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IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE that we are at the midpoint of our school year! We have already accomplished so many great things that have answered the following questions...

• How do we create community in our classrooms and in our school?• What are the different ways that we celebrate holidays?• How can moving our bodies help us learn Hebrew?• How does it feel when we lead our peers in prayer and song?

What’s next? We are excited to celebrate holidays, including Tu B’Shevat, Purim and Pesach, to take field trips, to work directly with our greater Jewish community on social action projects and, of course, to welcome 250 teens to our building for the NFTY Northeast Spring Conclavette.

RLYG RELIGIOUS SCHOOL:Midpoint of Our School Year - What’s Next?

THE SHOFARJanuary/February 2019 Tevet/Shevat/Adar I 

TEMPLE BETH-EL Congregation Sons of Israel and DavidChartered 1854

Worship 3Tu B’Shevat 4Braude Library 4Sisterhood 5-6Brotherhood 7Upcoming Events 8-16

Benefecactors Event 17Donations 19-21B’nei Mitzvah 21In Our Family 22In Memoriam 22Leadership 23

IN THIS ISSUERabbi Howard Voss-Altman: The Outreach Project 2

New York Times White House Correspondent, Maggie HabermanMay 2nd, 7:00 PM

THE TEMPLE BETH-EL SHOFAR IS DEDICATED BY THE CHASE FAMILY FOUNDATION

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ONE YEAR AGO, IN JANUARY, 2018, I wrote my Rabbi’s message about the Outreach Project, a brand new social action initiative to feed the hungry. In it, I reminded our community that by participating in the Outreach Project, they would be performing the mitzvah of leaving the corners of our fields for the poor. The Torah recognized that in an agrarian society, where most families harvested their food as subsistence farmers, there would always be families who would

need other people’s corners to survive. Indeed, in the days before “Stop and Shop,” or even before the emergence of a community’s general store, our food was almost entirely dependent on the fecundity of our land. Under these circumstances, the command to leave the corners of our field for the poor enabled even those without land to harvest food for themselves. Our rabbis taught that this command was not dependent on whether it was a good harvest, or whether there was enough food to feed one’s own family. Leaving the corners of the field for the poor was not optional because it not only guaranteed food for the poor, but also taught us that tzedakah was something we did regardless of our own economic status. Whether you owned one hundred acres or only two, the command to leave the corners of your field was still the same; the command of tzedakah applied to all equally. Last April we heard the voice of Torah and provided thousands of “corners” to those who needed them. During the winter and spring, our religious school students and TBE families made donations to fund the Outreach Project. Then, on Sunday morning, April 29th, we gathered in the Silverstein Meeting Hall, ready to feed the hungry. Every generation - from the “greatest” to the baby boomers, from Generation X to the Millenials, from our professional staff and faculty to every class in our religious school – put on protective gloves and an “attractive” hair bonnet to make thousands of meals! It was a team effort. We had pourers and shakers, baggers and boxers,

shleppers and sitters, all working together to feed the hungry in Rhode Island. And while we made and packed our meals, there were representatives from End Hunger New England who spoke with us about food insecurity in Rhode Island, and what a difference we were making with both our donations and the work of our hands.Indeed, anyone who participated in, or witnessed, last year’s Outreach Project, would certainly agree that it was nothing short of a miracle. Each nutritious meal – ready for boiling – costs only 25 cents. With a bargain like this, for our first year we had hoped to raise $5,000 in order to provide 20,000 meals. But, thanks to your generosity, we blew by that goal, raising more than $7,500 and making more than 30,000 meals. This year, let’s not be content with 30,000 meals. If you have a child (or children) who participated in last year’s Outreach Project, then we hope you will make a donation toward this year’s program. If you participated in last year’s program, and know how meaningful it was (and how much fun you had), we hope you will contribute even more this year. Remember, every $25 donation enables us to pack 100 meals. And if you are so moved, don’t stop at $25. For every dollar we raise, we will be packing four more meals! In addition, all of the money collected for tzedakah in the winter and spring of religious school will be donated to Outreach. Please join us on Sunday morning, April 28th for the packing of the meals. Join our students, age three to eighteen, in the mitzvah of tzedakah. Join our parents, in the mitzvah of feeding the hungry. And join our clergy, staff, and teachers, in the mitzvah of gemilut chasidim, acts of loving kindness. This is a mitzvah of generosity (heart) and labor (hands). It promises to be a day of both learning and sustenance. We’ll see you there.

Rabbi Howard Voss-Altman THE OUTREACH PROJECT: THE MITZVAH OF FEEDING THE HUNGRY

פרשת ואראPARASHAT VAERATorah: Exodus 6:2 - 9:35 Haftarah: Ezekiel 28:25 - 29:21Friday, January 4 7:00 pm Shabbat Service Saturday, January 5 9:00 am Torah Study

פרשת באPARASHAT BOTorah: Exodus 10:1 - 13:16 Haftarah: Jeremiah 46:13 - 46:28Friday, January 11 7:00 Pm Shabbat Service Saturday, January 12 9:00 am Torah Study 5:30Pm K’Tantan PJ Havdalah with Rock-a-Baby sponsored by Sisterhood.

