Temple Sholom T h e in Broomall SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 ELUL/TISHRI /CHESHVAN 5777-5778 Temple Tiding s
HIGH HOLY DAYS 5778
S’lichot Saturday, September 16
Erev Rosh Hashanah, Wednesday, September 20
WHAT’S INSIDE 2 Rabbi’s Message 22 Sisterhood College Student 3 Notes from the Cantor Gifts 4 President’s Holiday High Holy Day Food Drive Greetings 23 Shana Tova Cards 5 Director’s Corner Mitzvah Meals Community Coordinator 24 Oh! What a Night! Oneg Sponsors 25 Gala Sponsorship Form 6 Why the Gala? 26 Discussion Group Mazel Tov to Rabbi Mayer Selekman 7 Do A Holy Day Mitzvah Havdalah in the Home Sanctuary Minhag Walk to Defeat Dementia Celebrating 50 Years in the Rabbinate 8 Celebrating High Holy 27 Happiness & Memorial Days Cards 9 New Members 28 JNF Trees 10 Sisterhood News 29 High Holy Day Schedule 11 Hilltoppers 30 Rimon Open House 12 Sisterhood Book Club 31 S’lichot Reception, Kol Nidre Hilltoppers Book Movie & Service Discussion Group 32 Tashlich Experience Friday, September 29 Hilltoppers Opening Event 33 Sukkah Decorating Party 13 Conversations with Men 34 Sukkot & Simchat Torah Israel Trips 35 Consecration & Simchat 14 Women’s Spirituality Torah Sukkot 15 Inclusion News 36 Bark Mitzvah Mazel Tov! 37 In Search of Israeli Cuisine Wednesday, October 4 16 Preschool News 38 Sisterhood Welcome Preschool Enrollment Dinner 17 High Holy Days 39 Temple Staff and Board Preschool FREE Services 40 Temple Funds Simchat Torah 18 Rimon / Rimon Noar 41 Contribution Form 19 B’Nai Mitzvah 42 Tzedakah & Kindergarten Consecration 20 B’Nai Mitzvah cont. 43 September Yahrzeits DMax Foundation Recent Deaths Wednesday, October 11 21 B’Yachad / Better Together 44 October Yahrzeits 22 ToaSTY & Jr. ToaSTY 46 September Calendar 47 October Calendar
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FROM THE DESK OF RABBI PETER RIGLER Dear Friends, aroma interrupt and demand the end of our deep or fitful sleep. To everything there is a season Throughout the day, most of us are And a time to every purpose under heaven checking our watches or clocks on Ecclesiastes 3:1 the wall or on our computers, consulting a wide range of devices to Several weeks ago I was with a group of Jewish help us order our days, meet our commitments, begin teenagers, including some of our own, in Costa Rica in and end projects, and take care of bodily needs. How a very isolated village. We had traveled five hours often have we looked at the time and exclaimed, “I from the nearest town to a very remote area to help need to eat!” or “look what time it is! I need to go to build a school. We lived in small shacks just feet from sleep!” the Caribbean Ocean. The camp was very limited in size and facilities. Each morning we found ourselves How different was our ancestors’ relationship to time! up at the crack of dawn and quickly became part of the Every day, they measured their days by the sun’s natural cycle of time that we so easily lose when we journey across the sky, and every evening they sleep in our homes and darken our rooms. I found it watched the moon rise. They enumerated each month even more amusing that I was telling the students it by the moon’s predictable and marvelous phases, was time to head back to their beds at 8:00 p.m. watching as this far away light expanded and because it was so dark and we were all so tired. contracted, waxing and waning, month after month, season after season. Too many of us have lost our connection to the natural cycle of time. In just a few This is the time of year that we as a Jewish community weeks, on Rosh Hashanah, we Jews reclaim our consider time in new ways. We feel the ticking clock relationship to time. We intentionally gather together to the end of the New Year and see the chance to to hear the sound of the shofar, to awaken to the rewind and start over again with the coming Holy possibilities of presence and service in the year that Days. We ask ourselves the questions of life: How did lies ahead. My hope is we will use our time wisely! we manage time? How do each of us relate to time? We hope during the coming year we will spend time How do we begin our days, and then meet our together in community, prayer, support and time of appointments as the day stretches out? Some of us are joy! blessed with reliable biological clocks that rouse us from sleep and shake us into each new day. But most B’Shalom, of us rely on alarm clocks or preset cell phones or coffee makers whose bells and whistles, music and ~ Rabbi Peter Rigler [email protected]
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NOTES FROM CANTOR JAMIE MARX In Pursuit: New Jewish Hard Rock
The day after Labor Day seems like an auspicious day you to check it out and read about what for beginning a new venture. For many, it’s the day rock can mean in relation to Jewish that the kids start school again or perhaps the music and Jewish prayer. unofficial start of Fall. This year, it’s the day my first album, In Pursuit, is officially released. While the album is a new creation, I’ve been writing music longer than I’ve even thought In Pursuit is a six-track album of Jewish hard rock. about being a cantor. But songwriting and composing The settings showcase a variety of approaches to our is more than just a hobby to me. It’s part of my work prayers: some use the words of the prayer book, some as a cantor, sharing my musical voice with the wider feature original lyrics, and some are a mix of the two. Jewish world. My hope is my success as a composer And while I don’t pretend I’m the first or the last will be seen as our success. I don’t want songwriting person to set “Shalom Rav” to music, I wanted to and performing to be full-time work; I have a day job write an album in a musical style I think hasn’t really and I like it! But the opportunity to share my music been heard in the non-Orthodox Jewish world before. with the world means a lot to me and I hope you will Hard rock is a musical “language” I’ve lived with for come along with me on the journey. more than twenty years, but it’s not one we hear Jewish music set to. ~ Cantor Jamie Marx [email protected] As part of the release of my album, I launched a blog series with friends and colleagues to talk about the intersection of rock music and Judaism. I encourage
IN PURSUIT CD
RELEASE PARTY AND CONCERT
Saturday, November 11 Doors 7:30 PM / Concert 8:00 PM
School of Rock 511 Old Lancaster Road, Berwyn PA $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Come celebrate the release of In Pursuit, Cantor Marx's album of Jewish hard rock, with a concert featuring tunes off the album, unreleased originals, covers, and a few surprises!
Snacks, beer, wine, and sodas included! CDs and download cards will be available for sale.
For more info: www.inpursuitalbum.com
In Pursuit is available on iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon starting on September 5.
3 NEW YEAR’S GREETINGS FROM OUR TEMPLE PRESIDENT
Four years ago, I met Bylaws, the Board elected a new selected to participate in the nationally with Rabbi at the diner Executive Vice President to fill the one prestigious “Better Together” Program. to discuss my move up year left of the two year term. As a result “Better Together” is a fully-funded, two- to President of Temple of our General Board election: year program designed to encourage Sholom. The relevant and meaningful interaction discussion is The Senior Vice President moves into the between teens and senior citizens. significant, as I Executive Vice President position. converted to Judaism A Member-At-Large moves into the Preschool continues to provide excellent eight short years Senior Vice President position. experiential learning for our youngest before. My questions A Trustee move into the Member-At- children. They created a butterfly garden, were carefully Large position. made their own Haggadot, honored their prepared and prioritized. The first two moms at Muffins with Mom and questions were 1) “What is your vision for Laurie Browngoehl will serve as our celebrated Israel’s Independence Day with Temple Sholom?” and 2) “Do you intend Executive Vice President from 2017 – an intergenerational event. Sandy Barth to be at Temple Sholom in five years to 2018. Margaret Husick has been elected to conducted a review and analysis of The realize that vision? “ I thought I was the position of Senior Vice President to Satell Family Growth and Development set…. complete the 2017 - 2018 term. Trustee, Fund goals and use. What is clear is that a Eric Lieberman is elected to the position relationship between Satell money The joke was on me, last year Rabbi of Member-At-Large for 2017 – 2018. availability and enrollment exists. started his two month sabbatical a few Todah Rabbah to our Trustees for days before I became President. In a way, agreeing to take on this sacred This coming year we are focused on it made me a better President as I relied commitment. several areas. We are focused on heavily on Board members, volunteers, developing a 2020 Vision through a new Cantor Marx, Abbey Krain, Lori Green This past year, our board focused on Strategic Plan. We are working to increase and Brooke Zeitz to assure that Temple Jewish values. The D’Var Torah at many membership, enrollment in Preschool and Sholom continued to provide our services Board meetings was linked to the Jewish B’nai Mitzvah retention. The Membership and move forward into the New Year. value studied. Twenty minutes of Committee is welcoming our new development helped the Board think about members with a welcome package. The 60th Celebration Begins: In June, we had audacious hospitality, Brit Avodah, sacred Security Committee is finalizing an a fabulous start to our Temple Sholom @ work, treating others with respect and updated Temple Sholom Emergency 60! celebration year. On a special Friday giving generously. We studied URJ Response Plan. Preschool offered Story night, we shared Shabbat Dinner with over Resolutions related to immigration and Hour three times this summer. If you 130 congregants. We installed our Board established a Rapid Response Policy. The know someone who might want to be part members, and citations were presented Board successfully negotiated a new five of our Temple Sholom community, please from several branches of Local and State year contract with Rabbi Peter Rigler. Our invite them to join us. Word of mouth Government. Saturday night we continued year culminated in our Leadership Dinner remains our best advertising. the celebration with a Cabaret. We with URJ President, Rabbi Rick Jacobs. Board Development will look at the laughed and cheered at our first ever Jewish world outside of Temple Sholom Dessert Auction. Melissa and Rabbi We worked hard to provide experiences by inviting speakers from the URJ, World promise to repeat the bakery auction. that created a Kehillah Kadosha including Union of Progressive Judaism, ARZA and the Scholar-in-Residence Weekend Federation. We presently number 441 family units. featuring Imam Malik Mubashshir, the Our membership numbers have remained ADL Walk Against Hate, Alan Goodis Join us for our Gala OH! What A Night – flat. This is our challenge, as the cost of Musician-in-Residence Weekend, Shabbat 60 Years of Temple Sholom on Broadway everything increases. Our dues provides -in-the-Park and Maya’s Bat Mitzvah on Sunday, November 5. All proceeds 47% of our income. Or L’Atid, our annual Celebration. In addition Sisterhood, will benefit the replacement of our 60 year appeal, achieved 80% over our goal. We Brotherhood, Hilltoppers, Women’s old heating, ventilation, air conditioning thank the Past Presidents, led by Emily Spirituality, Conversations with Men and and electrical systems. We rely on you for Mendell and Executive Director, Abbey Youth Group provided memorable our success. Krain for our wild success. experiences for Temple Sholom. We offered so many more events, activities It is an honor to serve as your president Our Legacy or L’Dor V Dor Program, led and programs that I do not have time to list working with so many professionals, by Art Zabell, surpassed our goal for this them all. We thank you, our leaders, volunteers and congregants. Todah year this past April. Twenty-three families volunteers and sponsors for your herculean Rabbah to our clergy, staff, teachers and signed a letter of intent to include Temple efforts. volunteers for working so hard to make Sholom in our Estate Planning. Join our Temple Sholom “the place to be” in a very Legacy Program by calling Art, any board We updated the classrooms this year for complicated world. We welcome you to member, or the office staff to find out Rimon and Preschool with fresh paint and our new year 5778. more about L’Dor V Dor Program. window treatments providing a much needed lift and update to our classrooms L’Shana Tova, Mary Ann Gould We were sorry to accept the resignation of and hallway. our Executive Vice President, Mark Rubinoff. He has given us many years of his talent and expertise. I am pleased to Our Rimon program continues to grow. announce that in compliance with our The Rimon Noar program has been 4
