Congregation B’nai Shalom Bulletin בני שלום March 2013/5773 Published Monthly Volume 29 No. 7

Pesach Women’s Seder March 25 – April 1 Sunday, March 17 at 5 pm in the Social Hall Pesach begins the night of Monday, March 25. Rabbis Gurevitz, Krieger, and soloist Sharon Brown The office will be closed March 26 and Goldstein will lead us in April 1, the first and last days of Pesach. this spiritual and highly participatory seder. Yizkor on April 1 at 7:15 am. All women are welcome to attend, and to bring their See the Rabbi’s Article about friends, mothers, sisters, and daughters grade 5 and older. sharing a Passover meal. A pot-luck (vegetarian, dairy, Pesach-style) dinner will be served. See the Rabbi-Educator’s page RSVP to Janice Hirshon at [email protected] by about the Haggadah fundraiser. March 13. (More information on page 8)

Souper Sunday Game Night On Sunday, March 10, 5–8 pm Sponsored by the Membership Committee Bring your best nut-free, dairy or vegetarian homemade soup to share, and be eligible for a People’s Choice award. Rolls, beverages, and desserts will be provided. Soup is encouraged but not required. We want you there! After dinner, we will break out the board games. Bring your favorite — Monopoly, Candyland, Rummikub, Apples to Apples, Euro-style strategy games, and who knows what else!? Open to all ages. RSVP to Marsha Beals at [email protected]. If you are bringing a soup, please bring your recipe, or e-mail with your RSVP.

Congregation B’nai Shalom Annual Cinema Coffeehouse and Concert B’nai Shalom Singer/songwriter Noah Aronson Saturday, March 9 4:00 – 9:00 pm Saturday night, March 23 Prince of Egypt Doors open at 7 pm, concert at 7:30 pm and Everything is Illuminated Online – Adults: $15, Under 18/over 65: $5, Family maximum: $30 http://www.cbnaishalom.org/news/NoahAronson.php An afternoon family movie and an evening film At the door – Adults: $20, Under 18/over 65: $5, Family maximum: $40 intended for adults. Both events include dinner. RSVP Visit http://www.noaharonson.com/ to learn about Noah and his music to Barbara Govendo at Sponsored by the B’nai Shalom Music Committee [email protected]. See page 11 for details. Page 2 Congregation B’nai Shalom

Worship Schedule Rabbis and Staff

Friday, March 1 Saturday, March 16 MAIN OFFICE 6:00 pm PK–2 Grade Dinner Vayikra ...... Leviticus 1:1 - 5:26 508-366-7191 FAX: 870-0608 7:00 pm Shabbat Service 8:00 am Torah Study and Tefilah http://www.cbnaishalom.org Shabbat Rishon 10:15 am Shabbat Morning Service – Usually Mon–Fri 9am – 5pm, but please call first Saturday, March 2 David Kasof and Jamie Rosen Ki Tisa...... Exodus 30:11 - 34:35 will be called to the Torah as Rabbi: Rachel Gurevitz B’nai Mitzvah 8:00 am Torah Study and Tefilah Ext. 201 [email protected] Friday, March 22 10:15 am Shabbat Morning Service – Rabbi–Educator: Joe Eiduson Kaila Goldstein will be called 7:30 pm Simply Shabbat Ext. 204 [email protected] to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah Saturday, March 23 Friday, March 8 Tzav...... Leviticus 6:1 - 8:36 Administrator: Abby Mayou 7:30 pm Shabbat Service – Inspiring 8:00 am Torah Study and Tefilah Ext. 202 [email protected] stories from our community – 10:15 am Shabbat Morning Service – celebrating the impact of our Abigail Golderg will be called Jewish Life Educator: Ellyn Shriber, RJE Jewish Federation to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah Ext. 209 [email protected] Saturday, March 9 Friday, March 29 Cantorial Soloist: Sharon Brown Goldstein Vayakhel-Pekudei...... Exodus 35:1 - 40:38 7:30 pm Ritual Lab Shabbat – Song 8:00 am Torah Study and Tefilah of Songs & the celebration of Ext. 203 [email protected] 10:15 am Shabbat Morning Service – springtime Noah and Max Weinberg will Cantorial Soloist: Lisa Marcus Jones Saturday, March 30 [email protected] be called to the Torah as Chol HaMo-eid Pesach .... Exodus 33:12-34:26 B’nai Mitzvah 8:00 am Torah Study and Tefilah Secretaries: Friday, March 15 10:15 am Tot Shabbat Kair Tucker 7:30 pm Torah Service Shabbat Ext. 200 [email protected] Torah Study and Tefilah Every Saturday at 8:00– 9:30 am in the Library. Marsha Beals Readings are in English. Includes an abbreviated morning service. Ext. 205 [email protected] Bookkeepeer: Kevin Murphy Torah Service Schedule Ext. 208 [email protected] Our third Friday night Shabbat Service of the month will contain a Torah reading. Youth Educator: Debbi Morin Ritual Lab [email protected] Our last Friday night Shabbat of the month will often bring the opportunity to explore a seasonal theme or something new in the form of a ritual lab. We’ll provide some new WAFTY Advisor: Jeremy Levine opportunities for involvement. Let the Rabbi Gurevitz know what you would like to try. [email protected] Our Board and Committee Chairs

President: Gordon Manning Steven Heims Inclusion: Karen Weiner [email protected] Janice Hirshon Information Technology: Steven Goldstein Past-President: Paul Silverman Nioma Lazarine Library: Open [email protected] Carolyn Mitchell Membership: Steven Goldstein VP Finance & Admin: Mark Rosen Kathy Rosenblum Music: Karen Rothman [email protected] Steve Sager Nominating/Governance: Paul Silverman VP Education: Allen Rosenfeld Wendy Starr Personnel: Alisa Stone [email protected] Jim Wilner Ritual: Open VP Cong. Affairs: Wendy Wilsker Steve Winer School & Youth: Cheryl Kasof [email protected] Social Action: Jeff Govendo VP Membership:Steven Goldstein Committee Chairs: Transition Steering: Heidi Swanick [email protected] Adult Education: Barbara Govendo Yad b’Yad: Anita Backer and Janice Treasurer: Ed Sherr Building: Open Hirshon [email protected] Bylaws: Open Secretary: Eileen Samberg Communications: Dave Cayem Affiliate Groups: [email protected] Early Childhood: Shari Bedar Sisterhood: Janice Hirshon & Cheryl Kasof and Marcia Hoffman Brotherhood: Jim Wilner & Adam Winter Directors: Development: Rob Blumberg & Rob Gesher: Mindy Hall Amysue Chase Sternburg Empty Nesters: Bruce Lopatin Debbie Bresnick Finance: Open March 2013 Page 3

