FEBRUARY 2019 Shevat/Adar I 5779

VOLUME 76 NUMBER 6

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February is Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion UPCOMING UPCOMING Month. See page 3.

A VERY SPECIAL VERSION OF MISHLOAH Shabbat at Hogwarts MANOT with Harry Potter Gifts of Food for Purim Orders are due Wednesday, Saturday, February 9 February 27. See page 7 for ordering See page 6 for more information. information. Inside B’nai Mitzvah ...... 2 Florida Reunion ...... 2 Rabbi's Message ...... 3 Highlights by Cantor Wolpert ...... 4 Seretime Leadership Message ...... 5 Nominating Committee ...... 5 Shabbat ...... 6 Scholar-in-Residence Weekend ...... 7 Israeli Mishloah Manot Orders ...... 7 Lessans Adult Learning Institute ...... 8 Early Childhood ...... 10 Movie Youth & Education ...... 11 Shabbat Magic ...... 11 Youth Events ...... 12 Israel Corner ...... 13 Night Family Engagement ...... 16 Blumberg-Zalis Family Library ...... 16 Sisterhood ...... 17 Inclement Weather Policy ...... 17 Saturday, February 23 Men's Club ...... 18 Sisterhood Judaica Shop ...... 19 7:00 PM Mazal Tov ...... 19 Members in Mourning ...... 20 Details on page 9. Donations ...... 21 B’NAI MITZVAHdevn ipa

Adriana Rose Gross February 2 | 9:00 AM Adriana Gross, daughter of Anita and David Gross, granddaughter of Penny and Martin Gross, and Sheila (z”l) and Irving Pellman (z”l), is a 7th grade student at Holton-Arms School. For her mitzvah project, Adriana has established FLORIDA REUNION and continues to lead a bi-monthly Friday night Shabbat service for seniors at Foxhill Sunday, February 10 Senior Living. 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

$18/person suggested donation Ilana Vainstein BallenIsles Country Club February 16 | 12:30 PM Palm Beach Gardens Ilana Vainstein, daughter of Diana Join Rabbi Michael Safra, Executive Director, Hal Ossman, and President, Marla and Jimmy Vainstein, Schulman, for a lovely morning of reconnecting with old friends, making new friends, granddaughter of Judith and enjoying a delicious brunch together with the B'nai Israel community. and Simon Vainstein, and Silvia and Martin To RSVP, please contact Latoria in the synagogue office (301-816-5562, latoria@ Mayer, is a 6th grade student at North bnaiisraelcong.org). Be sure that we have your current email address for any last Bethesda Middle School. For her mitzvah minute communications regarding this event. project, Ilana studied Torah and summarized it in a comic book. All proceeds from the Hosted by Vickie Abrutyn sale of the book will be donated to Friends of Yahad Venezuela to benefit the Jewish Do you know of any other B’nai Israel members in Florida who may not be aware of community in Venezuela. this special event? If so, please share their contact information with us so that we can be sure to include them in this special event. Shoshana Danielle Peck March 2 | 9:00 AM Shoshana Peck, daughter of Jennifer Cohen and Benjamin Before you head south for Peck, granddaughter of the winter . . . The synagogue offices Dr. Eileen Lee Cohen, will be closed on Paul M. Cohen (z”l), Ruth R. Peck (z”l) Please call Rosanne in the synagogue Monday, February 18. and Dr. Robert M. Peck (z”l), and Barbara office (301-816-5569) to let her know and Harvey Singer is a 7th grade student at the date you will be heading south and Julius West Middle School. For her mitzvah the date you plan to return, so that you Morning minyan will project, Shoshana has developed a Food will continue to receive our synagogue take place at 9:00 AM. Allergy Awareness presentation that she is mailings. delivering at local elementary schools.

2 FEBRUARY 2019 about best practices and exciting initiatives in the areas of advocacy and inclusion of Welcome to the Newest individuals. Members of Our B’nai I hope the entire congregation can join us for Israel Family Shabbat services on February 23 for Jewish (December 12–January 7) Disability Awareness and Inclusion Shabbat. Our speaker will be Liz Savage, Attorney New Members . . . Advisor in the Disability Rights Section of the Department of Justice. Ms. Savage, who Dana & Adam Goldberg is legally blind, has committed her life to advocating for individuals with disabilities. Emily & Dr. Keith Unger During the service, we will honor members RABBI'S MESSAGE of our congregation who have disabilities by RABBI MICHAEL SAFRA and reaffirm our commitment to the value Brukhim habaim! The entire congregation shares our joy in welcoming you into our of inclusion within the congregation and B’nai Israel family. February is Jewish Disability Awareness beyond. and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). It is a time to reflect on our community’s commitment Of course, our commitment to inclusion to inclusion at all levels. must extend beyond programming. We have to make allowances when necessary so that individuals with disabilities can participate In the Torah this month, we are reading FEBRUARY about the construction of the Mishkan, in services and in our schools. We have a the travelling sanctuary that accompanied responsibility to meet every person where IS JEWISH the Israeiltes in the wilderness. Moses is they are and to engage them on his or her DISABILITIES individual Jewish journey. Our clergy and instructed to fund the project with gifts AWARENESS from the community, “from every person school administrators are eager to meet, to whose heart so moves him” (Exodus 25:2). get to know members of our community & INCLUSION MONTH An ancient Midrash imagines that when as we seek to better understand individual Moses began to solicit the people, the tribal needs. During the month of February, B’nai elders approached him and offered to fund Israel conducts special programs in the construction entirely by themselves. Inclusion means more than just outreach conjunction with the Talmud Torah and But Moses refused. “This is not what to individuals with physical disabilities youth groups using interactive sessions the Holy One commanded,” he said. The or different learning styles. We know that to teach about disabilities and inclusion. commandment was to accept gifts “from there are people who suffer from addiction We also maintain an informational display regarding various disabilities, every person” (Midrash HaGadol). or mental illness, whose needs may not be immediately apparent and may go unnoticed. local agencies, and accessibility information for the home. That is the value of inclusion. Construction Members of our community practice different levels of observance. We come of the sanctuary, participation in community See page 6 for information on Jewish from different socio-economic backgrounds life is not reserved for the wealthy, learned, Disability Awareness and Inclusion and have different sexual preferences and or otherwise skilled. The sanctuary belongs Shabbat. to everyone; and not just to participate. A gender identities. There are members of our healthy community calls on individuals community who are not Jewish, but who are of different abilities to lend their talents to supportive of the Judaism that is practiced leadership, to help shape the community and in their homes. Each of us is a person of worth with something to contribute to the B'NAI ISRAEL CONGREGATION its sacred values. 6301 Montrose Road community. Rockville, Maryland 20852 Several members of our congregation will be 301-881-6550 attending Jewish Disability Advocacy Day As we celebrate JDAIM, let us rededicate www.bnaiisraelcong.org on Capitol Hill on February 26. B’nai Israel ourselves to the value of welcoming every person who wishes to participate in and has joined on as a community sponsor for this Affiliated with The United Synagogue annual event, which is sponsored by Jewish contribute to B’nai Israel. of Conservative Judaism Federations of North America. In addition B’nai Israel Congregation to the important advocacy work before our is an accessible building. congressional leaders, participants will learn

FEBRUARY 2019 3 First of all—and this bit of wisdom given to us by Roiphe will work for Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice as well—Wharton was not out primarily to vilify Jews, not at all. MICHAEL J. SAFRA Senior Rabbi She was rather eyeing critically American MITCHELL H. BERKOWITZ society, and especially the wealthy New Assistant Rabbi York society that she herself was a part of, JONATHAN A. SCHNITZER th Rabbi Emeritus at the end of the 19 century. The Christian MATTHEW H. SIMON, DD, DHL citizens moving up and down Fifth Avenue Rabbi Emeritus JOSH C. PERLMAN in fine carriages, living in grand houses, Hazzan inviting friends to lavish post-opera dinners ILANA WOLPERT were not nice people at all. Pictured here is Associate Hazzan ROBERT KIEVAL “a social elite stewing in its own arrogance Hazzan Emeritus and limitations, constricted by rigid codes HAL OSSMAN of behavior and imaginations pickled in Executive Director HIGHLIGHTS MOSHE BEN-LEV by CANTOR ILANA WOLPERT brine.” They hold strong opinions against Education Director outsiders and newcomers, like Simon RABBI PENINA ALEXANDER Assistant Principal Rosedale, the Jew in House of Mirth who KAREN GERTON Edith Wharton is one of my favorite wants desperately to enter this society and Early Childhood Director American writers. Imagine my pain upon NANCY GOLDBERG be accepted by it. Schilit Nursery School Assistant Director reading, in a Tablet article by Anne Roiphe SARAH JARVIS from this past August, that Wharton is Wharton describes Rosedale as “some little Director of Youth Engagement ARIELLE KATZEL Roiphe’s “favorite anti-Semite.” What??? Jew who had been served up at the social Family Engagement Coordinator Ah, the inconvenience of reading while board and been rejected a dozen times.” One JILL GENDELMAN Jewish. Librarian character says of him: “Rosedale’s going to TAMAR SOMMER be rich enough to buy us all out one of these Congregational Shlicha But yes, it is easy to fall into the trap of days. The man is mad to know the people JOSE (PEPE) STRAUSS Facilities Director wincing at the portraits of Jews in novels who don’t want to know him. He is fat and PATRICIA SIMITAKOS by the likes of Wharton, Henry James, shiny and has a sloppy manner. The people Events Manager Anthony Trollope, and—who can leave who are clever enough to be civil to him will OFFICERS him and his moneylender out—William make a mighty good thing of it.” MARLA SCHULMAN Shakespeare? What I ended up loving about President STEVEN ROTHENBERG Roiphe’s analysis is that she draws the same However, and this is a big however, Rosedale President Elect conclusions I’ve always drawn about this attempts to befriend Wharton’s protagonist, KIMBERLY COHEN particular issue: profoundly talented writers, Vice President Administration Lily Bart. Despite being beautiful and JOSHUA SCHONFELD rather than avoiding the prejudices and charming, Bart—an orphan raised by an Vice President Development cruelties of their times, echo them, reflect aunt—lacks certain resources that other DAVID STEIN Vice President Membership them, hold them up for scrutiny. Literature women have, making her a poor candidate SCOTT HODES is not politically correct, she suggests; it is for a society marriage, and for this she is Vice President Religious Affairs not polite. But it behooves us to look closely NAOMI RESNICK truly a tragic figure. Spoiler alert: On her Vice President Youth and Education and carefully at why they are doing what way down to an early death (most likely RACHEL WEINSTEIN they do when they use Jews in their work a suicide), isolated, penniless, rejected, Secretary DINA COHEN GRUBER to represent all that is ugly and greedy and Simon Rosedale offers her marriage. He Assistant Secretary disrupting in their worlds. We might find sees her in the street one day, looking ill ROB LOEWY something fascinating and redeeming for Treasurer and hopeless, and perceives a kindred DOUG SUNSHINE ourselves. spirit, someone spurned by society as he has Assistant Treasurer been, and sincerely wants to help, despite JODI SHULIMSON Parliamentarian Henry James found Lower East Side his offer being untenable—Bart will never DEEDEE JACOBSOHN Jews ugly, loud and smelling of foods marry him. Immediate Past President that nauseated him. Edith Wharton was CHERYL ROD Sisterhood President his good friend, and one presumes she Surprisingly, Shakespeare’s Shylock, WAYNE BERMAN | RICHARD SALTZMAN shared his distaste. However, a closer Dickens’ Fagin, and Wharton’s Rosedale Men’s Club Co-Presidents look at the character of Simon Rosedale MADELYN POLLACK (among many others) are Jewish figures United Synagogue Youth President in Wharton’s House of Mirth suggests that employed by their authors to help foreground STEVEN COHEN there is something more complex going on. the evils of the Christian society that DR. PATRICIA GREENWEL-ROJKIND DR. STEVEN HAUSMAN (Please read this incredible novel, or see the victimizes them. I stand firm in my position: DR. FRED MESSING Merchant-Ivory film that hews closely to it, the truly great artistic mind will always DR. STEPHEN B. ROBBINS resulting in an impressive piece of art.) JOEL SHANKMAN transcend simple bigotry. JAY WECHSLER Gabbaim

