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A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM OF THE WOODLANDS
July
2014
Tammuz -Av 5774
Sh’ma
RABBI MATTHEW BERGER
From the Rabbi’s desk…
Traveling By Faith
True story: Our patriarch Abraham wants to upgrade his computer to the newest version of Windows: 2.0. His son Isaac is
incredulous. “Dad,” he says, “you can’t run Windows 2.0 on this old thing. Everyone knows that you need at least a 286 processor
with 16 Megs of memory to multitask these days. Gosh, get with the program.” But Abraham, the man of faith, gazed calmly at his
son and replied, “God will provide the RAM, my son.”
Okay. Maybe that’s a bit of a stretch. But we all remember the story of Abraham and the divine call in the book of Genesis: “Lech
l’cha mei’artzecha...Go for yourself, from your native land to a place that I will show you. There you will make of yourself a great
nation. All the nations of the earth shall bless themselves by you.”
For Abraham, this divine encounter marks the beginning of an incredible journey of being – a journey of self discovery that will
lead to an unknown yet sacred place. It is the quintessential story about making changes and embracing transitions. Traveling by
faith, Abraham was a leader who was willing to look at the journey before him as genuine opportunities for personal growth and
renewal.
In a similar way, each of us will begin a journey of self discovery this year. A new rabbi has come into town. A beloved rabbi has
rightfully earned his emeritus status.
First a bit about this new rabbi. I’m blessed to move to The Woodlands with my wife Ida, an organic chemist, and our children, Avi
(6) and Meital (3). After a three day drive from Massachusetts with my faithful dog, Zippy, the rest of the family flew down to
meet me in the span of a few hours. In the coming months, we look forward to meeting and embracing the entire congregation. We
have been blessed with great hospitality thus far from a beautiful “waiting” home to wonderful dinners (even a dog crate) we are
so very appreciative.
So, too, we will surely experience changes as a congregation – some larger, some smaller. Just as every person is special and
unique, every rabbi has his or her own strengths and talents. For instance, I sing and play guitar. I also have a rabbinic colleague
and friend who happens to be a puppet. You’ll meet him later...I will tell you that his name is Rabbi Love.
The changes we make in life are situational: we move to a new home, our company is reorganized, we resolve to improve our
health or fitness level. In our people’s history, Abraham makes a decision to accept God’s call. He moved his family and entourage
from the land of Haran to the land of Canaan. This change marked the beginning of his sacred journey.
The transitions we make in life, on the other hand, are psychological. This is a process which takes time, effort, and patience. It is
how we come to terms with the realities of change. In the course of his journey, Abraham embraced his personal and spiritual
transition. More than just a “father of many” (Avram), he was now “father of the Jewish people” (Avraham).
July 2014 : Schedule of Services
7-4
Shabbat Balak
7:00 p.m
Kabbalat Shabbat
7-11
Shabbat Pinchas
7:30 p.m
Kabbalat Shabbat
7-18
Shabbat Matot
7:00 p.m
Friday Night Lights
7-25
Shabbat Massei
7:30 p.m
Kabbalat Shabbat
Let us look to the future and its changes with a
sense of renewed energy, optimism, and hope.
And let us embrace the transition of a new and
exciting chapter in the life of the congregation
together.
B’shalom,
Rabbi Matthew Berger
From the President...
Neil Platt
Our new year has begun! With all the great progress in 5774 (2013/2014) I was beginning to wonder if
5775 (2014/2015) could possibly sustain the energy of last year. Well we already have some indications
the 5775 might even be better than last year! Leadership – In June, both the new Board of Trustees and new Executive Committee joined the outgoing
boards and began planning for next year. We have several new members on both committees. Thankfully,
most of our committee chairs are remaining. But ALL committees can use volunteers. Below is a list of
committees and chairs. If you can help – please contact the chairs.
