November 2014 - Temple Shalom

Temple
Cheshvan/Kislev 5775
Shalom
Rabbi Rothman Lecture Weekend
November 13–14, 2014
Dr. Rachel Korazim, a teacher at some of Israel's most distinguished education institutions, returns
to Temple Shalom this year as our Rothman Memorial Scholar on Thursday,
November 13 and Friday, November 14. Just as she did last year,
Dr. Korazim will bring her incredible insights on early Zionism, Israeli poetry,
and the challenges and struggles of peace to Temple Shalom, for a series of
exceptional learning opportunities.
Born in Israel, Dr. Rachel Korazim is a graduate of Haifa University with a
PhD in Jewish Education and has vast experience in Jewish education and
curriculum development, both in Israel and the Diaspora. She currently
teaches at various institutions including The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
and the Shalom Hartman Institute.
Anokhi – Dialogues with God in Israeli Poetry
Thursday, November 13 at noon
Although Israel is often seen as a society divided along the
lines of religiosity and secularism, a close look will show
how even the most secular of writers are rooted in classical
texts and create their own language of secular prayer.
The session will examine a variety of expressions of the
relationship with G-d, based on secular, biblical and prayer
references in modern Israeli poetry. We will review works by
Israeli poets and artists from the early pre-State years down
to our own time, as we move from rebellion and denial
through painful dialogue to acceptance through creativity.
November 2014
Inside:
President’s
Message
Page 2
Adult Education
Page 3
Nursery School &
Families with
Young Children
Page 4
Shacharit News
Page 5
MINCHA and
MA’ARIV
Page 6
Community News
and Information
Pages 6–8, 10–14
Calendar
Page 9
Generation to
Generation
Page 15
Donations
Pages 16 and 17
The Other as a Mirror – Jews and Arabs in Israeli and Palestinian Literature and Poetry
Friday evening, November 14 after Shabbat service
Dinner with Rachel Korazim
Our study will explore the images of the Arab in modern Israeli literature, and the images Arab writers present of Jews/Israelis. Arabs have been portrayed in Israeli literature from the very early days
of the first Aliya. Their image constantly is changing from romantic biblical figures to suspicious
enemies and all the way to neighbors and critical witnesses of Israel’s ever changing reality. Israeli
Arabs have also written pieces which have struggled with being an Arab in an Israeli context; as well
as reflecting the complex relationships between Israel’s varied populations. We will explore both
sides of this challenging divide through the works of Israeli Jewish and Israeli Arab writers and poets.
Registration form and additional information are on page 3
Service Schedule
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News from Temple Shalom
A Message from President Jo-Ann Suna
As I begin my second year of presidency, I am
becoming used to the rhythm of Temple life.
A flurry of activity begins in September
and then we slow down to celebrate the High
holidays, quickly followed by Sukkot and
Simchat Torah. The trustees and I are responsible for a very important business, but we’re
President reminded that this is a sacred community and
Jo-Ann Suna we have to care for it in ways that are special.
Our first board meeting of the year made this clear to me. Like
most Temples, we are dealing with challenging issues such
as retaining membership, careful usage of our endowment
and addressing our building needs. At the meeting, each
trustee was engaged and made sure that they expressed his
or her opinion. Everyone wanted to make sure that we are
guiding this Temple towards the best possible sustainable
future and every trustee understood the importance of his or
her role as a leader of the Temple.
One item discussed was the physical state of our building.
As I said in my Kol Nidre address, our building is entering
its 58th year. Under the guidance of the diligent work of our
Facilities Committee, a thorough review of the building’s
needs has been done and a plan to maintain the building over
the next twenty years has been outlined. Along with this
maintenance, we are also exploring general remodeling
needed for a building of this age. The board has hired a
consulting firm to explore methods for funding these efforts.
The firm will help us determine the feasibility of implementing
a long-range funding plan in the months ahead. I will keep you
updated on this progress as we move forward.
We also spent time discussing the usage of our endowment
and will continue these discussions during our next
few meetings. We are very fortunate to have a healthy
endowment, but need to be careful that we preserve it for
the years to come. Trustees come to Board meetings with
their our own individual concerns, but as Board members
work very hard to make sure their decision-making
represents the needs of the entire community. As president,
it is humbling to witness the care and responsibility each
trustee takes in this process. We are very fortunate for the
expertise we have among our trustees and their willingness
to devote many volunteer hours to their board tasks.
As Rabbi Hirsch said in a recent blog post, as we “move
from emotional ambiguity of Yom Kippur into the absolute
joy of Sukkot”, and the celebration of the annual cycle of the
Torah readings, so too our cycle of the year begins. We
begin with a flurry but realize that much care must go into
our decisions. Our Temple is a special place.
