luach 2014 november/december

President’s MessageRosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah are now behind us. Whew! There were a lot of balls up in the air! Welcome to 5775! Our people have certainly been around for a long time.

I hope you all enjoyed the High Holy Days this year and had an opportunity to experience the beautiful davening of several of our members, Cantor Dress, and our visiting cantorial soloist Amy Robinson-Katz. We also enjoyed the leadership and guidance of Rabbi Gordon and our visiting rabbis, Rabbi Charles Savenor, Rabbi Adam Greenwald, and Rabbi Joel Rembaum.

We tried some new things this year with our alternative service, led by Rabbi Greenwald and Amy Robinson-Katz, on the second day of Rosh Hashanah. I hope you had an opportunity to sit in on this service, as I know many people enjoyed it. Remember, the experiments are to see what we enjoy, appreciate, and value, and also to see perhaps what we do not like. Knowing both is important and brings value to Temple leadership in making decisions about our next rabbi.

Speaking of our next rabbi, we have, as you now know, formed the Rabbi Search Committee and the process is under way. Our Executive VP, Ed Hershfield, chair of the committee, will lead this exceptional group through the process. Stay tuned for opportunities to “weigh in” and share your views, as every member is an important person in our kehillah, our community. I encourage you all to take part in the focus groups being organized by the Rabbi Search Committee. Let your voices be heard.

One year ago I asked: Are we keiruv friendly? Keiruv literally means “to bring close or to draw near,” and is a beautiful Jewish value that embraces inclusion. Keiruv is the heart and soul of that which has sustained us as a community for generations. Throughout our history, the word “keiruv” has meant the endeavor to bring close all those among the Jewish people who feel, for whatever reason, far away from the community. How do we meet the needs of all of us who sit under “the big tent” of Conservative

Judaism and its religious traditions? Is it time for us to consider our own “big tent”? I think so….

I do believe it is time for us to be more inclusive, expansive, and outgoing to capture the hearts and minds of our younger families and those of all ages who are disenfranchised. This should, of course, not be done at the expense of alienating our traditionalists. We seek to build bridges throughout our community and become an even stronger synagogue than we are today.

I truly enjoyed seeing and talking with so many of our members over the holidays. I know we “come together” during the good times and the tough times too. It is a privilege to serve our community.

Many thanks to Rabbi Gordon and Cantor Dress, visiting rabbis and cantorial soloist, our Executive Director Benjamin Maron and office staff, as well as our custodial staff, for making the High Holy Days so warm and meaningful for us all.

In the coming year, I look forward to sharing in your joy and hope that I may continue to be a source of support in your time of need.

My very best to a wonderful and thoughtful community, Arnie Freedman

[THE LUACHThe newsletter of Temple Israel of Sharon, a traditional egalitarian community November/December 2014

Welcome New MembersRon & Deb Alkalay Daniel & Lisa Azrin Brian & Melissa Bell Simon Brook & Ann Baranov Samantha Cappelletti Sumner & Selene Chados Evan & Lisa Einstein Marc & Julie Fireman Brad & Amy Gaynor John & Hana McGowan Seth & Dana Gitell Tracy Katz Alexander & Ann Katznelson Howard & Sheryl Lampert

Ilya & Jane Leybovich Tony & Susan Librot Ken & Nancy Marin Dan McLoughlin & Jackie Modiste Joey & Amy Regen Mark & Tamara Rosenzweig Aaron & Kathy Salkin Mike & Andrea Segal Josh & Leah Siegel Jeremy & Michelle Sigel Josh & Nancy Werner Efraim & Jessica Yudewitz

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Religious SchoolHere we go again! It’s that time of the year, when we finish reading the Torah, that famous five-volume Book of Moses all wrapped up in one scroll. Then, immediately after finishing it, we begin again, reading it, teaching it, and learning it right from the begin-ning! As a Jewish educator I love this, but how is it that this does not become boring, stale, redundant? There is no clear-cut answer to this question, but I am convinced that it is impossible for the study of the exact same words of Torah to be a dull experience for anyone. I often remind students that while the words of each weekly Torah portion are the same as last year’s, the students themselves have changed from the year before. I think that this is a wonderful way for teachers and parents to empower their children to take some ownership of their education and nurture them along the path of becoming lifelong learners. Of course, great teachers are always able to find new ways of approaching the same subject, and so much of the success of our educational program is to their credit. I feel fortunate and blessed to be working once again with an amazing group of teachers, who daily demonstrate their capacity to learn, to teach, and to share new insights with others. I want to thank these teachers for the ways in which they support and grow the Jewish educational experiences for our Temple Israel children and their families:Joy Almekies (Kitah Bet, Kitah Vov, Havurah Leader); Shoshana Czik (Rosh Hodesh It’s a Girl Thing Leader); Cantor Steven Dress (Kitah Vov and Tefilah consultant for all grades); Barbara Fine (Kitah Hey, Kitah Zayin, Telem Gesher, reading specialist); Rabbi David Finkelstein (Kitah Vov/Zayin Intensive); Elaine Glick (Kitah Gimel, Kitah Dalet, Kitah Dalet Enrichment, Kitah Hey, Kitah Hey Int/Enr, Havurah Leader); Jill Grasfield (Gan); Simmie Hefetz (Kitah Gimel); Rina Holtzman (Kitah Bet, Kitah Hey, Kitah Vov, Kitah Zayin Hebrew Elective, Havurah Leader); Cindy Kaplan (Kitah Zayin Art Elective, Art Specialist, Telem Gesher); Paula Lawless (Special Needs Consultant); Maureen Mintz (Kitah Vov Midrash/Drama Elective); Debbie Moukit (Music Specialist); Leah Sherman (Kitah Vov Cooking Elective); Sharon Weinberg (Kitah Aleph, Hebrew Reading Enrichment Specialist, office support); Jesse Wolf (Shevet Achim Boys Rosh Hodesh Group Leader); Shayna Yarmush (Kitah Gimel, Kitah Dalet). This year, too, we will have the added insights and teachings of Rabbi Leslie Gordon, Rabbi Ed Gelb, and many others who will be on deck to help us see Torah in new and meaningful ways. Recently, Cantor Dress reminded me that the Torah is a sign of God’s love for the Jewish people. It is our lasting legacy, our gift, a treasure, a “tree of life” to sustain us for generations, and it is full of love and learning. In fact, when you connect the last letter of the Torah (which is a lamed ל) to the first letter of the Torah (a bet or vet .♥ you get the word lev, which means heart ,(בAnd so, off to another of year filled with much promise, hope, and most of all, a great love of Jewish learning!Alisa Levine, Director of Education

Honor a Special Occastion: Sponsor Kiddush

Birthday? Wedding anniversary? Yahrtzeit? Simcha? New job? Graduation? Newly empty-nesters? Last weekend of the month? The Red Sox won? All great excuses to sponsor kiddush at Temple Israel! Contact the office for info.

Have You Been to Daily Minyan?Whether you join the daily minyan regularly or haven’t been in a while (or ever), we’d love to have you join us any morning or evening! Minyan times and info: www.tisharon.org/daily_minyan

CorrectionIn the last issue of the Luach the following names were omitted from the article about the March of The Living:

Other Temple Israel members who attended the March were Irv Kempner, Motti Pupkin, Dr. and Mrs. Jim War-shaw, and Sara Goodwin. The article was submitted by Aaron Kischel and Lynn Brandes. For more information please contact Mr. Irv Kempner at [email protected].

