come together to bring awareness to our American communities about the tragedies in Sudan and learn about how you can bring hope and help to Darfur. Come see Sand and Sorrow, a new film about Darfur narrated by George Clooney at the Marion Knott Studios at Chapman College on Sunday, August 17th from 4:00 - 6:30 PM. Paul Freeman's film manages to give voice to the ever-growing and inspiring movement of those who wish to make "Never Again" finally mean something.

The film will be followed by a panel discussion with Paul Freedman, the Director, Tzivia Schwartz-Getzug, Executive Director of Jewish World Watch and Gabriel Stauring, Co-Founder of Stop Genocide Now.

When: Sunday, August 17, from 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Where: Marion Knott Studios
Chapman College
283 N. Cypress St.
Orange, CA
Cost: $10/ person
Register at www.jewishworldwatch.org

Help make the minyan on Thursday mornings. This is the serv
ice where you can remember your loved ones who passed on, say kaddish, or just enjoy the fellowship of worship with others. Breakfast follows at 8:45am. If you would like to sponsor a breakfast in honor of a milestone or in memory of a loved one, please call the office at 562426-6413.

TBS Members: Secure the Future of our Synagogue Thursday,
August 21, 2008

TBS Needs Your Support for the North 40 Project-Senior Assisted Living Facility. IF APPROVED, THIS PROJECT WILL BE A GREAT BOOST FOR OUR CONGREGATION'S FUTURE. That is why we need your support. Please join your fellow congregants and community members at a critical meeting of the LB Planning Commission. Your attendance and support are critical in obtaining the City Planning Commission approval of our project.

The Long Beach Planning Commission meeting
Thursday, August 21 at 5P.M
Long Beach City Council Chambers.

Call Jerry Kaufman for questions, 562-997-0112

Buses have been reserved to pick up members at the Temple and to return to the Temple. You need to be at the Temple at 4 P.M. with the busses leaving at 4:15 P.M. Please bring your family, neighbors, and friends who support our project. Alternatively, please let us know if you are going by car to the downtown meeting. Please call the Temple at 562 426-6413 or email office@tbslb.org to confirm your attendance and to hold seats on the bus.

Temple Beth Shalom will sponsor an evening of activities on
Friday, August 22 to celebrate Shabbat and showcase the range of programs available to Temple members and the Jewish community. Over the past year, TBS has enhanced its services and educational programs and these will be on display.

The evening's activities will begin at 5:30p.m. with tours of the building and classrooms. New Educational Director, Rabbi Arielle Hanien, and Education Vice-President John Williams will be on hand to answer questions about plans for the Torah School and the new monthly Family Shabbatons. For more information, please contact the Office at 562-426-6413.

A dairy Pot-Luck Dinner will follow at 6:15 outdoors on the patio. Members are asked to bring a dairy or parve dish to serve 8 to 10 people, while visitors are invited to come as guests. An early Shabbat outdoor dinner is a wonderful, informal way to learn about the congregation and to meet current members, as well as Rabbi Gartenberg and congregation leaders.

After dinner, members and guests will be treated to a joyous, musical Shabbat service in the beautiful, newly redone Sanctuary. Cantor Roni Kripper will lead a new musical ensemble that encourages participants to celebrate the joy of Shabbat with singing, clapping, and rhythm instruments. For those who have never attended Shul House Rock, it will be an exciting new experience.

Afterwards, Sisterhood will sponsor an Oneg Shabbat in the Temple Social Hall that will allow members and guest to enjoy dessert and visit friends and neighbors. Visitors will be able to learn more about Temple Beth Shalom, the only egalitarian Conservative congregation in Long Beach. The Temple is located at 3635 Elm Ave. Membership Chair Josh Kaplan will welcome inquiries. He can also be reached at 562-799-9756.

Those interested in attending are asked to call the Temple Office at 562-426-6413. More information on Temple Beth Shalom is available on the website: www.tbslb.org.

