November/December - Temple Israel of Sharon

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November/December - Temple Israel of Sharon
[THE LUACH
The newsletter of Temple Israel of Sharon, a traditional egalitarian community
November/December 2014
President’s Message
Judaism and its religious traditions? Is it time for us to consider
our own “big tent”? I think so….
Speaking of our next rabbi, we have, as you now know, formed
the Rabbi Search Committee and the process is under way.
Our Executive VP, Ed Hershfield, chair of the committee, will
lead this exceptional group through the process. Stay tuned
for opportunities to “weigh in” and share your views, as every
member is an important person in our kehillah, our community. I
encourage you all to take part in the focus groups being organized
by the Rabbi Search Committee. Let your voices be heard.
My very best to a wonderful and thoughtful community,
Arnie Freedman
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and
Simchat Torah are now behind us. Whew! There were a lot of balls
I do believe it is time for us to be more inclusive, expansive, and
up in the air! Welcome to 5775! Our people have certainly been
outgoing to capture the hearts and minds of our younger families
around for a long time.
and those of all ages who are disenfranchised. This should, of
course, not be done at the expense of alienating our traditionalists.
I hope you all enjoyed the High Holy Days this year and had an
opportunity to experience the beautiful davening of several of our We seek to build bridges throughout our community and become
an even stronger synagogue than we are today.
members, Cantor Dress, and our visiting cantorial soloist Amy
Robinson-Katz. We also enjoyed the leadership and guidance of
I truly enjoyed seeing and talking with so many of our members
Rabbi Gordon and our visiting rabbis, Rabbi Charles Savenor,
over the holidays. I know we “come together” during the good
Rabbi Adam Greenwald, and Rabbi Joel Rembaum.
times and the tough times too. It is a privilege to serve our
We tried some new things this year with our alternative service, community.
led by Rabbi Greenwald and Amy Robinson-Katz, on the second
Many thanks to Rabbi Gordon and Cantor Dress, visiting rabbis
day of Rosh Hashanah. I hope you had an opportunity to sit in
and cantorial soloist, our Executive Director Benjamin Maron and
on this service, as I know many people enjoyed it. Remember,
office staff, as well as our custodial staff, for making the High Holy
the experiments are to see what we enjoy, appreciate, and value,
Days so warm and meaningful for us all.
and also to see perhaps what we do not like. Knowing both is
important and brings value to Temple leadership in making
In the coming year, I look forward to sharing in your joy and hope
decisions about our next rabbi.
that I may continue to be a source of support in your time of need.
Welcome New Members
Ron & Deb Alkalay
Daniel & Lisa Azrin
Brian & Melissa Bell
Simon Brook & Ann Baranov
Samantha Cappelletti
Sumner & Selene Chados
One year ago I asked: Are we keiruv friendly? Keiruv literally
Evan & Lisa Einstein
means “to bring close or to draw near,” and is a beautiful Jewish
Marc & Julie Fireman
value that embraces inclusion. Keiruv is the heart and soul of
Brad & Amy Gaynor
that which has sustained us as a community for generations.
John & Hana McGowan
Throughout our history, the word “keiruv” has meant the endeavor Seth & Dana Gitell
to bring close all those among the Jewish people who feel, for
Tracy Katz
whatever reason, far away from the community. How do we meet Alexander & Ann Katznelson
the needs of all of us who sit under “the big tent” of Conservative Howard & Sheryl Lampert
Ilya & Jane Leybovich
Tony & Susan Librot
Ken & Nancy Marin
Dan McLoughlin & Jackie
Modiste
Joey & Amy Regen
Mark & Tamara Rosenzweig
Aaron & Kathy Salkin
Mike & Andrea Segal
Josh & Leah Siegel
Jeremy & Michelle Sigel
Josh & Nancy Werner
Efraim & Jessica Yudewitz
COMMUNITY
Religious School
Here we go again! It’s that time of the year, when we finish reading the Torah, that famous five-volume Book of Moses all wrapped
up in one scroll. Then, immediately after finishing it, we begin again, reading it, teaching it, and learning it right from the beginning! As a Jewish educator I love this, but how is it that this does not become boring, stale, redundant?
There is no clear-cut answer to this question, but I am convinced that it is impossible for the study of the exact same words of Torah
to be a dull experience for anyone. I often remind students that while the words of each weekly Torah portion are the same as last
year’s, the students themselves have changed from the year before. I think that this is a wonderful way for teachers and parents to
empower their children to take some ownership of their education and nurture them along the path of becoming lifelong learners.
Of course, great teachers are always able to find new ways of approaching the same subject, and so much of the success of our
educational program is to their credit. I feel fortunate and blessed to be working once again with an amazing group of teachers,
who daily demonstrate their capacity to learn, to teach, and to share new insights with others. I want to thank these teachers for the
ways in which they support and grow the Jewish educational experiences for our Temple Israel children and their families:
Joy Almekies (Kitah Bet, Kitah Vov, Havurah Leader); Shoshana Czik (Rosh Hodesh It’s a Girl Thing Leader); Cantor Steven Dress
(Kitah Vov and Tefilah consultant for all grades); Barbara Fine (Kitah Hey, Kitah Zayin, Telem Gesher, reading specialist); Rabbi
David Finkelstein (Kitah Vov/Zayin Intensive); Elaine Glick (Kitah Gimel, Kitah Dalet, Kitah Dalet Enrichment, Kitah Hey, Kitah
Hey Int/Enr, Havurah Leader); Jill Grasfield (Gan); Simmie Hefetz (Kitah Gimel); Rina Holtzman (Kitah Bet, Kitah Hey, Kitah
Vov, Kitah Zayin Hebrew Elective, Havurah Leader); Cindy Kaplan (Kitah Zayin Art Elective, Art Specialist, Telem Gesher); Paula
Lawless (Special Needs Consultant); Maureen Mintz (Kitah Vov Midrash/Drama Elective); Debbie Moukit (Music Specialist); Leah
Sherman (Kitah Vov Cooking Elective); Sharon Weinberg (Kitah Aleph, Hebrew Reading Enrichment Specialist, office support);
Jesse Wolf (Shevet Achim Boys Rosh Hodesh Group Leader); Shayna Yarmush (Kitah Gimel, Kitah Dalet).
This year, too, we will have the added insights and teachings of Rabbi Leslie Gordon, Rabbi Ed Gelb, and many others who will be
on deck to help us see Torah in new and meaningful ways. Recently, Cantor Dress reminded me that the Torah is a sign of God’s
love for the Jewish people. It is our lasting legacy, our gift, a treasure, a “tree of life” to sustain us for generations, and it is full of love
and learning. In fact, when you connect the last letter of the Torah (which is a lamed ‫ )ל‬to the first letter of the Torah (a bet or vet
‫)ב‬, you get the word lev, which means heart ♥.
And so, off to another of year filled with much promise, hope, and most of all, a great love of Jewish learning!
Alisa Levine,
Director of Education
Correction
In the last issue of the Luach the following names were
omitted from the article about the March of The Living:
Other Temple Israel members who attended the March
were Irv Kempner, Motti Pupkin, Dr. and Mrs. Jim Warshaw, and Sara Goodwin. The article was submitted by
Aaron Kischel and Lynn Brandes. For more information
please contact Mr. Irv Kempner at ikempner@aol.com.
Be In Touch!
Main Office: 781-784-3986
The office is open Mondaytempleoffice@tisharon.org
Thursday, 9am-5pm, and
Religious School Office: 781- Friday 9am-1pm.
784-1280
We can also be found online:
tisharon.org
facebook.com/TempleIsraelofSharon
twitter: @TISharonMA
instagram: TISharonMA
Have You Been to Daily Minyan?
