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August 2026 - ISSUE #23
The High Holy Days are Coming
MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW
Upcoming Events
Aug 7, Friday 6 PM -Shabbat Leader - Janet E, Steve Cantor
Aug 14, Saturday 6 PM - Shabbat & a Show - Leader Marsha C, Bob Cantor
Aug 21, Friday 6 PM -Shabbat - Leader Julie M, Sermon- xxx , Bob Cantor
Aug 28, Friday 6 PM Shabbat - Rabbi Padorr followed by dinner
Aug 29, Saturday 10 AM Adult Study - Mussar class with Rabbi Padorr
Sep 4, Friday 6 PM NO SHABBAT SERVICE due to Labor Day holiday
Sep 11 , Friday 7 PM - Erev Rosh Hashanah 1 with Rabbi Rudnick
Sep 12 , Saturday 9:30 AM - Rosh Hashanah Day 1 with Rabbi Rudnick
Sep 12 , Saturday Noon - Rosh Hashanah Taschlich with Rabbi Rudnick
Sep 12 , Saturday 6 PM - Erev Rosh Hashanah 2 with Rabbi Rudnick
Sep 13 , Sunday 9:30 AM - Rosh Hashanah Day 2 with Rabbi Rudnick
Sep 18, Friday 6 PM Shabbat - Rabbi Padorr followed by dinner
Sep 19, Saturday 9:30 AM - Shir l'Shabbat Shuvah with Rabbi Padorr
Sep 20, Sunday 10 AM - Cemetery Memorial Services
Sep 20, Sunday 7 PM - Kol Nidrei, Erev Yom Kippur with Rabbi Rudnick
Sep 21, Monday 9:30 AM - Yom Kippur Day with Rabbi Rudnick
Sep 21, Monday 5 PM - Afternoon Service & Jonah Torah Study with Rabbi Rudnick
Sep 21, Monday 7 PM - N'ila, Yom Kippur Closing with Rabbi Rudnick
Sep 21, Monday 8PM - Break the Fast
Sep 25, Friday 6 PM Shabbat / Sukkot - Leader xxx, xxx Cantor (leaders to be determined)
HIGH HOLY DAY TIMES
The September newsletter and emails will have more details on our 2026 HHD's.
Here's What's Inside
Help us fill our leader list
SHABBAT SERVICE LEADERS NEEDED
leader, cantor, sermon, or any combination
Email Janet at janetelie @yahoo.com or office @beit-echad.net
Page 2 - The Other Rosh Hashanah - "Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds." - Proverbs 27:23
Not all are celebrated, but all have value. Ok, so we don't necessarily "celebrate" all of these "New Years", but we cannot deny the value of recognizing all 4. We can certainly wonder and question why these recognitions were spread throughout the year, but individually each deserves its own focus: whether it's the birth of the world, the importance of trees and their fruit, the new year of a king's reign (historically significant), and the value we place in the animals that we live with year-round.
Fourth (last) but not least. Historically, while The Temple stood, RH L'Behemot was about assessing an individual's animal population for tithing (taxing) purposes. With the destruction of The Temple, it lost its historic significance, but the date of Elul 1, took on a modern meaning: animal welfare, animal population awareness, and care for animals.
Assessing our soul. In the historical context, if a person is required to carefully count and take stock of their material possessions — down to every tenth animal — how much more so should they take stock of their soul as the actual Day of Judgment approaches? The broader character of the month of Elul is as a period of introspection, self-examination, and repentance in preparation for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. So the livestock accounting on 1 Elul, though narrow and technical in its original legal function, sits at the threshold of a month whose central theme is accounting in a much deeper sense — and moral and spiritual reflection, even though not originally designed with that symbolism in mind.
How we treat the powerless and vulnerable. There is a concept in Judaism that prohibits causing needless suffering to animals. This resents a strong ethical basis for how one treats the powerless or dependent (animals, the poor, the orphan, the widow, the stranger) as a measure of one's character before God. The prophets repeatedly link neglect of the vulnerable to failures of religious sincerity — the idea being that ritual observance means little if it isn't accompanied by justice and compassion toward those who can't advocate for themselves.
Teshuvah, righting the wrong. The rhythm of the month of Elul is about widening our moral attention before standing in judgment — first to one's possessions, then, by extension, to dependents, to the poor, to relationships one may have neglected, and ultimately to one's standing before God. Teshuvah (repentance) in Jewish thought isn't just private and vertical (between a person and God) — it's equally important horizontal also. Yom Kippur famously does not atone for sins between people until those are repaired directly with the person wronged.