4 FEBRUARY 2019 Until two months ago, I didn’t fully understand why it was so important. Now, as I am reciting kaddish Kaddish at B’nai Israel for my mom, I have a new appreciation for what it all means. I am NOMINATING beginning to understand the service, and COMMITTEE I am finding comfort in the presence of to Select 2019–2020 others—those that are also saying kaddish Synagogue Officers and for their loved ones and those who attend Board of Governors the service to make sure we have a minyan. In accordance with our Since my mother’s funeral, I have been Constitution, the elected and attending evening minyans and Sunday appointed members of the LEADERSHIP morning Shacharit services. The men and 2019 Nominating Committee women who attend regularly could not be are as follows: MESSAGE friendlier; they create a comfortable and by STEVEN ROTHENBERG inviting environment. On many occasions, Sherry Wachtel, Chair President Elect I end up staying long after the service and Haidee Bernstein talking with the others. I have enjoyed David Gordon getting to know the “regulars” and other April Kaplan This past December, I lost my mother, members whom I may not have met unless Karen Post Eileen Rothenberg z”l, after her long going through this process. I have made Lexi Bock Robbins battle with cancer. I want to begin unexpected friendships and connections. It Phil Rogers my column by saying “thank you”— is hard to describe the way attending these Gail Rubinson to our clergy, Board of Governors, and services has helped me, but I suspect that Jason Sheer congregational members. Thank you others who have been through this might so much for all your support, as my understand. For those who attend, only The committee is selecting family has been coping with our loss. to help make a minyan, to make sure the nominees for the Officer

mourners can say kaddish, this means more and Board of Governors Thank you for visiting my mother while she than words can say. Yes, what a mitzvah it is! positions that will lead our was in the hospital; guiding, supporting, congregation in 2019-2020 and comforting my family and me during The constant support and outreach by our and is seeking suggestions the time leading to her passing and burial; synagogue’s members, clergy, and staff has from the membership for officiating at her funeral service; leading been an unexpected positive during this their consideration. services during shiva; and for the support difficult time. You might call it the “B’nai we continue to receive. I know that others Way.” My father noticed right away; he has Please contact Sherry Wachtel, have experienced the warmth of our attended several recent Shabbat services, Nominating Committee community; you probably know how I feel. and he plans to join B’nai Israel as a member. Chair (sherrywachtel@

And that’s why I say “thank you.” I am comcast.net), with any When I was growing up, my parents honored for all my leadership roles and suggestions or questions. would frequently receive a call from our grateful for the opportunity to lead this synagogue, Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim, congregation, which means so much to my asking if my father (and when we were family and in me, when I become President around, my brother and I) could come to in July. the shul to make minyan. We were usually Support B’nai Israel about to have dinner, but without a thought, In the meantime, I invite you to get involved. we would throw dinner back into the oven If you have a free morning or evening and you by Shopping in Your and run over to the shul. We were told we want to make a difference, please consider Sisterhood Judaica Shop! were doing a mitzvah, helping to provide a attending a minyan. In addition to making a quorum of ten so congregants could recite minyan and enabling others to say kaddish, We have all that you need for your kaddish. Attending the service was easy you just might make a new friend or two. holiday shopping as well as your other and did not take too much time, so we were gift-giving needs. happy to help. Thank you in advance for your support! See page 19 for details.

FEBRUARY 2019 5 SHABBAT JEWISH Shabbat EPIC SHABBAT: DISABILITY Wine & Cheese AWARENESS & Reception INCLUSION Shabbat at Hogwarts SHABBAT Saturday, Friday, with Harry Potter February 23 February 15 and with Liz Savage 5:45 PM Education Shabbat Attorney-Advisor Disability Rights Section, Spend time with your B’nai Israel family Saturday, February 9 U.S. Department of Justice enjoying wine, cheese, and kid-friendly Join us for Shabbat morning services as we snacks in the Teitel Atrium before All aboard the Hogwarts Express as we celebrate our congregation’s commitment Kabbalat Shabbat services. We will gather travel to the wizarding world of Harry to inclusion and honor our community for a moment of kavanah (intentionality) Potter for Shabbat. Enjoy brunch with members with disabilities. Liz Savage, before moving into Hayman Chapel for friends in the Great Hall as you are sorted who has committed her life to working our services. into your houses. Then experience the on behalf of individuals with disabilities, magic of both Shabbat and Harry Potter will address the community about the Shabbat Morning Torah Study as you attend classes at Hogwarts! Don’t intersection between Jewish values and Saturday, February 2 (Mishpatim) forget your robe and wand! disability inclusion. Saturday, February 23 (Ki Tisa) 9:00–10:00 AM 9:45 AM Family Brunch In celebration of Inclusion Shabbat, we will be serving cookies and treats Join us for stimulating discussions on the All families are invited to enjoy Shabbat from Sunflower Bakery during kiddush. weekly Torah portions. Our discussion will brunch together. Sunflower Bakery prepares young end in time to hear the Torah reading in the adults with learning differences through Dweck Sanctuary service. 10:15 AM Program Kids will attend "classes" at Hogwarts, professional on-the-job training for employment in pastry, baking and related If you would like to lead a discussion, learing about the connections between food industries. contact Laurie Weker Lipton (301-929- Judaism and the world of Harry Potter. 9106, [email protected]). Parents are invited to attend a special SHABBAT MORNING session with Rabbi Berkowitz, Morality ALTERNATIVE Shabbat for Muggles: Jewish values in the world of SESSION NEW! Afternoon Harry Potter. This new and exciting session Talmud Study on Shabbat morning, will run with Rabbi In celebration of Education Shabbat, parallel to our traditional prayer services. Mitchell Berkowitz students and families will participate in the Shabbat Afternoons, service in Dweck Sanctuary, where they Jewish Yoga 4:30–5:45 PM will lead some of the prayers. with We will continue our exploration of Jeremy Jacobsohn Register online at the talmudic tractate Rosh Hashanah. Saturday, March 2 www.bnaiisraelcong.org/epicshabbat Newcomers are more than welcome to join 10:00 AM–11:00 AM us. No prior knowledge necessary. Jewish-inspired yoga GRADE Shabbatot blends gentle flow move- Contact Latoria in Rabbi Berkowitz’s office ments, centering medi- (301-816-5562, latoria@bnaiisraelcong. tation, and breath work org) to RSVP and for the address. 2nd Grade Shabbat with spiritual guidance Saturday, February 2 from Mussar and other Jewish texts. This 10:00 AM Brunch class is accessible to all. Bring your own 10:30 AM Mini Minyan SHABBAT MAGIC mat or use one of ours. YOUTH SERVICES 1st Grade Shabbat Space is limited to 20 participants.Register Saturday, March 1 online at www.bnaiisraelcong.org/yoga or See page 11 for the schedule. 10:00 AM Brunch call Latoria in the office (301-816-5562). 10:30 AM Mini Minyan

6 FEBRUARY 2019 Scholar-in-Residence Weekend MISHLOAH GOD UNDEFINED: MANOT EXPERIENCING THE DIVINE Sending Mishloah Manot, gifts of food, is a Jewish tradition that dates back to Esther PRESENCE and Mordechai. Our Congregaton, with the support of Sisterhood, has coordinated an opportunity for you to join in the Purim fun by WITH RABBI ELIEZER sending gifts to friends, family, clergy, teachers, and administrators. Packages will include DIAMOND homemade hamantashen (we are sensitive to food allergies) and delivery will be available to certain zip codes.

Friday–Sunday, STEP 1: PERSONALIZED LOGIN March 15–17 If you haven’t received an email by February 4 with your personalized login to our Happy Purim website, please contact Jennifer (240- Prayer is an essential, but challenging, component of Jewish tradition. We yearn for 221-2508, [email protected]). spiritual fulfillment, but the idea of communicating with God can be daunting. Spend STEP 2: SELECT RECIPIENTS the weekend developing personal pathways for meaningful worship with one of our Once logged in, select your recipients. Each movement’s “leading lights.” family will receive one bag with a note listing everyone who has wished them a Happy Purim. Friday, March 15 STEP 3: PAYMENT 5:45 PM Wine & Cheese Reception Payment will be made at the time of the order. 6:15 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Services Credit cards, checks and PayPal are accepted. 7:15 PM Shabbat Dinner (Reservations necessary. Register online or see page 23.) Orders MUST be placed by Sunday, 8:15 PM Learning Session: Preparing to Pray February 24. This deadline is firm. How do we transform our mindset and prepare for prayer? Using moments like the STEP 4. DELIVERY & PICK-UP donning of the tallit, Rabbi Diamond will teach us how to “suit up” and prepare to An email will be sent to all who have a enter prayer. Mishloah Manot bag to pick up if they are outside the delivery area. Bags must be picked Saturday, March 16 up at B’nai Israel from Tuesday, March 19– 11:00 AM Sermon by Rabbi Diamond 12:30 PM Lunch & Learn: Images of God in Our Liturgy and in Our Mind Friday, March 22. After March 22, the bags Our liturgy represents the attempt of our ancestors to describe the world as they would will be donated. like it to be. How do we, as moderns, follow in their footsteps and find meaning in the tradition? PRICING Individual Box Order Options Sunday, March 17 • Single gift box $5 • Reciprocity – $36 flat fee (only with purchase) 9:00 AM Shacharit with Kavanah (intentionality) led by Rabbi Diamond If you worry that someone sent you a package 10:00 AM Learning Session: Performative Prayer but you didn’t send them one, this is for you. This session will focus on how we daven (pray), especially the mechanics of prayer, Package Options – Best Value the movement of our bodies, and the modes of participation. • Board of Governors (all members) $36 • BISNS/Talmud Torah – $12 (a bag will be Register for Shabbat Dinner Online sent to each family and teacher in the specified www.bnaiisraelcong.org/scholar class or grade) • Clergy & Staff – $18 Special thanks to the Dollye and I. Wolford Berman Educational Initiative Grant for making this program possible. For questions please contact Debbie Anolik ([email protected]). FEBRUARY 2019 7 SARAADULT & SAMUEL LEARNING INSTITUTE J. LESSANS

