Shevat /Adar February 2010

Perform the Mitzvah ofMishloach Manot

(You may send these festive Purim baskets to any member of ourCongregation: friends, family, teachers, Rabbi, volunteers…)

Purim is February 28th, 2010

You do the Mitzvah, we’ll do everything else!

Order your baskets through the Temple Office andthey will be available for pick up during the PurimCelebration on Saturday, February 27th, as well

as during Hebrew School on Sunday.Order Deadline 2/23/10

-----------------------------Mishloach Manot Basket Order Form

Baskets are $6 each, orNew this year! Send a basket to everyone in the

Congregation for $180!!Friends and family live too far away? Send a

Purim card - $6 eachSend cards to non-members too!

Your Name: _____________________________Amount Enclosed: ________________________□ Please send a basket to everyone in the Congregation!Please send a basket to the following members:(attach additional paper if necessary)

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Meaning Inside the Megillah:

What is behind all that noise?TBE Library Thursday Feb. 25, 2010

After Evening Services 7:45 PM

Not just a story! Why do we drown out Haman’s name?Where is God in the Megillah?

From the Desk of Rabbi Arye Berk:

What are you "requesting" and what are you "seeking"?

From the Book of Esther Chapter 5 Verse 6 “And the king said to Esther at the wine feast: “What is your request? It shall be granted to you. What do you seek? Up to half the kingdom it shall be done?”

“Esther” yelled the irate husband. “What do you want?” screamed the bothered wife. “I can’t find my keys!” bellowed Morty, Esther’s husband of 30 years. “Well where did you leave them last?” cried out an exasperated Esther. This happened at the Grogger’s home about once a week for over 30 years, this and many other exchanges that held more meaning then the simple understanding of their loud and tiresomeexchange. Morty constantly was looking for his keys or his glasses and stormed around the house enragedthat Esther did not divinely know what he was looking for and rush to his aid. By the time he finally didutter any words his frantic cries were not for help or for information but the beginnings of an all too famil-iar rage. Esther was not innocent of either, she knew what the barking was about but was vexed at herhusband’s inability to express his needs and to ask for help.

Morty was looking for his keys but was really looking for help. Esther was seeking a husband that couldcommunicate his needs to her in a less hostile way. We are all looking for things, whether it is our keys orumbrella but what we are seeking for in life and from God often remains unspoken. Or comes out inwords or actions of frustration because we have difficulty phrasing what we are seeking?

The story of Purim seems a straightforward story of an evil man, Haman that is power hungry and easilyinsulted by Mordechai’s Jewish values. Mordechai does not bow to any self important man only to the Master of the Universe, God. Esther is a beautiful young maiden that is not looking for the promotion tobe in the King’s herem but is willing to help her uncle but seeks guidance in how to handle her precarious situation. The King , if unhappy with her, could dispose of her as he did Vashti. What is the Book ofEsther asking of us and what are we seeking from the Book of Esther?

The mitzvah is to hear Megilat Esther at Purim, but I am asking for you to do more than just listen to theMegilah and drown out the evil Haman's name with your noisemakers. I want you to seek an understand-ing of this book that was different than last year or the year before. In each reading and listening we canall attain a meaning that is new and fresh and interpret new ideas from the story we all know from ouryouth.

What does this require, that people who have stopped attending our Megilat Esther reading and Purimcelebrations because their children are grown to join us to seek out their own new meaning and under-standing. We can celebrate and interpret at the same time, just as we can ask and seek answers simultane-ously.

I look forward to having our community join together and celebrate Purim this month and for us all toseek new meaning in one of our greatest tales.

Be Happy it will soon be the month of Adar,

Rabbi Arye

TEMPLE BETH EMUNAH479 Torrey Street

Brockton, MA 02301(508) 583-5810

Fax: (508) 583-1360

affiliated with theUnited Synagogue

of Conservative Judaism

Rabbi Arye BerkH. David Werb, Rabbi Emeritus

Robert Fishman, PresidentFran Litner, Educational Director

Deb Kirsch, Administrator

BulletinLisa Riseman, Editor

Aaron Riseman EditorMimi Shapiro, Circulation

March Bulletin

February 21st, 2010Articles must be submitted using

Microsoft Word, via e-mail to:

ariseman28@comcast.net

jamlrise@comcast.net

ServicesShabbat

Friday at 6:00 PMSaturday at 9:30 AM

DailyWeekdays at 7:30PMSundays at 9:00AM

Unless otherwise announced

Visit our website atwww.templebethemunah.org

Message from theEducational Director:

The religious school is now entering a very busy time of the year. The classes are practic-ing for their respective class services. The 5th and 6th grades will lead Havdalah on March6th and the 3rd and 4th grades will lead Kabbalat Shabbat on March 19th. The 2nd gradeclass is working diligently towards their Siyyum. The 7th grade students and their parentswill be taking part in a Holocaust program on Tuesday, February 2 and February 9th. OnFebruary 7th the 5th grade class will participate in the World Wide Wrap. Thank you toGary Rabinovitz and the Brotherhood for their help in making this a meaningful experi-ence for the students. The 4th grade class will create a Sh’ma pillowcase on February 7th.

The staff and I hope that you have a fun and safe winter vacation.

Todah Rabah to Brian Kirsch for filling his tzedakah box.

B’Shalom,

Fran LitnerEducational Director

February Dates to Remember:

Tuesday, Feb. 2 - Classes7th grade Holocaust program with parentsTelem - onsite

Thursday, Feb 4 - EnrichmentSaturday, Feb. 6 - Jr. CongregationSunday, Feb. 7 - Pre-S- 6th

World Wide Wrap – 5th grade4th grade – Sh’ma pillowcase

Tuesday, Feb. 9 - Classes7th grade Holocaust program with parentsTelem – offsite

Thursday, Feb. 11 - EnrichmentVACATION: SATURDAY, FEB. 13TH THROUGH SUN-DAY, FEBRUARY 21ST Tuesday, Feb. 23 - Classes resume

Telem – onsiteThursday, Feb. 25 - EnrichmentSaturday, Feb. 27th -Jr. Congregation

Megillah Reading in the evening 6:30Sunday, Feb. 28 - Pre-S – 6th grades

Planning a Mitzvah

In these times every penny counts.Here at DJ Sonny Entertainment, a locally-owned and operated company,we’re in business to make people happy. We have done thousands of parties over theyears, without causing our customers to refinance there houseThis is our stimulus package !A DJ/MC for an afternoon Mitzvah party for 4hours getting over before 4:30 pm: $700.00An evening Mitzvah party starting after 7 pmgoing no more the 4 hours with A DJ/MC:$900.00If you want lights its additional $200.00

Let’s all celebrate together and have a wonder-ful time

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2009-2010 Masspass Books reduced to $15 !!!

The cost is only $20 and contains many greatSouth Shore restaurants, dry cleaners, movietheatres and otherdiscount coupons,including Emma’s, Panera Bread, and Monster Golf.

Books are sold in the Templeoffice.

Sisterhood Judaica ShopDo you need that special Gift ?

Start your shopping at the SisterhoodJudaica Shop. Come in and see all of

the new merchandise.We have everything for that special Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Bride - to-be, and House-wares for the new home owner and, weare in the process of restocking the giftshop with all new merchandise. Fromtzedakah boxes to beautiful Shabbat

candle sticks. Our prices are veryreasonable. Don’t miss out on the

beautiful selections.

Don’t forget all of your Bar/Bat Mitzvah needs

Yarmulkahs can be ordered in yourspecial colors

Hours: Sunday 9-11am –and- byappointment:

Heidi Bourque 508-828-9515Robin Ekpunobi 781-424-3276

Sharon Wolf 508-238-1507

PTOPassover Candy Sale

January 10-February 7, 2010Contact your favorite Jacob N. Lipman Religious School Student

or use the order form below and bring to the Temple Office!