Neshama Minyan is our newest musical service. Neshama means
soul and this will be a soulful service with melodies and compositions by Hassidic composers, especially the beloved Rabbi, Shlomo Carlebach, z'l. Many synagogues across the US have started Neshama or Carlbach minyans to invite participation and to deep the spirituality of the Sabbath. This service will be filled with ruach, rhythms, and singing, and is designed for all ages and backgrounds. Cantor Kripper has organized a skilled ensemble of amazing musicians for this service. At our first service we will have a special guest musician as well. The Neshama minyan will take place on the third Shabbat of the month, each month starting in September 08.
Contact: Cantor Roni Kripper ronikripper@yahoo.com

As part of our community open house Rabbi Gartenberg will sh
are some new visions of synagogue life for both members and people coming to check out the buzz at TBS. Come prepared to expand your mind!

70 Faces of Torah: Depth Study of Jewish Sacred Texts Shab
bat Mornings with Rabbi Dov Gartenberg
Every Saturday Morning, 9-10am in the Beit Midrash

August 2008

What is 70 Faces? The Rabbi's characterized the Torah as having 70 Faces, 70 dimensions of meaning. They taught that the Torah must be taught with depth and subtlety, drawing out its truths and insights. That is what you are in store for when you attend 70 Faces of Torah at Temple Beth Shalom.

August Topic of Study: The Garden of Eden: Christian and Jewish Readings of the Founding Story of Western Civilization

Who is Welcome? This program is open to the public and is free. You may drop in on any session. 70 Faces intentionally fosters dialogue among Jews of diverse beliefs and backgrounds -- secular and religious, young and old.

Participants are welcome to stay for Shabbat morning services at the synagogue following the study session.

Contact: Rabbi Dov Gartenberg rabbi@tbslb.org 562 426-6413

Enjoy our Shabbat morning learning about the weekly Torah re
ading with the insights and humor of Rabbi Gartenberg. Ekev: Deuteronomy 7:12 - 11:25

Join Rabbi Gartenberg for a special Shabbat meal and learn i
nsights into hosting or animating a Shabbat table. These meals are open to all TBS members interested in hosting or animating Shabbat tables in our upcoming Shabbat Hospitality Initiative funded by the Legacy Heritage Innovation Grant
To Reserve, please email the Rabbi at rabbi@tbslb.org or call 562 426-6413

Meeting of SHISG to plan implementation of SHI Legacy Herita
ge Grant.
Contact: Rabbi G rabbi@tbslb.org 562 46-6413

Help make the minyan on Thursday mornings. This is the serv
ice where you can remember your loved ones who passed on, say kaddish, or just enjoy the fellowship of worship with others. Breakfast follows at 8:45am. If you would like to sponsor a breakfast in honor of a milestone or in memory of a loved one, please call the office at 562426-6413.

Join Rabbi Gartenberg, the TBS Membership Committee, and T
BS members as we host a booth at Whole Foods for people to taste apples and honey, learn about High Holiday traditions, and get to know more about Beth Shalom. This is an outreach effort of our membership committee, building on Rabbi Gartenberg's successful past efforts before Hanukah and Passover. Come visit the booth and meet interesting people before the onset of Shabbat.
Contact Rabbi at rabbi@tbslb.org if you want to participate.

Join us for a spiritually uplifting Friday evening Sabbath s
ervice at Temple Beth Shalom. Our services are led by Rabbi Dov Gartenberg and Cantor Roni Kripper. The services are filled with beautiful song and group singing. Rabbi Gartenberg speaks words of Torah that impact our personal and spiritual lives. We often have guest speakers which are announced in the calendar. During the summer we often hold services in our lovely courtyard. Services last @ an hour and are followed by an Oneg Shabbat (refreshments) provided by our Sisterhood or a sponsoring family. To sponsor a Kiddush in honor or in memory of a loved one, please call our office at 562 426-6413.

In Honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Shoshana Fell, Rabbi Gartenb
erg will share some of the new ideas emerging around the Jewish rite of Bat Mitzvah and how they might be worth considering for the coming generatioon.

