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November 2001 - Chcshvan/Kislev Number 11

Israeli Art Show and Sale The TRS Drama Group Presented by Safrai Gallery of Jerusalem Invites you to at Temple Rodef Shalom / 2100 Westmoreland Street Falls Church, VA 22043 /

November 8 - November ii, 2001

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By Alfred Uhrey

Saturday December 1 • 7:30 pm Thursday, November 8 ...... 00 - 11:00 pm Sunday "Gala Wine and Cheese Opening" December 2 • 6:30 pm Friday, November 9 . . .9:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday, November io . . .6:30 - 11:00 pm A discussion of Southern Jewry,assimi- lation and other issues raised in the Sunday, November ii . .9:30 am - 4:30 pm show will follow the Sunday perform - ance. While there is no objectionable Free Admission! material in the show and there is humor throughout, the subject matter is 0 such that it may not be of interest to Mark your calendars! Dont miss this event! children under about 13 years old. For more information & reservations call 703/532-2217

fmily Shabbat 7:30p November Shabbatot First Friday of each month esigned for families with school-aged children, a Vayera—November 2/3 D special Family Shabbat Prayerbook is used, and there is plenty of singing as well as a great story in lieu o Genesis 18:1-22.24 a sermon. Most services feature musical participation Friday, November 2 from one of our Religious School grades. Shabbat Ktdz 7:15pm Shabbat Kidz Zone OPEN Zone is open during Family Shabbat for our little ones 7:30pm Family Shabbat— 4th grade sings ages 2 though 6. Saturday, November 3 9:00am Torah Study 10:30am Shabbat Worship, Bnai Mitzvah of Parallel Shabbat Morning Minyan

Leah Corr and Lindsay Freedman This informal lay led Shabbat service is held A A 10:30am Caring Committee Shabbat Parallel Morning on the first Saturday of each month at Minyan and Potluck Lunch 10:30am in the School Lobby. If you would like to participate in leading one of these Chaye Sarah—November 9/10 services, please contact Rabbi Burstein. The service is followed by a pot luck lunch. You are asked to Genesis 23:1-25:18 please bring a dairy or vegetarian item to share. (Please also bring your own serving utensils) Friday, November 9 7:45pm New Friends Wine and Cheese 8:15pm Erev Shabbat Worship with Guest Speaker Dr. Andrew Lovinger Tot 67haat-6:30pm Saturday, November 10 Third Friday of each month 9:00am Torah Study September through June 10:30am Shabbat Worship, Bnai Mitzvah of Eric Turner and Jodi Abrains ring the little ones arid enjoy a Toledot—November 16/17 3 fun filled 30 minute service that includes candle lighting, Genesis 25:19-28:9 singing, a story and prayer. This service is followed Friday, November 16 17y a pot luck "nut free" once in the School Lolby! 6:30pm Renaissance Shabbat Dinner (see page 9) l7lease )ring a "nut free" dessert item to share. 6:30pm Tot Shabbat and Pot Luck nut free Oncg 8:15pm Frey Shabbat Worship Saturday, November 17 COLLEGE SHABBAT 9:00am Torah Study Friday, November 23 at 8:15pm 10:30am Shabbat Worship, Bnai Mitzvah of Alice Massie and Justin Banks ttention parents of TRS College Students: Please A let your students know that we will be honoring Vayetze—November 23-24 them and welcoming them home on November 23rd. Genesis 28:10-32:3 IN ADDITION., if your college student is not already on our mailing list for receiving special mailings and Friday, November 23 packages for Chanukah and Pesach, please contact 8:00pm Shabbat Kidz Zone OPEN Youth Advisor Michelle Sandier at 703/433- 8:15pm Frey Shabbat Worship/College Shabbat 1456 or e-mail: [email protected] to Saturday, November 24 add your student to the list 9:00am Torah Study Deadline: November 5 10:30am Shabbat Worship, Bnai Mitzvah of Dana Greenlee and Aaron Klaber. Vayishlach—November 30/December 1 SHABBAT KIDZ ZONE!!!

Genesis 32:4-36:43 The Shabbat Kidz Zone is open to children 2-6 years of age during services on the 1st and 4th Friday of each month! Friday, November 30 6:30pm Kallah 20s-30s Shabbat Dinner • Games • Toys 8:15pm Shabbat Rocks • Activities • Snacks Saturday, December 1 • Videos 9:00am Torah Study Reserving your childs space with Anne in the Temple 10:30am Shabbat Worship, Bnai Mitzvah of office by 1:30 pm the Wednesday prior to the service will Emily Thrasher and Kevin Logan assure that your child can be accommodated. Drop-ins are welcome on a first come basis. Our new quiet room is also open where parents can accompany their children during services.

2 In remembrance Table of Contents of Kristallnacht 05 Adult Education TRS Sisterhood is pleased to present 19 Bnai Mitzvah special Shabbat Guest Speaker 31 Calendar Dr. Andrew J Lovinger . 18 Caring Committee Friday, November 9, 8:15pm 06 Cultural Topic: The Holocaust in Greece 25 Donations

Di: Andrew J. Lovinger is intimately 04 From the President familiar with the /iistosy of Greek Jewry 17 Israeli Solidarity through his own studies and personal involvement. He has represented the 24 Library Central Board of Jewish Communities of 08 Membership Greece and has served as a confidential informal emissaiy to the World Jewish 07 Outreach

Congress, particularly during politically 12 Religious School sensitive times in Greece, and has lectured at synagogues as well 22 Scrapbook as at the Foreign Service Institute of the State Department. 23 Sisterhood Dr. Lovingers discussion will focus on the Greek Jewish Community, dating back to at least the 5th century B.C.E.. 10 Social Action Traveling through history, he will lead us up to the 14 — Youth Holocaust, and the ensuing events that almost totally extin- guished the historic community of Salonika where 96% of its Jews perished in Auschwitz. Dr. Lovinger will then bring us to the status of the Greek Jewish Community at the Temple Rodef Shalom present time. . Following services TRS Sisterhood will present a special Senior Rabbi - Amy M. Schwartzman display of UNIONGRAMS, the notccarcls printed by Cantor - Michael A. Shochet Women of Reform Judaism. Proceeds of Uniongrams bene- Assistant Rabbi - Marcus L. Burstein fIt the YES Fund of the Women of Reform Judaism- with Rabbi Emeritus - Laszlo Berkowits monies being donated to many branches of Reform Judaism. OFFICERS President: Jonathan Kosariii Vice President: Peter Elinsky 0#4 Vice President: Ricki Kanter Vice President: Marshall Berman Vice President: Fred Abbey Treasurer, President-Elect: Cal Klausncr Assistant Treasurer: Beth Silver Financial Secretary: Fred Freedman Please join us for a Recording Secretary: Martha Bernad Corresponding Secretary: Debra Jardot CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TRUSTEES Cherie Artz, Gerry Kadonuff, Betty Nan Obcrmayer

Sunday, November 4 - 7:00pm STAFF Judy Scmff, Administrator - 703/532-2240 Anita Thornton, Program Director 703/532-2217 You should have already Din:i Burt, RJE, Religious School Principal - 703/532-2207 Karen Simpson, Nursery School Principal - 703/532-2227 received a separate mailing Frank Conlon, Choir Director

with the agenda and details. Temple Office 703/532-2217 www.1iiinplcRodcfShalom.org Email: trsfcva@erolseomn