Of course as I am writing this article, I still have leftover
matzoh ball soup and brisket in my fridge, and by the time
you are reading the bulletin, we will be preparing
for Thanksgiving. I hope that you enjoy the month of
November and I wish you and your families a very
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jo-Ann Suna
Temple Shalom’s Vision and Values
Our Vision
As a congregational family, Temple Shalom is committed to making each person
feel welcome and at home. We do this in a personal way by getting to know
each member of our community, one at a time, and in doing so help everyone find
a place in Temple Shalom’s dynamic and supportive Jewish community.
Our Values
We participate together in the religious, educational, and communal life
of our congregation as we live the values of Lifelong Learning, Enriching Spirituality,
Building Community, Repairing the World, Deepening our Relationship with Israel,
and Sustaining Jewish Continuity.
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Adult Education
Here is a preview of some of the wonderful Adult Education programming this year. If you have questions please
contact Susan Braun, Education Office Administrator, at [email protected] or at (617) 332-9550.
Engaging Israel
Sunday mornings at 10 a.m.
November 2, 9,16 and December 7
Rabbi Eric Gurvis
Downtown Study
One Thursday per month
at 12:15 p.m.
November–May
Rabbi Eric Gurvis
Torah Chanting - Level 2
Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m.
November 2, 16 and 23
Cantor Peter Halpern
Cooking & Baking Classes
Oneg Shabbat cookies
Sunday, November 9 at 2 p.m.
Nadine Broude
Brisket and Kugel
Sunday, November 16 at 2 p.m.
Elinor Nelson
Aunt Rose’s Best Cookies
Sunday, November 23 at 2 p.m.
Laurel Miller
Challah and 2 Tasty Sequels
Sunday, November 30 at 2 p.m.
Mary Jane Suzman
Lunch and Learn
One Tuesday per month
at 11:45 a.m.
November 4–May 12
Rabbi Eric Gurvis
Shir Shalom Choir
Selected Wednesdays
at 7:30 p.m.
November–May
Seeking Shabbat
November 22 at 8:45 a.m.
Rabbi Eric Gurvis
Temple Shalom Rothman Lecture Weekend
With Rachel Korazim from the Shalom Hartman Institute
Lunch with the Rothman Memorial Scholar: Thursday, November 13 at 11:45 a.m.
Congregational Dinner featuring the Rothman Memorial Scholar: Friday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m.
We would love to join you for our Lunch with the Scholar on Thursday, November 13.
Name(s): _________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________
____ Members @ $10 _______
Email: __________________________________________
_____Non-Members @ $15 _______
TOTAL $ ________
Please make check payable to “Temple Shalom” and mail it to:
Temple Shalom, Attn: Rothman Memorial Scholar Weekend, 175 Temple Street, Newton, MA 02465.
Please add “Rothman Memorial Scholar Lunch—November 13” to the memo line.
We would love to join you for Shabbat Dinner with the Scholar on Friday, November 14.
Name(s): _________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________
____ Members @ $15 _______
Email: __________________________________________
_____Non-Members @ $20 _______
TOTAL $ ________
Please make check payable to “Temple Shalom” and mail it to:
Temple Shalom, Attn: Rothman Memorial Scholar Weekend, 175 Temple Street, Newton, MA 02465.
Please add “Rothman Memorial Scholar Dinner—November 14” to the memo line.
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News from Temple Shalom
Nursery School News
Families with Young Children
Welcome back! We are all really excited
for the coming school year here at Temple
Shalom Nursery School. If you are in the
Temple during a weekday morning, you
are always welcome to drop by!
Johanna Perlin
Nursery School
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for Families with Young Children
Monday Morning Chatterblocks
Johanna Perlin
Mondays, November 3, 10, 17 and 24
at 8:45 a.m.
Here is what’s happening at Temple Shalom Nursery
School:
Open House(s)
November 5 and 18 from 9:30-10:30 a.m.:
For families of children at least 18 months old on September
2015. You don’t need to be a Temple member! Nursery
School registration opens at the end of November.
Child Psychology Workshop
November 19 from 7–8:30 p.m.
Gateways will present “A Look at Mental Health and Life
Long Skills for all of our students” led by Dr. David Gotthelf,
consultant and former lead Psychologist for the Newton
Public Schools. Free and open to the community.
A very informal open playspace for little ones
which (hopefully!) gives moms/caregivers
a chance to chat a bit in a toy-filled room.