פרשת בשלחPARASHAT BESHALACHTorah: Exodus 13:17 - 17:16 Haftarah: Judges 4:4 - 5:31Friday, January 18 7:00 Pm Shabbat Service - Chazak v’Ematz – Jewish Songs of Protest and Hope Celebrate Shabbat Shira, Sabbath of Song, as we honor the memory and deeds of the late Rev. Martin Luther King.Saturday, January 19 9:00 am Torah Study

פרשת יתרוPARASHAT YITROTorah: Exodus 18:1 - 20:23 Haftarah: Isaiah 6:1- 7:6; 9:5 - 9:6Friday, January 25 6:30pm Hors d’oeuvres 7:00pm Shabbat Hallelu Abundant and filling hors d’oeuvres will be served at six-thirty PM followed by an uplifting musical Shabbat featuring our Temple Beth-El Musicians and a short d’var Torah.Saturday, January 26 9:00 am Torah Study

פרשת משפטיםPARASHAT MISHPATIMTorah: Exodus 21:1 - 24:18 Haftarah: II Kings 12:1 - 12:17 Friday, February 1 6:00 pm Family Shabbat Dinner 7:00 pm Family Shabbat Service Led by the RLYGRS fourth-grade students. Saturday, February 2 9:30 am Soulful Shabbat

פרשת תרומהPARASHAT TERUMAHTorah: Exodus 25:1 - 27:19 Haftarah: I Kings 5:26 - 6:13 Friday, February 8 5:30Pm K’Tantan Shabbat and Dinner A worship service and Shabbat dinner especially designed for families with very young children. Songs, games and crafts to learn all about Shabbat.7:00 Pm Shabbat Service .Saturday, February 9 9:00 am Torah Study 10:30am Bar Mitzvah of Noah Lax, son of Margaret and Ryan Lax.

פרשת תצוהPARASHAT TETZAVEH Torah: Exodus 27:20 - 30:10 Haftarah: I Samuel 15:2 - 15:34 Friday, February 15 7:00 Pm Shabbat ServiceSaturday, February 16 9:00 am Torah Study

פרשת כי תשאPARASHAT KI TISATorah: Exodus 30:1-34:35 Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:16 - 36:38Friday, February 22 6:30pm Hors d’oeuvres 7:00pm Shabbat Hallelu Abundant and filling hors d’oeuvres will be served at six-thirty PM followed by an uplifting musical Shabbat featuring our Temple Beth-El Musicians and a short d’var Torah.Saturday, February 239:00 am Torah Study

WORSHIP

ROSH HODESH SHEVAT Rosh Hodesh Shevat is Monday, January 7th.

Shevat is the month when the very first trees

in the State of Israel begin to bud and bloom;

a reminder of the rebirth and beauty of the

land, and our responsibility as God’s partners

to care for and appreciate it. The holiday of

Tu B’Shevat, the 15th of Shevat (when the

moon is full) reminds us of this sacred

obligation and gives us the opportunity to

plant seeds and trees that will grow here and

in Israel.

ROSH HODESH ADAR IRosh Hodesh Adar is Wednesday, February

6th. Look for the new moon Tuesday night.

In Adar we celebrate Purim, a time when

storytelling, costumes, sweet treats, special

drinks and general frivolity help reveal the

blessings hidden in the world around us. Our

tradition teaches, “when the month of Adar

begins, we increase our joy.” This new month

is an opportunity to uncover and increase the

blessings of hope and happiness, love and

laughter in our lives and in the world through

our words and actions.

פרשת ויקהלPARASHAT VAYAKHELTorah: Exodus 35:1 - 40:38 Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16 - 46:18 Friday, March 1 7:30 Pm Joint Reform Shabbat Service at Temple Habonim Saturday, March 2 9:00 am Torah Study

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TU B’SHEVAT BRAUDE LIBRARY NEWSTrees and Judaism

TU B’SHEVAT, once a very minor observance, has become a more important celebration in the Jewish calendar. Today, the holiday is celebrated with its own seder, the most positive expression of celebration in the Jewish lexicon.

Tu B’Shevat literally means the fifteenth day of Shevat. It is not mentioned in the Torah, yet where the Talmud describes it as “the new year of the trees,” it mandates no rituals, no blessings and no synagogue observance.

Historically, Tu B’Shevat was a way of maintaining a connection with the land of Israel - a hot, arid place where trees are the essence of life, providing food, shade and water. In Israel, during the month of Shevat, the winter rains end and the first signs of spring appear, renewing the trees. The only observance of Tu B’Shevat among Askenazi Jews was the eating of fruits, especially those grown in Israel.Beginning in the 1970s, American Jews rediscovered the Tu B’Shevat seder, which originated in the 16th century. Modeled after the Pesach seder, it featured four cups of wine and much eating of fruit, along with singing and praying.

The modern focus for Tu B’Shevat has broadened to include the relationships between people and the natural world. In Jewish tradition the primary symbol of this relationship is the tree. The Torah itself is called a tree of life and the rollers around which the scrolls are wrapped are also called trees of life, atzei hayim.

The planting of trees was seen as a holy activity. According to Rabbi Yohonan ben Zakkai, if you are holding a seedling in your hand and someone says “Look, here comes the Messiah!” you should first plant the seedling, then go see the Messiah. The Torah forbids the cutting down of an enemy’s fruit trees in times of war, even if trees are needed to siege a city.

The ancient Jewish reverence of trees combined with the modern concern for our world’s forests and other natural resources gives us new opportunities for the observance of Tu B’Shevat.

