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“...to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with thy God.”
TEMPLE BNAI ISRAEL’S MEMBERS & FRIENDS NEWSLETTER
Kislev/Tevet 5777
The Bulletin December 2016
107 Years and growing!
Table of Contents on Page 2
Rabbi Jeremy Schwartz Office hours:
Tuesday through Friday To schedule an appointment call
860.423.3743 Ext. 0 or e-mail [email protected]
Confidential Voice Mail: 860.423.3743 Ext. 1
Affiliations: The Jewish
Reconstructionist Movement www.jewishrecon.org
Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut
www.jfec.com
Windham Area Interfaith Ministry (WAIM) www.waimct.org
Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger
www.mazon.org
Religious School Administrator Morah Dara Bowling
Email: [email protected]
Office Administrator Marlene Aulten
860.423.3743 Ext. 0 [email protected]
Monday 10am-3pm Tues/Wed/Fri 12pm-5pm
THE BULLETIN is a publication of
TEMPLE BNAI ISRAEL 345 Jackson Street
PO Box 61 Willimantic, CT 06226 Phone: 860.423.3743
Fax: 860.423.7594
Submission deadline: 3rd Monday of each month.
President Immediate Past President Jim Baber David Stoloff
Vice President Judy Stein
Kesher/Secretary & Communications Gloria Gerald
Tikkun Olam Anne Willenborg
Brit/Community & Membership Mona Friedland
Torah/Education & Programming Karen Drazen
Avodah/Religious Life Judy Stein
Kemah/Treasurer Glenn Blumenstein
Members at Large: Gerry Berkowitz
Alex Nishball Ellie Shane
Doreen Simonsen Thank you for your service to our shul.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS
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In This Issue
A message from Judy Stein, Vice President 3
Rabbinic Reflections & December Readings 4
Services 5
J-Kids and Religious School 6
Bnaifactors. Welcoming Local Immigrants. 7
Committee News 8
Temple Family News 9
The General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America 9
SAVE THE DATES in January and February 11
Craft and Collectibles Fair follow up 12
Kugel Bake-Off follow up 13
Library 14
Our Day at WAIM 14
Donations 15
Follow up to Dr. Freund’s November 14 lecture at ECSU 15
Jewry Duty 16-17
Yahrzeits 20-21
Calendar 22
Take Note Concert to support the Windham No-Freeze Shelter Back cover
A MESSAGE FROM JUDY STEIN, VICE PRESIDENT
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MISSION STATEMENT
Temple Bnai Israel is a welcoming Jewish community which offers a spiritual, religious, and social home for all Jews. We cherish a belief in one God, the Torah, prayer and the music and beauty of our Jewish culture. We are commanded and committed to passing these blessings on to all future generations. We observe and celebrate Jewish traditions and laws, while remaining open to change which meets the needs of our time, and which will stand the test of time. We intend to be a force for good and comfort as individuals and as a whole. We seek to offer justice, tolerance, and charity within the Temple Bnai Israel community, the larger Jewish community, and the non-Jewish worlds within which we live. Our synagogue recognizes the equality of all Jews. Jewish men and women, including those Jews in interfaith marriages, are entitled to participate equally in all religious rites, and all secular and religious leadership positions. Our congregation also reaches out to all who welcome Judaism into their lives.
We believe in the ancient teaching: “to do justly, love mercy, and walk
humbly with thy God.”
Dear Friends – As the days shortened this month we found new opportunities to focus on inner peace, drawing from Jewish wisdom and humility. I often need to remind myself that everything isn’t as it may seem. Brighter days will return and, as our tradition reminds us, we give thanks for each day – even those that compress sunrise and sunset! I hope you will all have nurturing times this month with family and friends. I also hope you will join our Congregation efforts to learn, play, add light to our world, and to the lives of others. Together we can make each day even more beautiful. All best to you and your families, from Jim and me –
Judy
RABBINIC REFLECTIONS Rav Jeremy Schwartz
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Sometimes, you don’t really have to be a rabbi to write the Rabbinic Reflections column. This year’s Hanukkah message, for example, is pretty obvious:
When those with power try to repress minorities, whether ethnic or religious, the minorities have more power to resist than some might realize. And the light of hope, the light of learning, the light of commitment to one another is a light that shines across generations, and always, eventually, grows. It is ultimately stronger than any force and more long-lasting than any structure.