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Chevre (Friends):

hen you receive this bul- W letin, we will have celebrat- ed a once in a generation event the dedication of our new facility. I hope you took advantage of the myriad of events taking place over the dedication weekend. On behalf of the congregation, I would like to thank the Clergy for the beautiful, memorable Shabbat service they wrote especially for the dedication. The Ruach (spirit) that was present in our Sanctuary will stay with us for many years. Yasher Koach (well done) and Todah Rabah (thank you) to the special committees for their many months of hard work in planning the memorable weekends events that we enjoyed and ensuring the recognition of all those who made our building possible. The year 5762 began with us once again worshipping together in our home, having all grades of our Religious School in the new classroom building, followed by the Dedication Weekend. The Simchas of 5762 continues as we await the birth of Rabbi Schwartzmans and her husband Kevin Mosss second child). I know all of us extend our very best wishes to Rabbi Schwartzman, Kevin and Hannah as their family and our congregational family grow. TRS Sisterhood As a Keheilah Kedosha (sacred community), we value, respect and take care of all in our community. I know we all want to Bagel Bar embrace Amy, Kevin, and Hannah at this special time, and I also unday morning - A great time to sit back, know we want to allow them all the personal time they need and deserve over the next several months. Please watch the Bulletin, read, and nosh on a TRS website and TRS listserve for all the news. S bagel with a Rabbi Schwartzman advised us of her maternity leave plans in cup of coffee. Open the October bulletin. Our Clergy, Senior staff and board have care- fully planned and worked closely together to ensure the seamless all other Sunday continuation of all spiritual, educational and life-cycle events dur- mornings when there ing Rabbi Schwartzmans temporary absence. In this dedicatory is Religious School, year for our congregation, we look forward to a year of rich and fulfilling programming and continued full support of our congre- you can join other par- gants spiritual needs. ent, in the TRS Grand BShalom, Hall at the Sisterhood Bagel Jonathan H. Kosarin President Bar. Bagels, bagel spreads, coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be offered for sale. The Bagel Bar will be open from 9:00 a.m. until noon. NOVEMBER 9-11, 2001 is National Part-time opportunities are still available for afew Donor Sabbath Weekend To find out more Sisterhood volunteer positions. Call Su Hale at 703- about organ donation, please call 800/52- 560-7712 to choose a time when you can help. All DONOR. proceeds of the Bagel Bar will support Sisterhood cThAJskkft Tzedakah.

Adult Education I

•mmittee-Chair: Fred Winter 703/532-0314 Ongoing Programs: The TRS Adult Education 4 4Torah Study: Line by line discussion/study of Torah. This group reviews and discusses Biblical passages each week in Committee is pleased to an infomral setting. Drop-ins are always welcome. Wem eet T f at 9:00 am every Saturday. present TWO GUEST Tuesday Morning Discussion Group: Daytime discussion of current topics affecting the Jewish community. This group meets the 2nd and 4th SPEAKERS IN NOVEMBER! Tuesday of each mouth at 10:00 am, September through June. Downtown Lunch Bunch: A well-established tradition among our members who work in the District, this group "brown • Thursday, November 1, 7:30pm bags" lunch for an open discussion of contemporary Jewish issues. New members are always welcome! Please call Robin in the Temple Office to be put on the mailing list and confirm Dr. Marc Shapiro dates for future meetings. Foundation for Jewish Studies Scholar-in-Residence Topic: "When God had a Body" Maimonides and Medieval Anthropomorphism ADULT • Sunday, November 4, 4:00pm Dr. Jodi Magness, Professor, LIMUD Tufts University Come Learn With Us! Topic: "The Stones of Jerusalem" Topic: The Prophets

Dates USING SCENTS WITH

• November I COMMON SENSE MICAH Instructor: Rabbi Amy Schwartzman s individuals who are part of a commu- A nity we are aware of the dangers of • November 18 "second-hand" smoke, the hazards of ISAIAH numerous environmental pollutants, and00 Instructor: Rabbi Laszlo Rerkowits the potential of severe allergic reactions . • December 2 to some chemical substances. One often JEREMIAH overlooked category of allergens are the Instructor: TBA fragrances many of us wear each day. Many people have minor reactions to perfumes, colognes, • December 16 and after shave lotions. Some individuals have severe reac- AMOS tions to them if they are even in the same room as someone Instructor: Rabbi Marcus Burstein wearing a fragrance. We understand and respect everyones right to wear fragrances; however, we request that you con- Times: 9:15am and 11:45am sider limiting or eliminating your use of fragrances when coming to TRS related events. This will hopefully make it a Sundays in the Sanctuary North Wing more pleasant environment for all of our congregants. In some cases, from a health perspective, it will allow some of your fellow congregants to continue to come to our Temple.

5 rCultural

he TRS Drama Group will present The Last Night of Ballyhoo on Saturday, December 1 (7:30 PM) and Sunday, December 2(6:30 pm). A discussion of Megillah T Southern Jewry will follow the Sunday performance. Here are excerpts from arti- Audition cles about this Tony Award winning play as it has been presented around the country. Wednesday, The Last Night of Ballyhoo, a comic drama, is the story of intra-racial prejudice between German-Jewish Atlantans and "the other kind" Jews of Eastern European November 7, 2001 decent. Uhrys play depicts the attempts of Southern Jews in the late 30s to assimilate with 7:30 in the Southern Episcopalians. In an effort to climb the social ladder in an exclusive Southern Music & Arts Center society, members of the affluent Jewish community abandoned their Jewish heritage to adopt gentile customs, such as Christmas trees and Easter egg hunts, and in turn their own brand of social snobbery. In.. Ballyhoo, Uhry explores these themes by focusing on two The Rumors Are True young women of German-Jewish descent, Sunny and Lala, who take very different routes This Year Its to romance. Their romantic encounters tear a family apart and ultimately bring it back together again.

The Megillah While pride, prejudice and the denial of ones heritage are at the core of... Ballyhoo, the story According to Mickey! is at heart a love story, prompting one Atlanta critic to write "this irresistible love story bestows the gift of a truly, deeply, happy ending." (Dan Hulbert, Atlanta Journal-Constitution) —THE HIPPODROME STATE THEATRE - Gainesville, FL

uIt This is the latest from Pulitzer Prize winner Alfred Uhry, who wrote the highly acclaimed MZCILLSl "Driving Miss Daisy". "The Last Night of Ballyhoo" takes place in Atlanta, Georgia in iccordIg to Mickey December of 1939. The movie Gone With The Wind is making its premiere and Hitler is invad ing Poland, but Atlantas German Jews are much more concerned with who is going to Ballyhoo, the social event of the season. With his rich and complex characters, Uhiy has managed to person- ify the mystique of Southern Charm, prejudice, quirkiness and humor in one glorious piece of work. - JEWISH ENSEMBLE THEATRE - West Bloomfield, MI An all in-house production Lyrics by Barb Sarshik Alfred Uh;ys "Last Night of Ballyhoo" offers a glimpse into a world little know to many, but Book & additional lyrics by one with which many can empathize. His intelligent, well-presented drama about belonging, Jessie Marshall exclusion, self-acceptance and ownership of ones heritage never gets too heavy-handed and while the subject is treated with serious respect, he never takes himself too seriously. Thus, Last Night of Ballyhoo delivers a thoughtful and entertaining evening of theatre and its critical acclaim is Please plan to sing a short well earned. —MOUNTAIN VIEW CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - excerpt from one of the fol- Mountain View, CA lowing songs: "Mickey Mouse Club March", "Beauty and A bittersweet romantic play about the whole world of Southern Jewish culture from prize- the Beast", "Its A Small winning playwright Alfred Uliry, "The Last Night of Ballyhoo" touches on enough important World", "When You Wish issues to make it illuminating, yet does so on such a poweifully human level as to make it a com- Upon A Star" or "A pelling diversion almost totally devoid of heavy-handed didacticism or proselytizing. Based on the Spoonful of Sugar." real history of a regular social occurence that took place in certain Southern cities until sometime around midcentury, Ballyhoo was a kind of German-Jewish debutante ball that happened in Atlanta around Christmastime. —EVERYMAN THEATRE - Baltimore, MD Music & the original lyrics will be available at the Please join the cast composed of Sam Simon, Janice Zucker, Shelley Kramer-Dover, Lisa auditions. Tobias, Audrey Whittington, Jon Ginsberg, Eric Primmer and Charles Mandelbaum thi December. Their hard work and talent in bringing this excellent play alive will make for an evening of fine theatre that will not soon be forgotten. Outreach

Co-Chairs: Hannah Moore 703/5339640 Ongoing Programs: Intermarried couples discus- Lesley Persily 703/383-9897 sion group meets the first Wednesday of each month.

