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Adas Israel Congregation Chronicle Vol. 74, No. 5 December 2011 Kislev–Tevet 5772

Happy Hanukkah! Cong. Henry Waxman Selected for Shem Tov Hanukkah TeMfA RaBlD Award Shabbat Dinner and Service at Adas Dover Emet ► Religious School Dan Speaking the Truth on January 13 Kaufman Memorial Latke Rabbi Gil Steinlauf Adas Israel Congregation will Party, Sunday, December 11, present its prestigious Shem 11:15 am Not long ago, I was cleaning Tov Award to Congressman ► Gan Rabbi-Parent-Child out some bookshelves together Henry Waxman, announced Program, “Hanukkah,” with my wife, Batya, and I came synagogue president, Jo- Monday, December 12, 9:00 am across an old journal I had kept hanna Chanin, as part of a ► Shabbat Hanukkah, when I was kid. I opened it up congregational Tikkun Olam Saturday, December 24, 9:15 am to a particularly melodramatic Weekend on Friday evening, January 13, 2012. Visit the Ruth & Simon Albert Sisterhood passage that I wrote in seventh Established in 1963, the Adas Israel Shem Gift Shop for all your Hanukkah needs! grade: “If ever someday [some- Tov Award was created to recognize synagogue members who have contributed significantly to We look forward to lighting the exterior one] should read this, I would Hanukkah menorah dedicated in memory like to say PLEASE ACCEPT ME, the betterment of our congregation and com- munity. The inspiration for the award comes of Rose and Simon Laupheimer and to KNOW WHO I REALLY AM!” Gosh, using the beautiful silver Israeli hanukkiyah what a tragic passage! Instantly, from the passage in Pirke Avot (Ethics of Our Ancestors) that reads: “There are three crowns donated to the synagogue by Ryna and it brought back the misery of Melvin z"l Cohen in honor of their 50th being a seventh grader (and the within one’s reach—that of Torah, that of priest- wedding anniversary a few years ago. ¢ gratitude of no longer having to hood, and that of royalty. The crown of a Good be a seventh grader!). I showed Name, a Shem Tov, however, excels them all.” it to my wife, who immediately Cong. Waxman, the U.S. Representative for Cali- Save the Date for Tikkun Olam bolted from her seat, gave me a fornia’s 30th District since 1974, has indeed earned Weekend, January 13–15 continued on page 2 great big hug, and said, “I accept you! I know who you really are!” Combined Community Shabbat Service, Dec. 30 We both were smiling and laugh- D'var Torah by Rabbi Aaron Miller of Washington Hebrew Congregation ing, but, of course, when I was in seventh grade, it was certainly Continuing a tradition of more than 5:30 pm, and the service begins at 6 no laughing matter. Batya and I 30 years, we will participate again in pm. Participants will include Rabbi reflected on this for the next few a combined community service on Charles Feinberg, with clergy, officers, minutes: remembering all the Friday, December 30, at 6:00 pm at and congregants of our congregation awful experiences of being an Adas Israel. Appetizers will be served together with those from Temple during an oneg before the service, at Sinai, Temple Micah, and Washington continued on page 2 continued on page 2 Clergy Corner Calendar Page 2 Page 10 Education Celebrating Our 142nd Year Sisterhood Men’s Club Page 14 The Chronicle is Supported in Page 4 Page 12 Contributions Part by the Ethel and Nat Popick Todah Rabah Youth@AI Page 18 Endowment Fund Page 6 Page 13 Tikkun Olam Life Cycle YP@AI Page 20 Page 8 Page 12 February 2010 • Chronicle • 3 TeMfA RaBlD Dover Emet Clergy Corner Speaking the Truth Rabbi Gil Steinlauf

Dover Emet continued from page 1 coming of the mighty forces bent on rejecting our Jewish way adolescent; the muddled, confused, agoniz- of life. In the service of Hallel that we sing on Hanukkah, we say, ing emotions; the fears of isolation; and the “Min hametzar karati Yah,” “From my narrow straights I cried out social pressures. We thought about how we to God,” “Anani bamerchav Yah,” “God answered me from God’s now have adolescents of our own, and about wide-open Place.” Hanukkah is our celebration of our ability to how we’re trying to give them what tools rededicate the Place of God’s Holiness in the world—the Temple we can to cope (knowing full well that it can in Jerusalem. My all-in-capitals cry for acceptance was my calling Rabbi Gil Steinlauf never be enough). out from my adolescent straits. For me, that seeking for accep- Later, I kept thinking back to those scrawled words on that tance eventually led me on a journey that brought me to Juda- page begging for acceptance and understanding. My words ism and our ancient tradition. It led me to a lifetime surrounded were all about bemoaning my feelings of rejection from some by community, by joyful celebrations, by endless sources of of the tight social cliques at school. I started thinking about meaning and fulfillment. That troubled 13-year-old boy was all of the kids in my school who felt exactly the same way be- lucky enough to get an eventual answer from God, from God’s cause they were too fat, or because they didn’t wear the right wide-open Place of Torah and Jewish heritage. clothes—the kids who were gay and lesbian and deeply clos- And now, it’s my turn to be that “Merchav-Yah,” that “wide- eted, the kids with various disabilities, the kids who felt different open Place” of acceptance for my children, and for everyone for any reason at all. I started thinking of countless pastoral mo- for whom I am blessed to be present in my community. When ments in my rabbinate where so many fully grown adults cried it’s all said and done, this whole Jewish endeavor is all about out—perhaps not in those exact words—the same deepest wish transforming ourselves, our families, our communities—our for love and acceptance. Frankly, it’s universal. It’s part of our hu- very world—into a Merchav-Yah, a Place of God, wide-open with manity to crave love, acceptance, understanding. acceptance. It’s about helping our people—and ultimately all I feel so lucky that I happen to have someone who, today, can people—to come home to a Place where there is no more rejec- jump up in a heartbeat and say that she loves and accepts me. tion or violence or betrayal. May Adas Israel become such a Place And as she hugged me, even as I laughed, there was a part of where no one is rejected or abandoned. May we , even in our me that called to mind that troubled little boy and let him feel time, achieve a victory of spirit, and stand for acceptance and that unconditional love in that hug. Somewhere in that moment, welcome. And may the Jewish people, here and the world over, I also felt so grateful that when my children are troubled, I can be the living response to the universal human cry, “PLEASE AC- hug them in just this way, even if they don’t call out for accep- CEPT ME, KNOW WHO I REALLY AM.” tance verbally —still, I can give to them (and to me!) what I know Please note: if you have not yet RSVP’d for my son Noah’s bar I so desperately wanted. I also picked up the phone and thanked mitzvah on December 24, please either do so online, or con- my mom for doing the very best she could—even if I didn’t ap- tact Carol Ansell ([email protected]). We need to get preciate it enough then, I sure do now! an accurate count of who is coming to tell the caterer. Thank On Hanukkah, we celebrate our victory of spirit, our over- you! ¢ Shem Tov Award continued from page 1 the title of Shem Tov through his decades of Combined Shabbat Service public service, the high ethical and moral The symbol of the continued from page 1 standards he upholds, and his commitment award is a meno- Hebrew Congregation. to tikkun olam—repairing the world. rah. An original This long-standing tradition Please reserve the evening of January design, the meno- of sharing is a significant way to 13, which will begin with a congregational rah was created mark the closure of the secular Shabbat dinner at 6:30 pm, followed by by distinguished year and a wonderful opportunity the award presentation during an 8:00 pm sculptor Milton to share Shabbat with members of Maariv service. (Please note that there is Hebald. The original was a gift from congregations in our area. also a Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6:00 pm Norman and Diane Bernstein in We encourage your attendance that evening.) Members and friends are in- memory of Celia and Benjamin Bern- as a way of strengthening vited to RSVP to the dinner ($25 adults/$13 stein, parents of Leo and Norman Ber- intersynagogue relationships child under 10) to Carol Ansell, 202-362- nstein. The first Shem Tov Award was and marking the transition in the 4433 or [email protected]. No res- presented posthumously to Abraham calendar in a religious manner. ¢ ervations required for the Shabbat service Kay in 1964. Last year’s recipients and the Oneg Shabbat reception following were Robert and Joy Cohen. services. ¢ 2 • Chronicle • December 2011 Office Closings & Minyan Times Holidays Monday, December 26 & Monday, January 2 Offices Closed Minyan at 8:30 am & 6:00 pm

Hanukkah lights. menorah, as you face it. Place a candle to Happy Hanukkah A famous symbol of Hanukkah is the its left on the second night of Hanukkah, Why Do We Celebrate dreidel, a four-faced top, with one Hebrew and continue placing the candles toward Hanukkah? letter on each face as follows: each letter the left on each successive night of The festival of Hanukkah commemorates is the beginning of a Hebrew word—Nes Hanukkah. Always light the “new” candle the successful struggle for religious Godol Haya Sham—“a Great Miracle for that night first, and then proceed to liberty, led by the priest Mattathias Happened There.” Various games can be the right in the lighting process. and later by his son, the brave Judah played with the dreidel, and it is a custom On Friday, the Hanukkah candles Maccabee, against the Syrian oppressors among some to eat potato latkes at this are kindled before lighting the Sabbath in the year 167 BCE. That effort culminated time because they are fried in oil. candles. On Saturday night, the Hanukkah in victory for the Jewish people and in Besides being a “home” holiday, candles are kindled after Havdalah, which recapturing the Temple in Jerusalem. The Hanukkah is also celebrated in the marks the conclusion of the Sabbath, has Temple was cleansed and rededicated to Synagogue. Hallel psalms are recited, been recited. the service of God with lights rekindled there is an additional Torah reading in The ceremony of the kindling of in the Sanctuary. The festival is known honor of Hanukkah, and a special haftarah lights is the most significant aspect of in Hebrew as Hanukkah, which literally is chanted on Shabbat Hanukkah. the festival. The family should remain means dedication. It is also called the How to Light the Hanukkah standing around the Hanukkah menorah Blessings for Lighting the Menorah Feast of Lights, because the Hanukkah Menorah as the shamash (the candle that is used candles are lit on each of eight successive Blessings for Lighting the Menorah Light the shamashx¥p wi¦l§c©d§ candlel Ep«¨E¦v§ efirst. ,ei¨zŸe v¦ §Onn§ Athe Ep W§ «¨ C¦w x¤toW£ `light ,m¨lFr¨ thed other K¤l«¤n candles)Epi«¥dŸl-` ¡ is¨i§i lit. d¨Y© As` theKEx¨ A nights. We celebrate the miracle of the oil, first evening of Hanukkah, one candle is candle is held, the first blessing over the .d¨M ªpg £ l¤W the rededication of the Temple, and the lit, whichx¥p wi¦ isl§ placedc©d§l Ep«¨ onE¦v§ ethe ,ei¨ zŸefarv¦ §rightn§A Ep ofW§ «¨ theC¦w x¤W£`Hanukkah ,m¨lFr¨d lights K¤l«¤n Epi«¥ is chanted:dŸl-` ¡ ¨i§i d¨ ¢Y©` KEx¨A Baruch ata Adonai, first rebellion for religious freedom. Ehloheinu melech haolamBlessings for Lighting the Menorah .d¨M ªpg £ l¤W When Is Hanukkah Observed? 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Az egmor b’shir mizmor, Hanukat hamizbei-ah, Az egmor b’shir mizmor, Hanukat hamizbei-ah. Sisterhood Ruth & Simon Albert Sisterhood Gift Shop HOURS Sun–Mon & Wed–Fri, 9:30 am–12:30 pm Sunday ‘Night at the Movies’ Tues, 9:30 am–3:00 pm & 6:00–8:00 pm Sisterhood Event at the DCJCC Film The first night of Hanukkah is December 20. Stop by to Festival see our many new items, two or three of which are sure to Reminder: Come to the first annual be the perfect Hanukkah gift. And don’t forget gift wrap, Adas Israel Sisterhood “Night at the dreidels, gelt, and more! Movies,” Sunday night, December 4, at 5:15 pm, part of this year’s DCJCC Film Festival. Sisterhood members, family, and friends are invited to attend the showing of the Israeli film, My Australia, at American University’s Greenberg Theatre (4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW). Dinner (cost extra) at a local restaurant will follow. My Australia was honored at this year’s Jerusalem Film Festival. For more information, visit midnighteast.com/mag/?p=13589. The cost for those who pre-registered is $9; it is $11 for all others (unless sold out). To find out, contact Marcy Feuerstein, chair, [email protected]. Do a Mitzvah December 11 The Adas Israel Sisterhood is involved in many activities, both for 202-364-2888 the synagogue directly and for the wider community. One of the [email protected] most rewarding (and fun!) is the annual gift-wrapping project Every purchase benefits Adas Israel Congregation. to benefit the Washington Literacy Council (WLC). The WLC provides classes, tutors, and many other resources to people beans strung together with tart red cranberries brought color with various levels of illiteracy in the Washington area. Being and vibrancy to the interior of the sukkah. able to read is fundamental to success in life, and locally, the WLC We wish to thank Beth Ann Spector for coordinating the is fundamental to offering the atmosphere and tools for people lovely and imaginative decorations made by the Melvin Gelman to achieve functional literacy. Religious School students, including a paper chain almost long Each year for about 15 years now, Sisterhood has volunteered enough to circle the entire sukkah, and we also acknowledge the for an entire day at Politics & Prose to wrap holiday books, calen- Gan teachers and staff who brought the little ones out to share dars, and other purchases. (Other organizations volunteer similarly their delightful work as well. on other days.) People are asked to donate a dollar per gift, or Annette Morchower, with many years of sukkah decorating whatever they wish. These funds are then donated to the WLC. under her belt, worked with Carolyn Goldman Polakoff, with This year our day to volunteer is Sunday, December 11. Two a little muscle from Ron Schlesinger, to create the beautiful shifts are still available, 12–2 pm and 6–8 pm, so please contact autumn harvest decorations on both the Smith Sanctuary bimah Carol Ansell, 202-362-4433 or [email protected], to and the bimah in the Kogod Chapel. Thanks go as well to the volunteer. It’s a great cause and a lot of fun! following women for sharing their talents and energy in this Sukkah Decorating on the Plaza beautiful holiday mitzvah: Roselle Abramson, Jodi Blecker, Suzin Much like the U.S. Postal Service, the Adas Israel Sisterhood Bobeck, Iona Klayman, Lisa Kleine, Gerry Lezell, Sherry Marcus, and Gan parents did not let a little wind and rain keep them Judy Melamed, Debbie Sann, Rise Schlesinger, Harriet Sobel, Gail from their appointed rounds decorating the very large Thakur, and Alexandra Wisotsky. Apologies to anyone we may congregational sukkah! Nearly 20 women of all ages turned out have overlooked because we didn’t get your name on the sign in to bond over bagels and coffee while untangling plastic fruit and sheet. Thank you also to the Adas Israel building staff for all their tying yarn onto festive fall decorations. help with this multistage task! Sukkah decorating chair Nancy Gross, together with Lauren Torah Fund Campaign Rubenstein and Maria Sloan, ventured onto ladders to hang up The Torah Fund campaign of the Women’s League for the decorations until the rain began pelting them in the face. But Conservative Judaism offers every person an opportunity the mission was accomplished. The vivid contrast of crisp green to participate in preserving, promoting, and perpetuating continued on page 5

