HIGH HOLY DAYS - Congregation Or Shalom

September 2015
Elul, 5775 Tishrei, 5776
HIGH
HOLY DAYS
2015
IN THIS ISSUE
Host an Oneg………………………… 2
President’s Column ………………… 3
Rabbi’s Column ……………………… 4
Education Director’s Column ……... 5
Selichot Program & Services ……… 6
High Holy Schedule ………………… 7
High Holiday Babysitting ………….. 8
These days are a time for
reflection, introspection,
prayer and re-connection.
We welcome you to join us in
celebrating and observing
these special Holy days.
Holiday Services ……………………. 9
Sukkot Order Form ………………… 10
Yahrzeits September …………..…
11
Contributions (June/July) ……...... 12
Community News ……………..…… 14
Kosher Korner …………………….
16
Sisterhood News ………..…….…… 17
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 5
Selihot Services & Program —9 PM
September 12
Leah Lurie Bat Mitzvah
September 13
Erev Rosh Hashanah Evening Svc 8 PM
September 14
Rosh Hashanah— 1st Day Svc 9 AM
Tashlich — Wilson Park at 5:30 PM
Minchah/Maariv— Or Shalom 7 PM
September 15
Rosh Hashanah — 2nd Day Svc 9 AM
Minchan/Maariv — 7 PM
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September 20 — Hebrew School starts
September 22
Kol Nidre will begin at 6:30 PM
September 23
Yom Kippur Svc 9 AM
Minchah will begin 5:15 PM
Shofar will be blown at 7:30 PM
Social Actions ……………………… 18
Mazelgrams Birthday …………….. 19
Mazelgrams Anniversaries ………. 20
Gift Shop ………………………… … 21
Classes w/ Rabbi Jacob …….…….. 22
Donation Form……………………….. 23
Monthly Calendar ……………….. 24
Advertisers ……………………….. 25
September 27
Erev Sukkot — School will meet 4:30 PM
Maariv Svcs for entire community 6:30 PM
Followed by “Pizza in the Hut”
September 28 and 29
Morning Services 9 AM
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TD Bank Affinity Program
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Editor: Lauren Porter
Congregation Or Shalom
835 Darby-Paoli Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
Phone: 610-644-9086
www.OrShalom.com
E-mail: office@orshalom.com
Congregation Or Shalom
Executive Committee
President: Stuart Lurie
Vice President:
Treasurer: Alan Daroff /Ellen Gross
Secretary: Larry Bilker
Membership: Scott Markovitz
Events/Fundraising: Wendy Markind
IPP: Fred Leibowitz
Auxiliary & Community Groups
Sisterhood: Mindy Bernstein
Men’s Club: Dan Bernick
Social Action: Gina Arlen
Education Chair: Melissa Schneider
Ritual Committee: Murray Klug
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One of our best opportunities to increase Or Shalom’s revenue is
through TD Bank. The bank has a program which pays Or Shalom a
percentage of the total balances of the accounts that are enrolled in
the program and affiliated with Or Shalom. If you already have an
account at TD Bank, you can easily enroll your account in the Affinity
Program by calling Jeff Salvo, the TD Bank branch manager in Devon.
Jeff’s phone number is 610-254-9150.
Remember, any member, relative of a member, or friend of a
member can open a savings or checking account then enroll the
account in the Affinity Program, providing them with Or Shalom’s
name and address. Please note that all your bank account information
is held in strict confidence by TD Bank. Or Shalom is not told anyone’s
account balances and we are not told who is enrolled in the program.
The only information we receive from TD Bank is the total number of
accounts enrolled and the total account balances.
Over the past four years, TD Bank has donated just under
$21,000!
Do you know Unaffiliated Jews in
Chester County, Montgomery
County and Delaware County?
Do you have Jewish friends or acquaintances who live in Chester
County, Montgomery County and Delaware County who are not
already members of a synagogue? If you do, why not invite them to
one of the upcoming events at Or Shalom, for example our next
Friday night dinner? They may have a good time and decide to come
back. They may have such a good time that they decide to become
members themselves. According to a recent survey by the Jewish
Federation, there are many, many unaffiliated Jews in Chester county.
