Rabbi Abraham Deleon Cohen, PhD.
Born in Istanbul, Turkey. His first language is Ladino, and he follows the ancient Judeo-Spanish tradition. Founder and Head Rabbi of the Abarbanel Foundation and its Sephardic Orthodox Bet Din, and has worked extensivelly on the issue of the Bene Anusim.
Education:
BETH MIDRASH LARABANIM Istanbul, Turkey
Haham and Bachelor Graduated in 1962
YESHIVAT PORAT YOSSEF Jerusalem
Rabbi, Shochet, Mohel, Sofer & Moreh Graduated in 1968
STRASSFORD UNIVERSITY Strassford, England
Master of Science, Rabbinical Law 1993
STRASSFORD UNIVERSITY Strassford, England
Doctorate in Talmudic Studies 1998
UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD W. Hartford, CT
Business and Professional Communications 2000
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
“Degriefing” Grief Counseling 2001
Affiliations:
Member of the International Rabbinical Fellowship,
Board of South Appalachian Rabbis, NC Founder
Rabbinical Fellowship of Greater Hartford, CT
The American Association of Rabbis, New York-CT, Treasurer
Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, FL
Jewish Federation, Miami & Hollywood, FL
Ministerial Association of Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville NC
Chaplain and Advisor at Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville, NC
Publications:
Weekly Agudas Bulletin
Siddur Minchat Erev
Shema Koleinu
Pessach, Dinim Uminhagim
Rosh Hashanah Machzor Katsar (Two Editions)
Tikvah Weekly Jewish Magazine
Born in Istanbul, Turkey. His first language is Ladino, and he follows the ancient Judeo-Spanish tradition. Founder and Head Rabbi of the Abarbanel Foundation and its Sephardic Orthodox Bet Din, and has worked extensivelly on the issue of the Bene Anusim.
Education:
BETH MIDRASH LARABANIM Istanbul, Turkey
Haham and Bachelor Graduated in 1962
YESHIVAT PORAT YOSSEF Jerusalem
Rabbi, Shochet, Mohel, Sofer & Moreh Graduated in 1968
STRASSFORD UNIVERSITY Strassford, England
Master of Science, Rabbinical Law 1993
STRASSFORD UNIVERSITY Strassford, England
Doctorate in Talmudic Studies 1998
UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD W. Hartford, CT
Business and Professional Communications 2000
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
“Degriefing” Grief Counseling 2001
Affiliations:
Member of the International Rabbinical Fellowship,
Board of South Appalachian Rabbis, NC Founder
Rabbinical Fellowship of Greater Hartford, CT
The American Association of Rabbis, New York-CT, Treasurer
Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, FL
Jewish Federation, Miami & Hollywood, FL
Ministerial Association of Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville NC
Chaplain and Advisor at Pardee Hospital, Hendersonville, NC
Publications:
Weekly Agudas Bulletin
Siddur Minchat Erev
Shema Koleinu
Pessach, Dinim Uminhagim
Rosh Hashanah Machzor Katsar (Two Editions)
Tikvah Weekly Jewish Magazine
The Bay East Association of Realtors is a professional trade association and a registered member of the National Association of Realtors. The President of Bay East for 2009 is Pat Huffman.
History
The Bay East Association of Realtors, first known as the Southern Alameda County Real Estate Board, was formed in September 1947 by 22 real estate brokers and was located at 784 Commercial Street, Hayward in a dusty loft over a feed store. The first President was John A. Deadrich. In 1949 the Board had grown to 74. The Board accepted the first reciprocal agreement proposed by the Berkeley Board; developed a campaign to educate the public in the use of the term "Realtors", and took part in the “Open Sign Clean-Up” campaign, earning the National Award given for “outstanding achievement in rendering great public service to their community and promoting good will for their Board and thereby for realtors everywhere.”
Four name changes and 5 locations later, the Bay East Association of Realtors has 5000 members and covers the cities of: San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Castro Valley, Union City, Newark, Fremont, Pleasanton, Livermore and Sunol. Grew rapidly in the first part of the decade and peaked at 6,400 in 2007, but has since declined with the housing slump.
* 1947 - The Southern Alameda County Board of Realtors was founded, originally known as the Southern Alameda County Real Estate Board, by 22 real estate brokers.