4 • Chronicle • December 2011 Hanukkah Wish List From time to time, members and friends of the congregation Co-sponsor a Shabbat kiddush in honor or memory of a loved call to make a contribution and ask what we need. Below is a one ($250–$695) wish list of small items developed from requests by members Co-sponsor Martin Luther King Jr. oneg Shabbat ($500) and staff. If you would like additional information, please Underwrite Purim groggers and hamentashen ($750) contact Glenn Easton at the synagogue office (202-362-4433). Help underwrite weekly Confirmation dinner ($750/week) Two new home minyan shiva kits ($500/each) Video camera for schools and synagogue ($700) Portable sound system for the school ($1,250) Bookshelf of new library books ($1,200) New lectern/podium for lectures and classes ($800) New digital camera for schools and synagogue publicity ($700)

Adas Israel Celebrates Adult B’nai Mitzvah On Saturday, December 10, Parashat Vayishlach, Adas Israel will celebrate the b’nai mitzvah of Susan Klein, Alex Preker, Susan Stiles, and Rachel Wainer in the Charles E. Smith Sanctuary. The group has been studying for the last 15 months Susan Klein Alex Preker Susan Stiles Rachel Wainer with Rabbi Feinberg every Sunday morning. Members’ course of study has included an hour of the Torah portions as well as the Haftarah. Susan Stiles will Hebrew and an hour on the Torah and other mitzvot. The class introduce the Torah reading, Rachel Wainer will introduce the has also studied synagogue skills with Hazzan Greenberg and Haftarah, and Susan Klein will give the d’var Torah. Naomi Malka. The class and the congregation are sponsoring the kiddush On Friday evening, December 9, Alex Preker will give the d’var following the service, and everyone is invited to share in this Torah, and on Saturday morning, December 10, members of the simcha! ¢ class will lead different parts of the service and read almost all of

Sisterhood continued from page 4 Conservative/Masorti Jewish education through active giving. Torah Fund supports the education of the rabbis, cantors, scholars, teachers, researchers, and educated laity at the Movement’s outstanding institutions: • The Jewish Theological Seminary (New York, New York) • Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies (Los Angeles, California) • Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies (Jerusalem) and • Seminario Rabínico Latinoamericano (Buenos Aires, Argentina) You can find out much more about Torah Fund; visit.jtsa.edu/torahfund.xml. Adas Israel Sisterhood has proudly supported Torah Fund for many Captain Charles Rease, of years with an active outreach campaign. By now you should have received a letter inviting you to participate with a donation of any size. A donation Blessed Memory On behalf of the entire Adas Israel community, of $180 or more will designate you as a Benefactor, and you will receive we offer our condolences to the family of this year’s beautiful Torah Fund pin featuring pomegranate imagery. Higher Captain Charles Rease, of blessed memory, giving levels are Guardian: $300; Associate Patron: $600; Patron: $1,200; the head of security at Adas Israel, who passed Scholarship Patron: $2,500; and Keter Kavod: $5,000. away at the end of October. Please respond as soon and as generously as you can. Help us meet our Donations, which will be used to help goal of $12,000 for the 5772 campaign. defray funeral costs, flowers, and a small Kindly send checks, payable to “Torah Fund,” to Torah Fund Chair, Mrs. memorial garden at the synagogue, may be Gerry Lezell, in care of Sisterhood, Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec made to the Adas Israel Tzedakah Fund, “In St., NW, Washington, DC 20008-5296, or use the envelope provided in the memory of Capt. Charles Rease.” recent mailing. ¢

December 2011 • Chronicle • 5 High Holy Day Thank Yous Go to . . .

