SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 The Congregation Ahavas Achim THE COMMUNITY SYNAGOGUE OF Rabbi Amy Loewenthal THE MONADNOCK REGION. Bulletin From the Rabbi's Desk school I was drawn to math and science, but I also loved poetry and psychology. My appre- Unanswerable Question: “How many angels can ciation of the intricate patterns of the biological dance on the head of a pin?” world merged with my developing spiritual Next Question: “Why ask an unanswerable awareness. question?” (continued on page 2) Jewish Comedic Answer: “Why not?” Yes, it’s often good to ask unanswerable ques- September/October tions, because the exploration, the groping for Sept. 1 Kavana Shabbat Service 7:00 PM understanding, stimulates thinking – and even Sept. 8 Traditional Shabbat Service 7:00 PM demands that we think about how to think. Sept. 9 CAA Movie: 7:00 PM “The Wedding Plan” The question “How many angels can dance Sept. 10 JFNH Annual Meeting/ 4:00 PM on the head of a pin?” sounds absurd. And, in Shem Tov Awards - Manchester fact, over time, this unanswerable question has Sept. 13 Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 PM often been employed as a metaphor for useless Sept. 15 Short Shabbat Service 7:00 PM scholarship. After all, aren’t “angels” a matter Sept. 16 Selichot at BAJC 7:30 PM of Faith? On the other hand, isn’t a techni- Sept. 20 Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 6:30 PM cal question about how much physical space Sept. 21 Rosh Hashanah Day I Service 9:00 AM a being would occupy a matter of Science? So Children’s Service 10:00 AM those who say such a question is absurd take as Sept. 22 Rosh Hashanah Day II Service 9:00 AM a given that these two realms are incompatible. Sept. 29 Kol Nidre Service 6:15 PM Is that necessarily true? Are matters of Science Sept. 30 Yom Kippur Service 9:00 AM and matters of Faith mutually exclusive? Children’s Service 10:00 AM Oct. 5 Make sukkah decorations 5:00 PM Are matters of Faith and matters of Science con- Potluck dinner 5:30 PM tradictory? Oct. 6 Shabbat Service/ Rhett Landers 7:00 PM Must a person choose only one of these modes Oct. 7 Shabbat Morning Service 9:30 AM to rely on for guidance through life? Rhett Landers Bar Mitzvah Oct. 8 Ushpizin Night w/ 6:00 PM The intersection of Science and Spirituality has Scott Rodolitz long been an interest of mine. I was raised in a Singing in the Sukkah secular home which prized logic. All through Oct. 11 Yizkor/Hashona Raba/Shemini 7:00 PM Atzeret Oct. 13 Simchat Torah Service/Special 6:00 PM Guest: NH Shlicha UPCOMING EVENTS Oct. 18 Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 PM High Holy Days ...... 6 Oct. 20 Short Shabbat Service 7:00 PM NH Shlicha Visiting ...... 7 Oct. 21 CAA Movie: “Quiz Show” 7:00 PM Oct. 25 CAA Book Club 6:30 PM CAA Movie Club ...... 8 Oct. 27 Traditional Shabbat Service 7:00 PM Rhett Landers’ Bar Mitzvah . . . .13 Oct. 29 Intro to Klezmer with 3:00 PM See inside for details. Lainee Ginsberg

