Lawrence Giller, age 81, died Tuesday, May 12th. He was born in New York City and resided in Napa for the past 15 years. He was the owner of “Rare Vintage Estates” Real estate brokerage, in Napa. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in WW II. He is survived by his life companion, Joyce Revis of Napa; his daughter Susan Barniske of Brawley, CA; his son Norman of Eaglesville, TN.; and his brother Edward of Hollidaysburg, PA. He was also predeceased by his Betsy Giller- Leinwohl. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jayson Barniske of Brawley, CA; Rebecca Giller of Eagleville, TN, and Ari Giller-Leinwohl and Judith Giller-Leinwohl, both of Scottsdale, AZ. Funeral services were held in New Jersey. Donations in his memory may be made to Congregation Shir Shalom, 252 W. Spain St., Sonoma, CA 95476. For further information, or to send a message to the family, contact Mandel Funeral Services of Northern California at 1-866-962-6335 or www.mandelfuneralservices.com.
Author: Web Mensch
June 8 – Volunteers Needed for Grand Opening of Contemporary Jewish Museum
Call for Volunteers: The Contemporary Jewish Museum’s GRAND OPENING is Sunday, June 8. Be part of the excitement! Become a VOLUNTEER–to help out at the festivities on Opening Day and some of the events leading up to it in early June. We’ll also be looking for volunteers to help out at the Museum on an on-going basis with visitor and member services; education and family programs; museum operations; other special events. If you would like more information about volunteering for the GRAND OPENING or more at San Francisco’s Contemporary Jewish Museum, call 415-655-7853 or email volunteer@thecjm.org.
Professor Robert Alter to discuss his Book of Psalms – Sponsored by: Congregation Shir Shalom and Reader’s Books
When:
This Thursday evening, May 22, , at 7:30 pm
Who:
Robert Alter, Ph.D.,
Professor of Hebrew and Comparative Literature At UC Berkeley
Skepticism Grows Over Two-State Mideast Solution
Interesting article over on NPR about the idea that Palestinians and Jews will never live in peace as two separate countries (states) and that perhaps the idea of their being one country where both Jews, Arabs, and Christians have equal votes is the way to go.
Wow. What a concept.
It seems like something that is even more impossible than the situation now in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank and I cannot believe that someone is actually considering this as a possibility. Should Israeli’s even consider this as an option? I don’t see how they could. It seems to me that this would lead to the ultimate destruction of Israel and would serve the same purpose as if the all the Arab Nations wiped Israel off the map. Am I crazy? Let me know what you think.
A Safari in Napa – Sponsored by Jewish Historical Society of Napa Valley
; named after a rhino that was born on Mabula in 1995 the day South Africa won the Webb Ellis world cup in rugby. Continue reading
Real Time: Art in Israel, 1998-2008
Israeli artists are marking the country’s 60th anniversary with 6 exhibitions (one for each decade of Israel’s existence as a country) to be shown in different museum’s throughout Israel. Check out the article over at the New York Times.
CAMP CHAVERIM at Congregation Beth Sholom – June 16-27
Congregation Beth Sholom’s summer Day Camp will be held from June 16 – 27.
For more information please contact the Congregation’s Office at 253-7305.
Jewish Vintners Event – June 21st Tickets
Tickets are available for Saturday, June 21st only. The $350 per person ticket includes all Saturday events:
10 AM –2 Pm – Exclusive Winery Open Houses
5 PM The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
- Vintner-Hosted Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
- Gourmet Dinner in the Barrel Room
- Celebrity Vintner at Every Table
- Lively Live Auction
- Presentation of Al Brounstein Meritorious Service Award to Ernie Weir, Founder & Winemaker, Hagafen Cellars
You may sign up by: Calling 707.968.9944 Or Emailing info@jewishvintners.org
Who to vote for… who to vote for…
The Republican Candidate has been chosen and the Democrats are still slugging it out. At some point soon all voting Americans will need to decide who to vote for President this November. If you are having a hard time with the decision then perhaps you will be swayed by Haaretz’s take on the Presidential Candidates (updated monthly).
Lag B’Omer Bar-B-Q – Sponsored by Chabad Jewish Center of Napa Valley
Lag B’Omer Bar-B-Q
Thurs. May 22 @ 5:30pm
@ JFK Memorial Park (Directions click here
Shish Kebabs, Hotdogs, Haburgers & more
Outdoor Activities & A Nature Walk on the Beautiful Trail
Suggested Donation: $10
Sponsor: $180
*Free for Kids ‘N Action Members
To RSVP call (707) 320-2348 or email info@JewishNapaValley.com