Thanks to Our Kol Nidre Appeal Donors! Many thanks to the Adas Israel community for your support during Patricia Karp, Nathan & Ruthe (z”l) Katz, Jay Kirschenbaum & Michelle the Kol Nidre Appeal. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GIVE, and we can use Buzgon, Steven & Ruth Kleinrock, Stuart Kurlander & David Martin, Howard the additional support to help those in need in our community. & Susan Liberman, Jeffrey & Elyse Linowes, Alan Lipsitz, Penn Lupovich, Rodd & Jodi Macklin, Timothy & Johanna McDonough, Ira & Becky So far, we have been successful in covering so many of our Mendelson, Aaron & Lindsay Miller, Steven & Gayle Neufeld, Jack & Lovell programming needs. But your participation—in any amount—is Olender, Sanford & Lydia Parnes, Philip & Jody Fidler, Robert & Rachel the ultimate goal of this campaign. Remember: your $36 or $360 Rubin, Joseph Saka, Donald Saltz, Robert Satloff & Jennie Litvack, Margaret helps us provide kosher meals for the elderly; your $3,600 helps Siegel, William Signer & Gloria Danziger-Signer, Stanley & Ruth Snyder, a family in need of religious school tuition and dues this year. Alan Strasser & Trisha Hartge, Robin Taub, Stefan & Marilyn Tucker, David Todah rabah for the important role you play in keeping this & Jessika Wellisch, Scott & Noreen Winkelman, David & Ellen Winter, Larry community together. Wolff & Miriam Daniel, Michael Zeldin & Amy Rudnick, Robert & Shana Honorary Chairs: Ryna Cohen, Jack & Barbara Kay, Robert & Arlene Zucker, Anonymous Kogod, Robert & Marion Rosenthal, Clarice Smith Supporters: Patty Andringa, Maury & Flora Atkin, Allan & Susan Abravanel, Honorary Vice-Chairs: Jordan (z”l) & Rhoda Baruch, Norman & Diane Donald Baer & Nancy Bard, Janet Baldinger, Irwin & Miriam Baskind, Eric Bernstein, Alan & Nancy Bubes, David & Harriet Bubes, Morton & Norma Bensky & Amber Cottle, Robert & Robin Berman, Evelyn Borden, Felicia Lee Funger, Michael & Susie Gelman, Amb. Joseph & Alma Gildenhorn, Carter, David Cohen & Ruth Kevess-Cohen, Ellen Cohen, Marshall & Sylvia Greenberg, Joseph & Sonia Herson, Marc & Elise Lefkowitz, Lawrence Arlene Cohen, Stanley A. Cohen & Susan Ducat, Thomas Cohen & Harriet & Melanie Nussdorf, Jeffery & Jean Yablon, Mark Yecies & Ellen Roche Bronstein, David Connick, Stephan Diamond & Unice Lieberman, Frank Honorary Committee: Joseph & Jamie Baldinger, Diane Lipton Dennis, Foer & Abby Greensfelder, Glenn & Cindy Easton, Noel & Anita Epstein, Bernard & Sarah Gewirz, Raymond & Marilyn Greenberg, Michael & Maxine Freedman, Miriam Feldman, Raquel Frenk & Frida Skolkin, Joel Alexandra Horowitz, Eric Koenig & Amy Schwartz, Ada Linowes, Dorothy & Rhoda Ganz, Rabbi Joshua Ginsberg & Hazzan Jenna Greenberg, Linowes, Daniel & Jennifer Mendelson, Arnold Podgorsky & Christy Jeffrey Goldberg & Pamela Reeves, Leslie & Sue Ann Goldman, Clifford Larsen, Stanley Scherr Goodman & Amy Golen, Stephen & Maryse Horblitt, Stuart Horn & Benefactors: David & Toni Bickart, Dave Buck, Elliot & Christine Burka, Marian Fox, Jeffrey Jacobovitz & Leah Hadad, Marvin & Lisa Jawer, Eliot & Leonard & Frances Burka, Johanna Chanin, Michael & Rena Gordon, Steve Sandra Kalter, Hershel & Andi Kamen, Douglas Kamerow & Celia Shapiro, Grayson & Michelle Leavy, Jane Harman, Marvin & Dolly Kay, Sydney Jonathan Kaplan & Jill Wilkins, Morris & Lynn Kletzkin, Janet Kolodner, Polakoff & Carolyn Goldman, Richard & Carol Margolis, Yaacov & Herlene Jorge Kotelanski & Marina Feldman, Pearl Kruger, Shirley Kullen, Charles Nagler, David & Constance Povich, Alan Roth & Michael Rodgers, Joel & Lane & Catarina Bannier, Irwin & Grace Lebow, Daniel & Julie Leigh, Marty Cynthia Rosenberg, Bert & Barbara Rein, Harry & Elinor Sachse, Edward & Bonnie Lewin, Robert & Jane Loeffler, Philip Lowit & Jodi Blecker Lowit, & Sandra Schulman, Brian Schwalb & Mickie Simon, David Smith, Russell Sander & Adina Mendelson, Geraldine Miller, John Mintz & Emily Yoffe, & Judith Smith, Charles & Rhoda Steiner, David & Mimi Strouse, George Rene & Melanie Moreno, David & Tamar Nicolson, Richard Paisner & & Trish Vradenburg, Harris & Rosa Weinstein, Marvin Weissberg & Judith Christie Weiner, Menuhah Peters, Steven Rabinowitz & Laurie Moskowitz, Morris, Anonymous Stephen Regenstreif & Marcia Silverman, Donald & Gail Roache, Eric & Patrons: Dr. Clement & Sandra Alpert, Steven & Amy Altman, Wayne Sarah Rosand, Arrigo & Mary Elizabeth Sadun, Gerald & Katherine Sandler, Amchin, Herbert & Jane Beller, Max Berry, Sander Bieber & Linda Jacob & Sandra Schwalb, Adam Schwartz & Sara Kropf, Frederic & Marilyn Rosenzweig, Jeffrey & Laura Blumenfeld, Stanley & Sandy Bobb, Edward Schwartz, Rabbi Herbert & Sharon Schwartz, Russell Shaw & Shira Stutman, & Karen Burka, Leah Chanin, Sheldon & Cheryl Cohen, Richard Cooper Cary & Sheryl Sherman, Scott Siff & Kinney Zalesne, Barry and Beth Simon, & Judith Areen, Kenneth & Rosalyn Doggett, Diana Engel, Rabbi Charles Leonard & Beth Sloan, Jeremy & Beth Steindecker, Michael & Joyce Stern, & Krayna Feinberg, Bob & Beth Feldgarden, Roger & Renée Fendrich, Todd Stern & Jennifer Klein, Richard Stone, Michael & Marion Usher, Baruch Ian Gershengorn & Gail Levine, Lisa Gill, Jonathan & Laura Ginns, Robert Weiss & Laura Blumenfeld, Susan Willens, Benjamin & Tamara Wittes, Elliot Goldberg, Michael & Jinny Goldstein, Sanford & Susan Greenberg, Harry Wolff, Allen & Annette Wolpe, Robert & Anne Yerman, Stuart Zuckerman & & Tamara Handelsman, Daniel Hanfling & Tanvi Nagpal, Alan & Nadine Patricia Levy-Zuckerman, Stanley Zupnik Jacobs, Melvin Jacobson, Mark & Deborah Joseph, Elyse Kaye, Martin & Donors: Dirk Aardsma, Lillian Abensohn, Shirley Abrams, Ariel Adesnik Marlene Kirsch, Martin & Arlene Klepper, Edward & Nancy Kopf, Laurie & Susanna Chu, Jacques & Susie Antebi, Jacob & Donna Bardin, Heidi Kramer, Stephen & Sandra Lachter, Harry & Judie Linowes, Susan Liss, Berenson, Ira Berkower & Jackie Levinson, Alan & Joan Berman, Jerry Daniel & Grace Melrod, Adrian & Annette Morchower, Sidney & Linda Berman & Bonnie Politz, Lawrence & Jean Bernard, Sherry Berson, Leonard Moskowitz, Robert Peck & Lynn Palmer, Geraldine Pilzer, Lawrence & & Ruth Binn, Sally Bloom-Feshbach & Donald Evans, Joseph Bressler & Edna Povich, Bruce Ray & April Rubin, Harold Rosen & Susan Wedlan, Urszula Krzych, Sheri Brown, Albert & Gloria Buckberg, Gary & Leni Buff, Irving & Lorain Rothstein, Ronald & Rise Schlesinger, Manuel Shifres, Jerry David & Rebecca Burka, Joel & Alice Burton, Rima Calderon, Leonard & Judy Shulman, Mark & Nancy Silverman, Bernard & Rita Segerman, Chanin & Jackie Eyl, Larry Chernikoff & Allison Beck, Barry & Carmel Gene Sofer & Judge Judith Bartnoff, Alan & Dale Sorcher, Richard & Susan Chiswick, Craig Chosiad & Aliza Pressman, Ed & Ruth Cogen, Robert & Ugelow, Randall Wagner & Debra Benator, Cong. Henry & Janet Waxman, Joy Cohen, Shirley Cohen, Stanley A. Cohen, Jonathan Cohn, Owen Cole, Seth Waxman & Debra Goldberg, David & Helene Weingarten, Allan & Daniel & Blanche Cotlear, Edith Couturier, Michael & Meredith Cymerman, Linda Weinstein, Robert & Janet Wittes, Robert & Anita Wellen, Robert & Ethan Davis & Patty Robbins, Edward & Susan Demers, Toby Dershowitz, Gail Wilensky Anne Desgranges, Scott & Stephanie Deutchman, Alvin & Lisa Dunn, Sponsors: Sanford & Miriam Ain, Hannah Aurbach, David & Marilyn Robert & Jessica Einhorn, Stephen & Deborah Ellick, James Feldman & Austern, Peter Bass & Felice Roggen, Maya Bernstein, Richard & Dorothy Natalie Wexler, Glenn Fine & Beth Heifetz, Jeffrey Fistel & Cherrie Daniels, Block, David & Sarah Brooks, Robert & Adele Buckhantz, Robert & Maria Alan Davidson & Melissa Goldman Davidson, Beverly Epstein, Miriam Burka, Stuart & Jamie Butler, Morris Chalick, Richard & Judy Cohen, Feldman, Jack Finglass, Matthew & Susan Finston, Nancy Fisher, Julius & Stuart Cohen, Ian & Gail Gordon, Ari Fingeroth, Joel Fischman & Judith Perla Fox, Tom & Karin Freedman, Bernice Friedlander, Samuel Frumkin Rabinowitz, Eric Fox, Harry & Lilli Friedman, Mel & Barbara Gelman, Susan & Susan Kay, Edward & Elizabeth Geltman, Ricki Gerger, Shane & Samara Goldman, Edward & Jeri Greenberg, Stephen & Beth Hess, Arthur & Edith Gerson, Emanuel & Bertha Glickman, Allen Goldberg & Laurie Strongin, Hessel, Daniel Himmelfarb & Carol Cardinale, Amb. Max Kampelman, Lester & Karen Goldberg, Stanley & Carol Goldman, Edward & Amy Godin,

6 • Chronicle • December 2011 Kol Nidre Appeal continued from page 6 Kenneth Goldstein, Jeffrey Goodell & Beth Kanter, Lorna Grenadier, Neal & Meghan Draheim, Barry & Ilene Heller, Jack & Naomi Heller, Jack & & Ava Gross, James & Meredith Grosser, Curtis & Beth Groves, Arnold & Florence Herman, Russ Herman & Barbara Gold, Benjamin Herzberg & Mary Hammer, Jonathan Hardis, Andrew & Amy Herman, Janet Holtzblatt, Deborah Isser, Steven & Lisa Marie Himmelfarb, Ron & Audrey Hoffer, Frances Hoffman, Gary & Kathryn Horlick, Jamie Horwitz & Denyse Lawrence & Carol Horn, Howard Isaac & Alzbeta Klein, Jared & Deborah Tannenbaum, Elliott Hurwitz, Kenneth & Kathy Ingber, Arthur & Harriet Jacobs, Michael Jacobson & Rachel Strong, Laurence Jarvik & Nancy Isack, Daniel & Patricia Jinich, Paula Jorisch, Scott & Loren Kantor, Donald Strickland, Gary & Rosalyn Jonas, Helen Kaplan, David Kass, Mark Katkov & Shirley Kaplan, Arthur Karlin & Beth Brophy, Robert & Hazel Keimowitz, & Ellen Hamilton, Edward Kean & Nancy Worth, Elliot & Iona Klayman, Steve Kelin & Joy Lerner, Harry Kempler, Sheldon Kimmel, Shelley Klein David Kline, Alisa Kramer, Marion Kraskin, Elaine Kremens, Lawrence & Catherine Bendor Jeffrey Knishkowy & Patti Lieberman, Leo & Fradel & Marilyn Lapidus, Alan Laskin, Henrietta Leda, Brant Levine, Yoni & Kramer, Susan Kraut, June Kress, Henry Krieger, Stephen & Amy Kroll, Micki Marjorie Levine, Melissa Leibman, Laura Leifman, Mark & Inna Lerner, Leder, Alan Lefkowitz & Neomi Rao, Mark Leibovich & Meri Kolbrener, Peter & Carol Levin Lois Levitan, Mark & Sue Levenstein, Bruce Lewis, Michael & Shelley Kossak, Michael Leifman & Sharon Samber, William Zev Lewis, Irving & Judith Lieberman, Michael Liebman & Sharon Cohen, Levenson, Jerry Levine & Sarah Pokempner, Edward & Evelyn Lieberman, Francine Linde, Alan Loeb, Norbert & Doris Lustine, Shoshana & Aaron Andrew Lipps & Eva Sereghy, Jacob & Frances Lish, Lilliane Litton, Donald Marcus, David Margolies & Susan Tersoff, Jacquelyn Martin, Julian Mazor, & Susan Lubick, David & Stephanie Lynn, Armand Makowski & Marcia Bruce Mencher, Rochelle & Juan Mendoza, Esther Merves, Richard & Jill Kupfer, Gary & Ellen Malasky, Sherry Marcus, Nechama Masliansky, Gary & Meyer, Adam Meyerson & Nina Shea, Marcia Miller, Theodore & Ethyle Thea Mason, Harry & Judy Melamed, James Meltsner & Lisa Kleine, Clifford Miller, Todd Miller & Margot Schwadron, Lisa Morenoff, Ruth Moss, & Tammy Mendelson, Bernard Meyer, Jonathan Meyer & Lauren Strauss, Daniel Mullen & Kathleen O’Neill, Roger Nehrer & Robin Wiener, David Franklin & Marta Miller, Robert & Ruthanne Miller, Michael & Caroline & Jessica Nemeth, Vicki Perper, Philip & Deborah Pine, Jorge Piñeda Mindel, Jake & Faye Moskowitz, Milton & Marcia Moss, Lynda Mounts, & Judy Heumann, Mark & Cathleen Raisher, Scott Robinson & Sheryl Frank Nieder & Susan Mitchell, Thomas Oscherwitz & Amanda Maise, Stolberg, Rachel Rosenberg, Rachel Rosenthal, Lillian Rubin, Wendy Roberta Pieczenik, Sydney Polakoff & Carolyn Goldman, Raphael & Bonnie Rudolph & Graeme Bush, Ian & Pamela Saltz, Florence Sanders, Allen & Prober, Larry & Myra Promisel, Arnold Resnicoff, Shoshana Riemer, Clifford Etta Sandler, Barbara Sandler, Sydell Sandy, Richard & Lisa Sapperstein, & Lori Rones, Stuart & Ronnie Rosenwasser, Matthew & Judith Ross, David Noam Saxonhouse & Lisa Nichols, Sidney Sclar, David & Gail Schwartz, Rubashkin & Pamela Karasik, Barton & Shereen Rubenstein, Lee & Trina Norah Schwarz & Ben McRae, Joel & P-Lo Schwarz, Ron Schwarz & Marcy Rubenstein, Alan Rukin & Heather Hoffman, Jonathan & Debra Rutenberg, Feuerstein, Barry Schweid, Randall & Eileen Sherman, Maurice Shohet & Ronald & Debbie Sann, Chris Sautter & Harriet Lipkin, Miriam Schlesinger, Ann Kort, Norman Shore, Jonathan Siegel & Ilana Harlow, Jay & Judith Hubert & Charlotte Schlosberg, Milton & Karen Schneiderman, Carl & Silberman, Joseph & Frances Silverman, Jonathan Skolnik & Masha Michelle Schoenberger, David 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December 2011 • Chronicle • 7 Noah Steinlauf, December 24 Noah Steinlauf is the son of Rabbis Gil and Life Cycle Batya Steinlauf. Currently a seventh grader at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, he is a graduate of the Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital. He also at- Milestones tended the Solomon Schechter School of Births Bergen County, and of Essex and Union Micah David Fidler, son of Julie & Aaron Fidler counties in New Jersey. Noah looks for- Dalia Sally Lechter, daughter of Jonathan & Tamar Lechter ward to sharing the simcha with his sisters, Elana and Meirav, Gloria London, daughter of Gabriel Stern London & Monica and the entire Adas Israel congregational community. London, granddaughter of the Hon. Dr. Paul London & the Hon. Yoni Weiner-Tobin, December 26 Paula Stern Yoni Weiner-Tobin is the son of Stacy We wish our newborns and their families strength, good health, and joy. Weiner and Yoel Tobin. He is a seventh- Marriages grader at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day Michelle Kanter, daughter of Laurence & Debra Kanter, married School, a Jewish Primary Day School grad- Ian Cohen, son of Marsha & David Cohen, on November 6. uate, and a former Gan HaYeled student. Warren Margolies, son of David Margolies & Susan Tersoff, He looks forward to sharing his simcha married Rebecca Gale on Sept. 24 in Cincinnati, OH. The with friends and family. marriage was performed by Rabbi Carrie Frank Vogel, a lifelong friend of the bride. Members in the News Joel Sandler, son of Jerry & Kathy Sandler, married Christina Michael A. Miller, son of Dr. Theodore & Ethel Miller, who Morrison on November 6. became a bar mitzvah and was confirmed at Adas, won an We wish the newlyweds and their families a life of joy, good health, Emmy for Best Reality Competition Series for his work as and connection to the Jewish community. producer of The Amazing Race. Abby Greensfelder was selected by Jewish Women B’nai Mitzvah International (JWI) as a 2011 Women to Watch honoree for Ethan Sorcher, December 3 her inspiring success in television production with Half Yard Ethan, an eighth grader at Pyle Middle Productions, an award-winning entertainment production School, is the son of Alan and Dale Sorcher, company. and the grandson of Clement and Sandra New Members Alpert, the late Jerome and Elaine Sorcher Ana Bilik and her son, Julian Gaines, live in Washington, where (z”l), and the late Myron Madden (z”l). Ana is a director at Pact. Ethan began his education at Gan HaYeled Sasha Bloch is a teacher in the Alexandria City Public Schools and has attended religious school at Adas living in Wheaton. since kindergarten. He also attends Camp Ashley Cleeves lives in Bethesda and is a full-time PhD Ramah. For his tzedakah project, Ethan is collecting new and candidate in history student at American University. used Wii games to donate to Georgetown University Hospital’s Sarah Hiller lives in Washington and works in International children’s unit. Ethan, a fourth-generation Adas member, shares Development at John Snow, Inc. his simcha with his sisters, Jill and Leah. both of whom became Dara Iserson works in the government for OPIC and lives in b’not mitzvah at Adas. Washington. Max Fidler, December 17 Mason Kalfus & Susan Burgess live in Washington with their Max, son of Jody and Philip Fidler and sons, Jeremy and Ryan Kalfus. Mason is an attorney/senior brother of Jack, is a seventh grader at director at Crowell and Moring, and Susan is a consultant. Westland Middle School. He spent the Adam Kirschenbaum & Steven Sushner live with their past five summers at Camp Young Judaea, daughters, Alexis and Samantha Kirschenbaum in Washington. Sprout Lake, and he plans to continue Adam is special education coordinator at Alice Deal Middle at Camp Tel Yehudah next summer. Max School, and Steven is an attorney at District Title. created a Barter Mitzvah project that he Joshua Kirschenbaum works for the government and lives in started with four Silly Bandz bracelets, rep- Washington. resenting four charities (Sprout Lake Scholarship Fund, Miriam’s Avi Leavitt lives in Washington, where he a software developer. Kitchen, Special Olympics, and Make-A-Wish), and he continues Alexander Preker lives in Washington and is an economist/MD to “trade up” for items of greater value until he reaches his goal at the World Bank. and sells the item for the charity. To date he has raised $8,000 for Rachael Rubens is a consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton and lives Miriam’s Kitchen. in Arlington.

