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SEQY'A' /oR7'fEi4' V1611'i4 President: Harvey L. Levin

November 1967

THE RABBI'S MESSAGE

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS

These lines are put to paper immediately after Yom Kippur andjust prior to Sukkos, our festival of a joyous harvest. In daysgone by, when the psalmist gave vent to his feelings about thisseason, he could say "The pastures are clothed with flocks; thevalleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, theyalso sing." (Psalm LXV, 11-13)

Although we are not men of the soil any more, still we sharehis sense of joy this time of the year. As I looked out towardthe congregation during the High Holy Day Services, and as we shookhands at the doorway of the sanctuary afterwards, I could see themany new, happy faces of men, women and children who have justjoined our congregational family. It is my hope that the feelingof joy and spiritual uplift, the feeling of profound religious ex-perience that we have just shared together, will serve as a fittingintroduction to what promises to be a great year for our belovedcongregation.

Let no one stand at the sidelines -- I know our "older" familieswill make every effort to make our new families feel at home in ourcongregation. We urge all our new friends and members to becomeparticipants, deeply involved in every facet of our congregationallife -- then as the year turns around and we look at our blessings,we too "shall shout for joy and also sing."

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SUNDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 29, 8:00 P.M.RAVENWOOD TOWERS

AGENDA: Authorization to initiate building fund campaignApproval to eliminate current land assessment

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NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK ... .. ........ ........ .. .. ..NOVFNBER 1967

Our High Holy Days, 5728, were thrilling, exciting and inspiring. Theinspirational services conducted by our Rabbi and the emotional impact of acompletely full sanctuary with not an empty seat to be found was truly over-whelming. And adding to this the thrill, the excitement and the pure joyof anticipation as we realize that this year will see the start of construc-tion of our own permanent home and the end of our nomadic wandering madethis a most meaningful time in the life of our congregation.

As I write this message for our November Reflections, I am looking for-ward with eager anticipation to our Congregational Meeting on October 29 atwhich I fully expect the membership to accept the recommendations of ourGeneral Building Committee and authorize the expenditure of funds for aBuilding Fund Campaign to commence on January 14. The key to that campaignwill be Dedication. The Dedication of each and every member of Temple RodefShalom measured in both the areas of working and of giving. I have no doubtsthat we are prepared to accept the responsibility, and that we each possessthe devotion required to see this task through to the end.

Our sanctuary dedicated to the service of God, our congregation, ourcommunity and all mankind will rise in the coming months, and it will rise,brick by brick, with pride, with dignity, and with a community of effortwhich will see each and every one of us involved to the extent of eachindividual's ability to help. This effort will not be without sacrifice,but the kind of sacrifice that will give to each of us an inner satisfac-tion beyond measure.

And truly Temple Rodef Shalom will be inscribed In the Book of Life.

HkRV1 Y L. LEVINPresident

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SABBATH SERVICES IN NOVTBER

NOVFMBER 3Home Oneg Shabat - New Member SabbathSermon: "Noah, the Ark, and You"

NOVEMBER 10Sermon: "The Legacy of Abraham"

NOVEMBER 17Bar Mitzvah of Barry Alan GoldmanThe Congregation is invited to the Oneg Shabat given byMr. and Mrs. Werner Goldman in honor of BarrySermon: "The Future as Promise"

NOVEMBER 24Thanksgiving ServiceGuest Speaker: Reverend Richard J. LeForge, Minister

Chesterbrook Presbyterian Church

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THE CONGREGATIONAL CORNER

Appointment of Our New Building Chairman

Manny Kintich, :ör Büildiñg Chairman, is recuperating nicely from a recentillness, we are happy to report. However, he is unable to carry on c3rtaiflactivities at thia time. We are grateful that Herman' .Fink ha .acceptcd the

position and the Board has unanimously approved his becoming the new General

Building Chairman. Burton .Thorman, who led the initial Building Flanning

Effort, filled in for Manny during the summer admirably,' and is due ourappreciation. Harvey Levin has "designated Manny the Ionorary Building Com-

mittee Chairman.

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During the month of October our services were held in the First Christian

Church. The High. Holy Days were especially beautif4l .anc meaningful this

year. Once again the music as inspiring and the mood was , one of reverence.

Thanks to all who made , it so We appreciate the efforts of Rabbi Berkowitsand enjoyed the lovely reception given by the Rabbi and Judy.. In Novemberwe moveour ark, our Torah. and all the other things back to the Chester-

brook Presbyterian Church 1 where we will be from now on, that is, until our

own doors open in the not too distant future By the way, vhen attendingservices in the ChesterbrObk Church, remember that we are their guests;please use the parking lots and do not park in the driveway.