Lost your copy of Israeli Dancinq for Dummies? Dont know your maqim step from your mambo? Not to worrq... Join the Outreach Committee and the Israel Solidaritq Committee for an evening Of: Israeli folk dancing, food, and good old-fashioned fun! Saturdaq, November 17 from 1f:30-7:30 7 RS Social Hall Ev€rqone is welcome! We extend a special invitation to intermarried families, recent converts, and anyone else who wants to meet other TRSers while learning the basics of Israeli folk dancing. The evening will end with a short havdalah service. Dinner will include falafel, salads, and other Israeli treats. The cost of dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children (2 and under). I/we plan to attend the evening of Israeli dancing and dinner:

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Daqtime Phone:

Address:

Email: Number of adults and children attending: (Please include ages of children)

Adults Children: Childrens ages: Total amount enclosed $ Please return the attached form with dinner payment by November 9. Make checks payable to Temple Rodet Shalom and mail to:

Mail checks to: . Temple Rodef Shalom Israeli Dinner do Lesleq Persilq 3616 Dorado Court, Fairfax, Virginia 22031

PA Membership

embership Committee is interested in For information on any of our membership M working with other committees/groups programs, or to become involved with this com- within the Temple community to attract and serve mittee, please contact: as many of our members as possible. To this end,

Tobi Rozen - Diane Pollack we are seeking the ideas of any of our creative 703/524-1377 703/534-0550 members on ways to involve more people in plan-

[email protected] [email protected] ning activities. Please let us hear from you! 11 Single Parent Family Activity

Bowling at Bowl America, Lee Highway, Fairfax

Sunday, November 4 at 2 pm

RSVP: Ann Dominick, [email protected] or 703-242-2610

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. SIPPERS Hallah 20s & 30s (Shabbat Inter-acvity for Parents and Pre-schoolérs) lease join Kallah, the P Temples 20s and 30s __Chanukah PrtyI group, on Friday, November /Sunday, Decemlèr"i6, :oo pm 30th for Shabbat Dinner and Services. It will be a special his progamjis designed especially for our T/ memberswith pee-school aged children. evening of good food and great Several fun-filled and educational activities are company. We will start dinner at 6:30 PM and 11 IN, planned including! services will follow. There will be no charge for • crafts \ / this event. Please RSVP to Lisa Kazden at 703- • Story \ / songs V 560-2435 by no later than Friday, November 23rd. • atkas and MORE! \ ) Parent-are needed to help plan and imlement Kallah is open to all TRS members in their 20s and 30s. If this yeas activities, if you can help withIven you would like to join or have any questions, please contact ne activity,..please call Eynneiotenerg Lisa Kazden, 7031560-2435 or Beth Newman, 703/52- G/536-3489Or--Tanya-Weiss7o3/522-2524. 2644. We look forward to seeing you! Thanks!

ZIP CODE COFFEE! Membership Committee held another of its very successful zip code coffees on October 21 for the 22207 zip code at the home of Membership Committee Co-chair Tobi Rozen. When will your area be zipped? Keep watching this space! The next Opportunity will be November 18 for the Vienna area, If you live in this neighborhood, watch your mailbox for your postcard invi- tation and RSVP. These coffees are a great way to meet others who live near you and enjoy membership at TRS. too. tthcaiw& ctb The December Zip Code Coffee will be held for zip codes in the Fairfax area, Watch for postcard invitations for the Fairfax coffee which will take place on Sunday evening. December 2 from he Renaissance Club will be having a Shabbat 7 p. m. - 9 pm. T Dinner at the Temple on Friday, November 16 at 6:30pm.The cost is $18.00 per person. Your check is "New Friends" Wine your reservation and must be received by Friday, & Cheese November 9. Please make checks payable to TRS and Friday, November 9 - 7:45 pm in the Adult Lounge mail to: Sharon Levy, 2533 Sandburg St., Dunn Loring, \A 22027. Persons interested in participating in All TRS members who are unaccompanied and Renaissance Club actitivies are welcome at the Shabbat attend services alone for whatever reason are Dinner. invited to join the Membership Committee for renaissance is social group of TRS members who are Empty a wine and cheese get-together at 7:45 pm in Nesters in their 50s and 60s. If you are interested in learning the Adult Lounge. After a bit of mingling, more about it, please contact Howard Kramer at 7031560-2914. well all go into the service as a group. , Social Action

or further information on any of our Social Action pro- Fgrams, or if you would like to become involved with this W Thank You committee, please contact: Marc Cohen pedal thanks to the following Temple members who assisted 703/356-5834 S with the Yom Kippur canned food drive: Deborah Peeples; [email protected] Nancy Reder; Jan Spoor; Bob and Aaron Rosenberg; Mona Milberg; Diane Slafsky; David, Sandy, Josh and Jason Sellers; Ann Gutkin Deborah Lciderman, Sarah Frizzell and Cliff and Marshall Rader. 703/532-3132 Also, Temple members provided a tremendous amount of food, [email protected] making those words from Isaiah about sharing with the needy a reality at a time when donations to area food banks and food pantries are down. Social Action Events

September 11 Relief • December 25, 2001 at the Temple: Winter Mitzvah Project he Social Action Committee has made a donation of $900 ("50 T Chai") on behalf of the Congregation to the Union of • April 28, 2002: Sixth Annual Mitzvah Day American Hebrew Congregations Relief Fund to help the victims • May 17, 2002: Casseroles for So Others Might of the Sept. II tragedies. If you would like to make a donation as Eat well, secure credit card donations may he made at: https://www.u,ihc.org/rclief/secure.htnil . Donations by check may be sent to: uAI-IC Disaster Relief Fund Attn:Development Department Ohel Yaacov 633 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017 very year around this time, we begin our Ohel Yaaeov Project. ETimed to coincide with Chanukah, we ask our congregational family to make contributions to the Fund iii honor or in memory of special family members or friends. Family members and/or November Tzedakah friends receive an Ohel Yaacov certificate so that they will know that a contribution in their honor has been made. The contribu- Collection tions are used to support organizations in Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia that serve the housing needs of low- ach month, with the assistance of the Religious School, we col- income and disabled persons. Each year we are able to make sub- E lect and donate items to a different local agency. All Temple stantial contributions to 10-12 organizations. This past year, our members are encouraged to participate. This months recipient most substantial contribution ($6,000) went to Homestretch. organization is Homestretch. Founded in 1990, Homestretch is the Through this contribution, we support Sukkat Shalom, a transi- largest provider of transitional housing in Fairfax County. They tional apartment for a family. As described on this page, also provide employment assistance, life skills training, domestic Homestretch helps families get hack on their feet and provides violence and substance abuse counseling and youth enrichment the supports and services they need to become economically activities. The requested items, which may he brought to the self-sufficient. Temple and placed under the stairs by the Religious School office We also provided funds for Yachad/Sukot in April, Falls through November 14 are: Church Housing Corporation, Jewish Foundation for Group • New or gently used kitchen items (pots, parts, utensils, etc.) 1 loines, Fairfax County Womens Center, Falls Church Winter • New or gently used table or floor lamps Shelter, Baileys Crossroads Community Shelter, New Hope • New or gently used bathroom towels Housing, N Street Village, Shelter House, Alternative House and In addition, if anyone has twin or double box-springs, mattresses or Habitat for Humanity/No. VA. on page II, you will see an ad metal bed frames, call 703/237-2035 to arrange a pick UI). announcing the commencement of this years Ohel Yaacov Fund. We want you to know that through your generosity, we are mak- ing a difference in the lives of others in Northern Virginia.

1I! Social Action Ohel Yaacov

ur congregational family has long been a gen- O erous supporter of community programs that December Mitzvah Day provide housing assistance to the homeless and low-income families. Through our Ohel Yaacov Project (Tent of Jacob) Fund, Temple Members give gener- ously at this time of year. The Sisterhood also gen- ur congregation has traditionally cooked on December 25th. erously supports the Ohel Yaacov Fund through its House Pin sales. Q For many years, we have gathered in and around our Temple kitchen to prepare holiday meals for group homes in Northern Among the projects that our Ohel Yaacov Fund has Virginia and then delivered the food. The last two years, we held a contributed to in the past few years are: different December Mitzvah Day Project, which was an over- Sukat Shalom, A Peaceful Shelter - a three-bed- whelming success. In early December, we began collecting gifts of room apartment in Falls Church that provides clothing, toys, hooks and toiletries. In mid-December we gathered short-term transitional housing to families with on a Sunday afternoon to wrap the gifts. Through your generous children; contributions, we had many gifts to wrap. This project was partic- • Homeless shelters in Arlington. Falls Church, ularly successful because it involved congregants of all ages. This Baileys Crossroads and Reston, and a shelter for year, we plan to do a little of both. We will again begin collecting battered women; gifts in early December and wrap them on December 16 and pre- • Jewish Foundation for Group Homes, a provider pare meals on the 25th. Please cheek the December bulletin for of supervised housing for the disabled poor; and more information regarding our December Mitzvah Day Projects. • DC Habitat for Humanity, which builds new housing for homeless families. Grocery Receipts All funds contributed to the Ohel Yaacov Fund from now until the end of the year will be allocated and ou dont have to save actual grocery receipts at either Giant or distributed by the Social Action Committee at its January meeting. Safeway anymore to help schols acquire computer equipment. Rabbi Amy Schwartzman, Want lets you designate up to three schools on your bonus card, Ann Gutkin and Marc Cohen, - and Safeway allows up to four schools on your club card. You can Co-Chairs, Social Action designate online at www.glantfood.com for Giant and www.proghqtrs.com/5afeway for Safeway. If you would like To the Ohel Yaacov Fund to help Fairfax County alternative schools that serve disadvantaged and special needs students, please designate 2080 for Giant and Please prepare a certificate in honor of 2372 for Safeway. Or, designate "Oakwood Shelter School." Our in memory of : (check one) Committee helps four alternative schools through this designation. In past years, when Giant still used paper receipts for this pro- gram, we were able to provide over $30,000 to these schools, Name: thanks to the generosity of the Congregation. Indicate below to whom the Ohel Yaacov certificate should be sent (please print): Volunteer Opportunities Name:- hare, Inc. needs volunteers to help set hI) and distribute S Thanksgiving food baskets on Monday, November 19. This will take place at McLean Baptist Church, 1367 Chain Bridge Address: Road, in McLean. Call Nancy Schwartz at 703-903-8925 for fur- ther information. Given by:

November Meeting Please indicate the amount of your donation: J$15LJ$25 J$50 LlOther e will meet at the Temple on Sunday, November 11th at 9 am. Grab a bagel at Sisterhoods Bagel Bar and j oin us to Please tear off and send to the Temple office with are your ideas and discuss upcoming events. your check, Attn: Ohel Yaacov Fund.

It Religious School

From the Educator

he most successful of our experiences are when families and staff are participating together, working in a partnership to accomplish T mutual goals. Our first two months of school have flown by, filled with joint ventures. In September, our school welcomed parents to our First ever "Back-to School- Day". In an effort to mcci the needs of families, we moved the traditional Back- to- School night to (hiring school hours. It was wonderful to have so many parents in school with us, meeting teach- meeting and greeting each other and learning together. ers, hearing about curriculum and seeing how we operate during our And, our community goes far beyond school hours. The fall has been exciting Sundays. At the same time, our annual Book Fair commenced in filled with I 101) Day and Holiday celebrations. From the High Holy Day the School Lobby, under the direction of Assistant Principal Barbara Brot Youth Program organized by the RS Committee with teachers and parents Bailey with numerous volunteers both at the tables and behind the scenes. hosting in the rooiris, to the Sukkab Building Party to the Consecration of The Book Fair not only enhances our bookshelves, but is a fundraiser for 90+ of our newest students in the first, second and third grades. the school, allowing us to enhance our programs without abusing our What an incredible sight to see the parents unroll the Torah for the budget! kids all the way around our Social I JaIl. Fven our "regular" Family All of the excitenient is not j ust on Sundays.. Tuesdays and Shabbat worship experiences have a new coinirmunity component. Before Wednesdays are pretty busy around here too. In three sessions. Tuesday the October Family Shabbat, families gathered for our first ever Grade afternoon, Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday evening, our 4th, 5th wide famil y Shiabbat dinner. A great time and 6th grade I hebrew students are busy sharpening their Hebrew skills in was had by all. our new program. Having completed the 3 week review session, students What a tune this is for our congrega- are now in their first 5 week rotation. Additionally. our MF.RCAZ WRIT tional family and for our school. The (Hebrew Kedmmsha (holiness) found in our midst is center) is being developed and will be ready for use by our students heartwarming and gives us a sense of shortly for enrichment and enhancement. pride. I look forward to seeing everyone Tuesday nights are truly incredible. From 6:30 -8:30 the sounds of the as our exciting year continues! 7th, 8th, 9th and 10 graders fill the building. As Neil Diamond might say, Dina L. Burt, RJE "its a beautiful noise! It is a delight to see so many of our young adults Religious School Principal

Religious School Unveils Coat of Many Colors

Friday, Nov 2 FAMILY SHABBAT WORSHIP n anticipation of the TRS Dedication Celebration, the 7:30pm Grade 4 sings Religious School Committee wanted to mark the occasion J with something ver y special; something that all the children could "have a hand" in. We turned to Judy Cincinnati who came Sunday Nov 4BJE Teacher In-Service up with a most creative idea—each child would contribute a hand NO REGULAR CLASSES! print (each grade represented by one color). Taken together, each individual handprint would become part of a glorious Coat of Many Colors to he hung in the Religious School wing. Assembling Tuesday Nov 20 THANKSGIVING BREAK the individual handprints into the finished garment was a monu- mental undertaking. Kathy Seidel worked all summer, tirelessly

Saturday Nov 24 Family Shabbat Morning Worship stitching together scraps of fabric into a single stunning garment. 10:30 am which the Religious School unveiled as part of the Dedication TZEDAKAH TZEDAKAI I Weekend. Please stop by and see the handiwork that not only TZEDAKAH HOMESTRETCH brightens the Religious School Wing but reminds the children they are a vital piece of the fabric of our sacred space. On behalf the Religious School Committee, thank you again to Kathy and Sunday, Nov 25 NO regular RS classes Judy and all the parents who came out to help. Robin Strongin, Religious School Co-Chair.

12 Religious School S Have the WRITE stuff? Temple Rodef Shalom to Host Area Teachers on Nov. 4 Award-winning writer, tutor will help you turn thoughts into words; change humdrum journals, ur beautiful new building will serve as the host sight Q for the annual Board of Jewish Education Teacher In- reports into prose with style and grace. Service day on Sunday, November 4. Sessions cover structure, style, editing, Over 500 teachers from Synagogue schools in the Greater grammar. Now accepting adults, children Washington Area will gather here to learn and study togeth- grade 6 through college. er with a day designed to strengthen teacher skills and knowledge. As in years past, this day is organized by the Call Lisa Gordon - 703/241-7807. Greater Washington Area Principals council and The Board of Jewish Education. This ears Chair is Dina Burt.

Narnia rTHE TRS AV SQUAD! a rnuical 631 on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. ere looking for a few V kq C.5. Lewis, directed 69 barbara Roberts W technically oriented November 2,3,4,9, 10 & 11, 2001 individuals (adults and teenagers) Fridays at 7:30, Saturdays at 3:00 & 7:30, Sundays at 3:00 who are willing to learn how to Children, Students, Sr. $7; Adults $10 operate the new Temple sound and Reservations (703) 548.1154 ext. 1 video systems. Training will be Performed at the Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre provided. Your commitment to 125 S. Old Glebe Road, Arlington, VA (near Glebe Rd & RI 50) participate would include being The Childrens Theatre is collecting contributions for the Adinqton September 11th Fund. available to set up and operate the sound systems for various Temple programs and concerts. In Attention Parents! addition, our Sanctuary has a built-in video system for which we will need operators. Volunteers Needed! If interested, please call Judy Seiff at the Can you spare 90 minutes on Thursdays from Temple 703/532-2217 or email her at 2:30 to 4:00? If so, the Temple office could use [email protected] . your help answering the phones during staff meetings. Please call Judy Self, Temple Adminstrator at 703/532-2217 ext. 300 if you can help. Sisterhood Treasures

Come See US: • Tuesday 11am to noon, and 5:30pm to 7:30pm L E AR kE SERVICES • 1st Wednesday 9:30am to noon, and 5:30pm to 7:30pm

• 3rd Thursday 6:45pm to 8:30pm

• Sunday lOam to noon. 2041 Freedom Lane Falls Church, VA 22043-1805 I We still need a few volunteers for one (two Phone:703-241-2122 Specializing in: hour) shift a month. Call Janet Roseman FAX:703-237-9268 Treatment of the spine [email protected] 703/356-2573 if you have a little time to give. Orthopedic conditions

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VrI "thU I UPnn ders Youth G roup 3,, 5 6 Got Youth Group questions? Call Michelle and Mark Sandler at 703/433-1456 or email [email protected] .

Were you 1 of the 40 that attended our Sukkot Maize Trip in October? If not, you missed out because it was ul&wIn FUN! Our next event is December 16 sh oe Futur Back tO a Chanukah party - look for flyers soon! iheme a- . TRSTY Friday & Saturday, 1194e November 9 & 10 You should have received your nail registration forms in the mail _____ fy already. Send them in ASAP! Cal, pal Michelle or Mark if you would like Er,I NON to be a Shul-In "leader". Junior Congregation Re! jgjous School.