1 Some say that Faith and are dreamt of in your philosophy [science], Science are contradic- Horatio.” Deep down, Science knows there tory fields of inquiry. Others are vast expanses it is incapable of describ- have described Faith and ing. Science proposes theoretical models based Science as separate sources on evidence. As new evidence comes to light, of knowledge. The evolu- theories change. In some areas, through the tionary biologist, Steven Jay scientific method, over time we approximate Gould, described Faith and reality more closely. In other areas, phenomena Science as “Non-Overlapping Rabbi Loewenthal will continue to elude empirical understanding Magesteria” – completely sepa- or measurement, but still be felt and intuited. rate domains. For him, Science is the realm Love is but one example. in which we ask questions of fact and theory. The medieval Jewish scholar Maimonides, Faith is the realm in which we ask questions of also known as the RaMbaM, had a broad moral meaning and value. background as a physician, rabbi, astronomer, John Polkinghorne, a theoretical physicist and Torah scholar, and philosopher. His multiple Anglican priest, gave an illustration of a tea areas of expertise uniquely situated him to kettle whistling in someone’s kitchen. The be able to harmonize scientific inquiry with question “why is the kettle boiling?” has sev- traditional Jewish devotion to G-d. For the eral answers, he explained. RaMbaM, these fields were not in contradic- tion. They illuminated each another. One kind of explanation is that the water mol- ecules, excited into more rapid movement by To be human – and especially to be a Jewish the heat, become unhooked from each other human – is to question. As we enter the High and fly around and become like a gas. Another Holy Days, we confront questions of meaning. kind of explanation is that the kettle is boiling We are not limited to only one kind of answer. because someone in the house wanted to make During those days and beyond, let’s look at life tea. Both are true. Both apply to the same phe- through multiple lenses. Science and Faith are nomenon. Yet one is an objective physics expla- both available to us. It would be irrational not nation and the other is within the context of to use them both. subjective human meaning. They are comple- I wish for us all a Shana Tova and I look for- mentary explanations for the same event. ward to a year of praying, celebrating, learn- Like Polkinghorne’s whistling tea kettle, it’s ing, and discovering together. possible to think of Science and Religion as Rabbi Loewenthal complementary, rather than contradictory or non-overlapping. Developing facility in uti- lizing both modes and being able to discern A Letter from the President which mode is called for in a given situation As we head into the High Holy Days I am gives one multiple coping strategies and a struck by how many times we, who are part of holistic integrity. the Congregation Ahavas Achim family, show I was raised and educated in a milieu that up. favored rationality. This view can promote aca- We began our season of preparation for Rosh demic and career success. On the other hand, Hashanah with our Tisha b'Av service. People it runs the risk of viewing spirituality and faith came from throughout the region. We had con- as extraneous distractions. It tends to label gregants from sister synagogues in Greenfield, which is not rational was IRRATIONAL. In MA and Brattleboro, VT as well as a summer my later studies, and especially in rabbinical intern who cycled over from Landmark College school, I came into contact with a wonderful in Putney. Cantor Kate Judd, Scott Rodolitz category of what lies beyond the rational – the and Rabbi Loewenthal lent their voices for the SUPRA- RATIONAL. hauntingly beautiful chanting of the book of Shakespeare’s Hamlet says it best: “There Lamentations. are more things in heaven and earth than

2 On its 50th anniversary, the Kosher Q was a As your new president, I am learning about all resounding success. Thanks to the leadership of it takes to operate this organization. In mid- Malcolm Katz and the culinary wisdom of Jerry August, I sat with our treasurer, Jeff Cohen, Kaufman, more than 150 people enjoyed BBQ and ex-president and former treasurer, David chicken, fresh corn roasted in the husks and a Kochman, for many hours generating the sense of community on a perfect summer day. annual invoices that you have received in the We’re CAA. We show up! mail. For those of you who are able to pay the full amount by September 22nd and take advan- Our Caring Committee, coordinated by Elaine tage of the early pay discount, thank you very and Paul Bieber and Selena Katz, has been very much. Please feel free to contact Jeff Cohen to busy this summer providing rides, food, and make arrangements for a payment schedule visits to families in need. Thank you to every- that works for you. We appreciate all levels of one who has responded to their requests for support for the financial well-being of Ahavas assistance and for the new people who have Achim. We’re CAA. We show up! stepped forward to help. We’re CAA. We show up! Finally, many people are working diligently to prepare for the High Holy Days under We are blessed with a beautiful and spacious the able leadership of Rabbi Loewenthal and building which served as the meeting location the Religious Practices Committee. Daniella for 100+ Women Who Care Cheshire County, Yitzchak is carefully tracking endless details. founded by Jane Shapiro. This organization Arthur Cohen confirmed Torah readers meets quarterly and provides financial sup- and Aliyot honorees. I am grateful to Dale port to local non-profits. What a great way to Rosenberg for volunteering to coordinate all encourage Tzedakah (charity)! honors and, having done it last year, I know Dale Rosenberg, our Education Director, con- that she appreciates when you are able to do the tinues to ensure superb adult education pro- Mitzvah of accepting the honor! gramming. Eager learners engage in book club We are indeed there for each other in a variety discussions, attend Hebrew classes, enjoy Movie of roles. My husband, Dan Fox and our daugh- Club, participate in Adult Study and look for- ter, Toni Goldberg, wish each of you a sweet ward to Scholar in Residence programs. We’re and healthy year. L'shana Tova! CAA. We show up! We’re Congregation Ahavas Achim! We show Experiencing loss is always difficult. As a com- up! munity, we never fail to come together to sup- port each other. We are there for each other Rabbi Harris will join us for the weekend of through the acts of Tahara (preparing the body) November 3-5. Plans are still being finalized and Sh'mirah (guarding the body). There is but there will be at least three different oppor- never a question if we will make a shiva minyan tunities to hear him speak and engage in study or be there for a weekday Yahrzeit. with him. Mark this special weekend on your calendars now and look for updates in the The variety of services led by Rabbi Loewenthal weekly emails and in the next Bulletin. You provides worship experiences to appeal to our won’t want to miss this exciting opportunity! diverse community. We recently enjoyed a par- ticularly robust Shir Shabbat with our Music Ronnie Brown, President Director, Lainee Ginsberg. [email protected] The Oneg was sponsored by Melanie, Chris and Henry McDonald in honor of Melanie's new role as Executive Director of the New Hampshire Jewish Federation. Mazal Tov, Melanie! We’re CAA. We show up! Ronnie Brown