Monthly World Wide Wrap Lunch and Sunday, February 3 9:00 AM Learn: Torah Join the members of B’nai Study Israel’s Men’s Club, along with Rabbi with members of Men’s Clubs Jonathan A. throughout the country, in the Schnitzer mitzvah of wrapping tefillin at Monday, February 4 and the first Sunday morning minyan—the Monday of all other months World Wide Wrap. Following 12:30–1:30 PM minyan, the Men’s Club hosts Join us to closely explore the text of a breakfast and a brief study Torah. We proceed verse by verse— session on the meaning of tefillin, extracting not only the more obvious followed by the Men’s Club/ meaning of the words and ideas but also USY/Teen Basketball challenge. how they interface with contemporary issues. We are now in Deuteronomy, the last book. As the “regulars” will attest, Men’s Club vs. there will be at least a few digressions USY/Teen Basketball and discussions before we get to the end. Challenge Newcomers are warmly welcome. Sunday, February 3 10:30 AM Come out and shoot some hoops in our annual game against the HAZAK Men's Club. Teens in grades 9–12 interested in participating should The Eddie contact Sarah Jarvis, Director of Cantor Story: Youth Engagement (240-221- A Jewish Life 2515, sarahj@bnaiisraelcong. org). in Performance Photos by Emily Koo and Politics with David Weinstein L.I.F.E. Lecture Series Thursday, February 14 12:00 PM Brown Bag Dairy Lunch Cities That Built The Bible 12:30 PM Program with Robert Cargill David Weinstein presents his recent book, Cosponsored by Biblical Archaeology Forum & Biblical The Eddie Cantor Story. This absorbing Archaeology Society of Northern Virginia biography chronicles the life and work Sunday, February 10 of one of the most important entertainers 7:30 PM of the twentieth century. Eddie Cantor The cities of Jerusalem, Babylon, and Bethlehem were instrumental (1892–1964) starred in theater, film, radio, to the creation of the Bible. The presentation will offer an exciting and television. Paying equal attention to adventure through time that brings the Bible to life. Illustrations Cantor’s humor and politics, Weinstein will include artifacts, dig sites, and ruins taken from a far-reaching journey from the documents his significance as a performer, battlegrounds of Megiddo to the Grotto of the Nativity, from the towering Acropolis of philanthropist, and activist. Athens to the caves in Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.

This program is free of charge, but Robert Cargill is Assistant Professor, Judaism and Christianity, at the University of Iowa and reservations are requested to Latoria (301- Editor, Biblical Archaeology Review. Dr. Cargill recently published The Cities that Built 816-5562, [email protected]). the Bible. He has also done extensive work in television, appearing as an expert and hosting the NatGeo documentary Writing the Dead Sea Scrolls. He is a member of the Society of HAZAK is for individuals 55 or older who Biblical Literature, American Schools of Oriental Research, Biblical Archaeology Society, want to share in interesting experiences. Archaeological Institute of America, American Humanist Association, American Mensa, These events are free of charge. It is never and the American Civil Liberties Union. too late to make new friends! L.I.F.E. Lectures are free of charge and open to the public. 8 FEBRUARY 2019 SARAADULT & SAMUEL LEARNING INSTITUTE J. LESSANS Elevate Shacharit Seretime with Cantor Josh C. Perlman Thursdays, February 7–March 7 Israeli Movie Night 7:00 PM Saturday, February 23 $36/member, $50/nonmember 7:00 PM Learn to lead the Shacharit service for Shabbat morning at a higher with Tamar Sommer, Congregational level. This class is designed to help you to feel more comfortable Shlicha (Israeli Emissary) $5/person during the service, and to prepare you to lead if interested. We will $20/immediate family maximum learn the nusach for each prayer, as well as different melodies and the skills required to elevate the foundational melody.

Bring your smartphone to class to record the melodies that you like so you will be able to practice them at home or in the car. After this class you will surely feel confident to both lead the service and be a more engaged participant.

For more information or questions, contact Allison (240-221-2507, allison@ bnaiisraelcong.org).

Register online at www.bnaiisraelcong.org/adulteducation. Adults will join us for the screening of an episode from the hit Israeli series, B'nai Israel Men When Heroes Fly. Four friends, veterans of a special force unit, reunite for one final Jews and Brews rescue mission. Find out where they with Rabbi Michael Safra are now, 11 years after their service Wednesday, February 13 in the Second Lebanon War, and 7:30 PM the baggage they carry from that Lakewood Country Club experience. Have a drink with friends and engage in a conversation about Jewish values and issues of interest. Following the screening, there will be a speaker on the topic of PTSD and the impact it has had on Israeli society.

Children can choose from an Israeli movie (to be announced) or Israeli games and crafts. SCHOLARS COURSE Jewish Medical Ethics: Israeli snacks and drinks will be served. A 21st Century Discussion 10 Thursdays, February 21–May 9 Please register online by Tuesday, No class on April 4 and April 25. February 19. 9:30–11:00 AM www.bnaiisraelcong.org/movienight Temple Beth Ami For questions, contact Tamar. Facilitators: Rabbi Gary Pokras, Rabbi Adam Raskin, 240-388-8077, [email protected] Rabbi Michael Safra and Rabbi Baht Yameem Weiss B’nai Israel members receive a $100 discount with code “Member100” To REGISTER or for more While contemporary medical knowledge seeks to information on any of our learning preserve life, modern advances have raised ethical dilemmas related to the dignity of life. opportunities, go to www. Written by Rabbi Elliot Dorff, PhD, Jewish Medical Ethics explores approaches to 21st bnaiisraelcong.org/adulteducation. century issues including human cloning and surrogate motherhood. QUESTIONS? Contact Latoria Gordon, Program Coordinator (301- A collaboration between the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, the Haberman 816-5562, latoria@bnaiisraelcong. Institute for Jewish Studies, the Melton School, Temple Beth Ami, B’nai Israel Congregation, org). and Congregation Har Shalom. FEBRUARY 2019 9 Modeling respect and good Ilan asks, “How high did we fill it up communication skills, this time?” And Lauren says, “Possibly Lauren makes eye contact up to the chandelier!” It is time to say with each resident, saying, goodbye. A woman expresses the joy the “Good Morning” and asking visit has brought. “It’s great,” she exclaims. about their families. The “The children are so cute!” Our children children listen intently, experience both the beautiful sounds of the excited to find out more. cello and the opportunity to develop skills of “Good morning,” responds kindness and controlled movement around one resident. “I play the the elderly. You cannot miss the pleasure drum.” Another adult says, “I this brings all. love music. I have three big children. They like to listen to music, too.” How do we EARLY know our children are paying attention? Noah exuberantly exclaims, “Holy moly! CHILDHOOD What are their names? Are they boys or by KAREN GERTON girls?” Many of the adults eyes open. They Director want to see the “cute” children and they “want to hear the children’s voices!”

“At B’nai Israel Schilit Nursery School Jewish culture, tradition, rituals and values are embedded into everyday life.” This value guides our pedagogy. Often observed in our curriculum are our Jewish holiday celebrations. Our young children also experience the importance of taking care This intergenerational program has been a of others. We learn to help our friends. We part of our nursery school for over twenty do acts of tzedakah. And, we treasure our years, winning a USCJ Solomon Schechter PreK experience at the Cohen Rosen House Gold Award. Seniors come to B’nai for which teaches our students Kibud Zekenim, events in the sukkah and attend our PreK Honoring Elders. Siyyum; the children go to the Cohen Rosen House experiencing the music. Over the years, the curriculum has ebbed and flowed, organically moving from art making to a broadening of our children’s experience with With cello in hand, Lauren reviews the last a variety of instruments and classical music. visit together. She reminds all that “We were It’s a wonderful example of how our staff has trying to fill the room with sound.” One worked to initiate programs and embrace child says, “It can even go up to the sky.” changes to offer more to our students. Its An adult chimes in, “It filled up the cello.” benefits to both the young and old have A child looks around and notes, “Sleeping been clear, making connections in our buddies don’t have to sing.” This elicits community, giving children new experiences chuckles from the alert residents. “Let’s jazz and teaching them Jewish values. it up!” calls out an excited resident. Several songs are sung. Then Lauren shows a picture of a Balalaika, an instrument from Russia. The children state their ideas. “Maybe it Entering Cohen Rosen House, the children is a guitar.” “I think it is a violin.” They show respect and excitement. Sitting inside make comparisons. “They all have strings.” the circle created by the residents, they are Together they sing, Tumbalalaika, a song invited by Lauren Latessa, Musician-in- from the childhood of a resident. Everyone Residence, to share signs of fall. “Acorns.” joyfully participates with this peppy tune. “Leaves, giant leaves.” “Red, orange, The final song, The Bear Missed the Train, yellow!” “Right,” says one resident, “Red is an opportunity for the children to be silly, and Orange!” A child happily states, “We sitting and standing at different stanzas, can play in the autumn leaves,” eliciting something they do with care around the memories by all. residents.