We’d love to contact them, but don’t know who they are. You can
help.
Todah rabah!
Celebrate with an Oneg
Or Shalom Sisterhood is delighted to announce that you
can sponsor an Oneg for any celebration you wish! Friday
night and/or Saturday morning. The Sisterhood will be
happy to purchase it and set it up, we only want you to join
us and celebrate! Call Julie Miller at
(267) 886-9171 or email Julie at jlmphotomiler@gmail.com
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From your
newsletter editors
The President’s Column
Stuart Lurie
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receiving the weekly update,
we probably don’t have a correct address. Please email the
office with your correct address
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your Yahrzeits? We send out a
reminder letter each month. If you
don’t get one, we don’t have your
Yahrzeit records up to date. Email
the office with the name, relationship to member, and civil date including year and we will add it to
our records.
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effective 9/1/15
Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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to share thoughts, to tell simchas, to
speak of our
losses, our joys, and to say “did you
know?” Let us know!
E-mail us: Office@orshalom.com
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What’s New for 2015-2016
Shalom!
I hope that you’ve all had a wonderful summer. Fall and a
new school year are upon us, and with that, some new and
exciting things at Or Shalom.
This year we are excited to welcome some new families to
Or Shalom and to our religious school. Let’s make everyone
feel welcome!
We are also thrilled to be partnering with Congregation Beth
El Ner Tamid for a post-bar/bat mitvah “Hebrew High”
school, which will meet on Sunday mornings. Classes and
activities will be on an alternating schedule between CBENT
and Or Shalom. If your child is High School age, we encourage you to consider this new joint venture.
Also on the topic of collaboration, we are teaming up with
Kesher Israel to form a Shabbat choir! The choir will perform at six Friday evening services during the year, three at
Kesher and three at Or Shalom. If you’re interested in
participating, please let us know.
We will also be exploring some joint opportunities with
Temple Brith Achim and Congregation B’Nai Jacob.
If you’re noticing a theme here, it’s not an accident. The
Jewish community in Chester County is spread out over a
wide geographic area, so we’re looking at more and more
ways to try to connect and collaborate with other synagogues
in the area.
We’re looking forward to a wonderful year!
Stuart Lurie, President
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Mitzvah of the Month
Rabbi Jacob Rosner
Throughout the year the festivals of the Jewish calendar appeal to our different senses. Passover, for
example, with its symbolic food and elaborate seder meals appeal to our sense of taste. During
Succoth, when we grasp the lulav and etrog and spend time in the fragrant sukka, we celebrate the
festival with the sense of touch and smell. Hannukah touches our sense of sight when we look lovingly
upon the candles and are reminded of our people’s vision of freedom.
The holy day of Rosh Hashanah appeals most of all to our auditory senses. The ritual we remember most of all is the blowing of the shofar, preceded by the blessing of God who commands us to hear
the sound of the ram’s horn.
There is a deep connection between the spiritual themes of Rosh Hashanah and the sense of hearing
and being heard. Rosh Hashanah, is a day of reconciliation. It is a day when we reconnect with God
and with one another. The beginning of reconciliation is the ability to listen and to hear.
I’m often asked on the subject of prayer, “Why do we need to gather together in the Synagogue?
Doesn’t God hear our prayers wherever we may be? Wouldn’t it be more appropriate to pray
surrounded by nature; by a bubbling brook or beautiful sunset?
One of the answers to this question is that people who ask it have an incomplete vision of Jewish
prayer. Indeed it is true that God hears our sincere prayers wherever they are uttered. The Torah for
Rosh Hashanah teaches that God hears the plaintive cry of the boy Ishamel dying of thirst in the wilderness – “Basher hu sham – where he was” and that God heeded that prayer.
But Jewish prayer is not a monologue. Central in Jewish prayer is a ability to listen, to hear what
God has to say to us. It is no accident that the most well known prayer in our liturgy begins with the
words “Hear O Israel.” The Shema recited by traditional Jews twice daily does not conform to most
definitions of prayers. When we recite the Shema, we neither ask anything of God, or thank God, or
praise God. Instead we hear God’s instructions to us, to love God with all our heart and soul, to teach
words of Torah to our children, to put a mezzuzah on our door post and to put tefillin on our arm and
head.