DIRECTOR’S CORNER BRINGING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER Dear Friends, The summer truly has flown by! The Jewish New Year is just around Where did the time go? We have the corner. At this season, I always missed seeing so many of your faces take the time to think about all that I around Temple Sholom! I hope you am thankful for and the many had a wonderful summer filled with blessings in my life. I am very fun and laughter. I know this is a thankful for all of you, our Temple bittersweet time of year for everyone. Sholom congregants and community Know that the summer at Temple for making the past year as wonderful as it was. It was Sholom has been filled with filled with enriching, fulfilling and enjoyable activities, excitement for the upcoming year and programs and services. I am looking forward to the we cannot wait to share all we have in store! For now, coming year, as I know it will be filled with its own we have been getting ready for the High Holy Days blessings. which kick off with S’lichot on September 16 (see page 31 for more information). On October 8, Rabbi Rigler I want to remind you that I am always here at Temple will be showing the film In Search of Israeli Cuisine to speak with you in person, on the phone or via e- which documents the career of Philadelphia mail. Whether you have a question, a comment, an restaurateur Michael Solomonov. Page 37 has all the idea or just want to come in and chat, it is my pleasure details. Don’t miss the annual Bark Mitzvah on to listen and talk with you. October 15 where your pet finally becomes a Jewish Adult! See page 36 for the particulars. I am excited to Being a part of Temple Sholom makes me feel very see everyone back at Temple Sholom. Please stop by fortunate, and I look forward to the coming year with and say hello next time you are here. If you have any all of you. questions about these events or any others, please do not hesitate to reach out! ~ B'shalom & L'shana Tova, Abbey Krain [email protected] ~ B’shalom, Marissa Kuperschmidt [email protected]
ONEG SPONSORS FOR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER
September 8 The Frazer Family in honor of Ashley's Bat Mitzvah September 15 Lois Gordon & Daniel Pompey in honor of their Celebrating a Simcha? granddaughter Ellie's Bat Mitzvah September 22 SHARE IT WITH AN ONEG! Robin, Jim, and Lara Briggs in honor of Norman's (2nd) and Marlene's (1st) joint B'nei Honor your loved ones and the Temple by Mitzvah sponsoring an Oneg and sharing your October 6 special day with us. The Bloom Family in honor of Ava's Bat Mitzvah A birthday, anniversary, baby naming, The Packman Family in honor of Janie's Bat or marriage blessing are all perfect Mitzvah occasions. October 13 The Verman Family in honor of Sydney's Bat Please contact the Temple office at Mitzvah 610-356-5165 or October 21 The Robinson Family in honor of Benjamin's [email protected] for details. Bar Mitzvah October 27 Elyse & Daniel Endy in honor of their 35th wedding anniversary
5 WHY THE GALA? “The Lord spoke to Moses look forward to a bright and promising future. saying: ‘Speak to the Importantly, we want to ensure that we have an children of Israel, and have accessible, welcoming and vibrant space for all of our them take for Me an members for many, many years to come. offering; from every person whose heart inspires him to And that is why, as we approach the start of the New generosity, you shall take My offering… Year, we are reaching out to everyone in the And they shall make Me a sanctuary and I will congregation for help in supporting the much-needed dwell in their midst.” Exodus 25 upgrades to our electrical and HVAC systems. We are actively looking for Temple Sholom members and Exodus 25 provides not only a lusciously detailed local businesses to become sponsors of our upcoming description of the sanctuary that Moses is instructed to gala event: Oh! What A Night! the November 5th build, but marks what was likely the first fundraiser presentation by Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway at for the Jewish people. And while I certainly don’t the Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center in West have the hubris to compare myself with Moses, I did Chester, PA. want to take a moment to speak to you about our current fundraiser. We know that there is tremendous competition for your philanthropic dollars. And we know that you Two years ago we brought you the Capitol Steps in already give – and give generously – to the Temple order to raise the funds necessary to put a new roof on Sholom community. But we are asking you to join our sanctuary and, with your very generous support, your fellow congregants by taking advantage of this we accomplished our goal. Today, we are again exceptional opportunity to make a commitment to asking for your support in accomplishing a need as sponsor the Gala. critical to our infrastructure as the replacement of the roof was. Sponsorships begin for as little as $250, which guarantees two reserved seat tickets to the event and a As many of you may know, the Temple’s heating and sumptuous buffet of light fare preceding the air-conditioning system is as old as our building, in performance. More importantly, your commitment to need of constant repair and extremely inefficient - this fabulous event will ensure our Temple costing us significantly more to operate. Frankly, the community’s continuance in comfort and safety for system is beyond the point where more repairs make many years to come. any economic sense. Further details about the event appear later in this The building in which our Temple Sholom issue. Please take the opportunity to respond and, on community prays, teaches, gathers, and celebrates has behalf of the Gala Committee, I thank you for your continued to thrive for 60 years through the generosity continued support. of our members. As Temple Sholom embarks upon a momentous milestone – our Diamond Jubilee year - Steve Granoff, Co-chair we are so proud of all that we have accomplished and
SHHH, IT’S A SURPRISE
During Rosh Hashanah we are celebrating our Rabbi Please share with us. Submissions are due by Emeritus, Rabbi Mayer Selekman's 50 years in the September 3rd. Rabbinate. In honor of this special occasion, Rabbi Selekman will address the congregation during our Our presentation of photos, etc. to Mayer is a surprise. Adult Service on Rosh Hashanah, Thursday, Please don't let him about our plans. September 21 at 10:30 am. Contact the office (610-356-5165) or Daniel Endy at We are collecting high resolution photos and [email protected] with submissions by memorabilia highlighting Rabbi Selekman's career. September 3rd or with any questions.
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DO A MITZVAH! HIGH HOLY DAY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
High Holy Day Gardening High Holy Day Ushers
Join us on Sunday, September 10 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Do you enjoy meeting and greeting people? We will work together to further beautify our Would you like to help welcome your fellow grounds in anticipation of the High Holy Days. congregants during the High Holy Days? If so, you may really enjoy ushering. We are also Together, we will plant our festive mums. looking for High Holy Day parking lot ushers and We will also do some light gardening in volunteers to direct traffic, as well as people to preparation for planting on Thursday, September help us inside the building. 14 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Please click here to learn more and sign up: Please RSVP to: [email protected] http://www.signupgenius.com/ High Holy Day Chair and Machzor/Prayer go/60b0948a4ae2aa31-high1 Book Set Up and Breakdown: Sukkah Building/Decorating and Take If you like to organize, and don't mind a little Down: heavy lifting, we welcome you to help us set up the chairs and set out the machzors (prayer books) We would enjoy your help as we build our Sukkah for Rosh Hashanah on Monday, September 18 at with our Brotherhood on Sunday, October 1 at 9:00 a.m. and breakdown on Friday, September 22 9:00 a.m. and take it down on Sunday, October 15 starting at 9:00 a.m. at 9:00 a.m.
Help will once again be needed to setup for Yom Kippur on Tuesday, September 26 at 9:00 a.m. and breakdown on Sunday, October 1 starting at 9:00 a.m.
Please RSVP to: [email protected]
SANCTUARY MINHAG (CUSTOMS) AT TEMPLE SHOLOM
At Temple Sholom, we observe the following customs (minhag) regarding entering the sanctuary during services: People are not permitted to enter the It is recommended that children under 12 sanctuary when: years of age attend Family Services which o the congregation is standing are held for those families with children o the ark is open o the Rabbi is speaking younger than 12 years old and who wish to o the choir is standing up and singing come as a family. We ask that parents be o or at times that would be disrespectful – at the discretion of responsible for the behavior of their the sanctuary usher. children.
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CELEBRATING THE HIGH HOLY DAYS AT TEMPLE SHOLOM
Dear Temple Members: guest ticket may be purchased for them. Children who are 24 years or younger may attend services as Erev Rosh Hashanah begins on Wednesday, part of the family unit and will receive a ticket in the September 20. In keeping with the recommendations mail. of the Religious Practices Committee, the Board has developed the following Temple Policies regarding The Family Service is recommended for families the High Holy Days. Please keep in mind that the who wish to attend services together with children High Holy Days are a time when most of our under 12 years of age. So that the Family Services members attend services, and our space is limited. may be fulfilling for everyone, we ask that parents Further, they are a quiet and reflective time. be responsible for the behavior of their children. It is recommended that Adult Services are for those High Holy Days Policies and Procedures congregants 12 years and older.
To assist all congregants with questions or concerns, Babysitting is available during Adult services on Ushers will be stationed throughout the Sanctuary, Rosh Hashanah morning and on Yom Kippur lobby and parking lot. morning. Registration is required in advance. Contact the Temple Office regarding the fee and to All congregants must bring your personalized, sign up. nontransferable tickets to each service. Your ticket is required for entrance. Tot Services on Rosh Family and Tot Services Hashanah and Yom Kippur, as well as the evening service on Rosh Hashanah do not require a ticket. We invite all families with toddlers and preschool children to attend a special service in the Sanctuary Our Temple building, as well as the doors to the on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. In order to Sanctuary will open one hour before the service allow us to set up for Adult Services, we will ask all begins. This allows us to prepare for your arrival. to leave the Sanctuary when Tot Services are finished. You may hold seats for your immediate family only. Parking on the Temple Grounds Once Services have begun, entry into the Sanctuary will be at the discretion of the ushers. It is our Parking spaces are limited and are available on a policy that no one is to be admitted while the first-come, first-served basis. When our property is congregation is standing, when the Ark is open or full, you will be allowed to drop off your during the Rabbi’s sermon or Cantor’s Sermon passengers at the door and then park in the Anthem. Little League parking lot at the corner of Church Lane and Marple Road. Cars If you bring cell phones, beepers and other illegally parked in the neighborhood will electronic devices into the building, please make be ticketed. All others may park in the large lot in certain they are set to “inaudible.” the back. There will be no parking on the grass or on any blacktop that is not striped. When parking on the Tickets for High Holy Day Services will be issued to street, please be sure not to block our neighbors’ members in good standing only. driveways. The Marple Township Police will patrol, assist and help direct traffic. A limited number of guest tickets are available to purchase for relatives who live outside of our service Parking for People with Physical Disabilities area. The fee for guest tickets is $200 each. Please contact the Temple Office to purchase guest tickets. The smaller parking lot at the front of the Temple, spaces along the side and in front of the Annex will be According to Temple policy, children of member reserved for physical disability and emergency families, 25 years and older, are independent adults. parking. Spaces are limited. To request Disabled If adult children live outside of our service area, a Parking, you must be a driver with physical
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Temple Sholom, Where you belong!
