Shofar Newsletter of Kehilat Shalom

February 2011 Vol. 40 No. 6 Shevat– Adar I 5771

Early Childhood Center PTA Events

“Milkshake” Concert Please join us for Casino Night!

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by Rabbi Mark Raphael

One of the scariest but most important parts of life planning is

preparing for our last days. Over the past weeks I’ve had several

conversations on topics such as: What do our last days look like?

What do you/we want to happen? While we have all our faculties

and are able to be in control: is it appropriate to make sure that our

wishes about our care are known, if we were unable to articulate

our desires..

There are several things to consider:

1. Are you RECORDS up-to-date and accessible?

Your Property Will with your intentions for bequests/gifts and the

appointment of your executor. If you have Life Insurance: who has

copies and are your beneficiaries up-to-date. With regard to your

medical desires do you have a duly appointed Health Care Proxy,

do they know your wishes and have you filled out an Advanced

Medical Directives. I think you’ll find the State of Maryland

(http://www.oag.state.md.us/Healthpol/adirective.pdf) document

on the website easy to fill out in advance. Both the RA

(Conservative rabbis) www.rabbinicalassembly.org/docs/

medical%20directives.pdf and the RCA (Orthodox)

www.rabbis.org/pdfs/hcp.pdf have ―LIVING WILLS‖ worth read-

ing for guidelines to include in your witnessed document. It is

also considered by most authorities a mitzvah today to donate or-

gans for Transplantation (there is still some debate on what consti-

tutes brain death before donating vital organs.)

2. As I’ve discovered with my own parents, with great time and

difficulty, it is very important to have up-to-date financial records

for loved ones and to have power-of-attorney already in place be-

fore someone becomes incapacitated. Having access to accounts is

very difficult when the person who owns the account cannot speak

or sign for executing transactions.

3. ETHICAL WILL One of the most precious things we can leave

for our posterity is a document articulating our values, sometimes

words that we wanted to say but left unsaid, and certainly our

hopes for our own lives and lives of those we love.

4. Tell someone or document what you want for your funeral

Where do you want to be buried (this is a ―biggie‖)

Do you prefer a particular Funeral Home? A particular Rabbi?

Where do you prefer the Service (Chapel, Synagogue, Graveside)?

Do you want the Traditional preparations or not? Plain coffin,

shrouds, washing, shomer

Is there someone special you’d like to have speak/participate?

Do you have any suggestions for the service (favorite readings or

music?)

Who do you want to server as Pallbearers? Do you wish to specify

a favorite charity?

Some people even prepare their own Obituary – so make sure cer-

tain things are included and to spare loved ones the stress of writ-

ing it under duress.

As indicated last year, a Jewish funeral is an expensive proposi-

tion, running at least $3500 for a traditional burial and 3 times as

much depending upon non-traditional coffins and services.

5. Finally, make sure your loved ones know the important people

for these needs: Lawyer, Doctor, and Funeral Home.

This is not an exhaustive list but if you have questions, please call

or make an appointment.

BIBLE STUDY

Enjoy grappling with our sacred text? This class is a seri-

ous study of the Torah, but not requiring extensive back-

ground or prior knowledge. Now learning in the Book of

Deuteronomy.

Thursdays, February 3rd & 17th at 8:00 pm

LUNCH & LEARN

An hour of learning — brown bag your lunch and study

with us. Topic this month (rescheduled): ―Why are so

many Jews alienated from the Jewish life?‖

Thursday, February 10th

from 12:15 –1:15 pm

KABBALAH CLASS with Rabbi Tzvi Tuchman

Sunday, February 13th at 10:00 am

MISHNA YOMIT

The great code of Jewish law frames the early stages of

Rabbinic Judaism. Review the daily posts once a month

with others who read a section a day. Continuing in the

Mishnaot of Sacrifices (Masechet Kelim).

Wednesday, February 23rd at 8:00 pm

INTERMEDIATE HEBREW

If there is interest, the Rabbi would love to teach an Inter-

mediate Hebrew course in the Spring. If interested in be-

ginning to understand the Hebrew of the Prayerbook,

please contact the Rabbi at rabbi@kehilatshalom.org or

301-869-7699.

Adult Education From the Rabbi’s Desk

SIMCHA BOARD

A wonderful way to honor an individual, a family or

a simcha (wedding, birth, Bar/Bat Mitzvah),

graduation, birthday... Your thoughtfulness will be

on permanent display in the Sanctuary for all to see.