From the Rabbi’s Study — In Every Generation… s we sit down at our Seder to make for a really engaging [email protected] so that I can tables this year, on March 25 Seder experience for all ages. On help facilitate those connections. Aand 26, we repeat, as we do March 3 at 10:45 am, I’ll be facilitat- The Haggadah every year, the words that remind ing a workshop for parents, provid- tells us that we us that it is important for us to ing some user-friendly tools and have to find a way remember the exodus from Egypt tips for a great Seder that is child- to make the expe- as if we, ourselves, experienced friendly, with some extra take-home rience of gaining it. If we engage in the ritual of the resources. I’d also like to invite fami- freedom from Passover Seder as more than just lies at the workshop to share if they slavery come another family meal, we find a whole would like to hold a Seder night with alive for each and toolbox laid out in the manual we another family or two, so that we can every generation. call the Haggadah to help us to do help to connect you with each other. This is not only to ensure that we this. There are tastes, there are words We don’t all have extended families don’t forget our heritage and our and stories, there are questions and close by, so why not join together story; it is also because some of the (sometimes) there are answers (but with a family with kids of similar ages early generations of Rabbis who it is the search that is more impor- from your congregational family? crafted this ritual understood that tant than the answers themselves). Every year at B’nai Shalom, we the way Jews related to this story in There are songs, and, if we choose, ask for members who are able to one generation or in one era would there is storytelling through acting, host some extra people at their be different from the ways that it reminiscing, the young asking the Seder to let us know, and those worked for Jews of another time. old, and the old asking the young. looking for a Seder to join to be There are many creative ways in touch so that we can help con- …continued on page 5 to use the Haggadah as a manual nect you all. Please e-mail me at

From the President — Tomorrow’s Synagogue Today

ne of the transitions the book Tomorrow’s Synagogue congregational that our Board has been Today, by Hayim Herring. This book life that may Ogoing through this year is challenges us to take a fresh look at also be subject a change in the focus of our meet- how we think about our synagogue to change. A ings. For much of our congregation’s community and its fundamental Look in the history, the Board has been focused structure. Mirror told us primarily on operations. While As an example, last month that being a these issues are important for the we studied the chapter entitled, “connector” maintenance of our building and the “Remixing the Rabbinate.” Our dis- — engaging with people, and smooth running of our office, they cussion focused on the following: facilitating ways of congregants are not necessarily the most inspir- As we continue to explore and connecting with each other ing topics nor the best use of our imagine what our congrega- — were the most central desires Board members’ valuable time. tion could be — the values that expressed by our members. Instead, we have been transition- underpin how we approach all Through what means can a ing to conversations where we have that we do, the opportunities Rabbi most effectively address begun to explore our underlying and activities that we facilitate those desires? values and how they inform our in our community, and the ways …continued on page 5 decisions. To help stimulate our we organize ourselves — the thinking, we have been studying role of the Rabbi is one aspect of Page 4 Congregation B’nai Shalom

From Our Rabbi-Educator, Joe Eiduson – Youth and School

PK–2 Family Dinner March 1 plant trees in Israel through the Jew- Todah Rabbah Come join your fellow classmates ish National Fund, you are helping A big todah rabbah to the parents and their them to learn about the importance and students for all of their set-up families on of caring for our environment, giv- and clean-up help with the February Friday evening ing them a direct link to the land and and March Family Dinner and Shab- March 1, for people of our homeland, and ensur- bat Service. grades PK–2 ing that Israel will remain green and A big todah rabbah to Cheryl Shabbat Family beautiful for generations to come. Kasof and the Youth and School Dinner. What Go to www.jnf.org for further infor- Committee for the Purim Basket better way to mation. Fundraiser and for serving pizza at build commu- the Purim Carnival. nity, eat din- Please be on Time ner, and celebrate Shabbat all at Religious School on Sundays Rabbi-Educator Joe Eiduson the very same time. Reservation begins at 8:15 am and at 10:45 am. Rabbi Joe Eiduson forms were e-mailed to all par- During the week, school begins at [email protected] ents in this age group. If you need 4:00 pm. Please be on time. a form, contact Marsha Beals at Important Religious School Dates [email protected]. 3/1 Grades PK–2 Dinner & Family Service 3/10 Grade 4 Israel Family Program Tzedakah Jewish Community Day at the Sharks 3 pm All tzedakah (monetary) dona- 3/15-3/16 6th Grade Eisner Weekend tions during the months of March, 3/23 Noah Aronson Concert Event April, and May will be donated for 3/24 Passover Seder & Family Program (PK–2) our upcoming Mitzvah Day (April 3/26 & 3/28 No PM Religious School – Passover 28) in order to purchase needed 4/2 New Chai School Elective Modules begin supplies for gift baskets, bookmarks, 4/5 Grades 1, 2, & 3 Dinner and Family Service and other items for student work 4/7 Torah! Family Program for Grades 5 & 6 groups. 4/28 Mitzvah Day – School Meets 9 am – 11 am 5/3 Shabbat Dinner & Senior Recognition Shabbat Plant a Tree in Israel 5/7 Final Chai School Session It’s not too late to plant a tree in 5/14 Shavuot & Confirmation 7pm Israel. By helping your children to 5/19 Final Sunday Session (10 am to 12 pm) & Brotherhood BBQ

Personalized Haggadah Passover Fundraiser Haggadahs are $11.50 First or last names are printed on the front of each Haggadah Please order directly online at www.PersonalizedHaggadahs.com Haggadahs will be shipped directly to you prior to Passover View the entire Haggadah online 20% of your order will be donated back! March 2013 Page 5

From Our Jewish Life Educator – Pack Your Bags, We’re on the Move

his month, we invite our children during the second hour. Grade 4 students and families Programs begin at 8:30 am for the Tto “travel” to Eretz Yisrael on early session and 11:00 am for the Sunday morning, March 10. Join us late session. as we share our ahavat Yisrael, love Later this month, on March 15–16, of Israel, with the special assistance our 6th grade students will go to of our Israeli Emissary, Rivi Behar. Eisner Camp in Great Barrington for For this program, students should our 3rd Annual Shabbaton to explore go to their classrooms at the start our Jewish Journey. Watch for a full of the regular session. Parents are report and photos next month. from grades Pre–K through 2 are welcome to grab a cup of coffee and Hail and vermin and plagues, oh invited to attend our annual Model snack from Café Shalom and join my, we are on our way to Egypt. We Seder in the Social Hall. Rabbi Gurevitz for some adult learn- are getting ready for Pesach, and on Ellyn Shriber RJE ing before coming together with the Sunday, April 1, parents of students Jewish Life Educator

From the Rabbi …continued from page 3

The meaning and the purpose of to Haggadot that focused on civil transformed into an interesting and Passover has changed over the cen- rights, women’s rights, the environ- important conversation, and I’d love turies — it fulfilled different needs ment, and more. to hear what you learn from our next for us at different times. Once it was What will Passover mean for the generations. an agricultural celebration. At other next generation? What “job” will Wishing you all a happy and liber- times, it was a story of hope when it do that adds significant meaning ating Pesach! we were oppressed and discrimi- to their lives? I especially encour- nated against. In the last generation age those with teenagers or young Rabbi Rachel Gurevitz in the usa, it became a vehicle for adults at their Passover tables this Jews now living freely to speak about year to ask those questions, as I will their obligations to help free oth- be doing this year at my Seder. I am ers from their shackles, giving birth confident that your Seder will be [email protected]

From the President …continued from page 3

We split into groups of three, and possibilities of how we might try to but will likely gradually unfold over each group had to list its top five do things differently in the future. the next few years. priorities for the rabbi. As you might As we become more comfortable As always, please feel free to share expect, we did not have unanimity of with thinking differently, we will your thoughts and ideas with me or opinion — even within each group. also be working to develop a process any member of the Board. It was interesting and illuminating to by which we can engage the entire L’Shalom, hear the similarities and differences congregation in defining our under- Gordon Manning, President in each group’s list, and the issues lying values, mission, and vision. that were debated within each group. The process will ultimately inform The purpose of the discussion was how we operate as a community, not to reach a final conclusion, but and the decisions we make together. [email protected] rather to get us all thinking about None of this will happen overnight, Page 6 Congregation B’nai Shalom

