tishrei 5777 - seaside jewish communitysukkot & pizza in the hut oct 16 pizza in the hut will be...

April’s New Member Shabbat will be welcomed. The Membership Committee hopes to see you at the event. Let’s fill the Sukkah with joy and camaraderie.Men’s & Juliet Lunches Oct 20Everyone is invited to our men’s and ladies’ (Juliet) luncheons on October 20. The SJC men will meet at the SJC parking lot at 11:30. From there, we will carpool to a place we select at that time. Some lunch suggestions are Semra’s Mediterranean Grill, Nicolas, or Casa Amici. Whatever it is, we will have a lot of fun. Contact Mike Saltzman for any details at 302-827-2751 or [email protected] ladies’ Juliet luncheon will be at noon at Kings Creek Country Club. Choose between grilled salmon, a hamburger, or pepperberry chicken salad. The cost is $20 for the meal, dessert, and gratuity. Please RSVP with your entrée choice no later than Monday, October 17, by contacting Deborah Markow at 302-260-9439 or [email protected]. For those who are interested, we can stay afterwards to play cards or Mah Jongg. Looking forward to seeing familiar and new faces!Simchat Torah & Religious School Consecration Oct 23On Sunday, October 23, at 11 a.m., SJC will celebrate Simchat Torah with a festival service, including Yizkor. As part of the celebration we will read from the very end and be-ginning of the scroll. In between the readings, the entire scroll is unrolled and rerolled with all participants holding it, dancing and singing. It isalways an amazing experience!During the service we will also cele-brate our annual religious school continued on page 3

In This IssueBoard of Directors 2Co-President’s Message 2Board Nominations Close 2Committee Chairs 3Annual Meeting Agenda Items Due Oct 20 3HHD Youth Service/Activity 3 Preschoolers Holiday Course 3Adult Education Program s 4 Book Review 4Islam, Judaism and Christianity Nov 6 5Care of Planet Nov 20 5Mitzvah Opportunities 5 Religious School News 6Pastoral Support 6Oneg/Kiddush Sponsers Needed 6 Donation Form 6Thank You 7 In SJC Community 7 Birthdays 7Sponsors 8 HHD Information InsertBreak the Fast Reservation Insert

Schedule of ServicesFriday, October 7, 7:30 p.m.Leader: Rabbi Beth CohenTorah: Vayeleich, Deuteronomy 31:1 – 31:30Saturday, October 15, 10 a.m.Leader: Rabbi Beth CohenTorah Reader: Buddy FeldmanTorah: Ha’azinu, Deuteronomy 32:1 – 32:52High Holy Day schedule – See HHD Info InsertFriday, November 4, 7:30 p.m.Torah: Parashat NoachSaturday, November 19, 10 a.m.Torah: Parashat Vayera

Kugel & Dessert Makers Needed by Oct 5We need volunteers to make dairy or pareve kugels and to provide homemade or store bought desserts for our congregational Break-the-Fast meal. If you want to volunteer, please contact Anita Smulyan about making kugels at 302-703-2900 or [email protected], and contact Dill Patz at 302-537-4368 or [email protected] with your dessert contributions. Please let them know if you will be volunteering by October 5. Please do not bring any kugels or desserts to the Break-the-Fast without contacting Anita or Dill. Any other questions contact Anita.Break-the-Fast Reservations due Oct 5If you plan to attend the SJC Break-the-Fast meal, please remember that payment for your reservation must be received by SJC no later than October 5. The reservation form is included in this newsletter.High Holy Day Volunteers NeededIt takes a village to ensure that SJC’s High Holy Day services run smoothly. In this newsletter, are several articles asking for volunteers. Also, please see the High Holy Day schedule for additional opportunities for volunteers and who to contact. We need you!Sukkot & Pizza in the Hut Oct 16Pizza in the Hut will be celebrated before our Sukkot service on Sunday, October 16, at 5:45 p.m. All members are invited for a pizza and salad dinner in our Sukkah before services, which will start at 7 p.m. During services, new members who have joined Seaside since this past

Seaside Jewish Community News October 2016www.seasidejewishcommunity.com 302.226.8977 18970 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Mailing address: P.O. Box 1472, Rehoboth Beach DE 19971 [email protected]

Elul 5776 – Tishrei 5777

Board of DirectorsCo-PresidentsBuddy [email protected] [email protected] PresidentAlyssa [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

