February, 2015 - Ohev Shalom of Bucks County

The Dove Tale
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VOLUME 32 ISSUE 6
In this issue:
Rabbi’s Study
The Rabbi’s Study
Inclusion B’Kavod
2
Hebrew School
4
Good and
5
Welfare
Inclusion
6-7
B’Kavod
Jewish
9
Disabilities
Awareness
Day!
Calendar
10
Comedy Night
11
2015!
Monte Carlo
12-13
Night
Sisterhood
14-15
Torah Fund
17
A Brighter Place
After putting
away our
Hanukkiot,
we can
continue to
celebrate light
with one of our
most beautiful
Jewish customs.
IBK Volunteer Focus
of the Month:
Sarah Washerstein
What Makes us Special
Makes us Strong
Page 2
Page 7
Inclusion B’Kavod
Monte Carlo Night
Sunday February 8th
Breakfast
honoring
Mimi Pollack
Jewish Disabilities Awareness Day
Donations
18-19
Synagogue
19
Ken and Hilary Leboff,
Shelley Jacobs,
Rachel Saks and
Information
Comedy Night
Dana Podob
20
2015
at registration
Page 9
Pages 12-13
Ohev Shalom celebrates the uniqueness of each individual and welcomes diversity within our sacred community.
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The Rabbi’s Study
Rabbi Eliott Perlstein
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How wise of religions to have a celebration of
lights at the otherwise darkest time of the year in
December. Now that we’ve reached February,
each day has a bit more light but the days remain
“short” and cold. Some understandably deal with
a seasonal depression from the lack of sunlight and
benefit from some sort of a sun lamp. We all do
what we can until spring and are grateful we don’t
live in Minnesota or North Dakota.
February is not the most exciting months of the
year. There’s not a whole lot going on. Good
that it has only twenty-eight days (twenty-nine
every four years). It can have the coldest days of
the winter though we have frozen enough already.
The days may be getting “longer” but not long
enough to make a real difference yet. Our
neighbors have long taken down their holiday
lights and even practiced procrastinators have put
their Hanukkah Menorahs away. We need some
more light and that brings us to the Source that
first said “Let there be light.”
One of the most beautiful of Jewish customs has
to do with light. This light doesn’t have great
wattage and doesn’t come in the new LED mode,
but it somehow has the power of transforming
our homes, our souls and our lives. I am talking
about lighting two Sabbath candles at sundown on
Friday afternoon and thereby ushering in the most
special day of the week, Shabbat. If you light
Shabbat candles regularly or have at some time in
the past, I’m sure its spiritual power and beauty
resonates with you. If I can inspire you to begin
to light Shabbat candles, I would bet you will come
to experience all of this for yourself.
The investment in lighting the Sabbath candles is
actually relatively small and yet the return can be
great. All we need are a pair of Sabbath candle
holders which range from the simple to beautiful
works of art. Once they contain the lighted
candles, they are all very beautiful. Add to that
two candles and a match and you’re all set.
This blessing is recited in lighting the Shabbat
candles:
‫ אֲ ֶשׁר‬,‫ֹלהינוּ ֶ ֵֽמלֶ ְך הָ עוֹלָ ם‬
ֵֽ ֱ‫בָּ רוְּך אַ ָתּה יְ ָי א‬
.‫ וְצִ ָוֵּֽנוּ ְלהַ ְד ִליק נר ֶשׁל ַשׁבָּ ת‬,‫וֹתיו‬
ָ ְ‫ִק ְדּ ָ ֵֽשׁנוּ ְבּ ִמצ‬
Barukh Atah Ado-nai Eloheynu Melekh ha-olam asher
kidshanu b’mitzvotav, vetzivanu l’hadlik neyr shel
Shabbat.
Praised are You O Lord our G-d who has made us
special through the Mitzvot and has directed to
kindle the lights of Shabbat.
A Brighter Place
Normally, we first say a blessing and then perform
the act. We first recite Motzi and then eat the
bread. No one, not even the house of Shammai,
would ever first eat the bread and then say the
prayer. We first make Kiddush and then enjoy the
wine. Lighting the Shabbat candles is the one
exception. It is in a class of its own.
First, we light the candles and then say the blessing.
The reason for this is that the words of the blessing
have the power to have the Sabbath begin. Once
Shabbat is upon us, we would not kindle a fire and
so we light first and then recite the blessing. We
have to do something however after reciting the
b’rakha - the blessing to fulfill the meaning of the
blessing. This conundrum is solved with the
following. When we light the candles, it is not yet
Shabbat. As soon as they are lit and the match is
safely extinguished, we close our eyes and recite the
blessing. Upon reciting the last word of the blessing,
we open our eyes. We see the candles for the first
time on Shabbat. We have been transported to a
whole new dimension. We reach what Rabbi
Abraham Joshua Heschel calls an eternity in time.
So you see, it is that simple and that sublime. There
is then the candle lighting time. In Jerusalem, you
can hear a siren when it is time to begin Shabbat.
That public service has not yet come to Bucks
County, PA, so we are on our own. In ancient days
(before the smart phone), we consulted a calendar.
Today, I look at an app on my iPhone and I see the
candle lighting times for February for Richboro.
February 6, 5:06 pm, Lucky Friday the 13th in
February is 5:15 pm, February 20 at 5:23 pm and
February 27 at 5:31 pm. You can see the days are in
fact getting “longer.” In lighting the Shabbat candles,
our lives are becoming immeasurably brighter.
If you presently light Shabbat candles, you will surely
continue. If you haven’t or haven’t in some time, I
urge you to experience it once and twice and three
times. You will want to continue.