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Eli Staub & Kavitha Kasargod live with their daughter, Priya Kasargod-Staub, in Washington. Eli is a researcher at SEIU, and Snow Policies Kavitah is a teacher at the Capital City Public Charter School. Melvin Gelman Religious School and Ma’alot DC Michael New & Linda Turnowski and their daughter, Isabella (202-362-4449) Turnowski-New, live in Washington. Michael is a space scientist Weekday classes are canceled if Montgomery County Public at NASA, and Linda is a stay-at-home mother. Schools and/or DC Public Schools are closed due to inclement Brian Reeves is a program assistant at John Snow, Inc., and lives weather/snow. When Montgomery County and/or DC Public in Washington. Schools close early due to inclement weather/snow, classes are can- David Sacks & Beth Merachnik and their son, Dylan Sacks, live celed. In the case of a delayed opening of Montgomery County or in Bethesda. David is a physician at NIH, and Beth is an attorney. DC Public Schools, classes meet as usual. When classes are canceled, Nathaniel Sawyer & Erica Stein live in Washington. Nate is a a message will be recorded on the school voicemail (202-362-4449), clinical social worker at Maxim Health Care and in private practice, an e-mail notice will be sent to parents who subscribe to Lahorim, and Erica is a graduate student/science researcher at NIH. and a text message will be sent to families who have subscribed for Marjorie Truwit is a paralegal at Akin Gump and lives in text alerts. To subscribe to the Lahorim e-mail list or text message alerts, please e-mail [email protected]. Washington. Sunday closing announcements will be made on WTOP Michel Wormser is vice president, MIGA at the World Bank and (103.9FM/103.5FM/820AM or wtop.com) radio after 7:30 am. When lives in Bethesda. classes are canceled, a message will be recorded on the school’s In Memoriam voicemail (202-362-4449), an e-mail notice will be sent to parents We mourn the loss of synagogue members: who subscribe to Lahorim, and a text message will be sent to Jordan Baruch families who have subscribed for text message alerts. To subscribe Marla Gilson to the Lahorim e-mail list or our text message alerts, please e-mail Brenda Greenfeld [email protected]. We note with sorrow and mourn the passing of: Gan HaYeled Nursery School (202-362-4491) Irving Koenig, father of Eric Koenig If Montgomery County, DC schools, or the federal government is Samuel Kornberg, brother of Hyman Kornberg closed, the Gan is closed. Edith Krohn, mother of Rae Grad If DC schools have a delay, the Gan opens at 10:00 am. If Mont- Adele Pilsk, aunt of Judith Smith gomery County schools have a delay, the Gan opens on time. If Montgomery County and/or DC schools announce early dis- Annette Rayman, mother of Cindy Easton missal, please come to the school ASAP to pick up your child. Captain Charles Rease Synagogue Office (202-362-4433) H. Leonard Seidman, father of Ilene Chait The synagogue office follows the federal government’s inclement Life Cycle Information weather policies. When the federal government closes, the syna- When Death Occurs gogue office closes. When the federal government opens late, the When death occurs, please call the synagogue office, 202-362- synagogue office also opens late. 4433, so that we may inform the clergy and be of assistance. When in doubt, call the synagogue or individual school for a During business hours, ask for Glenn Easton. After business taped message. If synagogue offices are closed due to snow, all day- hours, a staff member on call may be reached by calling the time and evening programs are canceled. If schools are closed, but synagogue office at the number above and pressing “2” to be building/offices are open, please call the synagogue office regarding connected automatically, or by calling the answering service, evening programs and classes. The daily minyan meets twice daily 301-421-5271, which will page the staff member on call. regardless of the weather. ¢ On Yom Tov and Shabbat, even though detailed funeral arrangements should not be made, a staff member on call can Moment Magazine Hanukkah still be reached at 301-421-5271. Bereavement Committee Present to New Members The Bereavement Committee assists families with all of the Continuing a tradition they began a few years ago, Diane arrangements surrounding the funeral and subsequent burial Lipton Dennis and her children, Joanna and Seth Dennis, are of loved ones. We welcome your interest and encourage your providing a complimentary one-year subscription to Moment participation and assistance. We need you; please join us. If you Magazine to all new Adas Israel members in memory of their have questions, or know of someone whom you think might be beloved husband and father, Warren. interested in participating in this important work, please feel Through the Warren Dennis Moment Magazine Journalism free to call either Jane Beller (301-986-1133) or Edie Hessel (202- Fund, all members who joined since December 2009 will 244-7189) or contact Toni Bickart (202-244-2747) regarding the receive the publication. Members who are already subscribers Tahara Committee. or are not interested in receiving Moment can e-mail Cemetery Hours [email protected]. Visitation at the Adas Israel Cemetery is by appointment only. Our thanks to Diane, Joanna, and Seth for remembering Contact Glenn Easton at the synagogue office (202-362-4433) to Warren (z”l) in such a meaningful way. May his memory schedule a visit. ¢ forever be a blessing ¢

December 2011 • Chronicle • 9 SHABBAT MORNING SERVICES: students in grades K–1 is led by Allison Redisch and/or Linda Yitzchak. Netivot, for students in grades 2–3 is led by Naomi In the Charles E. Smith Sanctuary: Interim Ritual Director, Naomi Malka will read Torah. Congregational kiddushim Michaelis and/or Aviva Weinstein. Junior Congregation, for grades 4–6 is led by David Smolar, Josh Bender, and/or Elie co-sponsored by the Paul Goldstein–Lillian Goldstein-Lande Shabbat Kiddush Fund and members of Adas Israel. Greenberg. Traditional Egalitarian Minyan (TEM): Every Shabbat morning at 9:30 am, with the Torah service around 10:30 am. Shabbat Unplugged: A new musical family service for families with young children on Saturday mornings at 10:45 am. Led by laypeople with the occasional assistance of Adas clergy, the TEM is a participatory service with a full P’sukei The service is designed for elementary school families and above, though older children are welcome and encouraged December 2011 D’Zimrah (introductory Psalms), Shacharit, and Musaf, a complete reading of the weekly Torah portion, and a d’var take on leadership roles. Led by Josh Bender and Elie Greenberg. Torah. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. ‘Dial-in’ for Programs & Services: If you are unable to attend programs, lectures, or services, dial in to hear them. Call Kislev–Tevet 5772 Havurah Service: Lay-led, participatory service at 9:45 am. Rotating volunteers lead services, read Torah, and conduct 202-686-8405. an in-depth discussion of the weekly Torah portion. A kiddush follows the service. For additional information and to WEEKDAY SERVICES: Morning Minyan, Monday–Friday, 7:30 am; Evening Minyan, Sunday–Thursday, 6:00 pm; Civil participate, e-mail [email protected]. Holidays, 8:30 am & 6:00 pm; refer to calendar for Erev Shabbat and Shabbat Mincha times. Youth Shabbat Services: Starting with Tot Shabbat for children ages 5 and under led by Menuhah Peters. Shorashim, for Please turn off cell phones and pagers before entering services. Your cooperation is appreciated.