Whether you join the daily minyan regularly or haven’t
been in a while (or ever), we’d love to have you join us any
morning or evening! Minyan times and info:
www.tisharon.org/daily_minyan
Honor a Special Occastion:
Sponsor Kiddush
Birthday? Wedding anniversary? Yahrtzeit? Simcha? New
job? Graduation? Newly empty-nesters? Last weekend of
the month? The Red Sox won? All great excuses to sponsor
kiddush at Temple Israel! Contact the office for info.
COMMUNITY
Hertz Nursery School
Our Hertz education team embraces the Reggio ideal
pictured here, and strives to encourage children to follow it. Woodland Wilderness and outdoor play is a strong
component to this philosophy. Not always easy to do, but
healthful for all!
Hertz enjoyed the holiday season with a harvest hayride
at Ward’s, Woodland Wilderness sukkah building, and
looking at an unrolled Torah and ending the Five Books of
Moses to begin again. We are excited to be back to Bereishit (Genesis)!
Sunday, November 2, Hertz is hosting an open house
and free concert featuring “Small Singers and Shakers,”
10:00am - 12:00pm. Face painting and arts and crafts will
be available. This program is open to the entire community, and ends in time for parents to join Temple Israel’s
Knowvember Fest.
Sunday, November 9, Hertz joins Sisterhood for the first
time in offering children’s clothes and toys for the indoor
yard sale (formerly the rummage sale). This is going to be a great joint venture. Donations can be placed in plastic bags on the loading dock marked “children’s” beginning November 3.
Friday, December 19, Nursery Shabbat and Chanukah celebration with dinner! All are welcome to this special young children’s
service.
Registration is open for our Jump Start program. Jump Starts begins January 6, 2015, and your child must be 2.9 years by this date
to participate. The class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am-12:00pm. Send in your contact info and we’ll get you registered. All programs for 2015-2016 are available for early registration. Download a registration form and save your space NOW
(http://tisharon.org/hertz_registration). Call for a tour or more information.
Lisa Kritz,
Director
After School Adventures
Looking for after school care for your children?
Look no further! After School Adventures is here
to cater to your childcare needs. We are an after
school enrichment-based program that provides
the best possible childcare services. What we offer:
• A fun and safe structured program
environment, that focuses on a school-based
enrichment curriculum.
to 6:00pm. Programs are available on secular holidays, most
Jewish holidays, and school vacation weeks.
• Activities that promote social interactions and the importance of staying active, including daily reading and daily
physical activities. Plus literacy, STEM (science, technology,
engineering, mathematics), arts, music, dance, nutrition,
and drama.
Plenty of space is currently available, so enroll your child today
to join in on the fun!
• Activities that are structured and created based on the
interests of the children and their parents.
JaVaughn (“JaVy”) Anderson
Our program runs daily, Monday-Friday, from school dismissal
For registration and addition information, please contact JaVy
Anderson, admisitrative assistant to educational programs, at
janderson@tisharon.org or 781-784-3986.
COMMUNITY
Hazak
Our Fall Season started off with great support when 140 of our
Hazak members attended our Paid-UP Dinner on September
11. Following the delicious catered dinner, guest speaker
Ludmila Leventhal shared her family’s history from the
concentration camps to the indignities suffered in Russia to
the time they came to the United States.
This year we are offering a wide spectrum of programs
to appeal to our Hazak members and members of the
community. Listed below is our schedule through April. We
will again sponsor our own film festival in July, 2015. Visit our
website, tisharon.org/hazak, for more information.
• November 10, Boston Jewish Film Festival on the South
Shore at Patriot Place
• November 23, in partnership with the Cultural Arts
Committee, Zamir Chorale
• December 18, Festive Hanukkah Party, kugel cookbook
• January 11, Sunday brunch with Gary Hylander
• February 8, Sunday brunch Michael Hoberman
• March 8, in partnership with the Cultural Arts
Sisterhood
As the colors of fall are brightening, we continue to turn up our
efforts to bring you relevant and meaningful programming that
focuses on building community. We invite you all to join with
our Sisterhood to meet new friends and enjoy old ones.
After Labor Day, we welcomed our old and new sisters under
the stars of Lake Massapoag for our opening event, Sip, Sunset
and Schmooze at the Massapoag Yacht Club. It was the perfect
girls’ night out with delicious sangria, fabulous food, and great
conversation. Thanks to Ilene Greenwald for chairing this
fabulous event.
Most of us have grown up hearing the click of the Mah Jongg
tiles, but many haven’t had the opportunity to learn. Sisterhood,
in conjunction with Hadassah, has sponsored a series of classes
for Mah Jongg Maven Wanna-bes. Thanks to Ilene Greenwald
and Amy Freedman for organizing this fun class!
We are excited that our Lunch and Learn Program began a
new semester and we welcome our new instructor, Rabbi David
Finkelstein of Temple Beth Israel in Waltham. Thank you to
Millie Hoffman for continuing to coordinate this program.
Our Fall Sisterhood Membership Dinner was totally rad!
Deliciously retro, we had a great time travelling down memory
lane! We welcomed both new and old members, and want
to especially thank our new Pomegranate members for their
support: Marlene Perkins, Ellen Rothberg, Lesley Rudner,
Rachel Wolf Silver, Amy Waisel, Susan Wolkon, Terri Spevock,
Committee, Boston Music Festival
• March 19, The Dewey Stone Connection: From Exodus
to Independence
• April 23, guest speaker, archeologist Jonathan Patton
There is no charge to Hazak members, except where noted, for
Hazak events. There is a nominal charge to all non-members
for all Hazak programs. To help us provide refreshments
for all events, RSVP by the deadline on the flyer. All Hazak
meetings, except as noted, are held at Temple Israel. For more
information about Hazak membership and programs filled
with education, music, and entertainment, email hazak@
tisharon.org or visit the Hazak webpage at www.tisharon.org/
hazak.
With the events that are taking place throughout the world,
please say a prayer for the safety and well being for all those
living in these strife ridden countries and for the right for
all of us to live in a democratic and peaceful world. Wishing
everyone a healthy and happy Thanksgiving and a joyous
Hanukkah.
Gloria Rose
Millie Hoffman, Iris Jacobs, Ellen Kaplan, Shelley Keimach,
Beth Lappen, Lisa Kritz, Ellen Michelson, Arlene Flatto, and
Geila Aronson.
It’s time to purge and donate your used kids and adult clothing,
jewelry, and household goods to the Sisterhood/Hertz Indoor
Yard Sale (formerly known as Rummage Sale), taking place on
Sunday, November 9. Donations can be dropped off in bags to
the loading dock between November 3-8. Volunteers are needed
to help sort goods and sell on the evening of November 8 and
the day of November 9. For more information, please contact
chairs Judy Karlin at 784-1958 / judykarlin@hotmail.com or
Ellen Kaplan 784-4621 / hekaplan2003@yahoo.com.
Are you the Hostess with the Mostess? Volunteer to host for
the Sisterhood Progressive Dinner, to be held on Saturday
November 15. We’re looking for people who have a kosher
home, love to meet new people, and who can prepare a
scrumptious vegetarian/dairy meal for 6-8 guests. For info,
please contact the chair, Julie Brenman, at 784-0830 /j_
brenman@msn.com.
Additional upcoming events include our Chanukah Program
on 12/17, Sisterhood Shabbat on 1/10, Bagels and Schmear on
1/11, and an offsite shopping adventure to Designers’ Circus on
2/1.
As always, we welcome your participation and feedback. For
more information, please contact Shelley Keimach and Beth
Lappen, co-presidents, at sisterhood@tisharon.org.
May it be for a blessing...
