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Vol. 83, No. 3 January/February 2020 Tevet-Shevat-Adar 5780
We are currently accepting donations of: FOOD: MARTIN LUTHER KING Narberth Food Bank – Non-perishables like soups, pasta sauce, mac & cheese, canned tuna or chicken, Spaghetti O’s, beef ravioli, grape jelly and peanut butter. Also need cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix, granola bars, hot chocolate, saltine crackers, and DAY OF SERVICE condiments like mayonnaise. Must not be expired! BOOKS: MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1-3 PM Jacoby’s Book Bank – board books and K thru 4; adolescent and up for Philadelphia School District (no text, diet/cookbooks) Volunteer Options on MLK Day PET SUPPLIES: Include: PALS for Life – dog treats, cat food only, kitty litter, rabbit pellets, paper towels, “timothy Donation Sorting hay,” white/colored copy paper, envelopes, postage stamps Help organize and sort donated goods for distribution to local charities. HOUSEHOLD / BABY SUPPLIES: Philly AIDS Thrift – small household items and appliances, CDs, records, new/gently used Cook for a Friend HAIS – new potholders, new washcloths, fry pans (10” and 12” preferred), twin/queen Help prepare meals for those in need at the Klein Life sized comforters, gently used household items Center and in our community. Maternity Care Coalition – New baby shoes infant thru 3 for Head Start Program, hand Crafting and More knitted baby items, clean gently used clothes, diapers and formula Craft projects for raffle prizes for senior centers and CLOTHING: letter writing for veterans, soldiers and IDF. Nationalities Service Center – men, women and children coats, heavy scarves, gloves, Shul Stitchers will also be working on a project. boots, shoes, and heavy sweaters new/gently used PALS for Life Free the Girls – new and gently used bras Learn about this program for companion animals! Career Wardrobe – new/gently used women’s professional ware suits, skirts, pants, Therapy dogs will be present. blouses, blazers, shoes, handbags, belts, jewelry, belts, scarves; men’s professional wares, suits, shirts, sweaters, slacks, blazers, ties, belts, shoes Service-Related Fun Activities for Children JFCS Our Closet – men, women and children’s clothing new/gently used and Parents Veterans Hospital of Philadelphia – knitted hats and scarves American Red Cross Blood Drive Joy of Sox – New pairs of dark colored cotton crew socks for men/women 1:30 - 6:30 PM • Gorson Auditorium MISCELANEOUS ITEMS: Reserve your spot today – call 1-800-REDCROSS. Shul Stitchers – yarn and knitting of blankets, scarves, hats, etc. Wands for Wildlife – mascara wands cleaned in warm soapy water Narberth Lions Club – eyeglasses (prescription & non) Items may be dropped off at the office. However, if you Toby Farms Intermediate School – school supplies and hand sanitizer don’t have time or the items needed, you may donate God Is with Us Ministries – toiletries of all sizes to the Tikkun Olam Fund for a specific charity and the Fair Acres of Delaware County – small items for bingo prizes like wallets, figurines, key chains, frames, coin purses, stationery, note pads, new stuffed animals, new baseball committee will happily shop for you! Also gift cards or caps, new nail polish, playing cards, word search books, dollar store cologne, unused checks are acceptable. makeup, etc. (Their gift shop can use baskets and containers for flowers, artificial flowers, ribbons, etc.)
Second Night Seder – Save the Date! by Rabbi Seth Haaz If you read the two descriptions of Passover in the Book of Exodus and the Book of Deuteronomy, you might be surprised to find that they are not identical. While Exodus depicts a Passover seder that is celebrated in individual homes by each family, Deuteronomy depicts a Passover experience that occurs at the Temple and is attended by every person in the community. The Book of Deuteronomy prioritizes the centralization of worship at the Temple and insists that the community must celebrate Passover together. To honor this vision of Passover, Har Zion will host the Second Night Seder and bring members and friends together to enjoy the rich and beautiful customs that we have come to know and love. The second night of Passover will be Thursday, April 9, and we will celebrate the seder at Har Zion from 5:30-8 PM. While 5:30 PM is before (Continued on page 4) RELIGIOUSLY SPEAKING . . .
Shabbat Services and Activities January February Friday, January 3 – 7 Tevet Friday, February 7 – 13 Shevat 5:30 PM Shabbat Sha-Blue Jeans 5:30 PM Shabbat Sha-Blue Jeans/Shorashim Dinner 6 PM Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv (by reservation only) 6:30 PM Teen Dinner, Dessert & Discussion 6 PM Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv 6:30 PM Teen Dinner, Dessert & Discussion Saturday, January 4 – 7 Tevet 9:30 AM Morning Service Saturday, February 8 – 13 Shevat 11 AM Junior Congregation with Norman Einhorn 9:30 AM Morning Service 4:30 PM Minha/Ma’ariv/Havdalah 11 AM Junior Congregation with Norman Einhorn Friday, January 10 – 14 Tevet 5:10 PM Minha/Ma’ariv/Havdalah 6 PM Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv 6:30 PM Parents Night Out 7 PM Joy of Shabbat Dinner (by reservation only) 8:15 PM Speaker Series with Allyson Zacharoff Friday, February 14 – 20 Shevat 6 PM Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv Saturday, January 11 – 14 Tevet 6 PM Instrumental Shabbat 9:30 AM Morning Service 10 AM Parashat Hashavua with Rabbi Moriah Saturday, February 15 – 20 Shevat 1 PM Parents & Kids Together with Rabbi Shawn 9:30 AM Morning Service 4:40 PM Minha/Ma’ariv/Havdalah 11:15 AM Tot Shabbat – Up to age 6 with parents 5:30 PM HSA PJ Havdallah 5:15 PM Minha/Ma’ariv/Havdalah Friday, January 17 – 21 Tevet 5:45 PM Family Friendly Friday Friday, February 21 – 27 Shevat 6 PM Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv Sisterhood Shabbat 7 PM Congregational Oneg Shabbat 6 PM Sisterhood-led Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv 7 PM Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner Saturday, January 18 – 21 Tevet 9:30 AM Morning Service Saturday, February 22 – 27 Shevat 11:15 AM Tot Shabbat with Ramah Day Camp Sisterhood Shabbat 4:30 PM Minha/Ma’ariv/Havdalah 9:30 AM Sisterhood-led Morning Service Bat Mitzvah Nina Cantor, daughter of 5:25 PM Minha/Ma’ariv/Havdalah Drs. Adrianne & Josh Cantor 6 PM Parents Night Out 7 PM Men’s Club Tennis Outing Friday, January 24 – 28 Tevet Friday, February 28 – 4 Adar Men’s Club Shabbat 5:45 PM Family Friendly Friday 6 PM Men’s Club-led Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv 6 PM Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv 7 PM Men’s Club Shabbat Dinner (by reservation only) Saturday, February 29 – 4 Adar Saturday, January 25 – 28 Tevet 9:30 AM Morning Service Men’s Club Shabbat 10 AM Parashat Hashavua with Rabbi Moriah 9:30 AM Men’s Club-led Morning Service 1 PM Parents & Kids Together with Rabbi Shawn 4:50 PM Minha/Ma’ariv/Havdalah 5:30 PM Minha/Ma’ariv/Havdalah 6:30 PM Parents Night Out Bat Mitzvah Gabrielle Turner, daughter of Friday, January 31 – 6 Shevat Dr. Stacey & Michael Weiss 6 PM Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv and Dr. Bruce Turner Saturday, February 1 – 6 Shevat 9:30 AM Morning Service Bar Mitzvah William Reisner, son of Cindy and Dr. Russell Reisner 10 AM Parashat Hashavua with Rabbi Moriah 1 PM Parents and Kids Together 5 PM Minha/Ma’ariv/Havdalah
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Joy of Shabbat Speaker Series – 8:15 PM Parashat Hashavuah Sponsored by the Fishman Institute for Adult Jewish Studies with Rabbi Moriah SimonHazani Friday, January 10 – Allyson Zacharoff Saturdays, January 11, February 1 and 29 My Journey and The World of Interfaith Work Today 10-11 AM Friday, March 13 – Dr. Itzhak Brook Join Rabbi Moriah as she helps to unpack the biblical text A Physician’s Account of the Yom Kippur War using literary methods and rabbinic interpretations. Teen Dinner, Dessert and Discussion Milton Pomerantz Interactive Torah Study Saturdays, 1 PM with Rabbi Shawn and Norman Einhorn This participant-led and organized study group wrestles Friday evenings, January 3, February 7, March 6 with the meaning of the weekly portion. On the Shabbat of 6:30-8:45 PM Rosh Hodesh it is led by Rabbi Shawn. For our Post Bar/Bat Mitzvah Students Join us for stimulating conversation and delicious desserts. Shabbat Talmud Class Held in a congregant's home. Please contact the school office, Study Talmud with Rabbi Charlestein in the [email protected], for the address. Rudofker Library one hour before Minha. If you would like to host this program, please contact Rabbi Shawn, [email protected]. Parents and Kids Together Saturdays, January 11, February 1 and 29, 1 PM Family Friendly Fridays For 5th Graders and Above with Norman Einhorn Are your children looking for a way to do Shabbat but sleep in Fridays, January 17, February 28, April 17 on Saturday morning? This Shabbat afternoon program is for 5:45 PM parents and children to learn together while sharing a light A program for the post-Shabbat Sha-Blue Jeans crowd and Seudah Shlishit (late Shabbat meal), read and discuss some open to all. For more info, see page 4. wisdom from rabbinic narrative sources. All are welcome!
