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SCHEDULE OF ASI SEE IT.... SERVICES Friday, December 4 What ever happened to the delightfully lightweight holiday called Hanukah, 7:30 pm whose essential character was playful like a spinning dreidel? Even the Family Shabbat Service rabbis in the Talmud who defined many of our holidays did not know what to do with Hanukah. They kept asking, "What is Hanukah?" Saturday, December 5 11:00 am For our forebears from Eastern and Central Europe, the nightly lighting of B nai Mitzvah Service Andrew Elligers the menorah, accompanied by the singing of Rock of Ages and giving Julie Ivins "Hanukah gelt" (small change) to the children constituted the essence of our celebration. Special foods like pan fried potato !atkes (pancakes) were Friday, December 11 universal. Of course today in Israel, because of the Sephardic influence, 8:15 pm they enjoy doughnuts fried in oil. Above all, Hanukah brought light-hearted Shabbat Evening Service fun to young and old in the midst of the dreary winter season. 8:15 pm Teen Congregation However, Hanukah could be taken as a very serious holiday which Saturday, December 12 celebrates a remarkable victory of a small band of patriots facing 11:00 am overwhelming odds. Out of this victory came the renewal of our people and Bar Mitzvah Service its religious freedom, freedom to be ourselves. David Ellis
Friday, December 18 Now, is there a more important idea to celebrate in our time when, even 6:30 pm today in the closing decade of the 20th century, so few of our fellow human Tot Shabbat beings enjoy personal freedom, freedom of conscience? 8:15 pm Hanukah Festival Service It is only sheer coincidence that our Christian neighbors celebrate their Saturday, December 19 major religious holiday at the same time. We should be very careful not to 11:00 am confuse them by appropriating aspects of their holiday and thereby B nai Mitzvah Service confusing our children as well. So let us enjoy our holiday and let us wish Cory Aserkoff our neighbors a happy time as well. Sarah Pollard
Friday, December 25 Faithfully, 8:15 pm Rabbi Laszlo Berkowits Shabbat Evening Service Special welcome for college age students SAFRAI GALLERY RETURNS FOR ART EXHIBIT AND SALE The Safrai Gallery will present "Young and Old Masters of Israel and Torah Study International Aft at Temple Rodef Shalom. Opening will be Saturday, Every Saturday 9:30 am, Library December 12 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm and the exhibit will continue on No Torah Study Sunday, December 13 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Proceeds will benefit December 26 the Foyer Refurbishment Fund.
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DECEMBER S SPECIAL SHABBA TOT BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! DECEMBER FAMILY SHABBAT Take advantage of a wonderful opportunity to FOCUS ON CAMP HARLAM provide your children with books on Jewish Join us for family Shabbat on December 4th and themes or written by Jews. Your children will be meet the director of the Reform movement s bringing home a catalogue of books which will be summer camp for our area. Temple members available in time for Hanukah. There are books who send their children to camp will also be for all levels of readers and listeners. Look present. through the catalogue and decide which books you would like to have. Return the order form NEW...NEW...NEW ... NEW ... NEW...NEW ... NEW with a check made payable to the Temple Rodef All teen agers are welcome to join in a service Shalom Religious School via your child to just for them on Friday, December 11th in the religious school. The books will be delivered to youth lounge. Drop your parents off upstairs and your child in religious school prior to Hanukah. come on down! We will join the rest of the What could be easier? The proceeds will be congregation at the Oneg Shabbat. used to provide additional books for the library and extra materials for the classrooms. HANUKAH FESTIVAL SERVICE Please note that the Hanukah Festival Service at Reminders to Religious School Families: 8:15 pm on December 18 is appropriate for children kindergarten age and older. Younger Friday 1214 Family Shabbat 7:30 pm children will enjoy the Tot Shabbat at 6:30 pm Kindergarten will participate that evening. Sunday 1216 Post-confirmation Class 11:00 am SOVIET JEWRY RESETTLEMENT COMMITTEE Wednesday Bar/Bat Mitzvah Seminar Plans are under way for a Hanukah Party at the 12/9 Rabbi meets with parents temple for Soviet immigrants. It was a huge 7:00-7:45 pm success last year and we have had many requests to have another one. We NEED Friday 12/18 Hanukah Festival Service VOLUNTEERS for: phone calling families, 8:15 pm -- Confirmation shopping, cooking potato lathes at the party, class will participate decorating and clean-up. Please call Annette Spector during the day at 893-9010 or Steve Wednesday 12/23- Winter vacation -- no and Annette during the evening at 241-1653 to Sunday 1/3 classes volunteer. Friday 1/1 Family Shabbat 7:45 pm Our first donated car this year has been checked over by Alex Zelkin and has been given his Wednesday 116 Religious School classes resume stamp of approval. Alex has been promoted from mechanic to salesman at the Cherner Lin- coln Mercury dealership. Congratulations to Alex! END OF THE YEAR DONATIONS Most of our Soviet families have been here for a As you plan end of the year year or more and are settling into American life. donations.. ..don t forget Temple Rodef To help facilitate communication and integration Shalom. Thank you. into our temple families, we are exploring with Joan Friedman the possibility of involving some of our Soviet families in our temple s Havurah program. Annette Spector Chair A SPECIAL TOUR TO ISRAEL ..ED BY RABBI AND MRS. LASZLO BERKOWITS
MARCH 4 - 159 1993
$2,059.00 per person, includes round trip airfare from Washington Dulles Airport to Tel Aviv and return via Air France. Change of aircraft in Paris. 10 nights in deluxe hotels.. ..includes Israeli breakfast daily, 5 dinners, 7 full days of touring by deluxe motorcoach ...and much more.