Member Activities

CBS Lunch and Learn Series Join Us On March 3 At Whitney Place With Rabbi Rachel Gurevitz March 7, 2013 Please join us for the next of our Thanks to the following congre- Thursday, 12:00 – 1:30 pm monthly visits to Whitney Place on gants who participated in Febru- At the Willows Sunday, March 3, 10:45–11:45 am. ary: Wendy Damoulakis; Jonas Bring a brown bag lunch During the hour, we sing joyfully Goldenberg; Janice Hirshon; Chris Hot drinkswill be provided and play interactive word games and Matt Senie; Phyllis and Anto- Please see page 11 for details with our neighbors. If you are nio Simas; Heidi, Patrick, Hannah, interested in this manageable family Emma, and Sarah Swanick; Beth Yizkor, 7:15 am mitzvah, please e-mail Janice Hirshon Terhune; and Karen Weiner. Friday, April 1 at [email protected]. We meet in the Whitney Place lobby at 10:40 am. The Yizkor service is a memo- rial service observed in memory of What’s Been Happening With Worship all of our loved ones. It is held four At Congregation B’nai Shalom? times a year, on the last morning of Pesach, on Shavuot, on Yom Kippur, If you’ve not joined us for Shab- March 1: Shabbat Rishon at 7 pm. and on Shemini Atzeret. We recite bat celebration recently, you might A special Shabbat dinner for fami- the names of all those members of have missed the changes that have lies with children in Pre–K through the congregation and their immedi- brought more variety and creativity 1st grade begins at 6 pm. March 8: ate relatives who have died within to our worship. Shabbat Rishon is Inspiring stories from our commu- the past twelve months. Please join Family Shabbat on the first Friday nity. Special people and special pro- us for this early morning service on of the month; the second Shab- grams across our community pro- the last day of Pesach. bat is oftenSimply Shabbat with a vide wonderful gateways into Jewish contemporary, Reform service and life for both children and adults. Count the Omer and a sermon; the third Shabbat is Torah Meet one of our Israeli emissaries, Feed the Hungry Shabbat, and we’ve had a wonderful our Special Needs Coordinator, mix of adults and teens chant Torah and more — people with inspiring The Omer is the 50-day period for us and teach us — there is often stories to tell, brought to us courtesy of time beginning the second day a creative twist to this ancient ritual; of our Jewish Federation. March 15: of Pesach and continuing through our fourth Shabbat is our Ritual Torah Shabbat — see Torah come Shavuot. Lab Shabbat — a creative service alive in completely new and inspir- The Omer recalls the barley where you should come expecting ing ways at our monthly Friday harvest which took place at this time the unexpected. Themes so far have night Torah exploration. March of year in ancient times. It is a time included a Ghosts, Demons, and Spir- 22: Simply Shabbat. It’s good just when our ancestors toiled to ensure its Shabbat, a Thanksgiving Drum- to be together. Rabbi Gurevitz will that there would be food for the year. ming Shabbat, a Winter Solstice give the (brief) sermon. March 29: We continue our tradition of Shabbat, and a Disability Awareness Ritual Lab: Song of Songs and the counting the Omer with rice and Month Shabbat. All services begin at Celebration of Springtime. Song of cereal. Please bring a bag of rice dur- 7:30 pm except for Shabbat Rishon, Songs is traditionally read during ing Pesach, or a box of cereal after which begins at 7:00 pm. Pesach. Come and discover the deep Pesach, and join in this sacred ritual. So what is in store this month? wisdom of this book of love poetry, Place your contribution on the table The alignment of the weeks is a brimming with images of spring- in the sanctuary, stop for a moment little different as it is a five Shabbat time. Co-led with Rabbi Gurevitz to count the day of the Omer, and month. and Eva Friedner, Louise Hetzler, recite a blessing thanking God that and Mitch Gordon. we have a harvest that we can share. March 2013 Page 7

Member Activities

If I had a hammer, I’d hammer… for Habitat for Humanity If I had a Deli, I’d… feed the hungry at freerice.com If I had a song, I’d sing it … with residents at Whitney Place

If I had a few hours… and wanted to make a difference… I’d be a part of Mitzvah Day 2013 April 28 11:00 am – 3:45 pm Watch your mail for the registration booklet coming soon! More than 20 Mitzvot Projects from which to choose!

Your much-appreciated donations will enable Mitzvah Day Projects which:

• Fight homelessness, hunger, domestic violence, and mental illness • Facilitate distribution of medication in third world countries • Provide comfort to children with chronic and terminal illnesses and much, much more

Send checks to B’nai Shalom, made payable to Congregation B’nai Shalom, Mitzvah Day $1__ $18__ $36__ $54__ $72__ $100__ $250__ sponsor a project______other______Because of your generosity, we can do more. Thank you.

Join us for the 2nd Annual 2013 Kiddush Cup Benefiting Congregation B’nai Shalom, Westborough, MA

Monday, May 13, 2013 1:00 pm Shotgun start – Best Ball Scramble Cyprian Keys 5:00 pm Cocktail Reception 284 Temple Street 6:00 pm Dinner and Raffle Boylston, MA

$175 per player $700 per foursome $36 per dinner guest 10% early-bird registration discount (April 15 deadline)

For more information, please contact [email protected]. Please contact Rob Blumberg at [email protected] if you would like to help plan or be a sponsor. Page 8 Congregation B’nai Shalom

Sisterhood Happenings

A Wonderful Women’s Kallah. hood and the Adult Ed Committee Mah Jongg On February 2, 2013, forty-six want to thank all who attended our Twenty-one participants enjoyed women celebrated a very thought- 4th Annual Kallah and made it so a fun January afternoon of “Mah provoking and meaningful Shabbat special. Thanks to Eileen Samberg Jongg through the years.” Thanks to together as Rabbi Rachel Gurevitz for sponsoring our Great Jewish Rickey Lopatin for suggesting the and Rabbi Suri Krieger led us on Women Contest, and to the follow- day, and for her help making this the a journey beginning with Queens ing for cooking, baking and setting first of many game days. Thanks to Esther and Vashti, and ending with up/cleaning up: Barbara Govendo, all participants for their donations to the portrayal of women in the media Janice Hirshon, Cheryl Kasof, the Westborough Food Pantry. today. The joyful singing led by Nancy Leveillee, Beth Magnone, the Rabbis and Cantorial Soloist Karen Rothman, Alisa Stone, Linda Women’s Seder Lisa Marcus Jones, interesting text Fineman, Rickey Lopatin, Lori This year’s Women’s Seder will study, art midrash, highly interactive Winer, and Karen Weiner. See you at be held on Sunday, March 17 at discussions, and creative mask- next year’s Kallah. 5 pm. Rabbi Gurevitz will lead us in making were enjoyed by all. Sister- a very special Seder, followed by a pot-luck meal with dairy/vegetar- ian Pesach-style foods. There is no charge for this wonderful Seder, but we do ask for a donation that will be given to Women of the Wall (whose central mission is to achieve recognition of the right of women to wear prayer shawls, pray, and read from the Torah at the Western Wall). RSVP to Janice Hirshon at [email protected] by March 14. Janice Hirshon Cheryl Kasof [email protected] [email protected]