Bring whatever you might need to be
comfortable (coffee and tea available). Stay as long or as little
as you like. Come share a smile and a chat with us! Contact
Danna Perry at [email protected] or by phone at
(617) 332-9550 with any questions.
FwYC Dinner and Shabbat Club
Friday, November 7
Service at 5:45 p.m.
Dinner at 6 p.m.
Shabbat Halleilu service and the
Shabbat Club at 6:30 p.m.
Mitzvah Mall Fundraiser on November 23:
Purchase some delicious baked goods at Mitzvah Mall! A
percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the Nursery Meet other families and connect over a
School Scholarship Fund.
no-muss, no-fuss Shabbat pizza dinner ($10 per family).
Thanksgiving and our culture:
During November, Nursery School children will explore the
customs of the Wampanoag peoples indigenous to this area
and the many similarities to our Jewish values.
Rabbi Gurvis singing to
our students in the belly
of the whale!
If your kids are up for it, the very musical and always fun,
hour-long Shabbat Halleilu service starts at 6:30 p.m. in the
Main Sanctuary. Also available next door is our Shabbat Club
in Room 202 (a drop-off playspace for children ages two and
up with Shabbat-driven activities led by preschool teacher Kat
Horion). No pre-registration is needed. Just come if you can!
Tot Shabbat
Saturday, November 8 at 10 a.m.
A short, interactive family service
designed for Families with Young
Children (FwYC) ages infant
through Pre-K, with songs, movement, stories, and a visit from our
favorite Shabbat puppet, Oof-Oof.
Little Explorers: A Family Learning Experience
Sunday, November 23 at 10 a.m.
Our students love to play
in nature!
A family exploration of social action
for kids and their grown-ups. See our
weekly emails for more details on this
exciting program!
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SHACHARIT
Exciting learning is happening every Sunday at SHACHARIT! Our first round of CHUGIM (electives) were a huge success.
Check out our website www.tsyouth.org to check out a slide show from each week of SHACHARIT. There are fantastic
photos of robots, animation light boxes, theatre performances, tefila and much more.
Consecration will be on Friday evening, December 5. Please be sure to join us as we celebrate the children in first grade
as they begin their Jewish education. There will be a special dinner at 5:45 p.m. for first graders and their special guests.
On December 14, the SHINE THE LIGHT Festival will offer great opportunities for SHACHARIT families to come and
experience the intersection of Judaism and the arts with a mosaic art project, a star gazing gallery and much more. Be
sure to join us!
Finally – check out the profiles of some of our talented staff this year at SHACHARIT:
Pell Osborne is an Animation Education
Specialist and a Creative Teaching Fellow
with the Massachusetts Cultural Council. He
uses animation for teaching and learning in
schools and colleges. His LineStorm
Creative Learning Projects make lively hand
-drawn group animation projects on a wide
range of topics. He gets excited about design, invention, the mechanics of creation, and bike riding! He
graduated from Kenyon College and received a Masters in Education at Lesley University. He attended Harvard University for
additional study in animation. He developed LineStorm with the
MIT Student Art Association and is proud to report that Harvard
University’s Project Zero calls LineStorm, “The best example of
project-based learning we’ve ever seen!”
Emily Bhargava is an artist and
community organizer who has been
leading community art projects for
more than 17 years. As a muralist,
a stained glass artist, a mosaic artist
and a facilitator, Emily has seen the
power of art to bring people of all
ages together and to transform
spaces into powerful forces for
change. Emily enjoys helping people turn ideas into
beautiful objects that are meaningful to them and to
others. And she loves to find excuses to get messy!
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News from Temple Shalom
Brotherhood Event
Join Us As We Honor Cindi Crutchfield
We need your blood…Register Now!
Please Join Us for
an Evening
in Honor of
Cindi Crutchfield
Annual Temple Shalom
Brotherhood
American Red Cross
Blood Drive
Friday, November 21
5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 23 from 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Please join us and bring your friends and family.
The need for blood is acute this year.
Shalom Nosh
Shabbat service followed by a special and
festive Oneg Shabbat
Donations in honor of Cindi’s many years of devoted service
as Executive Director can be used to support many of the
initiatives within our Temple Shalom community.
To make an appointment to donate contact Allan Cole at
(617) 558-1606 or [email protected]
Free Red cross t-shirts to all presenting donors!
Bagels and refreshments will be served.
To make a donation, please go to the homepage of our
website and follow the prompts.