This tour is specially designed for friends of Rabbi and Mrs. Berkowits. They have visited Israel many times and look forward to escorting this group and sharing a meaningful experience. This program will be inspirational for those who have never before been to Israel as well as those who are making a return trip. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR
Visit old city of Jerusalem.....Israel Museum.....New Jerusalem Museum.....Yad Vashem Complex.....Masada.....Dead Sea.....Diaspora Museum.....Weizmann Institute.....Jaffa by night.....Leo Baeck School.....Safed.....Golan Heights.....Stalagmite Caves.
Special Features: Spend 2 Shabbats in Jerusalem. ...meet with Russian and Ethiopian Ohm... .security briefing Misgav Am. ...meet Reform leaders... .meet member of the Knesset .... and more.
RESERVATION FORM . SPECIAL TOUR TO ISRAEL . MARCH 4 - 15, 1993
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First Time Visiting Israel? Yes No SISTERHOOD BLOOD DRIVE Monday, December 7 2 - 7 pm December 7th is a date that most of us know as DECEMBER MEETING Pearl Harbor Day. Now we have another date to JEWISH ARTISANS remember -- a Red Cross blood drive will be held Wednesday, December 9 10 am in the Social Hall from 2 pm to 7 pm. As our Meet local artists and craftspeople whose focus on congregation has grown, we have not increased our Jewish themes is reflected in their creations for the number of blood donors by more than just a few. Jewish home and family. The tradition of We re so pleased with being able to count on our beautifully adorned religious objects is being carried regular donors, but would be so happy if more of on locally by many artisans. Some of these you would sign up to give blood. Holiday time is a talented craftspeople will be here to share their time when the need for blood donations is great, work and ideas with us, and to show us how and it s also a good time to give the gift of life. In traditions are being updated. order to have adequate staffing at our blood drive, it is important that appointments are made in advance. Please call Gert Scarr (273-8631) to EVEIIING SISTERHOOD MEETING make an appointment as soon as possible. I am "MAKING A JEWISH HOME" unable to contact every member of our congre- Thursday, December 10 7:45 pm gation by calling you. It is most important that Rabbi Berkowits will lead a discussion of the many blood is on hand in case of emergencies. The Red dimensions of creating a Jewish home. Wolem Cross has had tremendous demands on its blood who are balancing home, kids, and career will want supply between hurricanes, tornadoes, and other to attend and contribute to this lively, topical natural disasters. We need your help. subject. Bring your friends and introduce them to our evening meetings.
,,tmu THANK YOU CHILDREN S HOUDAY STORE Thank you to Rita Davis and her co-chair Marilyn DECEMBER 13 - 20 Shaw for organizing and running the babysitting for If your children have shopped at Sisterhood s the High Holy Days. They made it possible for Children s Holiday Store in the past, you will agree many of our temple members to enjoy the services. that it is an experience no child should miss. Also thanks to Bunny Wright and Sarah Stein who Where else can a child find the perfect present for volunteered their time to help with the children. every person on his or her life -- all priced from 100 to $5 and wrapped and tagged at no charge? This year we had two membership events in In this, our 8th year, the selection is bigger and October. Many thanks to Sheilie Abel and Ricki better than ever! New members please note: the Kanter who planned a wonderful and very well Sisterhood provides this service to the children 12 attended brunch. Thank you also to Joan Levin and younger of our temple and our community (tell who arranged an interesting speaker and a your neighbors!) to help them experience the joy of delicious dessert spread for our evening giving. An adult shopping assistant will help your membership event. child pick appropriate gifts for everyone and stay within budget -- in a friendly, low-key atmosphere. For those of you who still have not sent in your You may wish to bring younger children at less dues -- it s not too late. Sisterhood needs your busy times: noon - 3 pm, Monday - Thursday. support! Mark your calendar now and bring your children/grandchildren/friends and neighbors to the SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB Youth Lounge December 13 - 20. Wednesday, December 16 10 am Our hours are: The book club will meet at the home of Ida Sunday 12/13 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Silverstein, 203 W. Marshall Street, Falls Church. Sunday 12/20 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Carol Davidson will lead the discussion of Eva Luna Monday 12/14 - noon - 6:00 pm by Isobel Allende. Please call Ida (532-4407) and Thursday 12/17 say you will attend! Evening hours Wednesday 12/16 until 9:00 pm Lillian Pilzer There is still plenty of time to volunteer as a Chair shopping assistant. Please call Alene Sternlieb (560-5267). YOUTH COMMITTEE
The Youth Committee has been involved in organizing this years agenda. Currently new members are being sought. If you are interested in specialized areas such as our college youth or our teens, for example, we are forming subcommittees to focus on specific programs.
Rabby Schwartzman directs our senior youth group L il Rody. So far this year the group has attended a comedy club, gone bowling and will participate in a group social action project in December.
