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Rabbi Ron Fish’s Message At the same time that we recall these devastating events, we The month of November is the stepchild of the Jewish calendar. have the opportunity here, blessed as Americans, to exercise our Actually, the Hebrew month of Heshvan (which almost exactly power as citizens of a great democracy. During this quiet month, corresponds to November this year) is also recognized as on the day before Kristallnacht’s tragic anniversary, we will go Marcheshvan because it is known as “mar” (“bitter”) due to the to the polls to elect a new President and begin a new chapter absence of any holidays during this month. Between the month- of American history. Whatever should happen in this election long observances of Tishre and the coming of and whomever you choose to support, please Hanukkah just around the corner during Kislev, remember how fortunate we are to be living here maybe a breather is in order anyway. Nevertheless, and in these times. Never have Jews been so well there are a number of events on the fall calendar placed to impact the world’s central power for which speak very significantly of the unique our benefit, and for the benefit of all humanity. blessings we enjoy as American Jews, and the Watching the candidates work so hard to impress unique tragedies we have faced as a community in Jewish voters with their love of all that is Jewish, the past. especially at the time of this powerful Holocaust anniversary, is an exercise in contrasts. By voting November 9th and 10th marks the 78th and being politically engaged we do more than anniversary of the night of broken glass, Kristallnacht. While simply remember the Shoah. We turn memory into action when Hitler’s power had already been established beginning with we vote for leaders who reflect our values, who pledge themselves his election in February of 1933, it was starting 5½ years later to pursue peace and justice, and who dedicate themselves to that the full horror of what would become the Shoah became public service and the common good. We ensure that Never apparent, and by then it was far too late for many to leave. In Again is our shared national project. October of 1938, the Nazi government had ordered 12,000 Polish born Jews expelled from Germany, leaving with only a single Another vital way in which we can do our part to protect the bag in hand. The rage and terror which this injustice against Jewish future is by celebrating the common ground that unites the innocent Jewish community provoked led a young Jewish us with all of our neighbors. While always distinct and separate man of Polish background to take action. 17-year-old Herschel as Jews, our common humanity and our common American Grynszpan, whose parents had been expelled from their home of heritage join us all together at this time. This month we will be 27 years, assassinated a junior Nazi diplomat in Paris. The Nazis joining together with the interfaith community of Sharon at eagerly used this as an excuse for a nationwide frenzy of anti- the local mosque to share, as Americans, in our deep sense of Jewish violence. On those November days in 1938, organized thankfulness for all our nation has offered us. Please be a part riots took place all over Germany and German controlled of this observance as the unique expression of our American territories against Jews, Jewish businesses, and synagogues. These heritage. We give thanks for all that is right with our country. events resulted in the deaths of nearly 100 Jews and the arrest In so doing, perhaps even the bitterness of Heshvan (and the and incarceration in concentration camps of nearly 30,000. After lingering fatigue of a fraught election season) can be lessened, order was restored and the street violence subsided, of course the and we can bring some sweetness to the Jewish future. Jews were billed 1 billion Reichsmarks for the cleanup, in essence establishing the economic system whereby the Jews were to pay the bill for their own destruction. LETTERS

Rabbi Rachel Silverman’s Message runs from 10:00-11:45am. Kids from The year has gotten off to an exciting start! It continues to be a all three services are invited to join the pleasure getting to know our community. I’d like to highlight rabbis on the bimah at the end of the three areas of growth for our families this month: youth services, service for lollipops and challah (and Shorashim (formerly Young Families Chavurah), and the to show off their skills!). Religious School. Shorashim has gotten off to a very Our High Holy Day offerings were expanded this year to include strong start with a popular apple two Family Services, plus a service aimed at preschoolers. picking event and a Sukkot party. I’m The family services got rave reviews—the kids participated looking forward to hosting a Shabbat enthusiastically (truly!), the parents supported the learning, and afternoon playdate, havdallah, and bonfire on November 12 at fun was had all around. We’re taking that success and bringing it our new home. My whole family is looking forward to meeting to Shabbat morning. other young families and making new friends.

New this year are three weekly Shabbat morning services for Our Religious School is up and running. We’re in the process our youth. Tot Shabbat runs from 11:15-noon and is aimed of finding a new director, but in the meantime, we are proud for children under 5 (pre-Kindergarten). Mini-Minyan begins of our strong staff of teachers, our involved parent group, and at 10:00am and joins the Tot Shabbat service at 11:15. Aimed our eager students. With a new Hebrew curriculum focused on at children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, Mini-Minyan t’fillah (prayer), our students will be better prepared than ever builds on the skills that the kids are learning in Religious School to participate in minyan and Shabbat morning services, both as and puts them into the context of a Shabbat morning service. leaders and congregants. We’ve got a couple of exciting events Finally, our older children (grades 3-6) are enjoying Junior coming up. If you’re not yet receiving our Religious School Congregation - an age-appropriate Shabbat morning service full emails, please let us know and we’ll add you to the list. of prayer, discussion, Torah, and activities. Junior Congregation

Shabbat Evenings Founders Hall, with dinners following. Services are open to all, Mah Gadlu – How Great It Is! but dinners require advance reservations (sign-up online: Please join us for warm and family-friendly, participatory www.tisharon.org/mishpacha-minyan). 2016-17 dates are: No- services and dinners in a casual atmosphere, open to all with vember 11, Decemeber 2, January 20, March 3, March 31, May special attention for young families with children of all ages. 5, and June 2. Friday evening services in Founders Hall are led by Cantor Traditional Services Led by Congregants Dress at 6:15pm, followed by dinner. Kids can be in bed sleep- Fridays when Mah Gadlu and Mishpacha Minyan services aren’t ing before 9pm! Services are open to all; dinner reservations are scheduled, join us for services beginning at 6:15pm. required (sign-up online: www.tisharon.org/mah-gadlu). 2016- 17 dates are : November 18, December 9, January 13, February Tot Shabbat and Youth Services 10, March 19, and May 12. Saturdays, Mini-Minyan (geared towards students in K-2) and Junior Congregation (for those in grades 3-6) will be offered Mishpacha Minyan during morning services. Tot Shabbat (for our younger mem- Please join us for spirited services led by members of our bers) will also be offered. Full details on all three weekly ser- congregation. The Carlebach-style approach fosters a highly vices can be found at www.tisharon.org/youth-services. participatory singing experience. Services are typically held in

New Members Matthew & Sarah Wulf & Family Adam & Michelle Shain & Family Robert & Elaine Fineman Stu Green Howard & Lisa Abramson Lauren Middleman Stephen & Janice Mendelson Terry & Julie Smily & Family Phillip & Sherrie King & Family Beth Oknin Shai & Andrea Simonson Shanna Belenky & Michelle Jackson & Izi & Jamie Darsa & Family Ryan Harris Family Ron & Vickie Hefez & Family Mark & Sue Tinianow David Wald & Giselle Princz & Family LETTERS

President’s Message basic point is valid: How wonderful it would be if each member “Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your of our community was welcomed with a loud “Norm” whenever n am e .” they walked in the building – and how meaningful it would be if each absence of a member caused others to miss that person and This opening line from the theme song of the “Cheers” television to reach out to them! series brings back many memories. The show, which was set in a basement bar on Beacon Street in Boston, has become a part of For our current members who are actively involved, either the fabric of New England. through prayer, educational programs, Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Hazak, or social programs, our shul plays a central role in their What accounts for the special place a television show can day-to-day Jewish lives. For these members, we already are a capture in our hearts? Some would point to the great writing, place where many, many people know your name, a place where terrific characters, and wonderful acting, all of which definitely others are always glad you came. However, we need to build on were critical to the success of the show. However, I believe that these ties and ensure that the connections these members have “Cheers” was so successful because it was about the community to Temple Israel are strengthened and expanded. that had been established in that bar, a community in which “Everybody knows your name.” Millions tuned in to become For our members who are less connected, I believe that Temple part of that community for 30 minutes each week. Israel is still their Jewish home. How much hugging, kissing, and conversing occurred in the Lang Galleria during the recent High The “Cheers” theme song really expressed the “theme” of the Holy Days? How many members came to Temple Israel not only show. I wonder what the first line of a theme song about Temple to pray, but to connect with other members of the community Israel would say. How would we embody our Temple in just a that they had not seen for a while? However, for many of these few words? members, Temple Israel may be more of a “Jewish vacation I have begun exploring that idea with our professional staff and home” than a regular residence. We need to help these mem- lay leadership over the past few weeks. Now, don’t worry, the bers “come home” more than just a few times a year. We need to goal is not to have an actual theme song… although I could see throw open the doors and work with these members to see what our terrific Purim Shpielers developing the concept! The goal we can collectively do so that they will “come home” more often. is to try and represent what our community is to our current We need to find out what will connect them to the Temple Israel connected members, our current less involved members, and community. to prospective members outside our current community. Some For prospective members, we need to be, and not simply say that would call this “our elevator pitch” or “our brand.” we are, a welcoming place which can become their Jewish home. I don’t know where this will lead, if anyplace, but one theme that Whether they are looking for people with whom they can share resonates with me, and that I would appreciate you thinking Shabbat, looking to connect with their Jewish roots, looking to about (and letting me know your reaction), is that Temple Israel educate their children, or looking to explore how Judaism can is, or should be, “Your Jewish Home.” Temple Israel is, or should enrich their lives, we need to be a place where they can find their be, a place where you feel as welcomed as each person did who Jewish home. visited “Cheers”. I hope that we can develop this concept in the coming weeks Now, I will leave it to each of you to determine who would be and months. I invite your reactions, suggestions and criticisms. Sam, Diane, Frasier, Woody, Norm, Cliff, Lilith, Rebecca, and B’shalom, Carla in a “Cheers version of Temple Israel,” but I do think the Ed Hershfield