S r _ - S.S1S What a great turnout at our Friday, We hope everyone is now able to find their way October 12 Junior Congregation Service. around the beautiful new building! Grade 7 Thanks to everyone who participated - students do have class on Sunday, November service leaders, congregation members, 18. Join us for our first Saturday morning Torah players. Mark your calendars for the habbat worship Service on Saturday, next Junior Congregation Service on November 24 at 10:30am; bring along your / December 14; contact Mrs. Jenny Rudo at Thanksgiving guests as well. Its hard to believe Chanukah will be here in just over a jennyrudo®hotmail.com for more month! The first candle is at sundown on information. Congratulations to Robyn Sunday, December 9. Grade 6, it will be your Lederer who won the Junior turn to sing on Friday, December 7. There will Congregation Service Cover also be Family Night for all Haskalah students Contest! and parents on Tuesday, December 11.

14 Hows it going? Hot, Happenin Stuff! NJiatS Up? TRSTVII• i Insert picture of Michelle Social Act10 and Mark Sandier )A4v, l)th - Day! U) 4 0 C Sunday, November 4 Our Shul-In in October was a blast! For those of you V from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm that missed it, well have another in the Spring. I want to Were going to a local Nursing thank all the Board members who helped to make our shul- Home to visit with the residents in such a success. Great job! A special thanks goes to I and learn more about illness, our Sloane Kuney for her leadership, singing voice in our Youth 0 Social Action theme for the year. Service, her wonderfully written sermon, and for writing two Call Sara Pettingill to RSVP programs for the shul-in. Katie Mullen and Alli Corr also deserve kudos for their hard work on the Youth Service. TODAY at 703/533-8851. U) These two spent countless hours creating and writing our beautiful service. I cant say enough how impressed I am by our Board this year. They have really worked hard to come up with some great programs and have really been a fun group to work with. 2. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email us ASAP at 703/433-1456, or [email protected] . (0 See you soon! Michelle & Mark Sandler

Be There I "Meet The Board" 0 Sara Pettingill - Social Action VP or -p Be Square!!! I My name is Sara Pettingill and I am in tenth grade at Yorktown November 4 High School in Arlington. I have ma been in the youth group since Social Action Day CD sixth grade, but this is my first November 11 a time on the Executive Board for Youth of Faith Coffee House TRSTY. As the Social Action Get-Together Vice President, I am responsible C,) for the Social Action events for December 1 -P TRSTY. Our theme this year is Ice Skating at Reston C "Illness". Im excited to help the group learn more —h Town Center —h about illnesses that affect many people around us as • well as the impact illness has on our society. We have December 8 our first Social Action day in November (see above). Game Night/Rent-a-Teen —I When I am not in school, I enjoy playing tennis, Fundraiser reading, writing, playing the flute, and I have just U) recently started learning how to play the bassoon. I Look for flyers in the mail or call hope to become a family law attorney one day. Michelle or Mark Sandier for more details. 4 4thatS Up? Hows it going? Hot, Happenin Stuff! TRSfl,,

15 TRS KISLEV MITZVAH DAY DECEMBER 2001 Three Opportunities to Participate: Plan Now! Save the Date!

1. Donate Needed Items, Cash, or Canned Food

2. Wrap Donated Presents, Sunday, December 16, 2001, 1:30-4:30p.m. TRS Social Hall

Sort and wrap holiday gifts to give to children, women and men at local shelters and homes. Share a good time with a little work, a little music and food.

3. Kislev Day Projects, Tuesday, December 25, 2001, Times Throughout The Day

Spend a few hours doing Mitzvot, distributing gifts and meals or visiting with those in need on Christmas Day. Watch for December Bulletin and Temple e-mail for specific projects, times and sign-up.

TO VOLUNTEER FOR THESE PROJECTS OR TO JOIN THE SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE: PLEASE CONTACT:

V Deborah Peeples . [email protected] • 703/256-774 V Andy Persily . [email protected] • 703/383-9897 V Ann Gutkin . [email protected] • 703/532-3132

ALL ITEMS MUST BE IN TIP TOP CONDITION!

ITEMS NEEDED: PLEASE START SAVING or BUYING:

Pocketbooks for adults Childrens books Board Games Pajamas and nightshirts Coin purses with quarters and dimes Picture frames Flashlights with batteries Rain Ponchos Pretty Scarves Toiletries Hotel Size Sweaters: men, women, children Umbrellas Mittens, Gloves and Hats for men, women, children Packages of new underwear and socks for men, women, children

Collections Run for Three Weeks NOVEMBER 26, 2001 —DECEMBER 14, 2001

Cash Donations Made Out to TRS Winter Mitzvah Day

16 Israeli Art Show and Sale Presented by Safral Gallery ofJerusalem I at TEMPLE RODEF SHALOM 2100 WESTMORELAND STREET, FALLS CHURCH VA 22043 NOVEMBER 8 - NOVEMBER 11, 2001 A comprehensive collection of original oil paintings, watercolors, original lithographs and etchings. Over 1600 works of art by 110 Israeli artists, young and old masters, for exhibition and Sale.

Thursday, November 8 7.00 p.m. - 11.00 p.m. "Gala Wine and Cheese Opening" Friday, November 9 9. 00 a. m. - 2.00 p.m.

Saturday, November 10 6.30 p.m. - 11.00 p.m. Sunday, November 11 9.30a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Mark your calendars! Dont miss this event! For more information Er reservations call (703)-532-2217

DIRECTIONS: From Beltway: Take Route 7 East/Falls Church exit. Go about 2 miles and make left onto Haycock Road at traffic light. (Giant Food on left, McDonalds on Right). Follow Haycock to Westmoreland Street and turn left. On left will be Haycock School Playground then 2 little houses then Temples driveway. From 1-66 . West: Take Exit 66 (Falls Church /Rte 7). Bear to right off exit ramp. At first light make left onto Haycock Road. Follow directions as above. From 1.66 East: Take Sycamore St., Falls Church exit. Bear to right on exit ramp. Make Left at 1st light (Washington Blvd.). (Washington Blvd. leads into Westmoreland just past 1-66 entrance). Go about 1.5 miles. Temple is on left past Haycock School Playground and 2 little houses. From Mclean: From Rte. 123 (Dolley Madison Blvd.) take Old Dominion Dr. to Chain Bridge Road. Make right onto Chain Bridge Rd. Follow to Westmoreland Street and make left. Cut across Kirby Road. On right will be Longfellow School, Chesterbrook Presbyterian and Kirby Ct. Temples driveway is right after Kirby Ct. rom Lee Highway (29-211): Turn north on Washington Blvd. (Exxon and 1st Virginia Bank on corner). Washington Blvd. _WTecomes Westmoreland St. Go about 1.5 miles (past 1-66 entrance on Westmoreland). Temple is on left just past Haycock School Playground and 2 little houses. -.00^ "A CELEBRATION OF COLOR & IMAGES IN ISRAELI ART"

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he Israel Solidarity Committee cordially invites you to participate in the Second Annual Green Sunday telethon for the Jewish National Fund. Thanks in part to Travel With .f the efforts of seven volunteers last April, the first telethon was a big success, rais- Your Friends ing $31,000 in one day towards the construction of a reservoir in Israel. Based on the urgency of the water crisis, regardless of the political and military situa- from TRS! tion in Israel and the Middle East, this has been moved up to November 18. This will be held at the ascii group, 7100 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1000, in Bethesda, MD. Because of last years success, the hours have been expanded. Shifts of 2.5 hours each for up 1040 vol- Possible TRS unteers at a time, are available from 10:00 AM until 8:30 PM. Please call Stuart Diamint Family Trip to Cohen at (301) 589-8565 for additional details and to volunteer. Israel. August Many thanks to those of you who were among the 2,000 volunteers who signed up to 2002. If interested attend the Israel Solidarity Rally in New York on September 23. Due to the aftermath of please contact the terrorist attacks, the trip was cancelled. Please call the Federation at (301) 230-7200 to Cantor Shochet. request a refund, donate it to help the victims and their families, or to donate this fee to the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. ! VISIT EASTERN Many thanks to those of you who participated in the Yom KippurKippur Discussion Group EUROPE about Israel: Our Relationship With Her in The Current Crisis. The overflow crowd was May 5-15, 2002 heartening. A wide range of views was presented. It was overwhelmingly clear that our WITH RABBI LASZ- Temple membership has strong solidarity with Israel. Judaisms connection with Israel LO BERKOWITS dates from Biblical times. This extraordinary As Rabbi Berkowits said, "Israel is a sovereign state defending herself, regardless of trip will feature vis- secondary domestic differences, which can he resolved". its to Warsaw, Krakow, Based on this success, we are convening an Israel Solidarity Committee meeting on Auschwitz-Birkenau, Prague, dnesday, November 14 at 7:30 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to plan our next initia- Budapest. Please "Save the s, including an Israel Solidarity Shabbat this Fall. We look forward to seeing you then. Date and look for further infor- Thank you for your solidarity with Israel! 4i mation in upcoming Temple bul- Stuart Weiss Co-chair letins. Trip is limited to adults and children 13 and older.