Weekday Post-Minyan Study Shabbat Sha-Blue Jeans Service & Dinner Friday evenings, 5:30 PM January 3 and February 7 (Shorashim Dinner) D’var T’filah (a “teaching about prayer”) For all HZ families with children age infant to 6 years old Tuesday after 7 AM Services Shabbat Sha-Blue Jeans is a monthly opportunity to welcome Hazzan Vogel will offer brief insights into the spiritual Shabbat with singing, dancing, prayer, and dinner, dynamics of prayer focusing each time on why prayer is BYOB (Kosher). Jeans and casual attire encouraged! difficult and what we can do about it. Your HSA dues cover this event Congregants are invited to continue our exploration of this Reservations are required subject over breakfast in the Rudofker Library. Email Debbie Folz, [email protected] TISCH Tot Shabbat Wednesday after 7 AM Services with Diane Halpren Remain after Minyan for breakfast and halacha study with Saturdays, January 18, February 15, 11:15 AM-12 PM Rabbi Shawn in the Rudofker Library. We will read the Celebrate Shabbat as a Whole Family! Sing! Dance! Play! traditional and then connect it to our own current practices. We will have our own Kiddush before joining the rest of the congregation for refreshments and socializing! Friday Morning Minyannaires Junior Congregation Family Service with Norman Einhorn Friday after 7 AM Services Saturdays, January 4, February 8 Men’s Club-sponsored study with Rabbi Haaz or Dr. Ely Levine. 11 AM-12 PM Learn new insights to the Torah through wrestling All ages welcome. Come as you are. with Rashi’s interpretations and our understanding of his reasoning. January/February 2020 3 Fridays, January 10, March 13, following 6 PM Services All ages welcome! $10/ adult, $5/child under 13 if you RSVP by the Friday before Reservations after the Friday before: $15/adult, $10/child RSVP to Emily Berton by the Wednesday before to guarantee your reservation: 610-667-5000 or [email protected], or go to harziontemple.ticketleap.com A small service fee will be charged for online reservations.
THEN STAY FOR OUR SPEAKER SERIES AT 8:15 PM Free and open to the community January 10 - Allyson Zacharoff March 13 - Dr. Itzhak Brook
The Caring Connection and Sisterhood presents a Special Screening of amily riendly riday Evening Shabbat Service led by Norman Einhorn A programF for the post-Shabbat Sha-Blue Jeans crowd This Program is postponed and Friday, January 17 5:45 - 6:30 PM will be scheduled for a later date Family Service with Norman & Rabbi Shawn 6:30 - 6:40 PM Shabbat at the table with your family Starring our own Susan Moses Daniels (song, blessing of children, Kiddush, Motzi) 6:40 PM Catered dinner by Boscov’s Sunday, February 9, 3-5 PM then playtime A son. A mom. A decision - the challenge between career and then adult shmooze time family needs when a loved one is living with Alzheimer's, then older kid discussion time a form of dementia. 7:30 PM Good Night and Shabbat Shalom! Open to the community – All are welcome! OPEN TO MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS Film will be followed by a panel discussion led by $36.00 per family (2 adults & kids) Ross Schriftman, writer and producer $18.00 per adult For more info: Norman Einhorn, 610-667-5000, $36.00 to put a message on our Shabbat Simcha Wall ext 150 or [email protected]. $360.00 to sponsor a Shabbat to help offset costs $1800.00 Shabbat Superstar Supporter
Rabbi Haaz (continued from page 1) RSVP BY MONDAY, JANUARY 13 nightfall, this time was chosen so that families with children You can mail a check payable to Har Zion Temple, would be able to attend as well. I look forward to leading our email Norman Einhorn ([email protected]) to be Second Night Seder with Norman Einhorn. This seder will cover billed on your HZT account, all of the basic components of the traditional seder, and it will or go to harziontemple.ticketleap.com also invite active discussion and inspire participation. Please appreciate that we must stick I am thrilled to host Passover this year at Har Zion, so please to our RSVP date of Monday, January 13. consider sharing the first night with your immediate family and (it’s expensive to order extra food and the second night with your extended Har Zion family. Mark your embarrassing to run out!) calendars, and keep your eyes open for upcoming information ______about the RSVP and how you can contribute to the discussion UPCOMING FAMILY FRIENDLY FRIDAYS: around our communal seder table. This year, we will leave Egypt February 28 April 17 and celebrate our freedom together! 4 January/February 2020 Har Zion Celebrates the Installation of Rabbi Seth Haaz – Sunday, November 17
– Photos by Jay Gorodetzer and Jules Markowitz Many thanks to those who so generously contributed to this event (see page 8). January/February 2020 5 ADULT JEWISH LEARNING . . . Learning through the Week Talmud with Rabbi Sarra Lev, PhD Parashat Hashavua for the Sandwich Generation Mondays, 11:45 AM-12:45 PM with Rabbi Shawn This class asks the overarching question – what is the Talmud Wednesdays, 11 AM trying to tell us about shame/shaming? What is The Sandwich Generation? It typically refers to those of us that are sandwiched between the needs of their children Wisdom of the (S)Ages: Moral Instruction from the Bible to the and those of their aging parents. If you are between the ages Rabbis with Dr. Ely Levine of 45ish and 65ish, together, we will focus on topics that are Mondays, 1-2 PM Starting January 6, 2020 relevant today. Are you dealing with aging parents, the loss of Wisdom Literature aims to provide its readers with practical your parents, family illness and their health, adult children, and and often moral instruction. Jewish Wisdom literature includes dating just to name a few? What does the Torah teach us about our responsibilities in these areas? If you want to be a part of a the Biblical books of Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes, the Wisdom study group to discuss contemporary issues, please join us! of Ben Sira, and Pirkei Avot. We will explore selections from this Jewish wisdom, trying to understand the moral sensibilities of Popular Commentaries on Genesis with Rabbi Ira Flax our ancestors and looking for tidbits useful in our own lives. Thursdays, 10 AM Study of commentaries found in the Hertz Chumash, the Etz Experience the Joys of Yiddish with Gerry Spector Hayim Chumash, and the commentaries of modern biblical Tuesdays, January 14, 10 AM and 5 PM; January 28, 10 AM scholars to deepen our understanding of the first book of the Bible. and 5 PM; February 11, 10 AM and 5 PM; February 25, 10 and 5 PM; March 17, 10 AM and 5 PM; March 31, 10 AM Holiday Learning Series with Rabbi Ira Flax You do not have to be able to speak or understand Yiddish to Thursdays, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM experience the Joys of Yiddish culture. Enjoy Yiddish literature, February 6 – Tu B’Shevat poetry, folk songs, art songs, theater songs, opera, drama, March 5, 12, 19, 26 – Passover comedy, movies, and incidentally learn the language.