I hope this February is filled with all types of
wonderful happenings for you - and so much so,
you’ll be sorry 2015 is not a leap year and we have
but twenty-eight days. In lighting the Shabbat
candles at sundown each Friday, we will bring light
into our souls, our relationships, our lives. It is not
only for ourselves. We will help to make the world
a brighter place.
Rabbi
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Hebrew School
Project based learning involves students
researching and investigating real-world concepts
to gain knowledge and skills. Our Bet (4th grade)
class explores Israel through this process and
presents the Israel Museum to showcase their
newfound knowledge. Most of our Hebrew
School classes participate in project based learning
activities.
Barbara Glickman
Principal
The Hebrew School
would like to thank
the Ohev Shalom of
Bucks County
Men’s Club
for generously
sponsoring the bus
for this month’s
Hei Class trip
to the United
States Holocaust
Memorial Museum
in Washington
D.C.!
A portion of the curriculum for the Gimel classes
(5th grade) is learning about famous Jewish
Americans. The process by which they learn is
true project based learning because they are given
a very broad topic to start, and then end with
something more specific. Under the direction of
Annie Bloom, one of our Gimel teachers and a
recent Jewish Education Technology Fellow, the
students spend several weeks researching famous
Jewish Americans using our school’s tables and
books in the library. Technology plays a significant
role in this project, especially the immediate
availability of information via the internet. The sky
is the limit for the students and they are able to
learn about American Jews from all genres
including politics, film, sports and music. The next
step for them is to decide which specific American
Jew they want to detail for presentation in a
special project. More research ensues and the
students become the biographer of the famous
American Jew they choose. This year’s
culminating project is a poster in the format of a
giant baseball card, detailing the statistics of the
famous America Jew that the student researched,
just as you would see on a standard baseball card.
The final step in the process is project
presentation. All projects are displayed at the
Gimel Shabbat and during the Service some
students can present their culminating project.
Extreme Dreidal Contest
Teachers’ In-service Day
The Mechina class (2nd grade) uses the project
based learning approach to reinforce what has been
taught throughout the year. Gavin Berkowitz, our
Mechina teacher, adapted the game “Headbandz” for
his Mechina students. The students are assigned
different topics according to what was learned and
what they need to research. Examples include
holiday specific concepts, Hebrew letters,
vocabulary words, Torah heroes and other Judaic
concepts. Then they design flashcards with specific
information. The flashcards can have pictures,
words and other important information. For
example, the flashcard may have a picture of a
challah, with the word written in Hebrew, or it may
be of a specific Hebrew letter or word. Gavin then
collects all of the flashcards, keeps them in a large
container and has the students make their own
headband to wear. To play the game, without
looking, one person chooses a card from the pile
and puts it on their headband. The students then
take turns giving clues so the person wearing the
flashcard can guess what it is. The students
continue to design cards as the year progresses.
This is a fun and educational age-appropriate
approach to learning.
Benefits of project based learning in supplementary
Hebrew School settings include a better
understanding of concepts, a sense of learning
ownership, hands-on experience and the acquisition
of real world skills. Teachers benefit from project
based learning, also. These benefits include creating
a sense of classroom community, motivating
students and encouraging student interaction.
Look for more project based learning opportunities
throughout the Hebrew School.
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FUN IN THE SUN!
Arcade
Archery
Arts & Crafts
Basketball
Beach volleyball
BMX bikes
Boating
Ceramics
Drama/Dance
Fishing
Ga-Ga
Gymnastics
Hockey
Lacrosse
Miniature golf
Nature
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Rock wall/zip line
Soccer (indoor and
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Softball
Swimming (3 pools)
Tennis
Wiffle ball
Good and Welfare
Kol HaKavod to our December Torah and Haftarah
readers
Sandy Blumenthal, Eric Cohen, Cantor Frimark, Mitch Gerson, Gail
Goldstein, Roberta Gordon, Bernie Grossman, Rose La Kier,
Gabby Kogut, Remy Mitnick, Neil Mittelman, Rabbi Perlstein, Mike
Rabinowitz, Rachel Saks, Eileen Schein, Iris Segal, Fran Silverman,
Gabe Smithline, Shep Smithline, and Idelle S. Wood.
We always have opportunities for readers. Want to learn?
Please contact Idelle S. Wood at idelleswood@gmail.com.
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Kol HaKavod to our December Minyan leaders
Cantor Frimark, Bernie Grossman, Saul Jacobs, Jahn Nolan, Jeff
Pevar, Mimi Pollack, and Rabbi Perlstein.
We are looking for more people to join our Minyan Leaders Club.
Please contact Idelle S. Wood at idelleswood@gmail.com.
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Inclusion B’Kavod
"Just because someone is different doesn't make them
incapable." Sarah Washerstein, 2015
February is Jewish Disability Awareness Month!
Hanukkah is long behind us, a new year has been rung in with gusto, and the cold, unpredictable winter weather is upon us. The warmth at
Ohev Shalom, however will be amazing when we celebrate February as Jewish Disability Awareness Month. This year, we are thrilled that
our Jewish Disability Awareness Month celebrations are totally family oriented. Please read about them and join us for all or at least some of
the scheduled events. If you are reading this issue of the Dove Tale after the fact, then we sincerely hope that you enjoyed February 6th
through 8th with us.