• Lois & David Diamond: birth of two great grandchildren
• Terri Spevock: special birthday
• Lauren & Brian Brenner: marriage of son,
Daniel, to Esty Ostro
• Susan Flashner-Fineman & Neal Fineman:
engagement of daughter, Ariella, to Rom Leibner
• Millie Hoffman: marriage of grandson, Daniel
Hoffman, to Tracy Penn
• Eileen & Gary Garber: 30th wedding anniversary
• Gary Garber: special birthday
• Marion Gribetz & Rob Rubin: engagement of
son, Jonah, to Chen Tel Avivi
• Carol & Mitchell Rose: engagement of son,
Jeremy, to Paula Sass
• Marty & Harriet Agulnek: birth of grandson,
Brennan Grant Agulnek
• Laura & Alan Rosenspan: birth of grandson,
Ethan Benjamin Denrich
• Hadassah & Lee Kneppel: engagement of
daughter, Danielle
• Sandy & Gerry Wine: bat mitzvah of granddaughter, Shira Wine
• Steve Azer: special birthday
• Carol & Joe Rothenstein: bat mitzvah of granddaughter, Livie
• Adelle Markowitz: bar mitzvah of grandson,
Mitchell Markowitz
• Karen & Ken Weiner: birth of granddaughter,
Camdyn Elizabeth Smith
• Linda & Michael Loeb: birth of granddaughter,
Sasha Dylan
• Simchat Honorees: Susan Flashner-Fineman and
Mark Levitt
• Karen & Howard Glaser: bar mitzvah of
grandson, Adnrew Glaser
• Marlene Wise: marriage of son, Gregory, to Paula
Klaman
• Rachel Melemed & Mark Sugarberg: on their
marriage
• Marion Gribetz & Rob Rubin: engagement of
son, Bentzi, to Charlotte Phillips
• Susan & Seth Kornetsky: engagement of son,
Adam, to Julie Kault
• Ina Kornetsky: engagment of grandson, Adam,
to Julie Kault
• Analia & Emiliano Rabinovich: birth of daughter,
Alyssa Rabinovich
Condolences...
• Susan Novick: loss of mother, Fay Hocky
• Nancy Wluka: loss of father, Charles H. Brenner
• Ruth Zakarin: loss of mother, Arlene Zakarin
• Sara Kalinsky: loss of father, Peter Miller
• Lloyd Levenson: loss of father, Alvan Lenvenson
• Joe Reiter: loss of father, Karl Reiter
• Longtime former member: Gloria Lovitz
• Longtime member: Sydney Heller
• Saul Heller: loss of brother, Sydney Heller
• Leonard Shwom: loss of wife, Susan Shwom
• Ellen O’Hara: loss of step-father, Martin Wolf
COMMUNITY
Zamir Chorale of Boston to Perform at Annual
Sandra Gamm Memorial Concert
An afternoon of music that spans thousands of years, four continents, and
a variety of styles will be heard starting at 4:00pm on Sunday, November
23, when the Zamir Chorale of Boston performs at the annual Sandra
Gamm Memorial Concert. Held to honor the memory of Sandra Gamm,
the concert is sponsored by the Sandra Gamm Memorial Fund for Music
and the Creative Arts, and is organized by Temple Israel’s Cultural Arts
Committee and Hazak.
Founded in 1969, the Zamir Chorale of Boston’s mission is to serve as a
“musical and educational organization dedicated to raising awareness of the
breadth and beauty of Jewish culture through performances, recordings,
symposia, publications, and musical commissions.” Zamir’s repertoire
includes Jewish liturgical pieces, major classical works, music of the
Holocaust, newly commissioned compositions, and Israeli, Yiddish, and
Ladino folksongs.
Comprised of experienced volunteer singers, Zamir has achieved a
widespread reputation through its concerts and recordings. In addition
to the devoted following that it has developed in the Greater Boston area,
Zamir has performed at venues throughout the United States, Europe,
and Israel. Zamir’s 1999 tour of Eastern Europe was the subject of the PBS
documentary Zamir: Jewish Voices Return to Poland, which was broadcast
on public television stations and shown at film festivals throughout the
United States. Its performances in Israel included appearances with the
Jerusalem Symphony and Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.
The Zamir Chorale of Boston is led by Joshua R. Jacobson, its founder and
artistic director. One of the foremost authorities on Jewish choral music
and a past recipient of the Cantors Assembly’s prestigious “Kavod Award,”
Dr. Jacobson is Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at
Northeastern University, and Visiting Professor and Senior Consultant in
the School of Jewish Music at Hebrew College. More than one hundred of
Dr. Jacobson’s choral arrangements, editions, and compositions have been
published and are frequently performed by choirs throughout the world.
Concert admission reservations can be made on the Temple’s website at
www.tisharon.org/ZamirBoston or by mail to the Temple office.
Reservations and/or payment made on or before November 17 will be $12
for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Reservations and/or payment
made after November 17 and “at the door” will be $18 for adults and $12
for seniors and students. Concert patrons who support the Sandra Gamm
Memorial Fund with a $36 donation as a Friend of the Fund will receive
two preferential seats (additional seats may be purchased for $10 apiece) and
listing in the concert program. Please make payment to Temple Israel, with
Sandra Gamm Memorial Concert as the memo. Payment or reservation will
serve as admission to the concert; tickets will not be issued.
Office Volunteers
A sincere thank you to our
office volunteers: Judy & Irv Kublin,
Andrea Lavender, Carol Wolk Rose,
Sheila Sharad, and Terri Spevock.
Luach Deadlines
The deadline for the January/
February Luach is December
1. Send articles and submissions to luach@tisharon.org.
COMMUNITY
Koach
Our Koach College Connection committee sends fun, holidayrelated, small gifts and cards to our college undergrads
throughout the year. In order to have your college student
included in our mailings, please fill out the form at www.
tisharon.org/koach. This information needs to be updated each
year.
As our kids work hard at college and connect with exciting new
people and ideas, our mailings remind them that they continue
to be an important part of our Temple Israel family. Our
packages generate smiles and appreciation as they help our kids
Tiferet Center
Adapted from an article written in 2010, Imagining a Jewish
Center for Spirituality, Wellness & Healing at Temple Israel for
the Larger Community: Looking Back and Forward
For several years now, along with other friends and colleagues, I
have dreamed of creating a special collaborative Jewish resource
and learning center. This center would gather wonderfully
talented and creative teachers across the Jewish denominational
spectrum and support their efforts of integrating Jewish
teachings and insights into their professional work in the
healing, health, and wellness fields. It would also allow the
reverse; that is, providing opportunities for Jewish clergy
and Jewish educators to focus on themes relevant to health,
wellness, and healing. Thus, the center would allow crossfertilization and a genesis of a new framework for secular and
religious professionals dedicated to serving the needs of Jewish
soul seekers. The center would blaze meaningful pathways for
Jews of all ages and life stages wanting a supportive and safe
space to explore the varied and creative ways that Judaism
can bring greater meaning, health, and healing into their own
personal lives.
remain connected to our wonderful community and beautiful
traditions. Once you provide the requested information, we
will include your children in our mailings for this year.
The deadline for the next mailing is November 22. Please send
the information as soon as possible for the Fall 2014 semester.
Please notify the office or send an email to koach@tisharon.org
if a student’s address changes during the year or if their study
abroad plans change. Please note that we are unable to send
packages to students studying abroad due to high postage costs,
and that this program is for children of Temple Israel members
only (no grandchildren, sorry).
the Tiferet Center programming aims to bring light, renewal,
balance, and meaning to our lives. It is a place of connection,
for meaningful relationships between Jewish soul seekers in
our community, between mind and body, for the integration of
Jewish wisdom and Torah with personal wellness, healing, and
healing approaches, and for finding inspiration on our personal
life journeys.