The arc between RH L'behemot and Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur. We start by accounting for what's easiest to quantify (livestock), we create a mindset of careful reckoning, then apply that same accounting to how we've treated people, especially the vulnerable, before finally turning to God.
Rosh Chodesh Elul, Rosh Hashanah L’Behemot
The 4th Jewish New Year ... for domestic animals by Bob Ott
As I have mentioned previously, Judaism has 4 "New years": the one we will celebrate next month recognizing the birth of mankind, the one near the end of winter celebrating trees, the one in the spring recognizing the new year for the reign of a king, and the one we recognize this month in recognition of animals.
Page 3 - President Steve's view - "The strength of the team is each individual member.
The strength of each member is the team.” – Phil Jackson, former NBA coach
I hope you are all having a wonderful summer!
First, thank you to everyone who contributes your time, talents, ideas, and support to Beit Echad. Every volunteer, every helping hand, and every act of kindness helps strengthen our congregation and the sense of community we share. I look forward to continuing to work together in the months ahead as we build on all that we have accomplished together.
A few updates I'd like to share:
Our Friday evening service schedule is filling up with volunteers to cantor, deliver sermons, and lead various parts of the service. We are grateful for the many people willing to participate and share their gifts. There is always room for others who would like to become involved, and I encourage you to let me know if you're interested.
As part of our ongoing commitment to the safety and security of our congregation, several improvements have recently been completed. Bob installed the secure lock on the inner sanctuary door in accordance with a Board decision. Tim has also added Ring cameras at both the front and back entrances, and beginning this month we now have a police presence during Friday evening services. While we wish these measures were unnecessary, they reflect the reality of today's world and our commitment to ensuring that everyone feels safe and comfortable when they come to worship.
Please continue to read the newsletter for information about upcoming services, special events, and the weekends Rabbi Padorr will be with us. Your continued attendance and participation are what keep Beit Echad active, connected, and growing.
Bob, Rabbi Rudnick, and I have already begun planning for the High Holy Days. We have listened carefully to the comments and suggestions you've shared over the past two years and are excited about creating an uplifting and inspiring High Holy Day experience right here at Beit Echad. We hope you'll celebrate with your synagogue family—you won't need to travel to Kansas City to enjoy beautiful worship and a meaningful holiday experience.
As always, your ideas and suggestions are welcome. Many of the positive changes we've made have come directly from our members. Please continue to share your thoughts and lend a hand whenever you can.
Finally, thank you for your continued support of Beit Echad and our incredible Sisterhood. Together, we are building a congregation that cares for one another, celebrates together, and looks toward the future with optimism.
Wishing you and your family continued health, happiness, and peace. I look forward to seeing you at services soon.
Shalom,
Steve Rosenak
President, Beit Echad
Page 4 -August Shabbat & A Show - "First we talk to God, then we let the director take over."
Our August Shabbat and a Show
"The Chosen"
Before we head into the marathon that is the High Holy Days, relax with us as we welcome the Shabbat and then a Show. A half hour service then the film The Chosen.
Canceled last month due to so many summer vacation travelers in July, we are back on track in August - before another break when we head into the High Holy Days.
Out August Shabbat and A Show continues June's theme of "friendship bridging difference".
An Hasidic and a Modern Orthodox Jew are similar enough to connect, yet different enough to challenge each other. This is a more mature, nuanced version of exactly what June's film Hand in Hand explored.
In this film, Danny and Reuven become good friends, even though they are from different branches of Judaism. Danny, a Hasidic Jew, meets Reuven, a Zionist, while playing stickball. Although they have differences, their friendship grows strong. When they reach college, outspoken support by Reuven's professor father for a national Jewish state causes conflicts with Danny's conservative father, leading to tension for the friends.
Rated 7.2/10 on IMDB.com and a 79 & 78% on rottentomatoes.com by critics and audiences respectively, this 1h 48m drama reinforces the basic concept of Beit Echad, that as Jews from different backgrounds, we are more alike than different..
Friday, August 14
Shabbat Services 6 PM to 6:30 * Show starts about 6:45
See a list of other movies under consideration at beit-echad.net/shabbat-and-a-show,
or offer your own suggestion by emailing office @ beit-echad .net
Before we head into the marathon that is the High Holy Days, relax with us as we welcome the Shabbat and then a Show. A half hour service then the film The Chosen.