May your Hanukkah celebrations bring joyous light to you, strengthening your hope and your commitment to our Jewish community and to the wider community in which we live.
And, for those of you who celebrate with Christian family, may that celebration of new life also be joyous to you, leaving space for the differences in your family, but also
creating synergy in shared commitments.
DECEMBER READINGS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Toldot Genesis 25:19-28:9 This year: 25:19-26:22 Haftarah: Malchi 1:1-2:7
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 Vayishlach Genesis 32:3-36:43 This year: 32:4-33:20 Haftarah: Hosea 11:7-12:12
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 Vayetze Genesis: 28:10-32:2 This Year: 28:10-30:13 Haftarah: Hosea 12:13-14:10
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 Vayeshev Genesis 37:1-40:23 This Year: 37:1-37:36 Haftarah: Amos 2:6-3:8
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 Miketz Genesis 41:1-44:17 This Year: 41:1-41:52 Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7
Please note the following vacation and conference dates:
Rav Jeremy December 1st through the 3rd December 11th through the13th December 29th through January 5th
Office Administrator November 30th through December 12
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SERVICES/SHABBAT DINNER
Saturday, December 3, 9:30am, Bagel & Bible. Join Mitzi Horowitz for a discussion of Rabbi Zalman on Davening: A Guide to Meaningful Jewish Prayer. A Shabbat service, led by Faye Ringel, and aufruf, for Naomi and Jerry Shea, follows.
Friday, December 23, 4th Friday Shabbes Dinner, 6:30pm at the home of Joan and Stuart Sidney.
Friday, December 30, 5th Friday, Leader’s Choice Shabbat Service.
SATURDAYS: 1st: Bagel & Bible study, 9:30am, abbreviated service 10:30
All other Saturdays: service at 10:00am
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J-KIDS, Merle Potchinsky, [email protected]
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL, Dara Bowling, Administrator, [email protected]
Our Rabbi and students demonstrate
their “golden age of Spain” turban
technique.
J-Kids hosted another popular PJ Library PJ Party on November 13th , immediately following our 2nd annual Crafts and Collectibles Fair. We learned about values that Judaism places on animals, highlighted by a PJ Library book about King David and a spider! This coincided with the Jewish Day of Global Learning themed “Under the Same Sky,” where we are asked to consider our role as protector of our planet. Big concepts for little people, but animals are familiar, and concrete representations of our world and nature; a wonderful entrée for young people.
We look forward to participating in the Chanukah Party at the Temple, and a joint effort with Beth-El, on December 18th. We are also looking forward to spending a morning with our Young Israeli Emissaries in January, so stay tuned for updates!
For more information about J-Kids programming please contact Merle at [email protected] or phone the synagogue office at 860-423-3743.
The group enjoyed an 11th century poetry and “wine” banquet, learned that “nobody expects the Spanish inquisition,” and hid Shabbat candles as did generations of crypto-Jews following the expulsion from Spain. Stay tuned as the intrepid group travels through much of the old world and a thousand years of Jewish history over the rest of this year.
On a different note, many thanks to Morah Dara for volunteering to work with Jan Franklin of Mansfield’s Beth-El on the many details that will result in a sure-to-be wonderful Chaukah party!
Dara says, “Please attend, it’ll be great!” Marlene says, “Don’t forget to RSVP to me or Janis.”
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BNAIFACTORS MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT TEMPLE BNAI ISRAEL
In May 2016, the Development Committee launched a new initiative to help ensure that Temple Bnai Israel is sustainable as a vibrant Jewish community today and into the future. Through direct solicitation of our members and past supporters, we asked people to step up their annual contribution to the Temple and be recognized as Bnaifactors, a clever take on the word “benefactor” and Bnai (children of) paying tribute to all those who have played a role in supporting our congregation.
We are delighted to report that the following individuals have taken this pledge and are infusing our budget with needed dollars to continue our mission, and the renewal we have undertaken this past year.