3 What's New for Religious School 5778 Congregation Preparations are in place for another lively Ahavas Achim Religious School year! Our calendar has been finalized and will be THE COMMUNITY SYNAGOGUE OF sent out to the families soon. The first day of THE MONADNOCK REGION. Religious School will be Sunday, September 10. Rabbi Amy Loewenthal The 26 Sunday sessions will include 15 ses- BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017-2018 sions of our Jewish Heroes curriculum and 11 Officers: Holiday sessions, as well as Hebrew instruction. President Ronnie Brown 240-304-7803 This will be the third year of our innovative and Vice-President Jerry Kaufman 363-4481 successful Jewish Heroes program. The study of Treasurer Jeff Cohen 398-5414 Jewish figures, both Biblical and historical, is the Financial Secretary Paul Bieber 242-3521 structure through which we teach Jewish values, Jewish history, Torah, ethics, Israel, and much Recording Secretary more. Students are divided into two broad age Andrea Levin 520-3645 groups to facilitate developmentally appropriate Corresponding Secretary learning activities. Selena Katz 352-1644 Immediate Past President In our past four semesters, the Heroes we David Kochman 903-0357 studied were Founders; Musicians and Poets; Trustees: Famous Pairs; Scientists and Discoverers. This fall semester, our Heroes will be Mystics such Serving until 2018 Judy Rubin 363-8432 Roberta Visser 352-6184 as Rabbi Akiva and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Scott Rodolitz 903-1121 Heschel. In the spring semester, we will learn Serving until 2019 Vivian Prunier 802-387-5875 about Philosophers such as A.D. Gordon and Wendy Platt 363-8230 King Solomon. David Butler 588-8073 Scott Rodolitz will teach the older Heroes Serving until 2020 Jennifer Cohen 357-9982 students and Dale Rosenberg will teach the Marni Silverstein 357-7443 Pam Weinrieb 209-7786 younger Heroes group. Tina Ramsey, Diane Student representative to the board – Sarah Wendy Shamas, and Michael Davidovits will make Burman 355-2662 guest appearances as well. Bulletin Editor: After research and consultation, we’ve decided Barbara Green (585-9059) to use a new-to-us Hebrew program from [email protected] our reliable publisher Behrman House, called Co-Editor Mitkadem. This program uses similar prayer- Sandy Kochman based Hebrew material as we’ve used in the [email protected] past. The innovation of Mitkadem is that it is Printing and mailing of the Bulletin generously designed to allow students to work individu- provided by C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. ally, with teacher support and consultation. ADVERTISE! The individualized approach addresses chal- Would you like to advertise your business in our lenges typical of supplementary school Hebrew newsletter? A business card would be a nice instruction: mixed-age classrooms, students way to let our community know that you are who work at different paces, students who out there and inform them about what you are arrive to school at different times. doing. Advertising rates are $18 (chai=life=18) an issue, or $90 a year (six issues). Please call Mitkadem has an excellent track record and the synagogue (352-6747) or mail your card to we’re excited to try it! Teachers will receive Congregation Ahavas Achim at 84 Hastings training in administering the program. Parents Avenue. Patronize our advertisers! interested in volunteering in the classroom are welcome to receive this training as well.