To begin reconciliation with God then, we must regain the ability not only to pray but to listen.
Rosh Hashanah also begins a season of reconciliation with one another. We all recognize that
distance from loved ones begins with our failure to communicate and to truly listen. Engrossed in ourselves, we fail to hear the urgent voice of our spouse, our children or our close friends. We come home
from a hard day of work, but are we truly there? Do we listen when our children present us with their
problems? Do we truly hear our spouse and his/her needs?
The shofar on Rosh Hashanah is a call not only to prayer and to Teshuvah, but a call to each of us
to learn how to listen. To listen to God’s plan for us in the universe. To hear how God truly loves us.
To listen to our loved ones and to be truly there when they need us and to listen to the heartfelt cries of
those less fortunate than ourselves.
May this year’s shofar try and inspire us to listen: to God and to each other, so that we may truly
be reconciled during this season of Holy Days.
I wish you a Happy New Year, a year of Blessing, Health and Nachas from children and grandchildren and a year of learning how to truly listen.
Rabbi Jacob
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From the Education Director
Na’ama Yarden
Creating a community at Or Shalom- Some ideas to think about
What is a synagogue, if not a community for its members? When a group of people come together and
create a meaningful bind for either religious, social-emotional, cultural or any other reason - we call it
a community.
What does it mean to be a community in 2015? How can we at Or Shalom, find new ways to strengthen
the ties between our members and make them relevant to our needs and wills? We also know that in
order to feel part of a community, one should get involved and contribute to it. What does each one of
us can/will/want to do for the community, so he/she will feel part of it? In today’s world communities
are not what they were before. We need to find new ways to encourage them to become part of the
community and make it theirs. We need to be a head of the game, creative and open minded so people
will want to join us.
A successful community is one who is able to bring the people together on one hand by supporting its
members needs, and on the other hand by encouraging them to contribute to the community. This “give
- take” balance is a delicate one, but rather essential to the survival of the community and the feeling of
belonging to it. It becomes even more complex when we look at the differences between all people and
their expectations. Due to this wide spectrum of wills, the more flexible we will be - the better. Recognizing people’s own uniqueness and needs, make them feel welcomed and hopefully will lead to create
within them a desire to give back to the community. No more one size fits all. Now it is the time to
recognize each one to his/her own way. By declaring ourselves as an open mind community, who
thrived to accept the differences between our members, we will attract more new members.
Being more open to accept a variety of people does not mean to ask nothing back from the people. The
opposite is true. Each member may choose how they would contribute to the community. They will find
their own way to give back through their individual interest.
I am very proud of our Religious school that accepts each student and family according to their needs.
This year we expanded the Israeli program and we now have two classes made of 18 students (special
number+ Chai). It is a wonderful growth to our school, which in the last years grew smaller.
As the High Holidays are approaching, we can ask ourselves how can we make Or Shalom a place
where everyone feels welcomed? We should have an open door and open hearts to attract new people.
Or Shalom already has a lot of what is needed for this attitude to become known around our area: The
warm environment, the friendly people, the low-key style and more. As long as we get more people in
the door, make them feel at home and find ways to connect them to the community- we will be able to
continue thriving.
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High Holy Days 2015
Schedule of Services
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Sunday, September 13
Evening services 8:00 PM
Immediately followed by a Dessert Buffet
Rosh Hashanah Day 1
Monday, September 14
Morning Services 9:00 AM
Jr. Congregation / Tot Service 10:30 AM
Tashlich Service 5:30 PM at Wilson Park
Meet at the playground closest to the shopping center
Minchah Service 7:00 PM at Or Shalom followed by Maariv
Shabbat Services
Rosh Hashanah Day 2
Tuesday, September 15
Morning Service 9:00 AM
Minchah Service 7:00 PM followed by Maariv
Erev Yom Kippur
Tuesday, September 22
Kol Nidre Service 6:30 PM
Wednesday, September 23
Yom Kippur morning service 9:00 AM
Jr. Congregation / Tot Service 10:30 AM
Minchah, Neilah, Maariv Services 5:15 PM
Yom Tov ends with Shofar Blowing at approximately 7:30 PM
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Holiday Services
Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, Simchat torah
Sukkot
Erev Sukkot: September 27--The school will meet beginning at 4:30 PM rather than in the
morning. Maariv services for the entire community will begin at 6:30 PM followed by "Pizza
in the Hut". *** We expect to be finished at 7:30PM
Sukkot: September 28 and 29--Morning Services will be held beginning at 9:00 AM. School
will be held at the regular time on Tuesday September 29 but it will be a special Sukkot
related program.