THANK YOU! Sheila B. Amdur
Gerry Berkowitz
Glenn & Tiffany Blumenstein
Bruce & Sharon Brettschneider
Judy Stein & Ken Dardick
Michael & Gloria Gerald
Jane & Robert Moskowitz
Rita Pollack
Rav Jeremy Schwartz and Merle Potchinsky
Jerome & Nina Rosen
We are accepting pledges for the next fiscal year which began July 1, 2016. Payments may be made throughout the year. For more information about becoming a Bnaifactor, please contact Sheila Amdur at 860-477-0339 or e-mail [email protected]
WELCOMING LOCAL IMMIGRANTS - A Mansfield Public Library Program
The Mansfield Public Library and Vernon Regional Adult-Based Education are working together to offer monthly workshops showcasing the richness of our neighbors from other countries. Each one of Vernon’s English as a Second Language students will showcase an aspect of their culture by providing dynamic, multi-cultural work-shops in an atmosphere of respect, appreciation and acceptance of all. The goal is to provide the community with enrichment opportunities as we contribute to an atmosphere of respect and acceptance for our local immigrants.
The interfaith working group invites you to attend the next free event in the series on Saturday, December 17 at 2:00pm
Omar Poleo from Venezuela will speak on December 17th, a special date in Venezuela’s history as it honors the life of the “Great Liberator” Simon Bolivar. Simon played a leading role in the establishment of Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Panama as sovereign states, independent of Spanish rule. Omar will speak of Venezuela’s remarkable geographic and ethnic diversity that make up the fabric of this marvelous country. Omar’s presentation will include a small tasting of Venezuela’s most famous confectionaries.
Contact the Library to obtain a schedule of future events. 860-432-2501
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Fran Jaffe Ellie Shane 860.228.2390 860.423.7418 [email protected] [email protected]
DAUGHTERS OF ABRAHAM BOOK CLUB Carol Kraus [email protected]
CARING COMMITTEE Caring for each other in times of need
COMMITTEE NEWS
Next meeting - Tuesday December 20, 7:00pm At the office of Gail & Joe Petrowsky,
Right Trac, 110 Main Street, Manchester
Please join us for a discussion of
“The People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks
Carpooling available.
Contact [email protected]
The Inter-Faith Working Group brought together by the Temple’s Hochberg and Human Rights Committee has been very active since its formation this past Spring. The Working Group has acted to promote and support on-going initiatives, such as the Refugee Resettlement group and also WAIM’s Walk For Warmth. Also, for the first time, the Inter-Faith service preceding the Walk For Warmth had all three Abrahamic Faiths represented, Jewish, Muslim and Christian.
The Temple’s sponsored Sukkot Dinner at the No-Freeze Shelter was joined by other Faith groups, and we are also now working on developing shared scriptural learnings among all faiths.
By the time this issue of The Bulletin is published, we will have also sponsored our first major public dialogue, Hon-est Conversations with our Muslim Neighbors, a conversation with questions from the audience answered by Connecticut Muslims, held at ECSU.
The Temple has become the Inter-Faith leader in northeastern Connecticut and is increasingly recognized for its work. We welcome your ideas and participation. Please contact Sheila Amdur at [email protected] for further information.
INTER-FAITH WORKING GROUP
Thanks to Sheila Amdur and Susan Meisler, our e-leaders in November. We have no volunteers for December or beyond so please lend a hand sometime over the next few months. PLEASE.
Our committee would welcome some new members. Why not consider joining us in helping our fellow congregants when they’re in need. It’s a pretty simple commitment since communicate through email – no monthly meetings! Call our monthly leaders, Rav Jeremy or the committee co-chairs, Fran Jaffe or Ellie Shane, if you or anyone you know needs some help.
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and here’s hoping for a “kind” winter!
OUR CARING COMMITTEE NEEDS NEW MEMBERS! PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US IN HELPING OUR
FELLOW CONGREGANTS WHEN THEY’RE IN NEED! NO MEETINGS!
COMMUNICATION IS DONE VIA E-MAIL. CONTACT FRAN: [email protected]
OR ELLIE: [email protected]
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TEMPLE FAMILY NEWS
Mazal Tov - Congratulations! Einav Sahrah Stein! Born 10/27/16 to Ravit & Ishay Stein. She joins brothers Idan and Gilad, who are attending religious school here at Temple Bnai Israel this year! The proud grandparents are Moshe and Sima Lessner.
מזל טוב
Toda - Thank you! תודה רבה לך
Many thanks to Todd Friedland, for his hard work at refinishing the wood trim on our entrance doors. They look fabulous!!