Be In Touch!Main Office: 781-784-3986 [email protected] School Office: 781-784-1280

The office is open Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm, and Friday 9am-1pm.

We can also be found online: tisharon.org facebook.com/TempleIsraelofSharon twitter: @TISharonMA instagram: TISharonMA

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Hertz Nursery SchoolOur Hertz education team embraces the Reggio ideal pictured here, and strives to encourage children to fol-low it. Woodland Wilderness and outdoor play is a strong component to this philosophy. Not always easy to do, but healthful for all!Hertz enjoyed the holiday season with a harvest hayride at Ward’s, Woodland Wilderness sukkah building, and looking at an unrolled Torah and ending the Five Books of Moses to begin again. We are excited to be back to Bere-ishit (Genesis)!Sunday, November 2, Hertz is hosting an open house and free concert featuring “Small Singers and Shakers,” 10:00am - 12:00pm. Face painting and arts and crafts will be available. This program is open to the entire commu-nity, and ends in time for parents to join Temple Israel’s Knowvember Fest.Sunday, November 9, Hertz joins Sisterhood for the first time in offering children’s clothes and toys for the indoor

yard sale (formerly the rummage sale). This is going to be a great joint venture. Donations can be placed in plastic bags on the load-ing dock marked “children’s” beginning November 3.Friday, December 19, Nursery Shabbat and Chanukah celebration with dinner! All are welcome to this special young children’s service. Registration is open for our Jump Start program. Jump Starts begins January 6, 2015, and your child must be 2.9 years by this date to participate. The class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am-12:00pm. Send in your contact info and we’ll get you regis-tered. All programs for 2015-2016 are available for early registration. Download a registration form and save your space NOW (http://tisharon.org/hertz_registration). Call for a tour or more information.Lisa Kritz, Director

After School AdventuresLooking for after school care for your children? Look no further! After School Adventures is here to cater to your childcare needs. We are an after school enrichment-based program that provides the best possible childcare services. What we offer:

• A fun and safe structured program environment, that focuses on a school-based enrichment curriculum. • Activities that promote social interactions and the impor-tance of staying active, including daily reading and daily physical activities. Plus literacy, STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), arts, music, dance, nutrition, and drama.• Activities that are structured and created based on the interests of the children and their parents.

Our program runs daily, Monday-Friday, from school dismissal

to 6:00pm. Programs are available on secular holidays, most Jewish holidays, and school vacation weeks.Plenty of space is currently available, so enroll your child today to join in on the fun!For registration and addition information, please contact JaVy Anderson, admisitrative assistant to educational programs, at [email protected] or 781-784-3986.JaVaughn (“JaVy”) Anderson

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Sisterhood As the colors of fall are brightening, we continue to turn up our efforts to bring you relevant and meaningful programming that focuses on building community. We invite you all to join with our Sisterhood to meet new friends and enjoy old ones.

After Labor Day, we welcomed our old and new sisters under the stars of Lake Massapoag for our opening event, Sip, Sunset and Schmooze at the Massapoag Yacht Club. It was the perfect girls’ night out with delicious sangria, fabulous food, and great conversation. Thanks to Ilene Greenwald for chairing this fabulous event.

Most of us have grown up hearing the click of the Mah Jongg tiles, but many haven’t had the opportunity to learn. Sisterhood, in conjunction with Hadassah, has sponsored a series of classes for Mah Jongg Maven Wanna-bes. Thanks to Ilene Greenwald and Amy Freedman for organizing this fun class!

We are excited that our Lunch and Learn Program began a new semester and we welcome our new instructor, Rabbi David Finkelstein of Temple Beth Israel in Waltham. Thank you to Millie Hoffman for continuing to coordinate this program.

Our Fall Sisterhood Membership Dinner was totally rad! Deliciously retro, we had a great time travelling down memory lane! We welcomed both new and old members, and want to especially thank our new Pomegranate members for their support: Marlene Perkins, Ellen Rothberg, Lesley Rudner, Rachel Wolf Silver, Amy Waisel, Susan Wolkon, Terri Spevock,

Millie Hoffman, Iris Jacobs, Ellen Kaplan, Shelley Keimach, Beth Lappen, Lisa Kritz, Ellen Michelson, Arlene Flatto, and Geila Aronson.

It’s time to purge and donate your used kids and adult clothing, jewelry, and household goods to the Sisterhood/Hertz Indoor Yard Sale (formerly known as Rummage Sale), taking place on Sunday, November 9. Donations can be dropped off in bags to the loading dock between November 3-8. Volunteers are needed to help sort goods and sell on the evening of November 8 and the day of November 9. For more information, please contact chairs Judy Karlin at 784-1958 / [email protected] or Ellen Kaplan 784-4621 / [email protected].

Are you the Hostess with the Mostess? Volunteer to host for the Sisterhood Progressive Dinner, to be held on Saturday November 15. We’re looking for people who have a kosher home, love to meet new people, and who can prepare a scrumptious vegetarian/dairy meal for 6-8 guests. For info, please contact the chair, Julie Brenman, at 784-0830 /[email protected].

Additional upcoming events include our Chanukah Program on 12/17, Sisterhood Shabbat on 1/10, Bagels and Schmear on 1/11, and an offsite shopping adventure to Designers’ Circus on 2/1.

As always, we welcome your participation and feedback. For more information, please contact Shelley Keimach and Beth Lappen, co-presidents, at [email protected].

Hazak Our Fall Season started off with great support when 140 of our Hazak members attended our Paid-UP Dinner on September 11. Following the delicious catered dinner, guest speaker Ludmila Leventhal shared her family’s history from the concentration camps to the indignities suffered in Russia to the time they came to the United States.

This year we are offering a wide spectrum of programs to appeal to our Hazak members and members of the community. Listed below is our schedule through April. We will again sponsor our own film festival in July, 2015. Visit our website, tisharon.org/hazak, for more information.

• November 10, Boston Jewish Film Festival on the South Shore at Patriot Place • November 23, in partnership with the Cultural Arts Committee, Zamir Chorale • December 18, Festive Hanukkah Party, kugel cookbook • January 11, Sunday brunch with Gary Hylander • February 8, Sunday brunch Michael Hoberman • March 8, in partnership with the Cultural Arts

Committee, Boston Music Festival • March 19, The Dewey Stone Connection: From Exodus to Independence • April 23, guest speaker, archeologist Jonathan Patton

There is no charge to Hazak members, except where noted, for Hazak events. There is a nominal charge to all non-members for all Hazak programs. To help us provide refreshments for all events, RSVP by the deadline on the flyer. All Hazak meetings, except as noted, are held at Temple Israel. For more information about Hazak membership and programs filled with education, music, and entertainment, email [email protected] or visit the Hazak webpage at www.tisharon.org/hazak.

With the events that are taking place throughout the world, please say a prayer for the safety and well being for all those living in these strife ridden countries and for the right for all of us to live in a democratic and peaceful world. Wishing everyone a healthy and happy Thanksgiving and a joyous Hanukkah.