Our two younger groups, Rody Katan (grades 5 and 6) and Junior Rody (grades 7 and 8), operate under the direction of Beulah Levy. These groups have already had numerous programs. The younger children have been to the circus and the 7th and 8th graders have visited Jewish Baltimore and the Inner Harbor.
The committee is seeking new ideas and programs to implement for both our youth and their parents. Possible upcoming programs include a communications workshop, a dance program for pre-Bar/Bat Mitzvah youth and fundraising for scholarship opportunities. Our next meeting is Monday, December 7 at 7:30 pm in the library. Please join our meeting or give us a call to share ideas in youth committee programming for our whole congregation. Ed Beckwith (522-4747) and Joan Levin (533-1368)
INCLUDE OHEL YAACOV ON YOUR HANUKAH GIFT LIST
Ohel Yaacov, or Tent of Jacob, is a special fund set up at Temple Rodef Shalom to provide financial support to projects which address the problems of low-income housing in our metro area.
Funds raised by the temple have paid enormous dividends already to needy recipients. For example: Our donation to Homestretch, a Falls Church based group, enabled Homestretch to provide transitional housing and social services support to over fifty families last year. Homestretch helps families move out of shelters and gets them back on their feet with job training and practical life skills, as well as financial assistance. Ohel Yaacov s contribution to Yachad has med it possible for Yachad to participate in renovating over thirty boarded up dwelling units in Anacostia and Shaw. What once were abandoned apartment units used as crack houses are now safe, decent housing for community-spirited families who are trying to make a difference in their neighborhoods. The temple s aid to three homeless shelters -- in Bailey s Crossroads, Falls Church, and Reston -- has enabled these shelters to acquire basic supplies such as food and bedding, as well as to cover the salaries of professional social workers who counsel and support the homeless and try to move them on to more stable lives.
Our major fund drive is at Hanukah time, when we encourage donors to make their contributions in the name of a friend or family member. We will issue a certificate for you to present to your special honoree prior to Hanukah. Please contribute what you can.
TO THE OHEL JAACOV FUND
Please prepare a certificate in honor of:
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In the amount of $10 ______$25 ______$50 ______Other
A prompt response is appreciated so we can mail the certificates before Hanukah. Please make checks payable to Temple Rodef Shalom Ohel Yaacov Fund. Mail to: Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, VA 22043 BROTHERHOOD SOCIAL ACTION
BROTHERHOOD BRUNCH TO EXPLORE As the New Year progresses, we continue with a TEMPLE FUTURE variety of social action projects. We thank all of Sunday, December 19 11 am you for your generous response to our Tzedakah Sundays and to the Hurricane Andrew food drive. Temple President Dick Friedman has named a Joanna Hirst has put the Ohel Yaacov Fund into long-range strategic planning committee to full gear and we thank you in advance for, examine the tomple s needs and growth into the participating in this important housing effort. next century. One of the committee s principal approaches toward this examination and We are hoping to expand our committee s planning will be a series of discussions and membership and are particularly interested in focus groups with temple members. Instead of a increasing the involvement of our Caring speaker, the December Brotherhood Brunch will Committee. Please call us if you are interested be a discussion with the Long-Range Planning in getting more information or come to our next Committee to start to develop the temple s meeting (the third Thursday of each month). strategic plan for the future. Margery Sher (734-0616) The issues are important: What is the TRS Shelley Prince (356-6874) community? How big do we want to be? How do we fit into the Northern Virginia Jewish community? What are our congregation s needs over the long-term future, and how do we go about meeting those needs now?
Join the Brotherhood and your fellow congregants for a free-ranging discussion at the December Brotherhood Brunch on Sunday, .:&. . r• f December 19 at 11:00 am. As always, all members of the TRS community are welcome. Cost is $5 for Brotherhood members, $6 for others.
OUTREACH
The Outreach Committee would like to thank everyone who came out on November 5th and made the "Ask the Rabbi" program such a lovely Festival of De-Lights. and successful evening. Rabbi Berkowits helped This Hanukah, treat your family and friends to the gift they ll enjoy us to share with and learn from each other as he all year... the ENTERTAINMENT® book. With over 1000 two-for- addressed the many issues confronting interfaith one and 50% off discounts for the very best in dining, movies, special attractions, sports, hotels and more. It s the perfect gift for families. everyone. So, give them ENTERTAINMENT®. They ll be delighted. Temple Rodef Shalom is hosting the Introduction to Judaism class beginning on February 4. The STILL ONLY $35 ($40 RETAIL) class is terrific and has in the past been very Special Solo Feature.. Expanded Brunch Directory ... Maryland, well-attended, so please call the temple office to Virginia, Delaware Beaches and Outer Banks.. .Popular reserve your place. restaurants and things to do.. Highlights of Baltimore. PA, NJ, Richmond and more ... Hotels & Car Rentals up to 50% Savings ... Fast Food Chains ... Sports ... Health & Fitness... The Outreach Shabbat service will be held on Movies ... Retail ... Special Events & Attractions. ..and MORE! February 19. It is a wonderful opportunity to
learn about the Shabbat service, including certain AVAILABLE AT BROTHERHOOD BRUNCHES OR CALL PAUL prayers, rituals and songs. Mark your calendars CHANDLER AT 536-9380. and plan to attend. Teffipic I2odef ha1om Proudly PrsEi ts
Young and Old Masters of Israel Alt by L Sa/ral Jeam
Saturday, December 12, 1992 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Sunday, December 13, 1992 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
The Safrai will exhibit works of Israel s outstanding contemporary artists in a variety of media and styles, alongside some of the great Jewish masters. Dov Safral, one of Israel s most respected dealers in contemporary art, will be on hand to answer questions about the artists and their works.
