Temple Beth Hi l le l

F RO M T H E RA B B I ’S S T U DY

Tammuz/Av 5779

H I L L E L H A P P E N I N G S

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Simchas 2

Oneg schedule 2

Yahrtzeit 3

Donations 4

Torah Portions 5

From the President 5

NYC Trip 6

Shabbat Under the Stars 6

Development 6

Book Club 6

Rosh Chodesh 6

Lunch Bunch 6

RPC 7

Sisterhood Dinner 7

Hands on Hartford 7

Social Action 7

Upcoming Meetings 7

Yamim Noraim 5780 8

Honey/NY Card 9

Kehilah Konnection 10

Sisterhood Application 11

Local Businesses 12

TBH Information 13

Here is a new children's "book" I wrote. It is inspired by

Isaiah chapters 50 and 60, and in loving memory of Gracie.

Rabbi G

“Trusty”

Our dog is old, and can’t see anymore,

But he knows how to find the food and where to go to get hugged.

We love him and he trusts us.

Light helps us see where we are going.

But some people don’t know what direction they are heading, even in the sun light.

If you trust in God, you will have direction and find nourishment and love.

Even with the lights off!

Isaiah 50:10

Who among you fears the Lord

and obeys the word of his servant?

Let the one who walks in the dark,

who has no light,

trust in the name of the Lord

and rely on their God.

Isaiah 60:19-20

The sun will no more be your light by day,

nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you,

for the Lord will be your everlasting light,

and your God will be your glory.

Your sun will never set again,

and your moon will wane no more;

the Lord will be your everlasting light,

and your days of sorrow will end.

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Nichole Senelick 8/1

Angelica Hoffman 8/3

Catherine Freeman 8/4

Frank Luena 8/4

Neil Patterson 8/4

Carol Schulman 8/4

Scott Harris 8/10

Laurie Kraman 8/11

Bob Greenberg 8/13

John Baron 8/14

Michael Wernick 8/14

Timothy Cote 8/15

Melvin Stein 8/16

Bonnie Bercowetz 8/17

Michael Brezel 8/18

Jeffrey Butler 8/23

Jess Patterson 8/23

Leland Bradbard 8/25

Maxine Greenberg 8/31

Jody Lefkowitz 8/31

S I M C H A S

B I R T H D A Y S

ON E G I NFO RMATIO N 8/2 Jillian Bower Scott Glick

8/9 Sue & Gary Ruchin Marty & Stella Seefer

8/16 Betty & Leonard Hellerman HELP WANTED

8/23 Michael & Linda Barnett Doug & Eileen Clouser

8/30 Judy Locker HELP WANTED

9/6 Nicole Bolduc Mike & Sharon Serow & Jeremy Serow

9/13 Sally Goodman Judith Bogatz

9/20 Darlene Sternberg Marsha Taback

9/27 Barbara Brezel Carol & Scott Bettigole

As a reminder, the following items should be provided for each oneg:

1 challah

3 baked goods (one gluten-free item)

Cheese and crackers

Fruit

White grape juice

Paper goods can be found on the rack in the kitchen. Wine is in the fridge.

**PLEASE TAKE ALL TRASH TO THE DUMPSTER AT THE END OF THE

NIGHT**

Anniversaries

Luis Gonzalez & Cheryl Cohen 8/9 Lawrence & Marcia Andrus 8/12 Eric & Sheri Swan 8/12 Roger & Teri Parrott 8/14 Edward & Macy Widofsky 8/20 Michael & Linda Barnett 8/22

Alan & Donna Gittleman 8/26 Bruce & Laurie Zimmerman 8/28 Jared & Nichole Senelick 8/30 David & Beverly Finnicum 8/31

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Y A H R Z E I T D AT E S

On August 2 we observe the yahrzeit of:

Rebecca Doigan Grandmother of Michael Rothberg

Al Tulcin Brother of Judy Bogatz

Lillian Wernick Mother of Michael Wernick

Abraham Ziskis Father of Sharon Jacobs

Joseph Krauskoff Father of Joanna Skelskie

Dorothy Steinberg Mother of Howard Steinberg

Anna Berson

Harold Burger Grandfather of Sheri Swan

Irv Kurtzman Father of Deborah Halpern

Husband of Terry Kurtzman

On August 9 we observe the yahrzeit of:

Joel Cutler Brother of Lois Wasserman

Uncle of Jason Wasserman

Rita Kalman-Block Mother of Barbara Klein

Dora Joseph Mother of Arnold Joseph

Mother of Rose Rychling

Rose Ann Tanner Sister of Sharon Jacobs

Norman Yellin Brother of Lillian Altman

Henry London Father of Marty London

David Raymond Pearl Father-in-law of Ana Pearl

Sarah Ravis Levin Grandmother of Marla Adelsberger

Sarah Shook Mother of Herb Shook

Rebecca Steinberg Grandmother of Laurie Zimmerman

Mary Friedman Banner

On August 16 we observe the yahrzeit of:

David Bernstein Father of Dick Bernstein

Samuel Davidson Father of Joel Davidson

Harry Silverman Father of Joyce Ben-kiki

Joan Sobel Late wife of Stuart Sobel

Paul Block

Selma Gordon Mother of Nancy Gordon

Asne Israelewich Grandmother of Gabe Izraelevitz

Helen Crume Mother of Angelica Hoffman

Alexander Rosen Great Uncle of Sharon Harris

Goldie Greenberg RosengartenMother of Bob Greenberg

Esther Kurtzman Mother of Irv Kurtzman

Saul I. Meiner Uncle of Sally Meyers Goodman

Abe J. Dworsky Father of Alan Dworsky

Agnes Goldberg Mother of Stanley Goldberg

Lena Schnoll Grandmother of Judy Melocowsky

Florence Cole Grandmother of Sharon Harris

Rita Pokroisky Aunt of Bev Finnicum

Betty Rosenberg Aunt of Janet Miller

Samuel Schulman Husband of Carol Schulman

On August 23 we observe the yahrzeit of:

Max Barnett Father of Michael Barnett

Paula Dunn Mother of Marcia Heneson, Grandmother

of Alissa Heneson

Paul D. Landerman Father of Maxine Croteau

Felicia Michelis Grandmother of Gabe Izraelevitz

Ida Silver Mother of Stan Silver

Louis Ciotti Father of Teresa Platteis

Blanche Green Mother of Ted Green

Louis Zuckert Father of Pam Steinberg

Carol Koppel Aunt of Bob Rodner

Alexander Levin Grandfather of Marla Adelsberger

Blossom Serow Mother of Mike Serow

Samuel Bloom

Ruth Daniels Mother of Fred Daniels

Rose Rosen Mother of Stuart Rosen

Milton Silverman Father of Jody Lefkowitz

On August 30 we observe the yahrzeit of:

Suzette Marla Cooper Daughter of Roz Cooper

Marcie Dean Mother of Lauri Kraman

Betty Daniels Mother of Fred Daniels

Esther Weinstein Mother of Judy Melocowsky

Dorothy Schiff Cousin of Marcia & Larry Andrus

As you are making donations throughout the year, please consider donating to the following funds. If you would

like to make a donation to a specific project or for a specific purpose, simply include a note with your check of con-

tact the office at 860-282-8466 or Admin@tbhsw.org

Adult Education Fund

Art Fund

Cemetery Fund

Current Facility Fund

General Fund

Landscape Fund

Larry Gilbert Fund (Library)

Martin Turshen Fund

Membership Fund

Men’s Club Fund

Mortgage Retirement Fund

Music Fund

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund

Cantor’s Discretionary Fund

Religious School Fund

Sisterhood Fund

Social Action Fund

Youth Committee Fund

Development Fund

Ediebaby Streaming Fund

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CEMETERY FUND Arnold Joseph in memory of Dora Joseph, mother of Arnold

Alan & Barbara Dworsky in memory of Abe Dworsky, father of Alan

CANTOR DISCRETIONARY FUND

Darlene Sternberg in memory of Vivian Johnson & Arthur LaPier Parents of Darlene

Roz Cooper in memory of Suzette Marla Cooper, daughter of Roz Cooper

GENERAL FUND

Ken & Lois Wasserman in memory of Tillie Cutler, mother of Lois Wasserman, grandmother of Jason