Brotherhood News Brotherhood would like to take on the Rochester Red Wings, ask that you please limit your ticket thank Judd Cohen for opening his the AAA affiliate of the Minnesota purchases to your immediate family home to a small but enthusiastic Twins, at McCoy Stadium in Paw- only — this is not intended for your contingent of men from brother- tucket, RI. Game time is 1:05 pm. This children’s friends and neighbors. hood and their families for an excit- is the first Sunday of April vacation, Be sure to watch future bulletins ing Superbowl party. If you weren’t so there is no conflict with Religious and temple e-mails for other Brother- able to make it, you missed a really School. After the game, all kids are hood news and events, including a fun time and some great food and allowed onto the field to run the possible Brotherhood Breakfast in camaraderie. bases. Tickets are only $11 per person March, Brotherhood’s participation On Sunday, April 14, all current (same price for adults and children), in Mitzvah Day, and of course the and prospective Brotherhood mem- and are available on a strictly first- annual end-of-year BBQ. bers are invited come, first-served basis. You may to a join Brother- purchase your tickets any Sunday Jim Wilner, Co-President hood for a family morning at Café Shalom, while tick- [email protected] outing to see the ets last. Since tickets are limited, and Adam Winter, Co-President Pawtucket Red Sox this is a Brotherhood family event, we [email protected] March 2013 Page 9

Early Childhood

PJ Havdalah when we celebrated Tu B’shevat. We to the other available temple-wide Due to the snowstorm in Febru- danced and sang special songs dur- activities, we will have a special early ary, PJ Havdalah was postponed. We ring the service, and then the kids childhood activity. will be rescheduling to a future date; planted parsley to take home. stay posted for more information on Early Childhood Commitee this wonderful event. Baby/Toddler Playgroup Moms and dads are always Our playgroup for young chil- needed to help plan upcoming EC Tot Shabbat dren has expanded to include ages events, and no help is too small. It’s Join us for our next Tot Shabbat 0–3. We continue to meet on the a fun chance to have a night out as on Saturday March 30 at 10:15. A first and third Monday of each well. The Early Childhood Commit- clergy-led service for children ages month at 9:30 am in the Pre-K tee typically meets on the 4th Tues- 0–6 will take place in the Sanctuary, classroom at Congregation B’nai day of each month at 7:15 pm at the followed by a child-friendly oneg in Shalom. Please contact Jen Marks temple. We hope to see you there. the social hall. Please bring a nut- at [email protected] for more free snack such as fruit, veggies, or information. Shari Bedar homemade breads to the Social Hall [email protected] when you arrive. Mitzvah Day Marcia Hoffman We had a great turnout, and a lot April 28 is Mitzvah Day at Con- [email protected] of fun at our January Tot Shabbat, gregation B’nai Shalom. In addition

Member Activities

Learn More about Scrip Save The Date: May 4 We are Selling scrip every chase scrip. Contact Stu Weiss at Sunday there is Religious School [email protected]. We also and during office hours. Want to would like prepaid orders of scrip B’nai Shalom’s learn how to order your own scrip whenever possible. If you order by First Ballroom And from home? Learn how to print Sunday, your order is available usu- Swing Night off your scrip (for some vendors) ally by Friday at the office or Sunday using for ScripNow! and PrestoPay? when Religious School is open. Featuring Live Music Maybe learn how to Reload? We want to make it easier to pur- Stu Weiss

Adult B’nai Mitzvah May 2014 Are you ready for the Bar/Bat ceremony and service to be held 2014. Beginning in January of 2014, Mitzvah you didn’t have when on Friday, May 16, 2014. Those participants will study together you were younger, or perhaps you interested should contact Marsha at weekly with Rabbi Gurevitz for a had such a wonderful experience [email protected], enroll in semester, learning how to lead a as a 13-year-old that you would our Adult Hebrew Course offered worship service. Any teen or adult like to do it again? We invite all on Sunday mornings and in other member of Congregation B’nai interested teens and adults to courses or individual programs of Shalom is eligible. We hope you will prepare for a B’nai Mitzvah group interest between now and January join us. Page 10 Congregation B’nai Shalom

Member Activities

Chords For Cancer Mazel Tov Jessica Hall has organized Mazel tov to Debbie Bresnick on Chords For Cancer, a concert put the birth of her new grandson, Wil- Yad b’ Yad together in order to spread awareness liam Isaac Bresnick. of the severity of cancer. The concert If any congregant is in need of is on Saturday, March 23, at 5 pm, at Member Directory assistance of any kind, please con- the Upton VFW. All profits will go to tact Anita Backer or Janice Hirshon, the UMASS Cancer Research Center. Our Member Directory co-chairs of Yad b’Yad. Admission is $12, but donations in is available on our website, any amount will be accepted. under Member Info. For pass- With thanks, word information, contact the Anita Backer Please send mazel tov announcements and office, or Eileen Samberg at [email protected] other news to [email protected]. [email protected]. Janice Hirshon Pictures welcome. [email protected]

Todah Rabbah B’nai Shalom Oneg Sponsor Program Celebrate s’machot and remembrances with your temple family by Todah rabbah to our oneg hosts sponsoring an oneg. The $36 donation will help enhance the weekly oneg. January 18 through February 15: Please contact Cheryl Kasof at [email protected] or 508-842-4383, or go Debbi Morin, Mindy Hall & Errol to cbnaishalom.org/memberInfo/oneg.php. Mortimer, Jim & Missy Mulgrew, Addition to January: Susan Nigrosh, Nancy & Jim Jan 25 Gordon Manning in honor of Karen Rothman’s birthday Mack, Adam & Beth Mintz, Alyse & Robert Oliver, Lois & Jonathan Mar 2 Jewish Adventure Group in honor of the Kaila Goldstein Parker, Fran Habib & Steven becoming a Bat Mitzvah Petlock, David & Allison Orenstein, Mar 9 Karin and David Weinberg in honor of Max and Noah Debbie & Jeff Pickholtz, Rich & becoming B’nai Mitzvah Judy Palken, and Heidi & Patrick Mar 16 Cheryl and Gary Kasof in honor of David becoming a Swanick. Todah rabbah to the Board Bar Mitzvah members who ushered in the same Debbie and Jeff Rosen in honor of Jamie becoming a period: Wendy Starr, Janice Hirshon, Bat Mitzvah Wendy Wilsker, and Eileen Samberg. Mar 23 Shalev and Joyce Weinstein in honor of Abigail Goldberg becoming a Bat Mitzvah Thank you to Phyllis Douglas for Sisterhood is committed to helping our fellow congregants who are called upon her donation to the synagogue of a to host an oneg. Without a “captain” to help, many people feel overwhelmed and unsure about what to do. If you can become a captain, even just a few times a year, beautiful hand embroidered Challah we would be most appreciative. Consider it a mitzvah. Contact Cheryl Kasof at Cloth that you will see on the bimah [email protected] for more information. each week covering our challah.