STANDING COMMITTEES •
Adult and Family Education (Ed Steiner) •
Art and Architecture (Barb Andes)
•
Communications (Jaime Stickler)
•
Facilities (Nathan Shapiro) •
Finance (Leland Dushkin)
•
Fundraising (Kay Brouse)
•
Membership (Brian Andes) •
Ritual (Janice Lovelace) •
Social Action (Lisa Bourgeois) •
Youth Education & Programming (Carl Wechter)
AD-HOC COMMITTEES:
Endowment (Phil Goldfeder) •
Grant Writing (Maura Schofield) •
Mitzvah (Vickie Strong) •
Strategic Planning (Jerry Marcus)
•
Tenant relations (Nathan Shapiro / Helen) •
Rabbi Transition (Leslye Feinberg) •
Facilities – Information Technology (Lewis
May)
As most people know, Rabbi Matthew Berger will be joined us starting July 1. His first service was July 4th.
Some background on Rabbi: He is native of New England and an avid Red Sox fan, he attended Emory
University in Atlanta, Georgia where he earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology. In May 2003, he was
ordained as a rabbi by Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio. Rabbi
Berger comes to CBSW from Worcester, Massachusetts where he was the Rabbi of Temple Emanuel Sinai
since 2009. While there, he oversaw the integration of two Reform synagogues (Temple Emanuel and
Temple Sinai). He also served as the Associate Rabbi of Temple Chai in Long Grove, Illinois for six years,
and was a student Rabbi in Mount Sinai Congregation in Texarkana, TX. Rabbi Berger is an accomplished
musician and composes Jewish music with voice and guitar. He is also active in youth engagement with
the National Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY). Rabbi Berger came to The Woodlands with his wife Ida,
son Avi and daughter Meital. !
Information Technology. We started last year with a few old desk tops and one laptop for the teachers –
but it didn’t have a functioning screen and required you to speak Portuguese to use it. As we move into
next year, Helen, Rabbi and Louise have new computers. We just set up a computer for the Teachers and
Madrichim to use in the old kitchen (thanks to a donation from Ricardo Zalcman). We just received a
donation of four (4) new Laptops (thanks to Bridget and Isaac Mais) we will have available for the teachers
starting this fall! And we are anticipating four “all in ones” computers that we will set up in the library so
we can finally have a proper “resource” area. We also now have High speed internet and guest access. And
we no longer are dependent on a local hard drive – we are on the cloud (not sure what this means but
something like Cloud Nine?)! We have a new copier that all computers can print too and both Helen and
Louise have new printers (thanks to donors Sam Schoen). Our internet is now high speed too. To manage
all this we also have a brand new Sub-Committee (under Facilities) on Information Technology being
headed up by Lewis May. If you have expertise in this area please contact Lewis directly. The committee
along with David Cassidy (for education) have prepared a wish list of items they would like – if you would
like to donate they are needing: ipads, Apple TV’s, and Flat Screen TV’s please contact Helen or David. Facilities: Last summer, we did a lot of work around our campus. David Cassidy, Nathan Shapiro and the
Summer Wrecking crew have already prepared a list of things they plan to work on this summer. If you
would like to join them, please contact David Cassidy directly.
Grants: I think I saved the best for last. Last year, we formed a Grant committee. Maura Schofield stepped
up as our Committee Chair. When we started, I honestly just hoped we would learn the process. Well
under Maura’s leadership, we applied for several grants.
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Religious School
Tzedakah:A special thanks to all the
students who gave so generously each
week. We had raised a total of $575.37 this
past year. WOW!!! Tzedakah is the Hebrew
word for the acts that we call "charity" in
English: giving aid, assistance and money
to the poor and needy or to other worthy
causes. In Judaism, giving to the poor is not
viewed as a generous, magnanimous act; it
is simply an act of justice and
righteousness, the performance of a duty,
giving the poor their due. It is a big part of
Jewish life, and as Jews we must perform
acts of justice, as well as love and
kindness. Thank you Turpin family for
collecting and counting weekly.