4 Hebrew teachers include Roye Ginsberg, Dale We need more names on our Caring list, so that Rosenberg, Jeff Cohen, Sarah Vogel, and Lainee each time an appeal goes out, we are not ask- Ginsberg. ing the same people over and over. And if your name is on the list and the request comes at a Michael Davidovits will be helping out as well. time not good for you, please don’t feel guilty, Sarah Vogel also coordinates our holiday ses- because there will always be a next time and sions, and Yelena Rodolitz is our teaching assis- maybe you will be available then. tant extraordinaire all day Sunday. To add your name to our Caring List, please Our overall Sunday schedule will be familiar send an email to Elaine Bieber at elaine- to returning families, but we are rearranging [email protected] or call Elaine at 603-242- the sequence of the components this year, to 3521. improve flow. Thank you so much for responding, Hebrew class will be from 9:30-10:25; fol- Selena Katz and Elaine Bieber lowed by snack at 10:25-10:35. The Jewish Heroes classes will be from 10:35-11:30. The day will conclude with Kehilah Time (11:30- Introduction to Klezmer with Lainee Ginsberg 12:00). Parents are especially invited to arrive CAA, October 29 at 3:00 pm for Kehilah Time, where younger students and We all know Lainee older students share what each of their classes Ginsberg as our tal- learned about the same hero they studied. We ented and spirited Music sing a theme song for each Hero. We join hands Director, whose sing- in a sweet Havdalah ceremony which includes ing and piano playing some simple Israeli dancing. enhances the Shir Shabbat We are all looking forward to another great services. Some of us year! also know her as the Director of Mak’hela – Rabbi Loewenthal the Jewish Chorus of Western Massachusetts, which performs annually at CAA. But she’s also the distinguished scholar Dr. Elaine Broad Caring CAA Members Needed Ginsberg, who teaches music at Keene State We all experience difficult times and we all han- College and is a published composer. dle these times in our own way. But sometimes On October 29, we’ll experience some of it helps to receive a little assistance from the Lainee’s scholarship, with an accessible musi- outside. And our Congregation Ahavas Achim cal lecture on Klezmer music. This Eastern is one place people turn to for support. A few European traditional Jewish folk music has had generous and caring members can be counted a revival in the late 20th and early 21st cen- on to prepare a meal, visit or phone whenever turies. Lainee will teach us what Klezmer is help is needed. all about and what makes it distinctive. With Right now we have several families who are musical accompaniment, she’ll give us a feel experiencing difficult times. We have respond- for this traditional Jewish genre and an under- ed with meals and rides, but there is now a standing of its contemporary appeal to Jews greater need for volunteers. We are compiling and non-Jews alike. a list of members who are willing to receive Please join us for this special event. It’s free emails occasionally, detailing needs of some to CAA members. Non-members are asked to of our members. If you can provide a meal provide a $5 donation to defray costs of refresh- (doesn’t have to be elaborate, home-cooked ment and handouts. meal if that is not your specialty--the supermar- ket deli department has prepared meals, for example), that would be appreciated. A ride to the doctor, a short visit, anything to help is also appreciated.

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SELICHOT Saturday, September 16 At BAJC in Brattleboro 7:30 PM ROSH HA SHANAH Erev Rosh ha Shanah Wednesday, September 20 Evening Service 6:30 PM Day One: Thursday, September 21 Morning Service 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Torah service 11:30 am (approximately) Children’s Service 10:00 AM Tashlich at 1:30 pm at Black Brook (4 blocks from CAA) Possible lunch at hosts’ homes* Day Two: Friday September 22 Morning Service 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Torah service 11:30 am (approximately) No Erev Shabbat Service YOM KIPPUR Kol Nidre: Friday, September 29 Evening service 6:15 PM Yom Kippur: Saturday, September 30 Morning Service 9:00 AM Torah Service 11:30 am (approximately) Children’s Service 10:00 AM Yizkor (Memorial Service) 1:30 PM Discussion/Chanting/Meditation sessions 2:30 to 4:30 PM Mincha Service with Haftarah Jonah 4:45 PM Ne’ilah begins 6:00 PM Havdallah begins 7:15 PM Communal "break the fast" vegetarian potluck follows *Hosts/Guests contact Daniella [email protected]

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6 Hebrew, in the Classroom and Outside community of IDF Officers that wished to cre- ate a high quality town with great education, Do you want to learn to read Hebrew prayers many activities and a supportive community.” more fluently? Would you like to have a bet- In Israel, she is an accomplished musician, com- ter understanding of what they mean? Or are poser, and professional vocalist - talents she is you a beginner and would you like to move eager to integrate into her work here in New off of transliteration and learn how to read the Hampshire. Hebrew Alef Bet? Are you a more advanced speaker/reader who is looking for opportunities For those of us fortunate to connect with them, to expand your learning and practice Hebrew shlichim bring the very heart of Israel -- its conversation? people, culture, traditions, language, spirit to us -- right here in the Monadnock region and Whatever your level of Hebrew learning, CAA beyond. For many of New Hampshire’s Jewish can help you move to the next level. Once children, a Shlicha is often their first “up close again, two adult Hebrew classes per week will and personal” connection with Israel – outside be offered, beginning after the High Holidays. of a history book or a Sunday school lesson. In addition, the CAA library offers many books for self-study as well as books about the history With the help of the Jewish Community from and grammar of the Hebrew language. And across the state (Concord to Portsmouth, look for Hebrew conversation coffee hours with Bethlehem to Keene), donations of furniture, our Shlicha Noam Wolf when she visits! household items, and gift cards have poured in, enabling our Federation Shlicha committee vol- To find out more about Hebrew learning unteers to create a warm and welcoming home opportunities and find the Hebrew class, book, for Noam during her time with us. Several of and/or experience that is just right for you, those generous contributions came from the contact Dale Rosenberg at eddirector.ahavas. members of Ahavas Achim, and for that we are [email protected]. most grateful! As a part of JFNH’s goal to reach all corners Federation’s NH Shlicha Noam Wolf Plans Visits of the state with this and other signature to CAA programs, I have been working with Rabbi Loewenthal and Dale to plan several special By Melanie Zalman events with our synagogue community where McDonald, CAA members young and old will have a chance to Member & Executive learn more about and explore Israel through her Director of Jewish eyes. From being our guest at a vibrant and fes- Federation of New tive Simchat Torah celebration (October 13th) Hampshire to an immersive weekend in Keene (November The relation- 30th - December 3rd - Shir Shabbat perfor- ship between New mance, Adult Learning, and Sunday School Hampshire’s Jewish connections), I do hope that you and your Community and Israel families will keep your eyes and ears attuned to is about to blossom as the special opportunities in the works that will Federation reinstates ensure you don’t miss these wonderful connec- its beloved Shlicha tions. Until then, I welcome you to reach out to program. Noam Wolf’s me at [email protected] with your enthusi- arrival this August asm and ideas about what you’d like to see the marks the first time Federation offer to our community. To connect Jewish Federation of with our Shlicha Noam Wolf, you can find her New Hampshire has on Facebook (NH Shlicha) or send an email to welcomed a Shlicha [email protected]. since 2013. Noam is 27 years old and hails from Maccabim Reut, which she describes as, “small

