Jewish Voices in Germany and Napa

Sunday, February 21, 2010

The Jewish Historical Society of Napa Valley and Congregation Beth Sholom proudly announce a program by Rabbi Dr. Leo Trepp, on Sunday February 21, 2010 at 3:00 pm at our synagogue in Napa.

Dr. Trepp, in his nineties, is most likely the only Rabbi living today who can claim to have witnessed first hand the brutalities of the Nazi regime in Germany while serving as Rabbi of a synagogue in that country over 60 years ago. After the pogrom known at Kristallnacht, the night of broken glass in November 1938, Dr. Trepp was rounded up and taken to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp. Through the efforts of the Chief Rabbi of Great Britain as well as family members living in the US, the Trepps were able to immigrate to the United States.

Since his arrival in the US, Rabbi Trepp has assumed pulpits on both coasts, including becoming Congregation Beth Sholom’s first part time rabbi in 1961. A much respected and beloved rabbi, Dr. Trepp is a true scholar, having penned a multitude of essays and histories in both English and German. His work resulted in a vast number of honors. In 1981, Rabbi Trepp was invited by German leaders to teach Judaism in universities and communities throughout that country. Among other honors he addressed the Parliament of the German State of Rheinland-Pfalz.

Locally, Rabbi Trepp has taught college classes in Napa and Solano counties and served as the Jewish Chaplain at the Veteran’s Home in Yountville.

Rabbi Trepp will give a brief overview of the history of Reform Judaism in Germany, contemporary Jewish history in Napa and discuss assimilation as it concerns the upcoming holiday of Purim.

The community is invited to this homecoming event, which is free of charge to all.

Please join us on Sunday, February 21 at 3pm

Congregation Beth Sholom
1455 Elm Street in Napa.

Refreshments will be served.
Info at (707) 251-9092

Pearl Sofaer will be discussing her literary masterpiece: “Baghdad to Bombay – In the Kitchens of my Cousins”

Pearl Sofaer was born and grew up in Bombay, India.  Her large family originated in Baghdad and Kirkuk, Iraq, before migrating to Burma and India during the latter part of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th.

Pearl will be sharing her childhood memories, as well as entertaining us with Middle Eastern customs, music and traditional foods.

Joined by Shuli and Ronit Madmone of Whole Spice who will show us how to spice up our lives.

Napa Valley Yacht Club, 100 Riverside Drive, Napa, CA
No charge to JHSNV members

Adults: $10
Families: $25
RSVP required to info@jhsnv.org or (707) 251-9092

Wine and Middle Eastern nosh will be served
www.jhsnv.org

CBS will be having a fundraiser – Recycled Treasures Tag Sale

Please Donate your unused items! Requesting donations of furniture, antiques, household items and “recycled treasures”.

Volunteers Needed:  Please contact Lauren Chevlen for information or if you would like to help.

254-8084 or lauren90211@yahoo.com

$8 per person, Free for Kids ‘N Action Members.
Location: 1089 El Centro Ave. Napa
info@jewishnapavalley.com

Fran Avni’s Harmony Happening is a fun and uplifting way to celebrate Israel at CBS come together in harmony and easy enough that everyone can take part.

This is both a Girls’ Night Out as well as a Guys’ Night Out.  There will be a special section for those guys who would like to sit together.

WHEN:  Wednesday, April 29, 2009  – 6:30 p.m.

WHERE:  Buckhorn Grill, Napa Town Center

SUCH A DEAL! $30 per person, all-inclusive (dinner and donation)
Optional:  Bring a bottle of wine to share!

RSVP – Harriet Spitz: 707.226.7755.  Mail check for $30 (or more – the “more” goes to The Table Fund at CBS) to Harriet Spitz, 108 Autumn Run Way, Napa, CA 94558

Your check, payable to Congregation Beth Sholom,
Attn: The Table, is your reservation.

If you are not able to join in the fun and would like to send a contribution, for the Table, your donation is most welcome.

EVERY Sunday afternoons

12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
Learn to experience the stillness of a yoga practice.
Awaken your body awareness.
Improve your body strength, balance and flexibility.
All levels and abilities are welcome.
Bring a yoga mat and blanket.
Class limited to 16.

Carl Speizer, Certified Yoga Teacher, Physician, and CBS member
leads the class. Questions, call Carl at 707.363.0771.
Fee: $50 for 8 weeks or Drop In Donation

Israel Independence Day Celebration at CBS

April 28th at 7pm
A Harmony Happening
with Fran Avni

Fran Avni’s Harmony Happening is a fun and uplifting way to celebrate Isreal at CBS come together in harmony and easy enough that everyone can take part.

Join us for this Harmonious and Educational way to Celebrate Israel’s 61st Birthday

Holocaust Memorial Day Observance

April 21st at 7:00pm

Napa Resident Evelyn Fielden
and Witness to the Nazi Holocaust

Born in Berlin in 1921 to assimilated Jewish parents and baptized in the Lutheran Church, Ms Fielden grew up not knowing that she was a Jew.  Her father was a wealthy textile manufacturer.

When Hitler came to power, she wished to join the youth organization for girls but was unable to register for the Hitler Youth because of her Jewish background. Because of her desire to join Hitler, she discovered that she was born Jewish.
In 1939, Ms Fielden escaped to England but did not receive a visa to the US until 1944 as a war refugee. Eight family members were murdered, or died in transport.

Please join us for this important Community
presentation with a question and answer period

Second night of Passover
Thursday, April 9, 2009 – 6:00 p.m.

Congregation Beth Sholom Social Hall
1455 Elm Street, Napa, CA 94559
Rabbi Oren Postrel will officiate.

The Seder meal will be coordinated by Debra Heaphy, Jim Heaphy and Sue Barush. The Sephardi menu will be Kosher for Passover. The menu will include: Roast Turkey Breast with Orange-Apricot-Raisin sauce or a Vegetable stuffed Portabella Mushroom with Orange-Apricot-Raisin sauce, Matzo Ball Soup, Cold Poached Salmon with Red Pepper Sauce and an assortment of Sephardi Charoset.

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2009
Reserve your space at the Seder by returning the form below with payment to:
Congregation Beth Sholom, 1455 Elm Street, Napa, CA 94559
Make checks out to: Congregation Beth Sholom
For information, call (707) 253-7305 or check our website at: www.cbsnapa.org