17 Caring Committee

View the latest Caring Committee information on our Temple Website, www.templerodefshalom.org .

he Caring Cornmittce is a group of coordinators, shown in or want to help, contact the coordinator shown or our co-chairper- T the tables, who connect congregants or their families who sons, Richard Swerdlow and Susan Michelson. If all else fails, call need help with other congreganrs who call If you need help Anne Duncan at the Temple office 703/532-2217.

Subcommitte ICoordinator I E-mail

Bereavement Stu Weiss - 703/522-2524 I [email protected] Bikkur Cholim (Visiting the Sick) Lisa Gordon —703/241-7807 [email protected] Yad LYad: Jewish Council on Joanne Muir - 703/442-4911 I [email protected] Aging (JCA) Partnership Meals Ronnie OConnor - 703/642-0289 [email protected] These subcommittee only take referrals from the Clergy.

Support Group Date/Time Coordinator E-mail

Jewish Alcoholics & Thursday/7:30 pm Susan Michelson susan .k michelson @saic.com Chemically Dependent (JACS) 703/448-8569

Parenting Teens Call Steve Steve Cell [email protected] 703/522-1226 TRS "Next Step" Call Marion Marion Jacknow [email protected] Group 703/698-8702 Breast Cancer Network Call Beth Beth Stroul [email protected] Work: 703/790-0990 Home: 703/742-7525 Meetings are at the Teinple. The room number will be posted on the Temple front door.

Help for our seniors and those who love them is here... Special Caring TRS HELPLINE Committee Help Is "Just a Phone Call Away" Shabbat, Nov. 3

his Helpline is exclusively for use by our congregation. he Caring Committee will host another Shabbat on T November 3, and it will be a part of the Parallel Shahhat T Callers may leave a detailed message requesting infor- Morning Minyan at 10:30 am. Please Join us for this special service. mation or assistance with housing options, financial aid and other issues. The Helpline will be monitored regularly, TRS Breast Cancer and calls will be returned in a timely fashion by a profes- Network meets Monthly sional JCA staff member or trained volunteer. lie TRS Breast Cancer Network is made up Yad LYad... Hand to Hand.. .Were working hard to T of temple members who are currently in meet your needs. treatment or who have gone through treatment for BreastA Cancer. This informal group gets together monthly to share ideas and provide support and friendship to one another. I(-- For further information, please contact Beth Stroul (see 703/532-7133 chart above).

18 1 Bnai Mitzvah S Leah Alice Massie- — r November 3, 2001 Novemer 17,2001 .Leah is the daughter of Bill Corr and Susan .. Alice is the daughter of David and Ruth Massie of Steinmetz of Arlington. She is a 7th grader at Arlington. She is a 7th grade student at Kenmore Williamsburg Middle School, where she is on the Middle School. Alice has played basketball with the LI basketball team. An avid athlete, Leah plays basket- Cyclones for 4 years, and has swum with the ball on wo other basketball teams: the Arlington Travel Ueam and Arlington Forrest Tigers for 5 years. She has played guitar for 2 the AA[J GymRats. She has played soccer for lives years, originally years, and is in the Show Choir and the Drama Club at her school. for the Arlington Boomers and now for the Arlington Avalanche. Alice has performed the past 3 summers with the Childrens In her free time, Leah enjoys playing the piano (3 years), volunteer- Theater Stage Door. She enjoys jogging, creating photo collages, ing with the TRS Soup Caravan, and Mitzvah Days. She is an reading, roller blading, biking, chatting on line with friends and active member of JR. TRSTY and has attended Camp Louise with going to the movies. She plans to visit France next year to practice TRS fri:nds for the past 2 years. She enjoys skiing, and babysitting her French. Alice would like to pursue a career as a doctor or an for young children. actress.

Lindsay Freedman— I Justin Banks— November 3, 2001 November 17, 2001 Lindsay is the son of Fred and Donna Freedman of Justin is the son of John and Lisa Banks of McLean. McLean. He is a 7th grade student at Longfellow He is a 7th grade student at The Langley School El Middle School where he plays both Alto and Tenor where he is on the schools soccer, basketball and Saxophone in the hand. He has played saxophone lacrosse teams. Justin also en j oys playing golf and for four years. Lindsay has played soccer in McLean for 9 years, tennis,and going skiing. He has played the tenor saxophone for d currently plays for the MY! F louse League. I us hobbies three years. Justin volunteers his time feeding the homeless at lode kateboarding, video games, sports, listening to music and S.O.M.E. His hobbies include extreme skating and building things, 10.ging out with friends. He has volunteered his time at the and he enjoys reading in his free time. Lcwinsvillc Retirement Home and has also played saxophone for residents at the retirement home. Dana Greenlee— Eric Turner— November 24, 2001 November 10, 2001 : Dana is the daughter of Allen and Diane Greelee of Eric is the son of David Turner and Phyllis - Arlington. She is a 7th grade student at ; Scheinherg of .Arlington. He is a 7th grade student Williamsburg Middle School where she sings in the at Williamsburg Middle School. Eric has played soc- chorus. She has played soccer for the Potomac E cer with the Potomac Kiwanis Soccer Club for seven Kiwanis since age 6 and has played basketball for The Explosion years. He is also a musician, playing the clarinet for three years since age lO. Dana is an active member of JrTRSTY, and volun- and the bass clarinet for one year as part of the Williamsburg teers with our Soup Caravan, and on Mitzvah Days. She enjoys Middle School Wind Ensemble. Eric en joys performing magic playing with her (logs Bull and Dozer, and her cat Isabel. She also tricks and entertaining the residents at his grandparents retire- enjoys getting together with her friends and talking to them on- ment center. In the future, Eric aspires to one day become a line. Dana hopes to one day become an architect or a doctor. teacher. Aaron Kiaber- Jodi Abrams— November 24, 2001 November 10, 2001 Aaron is the son of Keith and Susan Klahcr of Jodi is the daughter of Sid and Mind ) Abrams of • Oakton. lie is a 7th grader at Franklin Middle Vienna. She is a 7th grade student at Thoreau School where he is a member of the Guitar Club. Middle School. She has participated in Vienna Youth Aaron also plays the piano. He en joys spending time Soccer for six years, has studied piano, and has listening to music and burning CDs. Aaron loves many sports and played the viola for three years. Jodi has played viola with the participates in basketball, lacrosse and roller hockey. He likes to en na Area Orchestra. In her free time, Jodi enjoys listening to spend his free time with friends, going to movies, riding bikes and sic, chatting on-line with her friends, and is developing an playing oil computer. Aaron is also an avid skarchoarder and is 0 interest in learning to cook. She is also learning social (lancing, and called upon often by his friends for his skills in repairing their en joys sharing that knowledge with her family. skateboards or adding new equipment to them. He hopes to have a career as it computer engineer.

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. Kevin Logan— Emily Thrasher - December 1, 2001 December 1, 2001 Kevin is the son of Cliff and Bonnie Logan of Emily is the daughter of Amy Green Thrasher and Arlington. He is a 7th grade student at Williamsburg the late Don Thrasher of Arlington. She is a 7th n Middle School. An avid athlete, Kevin has played / r grader at Swanson Middle School. Emily plays soft- baseball for 7 years with Arlington based Yankees ball in Arlington for the Lightening team, and also and Cardnials teams, Ice Hockey 4 ears with the Blizzard, and has cnoys swimming and playing the piano. She is a member of the played on Arlington teams in Football (I year), Soccer (5 years) and Girl Scouts, and volunteers her time tutoring at McKinley In-Line Hockey (3 years) . He also enjoys playing golf and tennis, Elementary, and sorting and packaging food for the Washington and skateboarding with friends. Last year while pitching and play- Area Food Rank. Other hobbies include singing, writing and cook- ing 3rd base, Kevins Allstars team won the districts and finished ing. Emily enjoys talking to friends on-line and by phone, playing 2nd in the state. Following the tragic September 11th events, Kevin on the computer, reading, spending time with her family and (logs has volunteered his time going door to door in his community col- Maddie and Sophie, and listening to music. She hopes to become a lecting money for the American Red Cross. He plans to persue a music teacher. career as a professional baseball player.