Please join us any time for our drop-in Shabbat morning
mediation and poetic text study from 9-10am, as well as our
other programs and events:
• Shabbat Torah Table, every two weeks at Kiddush, cosponsored with the Adult & Family Education Committee;
• “Be the Change You Wish To Be in The World,” a 5-part
series with Rabbi Yitzi Weiner on Thursdays, Nov 20, Dec
4, Dec 18, Jan 15, and Jan 29 at 7:45 pm;
• “Living the Life of Jewish Meditation,” a special mediation
and book signing with guest rabbi and author from France,
Rabbi Yoel Glick, with a special Meditation Shabbat (Nov 8,
9am) and motzei Shabbat event (Nov 8, 7pm). Rabbi Glick
will be leading the Shabbat morning drop-in meditation at
Temple Israel; the motzei Shabbat event will be at the Cetlin
home in Sharon, featuring a talk and a more in-depth
meditation related to Rabbi Glick’s new book. For more
information and to reserve your spot, contact Shoshana
Cetlin at tiferet@tisharon.org.
Building on the success of the Jewish Wellness & Healing
Programs that took place at Temple Israel during my tenure as
Chair of the Adult & Family Education Committee, and with
the encouragement of the past rabbi and president, we applied
and were awarded small CJP Innovation and Engagement
B’Shalom,
grants. This initial seed money over several years helped to
Shoshana Cetlin, Chair, Tiferet Committee
cultivate and grow this center, now named the Tiferet Center
of Temple Israel: A Place for Jewish Spirituality, Wellness &
Healing. A wonderful planning committee drawn from Temple
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a diverse blend of talent, experience, and interests to plan our
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looking for new volunteers
Why did we name the center Tiferet? Tiferet is one of the
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connects all the others. It means beauty, splendor, harmony,
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compassion, and truth. In keeping with this spirit of our name,
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COMMUNITY
Shabbat Evenings
Mah Gadlu – How Great It Is!
Please join us for warm and family-friendly, participatory
services and dinners in a casual atmosphere, open to all with
special attention for young families with children of all ages.
Friday evening services in Founders Hall are led by Cantor
Dress at 6:15pm, followed by dinner. Kids can be in bed sleeping before 9pm! Services are open to all; dinner reservations
are required. Upcoming dates: November 7 and December 5.
Mishpacha Minyan
Please join us for spirited services led by members of our
congregation. The Carlebach-style approach fosters a highly
participatory singing experience. Services are typically held in
the Library at 6:15pm, with dinners following in Founders Hall.
Services are open to all, but dinners require advance reservations. Upcoming dates: November 21, December 12, and
January 23.
Traditional Services Led by Congregants
Fridays when Mah Gadlu and Mishpacha Minyan services
aren’t scheduled, join us for services in the Chapel, beginning
at 6:15pm.
Tot Shabbat
Each month, join other families with younger children at
5:30pm for a short service led by our clergy, followed by a
free dinner. Upcoming dates: November 7, November 21, and
December 5.
Exploring and getting to know the new Woodland Wilderness, our new outdoor classroom experience!
Reach Out!
Do you have an idea for a program, class, or event? Get in touch with the committee you think is the best fit - or contact Benjamin
Maron (bmaron@tisharon.org) in the office.
Adult & Family Education (Elliot Feldman)
House (David Fixler) house@tisharon.org
adultandfamilyed@tisharon.org
Human Resources (Debra Lefkowitz) hr@tisharon.org
Brotherhood (Noah Horowitz) brotherhood@tisharon.org
Koach (Liz Weiner) koach@tisharon.org
Chavurah (Jen Zinno) chavurah@tisharon.org
Leadership, Development, & Nominations (Arleen Seidman)
Communications (Michal Fandel, Michael Getz)
ldn@tisharon.org
communications@tisharon.org
Literacy Team (Myra Adelmann) literacy@tisharon.org
Cultural Arts (Barney Ovrutt) culturalarts@tisharon.org
Membership (Lori Glassman) membership@tisharon.org
Development (Richard Goldman) development@tisharon.org
PTO (Cheryl Gerson) pto@tisharon.org
Education (Mike Freeman) education@tisharon.org
Ritual (Mark Levitt) ritual@tisharon.org
Endowment Campaign (Ed Hershfield, Rob Carver, Rich
Sisterhood (Beth Lappen, Shelley Keimach)
Goldman) endowment@tisharon.org
sisterhood@tisharon.org
Hazak (Gloria Rose) hazak@tisharon.rg
Social Action (Marcy Kaplan, Amy Katz)
Hertz Nursery School (Rachel Dubin) hertzparents@tisharon.org socialaction@tisharon.org
Hessed (Ellen Michelson, Beth Lappen) hessed@tisharon.org
Tiferet Center (Susan Cetlin) tiferet@tisharon.org
Holocaust Memorial (Dina Rosenbaum) holocaust@tisharon.org Youth (Ilene Greenwald) youth@tisharon.org
THANK YOU
High Holy Days Ushers
We would like to thank the ushers for their contribution to making the services welcoming and meaningful for our Temple family.
Thank you all for your efforts.
Herb Marin (Head
Chuck Bloom
Susan Flashner FineAndy Klassman
Paul Rosenthal
Sanctuary Usher)
MollyAnn Blumenthal
man
Josh Klein
Howard Rothberg
Josh Olshin (Head
Paul Bork
Seth Freilich
Paul Lamb
Joe Rothenstein
Founders Hall Usher)
Julie Brenman
Sabrina Gamm
Ron Lang
Ted Safer
Harvey Wolfe (Head
Brian Brenner
Debra Getz
Steve Lechter
Jay Schwab
Berger Hall Usher)
David Cohen
Marjorie Glincher
Scott Lopez
Susan Shikora
Michael
Coran
Sheryl
Gold
Howard
Novick
Steve Shrago
Paul Abrams
Bruce
Creditor
Ari
Goodwin
Sheryl
Olshin
Norm Tabroff
Barry Arkin
Susan Creditor
Miriam Gopen
Ira Packer
Morey Waltuck
David Arons
Ron
Czik
Jeff
Kadesh
Marlene
Perkins
Ray Watstein
Marvin Asnes
Ravin
Davidoff
Amy
Katz
Mark
Popovsky
Barbara Wax
Steve Azer
Paul Davidson
Harvey Katz
Gary Rachins
Harvey Weinberg
Steve Binney
Elliot
Feldman
Henry
Katz
Steve
Rafsky
Liz Weiner
Larry Blankstein
Neal
Fineman
Gary
Keimach
Carol
Rose
Steve Winer
Mitch Blaustein
Ron
Fishman
Irv
Kempner
Gloria
Rose
Frank Bloch
High Holy Days Bimah Flowers
We would like to thank the following members for their
generous sponsorship of flowers for the bimahs.
Rosh Hashanah
Eileen & Gary Garber: in memory of our beloved fathers,
Sam Brandes & Max Garber, and in honor of our beautiful
mothers, Helen Brandes & Ros Mandell
Teri & Bruce Gorsky & family: in memory of beloved grandparents and great grandparents, Ruth & Harry Rabb
Roger Pritzker: in memory of beloved mother and father,
Janice & Paul Pritzker
Yom Kippur
Teri & Bruce Gorsky & family: in memory of beloved grandparents and great grandparents, Ruth & Joseph Winiker
Millie Hoffman: in memory of beloved husband, Alfred
Harold Hoffman
Sukkot
Simchat Torah Luncheon
Thank you to all who helped make the luncheon a success
by donating at these levels:
Yad
Faye Berzon
Dana & Seth Gitell
Millie Hoffman
Ruth & Martin Hunt
Nadine Evans & Rafi Kieval
Ellen & Aaron Kischel
Judy & Irv Kublin
Sue & Paul Lamb
Chuck Reingold
Keith & Arleen Seidman
Crown
Janet & George Aronson
Margie & Marv Asnes
Michael & Tiziana Getz
Shelley & Gary Keimach
Marilyn & Hy Lamb
Sally & Eric Pomerantz
Jill & Larry Sandberg
Diane & David Sigel
Randy & Steve Ugent
Crown Royal
Geila & Marty Aronson
Sandy & Neil Aronson
Cantor Alan & Lisa Kritz
Torah
Marjorie & David Bernard
Sisterhood of Temple Israel
Susan & Bruce Creditor: in memory of beloved parents and
grandparents, Bronia & Rudolf Schonberg
Walter Family Judaica Shop
Featuring a complete line of Judaica including wedding and bar/bat mitzvah gifts, kippot, mezuzzot, scrolls, toys, jewelry, and
home and holiday gifts, and showcasing “Judaica by Michael Aram and Nambe.” View our large selection of menorahs, candles,
and Hanukkah gift items! (1st candle, Tuesday night, December 16.)