!CBSW Handing Jewish Federation a check from our
Tzedakah collections. Over $500 raised and collected
Toda Rabah (Thank you) -I cannot thank
enough to our dedicated Camp Shalom Madrichim and Staff for your commitment in providing quality Jewish Camp
experience for our campers. I am very pleased with all of the fun enrichment that you brought to camp. Parents thank you for allowing us to educate your children and nurture in them the skills, beliefs and emotional attachments
which will enable them to integrate the values of Torah, Avodah, and Gemilut Chasadim – Jewish learning, worship,
and the doing of good deeds – into their lives. We are very glad to have your children in Camp Shalom and our
CBSW Religious School.
I am presently working to gather the best faculty for our 5775 (2014-15) school year. Unfortunately, a few of our
teachers will be unable to return. We thank them and wish them the best in everything they choose to do.
Have a terrific, safe month.
!Helen Richard
Director of Lifelong Learning and Programming
From the President...
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We did not get all of them. However, WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE BEEN AWARDED A
GRANT FROM THE JEWISH FEDERATION of GREATER HOUSTON! The Grant will be used to kick start an
innovative Jewish Family Early Childhood Program, “Gan Mishpacha”. The program for 3-5 years old will
begin September 2014!!!! This is the first program of its type in the area! This was one of the largest
grants made by the Federation this year! The grant was made in recognition of both the growing Jewish
community in the Northern Houston / Montgomery area and in the hopes and a belief that CBSW is
positioned to develop a great early education program. The program is currently planned for Tuesday
and Thursday mornings. The focus will be Jewish cultural and holiday programming along with a Hebrew
language component. There will also be interactive sessions for family education and socialization. For
parents looking for full day programs, CBSW will be partnering with, Hope Montessori. If you are
interested in the program please contact Helen Richard (Director of Lifelong Learning) at
[email protected]. The CBSW Grants Committee has a new email address: [email protected]. Please
contact us if you have leads for new grants, ideas for future funding, or would like to get involved.
!
So 5775 (2014/2015) is starting of with a bang! BUT, we need everyone to help out. Please please please
consider how you can get involved and help us prove to the Federation that indeed CBSW is positioned to
be not only the best of the North but the best anywhere!
Enjoy your summer vacation and travel safe. Neil
Donations
Mark a special occasion,
honor friends, remember loved ones through
a
donation to one of our funds:
Beth Shalom Fund – directs your
contribution where CBSW needs it most .
Rabbi’s Tzedakah Fund – for special
programs, youth scholarships and community
needs.
“Rabbi Jan Brahm’s Emeritus Rabbi
Fund – for the general benefit of CBSW at
the discretion of the Emeritus Rabbi”
Building Fund – for construction,
improvements, and loan payments for our
home in The Woodlands.
Art & Architecture Fund – for purchases of
art, furnishings, and architectural
enhancements.
CBSW Choir—for sheet music and other
supplies for enhancing our worship services.
Education Fund – for programs of the
Religious School, and Adult & Family
Education.
Endowment Fund– for a secure future for
Congregation Beth Shalom of The Woodlands
Ezra Mitzvah Fund– funds mitzvot for
members of our congregation who need our
support in times of stress.
Flower Fund- flowers and plants for the
bimah for Shabbat and other holy days.
Havurat Nashim or Men’s Club—our
women’s and men’s organizations
Library Resource Fund – funds educational
resources and materials for the temple library.
Ritual Fund – funds special ritual programs,
the purchase of prayerbooks and ritual
objects.
Sachs Mitzvah Fund- Sponsors One Shabbat
Onegs, Holiday Boxes to College
Students,Projects selected by Sol and Arlene
Sachs, approved by the Board, and are not in
the CBSW budget.
Social Action-funding for activities that
benefit CBSW or the surrounding
community for the purposes of Tekkun Olam
(repairing the world).