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27 1 Kislev 28 2 Kislev 29 3 Kislev 30 4 Kislev 1 5 Kislev 2 6 Kislev 3 Parshat Vayetze 7 Kislev 8:30 am Morning Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan 4:28 pm 8:00 am Boker Ohr Parashat Hashavuah Class Congregational Kiddush sponsored by 9:00 am Rosh Chodesh Kislev Breakfast 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 9:00 am Gan Parent/Teacher Conferences– 9:30 am Gan Open House for Prospective Parents Light Candles, 4:28 pm 9:30 am Smith Sanctuary Service Sandra & Clement Alpert sponsored by the Goldstein Rosh 6:30 pm Torah Club No Classes 1:00 pm JSSA Job Search Group 6:00 pm L’Dor VaDor Shabbat Service with Rabbis Steinlauf & Bar Mitzvah: Ethan Sorcher; 4:30 pm Shabbat Mincha/Maariv Services Chodesh Minyan Breakfast Fund 7:00 pm Introduction to Judaism 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 6:00 pm Evening Minyan Feinberg Sermon by Rabbi Steinlauf 5:28 pm Havdalah 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 7:00 pm Context Class 6:30 pm Religious Practices Committee Mtg. 6:30 pm YP Shir Delight: 6:30 Oneg; 7:30 Service: 8:30 Dinner 9:30 am Traditional Egalitarian Minyan with Rabbi Steinlauf 9:45 am Havurah Shabbat Service; D’var Torah by 7:00 pm L’Dor VaDor Shabbat Dinner Rabbi Feinberg 10:00 am Shabbat Spot 11:00 am Youth Shabbat Services for Tots–6th Grade

4 8 Kislev 5 9 Kislev 6 10 Kislev 7 11 Kislev 8 12 Kislev 9 13 Kislev 10 Parshat VaYishlach 14 Kislev 8:30 am Morning Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan PJLL Conference Day‑No Nursery School 7:30 am Morning Minyan 4:28 pm 8:00 am Boker Ohr Parashat Hashavuah Class Congregational Kiddush sponsored by the 9:30 am Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class 12:00 pm Alan Gross Vigil at Cuban Embassy 8:00 am Polaris Project In-Service 9:00 am Gan Open House for Prospective 7:30 am Morning Minyan 6:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv 9:30 am Smith Sanctuary Shabbat Service–Adult Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class 9:30 am Lifelong Learning–Mindful Judaism 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 8:30 am Adult B-M Ceremony Rehearsal Parents 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 6:30 pm Ruach Minyan Service Bar/Bat Mitzvah Ceremony w/ Rabbis 1:00 pm FJMC Keruv Meeting 10:45 am Lifelong Learning–Hebrew I & III 12:00 pm Downtown Study Group 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 6:30 pm FJMC Keruv Shabbat Dinner Steinlauf & Feinberg 4:30 pm Shabbat Mincha/Maariv Services 10:45 am Lifelong Learning–Yoga and Torah 1:00 pm JSSA Job Search Group 6:30 pm Executive Committee Meeting 9:30 am Traditional Egalitarian Minyan; 5:28 pm Havdalah 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 7:00 pm Jewish Study Center Classes D’var Torah by Brian Weinstein 6:30 pm Torah Club 7:15 pm Lifelong Learning–How to Be a Saint 10:00 am Shabbat Spot 6:30 pm Anne Frank House Meeting 7:30 pm Bereavement Support Group 10:45 am Shabbat Unplugged Family Service 7:00 pm Introduction to Judaism 11:00 am Youth Shabbat Services for Tots–6th Gr. 7:00 pm Context Class 11 15 Kislev 12 16 Kislev 13 17 Kislev 14 18 Kislev 15 19 Kislev 16 20 Kislev 17 Parshat VaYeshev 21 Kislev 8:30 am Morning Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan 4:29 pm 8:00 am Boker Ohr Parashat Hashavuah Class 11:00 am Youth Shabbat Services for Tots–3rd Grade 9:00 am Gan Concert 9:00 am Gan Rabbi/Parent/Child Program– 10:00 am Sisterhood “Taste of Tanach” 9:00 am Gan 3-Day Parent/Teacher 8:30 am FJMC Keruv Rabbinic Conference 5:45 pm Gan Family Shabbat Dinner 9:30 am Smith Sanctuary Shabbat Service/ Havurah Kiddush 9:30 am Lifelong Learning–Mindful Judaism “Hanukkah” 6:00 pm Evening Minyan Conferences–No P, B, C Classes 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 6:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv Consecration Congregational Kiddush sponsored by 10:45 am Lifelong Learning–Hebrew I & III 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 6:30 pm Torah Club 12:00 pm FJMC Keruv Rabbinic Conference 6:30 pm Gan Family Shabbat Service with Rabbi Feinberg Bar Mitvzah: Max Fidler; Philip & Jody Fidler 11:00 am Grandparenting Interfaith 7:00 pm Introduction to Judaism & Dinner & Robyn Helzner Sermon by Rabbi Steinlauf 4:30 pm Shabbat Mincha/Maariv Services Grandchildren 7:00 pm Context Class 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 9:30 am Traditional Egalitarian Minyan 5:29 pm Havdalah 11:15 am Dan Kaufman Memorial Latke Party 6:30 pm Board of Directors Meeting 9:45 am Havurah Shabbat Service; 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 7:00 pm Jewish Study Center Classes D’var Torah by Michael Goldman 7:15 pm Lifelong Learning–How to Be a Saint 10:00 am Learners’ Minyan with Rabbi Feinberg 10:00 am Shabbat Spot

18 22 Kislev 19 23 Kislev 20 Hanukkah: 1 Candle 24 Kislev 21Hanukkah: 2 Candles 25 Kislev 22 Hanukkah: 3 Candles 26 Kislev 23 Hanukkah: 4 Candles 27 Kislev 24 Parshat Miketz/Hanukkah 28 Kislev 8:30 am Morning Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan USY International Convention Begins 4:32 pm Hanukkah: 5 Candles 4:30 pm Shabbat Mincha/Maariv Services 9:30 am Lifelong Learning–Mindful Judaism 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 1:00 pm JSSA Job Search Group 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 1:00 pm JSSA Job Search Group Gan Hayeled Winter Break Begins 8:00 am Boker Ohr Parashat Hashavuah Class 5:32 pm Havdalah 10:45 am Lifelong Learning–Hebrew I & III 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 6:30 pm Torah Club 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan 9:15 am Combined Smith Sanctuary & Trad. Egal. 10:45 am Lifelong Learning–Yoga and Torah 7:00 pm Context Class 6:30 pm Religious Practices Committee Mtg. 6:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv Minyan Shabbat Service 4:00 pm Seaboard USY Alumni Event 7:00 pm JSC–Basic Judaism 6:30 pm Ruach Minyan Service Bar Mitzvah: Noah Steinlauf 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 7:00 pm JSC–Jewish Cultures Around the Globe Sermon by Rabbi Steinlauf 7:15 pm Lifelong Learning–How to Be a Saint 10:00 am Shabbat Spot 8:30 pm JSC–Jews of the American South 11:00 am Youth Shabbat Services for 1st–3rd Grades Congregational Kiddush sponsored by the Steinlauf Family and the congregation

25 Hanukkah: 6 Candles 29 Kislev 26 Hanukkah: 7 Candles 30 Kislev 27 Hanukkah: 8 Candles 1 Tevet 28 2 Tevet 29 3 Tevet 30 4 Tevet 31 Parshat VaYigash 5 Tevet 8:30 am Morning Minyan Hanukkah/Rosh Chodesh Tevet 7:30 am Morning Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan Gan HaYeled–Winter Break Begins 7:30 am Morning Minyan 4:36 pm 8:00 am Boker Ohr Parashat Hashavuah Class 6:00 pm Evening Minyan Federal Holiday Observed 8:00 am Rosh Chodesh Tevet Breakfast 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 7:30 am Morning Minyan 5:30 pm Oneg Shabbat sponsored by the congregation 9:30 am Combined Smith Sanctuary & Trad. Egal. 7:30 am Morning Minyan sponsored by the Goldstein Rosh 6:00 pm Evening Minyan 6:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service–Combined Community Minyan Shabbat Service; D’var Torah by 10:00 am Bar Mitzvah: Yoni Weiner-Tobin in Chodesh Minyan Breakfast Fund Shabbat Service @ Adas Israel w/ Rabbi Feinberg Rabbi Steinlauf Kogod Chapel with Rabbi Steinlauf 6:00 pm Evening Minyan with Washington Hebrew Congregation, Temple Micah, 9:45 am Havurah Shabbat Service; D’var Torah by 6:00 pm Evening Minyan & Temple Sinai Rhoda Ritzenberg Havurah Kiddush Congregational Kiddush 4:30 pm Shabbat Mincha/Maariv Services 5:36 pm Havdalah

10 • Chronicle • December 2011 December 2011 • Chronicle • 11 Upcoming Men's Club Activities Men's Club December 11: Latke Party February 5: World Wide Wrap February 25: Kol HaOlam II Latke Party Calling all guys willing to help out at this year’s Dan Kaufman Latke Party. Attention, Stockholders! The Hanukkah party is Sunday, De- A Good Time to Donate cember 11, at 11:15 am. We can use some volunteers to help serve, set up/ Appreciated Stock We thank the firm of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for its clean up, and assist the kids. The Men’s Club is sponsoring the special arrangement for members who donate stocks and entertainment, KolSasson, an a cappella group from the Univer- securities to the congregation. The congregation receives sity of Maryland that competed in the KolHaOlam event last year 100 percent of all stock proceeds when donated to the at Adas. If you are interested in helping out, please e-mail congregation. We liquidate all stock when received, and [email protected] to let us know. a confirmation letter is sent to donors following the sale. Kol HaOlam II Our thanks also go to Tim Hando and the staff of Morgan Update: The a cappella competition is sched- Stanley Smith Barney for their work on our behalf. uled for Saturday night, February 25. We There are great tax advantages to donating appreciated already have 14 groups that have expressed stock directly to the congregation before the end of the solid interest in competing. Almost all of last year. For additional information, please call Glenn Easton or year’s contestants have replied, and we have Lesley Brinton at the synagogue office. (Please do not call heard from several new groups. Mike Boxer, a central figure in Morgan Stanley directly.) the Jewish a cappella scene in New York and last year’s MC, has agreed to participate again this year. It’s already shaping up to be a great event. If you’re interested in participating in any aspect of this program, or have an idea you’d Shabbat in Your like to pursue, please contact us at [email protected]. ¢ Neighborhood a Success! Here, in all their glory, Twenty-eight families are our “Sukkah Studs” hosted Shabbat (and some friends), all dinner for 75 adults of whom deserve our thanks for constructing and 25 children. Most our lovely sukkah. of these guests were new member families or older members who participate in the Hesed Project with their volunteer visitors. There were lots of reports of very spirited and congenial dinners, and planning is underway to continue YP @ AI the program within the Gan community. Our thanks to our hosts and to Mary Hammer and her committee. ¢

A community for young adults between the ages of 21 and 35. DC’s Annual Hanukkah Happy Hour on the Hill, Singles can meet singles, young couples can meet young couples, December 20 newcomers can connect with other newcomers. The Pour House & Capitol Lounge (Metro: Capitol South) ‘Shir Delight,’ December 2 6:00–9:00 pm; $5 cover (co- “Shir Delight” is Adas Israel’s Kabbalat sponsored by YP@AI) Shabbat experience for young Jewish pro- Join Washington DCJCC’s fessionals between the ages of 21 and 35. EntryPointDC for the biggest Our evening begins at 6:30 with a happy party of the year, which brings in hour oneg, followed by a lay-led Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv ser- hundreds of Jewish young adults vice and $8 Shabbat dinner. While everyone is welcome to join from all over the DC area! Don’t us for our happy hour oneg and services, we can only accom- miss out on all the food, drinks, and modate a limited number of people for dinner. Please register Hanukkah fun! ¢ at adasisrael.org/yp by November 29 to reserve your spot.