SISTERHOOD NEWSHAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR from Temple Beth-El’s Sisterhood! We hope you will consider joining us as we prepare for the following events: learn about Mussar, a Jewish spiritual, ethical, and cultural movement; PJ Havdalah, with a spectacular Rock-a-Baby performance; Ronald McDonald House Make-a-Meal; Passover Raffle of specialty items from Zabar’s; Birthday Wishes project; hamantaschen baking; our spring Trivia Night donor event; and our annual Joanne Forman Film Festival.

Thanks so much for the efforts of Jill Spohn and Arlene Berrol and their team for organizing Hanukkah gifts for our Young Adult

Outreach; Marcy Cohen and Karen Isenberg for arranging the powerful presentation by our RI chapter president of NOW, Hilary Levey Friedman; and Elaine Dickstein, Debbie Barshay, Renate Sandgren, and all Temple supporters for making the Hanukkah and bake sales so successful. We also extend a sincere thank you to Judy Moseley for making a special

presentation to the Sisterhood Board about Temple security.

Please be sure to “like” us on Facebook, where we are “The Sister-hood of Temple Beth-El.” That’s where you can view photos from all our past events and get a heads-up on future programs. Let us know how we can better serve your interests: tbesisterhood@temple-beth-el.org

Elaine SandySisterhood President

CALLING ALL RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE VOLUNTEERS!For the past few years, members of Sisterhood and Brotherhood have come together for our annual Make-A-Meal mitzvah at Ronald McDonald House. This year on February 10th, a small group of us will again gather at the house at 2:00pm to make an evening meal for the families staying there.This house helps lift a burden off parents’ shoulders by allowing them to spend quality time with their hospitalized children and not to worry about preparing meals. Returning to the house and a home-cooked meal, perhaps after a stressful day, lets these families know that others care, and they truly appreciate what the house and volunteers offer.I’m hoping four or five volunteers will join me from 2:00-5:30pm as we prepare and cook that night’s dinner. If interested, please get in touch with Elinor Nacheman at (401) 726-1449.

SISTERHOODInspiring Stories for Young Readers

THE START OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR brings resolutions and hopeful promises of change and renewal. This year, in response to the tragedy at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and to rising anti-Semitism elsewhere, the Association of Jewish Libraries offers book lists for young readers that feature inspiring stories of brotherhood and sisterhood: Jews and non-Jews standing up for each other, working out differences, and confronting prejudice.

Here are some selections:

Refugee by Alan Gratz

Three kids- a Jewish boy in Nazi Germany, a Cuban girl in 1994, and a Syrian boy in 2015- go on harrowing journeys in search of refuge. Action-packed, their stories turn on timeless topics of hope, courage, and survival.

Lauren Yanofsky Hates the Holocaust by Leanne Lieberman

Lauren is sick of Jewish Holocaust memorials. But when she see some of her friends, including a cute boy she likes, playing Nazi war games, she is faced with a terrible choice: betray her friends or betray her heritage.

The Inquisitor’s Tale, Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog by Adam Gidwitz

Set in France, in 1242, three children- a Christian peasant girl, a Moorish boy raised as a monk, and a Jewish boy- are on the run to escape prejudice and persecution and to save a Talmud from being burned. The non-Jewish children are motivated and inspired by their Jewish friend.

These titles and many others on the Association of Jewish Libraries’ list await young readers in our splendid Braude Library. Stop in on Sundays when our RLYG Religious School is in session, and have a look. I’ll gladly help you find them and check them out.

Joanna Katsune, Librarian.

DON’T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS! (and be ready to join us and participate in Sisterhood events)Sunday, January 6, at 2:00pm: Learn about Mussar, a Jewish spiritual practice, with a new member of our Temple, Rabbi Gavi Ruit.Saturday, January 12, at 5:30pm: PJ Havdalah with Rock-a-Baby sponsored by Sisterhood.Monday, February 4: Sisterhood Reading Circle will review “The Weight of Ink,” by Rachel Kadish. Please call (401)331-6070 to RSVP and learn the meeting location.Sunday, February 10, at 2:00pm: Ronald McDonald House Make-a-Meal.Tuesday, March 5, at 6:30pm: Birthday Wishes Mitzvah Project.Thursday, March 7, at 7:00pm: Hamantaschen Baking.Monday, April 8: Our Reading Circle will discuss “Slow Motion,” by Dani Shapiro. Call Temple at (401) 331-6070 to RSVP.Sundays, March 31, April 7, and April 14, 2:00pm: Joanne Forman Film Festival, whose theme this year is “Resilient People and their Remarkable Stories.” Movie titles include Joe’s Violin, Itzhak, The Last Suit, and Big Sonia. (Details on page 6)

RI chapter president of NOW, Hilary Levey Friedman

Join us at 5:30pm, Saturday, January 12 for PJ Havdalah with Rock-a-Baby sponsored by Sisterhood.Photos: PJ Havdalah with Rock-a-Baby January 2018

BROTHERHOOD

BROTHERHOOD CELEBRATES 2019

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Presented by the Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El

RESILIENT PEOPLE AND THEIR REMARKABLE STORIES

March 31, 2019 2:00pm Joe’s Violin: This inspiring, short documentary depicts the story of a Holocaust survivor who donates his beloved violin to a young student.

Itzhak: A fascinating documentary of the life, musical work, and religious heritage of Itzhak Perlman.

