November - Congregation Sha`aray Shalom
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November - Congregation Sha`aray Shalom
Congregation Sha’aray Shalom Bulletin FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Two opportunities to welcome our Scholar in Residence, Rabbi Mary Zamore, editor of The Sacred Table: Creating a Jewish Food Ethic by Rabbi Shira Joseph Nov. 17th, evening & Nov. 18th, morning Join us for our continuing series on “FOOD FOR THOUGHT” presented by our Scholar-inresidence, Rabbi Mary Zamore, editor and contributor of The Sacred Table: Creating a Jewish Food Ethic on Saturday evening, November 17 beginning at 6:00 pm. Come a bit early for appetizers, followed by a presentation, “The Sacred Table: Choosing a Jewish Food Ethic” and then enjoy a wonderful healthy dinner as we continue the conversation. Our dinner is prepared under the watchful eye of Chef Sherry Westelman and her committee. On Sunday, November 18th, beginning at 10am, religious school families are welcome to join us for an informal breakfast and conversation 10am followed by a kid friendly presentation at 11:00am, “The Power of the Fork: Eat and Change the World.” Students from grades 4th through 7th will be participating in this unique program and then will return to their classes. Parents are encouraged to attend as we continuing the dialogue on whether “We are what we eat.” Rabbi Zamore, who worked on the book for over ten years, is a Westfield resident and presently the associate rabbi at Temple B’nai Or in Morristown. Rabbi Zamore has become an authority on “the relationship with food and its production which integrates values such as ethics, community and spirituality into our dietary practice.” Her talk will focus on her anthology, The Sacred Table: Creating a Jewish Food Ethic. Together, we will continue to dialogue, listening to each other’s passion for food and its production. This Scholarship weekend is part of an ongoing yearly program, “Food for Thought,” organized by our food chair, Sherry Westelman and Adult Education Chair, Penny Alschuler. This program is partially underwritten by Combined Jewish Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Shira H. Joseph, Rabbi Steven I. Weiss, Cantor Michael S. Teller, President Celebrate the Month of ִּכ ְסלֵו... Sun., Nov 3. at 9:00 am — KIDushat Shabbat Sun., Nov. 4 at 10:00 am — Gold Fundraiser with Bellestar Jewelry Mon., Nov. 5 at 6:30 pm — In Commemoration of Kristallnacht the documentary Inside Hana’s Suitcase Fri., Nov. 9 at 6:30 pm — Shabbat Evening Honoring our Veterans Sat., Nov. 17 & 18 — The Sacred Table: Creating a Jewish Food Ethic for its Scholar in Residence weekend Sun., Nov. 18 at 10:00 am — Gold Fundraiser with Bellestar Jewelry Fri., Nov. 23 at 7:30 pm — Grandparents Blessing SAVE THE DATE Sat., Dec. 8 at 5:00 pm — Chanukah Party Philanthropies. The cost for Saturday evening is $18 dollars, or $55 dollars for the entire yearly series. Sunday morning, there is a minimal charge of $10 dollars per family for those who would like to join us for breakfast at 10am before Rabbi Zamore’s presentation to the school at 11am. Reservations are required to help us plan accordingly. The Sacred Table is available at the synagogue for purchase ($16 dollars) which includes a book signing by Rabbi Zamore. Stayed tuned for our additional programs throughout the year. The format will always include a text study and discussion from the book, a cooking project and of course, and eating activity as well. B’ta’avon. To your appetite!! Congregation Sha’aray Shalom 1112 Main Street, Hingham, MA (781) 749-8103 fax (781) 740-1480 www.shaaray.org Sun., Dec. 16 at 4:00pm — “Food for Thought” A program based on the book The Sacred Table / Magic of Oil Sat., Dec. 29 at 10:30 am — Shabbat Morning Service & Brunch at the home of Stephanie Gertz & Cantor Steven Weiss Sat., Jan. 12 at 7:00 pm — Broadway & Bordeaux Sun., Jan. 27 at 4:00pm — “Food for Thought” A program based on the book The Sacred Table / Spices of the Bible Sat., Mar. 16 at 7:00pm — “Food for Thought” A program based on the book The Sacred Table / Food Extravaganza April 27 & 28, 2013 — Julie Silver in Concert For more details contact the office at (781) 749-8103 or email execdir@shaaray.org Kristallnacht 74 years This month marks the 74th anniversary of Kristallnacht. Though long in the planning, Kristallnacht was the official beginning of Hitler’s “Final Solution.” On that “Night of Broken Glass,” synagogues were set on fire, 7,500 Jewish businesses and homes were ransacked, and glass from shattered windows covered the streets. Thousands of Jews were attacked and brutally beaten; and more than 30,000 Jewish men were arrested and sent to Dachau, Sachsenhausen, and Buchenwald. It was on that night of terror— November 9th, 1938—that the fate of six million Jews, and millions of other “undesirables,” as the Nazi machine euphemistically labeled them, was sealed. To commemorate this tragic anniversary, on Monday night, by Rabbi Shira Joseph November 5th at 6:30 pm, we will showcase the movie, “Inside Hana’s Suitcase.” This story is how Fumiko Ishioka, the director of the Holocaust Education Center in Tokyo, is given charge of a child’s suitcase found in the rubble of Auschwitz, a rarity indeed. She and her students decide to find out who Hana Brady- the name painted on the suitcase- was. This 90 minute documentary is told largely through interviews and snippets of photos and film. It is both heart rending, and uplifting as we follow the path of Hana’s suitcase. Let us together pay tribute to all whose lives were stolen as we celebrate the power of the human spirit! Adult Education Offerings 2012-2013 COURSES AND SPEAKERS: Moses and the Journey to Leadership: Timeless Lessons of Effective Management from the Bible and Today’s Leaders. (Dates in Boston TBA.) Taught by Cantor Weiss. Interfaith Study of the New Testament in Light of the Jewish Bible (Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, on Nov. 7, 14, 28 and Dec. 6.) Taught at St. John’s Episcopal Church by Rabbi Joseph, Rev. Paul Sprecher, and Mother Anne Emry, with a concluding lecture by Dr. Joel Hoffman. Year of the Torah. Scribe Rabbi Druin will “unpack” and repair our Holocaust Torah. (Sundays from 9 – 1 pm, on Dec. 9) Torah 101 (Tuesdays at 7:30 pm on Dec. 11) Cotaught by Rabbi Joseph & Cantor Weiss. Taste of Judaism (Tuesdays at 7:30 pm on Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 12) Co-taught by Rabbi Joseph & Cantor Weiss. Food