Passover Item Qty. Price TotalChoc. Mint Diamonds (P) $8.50Vanilla Macaroons (P) $8.00Fruit Slices (P) $14.00Dark Choc. Matzo (P) $13.75Seder Mints (P) $10.50Almond Bark (P) $10.50Choc. Covered Macaroons (P) $11.50Raspberry Choc. Jellies (P) $11.50Choc. Covered Matzah (P) $13.75Choc. Festival Pops (P) $5.504-Pack–Choc. Festival Pops (P) $18.004-Pack–Lollycones (D) $18.00Cashew Butter Crunch (D) $9.00Lollycones (D) $5.50Almond Caramel Clusters (D) $11.00Choc. Caramel Daisies (D) $10.00Milk Choc. Matzo (D) $13.75Almond Kisses (D) $15.50Milk & Dark Choc. Assorted (D) $15.50Almond Butter Crunch (D) $14.00

Order Total:Name:_________________________Phone:_____________

Please make checks payable to: TBE/ PTOVisit the website at: www.misschocolate.com for moreinformation, or to order online and have your candy shippeddirectly to you! Please enter school code # 702985 where itasks for “student ID #.”

Rabbi Arye’s Reading Group

Our 2nd selection will be The Year of Living Biblically by A.J. JacobsOne Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible

This is a very humorous and thought provoking book that I know you will enjoy!You can purchase this book through http://www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspx

Please type in Temple Beth Emunah under “Who do you support”

To doubly help our Temple please buy scrip from the office and then purchasethis book using the above website!

We will discuss this book on Sunday March 7, 2010 at 10:00 AM

RSVP to Rabbi Arye at 508-583-5810

SAVE THE DATE !!

Sunday April 18th, 2010

TBE Trip to New York City’s Lower East Side & Tenement

Museum

Contact Rabbi Berk if you’re interested

SAVE THE DATE !!!

Tuesday March 30th, 2010

TBE Second Seder

Stay tuned for details

RABBI H.DAVID WERBMEDITATION GARDEN AND

TEMPLE BETH EMUNAHHONORS WALKWAY

Would you like to commemorate aspecial occasion, such as a Bar or Bat

Mitzvah, wedding, anniversary, or birth-day; or honor or memorialize your loved

ones?You can purchase a personalized, laser

engraved brick to be placed in the RabbiH. David Werb Meditation

Garden or the Temple Beth EmunahHonors Walkway, both located in theTemple’s Korim Courtyard.

The net proceeds go towards theTemple’s Endowment Fund, which

helps our Temple and Religious School.Your purchases will keep Temple BethEmunah strong for many years to come,and also add to the beauty of the garden- an area for reflection, relaxation andenjoyment. Please be sure to visit itwhen you’re at the Temple.

4” x 8” and 8” x 8” bricks are available, and are permanently laser engraved with

your special inscription.Please pick up an order form at the

Temple office, or call for more details.

Temple Beth Emunah islooking for volunteers to jointheir Literacy team. Mem-bers of the Literacy Team gointo local Brockton Elemen-tary schools and work withstudents in their reading andwriting skills. Our TeamLeader is Tina Langson. Shehas been working with theJCRC and members of Tem-ple Beth Emunah to help fillthe need in our local schools.

The commitment is for just one hour aweek. All volunteers are trained in how toservice these special students. If you areinterested in working with children andyou enjoy reading please contactTina Langson @ losley@verizon.net

MICHELLE GOLDSTEINBORNSTEIN

BOOK FUND SCHOLARSHIP

The Michelle Goldstein Bornstein College Book Fund Scholarship invites interested applicantsto write a one page essay, approximately 250 words, on how they plan to make Judaism anactive part of their college experience. This essay must be typed or processed. The applicantsmust put only their date of birth on the essay.The applicants should place their essay into an envelope, seal it, and put their date of birth onthe envelope. In addition, the applicant must have a second, larger envelope in which to placethe essay envelope and a sheet with the applicant’s name, address, phone number, and date of birth.All applications must reach Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Goldstein, 10 Balmy Ln, MiddleboroMA 02346 by Sunday May 2, 2010 no exceptions.

These are the criteria for the Michelle Goldstein Bornstein College Scholarship:1. a senior girl or boy.2. a graduate of Temple Beth Emunah Religious School.3. must have completed Hebrew High/Telem4. active in USY5. must have an acceptance letter from a 4- year college

Are you celebrating aBirthday or Anniversary?

Consider co-sponsoring anOneg or Kiddush!

(All Donations Accepted!)Contact the Temple Office for more details.