TISCH with Rabbi Shawn Har Zion After Dark After 7 AM Minyan Join us MONDAY NIGHTS this year, as HZT will be the place for Join Rabbi Shawn for breakfast and inspirational learning. In Jewish learning. Check out all of our offerings! this class we will engage in weekly Halakha (legal text) study from the Rambam's Mishneh Torah. Good food, great company, Rabbi Moriah SimonHazani and and a bissel of learning too! Ariela Barlas – What’s Cookin’? January 6 – Tu B'Shevat, February 10 – Purim Siddur Study with Dr. Sara H. Cohen March 16 – Passover Wednesdays, February 26; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 11 AM 6:30 PM An in-depth, multi-faceted study of our Shabbat liturgy. By Dr. Ely Levine – Reel Torah “unpacking” the many layers of meaning and commentary, January 20 – Story of Ruth (1960) by delving into the history, background and lives of the great February 24 – One Night with the King (2006) intellectual giants who wrote our prayers, we gain a keener March 23 – Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1999) understanding of their meaning and of the values and ideals 6:30 PM inherent in them. Through this sharper knowledge and The Ten Commandments! Noah! Monty Python’s Life of Brian! The understanding, we discover what we stand for as Jews. Prince of Egypt! These blockbuster movies have little in common other than that they are Bible movies. Come see how these In prior years, we covered the Birchot HaShachar, P’sukei movies and others use the Bible as a vehicle to communicate a D’Zimrah, the Shma and its Blessings and the Amidah (Shmoneh message, and how the way of doing so has changed over the 120 Esrai). We begin this semester with Kreeat HaTorah (Torah Reading years of the movie biz. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry; we’ll serve popcorn! service) and Haftarah, the Musaf service (additional service) and the concluding prayers for Shabbat morning. January 27, March 30, 6:30 PM Join us, learn and study with us so that you can connect more Ariela Barlas – Open Studio readily and easily to our heritage and keep our legacy alive and “Open A Book, Open Your Mind” (For info, see page 9) thriving. Sponsored by Sisterhood and the JFGRS January 13, 7 PM Edward Berenson, "The Accusation"
Monday, February 3, 7 PM Jack Fairweather, “The Volunteer” 6 January/February 2020 LIFELONG LEARNING AT-A-GLANCE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SHABBAT Talmud D’var T’fillah: TISCH Popular Men’s Club Parashat Hashavuah with Rabbi Sarra Lev A Teaching on with Commentaries Minyannaires with 11:45 AM Prayer Rabbi Shawn on Genesis with Rabbi Moriah with after 7 AM Minyan with Rabbi Haaz 10-11 AM Hazzan Vogel Rabbi Ira Flax after 7 AM Minyan See dates below after 7 AM Minyan 10-11 AM Wisdom of the Joys of Yiddish Parashat Hashavuah Holiday Learning Teen Dinner, Dessert Milton Pomerantz (S)Ages with for the with and Discussion Interactive Torah with Dr. Ely Levine Gerry Spector Sandwich Generation Rabbi Ira Flax with Study 1-2 PM 10-11:30 AM and with 11:15 AM-12:15 PM Rabbi Shawn Various leaders begins 1/6 5-6 PM Rabbi Shawn See dates below and Norman 1 PM See dates below 11 AM-12 PM 6:30-8:45 PM See dates below Har Zion After Dark Siddur Study Joy of Shabbat Talmud Study 6:30-7:30 PM with Speaker Series with or 7-8 PM Dr. Sara H. Cohen 8:15 PM Rabbi Gary 11 AM-12 PM See speaker and Charlestein See dates below date below One hour before Minha
Teen Dinner, Dessert and Discussion with Rabbi Shawn and Norman Einhorn: January 3, February 7, March 6 Joy of Shabbat Speaker Series: Allyson Zacharoff – January 10; Dr. Itzhak Brook – March 13 Parashat Hashavuah with Rabbi Moriah: January 11; February 1, 29; March 14, 28 Joys of Yiddish with Gerry Spector: January 14, 10 AM and 5 PM; January 28, 10 AM and 5 PM; February 11, 10 AM and 5 PM; February 25, 10 and 5 PM; March 17, 10 AM and 5 PM; March 31, 10 AM Siddur Study with Dr. Sara H. Cohen: February 26; March 4, 11, 18, 25; and April 1 Holiday Learning with Rabbi Ira Flax: February 6 – Tu B'Shevat; March 5, 12, 19, 26 – Passover
Joy of Shabbat Friday Night Speaker Series Sponsored by the Fishman Institute for Adult Jewish Studies
January 10, 8:15 PM My Journey and The World of Interfaith Work Today Allyson Zacharoff Rabbinical student at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College Allyson has been working in multifaith dialogue for a number of years, studying different faiths andbringing people together so we can all grow in understanding and respect. Allyson will share her personal multifaith journey in greater detail, including how she came to study with priests in Rome, the multifaith work she did in Jerusalem, and what it was like studying the Qur'an in Connecticut with people of various faiths. She will share some of her methodology for this work and various projects she has worked on, give more details on some of the work being done in the U.S. and around the world at the local, national, and international levels, and share more of her personal perspective as a young woman in this field.
March 13, 8:15 PM A Physician's Personal Account of the Yom Kippur War Dr. Itzhak Brook Author of the book In the Sands of Sinai, a Physician’s Account of the Yom Kippur War This presentation includes a description of the historical background of the Yom Kippur War and its effects onthe Israeli society, as well as Dr. Brook’s own personal experiences and challenges as a battalion physician in the Sinai. You will hear about the physical and psychological traumas his soldiers had to cope with, the effect of religion on them, the cost of war in human life and suffering, and the daily struggle for survival in the difficult war which threatened Israel’s existence. January/February 2020 7 What is We thank the following supporters of the Multifaith Engagement Installation of Rabbi Haaz: Visionaries at Har Zion? Lisa & Arthur Berkowitz Har Zion Temple Men’s Club Message from Allyson Zacharoff Jane & Irv Herling Home & School Association Har Zion Temple Sisterhood of NCCECE You may have heard about it Leaders over the past few months, but what Jackie Allen Joy & Bennett Keiser exactly do we mean when we say we’re building up multifaith Jeffrey Barrack Sheila & Barry Kliger programming at Har Zion? Barbara Berkowitz Drs Ana & Daniel Kolansky Sheree & Wayne Bloch Sylvia Kreithen We mean that we want to make sure that everyone in the Har Peggy & Joe Carver Laurie & Harry Landsburg Zion community has the opportunity to meet people of different Laya & Rabbi Gary Charlestein Lynne & Bill Landsburg Jeannie & Mark Cohen Marcy Panzer & Manny Pokotilow faiths and have discussions around important multifaith issues. Beth & Rob Cook & Family Sandi & Max Paul Perhaps you will hear a local pastor give a guest lecture at the shul Karen & Gregg Cooke Maxine & Elliot Rosen about how her congregation is undertaking their own version of Jill & Mark Fishman Lori & Peter Rosenberg Shelby Ford Nancy & Stuart Selarnick tikkun olam, repairing the world, in our neighborhood, and then Marilyn & Rick Goldberg and Family go out and work with her congregation on that project. Maybe Nanci Goldman & Lynn Shesser & Dr Gary Falk Steven Bergstein Rachel & David Steerman you will attend a lunchtime lecture at a local mosque to learn Dr Christine Grad Maxine & Jay Waxman more about the history of that faith from someone who lives it Dina & Eric Green Janna & Brent Weinerman out every day, sharing more about how your kosher practices Paula & Arlin Green and Family Nancy & Michael Grossman Phyllis Weinstock match (or don’t!) their own halal rules around food. It’s possible Judy Guzman Fred Weitzman you may come to a small group meeting at the synagogue about Margie & Jeff Honickman Zena Wolfe & Mark Levin Rachelle & Ron Kaiserman Judy & Harvey Zalesne how your multifaith family can navigate tricky conversations around faith (following up on our Sponsors successful December 5 session Jan & Pete Albert Wendy & Joshua Klein Robyn & Michael Barrett Barry Kniazer about how different interfaith Laura Berney & Jay Gorodetzer Susan Kochman families choose to celebrate the Eileen & Stephen Chopnick Beth & Brad Krouse Arlene & Stephen Cohen Sherman Leis winter holiday season). Sara H. Cohen Ruth Leventhal So what do we mean by Leigh-Ann & Eric Dichter and Family Helene & Jerry Levin “multifaith work” at Har Zion? We Marlene & Leonard Dubin Tracie & Matt Medeiros Marcia Epstein Susan Moses & Roger Daniels mean that we are making sure Vicki & Ira Flax and Family Drs Beverly & Stephen Moskowitz that we are living out our Jewish values of forming stronger, Michelle & Ken Forman Carol & Stanton Moss Gloria Fraimow Charlotte Muchnick deeper relationships with the people around us because we Rhoda & Lou Fryman Overbrook Presbyterian Church believe that as Jews are called upon to love the stranger. We Deborah & James Golden Brian Paszamant are working to promote shalom bayit, or peace in the home, as Gwen Goodman Drs. Rachel & Moshe Porat Janice Gorson Jessica & Daniel Pries and Family we have important conversations with our family members of Andee & Alan Greenbaum Cindy & Russ Reisner and Family different faiths because we need to demonstrate deep respect Patty & Rich Grobman Judy & Harry Sauer Daniele & Jerry Grossman Roseanne Shmulevich for the different traditions of those we care about. As Jews and Rabbi Seth Haaz & Jamisen & Barry Shrut as people, we are called upon to do what we can in our lifetimes Bonnie Rose Schulman Joan Spector to make this world a better place, and here at Har Zion, one way Adam Herzig Shirley Swinger Vivian & Louis Kahn Elana Weinstein & Ken Brownstein we choose to do that is by forging stronger relationships with Dorene & Stephen Karasick Sherrie Willner those around us – people of all faiths, in our neighborhoods and Barbara Kardon Deborah Wolff Marla & Gary Kerstein Janet Zolot in our families. Marjorie Klein We welcome you to join us.
Keep an eye out for more Multifaith Engagement programming at Har Zion in 2020, beginning with my presentation at Joy of Shabbat on January 10 (further details included in this bulletin). Please feel free to e-mail me anytime (azacharoff@harziontemple. org) and join the conversation in our new Facebook group (https:// – Photos by www.facebook.com/groups/hzmultifaith/). Jay Gorodetzer and Jules Markowitz 8 January/February 2020 Open A Book...Open Your Mind Returns!