At Large Board MembersCarole [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Religious LeaderRabbi Beth [email protected] School DirectorJoel [email protected] Past PresidentEd Simon

Co-President’s Message- Mike SaltzmanI want to wish everyone a L’Shana Tovah, a good year, in 5777. There will be something new at our Rosh Hashanah services this year. We will have a security guard and two SJC ushers in the sanctuary lobby. This additional security is unfortunately a sign of the times, but we want you to feel comfortable while at services. We will have similar security measures at our Yom Kippur services.Several weeks ago, I was looking at the SJC newsletter, and I clicked on the tab for our history. I was surprised that there was very little there to read about. For SJC’s twentieth year, I would like to see a more formal history of our congregation prepared. If you are interested in working on this, please contact me. You may already have a written history, or be in possession of photos or other important documents. You might also be a new member who is interested enough in the congregation to dive into its history. Whatever it is, please let me know if you are interested in working on this project. And finally, to all of you who have donated your time and efforts to Seaside during the past year, a bigTHANK YOU. We are an organi-zation of volunteers, and our volunteers are absolutely the best.

Seaside Jewish Community October 2016

Board MeetingsMeetings are open to members.

Oct 16 – 12:15 at SJC Nov 6 – 12:15 at SJC Dec 11 – 12:15 at SJC

Board Nominations Close Oct 5SJC’s annual membership meeting will occur on Sunday, December 4. We will be electing 3 members to our 9-person Board of Directors. Nominations close on October 5, as our By-Laws require that nominations be submitted at least sixty days prior to the meeting.We are seeking nominations for the 3 positions. Each is for a 3-year term, beginning on the third Saturday in December when the Board installation occurs.Nominees for the Board must be SJC members in good standing. If you are interested or know of anyone who would be willing to serve, please contact SJC’s Nominating Committee Chair, Jason Bradley, at 302-644-1376, or by email at [email protected]. Before making a nomination, please be sure the individual you are nominating is willing to serve.We are seeking individuals who desire to take a leadership role in the community and who, perhaps, will one day want to serve as an officer of the board. Duties of Board members include attendance at monthly Board meetings, attendance at Shabbat services opening and closing the building for services as often as possible, chair or serve on a committee, and in general, be active in SJC activities.

Minutes of SJC BoardThe minutes are available to interested members after the

minutes are approved by the Board. Copies may be obtained by contacting our Secretary.

Sponsor Oneg-KiddushHave a Mitzvah? Do a Mitzvah!

Be the Mitzvah!Host an Oneg Shabbat or Kiddush

lunch. Celebrate your birthday, anniversary, or other special milestone with SJC or just because. Contact Irene

Ullmann at 302-947-9123 or [email protected] to reserve a date.

Check out details for sponsoring at seasidejewishcommunity.com. Click

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October 2016 Seaside Jewish Community

CommitteesAdult EdGeorge [email protected] Harvey Fruman [email protected] Rubenstein / [email protected] Sneider / Newsletter Editor302-644-4652 [email protected] Myerberg / Designer302-396-1163 [email protected] Service & ChesedCheryl Fruchtman / Co-Chair302-227-1056 / [email protected] Smulyan / [email protected] Rabbi Beth Cohen / [email protected] Fruman [email protected] and Pat [email protected]@hotmail.comSocial Fran [email protected] Krupp302 [email protected] [email protected] EdMarjorie [email protected]

Annual Meeting Agenda Items Due Oct 20At our December 4 annual member-ship meeting, we receive committee reports, review the business of the Community, present next year’s budget, and elect new members to the Board. SJC’s management is through our volunteer Board of Directors. While no policy decisions will be made at the annual meeting, the Board hopes to get feedback from you on the things SJC does. The meeting gives you a chance to hear about committee work and, we hope, become involved as a member of a committee that seems most attractive to you. If there any items that you may want brought before the membership at the annual meeting, please email them to the co-presidents by October 20. Their email addresses are shown at left. HHD Youth Services/ActivitiesActivities and services for young people on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur mornings begin at 10 a.m. Two programs are available. One is a service for those who are old enough to participate (usually 9 and older), and the other is an activity program with stories and arts and crafts for our younger folks. An adult family member must accompany children under 5. All the young people will come into the sanctuary and sit as a group for the taking out and reading of the Torah. After the Torah is read, they will join their families in the sanctuary for the remainder of the service.Snacks will be provided for the children on Rosh Hashanah, but for the Yom Kippur program, parents will need to provide their children’s snacks. Note that this is a change since last month’s newsletter.The Youth Education Committee