Canceled last month due to so many summer vacation travelers in July, we are back on track in August - before another break when we head into the High Holy Days.
Page 5 - IT'S TOO MUCH! - "I wear my too muchness with pride.” ― Marion Bekoe
For Those Who Want Less ...
Month after month,
page after page,
so many words.
Therefore, for those of you
who are finding it difficult
to read thru the articles
in this newsletter,
this page is for you.
Page 6 - Sisterhood - “Once women find sisterhood, there's nothing stronger." Zoe Kravitz
The BE Sisterhood:
Making a difference in our community.
From Our Sisterhood President
Not All About Business & Work
Hi! Our next sisterhood meeting will be Sunday August 16 at 10:00 am at BE. We will be having this "3rd Qtr" meeting early due to the HHD.
Our second quarter Sisterhood meeting was a wonderful opportunity to come together, and I am so proud to share that we voted to make generous donations to five local charities:
Second Harvest, Community Missions, Voices of Courage, Friends of the Free Clinic, and The Center.
Thank you to everyone who continues to support our Sisterhood throughout the year. Your membership and participation allow us to make a meaningful difference in our community.
Before we know it, the High Holy Days will be here, and September will be a busy month! We will soon be looking for volunteers to help bake, cook, set up, serve, and clean up for the meals and receptions surrounding the holidays. Many hands truly do make light work, and it's always a wonderful way to spend time together while helping our synagogue.
Please continue to keep our Sisterhood members and their families in your prayers. Some are facing health challenges, others are carrying emotional burdens or personal struggles that may not always be visible. A kind word, a phone call, or simply letting someone know they are being thought of can mean more than we realize.
Pirkei Avot teaches, "Do not separate yourself from the community." May we continue to care for one another, support one another, and strengthen the bonds that make our Sisterhood such a special part of Beit Echad.
Wishing everyone a peaceful and healthy end to the summer. I look forward to seeing many of you as we prepare for the High Holy Days.
Bivracha,
Sandy
Although it seems to be all business and work, we want our sisterhood to also be sociable and fun.
If you have an idea for a fun activity, speaker, or would even like to make a presentation of your own, let Sandy know and let's make it fun!
Next Quarterly Business Meeting
The third quarter meeting of the Beit Echad Sisterhood is scheduled for Sunday August 16th at 10 AM to stay a bit ahead of the High Holy Days.
Page 7 - The Open Door - “If you want to eliminate hunger, everybody has to be involved." ~ Bono
On June 23, 2026 the Board of Directors and Staff worked to make our Open Door Food Kitchen annual fundraising banquet a memorable event for approximately 150 donors and volunteers who enjoyed a delicious brisket dinner with accompanying sides. Our theme for the evening was "A TABLE FOR EVERYONE". From May 2025-May 2026, the ODFK prepared and served 77,555 meals. This was made possible by 3643 devoted volunteers.
Four of our board members' terms have ended and we thanked them and wished them well. Eight incoming board members for 2026-2029 (including two returning) were welcomed, and we look forward to getting to know them and working with them in order to continue our mission of feeding the hungry 365 days a year.
New officers were introduced for 2026-2027. We look forward to a year of commitment, empathy and making wise decisions in helping to feed some of the 17.5% of individuals experiencing food insecurity in our Buchanan County.
Mary T. Cargill was instrumental in founding the Open Door Food Kitchen in 1984. The ODFK is the result of an extensive ecumenical effort by several religious communities in St. Joseph. Thirty-five churches, synagogues and temples were involved and are still active in feeding our less fortunate.
Each year at our banquet the Board of Directors honors an individual or group who has carried forward Mrs. Cargill's belief that everyone deserves a place at our table. This year, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church was presented with the Mary T. Cargill Award. OLOG has two different groups of individuals who best exemplifies what Mary contributed to the welfare of the hungry in our community. They have been doing so for approximately 30 years. Between them, they cook and serve over 200 nourishing meals 15 times each year.
In closing, the ODFK is grateful for our dependable and devoted team members from our Jewish community (and friends) who give of themselves the third Wednesday of each month and on Christmas Day to perform this mitzvah. Thank you!!
Marsha
FROM THE OPEN DOOR FOOD KITCHEN
by Marsha Rosenthal
" From May 2025 to May 2026, the ODFK prepared and served 77,555 meals. This was made possible by 3643 devoted volunteers."