Gloria Rose

COMMUNITY May it be for a blessing...• Lois & David Diamond: birth of two great grand-children • Terri Spevock: special birthday • Lauren & Brian Brenner: marriage of son, Daniel, to Esty Ostro • Susan Flashner-Fineman & Neal Fineman: engagement of daughter, Ariella, to Rom Leibner • Millie Hoffman: marriage of grandson, Daniel Hoffman, to Tracy Penn • Eileen & Gary Garber: 30th wedding anniversary • Gary Garber: special birthday • Marion Gribetz & Rob Rubin: engagement of son, Jonah, to Chen Tel Avivi • Carol & Mitchell Rose: engagement of son, Jeremy, to Paula Sass • Marty & Harriet Agulnek: birth of grandson, Brennan Grant Agulnek • Laura & Alan Rosenspan: birth of grandson, Ethan Benjamin Denrich • Hadassah & Lee Kneppel: engagement of daughter, Danielle • Sandy & Gerry Wine: bat mitzvah of grand-daughter, Shira Wine • Steve Azer: special birthday • Carol & Joe Rothenstein: bat mitzvah of grand-daughter, Livie • Adelle Markowitz: bar mitzvah of grandson, Mitchell Markowitz • Karen & Ken Weiner: birth of granddaughter, Camdyn Elizabeth Smith • Linda & Michael Loeb: birth of granddaughter, Sasha Dylan • Simchat Honorees: Susan Flashner-Fineman and Mark Levitt • Karen & Howard Glaser: bar mitzvah of grandson, Adnrew Glaser • Marlene Wise: marriage of son, Gregory, to Paula Klaman • Rachel Melemed & Mark Sugarberg: on their marriage • Marion Gribetz & Rob Rubin: engagement of son, Bentzi, to Charlotte Phillips • Susan & Seth Kornetsky: engagement of son, Adam, to Julie Kault • Ina Kornetsky: engagment of grandson, Adam, to Julie Kault • Analia & Emiliano Rabinovich: birth of daughter, Alyssa Rabinovich

Condolences...• Susan Novick: loss of mother, Fay Hocky • Nancy Wluka: loss of father, Charles H. Brenner • Ruth Zakarin: loss of mother, Arlene Zakarin • Sara Kalinsky: loss of father, Peter Miller • Lloyd Levenson: loss of father, Alvan Lenvenson • Joe Reiter: loss of father, Karl Reiter • Longtime former member: Gloria Lovitz • Longtime member: Sydney Heller • Saul Heller: loss of brother, Sydney Heller • Leonard Shwom: loss of wife, Susan Shwom • Ellen O’Hara: loss of step-father, Martin Wolf

Zamir Chorale of Boston to Perform at Annual Sandra Gamm Memorial Concert An afternoon of music that spans thousands of years, four continents, and a variety of styles will be heard starting at 4:00pm on Sunday, November 23, when the Zamir Chorale of Boston performs at the annual Sandra Gamm Memorial Concert. Held to honor the memory of Sandra Gamm, the concert is sponsored by the Sandra Gamm Memorial Fund for Music and the Creative Arts, and is organized by Temple Israel’s Cultural Arts Committee and Hazak.

Founded in 1969, the Zamir Chorale of Boston’s mission is to serve as a “musical and educational organization dedicated to raising awareness of the breadth and beauty of Jewish culture through performances, recordings, symposia, publications, and musical commissions.” Zamir’s repertoire includes Jewish liturgical pieces, major classical works, music of the Holocaust, newly commissioned compositions, and Israeli, Yiddish, and Ladino folksongs.

Comprised of experienced volunteer singers, Zamir has achieved a widespread reputation through its concerts and recordings. In addition to the devoted following that it has developed in the Greater Boston area, Zamir has performed at venues throughout the United States, Europe, and Israel. Zamir’s 1999 tour of Eastern Europe was the subject of the PBS documentary Zamir: Jewish Voices Return to Poland, which was broadcast on public television stations and shown at film festivals throughout the United States. Its performances in Israel included appearances with the Jerusalem Symphony and Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Zamir Chorale of Boston is led by Joshua R. Jacobson, its founder and artistic director. One of the foremost authorities on Jewish choral music and a past recipient of the Cantors Assembly’s prestigious “Kavod Award,” Dr. Jacobson is Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Northeastern University, and Visiting Professor and Senior Consultant in the School of Jewish Music at Hebrew College. More than one hundred of Dr. Jacobson’s choral arrangements, editions, and compositions have been published and are frequently performed by choirs throughout the world.

Concert admission reservations can be made on the Temple’s website at www.tisharon.org/ZamirBoston or by mail to the Temple office. Reservations and/or payment made on or before November 17 will be $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Reservations and/or payment made after November 17 and “at the door” will be $18 for adults and $12 for seniors and students. Concert patrons who support the Sandra Gamm Memorial Fund with a $36 donation as a Friend of the Fund will receive two preferential seats (additional seats may be purchased for $10 apiece) and listing in the concert program. Please make payment to Temple Israel, with Sandra Gamm Memorial Concert as the memo. Payment or reservation will serve as admission to the concert; tickets will not be issued.

Luach DeadlinesThe deadline for the January/February Luach is December 1. Send articles and submis-sions to [email protected].

Office VolunteersA sincere thank you to our office volunteers: Judy & Irv Kublin, Andrea Lavender, Carol Wolk Rose, Sheila Sharad, and Terri Spevock.

Tiferet Center Adapted from an article written in 2010, Imagining a Jewish Center for Spirituality, Wellness & Healing at Temple Israel for the Larger Community: Looking Back and Forward

For several years now, along with other friends and colleagues, I have dreamed of creating a special collaborative Jewish resource and learning center. This center would gather wonderfully talented and creative teachers across the Jewish denominational spectrum and support their efforts of integrating Jewish teachings and insights into their professional work in the healing, health, and wellness fields. It would also allow the reverse; that is, providing opportunities for Jewish clergy and Jewish educators to focus on themes relevant to health, wellness, and healing. Thus, the center would allow cross-fertilization and a genesis of a new framework for secular and religious professionals dedicated to serving the needs of Jewish soul seekers. The center would blaze meaningful pathways for Jews of all ages and life stages wanting a supportive and safe space to explore the varied and creative ways that Judaism can bring greater meaning, health, and healing into their own personal lives.

Building on the success of the Jewish Wellness & Healing Programs that took place at Temple Israel during my tenure as Chair of the Adult & Family Education Committee, and with the encouragement of the past rabbi and president, we applied and were awarded small CJP Innovation and Engagement grants. This initial seed money over several years helped to cultivate and grow this center, now named the Tiferet Center of Temple Israel: A Place for Jewish Spirituality, Wellness & Healing. A wonderful planning committee drawn from Temple Israel, other synagogues, and the unaffiliated was formed with a diverse blend of talent, experience, and interests to plan our annual programming.

Why did we name the center Tiferet? Tiferet is one of the 10 attributes of God on the Sephirot, which, like the heart, connects all the others. It means beauty, splendor, harmony, compassion, and truth. In keeping with this spirit of our name,

the Tiferet Center programming aims to bring light, renewal, balance, and meaning to our lives. It is a place of connection, for meaningful relationships between Jewish soul seekers in our community, between mind and body, for the integration of Jewish wisdom and Torah with personal wellness, healing, and healing approaches, and for finding inspiration on our personal life journeys.