Donation: $180

MEMORIAL PLAQUES

Honor your loved ones by memorializing

them on our Yahrzeit Board.

Donation: $500

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Wendy Beckerman and Jedd Moskowitz – A Committed Duo

by Stu and Janet Rutchik

Volunteers of the Month

It’s a real pleasure to have the opportunity to write about volunteers and their contribution to our

community. We have had the pleasure of knowing Jedd and Wendy for all of our 20 years at Kehilat Shalom. Whether it’s attend-

ing regular Shabbat services, participating in a Sisterhood or Men’s Club event, attending Board meetings or just gathering s ocially–

Jedd and Wendy are part of the picture. Their unique touch is founded on the very foundation of what Judaism and synagogue life

are all about–the commitment to give beyond one’s self for the betterment of the community as a whole.

Wendy has been a valued Sisterhood member for many years. Her full time job is as a graphic artist and she has graciously shared

that skill with our congregation. Wendy has been responsible for most of the lovely flyers that you have seen for Sisterhood events.

Wendy also is the creator of the Kehilat Shalom logo with the depiction of the tree on the ark—an image that we have enjoyed for

several years. Thank you, Wendy, for giving in so many ways to make Kehilat Shalom a special warm place. Within the commu-

nity, Wendy is active with friends from the shul in her regular Mahj group, and, when asked, is always willing to show a novice how

to play!

Jedd is involved with Men’s Club, the School Board, the Board of Directors, the Ritual Committee and much more. Professionall y

he is key support and guidance for Congressman Gary Ackerman (D-NY) and has been with him for all of his legislative career. As

for our community, Jedd is a pillar of the kehila–a resident expert often called upon by other leaders for direction and perspective

during services or in the planning of events. His breadth of knowledge on Torah, customs and practices during services, parliamen-

tary procedure within meetings of the congregation, are among the many strengths Jedd brings to the community. As President, Jedd

sought out others for assistance and pursued many actions and changes organizationally that support the mission and long term focus

in the interest of Kehilat Shalom. On a lighter side, an article about Jedd needs to feature his love of sports, and surely his help and

counsel for the Men’s Club’s committee on probability and statistics ( that’s the special poker night – the 3rd Monday of every

month).

Yasher koach to Wendy and Jedd–and thank you for being part of our synagogue and community.

JOIN US TO HONOR JUDI KRANZ

On Saturday, March 12, our congregation will be honoring Judi Kranz, Executive Director, for her 30 years of service and upcoming retirement from Kehilat Shalom. We will be producing a Commemorative Booklet with well-wishes for Judi, which will be distributed at the Service and Luncheon on March 12. If you would like to publicly express your thanks in the Commemorative Booklet, in the name of your business, organization, or family, please complete and return the bottom portion of this letter by February 11. Judi has worked tirelessly to promote the best interests of our congregation and we hope you will join us by placing a special message in the Commemorative Booklet.

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Life and Early Childhood Center News

by Amy Snyder, Director of Early Childhood Education

February is a short month, but here at the Early Childhood

Center we pack it full of fun anyway. We will begin this

month with our school-wide Community Helper Week.

During this week the classes learn about the many different

jobs and people we count on in our community. The high-

lights of this week are the visits from some of these special

workers.

Our Early Childhood Center Family Shabbat Service and

Dinner will be held on February 11th. This is always a

lovely evening. After a family centered Shabbat service and

sing-a-long, the families and ECC staff enjoy a Shabbat din-

ner together. We hope to see many of our families for this

evening.

On February 23rd all of our ECC children will enjoy a visit

from Ms. Tammy, The Felt Board Lady. Ms. Tammy

brings beautiful handmade felt props with her to enhance her

storytelling. The children sit mesmerized by her captivating

stories as they watch the felt board props bring the stories to

life.

February will quickly turn into March. We will surely be

hoping for some signs of spring. While we wait for warmer

weather, our classes will enjoy learning about and celebrating

Purim. Our building will once again be filled with the sound

of groggers, smell of Hamantashen baking and festive art-

work. On March 21st the ECC children will enjoy a school-

wide Purim Party and on March 23rd Bill Jenkins, a multicul-

tural music educator, will visit our Lucky Ladybug and Fan-

tastic Fish Classes with his wonderful assortment of instru-

ments from around the world.

We are currently accepting registration for both Summer Fun

Club, 2011 and our 2011–2012 school year programs. Please

call Amy at 301-869-1929 or visit our website at

www.ksecc.org for more information.