10 FEBRUARY 2019 are exposed to images and information they may find emotionally disturbing. As these materials are so commonly viewed out of FEBRUARY context and unsupervised, the reality of this painful part of our history has transformed Shabbat Magic into a one minute soundbite. Many people experience the Holocaust today without an Youth Programs emotional or personal connection. How we can remedy this? What can we do to ensure that an important part of our recent history SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 stays alive in the context of what it teaches February Birthday Shabbat us about humanity and honoring those who 10:00 AM Brunch for 2nd graders perished or survived, as well as their children and their families and grandchildren? 10:15 AM Gold Kippah Prayer Practice YOUTH & 10:30 AM Mini Minyan (grades In the congregational setting, we strive to K–2) and 2nd Grade Shabbat EDUCATION inject relevance and meaning into everything 10:30 AM Junior Congregation by MOSHE BEN-LEV that we teach. When we talk about Jewish (grades 3–6) Education Director values, social justice, and Mitzvot, we talk 11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent) about how we can best improve our modern 11:40 AM Youth Kiddush honoring world. As the experience of the Holocaust all of our February Birthdays The word Zikaron is often translated as slowly fades from our generation’s “remembering,” but can also be translated consciousness, the commandment “Zakhor/ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 as “consciousness” or “awareness.” Remember” means not only to not forget Epic Shabbat/Education Shabbat those who perished, but also to find new 9:45 AM Family Brunch in the Great Hall We all know the adage, “memory is short paths and new solutions to conflict that will lived,” which is certainly true when it 10:15 AM Students attend classes make it possible to avoid genocide in the at Hogwarts/Parents are invited comes to our present political climate future. to a special session with Rabbi where memory is often reinterpreted or Berkowitz, Morality for Muggles: reinvented. In the Jewish consciousness, we I often tell our students that, whether Jewish Values in the World of Harry are commanded to hold a Seder each year on we like it or not, we Jews have a unique Potter In celebration of Education Shabbat, Passover to “zakhor,” remember collectively responsibility to speak up for the victims of when we were slaves in Egypt. Likewise, students and families will participate political and other forms of violence today. in the service in Dweck Sanctuary, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur offer us If we can successfully raise the consciousness where they will lead some of the an opportunity to remember our deeds over and level of knowledge in our religious prayers. the last year and atone for transgressions. school, we can avoid the fate of a history that repeats itself. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Even recent history and events tend to be 11:00 AM Student Led Youth remodeled and reinterpreted as years pass Service 4th Grade Havdalah 11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and by. This is especially true of teaching about under with parent) the Holocaust. Almost thirty years ago when Under the Stars I taught seventh graders about this painful SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 part of our history, it was a yearlong course Saturday, February 2 10:15 AM Gold Kippah Prayer and we had to be very careful in the use 7:00 PM Practice 10:30 AM Junior Congregation of our words. We avoided showing any Howard B. Owens Science Center (grades K–6) Lanham, Maryland graphic images of the camps, and we had 10:30 AM Teen Minyan to be sensitive to emotions of our students Join us for a night of learning and fun. 11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and who often became overwhelmed by the Fourth graders lead a special havdalah under with parent) subject matter. Letters were sent to parents service, followed by a planetarium explaining in detail what we would and presentation on the historical importance SATURDAY, MARCH 2 of the constellations as our ancient 10:00 AM Brunch for 1st graders would not teach. Reading materials were and their families carefully chosen. We often read as a class, ancestors experienced them. 10:15 AM Gold Kippah Prayer Eli Weisels, “Night,” which was considered Practice controversial at the time. Questions? Contact Rabbi Penina 10:30 AM Mini Minyan (grades Alexander (301-816-5566, peninaa@ K–2) and 1st Grade Shabbat Today, teaching Holocaust is a very bnaiisraelcong.org). 10:30 AM Junior Congregation (grades 3–6) different experience. As the gap between 11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and th st the mid-20 and 21 century widens and Register online at www.bnaiisraelcong. under with parent) technology becomes a tool of knowledge org/havdalah. easily accessible to everyone, our children

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3 4 5 6 9:00 AM World Wide Wrap p. 8 10:00 AM Sisterhood: 10:15 AM Sisterhood Bingo 10:30 AM Men's Club vs. USY/Teen Drop-In Mah Jongg p. 17 (Wasserman) p. 17 Basketball Challenge p. 8 12:30 PM Lunch and 12:30 PM Kadima: Bowling & Arcade Learn with Rabbi Games p. 14 Schnitzer p. 8 6:00 PM Sisterhood: Wine, Tapas & Movie Night p. 17

ROSH HODESH ROSH HODESH 10 11 12 13 10:00 AM Sisterhood: Chicks Who 10:00 AM Sisterhood: 7:30 PM Jews & Brews with Rabbi Stitch p. 17 Drop-In Mah Jongg p. 17 Michael Safra p. 9 10:00 AM Men's Club Board Meeting 7:30 PM Monday Night p. 18 at the Movies - Harold 7:30 PM L.I.F.E. Lecture: Cities That & Lillian: A Hollywood Built The Bible p. 8 Love Story p. 16

17 18 19 20 5:00 PM USY & Teens: Scoop 10:30 AM Men's Club: Hearing Men's 9:00 AM Morning Minyan 10:15 AM Sisterhood Bingo Voices led by Jeff Moss p. 18 Night at Baskin Robbins in Administrative Offices (Smith-Kogod) p. 17 Congressional Plaza p. 14 Closed Sisterhood: Meals for Rainbow 8:00 PM Evening Minyan Women's Shelter p. 17

Presidents' Day 24 25 26 27 10:00 AM Sisterhood: 6:30 PM Men's Club – Cyber Mishloah Manot Orders Due p. 7 12:15 PM Bonim & Machar: IDF Drop-In Mah Jongg p. 17 Threats: Staying Safe in a Program p. 14 Digital World with Steve 12:30 PM Sisterhood & Men's Club: Hausman p. 18 Afternoon with Residents of Jewish Foundation for Group Homes p. 17

12 FEBRUARY 2019 Sunday 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM Friday 7:15 AM | 6:15 PM DAILY Monday–Thursday 7:15 AM | 8:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM | 12:30 PM MINYAN *Please note: Minyan times vary on holidays; changes are noted on the calendar.

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1 2 Mishpatim February Birthday Shabbat Bat Mitzvah of Adriana Gross 9:00 AM Shabbat Morning Torah Study p. 6 10:00 AM Brunch for 2nd graders and their families 10:15 AM Gold Kippah Prayer Practice 10:30 AM Mini Minyan (grades K–2) and 2nd Grade Shabbat 10:30 AM Junior Congregation (grades 3–6) 11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent) 5:12 PM Candlelighting 4:30 PM Shabbat Afternoon Talmud Study p. 6 7:00 PM 4th Grade Havdalah Under the Stars p. 11

7 8 9 Terumah 7:00 PM Elevate Shacharit with Sisterhood Reservation Deadline EPIC Shabbat with Education Shabbat: Shabbat at Hogwarts Cantor Josh Perlman begins p. 9 for Overnight Shopping Trip to with Harry Potter p. 6 Delaware p. 23 9:45 AM Family Brunch in the Great Hall 10:15 AM Students attend classes at Hogwarts 10:15 AM Parents are invited to a special session with Rabbi Berkowitz, Morality for Muggles: Jewish Values in the World of Harry Potter 4:30 PM Shabbat Afternoon Talmud Study p. 6 5:20 PM Candlelighting

14 15 16 Tetzaveh 5:45 PM Shabbat Wine & Cheese 12:00 PM HAZAK: The Eddie Men's Club Shabbat Reception p. 6 Cantor Story p. 8 11:00 AM Student Led Youth Service 11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent) 12:30 PM Bat Mitzvah of Ilana Vainstein 4:30 PM Shabbat Afternoon Talmud Study p. 6 5:28 PM Candlelighting

21 22 23 Ki Tisa 9:30 AM Jewish Medical Ethics: A 6:15 PM B'nai-B-Que: Day School Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Shabbat p. 6 21st Century Discussion begins p. 9 Family Shabbat Service and 9:00 AM Shabbat Morning Torah Study p. 6 Dinner p. 16 10:15 AM Gold Kippah Prayer Practice 10:30 AM Junior Congregation (grades K–6) 10:30 AM Teen Minyan 11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent) 4:30 PM Shabbat Afternoon Talmud Study p. 6 7:00 PM Seretime: Israeli Movie Night p. 9 5:36 PM Candlelighting

28 1 2 Vayakhel Bat Mitzvah of Shoshana Peck 10:00 AM Brunch for 1st graders and their families 10:15 AM Gold Kippah Prayer Practice 10:30 AM Mini Minyan (grades K–2) and 2nd Grade Shabbat 10:30 AM Junior Congregation (grades 3–6) 11:00 AM Tot Shabbat (ages 5 and under with parent) 4:30 PM Shabbat Afternoon Talmud Study p. 6 5:43 PM Candlelighting

FEBRUARY 2019 13 USY also offers various Israel trips called Israel Pilgrimage. Just like Wheels, Israel Carl & Doris Lane Pilgrimage has various trips that you can choose from. Eastern Europe/Israel YOUTH Pilgrimage which takes you to eastern DEPARTMENT Europe for a few weeks before ending with a few weeks in Israel. Israel Pilgrimage/Poland EVENTS seminar has you traveling Poland, visiting concentration camps, before embarking on an Israel adventure of a lifetime. USY Israel BONIM & MACHAR Adventure focuses more on adventure-based IDF Program activities in Israel. L’takayn Olam is an Israel Sunday, February 24 program about tikkun olam and community 12:15–2:30 PM YOUTH EVENTS service. And a new program introduced for Join us for a fun and exciting program by SARAH JARVIS summer 2019 is Innovation Israel, which learning about the Israeli Defense Forces. Director of Youth Engagement focuses on startups and innovation in Israel. KADIMA One other activity that you should consider Bowling & Arcade Games Now that we are past the start of 2019 and Sunday, February 3 into the bitter cold of February (this Florida if you are teen is the Trip Down South taking 12:30–3:30 PM girl is not happy and not warm), I know one place from June 16-19th for 8th-12th grade of the things I cannot stop thinking about is students. This trip focuses on Civil Rights USY & TEENS summer. Youth programming and summer journeys through the south, and includes Basketball Challenge vs. Men's go hand in hand, as there are so many options teens visiting various civil rights locations Club for how to spend your summer to make it and learning from speakers in the field. Sunday, February 3 10:30 AM unique, fun, and meaningful. If you are thinking of doing something and Scoop Night at Baskin Robbins USY offers various summer programs, worried about the cost, we offer scholarships for all the above experiences. Please contact in Congressional Plaza both international and domestic. Feel like Wednesday, February 20 me about scholarship opportunities if needed traveling around the United States and 5:00–9:00 PM meeting new people and building your (240-221-2515, sarahj@bnaiisraelcong. org). Jewish identity? USY on Wheels offers a few Teen Minyan different versions: Classic USY on Wheels Saturday, February 23 is 6 and a half weeks long, USY on Wheels There is something for everyone over the 10:30 AM East is for rising 8th graders who want to summer, and I would love to help you find get a taste of what USY is like and enjoy the experience that is right for you. As a traveling the east coast. USY on Wheels past participant of USY on Wheels and a Western Exploration is a new program this past staff member at Camp Ramah, I know JOIN US! summer that focuses on traveling the west summer was always my favorite time of year Register for youth groups! coast of the United States. USY on Wheels and I hope to help you feel the same way! Pacific nNorthwest is a specific trip for www.bnaiisraelcong.org/ traveling the pacific northwest and you even youthdeptregistration get to go on an Alaskan cruise! And DREAM COLLEGE CONNECTION! USY is a trip that focuses on community service in the Dominican Republic. If you are a college student or the parent of one, sign up for College Camp Ramah in New England and Ramah Connection today. Packages have Day Camp are both amazing options for included Starbucks gift cards, holidays how to spend your summer. Camp Ramah of gifts, candy, and more. Don't miss out! Greater Washington is a Ramah experience www.bnaiisraelcong.org/college right here in your neighborhood that offers the amazing experience of Ramah during the day for your kids.