Presented by the Sisterhood of Har Zion Temple and the Jane Fishman Grinberg Religious School
Monday, January 13, 7 PM Monday, April 20, 11:30 AM Edward Berenson Sisterhood Luncheon – $25 The Accusation Jenna Blum The Lost Family
Monday, February 3, 7 PM Susan Jane Gilman Jack Fairweather Donna Has Left the Building The Volunteer
Monday, March 2, 7 PM Wednesday, April 22, 7 PM Dorice Horenstein Barry S. Wimpfheimer Moments of the Heart The Talmud at JFCS (Brodsky Ctr)
Tuesday, March 17, 4 PM Jordan Gorfinkel Thursday, April 23, 7 PM Passover Haggadah: Graphic Novel TBD with JFGRS – Admission is free
For more information, [email protected] or 610-667-5000 This event is brought to Har Zion Temple in collaboration with the To register online, harziontemple.ticketleap.com Jewish Book Council.
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January/February 2020 9 SISTERHOOD . . .
What is Sharsheret? Sisterhood Calendar of Events Message from Lynne Landsburg, Sisterhood President Sisterhood Board Meeting Sharsheret, a national non-profit organization, improves the Sunday, January 12, 10 AM lives of Jewish women and families living with or at increased ••• genetic risk for breast or ovarian cancer through personalized Open A Book…Open Your Mind Authors support and saves lives through educational outreach. While Monday, January 13, 7 PM with Sharsheret’s expertise is in young women and Jewish families Edward Berenson, "The Accusation" as related to breast and ovarian cancers, Sharsheret’s programs Monday, February 3, 7 PM with serve all women and men. Jack Fairweather, "The Volunteer" On Thursday, February 6 at 12:30 pm, Sisterhood will have See page 9 for schedule. lunch followed by a program on Sharsheret. A breast cancer ••• survivor and Sharsheret volunteer will be here to speak with us. Sisterhood Lunch and Programs Sisterhood Shabbat on February 21-22 will be a “Pink Shabbat” Wednesday, January 22, 11:30 AM in support of Sharsheret. We are asking everyone attending Lunch and General Meeting with Rabbi Haaz Shabbat services that weekend to wear something pink. We will Thursday, February 6, 12:30 PM also be honoring our past Sisterhood Presidents during Saturday Lunch and General Meeting on Sharsheret morning services. Free to Sisterhood members; $10 for non-Sisterhood members In keeping with this year’s Torah Fund theme of chesed, RSVP to Carol Klein Kaplan, meaning kindness or loving kindness and in keeping with the [email protected] mission of Sharsheret, during the month of February we will be ••• collecting and donating new and nearly new bras of all sizes Sisterhood Rosh Hodesh Group and types to I Support the Girls in conjunction with Mathilde’s Thursdays, January 30, February 27, 7:30 PM (off site)Warm, Mentionables which honors Women’s League founder Mathilda interactive, and challenging discussions related to the holidays Schecter. I hope you can join us for all these wonderful and and themes of each month. For more information, please meaningful activities. contact Meryl Littman, [email protected] or On December 15, Sisterhood had a wonderful Torah Fund Janice Katz, [email protected]. luncheon where we raised money to Support the Seminaries ••• of the Conservative Movement and to honor Maxine Rosen. Sisterhood "Pink Shabbat" Thank you to Reisel Weinberger and all the women who helped Friday-Saturday, February 21-22 her make this event so special. Thank you also to all who made ••• donations to Torah Fund. Once again Har Zion Sisterhood women were leaders in our region. Sisterhood Adult Ed Learning our Liturgy with Dr. Sara H. Cohen I wish everyone and happy and healthy 2020. Wednesdays, 11AM, February 26, March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1 Purim is coming and so is Mishloah Manot! ••• Look for your emails from Sisterhood and Happy Purim Mah Jongg in February. Mondays at 12:30 PM – See Phyllis Gorson for more info. We will be stuffing bags on Tuesday, March 3 at 4 PM and delivering bags on Sunday, March 8. Bimah Flowers Can Be Sponsored Bimah flowers can be sponsored in honor of a special occasion such as a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Anniversary or Special Birthday. Any amount whether full or partial payment would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Reisel Weinberger, [email protected] or 610-668-1148.
Floral Fund Donation Cards Minimum contribution: $10 / Four for $30 Lynne and Bill Landsburg 'pose Questions? Please contact Janice Katz, with RBG' at the Ruth Bader 610-525-1101 or [email protected]. Ginsburg Exhibit at the National Cards are also available in the Gift Shop. Museum of American Jewish See contributions page for Floral Fund donations. History on October 23. 10 January/February 2020 Har Zion JEWELS TRIP to the Auschwitz Exhibit and Lunch MEN'S CLUB . . . in NYC Message from Jordan Landau, Men’s Club President Thursday, January 23 Hello Everyone, I hope you had a wonderful Hanukkah and a Happy New Year! Depart HZT As most of you know I went to Israel for the first time back in by coach bus 9:15 AM late October and early November. This trip was life-changing and truly an amazing experience. One of the themes of the trip was $135.00 per person getting out of your comfort zone. I embraced this while on the trip and also brought it back home with me. So, I’d like to throw (Please understand that this is based on 20 people on a first this out to all of you! Have you never been to a Men’s Club event? come, first served basis. To meet our expenses we need to Come! Have you not been to Services? Come! A Sisterhood event? strictly adhere to 20 paid attendees. A full refund will be Come! You’ll be welcomed with open arms! I hope to see many provided if the trip is cancelled.) new faces in the new year! Here are some great, upcoming Men’s Club events: TRIP INCLUDES: Second Annual HZ Men’s Club Tennis Outing is Saturday, • 9:15 AM Departure from HZT January 18, 7:00-8:30 PM. Join us at the Radnor Racquet Club (175 King of Prussia Road, Radnor). Tickets are $25 per person • 11:30 AM Lunch at Ben’s Kosher Deli in NYC and includes food, tennis balls and indoor court time in a round • Round trip luxury coach transportation to the Exhibit robin format; $10 per person if you’re not playing tennis. Open at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC to all Har Zion members – all ages are welcome! • 1:30 PM Guided Tour (1 hr. 45 min.) of the Exhibit: Mike Solomon, Tennis Committee Chair – RSVP ASAP to Morris Kurtzman at [email protected] or Larry Brown at Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. [email protected] • Depart NYC at 3:30 PM Our Men’s Club Shabbat is Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25! RSVP needed by Thursday, January 9 Breakfast and Program – Sunday, January 26, 10 AM-1 PM with David Sussman, motivational speaker and Israel tour guide For reservations, go to harziontemple.ticketleap.com or David Sussman is well known for his mastery of story-telling, avoid online fees by dropping off a check to Norman charisma and colorful personality. David came to Israel on a visit Einhorn at Har Zion, 610-667-5000 ext. 150. in 2001 and never left. Since then he has immersed himself in the land and culture. After David’s service in the Israeli army in a combat unit as a lone soldier and his near death experience in the Second Lebanon War, David realized the importance of educating people about Israel. He graduated from the Archeological Scholarship Submission Deadline Seminar’s two year course in 2009 and become a licensed tour Friday, February 28 guide from the Israel Ministry of Tourism. David has appeared Har Zion is pleased to be able to offer a limited number on television telling his amazing survival story and has spoken to a multitude of groups including many high schools, colleges, of scholarship awards to help support those pursuing and independent groups as well as putting together many Jewish educational programs, primarily for students at memorable trips to Israel for 100’s of people through his website. the High School level and above. Several generous donors Open to the community – Donations will help offset expenses have established endowments at Har Zion for this purpose. for this program. Scholarships will be awarded twice during the year. Those Sunday, February 23 is our Third Annual Men’s Club/HSA who wish to be considered for an award should submit a Poker Tournament – 5:30-8:30 PM – $50 entry fee benefits letter outlining the program or activity, the cost, and other Project Hope and the NCCECE. pertinent information. Letters should be directed to Har Zion’s Men’s Club Soft- Executive Director, Gavi Miller. Please label the envelope ball team plays Scholarship Awards/Assistance so that confidentiality can be Sundays, April-July 9 maintained. Requests can be submitted for any member in AM-12:30 PM please good standing, but must be postmarked (or hand-delivered contact Josh Klein [email protected] to the office) by noon, February 28, 2020 for consideration. for info. Final determination of awards and amounts will be decided on merit, need, and the number of requests received. For more information, contact Gavi Miller at 610-667-5000 ext November 10 105 or [email protected]. Breakfast Program with Fred Gross. January/February 2020 11 EDUCATION . . .