Page 8 - Special Board Meeting on Security
" There is no such thing as perfect security, only varying levels of insecurity," - Salman Rushdie
The following actions were discussed and approved at this 2-hour meeting.
CALL TO ORDER at 6PM, June 25, 2026
Background: Unrelated to the SCN meeting, but heightened by it, were concerns raised regarding an unknown visitor, highlighting vulnerabilities in the congregation's current security procedures, and prompting a review of our safety measures.
Security and Law Enforcement: A motion was approved to establish a law enforcement presence at all Friday evening services. Special security arrangements for holidays, special events, and other gatherings will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Security Cameras: The Board approved purchase and installation of 2 "Ring" Spotlight Cameras for installation at the front and rear entrances of the building. Monitoring is by a smartphone application.
Interior Door Lock: A commercial-grade push-button lock lever style door handle will be installed on the front interior door.
First Aid & Emergency Preparedness: A first aid kit containing CAT tourniquets and other bleeding-control supplies was donated and accepted. Obtaining an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) was also discussed with a decision pending additional research on pricing and availability.
Visitor Registration: The Board agreed to encourage new visitors to register online at least 48 hours before visiting, providing their name, phone number, email, and intended date of attendance. For visitors who arrive without prior registration, a guest sign-in card will also be available at the entrance.
Visitor Gift Acceptance Policy: Unsolicited physical gifts will not be accepted. Any gifts received will be reviewed and approved by the Board before formal acceptance.
Items Requiring Further Review:
• A funding source for ongoing law enforcement presence including budget reallocations and designated donations.
• AED pricing and procurement options are being researched.
• Security arrangements for High Holidays and other major events will be addressed
individually during event planning.
• Discussed but not finalized:
o Assignment of a designated greeter.
o Handling unregistered visitors who arrive unexpectedly.
o Attendance guidelines for repeat non-Jewish guests. Our bylaws currently address membership but not attendance.
Future Actions:
Arrange Friday evening security coverage
Purchase & install commercial-grade interior door lock
Install new interior door lock Bob
Purchase and install Ring cameras
Add visitor pre-registration form to synagogue website
Research AED pricing with recommendations
Consult with Simon at SCN regarding adopted security measures and future training
Coordinate CPR/AED training through American Red Cross resources
Review and approve security arrangements for upcoming holiday events
Continue evaluating additional safety enhancements as information becomes available
Adjournment: 8 PM
In a follow-up of the June 16th congregational safety meeting with the SCN (Secure Community Network) representative, a special Board meeting was held June 25th regarding Synagogue security.
The Regular Board Meeting that was previously scheduled for July 15th has been rescheduled for August 12th.
August Torah Readings - Torah reading: the original cliffhanger series, 3,000 years running.
Torah Readings For August
from hebcal.com
1 August 2026 / 18 Av 5786
Parashat Eikev 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת עֵקֶב
Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25
In Eikev (“As a Result”), Moses recounts events that happened in the desert, including the manna, the golden calf, and Aaron's death. Moses describes the blessings God will bestow upon the Israelites if they follow God’s law and the punishments they will encounter if they disobey.
8 August 2026 / 25 Av 5786
Parashat Re’eh 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת רְאֵה
Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17
Re’eh (“See”) details a series of laws in advance of the Israelites’ entrance into the Land of Israel. These include the obligation to destroy idolatry, laws of tithing and charity, dietary laws, holiday laws, and the prohibition of offering sacrifices outside of the place designated by God.
15 August 2026 / 2 Elul 5786
Parashat Shoftim 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת שׁוֹפְטִים
Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9
Shoftim (“Judges”) discusses guidelines of leadership, opening with a command to appoint judges and continuing to detail laws of kings, priests, and prophets. It also describes laws relating to cities of refuge for accidental killers, false witnesses, warfare, and the rite performed in a case of unsolved murder.
22 August 2026 / 9 Elul 5786
Parashat Ki Teitzei 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תֵצֵא
Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19
Ki Teitzei (“When You Go Out”) contains numerous laws, more than appear in any other Torah portion. These include laws about the treatment of a captive woman, returning lost objects, forbidden mixtures, the erection of a rooftop fence, rape, collateral, and workers’ wages.