Included in the show will be the works of Shraga Weil, David Sharir, ltzhak Tarkai, YosI Bergner, Reuven Rubin, Marc Chagall, Miriam Dauber, Sarni Briss, Shmuel Katz. Avigdor Steimatki,YehezkeI Streichman, Mordechai Moreh, Joan Miro, Samuel Bak, Moshe Castel, Dan Partouche and Talma Landesmann.
Raffle for original serigraph by David Sharir retail value : : $500
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2100 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, VAij,,Lai;os (703) 532-2217 DAVIDS YOUTH Original Lithograph by David Sharir, Cat. # 233 Published by Safrai Gallery, 19 King David St.. Jerusalem 94101 Israel, Tel: 972-2-224885
Temple Iodef &h1om Proudly Presents Young and Old Masters of Israel Art by 7h. Sa&i ç aL%
Saturday, December 12, 1992 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Sunday, December 13, 1992 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
2100 Westmorod Street Fab Church. VA 2. a4...dm. 4 (703) 532-2217 I LETS HAVE A FESTIVE HANUKAH AT HOME 6dLr^ First Ught of Hanukah: Saturday December 19 This happy time of the year is here again, by tablespoons into hot skillet HANUKAH QUESTIONS ANSWERED and that means we should prepare for a generously greased with butter or joyous Hanukah celebration in our homes. shortening. Fry on both sides until Q. When does Hanukah occur this year? In addition to everything else, life all Jewish brown. Serve with sour cream and A. The first candle is kindled on Saturday holidays Hanukah helps us to strengthen the applesauce. evening, December 19. Hanukah lasts for home and rekindle the family spirit. eight days. The last day is Sunday, Hanukah can be the occasion for CINNAMON-APPLE LATKES December 27. impressive, heartwarming reunions where 2 eggs children, parents, grandparents, friends and 3 Thsp. sugar Q. What particular event in Jewish history relatives can come together. 1 tsp. salt does Hanukah commemorate? Decorations -- yes! Gift exchange -- yes! 2 tsp. cinnamon A. In the year 168 BCE the Jewish people Festivities -- yes! But don t overdo it. 1/2 c. water rose in revolt against the Hellenistic way of Remember -- were celebrating Hanukah, 3 chopped cooking apples life and the idolatrous religion imposed upon not a Jewish version of Christmas. 1/2 c. flour them by their Syrian overlords. Under the Candles are kindled every night of the 1 tsp. grated lemon peel inspired leadership of Mattathias the holiday, beginning with one on the first night, oil Hasmonean and his sons, the Maccabees, two on the second, until finally, on the eighth 1/2 c. sugar of whom Judah was the leader, victory was night, eight candles blaze in the special Beat eggs until light and foamy. secured three years later and the Jewish Hanukah menorah. Mix in 3 Tbsp. sugar, salt, 1 tsp Commonwealth was established. cinnamon and water until well GIFTS AND DECORATIONS blended. Stir in chopped apple, Q. What does Hanukah literally mean? In addition to the kindling of the Hanukah flour and lemon peel; mix well. A. Hanukah is the Hebrew word meaning lights, it is customary to give Hanukah ge/f Heat about 1/8 to 1/4-inch depth of "dedication." When the Jews had sent the and to exchange Hanukah gifts. oil in large heavy skillet. For each Syrians down to final defeat, their first act Traditionally, this takes place on the fifth Iatke, drop about 1/4 c. mixture into was to cleanse the Temple in Jerusalem and night. hot oil. Flatten slightly, Fry on remove the various pagan symbols and idols Jewish homes are also gaily decorated each side until golden brown. Add from it: They then held a ceremony during the week of Hanukah. Quite oil to pan as needed to keep proper dedicating the Temple once again to God. frequently the decorations are original, depth for frying. Drain the latkes The holiday derives its names from the particularly the centerpieces which grace the well on paper towels. Combine 1/2 ceremony. dinner table and reflect a Hanukah motif. c. sugar and 1 tsp, cinnamon to make the topping. Sprinkle topping 0. Why is Hanukah celebrated for eight THE DREIDEL over the hot latkes. Serve days? One of the most popular symbols of the immediately. This makes a dozen, A. According to legend, when the Jews holiday is the dreide/ -- a four-sided top enough to make six latke-lovers entered the Temple to cleanse it, they found with the Hebrew letters signifying Nes Gadol happy (but you ll make then even a flask of oil which had not been Hayah Shorn -- a great miracle occurred happier if you re ready to fix another contaminated and which still carried the there. The statement refers to the cruse of batch fast). unbroken seal of the High Priest. As part of oil that burned for eight days. The children the dedication ceremony, they lit the oil, pay a "Put and Take" game with the dreide/. POTATO BLOCK PRINTS believing there was only enough to last one For the game each letter has a special Make gift wrap paper or napkins day, but the oil burned for eight days. significance. with potato block prints. This Hence Hanukah is celebrated for eight days. project is suitable for children. Nun - nothing Hen - half Cut a potato in half. Draw a Gimmel - all Shin - put simple design of star or dreidel with JUDAH MACCABEE - The name comes pencil on the cut side. Cut