Save the date: April 1-2, 2017 Since 1991, Steven Dress has served as Cantor of Temple Israel’s community; in 2017, he will be moving to Florida and his next chapter. Please join us for a weekend of recognition, celebration, appreciation, and song, Shabbat, April 1 and Sunday, April 2. Keep an eye out for more details.

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Hertz Highlights the conference. I am excited that our We have said “Ta Ta to Tishri.” We are now beginning to rede- entire staff can benefit from an -op sign our sukkah to represent the temporary tepees in which Na- portunity to study with other Jewish tive Americans, in some parts of our country, lived. Woodland educators from around New England. Wilderness provides the perfect backdrop for exploring fall, and “Rummage” through your things at how life might have been for the Pilgrims in Plymouth. As soon home to donate to the Sisterhood/ as we pack up our tepees and Pilgrim thatch huts we will travel Hertz Indoor Yard Sale! This year’s sale to Israel! will be on Sunday, December 4. Infant, The story of Hanukkah cannot be accurately told without visit- toddler, all sizes of children clothes ing Jerusalem and the olive groves, and trekking from Mod’in and equipment is accepted. Please Visit our autumn gallery! to Jerusalem with the Maccabees. The Hertz community will make sure all donations are clean and celebrate a Shabbat in Jerusalem: an archeological dig experi- in good condition for sale. Please bring your donations to the ence, “Digging Up the Past,” with our four-year-old families; and loading dock immediately after Thanksgiving. Sorting will be- an Israel Expo and Zimriya (song fest) with our three-year-olds gin Thursday, December 1! and their families. Sunday, December 11, Hertz is hosting a day at Barnes and The Hertz staff will be attending a two-day conference for Early Noble in the Walpole Mall from 11:00-4:00pm. Various speakers Childhood Educators at Hebrew College on December 12 and and readers will be in interest areas around the bookstore. All 13. I will be presenting a workshop with Johanna Perlin during purchases made that day benefit Hertz! Stay tuned for specific speakers and times. On a personal note, at the end of the summer the walkway that was commissioned in honor of my 25+ years (actually starting my 29th year now!) at Hertz, leading to Woodland Wilderness, was completed. To those of you that contributed and offered such meaningful inscriptions, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Woodland Wilderness has provided many hours of exceptional outdoor connections for many families. I hope that through your continued contributions we will be able to main- tain and add to the area, creating many more opportunities for outdoor explora-tion. Lisa Kritz

Youth Groups Fri, 11/18 to Sun, 11/20: NERUSY* Leadership, Camp Ramah, The school year is ramping up to full speed, we are nearing the Palmer (USY Chapter Board & Regional General Board mem- peak of fall foliage, and activities for our youth are starting to bers) fit nicely into the free time slots on the calendar. Many kids and Sun, 12/4: USY Does Iron Chef teens report that time spent with Temple Israel friends at youth Mon, 12/12: Lounge group activities are among their favorite activities! Wed, 12/21: Pre- Hanukkah party Sun, 12/25/15 - 1/1/16: International Convention/Dallas It’s never too late to join the fun, there’s so much more planned for the upcoming year. If you’re not currently receiving emails Jr. USY (Gr. 6-8) about the youth programs, email [email protected] and Fri, 11/18 to Sun, 11/20: NERUSY* Jr. USY Jam, Camp Ramah, request to be added to the list. Please include ages of your Palmer (All 6-8th graders invited) children, to insure you receive the age appropriate program Sun, 12/4: USY Does Iron Chef announcements. If you have any questions or concerns about Wed, 12/21: Pre- Hanukkah Party any of these events please contact the Youth Coordinator, Ariel Kadima (Gr. 3-5) Holman, at [email protected]. Sun, 11/13: Kadima Kandy Adventure Hope to see you all soon, at some of the November or Decem- Wed, 12/18: Kadima Hanukkah party ber events! www.tisharon.org/usy-youth for more. *NERUSY events are regional with Sr. USY (Gr. 9-12) youth from MA, RI, NH and CT Sun, 11/6: Freshman Bonding Mon, 11/7: Presidential Election Lounge COMMUNITY