Jewish Disability Awareness Month in theory is great! It facilitates awareness, motivates us to plan unique activities, and encourages us to be
more aware, more attentive and naturally, more inclusive. I do question, however, why we need a special dedicated month. Are we not
inclusive all of the time? Have we not yet learned to look past a wheelchair, a walker, hearing aides, glasses, those using sign language, etc.?
When my "little" brother was four years old, he got his first pair of glasses. Of course we all thought he looked adorable and we were
thrilled that he could see better. It was however like the title of that movie … "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly." Kids called him "foureyes," and an uncle referred to him, well intentioned as it may have been, as "The Professor." Funny to some I'm sure, but certainly not to a
little four year old. Why haven't the days of name calling ended? Are little kids with glasses still called "four eyes?" Do some still
automatically assume an individual cannot do something or immediately needs assistance just because he or she has a visible challenge? Do
some still raise their eyebrows and stare down at that mom whose child is having what they think is just an outright temper tantrum in the
line at the supermarket and wonder angrily why she can't control her kid?
We have been making assumptions based upon what we see and probably just don't understand forever. When the Torah portion Vayechi
(and Jacob lived) was read early in January, we learned that Jacob blessed his grandchildren Menashe and Ephraim. But when he placed his
right hand on Ephraim's, the second-born, head, and his left hand on the head of Menashe, the first-born, his son Joseph tried to correct him
with the reminder that Menashe should have the primary, right hand blessing. Joseph made the assumption that his father - blind, elderly,
and seemingly challenged - was erring because of what he perceived as a disabling condition of age and poor sight, and therefore
confusion. In the Ruderman Family Foundation blog post of December 20, 2014, entitled “Facing Disability: Stereotypes with Dignity,”
Rabbi Michael Levy shares that “his might be the first recorded incident in which a non-disabled individual assumes that age and/or physical
disability automatically result in diminished intellect or misguided judgment. Jacob calmly reminds Joseph that not only does he know exactly
what he is doing, but also that he prophetically foresees that Ephraim will be greater than his older brother. His perceived mistake is
definitely not a mistake."
People inherently mean well but we must work together to remind each other to get past the stereotyping of individuals based solely upon
what we assume. Let's celebrate February as Jewish Disability Awareness Month but as Sarah Washerstein, our IBK Volunteer Focus of the
Month reminds us, "Just because someone is different doesn't make them incapable."
B'Shalom,
Lindsay Miller
Celebrations! at Ohev Shalom
A Sensory Friendly Purim Carnival!
Purim … a time of noise makers (groggers), loud noises, music, and waiting in a line to play a game or to participate in a relay. For children
with sensory “disorders” or “avoidance of large groups,” Purim can present challenges. On Sunday, March 8, 2015, Celebrations! at Ohev
Shalom, will have a “sensory-friendly” Purim Carnival during Ohev Shalom’s Hebrew School Purim Carnival. Children participating in the
Sensory-Friendly Purim Carnival will be able to create personalized groggers, play games and puzzles, listen to Purim stories and taste
delicious hamentashen.
*** Please note that the originally scheduled February 21st 2015 Celebrations! at Ohev Shalom session is cancelled to focus on our March
8th 2015 Sensory Friendly Purim Carnival. Our next Celebrations! at Ohev Shalom is March 21,2015. Passover will be our highlighted
holiday and will including preparing and participating in Celebrations! at Ohev Shalom's Model Seder, complete with jumping frogs, magic and
searching for the Afikoman.
Suzanne Gold
Celebrations! at Ohev Shalom is a special time for Jewish youngsters with cognitive, neurobehavioral, sensory or physical disorders, who may have been
unable to attend a traditional Sunday or Hebrew School Program. If you know a family that would like to attend Celebrations! at Ohev Shalom, please
contact Shelley Rubin 215-399-7668 to register.
Celebrations! at Ohev Shalom is provided at no cost to members of Ohev Shalom and to the Greater Jewish Community, for children ages 5-18.
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Inclusion B’Kavod
IBK Volunteer Focus of the Month:
Sarah Washerstein
What Makes us Special Makes us Strong
We are taught as young children to be kind to one and other and love each other no matter what. That love is so powerful that it can move
mountains and change the world. They say you only have one true love, but by the time I’m married I can assure you I’ll have two.
Working with children with various special needs has been in my life since the fifth grade. I was the girl who made sure everyone was
included no matter what their abilities might be. From that moment on my love for these children only grew stronger. When I began
attending the Kulanu Chavarim program at Woods School, my life was changed forever. There is something so beautiful about seeing a smile
on the face of a child who has faced so many problems. Sitting, reading a story to a child who doesn’t speak, and seeing their face light up
with each word read. Hearing the kids laugh as I attempt to play kickball in the gym at Woods.
Ohev Shalom has played a huge part in furthering my love for working with these remarkable children. The atmosphere on our
Celebrations! Shabbats is so incredible. One by one the kids come in and join our circle as we sing fun Shabbat songs. They grab puppets
and sing our songs with smiles ear to ear. The rest of the day is filled with fun activities, laughter, and so much happiness. As we conclude
arm in arm I can’t help but feel emotional. It really is a beautiful sight.
Just because someone is different doesn’t mean they are incapable. We have to make sure that we teach our friends, family, and even
strangers to be open to differences. We have the power to make this world a wonderful place for all living in it. These kids just want to
have fun, laugh, and be treated like everyone else. Never forget that.
Sarah Washerstein
SAVE the DATE for Jewish Disability Weekend at Ohev Shalom!
February is recognized as Jewish Disability Awareness Month, so you know that Inclusion B’Kavod and friends are already busy planning!