* 1978 - The Foundation is established
* 1998 - The Association changed its name to Bay East Association of Realtors
Mandate and Programs
The mission of the Bay East Association of Realtors is to provide our members with education, services and technology to enable them to conduct business professionally and ethically; to advocate for the right to own, transfer and enjoy the use of real property; and to promote the Realtors image
Bay East manages and operates a cooperative Multiple Listing Service MLS with another local association Contra Costa Association of Realtors and a local MLS East Bay Regional Data Inc. (EBRDi). This MLS covers Alameda and Contra Costa county.
Bay East Foundation
The Bay East Foundation represents ways Realtors and affiliates contribute to the quality of life of members and their families. Established in 1978, the nonprofit Foundation is funded primarily by donations from Bay East members and by the investment of those funds. The Foundation provides a unified means of gathering funds and putting them to work where they are most needed. The Bay East Foundation supports charitable efforts located within the Bay East Association membership area, education scholarship/grants, and provides for emergency needs of realtors and affiliate members faced with catastrophic circumstances.
Total Contributions given out over the last 10 years to now (charitable, scholarship, special assistance and members helping members) $188,928
History
The Bay East Association of Realtors, first known as the Southern Alameda County Real Estate Board, was formed in September 1947 by 22 real estate brokers and was located at 784 Commercial Street, Hayward in a dusty loft over a feed store. The first President was John A. Deadrich. In 1949 the Board had grown to 74. The Board accepted the first reciprocal agreement proposed by the Berkeley Board; developed a campaign to educate the public in the use of the term "Realtors", and took part in the “Open Sign Clean-Up” campaign, earning the National Award given for “outstanding achievement in rendering great public service to their community and promoting good will for their Board and thereby for realtors everywhere.”
Four name changes and 5 locations later, the Bay East Association of Realtors has 5000 members and covers the cities of: San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Castro Valley, Union City, Newark, Fremont, Pleasanton, Livermore and Sunol. Grew rapidly in the first part of the decade and peaked at 6,400 in 2007, but has since declined with the housing slump.
* 1947 - The Southern Alameda County Board of Realtors was founded, originally known as the Southern Alameda County Real Estate Board, by 22 real estate brokers.
* 1978 - The Foundation is established
* 1998 - The Association changed its name to Bay East Association of Realtors
Mandate and Programs
The mission of the Bay East Association of Realtors is to provide our members with education, services and technology to enable them to conduct business professionally and ethically; to advocate for the right to own, transfer and enjoy the use of real property; and to promote the Realtors image
Bay East manages and operates a cooperative Multiple Listing Service MLS with another local association Contra Costa Association of Realtors and a local MLS East Bay Regional Data Inc. (EBRDi). This MLS covers Alameda and Contra Costa county.
Bay East Foundation
The Bay East Foundation represents ways Realtors and affiliates contribute to the quality of life of members and their families. Established in 1978, the nonprofit Foundation is funded primarily by donations from Bay East members and by the investment of those funds. The Foundation provides a unified means of gathering funds and putting them to work where they are most needed. The Bay East Foundation supports charitable efforts located within the Bay East Association membership area, education scholarship/grants, and provides for emergency needs of realtors and affiliate members faced with catastrophic circumstances.
Total Contributions given out over the last 10 years to now (charitable, scholarship, special assistance and members helping members) $188,928
The Journal of Mountaineering (JM) chronicles news and accidents on a monthly basis that are relevant to mountaineering. The Journal is published by the California Mountaineering Group.
Launched in 2004, JM features articles from leading mountaineers. JM was designed with the intent to foster a dynamic community of people interested in the field of mountaineering. It offers in-depth analysis on issues related to safety, climate, survival, etc.
The editor solicits appropriate papers from a variety of perspectives.