Adult & Family Education Beginner- and intermediate-level Hebrew Classes will contin- Our Temple Israel Adult & Family Education Committee is of- ue throughout the Fall on Thursday evenings. Taught by profes- fering a variety of engaging classes, programs, and events over sional Hebrew language educators Esther Shorr, Senior lecturer the coming months designed to meet the needs of our entire of Hebrew at Brandeis University & Middlebury College School community. of Languages and Eran Shorr, Hebrew educator and developer of TeachersTrading.com, an online marketplace for educators. Visit Here are some highlights: the A&FE web page for more information. “Politics as Usual: An Exploration of the Book of Judges” – a Family Havdalah & Games! This program has been a big suc- 6-Part Text Study Series With the current political turmoil cess – please join us again for schmoozing and board games for hopefully behind us by then, you won’t want to miss this timely all ages, followed by a family-oriented Ma’ariv and Havdalah and stimulating text study series with by Maureen Mintz on service led by our clergy. Light refreshments will be served. January 31, February 7 and 14, and March 7, 14, and 21 (all Currently schedule for Saturdays, January 14 and March 25 – Tuesday evenings). Learn about the 1200 B.C.E. political she- stay tuned for exact times and a possible additional evening in nanigans and crazy wheelings and dealings… no king in Israel… November or December. a crowded playing field of (mostly) ineffectual leaders… political turmoil… inability to build consensus… hostility from within, Hands-On Ritual Learning Workshop – Temple Israel’s Ritual rivaled only by the hostility from foreign nations. Here’s your and A&FE Committees led a fun and educational “round-robin” chance to dive into the Book of Judges – a book that bridges the style hands-on learning workshop this past September – look conquest of the land of Canaan (the book of Joshua) and the out for another to be held in the Fall or Spring. Geared towards establishment of a king in the land (the book of Samuel). Our members of all experience levels. Move from station to station studies will include text, midrash, art and poetry. All texts will and learn how to have an Aliyah, lift & dress the Torah (hagbah be provided in Hebrew and English. No previous knowledge of & gelilah), say Kiddush & Shabbat rituals at home, say the prayer Tanakh or Hebrew is necessary. See if you agree that the more after meals (Birkat Hamazon), mark the end Shabbat with things change, the more they stay the same! A donation of $36 is Havdalah, lay (put on) tefillin… and lots more. suggested to support the great programs of TI Adult and Family Study with Rabbi Fish & Rabbi Silverman Meet Wednesday Education. (Additional donations are always welcome, and cost mornings at 9am throughout the year for Talmud study with should never be a reason to stay away!) Rabbi Fish. Perfect for all levels (including beginners), with TI READS: The Temple Israel Book Club! Join us again this plenty of discussion. Join Rabbi Silverman for the Parenting year as Margie Maidman kicks off the TI Reads Book Club and Book Club for an exploration of Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg’s leads these upcoming book and film discussions on the theme of Nurturing the Wow. 9:30-10:30am on November 2 and 9. Stay “Reinventing Ourselves: Transitions and Choices in Jewish Life” after Hertz drop-off, enjoy bagels and coffee, and talk about – how each of us shapes our own personal narrative to explain parenting! Check out the A&FE web page to sign up for these and justify our choices: programs and find out about other opportunities to learn with • Wednesday, December 7, book discussion: All Who Go Do our rabbis. Not Return: A Memoir, by Shulem Deenm, 2015 National Jewish Shabbat Torah Talk – be on the lookout for a new discussion Book Award Winner. A moving and revealing exploration of format in the Galleria coming to you after the High Holidays! Hasidic life, and one man’s struggles with faith, family, and com- Scholar in Residence and film screenings – we’re currently munity. planning these and several other initiatives – stay tuned! • Wednesday, February 1 film screening & discussion: Fill the Void (2013), directed by Rama Burshtein. Put aside what you Please visit www.tisharon.org/adult-ed for more information, think you know or don’t know about the inner world of an and please feel free to share your ideas for classes or programs orthodox Chassidic community in Tel Aviv. Burshtein weaves with Michael Getz, chair, or any other member of the commit- a story that is believable, engrossing, and rich with nuance and tee. subtlety. The timeless themes found in a community which lives in the past, excellent acting, direction and casting, will all have you quickly absorbed in this terrific film. Reach Out • Wednesday, March 29, book discussion: The Last Flight of Poxl Do you have an idea for a program, class, or event? Get in West: A Novel, by Daniel Torday. A stunning debut novel from touch with the committee you think is the best fit, or contact award-winning author Daniel Torday, in which a young man Benjamin Maron ([email protected]) in the office. recounts his idolization of his Uncle Poxl, a Jewish, former RAF pilot, exploring memory, fame, and storytelling. You can find a full listing of Committee Chairs on our An $18 donation is suggested for all three discussions and film website (www.tisharon.org/committee-chairs) as well as the screening. Board of Trustees (www.tisharon.org/board-of-trustees). COMMUNITY May It Be For A Blessing... Marilyn & Hy Lamb: 65th wedding an- niversary Brotherhood Elaine & Earl Gashin: birth of grand- On September 21, the Brotherhood kicked off the season with our annual paid up daughter, Talia Sydney Gashin supper. We were fortunate to be able to present Boston sports celebrity John Dennis. Cheryl & Ted Safer: marriage of son, He entertained us with many anecdotes and stories of Boston sports figures. It is safe Jason to Alyssa Freedman to say that everyone had an enjoyable evening. During the business portion of the Rosy & Peter Granoff: marriage of daugh- event, the Brotherhood was able to unanimously approve a new set of bylaws. ter, Gabrielle to Seth Solway The morning of Sunday, October 9, members of the Brotherhood gathered to assem- Benita & Michael Ross: Bat Mitzvah of ble the sukkah. Under the leadership of Howard Rothberg we assembled the newly granddaughter, Maia enlarged sukkah. We hope that everyone that used the sukkah appreciated the energy Faye Berzon: special birthday exerted to put it together. Harriet & Marty Agulnek: Bat Mitzvah of This year Temple Israel will be hosting the New England Region Federation of Jewish granddaughter Men’s Club’s annual Keeper of the Flame. On the afternoon of Sunday Nov 6th, the Susan & Doug Gilson: marriage of son, temple’s sanctuary will be full of guests and recipients from all over New England. Justin to Rachel Medow Temple Israel’s Mark Grossmann will be the emcee for the day. Among this year’s Arlene & Michael Flatto: marriage of son, recipients is our own Andy Fandel. Andy works very hard for the Brotherhood and Scott to Heather Kessler seeing all of the Temple Israel members attending the event will show him how much Lori Lieberman & Joel Richman: 30th he is appreciated. We would like to thank all the youth and Sisterhood that will be wedding anniversary helping us with the food. Sue & Wayne Gelfman: birth of grandson We are currently planning breakfasts for Sunday, November 20 and December 18. Rhonda Parker & Steve Binney: 25th Our programming committee is in the process of securing two guest speakers that we wedding anniversary are sure will entertain you. TI Brotherhood 2016 Keeper of the Once again, the Brotherhood will be assisting Habitat for Humanity with building Flame - Andy Fandel a house for a family in need. This will happen on Sunday, November 13 under the Kathy Trager: special birthday direction of Josh Olshin. Since we are limited to the number of participants, please Judy & Steve Winer: 50th wedding sheet keep an eye open for any mail Laurie & Gary Rachins: marriage of son, related to this project. Gregory to Jodi Rosenblatt Thanksgiving and Christmas Simchat Torah Honorees: Neil Aronson, mornings we will be helping Shoshana Edelson, Lisa Einstein, & Ilene those that are less fortunate Greenwald by delivering meals in local communities. The delivery of Refuah Shleimah... the food is really appreciated Sharon Watstein by all the recipients and a great opportunity to do a mitzvah. Lisa Einstein This program is spearheaded Motti Pupkin by Ron Rogers. On December 24, the Brother- Condolences... hood, along with several arms Richard Waldman: loss of mother, Jeanne of the temple, will be holding Waldman its annual family game night. Jeff Lord: loss of mother, June Lord Those that attended last year Amy Waisel: loss of mother, Selma F. had a fun time and we expect Fishbein the same for this year. This is Warren Anastasia: loss of father, Vincent an event for all members of “Bob” Anastasia your family, regardless of age. If you are not already a mem- ber of the Brotherhood, please consider joining. We are wait- ing to welcome you aboard. Achim L’Olahm, Stephen Shrago COMMUNITY

Sisterhood School for the Indoor Yard Sale: collect all your rummage and It’s nice to be back. We started the year with a shopping trip bring it on Dec. 1; the sale’s Dec. 4. We will also have a Chili/ to Designer’s Circus, picking out the perfect Holiday/Shab- Cholent contest and our annual Hanukkah party. bat outfits. Fran Addison came and showed us some beautiful We always look for new ideas and programs, so if you have any ritual objects, from various countries and others that she made suggestions, please contact one of us and we would be glad to herself. We recently returned from making our own stationery help put it together. Our Board meetings are always open to all at the Paper Source in Dedham. and they are on the first Thursday of every month. Don’t forget Now that the haggim (holidays) are over, we have a busy and to read your Sisterhood Scoop. If you are not getting it, contact exciting year planned. On November 13 we will continue our us and we will put your email on the list. We are always available monthly Bagel and Schmooze with Laura Rosenspan, who will at [email protected]. talk about the beautiful parochet (curtain) that she made for the Sandy Aronson & Ilene Greenwald ark in Founders Hall. We are sure you all enjoyed seeing it dur- Co-Presidents ing the holidays. Once again we will partner with Hertz Nursery

Hazak in December, Hazak will have a musical Hanukkah celebration On Monday evening, November 14, the Boston Jewish Film Fes- with its annual kugel bake-off and cookbook and will partici- tival will be screening The Wall at Showcase Cinema de Lux at pate in the shul-wide Hanukkah celebration on December 24. Patriot Place. It is the Story of Israel’s 1977 basketball team, the first team to bring the European Cup to Israel just a few years Information for all of our programs is posted on our webpage after the Yom Kippur War! A team of Israelis and Americans (www.tisharon.org/hazak) in a timely manner. I want to thank went up against a four-time defending champion and beat them. all Hazak members for your support by coming to meetings, Following the screening there will be a dessert reception with a volunteering in the kitchen, making suggestions for programs, special guest. The film is in Hebrew with English subtitles. and growing the chapter with their friends and relatives. Your enthusiasm continues to make our chapter of Hazak what it is In Conjunction with the Cultural Arts Committee, on Sunday, today and what it will continue to be in the future. December 4 at 4:00pm, the Sandra Gamm Memorial Fund will present singer, pianist, and songwriter Gon Halevi with his Wishing everyone a very Happy Hanukkah and a Healthy and newest release “The Greatest Israeli American Songbook.” Also Happy New year in 2017!

Hessed Caring Community • Bereavement: calls and visits to offer con- A simple act of Hessed reverberates for the good. dolences and assistance • Knit comfort wraps: often delivered to Please come to our volunteer training on November 13, at those with long-term illness or other need 12:30pm. • New babies are welcomed with a gift and Our Temple Israel Hessed Community is active in reaching offers of assistance (in progress) out to congregants in need. If you or someone you know is in • Honey for the Holidays delivered before distress, please call Temple Israel; you can speak to Rabbi Fish, Rosh HaShanah to those who experienced a death in the family Rabbi Silverman, or Cantor Dress, or anyone in the office. within the last year The Hessed Community is active in the following areas: • Shabbat Chauffeurs to help shul be accessible to all • Special projects for individual situations • Bikur Cholim (visiting the sick): contacting by telephone and in-person visiting members of our community who are ill or Volunteer training on November 13, at 12:30pm. recuperating For more information or to join our team, please contact us at: • Long term relationship (3-6 months): approx. 1 hour/month [email protected]. of visiting with a homebound or chronically ill person Upcoming Luachs Office Volunteers Thank you to Sheryl Gold Carol Rose The deadline for the January/February issue will be our helpful office Shelley Keimach Lesley Rudner December 1. Please send articles and other items of interest volunteers: Judy Kublin Sheila Sharad to [email protected]. Micki Baker Andrea Lavender Terri Spevock COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