We have a wonderful weekend of activities planned for Friday, February 6th through Sunday, February 8th! Everything this year is family
oriented! Here are our highlights thus far so be sure to mark your calendars and SAVE the DATES! There will be no cost to attend these
programs! We hope you will join us for all but at least for some with your family and friends!
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Friday evening February 6th, we will be hosting our first Inclusion Shabbat. Kabbalat Shabbat services will be warm, inclusive and
inviting as always with some special guests and plans that are still being formulated.
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Sunday, February 8th is sure to be an incredible morning filled an exciting agenda for all.
Our Hebrew School students will be participating in their own special inclusion program led by Barbara Glickman and her amazing
team. Note that Hebrew School will end at 12:30 that day.
You are all invited to join us for a light breakfast and resource fair, which will begin after minyan followed by a presentation at
10:00 AM by local author and parent of a young child with an Autism Spectrum diagnosis, Kristin Arniotis who will present her
children’s book, I Have Autism and That’s Okay. Kristin will also be selling and autographing her book.
At 11:15, you and your friend and families will be joined by our Hebrew School students as we all enjoy the incredible show,
Deafinitely Magic, performed by the amazing Sam Sandler, “America’s Only Full-time Deaf Illusionist!” The show will begin
promptly at 11:30 AM so be sure to come early for all of our other activities and get your seats!
This is certain to be an amazing weekend that you won’t want to miss so mark your calendars now and watch for more information! Share
this with family and friends … all are welcome to attend!
Great News for Parents of Young Children and Children with Special Needs!
As collaboration between the Early Learning Center and Inclusion B’Kavod, we are pleased to announce the availability of a designated toy
area with a special basket of Shabbat related toys and books, located in the back of the main Sanctuary. This toy area and basket is available
for your children to use and share with their friends during services. We thank you for monitoring its use by your children as you enjoy
Services while they may be playing. Please be mindful and return the toy(s) to the basket at the conclusion of the Service.
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FEBRUARY 2015
Sunday Feb 1st
12th of Shevat
8:45 am Minyan
9 am Tu B’Shevat Seder
- Gan, Kesher, Machina
9 am World Wide Wrap
10:15 am Israel Magical History Tour
Meeting for initial information
May 15-26, 2015
Led by Cantor Paul and Arlene Frimark
Light breakfast served
Monday Feb 2nd
13th of Shevat
Tuesday Feb 3rd
14th of Shevat
Erev Tu B’Shevat
12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
7 pm Minyan
7 pm Adult Confirmation Class
7 pm SWEET Cooking
Wednesday Feb 4th 15th of Shevat
Tu B’Shevat
4:30 pm Hebrew School
5:45 pm Confirmation Class
7 pm Gratz Hebrew High
7 pm Minyan
Thursday Feb 5th
16th of Shevat
7 am Minyan
1 pm Sisterhood Canasta
Friday Feb 6th
17th of Shevat
5:06 pm Candle Lighting
6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
- Inclusion Shabbat
Saturday Feb 7th
18th of Shevat
9:30 am Services
6:17 pm Havdalah
8 pm Havdalah Under the Stars
Sunday Feb 8th
19th of Shevat
8:45 Minyan
9 am Jewish Disabilities
Awareness Day Program
See Page 11
Monday Feb 9th
20th of Shevat
Tuesday Feb 10th
21st of Shevat
12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
7 pm Minyan
7 pm Adult Confirmation Class
Wednesday Feb 11th 22nd of Shevat
4:30 pm Hebrew School
5:45 Confirmation Class
7 pm Gratz Hebrew High
7 pm Minyan
7:15 pm Sisterhood Board Meeting
Thursday Feb 12th
23rd of Shevat
7 am Minyan
1 pm Sisterhood Canasta
7:15 pm Sisterhood Book Club
Friday Feb 13th
24th of Shevat
5:15 pm Candle Lighting
6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday Feb 14th
25th of Shevat
Valentine’s Day
9:30 am Services
- Board of Directors Shabbat
6:25 pm Havdalah
Sunday Feb 15th
26th of Shevat
8:45 Minyan
Hebrew School Closed
10 am Torah Fund Breakfast
- Honoring Mimi Pollack
See Page 17
Monday Feb 16th
27th of Shevat
President’s Day
Early Learning Center Closed
Day Care and Infant Care Open
Tuesday Feb 17th
28th of Shevat
12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
7 pm Minyan
7 pm Adult Confirmation Class
Wednesday Feb 18th 29th of Shevat
4:30 pm Hebrew School
5 pm Cook for a Friend
5:45 pm Confirmation Class
7 pm Gratz Hebrew High
7 pm Minyan
Thursday Feb 19th
30th of Shevat
Rosh Hodesh Adar
7 am Minyan
1 pm Sisterhood Canasta
7 pm Sisterhood Rosh Hodesh Event
7:15 pm Men’s Club Torah on Tap
Friday Feb 20th
Rosh Hodesh Adar
5:23 pm Candle Lighting
6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
- Bet Shabbat
7 pm Share a Shabbat
Saturday Feb 21st
9:30 am Services
6:33 pm Havdalah
1st of Adar
2nd of Adar
Sunday Feb 22nd
3rd of Adar
8:45 am Minyan
9 am Bet Family Workshop
Dalet Kosher Week
Monday Feb 23rd
4th of Adar
Tuesday Feb 24th
5th of Adar
12 pm Sisterhood Mah Jongg
7 pm Minyan
Wednesday Feb 25th
6th of Adar
3 pm Early Learning Center
- Wonderful Wednesday
4 pm Cooking for Dalet Kosher Week
4:30 pm Hebrew School
5:45 Confirmation Class
7 pm Gratz Hebrew High
7 pm Minyan
Thursday Feb 26th
7 am Minyan
1 pm Sisterhood Canasta
7th of Adar
Friday Feb 27th
8th of Adar
5:31 pm Candle Lighting
6 pm Kabbalat Shabbat
- Dalet Shabbat and Dinner
Saturday Feb 28th
9:30 am Services
6:41 pm Havdalah
9th of Adar
Got thirty minutes?
