MAY/JUNE 2017 SIVAN/TAMMUZ 5777 Features

Lag Ba’Omer Photos................2-3 Tzedakah Touts…4 B’nai Mitzvah Spotlight...…….....5 JCCNV Outreach Program for 55+ Adults….…..……..6 July & August Calendars.……..8-9

Preschool and Religious School Join Forces to Create Fabulous Programming By Alexis Joyce, Preschool Director, and Laura Naide, Director of Religious Education On May 14, the Religious School and Preschool joined forces for a Lag Ba’Omer program. Lag Ba’Omer is the 33rd day of the Omer, the period between Pesach and Shavuot. Lag Ba’Omer com-memorates the end of a great plague that struck Rabbi Akiva’s students. It is also the yahrzeit of one of Rabbi Akiva’s greatest students, Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Because Lag Ba’Omer is a day of cele-bration, the restrictions in place during the Omer (a semi-mourning period) are lifted. Many Jews have weddings and parties and get haircuts. Other customs include: spending time outdoors, shooting bows and arrows, and lighting bonfires. Activities for preschoolers on the playground included archery, visiting Rabbi Shimon’s “cave” and making a burning log craft. The Religious School students made peace arrows, ran relay races with 33 ping pong balls (to mark the count), and shaved balloons. We all joined together for a “bonfire” and games lead by our Shlicha (Israeli Ambassador), Na’ama Gold. And there were s’mores, because who can have a bonfire, real or otherwise, without s’mores? We have standards. In years past, the Lag Ba’Omer program has been exclusively a Preschool event held off-site. Last year was the first time the event took place here at Etz Hayim. It’s always been a fun day, but this year, the Preschool and Religious School collaborated to expand the event. Older and younger siblings celebrated together and there was a real sense of community among the participants. Older Religious School students ran some of the stations, which gave them an opportunity to give back to the school and develop leadership skills. The Preschool and Religious School have collaborated on several events this year, including a Pajama Havdalah and monthly Minyan & Muffins events. One of the great benefits of collaborating on events is the professional relationship that develops. Work-ing together allows for a shared workload, and two heads are better than one at taking a basic idea and turning it into something bigger and more rewarding for all. Due to the positive results of our joint pro-gramming, we are already planning events for next year! These events connect our students (of all ages) to their Jewish faith and history, help them to make friends, and lay the foundation for our children to live Jewishly. So if you missed attending a family program this year, fear not. There is much more to come!

2017-18 Family Programs • Sukkot Family Program: Sunday,

October 8 • Pajama Havdalah: Saturday,

January 20 • Purim Carnival: Sunday, February 25 • Minyan & Muffins: First Sunday of the

Month from February to May (or more) • Lag Ba’Omer Picnic: Sunday, May 6

More photos on next 2 pages!

Page 2 MAY/JUNE 2017 SIVAN/TAMMUZ 5777 Congregation Etz Hayim 2920 Arlington Blvd. Arlington, VA 22204 T 703-979-4466 F 703-979-4468 www.etzhayim.net Services Schedule Leil Shabbat Fridays, 6:15PM Yom Shabbat Saturdays, 10:00AM Minyan Thursdays, 7:00AM Sundays (during Religious School) & Holidays, 9:30AM Chronicle Editor Marni Corsaro office@etzhayim.net SPONSOR TIME To sponsor flowers on the Bima, an Oneg, or Kiddush in honor of a special event or in memory of a loved one, please email britcoon@netzero.net or call the Etz Hayim office at 703-979-4466