For Thought, a course taught by chef Sherry Westelman and Rabbi Joseph that will include the following: The Sacred Table: Jewish Food Ethics, taught by Rabbi Mary Zamore on Saturday, Nov. 17, at 6:00 pm and Sunday, Nov. 18, at 10 am The Magic of Oils, on Sunday, December 16, at 4 pm Spices of the Bible, on Sunday, Jan. 27, at 4 pm Let’s Celebrate: An Evening of Food, Wine & Music, on Saturday, March 16, at 7 pm Build the CSS Biblical Garden, on Sun., Apr. 7, at 4 pm and Apr. 9-10, at 7 pm FILMS: Please call the Temple for more information on each film. Monday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 pm, Hannah’s Suitcase Sunday, Feb. 3, at 2 pm Sunday, April 14, at 4 pm In This Issue A Word From The JCC Early Learning Center 7 Adult Education Upcoming Events 2 Brotherhood Notes 5 Cantor's Message 3 Celebrate the Month 16 Connections 7 CSS Leadership 27 Donations 10 From Ali’s Kitchen 6 Gift Cards Order Form 12 Gift Shop 15 High Holy Days Thank Yous 6 Introducing 9 Kristallnacht 74 years 2 Office Observations 7 Oneg 5 Presidents Message 5 Rabbi's Message 1 Services 3 Sisterhood Notes 8 Social Action Corner 4 The Sisterhood Brings You: Bat Mitzvah Happenings 8 Torah Portions 3 Welcome to… 6 Yahrzeit List And Service Dates 11 You can now make payments on-line! 3 BOOK DISCUSSIONS: Wherever You Go, by Joan Leegant. Tuesday, April 23, at 7:30 pm, led by Penny Alschuler. PLAY: The Chosen (Lyric Stage Theatre), on Sunday, Nov. 11, at 3 pm Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 2 A Special Lunch & Learn Program: “Red States, Blue States, and the Jewish State: An insider's perspective from Jerusalem on the US election's impact on Israel.” by Cantor Steven I. Weiss Thursday, November 8, 2012 – 12:00-1:30 pm At the Law Offices of Steven Pohl, Brown Rudnick, One Financial Center, Boston RSVP Required As we prepare to vote for a new president and congress, please join me for a special lunch program in Boston featuring award winning journalist Gil Hoffman. His presentation will focus on the US-Israel relationship and how the president (whoever he is) will work together with Prime Minister of Israel Netanyahu in facing the challenges that lie ahead. We'll talk about the last four years and look ahead to dealing with Iran and other challenges in our region, hope for peace, and how Israel thrives with so many questions left unanswered. Gil Hoffman is the chief political correspondent and analyst for The Jerusalem Post. Wellconnected to Israeli and Palestinian leaders, Hoffman has interviewed every major figure across the Israeli political spectrum, has been interviewed by top media on six continents and is a regular analyst on CNN, Al-Jazeera and other news outlets. Called "The most optimistic man in Israel" by Israel Television, Hoffman's writing and TV appearances provide a behind the scenes look at the intrigue and humor in the Israeli political arena. Hoffman, who was raised in Chicago, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northwestern University's School of Journalism and wrote for the Miami Herald and Arizona Republic before moving to Israel. A reserve soldier in the IDF Spokesman's Unit, he has lectured in seven countries and 42 US states. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife and 2 children. Our host for the program is Steve Pohl and the office of Brown Rudnick in Boston. Due to space requirements, RSVP’s are required as we can only accommodate 20 people. If you are able to attend, please let me know (hazzansw@aol.com) as soon as possible. Lunch will be served. I hope you will join me for this special postelection program. You can now make payments on-line! No more postage stamps or trips to the office are needed to make certain payments to the temple. In early September we added an online payment processing service on our web site as a convenience to all member families. This capability has already been implemented for all online donations to Restricted Funds or the General Funds, as well as the Torah Restoration Project. Just look for the "Click Here To Donate" link to make your payment. by David Alschuler To make your first donation to a Fund, here is the web page: http://shaaray.org/get-involved/ donate.html We expect to expand the online payment service in the near future to enable sign-up for special events (e.g. Shabbat Dinners, Special Events, Adult Education events). Because processing credit payments carries administrative fees, the online payment forms include a strictly voluntary check-box authorizing a 2.5% administration surcharge. Note that online payment on the website it is not available for Dues, Tuition or Fee payments (unless special arrangements have been established with the Financial Secretary) because of the extra administrative expense -- for both the congregation and its members -- which becomes significant in value. Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Services & Torah Portions Friday, November 2 6:30pm 5th Grade Class Dinner 7:30pm Shabbat Service 5th Grade Kiddush Birthday Blessings Saturday, November 3 10:30am Shabbat Service Friday, November 9 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner 7:30pm Shabbat Service Veterans Blessings Friday Night Live Saturday, November 10 10:30am Shabbat Service B'nai Mitzvah Kaylee & Michael Hill Friday, November 16 6:30pm 4th Grade Class Dinner 7:30pm Shabbat Service 4th Grade Kiddush Saturday, November 17 10:30am Shabbat Service Bar Mitzvah Joshua DuBois Friday, November 23 7:30pm Shabbat Service Grandparents Blessing Saturday, November 24 10:30am Shabbat Service Friday, November 30 6:30pm 3rd Grade Class Dinner 7:30pm Shabbat Service 3rd Grade Kiddush Parashat Vayera - וירא Oct. 28 - Nov. 3, 2012 12 - 18 Cheshvan 5773 Prediction of Isaac's birth, Abraham argues with God, destruction of Sodom and Gemorrah, Lot's wife turned to salt, birth of Isaac, casting our of Hagar and Ishmael, Binding of Isaac Parashat Chayei Sara - שרה חיי Nov. 4 - Nov. 10, 2012 19 - 25 Cheshvan 5773 Death of Sarah, purchase of Machpelah, Rebekah brought to marry Isaac, Abraham marries Keturah, death of Abraham (Continued on page 6) Page 3 Social Action Corner I would like to begin by thanking everyone who helped make our Yom Kippur food drive a success. It is always exciting to see so many bags packed with food for needy families. Special thanks to the Preble, Block, Zieper, SegalCronin, Berkin, Stone and Elfman families for their additional help. We appreciate all that you do! This food goes to the