WoodSY - Our senior youth group, affiliated
with the North American Federation of Temple
Youth (NFTY)
Youth Fund – funds camp and Israel program
scholarships, youth activities and programs.
Rabbi’s Emeritus !
Dr. Stephen & Linda Kailin, in honor of the retirement of Rabbi
Jan Brahms!
Neil & Ronna Platt, in memory of Fay Blum, mother of Laurie
(Phil) Goldfeder!
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Education Fund!
Jacob & Tammy Brionez, in honor of Maura Schofield, Pre-K
Religious Education Teacher!
Carl Wechter, speedy and successful recovery for Sol Sachs!
Mike & Sherri Duchin, in memory of Freddye Mae Duchin,
Mike’s (Sherri) mother!
!
Endowment Fund!
Richard & Serena Davis, in memory of Fay Blum, mother of
Laurie (Phil) Goldfeder!
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General Fund !
Michael Dyck!
Alan & Katherine Halperin, in honor of the wedding of Alan &
Katherine Halperin!
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Sachs Mitzvah Fund!
Marian & Ron Schultz, vest wishes for a speedy recovery for
Sol Sachs!
Don & Marilyn Schlossberg, in memory of Fay Blum, mother of
Laurie (Phil) Goldfeder
June 2014, Board Meeting
Congregation
Beth Shalom of
The Woodlands
Information provided in the Sh’ma is for
CBSW members only. To have your
name excluded from the list of birthdays
and anniversaries, send an email to the
Sh’ma editor at
[email protected] We regret any errors or
omissions.
Grants Committee
CBSW receiving a grant from Houston Jewish
Community Foundation. The CBSW Grants Committee has a new email
address.!
grants @cbsw.org"
Please contact us if: You have leads for new grants.!
Ideas for future funding or would like to get involved.
"Volunteers give a Thumbs up (gig 'em) for the
Houston Jewish Community Foundation. They
didn't wait long to start getting ready for CBSW's
early childhood program. Volunteers & teachers
Helen Richard, Maura Schofield, Jackie Denton,
Judy Wechter, and Eli Abrhams began cleaning
out old supplies to make room for the new items
to be brought in for the program!
CBSW Teachers visit Israel
On Sunday, June 15, Carl Wechter and Alan Stickler embarked on the Shirley Barish Israel Educators
Seminar, a 12-day journey to Israel with 19 Houston congregational religious school teachers sponsored by
the Barish Family and the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston. The Federation’s Congregational School
Principals Network identified the need several years ago for stronger Israel education in our religious
schools and the Shirley Barish Israel Educators Institute and trip is the first step toward creating
sustainable change in our schools.!
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Our teachers received irreplaceable first-hand experience in our Jewish homeland and be able to bring
their personal accounts back to their students here in Houston. In addition to visiting many of the popular
sites, they looked at Israel through an educational lens with the goal of translating it back into our
classrooms for our middle and high school students.
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Rabbi Transition...!
It is here! The congregation has planned and anticipated this month for a year now.!
Rabbi Brahms will become the first Rabbi Emeritus for CBSW. Rabbi Berger will
begin as our next full time rabbi. He will have arrived in The Woodlands late
June with his wife, Ida, and children, Avi and Meital as well as Tzippi, their dog.
Many, many thanks are offered to Miriam and Alan Leitko for providing interim
housing for the Berger family until their own home in Alden Bridge closes midJuly. We are truly most grateful.!
!
Please join us July 4 at 7 PM for Rabbi Berger's first Shabbat service.!
Plenty of time to enjoy The Woodlands' fireworks display afterwards. A nice
beginning! !
!