The McLean Clergy Association invites you to a Community Thanksgiving Service

Sunday, November 18th 7:30 pm

Lnt Johns Episcopal Church 6715 Georgetown Pike McLean, VA 22101 Phone: 703/356-4902

Bring canned food as a donation to The Capitol Area Food Bank Join us for fellowship and refreshments following the serive. Judys Holiday Place Ste: December 2-9, 2001

Place: Temple Rodef Shalom First Floor Room 13 2100 Westmoreland St. Falls Church, Virginia (703)532-2217

Sunday, December 2 lOam-4pm Hours: Monday, December 7 l2pm-3pm S Tuesday, December 4 4pm-9pm Wednesday, December 5 4pm-9pm Thursday, December 6 4pm-9pm Friday and Saturday Closed Sunday, December 9 lOam-4pm HELP YC..URICHILD EXPERIENCE THE JCY OF GIV1N:G11

Shoppers 12 and under may purchase gifts for family, friends and teachers. Gifts priced from 25 cents -5 dollars.

All gifts are wrapped and tagged free of charge.

Volunteers will assist your child, while you wait! Sponsored by: Temple Rodef Shalom Sisterhood. Scrapbook

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The Sisterhood Launched their Bagel Bar in Octohei Its a HUGE success! I:-

Our Israel Solidarity Committee now This years Fall Hebrew Marathons were a great way to Welcome to ourn meets on Committee Night learn a lot of Hebrew in a short amount of time. clergy Secretary Rabbi Burstein and Cantor Shochet. Stel Litwalk

Over 40 of our TRSTY Youth Groupers took afun fall trip to the Sukkah Maze

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Sisterhood 1 Contact Information: Anne Gorenstein - 703/938-6515 Joan Kadonoff - 703/893-2604 Sic Co-Presidents Corner

isterhood welcomed new and returning members at our open- Treasures has added to their dis- S ing membership luncheon on October 24th at Oggis. It was an play. This month, Sisterhood will enjoyable event organized by Nancy Blecker. It gave everyone a he sponsoring a special speaker, Dr. chance to meet and renew friendships and learn about the opportuni Andrew J . Lovinger, for the ties that are available this year, now that our building is fully func- November 9th Shahhat in honor of tional. We thank Ella Berkowitz Zegler for organizing the High our commitment to the "YES" Holiday child care program, a service well attended and appreciated Campaign. i\ monthly Friday inuseurn trip is in the planning stage by the congregation. The Bagel Bar has just opened and we hope to arranged by Julie Krachman . If you are interested in knowing this greet many of you on Sunday morning. As you pass the window of months destination and date, please call her at 703/241-7574. We are the gift shop, take a look at our arrangement of the table setting that looking forward to a busy and productive month. is available for rental and the great new gift items that Sisterhood Your Co-Presidents, Anne Gorenstein and Joan Kadonoff Blood Drive High Holiday Babysitting n December 17, Sisterhood is sponsoring a blood drive in the Social lla Berkowitz Zegler, Sisterhood chairperson for the High Holy Days O Hall with the Red Cross. This will be from 1:00 to 7:00 pm. More E babysitting would like to personally thank all the babysitters that than ever, we are all aware of the great needs for blood in our community helped out during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We would also like The outpouring of donors after the September II disaster was heart- to thank Dina Burt for blowing the shofar for the children and Nancy warming. Throughout the countr y, people who do not generally donate, Bleeker for keeping guard during the late babysitting sessions so I could saw the need and responded. We hope that you will continue to rake time attend services. Thank you to Terry Ahebe, Agnes Akyaa, Leah Corm, to donate. Please dont wait for another emergency. We sure hope there Jody and Julie Davis, Lina Duborg, Sarah Frizzell, Janet Gelb, Rachel never will he one. The blood supplies throughout the country were very Huennekens, Ben Jardot, Giorie Malin, Nahid, Brenna Posner, Jessica this will help. We would like some input on a suggestion that was Potashnick, Jesse Richardson, Cecilia Rosemnblat, Jamie Segal, Rachel and Ic. There Was interest in our combining a hone marrow typing with Cecilia Sullivan, Alyssa Shames, Emily Thrasher, Charlie Wexell, regular blood drive. Samantha Winter, Alex, Hannah and Nina Zegle r for all your help with w,.I here would he a 50 fee per person who would choose to have this the children. About 65 children ages 2 through 6 attended one or more of test done. When you call to make your your appointment to give blood, the babysitting please indicate if you are interested in having this hone marrow typing Sisterhood will be purchasing some new toys for the Synagogue to he done. used for babysitting during services and other events. The babysitting list To make an appointment, please call or e-mail: Gert Scarr 703/273- for temple families will he updated, and anyone that would like to he 8631 or e-mail [email protected] or Nancy Bleeker 703/847-5735 or e- added to the list as a babysitter or would like a copy of this list, please con- mail NancyCB700(0aol.com . tact Ella at 703/917-8823 or by e-mail at [email protected] . Party Planning with TRS Sisterhood Book Discussion Sisterhood Third Wednesday of each month at 10:00 am re you having a function at the Temple, catered by Chantels Catering? • There will be no book discussion in November, due to the holiday. A If so, consider renting our beautiful china, crystal, and silverware. We Happy Thanksgiving are initially renting only through Chantels Catering, but may broaden our list once were up and running smoothly. A place setting is in the window of •December 19 the gift shop, Sisterhood Treasures. Contact Sandra Stein at 703/903-9561, or Bee Season. A Novel, by Myla Goldsberg email her at [email protected] to reserve your date. Karen Hecker 9504 Laurlin Court, Vienna, VA 22182 703/759-5618

Uniongram Corner For further information, call Lynnie Weinstein at 703/821-3215. Please e support Reform Judaism by purchasing notecards printed by call the hostess if youre coming. W WRJ_ Women of Reform Judaism- There will he a display of available cards at the time of the Shabbat Service on Nov 9. The "One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, "Uniongrani Evening" will he an excellent venue to aquaint ourselves read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it all that the YES Fund monies does for so many branches of Reform were possible, to speak a few reasonable words." sm. Come and learn all about another very important project of sis- - Goethe 0Whhoiod. Sec you there. Interested in attending an evening book discussion group? Call Lynn Baker at 703/237-0073.

23 [Library any thanks to all those who volunteered to usher for the High M Holy Days this year. You all did a wonderful job considering the challenges of this year. We couldnt have succeeded without you. A special thanks goes out to anythanks to Jerry Greenwald for helping to organize the our TRS Youth Usher Squad. For all those MSeptember 16 Library Open House... It was well attended - names that may have slipped through the some of the new Cl)s from the Frank Conlon Music Center were cracks, we apologize for the omission. previewed and many old books fbund new homes.