14 FEBRUARY 2019 Israeli political system has many parties in th th government. Israelis vote for parties, not 5 & 6 Grade people, and thus do not directly determine who will be the Prime Minister. The KALLAH elections are a vote between lists of people, at the and how many people from each party get Pearlstone a seat at the Knesset. Retreat Center

After the elections, the votes are counted, and seats are divided between the different parties. The number of seats that each party receives in the Knesset is proportional to the number of votes received: a party that won ISRAEL CORNER 10 percent of the general vote will hold 10 by TAMAR SOMMER percent of the seats in the Knesset. There is Congregational Shlicha a minimum percentage that a party needs to pass (3.25%), otherwise the votes are shared FRIDAY–SUNDAY, evenly amongst the other parties. It is typical to be on a road trip in Florida MARCH 8–10 and get an update from Ynet (Israeli news) Creating a Government that Israeli elections will be earlier than All 5th and 6th graders are invited to expected. In two months, on April 9, Israel When all votes have been counted, we join B’nai Israel clergy and staff for a will hold elections. The Israeli system differs know how many seats each party has in the weekend of fun and games! Celebrate from the American one. In Israel, many Knesset, and the game begins! The president Shabbat and get to know new friends on parties compete for seats in the Knesset, decides which head of party will attempt to this special weekend away. which is one of three different branches of create a coalition (normally it is the party For more information, contact government: that won the majority of votes). To pass a law in the Knesset, you need a majority of the Moshe Ben-Lev, (301-816-5574, 1. The Knesset creates laws, like the U.S. [email protected]) votes (61 of the 120 members of Knesset). Congress. It has 120 members who or Sarah Jarvis (240-221-2515, affiliate with the different parties who are No party on its own will win 61 seats, due [email protected]). chosen in the elections. The Head is the to the number of parties in the elections. Knesset Speaker, Yuli Edelstein. Therefore, the parties need to team up and REGISTER ONLINE 2. The Memshalla (Government) executes create a coalition, a group of parties who www.bnaiisraelcong.org/kallah the laws through the ministries. Its work together. The chosen party has 40 head is the Prime Minister, Benjamin days to create a coalition and be approved Netanyahu. The Memshalla is a coalition by the Knesset. of parties from within the Knesset. 3. Beit HaMishpat is the Judiciary, which is The election season inevitably brings up independent and separate from the other a lot of debates and opinion on the major POLICY 2019 two. The head of Beit HaMishpat is the conflicts among Israeli society such as CONFERENCE Chief Justice, Esther Hayut. security, education, and matters of religion. March 24–26

Israel is a democratic country with a I invite you to learn more about these Special Offer for B'nai Israel President as head of state. However, the elections. This year will be interesting, as it Members $399 to join Rabbis Safra and President's powers are largely ceremonial, always is in Israeli politics. We can discuss this more over coffee, in my office, or at Berkowitz at the AIPAC Policy and the Prime Minister holds the real power. Conference in Washington, DC Moreover, the President is chosen by the kiddush. Knesset. The current President is Reuven Register online at Rivlin. www.bnaiisraelcong.org/AIPAC. For more information, What do we vote for? contact Rabbi Berkowitz Israel runs elections for the Knesset every (301-816-5575, mhberkowitz@ four years, or whenever the parliamentary bnaiisraelcong.org). The Israeli emissary program is made government, which is held together by a possible by a partnership between B'nai REGISTER SOON! coalition of parties, falls. Unlike the U.S., Israel and the Federation of Greater Space is limited. Israel is not divided into states, and the Washington.

FEBRUARY 2019 15 exchanges in and out of the classroom, on matters of intellect, spirituality, and faith, FAMILY while navigating his own personal journey from boyhood to manhood, from student ENGAGEMENT and assistant, to rabbi and, in time, teacher. B'NAI-B-QUE Yiddish for Pirates by Gary Barwin A Day School Family Shabbat hilarious, swashbuckling yet powerful tale Service & Dinner of pirates, buried treasure and a search for the Fountain of Youth, told in the ribald, Friday, February 22 philosophical voice of a 500-year-old Jewish 6:15 PM Family Service parrot. 7:00 PM Shabbat Dinner $18/adult The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather $12/teen (ages 13–19) BLUMBERG-ZALIS Morris This beautiful, illuminating tale of $7/child (ages 3–12) hope and courage is based on interviews that No charge for children 2 and under FAMILY LIBRARY were conducted with Holocaust survivor $54 family max (by February 13) by JILL GENDELMAN and Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist Ludwig This Friday night service is led by day Librarian (Lale) Sokolov. An unforgettable love story school children and is followed by a festive amid atrocity. Shabbat dinner. The evening also includes Adar, is the twelfth month on the Jewish a brief activity for children, singing, and calendar, corresponding roughly to February- If All the Seas Were Ink by Ilana socializing. March. Once every two or three years, the Kurshan a tale of heartache and humor, of Jewish calendar adds a second month of Adar love and loss, of marriage and motherhood, Registration is due by Wednesday, February to keep the lunar cycle synchronized with and of learning to put one foot in front of the 13. After February 13, the prices go up by the solar year (Our Gregorian Calendar). other by turning page after page, Kurshan $3 per person. This year, is one of those years. The sages takes us on a deeply accessible and personal declared Adar II to be the "real" Adar, Thus, guided tour of the Talmud. Questions? Contact Arielle Katzel, Family all festivities and observances of a normal Engagement Coordinator (301-816-5567, Adar fall during Adar II. This leaves us Cut Me Loose: Sin and Salvation After [email protected]). with no Jewish celebrations during Adar I My Ultra-Orthodox Girlhood by Leah (February 6–March 7). Why not spend this Vincent An electrifying memoir about a Register Online time reading or watching a good movie? See young woman’s self-destructive spiral after www.bnaiisraelcong.org/dayschoolshabbat below for suggestions or search our online being cast out by her ultra-Orthodox Jewish catalog of our more than 13,000 books, family. DVDs, and CDs. DVDs UPCOMING Events In Search of Israeli Cuisine A delicious journey to meet Israel’s top chefs, home Monday Night at the Movies cooks, vintners, and cheese makers and February 11 Cookie Baking & Decorating discover the rich and human story that 7:30 PM Sunday, March 10 emerges from their food. 12:15 PM Harold & Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story We look forward to seeing many grandparents Dovid Meyer The Kalmans, a proper Through a mix of love and grandchildren from the B’nai Israel British, "non-practicing" Jewish family, letters, film clips and candid community as we bake and decorate sugar think they are hiring an au pair for their conversations, this engaging cookies. Lunch will be served. two young children. The family is in for documentary offers a shock when the au pair who turns up on a moving portrait of a marriage and a Early bird pricing of $10/person is available their doorstep is Dovid Meyer, a 13-year-old celebration of the unknown talents that through Wednesday, February 27. After Chassidic Israeli boy. February 27 the fee is $12/person. help shape the films we love. (94 Minutes, English) Questions? Contact Arielle Katzel, Family LIBRARY HOURS Sunday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM Engagement Coordinator (301-816-5567, BOOKS [email protected]). Monday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Witness: Lessons from Elie Wiesel’s Tuesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Register Online Classroom by Ariel Burger A Nobel 4:30–8:30 PM www.bnaiisraelcong.org/dorldor laureate, activist, adviser to world leaders, Closed Shabbat and Holidays and the author of more than forty books, 301-881-6550, ext. 524 Dor L’Dor events are open to B’nai Israel- Wiesel always said, “I am a teacher first.” In [email protected] this profoundly inspiring book, Burger gives affiliated grandparents and/or grandchildren www.bnaiisraelcong.org/library along with their family members. us a front-row seat to Wiesel’s remarkable 16 FEBRUARY 2019 Talmud Torah & Youth Events SISTERHOOD INCLEMENT Talmud Torah & Youth Events will make their own determination about closings WEATHER and follow the inclement weather policies News provided below. Drop-In Mah Jongg POLICY 1.Tuesday: Tuesday Talmud Torah Monday mornings, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM closings will be communicated by 1:00 Everyone is welcome! Contact Lynn Rayman PM on the day of school. (301-460-0207,[email protected]). 2. Sunday: Sunday Talmud Torah & Youth Events closings will be communicated Wine, Tapas & Movie Night Sunday, February 3 by 7:30 AM on the morning of school. 6:00–9:00 PM 3. Saturday Night: Saturday Night Youth The movie is Buloxi Blues. Cost is $20/person by Events closings will be communicated January 27 and $23/person after January 27 and at- by 3:00 PM Friday, before the building the-door. Contact Christina Hersh (202-494-3926 closes for Shabbat. [email protected]). B’nai Israel Offices & Programs Sisterhood Plays Bingo with Residents During a weather event, B’nai Israel of the Hebrew Home Tuesdays, 10:15-11:30 AM Offices & Programs will take into February 5 – Wasserman Building consideration the Montgomery County B’nai Israel has four separate but February 19 – Smith/Kogod Building Public Schools Administrative Offices Contact Dottie Cohen (301-881-7115, interconnected inclement weather weather plan, but ultimately will make [email protected]). policies. The policies below refer our own determination about closings to the B’nai Israel Schilit Nursery by 7:30 AM the morning of the event. If Chicks Who Stitch School (BISNS); Talmud Torah & Youth B’nai Israel offices are open, programs Sunday, February 10 Events; B’nai Israel Offices & Programs; and meetings scheduled for that day 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and Religious Services. Please consult will take place. If weather conditions Bring your favorite knitting, crocheting, each policy independently. In all cases, or needlepoint and join other women to dictate an early closing to B’nai Israel closings will be posted on a banner socialize. Contact Harriet Levi (301-598-3957, Offices & Programs, the closing will be [email protected]). on our website homepage at www. communicated by 2:00 PM. bnaiisraelcong.org. If there is no schedule Meals for Rainbow Women’s Shelter disruption, nothing will be posted on Religious Services Wednesday, February 20 the website. Departments may also Even when our building is closed, Prepare, deliver, and serve meals to residents of communicate closings via email, text, we will make every effort to open the shelter. Contact Signe Wetrogan (signe0420@ or social media, but the website is the verizon.net). for our morning and evening minyan most reliable source for this information. services. Due to the early start time of Afternoon with Residents of Jewish Individuals or groups renting B’nai Israel the morning minyan during the week, Foundation for Group Homes facilities should consult with their B’nai we will announce closings by 9:00 PM Sunday, February 24 Israel contact person about the status of on the evening before. Announcements 12:30–2:30 PM their events. about the evening minyan will be made Sisterhood and Men's Club host the residents by 4:00 PM. In the unlikely event that we JFGH for lunch and entertainment. Contact B’nai Israel Schilit Nursery Signe Wetrogan ([email protected]). have to close the building for Shabbat, School (BISNS) that information will be posted by 3:00 Rosh Hodesh: The Mitzvah of Tahara BISNS follows the Montgomery County PM on Friday, before the building closes Wednesday, March 6 Public Schools (MCPS) inclement for Shabbat. Tahara is the ritual bathing and dressing of the weather plan for the first two days of a dead. Carren Oler has been performing this weather event. On day three and beyond, www.bnaiisraelcong.org intimate mitzvah for over 20 years. closings will be communicated by 7:00 AM the morning of school. If MCPS has Pre-Holiday Wine Tasting a delayed opening, BISNS does not have Saturday, March 9 Before Care and school begins at 9:15 7:45 PM at the home of Susan & Brett Lazerus AM. If MCPS are not in session (closed Steve Kerbel will lead us through a discovery of for a holiday or staff day), BISNS will kosher wines in time for Purim and Pesah. communicate closings by 7:00 AM. www.bnaiisraelcong.org/sisterhood