Frank Luena & Joyce Ben-Kiki in memory of Fred Prass

Frank Luena & Joyce Ben-Kiki in memory of Harry Silverman

Lynn & Jack Cohen in memory of Fred Prass

Nancy Gordon in memory of Selma Gordon, mother of Nancy

June Silver in memory of Ida Silver, mother of Stanley Silver

RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND

Betty Tracy in memory of Fred Prass

Ed Insley in appreciation of Rabbi

Len & Sharon Jacobs in memory of Abraham Ziskis & Rose Tanner, father & sister of Sharon

Richard & Carole Guttman in memory of Rose & Joseph Goldberg, parents of Carole,& Jacob Guttman, father of

Richard

Stan Goldberg in memory of Jacob Goldberg, father of Stan

Roland Rychling in memory of Dora Joseph, mother-in-law of Roland

MUSIC FUND

Sally Goodman in Honor of Barb & Al Klein’s 50th Anniversary

RETIRE THE MORTGAGE

Linda & Michael Barnett in memory of Gunther Goldman, father of Linda & Ethel Bloom grandmother of Linda

Carol Schulman in memory of Sam Schulman, husband of Carol

Terry Kurtzman in memory of Irv Kurtzman, husband of Terry, & Esther Kurtzman, mother-in-law of Terry

MARTIN TURSHEN MEMORIAL

Joan & Joe Segal in memory of Ed Melocowsky

Marcia & Larry Andrus in memory of Ed Melocowsky, Sonny Calabrese, Clifford Peters, Mary Armata, & Rita

Ginsberg

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Sheri& Eric Swan in memory of Harold Burger, grandfather of Sheri

Teresa & Alan Platteis in memory of Louis Ciotti, father of Teresa

SISTERHOOD

Marcia Heneson in memory of Paula Laudon Dunn, mother of Marcia

D O N AT I O N S

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Matot-Masei—Numbers 30:2-36:13 The name of the for ty-second reading from the Torah is Mattot ,)מטות(which

means "tribes." The name is derived from the words of Numbers 30:1, which says, "Then Moses spoke to the heads of

the tribes of the sons of Israel." Numbers 30 discusses the laws of vows and oaths. Numbers 31 tells the story of Is-

rael's war with Midian. Numbers 32 relates the story of how the Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Man-

naseh came to inherit the land east of the Jordan River. Except in biblical calendar leap years, Mattot is read together

with the subsequent Torah portion, Massei, on the same Sabbath. The last reading from the book of Numbers is

called Massei ,)מסעי(a word that means "journeys." It comes from the first verse of the reading, which begins with the

words "These are the journeys of the sons of Israel" (Numbers 33:1). Massei is the end of the continuous narrative of

Torah that began in Genesis with the creation of the universe. The narrative does not resume until the end of Deuter-

onomy, when Moses dies.

Devarim— Deuteromy1:1-3:22- The book of Deuteronomy is dominated by Moses' farewell address to the children

of Israel as he urges them to remain faithful to the covenant and prepares them for entering Canaan. During the course

of the book, Moses reviews the story of the giving of the Torah at Sinai and the trip to the Promised Land, reiterates

several laws of Torah and introduces new laws. The book seems to follow the general pattern of an ancient Near East-

ern covenant treaty document.

Va'etchanan—Deuteromy 3:23-7:11– The por tion completes the histor ical prologue of the Deuteronomy cove-

nant document and begins a rehearsal of the stipulations. Part of that rehearsal is a repetition of the Ten Command-

ments and the famous first passage of the Shema: Deuteronomy 6:4-9.

Ekev— Deuteromy 7:12-11:25- This portion of Deuteronomy speaks of the rewards that will come to Israel on the

heels of keeping God's covenant and commandments.

Re’eh- Deuteromy 11:26-16:17-You shall not hesitate to give, nor murmur when you do give; because you shall

know who is the good repayer of the hire. You shall not turn away from him that is in want, but you shall share all

things with your brother, and shall not say that they are your own; for if you are partakers in that which is immortal,

how much more in things which are mortal?