29 August 2026 / 16 Elul 5786
Parashat Ki Tavo 5786 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תָבוֹא
Numbers 26:1-29:8
Ki Tavo (“When You Come”) opens by describing the ceremony of the first fruit offering (bikkurim) and the declaration made upon the completion of tithing. It concludes with a detailed description of blessings that follow obedience to God's laws and curses that come with their desecration.
Sundown Thur, 13 Aug. to nightfall Fri, 14 Aug
Rosh Hashana LaBehemot 2026 / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה לְמַעְשַׂר בְּהֵמָה 5786
New Year for Tithing Animals
Rosh Hashanah L’Ma’sar Behemah (Hebrew: ראש השנה למעשר בהמה, “New Year for Tithing Animals”) or Rosh Hashanah LaBehemot (Hebrew: ראש השנה לבהמות, “New Year for Domesticated Animals”) is one of the four New Year’s day festivals (Rosh Hashanot) in the Jewish calendar, as indicated in the Mishnah. During the time of the Temple, this was a day on which shepherds determined which of their mature animals were to be tithed. Talmudic tradition records a dispute about the date: one view places it on Rosh Chodesh Elul, one month before Rosh Hashanah, while another view (Rabbi Elazar and Rabbi Shimon) places it on Rosh Hashanah itself.
Page 10 - Yahrzeits - Once a year, the ones we lost get to fill the room again.
July 26-Aug 1, 2026/12-18 Av 5786
Nedwyn Albert -- July 29, 1986*
Marsha Berger -- July 31, 1933*
Florence Birchansky -- July 27, 2019°
Barbara Brodsky -- July 30, 2020°
Walter Deitchman—July 29th
… 15 Av/Aug 18, 1997^
Frederick H. Emmerglick -- Aug 1, 1972*
Charles Ettenson -- July 26, 1903*
Haima Fishman – Aug 1st
… 18 Av^23
Harry Freedman – July 30th
… 16 Av^
Dr. Nathan Goldman -- July 30, 1950*
Hedy Handler -- July 26th
…12 Av/July 20, 1994^*
Fred Hertz – July 28, 1975*
Minnie E. Hirsch --- Aug 1st
… 18 Av^
Edith H. Juda -- Aug 1, 1955*
Sam Landau -- July 30°
Scott Leibowitz -- July 28, 2022°
Harry Lund -- July 30, 1977*
Murray Marks -- July 27, 1947*
Ben Naidorf -- July 30th
…16 Av/Aug 16, 1981^
Martin Harold Nelson – Jul 29th
…15 Av 5780/Aug 5, 2020°
Fannie Pomerantz --Aug 1st
…18 Av^
Samuel L. Plotell -- July 30, 1968*
Evelyn Landau Rosenthal – July 28th
…14 Av/Aug 19, 2005^*
Nancy Krauss Rosenthal -- July 28, 2013*
Yetta Liberman Rosenthal -- July 30, 1937*
Dr. T. Harry Saferstein – July 26th
…12 Av/July 28^°
Rebecca Silverman -- Aug 1, 1942*
Sol Stine – July 28th
…14 Av/Aug 3, 2001^
YAHRZEIT -- AUGUST 2026
12 Av to 23 Elul
Aug 2-8, 2026/19-25 Av 5786
Mary Eveloff Barns -- Aug 8, 2019°
Isadore Blanar – Aug 4th
…21 Av^
Dora Block -- Aug 8, 1948°
Mary Ann Burns – Aug 8, 2019
...7 Av/^
Sophia Cushman – Aug 6th
…23 Av/Aug 5, 1980^
Ratie Haber -- Aug 2, 1944*
Minnie S. Hirsch -- Aug 2, 1959*
Goldie Katelman -- Aug 8th
…25 Av^
Max Kaufman – Aug 6, 1983
...27 Av/*^
Janet Buxbaum Kolender (Yanuck) – Aug 6th
…Aug 19, 2014*/ 23 Av^*
Anna Muchnik – Aug 7th
… 224 Av/Aug 24, 1981^
Martin Harold Nelson – Aug 5, 2020
...15 Av 5780/°
Hannah Faga Rosen -- Aug 8°
Mary Lou S. Rosen -- Aug 3, 1993*
Esther Silverglat – Aug 7th
… 24 Av/Aug 29,2005^
Dora Silverglat Spector – Aug 2nd
… 19 Av/Aug 6,2004^
Sol Stine – Aug 3, 2001
...14 Av/^