in the from the first letters of the Hebrew prayer Mi HANUKAH IN THE KITCHEN design with a small knife about 1/2 Karnocha Ba-ellm Adonai (Who is like Thee, Yes, Hanukah is in the kitchen too. One of into the potato. Cut away the part Oh Lord) inscribed on the Maccabean battle the favorites is /atkes or potato pancakes. outside the design. banner. Another reason that Judah was Perhaps you might like to try this recipe. Brush ink or tempera paint on the called the Maccabee is that he struck with raised design and press it evenly the force of a mighty hammer. The Hebrew LATKES onto the wrapping paper or napkin. work for hammer is makav. Judah became 2 c. grated raw potatoes You may use two or more designs, known as "The Hammer" -- or the 2 eggs, beaten repeating them as you choose. Maccabee. 1 tsp. salt The same procedure can be used 1 heaping Tbsp. flour or matzah meal with art gum erasers instead of MACCABEES - Hebrew soldiers who fought Pinch of baking powder potatoes. the Syrians. Named after their leader, Judah 1 small grated onion For printing, use stamp pads with the Maccabee. Combine all ingredients and drop mixture different color inks. A HOME SERVICE FOR HANUKAH HANUKAH 5753 Saturday, December 19 through The Hanukah menorah is fashioned to hold nine candles -- the ninth candle is called the Sunday, December 27 shammas (servant) and is used to light the other candles. On the first night we kindle one candle with the shammas, the second night two lights, and so on until all eight candles are kindled. Hanukah is the most ambiguous of Jewish holidays. Of all the festivals based on ancient historical Ba-ruch A-tah A-do-nai Blessed is the Lord our God, events, we know more about the date of E-lo-hey-nu Me-lech Ha-o-lam Ruler of the universe, the occurrence and the circumstances -- A-sher Kid-sha-nu Be-mitz-vo--tav by whose Mitzvot we are hallowed, the return of the Jerusalem Temple to Ve-tze-va-nu Le-had-leek Ner and who commands us to kindle the Hanukah lights. worship of God from Syrian paganism -- SheI Ha-nu-kah than about any other holy day. As clear as this is, the origin of kindling candles Ba-ruch A-tah A-do-nai Blessed Is the Lord our God, for each of the eight nights of the holiday E-lo-hey-nu Me-lech Ha-o-lam Ruler of the universe, are obscure. Even the rabbis of the Sheh-.a-sah Nee-seem La-a-vo-tay-nu who performed wondrous deeds for our ancestors Talmud were hard-pressed to make the Ba-ya-meem Ha-hem E1a-zman Ha-zeh in days of old, at this season. association between the return of the Temple to Jewish worship and the rituals The following blessing Is said only on the first night of Hanukah. which has grown up around Hanukah. Although Hanukah is probably Ba-ruch A-tah A-do-nai Blessed is the Lord our God, the most widely-observed holiday in E-lo-hey-nu Me-lech Ha-o-lam Ruler of the universe, Jewish homes, there is virtually no Sheh-he-he-ya-nu Ve-kee-ma-nu for giving us life, for sustaining us. synagogue recognition of the festival. Ve-hi-gee-a-nu La-z man Ha-zeh and for enabling us to reach this season. Even the most traditional of Jews are not required to abstain from work, or attend special worship services. HANUKAH BLESSINGS Long before Christian observance of Christmas pervaded the (To Be Read Each Night) world of the Jew, Hanukah held excitement and Joy for Jewish children. As one candle may kindle many others and yet lose none of its own light, so Judaism Games and plays and special foods has kindled the light of truth for many religions and many peoples. Yet it still shines. added other dimensions to a holiday As the brightness of these Hanukah candles increases from night to night, may we be remarkably monolithic in its purpose. inspired by the memory of the Maccabees to keep the light of God s truth burning ever more For the modern Jew, Hanukah s brightly. Amen. meaning transcends candle lighting, gifts for children and latkes. Of central ROCK OF AGES/MA-OZ TSUR significance is the recognition that an individual s religion must be his own Rock of Ages, let our song Children of Maccabees, choice, not the choice of the government
Praise thy saving power; Whether free or fettered under which he lives. The Maccabees of Thou, amidst the raging roes, Wake the echoes of the songs more than 2,000 years ago recognized
West our sheltering tower Where ye may be scattered. this principle which still eludes Furious, they assailed us, Yours the message cheering, governments all over the world today. But Thine arm availed us, That the time is nearing Thus, out of the rejoicing over a significant victory in the history of the And Thy word Which will see Broke their sword All men free, Jewish people, amid gift-giving and candle-lighting, there emerges the When our own strength failed us. Tyrants disappearing. resolve that every human being -- in every part of the world -- must be free to Ma-oz tsur ye-shu-a-ti, Le-eit ta-chin mat-bei-ach, worship in the style which best suits his le-cha na-eh le-sha-bei-ach; mi-tsar ha-me-na-bei-ach, needs and his way of life. And until ti-kon beit te-fi-la-ti, az eg-mor, be-shir miz-mor, everyone lives in complete freedom to ye-sham to-da ne-za-bei-ach. cha-nu-kat ha-miz-bei--ach. worship as he wishes, the message of Hanukah will not be fulfilled.
SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LIGHTING THE MENORAH The Mltzvot of Hanukah 1. It is a mitzvah for each home to have How should the Hanukah candles be placed In the menorah? its own Hanukah menorah. Always place candles in the menorah beginning from the far right and continuing to the left. 2. It is a mitzvah to kindle the Hanukah lights on each evening during the eight What Is the order of the kindling of the Hanukah lights? days of the festival. The Hanukah candles are kindled from left to right so that the "new candle is the first lit. 3. It is a mitzvah for parents to relate the story of Hanukah to their children. When should the Hanukah candles be kindled? 4. It is a mitzvah for the whole family to immediately at the appearance of the stars," if possible. Later in the evening if necessary, but participate in, and bear witness to, the lighting of the Hanukah menorah. always "before any members of the household -- child or adult -- goes to sleep." On Friday 5. It is a mitzvah to share the lighting of evening, the Hanukah candles are kindled before we light the Shabbat candles. the menorah and the meaning of the Hanukah festival with our friends and Where to place the Hanukah menorah? neighbors. In front of a window or the like in order "to publicize the miracle" of Hanukah. 6. It is a mitzvah to give charity during the eight days of Hanukah. Euingion Review Sesainar, For All your PSAT • SAT ACT Bar/Bat Mitzvah & •- L. Study 5k1tI . Reading 5k1fl Wedding Gift needs, -- LSAT • GMAT • GRE try our 8ch..1 Jr s & Or s: Don t Wait! CIwi Starting soon at the Temple Judaica Shop Call Now: 301-424-7470 Sisterhood Temple Rodef Shalom Sunday 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Wednesday 7:00-8:00 p.m. Personalized Balloons, Favors, (or by appointment) Sign-In Boards and Arches Call Eleanor Linde at (703) 821-3767 Party Troupers Holiday Hours: 12300 Westwood Hills Drive November 18— December 16 Herndon, Virginia 22071 Sunday 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00-9:00 p.m. BARBARA BURGER Personal/Practical (703) 620-5457 Theme Party Planners
WINTER HOLIDAY MITZVAH PROJECTS
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 Parents and children are invited to join together and volunteer for a community service project providing food and clothing for those in need. We will meet at Lazarus at the Gate, 110 S. Cherry Street, Falls Church (rear entrance) at 1:00 pm to sort clothing and food. We should finish by 4:00 pm.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 All temple members are invited to help prepare Christmas dinner for the residents of a number of local shelters. The donated food will be prepared in the morning by the "early Shift" (10:00 am - noon) at the temple. The "late shift" will pick up the food and deliver it and serve it at the shelters (1:00 - 3:00 pm).
Yes, I am interested in doing a mitzvah over the winter holiday season....
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Thursday, December 24 at Lazarus at the Gate Friday, December 25 on the early shift Friday, December 25 on the late shift
Return this form to Temple Rodef Shalom, do Mitzvah Projects, 2100 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church, VA 22043. You will receive a follow-up letter with more details after you sign MEMBERSHIP TO OUR MEMBERS... MAZEL TOV A Shabbat service and Oneg for new members to Eric Burger & Deborah Spear on the birth of was held on Friday, October 30. This special Cameron evening gave our new members and board of directors a wonderful opportunity to meet and get CONDOLENCES to know each other better. We would like to to Sandee Smith on the death of her father, thank Rabbi I3erkowits and Rabbi Schwartzman Sam Chernow for a lovely service. to Shirley Cloth on the death of her mother, Bess Heisman We offer our appreciation to Rabbi Berkowits for to Karen Kaplan on the death of her uncle his creativity throughout the service, both in his to Susan Steinmetz on the death of her words and his actions, which helped to foster grandfather,. Abraham Schneider such good feelings throughout the evening. to Lynne Silverstein on the death of her father, Ray Goldstein We would also like to thank Sandy Rose for the beautiful job she did on the Oneg, and we appreciate that so many of our board members came to welcome our new members. We also DON T FORGET TO BUY GIANT want to thank Sue Simon for her warm greeting. COUPONS!
Last, but not least, we want to thank our Coupons are available at the temple committee members for all their support: Rose office or by calling Sandy Rose Silversmith (our computer wiz), Susan Zimmet, at 759-6450. Judy Berkowits and Howard Marks.