MINYAN IS A MITZVAH
Sunday: 8:45 AM
Thursday: 7:00 AM
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 7:00 PM
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At Ohev Shalom
What a Night!
Photos Courtesy of Joanne Adar
On January 10th, 2015, 150 congregants, community members, friends and neighbors had a fabulous evening of fun and games at Ohev
Shalom's very own Monte Carlo Night! The night proved how much fun a community can have, both young and beyond young, long time
congregants and new, while supporting Ohev Shalom.
Heartfelt thanks to all of our incredible sponsors … what can we say? Without you, this incredible evening could not have happened.
Thanks to EVERYONE on our fabulous committee who worked so hard to make the evening such a huge success! The core committee
members brought strength, ingenuity and creativity every step of the way. To all those who volunteered leading up to the event and at the
event … what a team! The various local and out of town donors deserve multiple thanks! The boutique raffles were unique, beautifully
packaged, and kept the excitement going. Special thanks go out to Kevin and his Tumbling Dice team. Most of all, thanks to all of you who
came out for the evening. The fact that everyone filled the room with joy and camaraderie was a clear display of what our community at
Ohev is all about! Can't wait to see you all again at the next great Ohev event!
Todah Rabah to our Monte Carlo Night Sponsors!
Brodsky Berk and Associates, LLC and Jeff Berk
Croydon Mattress Company and Ron Wolf
Diamond Ridge Camps
Edelman Wealth Management Group and Scott Edelman
Furniture Mart USA and Rob Betesh
Goldsteins' Rosenbergs Raphael-Sacks, Inc. and Carl Goldstein
Hoffman, Michels and Sternberg, LLC and Neil Hoffman
Metlab and Mark Podob
Steven I. Miller, Family Dentistry and Steve Miller, D.D.S.
Preservation Health and Keith Sadel, M.D.
Special Thanks to our Monte Carlo Night Core Committee Members!
Lindsay Miller and Dana Podob, co-chairs of
Susan and Jeff Berk
Monte Carlo Night and newest interns at Bain Capital
Rachel Betesh
Ruth and Sheldon Katz
Lindsay and Steve Miller
Stu Perrone
Dana and Mark Podob
Rachel Saks
Joyce Tenenbaum
Ron Wolf
Helene and Dave Zeitzer
Thank You to our Volunteers Leading Up To and At Monte Carlo Night!
Joanne Adar
Michele Bernstein
the Core Committee Members
Jeff Berk, Steve Miller, Mark Podob,
Cantor Paul Frimark
Steve Springer, some of our "bankers"
Suzanne Gold
Scott Gordon
Shelley and Saul Jacobs
Ilene Jaffee
Hilary and Ken Leboff
Marla Levy
Arlene and Warren Roman
Brian Saks
Eli Shapiro
Steve Springer
Ron Stark
Sheila Tanenbaum
To our dedicated Ohev Shalom Staff members, Hilary, Ruth, Ellie, Paula, Craig,
Nick, Alex and Amin … thank you all for everything you do every day and most
especially leading up to, during, and after Monte Carlo Night!
The Starks, Stoltzs, Warrens and
community guests at Bingo
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Please Join us in Thanking and
Supporting our Local and Not So Local
Donors!
Ace Hardware at Strathman Hardware
Adventure Aquarium
Ambler Theatre
Arden Theatre
Barclay Caterers
Barnes and Noble
Battleship New Jersey
Bed, Bath and Beyond
B & E Jewelers
Ben's Kosher Deli, New York
Berta Sawyer
Booster Soccer
Boscov's Catering
Brandywine Museum
Bristol Riverside Theatre
Bucks County Children's Museum
Cindy's Nails
Congressman Michael Fitzpatrick
Costco
Create Me Pottery
County Theatre
Denny's Children’s Wear
Dominick Graziano Flowers and Gifts
Eastern State Penitentiary
Expressions Photography
Extended Stay America
Franklin Institute
Garden State Discovery Museum
Gasper Landscaper and Design
Glen Foerd on the Delaware
Jerry Gottesman
Shelley Jacobs
Scott Gordon
Latitudes and Longitudes
Liberty Science Center
Longwood Gardens
Mad Golfer Golf Club
Mama's Vegetarian
McCaffrey's Food Market
Mealey's Home Furniture
Medieval Times
Melissa and Doug
Mercer County Community College Theatre
Mercer Museum
Nail Glamour
National Constitution Center
National Museum of Jewish History
Neshaminy Valley Music Theatre
Northeast Racquet Club
New York Skyride
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County
Ohev Shalom Men’s Club
Ohev Shalom Sisterhood
Ostrum Entertainment
Park Lane Limo
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia Rock Gym
Philadelphia Soul
Purple Pumpkin
Ripley's Believe It Or Not, Times Square
Rococo Men's Wear
Shirley an Company
Alan and Kim Shandler
Sesame Place
Speed Raceway, Horsham
Split Rock Resort and Water Park
Spring Mill Country Club
Hal and Terri Barrow
Studio 454
Top of the Rock Observation Deck at
Rockefeller Center
The Crayola Experience
The Neuseum
The Little Gym, Newtown
The Ride, NYC
Tumbling Dice Entertainment
Weis Market
Whole Foods
Helene and Dave Zeitzer
Our very generous sponsor who wishes to
remain anonymous
Mimi Pollack and
Cantor Paul Frimark
Saul Jacobs, Howard Rosenfeld and
Carl Goldstein
Judy Klein and Rachel Saks
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Sisterhood of Ohev Shalom
Sisterhood can be reached 24/6
by email at Sisterhood@Ohev.org
Were you able to join us for our first SWEET (Sisterhood Women Enjoying Everything Together)? If not you will have two more chances
to do so. Sometimes it's just fun to be out with the girls - join us! February 10th we are going to Giant Supermarket in Willow Grove for a
cooking lesson. Then March 16th we will be able to paint our own masterpiece when we go to Art In The Pod. The spaces are limited for
both, so please register early. We look forward to a fun evening together … just the Girls.