Photos from Lag Ba’Omer Picnic, May 14 Photos by Alexis Joyce and Laura Naide

MAY/JUNE 2017 SIVAN/TAMMUZ 5777 Page 3 Tikkun Olam Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC): Our synagogue collects dry and canned goods for AFAC. Specific items needed include cereal, pasta, rice, macaroni & cheese, peanut butter, jelly, baking products, canned vegetables, etc. Collection baskets are located in the vestibule. Bikkur Cholim (Helping the Ill) & Bereavement Committees These committees are on standby to help in the hour of need for those who are ill or recuperating by visit-ing, calling, helping with grocery shopping, provid-ing transportation to doctors or the synagogue, bringing meals, etc. (Bikkur Cholim) or to assist a bereaved family in arrang-ing for the funeral, Shiva Minyan, and meal of condolence. Notify the Etz Hayim office or Rabbi Bass about your needs. In the event of a death, Rabbi Bass should be notified immediately (but not on Shabbat). Please contact Sherri Edgar (Bikkur Cholim) or Jerry Jacobs (Bereavement) if you'd like to join their committees. Contact Jerry Jacobs: 301-340-8144 or Jerold.Jacobs.Esq @verizon.net Contact Sherri Edgar: 571-338-4712 or Slemsw@gmail.com

Photos from Lag Ba’Omer—CONT’D

Page 4 MAY/JUNE 2017 SIVAN/TAMMUZ 5777 Tzedakah Touts Annual Fund Cherie & Bill Artz in memory of Libby Goldstein Jennifer Bachus in honor of the 7th grade B'nai Mitzvah class Dorothea Brennan in honor of Joshua and David Van Brandt Scott & Marcy Burka in memory of Libby Goldstein Scott & Marcy Burka in honor of Ethan Kimelheim's Bar Mitzvah Scott & Marcy Burka in honor of Jacob Singer Scott & Marcy Burka in honor of David & Joshua Van Brandt Phyllis Cassell in memory of Libby Goldstein Martin & Colette Convisser in memory of Jacob Conivisser Sandra & John Elligers in memory of Libby Goldstein Steve Ellner with thanks for making me feel welcome on Shabbat Laurence & Rebecca Evans in memory of Libby Goldstein Marc Fink in memory of Libby Goldstein Joseph & Kitty Goldberg in memory of Loretta Goldberg Gordon & Myra Gondos in memory of Morris Brown Steve Grand & Paige Alexander in honor of the 7th grade B'nai Mitzvah class Kenneth Karb in memory of Alex Karb Kenneth Karb in memory of Sarah Karb Kenneth Karb in memory of Max Karb Dean Kimelhein & Rose-Ella Slavin in honor of the 7th grade B'nai Mitzvah class William & Madelyn Lazorchak in honor of the 7th grad B'nai Mitzvah class Mary Ann Leiner in memory of Libby Goldstein Mary Ann Leiner in memory of Edna Schwartz Greenberg Victor & Patricia Lena in memory of Libby Goldstein Andrew & Eleanor Lovinger in memory of Libby Goldstein Douglas & Jane Lute in honor of the 7th grade B'nai Mitzvah class Ami Lynch in honor of Dagny Viera on her birthday Dianne & Stan Peikin in memory of Libby Goldstein Andrew & Rochelle Prince in memory of Libby Goldstein Erika Robinson in memory of Erich Goldberg and Samuel Robinson Elkan Rosenberg in memory of Meyer Rosenberg Jesse & Stacy Rosenthal in honor of the 7th grade B'nai Mitzvah class Michael Rotker & Lori Zukin in honor of the 7th grade B'nai Mitzvah class Alan Savada & Will Stevenson in memory of Libby Goldstein Howard Shatz for the Thursday Minyan breakfast club Sherie Silverman in memory of Libby Goldstein with deep sympathy and lots of love to Susan Ben & Shira Simon for the purchase of new Purim Prayerbooks Dale Singer in honor of Jacob Singer Gary Singer & Jeannie Sklar in honor of the 7th grade B'nai Mitzvah class

The following represents contributions made to the synagogue from March 1 to April 30, 2017. We apologize for any errors or omissions.