7 Saturday Night at the Movies – the CAA Movie tigator who exposes the scandal, Quiz Show manages to keep the audience on the edge of Club their seats, even if they know the history and Once a month we get together for a Jewish- the outcome. themed film and discussion. Snacks are eaten. Join us at 7:00. We’ll provide popcorn and other Movies are watched and discussed. Fun is had! snacks. There will be brief framing comments, Here are the September and October offerings: the film viewing, and a discussion afterwards. September 9 at 7:00. The Wedding Plan Saturday Night at the Movies is free to CAA Take a break from High Holiday planning members. Non-member are asked to provide a and join us for “The Wedding Plan,” the new $5 donation to defray costs of refreshment and romantic comedy by Rama Burshtein, the Israeli film rental or purchase. filmmaker known best for the highly acclaimed If you have suggestions for future movies, “Into the Void” a few years ago. “The Wedding contact Dale Rosenberg at eddirector.ahavas. Plan” tells the story of Michal, a thirty-some- [email protected]. thing single Orthodox woman in Israel who really wants to get married. When her arranged bridegroom backs out a few weeks before the Weekly Text Study at Congregation Ahavas wedding, she refuses to cancel the wedding plans, saying that G-d will find her a husband. Achim Join us on Sunday afternoons when we recom- Michal clearly believes that G-d helps those mence study of the upcoming Torah portion, who help themselves and she goes looking for an Adult Education program which has been love and marriage with the clock ticking. The on hiatus for the summer. At 2:00 begin- film follows Michal on a series of arranged res- ning September 17 and continuing on every taurant dates with potential mates, as well as Sunday that Religious School is in session, meeting men in less traditional settings. Will Rabbi Loewenthal and Education Director Dale she find true love and marriage? Well, it’s a Rosenberg take turns leading a session on the romantic comedy, so a happy ending is guaran- Parasha of the Week, the portion of the Torah teed, but there are interesting twists and turns that will be read the following Shabbat. We along the way. read in Hebrew and English and look at a vari- October 21 at 7:00. Quiz Show ety of commentary. No prior knowledge or This 1994 historical feature film tells the story of Hebrew language is required and drop ins are the Congressional investigations into television welcome. quiz shows in the 1950s. Quiz shows were pre- Wednesday morning study has been continu- cursors of reality television. In these programs, ing year-round and is always open to members contestants answered trivia questions for prizes, who are interested and free. Rabbi Loewenthal but like the later “reality tv shows” they weren’t leads the sessions and the study group meets so very real. Although they purported to be beginning at 9:00. The first topic is the Zohar, actual contests, the quiz shows were scripted for the seminal book of Jewish Mysticism. At 10:15 maximum audience enjoyment. there is morning davening, which is followed It was a no brainer to the producers of the show by another text study class at 11:00. The later “21” to play to anti-Semitic feelings by having class has been looking at Ethics of Speech and the Jewish Herb Stempl from Queens lose to Mussar (Jewish ethical teaching) in general. the aristocratic and oh so WASP-y Columbia Plans are in the works to study texts related to University instructor Charles Van Doren. the intersection of science and Jewish religion. Stempl, though, is one Jew who isn’t willing to The Wednesday morning group welcomes new go quietly and he exposes the whole scheme. members with new ideas. Come for part of it or Brilliantly acted by John Turturro (Herb all morning. Stempl), Ralph Fiennes (Charles Van Doren), and Rob Morrow as the Congressional inves-