MINCHA and MA’ARIV
Jewish Educator Avram Infeld famously describes
Judaism as a 5-legged table. As he describes, the
five legs are Memory, Family, Covenant, Hebrew and
Israel. The theory is that if every Jew can find three of
those five things that are important in their lives
their “Jewish table” will stand. Four or five legs would
make it more sturdy but with only two legs, the table
would topple over. Additionally, if every person
chooses three legs we will all have at least one thing
in common which strengthens and deepens our
community and connection to one another. It’s a
beautiful concept and one that struck a particular cord
with Temple Shalom member Matt King who is now in
10th grade.
Last spring Matt and his
classmates studied this
story with their teacher
Seth Kroll and Seth
asked them each to
complete a year-end
project summing up
their learning. Matt was
inspired by it enough to
set out to make a
5-legged
table
by
himself. The result is
simply breathtaking and
Matt has generously
given the table to Temple Shalom. I recently sat down
with Matt to talk about the table, its inspiration and
construction and how he imagined it would be utilized
at Temple.
Here are his words:
The inspiration behind the table
was a lesson we learned in 9th
grade. When told we were to do
an end of the year project, it took
me about 2 seconds to put
together my love of woodworking
and the lesson about the 5-legged
table. We were asked to choose
which three we thought were
most important. I chose Family, Memory, and Israel.
Originally I wanted the table to live in the youth lounge, where
I tend to spend most of my time, but then I decided to make the
table out of cherry wood, which, in all honesty, will make any
piece look nicer. I would love for people to see it and learn
about the meaning of the legs. I designed and built the whole
table myself. The 5th leg is added to the table with a simple yet
fundamental joint in woodworking, called a wedged-through
mortise and tenon. The simple concept is there is a hole
(square) in the table top, and the end of the 5th leg is cut so it
fits in the hole. Also, for extra strength, I cut down the middle of
the tenon (fifth leg) and once it was inserted in the mortise
(table top), I put a wedge in it to spread it out. The table is
cherry wood and the wedge is rose bubinga which created a
nice contrast on the top.
If you would like more information about Matt’s 5-legged table
or you want to use it during your life-cycle event, please
contact Ellie Goldman [email protected]. For
more information about Avram Infeld and the 5-legged table
theory to go www.5leggedtable.org.
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Sisterhood Events
Sip. Shop. Pamper.
Join us for a fantastic evening of fun indulgences at the 2014 Sisterhood Fall Fling!
Fabulous shopping featuring clothing & accessories, jewelry, bags, personalized items, home décor, holiday gifts and more...
WHEN:
Thursday, November 13 from 6:30–9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, Newton, MA 02465
COST:
$40 General Admission, $75 Patron, $150 Benefactor (Heavy Hors D’oeuvres & Dessert will be served)
RSVP:
By Friday, November 7
To pay online go to www.templeshalom.org and use the link in the events section
We would love to join you for our Fall Fling on November 13!
Name(s): _________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________
___General Admission @ $40______
Email: __________________________________________
___Patron @ $75 ______
__Benefactor @ $150
TOTAL $ ________
Please make check payable to “Temple Shalom Sisterhood” and mail it to:
Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, Newton, MA 02465.
Please add “Fall Fling” to the memo line.
Join Sisterhood! It’s time to join Sisterhood or renew your membership.
Why?
To build connections with the women of the Temple
To help raise funds to make Temple life better:
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Supplementing programs for Youth Engagement
and FwYC
Paying for snacks for our SHACHARIT students
Providing Kiddush cups for B’nai Mitzvah
Social Action initiatives for women and children
Because we have fun doing it!
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News from Temple Shalom
Shira Yoga
Shalom Y’All
Beginner Stained Glass Workshop
Series for Young Adults
Monday November 10 at 7 p.m.
Be inspired by Temple Shalom’s beautiful stained glass
windows and learn to design and create a stained glass
panel for your own home. This series of three classes
(November 10, 24 and December 1) will be taught
by professional glass artist Emily Bhargava.
Co-sponsors: The MEM Project and SHINE THE LIGHT
This program is supported in part by a Young Adult
Mezzanine Grant from Combined Jewish Philanthropies
Cost: $36 per person
Candle-Making Workshop for
Young Adults
Tuesday December 9 at 7 p.m.
Connect with other young adults as you make your own set
of Chanukah candles to last the eight nights.
Co-sponsors: The MEM Project and SHINE THE LIGHT
This program is supported in part by a Young Adult
Mezzanine Grant from Combined Jewish Philanthropies
Cost: $18 per person
Saturday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
Visit the SHINE THE LIGHT page on our website at
www.templeshalom.org for more information and for the
links to register for these exciting classes!