Hingham and Scituate food pantries. by Brenda Elfman I would like to remind everyone that we continue to need food all year round, not just at the High Holidays. The congregation is responsible for providing 30 cans of salmon and 30 boxes of whole wheat pasta to the Jewish Family and Children’s Services in Waltham. Please consider adding these items to your weekly shopping list. You can place them in the bin as you enter the temple. A member of Social Action will bring them to the JFCS each month. We give a shout-out to the members of the board for their generosity in overflowing our bin this month. There was not enough room in our bin for all of the donations. I would love to see that each and every month. During the month of November, we will have two mitzvahs for those who wish to participate. The first one is our annual trip to Father Bill’s in Quincy. We need volunteers to contribute lasagna (not frozen, please) as well as salad and dessert. We also need volunteers to go to the shelter and serve the lunch meal. This has been very popular in the past so if you are interested, please contact Lisa Berkin or Brenda Elfman. Date to be announced. This is appropriate for adults and older children (12 and up). The second mitzvah of the month is a sock drive. We will be placing boxes in each classroom for contributions of socks. The class with the most socks at the end of the month will receive an ice cream sundae party. Just like last year, socks will be donated to a shelter. Social Action meets once/month and we are always happy to see new faces and are open to more suggestions. If you would like to become more involved in your synagogue, this venue may be for you. From Ali’s Kitchen: Butternut Squash Soup 1 butternut squash peeled and cut into cubes 3 green apples peeled and cut into cubes 1 leek, white part only, diced 2 gloves of garlic, diced 1 TB of olive oil 6 ½ cups chicken stock or 2 (14 ½ ounces) cans low sodium chicken broth mixed with 3 cups water Pine nuts Cinnamon Chili powder Coriander Salt Heat 1 TB olive oil in a large pot and sauté the leeks until slightly golden. Add the diced garlic. Continue to sauté for another 2 minutes. Then add the butternut squash cubes and the apple cubes. Cook for about 5 minutes on high flame. Add the salt, coriander, chili powder and cinnamon and cook for a few minutes. Then add the stock and simmer on low flame until the butternut squash cubes and the apples cubes are tender, about 40 minutes. Once it has cooked, transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Return to the pot and season with salt. Garnish each portion with some of the pine nuts. Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Important School Dates Family Education Programs: Sun Dec 2, 9:00am - 2nd Grade Family Ed Program Sun Dec 2, 11:00am - 4th Grade Family Ed Program Sun Dec 16, 9:00am - 3rd Grade Family Ed Program KID'ushat Shabbat Services: Saturdays at 9:00am - Nov 3, Jan 5, & Mar 2 Saturday Havdalah at 5pm - Jun 1 Shabbat L’Kulam Services 10:30am, followed by a Kiddush Luncheon (except Feb. 8 service) Dec 15, 2012 - 7th Grade leading 6th Grade assisting Jan 12, 2013 - 6th Grade leading 5th Grade assisting Feb 2, 2013 - 5th Grade leading 4th Grade assisting *Feb 8, 2013 - 8th-10th Grades leading 7th Grade assisting, Friday Evening Service @ 7:30pm* Mar 2, 2013 - 4th Grade leading 3rd Grade assisting Mar 16, 2013 - 3rd Grade leading 2nd Grade assisting Mar 30, 2013 - PT- 2nd Grade leading 1st, K, Pre-K and Pre-School Classes assisting Page 4 President’s Message by Michael S. Teller The idea for the Library came about at an Oneg, about five years ago, after a Friday night Shabbat Service. Lauren and I were sitting with the Cantor, enjoying a delicious dessert. I was lamenting how no one could hear anything in the Board meetings that were being held in the middle of the Social Hall. The Cantor was noting that classroom space was getting scarce and that the room that was now the Library, so near the school wing, was too small for all the books in the collection. I was looking at the stage area and noting how it was under-used and it just clicked that this was a potential space for a new Library that could also function as a Board Room / Meeting Space, Children’s Library, and Chapel. The potential for the real estate at the end of the Social Hall solved numerous problems with the bonus of providing direct access to the David Carr Sukkat Shalom. Cantor Weiss began applying for grants to build the space. One source was the Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation which is Bonnie Friedman’s parent’s foundation. Their mission is to support and build Jewish Libraries. Our needs and their abilities came together in a series of small grants, throughout the years, that began to accumulate and they brought us about halfway to our goal. This year however, in a surprise move, the Yaschik Foundation completed the gift with a very large check which spurred us to proceed immediately to construction. I already had the plans drawn ( as they had always been included in the grant applications ). We were lucky that the contractor that recently completed the Golden Family Youth Room, downstairs, was available and he did an exceptional job in a very tight time frame. It was truly a team effort to make this happen. Thank you to Ellen Bernstein for putting up with the construction over the summer and to Suzanne Rubenstein for helping make color and finish selections. Thank you to our IT brain trust, Rusty Preble and Scott Elfman, for their assistance setting up the equipment, as well. There will soon be a movable partition installed to create two individual spaces for even more flexibility; a large library and meeting space, with a children’s library and chapel. The lighting is designed to support all the different functions from study and research, meetings and classes, to presentations and movies. The new glass allows light from the Social Hall to flow in and, because the glass is double pane, it makes the room extremely quiet. We will soon have the software and scanners to implement a tracking system so we can catalogue, move, and check out books. After all, we are the “Children of the Book”. Congregation Sha’aray Shalom now has the only Jewish Library on the South Shore and we are so proud that this will become such an important part of our community. We hope that you will enjoy it. Brotherhood by Arnie Goldie for the Committee As the fall takes firm hold and the leaves are falling your Brotherhood is actively planning for future activities. We are planning fall and winter activities, including a splendid array of guest speakers and other activities that will support the needs of our congregation. When we all work together we add to the perpetuation of our culture. Most of our Sunday morning activities are included in the modest membership fee. The Brotherhood is open to all male members of our congregation. All are welcome and all are needed. The membership fee of $36 is very low, particularly knowing that $18 of which is our membership fee in the national organization. Brotherhood committee: Michael Teller Rusty Preble Scott Elfman Harry Bemis Jim Charam Cantor Steven Weiss We also want to respond to the needs and suggestions of the entire congregation so please communicate those to any of our committee members. Also, watch for the upcoming announcement of our November breakfast and speaker. Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Oneg Fri., Nov. 2 (5th Grade Shabbat Service) Mr. Matthew Kenigsberg & Ms. Lisa Gelman* Mr. & Mrs. Greg Whelan Mr. & Mrs. Michael Feit Mrs. Janna Kahn Sat., Nov. 3 9:00am (KID’ushat) Mr. David Coppola & Dr. Karen Zemel* Mr. & Mrs. Avi Chiat Mr. & Mrs. Josh Hoch 10:30am (Morning Service) Mr. and Mrs. Mike Tesler* Mrs. Marilyn Belson Ms. Janet Damelin Fri., Nov. 9 (Veterans Blessing & Friday Night Live) Dr. & Mrs. Michael Snyder* Mr. & Mrs. Martin Block Mr. & Mrs. Brian Winikoff Mr. & Mrs. Joel Leonard Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Carter Fri., Nov. 16 (4th Grade Shabbat Service) Dr. Joe Leibovici & Dr. Liat Moore* Dr. & Mrs. Jeremy Warhaftig Mr. & Mrs. Steven Harris Ms. Jenny Fischer Fri., Nov. 23 (Grandparents Blessing) Mr. & Mrs. Fred Siegel* Mrs. Leila Siegel Mr. & Mrs. Joe Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dannison Sat., Nov. 24 Mr. & Mrs. Doug Jensen* Ms. Tania Gad Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Grossman Fri., Nov. 30 (3rd Grade Shabbat Service) Mr. & Mrs. Jason Ader* Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Chaskes Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Fox Mr. & Mrs. Bob Freedman Mr. & Mrs. Bill Bracken * Lead Family Page 5 A Word Of Thanks…. The High Holy Days and Festivals have come and gone and their beauty was enhanced by all of the members of the congregation who participated throughout the services. Listed below are the nearly 100 individuals who played a role in the success of our holy day and festival services. From erecting the Sukkah, blowing the Shofar, chanting Torah, or playing on the piano, guitar, viola or flute, each person played a special role in making our congregation come to life and made the services special for all of us. Torah Portions (Continued from page 3) THANK YOU………………. Parashat Toldot - Torah Readers Shellee Golden Jonathan Fox Dick Golder Rich Rein Richard Westelman Hank Wolfson Brian Skulsky Barbara Lobosco Adam Brodsky Jon Salon Bryan Carter Jack Tolman Haftarah Readers Ben Weintraub Richard Westelman Michael Katz Dassie Abelson Service Honors Toby & Hal Shainwald Rosalie Gabel Steven & Lisa Dehner Lisa Berkin Brenda Elfman Janet Damelin Michael & Lauren Teller Grace & Michael Strake David & Penny Alschuler Dick & Shirley Golder David & Nancy Heller Ed & Ellen Jacobs Josh Hoch Rusty & Naomi Preble Herb Morse & Ellenjoy Fields Jim & Linda Charam Marty Baron Diane Fischer Phil & Miriam Greenspan Alan Greenstein Helene Lieb Beryl Skulsky Jennifer & Maura Ellett Ben & Stephanie Gordon Ronit Goldstein Ken & Marne Goldman Henry & Minna Levin Joe & Susan Stone 2012 Confirmation Class Aaron Skulsky Mark Lobosco Maxine Bergstein Chloe Tolman Jessica & Emily Sullivan Jared Garland Miranda Lan Tom & Shellee Golden Doug Jensen Flo Jensen Hank Wolfson Scott Garland Deborah Farber David & Renee Rudolph Adam & Athena Brodsky Arnie Goldie Phyllis Koch Judy Chaskes Brian Lipka Richard & Linda Hill Afternoon Service Readers Laurie Dannison Lisa Flashenberg Ellen Bernstein Barbara Carlin Carole Brown Ann Tolbert Marylyn Schultz George & Harriet Goldstein Gary Gomes Neal Satran Joan Carr Annette L’Heureux Shofar Blower Damon Constantanides Synagogue Musicians Richard Westelman Barbara Lobosco Grace Strake תולדות Nov. 11 - Nov. 17, 2012 26 Cheshvan - 3 Kislev 5773 Rebekah bears twins, Jacob and Esau, Esau sells birthright, deception by Rebekah and Jacob for Isaac's blessing, Jacob flees to Laban in Haran Parashat Vayetzei - ויצא Nov. 18 - Nov. 24, 2012 4 - 10 Kislev 5773 Jacob dreams of ladder to heaven, Jacob works for Laban seven years for Rachel; is deceived with Leah, marries Rachel also and works seven more years, Leah bears several children, Rachel finally bears Joseph Parashat Vayishlach - וישלח Sukkah Erectors & Decorators Renee Rudolph Hank Wolfson Michael Teller The Koplovsky Family Special Thanks to: The ushers under the leadership of Rusty Preble who made sure all of the services went smoothly All those who contributed food to this year’s Yom Kippur Food Drive Renee Rudolph for organizing the Rosh Hashana Evening Oneg and the Yom Kippur Break the Fast Phyllis Koch for polishing the Rhimonim and breast plates. Kathleen Boise for her leadership in swapping over prayer books and sprucing up the lobby and social hall Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Nov. 25 - Dec. 1, 2012 11 - 17 Kislev 5773 Jacob wrestles with a “man" at the Jabbok river before reconciling with Esau, the rape of Dinah, destruction of Shechem, Rachel dies bearing Benjamin, death of Isaac Welcome To... Brian & Karen Uretzky, Hingham Michael & Ellen Kauf, Plymouth Gary & Melissa Cohen, Cohasset Brian Cavanaugh & Valerie Robin, Hingham Dan & Eva Schwall, Hingham Deb Conley, Duxbury Ken & Marne Goldman, Scituate Cheryl Kaufman, Cohasset Sheila & Paul Bracy, Bridgewater Kevin & Kristin Brown, Quincy Josh & Kristen Grossman, Hingham Ira & Rhoda Silverlieb, Hingham Welcome back to Karl Katzeff & Susan Kestler Page 6 Office Observations by Ellen Bernstein “Park your gum at the door and keep your feet off the floor.” This was my mom’s greeting for years as we came in the back door after having had our wood floors refinished. Oh how she tried to keep the floors like new. With eight children it is a hard thing to do. Now take that up a few notches and think about all the wonderful new spaces we have here at 1112 Main Street. Our Golden Family Youth Lounge, the Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Library and Conference Center, it was not too long ago that we had