Social Action family. Educating people can happen in a number of different For many years the Temple Israel Social Action Committee has ways, including creating posters for school or creating on line been dedicated to tikkun olam, repairing the world, and bring- petitions. ing together our community to engage in acts of justice. But our • Raise money – raising money is a concrete way youth can mission does not end there. We are also committed to inspiring contribute to local or national organizations. Raising money future generations of activists by supporting our youth in find- through bake sales, running a race, or other efforts helps youth ing opportunities for community engagement. Our committee feed connected to something larger, and also allows them to has many ways to get young people involved in social action, have an impact on an issue of importance to them. such as soliciting donations of tuna and pasta for Family Table, • Write a letter to a company – students can reach out to com- assisting with delivering these items to the Family Table site at panies they feel have done something unjust or unfair. Crafting Temple Beth Abraham in Canton, and participating in TI Mitz- a letter challenges a child to think critically about an issue and vah Day on March 26, 2017. Social Action also offers consulta- state what needs to change. tion to families preparing for a child’s bar or bat mitzvah, with • Engage in community service – donating time and energy the goal of helping young people find mitzvah projects that are can be incredibly meaningful, giving young people first-hand meaningful to them. knowledge and experience, which deepens their understanding of an issue. In addition to organized, synagogue-based events, there are many things young people can do at home and with their fami- All of these activities build energy, enthusiasm, and empathy. lies to make tikkun olam a regular part of their lives. The Anti- Social action can easily turn into experiences shared by families Defamation League offers many resources to teach children and peer communities. When a group of young people partici- about justice and injustice, including a curriculum resource pate together in something like Habitat for Humanity, they do called “Ten Ways Youth Can Engage in Activism.” The following not just build houses, they build relationships with other youth includes highlights from that curriculum resource: who also care about making change in the world. Please contact the TI Social Action Committee at [email protected] to • Educate others – as students learn about issues they care learn more about current initiatives and/or explore what might about, encourage them to share this knowledge with peers and be meaningful for yourself or the young people in your life!

Jewish War seniors from Sharon HS and WWW.JWV.ORG. Stoughton HS at the annual Veterans Classmates Today, Neighbors With over 120 years of service, JWV The Sharon Post of the Tomorrow Brotherhood is the oldest, continuously operating Jewish War Veterans breakfast which will take place Veteran Service Organization in the is embarking on an in February, 2016. country. active fall fundraising season for the benefit JWV membership is not Jeffrey R. Weitzenkorn, Lt Col, USAF of hospitalized veterans restricted to veterans alone. Any (Retired) at the Brockton VA supporter of the organization Commander, Sharon Post 735 Healthcare Facility. Beginning on that upholds, reflects, and pursues the Junior Vice Commander, Department of Wednesday, November 9 through Friday values of JWV may become a Patron. Massachusetts afternoon, November 11, members of While not members, Patrons are Jewish War Veterans of the United States our post will be at Shaw’s supermarket welcome to engage in Sharon (just off I-95), collecting with their local funds and passing out poppies in the Post and support tradition of Veterans Day, formerly JWV programs. As known as Armistice Day. At that time Commander of Sharon also, we will be distributing coupons Post 735, I would for our Dining for a Cause fundraiser invite all who may be in cooperation with the Ninety Nine interested in joining, restaurant in Foxboro, which will take either as a Veteran or place on Wednesday, November 16, 5:00- as a Patron to contact 9:00pm. Diners presenting coupons will me at jeffrey.weit@ have 15% of their total bill (excluding tax gmail.com for more & gratuity) donated to our post. These information. You are funds will help us to sponsor deserving also invited to visit COMMUNITY

Gamm Concert: Afternoon of Nostalgic Indian Ragas. She has performed with such renowned artists as Anat Cohen, Adele and Beyonce, and is on the faculties of and Original Music BIMA at Brandeis University and the United Nations Interna- The annual Sandra Gamm Memorial Concert – featuring the tional School in New York City. music of Israeli sensation Gon Halevi – will be held at 4:00pm • Recorder player virtuoso Tali Rubinstein. A native of Israel, on Sunday, December 4, 2016. The concert honors the memory Tali is a graduate of three prestigious Israeli music institutions – of Sandra Gamm. It is sponsored and funded by the Sandra the Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts, the Rimona School Gamm Memorial Fund for Music and the Creative Arts, and of Jazz, and the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance – and is organized and administered by Temple Israel’s Cultural Arts the Berklee College of Music. She has performed at the John F. Committee and Hazak. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. An accomplished singer, pianist, composer, and actor, Gon • Soprano Mizuho Takeshita. One of the most exciting young Halevi was born in Ra’anana, Israel. A graduate of Israel’s pres- singers in today’s operatic realm, Mizuho captivates audiences tigious Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts, Gon currently is with a beautiful voice, musical intellect, and deep interpretation studying for a Bachelor’s degree in opera, singing at the Mannes of songs. Her energy and passion for music, classical or pop, School of Music in New York City. He is well-known to Israeli touches souls. audiences, where his performances have achieved critical ac- Additional information concerning Gon Halevi, including vid- claim: Ora Binur, the music critic for Ma’ariv, the Israeli national eos of him performing, can be found at www.goldenland.com/ newspaper, wrote that Gon “has been blessed with incredible band/gon or at www.gon-music.com. music talent and abundantly sensitive musicality.” Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students, on Gon’s performance at Temple Israel will be a collection of his in- or before November 29. Registration after that date and admis- terpretations and arrangements of beloved popular songs from sion at the door is $18 for adults and $12 for seniors and stu- Israel and the United States entitled “The Great Israeli American dents. A donation to the Sandra Gamm Memorial Fund of $36 Songbook.” The concert has been performed in numerous ven- entitles the donor to admission for two, listing in the concert ues in this country and abroad to marvelous reviews and stand- program, and additional seats at $8 each. Children under five ing ovations. Gon will be accompanied by the following popular years of age may attend the concert free of charge. To register in New York City-based musicians, each of whom is accomplished advance, go to www.tisharon.org/events. and acclaimed in her own right: • Cellist Jessie Reagen Mann. Jessie is a member of the Jewish- Please contact the Cultural Arts Committee at culturalarts@ Indian Om Shalom Trio, which blends Jewish melodies and tisharon.org with any questions concerning the concert.

March of the Living a strong Israel, to see what the young State of Israel has created Aaron L. Kischel, an award-winning community leader who from the desert, out of the ashes of the Holocaust. With so much has devoted his life to Jewish education and youth activities, has misinformation and anti-Israel propaganda on college campuses been named Group Leader for the Massachusetts contingent of today, this firsthand experience has an emotional effect that lasts the 2017 March of the Living (MOTL) that will take area teens a lifetime and builds leaders for the next generation.” next Spring on a memorable journey to Poland And Israel. Among Kischel’s other activities, he serves on the Board of the (Visit http://motlnewengland.org/ for information.) The 2017 Synagogue Council of Mass.; a founder of the Jewish Youth MOTL teen trip, which will involve some 10,000 teens from Directors Association and a past President; Member, North around the world, is set for April 19 - May 3. American Association of Executive Directors; the Commission The announcement was made by Irv Kempner of Sharon, Mas- on Learning -- Combined Jewish Philanthropies, and CJP’s Bos- sachusetts, MOTL Chairman, who hopes to recruit at least 20 ton-Haifa Connection. Also, he was a Coordinator for United Bay State 17-18 year olds for the pilgrimage. MOTL, launched Synagogues Hazak trips to Israel, and is Chair of Temple Israel’s in 1988, has as its primary goal to teach lessons of the Holocaust Israel Affairs Committee. He was honored in 2012 by United through an emotional experience outside of school, and inspire Synagogue for lifetime achievements. participants to become knowledgeable, active leaders of the For information about MOTL 2017 applications and scholar- Jewish community. Groups are accompanied by local guides, ships, contact Aaron Kischel at [email protected], (781) historians and survivors. 799-4765. To make a tax-deductible donation to provide schol- On his appointment, Kischel said, “In my five decades in Jewish arships, contact Irv Kempner: [email protected] / (617) education, I have not seen a program better designed to solidify 285-8620. Donations of $1,000 will be matched dollar for dollar teen attachment to their history and heritage. Through MOTL, by the Kempner Foundation. Tax-deductible donations may be participants gain a deeper understanding of the need to ensure made online: http://motlnewengland.org. COMMUNITY DONATIONS Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from August 4 to October 6, 2016