Pre-Registration is Requested
but NOT Required:
http://tinyurl.com/shirayogaNOV
Share the Wedding Blessing for Rabbi Neil Hirsch and Liz Piper-Goldberg
Please Join Us on November 7 at 6:30 p.m.
Elizabeth Morgan Piper-Goldberg and Rabbi Neil Elliott Hirsch invite you to rejoice with them
as they prepare to enter their chuppah. Join together at Kabbalat Shabbat services,
as they receive a special wedding blessing before the ark. Festive Oneg to follow. All are welcome.
“I have found the one whom my soul loves” – Song of Songs 3:4
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FwYC Monday Morning
Chatterblocks
8:45 a.m.
Facilitates Committee
Meeting
3 p.m.
Stained Glass Series
7 p.m.
Garden Club
7 p.m.
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Blood Drive
7:30 a.m.
FwYC Lil explorers
9 a.m.
RS: Grades K–6:
9:30 a.m.
Torah Chanting
9:30 a.m.
Science Sunday
noon
30
No Religious School
Favorite Shabbat Dishes
2 p.m.
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FwYC Monday Morning
Chatterblocks
8:45 a.m.
Spirituality Discussion
Group
7:15 p.m.
10
FwYC Monday Morning
Chatterblocks
8:45 a.m.
Stained Glass Series
7p.m.
9
RS: Grades K–6
9:30 a.m.
Engaging Israel
10 a.m.
OYEF: Interfaith Tour
12 p.m.
Favorite Shabbat Dishes
2 p.m.
Glass Dreidel Making
4:30 p.m.
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RS: Grades K–6:
9:30 a.m.
Torah Chanting
9:30 a.m.
Engaging Israel
10 a.m.
Jewish Practices: When
Someone Dies
10 a.m.
Favorite Shabbat Dishes
2 p.m.
3
FwYC Monday Morning
Chatterblocks
8:45 a.m.
Brotherhood Meeting
7 p.m.
Mon
2
RS: Grades K–6
9:30 a.m.
Torah Chanting
9:30 a.m.
Engaging Israel
10 a.m.
Docent Training For
Stained Glass Windows
11 a.m.
Glass Mezuzah Making
4:30 p.m.
Sun
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NS Thanksgiving Program
11 a.m.
RS: Hebrew
2 p.m.
Chanting Drop-In
4 p.m.
Mincha
4:30 p.m.
Ma’ariv
6:30 p.m.
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NS Open House
9:30 a.m.
Bonim Meeting
1:30 p.m.
RS: Hebrew
2 p.m.
Chanting Drop-In
4 p.m.
Mincha
4:30 p.m.
Ma’ariv
6:30 p.m.
Docent Training
7 p.m.
Seeing the Light
7:30 p.m.
No Hebrew Classes
No Nursery School
Temple Offices Closed
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VETERAN’S DAY
4
Lunch and Learn
11:45 a.m.
RS: Hebrew
2 p.m.
Mincha
4:30 p.m.
NS Parent Conferences
6 p.m.
Ma’ariv
6:30 p.m.
Glass Dreidel Making
7 p.m.
Seeing the Light
7:30 p.m.
Tue
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No Hebrew Classes
Temple Offices Closed
1 p.m.
19
RS: Hebrew
3 p.m.
Shir Shalom Rehearsal
7:15 p.m.
Board of Trustees
Meeting
7:30 p.m.
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RS: Hebrew
3 p.m.
NS Parent Conferences
6 p.m.
Music Committee
7:30 p.m.
Executive Committee
7:30 p.m.
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NS Open House
9:30 a.m.
RS: Hebrew
3 p.m.
Sisterhood Board Meeting
7 p.m.
Shir Shalom Rehearsal
7:15 p.m.
Wed
No Hebrew Classes
No Nursery School
Temple Offices Closed
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THANKSGIVING DAY
20
RS: Hebrew
3 p.m.
Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class
6:45 p.m.
Me’ah
7 p.m.
13
Lunch with the
Rothman Scholar
11:45 a.m.
RS: Hebrew
3 p.m.
Sisterhood Fall Fling
5:30 p.m.
Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class
6:45 p.m.
Me’ah
7 p.m.
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TS @ NewBridge
10 a.m.
RS: Hebrew
3 p.m.
Ma’ariv: Finding U
6 p.m.
Adult B'nai Mitzvah Class
6:45 p.m.
Me’ah
7 p.m.
Thu
Shalom Nosh
6 p.m.
Shabbat Worship
6:30 p.m.
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No Hebrew Classes
No Nursery School
Temple Offices Closed
21
NS Shabbat Dinner
5:45 p.m.