B'Shalom,
Hedy and Linda
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Tuesday February 10th - SWEET #2 - Cooking class at the
Giant Supermarket in Willow Grove.
Thursday February 12th at 7:30 pm - Book Club with Denise.
Sunday February 15th - Torah Fund Brunch where we will be
honoring Mimi Pollack.
Thursday February 19th - Rosh Hodesh event.
Monday March 4th - Shalach Manot basket delivery
Monday March 16th - SWEET #3 - Art in the Pod in
Churchville.
Wednesday March 25th - Rabbi’s Daytime Book Review
Queen of the Jews, by Judith Petsonk
Sunday March 29th - Passover wine pick-up
Thursday April 30th - BINGO
Torah Fund
The Mishpachah theme this year encourages us, Conservative Jews,
to recognize the diverse character of families. It also encourages
our communities to be pluralistic, welcoming and open hearted.
Join us once again in supporting the Jewish Theological Seminary by
purchasing a Mishpachah pin representing the Family and the Tree
of Life. Contact Michele Bernstein at 215-741-9937 or
Michele.Bernstein@uphs.upenn.edu
Simcha Boutique
Remember to shop Simcha Boutique for bridal showers, engagement
gifts, new baby gifts, hostess gifts, new house warming gifts, Judaica, or
just about any gift you will need.
Hours: Sunday 9-1 pm; Monday closed; Tuesday 11-3 pm;
Wednesday during Hebrew School; Thursday 11-3 pm; and
Fridays by appointment only
Should you need us when our doors are closed please call …
Gail Wiener - 215-293-0506 or Email us at sisterhood@ohev.org
Birthday
Greetings
Say 'Happy Birthday' in such a sweet way !!)
Our Birthday Greetings Program is just .75 cents per greeting or
$118.00 for the entire Sisterhood membership. Your name will be
included on the beautiful Birthday card which we send. IT'S AN
EASY, FUN AND THOUGHTFUL WAY TO WISH YOUR
FRIENDS A SPECIAL DAY!!
To participate contact Susan Berk
sfb22@verizon.net or 215-956-0432.
Book Club Feb 12th @ 7:30 pm
The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich. It is the story of Hannah
Levi, a Jewish midwife. This is a richly painted portrayal of life in
16th-century Venice and Malta.
Mah Jongg
Every Tuesday at Noon. 18 week sessions for a donation of $54.00
Bring your Mah Jongg card & set … $$$ Prizes
Any questions call or email Lrshapiro@comcast.net / 215-322-1166
Canasta
Canasta Open Play for $2.00 each Thursday from 1 to 3 PM in the
Ohev Shalom Social Hall.
Lessons also offered for $5.00/ lesson or $18.00/4.
Any questions or to request lessons please email Marsha Freedman
Mfreedman21@comcast.net / 215-968-6755
Do you shop at SHOP RITE in Warminster?
GREAT! Please write Ohev Shalom Sisterhood on your receipt &
drop into the donation box in the Shop Rite. They will donate a
percentage to our Sisterhood. Thanks to Shop Rite in Warminster!
Honor & Memory Cards
Such a wonderful way to support our Sisterhood. With a donation
of $5.00 (or more) cards can be mailed for you or you can
purchase them in advance.
Call or email Joanne Babbitt at 215-968-0107 - jb_toot@att.net
SWEET - Sisterhood Women Enjoying Everything
Together aka Girls Night Out!
1) Tuesday February 10th - Cooking Class at Giant Supermarket in
Willow Grove. Limited to 22 ladies … $20 per person for a 4
course meal. Please RSVP to Hedy at hnmjjh@aol.com.
2) Monday March 16th - Art in the Pod … $20 per person.
Please RSVP to Linda at tantalaya1015@comcast.net.
Rabbi’s Daytime Book Review
Wednesday March 25th 11:00 am - No Charge
Queen of the Jews by Judith Petsonk. Queen of the Jews makes the
history of Judea and the Jewish people in the first century BCE
come alive. She recreates in fiction the life of the queen of Judea
Shulamit-Zion in that turbulent era. She is both excited and
repelled by her husband, a brutal but often commanding presence,
and has two very different sons. But she must prevent his wars of
conquest from destroying Judea. She also must maneuver through
the treacherous political factions that divided Judea in her era.
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Bubby Gourmet
Join us for our next Rosh Kodesh February 19th.
Look at these great pictures from our last one.
We are here to cater Shabbat Kiddush luncheons for your simchas
- everything but not limited to Auf Ruf's, special birthday and
anniversary luncheons, and baby namings.