is in search of a few volunteers to help with both programs. For more information and to volunteer, please contact Marjorie Kobrin at 914-419-2972 or [email protected] Course for Preschoolers & ParentsIt’s not too late to register for SJC’s holiday course for 3- and 4-year-olds and their parents. The first class was September 25, but there are five more to go! The classes will cover each major holiday through story, music, and crafts. The cost of the series is $75 per family for members and $90 for non-members. Bring your check to the first class. The dates of the remaining classes are October 16, December 18, January 29, March 5, April 2, and May 7 10 from 10:00 to 10:45 at SJC. The class will be led by Youth Education Committee Chair Marjorie Kobrin. If you are interested (and please invite your child’s friends), contact Marjorie at [email protected] Torah & Religious School Consecration Oct 23 continued from page 2consecration where we welcome our new students.The consecration ceremony officially recognizes the beginning of their formal Jewish education. They will be presented with certificates and the students will share the wimples their parents created to honor the occasion. A wimple is an ornate, embroidered or painted cloth used to bind up the Torah scroll after it has been read. A pot luck dairy lunch will follow. If you plan to attend, please bring a dairy/Pareve dish to share.

Friendly ReminderChildren should always be supervised at SJC. If you bring a child to an event

they should be with you or another adult at all times.


Adult Education ProgramsMeetings are at SJC at 7:30 p.m. All are invited.First Thursday: Jewish History & More!On October 6, we’ll continue our Jewish History program by viewing a DVD and discussing the Diaspora about the lives of Jews in places outside of Israel. The dispersion began with the Babylonia exile and continues now and into the future. Esther and Daniel, representing Jews of the post-exile Biblical times, find themselves in foreign courts not of their own volition, but on arriving, they make the best of their circumstances. Then, on November 3, we will view the last DVD of the series on Jewish History and the Bible. The DVD covers the Bible’s “apocalyptic” literature. This is the literature that raises universal questions about the time of creation and the end of time. Come and learn! Also, an exciting and new kind of Jewish History program for 2017 will be announced soon.Second Thursday: A Taste of MussarEach month, we study one virtue or character trait (middah) that is part of Mussar, the ethical and cultural component and discipline of Judaism. On October 13, we’ll review our practice of the middah of Order and begin studying the next Middah, Equanimity. This month we are paying attention to our own experiences with Order– too much, too little? Are we disorderly and if so, what are the impacts on others as a result of our disorder? Are we hyper-organized and if so, what is the impact on others? Then on November 10, we’ll review our practice of the middah of Equanimity and begin studying the next Middah, Honor. Please let Rabbi Beth know

Wednesday Mornings at Seaside

Every Wednesday morning from 9 to 10:30, you will find the SJC doors open for anyone interested in a contemplative, spiritual, peace-filled start to their day. Meditation, chant, and prayer are included. Everyone, including folks wanting to learn the practice of meditation, are welcome.

please contact Burt Brenman at [email protected] or 302-947-2183. There will not be a class on November 24, as it is Thanksgiving.Book ReviewThe Adult Education Committee recommends the book “Not in God’s Name” by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, published by Hodder & Stoughton Ltd. In confronting religious violence, Rabbi Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of Great Britain, addresses the problems in misreading of Biblical texts to promote justification for such acts – altruistic, evil, committed in a sacred cause, politicized religious extremism, dualism – separating peoples into those of light and those darkness. Best read slowly, with a Bible by one’s side, Sacks gives a new reading to our Biblical texts. This book is available through the Delaware Library System. Questions and comments may be addressed to Miriam Zadek at [email protected].