Shalom Nosh
6 p.m.
Shabbat Worship with
Shir Shalom Honoring
Cindi Crutchfield
6:30 p.m.
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Shalom Nosh
6 p.m.
Shabbat Worship
6:30 p.m.
Rothman Lecture with
Congregational Dinner
7:30 p.m.
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FwYC Family Service
5:45 p.m.
FwYC Shabbat Dinner
6 p.m.
Shalom Nosh
6 p.m.
Shabbat Halleilu with the
Aufruf of Rabbi Neil Hirsch
and Liz Piper-Goldberg
6:30 p.m.
FwYC Shabbat Club
6:30 p.m.
Fri
Sat
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Minyan Service with
Torah Reading
9 a.m.
Shabbat Service with the
Bat Mitzvah of Serena Jampel
10:45 a.m.
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Seeking Shabbat
8:45 a.m.
Minyan Service with
Torah Study
9 a.m.
Shira Yoga
10 a.m.
Shabbat Service with
the Bar Mitzvah of
Drew Rosenberg
10:45 p.m.
15
Minyan Service with
Torah Reading
9 a.m.
Shabbat Service with the
Bar Mitzvah of Alfie
Rudnick
10:45 a.m.
OYEF: “Light of Reason”
(Offsite)
3 p.m.
8
Minyan Service with
Torah Study
9 a.m.
Tot Shabbat
10 a.m.
Shabbat Service with the
B’nai Mitzvah of
Michael Shriver and
Maya Waldor
10:45 a.m.
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B’nai Mitzvah Shabbaton
8:45 a.m.
Minyan Service with
Torah Study
9 a.m.
Shabbat Service with the
Bat Mitzvah of
Allison Switalski
10:45 a.m.
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News from Temple Shalom
Worship Initiative Task Force
Seeking Shabbat
We want your participation!
November 22 at 8:45 a.m.
Please join us as we explore texts, classical and more
contemporary, and the meaning of Sabbath in our lives.
These sessions will be held monthly and are designed as
individual sessions so that people may come as they wish.
The sessions will conclude so that those who wish to attend
Minyan Torah Study may do so.
Several months ago a task force was established to
evaluate our current worship practices and recommend
changes to make our worship services more responsive to
the spiritual and communal needs of the congregation.
The initiative came out of the information gathered from
congregants who attended the House Meetings held two
years ago and from the conclusions arrived at by the
Welcoming and Engaging Committees. The committee
members visited other congregations and attended their
services, and made recommendations for changing some of
our own practices.
Caring Community Offers Rides
If you no longer drive, or no longer drive at night, we want to
ensure your continued participation in all temple activities.
Simply call the temple office (617) 332-9550 and volunteers
will arrange transportation to Temple so that you will be able
to attend a class, program, or to Shabbat Services.
The Task Force is now working with the goal to engage
people in worship so that they are able to experience
Judaism in ways that have meaning for them and are
applicable to their lives.
Sanctuary Display Cases
Enjoy our NEW Glass Exhibit!
In order to accomplish our goal, we have established
several subcommittees to evaluate each of our current
worship services and to reach out to the congregation at
large and learn what it is that draws you to (or keeps you
away from) a particular service.
Please check out the Temple Street Entryway Display
Cases. They were desgined to work in conjunction with the
Shine the Light Fall Celebration. Tools used for glass
blowing and stained glass techniques are shown along with
Judaica and other decorative works by Temple congregant
Glass Artist Sidney Hutter.
We welcome your participation in this project. We want to
know what you think and how you feel. If you are
interested in participating on one of our subcommittees, or if
you simply want to be sure we hear your voice, please
contact one of us. This will work for you only if your voice
is heard!
To continue the “Shine the Light” theme, a display of holiday
and ceremonial candles is in the works. If you have any
special decorative Shabbat, Chanukah or Havdalah candles
for loan, please be in touch. Email Rhoda Ben Gai at
[email protected].
Please contact us at either of the following email addresses:
Rashi School
Joel Baron at [email protected]
Arlene Pressman at [email protected]
Co-chairs, Worship Initiative Task Force
Curious Minds at Rashi School
For Preschoolers and their grownups
Random Effects
Tuesday, November 4 at 1:30 p.m.
Register at rashi.org/admissions/curiousminds.php
Dying, Death and Mourning: Customs in Our Community
Rashi School Information Session
Imagine your child at The Rashi School,
Sunday, November 16 at 10:30 a.m.