Sample Table of Contents
News
Walter Bonatti Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Achille Compagnoni dies at age 94
Cave Rock - Bolt Removal
Mike Gauthier Leaves Mt. Rainier
American Mountaineering Museum - Trip Report
Trip Reports - Various
Sichuan Mountaineering Association - Contract
Hubble Space Mission Takes Washburn’s Camera
Majid Sabetzadeh - In His Own Words- May 20, 2009
Scottish Winter Roundup 2008/2009
Spinal Injury Rehab Center Created by Trekker
Apa Sherpa Climbs Everest Nineteen Times - May 21, 2009
Everest Avalanche Video - May 2, 2009
Incidents
Mt. Whitney, CA - Keum Kim - April 26, 2009
Lost Arrow Spire, CA - April 14, 2009
Yosemite Falls, CA - March 9, 2009
Spokane, WA - May 3, 2009
Zion, UT - May 9, 2009
North Conway, NH - Harrison Hall - May 17, 2009
Mt. Hood, OR - John Creager - May 17, 2009
Denali, AK - Bill Hearne - May 7, 2009
Torridon, GBR - May 6, 2009
Dartmoor, GBR - Dominic Crisp - June 2008
Isle of Skye, GBR - Mathew Elliott - May 18, 2009
Llanberis, GBR - John Evans - April 28, 2009
Annapurna, NPL - Martin Minarik - April 26, 2009
Everest, NPL - Lhapka Nura - May 8, 2009
Everest, NPL - Kaji Sherpa - May 11, 2009
Everest, NPL - Wu Wenhong - May 19, 2009
Mansalu, NPL - Levente Szabo - May 21, 2009
Kuchinoerabu-jima, JPN - Craig Arnold - April 26, 2009
Schalfkogel peak, AUS - Lone Survivor - May 3, 2009
Launched in 2004, JM features articles from leading mountaineers. JM was designed with the intent to foster a dynamic community of people interested in the field of mountaineering. It offers in-depth analysis on issues related to safety, climate, survival, etc.
The editor solicits appropriate papers from a variety of perspectives.
Sample Table of Contents
News
Walter Bonatti Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Achille Compagnoni dies at age 94
Cave Rock - Bolt Removal
Mike Gauthier Leaves Mt. Rainier
American Mountaineering Museum - Trip Report
Trip Reports - Various
Sichuan Mountaineering Association - Contract
Hubble Space Mission Takes Washburn’s Camera
Majid Sabetzadeh - In His Own Words- May 20, 2009
Scottish Winter Roundup 2008/2009
Spinal Injury Rehab Center Created by Trekker
Apa Sherpa Climbs Everest Nineteen Times - May 21, 2009
Everest Avalanche Video - May 2, 2009
Incidents
Mt. Whitney, CA - Keum Kim - April 26, 2009
Lost Arrow Spire, CA - April 14, 2009
Yosemite Falls, CA - March 9, 2009
Spokane, WA - May 3, 2009
Zion, UT - May 9, 2009
North Conway, NH - Harrison Hall - May 17, 2009
Mt. Hood, OR - John Creager - May 17, 2009
Denali, AK - Bill Hearne - May 7, 2009
Torridon, GBR - May 6, 2009
Dartmoor, GBR - Dominic Crisp - June 2008
Isle of Skye, GBR - Mathew Elliott - May 18, 2009
Llanberis, GBR - John Evans - April 28, 2009
Annapurna, NPL - Martin Minarik - April 26, 2009
Everest, NPL - Lhapka Nura - May 8, 2009
Everest, NPL - Kaji Sherpa - May 11, 2009
Everest, NPL - Wu Wenhong - May 19, 2009
Mansalu, NPL - Levente Szabo - May 21, 2009
Kuchinoerabu-jima, JPN - Craig Arnold - April 26, 2009
Schalfkogel peak, AUS - Lone Survivor - May 3, 2009
Shane Kastler is a Christian preacher, blogger, and writer who serves as the Senior Pastor of the Non-Denominational First Christian Church of Pleasanton, Kansas. An ordained Southern Baptist, he describes his theology as "Reformed Baptist" and is known for his expository preaching and teaching of the Bible. His primary method of biblical teaching is to teach through books of the Bible with a focus on understanding Scripture in it's immediate context and applying it to everyday life. Kastler says his goal is to proclaim the "whole counsel of God" and is noted for his frequent calls for sinners to repent and place their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. His preaching is also marked by frequent references to both Heaven and Hell. In addition to his pulpit ministry he is the the author of two blog sites. The Narrow Road Blog (www.narrowroadblog.com) is devoted to Biblical and devotional teaching; and the Kastler Commentary on Cultural Issues (www.kastlercommentary.com) covers cultural and political issues from a Christian perspective. Kastler also writes a religion column for the Linn County News of Pleasanton, Kansas.
Biography
Kastler was born November 15, 1973 in Coffeyville, Kansas. Moving to Oklahoma at the age of 5, he was raised primarily in the small towns of Haskell and Welch, Oklahoma. Graduating from Welch High School in 1992, he then attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami, Oklahoma earning an Associate of Science degree in 1994. In 1998, he graduated from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. It was during college that he committed his life to Christ, and began to feel led into full time preaching. As a summer missionary to Gary, Indiana, in 1997, he preached his first sermon at Ross Baptist Church. In 1999, he married Erin Selph, whom he met at Northeastern State. They have 3 children. In 2000, Kastler moved to Kansas City, Missouri to attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he graduated in 2004 with a Master of Divinity degree, earning the Lifeway Bookstore Preaching Award, annually awarded to the top preaching student in the graduating class.