Please join us any time for our drop-in Shabbat morning mediation and poetic text study from 9-10am, as well as our other programs and events:

• Shabbat Torah Table, every two weeks at Kiddush, co-sponsored with the Adult & Family Education Committee; • “Be the Change You Wish To Be in The World,” a 5-part series with Rabbi Yitzi Weiner on Thursdays, Nov 20, Dec 4, Dec 18, Jan 15, and Jan 29 at 7:45 pm; • “Living the Life of Jewish Meditation,” a special mediation and book signing with guest rabbi and author from France, Rabbi Yoel Glick, with a special Meditation Shabbat (Nov 8, 9am) and motzei Shabbat event (Nov 8, 7pm). Rabbi Glick will be leading the Shabbat morning drop-in meditation at Temple Israel; the motzei Shabbat event will be at the Cetlin home in Sharon, featuring a talk and a more in-depth meditation related to Rabbi Glick’s new book. For more information and to reserve your spot, contact Shoshana Cetlin at [email protected].

B’Shalom, Shoshana Cetlin, Chair, Tiferet Committee

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Family TablePlease support Family Table, the Boston area kosher food pantry. Leave donations of pasta and canned tuna in the box in the Galleria. Other food donations welcome. Questions? Contact [email protected].

Volunteers WantedDo you know your way around inDesign? Is HTML your second language? We’re looking for new volunteers to help with the Luach and website. [email protected].

Koach Our Koach College Connection committee sends fun, holiday-related, small gifts and cards to our college undergrads throughout the year. In order to have your college student included in our mailings, please fill out the form at www.tisharon.org/koach. This information needs to be updated each year.

As our kids work hard at college and connect with exciting new people and ideas, our mailings remind them that they continue to be an important part of our Temple Israel family. Our packages generate smiles and appreciation as they help our kids

remain connected to our wonderful community and beautiful traditions. Once you provide the requested information, we will include your children in our mailings for this year.

The deadline for the next mailing is November 22. Please send the information as soon as possible for the Fall 2014 semester.

Please notify the office or send an email to [email protected] if a student’s address changes during the year or if their study abroad plans change. Please note that we are unable to send packages to students studying abroad due to high postage costs, and that this program is for children of Temple Israel members only (no grandchildren, sorry).

Exploring and getting to know the new Woodland Wilderness, our new outdoor classroom experience!

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Shabbat Evenings Mah Gadlu – How Great It Is! Please join us for warm and family-friendly, participatory services and dinners in a casual atmosphere, open to all with special attention for young families with children of all ages. Friday evening services in Founders Hall are led by Cantor Dress at 6:15pm, followed by dinner. Kids can be in bed sleep-ing before 9pm! Services are open to all; dinner reservations are required. Upcoming dates: November 7 and December 5. Mishpacha Minyan Please join us for spirited services led by members of our congregation. The Carlebach-style approach fosters a highly participatory singing experience. Services are typically held in

the Library at 6:15pm, with dinners following in Founders Hall. Services are open to all, but dinners require advance reserva-tions. Upcoming dates: November 21, December 12, and January 23.Traditional Services Led by Congregants Fridays when Mah Gadlu and Mishpacha Minyan services aren’t scheduled, join us for services in the Chapel, beginning at 6:15pm.Tot Shabbat Each month, join other families with younger children at 5:30pm for a short service led by our clergy, followed by a free dinner. Upcoming dates: November 7, November 21, and December 5.

Reach Out! Do you have an idea for a program, class, or event? Get in touch with the committee you think is the best fit - or contact Benjamin Maron ([email protected]) in the office. Adult & Family Education (Elliot Feldman) [email protected] Brotherhood (Noah Horowitz) [email protected] Chavurah (Jen Zinno) [email protected] Communications (Michal Fandel, Michael Getz) [email protected] Cultural Arts (Barney Ovrutt) [email protected] Development (Richard Goldman) [email protected] Education (Mike Freeman) [email protected] Endowment Campaign (Ed Hershfield, Rob Carver, Rich Goldman) [email protected] Hazak (Gloria Rose) [email protected] Hertz Nursery School (Rachel Dubin) [email protected] Hessed (Ellen Michelson, Beth Lappen) [email protected] Holocaust Memorial (Dina Rosenbaum) [email protected]

House (David Fixler) [email protected] Human Resources (Debra Lefkowitz) [email protected] Koach (Liz Weiner) [email protected] Leadership, Development, & Nominations (Arleen Seidman) [email protected] Literacy Team (Myra Adelmann) [email protected] Membership (Lori Glassman) [email protected] PTO (Cheryl Gerson) [email protected] Ritual (Mark Levitt) [email protected] Sisterhood (Beth Lappen, Shelley Keimach) [email protected] Social Action (Marcy Kaplan, Amy Katz) [email protected] Tiferet Center (Susan Cetlin) [email protected] Youth (Ilene Greenwald) [email protected]

THANK YOU

High Holy Days Ushers We would like to thank the ushers for their contribution to making the services welcoming and meaningful for our Temple family. Thank you all for your efforts. Herb Marin (Head Sanctuary Usher) Josh Olshin (Head Founders Hall Usher) Harvey Wolfe (Head Berger Hall Usher)Paul Abrams Barry Arkin David Arons Marvin Asnes Steve Azer Steve Binney Larry Blankstein Mitch Blaustein Frank Bloch

Chuck Bloom MollyAnn Blumenthal Paul Bork Julie Brenman Brian Brenner David Cohen Michael Coran Bruce Creditor Susan Creditor Ron Czik Ravin Davidoff Paul Davidson Elliot Feldman Neal Fineman Ron Fishman

Susan Flashner Fine-man Seth Freilich Sabrina Gamm Debra Getz Marjorie Glincher Sheryl Gold Ari Goodwin Miriam Gopen Jeff Kadesh Amy Katz Harvey Katz Henry Katz Gary Keimach Irv Kempner

Andy Klassman Josh Klein Paul Lamb Ron Lang Steve Lechter Scott Lopez Howard Novick Sheryl Olshin Ira Packer Marlene Perkins Mark Popovsky Gary Rachins Steve Rafsky Carol Rose Gloria Rose

Paul Rosenthal Howard Rothberg Joe Rothenstein Ted Safer Jay Schwab Susan Shikora Steve Shrago Norm Tabroff Morey Waltuck Ray Watstein Barbara Wax Harvey Weinberg Liz Weiner Steve Winer

High Holy Days Bimah FlowersWe would like to thank the following members for their generous sponsorship of flowers for the bimahs. Rosh HashanahEileen & Gary Garber: in memory of our beloved fathers, Sam Brandes & Max Garber, and in honor of our beautiful mothers, Helen Brandes & Ros MandellTeri & Bruce Gorsky & family: in memory of beloved grand-parents and great grandparents, Ruth & Harry RabbRoger Pritzker: in memory of beloved mother and father, Janice & Paul PritzkerYom KippurTeri & Bruce Gorsky & family: in memory of beloved grand-parents and great grandparents, Ruth & Joseph WinikerMillie Hoffman: in memory of beloved husband, Alfred Harold HoffmanSukkotSusan & Bruce Creditor: in memory of beloved parents and grandparents, Bronia & Rudolf Schonberg

Walter Family Judaica ShopFeaturing a complete line of Judaica including wedding and bar/bat mitzvah gifts, kippot, mezuzzot, scrolls, toys, jewelry, and home and holiday gifts, and showcasing “Judaica by Michael Aram and Nambe.” View our large selection of menorahs, candles, and Hanukkah gift items! (1st candle, Tuesday night, December 16.)