Dates to remember:

February 11th – ECC Family Shabbat Service and Dinner –

6:00 pm

February 16th – Stone Photography

February 18th – Shabbat Sing and Spirit Day

February 21st – Closed – Presidents’ Day

February 23rd – The Felt Board Lady

February 26th – Tot Shabbat – 11:15 am

March 2nd – Closed – Professional Day

March 5th – PTA Casino Night

March 18th – Shabbat Sing

March 21st – Purim Fest

March 23rd – Bill Jenkins visits

March 26th – Tot Shabbat – 11:15 am

ECC’s Busy Bees love pretend play!

ECC’s Lucky Ladybugs making footprints in the snow!

Creating sticker kazoos in “Feel the Music” Enrichment

Class.

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Learning

Join the Kehilat Shalom

Cultural Arts

Committee

for another

Exciting Event!

Sunday,

February 20

2:00 pm

Picasso at the Lapin Agile

By Steve Martin (yes, that Steve Martin!)

Performance at the

Asbury Methodist Village

Rosborough Center, Gaithersburg

Paris. 1904. So, Albert Einstein walks into a bar … and thus begins this hilarious, provocative, and slightly absurd play about an imagined meeting between an awkward and unknown twenty-five year old scientist and a lusty and unknown twenty-five year old painter named Pablo Picasso. A treat for both your brain and your funny bone, Picasso at the Lapin Agile proves that the thin line between genius and insanity looks something like a tight-rope for those who dare to push the envelope.

You can buy your tickets through

Kehilat Shalom for $15 each.

Make your reservations by February 15!

Or use the special “2-for-1” coupon in the

Entertainment Book and join us there!

RESERVATION FORM—”PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE”-

Reserve by February 15 Name _______________________________________________ Phone_______________________________________________ # of Tickets @ $15 _________________

Total ________________________

Simcha Shabbat On Saturday morning, February 19, please join us for a community celebration of birthdays, wedding anniversaries, graduations and other simchas. To participate in this special service and Kiddush, please return the form below by February 8.

by Wendy Weisbard, Youth Director

January was filled with lots of fun for our Youth Groups. Thanks to

the Felsens’ hospitality, 11 USYers enjoyed a deli dinner at their home

followed by their participation in Friday evening services where they

said a great big thank you to Scott Kevy for 4 years of unbelievable

commitment to our USY chapter. Scott graduated from JDS and is off

to Israel in February followed by Syracuse University in the fall.

Kadima had 11 members attend the Regional Saturday night program

at Har Shalom and Bonim and Machar had 20 attend their Pajama

Havdallah program. Thank you to Heather and Shawn Miller and

Debra Sapcariu, our volunteer leaders.

Please mark your calendars for the February events:

USY

Saturday, February 5 – will attend the Regional Formal Dance fol-

lowed by a Roller Skating sleepover afterparty in Columbia sponsored

by the BSO chapter

Evening of February 26– there will be another event. Watch your e-

mail for more information.

KADIMA

Will be going to the winter Kallah February 18-20 with Ellen Mil-

hiser. Scholarship money is available thru the Region. Please contact

Ellen at 301-740-8797 or emilhiser@yahoo.com for more informa-

tion. You must be a Kadima member to attend.

BONIM & MACHAR

Do not meet in February.

I/we will will not attend on February 19.

Name

# Attending Phone

Simcha

I/we would like to help sponsor Kiddush for $36

Youth Links

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Cycle of Life

ADAR I FEB.

19 23 Jerome Milhiser, Father of Steven Milhiser

20 24 Arthur Gilson, Father of Barbara Hoberman

21 25 Saul Feuer, Father of Andrea Epstein

21 25 Morris Mann, Father of Allan Mann

22 26 Leah Stein, Mother of Kenneth Stein

23 27 Marion Baum, Mother of Douglas Baum

23 27 Joseph Bogue, Father of Linda Gore

23 27 Adele Grossman, Mother-in-law of Norman

Rabkin

23 27 Herbert Roseman, Father of Philip Roseman

23 27 Lilly Sichel, Mother of Margaret Gerstle

24 28 Gloria Lessans, Mother of Marjorie Shapiro

24 28 Frederick Lustig, Father of Joseph Lustig

SHEVAT FEB.