JCC SOUTH AREA WOMEN’S SEDER

BROCKTON MA– The annual JCC South Area Women’s Seder, a program of the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston, will be held on Thursday, March 18at Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey Street, Brockton. The Seder will featuresongleader Cantor Sarra Spierer, musical accompaniment and the spiritual leader-ship of Rabbi Jodi Seewald Smith. The Women’s Seder is an opportunity to share the story of Passover and a traditional holiday Seder (meal) in an uplifting and in-spirational setting with women of all ages and backgrounds. The event begins at5:30pm. Women from the entire community are invited.

The cost to attend the Seder is $40 per person; seniors and teens $35. Tableprices are available. Dinner is included and dietary laws will be observed. Trans-portation will be provided from Stoughton. Register online at www.jccgb.org/sederor contact 617-558-6478 or seder@jccgb.org.

Roche Bros. Supermarket Scripis still available

Through Temple Beth Emunah

The Sisterhood still has scrip available for Roche Bros/Sudbury Farms.

To purchase, please contact Cele Lubin at (781)-963-8619 or SelmaKracoff at (508) 587-4278

The Sisterhood also has Torah Fund cards available for all occasions.

From more information, please contact Cele Lubin at(781)-963-8619

Thank, You!!To all you Gift Card shoppers!Together, we purchased, in December

alone, over $14,000 in Gift Cards, mak-ing your Holiday Shopping easier and making over $500 for the

Temple!

Don’t Forget! We have Gift Cards year round!

These stores and a whole lot more!

The Temple Beth Emunah section of Plymouth RockCemetery offers families an affordable, well-maintainedlocation as a final resting place.

We offer our community two options: the Temple BethEmunah section and Shaarei Emunah: the Gates of FaithInterfaith section.

The cemetery is located on Pearl Street (west side) justsouth of Belmont Street (route 123) in Brockton.

For more information please contact Mort Saftler(508) 587-2470.

Upcoming BrotherhoodEvents:

Brotherhood Breakfast and WorldWide Wrap - February 7th

Brotherhood Breakfast—March7th

Brotherhood Shabbat—March12th

Comedy Night—April 17th

USY NEWS

Happy New Year everyone! We hope you all are having a good start toyour year. There have been a lot of wonderful things going on in USY. Wehad two senior USYERS go to international convention in Chicago, wherethey had a great time seeing old friends and meeting new friends fromacross the country and Canada. They also enjoyed ruach sessions & educa-tional programs. We look forward to hearing all about their trip, & learningabout all the new songs and educational programs they participated in.

Some JR USYERS will be going to a JR kinnus in Natick where they willget a chance to interact with other JR USYERS from across our region.Also recently Kadima has a Splash and Supper event, where everyone hada good time at Coco Keys water park, enjoying the water rides and hangingout with friends from the chapter and region. Coming up the region will beholding a Kadima rock climbing and sleepover event. Look for more USYnews in the months to come. We can’t wait to see everyone at the next USY event.

Temple Beth EmunahAffiliated with United Synagogue of America

2009–57770 date 12/21-1/20 /2010The Temple thanks you for your support

Nedorim donation - $5.00Minyan Circle Donation - $10.00Chai Circle Donation - $18.00Silver Circle Donation - $25.00Special Gifts Donation - $50.00+

Please help us expedite matters by making allrequests in writing, with complete names andaddresses, including zip codes.

RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn Honor of: Donated by:Judy Fishman & Family Thank-you for Kiddush

Benedicte PowellAmy & Ira Korim on the birth of grandson JoshuaPatriquin Linda & John FinsteinFor Recovery of: Donated by:Robert Rose

Hillary ,Howard & Cory Levinson

YAHRZEITIn Memory of: Donated by:Rose Gold Arlene KovnerJanice Saftler Morton SaftlerCelia Goldberg Marge & Lou GoldbergJennie Sidman Robert SidmanRobert Sims Mitchell Sims

RABBI H DAVID WERB

YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND

In Memory of: Donated by:Arthur Cores Leslie & Elliot SchwartzSon of Barbara & Ronald Cline

Leslie & Elliot Schwartz

MICHELLE GOLDSTEIN BORNSTEIN FUND:In Memory of: Donated by:Paul Bain Marilyn & Jason ShapiroMary Wright Marilyn & Jason Shapiro

DAVID LICTER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Memory of: Donated by:Joe Nissenbaum Marjorie Fleisher

JACOB N. LIPMAN RELIGIOUS FUNDIn Memory of: Donated by:Lois Groenberg Dave & Fran LitnerLois Groenberg Barbara & Gary Fine