Special Hours Monday, Dec. 8, 11:30am-1:30pm Wednesday, Dec. 10, 4:00pm-8:00pm Thursday, Dec. 11, 4:00pm-6:00pm Monday, Dec. 15, 11:30am-1:30pm

Holiday Shopping Hours Sundays, 9:00am-1:00pm Wednesdays, 7:00pm-8:00pmMajor credit cards accepted.

Please call for appointments. Questions: 781-784-3986 x 40 Ellen 781-801-0691 Arlene 781-784-3423 Lisa 781-784-4281

Simchat Torah Luncheon Thank you to all who helped make the luncheon a success by donating at these levels:

Yad Faye Berzon Dana & Seth Gitell Millie Hoffman Ruth & Martin Hunt Nadine Evans & Rafi Kieval Ellen & Aaron Kischel Judy & Irv Kublin Sue & Paul Lamb Chuck Reingold Keith & Arleen Seidman

Crown Janet & George Aronson Margie & Marv Asnes Michael & Tiziana Getz Shelley & Gary Keimach Marilyn & Hy Lamb Sally & Eric Pomerantz Jill & Larry Sandberg Diane & David Sigel Randy & Steve Ugent

Crown Royal Geila & Marty Aronson Sandy & Neil Aronson Cantor Alan & Lisa Kritz

Torah Marjorie & David Bernard Sisterhood of Temple Israel

BIMAH FLOWER FUND

Nancy & Lee Schiff & family to Nancy Wluka & family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Charles H. Brenner

IRVING & GLORIA BROMBERG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Sheila Sharad in memory of beloved mother, Lillian Boodman

Sheila Sharad in memory of beloved father, Abraham Boodman

Adelle Markowitz in memory of beloved father, Samuel L. Lurinsky

Adelle Markowitz in memory of beloved father-in-law, Samuel Markowitz

HERB & EILEEN BROWN YOUTH FUND

Stephen Brown & Pamela Botts to Beth Hurwitz & family in memory of beloved mother, Selma Palmer

Stephen Brown & Pamela Botts to Judy Bluestein & family in memory of beloved father, Sidney Cohen

Stephen Brown & Pamela Botts to

Steve Schacter in honor of receiving the National Epilepsy Foundation World Changer Award

Ruth Zakarin in appreciation for all the support I received after the loss of my beloved mother

BUILDING FOR OUR FUTURE

Adele Waldman to Roz Heller & family in memory of beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Wally Heller

Debbi & Michael Coran to Rebecca Katzman & Scott Katz in honor of the birth of son, Shai Henry Katz

Cheryl & Ted Safer to Mark Popovsky & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Sally Popovsky

Vicki Kaplan to Sue Novick & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Faye Hocky

Vicki Kaplan to Lauren & Brian Brenner in honor of Daniel and Esty’s marriage

Evelyn & Ron Lang to Harriet & Marty Agulnek in honor of the birth of grandson, Brennan Grant Agulnek

Evelyn & Ron Lang to Lois & Arnie

Freedman in honor of the naming of your granddaughter

Sue & Ken Wolkon to Harriet & Marty Agulnek in honor of the birth of grandson, Brennan Grant Agulnek

CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND

Gary Bello in memory of beloved mother, Esther Bello Tuck

Gary Bello in memory of beloved father, Erwin Bello

Michael Getz in memory of beloved brother, Daniel Getz

Lori & Keith Small & family to Tom Garnitz & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Betty Garnitz

Roger Pritzker with much appreciation

Lori Small in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Paul Rittenburg

Vivian Tartak in memory of beloved friend, Alfred Saltzman

Rochelle Strenger in memory of beloved father, Samuel Strenger

Betty & Saul Heller in memory of beloved brother, Wally Heller

We gratefully acknowledge these thoughtful donations from December 7, 2013 - February 14, 2014We gratefully acknowledge these thoughtful donations from December 7, 2013 - February 14, 2014DONATIONSTemple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from July 30, 2014 to October 6, 2014

DONATIONS Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from July 30, 2014 to October 6, 2014

Amy & Jonathan Katz to Cantor Dress with much appreciation

Lesley Rudner to Roz Heller & family in memory of beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Wally Heller

Judy Kublin in memory of beloved mother, Clara King

Stuart & Ann Heller to Cantor Dress with much appreciation

Robin & Scott Director to Haley Director in honor of your reading Torah, Shabbat, September 6, 2014

Robin & Scott Director to Mitchell Director in honor of your reading Torah, Mincha, Yom Kippur

Robin & Scott Director to Haley Director in honor of your 16th birthday

Kim & Matt Reingold to Ruth Zakarin & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Arlene Zakarin

Vivian Tartak in memory of beloved mother, Sarah Pober

Lois Freedman in memory of beloved father, Isadore Halzel

Nancy Wluka in memory of beloved mother, Ethel Blackman Brenner

Mitchell Rudnick to Susan Miller in memory of beloved husband, Peter Miller

Mitchell Rudnick to Joseph Zophin in memory of beloved wife, Marlene

Roberta Reingold to Harriet & Marty Agulnek in honor of the birth of grandson, Brennan Grant Agulnek

Miriam & Larry Blankstein to Harriet & Marty Agulnek in honor of the birth of grandson, Brennan Grant Agulnek

Miriam & Larry Blankstein to Peri & Aaron Agulnek in honor of the birth of son, Brennan Grant Agulnek

Linda Garnitz in memory of beloved father, Herbert A. Selenkow

Rona Backus in memory of beloved father, George Appel

Vivian Tartak in memory of beloved husband, Abram Tartak

Sue & Paul Lamb to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress wishing you a shanah tovah

Honey Lew in memory of beloved father, Hyman J. Alpert

DAILY MINYAN FUND

Bev Palan in memory of beloved father, Samuel Goldberg

Sherm Palan in memory of beloved mother, Cecelia F. Palan

Rebecca Katzman in memory of beloved mother Anne Rawet Katzman

Amy & Harold Waisel to Steven Furst & family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Donald Furst

Mitchell Rudnick to Susan Novick & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Faye Hocky

Joan & Ron Rogers to Earl Gashin in memory of beloved mother, Cecilia

Stuart & Ann Heller with much appreciation

Lois Diamond in memory of beloved father, George Golden

David Diamond in memory of beloved mother, Belle Diamond

Amy & Harold Waisel to Ruth Zakarin & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Arlene Zakarin

Donna & Rob Carver with much appreciation

Bev & Sherm Palan in memory of beloved aunt, Minnie Gold

ROBIN FELDMAN SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND

Ellen & Aaron Kischel to Elaine & Herb Glick in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Gabriella Rose Davis

Ellen & Aaron Kischel to Mark Popovsky & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Sally Popovsky

SANDRA GAMM MEMORIAL FUND

Celia & Steve Gamm to Sophie Borenstein in honor of your 12th birthday

Celia & Steve Gamm to Eitan Borenstein in honor of your 11th birthday

Celia & Steve Gamm to Rina Borenstein in honor of your 9th birthday

Celia & Steve Gamm to Dalia Borenstein in honor of your 7th birthday

Celia & Steve Gamm to Dale Golden in

honor of your special birthday

GENERAL FUND

Marty Grandberg in memory of beloved father, Selwyn Grandberg

Marlene & Bruce Moyer to Mark Popovsky & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Sally Popovsky