Learn — follow Rabbi Gurevitz’s blog “Raise it up” at http://shmakoleinu-hearourvoices.blogspot.com/ Stay informed — visit our Facebook page (you don’t need an account) www.facebook.com/cbnaishalom Visit our photo gallery at www.facebook.com/cbnaishalom/photos_albums March 2013 Page 11

Adult Education Spring 2013/5773

Congregation B’nai Shalom is a a B Minus, she addresses the problem Shabbat Morning Torah Study & congregation which values Torah of navigating the often rough journey Tefilah and Jewish learning, and maintains through your child’s teenage years. Saturdays, 8:00 am – 9:30 am a unique commitment to the Jewish Talking about concerns and getting Library, with Rabbi Gurevitz education of children and adults. No the perspective of peers can be We’ve been working our way from matter what your life’s experience cathartic, reassuring, and eye-opening, Genesis through the entire Hebrew includes, our Adult Education Program so we will look at selected passages Bible. We’ve reached the books of the allows members to discover the joy and discuss Dr. Mogel’s philosophy Prophets, and we welcome everyone and excitement of Jewish learning. and suggestions. Participants will need to jump in at any time. Kings David Course registration is now in progress. to purchase a copy of the text prior to and Solomon and beyond — never All courses are offered to temple the first session and read the first two mind Dallas— these are the original members at no charge. For all courses chapters. soap operas of our people. “Beginners” requiring registration, please e-mail are welcome. All readings in English. Marsha at [email protected] or Creating a Child-Friendly Passover call 508-366-7191 to register. Cinema B’nai Shalom Seder Saturday, March 9, 2013 With Rabbi Gurevitz 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Into the Mystic: An Introduction to Sunday, March 3, 10:45 am – 12:00 noon Congregation B’nai Shalom presents Mystical Traditions and Teachings in Registration Required an afternoon family movie and an Judaism Join Rabbi Gurevitz for a Passover evening film intended for adults. Both With Rabbi Rachel Gurevitz workshop to help families plan events will also include a dinner of Sundays, 9:15 – 10:15 am on March 3, 17, interactive and child-friendly Passover pizza, salad, drinks, and dessert, at 24, 31, and April 7 (no class on March 10) Seders. A Seder is a wonderful thing, 6 pm. Prince of Egypt will be the 4 pm Registration Required but the preparation can seem like a family movie. The movie is the story Jewish mysticism is a very old daunting task and we are not talking of Moses, who learns of his identity and very rich tradition that provides about the food. Whether you are as a Hebrew, and, later, his destiny to a window into ancient ideas about planning a Seder for the very first time become the chosen deliverer of the the creation of the universe that are or for the tenth time, this workshop Israelite people. Our 7 pm adult movie uncannily similar to what we have can help you. We will look at how will be Everything is Illuminated. This is learned from some of the most mod- to get started, and how to balance the story of a young Jewish American ern scientific theories. It provides a all the pieces, while keeping an eye man who, with the help of an eccentric language of metaphor that helps us on spirituality, practicality, fun, and local villager, endeavors to find the to talk about ways of experiencing the dealing with your family’s situation. woman who saved his grandfather world that elevate our sense of awe You’ll come away with planning during World War II. and mystery. It also offers an explana- guides, tips, and lists of resources. RSVP to Barbara Govendo at tion for some of the rituals that have [email protected]. become embedded in Jewish practice CBS Lunch and Learn Series and the real stories behind them. Step Creation , Revelation, and Redemption B’nai Shalom Reads into this fascinating and often misun- With Rabbi Rachel Gurevitz Friday, April 26, 2013, 7:30 pm derstood realm of Jewish learning with Thursdays, 12:00 – 1:30 pm, 3/7/13 and 5/9/13 The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom Rabbi Gurevitz. The 3/7/13 session will be at the This year’s Jewish Book of the Willows. Year for Congregation B’nai Shalom Drawing on the visual arts, biblical, The Blessing of a B Minus: Using is The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom. philosophical, and mystical texts, this Jewish Teachings to Raise Resilient The Time Keeper is a compelling fable series will explore three big ideas in Teenagers about the first man on earth to count Judaism that have parallels in most With Rabbi Joe Eiduson the hours — the man who became faith traditions: how we got here Tuesdays, 7:30 – 8:30 pm on April 2, 9, Father Time. Told in Albom’s signature (Creation), how we understand what 23, 30, and May 7 (no class on April 16) evocative prose, this remarkably God wants from us (Revelation), and Registration Required original tale and our discussion during our hopes for the future (Redemption). A Yiddish proverb observes, our Shabbat Evening Service will Sessions will cover each of these topics “Small children disturb your sleep, inspire you to reconsider your own in turn. big children disturb your life.” Wendy notions of time, how to spend it, and Mogel’s sage advice on parenting has how precious it truly is. made her one of today’s most trusted parenting authorities. In The Blessing of Page 12 Congregation B’nai Shalom

Our B’nai Mitzvah

Kaila Beatrice Goldstein Max Weinberg becomes a Bar Jamie Lynne Rosen becomes becomes a Bat Mitzvah on March 2, Mitzvah on March 9, 2013. Max is a Bat Mitzvah on March 16, 2013. 2013. Kaila is the daughter of Steven the son of David & Karin Wein- Jamie is the daughter of Jeff and and Sharon Goldstein of Hopkinton, berg, has a twin brother Noah, and Debbie Rosen, and has a younger and has a 15-year old brother, Evan. younger brother Gavin, age 9. Max brother, Gregory, age 11. Jamie Kaila is a seventh grader at Hop- lives in Southborough and attends lives in Southborough and is in the kinton Middle School, where she the Trottier Middle school. In seventh grade at the Trottier Middle received high honors for the first tri- his free time, Max enjoys playing School. In her free time, Jamie mester of this school year. Her two competitive basketball, video games, enjoys basketball, soccer, drama, ski- main passions are acting and singing. reading, and spending time with ing, singing, swimming, and piano. She is active in the school Drama his many friends. Max has a strong Her favorite mitzvah was working Club, and sings in both the seventh commitment to helping others via with and caring for greyhounds. grade chorus and Hopkapella, the the Annual Special Olympics Bio- middle schools extracurricular Ball tournament. He also volunteers Abigail Rachel Goldberg a cappella group. Her favorite sports his time each week to play games becomes a Bat Mitzvah on March activities are soccer and skiing. A with disabled children, and helps 23, 2013. Abigail is the daughter of nurturer from early on, Kaila has out at the local food pantry. Max has Sharon Weinstein Goldberg and Eric enjoyed volunteering at Tot Shab- committed five weeks each summer Goldberg, and has a younger sister, bat, and at Grandchildren’s Day at to the Ron Burton Training Village Lila, age 9. Abby lives in Shrewsbury the Hopkinton Senior Center. She is where he continues to grow physi- and is in the seventh grade at the also an avid reader. Kaila is counting cally, mentally, and spiritually. Oak Middle School. In her free time, the days until she returns to Camp she enjoys, dancing, swimming, art, Young Judaea in Amherst, NH, for David Kasof becomes a Bar Mitz- music, and hanging out with friends. her fifth summer. vah on March 16, 2013. He lives in Abby dances at the Charlotte Klein Shrewsbury with his parents, Cheryl Dance Center, and has appeared Noah Weinberg becomes a Bar and Gary Kasof, and his 16-year-old in the Nutcracker with The Boston Mitzvah on March 9, 2013. Noah is sister, Sarah. David attends Oak Dance Company and Dance Prism. the son of David & Karin Weinberg, Middle School, where he is an excel- Abby has competed in Destination has a twin brother Max, and younger lent student, with his favorite subject Imagination for 3 years, including brother Gavin, age 9. Noah lives being math. David enjoys all sports, an opportunity to compete at the in Southborough, and attends the both playing and watching. He is Global Finals. She plays the clarinet Trottier Middle school. In his free currently playing indoor soccer for in the school band, and has been time, Noah enjoys playing competi- Shrewsbury as the team’s goalie, and a Girl Scout for five years. Abby’s tive basketball, playing computer he plays basketball in a competitive favorite mitzvah was volunteering at games, reading, and spending time town league. His favorite TV chan- Congregation B’nai Shalom in the with friends. Noah also volunteers at nel is ESPN. For his community early childhood activities, including an Annual Special Olympics Bio- service, David was a Unified Part- Tot Shabbat and providing childcare Ball tournamen, playing games each ner on a Special Olympics soccer for the High Holy Days. week with disabled children, and has team. He spent the fall practicing been helping at the local food pan- and playing games as a teammate try. In the summer, Noah spends five and a role model. His team won the weeks at the Ron Burton Training Championship game at the tourna- Village, where he is challenged every ment in Attleboro. David had a great day, and continues to grow physi- time doing this and is hoping to play cally, mentally, and spiritually. again next year. March 2013 Page 13

Community

Jewish Central Mass Family Night with the Worcester Sharks March 10, 3 pm, DCU Center, Sharks vs. Portland Pirates Tickets $18 adults, $13 13 and under

The main purpose of this event is to create a fun, family day, and promote greater unity within our Central Mass community. The perks are the proceeds. Proceeds from our partner organizations will be pooled together for a sepa- rate camp scholarship fund that will be distributed equally and directly to all participating partner organizations, earmarked for 2013 Jewish summer camp scholarships (for either day camp or sleep away). This is a separate fund from the annual camp scholarship that is received from a Federation grant. For information on ordering by check or by credit card, please visit jewishcentralmass.org and click on Community Night at the Sharks. For more informa- tion, contact Mindy Hall at [email protected]. Ordering deadline is March 5.