BIMAH FLOWER FUND beloved mother and grandmother, beloved mother and grandmother, Millie Hoffman to Sheila Sharad in Gladys Hentoff Jeanne Waldman honor of the marriage of grandson, Carol & Joe Rothenstein to Steven Marcia & Robert Hahn to Mildred Saxton and Karen Tellekamp Hentoff in memory of beloved Guthartz in memory of beloved Cheryl & Ted Safer to Ron Rogers & grandmother, Gladys Hentoff husband, Arthur Guthartz family in memory of beloved father Evelyn & Ron Lang to David Hentoff Marcia & Robert Hahn to Mildred and grandfather, Sol Rogers & family in memory of beloved Guthartz in memory of beloved son, Linda & David Rabinowitz to Harriet mother and grandmother, Gladys Lee Guthartz & Marty Agulnek in honor of your Hentoff Marcia & Robert Hahn to Clare Stern granddaughter becoming Bat Evelyn & Ron Lang to Joe Levy & in memory of beloved son-in-law, Mitzvah family in memory of beloved father Arthur Guthartz Millie Hoffman to Arlene & Michael and grandfather, Howard Levy Marcia & Robert Hahn to Clare Stern Flatto in honor of the marriage of Diane & Ron Kuppersmith to David in memory of beloved grandson, Lee your son, Scott and Heather Kessler Hentoff & family in memory of Guthartz Rhonda Hoffman to Arlene & beloved mother and grandmother, Marcia & Robert Hahn to Stephanie Michael Flatto in honor of the Gladys Hentoff Kaplan in memory of beloved father, marriage of your son, Scott and Marcia & Robert Hahn to Cantor Arthur Guthartz Heather Kessler Steven Dress in honor of being Marcia & Robert Hahn to Stephanie named Brotherhood 2016 Man of Kaplan in memory of beloved HERB & EILEEN BROWN YOUTH the Year brother, Lee Guthartz FUND Marcia & Robert Hahn to Howard Marcia & Robert Hahn to Carol & Stephen Brown & Pamela Botts to Lipton & family in memory of Jerry Stern in memory of beloved David Hentoff & family in memory beloved father, David Lipton brother-in-law, Arthur Guthartz of beloved mother and grandmother, Marcia & Robert Hahn to Cantor Gladys Hentoff Marcia & Robert Hahn to Carol & Steven Dress & family in memory Jerry Stern in memory of beloved Stephen Brown & Pamela Botts to of beloved father, grandfather, and nephew, Lee Guthartz Gary Bluestein & family in memory great grandfather, Stan Dress of beloved father, grandfather, and Marcia & Robert Hahn to Debbi great grandfather, Nathan Bluestein CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND Coran & family in memory of Lesley Rudner to Thelma Hirsch & Stephen Brown & Pamela Botts to beloved mother and grandmother, family in memory of beloved father Thelma Hirsch & family in memory Barbara Stoller and grandfather, Sy Newberger of beloved father and grandfather, Howard Levine in memory of beloved Seymour “Sy” Newberger Larry Lencz to Bruce Kriegel, thanks mother, Bertha C. Levine for your friendship Stephen Brown & Pamela Botts to Cheryl & Ted Safer to Joan & Brad Ron Rogers & family in memory of Gary Bello in memory of beloved Clemens in honor of the engagement beloved father and grandfather, Sol mother, Esther Bello Tuck of son, Robbie and Alora Rogers Barbara & Gary Bello to Cantor Cheryl & Ted Safer to Arnie Stephen Brown & Pamela Botts to Steven Dress & family in memory Newberger & family in memory of Glen Zamansky & family in memory of beloved father, grandfather, and beloved father and grandfather, Sy of beloved father and grandfather, great grandfather, Stan Dress Newberger Hyman Zamansky Sheryl Gold in memory of beloved Marcia & Robert Hahn to Clare Stern Stephen Brown & Pamela Botts to grandmother, Rose Furst in honor of your 100th birthday Marilyn & Hy Lamb in honor of your Rhonda Hoffman to Sheila Sharad in 65th wedding anniversary Marcia & Robert Hahn to Carol & honor of the marriage of grandson, Jerry Stern in honor of Clare’s 100th Saxton and Karen Tellekamp birthday BUILDING FOR OUR FUTURE Greta & Steve Rafsky to Cantor Carol & Joe Rothenstein to David Rapha & Seth Frielich to Richard Steven Dress & family in memory Hentoff & family in memory of Waldman & family in memory of of beloved father, grandfather, and Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from August 4 to October 6, 2016 DONATIONS great grandfather, Stan Dress Morton Kaufman in memory of ROBIN FELDMAN SPECIAL Greta Rafsky in memory of beloved beloved father, Simon Kaufman EDUCATION FUND mother, Hilda Rubinstein Green Jeff Weitzenkorn to Thelma Hirsch & Shelley & Gary Keimach to Elaine & family in memory of beloved father Herb Glick in honor of the birth of Greta & Steve Rafsky to Alisa Levine granddaughter, Arielle Lucido in appreciation of your dedicated and grandfather, Sy Newberger work in the Religious School Mim & Joe Gopen to Thelma Ellen & Aaron Kischel to Elaine & Hirsch & family in memory of Herb Glick in honor of the birth of Gary Bello in memory of beloved granddaughter, Arielle Lucido father Erwin Bello beloved father and grandfather, Sy Newberger Ellen & Aaron Kischel to Glen Barbara & Gary Bello to Marlene Zamansky & family in memory of Wise in honor of the birth of Vivian Tartak in memory of beloved friend, Alfred Saltzman beloved father and grandfather, granddaughter, Jordan Sienna Hyman H. Zamansky Weinstein Amy & Harold Waisel to Arnold Newberger & family in memory of Arlene & Michael Flatto to Rosy Lesley Rudner in memory of beloved & Peter Granoff in honor of the grandmother, Ida Rudner beloved father and grandfather, Sy Newberger marriage of Gabrielle and Seth Lisa & Michael Kates to Cantor Solway Dress with much appreciation and Margie Asnes in memory of beloved father, Harold Nannis Hope & Andy Klassman to Arlene & thanks for taking time out of your Michael Flatto in honor of Scott and day to visit my Mom Larry Lencz in memory of beloved Heather’s marriage father, Dr. Erwin Lencz Joan & Brad Clemens to Cantor Hope & Andy Klassman to Ellen & Steven Dress & family in memory Bev Palan in memory of beloved Sonny Michelson in honor of Matt of beloved father, grandfather, and father, Samuel Goldberg and Amanda’s marriage great grandfather, Stan Dress Sherm Palan in memory of beloved Marcia & Elliot Feldman to Vicki & Lesley Rudner in memory of beloved mother, Cecelia F. Palan David Gale in honor of the birth of grandfather, Harry Rudner Sharon & Ray Watstein to Morton grandson Itamar Zachary Weinberg Enid Stecker in memory of beloved Kaufman & family in memory Marcia & Elliot Feldman to Andrea mother, Esther Wooster of beloved wife, mother, and Lavender & Mark Popovsky in honor Rona Backus in memory of beloved grandmother, Dorothy Kaufman of Erica’s engagement to Dan Blank father, George Appel Sharon & Ray Watstein to Debbi Marcia & Elliot Feldman to Geila & Sue & Paul Lamb to Cantor Dress & Coran & family in memory of Marty Aronson in honor of the birth family wishing you a Happy New Year beloved mother and grandmother, of grandson, Jackson Jax Finn Minda- Barbara Stoller Beth & Marc Bronstein to Cantor Aronson Dress with much appreciation Sharon & Ray Watstein to Arthur Marcia & Elliot Feldman to Kesselman & family in memory of Cantor Alan & Lisa Kritz in honor Cindy Levy in memory of beloved beloved father, grandfather, and father, Isador Halzel of Shayna’s marriage to Jason great grandfather, Morris Kesselman Moskowitz Jonathan Chosiad in memory of Lois Diamond in memory of beloved beloved father, Albert Chosiad Marcia & Elliot Feldman to Cantor father, George Golden Steven Dress & family in memory David Diamond in memory of of beloved father, grandfather, and DAILY MINYAN FUND beloved mother, Belle Diamond great grandfather, Stan Dress Morton Kaufman & family to Thelma Hirsch & family in memory of Vivian Tartak to Faye Berzon in honor Marcia & Elliot Feldman to Stuart beloved father and grandfather, of your special birthday Green in memory of beloved mother Sy Newberger Elaine Gashin in memory of beloved and grandmother, Muriel Green Eric & Sally Pomerantz to Thelma aunt, Esther Goldstein Ellen & Aaron Kischel to Rosy & Hirsch & family in memory of Elaine Gashin in memory of beloved Peter Granoff in honor of Gabrielle & beloved father and grandfather, Sy grandfather, Yechiel Furman Seth’s marriage Newberger Ellen & Aaron Kischel to Elaine & DONATIONS Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from August 4 to October 6, 2016