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10 School No Religious School/ 9:30 am Religious Lunch Potluck - Night 6:00 pm Ushpizin in the Sukkah Singing School 9:30 am Religious of the 12:30 pm Parasha Week 2:00 pm Prayerbook Adults for Hebrew School 9:30 am Religious of the 12:30 pm Parasha Week 2:00 pm Prayerbook Adults for Hebrew School 9:30 am Religious of the Week 12:30 pm Parasha for Hebrew 2:00 pm Prayerbook Adults with Lainee 3:00 pm Klezmer Ginsberg SUNDAY Simchas for September/October Birthdays Alyse Bettinger...... September 1 Sarah Vogel...... October 17 Elizabeth Halper...... September 3 Chelsea Weinrieb...... October 18 Ava Davidovits...... September 7 Pam Weinrieb...... October 20 Sharon Johnson...... September 7 Sephira Bullard...... October 22 Deborah Kaufman...... September 13 Nancy Stone...... October 23 Ian Aldrich...... September 19 Julia Brush...... October 25 Andrea Levin...... September 23 Alex Levin...... October 25 Joseph Beam...... September 24 Ryan Platt...... October 28 Jay Kahn...... September 24 Daniel Fox...... October 30 Elyse Komitzsky...... September 27 Matthew Moore...... October 30 Evelyne Perks...... October 2 Judy Rubin...... October 30 Lucas Beteau...... October 4 Anniversaries John Divan...... October 4 Rabbi Amy Loewenthal ...... September 1 Michael New...... October 5 & Dale Rosenberg Rabbi Amy Loewenthal...... October 7 Gary & Jane Shapiro...... October 12 Sarah Wendy Burman...... October 9 Christopher & Melanie McDonald... October 12 Susan Cater...... October 10

Join Us for the CAA Book Club Lippman has a great ear for dialogue and paints characters who feel not only real, but feel like Next Meeting 10/25 to discuss The Inn at Lake people you actually know. The book is often Devine by Elinor Lippman quietly humorous in the way that everyday life A warm-hearted novel about can be. The love stories, the family stories, and relationships (romantic, family, the food Natalie cooks all have depth and the friendship), about prejudice, and ring of truth. It’s a fun read and a light book. about food. In the 1960s, Natalie Ultimately, though, it has some interesting Marx’s mother writes to a num- things to say about seemingly inconsequential ber of resorts and inns to find one events that happen in childhood and affect peo- for her family’s summer vacation. ple throughout their lives. It’s the place they don’t go that CAA has several copies of the book. Pick one interests Natalie. The Inn at Lake Devine, in up next time you’re in shul. And join us on Vermont, does not allow Jews, as the innkeeper, Wednesday October 25 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss it. Ingrid Berry, explains to Natalie’s mother in response to her letter. It’s Natalie’s first direct The CAA Book Club is free to CAA mem- experience of anti-Semitism and she becomes bers. Non-members are asked to provide a intrigued – almost obsessed – about the vaca- $5 donation to defray costs of book purchase tion denied to her family. She schemes to find a and refreshments. If you have suggestions for way to experience the forbidden inn. future books, contact Dale Rosenberg at [email protected]. When she grows up, the Inn at Lake Devine comes back into Natalie’s life in an unexpected way. Now an aspiring chef, Natalie experiences both tragedy and romance when invited to a wedding at the inn. The Berry and Marx fami- lies become entwined in ways they could not have predicted.

11 Rabbi Maurice Harris, Scholar in Residence at Celebrate “Guests” on Ushpizin Night CAA this Fall CAA, October 8 at 6:30 pm CAA is thrilled to have Rabbi Maurice Harris The tradition of “ushpizin” is a charming as our fall Scholar in Residence. Rabbi Harris Sukkot custom celebrated by Jews worldwide. is the Associate Director of Affiliate Support for Ushpizin is an Aramaic word meaning “guests” RRC/Jewish Reconstructionist Communities and and Jewish heroes of the past are “invited” as is also a scholar with an amazingly diverse rep- guests in our Sukkah. We hear about their great ertoire. He was on the faculty of the University accomplishments and discuss their characters. of Oregon for a number of years, teaching topics The traditional cast of Ushpizin guests is all like “American Jewish Cultures” and “Israelis biblical and all male, but modern adaptations and Palestinians.” He worked as an educator include historical characters, both male and for Interfaith Family, an organization providing female. It’s the traditional Jewish equivalent of Jewish resources to intermarried couples and the “What person – living or dead – would you their children. He has also written two books: like to invite to dinner?” game. Moses, A Stranger Among Us and Leviticus: You On October 8 at 6:30 we’ll have a pizza and Have No Idea. His repertoire of talks and work- salad dinner in the CAA Sukkah and Scott shops includes: Meeting Moses Again for the Rodolitz will regale us with stories of a few First Time – How Moses unexpectedly speaks to heroes of the Jewish past. Sitting in our tem- our present situation; The Bible and Sex: LBGT porary structure as Scott brings these long ago Equality and Leviticus; Intermarriage Isn’t a people to life, we’ll reflect on Jewish continuity Dirty Word; and Ezekiel and Us: Prophecy in over time and space. Just as our ancestors sat Terrifying Technicolor. in temporary structures all over the world and He also has in depth knowledge of the considered the lives of great Jewish figures, so Reconstructionist Movement and in person do we here in New England. knowledge of the Jewish experience of adop- Enjoy a beautiful autumn evening and learn tion, as he and his wife have two children who something, too! In case of inclement weather, came into their family through adoption. the program will be moved inside. Rabbi Harris will join us for the weekend of November 3-5. Plans are still being finalized but there will be at least three different oppor- tunities to hear him speak and engage in study with him. Mark this special weekend on your calendars now and look for updates in the weekly emails and in the next Bulletin. You won’t want to miss this exciting opportunity!