Pastoral Ministry
Since 2004, Kastler has served as the Senior Pastor of the First Christian Church of Pleasanton, Kansas. Though a longtime Southern Baptist, he said he was very comfortable with the church's belief statement and Non-Denominational status. Prior to serving in Pleasanton, Kastler served in Youth Ministry at Northland Baptist Church in Kansas City, Missouri, where he was ordained in 2000.
Writing Ministry
In 2005, Kastler began publishing a blog site called "The Narrow Road" based on the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:14 "narrow is the road that leads to life and few there be that find it." The blog addressed theological, evangelistic, philosophical, and political issues from a Christian perspective. Seeking to separate his ever increasing political writings, Kastler launched "The Kastler Commentary on Cultural Issues" in 2006. The Kastler Commentary is devoted to lengthier articles from a Christian conservative viewpoint. Kastler, who is a self-described Independent Conservative, is a strong and outspoken opponent of abortion, homosexual marriage, gun control, and other liberal policies. He supports capital punishment, homeschooling, and various other viewpoints, ususally described as conservative or libertarian. He has said that he is in agreement with Thomas Jefferson's mantra "the goverment that governs best is the government that governs least" and he has joked that his politcal views "make Rush Limbaugh look like a Kennedy."
Evangelistic Ministry
Kastler has stated that his heart's desire is to see people become committed followers of Jesus Christ. While his preaching and writing has sometimes been said to have a sharp edge, he has stated that his motivation is love for God and for people, and that his goal is to see people turn from sin, to faith in Christ. He claims to end every sermon, regardless of the topic, with a heartfelt plea for sinners to repent and turn to Jesus Christ as Lord.
Biography
Kastler was born November 15, 1973 in Coffeyville, Kansas. Moving to Oklahoma at the age of 5, he was raised primarily in the small towns of Haskell and Welch, Oklahoma. Graduating from Welch High School in 1992, he then attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami, Oklahoma earning an Associate of Science degree in 1994. In 1998, he graduated from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. It was during college that he committed his life to Christ, and began to feel led into full time preaching. As a summer missionary to Gary, Indiana, in 1997, he preached his first sermon at Ross Baptist Church. In 1999, he married Erin Selph, whom he met at Northeastern State. They have 3 children. In 2000, Kastler moved to Kansas City, Missouri to attend Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he graduated in 2004 with a Master of Divinity degree, earning the Lifeway Bookstore Preaching Award, annually awarded to the top preaching student in the graduating class.
Pastoral Ministry
Since 2004, Kastler has served as the Senior Pastor of the First Christian Church of Pleasanton, Kansas. Though a longtime Southern Baptist, he said he was very comfortable with the church's belief statement and Non-Denominational status. Prior to serving in Pleasanton, Kastler served in Youth Ministry at Northland Baptist Church in Kansas City, Missouri, where he was ordained in 2000.
Writing Ministry
In 2005, Kastler began publishing a blog site called "The Narrow Road" based on the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:14 "narrow is the road that leads to life and few there be that find it." The blog addressed theological, evangelistic, philosophical, and political issues from a Christian perspective. Seeking to separate his ever increasing political writings, Kastler launched "The Kastler Commentary on Cultural Issues" in 2006. The Kastler Commentary is devoted to lengthier articles from a Christian conservative viewpoint. Kastler, who is a self-described Independent Conservative, is a strong and outspoken opponent of abortion, homosexual marriage, gun control, and other liberal policies. He supports capital punishment, homeschooling, and various other viewpoints, ususally described as conservative or libertarian. He has said that he is in agreement with Thomas Jefferson's mantra "the goverment that governs best is the government that governs least" and he has joked that his politcal views "make Rush Limbaugh look like a Kennedy."
Evangelistic Ministry
Kastler has stated that his heart's desire is to see people become committed followers of Jesus Christ. While his preaching and writing has sometimes been said to have a sharp edge, he has stated that his motivation is love for God and for people, and that his goal is to see people turn from sin, to faith in Christ. He claims to end every sermon, regardless of the topic, with a heartfelt plea for sinners to repent and turn to Jesus Christ as Lord.