([email protected]) if you’ll be joining the group for the first time, so she can send you a packet of introductory information before your first session.Third Thursday: PotpourriOn October 20, SJC member, Jeff Fried, President and CEO of Beebe Healthcare, will give us his annual update on matters pertaining to the health and well-being of members of our community. He will outline the plans Beebe is making to serve the health care needs of a growing and aging community, and he will discuss some of the changes that will be brought about to improve the way health care is delivered in our community. Changes mandated by the Affordable Care Act, payment reform, and Beebe’s involvement with other health systems will complete the evening’s discussion. Join us for these informative and lively discussions. There will not be a session on November 17. Rather, we are having a special event on November 20. See separate article on page 5.Fourth Thursday: Pirkei AvotOn October 27, we continue our discussion of Chapter 6, the last chapter, of Pirkei Avot. The first five chapters deal with the proper model of moral and ethical character development. Chapter 6 speaks to the beauty of the Torah itself, and its elevating inspiring effect on those who study it for its own sake. For those who have had only a smattering of Torah study, and even for those who have had more extensive study, this chapter may lead us into areas we probably never even considered. And because of our free-flowing method of discussion, we will have an interesting sharing of ideas. If you have any questions about Pirkei Avot,

Yahrzeit Plaques Honor your departed loved one

by having a plaque mounted on the wall in the sanctuary.

It takes 3 months to receive them.SJC Cemetery

Reserve Your Plot(s) today.Contact Harvey Fruman

at 302-226-2209 [email protected]

Helping HandsSJC offers support to members who

are ill, grieving, homebound, or just need a helping hand. Available support includes

sending cards, visiting people at home, preparing and delivering meals, picking

up groceries and prescriptions, small repairs around the house, and running

errands. New Helping Hand team members

are welcome. Contact Anita Smulyan at

302-703-2900


with small home repairs, light household cleaning, seasonal yard work, running errands for and/or with members, transportation, technology assistance, hanging pictures, mending buttons, changing smoke detector batteries, and more. Contact the JFS office at 302–827-6040 if you are interested in becoming a member of or being a volunteer with the JFS Village Program. Another Village program serves residents in Lewes and Milton. For more information about the Greater Lewes Village Community, call their office at 302–703–2568.

Islam, Judaism and Christianity Nov 6“It Is Not Us and Them; It’s All of Us!” is an interfaith event developed by SJC and Epworth United Methodist Church. The event, which will be held at EUMC, will feature Sobia Choudri and Usman Sandhu. They and their family live in Dover and are practicing Muslims. Sobia is a dentist; her husband, Usman, is a residential builder. Both are active in Muslim and interfaith organizations. They will have a conversation with us regarding common threads between Islam, Judaism and Christianity, as well as distinctions between these religions. The event will start at 2:30 p.m. with refreshments and fellowship. Sobia and Usman will offer their remarks starting at 3 p.m. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers. This promises to be an enlightening afternoon. Mark your calendar and join us at EUMC.Care of Our Planet Nov 20November 20 is the 7th annual Global Day of Jewish Learning, a project of The Aleph Society. This year’s theme is “Under the Same Sky: The Earth is Full of Your Creations.” SJC member Tom Mandel has organized an inventive program on this theme for us. The program starts at 3:30 p.m. at SJC on this day. We’ll view videos from The Aleph Society. We’ll discuss Jewish values and environmental and climate change challenges, including challenges associated with ocean-rise here in the beach communities of Sussex County. We’ll take a look at environmental action projects undertaken by other synagogues, Jewish organizations, and interfaith collaborations. Mark your calendar and join us for this important event.

Mitzvah OpportunitiesPrograms are sponsored by SJC or outside community organizations.Help Needed to Setup for Rosh Hashanah – Sunday, October 2, at 1 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church (EUMC). Contact David Kaplan at [email protected] or 302-644-8544.Help Needed to Build the Sukkah – Sunday, Oct. 16, at SJC at 9 a.m. Contact Matthew Ash at mash@ thesba.com or 301-404-1471 to let him know you can help.SJC Committees Looking for New Members – Being on an SJC committee is a great way to get involved in the community, meet new folks, and help with SJC activities and projects. See page 3 for a list of the committees and their chairpersons. Give them a call. They’d love to hear from you.Epworth Soup Kitchen – Seaside’s Team 6 – Every six weeks, Seaside is responsible for Epworth United Methodist Church’s Sunday afternoon soup kitchen. The next date will be Sunday, October 16. Join with other team members to plan, shop, prepare, cook, set up, clean up, and serve the hot meal that Sunday. Please contact Dill Patz at [email protected] or 302-537-4368 to let her know you want to be part of the team. She’s looking forward to hearing from you. It takes 10-12 people to handle all the activities involved, so we need you!Brandywine Village Network of Eastern Sussex County sponsored by Jewish Family Service (JFS) started last month and is reaching out to older adults - living in Rehoboth, Dewey, Harbeson, Long Neck, and Millsboro - needing assistance to age in place in their homes. The Village is also looking for volunteers to help its members

Dorothy Shor Memorial Mah Jongg

Every Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. Lunch at 11:30

At T.G.I. Friday’s, 19266 Coastal Hwy.