April 7, 2019 2:00pmThe Last Suit: The heartwarming story of an

88-year-old tailor who embarks on a long journey to find the man who saved him during the Holocaust.

April 14, 2019 2:00pmBig Sonia: A moving documentary of the life of a

91-year-old Holocaust survivor who handles the adversities in her life with dignity, humor and resilience.

Trivia Night! Save the Date: Saturday, March 23, 2019, 6 p.m.

The Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El Donor Event

Eat, Drink & Tease Your Brain!

Prizes!

Details to come…

ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 13TH we invite you to the inaugural Harvey Michaels Memorial Breakfast. Our late brother, Harvey was a political animal, always up-to-date on the latest races and candidates, and had an opinion too. We will honor him by welcoming the newly elected Attorney General, Peter Neronha, as our speaker. You should already have your flyer by now, so there is NO reason not to come.

On November 17th we had a wildly successful Jewish Jeopardy and Deli Night, as the pictures will attest. Attendees feasted on Katz’s Deli imported from NYC and our own Rabbi Howard did an incomparable job as his version of Alex Trebek. If you weren’t there, you missed out!

We are in the process of selecting our 2019 Charles Lindenbaum Person of the Year. The presentation will take place at our 96th Annual Meeting on May 15, 2019, 7:00PM. Mark your calendars now for a wonderful evening, honoring so many.

You should have received your 2019 Brotherhood dues letter by now. In addition to our 96-years of service to the Beth-El and Providence communities, we offer camaraderie and friendship. As a member you can participate in Brotherhood’s charitable works, such as preparing meals at the Ronald McDonald House, our Yellow Candle program, college scholarships for our religious school seniors and providing yearly funding to local Jewish charities.

Brotherhood is more than meetings and bagels; we are Jewish men just like you, and dedicate some of our time and energy to benefit-ting our piece of Beth-El and the greater community.

We wish all of you a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year.

If you are interested in getting more involved (including leader-ship), feel free to call President; David Goldstein (241-8804) or Activities Vice-President; Barry Schiff (419-1619).

No shame in second place (L-R) Sam Zwetchkenbaum, Deb Carr, Drew Zwetchkenbaum and Kim Zwetchkenbaum. Missing from photo John Zwetchkenbaum

2018 First Place Winners: The Rubinsteins, the Berebbis and the Blakes. They know their stuff:

Your hardworking kitchen crew preparing the delicious deli meal: (L-R) Barry Schiff, Elliott Pritikin, Jason Golditch and Mark Helman

Third place still gets a prize Members of team No.5 included Rob Stolzman, Ellis Waldman, Debbie Waldman and Elliott Pritikin, missing was team ringer Faye Stolzman.

Final Jeopardy. Remember to answer in the form of a question.

The Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El presents

Discovering Mussar,

a Jewish Spiritual Practice with

Rabbi Gavi Ruit

Sunday, January 6, 2019

at 2:00 PM

Silverstein Meeting Hall

RSVP by January 3rd to Marcy, mhcohen@cox.net or 401-497-3977

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Temple Beth-ElFlorida ReunionJanuary 27, 2019

11:00 AM - 2:00 PMJOIN RABBI HOWARD VOSS-ALTMANFOR HIS SECOND FLORIDA REUNION

Price per person: $40For reservations please call Temple Beth-El

401-331-6070Venue: � e Colony Palm Beach

155 Hammon AvenuePalm Beach, Fl 33480Valet Parking Available

“The Time is Already”Tuesday, January 15, at 6:30pm

A 32-minute documentary chronicling the successful efforts of the LGBTQ advocacy group in

RI to pass legislation banning conversion therapy in the state. A panel discussion, welcoming your

questions and comments will follow.

The evening is a collaborative effort of TBE and the Alliance.

Temple Beth-El70 Orchard AveProvidence, RI 02906To RSVP call:401-331-6070 or email: info@temple-beth-el.org

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Family ShabbatPlease join us for a very special

Family Shabbat Dinner and Worship Service

led by our RLYGRS fourth-grade students.

Friday, February 1, 2019 6:00�PM dinner

in the Silverstein Meeting Hall7:00�PM service

in the Fain Sanctuary

Registered RLYGRS families: dinner is included in your tuition.

Adults $15 Children $8Maximum $50 per familyTo sign up online go to:https://www.chaverweb.net/Congregant/SignUp.aspx

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED SPONSORING AN ONEG? What a lovely way to mark a happy event or milestone. Contact Judy Moseley: 401-331-6070

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UPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTS

Temple Beth-El Shabbat Hallelu

Experience the joy of Shabbat with Cantor Judy Seplowin and the Hallelu Band as we open the doors to worship through musical

presentation and congregational singing. Light refreshments and sangria served at 6:30 PM

Services at 7:00 PM

January 25, 2019February 22, 2019

March 22, 2019May 17, 2019 -86th High School

GraduationFood sponsored by the Benefactors Fund

K’TANTAN is a wonderful way to celebrate Shabbat and

holidays with children aged newborn to 5. We gather for joyful

singing and community dinner.All are welcome!

Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 5:30 PM - Sisterhood Family Event with Rock-a-BabyFriday, February 8, 2019 at 5:30 PM

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 5:30 PM (Purim Party & Spiel)Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 5:30 PM - PJ Havdalah

Friday, May 17, 2019 at 5:30 PMLocation: Temple Beth-El Silverstein Meeting Hall

Funded by � e Frances & David Friedman Family Fund

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UPCOMING EVENTS

CRAZY LITTLE THING

CALLED SPIEL

TEMPLE BETH-EL PURIM SPIELMarch 20, 2019

5:30 PM K’tantan Purim Party6:30 PM Community-Wide Costume Parade6:45 PM Megillah Reading

FOLLOWED BY THE PURIM SPIEL

Soulful Shabbat is a unique Saturday morning worship experience that emphasizes quiet melody, meditation, and movement, along with

traditional prayer and Torah study. This contemplative practice gives us the opportunity to slow down and rediscover ourselves, and to reconnect with

the spirit found in silence, friends, community, nature and the One. Led by Rabbi Alan Flam, Bruce Phillips, and Judy Kaye

Location: Herman L. Bennett Chapel

Soulful Shabbat(Light breakfast at 9:00 AM)

Service 9:30 AM February 2, 2019 April 13, 2019 March 2, 2019 May 4, 2019

feel the energy the rhythmRHODE ISLAND’S JOINT REFORM SERVICE

TEMPLE HABONIM FRIDAY MARCH 1, 2018 at 7:30PM

Ba-ruch A-tah A-do-nai, E-lo- hei-nu Me- lech ha- o-lam She-na-tan la-nu hiz-dam-nut l’ta-kein et ha o-lam

Blessed are You, Adonai, our God, Sovereign of the universe, for giving us the opportunity to mend the world

Once each year the Reform congregations of Rhode Island, Temple Beth-El of Providence, Temple Habonim of Barrington

The Newport Havurah of Newport & Temple Sinai of Cranston

come together to celebrate Shabbat.

Please join us for this service with prayers, readings, music and personal stories

from adults and youth that will inspire us to do our part to mend the brokenness in the world.

Hosted by Temple Habonim

165 New Meadow Road Barrington RI 02806

www.templehabonim.org 401-245-6536

RHODE ISLAND’S JOINT REFORM SERVICE

TEMPLE HABONIM

FRIDAY MARCH 1, 2018 - 7:30PM

Ba-ruch A-tah A-do-nai, E-lo- hei-nu Me- lech ha- o-lam

She-na-tan la-nu hiz-dam-nut l’ta-kein et ha o-lam

Blessed are You, Adonai, our God, Sovereign of the universe,

for giving us the opportunity to mend the world

Once each year the Reform congregations of Rhode Island -

Temple Beth-El of Providence,

Temple Habonim of Barrington,

The Newport Havurah of Newport, &

Temple Sinai of Cranston -

come together to celebrate Shabbat.

Please join us for this service with prayers, readings, music and personal stories

from adults and youth that will inspire us

to do our part to mend the brokenness in the world.

Hosted by Temple Habonim

165 New Meadow Road

Barrington RI 02806

www.templehabonim.org

401 245-6536

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Temple Beth-El is thrilled to host the NFTY Northeast Spring Conclavette

March 29-31, 2019!This is a large undertaking and

we need all hands on deck!Please consider hosting in your home!

Here’s what that means…

Our teens, with the support of leadership from the NFTY Northeast region, will plan a weekend of programs, worship services and fun.

Approximately 275 teens in Grades 8-12 and 45 youth professionals from across New England will participate in the event.

We need volunteers to host teens in your homes and get them to and from the Temple throughout the weekend.

FAQ:- You do not need to have a teen attending this event (or any teens in your home) to host for Spring Conclavette.- Teens will bring sleeping bags, and you are not required to provide beds, only floor space. - Host homes can house anywhere from 4-9 teens (including any teens from your family attending the event).- Host families can house 10+ teens only if they also o�er a guest room to a NFTY Sta� Member or Chaperone.

To Register as a host go to: https://tinyurl.com/HostSPRONC2019

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Beth-Elders Dinner

What it Means to Start a Small � eatre Company � is past October, � e Wilbury � eatre Group received the 2018 National � eatre Company Award. � is is a well-deserved tribute to how far the Wilbury has come. Josh will share how and why he and others started the Wilbury; how a mission and careful selection of productions, along with determination and hard work, led them from humble beginnings to winning this prestigious award from the American � eatre Wing.

Dinner with Guest Speaker: Josh Short, Founder/Artistic Director� e Wilbury � eatre Group

Friday, March 8, 2019

• 5:30 PM-Wine and Cheese with speaker, Josh Short• 6:00 PM-Catered Shabbat Dinner• 7:00 PM-Shabbat Service • 8:00 PM-Dessert Oneg

Schedule of EventsCost $20.00 per personRSVP by March 1, 2019401-331-6070 orinfo@temple-beth-el.org

Additional funding for the event provided through the generosity of Temple Beth-El and the Rabbis’ Discretionary Funds.

July 22, 2019Day Includes:

10th Annual Golf Tournament

Tennis Doubles (grass and clay courts)

PickleballCard Party

Dinner PartyLive Music

Agawam Hunt Rumford, R.I.

NEW: Agawam Hunt Camp for Kids – Supervised activities including swimming, corn hole, ladder, lawn games, lunch, kids’ dinner party and video.