Jewish community news can be sent to [email protected]. The deadline is the 10th of the month. News is printed as space permits.

Trip to Israel Jewish Interfaith Taste of the Boroughs Families of Central Mass The Federation is planning Workshop Series Sunday, March 24, 6 pm at a trip to Israel from November the Doubletree Westborough 2–11, 2013, with a special add-on to Mothers Circle is a free three- include participation in the GA, the session workshop for women of This annual, community event annual gathering of the Jewish Fed- non-Jewish backgrounds raising features delicious erations of North America. This trip Jewish children. Mothers Circle, food from great, will give participants an opportunity a program of the Jewish Outreach local restaurants to visit Israel as it celebrates its 65th Institute, provides an overview and in Marlborough, anniversary. guide to Jewish parenting. Par- Northborough, The itinerary includes learning ticipants gain confidence through Southborough, and Westborough, about Israel’s high tech industry, knowledge in a supportive environ- as well as wine and craft beer learning about the facts on the ment. The focus will be on topics tastings. This special evening of ground in Israel’s ongoing search such as creating a Jewish home and friends, food, and beverages also for a true and lasting peace, tracing Jewish life cycle events. Maximum features a silent and live auction the history of the Modern State, and of 12 participants. with items such as Red Sox tickets, visiting sites of historic, cultural, reli- spa packages, vacation getaways, gious and political importance. Dates: May 1, 8 & 22, 9:30–11:30 am restaurant gift cards, children’s toys, A trip to Israel is not complete with- The Boroughs JCC sports memorabilia, and more. We out a visit to our Partnership 2Gether 45 Oak Street, Westborough. invite you to join the festivities. See community of Afula/Gilboa. RSVP required by April 15, 2013 www.tasteoftheboroughs.com. The For more information, please visit event is produced and hosted by www.jewishcentralmass.org, and the Boroughs JCC. Proceeds from click on the Trip to Israel tab, or call the auction and advertising benefit the Federation office at 508-756-1543. the community programs at the Boroughs JCC. Page 14 Congregation B’nai Shalom

Highlight on our Sponsors – Realtor Cindy Seltzer Pollard

Cindy Seltzer Pollard’s Needs Teacher, Cindy showcases her Worcester Council of Realtors, the exemplary record of both real estate passions as an Educational Reloca- Massachusetts and National Asso- integrity and customer service over tion Advisor. A warm smile, kind ciation of Realtors. She is the proud the past 25 years have earned her heart, and an exuberant, positive per- mother of two sons, wife of husband the prestigious honor of a primarily sonality have followed Cindy in her Douglas, and the family has resided referral-based clientele. Represent- community service interests as well. in Westborough for the past 27 years. ing an ongoing, full time dedication Involvements as a Boston College For exemplary real estate service, to her profession, she has worked Alumni Admissions Representative, a a patient, compassionate manner, for the Flatley, AJ Lane, Country former Brandeis University and Saint and superior results, Cindy can be Village, and RE/MAX Corporation. John’s High School Parents Commit- reached at: [email protected] A Boston College graduate, Cindy’s tee member, and Children’s Hospital or via cell at 508-797-2195. Cindy educational background has enabled volunteer, have demonstrated Cin- would be honored to help you and her to pursue and combine her two dy’s devotion to the value of a strong, your family achieve your most cher- passions: elementary and special successful educational experience ished real estate dreams. education, as well as her love for real for all children. She is also currently estate. Having served as a Special serving as an active member of the Cindy Seltzer Pollard Non-medical in-home services for Seniors by Seniors. Andrew Abu realtors® We provide dependable, friendly seniors to help with services Integrity, Uncompromised. like light housekeeping, transportation, shopping personal care, companionship and more. 80 Flanders Road, Suite 102 • Westborough, MA 01581 Like getting a little help from your friends®. 508-836-3333 • 1-888-Ring-ABU • Fax: 508-366-4345 Call 508-808-1090 or email [email protected] www.seniorshelpingseniors.com/metrowest [email protected] ©2010 Each office is independently owned and operated. All trademarks are registered trademarks of Corporate Mutual Resources Inc.

Central Mass Well Spouse Support Group AGER CHAFFER LLP Monday, March 11, 7:00 – 9:00 pm S & S Congregation B’nai Shalom Library A TTORNEYS AT LAW 117 E Main St , Westborough Robbi Rubenstein • [email protected] • 508-612-8838 FOCUSING ON BUSINESS LAW www.wellspouse.org • [email protected] AND LITIGATION SERVICES

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Our Sponsors

LEGAL SERVICES

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Mugford’s Park Street Dental, LLC Flower Shoppe Arnold F. Nadler, DDS Jonathan L. Hoffman, DMD Chris Bakutis, Owner General Family Dentistry 8 Warburton Lane, Route 30 Practicing all Phases of Preventative, Westborough, MA 01581 Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry 210 Turnpike Road Westborough, MA 01581 508-836-5554 • 800-645-6495 508-366-5028 Fax: 508-836-9987 Email: [email protected] www.mugfords.com Your Sponsorship Here! Contact Eileen Samberg at [email protected] or call Temple Administrator Abby Mayou at 508-366-7191 February 2013 Page 17