Leslye Olsen Feinberg
Yahrzeits
Erline Bennett
Charles Bennett & Jill Philipson
Hildegard Linz Kern
Michael & Diane Kern
Helen Loeb
Leland & Jeri Dushkin
Brian Stickler
Alan & Jaime Stickler
Lena Lewis
Dede Fox Ducharme
Leon Latz (Schmuel)
Gary & Janice Latz
Lisa Salins
Barbara & Joe Murray
Shulamth Bachrach
Keith & Iris Mahon
Carolyn Komisar
Barry Alan & Rosanne Friedman
Irvin C "Bobbie" Westerfeld
Robert & Vickie Strong
Billie Jo Patton
Chase & Sherill Patton
Thomasina Schwerer
Andrew & Susan Seltzer
Clarice Pesses
Nathan & Maura Shapiro
Jennie Goldstein
Allan & Evelyn Goldstein
Mannie Manoff
Glenn & Michelle Ward
Thelma Walters
Tim & Lynne Walters
Frances Blumenthal
Nikie Wishnow
Irving Blumenthal
Nikie Wishnow
Beatrice Simon
Nikie Wishnow
Moe Simon
Nikie Wishnow
Gerard Lovelace
Janice & J.J. Lovelace
Thelma Nagler
Richard & Serena Davis
William Adam
Edward & Irene Marks
Leo Feirst
James & Deborah Leiber
William Winston
Barry & Christine Winston
Tuesday, 7/1/2014
Mother of Charles
Wednesday, 7/2/2014
Mother of Michael
Wednesday, 7/2/2014
Grandmother of Jeri
Wednesday, 7/2/2014
Father of Alan
Thursday, 7/3/2014
Grandmother of Dede
Friday, 7/4/2014
Father of Gary
Saturday, 7/5/2014
Sister of Barbara
Monday, 7/7/2014
Mother of Iris
Tuesday, 7/8/2014
Aunt of Barry
Tuesday, 7/8/2014
Brother-in-law to Robert
Wednesday, 7/9/2014
Mother of Chase
Monday, 7/14/2014
Mother of Susan
Tuesday, 7/15/2014
Grandmother of Maura
Wednesday, 7/16/2014
Mother of Allan
Friday, 7/18/2014
Grandfather of Michelle
Friday, 7/18/2014
Mother of Tim
Saturday, 7/19/2014
Grandmother of Nikki
Saturday, 7/19/2014
Grandfather of Nikki
Saturday, 7/19/2014
Aunt of Nikki
Saturday, 7/19/2014
Uncle of Nikki
Sunday, 7/20/2014
Father of J.J.
Sunday, 7/20/2014
Aunt of Richard
Monday, 7/21/2014
Father of Irene
Tuesday, 7/22/2014
Grandfather of Jim
Tuesday, 7/22/2014
Father of Barry
Yahrzeits
Blanche Hobbs
Robert & Vickie Strong
Moses Mais
Isaac Mais
Debbie Lynn Platt Miller
Neil & Ronna Platt
George Moore
Brian & Kristine Lieberman
Barbara Issacson
Richard & Serena Davis
Steven Shapiro
Aram & Rene Derewetzky
Vivienne Levy
Beryl Hamersley
Steve Appel
Erma Oatley
Jordan & Karen Denton
Eric Gorsky
Jake & Olesya Gorsky
Clifford Benhart
Brian & Barbara Andes
Wednesday, 7/23/2014
Sister of Robert
Wednesday, 7/23/2014
Father of Isaac
Wednesday, 7/23/2014
Sister of Neil
Wednesday, 7/23/2014
Thursday, 7/24/2014
Thursday, 7/24/2014
Brother of Aram
Saturday, 7/26/2014
Aunt of Beryl
Great Aunt of Roberta
Sunday, 7/27/2014
Grandmother of Karen
Monday, 7/28/2014
Father of Jake
Wednesday, 7/30/2014
Father of Barb
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For information on how you can honor someone with a leaf on our Tree of
Life, or remember a loved one with a plaque on our Yarzheit Board, contact
the temple office.
Rabbi Matthew L. Berger
Rabbi
[email protected]
!
Rabbi Jan M. Brahms D.D.
Rabbi Emeritus
[email protected]!