Shemini Atzeret: October 5--Morning Services will be held beginning at 9:00 AM.
Yizkor will be recited
Simchat Torah: October 5--Combined school and community event and services
5:00 PM Rolling of the Torah so everyone can see every word in the Torah
5:25 PM Maariv services including a Procession of the Torah and an aliyah for all
children. A dessert buffet will be provided after services.
We expect to be finished by 7:00 PM
Tuesday October 6--Morning Services beginning at 9:00AM. There will be no school that day.
**There will be a charge for babysitting and advance reservations will be required.
*** There will be a charge for Pizza dinner
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Sukkot
It is already time to begin planning for Sukkot! This year, Sukkot begins Sunday night,
September 27. Congregation Or Shalom has made arrangements with a vendor to provide
you with the four species. Please fill out the Sukkot Order Form below and send your
order form to Congregation Or Shalom, 835 Darby-Paoli Rd., Berwyn, PA 19312.
Phone (610-644-9086) OR email orders (office@orshalom.com) are also being taken!
________________________________________________________________
Sukkot Order Form
Please return this order form together with your check (made out to
Congregation Or Shalom) by SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 to ensure delivery before
Sukkot. Order being placed on Tuesday 9/16/2015
Chinuch Etrog Set: $35 _________
Standard Etrog Set: $40 _________
First-Class Etrog Set: $50 __________
Prime Quality Etrog Set: $60 __________
Total Enclosed $___________
Name:_____________________________________
Address:___________________________________
Phone:_____________________________________
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September 1 - Elul 17, 5775
Elizabeth Korensky, aunt of BettyAnn Monash
September 3 - Elul 19, 5775
Fred Krieger, father of Lisa Fox
September 6, Elul 22, 5775
Louis Morton Chonoles, father of Michael, grandfather of Zev
September 7, Elul 23, 5775
Terry Strauss, sister of Sandy Milberg,
aunt of Helaine Leibowitz & David Milberg
September 8, Elul 24, 5775
Clara Horowitz, Sol's mother Ruth Harman
September 11, Elul 27, 5775
Walter Hoffritz, brother of David Hoffritz
September 13, Elul 29, 5775
Ruth Arlen, mother of Michael Arlen
September 14, Tishrei 1, 5776
Victor Schoenberger, father-in-law of Michael and
grandfather of Zev
September 19 - Tishrei 6, 5776
Sara Berman, mother of Linda Mand
September 21 - Tishrei 8, 5776
Samuel Freeman, father of Renee Hayman
September 22 - Tishrei 9, 5776
Arthur Leight, brother of Lester Leight
September 24 - Tishrei 11, 5776
Marie G. Hoffritz, mother of David Hoffritz
September 25 - Tishrei 12, 5776
Eileen Monash, mother of BettyAnn Monash
September 27 - Tishrei 14, 5776
Mazal Daniel, mother of Sam Daniel
September 28 - Tishrei 15, 5776
Neuman Leonard. Larry's father Marjorie Leonard
September 30 - Tishrei 17, 5776
William Perzley, step-father of Richard Tregerman
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Contributions
Congregation Or Shalom gratefully
acknowledges the following generous
contributions in the month of
June & July 2015