27 1 Morris Greenwald, Father of Jeffrey Greenwald

27 1 Dorothy Lattner, Mother of Edward Lattner

27 1 Pauline Ross, Mother of David Ross

28 2 William Arkin, Father of Richard Arkin

28 2 Edna Friedman, Mother of Mark Friedman

28 2 Bernard Grossman, Father-in-law of Norman

Rabkin

28 2 Samuel George Jaffe, Father of Alana Jaffe

28 2 Edward Kimmel, Father of Ellen Epstein

28 2 Irvin Krieger, Father of Karen Mann

28 2 Edward Weiner, Father of Steven Weiner

29 3 Shirley Goldgraben, Mother of Gerald

Goldgraben

29 3 Sara Labov, Mother of Terri Schack

29 3 Bertha Sholinsky, Mother of Sandra Crausman

29 3 Sara Smelkinson, Mother of Rita Bleich

ADAR I 2 6 Pearl Fineroff, Mother of Roberta Roffe

2 6 Simon Glassman, Father of Howard Glassman

3 7 Peggy Freund, Aunt of Curtis Levinson

3 7 Alex Levine, Father of Ethel Ginsberg

4 8 Eleanor Muenz, Mother of Larry Muenz

4 8 Stella Scharfstein, Mother of Iris Goldman

4 8 Sarah Warshawsky, Sister of Sonia Adler 5 9 Henry Goldgraben, Father of Gerald Goldgraben

6 10 Max Goldstein, Father of Bonnie Goldstein-

Smith

6 10 Herman Penner, Father of Murray Penner

7 11 Daniel Baer, Nephew of Toby Costanzo

7 11 Irving Berger, Father of Carl L. Berger

7 11 Claire Goldberg, Mother of Robert Goldberg

7 11 Anny Low, Aunt of Susan Kaplan

7 11 Seymour Shirvan, Father of Alisa Studley

8 12 Adolf Wolfson, Uncle of Allen Katz

9 13 Minnie Bleich, Mother-in-law of Rita Bleich

9 13 Yetta Schayer, Mother of Harriet Abzug

10 14 Chaim Topiel, Uncle of Harold Flamenbaum

11 15 Bertram Meyers, Husband of Deborah Meyers

11 15 Aaron Sliffman, Father of Marc Sliffman

13 17 Sam Schayer, Father of Harriet Abzug

14 18 Rose Applebaum, Grandmother of Marcia Baum

14 18 Lillian Gulitz, Mother of Saundra Barbag

14 18 Robert Lewison, Father of Hazzan Kimberly

Komrad

15 19 Al Shanker, Father of Carl Sabath

15 19 Dorothy Tolin, Aunt of Debra Weston

16 20 Christine Beck, Mother of Elizabeth Beck

16 20 Frederick Richfield, Father of Naomi Richfield-

Fratz

16 20 Regina Tanne, Grandmother of Ann M. Berger

16 20 Lillian Tolin, Grandmother of Debra Weston

17 21 Harry Gruber, Father of Jack Gruber

18 22 Rose Hyman, Mother of Rabbi Saul Z. Hyman

19 23 Abraham Epstein, Father of Stephen Epstein

19 23 Ruth Levine, Mother of Alan Levine

Yahrzeits

HAPPY FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY WISHES TO:

CHILDREN: Andrew Abrams, Justin Bailen, Abigail Brenowitz, Madison

Cabana, Jessica Ettinger, Jacob Fischer, Simone Gore, Joshua

Greenwald, Zachary Greenwald, Stephan Gross, Michael Han-

son, Elie Holzel, Galya Levinson, Lindsay Lustig, Noah Mar-

cus, Eli Marshall, Chantal Moosher, Matthew Nagler, Brendan

Raden, Emily Scheiner, Joseph Scheiner, Ethan Seldin, Robin

Sultan, Noah Wallack, Joel Wasserman, Alexis Widmayer.

ADULTS:

Irving Abzug, Steven Blomberg, Thelma Cohen, Deborah Fel-

sen, Lori Forgosh, Shelli Froehlich, Marion Hoch, Martin Hol-

lander, Michele Hollander, Joseph Kamph, Mindie Kaplan,

Carol Kevy, Shoshana Kronfeld, Anne Krowitz, Laurie Lazoff,

Jeffrey Lerner, Susanne Lustig, Jan Miller-Vogel, Chelle

Nalaboff, John Pesce, Diane Raphael, Gary Saltzman, Marilyn

Scheiner, Beth Schmetz, Wendy Schneider-Levinson, Carol

Vederman, Wendy Weisbard, Phyllis Weller, Derek Wid-

mayer, Irina Zusman.

HAPPY FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARY WISHES TO: Richard & Lori Goldstein, Larry and Janet Muenz, Naomi

Richfield-Fratz & Doug Fratz, Robert & Daphna Shapiro, Mi-

chael & Amy Sheib, Mark & Cynthia Wolff.