Beebe Amdur & Mark Goldstein to Don Silberman & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Mia Silberman

Adele Waldman in memory of beloved grandmother, Sarah Cooper

Elaine & Bob Corman to Roz Heller & family in memory of beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Wally Heller

Roz Blumenthal in memory of beloved father, Louis Appel

Gayle Sherman in memory of beloved mother, Ann Archer

Rae Weinstein in memory of beloved sister, Sara Ettinger

Geila Aronson in memory of beloved mother, Freda Shore

Geila Aronson in memory of beloved father, Mordecai Shore

Geila & Marty Aronson to Roz Heller & family in memory of beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Wally Heller

Rebecca Katzman & Scott Katz in honor of our son Shai Henry (Hillel) Katz’s brit milah

Steve Ugent with much appreciation for a recent Aliyah

Ann Freedman in memory of beloved husband, Maynard Freedman

Andrea Lavender & Mark Popovsky to Susan Novick & family in memory of beloved mother & grandmother, Faye Hocky

Barbara Katz in memory of beloved father, Julius Stone

Barry Kesselman in memory of beloved father, David Kesselman

Jonathan Chosiad in memory of beloved father, Albert Chosiad

Ken Brine in memory of beloved grandfather, Morris Dorfman

We gratefully acknowledge these thoughtful donations from December 7, 2013 - February 14, 2014We gratefully acknowledge these thoughtful donations from December 7, 2013 - February 14, 2014DONATIONSTemple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from July 30, 2014 to October 6, 2014

Sandra & Ralph Miller to Bebe Rosenstein in memory of beloved Laurie Rosenstein Roy

Ted Kohan in memory of beloved father, Abraham Kohan

Judi Elkin in memory of beloved grandfather, Israel Goldstein

Judi Elkin in memory of beloved brother, Fred Kaplan

Denise & Peter Gray to Ruth Zakarin & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Arlene Zakarin

Denise & Peter Gray to Shari Holstein & family in memory of beloved sister, Laurie Rosenstein Roy

The Boxerman Family to Ruth Zakarin & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Arlene Zakarin

Roz Blumenthal in memory of beloved sister, Minnie Smith

Cliff Caplan in memory of beloved father, Marvin Caplan

Robert Swartz in memory of beloved nephew, Lloyd Stockel

Amy & Jonathan Katz to Lloyd Levenson & family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Alvan Levenson

Shirley Maltzman in memory of beloved mother, Dorothy Dubin

Raphaella Frielich in memory of beloved father, Walter A. Stern

Mitchell Rudnick with much appreciation

Evey & Mike Freed with much appreciation

Bea Newman in memory of beloved father, David Weidenfeld

Bea Newman in memory of beloved brother, Morris Weidenfeld

Bea Newman in memory of beloved father-in-law, Henry Newman

Barry Kesselman in memory of beloved mother, Roslyn Kesselman

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Diane & Ron Kuppersmith to Tom Garnitz & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Betty Garnitz

Diane & Ron Kuppersmith to Steven Furst & family in memory of beloved

father and grandfather, Donald Furst

Lester Wax in memory of beloved mother, Martha V. Wax

Lester Wax in memory of beloved father, Ralph S. Wax

Enid Stecker in memory of beloved mother, Esther Wooster

Marilyn Kahn in memory of beloved mother, Sara Zeldin, and beloved father, Jacob Zeldin

Shirley Richmond in memory of beloved brother-in-law, Harry Sherman

Bunny Katz in memory of beloved father, Jacob Horowitz

HESSED/CARING COMMUNITY FUND

Michael Flatto in memory of beloved mother, Rhoda Flatto

Marv Asnes in memory of beloved mother, Gertrude Asnes

Karen & Howard Glaser in memory of beloved son, Scott Adam Glaser

Rafi Kieval in memory of beloved mother, Esther Kieval

Martin Geher in memory of beloved father, Daniel Bernard Geher

Sue & Ken Wolkon to Bea Stern in honor of your special birthday

Richard Goldman in memory of beloved father, Philip Goldman

Muriel Green in memory of beloved husband, Maurice Green

Muriel Green in memory of beloved son, David Green

Dave Levitan in memory of beloved mother, Evelyn Levitan

Larry Lencz in memory of beloved father, Dr. Erwin Lencz

Joan Clemens in memory of beloved step-mother, Cyreld Smith

Lesley Rudner in memory of beloved grandmother, Ida Rudner

Faye Berzon in memory of beloved mother, Elizabeth Clark

Fay Berzon to Lois & David Diamond in honor of the birth of 2 great grandchildren

Sally, Eric, Elana, & Shira Pomerantz to

Susan Novick & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Faye Hocky

Millie Hoffman in memory of beloved father-in-law, Edward Paul Hoffman

Joan Clemens in memory of beloved mother, Edith Smith

Darlene & Larry Lencz to Scott Katz & Rebecca Katzman in honor the birth of son, Shai Henry Katz

Darlene & Larry Lencz to Lauren & Brian Brenner in honor Dan & Esty’s marriage

Lesley Rudner in memory of beloved grandfather, Harry Rudner

Wendy Harsfield in memory of beloved father, Marshall Stein

Wendy Harsfield in memory of beloved grandmother, Lucy White

Sally, Eric, Elana, & Shira Pomerantz to Ruth Zakarin & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Arlene Zakarin

Andrea Lavender and Mark Popovsky to Ruth Zakarin & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Arlene Zakarin

Andrea Lavender and Mark Popovsky to Susan Flashner-Fineman & Neal Fineman in honor of Ariella’s engagement to Rom Leibner

Andrea Lavender and Mark Popovsky to Eileen & Gary Garber in honor of your 30th wedding anniversary and Gary’s special birthday

Andrea Lavender and Mark Popovsky to Lois & Arnie Freedman in appreciation of your leadership and tireless efforts

Susan Davidson in memory of beloved father, Frank Hronsky

Susan Creditor in memory of beloved mother, Bronia Schonberg

Larry Lencz in memory of beloved mother, Sylvia Lencz

Vivian Tartak in memory of beloved mother, Sarah Pober

Eleanor Rosenthal in memory of beloved mother, Fanny Shuman

Shirley Richmond in memory of beloved nephew, Avram Brody

Faye Berzon in memory of beloved

Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from April 8, 2014 to July 29, 2014We gratefully acknowledge these thoughtful donations from December 7, 2013 - February 14, 2014DONATIONS Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from July 30, 2014 to October 6, 2014

mother-in-law, Fanny Berzon

Marlene Chused in memory of beloved father, Theodore Goodman

Ina Cushman in memory of beloved uncle, Harold Krasnow

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL FUND

Karen & Kenny Weiner to Nancy Wluka & family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Charles Brenner

Saul Wersted to Sidi & Sam Natansohn in your honor

Natalie & Motti Pupkin to the Moshkovitz Family in memory of beloved sister

MAYER KATZ HOLOCAUST & JEWISH HISTORY COLLECTIONS

Marion & Harvey Katz to Mark Popovsky & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Sally Popovsky