The Boston Area Reform Jewish K-8 Independent School
For the family facing the death of a loved one: what are the Sunday, November 16 at 10:30 a.m.
resources and practices that support the family through the Register online at rashi.org/admissions/openhouses.php
process of dying, death and mourning? Are there things the
family can do to influence the responses of friends? What if Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters Community Mikveh
my family is interfaith? LGBTQ?
Classes in the Paula Brody & Family Education Center
Women's Voices, Women's Wisdom
For friends: what are the best ways to provide comfort and
with Rabbi Beth Naditch
support during this difficult time? What is the etiquette at a
Shiva house? What should I say to the bereaved family
October 15 through May 2015
member? How can I provide ongoing support?
Third Wednesday each month at 12:15 p.m.
Join the discussion with Rabbi Neil Hirsch, congregant Rabbi Explore how our wisdom as modern women informs the way
we understand traditional texts
Joel Baron, Hospice Chaplain at Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice
Care, and hear stories from fellow congregants who have
Many Waters with Rabbis Barbara Penzner,
experience with these issues.
Carl Perkins, and David Lerner
Monday, November 10, 17, and 24 at 7 p.m.
Sponsored by Caring Community and
Interfaith Connection
Some of Boston's most engaging rabbis on the power of
water to transform, inspire, and energize
For more information, contact:
Rhoda Ben-Gai at [email protected] or
1838 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02466
Susan Opdyke at [email protected]
[email protected] (617) 244-1836
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Open Your Eyes Fund for the Arts
November’s Focus: Glass and Light!
SHINE THE LIGHT events this month highlight the beauty of
glass in our tradition. Join us and Open Your Eyes!
www.templeshalom.org/openyoureyes
Make Your Own
Glass Dreidel
SAVE THESE DECEMBER
DATES!
New England Premiere:
“Let There Be Light”
West Newton Cinema
Sunday, December 7 at 4 p.m.
Sunday, November 16 at 4:30 p.m.
Flameworking workshop at Fiamma
Glass Studio. ($60 per person)
Space is limited, register today.
Two aging grand-masters of stained glass
race against time to create a masterpiece at
the Washington National Cathedral. Q&A with
the film’s director following. ($10)
Interfaith Tour of Stained Glass and Sacred Space
Sunday November 9 at 2:30 p.m.
Tour the sanctuaries and stained
glass windows of four West
Newton houses of worship: Myrtle
Baptist Church, First Unitarian
Society of Newton, Second Church
of Newton, and Temple Shalom
($5/person, $10/family; includes
tour, transportation and reception).
Shine the Light
Community Arts Festival
Sunday, December 14 at noon
“Light of Reason”:
Art Tour and Lecture at
Brandeis University
Saturday, November 15 at 3 p.m.
Join us for a feast of art, light, and
intellectual history at Brandeis! View
the newly dedicated light sculpture
and learn about the legacy of Justice Louis Brandeis from Stephen Whitfield,
Ph.D., Professor of American History ($18 per person).
 Live stained-glass demonstrations
 Docent-led tours of sanctuary stained
glass windows
 Family art activities
 Y’hi Or: Using technology to transform
our bodies’ energy into light
 Klezmer Music Performance
 Dance Performance by Luminarium
 Sky Lab: A portable planetarium from
the Museum of Science to view the
night sky
… and much more!
REGISTER NOW! Fill out this form and send to Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, Newton, MA 02465,
or register online at www.templeshalom.org.
Make Your Own Dreidel ($60)  November 4  November 16
Name __________________________________________
 Interfaith Tour ($5/individual or $10/family — circle one)
Address ________________________________________
 Brandeis “Light of Reason” ($18) $ _____ Total Enc.
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CC# ______________________________ Exp. ______
Email ______________________ Phone ______________
Name on Card _________________________________
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Social Action
Pie and Tie Drive
Sunday, November 23
at 9:30 a.m.
Temple Shalom and ESWA
The Eastern Service Workers Association (ESWA) is an
impressive organization located in Dorchester run by and for
Boston’s service workers, temporary, domestic and other
low-income workers and their families. This organization,
open 365 days per year and staffed entirely by volunteers,
provides emergency food, clothing, preventive medical care
and non-emergency dental care, legal advice and more to its
members.
Please bring homemade or store-bought pies
(fully baked, no nuts!) and gently-used-or-new
men’s ties to Temple Shalom.
All of the donated pies will be delivered to Little Brothers
Friends of the Elderly which provides companionship and
nutritious home-delivered Thanksgiving dinners to isolated
and low-income elderly men and women.