our social hall repainted and new covering on the wall and new classroom layouts with new furniture. Spaces to come together to worship, to study, to share a meal, to celebrate a simcha, create keepsakes during family education programs… The list is endless and the need to care and respect the wonderful spaces that are Congregation Sha’aray Shalom is constant. As you come together to share in the community that is all of ours remember we are responsible for its care and upkeep. Lend a helping hand to pick up something that has been dropped, wipe up a spill, clean up after your child has worked at the craft table, help clear up after Oneg, Kiddush, dinner or class, don’t let your children run around the social hall, offer to take a load of table cloths to launder, bring a bag of recycling to your recycling center, help your children put away their work or remember to take it home, and share your pride in your congregation. Or as my mom always said, “Hello, park your gum at the door and keep your feet off the floor.” We welcome you into our home. A Word From The JCC Early Learning Center The JCC Early Learning Center children have been exploring fall! Trees especially have been growing through the school! Each classroom has created their own trees using natural materials from outside as well as recycle materials to create some unique trees. We have read many books to learn about trees and leaves as well as songs. The children loved walking in the Sukkah and even had a special snack in the Sukkah during Sukkot! by Myra Perlis We are fortunate to have the My Gym program visit our school several times a month. This provides children with physical activity focused on balancing skills, directions, and movement and music. It is always the highlight of our day! Friday's Shabbat continues to be apart of the week everyone enjoys. Cantor Weiss joins us in the Sanctuary to sing our favorite Shabbat songs, make pretend chicken soup, Then we march around the synagogue with our pretend Torahs and proceed to the Bimah to look at the real Torahs. The children love counting the number of Torahs in Hebrew! We will soon begin our re-enrollment process for Fall 2013. There will be two Open Houses for prospective families to visit the school and learn about our program. The dates are: Sunday, October 28th 11:00-12:30 pm and Sunday, November 18th 11:12:30 pm . We welcome Temple members to visit with us. Please feel free to invite friends from the community. Connections CONNECTIONS thanks the following families for supporting Debra, Matt, Ellie & Joshua Zieper as they mourned the passing of their beloved Lettie Wien: Laurie & Charles Dannison Chana & Michael Snyder Naomi & Rusty Preble Diana & Marty Block Renee & Joe McDonald Renee Rudolph Deborah Keating Kathleen Linnehan & Joel Rosenbaum Jennifer & Jason Tribush Michael & Kris Goldberg Ken & Dassie Abelson CONNECTIONS thanks the following families for supporting a fellow member on bed rest: Liat Leibovici Naomi Preble Renee McDonald Laurie Dannison Julie Quinlivan Karen Zemel Ronit Goldstein Elise Warhaftig CONNECTIONS thanks the following families for supporting a fellow member: Addy Press Jennifer Keating Simchat Torah & Consecration Service Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 7 Sisterhood Notes - “Stronger Together” The Sisterhood had a great kickoff event on September 11th. Forty women attended and enjoyed meeting new friends and catching up with previous acquaintances while sampling foods from around the globe! A great time was had by all!!! Next on the calendar Sisterhood is hosting the second annual Crafts Fair on Sunday December 2nd. Thank you to all who have volunteered already and you will be hearing from us. Additional volunteers are needed to help on that day and to provide goodies for the bake sale. Please contact Leslie Wentworth, chair of by Deborah Farber the event, if you are able to participate in any capacity or with any questions. She can be reached at schrecks2@comcast.net. Looking ahead into early 2013, Fitness Day will be held on Sunday January 13th chaired by Jen Reidy, jenreidy@gmail.com, and Debbie Farber, dfarb21@aol.com. Volunteers are also welcomed for this event, to either assist in the planning or help on that day and if interested contact either Jen or Debbie. Two date changes for upcoming events-the Shabbaton has been changed to March 9th chaired by Rene Katersky and planning is already underway for this special event of “Renewal-Rebirth-Rejuvenation” . The Sisterhood Shabbat service date has been moved from October 19th to May 3rd and any member interested in participating should contact Judith Chaskes at judithnowat@yahoo.com. We hope to see many of you at these wonderful events! The Sisterhood Brings You: Bat Mitzvah Happenings by Linda Rotman Melaney and Gregory Jenkins Mazel Tov to the Jenkins family as they celebrate the B’nai Mitzvah of their children Melaney and Gregory on October 20th! Their Torah portion is about Noah and how G-d commanded him to build an ark and bring two of every animal on board. For the past year, Melaney has been helping out in the first grade Sunday school class at Sha’aray Shalom. Melaney chose this as her Mitzvah project because she wanted to celebrate her grandfather’s life as a teacher. She further added that she loves being there and that the kids are amazing and very cooperative. She feels that the most challenging aspect of becoming a B’nai Mitzvah is having to get up in front of all the guests and “trying not to mess up in front of them.” When she is not busy with school, Melaney enjoys theatre. She is currently involved in a production of The Wizard of Oz at Hull High School which will be playing December 7th, 8th, and 9th! She has several parts in the show, including: a munchkin, an Oz worker, flying monkey, and more! Additionally, Melaney enjoys playing softball in the spring. In the future, she hopes to be looking at good colleges, getting into college, and “staying on track” with her life. She has entertained the thought of possibly becoming a teacher one day. She looks up to her two sisters Ashely (19) and Brittany (18) whom she really admires. Melaney is looking forward to seeing all of her family and welcoming their support on her big day. She recommends that future Bar/Bat Mitzvah students practice hard in their free time and definitely go over their Torah portion and prayers. Additionally, Melaney wanted to cite her late grandmother and grandfather as the “greatest inspiration” in her