Annual Celebration
David & Andrea Allon
Brenda Belkin & Lawrence Rosen
Jim & Mindy Bernstein
Bernard & Paula Blaustein
Michael & Zev Chonoles
Jay & Betsy Cohen
Marla Gropper
Irvin & Janet Hurwitz
David & Caryl Keet
Stuart & Heidi Lurie
Nancy & James Margolis
Steven & Julie Meyer
Harris & Julie Miller
James Patton & Ellen Gross
Rosenthal Lurie LLC
Steve & Nieta Shapiro
Anonymous Donor
Daniel & Elizabeth Bernick
Larry & Karey Bilker
Steve & Beth Burak
Todd & Christina Chusid
Mary Grant
Andrew & Nancy Halbert
Warren & Elizabeth Hyams
Murray Klug
Jeffrey & Linda Mand
Scott & Mindy Markovitz
Barry & Sandy Milberg
Vivian & Barry Morrow
Michael & Barbara Pollack
Scott & Andrea Rothbart
David & Amy Walker
Yahrzeit Donations
Steven & Beth Burak: in memory of Frank Wolf
Alan & Susan Daroff: in memory of Arthur Barkhouse
Janet Emanuel: in memory of Milton Bornstein
Stephen & Lisa Fox: in memory of Harold Fox
Harris & Renee Hayman: in memory of Albert Hayman
Irvin & Janet Hurwitz: in memory of Adolfine Leight
Marjorie Leonard: in memory of Rose Leonard
Barry & Sandy Milberg: in memory of Sol Milberg
BettyAnn Monash: in memory of brother & aunt
Rhonda T. Newmark-White: in memory of Frederick S. White
David & Arlene Noble: in memory of Paul Horcker
Don & Dede Strumpf: in memory of Strumpf, Greenberg, Goldman families
Richard & Sheryl Tregerman: in memory of Laura Feinberg
Bernard & Paula Blaustein: in memory of Mary Blaustein
Ruth Harman: in memory of Solomon L. Harman
David & Caryl Keet: in memory of Israel Leonard Keet
Vera Klein & Samantha Jones: in memory of Oscar Klein
Jeffrey & Eileen Kosterich: in memory of Mark Kosterich
Bernard & Harriet Krant: in memory of S. Rubin, D. Robbins, T. Rhue, R. Krant and B. Krant
Charlotte Lafair: in memory of Helen Wolf
Theodore & Fay Mushlin: in memory of Bella Mushlin
David & Arlene Noble: in memory of Robert Noble
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Contributions (Cont’d)
General Donation
Alan & Susan Daroff, memory of Betsy Blumen & Alan Messing’s Wife
Ben & Susan Goldberg, memory of Joy Ellis (Betsy Cohen)
David & Caryl Keet, miscellaneous
Harris & Julie Miller, memory of Betsy Blumen & Alan Messing’s Wife
Gina & Michael Arlen, memory of Betsy Blumen
Dr. & Mrs. Joel Eisner, Prayerbook for Shabbat in memory of Sandy Birnbaum
Theodore & Fay Mushlin, memory of Joyce Fein (Markind)
James Patton & Ellen Gross, memory of Betsy Blumen
Jacob Rosner, Selichot Prayer Books
Linda Sall, donation
General Fund
Steven & Beth Burak, memory of Joy Ellis (Betsy Cohen)
Michael & Zev Chonoles, memory Susann Chonoles Bank
Murray Klug, Selichot Prayer Book
Boaz & Jill Cohen, Donation
Rabbi Alan Iser & Sharon Leibhaber, memory of Joy Ellis (Betsy Cohen)
Marjorie Leonard, memory of Betsy Blumen
Anonymous Donor, memory of Betsy Blumen
Oneg Shabbat
Warren & Elizabeth Hyams
Harris & Renee Hayman
Howard & Jennifer Lurie
Building Fund
Dr. & Mrs. Joel Eisner, memory of Sandy Birnbaum
Please Note: Any error or omission of a name or contribution is NOT intentional.
Please contact the office via email
[office@orshalom.com]
if your name and contribution was not inclued
the list, and we will publish in the next issue.
Thankyou.