Temple Beth-ElSummer Celebration and

Family Fun Day

BENEFACTORS EVENT

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CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Appreciation of Lisa & Lawrence Davis CANTOR SEPLOWIN’S work with Talya Davis on becoming a Bat MitzvahJeremy & Amanda CANTOR JUDY SEPLOWIN Isenberg In Memory of Pat & Mel Blake CELIA TOVAH LEVINSONChristopher Mason & ELLIN REICHART ZEISLER Laura Zeisler

CHARLOTTE SIMON KENNER FUND For any purpose the Temple’s Board of Trustees deems worthy

In Memory of Lynn Flanzbaum MURIEL S. FLANZBAUMLynn Flanzbaum ETTA M. FLANZBAUM

DAVID A. COHEN FAMILY RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Provides support and development of resources for children with special needs in the Rabbi Leslie Y. Gutterman Religious School

In Memory of David Cohen & PATRICIA R. COHEN Arlene Tofias

FELDMAN GENERATIONS FUND For programming to promote Jewish continuity and/or youth leadership

In Honor ofDiane & Bob Ducoff CARL FELDMAN’S birthday

FRANCES & DAVID FRIEDMAN FUND Enhances programs for very young families (K’tantan)

In Honor ofDiane & Bob Ducoff SUZANNE GILSTEIN, being honored by The Miriam Hospital

In Memory of Diane & Bob Ducoff MICHAEL EHRLICH, MD

GENERAL OPERATING FUND In Honor ofJewish Community SOPHIE ISENBERG becoming a Day of School of RI Bat Mitzvah

GENERAL ENDOWMENT In Memory ofNancy Rosenbaum ROBERT LUBER

HAZEL & STANLEY GROSSMAN FUND For general use as needed

In Memory ofMarjorie Jaffe MORRIS DORF

HINEINU Temple Beth-El’s caring community

In Memory of Dr. & Mrs. Arun Singh FRIEDA SCHACHTER

IRVING JAY FAIN FUND Helps support health and pension of Temple retirees and employees

In Memory of Nancy Lerner STEVEN L. LERNER

IRWIN CHASE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of Sandy & Alan Samdperil HELEN CHAIKEN

JUDITH SMITH MEMORIAL FUND Supports Temple youth

In Memory of Sandy & Alan Samdperil NATHAN CHAIKEN

K’TANTAN In Memory of Elaine & Robert Sandy ANNE BEGEL

LARRY H. FRIEDMAN FAMILY FUND Supports arts enrichment in the religious school

In Memory of Diane & Bob Ducoff TERRY HOLLANDMarilyn & Glenn Shealey FRANKLIN KOSLOW, beloved brother of Linda Gershon

MEYER TENENBAUM DAY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Provides tuition scholarships for religious school students

In Memory of Rhonda Lax MARVIN WILLIAM LAXRobert & Patricia Shapiro DOROTHY SHAPIRO

PRESERVATION FUND In Memory of Bruce & Carolyn Winter ELSA DAY

PROVTY FUND Temple Beth-El youth group

In Memory of Sheldon & Joanne LENORE BLASBALG SummerSheldon & Joanne LILLIAN ZARUM Summer

DONORS NOVEMBER 1, 2018 – NOVEMBER 30, 2018

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DONORS NOVEMBER 1, 2018 – NOVEMBER 30, 2018

SOCIAL ACTION FUND In Memory of Frank & Lilliane Birch JOHN NACHTIGALHarlan & Bev Rich MORRIS H. RICHMark & Ellen Silverman LOUIS L. FRIEDMANIda Schmulowitz & JEANNE SCHMULOWITZ Toby Schmulowitz Galli

WILLIAM G. BRAUDE LIBRARY FUND For purchase of new library books

In Memory of Dr. Paul & RUTH KUTIK Sylvia SapirDr. Paul & HENRY KUTIK Sylvia SapirJane Beth Petrarca SAMUEL COOPERMANKate Baker NORMA BAKERManny, Joan & SAMUEL & LILLIAN WEINBERG Sloan Sherman & Melissa Leach Manny, Joan & JOSHUA GOLD Sloan Sherman & Melissa Leach WINKLER CHILDREN’S LIBRARY FUND Enhances the children’s section of the William G. Braude Library

In Memory of Rhonda Lax SYDNEY MATZNER

ZURIER FAMILY FUND Supports the Temple’s archives and museum

In Memory of Pat & Mel Blake DAVID SANDLER

A Special Thank You to

Lorelei BenatovichRenee Cohen

Lifelong CollaborativeMarilyn Franklin

Pam and Charles MeyersTemple Beth-El Sisterhood

for their generous support toward the security of Temple Beth-El

RABBI LESLIE YALE GUTTERMAN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ENDOWMENT In Appreciation ofLisa & Lawrence Davis RITA BRAUDE, Torah tutor of Talya Davis

In Honor of

Fred J. Franklin DR. JOSEPH A. CHAZAN being recognized as the 2018 Outstanding Philanthropic Citizen

In Memory of

Christopher Mason & ELLIN REICHART ZEISLER Laura ZeislerFred J. Franklin LAWRENCE A. PALEY

Samuel & Gloria Jarcho ROSS FEINBERG

Sheldon & Joanne DAVID SANDLER Summer

Sondra Price DOROTHY ANN WIENER

RABBI GUTTERMAN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Honor of

Dr. Norbert Fleisig JEANNE C. FLEISIG’S special birthday

In Memory of

Christopher Mason & ELLIN REICHART ZEISLER Laura Zeisler

Ellen Brookman ROBERT BROOKMANSandra Hamolsky JOHN HAMOLSKYPat Sapinsley LILA SAPINSLEY