Luncheons are served in our beautiful Social Hall.
We are currently booking parties thru June 2015.
To see a Bubby Gourmet menu, pricing and other particulars,
please go to our website at
http://www.ohev.org/bubby-gourmet-ohev-shalom/.
Please contact our Committee Chairperson
Linda Barankin at 215-450-2405
or
our Head Chef Jerry Kaplan at 215-698-9244
to answer any questions as well as to reserve your 2014/2015 date.
Your simcha will help raise funds for our Ohev Shalom community,
as all profits are going to our Ohev Shalom General Fund.
IRIS SEGAL, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES
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I am a member of the Centurion Honor Society
Specializing in Residential Resale & New Construction
Proudly Serving Bucks, Philadelphia & Montgomery Counties
From Your First Home to Your Dream Home, I Can Help!
(ABR) Accredited Buyer Representative
(CRS) Certified Residential Specialist
(SRES) Seniors Real Estate Specialist
Results Not Promises, When
Buying or Selling Your Home
OFFICE: 215-968-6703
CELL: 267-474-7030
WEBSITE: www.irissegal.com
E-MAIL: iris.segal@LNF.com
IRIS is a proud and active member of Ohev Shalom since 1978.
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Don’t Make a
Move Without Me
Nadine Simantov
Top Agent 2014
Co-Owner/Realtor
Cell:215-858-2068 Office:215-757-6100 x 125
www.ccrhlanghorne.com
joanne@ruvoautomation.com
nadinesimantov@gmail.com
www.NadineSimantov.com
Top Selling Real Estate Company
in Bucks County the past 5 years
FOR YOUR PERSONALIZED
PRINTING NEEDS SEE
MIMI POLLACK
FOR INVITATIONS, STATIONERY,
ACCESSORIES, HOLIDAY CARDS,
KIPOT, ANNOUNCEMENTS
BY APPOINTMENT, PLEASE
215-355-5069
WE CAN CREATE THE MOOD FOR YOUR
SPECIAL OCCASION
www.SRDAYCAMPS.com
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We Thank Our Generous Contributors
ADATH TIKVAH -MONTEFIORE
CHAPEL FUND
In Honor of
Speedy recovery to Jerry Kaplan,
by Marcia and Sid Weinberg
In Memory of
Marcia Landy, by Florrie Fisher
A M Y R OCKOWER M EM OR I A L FUND
In Memory of
Donald Nasshorn, by Fran Jonas
Eleanor Cobert, mother of Eileen Weinstein, by Fran Jonas
B ENNET ZI ON FELD M EM ORIAL LI BRARY
In Honor of
Deena Freedman’s engagement, by Eileen and Phil Weinstein
A long and Happy Retirement to Mark Pachman, by
Bernice and Ira Berkowitz
In Memory of
Stanley Goldman, by Helene Malenbaum
Millicent Kaplan, mother of Joan Becker, by Bernice and Ira Berkowitz
CANTOR FRIMARK’S
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Memory of
Bertha Murawzyk, beloved mother-in-law, by Bob Steiner
COLLEGE CONNECTION FUND
In Memory of
Elaine Aronson, mother of Estelle Rabinowitz, by the Nover Family
COOK FOR A FRIEND
In Honor of
Jerry Kaplan receiving Man of the Year Award, by
Nina and Michael Surdin
Jerry Kaplan’s speedy recovery, by
Jahn and Eileen Nolan
Marv and Linda Waxman
Dave Zeitzer’s speedy recovery, by
Jahn and Eileen Nolan
Good Health to Jerry Kaplan, by Jerry Gottesman
Refuah Schlema Debbie Mindel, by Al Weisner
Speedy recovery of Mark Pachman, by Bernice and Ira Berkowitz
In Memory of
Elaine Aronsohn, by Estelle, Mike, Joel, Sabrina and Ariel Rabinowitz
Edward Bregman and Rose and Herman Bleshman, by Carol Bregman
EARLY LEARNING CENTE R FUND
In Memory of
Frank B. Solar, father of Hal and Jeffrey Solar, by
Saul and Shelly Jacobs
Andrea and Ted Rothman
FINANCIAL AID FUND
In Honor of
Donation by Scott Goldstein
INCLUSION B’KAVOD
In Honor of
Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Weiss, grandson of Libby and Dave Weiss, by
Shelley and Len Rubin
Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Lessing, grandson of Roz and Stan Schwartzman,
by Shelley and Len Rubin
Speedy and Complete recovery to Terri Barrow, by
Shelley and Len Rubin
Katie Bosk and Mark Maged engagement, by the Nover Family
Good Health to Jerry Kaplan, by Jerry Gottesman
In Memory of
Manuel Roda, father of Rachel Goldstein, by Shelley and Len Rubin
MAX ADELSBERG
TORAH READERS’ FUND
In Memory of
Marcia Landy, by Marci and Joshua Charm
OH EV SHALOM GENERAL FUND
In Honor of
Engagement of Deena Freedman and Bill Furman, by
Iris and Morton Segal
In Memory of
Miriam Wexler, mother of Michael Wexler, by
Hal and Terri Barrow
Gloria Kaiser, mother of Barbara Kaplan, by
Hal and Terri Barrow
Henry Geller, by Hal and Terri Barrow
Stanley Goldman, husband of Arlene Goldman, by
Lois and Bill Bachman
Harvey Goldglantz and Roberta Burke
Betty and Rubin Levin and Harry Rosenbaum, by