This Month’s Calendar

Adar/ Nisan אדר / ניסן March 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Every Sunday 6:00pm Shabbat Family Parashat Ki Tisa 8:15am Hebrew Bet for Adults Dinner (Grades PK - 2) 8:00am Tefilah and Torah 8:15am Religious School 7:00pm Shabbat Rishon 10:15am Shabbat Morning 7:00pm Shir Joy Rehearsal Family Service Service (Goldstein) 5:00pm WAFTY Lite Event 3 4 5 6 7 8 Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei 9 9:15am Kabbalah w/Rabbi 9:30am EC Playgroup 4:00pm Religious School 7:30pm Board Mtg 12:00n Lunch and Learn 7:30pm Shabbat Evening 8:00am Tefilah and Torah 10:45am Passover Workshop 6:00pm Chai School 4:00pm Religious School Service with Jewish Study with Rabbi Gurevitz 6:00pm Post Confirmation Federation 10:15am Shabbat Morning 10:45am Whitney Place Service (Weinberg) 4:00pm Cinema B'nai Shalom 10 11 12 13 14 15 Parashat Vayikra 16 8:15am Grade 4 Israel Pgm 7:00pm Well Spouse Support Rosh Chodesh Nisan 7:30pm Building Cmte 4:00pm Religious School 6th Grade Eisner Overnight 8:00am Tefilah and Torah 10:45am School Cmte Mtg Group 4:00pm Religious School 7:30pm Membership Mtg NFTY NE Spring Conclavette 10:15am Shabbat Morning 11:45am Gr. 1-3 Service Group 6:00pm Chai School 7:30pm Social Action Cmte 7:30pm Torah Shabbat Service (Kasof/Rosen) 3:00pm Day at the Sharks Mtg Evening Service 6:00pm Jr. WAFTY Event 5:00pm Souper Sun. Game Nt. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 9:15am Kabbalah With Rabbi 9:30am EC Playgroup 4:00pm Religious School 7:30pm Ritual Cmte 4:00pm Religious School 7:30pm Simply Shabbat Parashat Tzav Gurevitz 7:00pm Westborough Food 6:00pm Chai School Evening Service 8:00am Tefilah and Torah 5:00pm Women's Seder Pantry Mtg 6:00pm Post Confirmation 10:15am Shabbat Morning 7:30pm Communications Service (Goldberg) Cmte (see below) 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 8:15am Religious School & Erev Pesach Office Closed Pesach II (CH''M) Pesach III (CH''M) Pesach IV (CH''M) Pesach V (CH''M) Passover Program (PK - 2) Ta'anit Bechorot Pesach I 7:00pm Executive Cmte Mtg 4:00pm No Religious School 7:30pm Ritual Lab Shabbat 8:00am Tefilah and Torah 9:15am Kabbalah With Rabbi 4:00pm No Religious School 7:30pm Music Cmte Evening Service 10:15am Tot Shabbat Gurevitz 6:00pm No Chai School 6:00pm Taste of the Boroughs 31 Pesach VI (CH''M) Also on March 23 9:15am Kabbalah With Rabbi 5:30pm WAFTY Dinner with Gurevitz Noah Aronson 7:00pm Noah Aronson Event in Sanctuary March Birthdays 3 David Abrams 10 Joy Sachs 17 Marsha Ovrut 27 Lynne Auslander 3 Joseph Eiduson 11 Brenda Coutinho 17 Sandra Tillman 27 Wendy Diamond 3 Branch Yules 11 Audrey Feldman 19 Laura Cohen-Gordon 27 Howard Jacobson 5 Simon Davis 11 Adam Winter 19 Melissa Mahr 27 Resa Sherr 5 Steven Heims 12 Christopher Boehm 20 Melvin Fox 28 David Ammerman 5 Robbi Rubenstein 13 Lisa Eiduson 22 Jeffrey Hojlo 28 Harvey Douglas 5 Bruce Simon 13 William Gaines 23 Cheryl Kasof 29 Kenneth Dickey 6 Edward Nathanson 14 Monica Allen 23 Alan Raider 29 Gary Goldberg 7 David Damiano 14 Emily Sandahl 23 Emily Rose 29 William Haley 7 Patricia Rosenthal 15 Samantha Gerlovin 24 Susan Janfaza 29 Judy Kalman 8 Allison Orenstein 15 Bernice Miller 24 Laurie Rains 30 Michael Bloch 9 Steven Cohen 15 Leonard Tocman 24 Mark Weinberg 31 Ellen Factor 9 David Orenstein 16 Beth Graubart 25 Adam Sachs 9 Andrew Powell 16 James Mulgrew 25 Jay Stone 10 Sharon Goyette 16 Marc Rubin 26 Eva Friedner

Learn — follow Rabbi Gurevitz’s blog “Raise it up” at http://shmakoleinu-hearourvoices.blogspot.com/ Stay informed — visit our Facebook page (you don’t need an account) www.facebook.com/cbnaishalom Visit our photo gallery at www.facebook.com/cbnaishalom/photos_albums Page 18 Congregation B’nai Shalom

Donations Abby Brown Education Abby Brown Education Fund Rabbi’s Wish List Used for special school projects and Cheryl & Gary Kasof thanking Barbara Rennert & all the Natalie Rudolph & Gordon Manning & Karen materials such as films and records, teachers who helped David prepare to become a Bar Ted Shoemaker Rothman speakers and field trips. Mitzvah Adrianna & Brian Bailey Wendy & James Damoulakis David & Lori Schultz Kevin & Kim Gerber Jennifer Lee Levine Fund Arnold & Janice Hirshon Mark & Elaine Rosen Allan & Penny Levine: Adult Education Michael Whitman & Beth Meltzer Juli & Mike Goldstein • in memory of our daughter, Jennifer Lee Levine Used for Adult Education Programs. Larry & Eileen Samberg Cheryl & Richard Pouliot • in memory of Rae and Samuel Levine Sarah & Neil Herzig Randy & Elyssa Pellish • in memory of Joel Feinson James & Laura Wilner Jonas Goldenberg & Karen Weiner Art • in honor of Rabbi Gurevitz’s installation Cheryl & Gary Kasof Adam & Lynne Winter Used to purchase and display artwork to Landscape Improvement Fund Phyllis & Tony Simas Kathy Rosenblum & Chris Senie beautify the synagogue. David & Karin Weinberg in honor of the B’nai Mitzvah of Laurie & Michael Levy Joseph & Lisa Eiduson Max & Noah Weinberg Mark & Ellie Winthrop Judy & Barney Kalman Daniel & Melissa Mahr Naomi Botkin & Josh Gordon Building Music Fund Wendy & Michael Wilsker Susan & Arnie Nadler Used for special maintenance and projects. Cheryl Kasof & Janice Hirshon with appreciation for Benita & Bernie Schachter Mort & Lorraine Brond Karen Rothman’s leadership in creating the inspiring Shari & James Bedar David & Carol Weinstock Sisterhood Shabbat service Early Childhood Michael Hyde & Joyce Rapaport Ellen Jacobson Jerry Sherman: Barry Kran in memory of Morris Kran Used for Early Childhood programming. • in honor of Cantor Spenadel’s Torah reading • in honor of Sharon Brown Goldstein’s participation with Social Action Fund General Zamir Chorale in Sudbury Cheryl Kasof & Janice Hirshon with appreciation for Used to support the congregation’s current Adult Education and Sisterhood in appreciation for Lisa Barbara Govendo’s leadership in creating an inspiring budget. Marcus Jones’s part in making the Women’s Kallah so Sisterhood Shabbat service beautiful and special Steve Meltzer Youth Summer Camp Scholarship High Holy Day Prayer Book Fund Ellen Jacobson thanking Michael Whitman & Rita Cohen in memory of my cousin, Don Alfert Beth Meltzer for the Purim Basket Used to arrange our High Holiy Day Services. Beth Meltzer in memory of my father, Fred Mascott Rabbi Educator Discretionary Fund Jeffrey Meltzer Cheryl & Gary Kasof thanking Rabbi Joe for creating a Israel Bond Philip Meltzer wonderful environment for all our kids to learn in Each time $250 accumulates, an Israel Bond Yad b’Yad Fund Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund is purchased in the congregation’s name. Mark Gorden in memory of Rena Carver Rob Giglietti in memory of Joel M. Feinson Judy & Martin Shapiro: Jeffrey Kessler & Wendy Starr • in memory of beloved infant son, Shalom Shapiro Jennifer Lee Levine Youth Cheryl & Gary Kasof thanking Rabbi Gurevitz for • in memory of beloved sister, Cynthia Dunn Rosendrantz Supports cultural and educational programs studying with our son, David & helping him prepare to to benefit out preteen and teen members. become a Bar Mitzvah Please send donations to: Adult Education & Sisterhood in appreciation & thanks to Attn: Donations Rabbis Gurevitz & Krieger for a highly thought provok- Joel I. Silverstein Congregation B’nai Shalom ing, spiritual & enjoyable Women’s Kallah Used to refurbish the temple kitchen. PO Box 1019, Westborough, MA 01581