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (GA) OF THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA
I had the privilege of attending this gathering of Jewish community leaders Nov. 13-15th in Washington, D.C. My registration was paid for by the Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut (JFEC), which generally brings one rabbi from our region each year to the GA. This year, there were two of us, as Hillel International sent Rabbi Susan Schein from the Conn College Hillel and six Conn College students. Jerry Fischer, JFEC director, was rather tickled to have a delegation of two Reconstructionist rabbis from his small Federation region.
Some highlights: The assembly of 3400 Jewish leaders was palpably energized to fight anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, whether coming from the political right or left. The anxieties of the recent extremely emotional election seemed to already be being channeled into a commitment to action, to make sure our country remains true to the pluralist heritage that has made it such a productive home for Jews.
I was happy to note a movement in the direction of inclusion and civility among diverse Jewish viewpoints and identities.
Yom Huledet Sameah - Happy Birthday יום הולדת שמח
To Louis Heller, whose 105th birthday was on November 20, 2016!
There were sessions about making our communities more welcoming to various groups of Jews and their families that have historically been marginal. And even on the often-difficult topic of Israel, it seemed there was a movement toward emphasizing the areas of broad agreement rather than drawing lines of disagreement that must not be crossed.
My favorite session was one called “Reimagining Jewish,” addressing some of the issues we are addressing in our own Visioning process. A panel of four (relatively) young leaders discussed the theme of the session: “In the 20th century, institutions defined Jewish community and Jewish identity. But that’s not how we live today. Facebook and Instagram are our communities as much as the synagogues we belong to—or don’t belong to. How can we both critique in-stitutional life and preserve what’s great about it? Let’s create a vision for the Jewish community of the 21st century.” I was particularly taken by the approach taken by Aliza Klein, who had been involved in creating Mayim Hayyim, the liberal mikveh in Boston, and is now directing something called “One Table,” an online platform that helps people host and attend Shabbes dinners.
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IMPORTANT JANUARY AND FEBRUARY EVENTS
JFEC’s Kallah For The Inquisitive (Adult Jewish Learning) - 4 Sunday afternoons in January JANUARY 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th at 2:00pm Temple Emanu-El 29 Dayton Road - Waterford, CT For details and a registration form, visit www.jfec.com or call 860-442-8062
JANUARY 29, 10:00am to noon - A study session with Rav Jeremy at Beth El/UCONN Hillel, Storrs. Rav Jeremy will continue his series on “The Parashah (the Torah Portion) - Applied.”
FEBRUARY 7, 6:00pm at Temple Bnai Israel. The Intellectual Opportunities Task Force invites you to a potluck dinner and lecture with Judaic Studies speaker, Jeffrey Shoulson, Ph.D.
Dr. Shoulson is a UCONN Professor of Literatures, Cultures, and Lan-guages, and Director of the Center for Judaic Studies and Contemporary Jewish Life.
His lecture discusses Translating the Bible. What are the key issues? What are some of the most important and influential translations? What makes a translation Jewish? What are the better, or worse, translations? What is lost and what is gained in translation?
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (GA) OF THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9
She spoke about “design thinking,” which I’ve also lately become interested in. The notion is that community builders can learn from the way great designers (think Steve Jobs and crew) work: Discover the problems that need solving, even if neither the problem nor the solution is clear to the people with the problem, and design elegant solutions to those problems. And be very conscious of how the solution “feels” to users. I think we could profitably apply some of that way of thinking to our own visioning.
Very much on display was the Federation movement commitment to do good at home and abroad, following Hillel’s dictum: “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?” Programs in the U.S., Israel, Canada, the Ukraine, Greece, Latin America, and more were highlighted.
My next-to-last highlight: spending time with Jerry Fischer. It was a pleasure sharing a room, checking out restaurants near the hotel, talking Jewish life, and being introduced to what seemed like 3000 of the 3400 people at the convention whom Jerry knows personally.
