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Notes from the Board – December 16, 2020

December 18, 2020 by • board •

Events

  • Purim Spiel – Beware the Ides of Adar. Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:30-4:30 PM.

             If interested in becoming involved, contact Michael Cohen.    

  • Board Retreat – Sunday, January 31, 2021 Learning from Covid -19 impact – with help from URJ

Tzedakah and Tikkun Olam

  • Caring Community – If you are able to make some meals for a family needing help,     contact Marilyn Hertzberg.    
  • Food for Thought – Successfully completed food distribution for 400 families today.

    Next meeting will be January 25, 2021.

Notes from the Board November 18, 2020

November 19, 2020 by • Uncategorized •

Events

Our Hanukkah celebrations will include:

  • Sunday, December 6 at 12 PM – 2 PM – Gift shop with Hanukkah items and possible (depending on weather) craft sales outdoors at the Temple
  • Sunday, December 13 at 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Hanukkah     Extravaganza     with candle lighting, music, and Hanukkah trivia quiz online. 
  • Tuesday, December 15 at 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Sacred sound healing bliss with Cantor Shayndel online

Issues

  • Plans are in process for a Board retreat to discuss how to go about reopening when the time comes and what the changes will be, with the help of a URJ outline and possible facilitator.

Publicity

  • Ads have been placed for Hanukkah events.
  • Contact Wendy Roth with specifics to add to our web page and Jane Kemp for Facebook.
  • Calendar meeting on Monday, November 23. Meetings of interest to members will be on the calendar.

Social Action

  • Food for Thought will be packing some boxes at the Temple and some at Nystrom School. We have started bringing some food into the Temple building. Set-up at TBH will be Friday, December 10, and we will be unloading, packing and delivering December 11-16. Volunteers are needed, as are donations. We are developing an e-mail to ask friends and family to donate a turkey ($20).
  • Donation to GRIP in memory of their cook, Pesa Laulea has been sent.

Notes from the Board October 21, 2020

October 22, 2020 by • board •

Events

  • High Holy Day services and boxes were very well received. Thanks to Rabbi Dean Kertesz for his leadership and to all the clergy, staff and volunteers for their hard work. Although getting technological help cost more than we usually spend, it was worth it. We could not have done it otherwise.    
  • Ritual Committee will discuss how we can celebrate Hanukkah.

Issues

  • Beginnings of discussion about how to re-envision the Temple if/when/how we can return in person. What have we learned, and what do we want to keep regarding our online activities?    
  • We are looking to expand our leadership on the Board and committees. Anyone interested in becoming part of the Board or a committee, please contact Jane Durango or Michael Cohen.

Publicity

  • Jane Kemp continues to do a great job updating our Facebook page, as does Wendy Roth with our web site.    
  • Letters will be sent to those who joined us for the High Holy Days, inviting them to our other activities and events.

Social Action

  • Food for Thought will be packing some boxes at the Temple, and some at Nystrom school. Volunteers are needed, and the hours will be flexible. Instead of pallets of food, the Food Bank will be donating pre-packed boxes, which will be easier for us to handle.    
  • We will be sending a sympathy card and donation to GRIP in memory of their cook, Pesa Aulea.

Buildings and Grounds

  • All lights in the main room are working, and new lights have been installed in the lobby and the library.    
  • There is a new hall light switch under the alarm panel and a temporary switch at the entrance to the main room.    
  • We have new refrigerators in the kitchen and the oneg kitchen.    
  • Comcast is beginning the process of installing high speed internet.

Religious School

  • Has been meeting regularly online since the High Holy Days.

Yom Kippur Afternoon Services

October 1, 2020 by • High Holy Days •

Watch our Yom Kippur Afternoon services.

Yom Kippur Morning Services

October 1, 2020 by • High Holy Days •

Watch our Yom Kippur morning services.

Kol Nidre

October 1, 2020 by • High Holy Days •

Watch the Kol Nidre service.

High Holy Day Appeal – Food for Thought

September 27, 2020 by • High Holy Days •

For over a decade, Temple Beth Hillel and our partners have provided food in December for elementary school children and their families who are eligible for free school lunches, but do not get them when schools are closed over winter break. We work with the schools to provide a box of fresh produce, a box of non-perishables, a large turkey, and usually a science game for each family.
This year has presented us with additional challenges. The number of people experiencing food insecurity has ballooned. One of our major partners has ceased operation due to the difficulty of obtaining donated food and volunteers. Many of those who might donate are experiencing economic difficulties themselves. Potential volunteers are at risk and sheltering-in-place. Nevertheless, the need is so great that we are determined to make the program work and deliver food to 400 families as we did last year.
All this to say that Temple Beth Hillel has chosen Food for Thought for our annual High Holy Day Appeal.
If you can, please help with a donation. Here’s how:

  • By credit card – https://bit.ly/3j4KtfQ
  • By check – Write your check to Temple Beth Hillel with Food for Thought in the memo line, and mail your check to:

Temple Beth Hillel
801 Park Central Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94803

We are also looking for volunteers to help pack and distribute boxes safely December 12th -16th. Many of our volunteers won’t be able to help this year, so we are particularly hoping for less vulnerable, younger and/or stronger people.

Tishre 7 Reflection – Love and Forgiveness

September 27, 2020 by • High Holy Days •

Watch Rabbi Dean Kertesz’ reflections for Tishrei 7.

Tishrei 6 Reflection – Our Essential Selves

September 27, 2020 by • High Holy Days •

Watch Rabbi Dean Kertesz’ reflections for Tishrei 6.

Tishrei 5 Reflection – What is Most Important To Us?

September 24, 2020 by • High Holy Days •

Watch Rabbi Dean Kertesz’ reflections for Tishrei 5.

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