FEBRUARY 2019 17 The MEN’S CLUB The Fine Arts Committee Needs Strengthening Jewish Values FEBRUARY Events Your Historic Service to the Synagogue B'nai Israel Photos! Building Camaraderie World Wide Wrap & Men’s Club USY Basketball Game The Fine Arts Committee is working Sunday, February 3 on a project to display the history 9:00 AM of B'nai Israel through photographs. We are in need of the following: Our Men’s Club will put on tefillin at the morning service, participating with Confirmation Class synagogues from across the country in photos for the following years: the World Wide Wrap. Breakfast will be Any photos prior to 1960; and, served after the service. After breakfast, 1963, 1967, 1972–2013. the Men’s Club will take on the USYers in Historical photos a basketball challenge. of B'nai Israel synagogue and/ or events that have taken place We want to begin this article by sending a Board Meeting throughout it's long history— big shout out of thanks to Mike Heiserman, Sunday, February 10 weddings, bar mitzvahs, programs, graduations, class photos, etc. former Men’s Club president, for donating 10:00 AM some of his sports memorabilia collection If you have any of these photos, to the Men’s Club. Some of what Mike Jews and Brews please consider sending them donated was raffled at our Sports Night on with Rabbi Michael Safra to us to reproduce. Your original December 20th and raised about $320 for Wednesday, February 13 photographs will be returned once supporting B’nai Israel. Mike’s support and they are copied. 7:30 PM thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. Join us at Lakewood Country Club for Please contact Randy Sager We want to recognize and thank others who appetizers, beer and/or wine, friendship, ([email protected]) helped to make our January 2019 programs and a thoughtful discussion. for more information. successful. Thanks go to Jeff Fredman for organizing and leading our annual Tu Men’s Club Shabbat B’Shevat Seder, following Shabbat services Saturday, February 16 and kiddush on, January 19th. This short 9:00 AM program commemorated the season when The Men’s Club will lead the Shabbat trees are being planted in Israel. Thanks to service and prepare a fabulous kiddush. Rabbi Berkowitz for leading our Jews and Brews session on January 17th, with a very Hearing Men’s Voices thoughtful and timely discussion. Thanks Led by Jeff Moss also to Ed Goldstein for helping to arrange Sunday, February 17 for a rescheduled Sunday Breakfast-Speaker Confirmation Class of 1988 event featuring Marvin Kalb on January 10:30 AM 27th Mr. Kalb spoke on his new book, titled This small group conversation enables men Enemy of the People: Trump's War on the to give their perspectives on interesting, Press, the new McCarthyism and the Threat contemporary, and personal topics. to American Democracy. There is ALWAYS Cyber Threats: Staying Safe something We look forward to seeing you at an in a Digital World happeninwg upcoming Men's Club program. Please join with Steve Hausman at B’nai Israel! us and invite a B'nai friend to join you. Tuesday, February 26 For questions, to participate, and/or to get 6:30 PM involved, please contact our Co-Presidents Join us for dinner and a fascinating STAY CONNECTED Wayne Berman ([email protected]) or Richard Saltzman ([email protected]). presentation by Steve Hausman. If you are not receiving our electronic Community Connections, please send your email address to www.bnaiisraelcong.org/mensclub [email protected].

18 FEBRUARY 2019 SISTERHOOD JUDAICA SHOP mazal tov aeh lfn 301-770-7577 February Anniversaries

Nathan and Beth Greenbaum – 6 In honor of the World Now Wide Wrap on Sunday Accepting Arnold and Judy Westerman – 8 February 3, the Credit Michael and Lisa Garson – 14 Sisterhood Judaica Cards Joe and Amy Musher – 14 Shop is selling all Seth Rappaport and Leah Tulin – 14 CLASS OF 2019 tefillin sets purchased in Marc and Cara Tommer – 14 February at a discounted price. Marc and Alexis Anolik – 15 Mazal tov to all of our B’nai Israel Sarah Adams and Dwight Shank – 16 CESJDS seniors on their graduation! We wish you safe and fantastic Josh and Emilie Sekine – 16 travels as you journey to Israel for Assaf Yamin and Rona Findling Yamin – 16 your spring semester. Joshua and Mara Kanter – 17 Steven and Lisa Feyerick – 19 SETH EISENSTEIN Victor and Helene Krauthamer – 25 ELIANA GROPMAN Wayne and Denise Berman – 26 Brian and Meredith Josef – 28 NOAH KRAMER FAYE LESSANS Small (regularly $250) is now $200 and Mazal Tov to... MATTHEW LESSANS Medium (regularly $275) is now $225 Large (regularly $325) is now $275 Ilana Jolson and Dan Amodeo on the birth SHOSHANA SCOTT of their son, Jordan Miles Amodeo. B’nai Mitzvah Items LIAM SHEMESH • Tallitot and Tefillin • Kiddush Cups Dr. Kim Lee Sim and Dr. Stephen Hoffman • Yads (Torah pointers) on the birth of their grandson, Eli Gordon • Beaded and lace head coverings Hoffman. Support B’nai Israel’s • Gifts for all occasions

To order personalized kippot and PROJECT benchers for your simha, call our expert Suzy Levy (301-231-9312). MANNA Urgently Needed Food Items The B’nai Israel Sisterhood Judaica Shop (though we take all nonperishable now accepts credit cards as well as cash food items) and checks. • Cereal and Oatmeal • Peanut Butter SHOP HOURS AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic • Pasta, Rice, Beans Sunday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM way for you to support B'NAI ISRAEL (dried/canned) Monday–Friday CONGREGATION every time you • Canned Pasta 10:00 AM–12:30 PM shop, at no cost to you. When you shop Tuesday (all day) (Spaghetti O’s, etc.) at www.smile.amazon.com, Amazon will 10:00 AM–6:30 PM • Canned Fish donate a portion of the purchase price (Tuna, Salmon, etc.) For special appointments outside to your favorite charitable organization. • Canned Soup of normal business hours, contact • Canned Fruit On your first visit towww.smile.amazon. Dottie (301-881-7115), Miriam (301- • Canned Veggies com, select B'nai Israel Congregation 649-3770) or Debbie (240-686- • Tomato Sauce/Diced in Rockville to receive donations 6727). Tomatoes/Tomato Paste/etc. from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Your selection will be Thank you for your commitment remembered, and every eligible purchase tothis life-giving mitzvah! you make will result in a donation. FOR ALL YOUR All food items will be directed to the Manna Food Center. JUDAICA NEEDS! FEBRUARY 2019 19 IN SYMPATHY dkxal mpexkf Join Us by Telephone   We extend our sincerest sympathy to When You NEW our members who have experienced Cannot Be at recent losses:  Services Daryle Bobb on the loss of his father, Open your siddur or humash at home Stanley Bobb. or away from home and participate in our Shabbat, festival, and High Holy We are all touched by Steven Dresner on the loss of his Day services. Follow the reading of B’nai Israel. It makes a difference father, Saul Dresner. the Torah, study the parasha together in our lives. And it is our endeavor to with the congregation, listen to the ensure that it makes a difference in our Jason Froehlich on the loss of his comments of the rabbis on the many community for many years to come. grandfather, Fritz Edgar Froehlich. concerns of Jewish life, offer personal prayers, and sing familiar melodies Ann Jacobs on the loss of her father, along with the hazzan and our B’nai As our parents planted for us, let us sow Israel community. Dr. Robert Kramer. the seeds that will make a difference for our children and grandchildren. Participants will be able to call into –Talmud Ta’anit 23a the B’nai Israel phone system between 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and listen to the live audio of our service in the Dweck BEREAVEMENT Sanctuary. CREATE YOUR JEWISH COMMITTEE LEGACY How to Use the System www.jewishlegacygw.org Are you interested in learning more 1. Dial 1-929-436-2866 about the Bereavement Committee? 2. Enter meeting ID: 788 352 437 # This group provides needed support to 3. You will be connected to the live As we celebrate our successes, we families who have had a recent death, Dweck Sanctuary audio. are grateful for the commitment and and also in helping to prepare families generosity of those who came before for this moment. us. Dues and annual donations do not provide sufficient resources for all we If you are interested and would like to must do to sustain Jewish life at B’nai learn more, please contact Alice Harris Israel. And so we invite and encourage ([email protected]) or Susan you to create your own legacy. Weinmann (susanw.mikew@gmail. com). B’NAI ISRAEL It is so easy to make a planned gift or CEMETERIES bequest through B’nai Israel’s Create a Jewish Legacy Program. Simply include B’nai Israel Congregation B’nai Israel in your estate planning as Visit maintains three attractive a beneficiary in your will, under your MyJewishGeneticHealth.com cemetery locations. retirement plan or life insurance policy. a free website designed to educate It carries no financial obligation in the the Jewish community about For information about our present, but it will have a huge and genetic health conditions for which Oxon Hill Cemetery, or our sections lasting impact on our future. they may be at higher risk. at Judean Memorial Gardens or Garden of Remembrance, please contact Executive Director Hal Hal Ossman MyJewishGeneticHealth.com Ossman (301-816-5563, hossman@ consists of individual “lessons” bnaiisraelcong.org). Executive Director covering various topics relevant to the 301-816-5563 Jewish community, including specific [email protected] diseases and medical conditions, genetic technologies, and bioethical issues.