We will be holding our New Member Teas at Rabbi and Judy Berkowits home through HAVURAH NEWS December and we look forward to reporting on Our Havurah program is going full steam ahead. the teas next month. Thanks to the terrific response I received from the last Havurah notice, I was able to form three As always, we welcome your ideas for new Havurot. This brings the total number of membership functions. If you would like to Havurot operating through the temple to eight. attend a membership committee meeting, please let us know. I still need one or two more families to start the Ruth Kraemer Havurah with children under 5. In addition, Bonnie Logan callers expressed an interest in forming a Membership Co-Chairs Havurah for single parents, a Havurah for older people who are alone in the area, and a Havurah WELCOME TO THE FOLLOWING NEW for interfaith couples. I am still looking for MEMBERS: couples between 30 and 40 who want to join an adult Havurah. Joel & Marlene Drucker 5986 N. 9th Street If you fit into one of these categories or even if Arlington, VA 22205 241-2047 you don t but have an interest in belonging to a Erica 2/19/82 Havurah, I would like to hear from you. Max 8/5/85 Joan Friedman (356-0691) Chair Ellen Oberlin 7210 Sanford Court WANTED Annandale, VA 22003 204-9584 A small portable television for a Soviet immigrant. If you have one to donate, please contact Robbie H. Bernard & Edith Smith Cohrssen in the temple office (532-2217). 6600 McLean Court McLean, VA 22101 893-4691 WELCOME HOME SHABBAT SERVICE -- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25 8:15 pm
All our college age youth are urged to attend a special reunion-welcome home service. Bring your family and friends. Please join us at the special oneg shabbat following the service. High school students are also encouraged to attend this service. Our kids go to colleges all over the country. Come and talk to college students to find out what life is life on the campuses you may want to attend.
Joshua Adler Meredith Golomb Jenny Malka Lisa Rubenstein Yale University Harvard Medical School George Washington U. University of Georgia Bethany Altheim Rebecca Gutterman Pamela Margolis Adam Rubenstein Virginia Tech Pomona College Michigan State University University of Texas Nancy Aitheim Reid Hecker Evan Marshall Daniel Salsbury Virginia Commonwealth U. Carnegie Mellon University Virginia Tech Emory University David Arons Raquel Hecker Darren Moore Al Samarias James Madison University Oberlin College Virginia Tech University of Michigan Meredith Ash Steve Hitlin Jackie Moss Joe Samarias Clark University College of William & Mary Princeton University Vanderbilt University Betsy Barth Laura Huberman David Moss Sharon Saydah Dartmouth College Duke University Princeton University Macalester College Greg Bass Bob Jordan Noah Dale Neiman Benjamin Saydah James Madison University Harvard University Carnegie Mellon University Ohio University Jimmy Chandler Andrew Kaplan Lisa Newman Mark Schwartzbard College of William & Mary College of William & Mary East Carolina University Ithaca College Judy Chandler Shannon Latkin Jennifer Newman Joanne Seiff Mary Washington College Tulane University James Madison University Cornell University David Cohen Miriam Louick Sherri North Cullen Seltzer George Mason University Indiana University Emory University University of Richmond Jonathan Deutsch Allison Lefrak Michelle Renee North Ethan Seltzer University of Wisconsin Colgate University Boston College Virginia Commonwealth U. Sara Dingfelder Steven Lefton Caryn Parlee Rachel Simon University of Virginia Law Cornell University College of William & Mary Emory University Lauren Elinsky Amy Lerner Kerry Patcher Sarah Stein Emory University University of Arizona Goucher College James Madison University David Elliot Lee Lerner Daniel Polk Jeremy Stem Virginia Tech Wesleyan University Colby College University of Colorado Amir Feder Robin Levine Alison Roberts Michael Tarr Virginia Commonwealth U. Arizona State University University of Virginia University of Delaware Alexis Forman Leonard Levy Jill Roberts Sarah Weinstein Smith College Radford University Kent State University Emerson College Andrew Friedman Robert Levy Jason Rose Katie Weinstein Northwestern University Oberlin College Radford University Mount Holyoke College Jacquelyn Gelman Michelle Light John Rosenbaum Dove Weissman University of Wisconsin University of Michigan Hampden-Sydney College Clark University Mark Gelman Michael Linde Robert Rosenberg Mark Zohn Brown University Emory University Cornell University Dartmouth College Alex Goldberg Robert LJpsey Jon Rosenthal Sheryl Zohn Skidmore College University of Virginia Gettysburg College Princeton University Michael Goldstein Rebecca Lipsey Michael Rostker Julie Zumdorfer Bradford College University of Virginia Carnegie Mellon University George Mason University Jonathan Goldstein Jacob Lynn David Rostker Hildy Lynn Zurndorfer University of Arizona Syracuse University Princeton University George Mason University Valerie Golomb Debbie Malka Allison Rubenstein University of Pennsylvania Barnard College University of Georgia