Continued from previous page disabilities and have a Person with Disabilities License Plate or a Disability placard to display in the car. Parking reservations will be honored up to 30 minutes before the start of services. After that time, the parking space will be Welcome to our newest members: released to other congregants. We appreciate your ~ The Armstrong Family ~ respect of our parking lot ushers and hope you Robert & Jennifer, Lena & Deborah arrive on time.
Wheelchair/Limited Mobility/Special Needs ~ The Butler Kushman Family ~ Seating Grant & Stephanie, Leo & Talia
Requests for special seating will be accepted on a ~ Stanley & Marion Cohen ~ first-come, first-serve basis. These special seats will be honored up to 30 minutes before the start of ~ The Ezold Family ~ services. After that time, the seats will be released Matthew & Erica, Calvin & Wesley to other congregants. Please be respectful of our ushers and arrive on time. ~ Marva Glazer ~
We will not be able to accept dues payments at ~ The LaScala Family ~ High Holy Day Services. Please make all Heather, Danielle & Alexa arrangements with Abbey Krain, Executive Director, at 610-356-5165, ext. 103 or Betsy ~ The Liberty Family ~ Blackburn-Goslin, Temple Bookkeeper, at Dan & Melinda, Aidan, Ethan & Samuel 610-356-5165, ext. 111 prior to September 11. ~ Marlene McPherson ~ All area College Students are welcome to join us for all services. Please call the Office to register ~ The Mostoller Family ~ their name(s). College or university ID are John & Purusha, Mackenzie required. ~ The Neill Family ~ Best wishes for a happy, healthy and sweet new Colin & Amanda Neill, Alexander (Xander) year. & Paisley
~ The Clergy and Staff of Temple Sholom ~ The Noble Family ~ Joanne, Riley & Hunter
~ The Pritzker Family ~ Randy & Valerie Pritzker, Gabrielle
~ The Winn Family ~ Andrew & Michelle, Benjamin, William & Alexander
~ The Zaksas Wagman Family ~ Daniel & Elissa, Eliana & Noah
And We Welcome Back
~ Richard Waxman ~
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SISTERHOOD WELCOMES TEMPLE WOMEN BACK FOR (ANOTHER) EXCITING YEAR We can’t wait to see all our Sisterhood friends for the Nobody has ever said: I’ve received too many Welcome Dinner on Wednesday, October 18, greetings, or too many people care about me. That’s beginning with appetizers at 6:30 p.m. If you haven’t not even possible! Temple Sholom’s Sisterhood is so RSVP’d yet, please do so quickly. This dinner is free pleased to offer you several ways of reaching out to of charge to all Sisterhood members and women of others. From personal experience, we can say that Temple Sholom who are first-year members. So receiving a Happiness and Memorial card, or a Jewish please be sure to send in your membership papers and National Fund Tree certificate is always a dues, because we are so looking forward to all of us heartwarming way to reach out and be touched by being together again! Yes, you may sign up and pay others. at the door, but we do need your RSVP in advance. Our featured speaker is Temple Sholom member and Remember to contact Shirley Birenbaum at Magisterial District Court Judge Lisa Lacianca. She [email protected] or call her at 610-328-2171 for promises lots of insights for all of us on life and law Happiness and Memorial cards (newly designed!) and in the local court. See page 38 for details. for Jewish National Fund trees, circles or groves. Our Temple Sholom Sisterhood is able to offer these to Our programs and events for this year are all in the you at a discounted, competitive rate. planning process, we’re happy to report. As you all know, we always say how Sisterhood is for YOU, and The Gift Garden is open throughout the school year we’re so pleased that you’ve stepped up and signed up with regular hours listed, or by special appointment. to be on committees for the upcoming season. Your gift needs can always be met! And remember, However, this is NOT to say that there isn’t room on Sisterhood members receive a nice discount off the the committees for YOU. Please ... why not join a price of already fairly-priced merchandise. committee and be part of the planning process? We’d love to have you! Any questions or concerns? Ready to sign up to join a committee? Direct your correspondence to We owe oodles and oodles of thanks to Elyse and [email protected]. Your response will Daniel Endy – with help from Joan Endy – for arrive shortly. completely taking charge of the Shana Tovah Greetings program. Thanks to them, and, of course your generosity for participating in this very important REMEMBER, OUR SISTERHOOD IS person-to-person contact of well-wishing turns into a YOUR SISTERHOOD. major, annual fundraising success for Sisterhood. WITHOUT YOU, WE ARE Just so you’re sure to put it into your calendars ONE WOMAN SHORT. (although we promise we’ll remind you again), have some fun by joining us for the ever-popular Game Night on Sunday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. Find out who’s competitive or who plays Mahjong or who likes word games!
Watch for details of book selections from the Sisterhood Book Club. It will continue for yet another successful year.
Mazel Tov to Donna Hendel on receiving the Temple Sholom Treasure Award in June 2017
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HILLTOPPERS READY TO WELCOME ALL CONGREGANTS 55 AND OLDER Wow, what a year of programs and events we have from September through May. We will meet for the ready for you to enjoy! Please join us. Hilltoppers is first time on September 7 and we’d love for you to Temple Sholom’s active 55+ community. We have join us. All are welcome. programs, educational events, trips, theatre outings, a renowned Book Discussion Group, and much more. If you have any questions, please direct them to Hilltoppers is a non-fundraising auxiliary of Temple Hilltoppers President Cindy Meyer at Sholom in Broomall. All our activities are voted on [email protected] or phone her at 610-359-1133. and introduced by our own members. By becoming a member for only $20 per person per year, you are entitled to attend every event offered by Hilltoppers, and you will also be allowed to attend the Book Discussion Group, as well as receive email HILLTOPPERS UPCOMING notifications of all upcoming events. Such a bargain! Please send your check, payable to The Hilltoppers to PROGRAMS Judy Zon, Hilltoppers Membership Chair, Temple Sholom, 55 N. Church Lane, Broomall, PA 19008. December 14 at 1:30 PM: You also have the option to attend the afternoon and Art with Sherman Fleming evening programs for a contribution of $5.00 per each program. There are eight programs and we discuss January 18 at 1:30 PM: nine books during the year. Joseph Erdeljac, a musical program
Mark your calendar now for our opening program on February 15, afternoon: Thursday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m., when you will be Reserved for Possible Bad Weather Date treated to a live music presentation by Joel Kutner and Mark Sobol featuring Jewish Music from Around the March 15 at 1:30 PM: World. This program – as with all Hilltoppers events Renee DeRitis, Piano Sing-A-Long – will be followed by a lovely dessert reception. May 3: Since you’ve taken out your calendar, please also note Lawrence Husick, educational program that on Thursday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m., our very favorite re-enactor will be returning to the Temple’s May 17 at 6:00 PM: Multipurpose Room as the famous female golfer Babe Closing Dinner featuring the return of The Didrikson Zaharias. FiddleKicks, amazing Appalachian cloggers and their Live Musicians The Book Discussion Group will convene on Thursday, September 14 in the Temple Library at 1:30 p.m. to talk about Born A Crime, Stories from a South African Childhood, a memoir by Trevor Noah. We offer you experienced facilitators with lots of time for you to add your own input. No need to RSVP. Two copies of every Hilltoppers’ selection are available on the special bookshelf in the Temple library ... because Cindy and Jim Meyer purchased them especially for us!
We’d love to have you join our lively board meetings. We meet once a month in the Temple library at 10:30 a.m., usually on the first Thursday of each month,
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SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB HILLTOPPERS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 2017-2018 LINE UP Hope everyone had a wonderful summer. Laurie Browngoehl and I have been planning for what we hope will be another great Sisterhood Book Club year! Thursdays in the Library, 1:30 PM
Here are the meeting dates and the books we will read. September 14: Born A Crime, Stories from a South Mark your calendars and join us! African Childhood, by Trevor Noah
October 5 – Along The Infinite Sea by October 12: This Is How It Always Is: A Novel, by Beatriz Williams Laurie Frankel
December 14 - The Course of Love by November 9: Shlepping Through The Alps: My Search Alain De Botton for Austria’s Jewish Past with its Last Wandering Shepherd, by Sam Apple February 1 – The Paradox of Choice – Why More is Less by Barry Schwarz December 14: The Bridal Chair, by Gloria Goldreich
April 5 – Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman January 11: The Girl Who Wrote in Silk, by Kelli Estes
June 7 – This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel February 8: The Girl from Venice, by Martin Cruz Smith
Our first meeting of the year will take place on th March 8: Hillbilly Elegy: A memoir of a Family and October 5 at the home of Laurie Browngoehl - 21 Culture in Crisis, by J.D. Vance Courtney Circle - Bryn Mawr, PA 10910. We will meet at 7:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Michele at April 12: The Long Way Home, A Memoir, by Saroo [email protected] so we can plan for seating and Brierly refreshments.
Hilltoppers Opening Event
"Jewish Music From Around The World" Live Music
Thursday, October 26 at 7:30 PM
With special guests:
Joel Kutner and Mark Sobol
$5 contribution or free with your annual $20 Hilltoppers Membership fee
Dessert Reception will follow
Any questions? Contact Hilltoppers President Cindy Meyer at [email protected] Or Chairperson Judy Zon at [email protected]
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We Have Another Great Year of Conversations in Each meeting date is on a Sunday and goes from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Store! September 24 - Oh God! - Spirituality at the The Conversations with Men group started in response to Movies! Women's Spirituality. So, you could also call this group Tradition! It's now officially a tradition! We "Men's Spirituality." will start the year off with this fun topic discussing God & Spirituality as reflected in This coming school year will be the 6th year for Conversations popular movies with lots of humor! with Men! October 15 - The origins and history of the Each year we center our conversations around a particular Talmud aspect of Judaism. This past year at our monthly meetings we This year we will focus on subjects through the lens of the Talmud, the great work of Jewish discussed a wide variety of subjects through the perspective of Rabbinic law with its two main components the the Zohar, or the book of Divine Radiance. We learned about Mishna (the laws) and the Gemara (the the history of the Zohar and how it was a catalyst for Jewish commentaries). Mysticism or Kabbalah. November 12 - The Talmud and the Power of This coming year of 2017-18 our conversations will center Tradition around the Talmud. The word Talmud means 'instruction' and What does the Talmud teach us about the value it is the collection of Jewish law and tradition from both the of laws, tradition, and the interpretation of laws Mishnah and the Gemara. for new situations?
The Mishna is the core of the Talmud and consists of the December 10 - T&T - Talmud and Torah. Which takes precedence and why? collection of oral laws compiled and written down around 200 The Talmud is the codification of rabbinic laws A.D. by Rabbi Judah ha-Nasi. The Gemara is the main body of from the time of the Torah. How are conflicts the Talmud, consisting of a record of ancient rabbinical between the Talmud and the Torah interpreted debates about the interpretation of the Mishna and constituting by the Rabbis? the primary source of Jewish religious law. 2018 See you in September! January 21 - The Wisdom of the Talmud We will discuss some of the most popular ~ Daniel Endy quotes from the Talmud. [email protected] February 11 – Anti-Semitic Propaganda About the Talmud Few things escape distortion by those with an agenda. We will discuss some of these ISRAEL TRIPS distortions.