Jane Fishman Grinberg Religious School/Youth January 1 No School New Year’s Day 3 Teen Dinner Dessert and Discussion, 6:30 PM 18-19 No School 25 Parents Night Out, 6:30 PM (Berkowitz Aud) 26 KLM 6th and 7th Graders at Adath Israel (250 N. Highland Ave, Merion), “Lida Stein and the Righteous Gentile”, 9:45 AM
Mensch of the Month Ezra Shofar Factory with the Bet February Fenkel – October 2019 Class 7 Teen Dinner Dessert and Discussion, 6:30 PM 8 Parents Night Out, 6:30 PM (Berkowitz Aud) 15-16 No School Presidents’ Weekend 22 Parents Night Out, 6:30 PM (Berkowitz Aud) 23 Field Trip Day for All Grades – Please Touch Museum, National Museum of American Jewish History, Liberty Museum, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington
Har Zion Youth invites you, the parents, to have a night out!
Gimel Cooking Class Leave the kids with us! Supervised programming, fun and friendship All HZT kids Pre-K to 7th grades Havdalah service and hearty snack will be included at each event
Remaining Saturday nights: January 25 February 22 February 8 March 7
6:30-9:30 PM Late Care – 9:30-10:30 PM can be arranged separately for $10/child Cost per entry ticket: 1 for $28 6 for $132 3 for $75 12 for $240 Entry tickets can be used for your own child or for a friend This beautiful mural was created by the children of Har Zion Temple with the guidance of the mural artist, Jennifer Levine and presented to the congregation in honor of the installation of Questions and to RSVP: Rabbi Seth Haaz. The theme of the work is children and the ritual [email protected] or 610-664-5746 objects that enhance our Jewish celebrations year round. 12 January/February 2020 “Try it – You Might Like It” The Noreen Cook Center for Message from Debbie Folz, Early Childhood Education/HSA Director of Early Childhood Education Over winter break I was lucky enough to Our Fall “Fun”draiser, Holiday Gift Bazzar, was a huge success get away and go on a cruise. One morning at thanks to our co-chairs Marissa Cohen and Samantha Winokur, breakfast a passenger next to us was given our Board Overseers Sara Daniels and Amy Langsam, and our the wrong kind of bagel. Instead of politely Co-Presidents Samantha Mizrachi and Sara Horowitz. Thank you pointing out the mistake she berated the to all the parents of H.S.A. who supported our very successful server in a way that was shocking to all that Latke sale! We truly appreciate all the hard work our volunteers were in close proximity. The passenger was so upset that her face put into these events and we couldn’t have done it without them. was turning red and you could see by her body language and her tone that she was extremely distraught. A conversation at January my table then followed about what made her think it was okay Shabbat Sha-Blue-Jeans and Dinner to talk to another person like that and what leads a person to be Friday, January 3, 5:30 PM so upset over something so minor? How do our teachers instill in We look forward to welcoming Shabbat at Shabbat Sha-Blue- the children that are in their care that the way we communicate Jeans and a delicious dinner. to one another reflects what kind of person we are and how we are perceived by others? As Jews one of our values to teach is HSA Board Meetings Chesed, which is an easy trait to teach. Tuesdays, January 8 and February 12, 9:15 AM One of the most important goals of early childhood education Everyone welcome, please come out and join us and hear what is to teach children how to be respectful and kind to all people we are planning for the upcoming year and get involved. and creatures. We spend a big part of the day giving the tools to understand how another is feeling by using “their words” and Pajama Havdalah Program – Magic, Munchies and More… reading body and facial clues. In a world with e-mail, twitter Saturday, January 11, 5:30 PM and text messages we have a very limited time to teach these Families will enjoy a lovely evening sharing in a Havdallah service skills before the majority of communication happens through followed by a dairy dinner, magician and arts and crafts activities. our finger tips. How we react in certain situations and speak to another can greatly impact an outcome. Today as I walked into Martin Luther King Day of Service one of the Prachim classrooms, I overheard a little boy look at Monday, January 20 another and say “I love you” and then give him a hug. What a NO SCHOOL “Kodak” moment, but so telling of small children. As role models Come to Har Zion and do a mitzvah! Many activities planned! we need to constantly keep in mind that our little ones are watching and listening to how we respond to not only them, February but the people around us. We are all so busy working, while encountering various Shabbat Sha-Blue-Jeans/Shorashim Dinner challenges within a day, but giving Friday, February 7, 5:30 PM someone a smile or nice word can truly We look forward to welcoming Shabbat at Shabbat Sha-Blue- make a large impact. I am fortunate that Jeans and a delicious dinner honoring our Shorashim families. I get to see the instinctual kindness and love that preschoolers show each other VIP Days and Art Show throughout their day. The challenge for Wednesday, February 19 and Thursday, February 20 all of us is to keep this natural instinct Celebrate the joys of preschool art. Bring your Very Important Person! so when they become adults, it is still part of who they are as a person. For the Coming Up… lady at the breakfast table next to mine, I Save the Date: Our Spring “Fun”draiser …. For Our Children would have said to her what I say to our Join us for Tacos and Tequilla…. dinner, drinks, a fabulous preschoolers, “try it – you might like it.” auction and fun galore! March 21, 2020
Also, please note that there will be no school on the following days: January 1, 20, February 14, 17
Your 2019-2020 HSA Board wishes you a Happy New Year! Samantha Mizrachi, Sara Horowitz, Meredith Moss, Renay Shaw, NCCECE celebrated Kirsten Baritz, Molly Feith, Kristy Goldberg, Becky Wuhl, Amy Thanksgiving on Langsam, Sara Daniels and Lindsey Mundi November 27. January/February 2020 13 TIKKUN OLAM . . .
Message from Co-Chairs Norma Dworkin and Melissa Sayer November was a very busy month for our committee and volunteers from our HZT community! Cook for a Friend did its magic of cooking 200 meals for the Klein Life Center. We also cooked and served 150 meals for the Life Center of Eastern Delaware Valley. In addition, we received donations of canned goods from HZT’s schools and community to put together 46 boxes for a Thanksgiving dinner for families in need throughout our Philadelphia area. Thirteen teams gave of their time to drive these packages to the doorsteps of these homes. The vegetable soup that went in these boxes was prepared by our Hebrew High school students and the decorated boxes were done by our Hebrew school students and Preschoolers. Donations of food from the following caterers: cookies from Betty the Caterer, LMAHH students help prepare soup for the Tikkun Olam kugels from Boscov’s, and rolls from Rosens, made it possible to Thanksgiving baskets. put together a well-rounded meal. What a wonderful feeling to be part of a caring community! Todah Rabah to all involved!!!! Upcoming Dates: MLK Day is on January 20 from 1 to 3 PM. See page 1 for the list of charities and items needed. Start cleaning out your closets!! Cook for a Friend – MLK Day at 12:30 PM; Feb. 9 and March 15 at 9:30 AM Shul Stitchers – January 9, March 19 at 7 PM; February 11, March 17 at 11:30 AM TuB’Shevat is on February 10 and we will be having seders with the seniors at Brith Sholom on February 5 at noon. Saunder’s House and Bryn Mawr Terrace dates will be announced.
Volunteers who helped us deliver Thanksgiving packages. DO YOU NEED A RIDE… To services? To daytime or evening meetings and/or programs?
CAN YOU PROVIDE AN OCCASIONAL RIDE? What areas would be convenient for you? What services, meetings, or programs do you usually attend (morning/afternoon/evening)? Please contact Meryl Littman, [email protected] or 610-649-3461.