We had a "first" in late September; the first Saturday morning s'rvice of

Temple Rodef Shalom - the Bar Mitzvah of Larry Schmukier,

Ben and Joan Schwartz will repreentt the Temple, at the Biennial meeting ofthe Union of American Hebrew Congregations in Montreal on Ncwemb3r 10th

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WELCOME. TO OUR I'EVS.T 'MEMBERS

BFRGFR, Saniuel & Anne ,, 6601 Lawndal? Dr., #101, F. C., 22042

BERKOWITZ, Mrs. Helen, 1155 Randolph Road, McLean, 22101(James, 1948 - Michael, 1949 - William, 1952)

FOSTER, Fred W. & Mary Elizabeth, 3209 Armory Ct., Fairfax,

(3 children)

FRANKLIN, Dr. ,Ira I..& Leah, P.O. Box 4, Vienna22180

MILLER, Reuben, 210 E. Fairfax St., #717, Falls Church 22O44

MONDRFS, Marvin&'Roerta, 242 Cedar Lane, #129, Vierna 22180

(Eric, 1955 - Gina, 1956)

ORLING, Sheila, 6632 1 0 32nd St.', Arlington .22207

PEROFF, Mr. & Mrs. 'rank, ' 3304 Rose Lane, Falls Church. 22044

UDOVIN. Mr. & Mrs. Bert, 2427 , Center St., Falls Church 22043

534-57361

356-96991

938-6952

532-6712

550-8609

533-1203

534-2753

560-7905

22030273-08421

SCARR, David & Gertrude, 3407 St.Paul ? s Place, Fairfax 2200273-8631

(Mark, 1950 - Donald, 1951 - Robert, 1953 - Thomas, 1956 - Helen 1957)

CHANGE, S TN TIE DIRECTORY

The following families are no longer members of the Temple:

Stanley and Judy Nissel, and Sheldon and Marian Sacks

The Basarabs have moved to 1725 YoungbloodSt., McLean.The Jacob's (Major Saul) address is 1935 Foxhall Rd., McLean.Mrs. Nancy Greenfield's new phone number is 573-1483.

Cheryl Agris' birth date is 1958.

CULTURAL PROGRAM & ADULT EDUCATIONoff to a good start

Under Joe Auerbach and his committee, a fine, varied program hasbegun. The adult seminar study group meets every other. Sunday eveningat the home of the Auerbach's. The text is "The Condition of JewishBelief" published by Commentary Magazine. There were about fifteenpeople at the first seminar on Otóber 8th, and ,the structure of thecourse was discussed. It was a stimulating evening. The sessions areindependent of each other and newcomers are welcome at any time. Con-ault your calendar for the dates. .

The Sunday morning forum, given in conjunction with the SocialAction Committee under Warren Cikens, had as its first program a filmand discussion on October 8th. The theme followed the general topicfor these Sunday morning sessions "In Quest of God and Man" Eachmonth we can look forward to another in this series. On Sunday,November 12, the subject will be "Poverty and Health in FairfaxCounty". The speaker will be Mr. James Gibbons, President of theBoard of the Fairfax County Community. Action Program. Be at the Hay-cock School at 10:00 A.M. to join in the,.-lecture and discussion.

The first Women's Study Group taught by Rabbi Berkowits will be-gin Tuesday, November 14th,': at Debbie Somer's home. We hope manywomen will want to take adv'antage of this opportunity. Meetings willtake place at the homes of participants.

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JUNIOR AND SENIOR YOUTH GROUPS

Both groups' are making plans for a year of fun and accomplishment.We hope that some of the young people will ' want to send their news intoReflections", so that we can advise'theCongregation of their activities.The Senior Youth Group has plans to. help collect canned goods and helpwith games at the Sukkbs picnic. Also, the MAFTY Fall , Conclave will bein Wilmington, Delaware, November 17-19. We hope to send representatives.The Junior Youth Group is planning apartyfor the last weekend in Oôtoberat JaneAGodman's house. Anyone who is interested.in being' a member ofthe Junior Youth Group, or has any question about being a member, istocontact Jon Rudin, Treasurer, 481-5629, or Peter lCwass, President-(532-8284). Duos are 50 a meeting. 'All 8th and 9th graders are urgedto join.

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THE WOMEN'S GROUP

YOU ARE INVITED TO A SMORGASBORD-LUNCHEON FASHION-SHOW I

THIS IS GOING TO BE ONE OF THE BIGGEST FVENTS OF THE YWAR YOU-WON'TWANT TO MISS THIS GALA OCCASION. RFNFE GOLDMAN AND HER COMMITTEE HAVEPlANNED A DELIQIOUS LUNCHEON, PREPARED BY EVERY GUEST, USING SPECIALRECIPES AND TENDER, LOVING CARE. THE ADDED INGREDIFNT OF THIS AFFAIR

WILL Bt .A FASHION SHOW BY THE STYLE SHOP.