Fiction Sincerely, Don Weinberg, Joseph Marshall and Linda Marshall • Steve Stern. The Wedding Jester. Short stories by winner of the 0 Henry Prize and the Edward Lewis Wallant award for Jewish American fiction. Journey to a magical Jewish Otherworld Alexander Ed Marshall Linda where fantastical events are commonplace, and rabbis - some- Alexander Sally Mayman Todd times - frequently - take flight. Powerful story-telling that Arons Cathy Meyers-Thompson Marjorie draws on the Jewish traditions rich folkloric sources. Bass Holly Moore Jerry Bass Roger Moore Sandy Battles Michaele Ortmayer Lisa Donations Berenson Allen Perman Gerald • Sincere thanks to Marjorie Yaro for her gift of Phillip Roths Berkley Jenny Perry Penny Berman Scott Pilzer Lillian Sabbaths Theater and to Rosa Hochherger for donating Renewing Berman Rachel Power Meg the Covenant by Eugene B. Borowitz. Also, many thanks go to Blalock Dan Price Charlie Henry and Harriet Epstein who have donated selected issues of Blalock Ellen Roseman David Caine Mark Roseman Russ "Avoraynu," the International Review of Jewish Genealogy and Caine Paul Rosenbaum, Sr. Robt "Mishpacha," the Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Cohen Elly Rowe Laurie Washington. Dezube Gail Rozen Zachary Duberstein Andy Rubenstein Allison Duberstein Ken Rubenstein Leah Suffering and Comfort Eisenberg Ben Rubenstein Rob • Aaron Levine. To Comfort the Bereaved: Guide for Mourners and Facenda Mindy Saferstein Jan Finkel Beatrice Saferstein Soop those who Visit Them. Flaxman Eric Savitt Kim • Sholom Stern. When Words Fail: A Religious Response to Forman Lee Savitt Mark Undeserved Hurt. Friedman Rachelle Schiff Don Frizzell Virgil Schiff Ruth • Reuven P. l3ulka. Judaism on Illness and Suffering. Gaines Sam Seider Kathy George Jeremy Seiff Danny Photography Gorin David Seligson Arielle Greenberg Jessie Senseman Jean • Jeffrey A. Wolin. Written in Memory Portraits of the Holocaust. Grossman Daniel Shapiro Charles Powerful portraits of Holocaust survivors - the artist tells their Grossman Robert Sher Gerson stories through words and pictures. Hadden Chuck Sher Marjorie Hadden Jeff Skall Gregg Himefarb Stephen Solomon Bill Young People Horowitz Lisa Solomon, Laurie Huennekens Laura • Judith Z. Abrams. Su A Family Seder. Solomon Gabriel kkot: Kalish Carl Strauss Hal • Judyth Groner and Madeline Wikler. All About Sukkot. Kane Nancy Sue Judith • Cath Senker. Judaism (World of Beliefs). Kaplan Karen Sullivan Rachel • Sheldon Oberman. The Wisdom Bird: A Tale of Solomon and Katz Craig Sullivan Sarah Katz Jordan Sutherland Jennifer Sheba. Katz Doris Szymanski Lisa Keith Alexandra Umansky Barry I am personally delighted to have a TELEPHONE. Call the Koch Nikki Umarisky Brian Kosarin Gayle Van Hoozer Ilene Temple (703) 532-2217 and ask for X 402. My hours are: Monday Kosarin Jonathan Wager Jody and Thursday mornings and Wednesday Kronenberg Morisa Weinberg Don afternoon and evening. If you Lawrence David Weinberg Doug Leff Gary Wexell Richard cant reach me, leave a note on Lepon Jana Winter Robert Jesk or call me at home Lesher Aaron Wodlinger Stuart 2) 363-6172. Levy Joe Wolinsky Eric Liner Linda Yazman Jim Mandelbaum Charles Zoll Peter Martha Hill - Margeson Sheila Zucker Janice Librarian Margeson Walt Zwi Sylvia Mars Randall Marshall Joseph

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ISTANT RABBIS DISCRETIONARY FUND Steve & Tanya Rodzin in honor of John Pachters special birthday I h, Baer-Such-Baer family in sincere appreciation and with warm thanks to Rabbi Burstein and all our friends at TRS for HIGH HOLY DAY FUND your caring during Bens convalescence • Al Leon Sydney & Charles Brandwein in honor of Amy Storeys conversion. ISRAEL SOLIDARITY FUND • Howard & Sandy Marks in memory of Bernhard Finkel, Sandys • Fred & Marilyn Brand in loving memory of our cousins, Peter & grandfather Meredith Fcidelberg, who perished at the World Trade Center • Bernard Aserkoff in gratitude for the words ofconifort at my on 9111/01. May they rest in peace. mothers funeral • Gershon & Naava Feder in memory of the newlyweds, Peter & • Amy, Bernie & Emily Thrasher in appreciation for your support Meredith Feidelherg, cousins of Fred & Marilyn Brand, who per- and eloquent words at the passing of Donald Thrasher ished on 9/11/01 at the World Trade Center • Rober: Aserkoff in appreciation for leading us in our farewell to our mother at her funeral LIBRARY FUND • Pearl Vigoda and Arlene, Steven & Zoë Bellars with thanks for • Jane Winer in loving memory of my parents, Harold and your compassionate graveside service for our husband and father, Elizabeth Jensen Winer Harry Vigoda • David & Susan Gorin in honor of Daniels Bar Mitzvah NURSERY SCHOOL FUND • William & Bobbie Kilherg in honor of Andrews exceptional Ruth B. Gold in thanks for the lovely Rosh Hashanah Service grasp of his Torah & Hafiarah portions at his Bar Mitzvah • Lillian Pilzcr in appreciation for a beautiful and meaningful NEW PIANO FUND High Holy Day service • The Baer/Such-Baer family in loving memory ofHelen Such, mother of Marianne Such-Baer JUDY BERKOWITS FUND • Amy, Bernie & Emily thrasher in appreciation to Cantor Shochet • William & Bobbie Kilberg in appreciation for the warmth and for his support and moving music at the passing of Donald clusi "enss at Andrews Bar Mitzvah service Thrasher

JENNIFER BLALOCK FUND PRAYER BOOK FUND • Cliff, Bonnie & Kevin Logan in memory of Ned Katzmans • Nancy, Bobby, l-lilana & Brynn Bernheimer in honor of Daniel father, Lawrence Katzman Gorins Bar Mitzvah • Curt & Toni Sandler in honor of Jan Safersteins service as BUILD! NG CAMPAIGN FUND Treasurer of the 4th Sunday Bridge Group George and Marilyn Rehh in honor of the 50th anniversary of • Peter IeNard in loving memory of Irene LeNard Sylvia & Max Rabinovitz, parents of Dennis & Maureen Rabmnovitz RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND • The Daniels family in appreciation for the memorial service for • Cliff, Ronnie & Kevin Logan in honor of Dina Burt and the 7th Max Stein led by Jonathan Kosarin grade teachers for the wonderful 7th grade shul in • Amy, Bernie & Emily Thrasher in appreciation of Dina Burt, CANTORS DISCRETIONARY FUND Barbara Brot Bailey and Anita Thornton • Jamie & Dee Kase in appreciation for the baby naming of our • Evely Fox iii memory of my mother, Frieda Simon, and my sis- daiightr, Hannah Reilly Kase ter, Harriet Simon • David & Susan Gorin in honor of Daniels Bar Mitzvah • David & Susan Goriii in honor of Daniels Bar Mitzvah • William & Bobbie Kilberg in appreciation of the warmth and inelusivcness at Andrews Bar Mitzvah service SENIOR RABBIS DISCRETIONARY FUND • Lillian Pilzcr in appreciation for a beautiful and meaningful • Stan and Anita Herman in appreciation for the many kindnesses High Holy Day Service shown by Bob & Iris Shamaskin • Amy, Bernie & Emily Thrasher in appreciation for your support MARTY KESTENBAUM COMFORT FUND and eloquent words at the passing of Donald Thrasher • Bill & Judi Hooker in honor of Marge Kestenbaum - just because • Jan Saferstein in loving memory of my brother and sister-in-law, • John & Ilene Paehter in honor of Marge Kestenbaum and Anita Benjamin & Phyllis Kessel Thornton for their diplomacy and graciousness in difficult times • Leo & Alma Rosenbaum in appreciation for the concern and love uring the High I loly Days shown during Leos illness • David & Susan Gorin in honor of Daniels Bar Mitzvah ENDOWMENT FUND • William & Bobbie Kilberg in appreciation of the special warmth • Robert & Ann Eisen in honor of John Pachtcrs 60th birthday and inclusiveness of Andrews Bar Mitzvah service

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• Lillian Pilzer in appreciation for a beautiful and meaningful High Holy Day Service MAZEL TOV TO • Jon & Ellen Wesoky on the birth of Emily Hannah Wesoky 0 SISTERHOOD • Vicky Nelson on her appointment as Board Member of the • Craig Berkowitch & Barbara Bikoff in honor of Jonas 4th birth- Mid-Atlantic U.A.H.C. day and Evans 1st birthday SOCIAL ACTION FUND CONDOLENCES TO • Marc Cohen & Linda Hoffman in memory of Arlene Vigodas • Harriet Moss on death of her father, Dudley Himoff father, Harry Vigoda, and David Rapapports brother, Ralph • Ned Katzman on the death of his father, Lawrence Katzman TZEDAKAH FUND • Don Fishman on the death of his father, Louis Fishman • The Himelfarbs in honor of the special birthday of our dear • Jamie Korelitz on the death of her grandmother, Ruth Blumsack friend, Rita Davis • Don Porctz on the death of his father, Abraham Poretz • David & Susan Gorin in honor of Daniels Bar Mitzvah • Dehhie Winter on the death of her mother, Fannie Sprinkle • The Gorin family in honor of Rita Davis recent special birthday celebration

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