life. She passionately spoke about how good they were to her and how much they had taught her. Greg stated that they helped him learn a great deal in his life. He looks forward to seeing his family—some of whom are traveling far to attend the event, including Ohio and Florida! As for advice to future Bar/Bat Mitzvah students, Greg stated: “Don’t wait till the last week to get everything done!” After speaking to Melaney, I had the pleasure of interviewing her brother Greg who is also looking forward to their big day! Greg told me that he is also helping to teach Sunday school at Sha’aray Shalom. He is helping in the pre-school class and enjoying it. Greg felt that the most challenging part of becoming a B’nai Mitzvah was learning the Torah portion and all of the prayers. When he is not in school, Greg is a passionate athlete who is engaged in numerous sports, including: hockey, soccer, baseball, and basketball! He cited hockey as his favorite sport! Greg also loves to surf which he learned from his neighbors. In the future, he envisions himself looking at colleges and studying as hard as he can. He looks up to his late Grammy and Papa as his role models. Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 8 Introducing……. Michael and Ellen Kauff. Sheila Bracy & husband Paul As kids they both grew up in the same town on Long Island, but Time Marches On and during the 50 years of their marriage they have lived in NYC, NY Metro area, 23 years in Poughkeepsie, NY, moved to Salisbury, Ct for eleven years of semi-retirement and are now permanently retired in Pinehills,Plymouth. Mike practiced Radiology and Ellen was an Interior Designer after teaching art on the elementary level. Sheila Bracy who, along with her husband Paul, now reside in Bridgewater, MA, having recently relocated from Martha’s Vineyard, where they lived for seven years. Between them they have seven children and six grandchildren and take great pride in their large, multiracial family. They have three children, Maurice, 44, better known as Mo, is a Bond trader for a money management firm, is Head Coach of Tufts Rugby and resides in Newburyport, MA. Russ, 43, is the Director of Sugarbush Ski and Ride School in Warren, VT and spends his summers teaching skiing in Wanaka, New Zealand on the South Island. Amanda, 40, has enjoyed a break from the Publishing business and lives in London raising her two little children. She has been training for a Triathlon and other races in London and Cape Cod. Mike and Ellen head to London often to be with her family. Mike and Ellen enjoy a wide variety of interests including Visual Arts, Crafts, Modern Architecture and music from many periods, including Jazz, all of which they can continue to enjoy in their new surroundings. Mike likes to swim laps, hike and plant the gardens that Ellen designs, and both read a lot! Along with their many activities, Ellen and Mike have been involved with Planned Parenthood for many years. Mike served on the Board of the Dutchess County, NY Affiliate for ten years and was President of that board for two years. Ellen served on the Board of the Dutchess County Council on the Arts, the Bard College Summer Music Festival and the Hudson Valley Philharmonic Boards, and raised money for the Arts while residing in Salisbury, Ct. A HEARTY WELCOME ABOARD TO ELLEN AND MIKE KAUFF! For most of her personal and professional life Sheila has been involved with helping individuals, groups and organizations. She is currently volunteering with Crittenton Women’s Union on their Program and Fund Raising Committees, and also provides free coaching and mentoring services to local women owned businesses. She was the Executive Director of Women Empowered, whose mission is to empower women of Martha’s Vineyard to make positive choices by developing and fostering like skills to facilitate change in their lives. She also chaired the Social Action and Personnel Committees of the Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center and facilitated the strategic planning for the center. She was a member of various community advisory boards in the town of Oak bluffs. Sheila also held two positions in the corporate world as the Principal Diversity consultant to the Gillette Company and the corporate Ombudsman to Fleet Bank. Previously, she held positions as Human Resources Manager for four state agencies during her tenure with the MA government. Along with her husband, Sheila is a principal of Collaborative Strategies, a consulting and training firm providing diversity management, sexual harassment consulting and training, executive coaching, organizational development and change management services to the private and public sectors throughout the United States. Paul’s particular interest/passion is in the area of conflict resolution and violence prevention. They both enjoy traveling and spending time with their many grandkids. The Uretzky family The Uretzky family, Brian, Karen and Nathan (3) and Caleb (1). Brian originally hails from Long Island, NY and Karen from Palos Verdes in Southern California, now living in Hingham for about three months and loving it! Brian is a Bond trader for Loomis Sayles and Karen works part-time as a Human Resource Manager at Numeric Investors. For recreation they are into all sports (especially three teams from NY – be kind to them) and outdoor activities. Brian runs marathons…many of them. He ran the Boston Marathon last year, has also run the New York, Big Sur, Bar Harbor, Philly and Quebec and by the time you read this, he will have run the Chicago Marathon! Karen spends a lot of time with laundry, dishes, diapers, diapers, laundry, etc….but is very excited to get involved in the community and make new friends in Hingham. Brian and Karen heard about Sha’aray Shalom from a family member of Karen’s who know Myra Perlis, head of the JCC Early Learning Center, was told how fabulous the program is and enrolled Nathan as soon as they bought their house. Nathan enjoys being with his little friends on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday! Brian and Karen are looking forward to meeting more families with young children. A HEARTY WELCOME ABOARD TO URETZKY FAMILY! A HEARTY WELCOME TO SHEILA BRACY & HUSBAND PAUL! Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 9 THE Donations Our contributions support the work of the Temple. They are promptly acknowledged & those remembered are informed of your thoughtfulness. Donations should be mailed to the Temple attention Kathleen Vasa, Corresponding Secretary or can be made online through Acceptiva. While we will do our best to get everything in. Please not that donations received after the 15th may not appear until the next months issue. GENERAL FUND - unearmarked assistance for Congregational activities In memory of Rebecca Warner L'Heureux, beloved niece of Annette L'Heureux In memory of Barbara Rubenstein, beloved mother of Lisa Jenkins ~ Peter Mc Donough and Shari Lobe In memory of Jack Ostrowsky on his yahrzeit ~ Michael and Susan Ostrowsky In memory of Denise Kramer, beloved mother of Lauren Teller ~ Judy & Jeff Kalla In memory of Rebecca Stetz beloved daughter of Estelle Stetz Marcus on her yahrzeit ~ Estelle and Albert Marcus For the High Holiday Honor ~ Brenda Elfman In memory of Letty Wein, beloved mother of Debra Zieper In memory of Nathalie Redfield, beloved aunt of Penny Alschuler ~ David and Penny Alschuler In memory of Letty Wein, beloved mother of Debra Zieper ~ Sheldon and Irma Zieper In memory of Gregg Murray, beloved husband of Lois Murray ~ Lois Murray In memory of Sol Lobe, beloved husband of Shari Lobe ~ Shari Lobe In memory of Letty Wein, beloved mother of Debra Zieper ~ Carolyn S. Weinstein In honor of Bryan chanting Torah during Yom Kippur services ~ Heather and Bryan Skulsky Thank you for having for having us for High Holy Day Services ~ John and Lisa Cloherty In memory of Letty Wein, beloved mother of Debra Zieper ~ John and Beth Gamel In memory of Letty Wein, beloved mother of Debra Zieper ~ Emily Antell In memory of Letty Wein, beloved mother of Debra Zieper ~ Shelia and Alan Levine In memory of Leonard Block, beloved father of Marty Block In memory of Judith Lee Serin, beloved mother of Michael Goldberg In memory of Theodora Augenstern, beloved mother of Augie Augenstern In memory of Mynne Englander, beloved mother of Nancy Small In honor of the birth of Hunter Edward Small, grandson of Rick and Nancy Small ~ Dick and Shirley Golder In memory of Theodora Augenstern, beloved mother of Arthur Augenstern ~ Ben and Sue Barclay In memory of Lorraine Goren, beloved sister of Bev Levine and aunt of Amy Hildreth In memory of Rebecca Warner L'Heureux, beloved niece of Annette L"Heureux ~ Bev and Bob Levine In memory of Marie Blumenthal on her Yahrzeit ~ Scott and Brenda Elfman RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND - enables the Rabbi to provide assistance as needed In appreciation for your counsel and sponsorship of my conversion ~ Bill Barrett A warm New Year wish and thank you for a wonderful baby naming ~ Dick and Shirley Golder Shanah Tovah Umetukah to my Rabbi and Temple Community Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers this summer ~ Judy Nichols In memory of Judith Lee Serin, beloved mother of Michael Goldberg ~ The Kellem Asbrand Family Thank you for your wisdom and support ~ Christina Grossman In memory of Geraldine Blumberg on her yahrzeit, beloved mother of Robert Blumberg ~ Robert Blumberg In memory of Letty Wein, beloved mother of Debra Zieper ~ Jessie Ring ~ Stuart Saginor and Family In memory of Murray Hannellin on his yahrzeit, beloved father of Leila Siegel ~ Leila Siegal Thank you for the opportunity to welcome in 5773 with the congregation ~ Emma and Allen Swartz Thank you for the welcoming me, Justin and Deborah at your home for the holidays ~ Kate Golder With appreciation for the Rabbi's support and guidance to us and our congregation ~ Dick and Shirley Golder In memory of Harold Bloom on his yahrzeit In memory of Nathan Sacon on his yahrzeit ~ Carol and Stan Sacon In honor of the naming of Felix Truebswasser Friedman ~ Carol and Dennis Friedman ~ Ursula Truebswasser and Josh Freidman RABBI JOSEPH'S SPECIAL NEEDS FUND - programs and support for members with special needs CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND - for school music and cantorial functions as Cantor sees fit In appreciation of your time and participation in my conversion ceremony ~ Bill Barrett Shanah Tovah Umetukah to my Cantor and Temple Community Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers this summer ~ Judy Nichols In memory of Denise Kramer, beloved mother of Lauren Teller ~ The Kellem Asbrand Family Thank you for all your kind words ~ Christina Grossman In memory of Frieda Rucklin on her yahrzeit, beloved great aunt of Heather Skulsky ~ Heather Skulsky With appreciation for the Cantor's support and guidance to us and our congregation ~ Dick and Shirley Golder RELIGIOUS LIFE FUND - for purchase and repair of ritual items HERB KOCH YOUTH GROUP FUND - supports youth education and activities YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND - scholarships for youth events, trips and summer camps In memory of Roslyn Trager, beloved mother of Ali Trager ~ Ali Trager Donation from Sara and Jason Ader ~ Sara and Jason Ader In honor of Aaron Skulsky and the 2011 confirmation class Aliyah ~ Heather and Bryan Skulsky Thank you for a warm and welcoming Yom Kippur ~ Bree Robin JOAN CARR SCHOOL FUND - for unbudgeted school programming In memory of Gilberte Mahany, beloved mother of Sandra Suchoff In memory of Barbara Rubenstein, beloved mother of Lisa Jenkins In memory of Rebecca Warner L'Heureux, beloved niece of Annette L'Heureux ~ Athena and Adam Brodsky In memory of Letty Wein, beloved mother of Debra Zieper ~ Harvey and Arlene Kurr Shanah Tovah Umetukah to the faculty, whose thoughts and get well wishes have meant so much. ~ Judy Nichols SAMUEL SNYDER FUND F OR ADULT JEWISH GROWTH - Growth: supports adult learning programs In memory of Nathalie Redfield on her yahrzeit ~ Barbara Benbassett In honor of Ellen Bernstein for all she does for our congregation In honor of Annette L'Heureux for all she does for our congregation In honor of the conversion of William Barrett In honor of the conversion of Christina Grossman With appreciation for the honor of an Aliyah at Rosh Hashanah ~ Dick and Shirley Golder With appreciation for the honor of chanting Torah at Rosh Hashanah ~ Dick Golder (Continued on page 11) Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 10 Yahrzeit List And Service Dates Yahrzeit Plaque Dedications Name Observe / Read Anne Baron 11/12 11/16 & 11/17 Frank E. Berman 11/6 11/9 & 11/10 Alexander Billincoff 11/21 11/23 & 11/24 Anne B. Brodsky 11/17 11/23 & 11/24 Jacob Feingold 11/22 11/23 & 11/24 Seymour Feldman 11/23 11/23 & 11/24 Rose Friedman 11/21 11/23 & 11/24 Arthur Gabel 11/11 11/16 & 11/17 Mildred Isabel Golder 11/14 11/16 & 11/17 Herbert Greenstein 11/2 