Torah Portions

I hope that everyone had been enjoying their summer so far. Even though it is summer and it tends to be a quiet time,

things have been busy at Temple Beth Hillel. We had our first board meeting with our new board where discussed the

direction for the new year for TBH. We talked about our need to address the deficit in our budget and planned for our

development committee to begin looking at ways to raise money to support our budget. We also discussed other com-

mittees that need members from the congregation including the Budget and Finance Committee that monitors and cre-

ates the budget, as well as the Religious Practices Committee and Social Action Committee.

We are all a part of the Temple Beth Hillel community and we are stronger the more we are all involved. If you are not

active with a particular committee, think about what you are able to give to our community to help us grow. Active in-

volvement leads a stronger community.

Mike Skott

President

Mskott@tbhsw.org

From the President

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NO LUNCH

BUNCH August

see you

September 26

Bring your own

lunch and join us

for current event

discussion.

Join us Friday August 16 at 5:45pm for a Pot-

luck Shabbat Under the Stars. RSVP to Barb

Klein (barbek@aol.com) or Marion Berman

(Marionb12@aol.com) and let them know

what you will bring. Main dish provided, sug-

gested items are veggie, salad, fruit, mac &

cheese, appetizers, side dish etc. Then stay for

service outside under the stars at 7pm.

TBH Bus Trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC

Exhibit: Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away

September 8, 2019 We just received confirmation for a block of tickets to attend this special exhibit on

Sunday, September 8th at 12:30 p.m. We plan to rent a bus from the Temple to NYC.

Details have not been worked out at this point, but the cost will be very reasonable for

transportation and museum entrance. If you want to see this exhibit, please contact

Lori in the Temple office ASAP (860-282-8466 or admin@tbhsw.org) to make your

reservation for this trip since tickets are limited. Indicate how many adult and senior

tickets you need. We will let you know the specific details as soon as we are able.

If you have any questions about this trip, please contact Helena Friedman

(helena.friedman@gmail.com ) or Marcia Heneson (mheneson@gmail.com or text/call

860-306-5238).

Celebrate Rosh Chodesh with friendly Jewish women (13+) from all around

the Greater Hartford area.

Take some time for yourself to be part of this friendly circle.

Meredith Smith will facilitate the circle and offer learning on the theme:

“Be a Woman of Your Word: The Power of Speech – Tisha B’Av.

This month the Av gathering will be at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford.

Please bring: A folding chair, if you can. An act of kindness you did for

someone, an act of kindness some did for you or some good news from this last month.

Join the circle on Thursday evening August 1,2019 - 7pm - 8pm.

The gathering starts promptly so please plan to arrive by 6:45.

Bring a friend. No RSVP necessary, but do give a call if you have questions.

For information on Rosh Chodesh gatherings, pop-up road trips, or the next free trip to Israel for

moms, please contact Mindy Glickman at MitzvahMamas@gmail.com or call 917.698.7952.

Check out Mitzvah Mamas on facebook.

Chodesh Tov

Mindy Glickman

The next Book club is Tuesday, August 13, at 7:00 pm the book this month

is .In His Father’s Footsteps, by Danielle Steel. In this powerful novel, #1 New

York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel tells the story of two World War II

concentration camp survivors, the life they build together, and the son who faces

struggles of his own as a first generation American determined to be his own

person and achieve success.

BOOK CLUB

DEVELOPMENT

There are still a few Gift

Cards left for sale through

the Scrip Program. We cur-

rently have a few Big Y

cards and a bunch of Crown

Market cards to sell. All cards are in $50 in-

crements. If you are interested please contact

the office to arrange pick up (860) 282-8466

or admin@tbhsw.org.

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Upcoming

Meetings

Board Meeting,

8/8 7pm

Men’s Club

Meeting, 8/18

9:30am

RPC, 8/13

6:30pm

For additional

meetings and

locations, please go

to www.tbhsw.org.

RELIGIOUS PRACTICES

RPC and Religious School Committees co-chaired a great pot luck dinner on 7/19. We are

encouraging ALL to attend services - it is perfectly fine to stay as long as is right for

you. That may mean being the last to leave after oneg, or it may be through candle light-

ing. Come and be part of our great community. Community multiplies joy and divides

grief. An active community is a true gift - and that is what TBH has!