March 11 - Mysticism of the Talmud Save the date for an Adult Trip to Israel with Rabbi The Talmud instructs us to be careful because Rigler and your Temple Sholom community. Adult certain philosophical truths can unsettle those Trip: December 2-13, 2017. of naive faith.
Click this link for more details on the Adult Trip April 8 - The Great Rabbis of the Talmud http://www.arzaworld.com/temple-sholom-in-broomall- Who were the great Rabbis of the Talmud? israel-in-depth-program.aspx What can we learn from their reasoning and logic? URJ Heller High School In Israel-NFTY-EIE (Eisendrath International Experience) is now looking May 6 - Modern Day Law Compared to Talmudic Law for applicants for an incredible experience and How well does the logic of Talmudic law hold scholarship opportunity to study in Israel. Contact Elise up to modern standards? Surprisingly well in Englander [email protected] or call her at 212-650- many cases. 4095.
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WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY Who are we? We are a group of women WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY who are Temple Sholom members. We invite all Temple Sholom women to join CALENDAR FOR 2017-2018 us whenever it is convenient. Every session is a separate program and no prior attendance Wednesdays, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM in the library, or experience is necessary to enjoy and get a great deal exceptions** from each program. All women members of Temple Sholom are welcome to share in the friendship and 2017 learning with Women’s Spirituality. If anyone would like to receive a monthly email about upcoming September 13 - Director of Education Lori Green Women’s Spirituality meetings and are not currently October 25 - Rabbi Stacy Rigler on the list, please contact Gloria Kresch at November 29 - Rabbi Ariel Tarash [email protected]. December 20 - Rabbi Shelly Barnathan
What do we do? We meet once a month, usually on a 2018 Wednesday evening between 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. While most of our meetings are in the Temple library, January 24 - Rosh Chodesh sometimes the location, day and time can change. February 21 - Book Discussion Our Dance With God, by Karyn D. Kedar Our twenty-eighth year begins on September 13th March 28 - Anna Marx when Lori Green will present her program: TzimTzum April 25 - Rabbi Shelly Barnathan … Making Space for God and Others In Our Lives. **May 17 - Thursday at 10 AM at Ridley Creek Join us in the Temple library on Wednesday, State Park. (Rain date May 21) September 13th at 7:30 p.m. when we will discuss and June 13 - Rabbi Leah Berkowitz learn from each other about making room for God in our lives and to allow others in our lives to flourish Sunday, March 18 1:30 PM -5:30 PM - A special and much more. program open to the entire congregation
On October 25th Rabbi Stacy Rigler will meet with us The Soul of Story presented by Artistic Director in the Temple library to Explore the Many Sides of Teya Sepinuck of the Theater of Witness as Ourselves. Spirituality and Tikkun Olam
Our calendar for 2017-2018 is filled with exciting and An experiential workshop drawing from our own new learning experiences with our very dedicated stories and spirit, engaging with biblical archetypes friends and teachers. We hope you will plan to be a and witnessing each other in deep reflection. part of our group. You can choose to join us as often as you wish. Questions? Please contact the Temple Office at 610-356-5165 or Linda Tarash at 610-446-2101 Watch The Temple Tidings and Temple or [email protected]. Announcements for monthly details.
GIFT GARDEN NEWS
Come Visit the Gift Garden for all of your gift needs. The Temple Office staff is happy to open it up for you anytime during normal office hours. Please call Nancy Hays at 610-325-4297 for your own personal appointment for invitations. The Gift Garden is always looking for volunteers to help us throughout the year. Please contact Linda Phillips at 610-220-2148.
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INCLUSION AND SPECIAL NEEDS NVITATIONS FOR COMMITTEE NOTES I
The Inclusion and Special Needs Committee ALL OCCASIONS! continues its mission to assure that people of Bar/Bat Mitzvah all abilities feel included and can participate in any program or event at Temple Sholom. Wedding Please remember that an usher at Shabbat Ser- Newborn Announcements vices can assist you and provide you with ac- Stationery commodations such as a Braille, extra-large Save the Date print prayer book, or a magnifier page for people with visual impairments. Ushers can show you to the reserved seats available to Contact Nancy at 610-325-4297 those members or guests with hearing or visu- or [email protected] for more al impairments. Our entire community sup- information ports inclusion by assuring that accommoda- tions remain available for those in need, in- cluding handicapped parking spaces, reserved seats, reserved spaces for wheelchairs in the sanctuary, and the accessible/gender neutral bathroom.
We are very excited to announce that Visual Tefillah will be incorporated into Shabbat Services several times this year, an ASL inter- To: Susan & Paul Friedman on the birth of their preter will be signing at the High Holy Days granddaughter, Mina Elizabeth and is always available upon advanced re- To: Phoebe & Myron Resnick on the occasion of their quest to the Temple office. 60th Wedding Anniversary
We look forward to welcoming Sara Crimm To: Phoebe & Myron Resnick on the Spring 2017 to our February 2018 Jewish Disabilities and graduations of four of their granddaughters: Inclusion Awareness Month Shabbat Service, Amelia Alice Martin-Resnick, Indiana University (Bloomington), Communications & Culture who will share her experience of establishing Hannah Rose Resnick, Gonzaga University (Spokane, a support and resource group for parents of WA) Mechanical Engineering/Dance adult children with special needs. Keep April Miranda Raine Resnick, Western Washington University 22 open if you are interested in participating (Bellingham) Sociology/Psychology in a community-wide mapping for accessibil- Georgia Grace Resnick, Issaquah High School (Bellevue, WA) ity event whereby volunteers "map" the ac- cessibility of sites throughout Philadelphia so To: Elyse & Daniel Endy on the occasion of their 35th that people with special needs can be better Wedding Anniversary informed about places that are accessible. More information on that to come! If you Let's share our happy occasions, milestones and need or want more information about Inclu- good news with one another. sion at TS, please contact Regina Levin, Please submit your information (anniversary, Chairperson, at 610-715-1745 or birth, graduation, new job, etc.) by Tuesday of [email protected]. each week to our Temple office: [email protected].
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THE PRESCHOOL GETS READY FOR THE NEW YEAR! The beginning of school is always a special new school year at school. But most of all, is the time for all students. Whether your child is arrival of students and helping them learn about their going for the first time or moving up to a new classrooms, which makes the start of the school higher class, there is always excitement year so special. anticipation and eagerness to get started. What is Every child brings magic of his or her true in general about the own to our program. For our part, we beginning of school is try our best to create a safe, nurturing, particularly true for Jewish environment for our students. Preschool students and their families. The sounds of laughter, the intensity When you are one, two, three, or four of drawing and painting and the words years old, Preschool plays a huge role in of familiar songs are all part of the your life. Your teacher becomes one of special mix of sounds and sights your primary adult caregivers. Your which combine to create a school friends help you define your world and community. For me, these moments your school activities are your personal are truly a few of my favorite things. great adventures. The Preschool staff is ready to get started and soon enough, Simply put, the beginning of preschool is a magical time for the rooms and halls will be filled with the sounds of students, parents and staff. Gathering together, getting the children! school going again, decorating the rooms and the halls, reviewing the schedules, planning out special programs, Save the date for Saturday evening, practicing safety procedures, opening new learning March 3, 2018. The Preschool materials and rearranging the furniture are all part of the Committee is hosting our annual fundraiser—a fun-filled terrific Trivia Night! It’s a great night for all. More details later in the year.
The year ahead promises to be a very special one for the Temple Sholom Preschool. It will be filled with wonderful moments, love and growth for our students and our school. I want to wish everyone at our Preschool and at Temple Sholom a Happy and Healthy New Year. May 5778 be for all of us a year of peace and happiness!
Welcome back to school and have a great year!
~ B’Shalom, Miss Brooke Brooke Zeitz M.S.Ed. Early Childhood Education Director [email protected] 610.886.2065
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We invite all our preschool age friends & their families to: Rosh Hashanah Morning Thursday, September 21st, 9:00 am
Yom Kippur Morning Saturday, September 30th, 9:00 am
All services are in our Main Sanctuary Members & Non-members are welcome Non-members and guests please go to the library to sign in No tickets required Contact us with any questions: 610-356-5165
Temple Sholom in Broomall 55 North Church Lane, Broomall, PA 19008 Brooke Zeitz / Early Childhood Education Director 610-886-2065 www.temple-sholom.org [email protected]
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RIMON LEARNING AT TEMPLE SHOLOM IS THE BEST!
Welcome… To a New Year of Jewish Learning and Joy at Rimon! Don’t Miss These Important Rimon Moments… Rimon, the Hebrew word for pomegranate, is said to represent Sunday, September 10 knowledge, learning, and wisdom. So Opening Day of Rimon (Kindergarten – 5th grade) important was the rimon in ancient Israel Open House and Parent Brunch that it is named as one of the “seven species” whose first fruits were the only acceptable offerings in the Temple. How fitting that at Rimon our Monday, September 11 Opening of Monday Rimon Hebrew most precious gift, our children, will learn and grow with th th discovery and joy all that is wonderful in our Reform Opening of Rimon Noar (7 – 10 grade) with Jewish tradition. FREE PIZZA @7:00 p.m!!
It is with great excitement that I welcome you, our Tuesday, September 12 Temple Sholom families, to a new year of learning. Our Opening of Tuesday Hebrew goal is to create a learning environment in which each and every child can achieve their greatest potential. Sunday, September 24 Building on the students’ passions we will foster a spirit Opening Day of Gesherim (6th grade) Families of inquiry, investigation, and a pathway to answer BIG questions about Judaism, how Judaism weaves itself into everyday life… and why it matters! Along the way, Sunday, October 1 friendships will blossom and community will be NO SUNDAY RIMON! strengthened. Wednesday, October 4 Sukkot Fun … Parent, grandparents, and siblings are all invited to share 6:00 p.m. – Brown Bag Dinner & Sukkah in this amazing journey. Don’t miss your opportunities Decorating Party to share and engage with Rimon! Take a look at our 7:00 p.m. - Sukkot Service special Rimon events listed for September and October. Sunday, October 8 From my family to yours I wish you a “L’Shana Tova Gesherim Kids (6th gr.) Meet U’metukah” – a good and sweet year!
~ Lori Green, Director of Education Wednesday, October 11 Simchat Torah & [email protected] Kindergarten Consecration 5:00 p.m. – Consecration Dinner (Kindergarten RIMON LOBBY CAFÉ families) 6:00 p.m. – Kindergarten Consecration & Simchat Sunday Rimon Café Partnership! Torah Service
Better than Starbucks! Saturday, October 14 Better than the Grocery Store! 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Chaverim (2nd & 3rd gr.) Havdalah Happening at Temple Sholom Our popular Sunday Rimon Café gives YOU the opportunity to partner with Rimon! Bake goodies! Make a donation! Volunteer on a Sunday morning! Sunday, October 22 Please check in the school office for a schedule of team- NO SUNDAY RIMON! – Teacher Conference level volunteer dates and sign-up form! Sunday, October 29 th Grab a cup of "joe", have a morning treat, and Gesherim Families (6 gr.) spend your Sunday mornings at our warm and friendly Rimon Café! All proceeds benefit Rimon and ToaSTY!