12 • Chronicle • December 2011 Don’t miss out on our upcoming events in December! Youth @ AI December 4: Chaverim (grades K–2) goes to All Fired Up! to paint pottery for Hanukkah! December 17: USY (grades 9–12) hosts its very own Hanukkah party! Join us for food, games, dreidel tournaments, and, of Adas Israel Youth had a blast course, fun! in October! December 18: Kadima (grades 6–8) goes ice skating! Come Our Kadimaniks out for a fun time ice skating, along with some yummy, warm, participated in winter snacks! a meaningful discussion on Yom Kippur, relating Got Summer Plans? reality TV and The year is racing by, and it’s about time to start thinking about lashon hara, literally plans for this summer. For information about Jewish summer meaning evil camps or Israel trips please contact Elie Greenberg, 202-362-6295 tongue, and our or [email protected]. Adas Israel offers summer subsidies to lives today. Kadima active members of our youth groups. Please visit our website, also enjoyed their adasisrael.org/youth, to download an application and learn how Sukkot Scavenger to become eligible to receive subsidies. Hunt, where they With gratitude, we acknowledge the following for their generosity: ran around the shul Bertha and Oliver Atlas Youth Fund for clues, performed Benjamin Eric Cooper Youth Scholarship Fund challenges at each Cecile and Seymour Alpert Israel Youth Scholarship station, and ended Minnie and Abraham S. Kay Israel Scholarship Fund making edible Harry and Judie Linowes Youth Endowment Fund sukkot in the sukkah! Morton and Norma Lee Funger Israel Programs Fund Kadima also had a Janice Wasserman Goldsten Scholarship Fund great time at the Fall Kadima Kallah, at the Sandy Isaac W. and Dina Halbfinger Youth Fund Hill Retreat Center. USY had fun at the “Sumo and Sushi” event, Rita Rosenthal Heine Youth Scholarship Fund where everyone had a chance to dress up in a fat suit, fight like Dr. Louis Jacobs Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund sumo wrestlers, and make his or her own sushi and candy sushi. Samuel and Sadie Lebowitz Israel Scholarship Fund It was fun and tasty! Anna and Abe Nathanson Youth Fund Lillian and Max Offenberg Youth Fund Steven M. Reich Memorial Youth Fund Gertrude and Philip Smith Youth Fund Leah M. Smith Memorial Youth Fund Belle Tarshes Youth Fund Rothstein Family College Israel Scholarship Myer “Mike” Feldman Memorial Youth Endowment Fund Sisterhood Israel Scholarship Men’s Club Youth Department Scholarship Fund We wish you all a wonderful and sweet December, Hanukkah, and Winter Break! We are excited for all of you to come back and continue this amazing year together. See you all in 2012.¢

Bar/Bat Mitzvahs Weddings Social & Corporate Events Holiday Celebrations 703.752.9402 www.catering.com December 2011 • Chronicle • 13 students will spend time with students from other grades who choose the same chug, which will enhance our students’ sense Education of community. Our offerings for the first semester are: -Drama with Sandy Eskin -Conversational Hebrew with Gila Efrati & Ziva Schuchman -Creative Writing with Amy Berelowitz -Shul Explorer with David Diamond & Miki Flamenbaum Save the Date -Israeli Dance with Sharon Gelboin-Katz & Lital Kenzi The GPA Annual Fundraising Auction is January 21. -Tikkun Olam with Jordanna Snyder & Laura Smolar [Below Left] Students prepare a skit for the Drama chug (elective) taught by Sandy Eskin and Miki Flamenbaum. Gan HaYeled [Below Right] Chloe Ross dances in the Israeli Dance chug (elective) for He who adds not to his learning diminishes it. —Talmud 3rd–6th graders taught by Sharon Gelboin- During the year’s journey at the Gan, our teachers study and Katz and Lital Kenzi learn as much as the children do. This month, all staff will attend the Partnership for Jewish Life and Learning’s Early Childhood Conference, “The Modern Jewish Family.” National and local presenters will offer sessions on topics ranging from how to make our school more welcoming to all types of Jewish families to how to facilitate in-depth learning for children with a variety of abilities and learning styles.

Experiential learning is part of Family Sukkot Program the Gan curriculum. Here Moonbeam students visit a working farm.

Open Houses for Prospective Families Come learn about the wonderful opportunities here at the Gan for you and your children! The remaining Open Houses for prospective families are Thursday, Dec. 1; Wednesday Dec. 7; and Wednesday, Jan 11, 9:30–11:00 am. For more information, contact Sheri Brown, interim Gan director, 202-362-4491 or Sheri. [Top] Parents and children at the [email protected]. preK– 2nd grade Family Sukkot 2012–13 Registration Program. [Top-Right] Josh and Elie Registration for the 2012–2013 school year begins in January. play Sukkot tunes for everyone. Please take advantage of your Adas Israel membership: priority [Bottom-Right] Ezra Schwartz and his father wave a lulav. registration for members is Jan. 5–11. Registration for current A Crisp Fall Evening in the Sukkah families is Jan. 12–17, and open registration begins January 18. Religious School Ma Tovu Moments Ma tovu means “how wonderful,” and this section highlights memorable moments in the Religious School. Chugim Program Redesigned for 3rd-6th graders This fall, our 3rd–6th graders have a new format for our Chugim program. Chugim (specials) are enrichment activities that we offer our students on Sundays mornings. All of our 3rd–6th Parents enjoy time in the sukkah as part of our annual Ma’alot grade students choose one elective (from six choices) they will Wine and Cheese on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The evening also included participate in for the semester. a Teen Chat program during which Ma’alot students watched a This model of allowing our students to choose their chug performance of There Ain’t No Back to a Merry-go-round, a play has worked very well for our elective program in our Ma’alot by Sandy Eskin about the desegregation of Glen Echo Park in 1960. Hebrew High School. In addition to choosing their electives, Students from Operation Understanding DC led a discussion with our Ma’alot students after the play. 14 • Chronicle • December 2011 Education Continued December Calendar for School, Youth, and October Madricha of the Month Families 2: L’Dor VaDor Service & Dinner Gavrielle Jacobovitz 4: 7th Grade Breakfast & Service; Chugim for 3rd–6th Grade; Gavrielle joined our team this year and in a Faculty Meeting short time has proven to be a responsible, 10: Shabbat Unplugged dependable, and hard-working madricha. 11: Dan Kaufman Latke Party; 5th-Grade Family Hanukkah Working alongside Gan teachers Emily Hol- Program lenberg and Emily Cohen, Gavrielle assists in 13: Ma’alot TeenChat #2; Ma’alot Faculty meeting, 5:30 pm a number of classroom activities. We thank 17: Consecration Gavrielle for her hard work and commitment 18: Last class before break; Chugim for 3rd–6th Grade; to our school. Yishar kochech on an outstanding year so far! Parents’ Corner Our madrichim program is a leadership program for students 20–31: Winter Break–No School in 8th through 12th grade. Madrichim hold a number of different 20: 1st Hanukkah Candle leadership roles in our religious school, from assisting teachers 21–28: Hanukkah in classrooms to helping in our education office and library Jan 3: Classes resume with various tasks. More than 40 madrichim are enrolled in our program this year! To learn more about the madrichim program, please contact Elie Greenberg, [email protected] or visit adasisrael. Dan Kaufman Latke Party and Hanukkah org/madrichim. Celebration for Religious School Families L’Dor VaDor, Dec. 2 Supported in part by the Adas Israel Men’s Club Come to Adas Israel on Friday, Dec. 2, for the L’Dor VaDor Service, Sunday, December 11, 2011 Dinner, and GaGa for families, children, grandparents, and all mem- 11:15am-12:15pm in the Kay Hall bers. Services are led by the clergy with the help of our students. Featuring: Dinner following the service ($18.75 for adults, $12.50 for kids *Hanukkah Brunch ages 3–12, FREE for ages 2 and under) requires an RSVP. Feel free *Fun for the Whole Family! to bring your own kosher wine! *Kol Sasson a cappella Group from the University of Ga-Ga tournament for children following the dinner! (What is Maryland Ga-Ga? A dodgeball-like sport that is very popular in Israel and in Jewish camps throughout the United States.) Register online at adasisrael.org/ldorvador or contact Carol Ansell ([email protected] or 202-362-4433) by Attention, Kindergarten Families! Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 1 pm to register. No refunds after RSVP Join us Saturday, Dec. 17, for Consecration at 11 am in the deadline. After deadline, cost for dinner will increase to $23.50 Gewirz to honor all Adas Israel kindergartners who have begun for adults and $16 for children. their Jewish education in a Jewish day school or the Melvin Shabbat Unplugged Musical Family Service, Gelman Religious School. During our special program, we will Dec. 10 invite our children inside an unrolled Torah. Shabbat Unplugged, a musical Festive kiddush for the congregation follows! RSVP to talya. family service for families with chil- [email protected]. dren in elementary school, meets Jewish Value for November–December: Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10:45 am. Hiddur P’nai Zaken Older children are welcome and Literally to “enhance the face of the elderly,” this Jewish value are encouraged take on leadership reminds us to show respect and to care for the elderly in our roles. Shabbat Unplugged is led by community and beyond. We read in the Book of Psalms, “Do not Josh Bender, director of education, forsake me when I grow old. When my strength fails me, do not and Elie Greenberg, director of informal programming. abandon me.” Modeled on Shacharit Live, a Sunday morning musical service Our study of this important Jewish value will culminate with for K–2 students in the religious school, the service seeks to build a mitzvah project for Yad L’kashish, Lifeline for the Old. This a fun, interactive, and spirited prayer experience. This is also an Jerusalem nonprofit provides a creative work environment and opportunity for families to explore some of the key concepts and invaluable support services to the elderly and disabled people themes in Jewish prayer. Guitars and other instruments are used throughout Israel, making them feel part of a community and to enhance the experience and to teach Jewish and Israeli songs. giving them a purpose. In addition, the Torah portion comes alive through the art of Jew- Judaica, jewelry, and other gifts created by these individuals ish storytelling with Jennifer Rudick Zunikoff. will be available for purchase at the Dan Kaufman Latke Party. Families are invited to join the congregational kiddush Proceeds will go to support the work of Yad L’kashish. ¢ following the service. December 2011 • Chronicle • 15 Moment Magazine Hanukkah Present to New Members Continuing a tradition they began a few years ago, Diane Lipton Dennis and her children, Joanna and Seth Dennis, are providing a complimentary one-year subscription to Moment Magazine to all new Adas Israel members in memory of their beloved husband and father, Warren. Through the Warren Dennis Moment Magazine Journalism Fund, all members who joined since December 2009 will receive the publication. Members who are already subscribers or are not interested in receiving Moment can e-mail marketing@ momentmag.com. Our thanks to Diane, Joanna, and Seth for remembering Warren (z”l) in such a meaningful way. May his memory forever be a blessing Library Corner Hanukkah Delights by Robin Jacobson The candles are lit, the dreidels are spinning, and a delicious aro- Hershel outwits the goblins that haunt the shtetl synagogue. ma of latkes wafts through the house. All that is needed to cap a Over eight successive nights, Hershel breaks the goblins’ power, perfect Hanukkah evening is a perfect holiday picture book that enabling the villagers to celebrate Hanukkah. will enchant the young and young at heart. Here are some favor- Tales of Relationships ites from the Adas library. The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes by Linda Glaser is the sweetest of Tales with Captivating Illustrations Hanukkah stories. Rachel wishes that nice Mrs. Greenberg would Don’t miss Hanukkah Haiku, which unites contemporary artist join her family’s large holiday gathering. But Mrs. Greenberg refuses Karla Gudeon’s paintings with Harriet Ziefert’s simple haikus. Rachel’s repeated invitations, even while generously offering pota- This playful, joyful, and whimsical work will appeal to very young toes and eggs for Rachel’s family’s latkes. Rachel concocts a plan to children and folk art fans of all ages. draw Mrs. Greenberg into the Hanukkah party. When Mindy Saved Hanukkah by Eric Kimmel is a charming In Nathan’s Hanukkah Bargain by Jacqueline Greene, young story, imaginatively illustrated by Barbara Mc- Nathan searches for an old-fashioned menorah Clintock. A miniature family living secretly in a in store after store, accompanied by his loving, synagogue needs a candle to celebrate Hanuk- patient grandfather. When Nathan finally finds kah. Alas, a “fierce Antiochus of a cat” threatens the perfect menorah in a junk shop, his grandfa- the family’s foraging trips. Tiny, plucky Mindy ther offers old world tips about bargaining with takes on the candle-finding mission. the good-natured proprietor. Chanukah Lights by Michael Rosen showcases Tales of History eight stunning pop-up scenes by artist Robert Hanukkah at Valley Forge by Stephen Krensky is Sabuda, depicting different historical eras in which based on a true story. In December 1777, Gen- Jews have lived. Do you have favorite eral George Washington surveyed his ragged Tales of Shtetls Hanukkah books not listed and exhausted troops and wondered whether Try Chanukah in Chelm by David Adler. Chelm villag- here? I’d love to hear from you the American Revolution could possibly succeed. ers have good intentions, but little common sense. ([email protected]). As he trudged through camp one night, he met When Mendel, the synagogue caretaker, must find a a Jewish soldier lighting a Hanukkah candle. The table on which to place a menorah, a simple task be- soldier told Washington the story of the success- comes amusingly complicated. ful Jewish struggle for freedom against a more powerful army. In the Month of Kislev by Nina Jaffe tells of three poor chil- In Krensky’s version, this unexpected nighttime encounter gave dren who make a treat out of sniffing the delicious latke aroma Washington hope when he needed it most. wafting out the window of a rich neighbor. After the neighbor Amy Ehrlich’s The Story of Hanukkah recounts the Maccabees’ accuses the children of “stealing the smell of his latkes,” a wise fight for religious freedom. The story is a little violent for young rabbi negotiates an ingenious solution. readers, but the text is stirring and clear and is embellished by In Eric Kimmel’s Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, clever vivid illustrations. —Chag sameach! ¢