Richard (Waisblum) Wain -- Aug 3, 2014°
Lyle Wasserkrug -- Aug 6, 2004°
Aug 9-15, 2026/26 Av-2 Elul 5786
Sigmund Blanar – Aug 9th
…26 Av/Aug 26, 1981^
Max Block -- Aug 10, 1887*
Dorothy Burnett – Aug 9th
… 26 Av^
Esther B. Friedman – Aug 9th
… 27 Av 5714/Aug 26, 1954*^
Miriam Fruhoff – Aug 12th
…29 Av^
Leonard Goldman -- Aug 15, 2003*
Max Kaufman – Aug 10th
…27 Av/Aug 6, 1983*^
Hugh David Kranitz – Aug 9th
… 26 Av 5783/Aug 13, 2023°^♡
Samuel Levy -- Aug 15, 1866*
Evelyn Landau Rosenthal – Aug 19, 2005
...12 Av*^
Yetta Rosenthal – Aug 10th
… 27 Av^
Ida Block Haney Smith – Aug 15, 1994?°
Clayton Stine – Aug 12, 1988°
Aug 16-22, 2026/3-9 Elul 5786
Moses Apple -- Aug 18, 1960*
Delia Burnett – Aug 18th
…5 Elul/Aug 24,1982^
Rene Bushman – Aug 16th
…3 Elul 5762/Aug 11, 2002°
Michelle Bushman – Aug 16th
…3 Elul/Aug 11, 2002^
Lester Einbender – Aug 20th
… 7 Elul/Sept 7, 2010^°
Sarah Fine – Aug 20th
…7 Elul^
Meyer Gordon – Aug 16th
…3 Elul^
Isidor Hassenbush -- Aug 19, 1874*
Sophia Rosenbaum Hassenbusch -- Aug. 17, 1910*
Louis H. Herman -- Aug 20, 1985*
Goldie Katelman – Aug 19th
… 25 Av^
Janet Buxbaum Kolender (Yanuck) - Aug 19, 2014
...23 Av*^
Bill Mazvinsky – Aug 19th
… 6 Elul/Sept 10, 2005^
May Meyerson -- Aug 19, 1957*
Max Mindell – Aug 19th
…6 Elul/Sept 3,1965^
Jennie Rich – Aug 16th
…3 Elul^
Evelyn Landau Rosenthal – Aug 19, 2005
...14 Av^*
Jennifer Strickland -- Aug 17°
Ann Zidell – Aug 16th
… 3 Elul^
Eliot Zidell – Aug 19th
… 6 Elul/Sept 10, 2005^
Aug 30-Sept 5, 2026/17-23 Elul 5786
Melvin E. Binswanger -- Sept 5, 1970*
Dora Butcher -- Sept 3rd
…21 Elul^
Dan Gipe -- Aug 31, 2010°
James (Jim) B. Geller – Aug 30th
…17 Elul/Sept 6, 2020^♡
Muriel B. Goldstein -- Aug 30°
Sophie Mazvinsky – Sept 4th
…22 Elul^
Mamie Etta Mund -- Sept 1, 1936*
Hattye E. Phillip -- Sept 19, 1957*
Bessie Polsky – Sept 15th
…22 Elul^
Phillip Rich – Sept 1st
…19 Elul^
Nate Rothstein -- Sept 1, 1948*
Ann Saferstein -- Aug 30, 1996°
Morris Schlachter – Sept 5th
…23 Elul^
Rae Rothstein Silverstone -- Sept 5, 1974*
Robert Smolly – Sept 4th
…22 Elul^
Rae Winograd -- Sept 5°
Aug 23-29, 2026/10-16 Elul 5786
Nate Block -- Aug 24, 1949*
Esther Brahinsky – Aug 27th
…14 Elul^
Philip Burnstein – Aug 27th
…14 Elul^
Arch Cable – Aug 25th
…12 Elul^
Boob Day – Aug 28th
…15 Elul/Sept 10, 2014^
Lee Eveloff – Aug 26th
… 13 Elul^
Annie Goldstein – Aug 29th
…16 Elul^
Allan Haber -- Aug 23, 1912°
Dorothy Kaplan – Aug 25th
…12 Elul^
Louis Kligman – Aug 26th
…13 Elul/Sept 12, 1962^
Katherine Netzorg – Aug 25th
…12 Elul^
Eleanor F. Rosenthal -- Aug 28, 1994*
Joseph Sammarco -- Aug 25, 2007°
Al Shanin – Aug 23rd
…10 Elul/Sept 8, 1992^
The process of maintaining, verifying, updating, and sharing the historical Yahrzeit lists from Adath Joseph, Bnai Sholem (including B'nai Yaakov & Shaare Sholem), and now Beit Echad is a daunting task of love for St. Joseph's Jewish heritage by Barb Voshell. Since it is so often done behind the scenes, many are unaware of the time commitment involved. Please join in extending to Barb your appreciation for this gift to our community - editor
To that end, please see a message from Barb following these lists regarding recent corrections.