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Community news
David Allon, Financial Consultant
At Citizen’s Securities
Work email:
david.allon@citizenssecurities.com
Work phone: 610/513-7585
BettyAnn Monash
Dear Or Shalom family:
In case you haven't heard yet, I'm moving to Florida. Please let's stay in touch via email,
Facebook and cell phone (in the on-line directory). Or Shalom will
always be my home shul, and I will be back many times visiting kids, friends and all my
families. I am hoping (and praying) - that the biblical gardens will be tended to by a
few of you, to weed and water the pretty plants.
LOVE YOU!
IN MEMORIUM
July 4, 2015
Joyce Fein, Wendy Markind’s mother
July 26, 2015 Barbara Albert, Ryan Albert’s mother
Mazel Tov
September 12, 2015
Leah Lurie Bat Mitzvah
Leah Lurie is in 8th grade at Lionville Middle School in the
Downingtown Area School District. She enjoys the outdoors,
and has just re-joined the Girl Scouts. Leah is an avid reader,
and also enjoys keeping up on her favorite television show,
Gravity Falls. Leah will be continuing her Jewish education by
participating in the post-bnai Mitzvah class.
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Summer Open House August 23rd
with prospective families and veteran members was a fun time for all.
Tables were set up picnic style in the backyard. Rabbi gave a very brief
speech and blessed the bread to start the festivities.
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KOSHER KORNER
CHARLOTTE’S BEST BRISKET
Julie Miller
1 green pepper
2 large onions, chopped
5 stalks celery, chopped
3 large carrots, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ bottle Kitchen Bouquet
Season salt, pepper
Garlic powder
1 c. ketchup
3 tsp. mustard
1 large brisket
Chop onions, celery, carrots, garlic and green pepper and put in
bottom of large roasting pan. Season brisket with salt, pepper
and garlic powder. Coat surfaces with Kitchen Bouquet.
Make a mixture of the ketchup and mustard and pour on top.
Bake uncovered for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Bake covered until
tender. Puree sauce in food processor. Slice meat to serve.
Serves 8
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Sisterhood news
I hope you all have had a wonderful summer. Mine started with a bang, celebrating
(my youngest child) Ari's Bar Mitzvah. It was a great way to end the school year,
followed by our annual family vacation in New York. The rest of the summer was
not too exciting, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Now I'm ready to start the new (school)
year and hope you are too.
I want to thank Janet Hurwitz for hosting our summer book club in August. I
announced the book early in June, so it gave everyone plenty of time to read it before
meeting to discuss it. I will announce our winter book choice shortly.
Calling all bakers! Help is needed for our Rosh Hashana Dessert Buffet baking on
Wednesday, September 9 at 12:30. Baking skills of any level are welcome. Please
let me know if you can make it by emailing me at thebernsteins@comcast.net.
These desserts will be served after services on September 13.
Our annual Sisterhood Opening Dinner will be Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30 PM.
Mark your calendars now! Location, pricing and other information about the evening
will be out soon.
If you enjoy wrapping gifts, we have the opportunity to wrap at the King of Prussia
mall during the month of December. Many members of Sisterhood (including
myself) have been doing this for many years. If are interested, please let me know
by the end of October because that is when the schedule is made up.
This is a fundraiser for Sisterhood.
L'Shanah Tovah! I wish you and your family good health and happiness.
Mindy Bernstein,
Sisterhood President
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SOCIAL ACTIONS
If not now …
when?
Improve your odds of being inscribed in the Book of Life
by volunteering for a Social Action Project!
Mitzvah Food Project
High Holiday Food Drive 5776 / 2015!
This year, we are collecting ONLY canned protein items, including:
The Ever-Loving Canned Beans (Kosher required; lower salt preferred)
Nut Butters (Kosher required; lower salt preferred)
Canned Fish (Kosher required)
Simply place your donation in the designated collection bins near the foyer by Sunday, September 27,
2015.
Blood Drives
Thanks to everyone who donated to our June Drive. Together, we collected 21 pints. Great job! Now… mark
your calendars for our next drive: Sunday, November 8, 2015. (Just in time for Veterans Day!) Thanks to
Jill Schneider for all her hard work in coordinating these events.