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SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER B’NAI MITZVAH
Ashley Rae Frazer, daughter of Jennifer Ellie Gordon, daughter of Debbie Gordon and Rita and Ari Frazer, will become a Bat Pompey, will become a Bat Mitzvah on September 16. Mitzvah on Saturday, September 9th. Sharing with her on this special occasion will be Joining her on this special day will be grandparents Lois and Harris, uncles and aunts coming her brother Nathan, her sister Emma, from as far away as California, as well as beloved grandparents Linda and Steven Stein, cousins and friends. and Alan and Gail Frazer. Also in attendance will be her uncles Michael Ellie is an 8th grade student at Strath Stein, Lance Stein and Gregg Frazer, as well as her Haven Middle School in Wallingford, aunts Andrea Stein, Tanya Stein, and Jenny Frazer. where she plays French Horn in the band Lastly, Ashley will be joined by her many cousins, and sings in the Select Choir. She has including Jacob and Zachary Stein as well as Camilo, been a part of the YPTW theater program Victoria and Emilia Stein. as well as a song leader at Temple Sholom. As a Harlamite camper for the Ashley is in the 7th grade at Valley Forge Middle last five years, she has embraced her School in Wayne in the T/E School District. When not Judaism and made lifelong friends. diligently studying to get good grades or texting with friends, she enjoys skiing, dance, and art. Ashley For Ellie’s Mitzvah spends each summer at Camp Saginaw where she project, she prepared pursues a myriad of sports and outdoor activities. and served meals for Coming as no surprise to her parents, Ashley was both the Clyde F. honored with the best character award at her overnight Barker Transplant camp. House and the Gift of Life Family House during the holidays. Each For Ashley’s mitzvah project she volunteered for transplant house serves as a “home away from home” several charitable organizations. Perhaps her most respite for those caring for a loved one during pre-and memorable experience was providing boxes of food post-transplant surgery. Ellie quickly bonded with the on behalf of the Jewish Relief Agency (JRA). On a mother of a transplant recipient as she learned about beautiful Sunday morning she and her family handed her daughter’s personal journey. She learned that a out 24 boxes of food to people in need in the greater warm meal and a good hug could turn someone’s day Philadelphia area. In addition, Ashley volunteered at around. She plans to continue her volunteer work at the Life Center in Upper Darby where she helped to both transplant houses to promote organ donor provide meals to homeless residents. Although this awareness. comprised the least amount of volunteer time, Ashley felt this gave her the most perspective on being appreciative for what she has. As a great lover of animals, Ashley also volunteered at the ASPCA to Janie Packman, daughter of Melissa provide love and support to animals in need. Finally, and Aaron Packman, will become a Ashley visited the Cradles to Crayons organization Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, October 7th. several times to help organize clothing and toys for Sharing in her special day will be her less fortunate children in the area. sister Olivia, Zeyda, Nunee and Poppy, and aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A Springton Lake Middle School, 7th grader, Janie enjoys dancing, playing the piano, singing in the select chorus at school, and loves just hanging out with friends and playing with her dogs Hermie and Lola.
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For my Mitzvah Project, I went to Rose Tree Place, a retirement home in Media. I played piano for them and called numbers for bingo. This experience showed me how much one action can make someone's day so much better. I enjoyed going to Rose Tree Place and hope to continue volunteering.
Ava Johanna (Chava Leah) Bloom, daughter of Elizabeth & Andrew Bloom, will become a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, October 7th. Joining her on this special day will be her grandparents Linda Wood, Nancy & Peter Wood, and Eleanor & Robert Bloom from Chicago, Illinois, along with friends and family.
Ava is an 8th grade student at Welsh Valley Middle School and describes her interests: I am a travel soccer player with Lower Merion Soccer Club. I also play lacrosse for Welsh Valley. I love to waterski in Vermont and snow ski wherever I can, but my favorite place to ski is in Utah. I have won lots of honor and awards on all the fields but love playing with my team the most.
I have been volunteering for the past 3 or 4 years for "Our Closet." We collect, sort and give clothes to people desperately in need. I love to work at the pop- up shops and help the customers shop for their clothes and feel good about themselves. This spring, I worked at the Mother's Day event. That pop-up shop took place at Jewish Family Services and all of our customers got to choose 2 pieces of new jewelry by Marlyn Schiff and 1 gently used handbag. It was great to help everyone pick out something so special. I love working for Our Closet and plan to continue with Jill and her crew.
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“Who is wise? Those who learn from everyone.” - Pirke Avot 4:1
We are delighted to announce that Temple Sholom has been selected to participate in the nationally prestigious BetterTogetherTM Program. BetterTogetherTM is a two-year program designed to encourage teem leadership and relevant and meaningful interaction between teens and senior citizens.
Temple Sholom’s BetterTogetherTM Program will be known as B’Yachad … an Intergenerational Leadership Experience. This synagogue-based, intergenerational experience will bring together teens and adult seniors. Together, they will engage in text study and hands-on, experiential learning through the lens of social justice. Participants of B’Yachad will come together to embrace the past and the present to create a living vision of a better world. Participants of B’Yachad will include 11 of Temple Sholom’s 9th – 11th grade teens along with a matching number of Temple Sholom’s adult senior group – the Hilltoppers.
Rabbi Rigler and Lori Green will be actively engaged with leadership and facilitation of B’Yachad along with our liaison/facilitator, Rabbi Ariel Tarish.
This prestigious program will:
Enable teens to understand what it means to age while helping adult seniors come to understand what it means to be a teen in today’s world.
Encourage students and seniors to create intergenerational Jewish relationships.
Help teens to foster their own Jewish identities while connecting them with living history.
Share oral narratives and create new narratives while creating an environment that brings the two generations together with honor and respect.
Strengthen intergenerational ties where participants can learn together, learn from one another, and embrace each other’s unique gifts.
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TOASTY CALLING ALL PARENTS The ToaSTY Board is hard at OF TEMPLE SHOLOM work gearing up for the New COLLEGE AND POST-HIGH Year! All events are open to SCHOOL EDUCATION students in grades 9-12. Text @toasty78 to PROGRAM STUDENTS
81010 to get reminders about ToaSTY, and follow our Instagram and Twitter (both Sisterhood enjoys keeping in touch with @warm_and_toasty) for updates. our wonderful young members by sending them
One of the first things we will be doing this year small gifts at Hannukah and Passover. is our annual food drive for Philabundance. You can help by sending Evalyn Elias your During the High Holy Days be sure to bring in your donations. Some of the items needed child's (children) address and email for the include: Canned stews, boxed un-refrigerated 2016-2017 school year. milk, 100% juice, whole grain pasta, oatmeal/ Please send to: dry cereal, rice, beans, canned fruits and vegetables. And please make sure the donations [email protected] have not expired! (or drop off the address when you’re at the Temple next) Thank you to everyone that helped make last year full of fun. We are excited to see what this By November 15 year of ToaSTY has to offer! Looking forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Marissa Kuperschmidt, ToaSTY Advisor at [email protected].
~ Erica Watson, Media VP HIGH HOLY DAY FOOD DRIVE
ToaSTY, Temple Sholom's youth group, will be hosting the High Holy Day food drive once again this fall.
Donations will be accepted from JR. TOASTY Erev Rosh Hashanah on September 20 through to the end Jr. ToaSTY is our Youth Group open to all students of Family Services on Yom in grades 6-8. We are excited for the year ahead! It Kippur, September 30 and can be will be filled with fun events and activities. Be on dropped off in the Lobby. We the look out for all of the details! appreciate your support!
Needed most: A TASTE OF TOASTY 3RD , 4TH & 5TH GRADERS Creamy peanut butter, stable tuna, beef stew, chili, jelly, Robin Weinstein canned pasta, breakfast cereal [email protected] (cold and hot), macaroni & 610-389-3370 cheese, and canned fruit cocktail
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Doing Mitzvot in the Community?
SISTERHOOD Please let us know so we can SHANA TOVA CARDS share your story with the
LAST CHANCE congregation! Contact the Temple Tidings Editor at to participate in our [email protected] 15th Annual Sisterhood Shana Tova Card Fundraiser. If you’ve misplaced your order form, no worries - We’ll be happy to send it to you electronically! Just ask. Lobby Collections It’s $1 per name $180 to send your wishes to We are now collecting coats, hats, gloves and the entire congregation comforters for the Nationalities Service Center. $10 Forget-me-not option This organization provides comprehensive (with a min. $10 order) services to refugees and immigrants from around
Deadline for Orders was August 27th. the world. https://nscphila.org/stories. Did you forget?
Contact Elyse Endy IMMEDIATELY at They can also use pots/pans/kitchenware items, 610-662-1086 glasses, dishes, and gift cards. or [email protected]
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Together as a community, we provide meals for FREE WIFI the Delaware County Life Center.
CONNECTION! This year mitzvah meals will take place: Temple Sholom proudly offers fast, free wifi throughout the building and the annex. August 8
One network name. One password. Please click on the link below to see how you can help. Network: Temple-Sholom-Guest Password: Sholom http://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10c044da5ac22aaf85-life
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DISCUSSION GROUP DO A MITZVAH! Temple Sholom Discussion group meets on a Sunday morning every other month starting after the High B'nai Mitzvah students have the opportunity to Holy Days. Topics vary from Archeology to Zionism perform hands-on mitzvot in the months and everyone gets equal time to join in. Coffee, tea leading up to their important life cycle event. and light snacks are shared along with opinions and What about our adult members at Temple comments. We’re always looking for new members Sholom? to join the group. Contact Bob Slater at [email protected] for more information. There is a group at our Temple that could really use your help - become part of the Mitzvah Core team! We need volunteers to add their names to the HAVDALAH IN THE HOME list, to be ready for a phone call or an email when another congregant needs help: a ride, a .Temple Sholom Havdalah at home group meets on phone call, a visit, a meal, or shiva help. various Saturdays from 4:30 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. at members' homes to usher in the new week once Please contact Mitzvah Core coordinator every other month starting after High Holy Days. Barbara Barr at [email protected] or Havdalah prayers and an added song are prelude to 484-412-8066. shared company and a pot luck dinner. Add a little Jewish ritual to your greeting friends old and new. When you brighten someone's day, you New members are always welcome! Contact Bob brighten your own life! Guaranteed! Slater at [email protected] for more information. WALK TO DEFEAT DEMENTIA
On Sunday, October 22 at 9:00 a.m., Wesley SAVE THE DATE Enhanced Living Main Line (formerly Martins Run) will be holding its 8th Annual Intergenerational 5K/ Walk to Defeat Dementia on our campus (100 Scholar In Residence Weekend Halcyon Drive, Media, PA). The proceeds from the April 27 - 29 (2018) 5K support programs that benefit residents showing early signs of dementia. Sadly, each of us knows Our speaker will be someone who has been afflicted with dementia. Steven Freeman, Legal Affairs Director for
the national ADL. He will speak on hate speech on social media,
current issues with anti-Semitism, and other related topics.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. There will be cash prizes for the top male and female runners and prizes for the top runners in different age groups, along with food, raffles, music and fun! For further information contact Amy Blum at 610-353-7660 ext. 254 or [email protected].