Special Hours
Monday, Dec. 8, 11:30am-1:30pm
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 4:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, Dec. 11, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Monday, Dec. 15, 11:30am-1:30pm
Holiday Shopping Hours
Sundays, 9:00am-1:00pm
Wednesdays, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Major credit cards accepted.
Please call for appointments.
Questions: 781-784-3986 x 40
Ellen 781-801-0691 Arlene 781-784-3423
Lisa 781-784-4281
DONATIONS
Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from July 30, 2014 to October 6, 2014
We gratefully acknowledge these thoughtful donations from December 7, 2013 - February 14, 2014
BIMAH FLOWER FUND
Nancy & Lee Schiff & family to Nancy
Wluka & family in memory of beloved
father and grandfather, Charles H.
Brenner
Steve Schacter in honor of receiving
the National Epilepsy Foundation World
Changer Award
Ruth Zakarin in appreciation for all the
support I received after the loss of my
beloved mother
IRVING & GLORIA BROMBERG
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
BUILDING FOR OUR FUTURE
Sheila Sharad in memory of beloved
mother, Lillian Boodman
Adele Waldman to Roz Heller & family in
memory of beloved husband, father, and
grandfather, Wally Heller
Sheila Sharad in memory of beloved
father, Abraham Boodman
Adelle Markowitz in memory of beloved
father, Samuel L. Lurinsky
Debbi & Michael Coran to Rebecca
Katzman & Scott Katz in honor of the
birth of son, Shai Henry Katz
Freedman in honor of the naming of your
granddaughter
Sue & Ken Wolkon to Harriet & Marty
Agulnek in honor of the birth of
grandson, Brennan Grant Agulnek
CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND
Gary Bello in memory of beloved mother,
Esther Bello Tuck
Gary Bello in memory of beloved father,
Erwin Bello
Michael Getz in memory of beloved
brother, Daniel Getz
Lori & Keith Small & family to Tom
Garnitz & family in memory of beloved
mother and grandmother, Betty Garnitz
Adelle Markowitz in memory of beloved
father-in-law, Samuel Markowitz
Cheryl & Ted Safer to Mark Popovsky &
family in memory of beloved mother and
grandmother, Sally Popovsky
HERB & EILEEN BROWN YOUTH
FUND
Vicki Kaplan to Sue Novick & family
in memory of beloved mother and
grandmother, Faye Hocky
Stephen Brown & Pamela Botts to Beth
Hurwitz & family in memory of beloved
mother, Selma Palmer
Vicki Kaplan to Lauren & Brian Brenner
in honor of Daniel and Esty’s marriage
Vivian Tartak in memory of beloved
friend, Alfred Saltzman
Evelyn & Ron Lang to Harriet & Marty
Agulnek in honor of the birth of
grandson, Brennan Grant Agulnek
Rochelle Strenger in memory of beloved
father, Samuel Strenger
Stephen Brown & Pamela Botts to Judy
Bluestein & family in memory of beloved
father, Sidney Cohen
Stephen Brown & Pamela Botts to
Evelyn & Ron Lang to Lois & Arnie
Roger Pritzker with much appreciation
Lori Small in memory of beloved father
and grandfather, Paul Rittenburg
Betty & Saul Heller in memory of
beloved brother, Wally Heller
DONATIONS
Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from July 30, 2014 to October 6, 2014
Amy & Jonathan Katz to Cantor Dress
with much appreciation
Lesley Rudner to Roz Heller & family in
memory of beloved husband, father, and
grandfather, Wally Heller
Judy Kublin in memory of beloved
mother, Clara King
Stuart & Ann Heller to Cantor Dress with
much appreciation
Robin & Scott Director to Haley Director
in honor of your reading Torah, Shabbat,
September 6, 2014
Robin & Scott Director to Mitchell
Director in honor of your reading Torah,
Mincha, Yom Kippur
Robin & Scott Director to Haley Director
in honor of your 16th birthday
Kim & Matt Reingold to Ruth Zakarin &
family in memory of beloved mother and
grandmother, Arlene Zakarin
Vivian Tartak in memory of beloved
mother, Sarah Pober
Lois Freedman in memory of beloved
father, Isadore Halzel
Nancy Wluka in memory of beloved
mother, Ethel Blackman Brenner
Mitchell Rudnick to Susan Miller in
memory of beloved husband, Peter Miller
Mitchell Rudnick to Joseph Zophin in
memory of beloved wife, Marlene
Roberta Reingold to Harriet & Marty
Agulnek in honor of the birth of
grandson, Brennan Grant Agulnek
Miriam & Larry Blankstein to Harriet &
Marty Agulnek in honor of the birth of
grandson, Brennan Grant Agulnek
Miriam & Larry Blankstein to Peri &
Aaron Agulnek in honor of the birth of
son, Brennan Grant Agulnek
Linda Garnitz in memory of beloved
father, Herbert A. Selenkow
Rona Backus in memory of beloved
father, George Appel
Vivian Tartak in memory of beloved
husband, Abram Tartak
Sue & Paul Lamb to Cantor Steven &
Myrna Dress wishing you a shanah tovah
Honey Lew in memory of beloved father,
Hyman J. Alpert
DAILY MINYAN FUND
honor of your special birthday
Bev Palan in memory of beloved father,
Samuel Goldberg
GENERAL FUND
Sherm Palan in memory of beloved
mother, Cecelia F. Palan
Marty Grandberg in memory of beloved
father, Selwyn Grandberg
Rebecca Katzman in memory of beloved
mother Anne Rawet Katzman
Marlene & Bruce Moyer to Mark
Popovsky & family in memory of beloved
mother and grandmother, Sally Popovsky
Amy & Harold Waisel to Steven Furst &
family in memory of beloved father and
grandfather, Donald Furst
Mitchell Rudnick to Susan Novick &
family in memory of beloved mother and
grandmother, Faye Hocky
Joan & Ron Rogers to Earl Gashin in
memory of beloved mother, Cecilia
Beebe Amdur & Mark Goldstein to
Don Silberman & family in memory of
beloved mother and grandmother, Mia
Silberman
Adele Waldman in memory of beloved
grandmother, Sarah Cooper
Stuart & Ann Heller with much
appreciation
Elaine & Bob Corman to Roz Heller &
family in memory of beloved husband,
father, and grandfather, Wally Heller
Lois Diamond in memory of beloved
father, George Golden
Roz Blumenthal in memory of beloved
father, Louis Appel
David Diamond in memory of beloved
mother, Belle Diamond
Gayle Sherman in memory of beloved
mother, Ann Archer
Amy & Harold Waisel to Ruth Zakarin &
family in memory of beloved mother and
grandmother, Arlene Zakarin
Rae Weinstein in memory of beloved
sister, Sara Ettinger
Donna & Rob Carver with much
appreciation
Bev & Sherm Palan in memory of
beloved aunt, Minnie Gold
ROBIN FELDMAN SPECIAL
EDUCATION FUND
Ellen & Aaron Kischel to Elaine &
Herb Glick in honor of the birth of
granddaughter, Gabriella Rose Davis
Ellen & Aaron Kischel to Mark Popovsky
& family in memory of beloved mother
and grandmother, Sally Popovsky