FAMILY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mazel tov to Nathan Forman and Scott Kevy on their gradua-

tion from Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School. Religious School Teacher Lisa Brenner announces the birth of

her son, Braydon Charles Brenner. CONDOLENCES TO: Jay Alexander on the loss of his father, Marvin Alexander.

CONGRATULATIONS TO

OUR FEBRUARY BAT MITZVAH:

Emily Scheiner

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What and When

CANDLELIGHTING TIMES

February 4 5:14 pm February 11 5:22 pm February 18 5;30 pm February 25 5:38 pm

Religious Services

Daily Minyan Sunday-Friday 7:45 pm

and Sunday Morning 9:15 am

SHABBAT TERUMAH

Friday, February 4

Shabbat Eve Service 7:45 pm

Saturday, February 5

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 am

Junior Congregation 10:20 am

Minchah 12:45 pm

SHABBAT TETZAVEH

Friday, February 11

Shabbat Eve Early Family Service 6:00 pm

ECC Dinner 6:30 pm

Saturday, February 12

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 am

Bat Mitzvah Emily Scheiner

Minchah 12:45 pm

SHABBAT KI TISSA

Friday, February 18

Shabbat Eve Service 7:45 pm

Saturday, February 19

Shabbat Morning Service:

Simcha Shabbat 9:15 am

Junior Congregation 10:20 am

Minchah 12:45 pm

SHABBAT VAYAKHEL

Friday, February 25

Shabbat Eve Service:

Grade 5 Participation 7:45 pm

Saturday, February 26

Shabbat Morning Service 9:15 am

Kehilat at Home 10:30 am

Tot Shabbat 11:15 am

Minchah 12:45 pm

DATE: 1/30/11- 2/4/11 Kahn Kaider Kamph Kanner Kaplan, Mindie Kaplan, Richard & Susan Katz Kaufman Kevy Kitay Kleinman Klemow DATE: 2/6/11 - 2/11/11 Kletz Klinger Krones Kronfeld Krowitz Lampel Lasday Lattner Lazoff Lerner, Cheryl Lerner, Jeffrey & Marcie Levin/Richter

DATE: 2/13/11 - 2/18/11 Levine Levinson, Bruce Levinson, Curtis & Wendy Lieberman Link Linowes Litwack Loggie, Margie Loggie, Tom & Linda Lustig Lynch Mann DATE: 2/20/11 - 2/25/11 Marcus, Jeffrey & Roberta Marshall Mendoza Metzman Milhiser Miller/Schalkowsky Miller, Shawn & Heather Moosher Moskowitz/Beckerman Mostowski Moxley Muenz

MINYAN DUTY SCHEDULE (Sunday through Friday)

USHERING DUTY Feb. 5 Milhiser Feb. 12 Milhiser Feb. 19 Weinstein Feb. 26 Baum

CATERING DUTY Feb. 5 Weinstein Feb. 12 Weinstein Feb. 19 Milhiser Feb. 26 Milhiser

DATE: 2/27/11 - 3/4/11 Nagler Nalaboff Nove Novich Orland Ostrow

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Auxiliaries

Sisterhood News

by Charlotte Strauss, Sisterhood President

Shalom Sisters! It was exciting for me to represent our Sisterhood to

receive the Jewel in the Crown Award at December’s Women’s

League for Conservative Judaism’s International Convention. (see

photo above).

Pictured to the left all dressed up for

the convention reception along with

me are: Pam Penner, Marcie Lerner,

Linda Loggie, and Sherry Marlowe.

It was great to see many Kehilat Sha-

lom community members participate

in Sisterhood’s January activities:

Craft Day, Sisterhood Shabbat, and the coffee events at Panera

Bread. Much thanks to Linda Loggie, Jodi Kanner, and Janet Ballon-

off for their support for these events! Special birthday wishes to

Richard Linowes and much appreciation for sharing your day by par-

ticipating as our guest speaker during Sisterhood Shabbat!

Attention ECC and Religious School Moms and other young

adult women in the Kehilat Shalom Community! Please come to a

Sunday morning coffee on Sunday, February 13th from 10 - 11:30

a.m. at Panera Bread in the Gaithersburg Square Shopping Center -

598 N. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. This is a Z’havah activity

geared towards building a close group of younger Jewish women!

No RSVP is necessary! Please contact Janet Ballonoff for more in-

formation at (301) 253-1620 or janetmb19@gmail.com.