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SISTERHOOD HAPPINESS & MEMORIAL CARDS To: Donna Hendel From: The Temple Sholom Sisterhood Did you know that Sisterhood can handle all of your The Hilltoppers "Hallmark" needs? For $5.00, you can send a Gloria & Ed Kresch Happiness/Memorial Card for any occasion, Best wishes for a speedy recovery including birthdays, get well, sympathy, etc. To: Cindy Meyer To: Maya Rigler & Family From: The Temple Sholom Sisterhood From: Sharon & Charles Goldman The Hilltoppers Mazel Tov & best wishes on your Bat Mitzvah Gloria & Ed Kresch Best wishes for a speedy recovery To: Mitch Wolfson From: Cindy & Jim Meyer To: Ari & Jennifer Frazer The Hilltoppers From: The Temple Sholom Sisterhood We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers Mazel Tov on the Bat Mitzvah of your daughter, Ashley Frazer To: Phil & Nancy Bloomfield From: Cindy & Jim Meyer To: Deborah Gordon & Rita Pompey The Hilltoppers From: The Temple Sholom Sisterhood The Temple Sholom Sisterhood Mazel Tov on the Bat Mitzvah of your daughter, Ellie & Shirley & Marty Birenbaum Gordon Ellen Shapiro Gloria & Ed Kresch To: Andrew & Elizabeth Bloom Barbara & Steve Clarke From: The Temple Sholom Sisterhood Condolences on the death of your beloved sister & Mazel Tov on the Bat Mitzvah of your daughter, Ava sister-in-law, Jean Feiger Bloom
To: Ellen Covner To: Aaron & Melissa Packman From: Cindy & Jim Meyer From: The Temple Sholom Sisterhood Sharon & Charles Goldman Mazel Tov on the Bat Mitzvah of your daughter, Janie Gloria & Ed Kresch Packman Barbara & Steve Clarke Condolences on the death of your beloved brother, To: David & Beth Verman Stuart Laird From: The Temple Sholom Sisterhood Mazel Tov on the Bat Mitzvah of your daughter, To: Nancy Hays Sydney Verman Elyssa Hays From: Cindy & Jim Meyer To: Anthony & Betsy Robinson Shirley & Marty Birenbaum From: The Temple Sholom Sisterhood The Hilltoppers Mazel Tov on the Bar Mitzvah of your son, Ben The Temple Sholom Sisterhood Robinson Sharon & Charles Goldman The Williamson Family To: Al Freedman & Ellen Trachtenberg Gloria & Ed Kresch From: The Temple Sholom Sisterhood Stella & Ed Maser Mazel Tov on the B'nai Mitzvah of your sons, Sam & Joanne & Rob Nathans Julian Bailey Barbara & Steve Clarke Condolences on the death of Ron Hays, beloved husband & father
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JNF TREES AND WATER BECOME A VOLUNTEER FOR ISRAEL LITERACY TUTOR
A quick and easy way to honor and/or remember a friend, relative or event is to have one or more trees If you have the desire, time and talent, why planted in Israel. Or a donation may be made to help not help a local adult turn the page to a meet the water needs there. In either case, a lovely new life? certificate is sent to the honoree and/or family. Tree Certificates are $18.00 each. The Delaware County Literacy Council is seeking volunteer literacy tutors to work A Ring of 3 Trees was planted by Evalyn Elias in honor of Maya Rigler becoming a Bat Mitzvah one-on-one with local adults. Tutors meet their adult learners twice a week (90 A Circle of 5 Trees was planted by Adele Persky in minutes each session) at mutually memory of Sylvia Rabin, a dear friend and convenient times and locations with a beloved wife of Arthur Rabin commitment to continue to do so for a minimum of 6 months. A tree was planted by Shirley Chalick in honor of th the 80 Birthday of Iris Pevner Adult Basic Education (ABE) - the next free volunteer tutor training sessions will A tree was planted by Elizabeth Graham Mellman in be held on consecutive Saturdays, 9/16 & memory of Kenneth M. Tossey, beloved husband 9/23 from -9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with a of Mrs. Sally Tossey follow-up session on Wednesday, A donation was made to the Water Resource 10/18 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Development Fund in Israel by Deb & Alan Kirsch, in memory of Ron Hays beloved English as a Second Language (ESL) – the husband of Nancy Hays next free volunteer tutor training sessions will be held on Saturday, 9/9 from9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Monday, & Wednesday, 9/11 & 9/13 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with a follow-up session on Wednesday, 10/11 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Registration and attendance at all sessions are required.
To learn more, visit www.delcoliteracy.org To order Happiness & Memorial Cards or call 610-876-4811.
and Thank you for helping us improve the literacy levels of local adults! Jewish National Fund Trees & Water for Israel contact
Shirley Birenbaum at 610-328-2171 or email [email protected].
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Please join us for all services in our sanctuary
S’lichot Saturday, September 16 6:30 PM S’lichot Reception 7:00 PM Discussion & Showing of: Joachim Prinz: I Shall Not be Silent 8:30 PM S’lichot Service
Rosh Hashanah Wednesday, September 20 8:00 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah – Adult Service (no ticket required)
Thursday, September 21 9:00 AM* Tot Service: toddlers, preschoolers and their parents (no ticket required for Tot Service) 10:30 AM Adult Service (doors open at 10:00 AM) - Rabbi Emeritus Mayer Selekman will speak: “Celebrating 50 Years in the Rabbinate” 1:30 PM Family Service: geared to Rimon students (grades 1-6) and their parents 3:45 PM Tashlich – Merry Place Park, Havertown (weather permitting)
Shabbat Shuvah Friday, September 22 8:00 PM Shabbat Shuvah: Turning and returning to our best selves.
Yom Kippur Friday, September 29 6:00 - 6:45 PM Kol Nidre Family Experience: Lead by Rabbi Rigler and Haley Amdur geared towards Rimon students (grades 1-6) and their parents 8:00 PM Kol Nidre – Adult Service (Doors open at 7:15 PM)
Saturday, September 30 9:00 AM* Tot Service: toddlers, preschoolers and their parents (no ticket required for Tot Service) 10:30 AM Adult Service (doors open at 10:00 AM) 1:30 PM Family Service: geared to Rimon students (grades 1-6) and their parents 3:00 - 4:00 PM Discussion led by Rabbi Rigler and Rabbi Selekman 4:00 - 5:00 PM Music & Meditation featuring the Wister Quartet Chamber Concert 5:00 PM Yizkor and Concluding Service (All shofar blowers are welcome to join us) Break-the-fast following services
Sukkot Wednesday, October 4 6:00 PM Sukkot Brown Bag Dinner 7:00 PM Sukkot Service Friday, October 6 8:00 PM Shabbat Services followed by an Oneg in the Sukkah Sunday, October 8 7:00 PM Showing of: In Search of Israeli Cuisine
Simchat Torah Wednesday, October 11 5:00 PM Dinner in the Sukkah 6:00 PM Religious School Consecration & Simchat Torah Service
*IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING THE TOT AND FAMILY SERVICE: Immediately following the Tot service we will prepare the Sanctuary for our Adult Service. All will be asked to exit the building. Once the Sanctuary is re-set for Adult services, entrance will be permitted. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding in this matter. 5-23-17 29
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Please join the Sisterhood of Temple Sholom for our annual
SISTERHOOD WELCOME DINNER Wednesday, October 18, 2017
6:30 PM Appetizers 7:15 PM Dinner Catered by
Guest Speaker and Temple Sholom Member
The Honorable Magisterial District Judge Lisa Lacianca LIFE & LAW IN LOCAL COURT
Kindly RSVP before October 13th To [email protected]
Please bring any of the following as a donation to HIAS-PA (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society-PA), whose mission is to assist refugees in resettlement:
Standard size deodorant Wash cloths Shampoo (no conditioner) Manual can openers Bath soap Frying pans Brushes and combs
The Welcome Dinner is free to paid-up Sisterhood Members. New Temple Sholom Members receive a FREE 1st year in Sisterhood as our welcome gift. Not a member? You may join at the dinner. Just RSVP!
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Advertise in The Temple Tidings Advertising contracts are BIMAH BASKETS arranged and paid IN ADVANCE of publication through the Temple Office. Festive baskets to decorate the Bimah and Call Elyse at 610-356-5165 or email her at: benefit Temple Sholom’s Religious School and the Life Center for Eastern Delaware [email protected] County. Advertising rates are posted on our Two Bimah baskets are website at: $150 ($75 each) and a smaller Oneg Basket is available www.temple-sholom.org/media-galleries/newsletters for the Oneg Table for $45. Interested in ordering the baskets? Please contact Sandy Barth at The Temple Tidings Publication Guidelines 610-353-0293 or email her at
Deadline for the November/December Combined [email protected] Issue is October 5
The Temple Tidings is published bi-monthly. Material submitted for publication may be edited for style, length and content. Anonymous submissions will not be printed. The Please make submissions by EMAIL if possible. A confirmation Temple Tidings message will be sent on receipt of your e-mail or send submissions to the Temple TYPEWRITTEN or CLEARLY PRINTED. Questions? Temple Sholom [email protected] in Broomall 55 North Church Lane Broomall, PA 19008
610-356-5165 Phone 610-356-6713 Fax 610-886-2065 Education Office www.temple -sholom.org tidings@temple -sholom.org TEMPLE SHOLOM STAFF AND BOARD Professional Staff Rabbi Peter C. Rigler Temple Sholom Executive Board (2016-2018) Cantor Jamie Marx Mary Ann Gould, President Rabbi Emeritus Mayer Selekman Laurie Browngoehl, Executive VP Cantor Emerita Patrice Kaplan Margaret Husick, Senior Vice President Abbey Krain, Executive Director Steve Granoff, Treasurer (2019) Lori Green, Education Director Jim Meyer, Recording Secretary Brooke Zeitz, Early Childhood Ed. Dir. Nancy Bloomfield, Financial Secretary (2019) Marissa Kuperschmidt, Communications Assoc. Shannon Farmer, Member at Large Claire Williams, Rimon Admin. Assist. Eric Lieberman, Member at Large Emily Mendell, Immediate Past President Temple Sholom Board of Trustees (two year term 2016-18) Auxiliary Representatives Melissa Fein, Susan Friedman, Beverly Granoff, Mitch Wolfson, Brotherhood Michael Richardson, Terri Watson Cindy Meyer, Hilltoppers Barbara Barr, Sisterhood (two year term 2017-19) Marissa Kuperschmidt, Youth Group Director Marc Albero, Evalyn Elias, , Evan Gold, Donna Galen Newman, Jr. Youth Group Director Hendel, Ira Kedson, Robin Stevens Alternates: Michael Galvin, Nancy Hays
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Our Caring Hospice ONGOING COLLECTIONS
Trained Temple Sholom volunteers are here to help! Toiletries are needed for the Life Center of Delaware County - bring to the Temple Office. Please call us - we are here for you. Canned Goods are always needed to help with Contact Rabbi Rigler and Cantor Marx empty pantries - a donation box is located in the at the Temple or call coat-room closet. Pam Haas 484-802-1186 or Amy Berkowitz 610-353-8077 TEMPLE SHOLOM'S LEGACY PROGRAM MITZVAH CORE CARES! Becoming a L’Dor V’Dor Legacy Member is a simple process that Please let us know if you are aware of someone: has a significant impact for our community. To find out how, Entering the hospital please contact With a new baby Death in the family Art Zabell at 484-919-7649 or Temple Sholom’s Abbey Krain at 610-356-5165. Shut-in Legacy Program Other Your commitment will help provide for the We want to help! Working together we are truly a continued success of Temple Sholom so your caring community. children and your children’s children can experience PLEASE CALL the Temple Office the fond memories of the open, inclusive and at 610-356-5165 accepting Jewish perspective at Temple Sholom.
