And happy summer! We were so excited to see everyone at the A’s game on Tuesday night! Sadly, there is a strong probability this was the penultimate Jewish Heritage night at the coliseum before the team moves to Las Vegas. Nevertheless, we can think of the old cliche “When G-d closes a door, He opens a window.” Although often attributed to the Bible, it likely originated from the German play “The Winter’s Tale” in 1895. Ever since, it has expressed the desire for hope in the midst of sadness, disappointment, or tragedy. In this case, I recently rediscovered that in addition to the A’s, there are a host of minor league teams in the Bay Area, including the San Jose Giants, Stockton Ports, Fresno Grizzlies, and Sacramento River Cats. Each of these teams, in addition to providing great baseball entertainment, may yet produce the next big super star in Major League Baseball. So when the A’s make their departure, and you don’t feel like seeing the Giants, you can possibly witness history by attending a minor league game and seeing the rising stars of the next generation. Hence, the closed door gives way to an open window. Or in other words, when we put our minds to it, we can see the good in most situations.
Also, next month Temple Beth Hillel will be hosting a series of events to mark July. First of all, TBH will be hosting a booth at the El Cerrito 4th of July festival on Tuesday, July 4. Larry has a sign up sheet for those who would like to volunteer their time to help spread the word about our congregation. Please email me or Larry if you would like to help out. In addition, on Saturday, July 8 at 5pm sharp a group of us are meeting in the TBH parking lot and carpooling to see a free showing of “A Room With a View” by the Actor’s Ensemble at Berkeley’s John Hinkel Park. To sign on for the carpool or with questions, email Jane Kemp at jckemp5674@gmail.com. And on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. we will host our Movie Night Potluck, with our own Michael Cohen providing background, trivia, and other fun facts about the movie. There will be plenty of snacks and popcorn!
Finally, the next Shabbat Service will be held on July 7 at 7:30 p.m. Thanks everyone!
If I am not for myself, who will be for me?
If I am not for others, what am I?
And if not now, when? -Rabbi Hillel
~ Anna B Stein and David Zimring, Co-Presidents, Temple Beth Hillel
From the Presidents – June 30, 2023
June 30, 2023 by tbhrich • president
Shalom Everyone!
And happy summer! We were so excited to see everyone at the A’s game on Tuesday night! Sadly, there is a strong probability this was the penultimate Jewish Heritage night at the coliseum before the team moves to Las Vegas. Nevertheless, we can think of the old cliche “When G-d closes a door, He opens a window.” Although often attributed to the Bible, it likely originated from the German play “The Winter’s Tale” in 1895. Ever since, it has expressed the desire for hope in the midst of sadness, disappointment, or tragedy. In this case, I recently rediscovered that in addition to the A’s, there are a host of minor league teams in the Bay Area, including the San Jose Giants, Stockton Ports, Fresno Grizzlies, and Sacramento River Cats. Each of these teams, in addition to providing great baseball entertainment, may yet produce the next big super star in Major League Baseball. So when the A’s make their departure, and you don’t feel like seeing the Giants, you can possibly witness history by attending a minor league game and seeing the rising stars of the next generation. Hence, the closed door gives way to an open window. Or in other words, when we put our minds to it, we can see the good in most situations.
Also, next month Temple Beth Hillel will be hosting a series of events to mark July. First of all, TBH will be hosting a booth at the El Cerrito 4th of July festival on Tuesday, July 4. Larry has a sign up sheet for those who would like to volunteer their time to help spread the word about our congregation. Please email me or Larry if you would like to help out. In addition, on Saturday, July 8 at 5pm sharp a group of us are meeting in the TBH parking lot and carpooling to see a free showing of “A Room With a View” by the Actor’s Ensemble at Berkeley’s John Hinkel Park. To sign on for the carpool or with questions, email Jane Kemp at jckemp5674@gmail.com. And on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. we will host our Movie Night Potluck, with our own Michael Cohen providing background, trivia, and other fun facts about the movie. There will be plenty of snacks and popcorn!
Finally, the next Shabbat Service will be held on July 7 at 7:30 p.m. Thanks everyone!
If I am not for myself, who will be for me?
If I am not for others, what am I?
And if not now, when? -Rabbi Hillel
~ Anna B Stein and David Zimring, Co-Presidents, Temple Beth Hillel