Please join us for a Sip & Schmooze – coffee night on Wednesday,

February 15th at 7:30 p.m. Event will be held at Panera Bread in the

Gaithersburg Square Shopping Center-598 N. Frederick Ave.,

Gaithersburg. This event is geared for Jewish women over age 45 to

get together to socialize. Please purchase your own beverage at the

restaurant! (No other cost!) No RSVP needed.

For more information, contact: Charlotte Strauss (301)428-0436 or

strausscha@aol.com.

Sisterhood’s Book Club will be reading The Invisible Wall by

Harry Bernstein for the next meeting on February 6th at 2:00 p.m. at

the home of home of Ethel Ginsberg. For information or to RSVP,

please contact Alyce Ross at asross@mycaringcenter.com or phone

240-632-0762.

Sisterhood will be providing support for Manna Food Center on a

quarterly basis on Tuesday evenings beginning on February 8th. We

will need volunteers from within the Kehilat Shalom community to

make this program a success. This is an excellent opportunity for

teens to earn Community Service hours. Please contact Marcie

Tuegel to sign-up to help out at Tuegelm@aol.com or 443-266-7190.

Save the date and send in your RSVP now for our annual Mah Jongg

tournament on Sunday, March 6th . See flyer on page 7.

Men’s Club Family Game Night-

Fun for All!

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Active Retirees News

by Marcia Litwack,

Active Retirees Co-President

The Active Retirees have had some interesting and informative pro-

grams in January. First was a program presented by Jody Harburger on

―Israeli Inventions that Changed the World.‖ The list was impressive

and we were unaware that the technology of so many common items

was developed in Israel. Next was an exercise program presented by

Barbara Ronis that consisted of chair exercises suitable for seniors.

Since it is winter and cold outside, later in January the group will pre-

pare a home made vegetable soup that will be ready for lunch when the

program is completed.

Because it is now winter and the question of what to do when it snows

or has snowed overnight, it seems appropriate to remind everyone of our

snow policy. We follow the Montgomery County school procedure. If

the schools are closed, we will not have a meeting. If the schools open

two hours late, we will not have a meeting.

February programs are as follows:

Feb. 1 and Feb. 8—to be announced

February 15—Rabbi Raphael speaking

February 22—Current Events

On March 8, we will have a presentation on ―Senior Dental Health.‖

COMING SOON TO KEHILAT SHALOM…

MEN’S CLUB WORLD WIDE WRAP XI will take place on February 6:

Classroom demos for Grades K-5 from 10:15-10:45 am

Gr. 6-7 at 11-11:30 am Parents are also invited!!

Across the globe the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs invites the Jewish people to “Wrap & Roll” and to join together with our people and experi-ence the mitzvah of Tefillin!

Make the commitment for yourself and our con-gregation! Unite with your fellow Jews across the globe as we wrap together! It’s easy!

Need Tefillin?– Contact us, the FJMC has the highest quality Kosher Tefillin.

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GOLDEN BOOK To support Kehilat Shalom Sisterhood, a personalized card will be sent for you acknowledging a particular occasion. A minimum $5.50 donation is requested, payable to ―Kehilat Shalom Sisterhood,‖ along with a note to whom you wish your card sent, to Jodi Kanner, c/o the synagogue office. To Bernice Kaufman, our condolences on the passing of

Vivian Weinstein z’l, by the Sisterhood. To Marcie Lerner, mazel tov and congratulations on taking

over an Optometry Practice; by the Sisterhood. To Jay Alexander, condolences on the loss of your beloved

father, Marvin Alexander z’l; by the Sisterhood. To Marjorie Loggie, mazel tov and congratulations on your

upcoming birthday; by the Sisterhood. To Marcie Tuegel, congratulations on Geoffrey’s accep-

tance to the Air Force education program; by the Sister-hood.

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In appreciation of Rabbi Raphael; by Patricia Gruber; & by

Marcia Litwack. By Stan & Ethel Ginsberg. In honor of Gershon Sosin’s 83 rd Birthday; by Bonnie &

Marc Sosin. In appreciation of Rabbi Raphael; by Shirley Peltz. By Nini Sara Mani. By Mikhail Levin & Larisa Igolnikova. In memory of beloved father and grandfather, Marvin Alex-

ander; by Wendy Weisbard & Howard Harary. In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Jenn Milhiser; by Wendy

Weisbard & Howard Harary. In appreciation to Rabbi Raphael for the enlightening Bible

Study classes; by Toby Friedberg. In honor of Rabbi Raphael and his commitment to the

Mishna Yomit class; by Richard Jaffe. For the Interfaith Shelter Dinner Program; by Stan & Ethel

Ginsberg. In memory of Gerry Goldgraben’s sister, Joan Vogel z’l; by

Laura & Vincent Wallace. By Caren R. Bromberg. PRAYER BOOKS A Siddur Sim Shalom in honor of Barry & Thelma

Cohen’s 50th Anniversary; by Arlene and Irving Cohen; & by Wilma & Warren Lasko.