SANDRA GAMM MEMORIAL FUND
Celia & Steve Gamm to Sophie
Borenstein in honor of your 12th
birthday
Celia & Steve Gamm to Eitan Borenstein
in honor of your 11th birthday
Celia & Steve Gamm to Rina Borenstein
in honor of your 9th birthday
Celia & Steve Gamm to Dalia Borenstein
in honor of your 7th birthday
Celia & Steve Gamm to Dale Golden in
Geila Aronson in memory of beloved
mother, Freda Shore
Geila Aronson in memory of beloved
father, Mordecai Shore
Geila & Marty Aronson to Roz Heller &
family in memory of beloved husband,
father, and grandfather, Wally Heller
Rebecca Katzman & Scott Katz in honor
of our son Shai Henry (Hillel) Katz’s brit
milah
Steve Ugent with much appreciation for
a recent Aliyah
Ann Freedman in memory of beloved
husband, Maynard Freedman
Andrea Lavender & Mark Popovsky to
Susan Novick & family in memory of
beloved mother & grandmother, Faye
Hocky
Barbara Katz in memory of beloved
father, Julius Stone
Barry Kesselman in memory of beloved
father, David Kesselman
Jonathan Chosiad in memory of beloved
father, Albert Chosiad
Ken Brine in memory of beloved
grandfather, Morris Dorfman
DONATIONS
Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges
theseacknowledge
thoughtful donations
from July 30,
2014 to October
6, 2014 7, 2013 - February 14, 2014
We gratefully
these thoughtful
donations
from December
Sandra & Ralph Miller to Bebe
Rosenstein in memory of beloved Laurie
Rosenstein Roy
father and grandfather, Donald Furst
Lester Wax in memory of beloved
mother, Martha V. Wax
Susan Novick & family in memory of
beloved mother and grandmother, Faye
Hocky
Ted Kohan in memory of beloved father,
Abraham Kohan
Lester Wax in memory of beloved father,
Ralph S. Wax
Millie Hoffman in memory of beloved
father-in-law, Edward Paul Hoffman
Judi Elkin in memory of beloved
grandfather, Israel Goldstein
Enid Stecker in memory of beloved
mother, Esther Wooster
Joan Clemens in memory of beloved
mother, Edith Smith
Judi Elkin in memory of beloved brother,
Fred Kaplan
Marilyn Kahn in memory of beloved
mother, Sara Zeldin, and beloved father,
Jacob Zeldin
Darlene & Larry Lencz to Scott Katz &
Rebecca Katzman in honor the birth of
son, Shai Henry Katz
Shirley Richmond in memory of beloved
brother-in-law, Harry Sherman
Darlene & Larry Lencz to Lauren & Brian
Brenner in honor Dan & Esty’s marriage
Denise & Peter Gray to Shari Holstein
& family in memory of beloved sister,
Laurie Rosenstein Roy
Bunny Katz in memory of beloved father,
Jacob Horowitz
Lesley Rudner in memory of beloved
grandfather, Harry Rudner
The Boxerman Family to Ruth Zakarin &
family in memory of beloved mother and
grandmother, Arlene Zakarin
HESSED/CARING COMMUNITY FUND
Denise & Peter Gray to Ruth Zakarin &
family in memory of beloved mother and
grandmother, Arlene Zakarin
Roz Blumenthal in memory of beloved
sister, Minnie Smith
Cliff Caplan in memory of beloved father,
Marvin Caplan
Robert Swartz in memory of beloved
nephew, Lloyd Stockel
Amy & Jonathan Katz to Lloyd Levenson
& family in memory of beloved father
and grandfather, Alvan Levenson
Michael Flatto in memory of beloved
mother, Rhoda Flatto
Marv Asnes in memory of beloved
mother, Gertrude Asnes
Karen & Howard Glaser in memory of
beloved son, Scott Adam Glaser
Rafi Kieval in memory of beloved
mother, Esther Kieval
Martin Geher in memory of beloved
father, Daniel Bernard Geher
Shirley Maltzman in memory of beloved
mother, Dorothy Dubin
Sue & Ken Wolkon to Bea Stern in honor
of your special birthday
Raphaella Frielich in memory of beloved
father, Walter A. Stern
Richard Goldman in memory of beloved
father, Philip Goldman
Mitchell Rudnick with much appreciation
Muriel Green in memory of beloved
husband, Maurice Green
Evey & Mike Freed with much
appreciation
Bea Newman in memory of beloved
father, David Weidenfeld
Bea Newman in memory of beloved
brother, Morris Weidenfeld
Bea Newman in memory of beloved
father-in-law, Henry Newman
Barry Kesselman in memory of beloved
mother, Roslyn Kesselman
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Diane & Ron Kuppersmith to Tom
Garnitz & family in memory of beloved
mother and grandmother, Betty Garnitz
Diane & Ron Kuppersmith to Steven
Furst & family in memory of beloved
Muriel Green in memory of beloved son,
David Green
Dave Levitan in memory of beloved
mother, Evelyn Levitan
Larry Lencz in memory of beloved father,
Dr. Erwin Lencz
Joan Clemens in memory of beloved
step-mother, Cyreld Smith
Lesley Rudner in memory of beloved
grandmother, Ida Rudner
Faye Berzon in memory of beloved
mother, Elizabeth Clark
Fay Berzon to Lois & David Diamond
in honor of the birth of 2 great
grandchildren
Sally, Eric, Elana, & Shira Pomerantz to
Wendy Harsfield in memory of beloved
father, Marshall Stein
Wendy Harsfield in memory of beloved
grandmother, Lucy White
Sally, Eric, Elana, & Shira Pomerantz to
Ruth Zakarin & family in memory of
beloved mother and grandmother, Arlene
Zakarin
Andrea Lavender and Mark Popovsky
to Ruth Zakarin & family in memory of
beloved mother and grandmother, Arlene
Zakarin
Andrea Lavender and Mark Popovsky
to Susan Flashner-Fineman &
Neal Fineman in honor of Ariella’s
engagement to Rom Leibner
Andrea Lavender and Mark Popovsky to
Eileen & Gary Garber in honor of your
30th wedding anniversary and Gary’s
special birthday
Andrea Lavender and Mark Popovsky to
Lois & Arnie Freedman in appreciation of
your leadership and tireless efforts
Susan Davidson in memory of beloved
father, Frank Hronsky
Susan Creditor in memory of beloved
mother, Bronia Schonberg
Larry Lencz in memory of beloved
mother, Sylvia Lencz
Vivian Tartak in memory of beloved
mother, Sarah Pober
Eleanor Rosenthal in memory of beloved
mother, Fanny Shuman
Shirley Richmond in memory of beloved
nephew, Avram Brody
Faye Berzon in memory of beloved
DONATIONS
Temple
Israeldonations
gratefully
acknowledges
these
donations from
July 30,
2014 to October
6, 2014
Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges
these
thoughtful
April 8, 2014
tothoughtful
Julyfrom
29, 2014
We gratefully
acknowledge
thesefrom
thoughtful
donations
December
7, 2013
- February
14, 2014
mother-in-law, Fanny Berzon
MAHZOR LEV SHALEM
Marlene Chused in memory of beloved
father, Theodore Goodman
Miriam Blankstein in memory of beloved
father, Leo Brenner
Ina Cushman in memory of beloved
uncle, Harold Krasnow
Sisterhood of Temple Israel to Millie
Hoffman in honor of and appreciation
of your devoted years of service to
Sisterhood Lunch & Learn