Earl Gashin in honor of the birth of Lester Wax in memory of beloved Winer in honor of 50th wedding granddaughter, Talia Sydney Gashin mother, Martha V. Wax anniversary Lester Wax in memory of beloved Joan Waldman to Rabbi Fish much SANDRA GAMM MEMORIAL FUND father, Ralph S. Wax appreciation Celia & Steve Gamm to Sophie Marion Baker in memory of beloved Joan Waldman to Cantor Dress with Borenstein in honor of 14th birthday father, Abraham Holmes much appreciation GAMM / VARTY COMMUNITY FUND Jonathan Chosiad in memory of Joan Waldman to Rabbi Gelb with Cheryl Heitin in memory of beloved beloved mother, Miriam Chosiad much appreciation parents Dorothy & Louis Gamm Geila & Marty Aronson to Glen Judi Elkin in memory of beloved Zamansky & family in memory of brother, Fred Kaplan GENERAL FUND beloved father and grandfather, Judi Elkin in memory of beloved Geila & Marty Aronson to Arnold Hyman H. Zamansky grandfather, Israel Goldstein Newberger & family in memory of Geila & Marty Aronson to Nancy beloved father and grandfather, Sy Bunny Katz in memory of beloved Mollitor & family in memory of father, Jacob Horowitz Newberger beloved brother, Alan Greenberg Geila Aronson in memory of beloved Cliff Caplan in memory of beloved Lois & David Diamond to Faye father, Marvin Caplan father, Mordecai Shore Berzon in honor of your special Ann & Stuart Heller to Thelma birthday GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Hirsch & family in memory of Lois & David Diamond to Marilyn & Judy Gold in memory of beloved beloved father and grandfather, Sy Hy Lamb in honor of 65th wedding mother-in-law, Sophie Gold Newberger anniversary Geila & Marty Aronson with much Ann & Stuart Heller to Marc Ruth Beckerman-Rodau in memory appreciation Bluestein in memory of beloved of beloved brother, Laurence Sandy & Ralph Miller to Roz Siegel father, grandfather, and great Beckerman grandfather, Nathan Bluestein in memory of your beloved sister Bea Newman in memory of beloved Michael Getz in memory of beloved father, David Weidenfeld SIDNEY HENTOFF MEMORIAL brother, Daniel Getz Bea Newman in memory of beloved SCHOLARSHIP FUND Judy & Irving Kublin to Arnold brother, brother, Morris Weidenfeld Marjorie & Alan Colman to David Newberger & family in memory of Hentoff & family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Sy Bea Newman in memory of beloved father-in-law, Harry Newman beloved mother and grandmother, Newberger Gladys Hentoff Geila & Marty Aronson to Elaine & Lori Small in memory of beloved Ronde & Jeffrey Gassman to David father, Paul Rittenburg Earl Gashin in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Talia Sydney Gashin Hentoff & family in memory of Amy & Jonathan Katz to Ron Rogers beloved mother and grandmother, & family in memory of beloved Sara Kalinsky in memory of beloved Gladys Hentoff father and grandfather, Sol Rogers father, Peter Miller Arthur Greenwald in memory of Nancy Mollitor and the Sharon Area HESSED/CARING COMMUNITY FUND beloved father, Martin Greenwald Minyan with much appreciation Cari Zidel with much appreciation Geila & Marty Aronson to Ron Jane Polimer in memory of beloved Natalie Pupkin in memory of beloved Rogers & family in memory of mother, Laurel Golden mother, grandmother, and great beloved father and grandfather, Sol Raphaella Frielich in memory if grandmother, Bertha C. Levine Rogers beloved father, Walter Alexander Ina Cushman in memory of beloved Geila Aronson in memory of beloved Stern grandfather, Morris Krasnow mother, Freda Shore Joyce Kozol in memory of beloved Ina Cushman in memory of beloved Gayle Sherman in memory 0f mother, Jean Liberfarb aunt, Adele Cushman beloved mother, Ann Archer Elaine & Earl Gashin to Judy & Steve Marv Asnes in memory of beloved DONATIONS Temple Israel gratefully acknowledgesWe gratefully these acknowledgethoughtful donations these from thoughtful August 4donations to October from 6, 2016 December 7, 2013 - February 14, 2014

mother, Gertrude Asnes mother, Helen Sigel ENDOWMENT FUND Millie Hoffman to Thelma Hirsch & Joan Clemens in memory of beloved Faye Berzon to Marilyn & Hy Lamb in family in memory of beloved father mother, Edith Smith honor of 65th wedding anniversary and grandfather, Sy Newberger Millie Hoffman in memory of beloved Marion Baker to Marilyn & Hy Amy Gruber in memory of beloved father-in-law, Edward Paul Hoffman Lamb in honor of 65th wedding anniversary grandfather, Raymond Miller Freddi Faye Moskowitz in memory of Cari Zidel in memory of beloved beloved mother, Marilyn Moskowitz Terri & Jim Spevock to Marilyn & father-in-law, Sidney Zidel Hy Lamb in honor of 65th wedding Susan Creditor in memory of beloved anniversary Harriet Sherman in memory of mother, Bronia Schonberg beloved mother, Helen Perlman Ellen & Aaron Kischel to Marilyn & Faye Berzon to Mr. & Mrs. Harold Hy Lamb in honor of 65th wedding Johanna Perlin in memory of beloved Lerner in honor of your 65th wedding anniversary mother, Helga Kohnfelder anniversary Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Charlotte Roz Blumenthal in memory of Faye Berzon to Arlene & Michael Ellowitz wishing you a speedy beloved father, Louis Appel Flatto in honor of the marriage of recovery your son, Scott and Heather Kessler Myrna Green to Sheila Sharad in Millie Hoffman to Marilyn & Hy honor of the marriage of grandson Faye Berzon to Rae Lubow in honor Lamb in honor of 65th wedding Saxton to Karen Tellekamp of grandson Scott’s marriage to anniversary Heather Kessler Shelley & Gary Keimach to Ron Libbie & Ed Worobey to Marilyn & Rogers & family in memory of Faye Berzon to Lori Lieberman & Hy Lamb in honor of 65th wedding beloved father and grandfather, Sol Joel Richman in honor of your 30th anniversary Rogers wedding anniversary Sue & Paul Lamb to Elaine & Herb Joan Clemens in memory of beloved Arlene & Michael Flatto to Faye Glick in honor of Brian’s engagement step mother, Cyreld Smith Berzon in honor of your special to Hillary Samuels birthday Susan Novick in memory of beloved Sue & Paul Lamb to Elaine & mother, Fay Hocky Vivian Tartak in memory of beloved Herb Glick in honor of the birth of Cari Zidel in memory of beloved mother, Sarah Pober granddaughter, Arielle Lucido mother-in-law, Ida Zidel Rhonda Hoffman to Amy Waisel & Shelley & Gary Keimach to Marilyn Michael Flatto in memory of beloved family in memory of beloved mother & Hy Lamb in honor of 65th wedding mother, Rhoda Flatto and grandmother, Selma Fishbein anniversary Faye Berzon in memory of beloved Ellie Rosenthal in memory of Tzilla & David Baron to Marilyn & mother, Elizabeth Clark beloved mother, Fanny Shuman Hy Lamb in honor of 65th wedding Julie Cushman in memory of beloved Ted Kohan in memory of beloved anniversary father, Morris Krasnow father, Abraham Kohan Cantor Harold & Honey Lew to Julie Cushman in memory of beloved Marilyn & Hy Lamb in honor of 65th DR. AARON KORNETSKY sister-in-law, Adele Cushman wedding anniversary SCHOLARSHIP FUND Mim & Joe Gopen to Marilyn & Hy David Levitan in memory of beloved Charles Schiller & family in memory Lamb in honor of 65th wedding mother, Evelyn Levitan of beloved wife, mother and anniversary Sandy Salzman in memory of grandmother, Bobby Schiller beloved mother, Esther Bielinki Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Faye Berzon in HARRIET V. LAKE MEMORIAL honor of your special birthday Martin Geher in memory of beloved SCHOLARSHIP FUND father, Daniel B. Geher Jeannine Simon to Marilyn & Hy Amy & Cliff Caplan to Rhonda Cohen Lamb in honor of 65th wedding Shelley & Gary Keimach to Terri & family in memory of beloved anniversary & Jim Spevock in honor of your husband & father, Mike Cohen anniversary and Terri’s birthday Vivian Tartak to Marilyn & Hy Lamb in honor of 65th wedding David Sigel in memory of beloved LAMB-ELLOWITZ FAMILY anniversary DONATIONS Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from August 4 to October 6, 2016