We teach Mah Jongg to anyone wishing to learn.

For more information please contactDeborah Markow at:

443-310-9462 or [email protected]

Food, Clothing, Toiletries Needed

Please help us stock SJC’s storeroom with non-perishable food, gently used coats and clothing, or new toiletries for the needy. So many in our area are in

need. Bring these items with you when you come to SJC and put them in the

wicker basket at the top of the stairs.

The Community Service Committee will pick up your donated items and deliver

them to local service organizations. Thank you and please help!


Pastoral Support – Just A Phone Call AwaySJC members visit patients at local hospitals, nursing homes, and rehab facilities. We can help families dealing with the death of a loved one. SJC’s Religious Leader is available to help families through the rituals and processes surrounding death, including funeral and burial, Shiva, and notifying the SJC community, while other SJC members take care of providing a Shiva tray or meal of comfort or a contribution in memory of the loved one. New team members are welcome. Contacts:• Rabbi Beth Cohen, bethcohen@ verizon.net or 302-858-2374• Anita Smulyan, anitasmulyan@ comcast.net or 302-703-2900• Cheryl Fruchtman, c.fruchtman@ comcast.net or 302-227-1056

Yes You CanHave you ever wanted to attend an SJC

event but thought you couldn’t afford it? SJC policy is to work with you if you

have a financial hardship. Please contact the treasurer to

confidentially discuss your situation.

Donation Form (Please print clearly)

Please Return to: Seaside Jewish Community P.O. Box 1472 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Enclosed is a donation in the amount of: $ ___________ for: □ General Fund (unrestricted)□ Restricted for: □ Adult Education □ Alfred Gross Scholars Fund □ Building Fund □ Cemetery Program □ Community Service□ General Fund □ Religious School Programs□ Ritual Object Fund □ Worship Programs □ Youth Education Programs

In Memory/Honor of (optional)_______________________________

Please send notification of this donation to (Name/Address) (optional): _____________________________________________________________________________________________Donor Info: Name: _______________________________Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________Phone: ________________________ E-Mail: ________________________

Thank you again for your generosity. SJC is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Oneg/Kiddush Sponsors NeededThank you to all who have volun-teered to sponsor an Oneg Shabbat or Kiddush lunch. We enjoy sharing your special occasion, celebration, or your mitzvah.We are in need of volunteers to sponsor an Oneg or Kiddush on November 19 and December 2. Sponsor in honor of, in memory of, or just because. Your efforts as a volunteer will be greatly appreci-ated. If you can host one of these dates or you want to host in 2017, please contact Irene Ullmann at 302 947 9123 or [email protected].

Religious School NewsWe had a great start to our religious school year! We welcomed four new students, and increased from three to four classes. The Alef class has our youngest students, and the Dalet class is for our oldest children who are focusing on their Bar and Bat Mitzvah training. Everyone in the Dalet class is excited to be studying for their special day. Additionally, the class is learning more about the Jewish community, locally andglobally. The students are also focused on studying the various sectsof Judaism. The Gimmel class learn-ing Hebrew through the Amidah, studying about Israel, learning about major cycle events in Judaism, and studying Prophets and Writings. The Bet class is using the Hebrew primer in order to learn some basic Hebrew words and take the letters they have learned in order to combine syllables and sounds. Additionally, the focus this year is on Israel with special attention on Jerusalem. The Alefclass is learning the letters of the Alef Bet, while learning the basics about God, the Bible, and Shabbat.