TEMPLE FUNDS Cantor’s Discretionary Fund Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Contributions to this fund will be used at the discretion of our Cantor. Contributions to this fund will be used at the discretion of our Rabbi. Capital Improvements Fund Religious School Education Fund This fund supports major improvements to our facility above and beyond routine maintenance. To support programs, special events and materials for education at all levels. Danowitz Junior Youth Fund Contributions can be earmarked for Women’s Spirituality Group studies at the donor’s discretion. Excellence in Early Childhood Education Fund Cantor Patrice Kaplan Chair for Sacred Music Endowment To support the programs of the Etta Natalie Rosenblatt Preschool. To endow the cantorial position at Temple Sholom, ensuring the future of Jewish music in Financial Assistance our congregation. To offset the reduction of revenue incurred when a Temple Sholom family cannot afford to Sanctuary Book Fund pay their total dues. Contributions go directly into the General Fund. To defray the cost of purchasing books for our sanctuary. A book plate is placed in each General Fund book indicating the donor’s name and the occasion, for a minimum donation of $36. To support Temple operations. Scholar-In-Residence Fund Hospice and Healing Fund To help bring scholars to present and engage with the Temple Community, since 1983. To assist the Hospice Committee in carrying out its support programs. Technology Fund Howard Weiner Library Fund To maintain and improve all aspects of technology, including our new Webcast used by An endowment fund in which the interest is used to purchase books and supplies for the Temple Sholom. library. Temple Beautiful Fund Inclusion and Special Needs Fund To improve and maintain the aesthetics of the Temple, including decor, furnishings, To purchase services, supplies, and equipment to assist congregants, students, and grounds and gardens. guests in need of accommodations that enable them to participate fully in all aspects of Tzedakah (Food) Fund congregation life. To feed the hungry in our community. Contributions are distributed at the close of each Jubilee Endowment Fund fiscal year to outside charities at the discretion of a special Tzedakah committee. To secure the future of Temple Sholom in Broomall. Youth Scholarship Fund Marlene B. Kleinman Campership Fund To send Temple Sholom Youth Group members to National Federation of Temple Youth Interest is used to send students to a URJ camp each year. (NFTY) sponsored events. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need. Mayer Selekman Jewish Leadership Fund To provide grants for graduate study toward becoming a Jewish professional. Contributions also may be made directly to the Temple Sholom Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Hilltoppers or Women’s Spirituality.
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Families! Try Gift Cards online ordering system. Please use the following code when registering for ShopWithScrip.com Code: 983DL9A317L72 Gift cards can also be ordered now through the School Office or during Sunday Religious School hours in the lobby or the easiest and BEST WAY:
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HERE IS HOW TO FIND OUR LIVE WEBCAST .... Go to our website: www.temple-sholom.org Click on “Live Webcast” It’s on the home page. It’s that simple! *Not all services will be webcast.
THE GIFT GARDEN
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Cantor Marx’s Music Available NOW PLEASE CONTACT LINDA PHILLIPS AT on itunes and Amazon Music! 610-644-7904
41 TZEDAKAH Annual Giving Fund In memory of Beverly Tanenbaum In memory of Reuven Emanuel Schanzer Frederick Kelner & Ellen Covner Judy Zon Howard & Ruth Rosenberg Mitchell & Eileen Wolfson Hospice and Healing Fund In memory of Donald & Bertha Whitken Cantor’s Discretionary Fund In memory of Gary Cautin In memory of Isaak Finkelstein In memory of Natalie Silverman In memory of Robert Cetlin Samuel & Carol Finkelstein Benson & Lynne Klempner In memory of Ron Hays In memory of Estelle R. Rittberg In memory of Jack Vanett In memory of Jean Feiger Micah & Wendy Haywood Bruce & Mary Elizabeth Vanett David & Barbara Smilk In memory of Jean Feiger In memory of Frances Berger In memory of Gloria Goldstein In memory of Ron Hays Martin & Shirley Birenbaum Richard Wagner & Lisa Learner-Wagner Scott & Mary Ann Gould In memory of Stanley Rosenberg In memory of Joan Waldbaum Sanctuary Book Fund Eric Rosenberg & Catherine Tuite Barbara Nozzi In memory of Naum Grinman Cantor Patrice Kaplan Chair for Sacred Music Howard Weiner Library Fund Alejandro & Diana Gherovici Endowment Fund In memory of Maurice Rapoport Selekman Jewish Leadership Fund In memory of Tom Boberg Benson & Lynne Klempner In memory of Eva Schwartz Adele Persky Inclusion & Special Needs Fund Neil & Judy Schwartz In memory of Nathan Kozin In memory of Martin Kornspan Sisterhood Fund William & Ronny Kozin Paul & Gina Levin In memory of Ron Hays In memory of Jean Feiger Jubilee Endowment Fund Sanford & Sandy Barth Clifford Will In memory of Hy Buller Technology Fund Capital Improvement Fund Marc & Stephanie Albero In memory of Helen Kaufman In memory of Ron Hays Preschool Fund Marc & Stephanie Albero In memory of Jean Feiger In honor of the birth of Susan & Paul In memory of Josephine Gill Steven & Beverly Granoff Friedman’s granddaughter, Mina Elizabeth John & Susan Farber Financial Review Evalyn Elias Temple Beautiful Fund In memory of Adeline Tanenbaum In memory of Helen Gilman In memory of Dr. Bernard & Thelma Covner In memory of Sarah Kahn Kevin & Laurie Browngoehl Frederick Kelner & Ellen Covner Neal & Marlene Kahn Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund In memory of Dorothy Rein In memory of Israel Schwartz David & Missy Lowdermilk John & Merraine Rein Edwin & Annilee Seitchick In honor of Maya Rigler’s Bat Mitzvah In memory of Ron Hays In memory of Louis Grossman Art Zabell & Louise Schmidt In memory of Jean Feiger Evalyn Elias Kenneth & Diane Sheinen Evalyn Elias In memory of Lewis A. Usset Samuel & Carol Finkelstein Tzedakah Fund Myron & Analee Granik Edward & Stella Maser In honor of Jackie Matusow’s retirement In memory of Jean Feiger In memory of Bertha Whitken In honor of Dan Haas’ “special birthday” In memory of Ronald Hays Samuel & Carol Finkelstein In memory of Ruth Berke Robert & Marian Slater In memory of Sara Goldstein In memory of Samuel Braverman In memory of Jean Feiger In memory of Herbert Goldstein Robert & Marcie Berke Jay & Nancy Handwerger Natalie Silverman In memory of Claire Sheffler In memory of Joseph Berger In memory of Sam Sagan Shirley Sheffler Martin & Shirley Birenbaum William & Barbara Sagan In memory of Belle Gilbert-Barron In memory of Charles Litt In memory of Lionel Feinstein David & Laurie Albert Hal & Barbara Litt James & Robin Briggs Women’s Spirituality Fund General Fund In memory of Esther Wollin In memory of Lucile Levine Hilltoppers In memory of Dr. Joseph Blinder Honore Poch In memory of Gerald Bogen Theodore Blinder Youth Scholarship Fund Norma Munin In memory of Abraham Solomon In appreciation of Marissa Kuperschmidt for all In memory of Paul Saionz Barry & Carol Jacobs of her hard work Daniel & Michelle Scolnick In memory of Lita Salameda for Shana Deitz’s Bat Mitzvah In memory of Ida E. Sharf Jeffrey & Lon Rosenblum Adam & Lisi Deitz Norma Munin In memory of Harold Newman In memory of Eva Verbofsky H. Jeffrey & Judy Newman Howard & Cindy Verbofsky In memory of Marie S. Palisano In memory of Ron Hays Jeffrey & Margaret Yarmel The Krain Family, Evelyn & Larry, Abbey, In memory of Max Goldberg Meredith & Families Dan & Beverly Joie Liz Mellman In memory of Toby Ponnock In memory of Joan Waldbaum Alice Jean West Please support Temple Liz Mellman In memory of Jean Feiger Sholom Patricia Bair Warren & Arline Lieberman Seymour & Shirley Kurland In memory of Charles Fishelman by donating to our various Mary McMelis Hal & Barbara Litt David & Ronda Silberman In memory of Peggy Weiner Funds. Andrew Klaber Joel Weiner & Nancy DuBoise Pauline James In memory of Jean Feiger See page 27 for list of funds In honor of a speedy recovery for Marc In memory of Ron Hays Silverman In honor of Warren & Arline Lieberman’s new and page 31 for the Norma Munin home Contribution form High Holy Days Cindy Fastman Julian & Irene Gladstone Religious School Education Fund Hilltoppers Fund In memory of Freda Nach In memory of Joseph Zon Howard & Ilene Brouda