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12 Highlights of CAA Board Meeting An Invitation August 9, 2017 Shalom, Hebrew Immersion at Middlebury College Hi, My name is Language School. Rabbi Loewenthal and Dale Rhett Landers. I am Rosenberg attended a three week Hebrew 15 years old, and language immersion program at Middlebury live in Peterborough, College. Rabbi Loewenthal’s language teach- NH. Some of my ers were a historian of Zionism in Israel and hobbies include soc- a political journalist. In the advanced section, cer, tennis, fantasy students are in class for five hours a day and football, and shop- do four hours of homework. All students ping. pledge to speak only in Hebrew. Dale and Rabbi Loewenthal did the three week program My mother comes from a large Jewish fami- for life-long learners and highly recommend ly in New Jersey/Philadelphia. I have always it. There is a seven week program that is credit felt very tied to my Jewish roots. I started bearing. my Bar Mitzvah studies a little before my 13th birthday. I have learned so much in a The Religious School. Rabbi Loewenthal fairly short period of time, thanks to Rabbi reported that the Jewish Heroes curriculum Lowenthal, and my Hebrew School teachers. will focus on mystics in the fall and phi- losophers in the spring. The rabbi has been I am working with young children at the involved in research and consultation with local library, and hopefully the elementary Behrman House on a new Hebrew program school, for my Mitzvah project. I am reading called Mitkadem that allows for individualized them stories, and possibly doing some craft instruction. The religious school day has been projects as well. modified to prevent Hebrew classes from being I would like to invite the entire congrega- shortened. Kehillah time will now be at the end tion to join me, and my family, in the cel- of the day and the religious school committee ebration of my Bar Mitzvah on October 7, hopes that that more parents will be involved. 2017. There will be a light luncheon Oneg They can hear what was learned and take part following the service. I hope to see you in dancing and Havdalah. there. Adult Education Plans. Dale Rosenberg will Rhett continue working as education director on a voluntary basis through the end of the fiscal and lecture. Jennifer Cohen and her father will year, August 31, 2018. Two Hebrew classes per present on the Jewish presence in the Abstract week will continue if there is sufficient interest. Expressionist movement. The rabbi will lead weekly text study classes on Wednesday mornings and Parasha of the Maurice Harris, Assistant Director of Affiliate Week on Sundays when Religious School is in Support for the Reconstructionist movement, session. Weekly Torah and Haftarah summa- will be coming for the weekend of November ries with commentary continue throughout the 3-6. He will give two or three talks/workshops year. Other adult education offerings include and also participate in Religious School. Exact the movie club, book club, and classes on talks yet to be determined but he has a num- Hanukah, Jewish mysticism and mystics, and ber of prepared workshops that look interest- Piyutiim (liturgical poetry). ing and also volunteered to work with us and develop something new. There will be several adult education oppor- tunities provided by community members: Kosher Q Report. The Kosher Q was a suc- Ushpizin Night with Scott Rodolitz. Intro cess. The event ran smoothly and earned more to Klezmer Music with Lainee Ginsberg is money than last last year. There are still t-shirts scheduled for October 29. It will be music available for sale.