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL FUND
Karen & Kenny Weiner to Nancy Wluka
& family in memory of beloved father
and grandfather, Charles Brenner
Saul Wersted to Sidi & Sam Natansohn
in your honor
Natalie & Motti Pupkin to the Moshkovitz
Family in memory of beloved sister
MAYER KATZ HOLOCAUST & JEWISH
HISTORY COLLECTIONS
Marion & Harvey Katz to Mark Popovsky
& family in memory of beloved mother
and grandmother, Sally Popovsky
MISHPACHA MINYAN FUND
The Keimach Family to Ruth Zakarin &
family in memory of beloved mother and
grandmother, Arlene Zakarin
The Keimach Family to Susan FlashnerFineman & family in honor of Ariella’s
engagement to Rom Leibner
RABBI’S FUND
Arlene Weingast in memory of beloved
father, Harold Shenkman
Michael Weingast in memory of beloved
sister, Harriet Weingast
LAMB-ELLOWITZ FAMILY
ENDOWMENT FUND
Robert Swartz in memory of beloved
mother, Jennie Swartz
Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Nate Bluestein
wishing you a speedy recovery
Edith Swartz in memory of beloved
sister, Laura Bellis
Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Marlene Chused
wishing you a speedy recovery
Shirley Maltzman in memory of beloved
father, Benjamin Dubin
Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Steven Novak
wishing you a speedy recovery
Andrea Lavender and Mark Popovsky to
Rabbi Leslie Gordon in appreciation of
your support of the TI community
Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Barbara Katz &
family in memory of beloved husband,
father, and grandfather, Leonard Katz
Arlene Weingast in memory of beloved
aunt, Shirley Davidoff
JOSEPH & MIRIAM ULMAN
MEMORIAL FUND
Toby Grandberg in memory of beloved
mother, Pearl Ulman Wolff
USY SCHOLARSHIP
Ilene Greenwald in memory of beloved
father, Martin Greenwald
David Sigel in memory of beloved
mother, Helen Sigel
MILTON WEISMAN MEMORIAL FUND
Roberta Becker in memory of beloved
mother-in-law, Rose Becker
Roberta Becker in memory of beloved
father-in-law, Harry Becker
SAUL & EVELYNE WERSTED
SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR STUDENTS
AT THE JEWISH THEOLOGICAL
SEMINARY
Saul Wersted to Lois & David Diamond
in honor of the birth of 2 great
grandchildren
Saul Wersted to Stacey Chorney with
much appreciation
WOODLAND WILDERNESS FUND
Hertz Nursery School
Lisa Kritz in memory of Frank Ridge
Julie Ridge in memory of Frank Ridge
Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Sharon & Uri Piran
in honor of the birth of grandson, Jacob
Silas Waxman
Michael Weingast in memory of beloved
father, Michael Weingast
Susan Ridge in memory of Frank Ridge
Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Dina, Todd &
Jonah Waxman in honor of the birth of
Jacob Silas
ISRAEL & DORIS SAMUELS
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Ruby & Gary Creditor
Sue & Paul Lamb to Elaine & Herb Glick
in honor of the birth of granddaughter,
Gabriella Rose Davis
Sue & Paul Lamb to in memory of
beloved husband, father and grandfather,
Wally Heller
Marjorie Asnes in memory of beloved
father, Harold Nannis
Sue & Paul Lamb to Shari Levitan in
memory of your beloved father
Mim Gopen in memory of beloved father,
Israel N. Samuels
SLOVIN FAMILY EDUCATION FUND
Ann & Jim Slovin to the Peljovich
Family in memory of beloved father and
grandfather
TIFERET CENTER FUND
Linda & David Rabinowitz to Carol
& Joe Rothenstein in honor of your
granddaughter becoming bat mitzvah
Susan & Bruce Creditor in memory of
beloved father, Rudolf Schonberg
Terri & Jim Spevock in memory of
beloved parents, Eva & David Spevock
Comfort Shawls
Do you knit? Have some free time?
The Hessed
Caring Community is in
need of handmade comfort
shawls. Directions are provided. Contact Sharon Piran: sharpir1@aol.com or 781-784-8414.
DONATIONS
Temple Israel gratefully appreciates your generosity. Donations can also be made online: www.tisharon.org
Temple Israel sincerely values your gift. Your kindness and generosity will be acknowledged and the recipient(s) will be notified
promptly. Simply make a donation online (www.tisharon.org) or fill out this form and return together with a check payable to
Temple Israel.
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Fund(s) Selection:
Leonard Sandhaus Memorial Children’s Collection
Adds books for children to our library.
c Mahzor Lev Shalem
Dedicate a new mahzor for the High Holy Day Service. $36 each;
inscribe the bookplate in honor or memory of a loved one.
c Mah Gadlu Fund
Offsets the cost of these Friday night dinners, making them more
accessible to the community.
c Mayer Katz Holocaust & Jewish History Collections
Supports the library.
c Mishpacha Minyan Fund
Offsets the cost of these Friday night dinners, making them more
accessible to the community.
c Prayer Book Fund
Supports the repair and purchase of prayer books as needed.
c Sandra Gamm Memorial Fund
Supports annual programs in music and other cultural arts for the
benefit of Temple Israel members.
c Simcha Garden
$118 or more - Honor your family’s simcha by helping to
underwrite the synagogue’s special landscaping projects.
c Tiferet Center Fund
Supports the Center’s programs and services for Temple members
and the greater Sharon Jewish community.
c Toby Neipris Wilgoren Memorial Jewish & Hebrew Literature
Collection
Supports the library.
c Tree of Life
$360 per leaf - Inscribe a leaf for any of life’s celebrations.
c
Bimah Flower Fund
Provides funds for bimah flowers.
c Building For Our Future Fund
Supports the Renovation and Expansion Campaign mortgage.
c Cantor’s Music Fund
Finances the operational costs of the Rinat Yisrael Chorus and
the materials necessary to integrate music into the synagogue.
c Community Garden Fund
Supports our new community garden and outdoor prayer space.
c Daily Minyan Fund
Supports our daily minyan.
c Gamm-Varty Community Fund
Supports special activities and purchases for the benefit of the
congregation.
c General Fund
Supports the synagogue’s operating expenses.
c General Scholarship Fund
Provides tuition support for students to attend Jewish day schools
and camps, trips to Israel, and other Jewish learning opportunities.
c Herb & Eileen Brown Youth Fund
Augments the USY programming budget.
c Hessed Caring Community Fund
Supports assistance to Temple members in times of need
c Holocaust Memorial Fund
Supports the annual Yom HaShoah program.
c Lamb/Ellowitz Family Scholar-in-Residence Fund
Endowment to provide guest lecturers.