Finally, the Emissaries. This is the part of Federation our congregation has come to know and love and benefit from most. Our Young Emissaries, Guy and Tal, were supposedly there (though I didn’t see them), along with their colleagues serving all over the continent. And the Emissaries brought their wonderful energy to the event. I attended a concert by the Israeli Hip Hop group, Cafe Shahor Hazak, with a ton of Young Emissary fans. It was a terrific celebration. Jerry and I discussed that our congregation might be a bit unaware that JFEC pays for the Young Emissaries to work with our community and our children. Although the real reason to support JFEC is the good work that they and the other Federations are doing both here and around the world, I ask you to consider responding generously to your Annual Campaign requests if only for the wonderful benefit we receive through the Young Emissaries. And, Jerry and I are discussing other ways our community can use engagement with Federation to better serve our members and our neighbors. Stay tuned.
RSVP: [email protected]
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A good time was had by all (even the Alpacas) at our 2nd annual Crafts and Collectibles Holiday Fair! THANK YOU to all who made it a success!
Thanks Quiet Corner Fiddler’s - You are THE BEST!!!
I’m thinking the alpaca is wishing he could indulge in some of those GREAT baked goods!! YUM!!!
Thanks to Sue, Ellie, and Faye for managing our baked goods sale table!
Thanks Mona for all your work on the donated goods sale table!
Thanks Nora for lining up all the great vendors!
And many thanks to all
who worked to make this a
great day!
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A good time was also had at our Kugel Bake-off ! Thanks to our Cultural Committee for bringing this to fruition!!
Many thanks to all the Kugel bakers for providing a delightful, delectable array of tasty Kugel! And thanks to our noshers for attending and enjoying!!
Thanks to Ellie Shane for
sharing her Kugel expertise!
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SARAH RATNER LIBRARY Sue-Ellen Kirkham, [email protected],
Brenda Rosen, [email protected], and Scott DeShong, [email protected]
Dear Friends, we welcome Scott DeShong to our cadre of library caretakers. Scott is also one of the newest members of our congregation, and he brings a fresh new energy to your library’s management needs! Please speak to him about your ideas for making the library a more valuable part of your life.
Through a very generous, and greatly appreciated, donation from Mr. Samuel Wheeler, we now have the introductory volume, and fourteen additional volumes, of the Yale University Press “The Code of Maimonides,” (also known as the Mishneh Torah) with translations by many noted scholars of Judaica.
This is truly an amazing body of work, the most clear and thorough statement of Jewish law ever produced. The Medieval rabbi, commonly known as Rambam, is universally recognized for his influence on thought regarding halakha and religious philosophy.
These are our guides to almost every aspect of daily Jewish life, including business, religion, agriculture, marriage etc., as defined in the Torah and interpreted in the commentaries of the Talmud. This series presents an incredible fund of knowledge and, I believe, a wonderful experience into greater thought on our tradition.
Let me just share the content of the first two books:
Book One: The Book of Knowledge, has five treatises: The Foundation of the Torah; Discernment; The Study of Torah; Idolatry; Repentance.
Book Two: The Book of Love, discusses halakhic laws concerning “ Recitation of the Shema”; the wearing of Tefillin; Mezuzah and the Torah Scroll; The Blessings; and Circumcision.
Please stop by and take a look. You may well be captivated!
We wish you all a very happy Hanukkah!
Sue-Ellen, Brenda, & Scott
OUR DAY AT WAIM - Sunday, December 4th, 9:00am to noon
As you may know, our faith community is one of 39 belonging to the Windham Area Interfaith Ministry community. As a member, we commit to help WAIM by gathering a group of volunteers twice a year on a Sunday morning to assist them in whatever it is they need us to do. Feel free to invite friends and family to come with you - it's more fun with a group!
Our commitment is from 9 AM to noon, Sunday, December 4th! You can join us for the entire time, or just an hour if you wish, so please
stop by, and help us help WAIM. Thank you!
WAIM - 866 Main Street, Willimantic Park on the street, or in the public parking one block down Walnut St.
When you arrive, please sign in at the front desk. Merle Potchinsky will be there to direct you to the jobs to be done. Questions? Contact Merle Potchinsky at [email protected] or call 456-7270 x17
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Helen Ross Marsha Hilsenrad
General Fund Murray Wachman in honor of the High Holidays Marsha Hilsenrad
Chai Appeal Shoshana Levinson
DONATIONS - THANK YOU!