Toiletries Drive: December 2015
Stay tuned for specifics, but in the meantime, please start setting aside travel sized
(or better yet, full sized) containers of the following items to be donated to a shelter
in Chester, PA:
- Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Disposable razors
- Lip balm
- Shaving cream
- Mouthwash
- Body lotion
Working Women’s Clothing Drive:
Need a volunteer to chair
Contact Gina Arlen (migi4@verizon.net / 610-225-0262)
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- Toothpaste
- Hair spray
- Soap
Or Shalom
Social Action
at Work
To volunteer, contact
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BIRTHDAYS
OCTOBER 2015
NOVEMBER 2015
DECEMBER 2015
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James Patton
3
Nancy Milberg
1
Michael Chonoles
9
Anne Burke
5
Hugo Schuchter-Gomez
2
David Allon
12 Hedda Shupack
7
David Meyer
4
Miriam Krieger
13 Leslie Jay Katz
8
Russell Galligher
4
David Noble
13 Marsha Peltz
8
David Liebman
7
Bernard Blaustein
21 David Slaybaugh
8
Julie S. Meyer
9
Harris Hayman
25 Michelle Cohen
16 Kimberly Galliger
13 Caryl Keet
25 Ayalah Sorkin Roerich
17 Donald Leitner
14 Zev Chonoles
27 Fred Rosenblum
18 Larry Bilker
15 Nancy Halbert
29 Kelly Sigman
18 Anne Engel
15 Murray Klug
18 Howard Lurie
17 Halette Anderson
25 BettyAnn Monash
17 Karey Bilker
25 Robert Reiner
19 Vera Klein
28 Maria Hurley
19 Nieta Shapiro
29 Paula Blaustein
24 Miriam Seres
26 Hilda Daniel
29 Andrew Levin
30 Florence Messing
31 Theodore Mushlin
FROM:______________________________________________________________
Circle those you would like to acknowledge.
Mail your check for $1 per greeting (payable to Or Shalom Sisterhood) to:
Jerry Satlow 1132 Bartlett Rd Chesterbrook, Pa 19087
Please feel free to call with additions/corrections: 610-639-1886
Deadline for each month is the 15th of the preceding month
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SPREAD SUNSHINE – SEND A MAZELGRAM
ANNIVERSARIES
OCTOBER 2015
NOVEMBER 2015
1
Sheila & James DiDomeni- 11 Wendy & Allan Fisher
co
9
Scott & Jan Sachs
12 Jay & Natalie Zipkin
DECEMBER 2015
2
20 Steven H. & Julie S. Meyer 9
23 Scott & Mindy Markovitz
David & Caryl Keet
David & Nancy Milberg
27 Steven & Beth Burak
17 Sam & Hilda Daniel
31 Fred & Helaine Leibowitz
27 Barry & Sandy Milberg
31 Nancy & James Margolis
31 Ivan Gergel & Ann Highley
-Gergel
FROM:______________________________________________________________
Circle those you would like to acknowledge.
Mail your check for $1 per greeting (payable to Or Shalom Sisterhood) to:
Jerry Satlow 1132 Bartlett Rd Chesterbrook, Pa 19087
Please feel free to call with additions/corrections: 610-639-1886
Deadline for each month is the 15th of the preceding month
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Gift Shop
Celebrate the New Year
at the Or Shalom Gift Shop!
New Honey Dish for sweetness in the New Year
New Tallis (for men or women) for the New Year
New Candleholders for the New Year
New Challah Tray for the New Year
New Challah Cover for the New Year
New Kippah (for men or women) for the New Year
New Pendant (for men or women) for the New Year
New Havdallah Set for the New Year
New Bottle of Wine for your New Year Meal
Or Shalom Gift Shop open Tuesday, September 8th
4:00 PM—6:30 PM
and Sunday, September 13th 9:30 AM—12:00 PM
Regular Sunday hours resume Sunday, September 20th
9:30AM - 12:30PM
Additional hours by appointment-call Binnie 610-688-6750
Cash and Checks accepted – sorry no credit cards
May you be blessed with a peaceful, healthy, and
prosperous New Year!