Sandy & Bill Sroka in memory of Libby Goldstein Luke & Stacey VanBelleghem in honor of the birth of Samuel Roisman Luis & Stacey Viera in memory of Libby Goldstein Luis & Stacey Viera in honor of Ethan Kimelheim on his Bar Mitzvah Gerald Webner in honor of Jacob Singer's Bar Mitzvah Whitney & Dawn Wilson in honor of the 7th grade B'nai Mitzvah class Marvin & Rochelle Wolf in memory of Ethel Wolf Beth Wolffe in memory of her grandmother, Miriam Crane Beth Wolffe in gratitude for Etz Hayim and Rabbi Bass Beth Wolffe in memory of Bernard Crane Summer & Browning Wynn in memory of Libby Goldstein. We loved Grandma Libby as if she were ours. Nancy Zurich in memory of Salem Zurich Nancy Zurich in memory of Henrietta B. Zurich Celia & Saul Bash Memorial Fund Andrew & Eleanor Lovinger in memory of Albert Saoul Sheldon Turetsky in memory of Jacob Leon Turetsky Jean Koshar Rothstein Memorial Fund Dan Dinsmoor & Jeanne Briskin in memory of Solon Briskin Gail Korb in memory of Ruth Korb Robert Rothstein & Christie Phillips in memory of his mother on her birthday Beth Wolffe in gratitude for adult education, especially Jeanne Howard's book club Molly Sandler Children’s Book Fund Phyllis Sandler and Family in loving memory of Molly Sandler, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother & friend Prayerbook Fund Sylvia Gordon in memory of Libby Goldstein Preschool Fund Sylvia Gordon in honor of the new addition to the Roisman family Jeff & Lisa Malakoff in honor of Jeff Malakoff playing Moses Dan & Elisa Rosman in honor of Dagny Viera's birthday Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Nathan & Debbie Ainspan in memory of Sara Miriam Ainspan Paul & Mary Ann Braunstein in memory of Ann Braunstein JoAnn Cadeaux in memory of William Firestone James & Marie Seren Cohen in memory of Louis Cohen Andrew & Eleanor Lovinger in memory of Joseph Lovinger Gene Pohl in memory of David Pohl Howard Shatz in memory of Malcolm Shatz Simhah Tamar in memory of Charlie O'Neil Grant Scholarship & Awards Fund David & Cynthia Starobin in memory of Ann Braunstein

MAY/JUNE 2017 SIVAN/TAMMUZ 5777 Page 5 B’nai Mitzvah Spotlight: Elizabeth Carleton What is your full name? Elizabeth Dara Carleton Where were you born? Wichita, KS What is the date of your Bat Mitzvah? June 17, 2017 How long have you been in our Religious School? What is your favorite subject? One year, plus Kindergarten. Cooking is my favorite subject. What Haftorah will you be chanting? Sh’lach. What school do you attend? What is your favorite subject? Swanson Middle School. Chorus and orchestra are my favorites. What are your hobbies or extra-curricular activities? Drama, school musicals, swimming, violin, and singing. What accomplishments are you proud of? NCC (National Children’s Chorus), crowned gifted and talented. Please write a thoughtful statement about what becoming a Bat Mitzvah means to you. Becoming a Bat Mitzvah means to me that I have become a Jewish adult and am now needed to take on more responsibility.

B’nai Mitzvah Spotlight: Adam Rotker What is your full name? Adam Mitchell Rotker Where were you born? Washington, DC What is the date of your Bar Mitzvah? June 24, 2017

How long have you been in our Religious School? What is your favorite subject? Six years. Jewish history is my favorite subject. What Haftorah will you be chanting? Korach Has anyone else in your family become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah here? Yes, my brother, Evan. What school do you attend? What is your favorite subject? Williamsburg Middle School. Math is my favorite subject. What are your hobbies or extra-curricular activities? Sports (baseball, football, soccer), biking, jumping on trampoline, playing Xbox. What accomplishments are you proud of? Winning lots of baseball and soccer tournaments. Please write a thoughtful statement about what becoming a Bar Mitzvah means to you. Becoming a Bar Mitzvah means a lot to me. Officially becoming a man is a big deal. It makes me feel like a true part of the Jewish community. It makes me feel proud of myself to be able to see what I can accomplish. Grand Slam Sunday 2017 - Jewish Community Day at Nationals Park Sunday, August 27, 2017 -- Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets

• Gates open at 11:00am (Pre-game fun begins at 11:30am); First pitch: 1:35pm • Buy tickets here: www.shalomdc.org/gss2017etzhayim Questions? Contact Harold Dorfman: hhdorfman@yahoo.com

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For programs at the synagogues, bring a dairy lunch and stay for coffee and dessert. Unless otherwise specified, all events cost $5/per-son. This program is a warm and friendly group of men and women age 55+. They are funded by the JCCNV and graciously supported by Beth El Hebrew Congregation and Etz Hayim Congregation. For more information contact Shelly at Shelly.Rosenstein@jccnv.org or 703-537-3062.

JCCNV Outreach Program for 55+ Adults July Bulletin By Shelly Rosenstein Wednesday, July 12 -- The 40th Anniversary of Washington’s First Major Terrorist Attack: A Personal Account of the 1977 Hanafi Takeover Presenter: Paul Green, author of Forgotten Hostages Along with 125 of his colleagues, Paul Green, an executive at B’nai B’rith International, faced threats of beheading and death from the Hanafi Muslim terrorists who violently captured Washington’s B’nai B’rith building over 40 years ago. In another attack at the District’s government building across town, future mayor Marion Barry almost died from a shot-gun pellet. Hostages were also taken at a third location, the Islamic Center of Washington. This terrorist attack lasted over 40 hours, leaving two dead and dozens injured. Paul will tell his harrowing account of being a hostage that tragic day. He will also talk about what has happened since, including his close friendship with Iranian Ambassador Zahedi (who helped end the siege), and his recent interviews with NPR, WMAL and BBC Radio. Paul was also recently interviewed by a London filmmaker for a full-length docu-mentary. This is truly a program you should not miss!

10:30am –12:00pm. Beth El Congregation Cost: $5 / person RSVP: Shelly.Rosenstein@jccnv.org or 703.537.3062 Wednesday, July 26 -- FILM: The Queen of Katwe It’s always nice to watch a feel-good movie, and Queen of Katwe is just that. It is the true story of Phiona who lives in the slums of Katwe, Uganda. Her world changes when she meets Robert Katende, a missionary who teaches chess. She becomes fascinated by the game, and after several years of winning competitions and tournaments, her life begins to change. This 11-year-old not only beats private-school pupils and university students to win the Ugandan championship, but goes on to represent Africa at the World Chess Olympiad at the age of 14. It is the amazing story of a young girl’s fight to escape poverty and save her family. The film stars Golden Globe nominee David Oyelowo, and Oscar winner and Tony Award nominee Lupita Nyong’o. This movie has received wonderful reviews, including this from New York Times reviewer A.O. Scott: “If there is anyone out there capable of remaining unmoved by this true-life triumph-of-the-underdog sports story, I don’t think I want to meet that person.“ 10:30am –12:45pm. Beth El Congregation Cost: $5 / person RSVP: Shelly.Rosenstein@jccnv.org or 703.537.3062 Tickets on Sale Now for Will Stevenson's Cabaret: "Keeping it PG (Almost)" Sunday, September 17, 8:00pm Held at: Creative Cauldron, 410 S. Maple Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046 Buy tickets here: (Scroll down to Will's cabaret) www.creativecauldron.org/2017cabarets.html Our very own Will Stevenson returns with a brand new cabaret! 100% of the proceeds from Sept 17th will go to Etz Hayim. Expect a hilarious evening of song and stories any parent knows all too well. Will shares the joys and frustrations of parenthood through cabaret standards, musical theater favorites, and more! Don't wait -- tickets for his last cabaret sold out fast!