Yahrzeit Plaques Remember your loved ones with a yahrzeit plaque in the Bronstein Memorial Room. The donation for each plaque is $750. For information or to order a plaque, please call the synagogue office, 610-667-5000. Melissa Sayer and Norman Dworkin serve dinner at the Life Center of Eastern Delaware County. 14 January/February 2020 Share Your Simha and Sorrow NACHES, ETC . . . with Your HarN Zion Family SHABBAT FUND CONTRIBUTORS BIRTHS We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the Sisterhood and the fol- Mazel tov to lowing members for their contribution to the Shabbat Kiddush Fund: Ethan Charles Rosner, son of Jennifer & Dr. Robin & Alan Seeherman and Jessie Seeherman in honor of the Auf Andrew Rosner, brother of Cameron and Jordon, Ruf of Erin Seeherman and Moshe Berman and grandson of Jeannie & Mark Cohen in memory of Mark’s father, Boris Cohen Ruth Chacker in honor of her birthday Harriet Gerson Rash & Charles (z”l) Rash and Eileen Patty & Michael Kirschner in honor of the anniversary of Patty’s Bat & Dr. William Rosner. Ethan arrived on October 2. Mitzvah, Michael’s 75th birthday and Patty & Michael’s 20th anniversary Golda Bea Prine, daughter of Amanda & Dr. Marc Prine, granddaughter of Drs. Meryl & Gary Littman SHABBAT EXTENDED KIDDUSH SPONSORS We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following members for and Alice & Richie Prine. Golda arrived November 12. their sponsorship of the weekly Shabbat Extended Kiddush: Lana & Michael Henry in honor of Leila’s Bat Mitzvah ENGAGEMENT Christine & Bruce Moore, grandparents of Blake Berman, in honor of Michael Keiser is engaged to Caroline Lees. Michael is the his Bar Mitzvah son of Joy Wilf Keiser & Bennett Keiser, brother of Davi Keiser, Julie, David and Chloe Becher in honor of Josh’s Bar Mitzvah Harrison & Rachel Keiser and Kirsten & Cory Baritz. Caroline is Margie Perilstein Wargon and Brian Wargon in honor of Talia’s Bat Mitzvah the daughter of Laurie Donaldson-Lees & Steven Lees. A fall 2020 Jennifer & Matthew Chalal in honor of Joshua’s Bar Mitzvah wedding is planned. The Greenberg Family in honor of Izzy’s Bat Mitzvah WEDDING Jenifer & Martin Wachs in honor of Emily’s Bat Mitzvah Alex Selarnick married Dana Bezozo on November 2. Alex Ellen & William Novick in honor of the B’nai Mitzvah of Charlie and Theo Jane Zolot and family in honor of Luke Grant Maslow becoming a Bar is the son of Nancy & Stuart Selarnick, and grandson of Esther Mitzvah Gilman & John L. Selarnick (z”l) and Anita H. Matusow (z”l) & Donald Hoffman. MEN’S CLUB MINYANNAIRES’ FRIDAY MORNING BREAKFAST We gratefully appreciate the generosity of the following members for their sponsorship of the Men’s Club Minyannaires’ breakfast: CONGRATULATIONS Morris Kurtzman on the occasion of his mother’s yahrzeit Bennett Keiser, husband of Joy Wilf Keiser and Senior Lew Grafman on the occasion of his mother’s yahrzeit Executive Vice President for Tioga Pipe, Inc., was appointed to Michele & Ken Forman on the occasion of the yahrzeit of Dr. Elihu the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Orchestra Association. Grossmann Steve Moskowitz in honor of his birthday and Beverly’s special birthday Remember to call or email Jane F. Kontopodias, 610-667-5000, Ellis Weinberger in honor of his special birthday and his 62nd Bar ext 107 or [email protected], with all your happy news! Mitzvah anniversary Susan Shapiro in memory of her stepfather’s birthday Michael Abiri on the occasion of his father’s yahrzeit Morris Kurtzman in honor of his birthday Jack Marine in honor of his birthday Joshua Klein on the occasion of his mother’s yahrzeit
CONDOLENCES We extend our heartfelt condolences to the following members: Joy Landau and Dr. Chris Grad on the loss of their dear friend Judith Raidman Yaniv Levy on the loss of his father Ovadia Levy Michael Silver on the loss of his mother Frieda Silver Bluma Binder and Sharon Kenworthy on the loss of their brother and uncle Perez Starusta Lori Gitterman, Abraham Gitterman and Rachel Gitterman on the loss of their husband and father Philip Gitterman Margie Berger on the loss of her mother Joyce Challen Goodman Michael Zuckerman and Harriet Rash on the loss of their father and We Need YOU! fiancé Benjamin Zuckerman Here at Har Zion Temple, we have many opportunities to get Reisel Weinberger on the loss of her brother Arnold Kanig involved. When you become engaged, you have the chance to meet new people, work for a common goal and, most importantly, feel a powerful connection to your synagogue. The benefits are endless! IN MEMORIAM We extends our deepest sympathy to the families of the The range of choices is considerable and we would like to talk following congregants: to you about where you think you would like to volunteer. Please feel free to email me at [email protected] JUDITH RAIDMAN Oct 19, 2019 20 Tishri 5780 or call me at 215-290-7570. PHILIP GITTERMAN Nov 8, 2019 10 Heshvan 5780 Let’s talk! BENJAMIN ZUCKERMAN Nov 19, 2019 22 Heshvan 5780 – Dorene Karasick, Membership Vice President January/February 2020 15 GIFTS TO THE CONGREGATION GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGED Endowment Fund Contributions CHARITY FUND Ellen, Scott, Colbi & Flora Furman Suzanne & Terry Waldman Sanford Rosenman DONOR IN HONOR OF Zoe Furman Pauline & Jake Weiner Abe Steinman Barbara Block Carrying Torah in Yom Kippur Mrs. Max Fields Max & Harry Fields Robert & Bonnie Weisberg Libby Weisberg Procession Gloria Fraimow Benjamin Fraimow Eileen & Jon Weiswasser Jane Schwartz Stanton & Jill Braid Ruth Chacker on her special birthday Josh Fraimow, Dr. William Fraimow Gerrie Weiswasser My parents, Morris & Stella Sklar Jeannie & Mark Cohen Engagement of Brittany to Blake Susan Fraimow-Wong Phyllis & Charles Weisman Rosalie Barnett Willis Lita & Stanley Cohen Dr. Ely Levine Irene Gasmer Celia Gasmer, Morris Gasmer Gail & Marc Weingarten Craig Weingarten Elinor Engleman Herb Yudenfriend’s 93rd birthday Mark & Rita Gartenberg Bessie Gartenberg, David Betsy Weitzman, Richard Bessie Weitzman, Samuel Vivian & Lou Kahn Ernie Posner - Feel better Gartenberg Weitzman, Fred Weitzman, Annette Kazdan Barry Kliger First Day Rosh Hashanah Closing Esther Gilman Harry Orenstein Weitzman, Cissie Weitzman, of the Ark Rick & Marilyn Goldberg Joel Benjamin Weinstock Florence Kates, Nathan Kates Laurie & Harry Landsburg Joshua Becher’s Bar Mitzvah Aunt Jean Goodman Aunt Polly Rudolph Michael Zatuchni Jacob Zatuchni Sherman & Susan Geller Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Szeftel for all that Jay Gorodetzer Martin Gorodetzer, Martha Barbara & Marc Zuckerman Ruth Zuckerman Levin you do Gorodetzer Myra Malis Herb Yudenfriend’s 93rd birthday Roberta Green Mom, Belle Kieff MICHAEL BECHER MEMORIAL Eileen & Arnold Porges Dr. David Shulkin’s new book Shirley Greenbaum Family Members Gone ENDOWMENT FUND Susan Robin Maxine & Larry Schwartz on their Irene Greberman Mae Abrams DONOR IN MEMORY OF granddaughter’s Bat Mitzvah Joanne & Jon Harmelin Ethel Harmelin David & Julie Becher Bernard Rosenberg Mr & Mrs Eric Rosenbaum Tracy & Jon Friedman Ian & Caryn Harris Rosalind Harris, Robyn Harris Katherine Shrager Henry & Judy