LAMB-ELLOWITZ FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND

Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Nate Bluestein wishing you a speedy recovery

Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Marlene Chused wishing you a speedy recovery

Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Steven Novak wishing you a speedy recovery

Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Barbara Katz & family in memory of beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Leonard Katz

Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Sharon & Uri Piran in honor of the birth of grandson, Jacob Silas Waxman

Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Dina, Todd & Jonah Waxman in honor of the birth of Jacob Silas

Sue & Paul Lamb to Elaine & Herb Glick in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Gabriella Rose Davis

Sue & Paul Lamb to in memory of beloved husband, father and grandfather, Wally Heller

Marjorie Asnes in memory of beloved father, Harold Nannis

Sue & Paul Lamb to Shari Levitan in memory of your beloved father

MAHZOR LEV SHALEM

Miriam Blankstein in memory of beloved father, Leo Brenner

Sisterhood of Temple Israel to Millie Hoffman in honor of and appreciation of your devoted years of service to Sisterhood Lunch & Learn

MISHPACHA MINYAN FUND

The Keimach Family to Ruth Zakarin & family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Arlene Zakarin

The Keimach Family to Susan Flashner-Fineman & family in honor of Ariella’s engagement to Rom Leibner

RABBI’S FUND

Arlene Weingast in memory of beloved father, Harold Shenkman

Michael Weingast in memory of beloved sister, Harriet Weingast

Robert Swartz in memory of beloved mother, Jennie Swartz

Edith Swartz in memory of beloved sister, Laura Bellis

Shirley Maltzman in memory of beloved father, Benjamin Dubin

Andrea Lavender and Mark Popovsky to Rabbi Leslie Gordon in appreciation of your support of the TI community

Arlene Weingast in memory of beloved aunt, Shirley Davidoff

Michael Weingast in memory of beloved father, Michael Weingast

ISRAEL & DORIS SAMUELS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Mim Gopen in memory of beloved father, Israel N. Samuels

SLOVIN FAMILY EDUCATION FUND

Ann & Jim Slovin to the Peljovich Family in memory of beloved father and grandfather

TIFERET CENTER FUND

Linda & David Rabinowitz to Carol & Joe Rothenstein in honor of your granddaughter becoming bat mitzvah

JOSEPH & MIRIAM ULMAN MEMORIAL FUND

Toby Grandberg in memory of beloved mother, Pearl Ulman Wolff

USY SCHOLARSHIP

Ilene Greenwald in memory of beloved father, Martin Greenwald

David Sigel in memory of beloved mother, Helen Sigel

MILTON WEISMAN MEMORIAL FUND

Roberta Becker in memory of beloved mother-in-law, Rose Becker

Roberta Becker in memory of beloved father-in-law, Harry Becker

SAUL & EVELYNE WERSTED SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR STUDENTS AT THE JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Saul Wersted to Lois & David Diamond in honor of the birth of 2 great grandchildren

Saul Wersted to Stacey Chorney with much appreciation

WOODLAND WILDERNESS FUND

Hertz Nursery School

Lisa Kritz in memory of Frank Ridge

Julie Ridge in memory of Frank Ridge

Susan Ridge in memory of Frank Ridge

Susan & Bruce Creditor in memory of beloved father, Rudolf Schonberg

Ruby & Gary Creditor

Terri & Jim Spevock in memory of beloved parents, Eva & David Spevock

Do you knit? Have some free time? The Hessed Caring Com-munity is in need of hand-made comfort shawls. Direc-tions are provided. Contact Sharon Pi-ran: [email protected] or 781-784-8414.

Comfort Shawls

DONATIONSTemple Israel gratefully appreciates your generosity. Donations can also be made online: www.tisharon.org

Temple Israel sincerely values your gift. Your kindness and generosity will be acknowledged and the recipient(s) will be notified promptly. Simply make a donation online (www.tisharon.org) or fill out this form and return together with a check payable to Temple Israel. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name Street City, State, Zip Code

Fund(s) Selection:

c Bimah Flower Fund Provides funds for bimah flowers. c Building For Our Future Fund Supports the Renovation and Expansion Campaign mortgage. c Cantor’s Music Fund Finances the operational costs of the Rinat Yisrael Chorus and the materials necessary to integrate music into the synagogue. c Community Garden Fund Supports our new community garden and outdoor prayer space. c Daily Minyan Fund Supports our daily minyan. c Gamm-Varty Community Fund Supports special activities and purchases for the benefit of the congregation. c General Fund Supports the synagogue’s operating expenses. c General Scholarship Fund Provides tuition support for students to attend Jewish day schools and camps, trips to Israel, and other Jewish learning opportunities. c Herb & Eileen Brown Youth Fund Augments the USY programming budget. c Hessed Caring Community Fund Supports assistance to Temple members in times of need c Holocaust Memorial Fund Supports the annual Yom HaShoah program. c Lamb/Ellowitz Family Scholar-in-Residence Fund Endowment to provide guest lecturers.

c Leonard Sandhaus Memorial Children’s Collection Adds books for children to our library. c Mahzor Lev Shalem Dedicate a new mahzor for the High Holy Day Service. $36 each; inscribe the bookplate in honor or memory of a loved one. c Mah Gadlu Fund Offsets the cost of these Friday night dinners, making them more accessible to the community. c Mayer Katz Holocaust & Jewish History Collections Supports the library. c Mishpacha Minyan Fund Offsets the cost of these Friday night dinners, making them more accessible to the community. c Prayer Book Fund Supports the repair and purchase of prayer books as needed. c Sandra Gamm Memorial Fund Supports annual programs in music and other cultural arts for the benefit of Temple Israel members. c Simcha Garden $118 or more - Honor your family’s simcha by helping to underwrite the synagogue’s special landscaping projects. c Tiferet Center Fund Supports the Center’s programs and services for Temple members and the greater Sharon Jewish community. c Toby Neipris Wilgoren Memorial Jewish & Hebrew Literature Collection Supports the library. c Tree of Life $360 per leaf - Inscribe a leaf for any of life’s celebrations.

Donor notification(s) to:_______________________________________ Name

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_______________________________________ City Sate Zip Code c In Honour Of c Speedy Recovery c In Appreciation Of c Mazel Tov To c In Memory Of

Other Scholarship Funds:

c Bertram Berger Memorial Fund c Jennie & Max Berger Scholarship c Israel Boyer Memorial Scholarship c Irving & Gloria Bromberg Memorial Scholarship c Frank Einis Memorial Fund c Anne & David Enbinder Scholarship c Robin Feldman Special Education Fund c Sid Hentoff Memorial Scholarship c Irving & Ann Glaser Memorial Fund

c John Gold Scholarship c Dr. George V. Hochman Scholarship c Anna & Paul Kerstein Scholarship c Dr. Aaron Kornetsky Scholarship c Kublin Family Scholarship c Harriet V. Lake Memorial Scholarship c Steven Linick Scholarship c Robyn Amy Locke Hebrew Educational Fund c Maltz FAmily Campership Fund c Leo Pollock Fund c Benjamin Rosenstein Fund

c Israel & Doris Samuels Scholarship c Max & Ida Schultz Memorial Fund c Harvey Alan Seigel Achievement Fund c Rose Shanker Memorial Fund for Youth Activities c Manfred Sheff Memorial Fund c Abby Shevitz z”l Anshei Mitzvah Fund c Slovin Family Education Fund c Rabbi Pesach Sobel Prozdor Scholarship c Hyman Sokoloff Scholarship

c Frances Steinberg Scholarship c Lonni Beth Stern Academic Achievement Award c Theodore Stern Memorial Fund c Miriam & Joseph Ulman Memorial Fund c Milton Weisman Memorial Fund c Evelyne & Saul Wersted Scholarship for Students at the Jewish Theological Seminary