IRS Contribution Receipts Tips to the Staff Holiday Throughout the year, the congregation has provided Gift Fund written acknowledgments for all contributions of Adas Israel Congregation is fortunate to have a wonder- $250 or more as required by the Internal Revenue ful, dedicated maintenance, clerical, administrative, and Service. The congregation also sends all congregants a support staff, all of whom ensure that the synagogue runs complete listing and confirmation of all contributions as needed. Our staff serve our members, officers, com- and payments for the entire 2011 calendar year for your mittees, schools, and clergy in achieving the mission and records. goals of the congregation. Only checks postmarked by December 31, 2011, can Several years ago, the synagogue adopted a policy of be included in the statement. The statement cannot “no tipping” to individual staff members following events include contributions dated in December but received or programs. Some staff members are more visible than in January. others, but it takes all of them to prepare. The statements will be mailed after January 31, In lieu of tipping, the congregation has created a Staff 2012. For additional information or special tax report- Holiday Gift Fund, which is divided equally among the ing needs, please contact controller Lesley Brinton, support staff every December. We appreciate those who CPA, in the synagogue accounting office, Lesley. contribute to the holiday gift fund to our maintenance [email protected] or 202-362-4433. and support staff members in honor of their good work during the High Holy Days and throughout the year. ¢

16 • Chronicle • December 2011 Tikkun Olam continued from back page Many Ways to ‘Light Up Adas Israel Hosts In-Service Your Hanukkah’ for Polaris Project Volunteers, Light up your Hanukkah experience and visit one of the Jew- ish Foundation for Group Homes’ facilities to light candles, sing Dec. 6 songs, and play dreidel. Visits are welcome from individuals, Named after the North Star that guided slaves along friends, or family groups. Two other ways to “Light Up Your Ha- the Underground Railroad toward freedom, the Polaris nukkah” are inviting residents and staff from one home to your Project has been providing a comprehensive approach to home for one night of Hanukkah or a family Hanukkah party or combating human trafficking and modern-day slavery since to give Hanukkah gifts to residents that do not have family. 2002. Contact Linda Yitzchak, 240-283-6022 or [email protected], The Polaris Project is a leading organization in the United to discuss how to “Light Up Your Hanukkah.” ¢ States combating all forms of human trafficking and serving both U.S. citizens and foreign national victims, including men, women, and children. We use a holistic strategy, taking what Save the Dates! we learn from our work with survivors and using it to guide the Tikkun Olam Weekend, Jan. 13–16 creation of long-term solutions. We strive for systemic change The 2012 Tikkun Olam Weekend will feature a host of events by advocating for stronger federal and state laws, operating throughout the four days celebrating Adas Israel’s commitment the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline to tikkun olam, repairing the world. We hope this year’s events 1.888.3737.888, and providing services to help our clients and will generate similar excitement as last year. all victims of human trafficking.  Friday, January 13: Congregational Shabbat dinner and On Tuesday, December 6, the Polaris Project is holding an Shabbat service highlighting the annual Shem Tov award all-day in-service at Adas Israel to train volunteers to work and a special Oneg Shabbat reception with victims of trafficking and slavery. For more information  Saturday, January 14: Shabbat services, kiddush, and a about the program, you can contact Kathleen Davis, KDavis@ discussion panel on health ¢ polarisproject.org, who spoke at a program on trafficking and slavery at Adas in June of this year. The Social Action Council has made combating slavery and trafficking an important part of its Anne Frank House agenda this year. ¢ Anne Frank House (AFH) is Housing our neighbors in need. grateful to the Religious School and the Adas Israel community for its fabulous support of the Spin the dreidel • Fry the latkes November 6 mini-walk as part Enjoy some jelly doughnuts of the Fannie Mae Help the Homeless efforts. Miniwalks were also held at two local el- Spread over us the shelter of your peace! Have aHappy Chanukah ementary schools, the Strong ANNE FRANK HOUSE John Thompson Elementary School and the Bridges Charter School. The Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation’s Capital also conducted a mini-walk for AFH. As 2011 winds to a close, AFH wants to thank many members of the Adas Israel community for their support and generosity this year. As all of you plan your year-end contributions, please consid- er giving to AFH. In these uncertain financial times, your support is especially important. Contributions may be sent to AFH, c/o Adas Israel or may be made online at theannefrankhouse.org. Special thanks to these individuals who have given $500 or more this year to AFH: Jeri & Edward Greenberg, Sylvia Green- berg, Jonathan & Laura Ginns, Richard & Carol Margolis, Janet Kolodner, Meredith Josephs & Matthew Mariani, Arthur & Edie shalomdc.org Hessel, and Diana Engel. ¢

December 2011 • Chronicle • 17 Contributions The congregation gratefully acknowledges the following contributions:

21st Century Renewal Project Roche, Ricki Gerger, Bruce Ray & April Rubin. Renée Fendrich. Annette Rayman by Herlene In Memory Of: Adele Pilsk by Glenn & Cindy Hazzan Jenna Greenberg by Bill Levenson. & Yaacov Nagler. Easton. Gila Langner by Dirk Aardsma. Garden of the Righteous Fund Ann & Lou Chelec Memorial Fund In Memory Of: Sylvia Horwitz by Marvene In Honor Of: Jean Bernard’s Simchat Torah By: Ziggy & Lois Chelec. Horwitz. Philip R. Ugelow by Richard Ugelow. honor by Larry Bernard, David & Gail Schwartz. Anna & Joseph Blumenthal Video Fund Douglas Krieger by Kathy Krieger. Annette For The Speedy Recovery Of: Jack Rayman & In Memory Of: Rose Atkin by Maurice Atkin. Rayman by Lorna Grenadier. Milton Kleinrock Cathy Kramer by Saul & Judy Strauch. Anne Frank House Fund by Steven & Ruth Kleinrock. Patty Malstrom by In Memory Of: Malcolm Rivkin, Annette Joan & Milton Wynja. Leo Sherman by William By: Lorna S. Jaffe, Steven & Margaret Goldberg, Rayman, Jordan Baruch, all by Saul & Judy Willis & Rennie Sherman. Steve Hornstein, Phillip & Lillie Rubin, Beth Strauch. Henry Adler by Larry & Jean Bernard. Mantz, Michael & Maria Lasa-Sloan, Bertram Dan Kaufman Children’s Program Fund Goldstein-Lande B’nai Mitzvah Gifts Fund Weintraub, Joy Midman, Jodi Remer, Diana In Memory Of: Annette Rayman, Irving With Thanks To: David Bickart, Jamie Butler Engel, Rennie Sherman, Maurice & Flora Atkin. Koenig by Rob & Rachel Rubin. Paul Hilowitz by Edward Kean & Nancy Worth. In Honor Of: Harriet & Art Isack’s Simchat by Minna Kaufman. For The Speedy Recovery Of: Shirley Abrams by Torah honors by Stuart & Jamie Butler. Helen Dial-In Program Fund Glenn & Cindy Easton. Sirkin by Joyce & Michael Stern. Joe Berman In Honor Of: Manny Schiffres by Rae Grad. Harry & Judie Linowes Youth Endowment Fund & Marsha Gentner by Joy Midman. Connie In Memory Of: Annette Rayman by Carol In Memory Of: Harry C Bierman, David & David Povich by Doris L. Povich. Marriage Ansell. Linowes by Harry & Judie Linowes. of Sarah Leffler & Jake Yeston by Michael & Dr. Louis & Althea JacobsCamp Ramah Havurah Kiddush Fund Mical Schneider. Scholarship Fund By: Morris & Susan Klein, Kenneth Heitner & In Memory Of: Bruce Wayne Gillis by Steve In Memory Of: Edward & Sylvia Stern by Rhoda Ritzenberg. Schwat. Sophie Silfin by Ann Louise Cowen. Sherry Lynn Marcus & family. In Honor Of: Edie & Art Hessel’s anniversary Frances S. Berman by Miriam Schlesinger. Estelle Gelman Endowment Fund by Art & Edie Hessel. Aufruf of Joel Sandler & Melvin Moskowitz by Sally Moskowitz. Irving In Memory Of: Estelle Gelman by Elaine Miller. Christina Morrison by Jerry & Kathy Sandler. Fox by Marian Fox. Jospeh Miller, Max Miller, Esther Saks Abelman Yiddish Cultural Fund In Memory Of: Jordan Baruch by Arnie & Mary Jack Fine, all by Betty Miller. Ann Yoss by Jodi In Memory Of: Anne Silverman by Joseph Hammer. Remer. Silverman. Hazzan Greenberg Discretionary Fund Bereavement Fund Ethel & Nat Popick Chronicle Fund In Memory Of: Bessie Krauser by Larry & Flo By: Patricia Rosenman. In Honor Of: Jean Bernard’s Simchat Torah Meyer. In Memory Of: Annette Rayman by Rita honor by Ricki Gerger, Nancy, Dan, & Jory High Holy Day Appeal Nicholls, Ian Gershengorn & Gail Levine. Weiss. In Honor Of: My participation in the Kol Nidre Sophie Tersoff by David Margolies & Susan For The Speedy Recovery Of: Glenn Easton by Court of Honor by Miriam Feldman. Tersoff. Malcolm Rivkin by David & Toni Richard & Dorothy Block. Howard Karl Amchin Memorial Fund Bickart. In Memory Of: Steven Kolker by David & By: Wayne Amchin. Bible & Prayer Book Fund Harriet Bubes. Freda Gutentag by Mindy & Julius & Anna Wolpe Auditorium Fund In Memory Of: Parents & relatives of Lydia Marshall Mintz In Memory Of: Philip Cooper by Allen & Laskin by Lydia Laskin. Bernard Bobb by Executive Director Discretionary Fund Annette Wolpe. Joseph Blumenthal by Allen Stanley & Sandy Bobb. For The Speedy Recovery Of: Glenn Easton by Wolpe. B’Yahad Special Needs Fund Stuart & Jamie Butler Roger & Renée Fendrich Lillian & Daniel Ezrin Fund for Ritual Objects In Honor Of: Glenn Easton by Carole Klein. David & Toni Bickart. In Memory Of: Lillian Ezrin by Joel & Rhoda In Memory Of: Annette Rayman by Stewart & In Memory Of: Annette Rayman by Joel & Ganz. Shelley Remer. Rhoda Ganz, Bernard & Rita Segerman, Arnie Machzor Lev Shalom Cantor Max Wohlberg Memorial Fund & Mary Hammer, Howard Streicher & Veneeta In Memory Of: Ida & Morris Cohen by Shirley In Memory Of: Edith Krohn by Glenn & Cindy Acson, Carol Rozner, Ricki Gerger, Don & Gail Cohen. Samuel Rein by Susan Kraut. Easton. Roache, Larry & Jean Bernard, Bruce Ray & April Marilyn & Stefan Tucker Program Endowment Fund Charlotte & Hubert Schlossberg HHD Mahzor Fund Rubin, Sidney & Sylvia Fogelman, Ellen, Gary, In Honor Of: Marilyn & Stef Tucker by Sandy & In Honor Of: Hank Schlosberg’s special Mitch & Cyndi Malasky, Jan Michel, Roger & Miriam Ain. birthday by Glenn & Cindy Easton. Renée Fendrich, Richard & Susan Ugelow, Beth In Memory Of: Reuben Miller by Marilyn Congregational Kiddush Fund Ann Spector. Tucker. By: Shelley Sturman. Frances & Leonard Burka Social Action Maxine & Gerald Freedman Endowment Fund In Honor Of: Wedding of Hope Axelrod & Endowment In Honor Of: Harry Friedman’s birthday, Lou Carey Heller by Barry & Ilene Heller. Harriet In Honor Of: Rep. Henry & Mrs. Janet Glickfield’s 80th birthday, Stanley Reines’s & Art Isack, Herlene & Yaacov Nagler’s Waxman’s special anniversary by Glenn & 90th birthday, all by Maxine Freedman. grandchild by David & Toni Bickart. Marriage of Cindy Easton. For The Speedy Recovery Of: Dr. Julius Piver by Ben Werner & Meredith Steingold by Marsha In Memory Of: Elias Gelman by John Kossow. Maxine Freedman. Werner. Fund for the Future In Memory Of: Sandra Teplin’s sister, Sylvia, Craig Jeffrey Atlas Hebrew University Fund In Honor Of: Talya Wellisch’s bat mitzvah, Gert Cutner’s sister, Ruth, Steve Kolker, all by In Memory Of: Abraham Atlas by Alvin & Arline Glenn Easton, Michael Mindel’s special Maxine Freedman. Atlas. birthday, Manny Schiffres’s Simchat Torah Melvin Gelman Religious School Fund Daily Minyan Fund honor, all by Roger & Renée Fendrich. The In Honor Of: Margaret & Lev Gilboa’s special By: Herbert Goda. Steinlaufs by Herlene & Yaacov Nagler. anniversary by Glenn & Cindy Easton. In Honor Of: Manny Schiffres’s Simchat Torah In Memory Of: Isidor Buckberg by Al & Gloria In Memory Of: Essie Margolies by David honor by Bill Levenson, Mark Yecies & Ellen Buckberg. William Zuckerman by Roger & Margolies & Susan Tersoff. 18 • Chronicle • December 2011 Contributions Continued