High Holy Days & SukkotRosh Hashanah – Sun & Mon, Oct 2 & 3Yom Kippur – Tue & Wed, Oct 11 & 12Sukkot Festival – Sun evening, Oct 16Simchat Torah – Sun morning, Oct 23

Happy Birthday to Our MembersOctober10/02 Sam Kaplan10/03 David Hawtof10/03 Robin Schwartz10/05 Bernard Guyer10/05 David Kaplan10/05 Lynn Davis10/10 Eric Doroshow10/12 Spencer Schwartz10/12 Wendy Kessler-Effron10/13 Pam Kaplan10/14 David Rindler10/14 Nancy Gideon10/14 Rachel Namrow10/14 Sheila Saxe10/15 Carol Denenberg10/16 Karen Wexler10/17 Ann Gorrin10/17 David Herschler10/17 Louise Macks10/18 Noa Aboutboul10/19 Lee Dogoloff10/21 Brina Krupp10/22 David Kobrin10/23 Aaliyah Fruchtman10/23 Carol Maneckshaw10/23 Jason Fruchtman10/23 Solomon Peltz10/24 Mark Gersten10/24 Todd Gersten10/25 Janna Lynn Wallen10/26 Joshua Conway10/26 Marissa Hawtof10/26 Michael Sheehan10/29 Beth Cohen10/30 Jane Lynn

November11/01 Lee-elle Aboutboul11/01 Stanley Silverblatt11/02 Deborah Lewis-Idema11/04 Allen Flanzraich11/05 Rosa Kotelanski11/06 Anne Conway


Thank You Seaside Jewish Community grate-fully acknowledges the following donations as of September 12.General FundBonnie EdwardsHarvey & Allyn Fruman• happy birthday to Matthew Ash, Jeri Berc, Michael Krausz & Florence Levy• in memory of Karen Kimmel with condolences to Martin Rosensweig & familyFrank Levy in appreciation of Rabbi Beth’s visit to his mom at CadburyTony & Narda Namrow for Worship & Religious School ProgramsShelley Prince for Community Service ProgramPeter Schott & Jeffrey DavisEric & Robin SchwartzSJC Mussar Classes and Chant & Meditation participants for Community Service ProgramBuilding FundLee & Bea Horn in honor of Buddy & Marilyn Feldman’s 50th AnniversaryOneg/Kiddush Sponsors10/07 David & Marjorie Kobrin in honor of their birthdays10/15 Phil & Sheila Saxe in honor of Sheila’s birthday10/16 Membership Committee for Pizza in the Hut10/23 Pot Luck Dairy Lunch for Simchat Torah/ Religious School ConsecrationNew MembersPaul & Sharon GreenblathLarry & Elizabeth KramerDenise Levitine

In The CommunityRefuah Shleimah – Get Well WishesWe send our prayers and healing energy to SJC members and loved ones of members who have been hospitalized or injured in recent weeks, or who are facing or have had health challenges. Annie ParksNihum Avelim – Comforting the MournersWe extend our deepest sympathies to:• Evey (David) Herschler on the death of her mother, Carrie Levin, on August 22;• Marty Rosensweig on the death of his wife, Karen Kimmel, on August 31;• Joyce Bauchner on the death of her mother, Seena Bauchner, on September 5;• Ken (Mindy) Sosne on the death of his father, Jacob Sosne, on September 13; and• Shelley Walman and Robbin Myerberg on the death of their mother/mother-in-law Gerry Stiefel, on September 19.Zichronam Livracha. May their memories be a blessing.Mazel Tov – CongratulationsTo Steve and Carol Zimmerman on the birth of their grandson, August Emanuel Zimmerman Rabb, on July 24.Please contact SJC Religious Leader, Rabbi Beth Cohen, [email protected] or 302-858-2374, if you’d like to add the name of someone you love to the Seaside healing prayer list, to the list of family members who have died, or if there is a celebration in your life which you want to share with the Seaside family.

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SEASIDE JEWISH COMMUNITY HIGH HOLY DAY & SUKKOT FESTIVAL SERVICES 5777/2016

Location and Everyone Welcome

The majority of SJC’s High Holy Day services will take place at Epworth United Methodist Church (EUMC), 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE – down the street from SJC’s building at 18970 Holland Glade Road. Services are open to

all who want to participate with the SJC community. Tickets or advance reservations for services are not required.

Prayer Book (Machzor) and Service Leaders

SJC is an independent, unaffiliated community of approximately 275 families consisting of approximately 425 individuals. Our services are egalitarian. For High Holy Days we use and provide the Hillel Machzor, On Wings of Awe, which has gender

neutral language for God and transliteration of Hebrew. Rabbi Simcha Daniel Burstyn from Kibbutz Lotan in the Arava

Valley Israel returns for his 7th year to co-lead with SJC’s Religious Leader, Rabbi Beth Cohen.