Sue & Paul Lamb to Suzy beloved father, Dave Kesselman nephew, Yuval Goldenkranz in memory of beloved Marlene & Barney Ovrut to Rabbi Marilyn & Hy Lamb to the Sokoloff mother, Kathy Fish with much appreciation Rubin Family in honor of Emma & Beth & Marc Bronstein to Rabbi Fish Sam’s marriage MAH GADLU FUND with much appreciation Sue & Paul Lamb to Cantor Alan Rachel & Brian Silver with much Sokoloff & family in memory of appreciation Arlene Weingast in memory of beloved aunt, Shirley Davidoff beloved nephew, Yuval MAHZOR LEV SHALEM Sue & Paul Lamb to Yitzhak & Ruti Rafi Kieval in memory of beloved RABBI SILVERMAN DISCRETIONARY Sokoloff & family in memory of mother, Esther Kieval FUND beloved son, Yuval Marlene & Barney Ovrut to Rabbi Miriam Blankstein in memory of Sue & Paul Lamb to Shoshana Silverman with much appreciation beloved father, Leo Brenner Sokoloff-Rubin & family in memory Sue & Paul Lamb to Rabbi Fish & of beloved nephew, Yuval Stacy Bonett-Chorney in memory of family wishing you a Happy New Year beloved mother, Laurie Bonett TIFERET CENTER FUND Sally & Eric Pomerantz to Rhonda ISRAEL & DORIS SAMUELS Rita & Jon Edelston with much Parker & Steve Binney in honor of SCHOLARSHIP FUND appreciation your 25th wedding anniversary Miriam Gopen in memory of beloved father, Israel N. Samuels WOODLAND WILDERNESS FUND RABBI FISH DISCRETIONARY FUND Cantor Alan & Lisa Kritz to Rosy Arlene Weingast in memory of BETTY SHER/MIRIAM PERLIN & Peter Granoff in honor of your beloved father, Harold Shenkman SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR HERTZ children’s marriages Michael Weingast in memory of NURSERY SCHOOL Cantor Alan & Lisa Kritz to Arlene & beloved father, Louis Weingast Kathy & Marc Trager to Gail Bork & Michael Flatto in honor of Scott & Michael Weingast in memory of family in memory of beloved mother Heather’s marriage beloved sister, Harriet Weingast and grandmother, Ruth Horowitz Jeannine Simon to Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Kathy & Marc Trager to Joe Levy & Stein in honor of your 65th wedding family in memory of beloved father anniversary and grandfather, Howard Levy Jana & Steve Korn to Rabbi Fish HYMAN & MIRIAM SOKOLOFF & Rabbi Silverman with much SCHOLARSHIP FUND appreciation Faye Berzon to the Sokoloff Family in Roz Blumenthal to Rabbi Fish with memory of beloved nephew, Yuval much appreciation Faye Berzon to the Sokoloff Rubin Barry Kesselman in memory of Family in memory of beloved

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Temple Israel sincerely values your gift. Your kindness and generosity will be acknowledged and the recipient(s) will be notified promptly. Simply make a donation online (www.tisharon.org/donations) or fill out this form and return together with a check payable to Temple Israel. ______Name Street City, State, Zip Code Fund(s) Selection: c Mah Gadlu Fund Offsets the cost of these Friday night dinners, making them more c Bimah Flower Fund accessible to the community. Provides funds for bimah flowers. c Marion Mayer Katz Holocaust Fund c Building For Our Future Fund Supports Holocaust education and programming at Temple Israel. Supports the Renovation and Expansion Campaign mortgage. c Mishpacha Minyan Fund c Cantor’s Music Fund Offsets the cost of these Friday night dinners, making them more Finances the operational costs of the Rinat Yisrael Chorus and accessible to the community. the materials necessary to integrate music into the synagogue. c Prayer Book Fund c Community Garden Fund Supports the repair and purchase of prayer books as needed. Supports our community garden. c Rabbi Fish’s Discretionary Fund c Daily Minyan Fund Supports those in the community in need. Contact the rabbi if you, Supports our daily minyan. or someone you know, is in need. c Gamm-Varty Community Fund c Rabbi Silverman’s Discretionary Fund Supports special activities and purchases for the benefit of the Supports those in the community in need. Contact the rabbi if you, congregation. or someone you know, is in need. c General Fund c Sandra Gamm Memorial Fund Supports the synagogue’s operating expenses. Supports annual programs in music and other cultural arts for the c General Scholarship Fund benefit of Temple Israel members. Provides tuition support for students to attend Jewish day schools c Simcha Garden and camps, trips to Israel, and other Jewish learning opportunities. $118 or more; honor your family’s simcha by helping to c Herb & Eileen Brown Youth Fund underwrite the synagogue’s special landscaping projects. Augments the USY programming budget. c Tiferet Center Fund c Hessed Caring Community Fund Supports the Center’s programs and services for Temple members Supports assistance to Temple members in times of need and the greater Sharon Jewish community. c Lamb/Ellowitz Family Scholar-in-Residence Fund c Toby Neipris Wilgoren Memorial Jewish & Hebrew Literature Endowment to provide guest lecturers. Collection c Leonard Sandhaus Memorial Children’s Collection Supports the library. Adds books for children to our library. c Tree of Life c Mahzor Lev Shalem $360 per leaf; inscribe a leaf for any of life’s celebrations. Dedicate a new mahzor for the High Holy Day Service. $36 each; inscribe the bookplate in honor or memory of a loved one.

Other Funds: c John Gold Scholarship c Israel & Doris Samuels Scholarship Scholarship c Dr. George V. Hochman Scholarship c Max & Ida Schultz Memorial Fund c Hyman Sokoloff Scholarship c Bertram Berger Memorial Fund c Anna & Paul Kerstein Scholarship c Harvey Alan Seigel Achievement c Frances Steinberg Scholarship c Jennie & Max Berger Scholarship c Dr. Aaron Kornetsky Scholarship Fund c Lonni Beth Stern Academic c Israel Boyer Memorial Scholarship c Kublin Family Scholarship c Rose Shanker Memorial Fund for Achievement Award c Irving & Gloria Bromberg Memorial c Harriet V. Lake Memorial Youth Activities c Theodore Stern Memorial Fund Scholarship Scholarship c Manfred Sheff Memorial Fund c Miriam & Joseph Ulman Memorial c Frank Einis Memorial Fund c Steven Linick Scholarship c Sher-Perlin Hertz Nursery School Fund c Anne & David Enbinder Scholarship c Robyn Amy Locke Hebrew Scholarship Fund c Milton Weisman Memorial Fund c Robin Feldman Special Education Educational Fund c Abby Shevitz z”l Anshei Mitzvah c Evelyne & Saul Wersted Scholarship Fund c Maltz Family Campership Fund Fund for Students at the Jewish c Sid Hentoff Memorial Scholarship c Leo Pollock Fund c Slovin Family Education Fund Theological Seminary c Irving & Ann Glaser Memorial Fund c Benjamin Rosenstein Fund c Rabbi Pesach Sobel Prozdor c Woodland Wilderness Fund Donor notification(s) to: ______Name Name Name

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c In Honour Of c Speedy Recovery c In Honour Of c Speedy Recovery c In Honour Of c Speedy Recovery c In Appreciation Of c Mazel Tov To c In Appreciation Of c Mazel Tov To c In Appreciation Of c Mazel Tov To c In Memory Of c In Memory Of c In Memory Of CALENDAR Visit www.tisharon.org/calendar for updates and daily minyan times

NOVEMBER 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 30 Tishrei 2 1 Heshvan 3 2 Heshvan 4 3 Heshvan 5 4 Heshvan Every Shabbat: Rosh Hodesh Rosh Hodesh Candle lighting, • Drop-in Meditation with the Tiferet Center, • Sisterhood 5:15pm • Shabbat Services 8:55am • Talmud Class, Meeting, 7:00pm (Bar Mitzvah: Sam • Mini-Minyan and Jr. Congregation, 9:00am • A Cappella • Shabbat Services, Vilk), 9:00am 10:00am and Tot Shabbat, 11:15am • Parenting Book Rehearsal, 7:30pm 6:15pm • Mincha/Ma’ariv (Bat Club, 9:30am • Israeli Dancing, Mitzvah: Rachel Glass), • Gift Shop Open, 8:00pm 4:45pm 7:00pm • Mincha, 5:05pm • Youth Committee Visit www.tisharon.org/calendar.aspx for updatesMeeting, and daily 7:45pm minyan times 6 5 Heshvan 7 6 Heshvan 8 7 Heshvan 9 8 Heshvan 10 9 Heshvan 11 10 Heshvan 12 11 Heshvan Rosh Chodesh Candle lighting, • Lunch & Learn, • Talmud Class, • A Cappella 4:08pm • Shabbat Services, • Gift Shop Open, 12:15pm 9:00am Rehearsal, 7:30pm 9:00am 9:00am • Sr USY Lounge, • Parenting Book • Education • Mishpacha Minyan • Israel Table Talk, • Rock-a-Baby 6:30pm Club, 9:30am Committee Meeting, Shabbat Services, during kiddush Concert, 10:00am • Me’ah, 7:00pm • Gift Shop Open, 7:45pm 6:15pm • Mincha/Ma’ariv • USY Freshman 7:00pm • Israeli Dancing, (Bat Mitzvah: Suzanne Bonding, 1:00pm • Executive 8:00pm Silver), 3:30pm • Keeper of the Committee Meeting, • Shorashim Potluck, Flame, 4:00pm 7:00pm 4:00pm • Mincha, 4:00pm • Ma’ariv/Havdalah, 5:07pm 13 12 Heshvan 14 13 Heshvan 15 14 Heshvan 16 15 Heshvan 17 16 Heshvan 18 17 Heshvan 19 18 Heshvan Candle lighting, 4:02pm • Gift Shop Open, • Lunch & Learn, • Talmud Class, • A Cappella • Shabbat Services