THE PLACE IS RAVENWOOD TOWERS CLUBROOM -- THE DATE TO MARK ON YOURCALENDAR IS EDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 - THE TIME IS NOON,

THIS MAJOR FUNDRAISING EVENT OF THE WOMEN'S GROUP WILL BE ONE YOU WON' TWANT TO MISS. SEND YOUR CHECK FOR 03.50 TO LOIS LEVIN, 1936 MC FALLST., MC LEAN 22101

Your dues are due Remember to mail .s. 5 check to Treasurer Ann Elbau,7120 Oak Ridge Rd., Falls Church 22042. Any donations that are made tothe Bar Mitzvah Fund or the Kitchen Fund may be mailed to the treasurer,not to the Temple Office, please

On Friday, November 3rd, we will be attending Oneg Shabats in the homesof various members. About fourteen hosts and hostesses have graciouslyinvited us to be theirguests. We appreciate their hospitality. Specialthanks to them, and to Barbara Levin and Judy Berkowits for arrangenents.

llIf, by chance, someone did not receive an invitation, it was inadvrentIf a problem arises, pl'e,ase call 'Barbara Levin at JE 4-8190.

FOR RIDES TO MEETINGS AND OTHER EVENTS, BALL:

Edna Cohen534-0225Barcroft-Sleepy HollowRuth FinkJE2-0493 .Falls ChurchEsther DavisJE4-5674

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Harriet Epstein560-4137ViennaShirley Galant"280-5362AnnandaleAnnette Hoptman273-6368- FairfaxJanet Kwass532-8284North ArlingtonBea RudinK18-9689AlexandriaClarine Schmukler.356-3011McLeanEleanor Shapiro354-2846, LandmarkBelle , Zeff::" 671-4675'South Arlington'

We néèd your green and yellow stamps and Betty Crocker couponShirleyCloth uses them to enlarge our supply of spoons, candy dishes, and otherneeded items. Mail them to Shirley - please - 2628 Sigmona Street,Falls Church 22046.

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THE TEEN CANTEEN, sponsored last year by the Jewish Congregations inNorthern Virginia, is beginning on Sunday, October 22 j at Agudas Achim inAlexandria at 7 PM until 10. Our Board voted to support these dancesagain this year an,d 75 has been sent to help finance this effort to bringtogether the over 600 teenagers in Nor1hern Virgiziia .4, All 9th through 12thgraders are welcome. This year we plan to have greater participation inthe T1EN CANTEEN, which will meet later in the fall at Temple Beth El andat the Arlington-Fairfax Jewish Center in the spring. The dances will beheld every other Sunday at 7 PM. Parents will certainly want to encouragetheir teenagers to attend and have.fun with the many new friends they'llget to know.

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL BRIEF

We are indebted to Joel Novak, Religious School Chairman, for arrangementsfor the Sukkos Outing after Religious'School on.October 22. These lovelyfall festivals are a traditiOn in our-Temple--and-are enjoyed by childrenand adults alike. By the way, there are 236 chi&ren in the ReligiousSchools The fourth grade has achieved another ' .'first" in the Congregation:their numbers have swelled and they have split into 2 classes************************* *c****** ***** ******************** **'F************

OUR-, SOCIAL LIFEOur Summer Social at the Wyners was so sttccessful that plans' are now under-way for a Chanukah Party , that will.. be the best ever •Thec •has beenchanged f" Jcber 6 s hoTn on the a1endarA. ' f 1 ier willInform you. ap 1 a.h s 'fbi' the party.

REASON TO FFR'I

"What we should fear most is the rise of ageneration of prosperous Jews who have nospiritual anchorage, or a generation of clever,restless 'Jews of quick ferment: and high volt-age, rooted in no religious tradition, rever-ent of no moral code, ignorani of all Jewishlearning and held to social responsibility byno inner spiritual restraint, --̀ who will rangeand bluster all over the Ameri can scene fromliterature and art to politis and governmentand will commit their fellow Jews:in the eyesof the American people Such floating minesare a danger'to any people, but especially toa minority group. Some of these mines arealready exploding.,

"If American Jewry of tomorrow will restorewhat has become peripheral in our life to thecentera&ain - the synagogue, the school, theacademy, and the religious disciplines of guda-ism -- if it will recapture the wisdom of ourancient teachers who admonished us that thestudy of the Torah outweighs all other com-mandments for it leads directly to them all --then American Jewry is destined to enjoy aresplendent century of spiritual growth inthis gracious land,"

-- Abba Hillel Silver

ar of mankindovergrown with nettles,would, you hear?If the voice of prophets blewor flutes , made of.murdered children's bonesand exhaled airs burnt with:rnartyrs' cries --if they built a bridge ofold men's dying

groans --

Ear of mankindoccupied with small sounds,would you hear?