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Bertram Berger Memorial Fund
c Jennie & Max Berger Scholarship
c Israel Boyer Memorial Scholarship
c Irving & Gloria Bromberg Memorial
Scholarship
c Frank Einis Memorial Fund
c Anne & David Enbinder Scholarship
c Robin Feldman Special Education
Fund
c Sid Hentoff Memorial Scholarship
c Irving & Ann Glaser Memorial Fund
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John Gold Scholarship
Dr. George V. Hochman Scholarship
c Anna & Paul Kerstein Scholarship
c Dr. Aaron Kornetsky Scholarship
c Kublin Family Scholarship
c Harriet V. Lake Memorial
Scholarship
c Steven Linick Scholarship
c Robyn Amy Locke Hebrew
Educational Fund
c Maltz FAmily Campership Fund
c Leo Pollock Fund
c Benjamin Rosenstein Fund
Israel & Doris Samuels Scholarship
Max & Ida Schultz Memorial Fund
c Harvey Alan Seigel Achievement
Fund
c Rose Shanker Memorial Fund for
Youth Activities
c Manfred Sheff Memorial Fund
c Abby Shevitz z”l Anshei Mitzvah
Fund
c Slovin Family Education Fund
c Rabbi Pesach Sobel Prozdor
Scholarship
c Hyman Sokoloff Scholarship
Frances Steinberg Scholarship
Lonni Beth Stern Academic
Achievement Award
c Theodore Stern Memorial Fund
c Miriam & Joseph Ulman Memorial
Fund
c Milton Weisman Memorial Fund
c Evelyne & Saul Wersted Scholarship
for Students at the Jewish
Theological Seminary
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CALENDAR
Visit www.tisharon.org/calendar.aspx for updates and daily minyan times
NOVEMBER 2014
Sunday
Monday
Nov. 30 8 Kislev
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
8 Cheshvan
• No Religious
School
2
9 Cheshvan
• Shabbat Services, 9am
• Drop-in Meditation,
9am
• Youth Services,
10:30am
• Shabbat Torah Table
• Mincha/Ma’ariv
Minyan, 5:30pm
• Lift Your Spirits, 7pm
3
10 Cheshvan
• Religious School
• Hertz Open House,
10am
• Hessed Training,
10am
• Katanim Event,
11am
• Knowvember Fest,
11:30am
• Kadima Event,
1pm
• March of the Living
Program, 1:30pm
• Lunch & Learn,
12:15pm
• Religious School
• Me’ah, 7pm
9
10
16 Cheshvan
17 Cheshvan
• Religous School
• Indoor Yard Sale,
9am
• Jr. USY Event, 2pm
• Sr. USY Event,
3pm
• Indoor Yard Sale,
9am
• Lunch & Learn,
12:15pm
• Religious School
• Me’ah, 7pm
16
17
23 Cheshvan
24 Cheshvan
4 11 Cheshvan
1118 Cheshvan 12
1825 Cheshvan 19
• Hearing Men’s
Voices, 8pm
23
24
25
• Religous School
• Sandra Gamm
Memorial Concert,
4pm
• Lunch & Learn,
12:15pm
• Religious School
• Me’ah, 7pm
19 Cheshvan
• Religious School
• Mah Jongg, 7pm
• Education Committee Meeting, 7:30pm
• Lunch & Learn,
12:15pm
• Religious School
• Sr. USY Lounge,
6:30pm
• Me’ah, 7pm
2 Kislev
12 Cheshvan
• No Religious
School (Parent/
Teacher Conferences)
• Mah Jongg, 7pm
• Youth Committee
Meeting, 7:30pm
• Religous School
• Brotherhood
Breakfast, 10am
• Rock-A-Baby Concert, 11am
• A Day in The
Ghetto, 2pm
1 Kislev
5
3 Kislev
26 Cheshvan
• Religious School
• Board of Trustees
Meeting, 7:30pm
26
4 Kislev
6
13 Cheshvan
• Religious School
• Europe and the
Jews: Today and
Tomorrow, 7:30pm
• Israeli Dancing,
8pm
13
20 Cheshvan
7
14 Cheshvan
Candle lighting
4:14pm
• Tot Shabbat,
5:30pm
• Mah Gadlu
Shabbat Services,
6:15pm
14
21 Cheshvan
• Religious School
• Madrichim Training, 5:30pm
• Conversational
Hebrew, 7:15pm
• Israeli Dancing,
8pm
Candle lighting
4:07pm
20
21
27 Cheshvan
• Shabbat Services,
6:15pm
28 Cheshvan
• Religious School
• Conversational
Hebrew, 7:15pm
• Be The Change
You Wish To Be in
The World, 7:45pm
• Israeli Dancing,
8pm
Candle lighting
4:01pm
27
28
5 Kislev
• Tot Shabbat,
5:30pm
• Mishpacha Minyan
Shabbat Services
(with Jr./Sr. USY),
6:15pm
6 Kislev
Candle lighting
3:57pm
• Shabbat Services,
6:15pm
8
15 Cheshvan
• Shabbat Services, 9am
• Drop-in Meditation,
9am
• Mincha/Ma’ariv Bat
Mitzvah: Sophie Wolfe,
3:45pm
• Mincha/Ma’ariv
Minyan, 4:15pm
15
22 Cheshvan
• Drop-in Meditation,
9am
• Camp-Style Shabbat
Services, 10am
• Youth Services,
10:30am
• Shabbat Torah Table
• Mincha/Ma’ariv Bat
Mitzvah: Abigail Schultz,
3:45pm
• Mincha/Ma’ariv
Minyan, 4pm
22
29 Cheshvan
• Shabbat Services, 9am
• Drop-in Meditation,
9am
• Shabbat Torah Table
• Mincha/Ma’ariv Bat
Mitzvah: Sofie Smith,
3:30pm
• Mincha/Ma’ariv
Minyan, 4pm
• Havdalah & Square
Dancing, 8pm
29
7 Kislev
• Shabbat Services, 9am
• Drop-in Meditation,
9am
• Mincha/Ma’ariv, 4pm
CALENDAR
Visit www.tisharon.org/calendar.aspx for updates and daily minyan times
DECEMBER 2014
Sunday
Monday
1
9 Kislev
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
2
10 Kislev 3
11 Kislev 4
12 Kislev 5
• Lunch & Learn,
12:15pm
• Religious School
• Me’ah, 7pm
• Religious School
• Joint Education
& Youth Committee
Meeting, 7:30pm
• Religious School
• Conversational
Hebrew, 7:15pm
• Be The Change
You Wish To Be in
The World, 7:45pm
• Israeli Dancing,
8pm
Visit www.tisharon.org/calendar.aspx for updates and daily minyan times
7
15 Kislev
8
16 Kislev
9
17 Kislev
• Religious School
• Jewish Routes
Discussion Series,
10am
• Lunch & Learn,
12:15pm
• Religious School
• Sr. USY Lounge,
6:30pm
• Me’ah, 7pm
• Hearing Men’s
Voices, 8pm
14
15
16
22 Kislev
23 Kislev
• Religious School
• Brotherhood Board
Meeting, 10am
• Lunch & Learn,
12:15pm
• Religious School
• Me’ah, 7pm
21
22
29 Kislev
• Religious School
28
6 Tevet
30 Kislev
23
24 Kislev
1 Tevet
• Lunch & Learn,
12:15pm
• Religious School
• Me’ah, 7pm
29
7 Tevet
10
18 Kislev
8 Tevet
19 Kislev
• Religious School
• Board of Trustees
Meeting, 7:30pm
• Religious School
• Conversational
Hebrew, 7:15pm
• Israeli Dancing,
8pm
17
18
25 Kislev
26 Kislev
• Religious School
• USY Hanukkah
Party
• Sisterhood
Hanukkah Party
• Religious School
• Hazak Hanukkah
Party, 6pm
• Be The Change
You Wish To Be in
The World, 7:45pm
• Israeli Dancing,
8pm
24
25
2 Tevet
• Family Fun Night,
7pm
30
11
31
9 Tevet
3 Tevet
13 Kislev
Candle lighting,
3:55pm
• USY Freshman
Kinus
• Tot Shabbat,
5:30pm
• Mah Gadlu
Shabbat Services,
6:15pm
12
20 Kislev
Candle lighting,
3:55pm
• Hertz Nursery
Shabbat School,
5:30pm
• Mishpacha Minyan
Shabbat Services,
6:15pm
19
27 Kislev
Candle lighting,
3:57pm
• Shabbat services,
6:15pm
26
4 Tevet
Candle lighting, 4pm
• Shabbat Services,
6:15pm
Saturday
6
14 Kislev
• Shabbat Services,
9am (Bar Mitzvah: Jack
Price)
• Drop-in Meditation,
9am
• Shabbat Torah Table
• Mincha/Ma’ariv
Minyan, 4pm
13
21 Kislev
• Shabbat Services,
9am (Bar Mtizvah:
Andrew Hoffstein)
• Drop-in Meditation,
9am
• Mincha/Ma’ariv
Minyan, 4pm
20
28 Kislev
• Shabbat Services
(New Members Shabbat), 9am
• Drop-in Meditation,
9am
• Youth Services,
10:30m
• Shabbat Torah Table
• Mincha/Ma’ariv
Minyan, 4pm
27
5 Tevet
• Shabbat Services,
9am
• Drop-in Meditation,
9am
• Mincha/Ma’ariv
Minyan, 4pm
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to meet your community,
find out what makes us tick,
discover how to get involved,
and more!
November 2, 11:30am-1:30pm
LUACH
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