Minnie & Abraham S. Kay Israel Scholarship Rose R. Freudberg Sisterhood Memorial Library In Memory Of: Freda Goldberg by Stuart & Fund Fund Jamie Butler. In Honor Of: Sylvia Greenberg’s special In Honor Of: Jean Bernard’s Simchat Torah Staff Holiday Gift Fund birthday by Glenn & Cindy Easton. honor by Stuart & Jamie Butler, Art & Edie In Honor Of: Charles Mallory by Margie Siegel. In Memory Of: Minnie B. Kay by Jack & Barbara Hessel, Jane Baldinger, Don & Gail Roache, Stanley & Veeda Wiener Memorial Fund Kay. Bruce Ray & April Rubin, Larry & Myra Promisel, In Memory Of: Nathan Frohlich by Harry Morris Hariton Senior Programming Fund Stuart & Elinor Tattar. Manny Schiffres’s Kempler. Annette Rayman by Stanley & Ruth In Memory Of: Jack Rudden by Daniel & Diane Simchat Torah honor by Art & Edie Hessel. Snyder. Keller. Harriet & Art Isack’s Simchat Torah honors by Sylvia & Harold Greenberg Endowment Fund Morton & Norma Lee Funger Israel Program Art & Edie Hessel, Don & Gail Roache. Sandy & In Memory Of: Minnie B. Kay by Sylvia Fund Adina Mendelson by Leah Chanin. Aufruf of Greenberg. In Honor Of: Scot Funger’s recovery, Susan Joel Sandler & Christina Morrison by Glenn & Sylvia Feldman Shapiro Memorial Endowment Bernstein’s complete recovery by Alvin & Cindy Easton. Fund Gloria Bernstein. In Memory Of: Malcolm Rivkin by Mildred In Memory Of: Sylvia Shapiro by Rose Burka. Offerings Fund Jacobs, Don & Gail Roache. Alexander Altman Traditional Minyan Kiddush Fund By: Amanda Milstein, Bruce & Rene Lawson, by Zalma Slawsky. Annette Rayman, Brenda By: Ricki Gerger. Shoshana Risman, Rachel Rosen. Greenfeld Marla Gilson Jordan Baruch by In Honor Of: Rabbi Charles Feinberg & Rabbi In Honor Of: Harriet & Art Isack’s Hattan & Stuart & Elinor Tattar. Henry Adler by Stuart Gilah Langner by Dirk Aardsma. Kallat Torah honors by Bruce Ray & April Rubin. & Elinor Tattar, Glenn & Cindy Easton, Jane Tzedakah Fund Baldinger. Morris Tersoff by David Margolies & Jean Bernard’s Simchat Torah honor by Daniel In Honor Of: Harriet & Art Isack’s Simchat Susan Tersoff. Yetta Pilzer by Geraldine Pilzer. & Diane Keller. Evan & Natalia Weinstein by Torah honors, Manny Schiffres’s Simchat Torah Stacie Isenberg & Jonathan Weinstein. Roz & Roslyn & Theodore Kogod Confirmation Class honor, Jean Bernard’s Simchat Torah honor, Ken Doggett by Cheryl & Richard Weisberg. Fund Goldie Rivkin’s special birthday, all by Glenn & Irving & Gilda Schenker by Severin Hochberg. In Memory Of: Samuel Kogod by Howard & Cindy Easton. In Memory Of: Bill Zuckerman by Charles Lerner. Leslie Libby. For The Speedy Recovery Of: Michael Berg by Henry Adler, Shirley Barocas by Harry Rand Sandra & Clement Alpert Fund for Family Education Glenn Easton. & Jennifer Gibson. Malcolm Rivkin by Daniel & In Memory Of: Avram Alpert by Dr. Clement In Memory Of: Ethel Sternfeld by Reuben Diane Keller. Ethel Hochberg by Severin Alpert. Sternfeld. Peter Dreyer by Scott Dreyer. Hochberg Sandra & Stanley Bobb Endowment Fund Dr. Saul Farber by Dr. Joshua Farber. Mary Rabbi Avis Miller Lifelong Learning Fund In Appreciation Of: Harriet & Art Isack by Temkin by Aaron Temkin. Malcolm Rivkin by In Memory Of: Malcolm Rivkin, Marla Gilson Mildred Hofberg. Glenn & Cindy Easton, Roger & Renée Fendrich. by Nancy Weiss. For The Speedy Recovery Of: Mildred Hofberg Henry Adler by William Willis & Rennie Rabbi Feinberg Discretionary Fund by Lenny & Beth Sloan. Sherman. David Lesser by Margery Elfin. In Honor Of: Manny Schiffres’s Simchat Torah Shelley Remer Gan HaYeled Enrichment Fund Naomi Cohen by Wendy Rudolph & Graeme honor, Jean Bernard’s Simchat Torah honor In Honor Of: Talya Wellisch’s bat mitzvah by Bush. George Levinson by Jackie Levinson. by Steven & Ruth Kleinrock. Harriet & Art Anayansie & James Small. Abby Greensfelder Irving Torgoff by Bess Torgoff, Carole Ash. Isack’s Simchat Torah honor by Steven & Ruth by Glenn & Cindy Easton. Burton Schwalb by Brian Schwalb. Charles Kleinrock Barbara & Jim Abraham Nancy, Dan, In Memory Of: Annette Rayman by Ava, Neal, Rease by Pamela, Talia, & Nathan Ehrenberg & Jory Weiss. My aliyah by Ricki Gerger. Rabbi Ellissa & Jay Gross, Allan & Bobbie Fried, Daniel Steven & Kim Aftergood, Eric & Sarah Rosand Charles Feinberg by Irwin & Aurora Ansher. & Diane Keller, Sheri Brown, Irv & Estelle Jacobs, Shelley Klein & Cathy Bendor. Irving Koenig by In Memory Of: Tsippora Masliansky by Pearl G. Fischler, Sandy & Sue Greenberg, David Glenn & Cindy Easton. Nechama Masliansky. Adam Max Cohen by & Toni Bickart. USY/Tikkun Olam Fund Leslie Cohen. Siegel-Kalmekoff Family Adult Education Fund In Memory Of: Annette Rayman by Alan & Rabbi Jeffrey A. Wohlberg Masorti Fund In Honor Of: Jean Bernard’s Simchat Torah Beryl Saltman, Nancy, Dan, & Jory Weiss, Jane In Honor Of: Tamar Wohlberg’s bat mitzvah by honor, Manny Schiffres’s Simchat Torah Baldinger, Stuart & Jamie Butler. Roger & Renée Fendrich. honor, Misha Lerner’s bar mitzvah, my aliyah, continued in January Chronicle Rabbi Stanley Rabinowitz History Fund marriage of Jake Yeston & Sarah Leffler, In Memory Of: Charles Lerner by Carole Lerner. Harriet & Art Isack’s Simchat Torah honors, all Rabbi Steinlauf Discretionary Fund by Margie Siegel. By: Jon Hammer. In Memory Of: Annette Rayman by Margie In Honor Of: Rabbi Steinlauf by Ryna Cohen. Siegel. Noah Steinlauf’s bar mitzvah by Geraldine Sisterhood Bima & Synagogue Adornment Fund Pilzer, Lenny & Beth Sloan. Norton Ansher’s In Memory Of: Henry Adler by Nancy, Dan, & 90th birthday by Alan & Sherry Ansher. Jory Weiss. With Thanks To: The Steinlauf family by Nancy, Social Action Fund Dan, & Jory Weiss. By: Allan & Laura Melmed. In Memory Of: Bessie Krauser by Larry & Flo In Honor Of: Jan & Randy Michel & family by Meyer. Glenn & Cindy Easton. Jean Bernard by Rhoda Rhoda & Jordan Baruch Endowment Fund Goldberg. Harriet & Art Isack’s Simchat Torah In Memory Of: Jordan Baruch by Roger & honor by Ricki Gerger. Manny Schiffres’s Renée Fendrich, Adrian & Annette Morchower, Simchat Torah honor by Nancy, Dan, & Jory Irv & Estelle Jacobs, Nancy, Dan & Jory Weiss, Weiss. Rob & Rachel Rubin, David & Toni Bickart, Cindy In Memory Of: Tobee Fischman by Joel & Glenn Easton. Fischman. Annette Rayman by Glenn & Cindy Rhoda Goldman Memorial Religious School Easton, Leah Chanin. Endowment Sophie Silfen Shalom Tinok Fund In Memory Of: Irving Koenig by Glenn & Cindy In Honor Of: Manny Schiffres’s Simchat Torah Easton. honor by Stuart & Jamie Butler. December 2011 • Chronicle • 19 Periodicals postage paid Chronicle Washington, DC Vol 74, No.5 December 2011 Kislev–Tevet 5772 and at additional Adas Israel Congregation mailing offices 2850 Quebec Street, NW Washington, DC 20008-5296

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