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A SECRET TUNNEL, A DARING HOLOCAUST ESCAPE ATTEMPT - A FOLLOW UP TO DR. RICHARD FREUND’S LECTURE OF NOVEMBER 14, 2016. Submitted by Susan Meisler
Capturing Evidence; Recognizing Courage
Dr. Richard Freund, a professor of Jewish History at the University of Hartford, told an enthusiastic audience at ECSU that he was able to transform the destructive science of archeology to a non-invasive form of exploration by using technology and electric resistive tomography pioneered by gas and oil exploration.
Archeological remains were revealed with minimal disturbance of the site. According to Freund, archeology is not about artifacts; it’s about the culture they reveal. Freund described his excavations of the Great Synagogue of Vilnius, Lithuania and the vibrant culture of the “Jerusalem of the North.” At its height, Vilnius had 12 synagogues to meet the needs of 90,000 Jews. He also described the evidence that documented the extermination pits in the Ponar Forest where 100,000 Jews were murdered by the Nazis and their sympathizers.
Excavations at the Ponar Forest revealed both destruction and courage. “Burn Brigades” of Jewish prisoners were forced to incinerate thousands of corpses. Freund showed evidence of the remains of a secret escape tunnel dug by prisoners desperate to survive. Although only 11 were successful, their testimonies, as well as the diary of a Polish farmer who lived not far from these pits, supplement the physical evidence of ashes and artifacts.
The audience previewed a Nova documentary about the Vilnius excavations that will be aired on PBS in April of 2017. The Holocaust and Human Rights Committee sponsored Dr. Freund’s presentation and hopes to show this documentary in the spring. Visits to the Vilnius exhibit at the Jewish Museum at the Greenberg Center for Jewish Studies, University of Hartford are encouraged.
The Great Synagogue of Vilna
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JEWRY DUTY
If you have not yet signed up for ALL of your 6-8 Jewry Duty dates for 5777, please do so soon. We are in great need of Jewry Duty participants. Many people choose dates around an occasion or a family yahrzeit. Yahrzeits are read the Shabbat previous to the yahrzeit date, unless the date falls on Shabbat, in which case it is read on that day.
TO SIGN UP, Go To: lotsahelpinghands.com/c/644418 LOTSA HELPING HANDS is our online Jewry Duty management calendar
If you ARE NOT already registered in LOTSA Once in LOTSA, follow the prompts to register (it’s easy). Once your email address has been verified by me (your office administrator) you will be ready to log-on and sign-up for your chosen dates; be sure you are working in the 5777 Jewry Duty category.
If you are registered Then you need only log-in and sign-up for your chosen dates, making sure you choose the 5777 Jewry Duty category.
Problems? Questions? contact Marlene at [email protected] or 860-423-3743
We understand that some individuals simply can’t attend to Jewry Duty functions due to transportation or mobility issues, please email Marlene with “OPT OUT” in the subject line to be removed from consideration.
Though we did offer the option of signing up for half of your dates prior to Yom Kippur, and the other half prior to Passover, we ask that you please not wait, as we need to have a better understanding of what our Jewry Duty needs will be in the coming months.
Thank you!
DECEMBER JEWRY DUTY PARTICIPANTS/NEEDS - 15 additional participants needed! Have you signed up for your 6-8 for 5777?
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Friday, December 2 Shabbat Service
CAPTAIN(S) JD Participant Needed
JD Participant Needed
Adrienne Marks
Roberta Schwane
Saturday, December 3 Bagel & Bible
Captain Faye Ringel
Lottie & Karl Hackner
Leanne Rand
Naomi Shea
Friday, December 9 T.G.I. Shabbes
Captain Ellie Shane
Anne Willenborg
Doreen Simonsen
Saturday, December 10 Shabbat Service
Captain(s) JD Participant Needed
JD Participant Needed
Martha Cutter
Friday, December 16 Tikkun Olam Service
CAPTAIN(S) JD Participant Needed
JD Participant Needed
JD Participant Needed
Scott DeShong
Saturday, December 17 Shabbat Service
Captain Rochelle Marcus
Saturday Kiddush Rita Pollack
Saturday Kiddush Grace Adams
Friday, December 23
Shabbat Dinner at the home of Joan and Stuart Sidney
Saturday, December 24 Shabbat Service
CAPTAIN(S) JD Participant Needed
JD Participant Needed
JD Participant Needed
Friday, December 30 Leader’s Choice
JD Participant Needed
JD Participant Needed
Debra & Paul Sarazin
Saturday, December 31 Shabbat Service
CAPTAIN(S) JD Participant Needed
Saturday Kiddush JD Participant Needed
Saturday Kiddush JD Participant Needed
Looking ahead to January, 2017 7 additional participants needed
ust sign up
specially if you haven’t yet
hy wait? Though we’d be happy to sign you up
av Jeremy says it is so
our duty awaits
Kenneth R. Dardick, M. D.