Jack Gelerman Dave & Fran Litner

SAFTLER FAMILY FUNDFor Recovery of: Donated by:Shai Berk Ed & Debbie Baron

SCHAIR MEMORIAL LECTURE FUNDIn Memory of: Donated by:

Kitt Gates Joe & Leslie Cohen

ADAM SLOTNICK FUNDIn Memory of: Donated by:Hilda Stone Dina & Don OppenheimHilda Stone Marge & Lou GoldbergHilda Stone Bob & Judy FishmanHilda Stone Eli & Rhoda FactorAdam Slotnick Dina & Don Oppenhei m

NEDORIMIn Honor of: Donated by

Thank Rabbi Berk and the entireCongregation for their well wishes & hospitalvisits Ellen WatsonBarry Cohen’sSpecial Birthday

Florence GoldblattAmy & Ira Korim’s Grandchild,Joshua Patriquin

Roz Nelson & FamilyMarjorie & Lou Goldberg

Moses Mendelsohn Lodge Free Sons ofIsrael

In Memory of: Donated by:Alfred Grosser Joel & Marilyn GellerHerman Abber Joel & Marilyn GellerSheldon Arnold Joel & Marilyn GellerJoseph Lohr Tina LangsonCharles Willens Tina LangsonLois Greenberg Joe & Leslie CohenEsther Swartz Amy & Frank SklarEsther Swartz Cele LubinCurtis Schwab Tina LangsonAlfred Grosser Florence GoldblattThe Family of Rena Hurwitz

Rena HurwitzHerman Abber Toby & Joe Mann & FamilyElliot Schwartz’s Mother

Toby & Joe Mann & Family

MAZEL TOV TO:

Gabrielle & Ashley Caron for being selected torepresent The Girl Scouts of Eastern Ma. In theOpening Ceremonies of the 2010 NHL Winter

Classic @ Fenway park

R’fuah Sh’laymahGet Well:

Shai Berk

Baruch Dayan Ha Emet

We mourn the passing of:

Lois Groenberg

OTHER FUNDS YOU MAY DONATE TO:

Hachnasat Orchim (Fund for Temple Dinners)Adam SlotnIck FundAliyah FundHerbert Cohen FundTeen Aide Scholarship FundPrayer Book FundRabbi H. David Werb Meditation GardenRabbi H. David Werb Youth Endowment FundHarry Belinsky FundDr. Stuart Birnbaum Defibrillator FundDavid Licter Scholarship FundStuart Koretz FundBella Kovick FundHarry & Bessie Lemelman FundLawrence Liberman FundCraig Mendelson Heb. School FundMark Mendelson FundRichard Rosen Learning SeriesSchair Memorial Lecture FundHilary Schutt FundMaxine Steinberg FundEdward Teller FundLouis & Ruth Zax Fund

Rabbi’s Discretionary FundYahrzeitJacob N Lipman Religious SchoolMichelle Goldstein BornsteinSaftler Family FundNedorim

Kosher Style Cooking, Home-madeSoups, Matzos Balls, Brisket, &Kugel. Just like Bubbe used to

make.

Catering for all occasions. ShivaPlatters, Graduations, Bar/Bat

Mitzvah, and many more.Hosts: Ina & Mike Schwartz

111 Belmont St So. Easton, Ma. 02375Phone: (508) 230-8074Fax: (508) 230-9065

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Shabbat Services9:30amJr Cong

Shabbat Services9:30amNo Jr Cong

Nosh & Learn w/Fran 1:30pm

No Hebrew School—Vacation

Nosh & Learn withFran 1:30pmRabbi’s Megillah Discussion 7:30pm

Nosh & Learn w/ Fran1:30pm

Shabbat Services9:30amNo Jr Cong

7th gr Holocaust programTelem - onsiteBrotherhood Bd Meeting7:30pm

World Wide Wrap &breakfast 9am4th gr Shema pillowcase

Shabbat Services9:30amJr CongMegillah Reading6:30pm

Youth Shabbat 6pm

5:10 pm

7th gr Holocaust programB’nai Telem offsite

No Hebrew School—Vacation

B’nai Telem onsite

Purim

No Hebrew School—Vacation