Dates for Nora Spector have changed. Someone posted her death certificate on her ancestry lifeline. The dates shown are correct. Both Gregorian and Hebrew dates were incorrect.
Also, I tried to solve the Ida Block Haney Smith "?" and could find nothing that fit her name, even going through and searching other StJo Blocks, but had no luck finding some of them. That's unusual for me. I might not find the answer but I can usually find something.
If someone could send me the yahrzeit lists for members of BE, especially Janet's as I missed both her mother and father's names and have neither. After 3 years, I think it is time to try to start codifying a list that is specifically noted as belonging to BE. I still want to continue with the historical lists we have from the various Temples, but we now have recent deaths that have no connection to the old Temples.
Thanks,
Barbara
Please note: If you find a mistake, I ask your forgiveness. Please contact me at voshellbarbara @gmail.com so I can correct our records. Thank you.
Page 11 - Odds & Ends - "This 'n that, all in one spot."
Financing BE
Beating That Drum
FINANCIAL SUPPORT: As has been often repeated, BE relies on our members financial support in the form of dues, directed contributions, and gifts to support everything we do: building rent, insurance, and utilities; miscellaneous supplies and equipment; monthly and High Holy Day Rabbi services; and now, enhanced security. It's the responsibility of BE - under the board's actions provided by your guidance - that expenses are managed, and all of the items listed are the things typically expected that our synagogue would provide. However, please realize that all of us are BE! It is you and I, by our financial support, that we enable these things to exist.
Recent concerns about providing the safest environment possible resulted in the addition of uniformed security during Shabbat services in addition to what will be provided during the High Holy Days. This is an additional expense estimated to be about $4,500+ annually that must now be shared by our members or drawn from reserves. If you see value in these security measures, please consider a special donation or increasing your dues donation to help cover those costs.
With Rosh Hashanah beginning on Shabbat Eve, September 11th, and traditionally the Shofar not being sounded on Shabbat, we are switching things up for the 2 days of Rosh Hashanah to give the broadest possible experience we can by providing an introductory shorter service, Torah study, and a Tashlich service on Saturday (the 12th), and a traditional full Rosh Hashanah service with the sounding of the Shofar on Sunday (the 12th).
We hope you will take advantage of the varied opportunities for worship this year, coming and going, as you experience what "speaks" to you. Whether it's traditional worship, hearing the Shofar, learning the meaning of the prayers and the Torah passage we read every year on this day, or just experiencing being together in One House, we want you to be a part of Beit Echad.
WHAT ABOUT DUES?: As in the past we require that you at least pay the minimum of $25 to be a member - and we understand that for some this is all you can do. However, with fewer than 60 members, just paying $25 each won't cut it as we attempt to cover a $25,000 + budget.
We ask that you voluntarily pledge or make a dues payment for this year to help us meet our budgetary goals. Although the average share per member is approximately $450, we know that for some this is too much (and perhaps all they can do is $25 or a little more). On the other hand, some of us have the ability to do more. We hope and ask that you find it in your heart to do the best you're capable of so we can continue to offer the best, safe, Jewish experience possible in St. Joseph and the 4-state region.
An average of $25 per month is annual dues of $300; $50 monthly is $600; and so on. As we enter a new Jewish year of 5787, and near the end of the calendar year, plan now to send your 2026 (tax deductible) dues, contributions, gifts, and other supporting donations.
Rosh Hashanah
And And Now For Something Completely Different
It may seem like the High Holy Days are coming upon us fast - some might even say that Rosh Hashanah is "early" this year. In fact it is about 2 weeks earlier than last year, and starts the weekend after Labor Day. So, yes, no sooner does Summer end than we are right into our Jewish holiday season. But it's actually a combination of a very "late" Labor Day (the latest day possible in September) and a slightly earlier New Year compressing the end of Summer holiday and the Jewish holidays together to where it will take a moment to even catch our breath as we change modes.
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