Nelson C. Walker II, M.D
Ayaz T. Madraswalla, M.D.
Ross L. Winakor, M.D.
Sandra Hughes, M.D.
CELEBRATING OVER 35 YEARS!
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Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm
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FUNDS :
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Capital Improvement
Beautification
Endowment
Library
Good & Welfare
Cemetery
Religious School
High Holiday Cantor
Tikkun Olam
Anne & Meyer Russian Youth Fund
Shabbes Dinner Fund
Habonim Board Donor ($500-999)
Patron ($1,000-2,499) Benefactor ($2,500-4,999)
Habonim ($5,000+)
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Your legacy
Our future
Please consider
the Temple in your
estate planning.
Opportunities for Giving
Books Humashim (Torah & Haftarah Books)
$75 each for a bookplate
Siddurim (prayer book) $30 each for bookplate
Sanctuary Seat Plaques & Yizkor Memorial Plaques
$250 each
Tree of Life in Greer Auditorium
$90 for a leaf
Mahzorim (High Holiday Prayer Books) $30 each for a bookplate
Judith A. Stein Attorney at Law
Executive Director
(860) 456-7790
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SAVE THE DATES YAHRZEITS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER
Remember to light your Yahrzeit candle on the night before the date shown. It is also appropriate to come to shul to say Kaddish on the Shabbat when your loved one’s name is read, and to give tzedakah in your loved one’s memory. May their memory be a blessing.
The following Yahrzeits will be read December 2 and 3
Paul Colombo Husband of Carol Colombo 4 Kislev December 4
Mildred Marks Andrews Mother of Adrienne Marks 4 Kislev December 4
Sandra Lautz Sister of Adrienne Marks 5 Kislev December 5
Eva Berkowitz Miller Sister-in-Law of Lenore Berkowitz 5 Kislev December 5
Lillian Beatrice Friedman Grandmother of Steven Stein 5 Kislev December 5
Rose Goldstein Flatow Mother of Lenore Berkowitz 6 Kislev December 6
Samuel Schwartz Father of Rabbi Jeremy Schwartz 6 Kislev December 6
Louis B. Guny Father of Ida Millman 7 Kislev December 7
Jacob Cohen 8 Kislev December 8
Sarah Bassok 8 Kislev December 8
Ruth Russian 9 Kislev December 9
The following Yahrzeits will be read December 9 and 10
Sarah Dvoshe Rothblatt 10 Kislev December 10
David Michael Kaplan 11 Kislev December 11
Bernard Grossman 11 Kislev December 11
Moshe Fishman Grandfather of Bernie Schreiber 12 Kislev December 12
Morris Rothblatt 12 Kislev December 12
Hattie Cohen 13 Kislev December 13
Morris Kelman Uncle of Ruth Case 13 Kislev December 13
Mildred Goldstein Aunt of Roberta Frankel 13 Kislev December 13
Aaron Drutman Brother-in-Law of Harry Glasner 13 Kislev December 13
Charles Marmon Father of Stefan Marmon 14 Kislev December 14
Fanny Ostrofsky 14 Kislev December 14
Blanche Tauster Mother of Ethel Glasner 15 Kislev December 15
Milton Morton Sidney Father of Stu Sidney 15 Kislev December 15
The following Yahrzeits will be read December 16 and 17
Hyman Kirschenbaum Father of Arthur Kirschenbaum 17 Kislev December 17
Norman Brettschneider Father of Bruce Brettschneider 17 Kislev December 17
Samuel M. Moskowitz 19 Kislev December 19
Louis Jacob Cohen 19 Kislev December 19
Abraham Potchinsky Grandfather of Merle Potchinsky 19 Kislev December 19
Louis Rosen Grandfather of Debra Sarazin 19 Kislev December 19
Minnie Chasen 20 Kislev December 20
Gary Cantor Brother of Gail Petrowsky 20 Kislev December 20
Nathan Plotkin 21 Kislev December 21
Samuel Solotaroff 21 Kislev December 21