RPC is working on the high holiday planning. Please email Deb Halpern

at debhal229@gmail.com if you would like an honor - indicating which service you prefer

as well as Hebrew or English.

We would LOVE more members on our committee - please contact Deb at the email above

with any questions and to volunteer. We are all very busy people, the more volunteers that

we have the more that we can accomplish!

Next meeting is at TBH on August 13th at 6:30 PM.

This month, TBH members continue

our Hands On Hartford volunteerism by clean-

ing, preparing and packaging fruits and vegeta-

bles for the nonprofit’s community pantry. It’s

part of the organization’s Kitchen to Pan-

try initiative.

An enjoyable way to work alongside with fel-

low TBH members and serve the community

at the same time.

Monday, August 5

Monday, August 12

We start at 11:30 a.m. and generally are fin-

ished by 1:30 p.m.

At 55 Bartholomew Ave. in Hartford (easy,

free parking)

If you plan to come on either or both days,

please let Laura know

Laura@sollpr.com or 860-688-4499

Join In! S O C I A L A C T I O N

Sisterhood Dinner

Elizabeth’s Bar & Restaurant 4 Prospect Hill Road in East Windsor

Wednesday, August 21st at 6:00 p.m.

Note: Change of Date

Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, August 16th.

Contact Marcia Heneson

mheneson@gmail.com text/call 860-306-5238

Social Action Ideas Wel-

come...

We want to hear from you

about what types of social

action/community service/

advocacy ideas would make

great TBH efforts and projects.

Please email or call TBH Social Action

Chair Laura Soll-Broxterman with your

thoughts.

Laura@sollpr.com or 860-688-4499

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Preparing for Yamim Noraim ‘These Days of Awe’ 5780.

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855 Sullivan Avenue

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20 Baker Lane

South Windsor, CT 06074

Temple Beth Hillel

Phone: 860-282-8466

Fax: 860-282-8466

Email: admin@tbhsw.org

Web site: www.tbhsw.org

From Generation to Generation.

TBH IN F ORM ATIO N

Rabbi: Jeff Glickman, rabbi@tbhsw.org

Cantor: Scott Harris, cantor@tbhsw.org

Temple Administrator: Lori Rondinone, admin@tbhsw.org

Membership: Barb Klein, barbek@aol.com

Board of Trustees President: Mike Skott mskott@tbhsw.org

The deadline for the next Bulletin is August 22, 2019. Please forward all e-

mailed materials to the entire Communications Committee at

communications@tbhsw.org:

EDITOR : Lori Rondinone: Admin@tbhsw.org

WEBMASTER: communications@tbhsw.org

E-MAIL and CALENDAR: calendar@tbhsw.org

TEMPLE ADMINISTRATOR: admin@tbhsw.org

Articles should be no more than 500 words; please ask about longer

pieces. Event advertisements should be no larger than one-half a page.

Hillel Happenings Advertising Rates

$36.00 for a 1/4 page single issue

$60.00 for 1/2 page single issue

$100.00 for full page single issue

$100.00 for business card size ad for all twelve monthly issues

Please contact the Temple Administrator to make arrangements.

O F F I C E H O U R S

You can reach the TBH Office at (860) 282-8466 or admin@tbhsw.org. Office hours

are 9am-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

In an emergency and you are in need of Clergy, please contact Rabbi Glickman by

Temple Office phone or his cell phone. In the event the Rabbi cannot be reached,

contact Cantor Scott Harris at 203-331-2692 or e-mail at

cantor.scott.harris@gmail.com.

Rabbi Glickman has made arrangements with several of the other Rabbis in the

area in the event that neither the Rabbi nor Cantor is available. These Rabbis

will treat TBH Members as if they were members of their congregations. Please

contact these Rabbis in the following order:

1. Rabbi Kari Tuling of Kol Haverim in Glastonbury - (860-633-3966)

2. Rabbi Randall J. Konigsburg of BSBI in Manchester – (860-643-9563)

If these Rabbis are not available, the following Rabbis are available for fee:

.Rabbi Michael Pincus of CBI in West Hartford (860-233-8215)

Rabbi Richard Plavin retired from BSBI in Manchester (860-643-9564)