In order for an acknowledgement to be sent, the donation must Landscape Improvement be at least $10, and must include the name of the fund, the name and address of the person(s) to whom the acknowledge- Leadership ment is to be sent, and your name and address. Development A donation form is available for download on our website at Support leadership programs and http://www.cbnaishalom.org/programs/funds.php. The form opportunities including, but not limited to can be filled out by hand or with Adobe Reader or Acrobat. the leadership development program at B’nai Shalom and seminars and workshops sponsored by other Jewish groups. Tree of Life Library The Tree of Life is a symbol of growth and joy. The leaves of our congregation’s Used to purchase books for children and adults for our circulating library. Tree of Life are filled with happy memories of our lives. Leaves may be purchased for B’nai Mitzvah, births, marriages, anniversaries, or any other events that you wish Lisa Elaine Feingold to commemorate. Contact the temple office at 508-366-7191 for more information. Memorial Used for the annual children’s Chanukah celebration and for media or cultural Yahrzeit Plaques projects to benefit our Pre-K to Grade 1 students. Honor the memory of a loved one with a plaque in our sanctuary. Contact the temple office at 508-366-7191 for more information. February 2013 Page 19

Yahrzeits and Condolences

March 1, 2013 Adar 19, 5773 Edna Cutter* Bernard Goldberg Music Irving Hurwitz Dorothy Siegal Howard Schultz Donald B. Price* Used to augment the congregation’s musical Virginia Kopald Melvyn Small* Lawrence Finn* Diane Simon programs. Leo Miller* Jeannette Berger William Schuldenfrei* Jonathan Talbot* Michael D. Cooper* George Srebnik Aaron Jaffee Prayer Book Beatrice Erenberg Francis Cohen March 22, 2013 nisan 11, 5773 Used to purchase copies of our High Holiday Jeanne Lipsitz Samuel Cohen prayerbook and our regular prayerbook, Sylvia Shayer* Lea Kraus Sanford Rubin Brewster A. Branz Mishkan T’filah. A donation of $36 for Danielle Simas* Charles E. Linsey Richard Warshaw Rhoda Golden Mishkah T’filah is acknowledged with Irving Cohen* Morey Seidman* Phyllis D’Andrea* Edwin Harris a bookplate on the inside cover of the Arnold Fox* Shirley Davidoff Edith Israel Bess Isgur* prayerbook. Carole Garland* Charles Fried Meyer Temkin Wilma Lunder* Harry Goldstein Gertrude Isaacson Cheryl Jacobson Leonore Schuldenfrei* Edith S. Pulda* Norman Medvin Leon Antarsh* Annie Eunice Shapiro Rabbi Debra R. Hachen Betty Jaffee Edward Silverman Florence Liberfarb Harry John Shapiro Caring Doris Pollack Myra Slovin* Ida Tillman Used to offer emergency assistance to Sheldon Seidman* congregants in times of need. March 29, 2013 nisan 18, 5773 March 8, 2013 Adar I 26, 5773 Stephen Meltzer Ruth G Hurwitz Rabbi’s Discretionary Robert Addison Nathan J. Talbot Leonard Seder Beatrice Schwartz* Used by the rabbi for Tzedakah (charity) and Clara Douglas Harold Feldman Ron Beroll Larry Backer special projects. Lena Miller Frances Silver David G Green Edna G. Nash* Milton Silver Newman Kopald Mark A Levine Sophie Ovrut Charlotte Wernick Shirley Kramer Violet Senitt Marilyn Winthrop Rabbi-Educator’s Murray Boykin* Saul Epstein Ralph Norman Barnett* Greta Oppenheimer Discretionary Gary Hamos* Paul Weissman* Used by the rabbi-educator for Tzedakah Yale Richards (charity) and special projects.

March 15, 2013 nisan 4, 5773 Ritual Sylvia Ehrlich* Lillian Seidman* Used to purchase items needed in the Robert Levine Roz Bessell sanctuary or for religious observance. Richard Mack* Stanley Epstein Oscar Merzel* Henry Gatterman Isadore Ostroff* Sampson Grunes Social Action * Yahrzeit Plaque March 15 Yahrzeits continued in the next column Used for social action and mitzvah programs, including “Mitzvah Day”, educational activities and speakers, and to The congregation extends its condolences to the following families assist worthy non-profit causes selected by the Social Action Committee. on the deaths of their loved ones. Steve Meltzer Memorial Joel Feinson, Susan Hojlo’s father Summer Camp Milton Young, Paul Young’s father Scholarship Morris Chad, David Chad’s father Used to help defray some of the costs of attending several Reform Movement’s summer camp programs. Zichronam Livracha, may their memories be a blessing. Yad b’Yad Used by the Yad b’Yad committee to prepare and deliver meals to congregants who are זכרונם לברכה ill or caring for a family member; making friendly visits to congregants with various Rabbi Debra R. Hachen Caring Fund needs; sending cards etc. WAFTY The Rabbi Debra R. Hachen Caring Fund is available to members of B’nai Used to further the work of all of our youth Shalom who are unable to meet basic living expenses due to sudden severe finan- groups, and provide subsidies for retreats, cial conditions. Visit http://cbnaishalom.org/committees/yadbyad.php and follow conclaves, and conferences. the link to the Rabbi Debra R. Hachen Caring Fund, or contact Anita Backer at [email protected]. Congregation B’nai Shalom NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE 117 East Main Street PAID PO Box 1019 Westborough, MA Westborough MA 01581-6019 Permit No. 93 Member of the Union for Reform Judaism CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

Congregation B’nai Shalom Bulletin Departments Features Worship Schedule...... 2 Souper Sunday Game Night on March 10...... 1 From the Rabbi’s Study...... 3 Singer/Songwriter Noah Aronson on March 23...... 1 From the President...... 3 Women’s Seder on March 17...... 1 From Our Rabbi-Educator...... 4 Cinema B’nai Shalom on March 9...... 1 From Our Jewish Life Educator...... 5 Yizkor, 7:15 am, Friday, April 1...... 6 Member Activities...... 6-7 Count the Omer and Feed the Hungry...... 6 Sisterhood Happenings...... 8 Whitney Place on March 3...... 6 Brotherhood News...... 8 What’s Been Happening With Worship...... 6 Early Childhood...... 9 2nd Annual 2013 Kiddush Cup...... 7 Member Activities...... 9-10 Learn More about Scrip...... 9 Adult Education Spring 2013/5773...... 11 Adult B’nai Mitzvah May 2014...... 9 Community...... 13 Family Night with the Worcester Sharks...... 13 Our Sponsors...... 16 Trip to Israel...... 13 This Month’s Calendar...... 17 Taste of the Boroughs...... 13 Donations...... 18 Highlight on our Sponsors – Realtor Cindy Seltzer Pollard..14 Yahrzeits and Condolences...... 19

The Congregation B’nai Shalom Bulletin is published 12 times a year (11 regular monthly issues and a High Holy Days Supplement) by Congregation B’nai Shalom, PO Box 1019, 117 East Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581. All content is the responsibility of Congregation B’nai Shalom. Comments and submissions should be e-mailed to [email protected]. The deadline is the 10th of the month. Copyright © 2013, Congregation B’nai Shalom, Westborough, MA All Rights Reserved