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Page 8 MAY/JUNE 2017 SIVAN/TAMMUZ 5777 July 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Shabbat Services with Baby Naming: 10:00am 2 3 4 Independence Day Office & Preschool Camp CLOSED 5 6 Minyan: 7:00am 7 Shabbat Services w/Potluck: 6:15pm 8 9:30 Club Meditation: 9:30am Shabbat Services: 10:00am 9 10 11 17th of Tammuz—Fast Day 12 13 Minyan: 7:00am Religious Committee Meeting: 7:30pm Israeli Folk Dancing Class: 8:00pm 14 Musical Shabbat: 6:15pm 15 9:30 Club Parashat HaShavuah: 9:30am Shabbat Services: 10:00am 16 17 18 19 20 Minyan: 7:00am 21 Shabbat Unwrapped: 6:15pm 22 Shabbat Unwrapped with Baby Naming: 10:00am 23 Mini-Golfing for Good: Backpack Drive for Doorways: 10:00am (At Upton Hill Regional Park, 6060 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, 22205) 24 25 26 27 Minyan: 7:00am Monthly Mitzvah Mission-Feed the Homeless: 6-7pm (@Central United Methodist Church) Israeli Folk Dancing Class: 8:00pm 28 Monthly Mitzvah Mission-Feed the Homeless: 5:30am-11:30am (@Central United Methodist Church, 4201 Fairfax Drive, 22203) Shabbat Services: 6:15pm

29 Shabbat Services: 10:00am 30 31

Erev Tisha B’av Tisha B’Av Services: 9:00pm Rabbi Bass on vacation: July 24 - Aug 13

Rabbi Bass on vacation: July 24 - Aug 13

MAY/JUNE 2017 SIVAN/TAMMUZ 5777 Page 9 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Tisha B’Av Tisha B’Av Services: 7:00am 2 3 Minyan: 7:00am 4 Last Day of Preschool Camp Shabbat Services w/Potluck: 6:15pm 5 Shabbat Services: 10:00am 6 7 8 9 10 Minyan: 7:00am Religious Committee Meeting: 7:30pm Israeli Folk Dancing Class: 8:00pm 11 Shabbat Services: 6:15pm 12 Shabbat Services: 10:00am

13 14 15 16 High Holidays Ticket Order Deadline 17 Minyan: 7:00am 18 Shabbat Unwrapped: 6:15pm 19 9:30 Club Parashat HaShavuah: 9:30am Shabbat Unwrapped: 10:00am 20 Etz Hayim Booth at County Fair: 11:00am-7:00pm 21 22 23 24 Minyan: 7:00am Monthly Mitzvah Mis-sion-Feed the Home-less: 6-7pm (@Central United Methodist Church) Executive Committee Meeting: 6:30pm Board Meeting: 7:30pm Israeli Folk Dancing Class: 8:00pm 25 Monthly Mitzvah Mis-sion-Feed the Home-less: 5:30am-11:30am (@Central United Methodist Church, 4201 Fairfax Drive, 22203) Shabbat Services: 6:15pm 26 Shabbat Services: 10:00am

27 Grand Slam Sunday: Jewish Heritage Day at Nationals Park: 11:30am-4:00pm (Held at: Nationals Park, 1500 S Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003) 28 29 30 31 Minyan: 7:00am

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Tisha B’Av Services: 9:00pm Tuesday, August 1—Tisha B’Av Tisha B’Av Services: 7:00am Wednesday, August 16—High Holy Days Ticket Order Deadline High Holy Days mailer will be sent soon! Sunday, August 20 Etz Hayim booth at Arlington County Fair: 11:00am-7:00pm (At Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 Second St. South, 22204) Volunteers will be needed; save the date! Sunday, August 27 Grand Slam Sunday—Jewish Heritage Day at Nationals Park: 11:30am (At Nationals Park, 1500 S Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003)

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