20 FEBRUARY 2019 B’nai Israel Congregation deeply appreciates all contributions directed to the various funds of our congregation.

Please note: DONATIONSDue to increased printing and labor costs: Etz Hayim Humash 1. Each contribution will be acknowledged by mail to one designated recipient. dedication: $60, 2. Only contributions of $18 or more will be printed in the Scroll. Siddur Sim Shalom 3. Donor acknowledgements will be sent by email and will also appear on year-end statements. dedication: $30

Donations Made in December | DONATIONS CAN BE MADE AT bnaiisraelcong.org

Goldie and Henry Stein Endowment for Special Lilyan and Bernard Margolius Educational ENDOWMENTS Education Endowment In Memory Of: In Memory Of: Larry Avrunin by Rita and Chet Stein Abrutyn Family Leadership Training Endowment Frances Kaplan Levitov by Farhad, Mandy, Jessica A Speedy Recovery For: Eileen Rothenberg by Rita and Chet Stein and Amy Hemmati Gail Rubinson by Vickie Abrutyn In Memory Of: Hazzan Deborah Togut Memorial Endowment Fund Louis and Helyn Fanaroff Sustaining Endowment Eileen Rothenberg by Vickie Abrutyn In Memory Of: A Speedy Recovery For: Alfred B. Scolnick, my beloved father and grandfather Eileen Rothenberg by Sherri and Harold Berger Jules Levine by Stephen Moss and Sharon Seidel Moss by Vickie Abrutyn Hazzan Robert Kieval Music Library Fund Mandel and Stein Prayer Book Fund A Speedy Recovery For: Beverly G. Schnitzer Tikun Olam Endowment In Memory Of: In Appreciation Of: My mother, Bessie Cardash Lewis by Marshall Lewis Hyman Stein by Chet, Rita, Jonathan, Amanda, Emma Beverly Schnitzer for the support and friendship she In Appreciation Of: and Benjamin Stein gave to my mother, Sydell B. Kopf and family by Cantor Josh Perlman’s hospital visits, subsequent Howard Cohen by Arnold and Judith Westerman Randi and Russell funeral services and shiva for Eileen Rothenberg by Marilyn Gordon and appreciation for B’nai Israel Kopf Rothenberg and Family Bertram Rothenberg, Steve and Shelley Rothenberg, welcoming us to say kaddish by Lawrence and Laura In Honor Of: and Gary and Wendy Rothenberg and Families Gordon Alan Isenberg receiving the honor or Hatan Torah In Honor Of: Sydell B. Kopf, our beloved mother and grandmother during Simchat Torah by Suzy and Sol Levy Cantor Josh Perlman by Thea Krauthammer by Randi and Russell Kopf Rothenberg and Family The wedding of Aryeh Jacobsohn by Chavurah Re’ut Our daughter, Sophia’s bat mitzvah by Natasha and In Memory Of: David Hurwitz Mary and Israel Shulman Student Community Sy Finkel by Malka and Shelly Finkel Melvin and Eileen Arnold’s 60th anniversary by Janet Service Endowment Fund Eileen Rothenberg, wife of Bert and loving mother of Stein In Honor Of: Steve and Gary by Suzy and Sol Levy In Memory Of: The bat mitzvah of Sarah Lawrence by Mr. and Mrs. Saul Bergman by Jay R. Goldberg Eileen Rothenberg by Bertram, Steve and Shelley, Gary Lawrence A. Shulman and Family and Wendy Rothenberg and Families In Memory Of: Joan “Cookie” Solomon by Edward and Alice Tauber Bruce R. Saypol Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund Eileen Rothenberg by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. In Memory Of: Shulman Bruce Saypol by Judyth Groner Jerry Neil Memorial Sustaining Endowment Eileen Rothenberg by Michael and Marlyn Heiserman In Appreciation Of: Mincy Neil’s assistance in selling our home by Dr. Capital Campaign Fund/Building Fund Murray and Rose Gottlieb USY/Kadima Scholarship In Memory Of: Victor Schneider and Wilma Braun Endowment William Fisher by Lawrence and Leslie Kline In Honor Of: In Honor Of: Mincy Neil receiving the Kallat Bereshit honor during My grandchildren, Carly, Mollie and Dylan Weber by Simchat Torah by Suzy and Sol Levy Dr. Chester M. and Rita Mandel Stein Environmental Barrie Weber Benjy Rogers’ engagement by Mincy and Alissa by Conservation Sustaining Endowment In Memory Of: Mincy Neil Leo Samet by Robert Samet and Janice Raffel In Memory Of: th Larry Avrunin, brother of Dr. Benjamin Avrunin by Arlene and Lester Neul’s 70 and your new home by Leslie and Jerry Solomon Mincy Neil and Crew Rabbi Jeshaia and Hilde M. Schnitzer Humash Endowment Fund Dr. Mitchell and Thelma Goldfarb Rubinow Jonathan A. Schnitzer Rabbinic Chair Endowment In Memory Of: A Contribution Has Been Made By: Endowment for Special Needs Sydell B. Kopf, our beloved mother and grandmother In Appreciation Of: David A. Richin by Randi and Russell Kopf Rothenberg and Family Cantor Ilana for her kindness and support and leading In Memory Of: shiva for my mother, Sydell B. Kopf by Randi and Frances Kaplan Levitov by Norman and Marti Jacobs Rabbi Jeshaia and Hilde M. Schnitzer Israel Russell Kopf Rothenberg and Family Harry and Shirley Goldberg by Jonathan and Victoria Scholarship Endowment Fund In Honor Of: Goldberg, Joel and Audrey Goldberg, Lisa and Glenn In Appreciation Of: Lolly Shapero’s 80th birthday by Susan Weinmann and Garrett and Paul Vicki Goldberg Rabbi Jonathan Schnitzer’s hospital visits, subsequent Michael Wilcove funeral services and shiva for Eileen Rothenberg by Joseph and Lillian Tudor Endowment for Adult Bertram Rothenberg, Steve and Shelley Rothenberg, Ethan Ross Alperstein Sanctuary Garden Education and Gary and Wendy Rothenberg and Families In Memory Of: Endowment Fund In Memory Of: In Memory Of: Elanna Platt Kaplan, our beloved daughter, on her 4th Eileen Rothenberg by Bertram, Steve and Shelley, Gary Eileen Rothenberg by Lois and Leslie Alperstein yahrzeit by Ira and Harriet Tudor Platt and Wendy Rothenberg and Families Ethan Alperstein by Adam Chafetz by Adam Chafetz

CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE. FEBRUARY 2019 21 Rabbi Joshua Rubinow Simon Memorial Edith and Charles Pascal Library Book Fund Nursery School PTA Fund Endowment for Camp Ramah Tikvah Program A Contribution Has Been Made By: In Appreciation Of: In Memory Of: Dr. Donald and Carol Vogel Rabbi Safra for officiating at the bris for Caleb Cohen Paul Krupenie by Norma Krupenie by Ken and Jacqueline Cohen Chaim Krupenie and Harriet Krupenie by Norma General Fund Rabbi Berkowitz for officiating at the bris for Caleb Krupenie A Contribution Has Been Made By: Cohen by Ken and Jacqueline Cohen Alvin I. and Peggy S. Brown Family Charitable In Honor Of: Rabbi Matthew and Sara Rubinow Simon Foundation The birth of our grandson, Rider Wyatt Alpert by Eddi Endowment for Childhood Programming Dr. Donald and Carol Vogel for HAZAK Tisch and Ron Tisch z”l In Appreciation Of: In Appreciation Of: Rabbi Matthew and Sara Rubinow Simon’s support and The opportunity to daven with your congregation Ritual Directors Fund friendship of Sydell B. Kopf over the years by Randi while visiting our children by E. David and Barbara In Appreciation Of: and Russell Kopf Rothenberg and Family Appelbaum Cantor Ilana Wolpert’s hospital visits, subsequent In Memory Of: In Honor Of: funeral services and shiva for Eileen Rothenberg by Robert Dworkin by Harriette Farber, Deborah, Shari, Micki Gordon’s dedication to JCA by Cynthia Morris Bertram Rothenberg, Steve and Shelley Rothenberg, Randy, Ben and Ian Matlee and Mort Yadin’s anniversary by Ferne and Gary and Wendy Rothenberg and Families Katleman In Honor Of: Rabbi Michael Safra Adult Programming In Memory Of: Our daughter, Sophia’s bat mitzvah by Natasha and Endowment Fund Larry Avrunin, brother of Dr. Benjamin Avrunin by David Hurwitz In Appreciation Of: Beverly and Joel Reiskin In Memory Of: Rabbi Michael Safra’s hospital visits, subsequent Eileen Rothenberg by Richard and Naomi Resnick Eileen Rothenberg by Bertram, Steve and Shelley, Gary funeral services and shiva for Eileen Rothenberg by Eileen Rothenberg by Howard and Sandy Arnold and Wendy Rothenberg and Families Bertram Rothenberg, Steve and Shelley Rothenberg, Saul Bergman by Edna Kielar, Bruce and Teresa Kielar, and Gary and Wendy Rothenberg and Families Howard and Nancy Kielar and Susan and Tom Wood Sisterhood Fund Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz’s hospital visits, subsequent Ethel Kaplan by Jordon Slaninka A Contribution Has Been Made By: funeral services and shiva for Eileen Rothenberg by Dr. Wayne Ira Bernstein by Janice Starsnic Dr. Donald and Carol Vogel for the Sisterhood’s Torah Bertram Rothenberg, Steve and Shelley Rothenberg, Dr. Wayne I. Bernstein by Gary Katz Fund and Gary and Wendy Rothenberg and Families Rabbi Berkowitz for offering a continuation of “Wise Hineini Campaign 2018-2019 Tzedakah and Welfare Fund Aging” by Linda and Jeff Reisner In Memory Of: A Contribution Has Been Made By: Marla, Bruce and Sammy Schulman for their incredible Jodi Pike by Rena and Joshua Kramer Nellie Abell help at a very stressful time by Shulamith Weisman Gilbert Diewald by Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Wallace In Memory Of: Rabbi Safra for keeping alive the memory of Debby Dr. Wayne Bernstein by Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Wallace Eileen Rothenberg by Ilene Lish Cohen, B’nai Israel’s first woman Gabbai by Irwin Ruth Peck by Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Wallace Cohen and Robyn Cohen Yahrzeit and Yizkor Fund Rabbi Michael Safra by Marshall Lewis Kiddush Fund In Memory Of: Rabbi Safra leading the funeral services and shiva for In Honor Of: Frances Kaplan Levitov by Harriet Albersheim my mother, Sydell B. Kopf and his heartfelt support Joshua Hippeau Vogel, our grandson by Dr. Donald Gwendolyn Goldstein Freishtat by Elaine and David and caring by Randi and Russell Kopf Rothenberg and Carol Vogel Goodman and Family Libby Binn by Leonard N. Binn In Honor Of: L.I.F.E. Lecture Fund Sara Dulcan by Vicki Berman Our daughter, Sophia’s bat mitzvah by Natasha and A Contribution Has Been Made By: Bronislava Ryaboy by Hana Ryaboy David Hurwitz Dr. Donald and Carol Vogel Ida Kanter by Theodore Kanter In Memory Of: Irving Zaritsky Raya Ravich by Olga Ravich Frances Kaplan Levitov by Barbara J. Small Gilbert and Bernice August Samuel Dweck by Morris Dweck Frances Kaplan Levitov by Lisa and Michael Fisher Larry Avrunin by Julie Okun and Alan Davidson Wayne Bernstein by Lisa and Michael Fisher Men’s Club Irving Lipsky by Philip Goldman Eileen Rothenberg by Bertram, Steve and Shelley, Gary A Contribution Has Been Made By: Nathan Shor by Karen and Ira Selss and Wendy Rothenberg and Families Dr. Donald and Carol Vogel Eileen Rothenberg by Sheryl Woelfle In Honor Of: Nettie Ressler by Mr. Rudy Ressler Rose and Frank David Epstein Educational Jeff Fredman and Alan Isenberg by B’nai Israel Michele Zabrek by Mrs. Shirley Zabrek Endowment Congregation Sisterhood Gilbert Zabrek by Mrs. Shirley Zabrek In Honor Of: Arnold Isenberg by Alan and Lisa Isenberg The birth of Lisa and David Rothman’s grandson by Morning Minyan Fund Ralph Grossnickle by Monroe Grossnickle Barbara and Richard Daumit by Barbara and Richard In Appreciation Of: Louis Balotin by Betty Anne and Alan Levy Daumit B’nai Israel for allowing me to share services with your Annette W. Novak by Barry, Audrey, Alex and Jordan congregation by Moshe Lieberman Suskind Wilma and Ron Lenkin Holocaust Education Rabbi Schnitzer for his words of wisdom, kindness Shirley Pollin by Andy Pollin Endowment and friendship at my mother, Sydell B. Kopf’s funeral Rick Glickman by Sharon Glickman In Memory Of: by Randi and Russell Kopf Rothenberg and Family Betty Ressler by Rudolph Ressler David Rozines by Sylvia Rozines Cantor Josh for his support, kindness and smiles he gave Dr. Morris Wolf by Franklin N. Wolf our family over the years and leading shiva by Randi Philip and Dora Aronson by Philip Aronson and Russell Kopf Rothenberg and Family Sonia Levin by Emily and Steve Horwitz FUNDS In Honor Of: Julian Falk by Arnold and Judith Westerman The unveiling of Ruth Faller by Joseph and Amy Eileen Rothenberg by Gail and Gene Rubinson Adult Education Fund Musher Elie Ronen Scott by Russell Scott, Jr. and Sarit Scott In Memory Of: In Memory Of: Louis Pollock by Jodi, Mark, Sam, and Alyse Shulimson Saul Bergman by Chicks who Stitch Nobar Goosaz-Kohanzadeh by Kamran Azhdam Harry Davis by Robert and Marcia Kerchner Louis Rosoff by Janice Raffel and Robert Samet George Kerchner by Robert and Marcia Kerchner Aliyot and Honors Fund Frances Kaplan Levitov by The Lipton Family Joseph Rothenstein by David and Pam Rothenstein In Honor Of: Frances Kaplan Levitov by Debbie and Jeff Moss Daniel and Esther Arnold by Dr. Melvin and Eileen My aliyah for my 100th birthday by Joseph Wolf Wayne Bernstein by The Shulimson Family Arnold Arthur and Sadie Sperling by Dr. Melvin and Eileen Early Childhood Enrichment Fund Arnold In Memory Of: Beatrice B. Welt by Laurel J. Welt Eileen Rothenberg by Roz and Rob Black Frances Kaplan Levitov by Suzy and Sol Levy 22 FEBRUARY 2019 David Rothfeld by Wilma Lenkin Anita Krampf by Margie Hofberg Evelyn Edeiken by Wilma Lenkin Lee Irwin by Dr. David and Terry Irwin Sisterhood Wine, Tapas & Movie Anna and Jacob Goldman by Leah and Allan Zendel Solomon Friss by Abby and Phil Rogers Anital Postal by Signe and Leon Wetrogan Maurice J. Hatwell by Rita Hatwell Night Reservation Carl Gasperow by Lesley and Bob Gasperow Claire Krauthamer by Harold Krauthamer Sunday, February 3 Esther Gasperow by Lesley and Bob Gasperow Francis Blum by Sam and Cindy Pascal 5:30 PM Frank Freiman by Lesley and Bob Gasperow Marion Pascal by Sam and Cindy Pascal Larry Pearlman by Lynn and Lewis Gertz Leone Kraft by Arnold and Judith Westerman ______Ruby Becker by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Becker Solomon Ouaknine by Alice Tauber Name Hyman Stein by Chet, Rita, Jonathan, Amanda, Emma Edward Felber by Fay Felber and Benjamin Stein Chaim and Chana Felber by Fay Felber ______Jack Schiff by Jonathan and Wendy Schiff Eric M. Wagshal by The Wagshal Family Bella Birnman by Roberta Feigenbaum Eva Fuchs by Arthur and Sharyn Fuchsq Phone Number Esther Brovir by Saul Golubcow Bertha Schrott by Rosalind and Marvin Kay Morris Elbaum by Sharon Glickman Leah Hertz Schoenbaum by David and Tamara ______Betty Riva Elbaum by Sharon Glickman Schoenbaum Email Address Charles I. Kaplan by Edward H. Kaplan Martin Sager by Randy Sager Gussie Mates by Toby Kullback ______# of adults at $23 each = $ ______Rose Nathanson by Toby Kullback Youth Activities Fund Aaron Chicovsky by Dottie Cohen In Appreciation Of: Milton Epstein by Bobby and Karen Epstein Rabbi Berkowitz for his special kindness, support to Total Amount Enclosed $ ______Zelda Pavlovsky by Bronislava Kofman our family and leading shiva for my mother, by Randi Ben Rubin by Dr. Norman D. Rubin and Russell Kopf Rothenberg and Family Edith Silverman by Robin Kaplan and Abram Please make checks payable to B’nai Israel Kronsberg Sisterhood and return to: B’nai Israel Sister- William Kaplan by Robin Kaplan and Abram Kronsberg hood, 6301 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD Cecelia Oshinsky by Robin Kaplan and Abram Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat 20852, Attn.: Wine, Tapas & Movie Night Kronsberg Dinner Reservation (p. 7) Herman Oshinsky by Robin Kaplan and Abram Kronsberg Questions? Contact Christina Hersh ______Mildred Kasberg Bronsky by The Bronsky Family ([email protected], 202-494-3926). Leo and Della Diamond by Arleen and Lorin Luchs Name and Family Moshe Dweck by Nava and Ron Dweck ______Harry Goldstein by Carol and Stanley Goldman Phone Number Robert Goldman by Carol and Stanley Goldman Sisterhood Overnight Shopping Helen Tebeleff by Robert Tebeleff and Wendelin Lipp ______Trip to Delaware Frances Kaplan Levitov by Hannah Kleber Email Address Wednesday–Thursday, March 13–14 Elie B. Levy by Suzy and Sol Levy Henry Friedenberg by Irwin and Sylvia Rosenthal ______Louis Berman by Suze Sheehan Reservations by Monday, March 11 Name Chaya Koricki by Linda Koricki Anita “Peggy” Levinson by Lisa, Michael, Elyssa and # of adults ______@ $20 member/$23 ______Ethan Garson nonmember Minnie Rosenbloom by Janet Stein # of children under 13 ______@ $5 each Phone Number Marvin Stein by Janet Stein # of children 2 and under ______free David Halpern by Andrew S. Halpern ______Leonard Heimlich by Robbi and Jeff Shane # of adult vegetarian meals ______Email Address David Amsellem by The Snyders Total Enclosed $______Nathan Fanaroff by Wendy Fanaroff $300*/person by Friday, February 8. Louis Fanaroff by Wendy Fanaroff Irving Graff by Stuart and June Graff Reservations after Monday, March 11 Morris Dworkin by Dorothy Dworkin # of adults ______@ $25 member/$28 ______# of people in your party Beatrice Kneller by Martin S. Kneller nonmember Barbara Weitz by Ken Trupp Total amount enclosed $ ______Anne Mendelson by Jackie Mendelson and Family # of children under 13 ______@ $7 each Alice Ohayon Assous by Simon Ohayon # of children 2 and under ______free Please make checks out to B’nai Israel Marion Shinas Pascal by Paula Pascal Levine # of adult vegetarian meals ______Sisterhood. In memo area, please list the Lynn Cooper by Paula Pascal Levine Total Enclosed $______number of people in your party. Mail to: Frances Gottlieb Blum by Paula Pascal Levine Ben Slovak by Weston and Debra Kosova B’nai Israel Sisterhood, 6301 Montrose Rosemary Palmer by Jesse and Roberta Palmer Any allergies that we should be aware of? Road, Rockville, MD 20852. Elizabeth Eig by Wayne and Nancy Eig Please list. Sam Eig by Wayne and Nancy Eig ______Williamm Macklin by Arlene Spund Mennen and Questions? Contact Christina Hersh Family ([email protected], 202-494-3926). Abraham Freeman by H. Richard and Judy Freeman REGISTER ONLINE Beatrice Freeman Kalt by H. Richard and Judy Freeman www.bnaiisraelcong.org/scholar *A portion of your purchase may be tax Lillian Rosenthal by Karen and Alan Rosenthal deductible. Please consult with your Ethel Gorin by Karen and Alan Rosenthal tax advisor. Lewis Hofmann by Hilde Hofmann Please make checks payable and mail to: Morris and Anna August by Gilbert and Bernice August B’nai Israel Congregation Paul and Sylvia Ide by Gilbert and Bernice August Questions? 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