Schedule

Sun Oct 2, 7:30 pm – Rosh Hashanah Service at Epworth United Methodist Church (EUMC) Mon Oct 3, 10 am – Rosh Hashanah Service and Activities & Services for young people at EUMC

Mon Oct 3, 5 pm – Tashlich Service at the North Shores Marina Fri Oct 7, 7:30 pm – First Friday Shabbat Evening Service – Shabbat Shuva

Tue Oct 11, 7:00 pm – Kol Nidre Service at EUMC

Wed Oct 12, 10 am – Yom Kippur Service and Activities & Services for young people at EUMC Wed Oct 12, 4:30 pm – Yom Kippur Study Session at EUMC

Wed Oct 12, 5:30 pm – Yom Kippur Mincha, N’ila & Havdalah Services at EUMC

Wed Oct 12, 7:00 pm (approximately) – Break-the-Fast meal at EUMC (Advanced reservations required by Oct 5) Sat Oct 15, 10 am – Third Saturday Shabbat Morning Service

Sun Oct 16, 5:45 pm – Pizza in the Hut Dinner followed by Sukkot Festival Service at SJC Sun Oct 23, 11 am – Religious School Consecration, Simchat Torah Festival Service, Yizkor, Rolling Torahs & Pot Luck

Dairy Lunch, at SJC

Break-the-Fast

Follows the end of the Yom Kippur day service. Advance RSVPs required by Oct 5. Use separate reservation form to RSVP.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Service Participation & Shofar Blowers SJC services are enriched by our congregants’ participation. We encourage members to read a prayer in English or lead a

portion of the service. In the past members have read an English prayer, led the Service for taking out the Torah,

chanted/read a portion of the Torah, or given a drash.

The cacophony of sounds generated when several shofarot are sounded at the same time during the Shofar services is awe-inspiring. We invite anyone who has a Shofar and knows how to blow the Tekiyah-Shevarim-Teruah calls to bring it and

participate in the opening of the Rosh Hashanah evening service, the Shofar service on Rosh Hashanah day, and for the final

blast at the end of Yom Kippur day.

Please send an email to Rabbi Beth ([email protected]) with your offers to volunteer for service participation and/or

shofar blowing and indicate your service and/or date preference.

Logistics It takes a lot of work to ensure that SJC’s High Holy Day services run smoothly. We need volunteers to help set-up and

breakdown at the following times:

Rosh Hashanah set up – Sun afternoon Oct 2 at EUMC at 1 pm

Rosh Hashanah break down – Mon Oct 3 immediately after service ends

Yom Kippur set up – Tue morning Oct 11 at 9 am at EUMC Break-the-Fast set up –Wed afternoon Oct 12 at 3:30 pm at EUMC.

Yom Kippur break down – Wed evening Oct 12 immediately after service ends Break-the-Fast clean up – Wed evening Oct 12 at 8:00 pm at EUMC

David Kaplan is managing the logistics and will need 10 – 12 volunteers for each set up and break down time slot.

Please let him know in advance when you will be able to help by sending an email to [email protected] or by calling him at 302-644-8544. It is helpful if Dave knows he can count on you at a specific time.

Sukkah Building – Sun morning Oct 16 at SJC at 9 am (Note that this is a change from the previous Oct 9 date) Sukkah Take Down – Wed morning Oct 26 at SJC at 10:45 am (after Chant and Meditation ends). Contact Matthew Ash to

volunteer for Sukkah building and take down: [email protected], 301-404-1471.

mailto:[email protected]



Seaside Jewish Community Annual Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast Dairy Meal

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Approximately 7:00 pm

Time is approximate as the meal follows

the conclusion of the Yom Kippur Day services

Epworth United Methodist Church

19285 Holland Glade Road

Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Advance reservations required with check received

no later than WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5

Please complete the form below and send it with your check to:

Seaside Jewish Community

PO Box 1472

Rehoboth Beach DE 19971

Reservation Form – SJC Break-the-Fast – Wed, Oct 12, 2016 (Check must be received by SJC by Wednesday, Oct 5)

No. of Adult Members at $28 each = $

No. of Adult Non-Members at $32 each = $ Charge for Children

No. of Child Members at $15 each = $ Ages 3-12. No charge

No. of Child Non-Members at $20 each = $ for children under 3.

Total Grand Total = $

Attendees Names

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RSVP by October 5 – Your check is your reservation

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