LARRY FROEHLICH JR. CONGREGATION FUND In memory of Elliott & Bernice Forgosh, parents of Errol

Forgosh; by Mike & Bobbie Goldman.

In memory of Larry Froehlich; by Robert & Lori

Wasserman; & by the Mah Jongg group of Janet Bal-

lonoff, Leslie Cohen, Ethel Ginsberg, and Charlotte

Strauss.

In honor of Barry & Thelma Cohen’s 50 th Anniversary; by

Libby & Joe Kamph.

HIGH HOLIDAY APPEAL DONATIONS

(to date since January 2011 Shofar): M/M Mark Friedman, M/M Bruce Kletz, Gail Lieberman &

Bill Hanson, M/M David Sokoloff, M/M Robert

Wasserman.

We Gratefully Acknowledge MISCELLANEOUS DONATIONS: To the Youth Fund, in memory of Julius J. Gottlieb, Gussie

Gottlieb, & Hyman David Papernik; by Charlotte Gottlieb. To the Youth Fund, in honor of the engagement of Jason

Gottlieb; by Charlotte Gottlieb. To the Youth Fund, in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Noah Sa-

bath; by Toby & Abe Friedberg. To the Youth Fund, in memory of Jay Alexander’s father,

Marvin Alexander; by the Rutchik Family. To the Library Fund, in memory of Bernard Panitz, beloved

father of Deena Bleich; by Toby & Abe Friedberg; and by Laura & Vincent Wallace.

To the Library Fund, in honor of Barry & Thelma Cohen’s 50 th Anniversary; by Barbara & Eli Lesser.

To the Active Retirees, in honor of Barry & Thelma Cohen’s 50th Anniversary; by Ethel & Stan Ginsberg.

In memory of Elliott & Bernice Forgosh, parents of Errol For-gosh; by Mike & Bobbie Goldman.

In honor of the Kehilat Shalom community, for support and com-fort through difficult times; by Richard & Tammy Jaffe.

In memory of Edwin Liss on what would have been his 95th birth-day; by Karen Goldenberg & Elliot Marcus.

In honor of the marriage of Brian Goldenberg to Lorraine Silva; by Karen Goldenberg & Elliot Marcus.

In appreciation for the kindness you have shown me over the years; by Dorinda Dee Jolles.

In honor of Barry & Thelma Cohen’s 50 th Anniversary; by Judy & Alan Silbert; & by Helen Podolsky; & by Seth & Deborah Sternberg.

In honor of Thelma Sundick becoming a Kehilat Shalom Silver Member; by Helen Podolsky.

In honor of David Felsen; by Howard & Helene Alstein. By Dieunita Volmy. DONATIONS IN MEMORY OF: Dennis Brown; by Heidi, Daniel, & Aaron Brown. Hanna Cohen; by Barry Cohen. George Silverman; by Marilyn Scheiner. Bessie Lawres; by Thelma Cohen. Jean Sloan; by Bruce & Curtis Levinson. Josef Ende; by Roz & Michael Bouer. Ethel Fliegler; by Marilyn Fliegler. Herman Levine; Helen Felrice. Al Gore & Sadie Friedman; by the Gore Family. Shirley Keller; by Peris & Lita Cassorla. Albert & Bertha Young; by Shelley & Bob Schwartz. Sadye Yospa; by Toby & Abe Friedberg. Linda Stern; by Alan & Anita Levine. Emanuel Grosinger; by the Grosinger-Riger Family. Lenore Friedman; by the Widmayer Family. Rita Klinger; by Jesse, Adam & Rachel Klinger. Leonard Bograd; by Randy & Danielle Bograd. Freda Rostov; by Barbara & David Ronis. Roberta Berger; by Carl & Ann Berger. Seymour Schoen; by Bobbie and Mike Goldman. Harry Steinberg; by Susan & Johnny Cahn & family. Doris Rabkin; by Norman Rabkin & family. Joseph Yospa; by Toby Friedberg. Ben Friedberg; by Toby & Abe Friedberg. Lois Vogel; by Debbie Meyers & family. Robert M. Weisbard; by Wendy Weisbard. Charles L. Ettinger & Delores Rose Ettinger; by Mitch & Carrie

Ettinger. Israel J. Adelman; by Phyllis Weller.