70 Faces of Torah: Depth Study of Jewish Sacred Texts Shab
bat Mornings with Rabbi Dov Gartenberg
Every Saturday Morning, 9-10am in the Beit Midrash

August 2008

What is 70 Faces? The Rabbi's characterized the Torah as having 70 Faces, 70 dimensions of meaning. They taught that the Torah must be taught with depth and subtlety, drawing out its truths and insights. That is what you are in store for when you attend 70 Faces of Torah at Temple Beth Shalom.

August Topic of Study: The Garden of Eden: Christian and Jewish Readings of the Founding Story of Western Civilization

Who is Welcome? This program is open to the public and is free. You may drop in on any session. 70 Faces intentionally fosters dialogue among Jews of diverse beliefs and backgrounds -- secular and religious, young and old.

Participants are welcome to stay for Shabbat morning services at the synagogue following the study session.

Contact: Rabbi Dov Gartenberg rabbi@tbslb.org 562 426-6413

Rabbi Dov Challenges TBS teens to Beat Him at Disc Golf at E
l Dorado Park
You have not lived, if you have not played Disc Golf with Rabbi Dov

Rabbi Dov, Disc Golf Champion
Sunday, August 31st 2008 2-4pm
After Disc Gold, join Jolene for a USY Chai Lights End of Summer Meeting

Meet at the
El Dorado Tennis Center
2800 Studebaker Road, just North of Willow
(562) 425-0553
Bring some cash to rent discs at $1.50 a disc.
For info about USY Chai Lights, call our USY Advisor
Contact: Rabbi G 562 426-6413 or rabbi@tbslb.org

Calling on all TBS teens to join our youth advisor for an en
d of summer meeting to plan upcoming events and to have fun. Please let Jolene know you are coming by calling 858 922-4703

Help make the minyan on Thursday mornings. This is the serv
ice where you can remember your loved ones who passed on, say kaddish, or just enjoy the fellowship of worship with others. Breakfast follows at 8:45am. If you would like to sponsor a breakfast in honor of a milestone or in memory of a loved one, please call the office at 562426-6413.

Join Rabbi Gartenberg, the TBS Membership Committee, and T
BS members as we host a booth at Whole Foods for people to taste apples and honey, learn about High Holiday traditions, and get to know more about Beth Shalom. This is an outreach effort of our membership committee, building on Rabbi Gartenberg's successful past efforts before Hanukah and Passover. Come visit the booth and meet interesting people before the onset of Shabbat.
Contact Rabbi at rabbi@tbslb.org if you want to participate.

Friday Night, September 5, 2008 The Beat of Shabbat 8pm
The Beat of Shabbat Features guest percussionists formed in drum circles to create a Middle Eastern - Israeli beat, adding depth to the prayer experience. At the first Beat of Shabbat service we will have as our guest the Turkish Dumbek player, Deniz Kaim. Join us for a mesmerizing Shabbat experience that will lift your feet and your heart.

70 Faces of Torah: Depth Study of Jewish Sacred Texts Shab
bat Mornings with Rabbi Dov Gartenberg
Every Saturday Morning, 9-10am in the Beit Midrash

September 2008

What is 70 Faces? The Rabbi's characterized the Torah as having 70 Faces, 70 dimensions of meaning. They taught that the Torah must be taught with depth and subtlety, drawing out its truths and insights. That is what you are in store for when you attend 70 Faces of Torah at Temple Beth Shalom.
September Topic of Study: Cain and Abel, Genesis 4: The Moral Implications of Playing God
Who is Welcome? This program is open to the public and is free. You may drop in on any session. 70 Faces intentionally fosters dialogue among Jews of diverse beliefs and backgrounds -- secular and religious, young and old.

Participants are welcome to stay for Shabbat morning services at the synagogue following the study session.

Contact: Rabbi Gartenberg rabbi@tbslb.org 562 426-6413