Shrager Ellen & Don Haupt Stephen Saltz Florence Herman Harold Herman JACOB & FRANCES BERKOWITZ FUND Mr. & Mrs. Stuart J. Stein 50th Anniversary of Dr. Gerald DONOR IN HONOR OF Isenberg’s Bar Mitzvah Adam Herzig Max Herzig Barbara Berkowitz New home of Daniel Berkowitz Bob & Melinda Hochberg Joel Wineburgh DONOR IN MEMORY OF DONOR IN MEMORY OF Jan & Peter Albert Warren Cohen Terry Horowitz Alan Horowitz, Edward Langerman Barbara Berkowitz Bernard Isaacs; Max Gorson; Judith Betsy Becker Erling H. Pedersen Joan Isaacson Ronald Israelit Raidman; Steven Levin’s mother, Jay, Laura and Sam Raquel Sredni Gerald & Drucie Isenberg Lila Isenberg Marilyn Gorodetzer & Family Stanley & Pamela Joffe Abe Joffe, Dora Bobrow Sharona Durry Marvin Spielman NOREEN COOK CENTER FOR EARLY Mindy & Bennett Andelman, Scott Folz Margie Klein & Karen & Dorothy Ufberg Berson Vivian & Gil Belsky, Jeff Rafsky CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DONOR IN HONOR OF Shelley & David Brietling, Sheila & Barry Kliger, Hyman Dick Charlotte Muchnick Larry Walowitz receiving Dedication Janice Gorson, Pamela & Susan Kochman to Education Award, Rabbi Jerry David Haron, Cindy & Ana & Daniel Kolansky Elsa Kolansky & Judy Wohlberg and Reisel & Ellis Howard Kaufman, Bebe & Mona & Lance Kolsky Harry Cohen, Isadore Nemeroff Weinberger on your 50th wedding Jay Kivitz, Ellen Novick, Lawrence & Rita Kotler Anna Kotler anniversary, Mazal Tov to Gladys Brenda Schwartz, Pam & Morris & Nancy Kurtzman Mother, Fleurette Kurtzman Shubin & Family on birth of new Chuck Vinocur Elaine Landau Aunt Polly Rudolph, Aunt Jean grandson Mark Achorn, Diane Burke, Barbara Rose Goodman DONOR IN MEMORY OF Carolee Decker Jill Lapensohn Esther Malamut Dr. Charna Axelrod, Scott Folz Judy Distell, Robin & Edmund Barrett Helen Laver Ruth Laver Robyn, Michael, Scott and Fred Robbins Allan Leibowitz Maxine Leibowitz Joshua Barrett, Sue Ann Shelby Ford Bonnie Fatell, Scott Folz, Ray Sherman Leis Louis Leis Bell, Marc & Amy Goldberg, Anne Herzig Michele Levin Natalie Levin Brownstein, Rosa &Bruce Terry Horowitz Herbert H. Brown, Nan Gold Suzin & Howard Levy Martin Lipitz Brownstein, Jeannie & Mark Gary Charlestein, Mr & Florence Herman Gary & Meryl Littman Albert Podolsky Cohen, Joan & David Mrs David H Ehrenwerth, Nancy Marder Isadore Marder, Elaine Rand Denenberg, Fredy & Lew Briana Holladay, Jane Corrine Medway Helen Finkel Grafman, Carol, Steve, Johnston, Gloria Ellen Milgrim & Andrew Susan Kaiserman, Ezra Keiser Ryan, Nikki & Michael Moskowitz, Florrie Silvers, Keiser Goldman, Marcie Leshner, Gervie & Harek Stern Joan & David Maltz Jack Milliner, MD Lori & Steven Lewis and Joan Herman, Sylvia Murph Hertzfeld Nancy Marder Stephen Marder Family, Charlotte Muchnick, Kreithen Norma & Bruce Miller Bernath Jacobs Elaine Osterhout, Morria & Joan Hockman Family Jerald Zucker William Moody Violet M. West David Pedowitz, Gretel & Annette Kazdan Selina Weitzman Janis Nadler Hiram Soifer Ernie Posner, Debbie & Laurie & Harry Landsburg Philip Davis, Bernard Kleinman Morris & Eleanor Novick Renee Braunstein Jimmy Rose, Dr. Howard Julie, Bob, Stephanie Edmund Barrett, Scott Folz, Elias Packman Robert Nisenson Rosenblatt, Sheila & Lou and Andy Levine Raymond Goldberg Sheila & Larry Parish Fred Arthur Parish, MD Schafer, Brenda Schwartz, Barbra & Peter Ross Nelson Mirsky Ann Cohen Pearl Sylvia Cohen Linda & Ted Schwartz, Adriene Schifrien Shelly Kramer Arlene & Albert Perlstein Essie Asbell, Marvin N. Asbell, Michael & Nicey Walinsky, Florrie Silvers, Harris & Flossie Herman Edward I. Perlstein Margie Wargon, Staci & Gerrie Stern, Mary Michael & Michele Perlstein Julia Lagnado, Maurice Shoueka Matt, Sherrie Willner Elizabeth Sullivan Jack & Jacqueline Porter Max & Elsie Porter, Rose & Harry
Paul & Susan Svigals Scott Folz, Ray Goldberg Porter and Family Dan, Jess, Jacob, Liza Pries Ralph Pries FREZEL FAMILY TIKKUN OLAM FUND Sherrie Willner Bonnie Fatell Joel & Francine Raichlen Samuel Raichlen DONOR IN HONOR OF Debra Rutstein Zussman Ruth Rutstein Posner, Irving Rutstein Robin & Fred Robbins Joel Benjamin Weinstock, Harry & Gerry & Norma Dworkin Michele Perlstein’s Halftorah DONOR IN MEMORY OF BELOVED Blanche Goldberg for Rosh Hashanah, Lindsay Reisner’s ON YAHRZEIT Shirley Rosen Bessie Rosen Torah Reading for Yom Kippur Leonard & Helen Abel S. Estelle Shapiro Joyce Rosenberg Becky Rapp DONOR IN MEMORY OF Elizabeth Becker Rose Schraeger Bob & Helene Rosenfeldt David Hoffberg Gerry & Norma Dworkin Scott Folz, Bernard William Isaacs Cynthia Beckman Allen Beckman Roberta Sall Scott Folz, George Sall Chris Grad Scott Folz, Flossie Herman, Bill The Begelmans S. Begelman Melissa & Doug Sayer Jerome Sapiro Isaacs Francine & Jerry Bernstein Harry Cohen Marvin Schimmel Rose Schimmel Julie, Craig, Carly & Max Ricci Frezel & Dr. Ralph Mezrow Nelson Bookbinder Nathan Bookbinder, Sydney Stutzel Beverly Saltz, Audrey Shaw Esther Radensky Mezrow Linda & Don Brodie & Family Gladys Braverman, Jacob Brodie Irma Shapiro Symme Abramson Price, Dr. Fredric Ellen & Don Haupt Anne Herzig Steven & Arlene Bronstein Morris Bronstein, Irving Bronstein Shecter, Doris & Syd Shecter Morria & David Pedowitz Sharon Rosenthal Philip & Marcia Cohen Freda Cohen, Joseph Schneider Marciarose Shestack Clara Ruth Schleifer Judy & Henry Shrager Scott Folz Mr. & Mrs. Stephan Cutler Benjamin J. Cutler Dr. Paul Siegel Dorothy Siegel Sandy & Steve Cozen Samuel Cozen Sam, Hep, and Blake Barry Snyder JONATHAN ERIC GLEIT FUND Marlene & Leonard Dubin Hendella K. Bronstein, Harry Snyder DONOR IN HONOR OF Klinghoffer The Sokol Family Dr. Stuart Maisel Jacqueline Allen Birth of Isaac Walter Porges Moore Marcia Epstein & Family Marion Epstein Kathy & Richard Soloff Dr. Paul Steinberg Ruth & Mort Gleit Marvin Cotler Roni Feierstein Samuel Riesenberg Joan Specter Arlen Specter Dr. & Mrs. Arthur E. Helfand Myra & Arthur Helfand opening and May Fields Max & Harry Fields Bonnie Squires Joseph Stein Closing the Ark on Rosh Hashanah Annabelle Fishman Jacob Blank Edward & Phyllis Steinberg Frieda Freedman Drs. Leslie & Arthur Frankel Florence Herman Michael Straus Faye Straus Carol & Robert Summers Charlotte Wolfson Shirley Swinger Reba Swinger (continued to next page) 16 January/February 2020 JONATHAN ERIC GLEIT FUND (continued) KEISER-WILF RELIGIOUS SCHOOL MUSIC FUND (continued) DONOR IN MEMORY OF PASSOVER SEDER FUND Charlotte Muchnick Joshua Becher’s Bar Mitzvah, Dr. & Mrs. Arthur E. Helfand Esther Helfand, Nathan & Esther DONOR IN HONOR OF Ruth Chacker’s birthday, Helfand and Charles & Dorothy Joy & Bennett Keiser Joshua Becher’s Bar Mitzvah High Holy Day Honors Werner DONOR IN MEMORY OF DONOR IN MEMORY OF Ruth & Morton Gleit Philip Gitterman Joy & Bennett Keiser Judy Raidman Marcia Epstein Ruth Workman Saks Alan Dranoff, Sheila & Ruth Workman Saks Dr. Christine Grad Morton Grad, Rena Grad, Warren Lou Schafer A. SANDY KINDERMAN MEMORIAL FUND Grad, Lillie Grad, Celia Leonard, DONOR IN HONOR OF Benjamin Grad, on their yahrzeits BIENA & RAPHAEL GOLDMAN Judy Kinderman Birth of Maxwell Davis Kressberg Fredy & Lew Grafman, Bernard “Bill” Isaacs MEMORIAL FUND Terry Horowitz, Janice Katz, DONOR IN MEMORY OF HUNTER AND