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NOVEMBER 2014Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayNov. 30 8 Kislev

• No Religious School

1 8 Cheshvan

• Shabbat Services, 9am• Drop-in Meditation, 9am• Youth Services, 10:30am• Shabbat Torah Table• Mincha/Ma’ariv Minyan, 5:30pm• Lift Your Spirits, 7pm

2 9 Cheshvan

• Religious School• Hertz Open House, 10am • Hessed Training, 10am• Katanim Event, 11am • Knowvember Fest, 11:30am• Kadima Event, 1pm• March of the Living Program, 1:30pm

3 10 Cheshvan

• Lunch & Learn, 12:15pm• Religious School• Me’ah, 7pm

4 11 Cheshvan 5 12 Cheshvan

• No Religious School (Parent/Teacher Confer-ences)• Mah Jongg, 7pm• Youth Committee Meeting, 7:30pm

6 13 Cheshvan

• Religious School• Europe and the Jews: Today and Tomorrow, 7:30pm• Israeli Dancing, 8pm

7 14 CheshvanCandle lighting 4:14pm

• Tot Shabbat, 5:30pm• Mah Gadlu Shabbat Services, 6:15pm

8 15 Cheshvan

• Shabbat Services, 9am • Drop-in Meditation, 9am• Mincha/Ma’ariv Bat Mitzvah: Sophie Wolfe, 3:45pm• Mincha/Ma’ariv Minyan, 4:15pm

9 16 Cheshvan

• Religous School• Indoor Yard Sale, 9am• Jr. USY Event, 2pm• Sr. USY Event, 3pm

10 17 Cheshvan

• Indoor Yard Sale, 9am• Lunch & Learn, 12:15pm• Religious School• Me’ah, 7pm

1118 Cheshvan 12 19 Cheshvan

• Religious School• Mah Jongg, 7pm• Education Commit-tee Meeting, 7:30pm

13 20 Cheshvan

• Religious School• Madrichim Train-ing, 5:30pm• Conversational Hebrew, 7:15pm• Israeli Dancing, 8pm

14 21 Cheshvan

Candle lighting 4:07pm

• Shabbat Services, 6:15pm

15 22 Cheshvan

• Drop-in Meditation, 9am• Camp-Style Shabbat Services, 10am• Youth Services, 10:30am• Shabbat Torah Table• Mincha/Ma’ariv Bat Mitzvah: Abigail Schultz, 3:45pm• Mincha/Ma’ariv Minyan, 4pm

16 23 Cheshvan

• Religous School• Brotherhood Breakfast, 10am• Rock-A-Baby Con-cert, 11am• A Day in The Ghetto, 2pm

17 24 Cheshvan

• Lunch & Learn, 12:15pm• Religious School• Sr. USY Lounge, 6:30pm• Me’ah, 7pm

1825 Cheshvan

• Hearing Men’s Voices, 8pm

19 26 Cheshvan

• Religious School• Board of Trustees Meeting, 7:30pm

20 27 Cheshvan

• Religious School• Conversational Hebrew, 7:15pm• Be The Change You Wish To Be in The World, 7:45pm• Israeli Dancing, 8pm

21 28 Cheshvan


• Tot Shabbat, 5:30pm• Mishpacha Minyan Shabbat Services (with Jr./Sr. USY), 6:15pm

22 29 Cheshvan

• Shabbat Services, 9am• Drop-in Meditation, 9am• Shabbat Torah Table• Mincha/Ma’ariv Bat Mitzvah: Sofie Smith, 3:30pm• Mincha/Ma’ariv Minyan, 4pm• Havdalah & Square Dancing, 8pm

23 1 Kislev

• Religous School• Sandra Gamm Memorial Concert, 4pm

24 2 Kislev


25 3 Kislev 26 4 Kislev

27 5 Kislev

28 6 Kislev



29 7 Kislev

• Shabbat Services, 9am• Drop-in Meditation, 9am• Mincha/Ma’ariv, 4pm

CALENDARVisit www.tisharon.org/calendar.aspx for updates and daily minyan times

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Visit www.tisharon.org/calendar.aspx for updates and daily minyan times

Visit www.tisharon.org/calendar.aspx for updates and daily minyan times

DECEMBER 2014Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 9 Kislev



• Religious School• Joint Education & Youth Committee Meeting, 7:30pm

4 12 Kislev

• Religious School• Conversational Hebrew, 7:15pm• Be The Change You Wish To Be in The World, 7:45pm• Israeli Dancing, 8pm

5 13 KislevCandle lighting, 3:55pm

• USY Freshman Kinus• Tot Shabbat, 5:30pm• Mah Gadlu Shabbat Services, 6:15pm

6 14 Kislev

• Shabbat Services, 9am (Bar Mitzvah: Jack Price)• Drop-in Meditation, 9am• Shabbat Torah Table• Mincha/Ma’ariv Minyan, 4pm

7 15 Kislev

• Religious School• Jewish Routes Discussion Series, 10am

8 16 Kislev

• Lunch & Learn, 12:15pm• Religious School• Sr. USY Lounge, 6:30pm• Me’ah, 7pm

9 17 Kislev

• Hearing Men’s Voices, 8pm

10 18 Kislev

• Religious School• Board of Trustees Meeting, 7:30pm

11 19 Kislev

• Religious School• Conversational Hebrew, 7:15pm• Israeli Dancing, 8pm

12 20 KislevCandle lighting, 3:55pm

• Hertz Nursery Shabbat School, 5:30pm• Mishpacha Minyan Shabbat Services, 6:15pm

13 21 Kislev

• Shabbat Services, 9am (Bar Mtizvah: Andrew Hoffstein)• Drop-in Meditation, 9am• Mincha/Ma’ariv Minyan, 4pm

14 22 Kislev

• Religious School• Brotherhood Board Meeting, 10am

15 23 Kislev



• Religious School• USY Hanukkah Party• Sisterhood Hanukkah Party

18 26 Kislev

• Religious School• Hazak Hanukkah Party, 6pm• Be The Change You Wish To Be in The World, 7:45pm• Israeli Dancing, 8pm

19 27 Kislev Candle lighting, 3:57pm

• Shabbat services, 6:15pm

20 28 Kislev

• Shabbat Services (New Members Shab-bat), 9am• Drop-in Meditation, 9am• Youth Services, 10:30m• Shabbat Torah Table• Mincha/Ma’ariv Minyan, 4pm

21 29 Kislev

• Religious School

22 30 Kislev


23 1 Tevet 24 2 Tevet

• Family Fun Night, 7pm

25 3 Tevet

26 4 TevetCandle lighting, 4pm


27 5 Tevet

• Shabbat Services, 9am• Drop-in Meditation, 9am• Mincha/Ma’ariv Minyan, 4pm

28 6 Tevet 29 7 Tevet 30 8 Tevet 31 9 Tevet

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