Alice Rubin Aunt of Georgia Mittelman 23 Kislev December 23
The following Yahrzeits will be read December 23 and 24
Abraham Borodach 26 Kislev December 26
Celia Mandel 26 Kislev December 26
Myer Russian 26 Kislev December 26
Philip Rosen 26 Kislev December 26
Frank Kenton Father of Steve Kenton 27 Kislev December 27
Irwin David Mittelman Brother of Eugene Mittelman 28 Kislev December 28
Josephine Greer 29 Kislev December 29
Benjamin Prague Father-in-Law of Edith Prague 29 Kislev December 29
Max Schupack Grandfather of Beth Schilberg 29 Kislev December 29
George Hauslaib Father of Mark Hauslaib 29 Kislev December 29
Irving Israel Seliger Father of Joan Seliger Sidney 1 Tevet December 30
Israel Russian 1 Tevet December 30
Morris Sandler 1 Tevet December 30
Ida Rosen Grandmother of Janet Miller 1 Tevet December 30
Melvin Miller Husband of Janet Miller, Father of Debra Sarazin 1 Tevet December 30
Harry Seplowitz 1 Tevet December 30
Minnette Drazen Mother of Karen Drazen 1 Tevet December 30
The following Yahrzeits will be read December 30 and December 31
Etta Beckerman Aunt of Mona Friedland 2 Tevet December 31
Joseph Oguschewitz 2 Tevet December 31
David Morris Roth Husband of Sandra Roth 2 Tevet December 31
Harriet Gochros Mother of Stephen Gochros 2 Tevet December 31
Nathan Berliner Father of Martin Berliner 2 Tevet December 31
Samuel Eisenberg 3 Tevet January 1
Helen Gutstein Mother of Rita Pollack 3 Tevet January 1
Abraham Sussman 4 Tevet January 2
Miriam Moskowitz 4 Tevet January 2
Yetta Schretter 5 Tevet January 3
Peshe Gordon Mother-in-Law of Irene Gordon 7 Tevet January 5
Anna Ethel Marshall Mother of Ralph Marshall 7 Tevet January 5
Lesley Kirschenbaum Wife of Arthur Kirschenbaum 7 Tevet January 5
Yetta Schiller Mother of Larry Schiller 8 Tevet January 6
Florence Rosenstein 8 Tevet January 6
Martin Wollner Father of David Wollner 8 Tevet January 6
DECEMBER YAHRZEITS continued
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Remember to light your Yahrzeit candle on the night before the date shown. It is also appropriate to come to shul to say Kaddish on the Shabbat when your loved one’s name is read, and to give tzedakah in your loved one’s memory. May their memory be a blessing.
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10:00am Shabbat Service
9:30am Bagel & Bible
10:30am Shabbat Service, aufruf for Naomi & Jerry Shea, and a Shabbat Experience.
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10am Shabbat Service, Shabbat Experience
7:00pm Spiritual & Ritual Comm. Mtg.
6:15pm T.G.I. Shabbes
9:00am Mussar Va’ad 10:30am Family Mitzvah Sunday
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7:00pm Board Mtg.
7:30pm Tikkun Olam VaNefesh
7:00pm Daughters of Abraham Book Club
12:00pm JFEC Seniors Hanukkah and New Year’s party! At Beth El Synagogue in New London
9:00am to noon WAIM WORK DAY
NOTE: Rav Jeremy will be away for conferences and vacation on: December 1st through the 3rd December 11th through 13th December 29th through January 5th
Your Office Administrator will be away November 30th through December 12th
5:30-8:30pm Hanukkah party at the Temple with Mansfield/Storrs’ Beth-El
10am Shabbat Service
4:30pm Religious School Special Wednesday
4:30pm Religious School
7:30pm Shabbat Service
7:00pm Hevra Kaddisha mtg.
10:00am Sandwich Making at the Covenant Soup Kitchen
4:30pm Religious School 6:30pm
Shabbes Dinner at the home of Joan and Stuart Sidney
7:30pm Leader’s Choice Shabbat Celebration
10am Shabbat Service
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