9:00am 12:15pm 9:00am Rehearsal, 7:30pm (Bar Mitzvah: Jacob • Mah Gadlu • Sisterhood • Purim Schpiel • Gift Shop Open, • Israeli Dancing, Mercer), 9:00am Shabbat Services, Shmooze, 10:00am Rehearsal, 7:00pm 7:00pm 8:00pm • Mincha, 3:50pm 6:15pm • Brotherhood • Me’ah, 7:00pm • Ma’ariv/Havdalah, Meeting, 10:00am • Hertz Committee 5:01pm • Hessed Training, Meeting, 7:45pm 12:30pm • Kadima Kandy Adventure, 1:00pm

20 19 Heshvan 21 20 Heshvan 22 21 Heshvan 23 22 Heshvan 24 23 Heshvan 25 24 Heshvan 26 25 Heshvan Candle lighting, • Gift Shop Open, • Lunch & Learn, • Talmud Class, 3:57pm • Shabbat Services, 9:00am 12:15pm 9:00am 9:00am • Brotherhood • Gift Shop Open, • Sing Into Shabbat, • Mincha, 3:45pm Breakfast, 10:00am 7:00pm 3:15pm • Ma’ariv/Havdalah, • Sharon Interfaith • Shabbat Services, 4:57pm Thanksgiving Service 4:00pm (Islamic Center of New England), 7:00pm

27 26 Heshvan 28 27 Heshvan 29 28 Heshvan 30 29 Heshvan Sometimes new events get added, program times change, and classes are rescheduled after the Luach goes to print... Make sure • Lunch & Learn, • Talmud Class, the office has your current email address so you stay up to date! 12:15pm 9:00am • Purim Schpiel • Gift Shop Open, You can also check the online calendar for the latest updates: Rehearsal, 7:00pm 7:00pm www.tisharon.org/calendar • Me’ah, 7:00pm • Board of Trustees Meeting, 7:30pm Minyan times: • Mornings: Monday-Friday, 6:45am; Sunday and Federal holidays, 9:00am • Evenings: Sunday-Thursday, 7:30pm; Friday, 6:15pm; Saturday, check the calendar Visit www.tisharon.org/calendar for updates and daily minyan times CALENDAR

DECEMBER 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sometimes new events get added, program times change, and classes are rescheduled 1 1 Kislev 2 2 Kislev 3 3 Kislev after the Luach goes to print... Make sure the office has your current email address so Rosh Hodesh Candle lighting, you stay up to date! 3:55pm • Shabbat Services, • Sisterhood 9:00am You can also check the online for the latest updates: www.tisharon.org/calendar Meeting, 7:00pm • Mishpacha Minyan • Mincha, 3:45pm Shabbat Services, • Ma’ariv/Havdalah, Minyan times: • A Cappella Rehearsal, 7:30pm 6:15pm 4:55pm • Mornings: Monday-Friday, 6:45am; Sunday and Federal holidays, 9:00am • Youth Committee • Evenings: Sunday-Thursday, 7:30pm; Friday, 6:15pm; Saturday, check the calendar Meeting, 7:45pm Every Shabbat: • Israel Affairs • Drop-in Meditation with the Tiferet Center, 8:55am Meeting, 8:00pm • Mini-Minyan and Jr. Congregation, 10:00am and Tot Shabbat, 11 • Israeli Dancing, 8:00pm 4 4 Kislev 5 5 Kislev 6 6 Kislev 7 7 Kislev 8 8 Kislev 9 9 Kislev 10 10 Kislev Candle lighting • Gift Shop Open, • Indoor Yard Sale, • Talmud Class, • Challah Baking 3:54pm • Shabbat Services, 9:00am 9:00am 9:00am Class, 7:00pm 9:00am • Indoor Rummage • Lunch & Learn, • TI Reads Book • A Cappella • Mah Gadlu • Mincha, 3:45pm Sale, 9:00am 12:15pm Club, 7:00pm Rehearsal, 7:30pm Shabbat Services, • Ma’ariv/Havdalah, • USY Does Iron • Me’ah, 7:00pm • Gift Shop Open, • Education 6:15pm 4:54pm Chef, 1:00pm 7:00pm Committee Meeting, • Gamm Concert, • Executive 7:45pm 4:00pm Committee Meeting, • Israeli Dancing, 7:00pm 8:00pm

11 11 Kislev 12 12 Kislev 13 13 Kislev 14 14 Kislev 15 15 Kislev 16 16 Kislev 17 17 Kislev Candle lighting • Gift Shop Open, • Lunch & Learn, • Talmud Class, • A Cappella 3:56pm • Shabbat Services, 9:00am 12:15pm 9:00am Rehearsal, 7:30pm 9:00am • Barne & Noble • Sr USY Lounge, • Gift Shop Open, • Israeli Dancing, • Shabbat Services, • Mincha, 3:45pm Event, 11:00am 6:30pm 7:00pm 8:00pm 6:15pm • Ma’ariv/Havdalah, • Brotherhood • Me’ah, 7:00pm • Board of Trustees 4:56pm Meeting, 10:00am • Purim Schpiel Meeting, 7:30pm Rehearsal, 7:00pm • Hertz Committee Meeting, 7:45pm

18 18 Kislev 19 19 Kislev 20 20 Kislev 21 21 Kislev 22 22 Kislev 23 23 Kislev 24 24 Kislev Candle lighting • Gift Shop Open, • Lunch & Learn, • Talmud Class, • A Cappella 3:59pm • Shabbat Services, 9:00am 12:15pm 9:00am Rehearsal, 7:30pm 9:00am • Brotherhood • Sisterhood • USY Pre-Hanukkah • Israeli Dancing, • Sing Into Shabbat, • Mincha, 3:50pm Breakfast, 10:00am Hanukkah Party, Party, 6:00pm 8:00pm 3:15pm • Ma’ariv/Havdalah, • Kadima Hanukkah 7:00pm • Gift Shop Open, • Shabbat Services, 5:00pm Party, 12:00pm • Me’ah, 7:00pm 7:00pm 4:00pm • Temple Israel • Adult & Family Hanukkah Party Education Meeting, 7:45pm

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25 25 Kislev 26 26 Kislev 27 27 Kislev 28 28 Kislev 29 29 Kislev 30 1 Tevet 31 2 Tevet Rosh Hodesh Candle lighting • Shabbat Services, 4:04pm 9:00am • Mincha, 3:55pm • Sing Into Shabbat, • Ma’ariv/Havdalah, 3:15pm 5:05pm • Shabbat Services, • Shorashim Hanukkah / 4:00pm New Year’s Party, 5:30pm

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Whether it was ushering and greeting on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, assisting with our youth and family programming throughout the holidays, helping to build our sukkah, leading part of a service, chanting torah or haftorah, finding additional volunteers, stuffing envelopes, or any of the myriad other roles our volunteers fill, .todah rabbah תודה רּבה thank you

Temple Israel is what it is – and will continue to be what it can be – because of all of you.

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Ron Fish Rabbi Rachel Silverman Associate Rabbi Steven W. Dress Cantor Harold Lew Cantor Emeritus Benjamin Maron Executive Director Deborah Astor Executive Director Emerita

Edward S. Hershfield President Marion Gribetz Executive Vice President, Vice President for Operations Ellen Silk Vice President for Finance Beth Lappen Vice President for Education Ron Czik Vice President for Jewish Communal Life Gary Perkins Treasurer Neil Aronson Assistant Treasurer Stacey Bonett Chorney Secretary

Margery Maidman Luach Editor The Luach is published bi-monthly.