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Tot Shabbat for Preschoolers and their Families

Saturday, February 26 at 11:15 am

Kehilat Shalom Chapel

Preschoolers and their families will enjoy this short, fun service

followed by lunch prepared by the Early Childhood Center PTA.

Friday Night Service for Families with Young Children

Friday, February 11 at 6:00 pm

Kehilat Shalom Sanctuary

Early Childhood Center families and others with young children

are invited to a special early service with Rabbi Raphael

followed by a community Shabbat dinner. Contact the ECC for

more details at asnyder@kehilatshalom.org or 301-869-1929.

Save the Date:

Saturday, Saturday, Saturday,

March 26March 26March 26ththth

5th Annual

Kosher Wine Kosher Wine Kosher Wine

TastingTastingTasting

and Silent Auctionand Silent Auctionand Silent Auction

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to benefit Youth &to benefit Youth &to benefit Youth &

Religious School ProgrammingReligious School ProgrammingReligious School Programming)))

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In fact, you need two!

Bobbie & Mike Goldman

We’ ll treat you like

family…because you are!

Dir: 301-840-9452

Cell: 301-674-7807

Office: 301-258-7757 x699

mikegoldman@erols.com

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Feb11AdSimchaShowcase.pdf

English Tutoring & College Essays

Carol Solomon

Will tutor in my home or yours. 301-926-4274

Experienced English teacher—Poolesville magnet program and Wootton HS

Trainer of adults in corporate and government settings

Former administrator of Rich-ard Montgomery IB Magnet

Help Us By Keeping Us Informed!

Don’t take it for granted that the Rabbi

& the Synagogue office know of joyous

occasions, illnesses or God forbid,

bereavements that affect our

Kehilat Shalom family.

Please contact the office at

301-869-7699 or mail@kehilatshalom.org.

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Kehilat Shalom’s sanctuary

has a new amenity—activity

bags for young children

with quiet, age-appropriate

books and toys. Congregants

and guests are invited to pick up a bag when

they enter the sanctuary and take it with them

to their seats. Additional puzzles and toys are

available in the children’s corner of the library.

9915 Apple Ridge Road

Gaithersburg, MD 20886

301-869-7699

www.kehilatshalom.org

mail@kehilatshalom.org

THE SHOFAR

Rabbi...................................................................... Mark R. Raphael

Rabbi Emeritus ......................................................... Saul Z. Hyman

Hazzan .......................................................................... Kim Komrad

Cantor Emeritus ........................................................... Saul Finn z’l

Executive Director ....................................................... Judith Kranz

Director of Education ...................................... Mindy E. Silverstein

Director of Early Childhood Education ....................... Amy Snyder

Youth Director ...................................................... Wendy Weisbard

President .................................................................... Carrie Ettinger

Senior Vice President ................................................ Karen Klemow

Vice President for Administration ............................. Elisa Linowes

Vice President for Development.................................... Ken Studley

Vice President for Member Services ....................... Laura Wallace

Treasurer ...................................................................... Shawn Miller

Financial Secretary ........................................................ Rhoda Press

Secretary ..................................................................... Marcie Lerner

Men’s Club ..................................................................... Carl Berger

Sisterhood .............................................................. Charlotte Strauss

Active Retirees ............................. Ethel Ginsberg, Marcia Litwack

Shofar Layout ................................................................ Bunny Niad

Shofar Editor ............................................................... Jill Alexander

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage

PAID Gaithersburg, MD

Permit No. 85

Worship in the

Warm Setting of Home

Saturday, February 26

10:30 – 11:30 am (followed by Kiddush)

At the home of

Denise Goulet & Ron Shipley

10229 Crosscut Way, Damascus 20872

A service for all ages.

Combines a short service, creative Torah reading,

a little learning about our prayer

and the opportunity to reflect and talk to God.

Led by Rabbi Raphael

RSVP suggested – please contact the office at

301-869-7699 or mail@kehilatshalom.org.

Thank you to the Activity Bag Donors:

Early Childhood Center PTA

Kehilat Shalom Sisterhood

Janet and Les Ballonoff

Donna and Coleman Clarke

Linda and Greg Gore

Julie and Marty Greenwald

Jamie and Eileen Seligman

Laura and Vincent Wallace

New at Kehilat Shalom

Shabbat Activity Bags Kehilat at Home