!
Helen Richard:
Director of Education and Lifelong Learning
[email protected]
!
Louise Lowry
Office Manager
[email protected]
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5125 Shadowbend Pl
The Woodlands, TX 77381
281-363-1100 cbsw.org
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CBSW Volunteers
Lisa Bourgeois and Myles Bourgeois
This year, you headed up the Social Action Committee and
were on the Board of Trustees, a board member of Havurat
Nashim, and Myles sang in our Choir. What are you
planning for this year. I will continue on the Board of
Trustees and as the acting head of the Social Action
Committee and Myles will continue with the choir.
Do you have a favorite historical or modern figure? Myles’
favorite historical figure is FDR. Mine is Golda Meir. My
husband says don’t be so obvious but, I admired Golda Meir
before I converted to Judaism.
1What do you do when you are not at CBSW? I work at
Lone Star College – Montgomery as the Biology Lab
Coordinator and my favorite hobby is reading books. Myles
is a student and Lone Star and he also enjoys guitar lessons
and 60’s and 70’s music.
Who worked with you on the committee or
activities? Members of the Social Action Committee are
Neil Platt, Rene Derewetzky, Judy Wechter, Ronna and Sara
Platt There are many choir members but Myles enjoys
spending time with Sol Sachs and Fred Halprin.
Tell us about your work/ committee. Our Social Action
committee is two years old. We are starting slowly and have
had two Mitzvah Days that benefited various charities in
Montgomery County. We also take a dinner to Montgomery
County Youth Services shelter once a month. Our committee
is small but we hope to grow which will enable us to do to
benefit others who are in need.
How long have you lived in the area? 20 Years
When did you join CBSW? May 2009
Tell us about your self / your family. Myles and I converted
to Judaism in 2009 with my husband Justin’s support. Justin
and our daughter, Ashton, remain unaffiliated so we are
what I call a “mixed marriage”. Justin has been very
supportive in helping CBSW and has enjoyed the many Bar
and Bat Mitzvah services of our close friends. What were some surprises you encountered doing the work
you do for CBSW? I was surprised how very much the
members at CBSW really are a family. When someone
needs help, we all pitch in. I do not come from a large
family and this is very important to me.
What is your favorite CBSW memory? My favorite
memory was finding Rabbi Brahms at CBSW. I knew him
and his family as a teenager. He was instrumental in our
conversion to Judaism. We like to say it was beshert.
What are you most proud of about this work? I am proud
that I am helping CBSW grow in many ways. Being on the
Board of Trustees during the Rabbi transition is very
important to me. Also, developing CBSW’s Social Action
Committee has made me extremely proud. We are making a
difference in the world or our small part of it.
What is your favorite Jewish holiday? Our favorite Jewish
holiday is Passover.
Were you active in Jewish youth events (NFTY, BBYI, etc)?
No
What was most rewarding? I really enjoy imaging the
reactions of the children we deliver the pajama bags to at the
Women’s Center. We never see the reactions but, imagining
when a child who is in a difficult situation receives a
beautifully decorated bag, created by our religious school
children, that contains a pair of pajamas, a book, and a
stuffed animal really gives me a warm feeling. I would like
to believe we bring some comfort to their situation.
What is your favorite food / color / animal? Myles’ favorite
food is Pizza. His favorite color is red, and his favorite
animal is an owl. My favorite food is Lobster Mac and
Cheese from Perrys (Yum, right Janice?), my favorite color
is red, and my favorite animals are my cats and my
schnauzer, Jean Pierre.
If you were born a food what would it be? and why? Myles
would like to be a pizza because most everyone likes pizza,
and I would like to be pasta because to me, pasta is a
comfort food.
If others want to get involved who should they contact?
Me! 281-362-4123 or [email protected].
Anything else you would like to mention. I really have to
say that CBSW has become our home. The feeling of
family is priceless.