13 The Budget. The Finance Committee had budgeted a loss of Yahrzeits for September/October $16,180 for the current year, but it Date Yahrzeit Jewish Friday before turned out that our loss was actu- Observed Date Yahrzeit ally $2,139. This was due to more 9/2 Rebecca Dweres 11 Elul 9/1 donations than expected. The 9/2 Edward Kapiloff 11 Elul 9/1 budget and dues schedule for the 9/3 Max Garbuny 12 Elul 9/1 upcoming year were approved by 9/7 Mark Lee 16 Elul 9/1 the board. 9/13 Benjamin Greenblott 22 Elul 9/8 9/13 Dorothy Kapiloff 22 Elul 9/8 9/22 Nathan Bieber 2 Tishrei 9/22 9/23 Roselyn Reisig 3 Tishrei 9/22 9/24 Charlotte Kapiloff 4 Tishrei 9/22 Note the New CAA Office 9/29 Abraham Komitzsky 9 Tishrei 9/29 Hours 9/30 Siegfried Garbuny 10 Tishrei 9/29 9/30 Robert Leinau 10 Tishrei 9/29 Tuesday-Friday 10/4 Samuel Wolf Tenofsky 14 Tishrei 9/29 9:30 am - 2:30 pm 10/6 Nathan E. Cohen 16 Tishrei 10/6 Contact: 603.352.6747 or 10/8 Karl Kochman 18 Tishrei 10/6 secretary.ahavas.achim@gmail. 10/9 Rose Malin 19 Tishrei 10/6 com. Appointments with the 10/10 Harris Shapiro 20 Tishrei 10/6 Rabbi can be scheduled by 10/17 Edith Moses 27 Tishrei 10/13 emailing rabbi.ahavas.achim@ 10/18 Jerome Bieber 28 Tishrei 10/13 gmail.com 10/19 Hart Rosenberg 29 Tishrei 10/13 10/20 Milton Rosell 30 Tishrei 10/20 10/22 Elise Garbuny 2 Heshvan 10/20 10/29 Pamela Morgan 9 Heshvan 10/27 10/30 Fay Schuman 10 Heshvan 10/27 Yahrzeits are listed according to the Hebrew date, so the English date will vary from year to year. Kaddish may be recited on the Shabbat nearest the date of remembrance. Please notify the synagogue office at 352-6747 if you find an error, or would like to have the name of a loved one included in the future.

Celebrate a Simchah by Purchasing a Leaf on Our TREE OF LIFE • Bar and Bat Mitzvahs • Births • Graduations • Anniversaries • Special Birthdays • Honors • Best Wishes and Congratulations Please contact Daniella at secretary.ahavas. [email protected] or call the synagogue office at 603-352-6747. $270 per leaf.

14 Cycle of Life Gary and Jane Shapiro – in appreciation of Yizkor Book Mazel Tov to: David St. Lifer – in appreciation of Yizkor Book Ethan Bettinger, who gradu- Bob Gewanter – in appreciation of Yizkor Book ated from the University of Torah Repair Fund New Hampshire, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Donna MacKenzie – in memory of Jacob Dylan Economics with a Bachelor of Science degree Butler. in Business Administration/Option in Finance David Butler – in memory of his father, Sidney with a Minor in Economics. He was Kappa Butler Sigma Fraternity (Beta Kappa Chapter) Grand Sandy & David Kochman – in memory of Treasurer and was awarded the Outstanding Sandy’s mother, Norma Jean Holhut Grand Treasurer’s Award at the 2016 Kappa Sigma Leadership Conference. Laura Broad – in honor of Jerry Weinrieb’s recovery from surgery Joshua Bettinger, who graduated from Drexel University College of Engineering with a Yahrzeit Fund/ Yizkor Book Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Rose Weinrieb – in memory of her sister, Betty Engineering and Mechanics, and Minor in Chorney Materials Science. He received a Dean's David & Nancy Stone Scholarship, Drexel University, 2012-2017. Jay & Cheryl Kahn Stephen and Patricia Weiner on the marriage of their daughter, Toby Weiner to Eric Jacobson. Melanie McDonald They were happily married in Waltham, MA on John & Liz Halper Sunday, August 20th! Warmest Wishes! Riki & Mitch Greenwald Donations Marion & Paul Shapiro General Fund Yvette Yeager Allen Hollander David & Sandy Kochman Elyse Komitzsky (for Religious School) – in Rick & Jan Cohen appreciation of Yizkor Book Rabbi Loewenthal & Dale Rosenberg Nathan E. Cohen Lecture Series Barbara & David Green Barbara Taft – in memory of Ruth Cohen Florence Aliber Lipsky Fund Arthur Cohen – in honor of Nick DeNucci Aaron Lipsky - in memory of Florence Rubin Barbara & David Green Lipsky David & Nancy Stone – in honor of Elaine Bieber, Ronnie Brown, Tanya Rodolitz, Selena Katz, Wendy Platt and Dale Rosenberg, with gratitude for the meals they made Oneg Fund Sandy & David Kochman – in memory of Sandy’s mother, Norma Jean Holhut keenecourtyard.com thelanehotel.com holidayinnexpress.com/keenenh Gerry Eichner – in memory of his mother, Myra R. Eichner MAZEL TOV Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Marci Cooke – in gratitude of Elaine Bieber’s assistance lodging . wedding receptions . Bat/Bar Mitzvahs Contact Michelle Clark : (603) 354-7900 x4924

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