RABBI MACK’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Appreciation of

Jeremy & Amanda RABBI SARAH MACK IsenbergLisa & Lawrence Davis RABBI MACK’S work with Talya Davis on becoming a Bat Mitzvah

In Memory of

Brenda & Gerry Bedrick FRANKLIN KOSLOWDiane & Bob Ducoff NEAL WHITEGail & Jim Galkin HYMAN GALKIN

Gail & Jim Galkin FRANKLIN KOSLOW

Marjorie White FRANKLIN KOSLOW

Richard & Roslyn Glick MARTIN KALMAN

Robert & Louise SYLVIA RUDERMAN Zuckerman

Christopher Mason & ELLIN REICHART ZEISLER Laura Zeisler

RABBI VOSS-ALTMAN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Appreciation of

James & Ashley RABBI HOWARD VOSS-ALTMAN Ostendorf

Rhonda Lax RABBI HOWARD VOSS-ALTMAN

Jeanne Gottfried & RABBI HOWARD VOSS-ALTMAN William Kirtley

Jeremy & Amanda RABBI HOWARD VOSS-ALTMAN Isenberg

In Memory of

Christopher Mason & ELLIN REICHART ZEISLER Laura ZeislerLauren & Sam Zurier DAVID SANDLER, father of Lauren ZurierPat & Mel Blake BEATRICE L. BLAKERichard & Roslyn Glick RACHEL GLICK

Robert & Louise MEL RUDERMAN Zuckerman

RICHARD & EVELYN SEIGLE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Scholarship fund for religious school

In Memory ofCaroline Horowitz SIDNEY HOROWITZRichard & Evelyn Seigle DOROTHY GOZONSKY

ROBERT HOCHBERG MINYAN FUND Supports the beautification of the Herman L. Bennett Chapel

In Memory ofBenatovich & Brosofsky MARY & SAM FOX FamilyBess Lindenbaum NATHAN ROSENBERGHarriet Samors NATHAN SAMORSNorman Bolotow CHARLES BOLOTOWNorman Bolotow HAROLD A. WINSTEADNorman Bolotow BETTY WEINSTEIN BOLOTOWReva & Milton Lewis CARRIE SKERKER

RUTH L. COHEN NEW MEMBER FUND Sponsors the annual new member Sukkah dinner

In Honor ofNeal & Hilary Zwicker CARL FELDMAN’S special birthday

SISTERHOOD FUND In Memory ofDianne Isenberg MARC LESHAY

NOAH LAX February 9, 2019

Parents: Margaret and Ryan Lax

School: Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School, 7th Grade

Favorite Activities: Basketball, football, watching sports, playing with

brothers

To Noah, becoming Bar Mitzvah means becoming a more mature man

with increased responsibilities. For his Mitzvah Mania project, Noah is

donating time and talent to the Scituate Recreation League, helping

younger kids (including his 7-year-old twin brothers) improve their

basketball skills. In the future, Noah would like to be a successful

businessman, just like his dad, and also be his brothers’ NBA agent!

B’NEI MITZVAH

WELCOME/B’RUCHIM HABAIMLet us welcome to the TBE Family:

REBECCA BOSWELL, GABRIEL, REMY, MOSES and JULIETTE BURNSTEIN of Cranston

MARGARET and BERTRAM LEDERER of East Providence

IN OUR FAMILY

A BLESSING ON YOUR HEAD MAZAL TOV, MAZAL TOV!WILLIAM J. WOLFE, son of our member, CYNTHIA WOLFE, has been honored by The Lupus Research Alliance 2018 for his instrumental role in uniting the lupus community to an unparalleled global research enterprise.

MITZI and BOB BERKELHAMMER on the birth of their granddaughter, Aurora Mae Berkelhammer, on November 24, 2018, to parents, Max Benjamin Berkelhammer and Elizabeth Tova Pearlman.

ASHLEY and JAMES OSTENDORF on the birth of their daughter, ELLA MADELYN OSTENDORF, on

December 8, 2018.

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES & BIRTHDAYSWe are pleased to honor members who are celebrating their 100th birthday, and beyond, as well as anniversaries of those who are celebrating their first, fifth, tenth, twenty-fifth, and fifty plus celebrations.

JANUARY ANNIVERSARIESRAYNA and MICHAEL BOTVIN 10 years

SOPHIA and MICHAEL HERMAN 50 years

FAINA and ALEXANDER TABENKIN 54 years

HELENE and C. WILLLIAM MYERS 63 years

ROSALIND and ALVIN KURZER 64 years

FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIESKIM and MARK SCHNEIDER 10 years

PATRICIA and MELVYN BLAKE 54 years

JANET and HARVEY NEITLICH 55 years

MERLE and STANLEY GOLDSTEIN 59 years

YIZKOR ELOHIMThe sympathy of the congregation is extended to the families of

LILLIAN SHOCKET ZARUM 20 Kislev 5779/November 28, 2018

JASON CHARLES SIEGEL, DMD22 Kislev 5779/November 30, 2018

WILMA M. MEYERS5 Tevet 5779/December 7, 2018

ROBERT REIDER29 Kislev 5779/December 13, 2018

BEVERLY SUGERMAN8 Tevet 5779/December 16, 2018

HONOR THY NAME PLAQUESHonor thy Name Plaques continue to provide members with an opportunity to remember a loved one or to honor someone dear. Inscribed plaques are affixed to a seat of your choice in either the Rosalie and Norman Fain Sanctuary or the Herman L. Bennett Chapel. Donations to establish a plaque enhance the Temple’s Endowment.