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Classes with Rabbi Jacob
Mishna Class
Rabbi Jacob offers this class on each Sunday morning at 9:30 (immediately following the Sunday morning
minyan). This is a very interesting class with plenty of opportunity for discussion and debate.
(Not So) Basic Judaism
Rabbi Jacob offers a Basic Judaism class for adults each Monday evening, from 7:30 to 8:30. The focus will be
on learning about the holidays, life cycle events, great Jewish books and more. The Rabbi promises that even
the most knowledgeable will find something new and intriguing in this class.
Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class
Rabbi Jacob invites any adult seeking to have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, to schedule private lessons with him.
Other One-on-One Classes with Rabbi Jacob
Rabbi is offering one-on-one classes at your convenience on many Jewish topics such as: Learning to read or
speak Hebrew, synagogue skills, bible, Mishna, etc. You can even name your own class!
Please email the office at office@orshalom.com to schedule your class with the Rabbi now.
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Or Shalom Donation Form
I would like to help support Or Shalom. I have specified each donation and I have included one check for the total amount
payable to Or Shalom. Please send all donations to: Congregation Or Shalom, 835 Darby Paoli Road, Berwyn PA 19312
Name____________________________________________________
Name____________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________
Fund #________Amount $________ Phone #___________________
Fund #________Amount $________ Phone #___________________
Made in memory of________________________________________
Made in memory of________________________________________
Made in honor of__________________________________________
Made in honor of__________________________________________
Speedy Recovery__________________________________________
Speedy Recovery__________________________________________
Send acknowledgment to (include address)
Send acknowledgment to (include address)
Definition of Funds
1. Building Fund: Donations are used for the continuous upkeep of our building. These funds help offset unexpected expenses
such as A/C, Heater, roof repair and any emergency repairs to our facility.
2. Beautification Fund: Donations are used for the upkeep of our grounds. Trees, plants, mulch, etc.
3. Biblical Garden Fund: Donations are used to maintain and support our biblical garden. Any questions for this fund should be
addressed to TBD.
4. David Braunstein Memorial Scholarship Fund: Donations are used to offer scholarships for Jewish related travel or Jewish
summer camps. For questions regarding this fund please contact Diana Braunstein at braunstein540@comcast.net.
5. Paul Seres Education Endowment Fund: This fund is maintained to provide interest income for restricted use by the synagogue for Education.
6. General Fund: All monies donated to this fund will supplement the current year’s budget.
7. Hebrew School: Funds are used for the needs of the Religious School. Examples: Bulletin boards, books and school supplies,
etc.
8. Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund: The Rabbi uses these funds for charitable purpose. Donations to this fund can be made directly
to the synagogue office.
9. Social Action: Donations will be used for all social action events and programs. Any questions to this fund should be addressed
to Gina Arlen at migi4@verizon.net.
10. Tree of Life: A leaf can be purchased to honor or commemorate any important life event. The cost of a leaf is $180.00 which
will be displayed in our foyer. For more information please contact Christina Chusid @ christina.chusid@verizon.net
11. USY-Or Shalom Chapter: Funds are used to support USY for their activities.
12. Yahrzeit Plaque: Two plaques can be purchased for $360.00. The first would be a permanent plaque on the back wall of the
sanctuary. The second plaque would be placed during the week of the Yahrzeit on the memorial wall in the front of the sanctuary.
Additional information will be requested when purchasing a plaque. Please contact Ellen Gross at Ellenagross@gmail.com for more
information.
13. Oneg: Sponsor an Oneg for Friday night and /or Saturday morning for any celebration you with. The cost is $45.00 and the
Sisterhood will purchase and set it up.
14. Sisterhood Cards & Contributions: Cards for all Occasions cost $5.00, Chaverim is $18.00 and Sisterhood Flowers are
$18.00. A donation can also be made to the Sisterhood General fund.
15. Acme & Giant Script-Purchase supermarket cards and Or Shalom receives 5%. Purchase any amount in multiples of $50.
This donation to Or Shalom COSTS YOU NOTHING! There are no restrictions and no expiration on the use of these cards at Acme
and Giant. Call Paula Blaustein 484-999-8077 or blaus@comcast.net.
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