- -From 0 Chimneysby Nelly Sachs

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(NOTE: A RECENT ISSUE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES HADA FRONT-PAGE PHOTOGRAPH

OF DR. JACOB PHILIP RUDIN I RABBI OF TEMPLE BETH-EL OF GREAT NECK, NEV? YORKAND CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE REFORM JEWISH APPEAL'S NATIONAL RABBINICAL COMMITTEE,OFFERING A PRAYER AT THE MEETING IN WASHINGTON, D.C.,OF THE AMERICAN URBAN

COALITION. WE,REPRINT THAT PRAYER HERE.)

"The confession is.ncessary.We have made many waste places in our land.

Our cities lie under the smouldering ashes of despair and hopelessness.

The poi8ons , of alienation, and, distrust seep through the ghetto walls,where fllçw-Americans live out nieaningless time, feeding on the gall offrustration, 'waiting'. for the hollow hours of today to add themselves to the

emptiness . of bitter yesterdays.There 'are'waste 'places in our land, wherein idle hands lie useless and

unproductive,'Work'Unavailable,'With-held. 'So hunger gnaws at the vitals,the hunger for food,'but'even more, the hunger for acceptance.

There 'are waste-places in our land, where ignorance shackles minds andspirits, where those *ho' want good learning cannot have it, where they aredeprived of their birthright of decent schooling, and are forced into livesof dark inadequacy._.

But we know, 0 Lord, deep down, that it need not be so There can behomes for all -- adequate, pride-giving home'sJobs for all, to create in

a man a sense of self-respect, of belongingThe-re can be schools for all --

beautiful schools,xIdrusly colorless. ' . .

Homes, jobs, schools : words will' not cre'a'te them, nor will prayers 'bring

them miraculously into being. But limitless dedication and ceaseless devo-t:jon to the great' Taifdawesome'tasks that face us, will.

From those tasks, none of us can hold himself aloof.Help us, 0 Lord, we need Thee and Thy strength

Amen,"

"Beyond Civil Rights....life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness", willbe the topiá of the Fall Daytime Lecture series at the Jewish Community Center

of Greater Washington.

"Beyond Civil Rights" becomes increasingly important in the light of thepast suner's urban violence.. This timely series will question and explorewhether civil liberties do actually function in the real world of poverty.

The program for the lecture series has been arranged as follows:

October 30 (Monday) - The Biblical Legacy to the Bill of Rights.Lecturer: Bernard S., Cohen, President, Northern Virginia Trial

Lawyers Association, chief counsel representing theRichard Lovings in their attack on the unconstitution-ality of Virginia's "mixed marriage" (miscegination)laws. The program will also include readings from theOld Testament by Robert Prosky, member, Arena Stageresident company.

November 8 (Wednesday) - Roadblock to Civil LibertyLecturer: David Carliner - attorney; former president, National

Capital Area Civil Liberties Union; Chairman, D.C.Home Rule Committee.

Lectures start at 1 PM on October 30, November 8, December 6, andDecember 13. The charge is 5.00 for the series.

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JEWISH LIFE AROUND US

ENROLLMENT UP AT HtJC-JIR

As attendance at most theologicalschools continues to stagnate, theHebrew Union College-Jewish Instituteof Religion has maintained peak en-rollment for the second consecutiveyear. On a par with last year'srecord number of new students 57young men recently registered to be-gin five years of intensive studyfor the rabbinate at the seminary'sthree campuses in Cincirthatij NewYork and Los Angeles. They broughtto 238 the number of rabbinicalstudents presently enrolled at theCollege-Institute.

WOMEN RABBIS?

The time for the ordination Of femalerabbis may hot be far off: Leo BaeckCollege in London has announced thatwomen will be accepted for training asReform rabbis at the college. Accord-ing to the announcement, it is expectedthat they would probably undertake edu-cational rather than direct rabbinicworks in large communities they could bepart of a team of spiritual leaders.

All this points up the increasing roleof the woman in Jewish life, which willcome as no surprise to those who knowthat several U.S. temples -- all Re-form -- have women presidents.

Editorial Comment: We are always asking you for contributions to Reflections.Please try your hand at writing an article or a comment pertinent to your lifeas a member of a family, a congregation, a citizen of a community, of a nation,of the world. We are always interested in what you have to say.N.R.

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