Plaques have been created by:

Gary and Susan Dressler

In Loving Memory of ABBOTT DRESSLER

IN MEMORIAMIN OUR FAMILY

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CLERGYSenior RabbiHOWARD VOSS-ALTMAN ext 101 rabbivoss-altman@temple-beth-el.org

RabbiSARAH E. MACK ext 106 rabbimack@temple-beth-el.org

Rabbi Emeritus LESLIE Y. GUTTERMAN ext 112 rabbigutterman@temple-beth-el.org

CantorJUDITH A. SEPLOWIN ext 118 jseplowin@temple-beth-el.org

70 Orchard Avenue Providence, RI 02906-5402Office: (401) 331-6070 Fax: (401) 331-8068www.temple-beth-el.org

ABOUT TEMPLE BETH-EL

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IN MEMORIAMThe congregation notes with sorrow the passing of

BRUCE FISHMAN Father of Ilana Fishman

GRACE GAIL ROME FREEDMAN Mother of Karen Kupersmith and Allan Freedman

BRIAN KENNER Brother of Martin Kenner

BETTY WEBBER Grandmother of Rebecca Webber

JANYCE WIEBE Sister of Richard Wiebe

IN MEMORIAM

HONORARY TRUSTEESDAVID B. CASTENJOSEPH A. CHAZANCARL FELDMANJUDGE RICHARD J. ISRAELKENNETH KIRSCH

LEE KRASNERNAN LEVINEFREDERICK LEVINGERSUSANN MARKMELVIN ZURIER

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPresidentROB STOLZMAN President@temple-beth-el.orgVice-President, OperationsSTUART FELDMAN VPOperations@temple-beth-el.orgVice-President, Planning & Development TONYA GLANTZ VPPlanning&Development @temple-beth-el.orgVice-President, Fundraising, Community Relations & ProgramsDEAN WEINBERG VPCommunityRelations& Programs@temple-beth-el.orgVice-President, Worship Practices & Lifelong LearningGAIL SOLOMON VPLifelongLearning&Worship @temple-beth-el.orgTreasurerELLIS WALDMAN Treasurer@temple-beth-el.orgSecretaryLEWIS WEINER Secretary@temple-beth-el.org

TRUSTEESNEIL BENHARRISLILLIANE BIRCHRICHARD BLANKLESLEY BOGADJOHN CATANIARICK COHENTERRI FINKELSTEINBRIAN FRANKLINFRED FRANKLINJAMES GALKINHOWARD GOLDBERGBRUCE GOLDSTEINDANIEL GOLDSTEINDAVID GOLDSTEIN

KEN HAMBURGERKAREN ISENBERGJAMIE MANVILLEALAN MOSKOFFROBERT OSTERELLIOTT PRITIKINLYNN RAKATANSKYELAINE SANDY ROBERT SANDYGEOFFREY SCHNIRMANMINDY STONEJILL FOX TOBAKLAUREN WEINSTOCK

LEADERSHIP Officers and Members of the Board of Trustees, 2018–19

STAFFExecutive DirectorJUDY MOSELEYext 105jmoseley@temple-beth-el.orgControllerSTEVEN DULUDEext 104 sdulude@temple-beth-el.orgDirector of Youth & Family EngagementJOIE MAGNONEext 107 jmagnone@temple-beth-el.org

Education ConsultantRACHEL MERSKY WODA ext 107 rachel@merskyjaffe.com

Development DirectorRUBY SHALANSKYext 110 rshalansky@temple-beth-el.orgAssistant to the Executive Director/Accounts ReceivableKIM CAMPBELLext 109 kcampbell@temple-beth-el.orgFront Office AdministratorJENNIFER THOMASext 100 jthomas@temple-beth-el.org

Assistant to the Clergy/ Event CoordinatorJUDITH GILSONext 113 jgilson@temple-beth-el.orgLibrarianJOANNA KATSUNEext 111 librarian@temple-beth-el.org

Building ManagerGEORGE HETUext 119 ghetu@temple-beth-el.orgFacilities/Cemetery ManagerJEROME JOHNSONext 119 FacilitiesTOLY MAGIDINext 119 Accommodator/FacilitiesRITA MAGIDINext 119 Cemetery Grounds/FacilitiesFRANK MARTIN ext 119 Because of REGULATIONS PROTECTING PATIENT PRIVACY,

hospitals no longer provide patient lists. If you would like to receive a visit from the Cantor or Rabbis, please inform the Temple Office, (401) 331-6070.

TEMPLE BETH-EL Congregation Sons of Israel and David70 Orchard AvenueProvidence, RI 02906-5402

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UPCOMING EVENTS

FLORIDA REUNION Sunday, January 27th, 11:00 am

FAMILY SHABBAT DINNER Friday, February 1st, 6:00 pm

PURIM SPIEL Wednesday, March 20th, 6:45 pm

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THE SHOFAR IS PUBLISHED BY THE HAROLD A. WINSTEAD CHARITABLE TRUST IN HIS MEMORY