WoodSY
CBSW is so proud of our
WoodSY teens !
at Greene Family Camp!
to work as !
Avodah (Jr counselors)!
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Picture on the left from top to
bottom Brahm Walters. Jeffery
May, Arron Platt and Advisor
Charles Shapiro. Hailey Cassidy,
picture on the right, also at camp
this summer
Camp Shalom
Camp Shalom 2014
Featuring…
11 adults
18 teens
15 campers
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6:00 pm Hamburgers & hot dog meals ($5.00)
7:30 Show *
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playdate to meet Rab
bi
ily at Timarron Park. Tim
arron Park has a splash
pad for the kids to bea
t the Texas heat as well
as a playground, pavi
and bathrooms. Pleas
lion,
e bring a picnic dinn
er for your family and
dessert to share for a
a
dessert potluck. Also
bring bathing suits and
(if planning to play at
towels
the splash pad).
Casual dress, out in time for the
fireworks. Oneg will be watermelon
and ice cream.
DATE : Sunday, Jul
7 Moonlit Ridge Ct, The
17
We are Re Booting Havurat Nashim!
the sisterhood of CBSW
Calling all women!
Join us
for our Annual Meeting.
7:00 PM at CBSW
Tea, Coffee and Dessert.
Socialize and voting
for the upcoming board.
Park
Woodlands, TX 77375
TIM E: 6:00 pm-8:0
0 pm
AUGUST
08-06-2014
y 13, 2014
WH ER E: Timarron
MEMBERSHIP
BRUNCH
Welcome new, prospective,
and current members!
!
Congregation Beth Shalom of The Woodlands
5125 Shadowbend Pl. The Woodlands, TX 77381
Social Hall
10am-12pm
!
Join us for brunch, mingle with friends, tour the facilities, learn about
CBSW, check out our committees, and sign up to volunteer!
!
DOOR PRIZES!
ENTERTAINMENT BY CBSW HOUSE BAND
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN
RSVP
[email protected]
SONG SESSION WITH RABBI BERGER
12
Congregation Beth Shalom
of The Woodlands
5125 Shadowbend Place
The Woodlands TX 77381
Dr. Tamar Brionez
Your Neighborhood Rheumatologist
CHOOSE HEALTH Wellness Center, PLLC
“My goal is to help pa ents a ain the best quality of life possible”
Optimal Health is True Wealth
Rheumatology is a medical specialty devoted to the treatment of autoimmune diseases, such as Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthri s. Dr. Brionez specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of rheuma c diseases, as well as focusing on the overall bone health of her pa ents.
Rheumatoid arthri s
Systemic lupus erythematosus (Lupus)
Spondyloarthropathies
Scleroderma
Osteoarthri s
Gout
Fibromyalgia
Vasculi s
Osteoporosis
Myosi s
Advanced Rheumatology of Houston
6707 Sterling Ridge Drive, Suite C, The Woodlands, TX 77382
For an appointment please call 281-766-7886
Julie Beth Yelin, MD
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE:
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement (BHRT)
Detoxification
Food Sensitivity Testing
Neurotransmitter Testing
Nutrition Medicine
Stress/Adrenal Fatigue
Thyroid Disorders
www.wheelerpediatricdentistry.com
281.681.9880
SPECIALIZED, COMPREHENSIVE CARE FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN AND TEENS
WITH A FOCUS ON PREVENTION AND ANXIETY MANAGEMENT
Jon P. Wheeler, DDS, PA
Sterling Ridge Professional Center
6707 Sterling Ridge Drive, Suite F
The Woodlands, Texas 77382
281.681.9880
1095 Evergreen Circle, Suite 200
The Woodlands, TX 77380
832-380-9800
www.choosehealthwc.com
[email protected]
* $50 discount on new consultations for all CBSW
members
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For advertising rates or submission of
advertising, contact Richard Davis
281-419-6393,
[email protected] Please take
the opportunity to patronize the
businesses that support our temple
through their advertising.