Alan and Cheryl Rosenbaum
Joan Becker’s mother, Millicent Kaplan, by Dennis and Ricki Tafflin
Manuel Roda, father of Rachel Goldstein, by
Sandy, Mark and Josh Fisher
OHEV SHALOM
ONEG SHABBAT / KIDDU SH SPONSORS
In Honor of
Sam and Gail Goldstein
Allan and Gail Silverberg on their 37th wedding anniversary
R A BB I ’S DI SCR ETI ONA R Y FUND
In Honor of
Support and thoughtfulness at the passing of Elaine Aronsohn, mother
of Estelle Rabinowitz, by Estelle and Michael Rabinowitz
In Memory of
Stanley Goldman, husband of Arlene Goldman, by
Jahn and Eileen Nolan
Michelle and Douglas Smithman
Marsha and Warren Verbit
Diane and Gary Rosen
Enid Waldman
Herbert M. Ross
Morris and Phyllis Kamens
Marc Engelsman
Jean Edwards
Helen, Louis and Steven Shankroff
Marsha Landy, by Marv and Linda Waxman
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SISTERHOOD
In Honor of
Jerry Kaplan being named “Man of the Year,” by
Roberta & Gregory Gordon
Freda & Herb Sollod
Engagement of Shanna Weinberg to Hayden, by
Linda Barankin and Stephen Springer
Janet & Marc Weisberg
Linda & Mark Shapiro
David Zeitzer’s speedy recovery, by
Linda Barankin and Stephen Springer
Jerry Kaplan’s speedy recovery, by
Linda Barankin and Stephen Springer
Engagement of Deena Freedman, daughter of Marsha and Michael
Freedman, to Bill Furman, by
Joanne & Howard Babbitt
Linda & Mark Shapiro
In Memory of
Eleanor Cobert, mother of Eileen Weinstein, by
Denise & Mark Kolber
Manuel Roda, father of Rachel Goldstein, by
Denise & Mark Kolber
Hedy & Neil Hoffman
Lindsay & Steve Miller
Freda & Herb Sollod
Florrie Fisher
Hymen Kirsh, father of George Kirsh, by Linda & Mark Shapiro
Clara Rozner, mother of Agnes Lebovic, by Agnes Lebovic
Stanley Goldman, husband of Arlene Goldman, by Sisterhood
Marcia Landy, by Freda & Herb Sollod
Elaine Aronsohn, mother of Estelle Rabinowitz, by Sisterhood &
Linda Barankin
Dr. Eliott N. Perlstein, Rabbi
Paul Frimark, Cantor Emeritus
Barbara Glickman, Hebrew School Principal
Jacquelyn Siegel, Director of Early Learning Center
Ohev Shalom
of Bucks County
215-322-9595
Member of
United Synagogue
of Conservative
Judaism
Synagogue Office Staff
Rachel Blum
Elizabeth Gallagher
Ruth Kresge
Hilary Leboff
Paula Segal
Ellie Zmuida
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Millicent Kaplan, mother of Joan Becker, by Sisterhood &
Iris & Mort Segal
Denise & Mark Kolber
Libby & David Weiss
Linda & Mark Shapiro
Myra Hopp, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of Ted &
Marsha Hopp & Family, by
Iris & Mort Segal
Lee Segal
SISTERHOOD
KESHER CAMPAIGN FUND
In Memory of
Manny Roda, father of Rachel Goldstein, by Florrie Fisher
SOCIAL ACTION FUND
In Memory of
Hal Lefcourt, by Steve Sabel
YAHRTZEIT FUND
In Memory of
Mother, Minnie Merion, by Rose M. Carson
For donations call 215-322-9595
or on-line at
http://www.ohev.org/donations
215-322-9819
215-322-9595, ext 54
215-322-9597
215-322-9583, ext 21
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Barry L. Klein, President president@ohev.org
Rachel Saks, Vice President
Dana Podob, Vice President
Joanne Adar, Vice President
Scott Edelman, Treasurer
Susan Reiter, Recording Secretary
Joshua Laff, Legal Counsel
David Weiss, Building Chairperson
Craig Stoltz, Corresponding Secretary
Eli Shapiro, Adult Education Chairperson
Jodi Stahl, Early Learning Center Chairperson
Marnie Dratch, Education Chairperson
Chad Schieken, Finance Chairperson
Marilyn Gelb, Programs Chairperson
Jared Pashko, Membership Chairperson
Ilona Fligelman, Religious School Chairperson
Alan Shandler, Social Action Chairperson
Rabbi@ohev.org
cantor@ohev.org
bglickman@ohev.org
jsiegel@ohev.org
Idelle Wood, Ritual Chairperson
Lindsay Miller, Inclusion & Youth
Soan Dubrow, Volunteerism
Rachel Betesh, Fundraising & Programming
Jennifer Cheifetz, Youth Chairperson
Barry Dratch, At Large Director
Sheila Tannenbaum, Hazak President
Mark Podob, Men’s Club President
Linda Crowell, Sisterhood Co-President
Hedy Hoffman, Sisterhood Co-President
Gary Freedman, Dove Tale Editor
Hal Barrow, Immediate Past President
Past Presidents: Arlene Rosenbaum,
Natalie H. Brooks, Laurie Segal,
Barbara Kind Berman, Bruce M. Shapiro,
David Friedman, Mark Shapiro,
Mark R. Pachman, Mitch Ziegler, Bruce
Baron, Fredi Lisgar
Ohev Shalom of Bucks County
Non Profit Org.
944 Second Street Pike
Richboro, PA 18954-1527
Phone: 215-322-9595
Fax: 215-322-8253
www.Ohev.org
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