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September 1 September 12 Sophie Springer Reba Schwartz Barney Chalick Reba Bernstein grandmother of Jeffrey Springer mother of Annilee Seitchick father-in-law of Shirley Chalick grandmother of Mitchell Wolfson September 21 September 27 Ruth Deutsch Jennie Breakstone Elisa Astrizky Robert Brooks grandmother of Aimee Rubin grandmother of Drew Dorfman aunt of Diana Gherovici friend of Elaine Smith Nathan C. Eisen Sophie Garber Bernard Granoff Evelyn Gerber grandfather of Alissa Goodkin aunt of Carol Finkelstein father of Steven Granoff mother of Constance Levin Edna Polsky Louis Greenwald Robert Morris Ostrow Marilyn Kaplan mother of Allen Polsky grandfather of Linda Cantor grandfather of Jamie Marx friend of Daniel & Elyse Endy grandmother of Candice Polsky Betty Hilzenrath September 22 Alex Kaplan Herbert Querido great-aunt of Elyse Endy Myrna Biderman friend of Daniel & Elyse Endy uncle of Steven Querido Fannie Lazarus cousin of Marsha Rosenbloom Lillian Leibowitz Sophie Rabin mother of Michelle Wilson Martin Brandt aunt of William Kozin mother of Arthur Rabin Irvin Tarash Charles Brouda Selma Sobel Lipson September 2 father-in-law of Linda Tarash father of Howard Brouda mother of Marcia Littell Grace Endy Nat Tucker Henry Goehl Sigmund Miller mother of Daniel Endy September 13 father of Kevin Browngoehl uncle of Laurie Burstein-Maxwell Irvin Silverman Bernard P. Beifield Philip Kaspin Mary Rotman September 3 father of Carole Landis uncle of Barbara Goldstein grandmother of Janice Garnett Michael Taber Joseph Garber Sidney Newman Diane Savar father of Cindy Korenberg father of Judy Zon uncle of Howard Brouda friend of David & Barbara Smilk September 4 David Haluska Sally Satell Susan Sorkin Thomas Abraham Aronow brother-in-law of Thomas & Jessica Freda Sherman mother of Eric Thomas father of Pearl Klausner Hirsch Lynn grandmother of Peter Witonsky September 28 Sam Persky Charles Husick September 23 Bernice Cohen husband of Adele Persky father of Lawrence Husick Moses Amdur Charles Sussman Pauline Plotkin Bernard Watter grandfather of Brett Amdur brother-in-law of Cynthia Meyer grandmother of Kevin Plotkin father of Steven Watter Bertram Biggard September 29 Sarah Silverman September 14 September 24 Dawn Ferrante aunt of Amy Berkowitz Dorothy Guttenberg Cohen Charlie Lerman friend of Scott & Mary Ann Gould aunt of Susan Garelik Sally Harris friend of Elyse Endy Carol Ruth Goodman September 5 mother of Ilene Berger September 25 sister of Linda Polomski Mildred Newman Lillian Kaufmann Miriam Ginenthal Alexander Granik mother of H. Jeffrey Newman aunt of Jerald Mark aunt of David & Barbara Smilk father of Myron Granik Edward Sheffler Irving G. Kraus September 26 Norman Grekin father-in-law of Shirley Sheffler grandfather of Lawrence Husick Nathan Eisner Hyman Gutmaker Emily Whitehead Dorothy Sachs uncle of Harriet Schultz-Rosenblatt grandfather of Jennifer Morgan grandmother of Donna Witonsky mother of Paul Sachs Daniel Haywood Mary Kernitsky September 6 Roberto Stein brother of Micah Haywood grandmother of Mark Kramer Maejean Bender uncle of Vera Neumann-Sachs Anne Hershhorn Paul Kremens mother of Robin Stevens Martin Stenson grandmother of Samantha Smith husband of Sharon Kremens Charles Meyers friend of Martin & Shirley Birenbaum Nathan Kirsch Maurice Robbins grandfather of Penny Reiter William Stone father of Alan Kirsch brother of Saul Robbins Jack Sewitch cousin of Mayer Selekman Stepan Krivoruchko Ruth Yaskin father of Arline Lieberman Boris Wolinsky great-uncle of Ellen Bedenko friend of Laurie Albert September 7 September 15 William Levy September 30 Rose Abrams Margarita de Ochoa brother-in-law of James Meyer Clara Banderoff aunt of Barbara Mark William Kapnic Jack Rimalover Joseph DeVarco September 8 uncle of Cynthia Fastman grandfather of Katherine Gray Vilma Frank Morris Radnofsky Ann Rosenberg Freda Saltz William Godfrey Joanne Sternberg mother of Eric Rosenberg mother of Judy Saltz Richard Swerdlow friend of Loraine Bailie Beth Stiefel-Itoh September 9 sister of Eileen Buckwalter Bernice Brittner September 17 RECENT DEATHS grandmother of Andi Lieberman Libby Brenner
Arthur Ettelson mother of Jami Green brother of Shirley Chalick Stanley Schwartz Steve Weiner, Phillip E. Miller uncle of Robin Weinstein brother of Mollie Plotkin father of Carl Miller Barbara Zlotkin Doris Schear, Bella Plafker mother of Sloane Zlotkin aunt of Rachel Broscoe mother of Mark Plafker September 18 September 11 Anna P. Baskin Stuart Laird, Jerome Dorfman Jacob Graboyes honorary brother of Ellen Covner uncle of Drew Dorfman father-in-law of Betty Graboyes uncle to Jamie & Seth Weiss Maurice Hoenig September 19 Doris Levin Rosalyn Altschuler Jean Feiger, mother of Paul Levin Sidney Thomas sister of Phil Bloomfield Jean Nemerofsky father of Lisa Pottiger sister-in-law of Nancy Bloomfield mother of Judy Zon Sidney Yarmel Ronald Hays, Daniel Polsky father of Jeffrey Yarmel grandfather of Candice Polsky September 20 husband of Nancy Hays father of Allen Polsky Miriam Augsberger father of Elyssa Hays Lillian Margolis Rapport sister of Saul Robbins Joan Waldbaum Muriel Rosin Irving Silverman Marilyn Brand, aunt of Carl Rosin grandfather of Beth Cope mother of Rabbi Michele Medwin
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October 1 Blair Marissa Sylvis Mark Bronstein Manuel Gilman Ernest Barron daughter of Frank & Robin Sylvis husband of Nina Bronstein grandfather of Laurie Browngoehl step-father of Laurie Albert Rose White Toby Ponnock Ronald Krinsky Ada T. Hoenig aunt of Ken Lester mother of Robert Zamsky father of Jeffrey Krinsky Max Karl October 10 Helen Press-Gustoff Frieda Pittler grandfather of Susan Thomas Jack Friedman aunt of Eileen Wolfson aunt of Mayer & Ann Selekman October 2 uncle of Barry Jacobs Peter B. Schmidt October 24 Marcia Biloon Sara Krantz husband of Louise Schmidt Bruce Kaminsky cousin of Linda Cantor Isaac Opstbaum Joseph Schneider Rena Kaplan Abraham Brecher grandfather of Roger Opstbaum October 17 Anna Lamb Paul Ettelson Susan Samans Robinson Jacob Berger great-grandmother of Emily Moody brother of Shirley Chalick daughter of Elaine Samans uncle of Gerri Sassler Norman Nathans Nathan Frank sister of Debby Samans Victoria Haya father of Robert Nathans Edith Lubarsky Stanley Rooklin mother of Gloria Kresch Kathleen Watson aunt of Ken Lester father of Anthony Rooklin Ruth Lillian Ostrow mother of Michael Watson Theresa Montoute Rosee Rose grandmother of Jamie Marx October 25 grandmother of William Charmont grandmother of Judy Saltz Molly Samuels Diane Goldstein Samuel Safirstein Lauren Sachs cousin of Mark Kramer sister of Harvey Soifer grandfather of Julie Massey niece of Paul Sachs October 18 Samuel Mellinger Pauline Sheklin Irving Shapiro Bertha Feinman father of Natalene Kramer aunt of Warren Lieberman husband of Sara Shapiro aunt of Beverly Cylinder Andrew Rock Anna Wucher Herbert Shulman Deanna Lipschutz father of Carol Herman aunt of Arthur Zabell Lynne J. Wiener daughter of Donna Lipschutz Samuel M. Selekman October 3 October 11 Dr. Edwin J. Powell father of Mayer Selekman Miriam Goldstein Neil Abelson father of Julie Leavitt Irwin E. Stern mother of Jerome Goldstein father of Samantha Abelson October 19 father of Ruth Conboy Stanley Sherin Robert Baskin Lee Atkins October 26 grandfather of Genna Boggs Esther Braverman cousin of Jennifer Armstrong Lisa Cohen Gertrude Staley mother of Marjorie Berke Rifka Ender daughter Norman Sassler mother of Gerri Sassler Paul Haywood grandmother of Robin Weinstein step-daughter of Gerri Sassler October 4 brother of Micah Haywood Lawrence Kaspin David Henry Brown Eva Birenbaum Milton Newman cousin of Barbara Goldstein grandfather of Laurie Browngoehl mother of Martin Birenbaum uncle of Howard Brouda Dora Robbins October 27 Dorothy Breggar Sharon Rose Smilk Hurvitz mother of Saul Robbins Susana Grinman sister of Analee Granik sister of David & Barbara Smilk October 20 mother of Diana Gherovici Fred Salkowitz Angelo Tagliacozzo Arthur Barnett Sidney Ocks uncle of Shirley Chalick father of Amy Kleiman friend of Rhoda Kapner father of Jacqueline Matusow Anna Witonsky Howard M. Weiner John P. Dougherty Anita Rice grandmother of Peter Witonsky father of Marjorie Feldman father of John Dougherty sister of Linda Borson October 5 October 12 Howard H. Goodkin Ida Rutman Joe Baxt Donald Beck uncle of Alissa Goodkin aunt of Michael Pottiger father of Betty Hirsch father of Dana Meiser brother of Michael Goodkin Frieda Sherak Leonard Bleiman Sandra Crosscup Hart Seymour Greenberg grandmother of Scott Kalish father of Jeffrey Bleiman niece of Julian Gladstone uncle of Pam Haas October 28 October 6 Leah Silverman Benjamin Hartman Donald Berger Leon Bach mother of Susan Garelik grandfather of Nancy Hays uncle of Steven Berger Martin Kesselman mother of Amy Berkowitz Arch McElroy Barnard Stonberg father of Robert Kesselman Shari Weiss father of Cynthia Verbofsky grandfather of Adina Stonberg Samuel Somers wife of Kenneth Weiss George Schiller October 29 father of Ann Selekman October 13 grandfather of Stacy Rigler Marcus Eisner October 7 Dorothy Hirsch Farmer Samuel Temlock father of Harriet Schultz-Rosenblatt Sheila Greenberger mother of Arthur Hirsch grandfather of Warren Lieberman Charles Milichersky mother of Elyse Endy Alan L. Mann October 21 grandfather of Carl Miller Aaron Osherow Stanley Samuels Sylvia R. Baron Mary Selekman Schutte father of Sharon Goldman father of Michael Samuels William Kellman mother of Mayer Selekman Marvin Starr October 14 father of Carol Rubin Minn Schwartz father of Leonard Starr Leonard Albert Carl Pinsk great-aunt of Melissa Lowdermilk October 8 father of David Albert father of Allen Pinsk Lillian Tintner Harold Disman Henry Berger Charlotte Rothbaum step-mother of Eleanor Segal father of Ira Disman father of Elaine Smith Oscar Strauss Sarah C. Wilson Samuel Kramer Maxine Byck grandfather of Philip Bloomfield aunt of Carl Miller grandfather of Mark Kramer grandmother of Margaret Husick October 22 October 30 Martin Meyer Rebecca Feinberg Rose Bendersky Minnie Bycer father of James Meyer grandmother of Daniel Feinberg grandmother of Cindy Korenberg mother of Linda Tarash Martha Ross Rose Kalish Lenore Kramer Lee Schultz mother of Susan Friedman grandmother of Scott Kalish wife of Mark Kramer husband of Harriet Schultz-Rosenblatt Margaret Schlar October 15 Fannie Pine October 31 mother of Donna Hendel Melvin Crosby October 23 Dr. Sidney Mellman October 9 great-uncle of Anna Marx Maurice August husband of Elizabeth Mellman Zachary Markson Anna Medoff Kane father of Norma Lapides father of Daniel Mellman Martin Munin grandmother of Michael Kane Edward August father of Seth Mellman father of Robert Munin Stanley Sherin brother of Norma Lapides Katie Tanenbaum husband of Norma Munin father of Penny Reiter Dora Bush grandmother of Marlene Kahn Caroline Rakestraw Carter Smith October 16 grandmother of Trudy Itzko grandmother of Rebecca Davis Ruth Bleiman Jacob Coplan mother of Jeffrey Bleiman father of Betty Graboyes
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