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LIBRARY FUND ENDOWMENT FUND Ida & Joe Auerbach in memory of Ben Zeff Eric & use Bernstein in memory of Hilda Brandt Annette Hoptman in memory of Hilda Brandt, a beloved TEMPLE TZEDAKAH FUND member of our temple Marjorie & George Ansell Leslie J. Obus in memory of Sidney Shapiro SISTERHOOD FUND Fred Waldeck in memory of his & Ilse Bernstein s brother Paul & Flo Levine for a speedy recovery for Lynnie Beth & Neil Stroul & Adele Shapiro in memory of Lynne Weinstein Silverstein s father, Ray Goldstein RABBIS DISCRETIONARY FUND CARL CHECKNOFF PERFORMING ARTS FUND Mona Milberg & Family in honor of Rabbis Schwartzman The Marowitz family and Berkowits for conducting memorable High Holy Day Shirley Lipschutz in honor of Gilbert Davis on the occasion services and thoughtful sermons of his 85th birthday wishing him and Esther continued good Valerie & Martin Frost in honor of Rabbi Berkowits health and sent with much love Alice Cohrssen in memory Bernhard & Hedwig Naft Goldie & Stan Dube in memory of Carl Checknoff Barbara Cohen in memory of Louis Cohen Nan Rudin Lotte Goldman Alice Kalikow Mr. & Mrs. Roland Katz Mollie & Alvin Rosen Harry & Marian Slatin YOUTH FUND Blanche & Joe Cohen Valerie & Martin Frost in honor of Ziva Zysman Joseph Rosenberg John & Roberta Birken in honor of Na ava Feder in sincere Marian & Dan Goldberg in loving memory of Carl and for appreciation for her many kindnesses, patience, and Ruth s contribution to the good of Temple Rodef Shalom friendship during her preparation of Diane for her Bat Myra & Mort Floney with thanks for a wonderful Klezmer Mitzvah evening and for the speedy recovery of Leo Rosenbaum Leo & Alma Rosenbaum in memory of Shirley Cloth s and Marty Kestenbaum mother Connie & Al Pesachowitz RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND FRANK COLEMAN MEMORIAL FUND John & Roberta Birkeri in sincere appreciation for the David & Nancy Lawrence beautiful and moving service conducted by Rabbi Berkowits Larry & Barbara Herman and Rabbi Schwartzman during Diane s Bat Mitzvah Allie & Ellen Ash Su Hale BARBARA M. LEVIN MEMORIAL FUND Marian & Dan Goldberg for the benefit of Pamela Coleman Nan Rudin Washington Harvey Levin in memory of Ben Zeff, first president of Temple Rodef Shalom Brotherhood SOCIAL ACTION FUND - Mona Milberg & Family in memory of Marc Cohen s father OHEL YAAKOV FUND Mona Milberg & Family in memory of Shelley Prince s Erna Frankel father Jane, Drew & Katie Mullen Allie & Ellen Ash in memory of Shelley Princes father The Dezube family Valerie & Martin Frost in honor of Rabbi Schwartzman Pat & George Zug Beth York & Art Rubin in memory of Shelley Prince s Katie & Sarah Weinstein father Andrea Limmer Clarine & Sidney Schmukler in memory of Marc Cohen s Bill & Judi Hooker father Louis Cohen The Klausner family David & Sandy Sellers in memory of Marc Cohen s father Debra & James Simon Marc Cohen in appreciation of the caring and support Joan & Stanley Levin shown by Rabbis Berkowits and Schwartzman and the temple community following the death of my father PRAYERBOOK FUND Staff of Bread for the World in memory of Louis Cohen Harvey Gale in memory of Lilyan Galinsky, sister of Michael & Carol Bartlett in memory of William Moskowitz, Harvey Gale, great aunt to Sharon & Seth Gale father of Shelley Prince Marian & Dan Goldberg in loving memory of Hilda Brandt Paul & Florence Levine in sympathy to Shelly Prince on the loss of her lather LIBRARY FUND Susan & Jimmy Pittleman in memory of Shelley Prince s Marian & Dan Goldberg in memory of Barbara Ginsburg father stepmother of Sheila Gell Marian & Dan Goldberg in loving memory of Marty Dolph & Rachelle Bennett in memory of Hilda Brandt Kestenbaum s mother, Sadie Kestenbaum Arthur & Amy Kales in honor of our cousin Shayna FOYER REFURBISHMENT FUND Maskell s Bat Mitzvah Marian & Dan Goldberg in honor Rabbi Amy Schwartzman & Rabbi Laszlo Berkowits DECEMBER 1992
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1 2 3 4 59:30am 9:30 am 7:30 pm Torah Study Sisterhood Board Family Shabbat Mtg Service -- Camp 11:00 am Harlem Bnai Mitzvah R/S presentation Julie Mns Andrew Elhgers
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6 7 8 9 10 11 129:30am R/S 2:00-7:00pm 10:00am 7:45 pm 8:15 pm Torah Study Blood Drive Sisterhood Mtg Sisterhood Shabbat Eve 11:00 am Evening Mtg Service 11:00 am Post-confirmation R/S 8:15 pm Bar Mitzvah Mig Teen David Ellis Congregation 7:00-10.00 pm Art Exhibit & Sale
13 14 15 16 17 18 19930am RJS 10:00 am 12:00-6:00 pm 12:00pm 12:00-6:00 pm 6:30 pm Torah Study Monday Morning Holiday Store Downtown Lunch Holiday Store Tot Shabbat 10:00 am- Discussion Group Bunch 11:00 am 4:00 pm 8:00pm 8:15 pm Bnal Mitzvah Art Exhibit & Sale 12:00-6:00 pm 12:00-9:00 pm Committee Night Hanukah Festival Sarah Pollard Holiday Store Holiday Store Service Cory Aserkoff 8:30 am-3:00 pm R/S Holiday Store 8:00 pm 1st night of Board Meeting Hanukah
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