MARNIE LANDAU SUMMER Laurie & Harry Landsburg, Nanci Goldman, Steve Biena Goldman on her yahrzeit Maxine & Elliot Rosen, & HOLIDAY KIDDUSH FUND Sue Ellen Rosenblum, Bergstein, Betti and Ian DONOR IN HONOR OF Reisel & Ellis Weinberger, Packman Chris Grad Joshua Becher’s Bar Mitzvah Helen Widzer, Bernice & Nanci Goldman & Steve Aunt, Sylvia Milestone Andrea Tanenbaum Stuart & Nancy Selarnick on the Abe Zellis Bergstein marriage of their son Alex to Dana Charlotte Muchnick Anne Herzig, Yahrzeit of Steve Faass Joy, Hunter and Marnie Elaine & Manny’s 69th Anniversary Eileen & Arnold Porges Norman Linefsky Landau SHIRLEY & NORMAN GREENBAUM Brian Rubin Yahrzeit of Isaac Rubin, Esther Rubin, DONOR IN MEMORY OF YOM HA’ATZMAUT FUND Ida-Rhea Rubin, Leonard Rubin, Marcia Epstein, Judith Bernard William Isaacs DONOR IN MEMORY OF Maxine Rubin, Dorothy Rosner, Raidman Andee & Alan Greenbaum Edmund Barrett, Bonnie Fatell Hattie Freedman, William Freedman Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Bass, Judy Raidman Ruth Workman Saks Judy & Michael Solomon Scott Folz; Ruth Saks, sister of Alan Barbara Block, Gary Workman Charlestein, Andy & Bill ELLEN J GROSSMAN CHILDREN’S Maxine & Jay Waxman Scott Folz Coren, Alan Dranoff, SIMHA FUND Marcia Epstein, Lydia DONOR IN HONOR OF ROSE & NATHAN PERILSTEIN FUND Jerry & Daniele Grossman Birth of grandson Isaac Walter Gesoff, Nanci Goldman, Dr. Chris Grad, Michael & DONOR IN HONOR OF Porges Moore Steve & Eileen Chopnick Birth of Rena Perilstein DONOR IN MEMORY OF Nancy Ford Grossman, Jerry & Daniele Grossman Ray Goldberg, Anne Herzig Jeffrey & Constance Handen, Janice Katz, MARISA PORGES FUND Barry & Sheila Kliger, DONOR IN HONOR OF DR. 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SQUIRES FUND Alan Berns, Peggy & Joe Paula Yudenfriend & Arlin DONOR IN HONOR OF Carver, Lynn & Gary Falk, Green Bonnie Squires Birth of Golda, granddaughter of Suzin, Howard, Lauren & Meryl & Gary Littman Jordan Levy, Ryan Wilson, HAR ZION MUSIC FUND DONOR IN MEMORY OF Shelley Brietling, Andee & DONOR IN HONOR OF Janna, Brent Weinerman Edmund Barrett, Scott Folz, Alan Greenbaum, Nanci Steve & Eileen Chopnick Birth of Isaac Walter Porges Moore & Family, Sherman Family Anne Herzig, Eric Seiler Goldman & Steve Bergstein, Ruth Chacker Eileen & Arnold Porges on birth of and Lois Squires Vivian & Gil Belsky, Larry Isaac Walter Porges Moore & Barbara Gross, Maxine & Eileen & Arnold Porges Ruth Chacker’s 90th birthday HARRY & JENNIE TOUB FUND Elliot Rosen, Renee Bernett, Dr. Susan Shapiro Cantor Eliot Vogel DONOR IN HONOR OF Cindy & Howard Kaufman, Judy & Michael Solomon Scott & Lois Davidson on birth of Marilyn Toub Speed recovery, Dr. David Naide David & Julie Becher, grandson Max, Mr. & Mrs. Alan (continued to next page) Andrea & Ronald Robbins, Seeherman on the marriage of their Debbie Golden daughter January/February 2020 17 Join Hazzan Eliot & Karen Vogel and the Cantors Assembly for A Jewish Musical Journey through Rome | Florence | Venice ITALY June 22 — July 2, 2020
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Narberth, PA 19072-0284 610-664-0611 fax 610-649-8441 MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION DESIGN PROUDLY SERVING HAR ZION OVER 30 YEARS January/February 2020 21 7 Tevet 14 Tevet 21 Tevet 21 Tevet 28 Tevet 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM (Minha) Evening Vayigash Morning Service Shabbat with Tot Ramah Day Camp Minha/Ma’ariv MC Tennis Morning Service Hashavua Parashat w/Rabbi Moriah Parents & Kids w/Rabbi Together Shawn PJ Havdalah HSA Club-led Men’s Morning Service Parents Night Out Morning Service Jr Congregation Family Service SATURDAY 9:00 AM 6:50 AM 7:00 AM 7:00 AM 6:50 AM 7:00 AM 25 18 11 4 Morning JFGRS NO SCHOOL 9:30 AM AM 11:15 4:30 PM MITZVAH: BAT CANTOR NINA 7 PM Shemot 9:30 AM 10 AM 1 PM 5:30 PM Vayechi 9:30 AM 6:30 PM Vaera 9:30 AM AM 11 (Shaharit) 6 Tevet 13 Tevet 20 Tevet 27 Tevet 5 Shevat MINYAN DAILY See calendar for exceptions Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Except: 11/25 MC Minyannaires w/Rabbi Haaz Family Friendly Friday Minha/Ma’ariv Congregational Oneg Shabbat MC Minyannaires w/Rabbi Haaz Shabbat Sha-Blue Jeans Service & Dinner Minha/Ma’ariv DDD at Teen Rabbi Shawn’s MC Minyannaires w/Rabbi Haaz Club-led Men’s Services Club Shabbat Men’s Dinner MC Minyannaires w/Rabbi Haaz Minha/Ma’ariv MC Minyannaires Ely Levine w/Dr. Minha/Ma’ariv Joy of Shabbat Dinner Speaker Series w/ Allyson Zacharoff FRIDAY 5:01 PM Candle Lighting 4:30 PM Candle Lighting 4:37 PM Candle Lighting 31 24 17 10 3 7 AM 5:45 PM 6 PM 7 PM 4:44 PM Candle Lighting 7 AM 5:30 PM 6 PM 6:30 PM 7 AM 6 PM 7 PM 4:52 PM Candle Lighting 7 AM 6 PM 7 PM 8:15 PM 7 AM 6 PM 5 Tevet 12 Tevet 19 Tevet 19 Tevet 26 Tevet 26 Tevet 4 Shevat TISCH Following Minyan Popular Commentar- ies w/Rabbi Flax Caring Connection Mtg Minyan Popular Commentar- ies w/Rabbi Flax Shul Stitchers Minyan Popular Commentar- ies w/Rabbi Flax Minyan with Minyan Davening & Donuts Popular Commentar- ies w/Rabbi Flax Synagogue-wide Calendar Mtg Sisterhood Rosh Hodesh Minyan Departs JEWELS Trip Popular Commentar- ies w/Rabbi Flax Morning Minyan Every Wednesday Experience THURSDAY 30 23 16 9 2 6:50 AM 10 AM 4 PM 6:50 AM 10 AM 7 PM 6:50 AM 10 AM 6:50 AM 10 AM 7 PM 7:30 PM 6:50 AM 9:15 AM 10 AM 4 Tevet 11 Tevet 11 18 Tevet 25 Tevet 3 Shevat Minyan and TISCH w/Rabbi Shawn Hashavua Parashat w/Rabbi Shawn Sisterhood Book Club Education Committee Mtg Minyan and TISCH w/Rabbi Shawn Hashavua Parashat w/Rabbi Shawn Minyan and TISCH w/Rabbi Shawn Hashavua Parashat w/Rabbi Shawn Sisterhood Mtg & Lunch w/Rabbi Haaz Minyan and TISCH w/Rabbi Shawn Hashavua Parashat w/Rabbi Shawn Minyan Minyan Tevet Shevat WEDNESDAY 7 AM AM 11 12:30 PM 7:30 PM 29 22 15 8 1 7 AM AM 11 7 AM AM 11 AM 11:30 7 AM AM 11 New Year’s Day New Year’s Schools and synagogue offices closed 9 AM 6 PM 10 Tevet 17 Tevet 24 Tevet 2 Shevat Minyan & D’var T’filah Minyan & D’var w/Hazzan Vogel Minyan & D’var T’filah Minyan & D’var w/Hazzan Vogel Meeting HSA Joys of Yiddish Joys of Yiddish Minyan & D’var T’filah Minyan & D’var w/Hazzan Vogel Joys of Yiddish Joys of Yiddish Executive Committee Mtg Minyan & D’var T’filah Minyan & D’var w/Hazzan Vogel TUESDAY 28 21 14 7 10 AM 5 PM 7 PM 7 AM 7 Tzom Asarah B’Tevet – Fast Day Asarah B’Tevet Tzom AM 7 7 AM 7 9:15 AM 10 AM 5 PM 7 AM 7 5:30 PM 5:37 PM 5:44 PM 5:52 PM 9 Tevet 16 Tevet 23 Tevet 1 Shevat Shabbat Ends Shul Stitchers Shul Cook for a Friend Red Cross Blood Drive Torah HZAD – Reel w/Ely Levine Minyan w/Sarra Lev Talmud Mah Jongg Wisdom of the Sages w/Ely Levine HZAD – Open Studio w/Ariela Barlas Talmud w/Sarra Lev Talmud Mah Jongg Wisdom of the Sages w/Ely Levine HZAD – What’s Cookin’? 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w/Rabbi Moriah 5:00 PM 5:10 PM 5:15 PM 5:25 PM 5:30 PM MONDAY February Minha Ma’ariv 3 10 17 24 11:45 AM 11:45 12:30 PM 1 PM 7 PM 11:45 AM 11:45 12:30 PM 1 PM 7 PM 6 PM Presidents’ Day Presidents’ NCCECE and Synagogue Offices Closed 9 AM 11:45 AM 11:45 12:30 PM 1 PM 7 PM Tu B’Shevat Tu 6:50 AM 2/8 2/15 2/22 2/29 2/1 7 Shevat 6 PM - Dogole Chapel AM - Unless noted. 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