11/2 & 11/3 Goldie Herman 11/28 11/30 & 12/1 Max Hurwitch 11/17 11/23 & 11/24 Cecelia Hyman 11/18 11/23 & 11/24 Michael Jacobs 11/12 11/16 & 11/17 Gail Cynthia Joseph 11/6 11/9 & 11/10 Dennis Charles Kauff 11/8 11/9 & 11/10 Coleman Kaufman 11/20 11/23 & 11/24 Leonard Lan 11/5 11/9 & 11/10 Nathan Learner 11/15 11/16 & 11/17 Helen Leonard 11/21 11/23 & 11/24 Samuel William Levin Harry Levine Aleck Albert Loftus Lawrence Maisel Irene McDonald Helen Levin Moskow Irving Perlman Albert Rothberg Louis Barry Russell Abraham Sakalove Samuel Abraham Schneider Sylvia C. Shulman Gladys R. Silverman Cora Virginia Stewart 11/8 10/30 11/14 11/3 11/1 11/26 11/17 11/23 11/14 11/7 11/5 11/8 11/28 11/15 11/9 & 11/10 11/2 & 11/3 11/16 & 11/17 11/9 & 11/10 11/2 & 11/3 11/30 & 12/1 11/23 & 11/24 11/23 & 11/24 11/16 & 11/17 11/9 & 11/10 11/9 & 11/10 11/9 & 11/10 11/30 & 12/1 11/16 & 11/17 mother of Martin Baron father-in-law of Selma Berman brother of Sylvia Sheftelz'l mother of Adam Brodsky father of Harriet Carpenter father of Carol Friedman mother of Richard Friedman husband of Rosalie Gabel mother of Richard Golder father of Alan Greenstein grandmother of Bonnie Bycoff father of Lois Murray grandmother of Laura Fisher father-in-law of Shirley Jacobs sister of Saul Joseph brother of Richard Kauff uncle of Susan Chessler father of Russell Lan father of Judy Nichols grandmother of Joel Leonard mother of Paul Leonard father of Larry Levin father-in-law of Joyce Levine father of Irene Smith father of Barbara Marcus mother of Edward McDonald mother of Henry Levin husband of Rose Perlmanz'l father of Jane Needel father of Amy Greene father of Roger Sakalove husband of Amy Schneider former wife of Philip Shulmanz'l mother of Betty Saunders aunt of Shirley Golder Yahrzeits Name Anne Abelson Observe / Read 11/15 11/16 & 11/17 mother of Kenneth Abelson grandmother of Laurie Dannison Lena Bayme 10/30 11/2 & 11/3 grandmother of Wendy Barrett Philip Belson 11/27 11/30 & 12/1 husband of Marilyn Belson Robert Briskin 11/7 11/9 & 11/10 friend of Joseph Fisher Dr. G. Stephen Brown 11/29 11/30 & 12/1 husband of Carole Brown Hattie Caplain 11/23 11/23 & 11/24 grandmother of Judd Caplain Neil Caplain 11/19 11/23 & 11/24 grandfather of Judd Caplain Claire Dillon 11/8 11/9 & 11/10 sister of Kathleen Linnehan Jane Mallas Fischer 11/21 11/23 & 11/24 mother of Diane Fischer grandmother of Jenny Fischer Ralph Freedman 11/13 11/16 & 11/17 father of Robert Freedman Hilda Freedman 11/3 11/9 & 11/10 mother of Robert Freedman Murray Garber 11/17 11/23 & 11/24 former father-in-law of Helene Garber Mildred Jacobs 11/26 11/30 & 12/1 mother of Miriam Greenspan Miriam Jedlicki 11/16 11/16 & 11/17 great aunt of Michael Katz Ralph Johnston 11/18 11/23 & 11/24 husband of Phyllis Springer father of Rachel Johnston Sadie Katersky 11/25 11/30 & 12/1 grandmother of Edward Katersky Louis Levine 11/29 11/30 & 12/1 father of Robert Levine grandfather of Amy Hildreth Jennie Lobosco 11/26 11/30 & 12/1 mother of Angelo Lobosco Josephine Landaner Menkus 11/11 11/16 & 11/17 mother of Cecille Friedler Morris Mines 11/29 11/30 & 12/1 grandfather of Edward Katersky John Osterman 10/31 11/2 & 11/3 father of Karen Augenstern King Rich 11/1 11/2 & 11/3 brother of Barbara Benbassat uncle of Penny Alschuler Bea Russotto 11/21 11/23 & 11/24 mother of Cecile Arnold Reba Sacher 11/27 11/30 & 12/1 mother of Andrea McCarthy Emma Shaffer 11/3 11/9 & 11/10 mother of Marylyn Schultz and Edward Shaffer Abraham Shaffer 11/20 11/23 & 11/24 father of Marylyn Schultz and Edward Shaffer Henry Shapiro 11/11 11/16 & 11/17 cousin of Jim Charam Robin Silverman 11/14 11/16 & 11/17 cousin of Janet Damelin Isadore Singer 11/19 11/23 & 11/24 father of Jay Singer David Somer 11/2 11/2 & 11/3 father of Ellen Jacobs Lawrence D. Thornton 11/8 11/9 & 11/10 father of Marni Blauer Miriam Toabe 10/31 11/2 & 11/3 mother of Nelson Ross Ernest Tucker 11/18 11/23 & 11/24 father of Tena Tanderes Beatrice Yaffa 11/20 11/23 & 11/24 aunt of Margery Milmore Louis Yaffa 11/16 11/16 & 11/17 uncle of Margery Milmore Michael Yaffa 11/17 11/23 & 11/24 cousin of Margery Milmore Donations (cont.) JENNIFER SANSONETTI PASSPORT TO ISRAEL FUND assistance for participants in Israel programs In memory of Letty Wein, beloved mother of Debra Zieper ~ Andrew and Ruth duMolin Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Leon Ettin ~ Bonney and David Solomon MEMORIAL PLAQUE FUND In memory of Constantine George Demopulos, beloved father of Athena Brodsky ~ Athena Brodsky In memory of Isabelle Gordon, beloved mother of Diane Snyder ~ Diane Snyder MCCARTHY BUILDING MAINTAINANCE - for building expenses, repair and maintenance MISHKAN T'FILAH PRAYER BOOK FUND STEVE KAROL CONFIRMATION TRIP FUND - assistance for Confirmation trip participants LIBRARY FUND - books and materials for library SOCIAL ACTION FUND - supports acts of tikkun olam BUILDING CAPITAL FUND In memory of Rosaline Harrison, beloved mother of Barbara Dine ~ Michael and Lauren Teller MAZEL TOV TO: Rabbi Rudavsky and Kathleen Townsend on their new grandson Steve and Sally Goldman on their new twin grandbabies CONDOLENCES TO: Barbara Dine on the passing of her beloved mother Rosaline Harrison Dr. Albert Marcus on the passing of his beloved cousin, Leo Knoff Lisa Jenkins on the passing of her beloved mother, Barbara Rubenstein Debra Zieper on the passing of her beloved mother Letty Wein TREE OF LIFE FUND Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 11 Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 12 Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 13 Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 14 Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 15 Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 16 Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 17 Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 18 Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 19 Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 20 Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 21 Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 22 Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 23 Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 24 Congregation Sha’aray Shalom (781) 749-8103 www.shaaray.org Cheshvan / Kislev 5773 November 2012 Page 25 Pediatric & Senior Care * Companions * Aides * LPN’s * RN’s * Supervised medical & non-medical home health care services, 24 hrs/day, 7 days/ week. 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