Temple Shalom has been building its relationship with
this worthy organization over the years and is looking to
continue, and hopefully, increase our level of involvement in
the coming year. Last year some of our activities included a
backpack/school supply drive, donation of post-rummage
sale items, holiday toy drive, and a lively presentation of
ESWA members to a 3rd and 4th grade religious school class.
This year we hope to include at least one event where our
temple members could meet and share a celebration with
ESWA members.
Ties will be donated to Year Up to help urban young men
dress for work and school. Year Up provides them with the
skills, experience, and support to help
them reach their potential through careers
and education.
If you have questions, please contact Marion
Pollock at [email protected] for the
pie drive and for information about the tie drive,
please email the Temple Shalom office at
[email protected].
We will be looking for volunteers and details will be
forthcoming. In the meantime, if you are itching to roll up
your sleeves (for instance, drive donated items to ESWA’s
office, sort donations, make donations of office equipment)
or need a great mitzvah project please contact:
If you have any questions,
suggestions and feedback,
contact Rabbi Neil Hirsch
at [email protected].
Jodi Narahara at [email protected]
or Jen Hyde at [email protected].
Garden Club News
The Garden Club is planning a planting morning to help
beautify the temple’s parking lot and plant beds, while
minimizing the cost to the temple. So, we are looking to YOU
for donations from your gardens. Fall is a wonderful time to
split plants from your garden, are we are especially hoping
for the following plant donations:
Plants that we hope to have donated:
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Hosta
Day Lily
Heuchera (Coral Bells or Alumroot)
Ornamental Grasses
Bags of spring bulbs such as daffodils and tulips
Thanksgiving Design Workshop
Award winning designers, Elaine DiGiovanni of “The Cutting
Garden” and Elaine Ladd of “Petals
and Posiers” will provide instruction,
guidance and materials for our
annual Thanksgiving Design Workshop on Monday, November 24 at
7 p.m. Materials will cost $50 per
person and advanced registration
is required.
We must limit the workshop to
18 participants. Reserve your place as soon as possible with
Jill Garrity by emailing her at [email protected].
Come join us as we put these plants in their new homes!
Members of the garden club will be in the parking lot
beginning at 9 a.m. to accept plant donations. Then, we’ll
work from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. to put the donated plants in
their new homes. We welcome helpers pof all kinds. Bring a
shovel or trowel, if you have them, and come help us plant!
For more information, please contact Emily Rubenstein at
[email protected].
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November Field Trips to Tower Hill Botanical Garden
We will be organizing field trips to the fabulous Orchid Show
and orchid vendor exhibits (October 31–November 2) and
the Massachusetts Garden Club Federation/SE District
Flower Show featuring 40 special arrangements (November
7–9). Contact Elaine Kateman at [email protected] for
more information.
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Progressive Dinner
Saturday, December 6
6 p.m.
7:15 p.m.
9:15 p.m.
Appetizers at congregants’ homes*
Dinner at congregants’ homes*
Desserts at Temple Shalom
Join friends—new and old!
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and reunite with friends.
Please RSVP by December 1 online by going to our
homepage at www.templeshalom.org and following the prompts,
or by check to the address in the coupon below.
If you have any questions, please contact Mindy Sherbet at [email protected] or
Sheila Feiss at [email protected].
Space is Limited! RSVP by December 1
*We will notify you by mail with the names and addresses of your hosts for the evening.
RSVP to Temple Shalom Progressive Dinner
Enclosed is $25 per person (Hosts attend gratis).
Name(s)
Address
Phone
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Email
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______ I/We would like to host: for dinner (Someone will confirm with you by phone or email.)
____ I/We would like to bring/bake appetizers. ____ I/We would like to bring/bake for the dessert course.
Mail RSVP and check to: “Sisterhood Progressive Dinner” c/o Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, Newton, MA 02465
Mitzvah Mall
Mitzvah Mall Needs You!
Sunday, December 7 at 9:30 a.m.
Mitzvah Mall is a great way for people of all ages to help repair the world, one gift at
a time! When you come to Mitzvah Mall, you will have the opportunity to make
donations of $1–$3 to a variety of local, national and international organizations in
order to meet a small but significant need. In exchange for your gifts, you will receive
cards that you can then send on to family, friends, teachers and other important
people in your life telling them that you have made a donation in their name and
letting them know how the donation will be used. It's a meaningful way to honor
special people, support important work and get some of that holiday shopping taken
care of!
Visit the Mitzvah Mall Marketplace, Too!
In addition to the $1 - $3 offerings, Mitzvah Mall will also include a very special Shuk – a market with lovely hand-crafted
gifts. Proceeds from these sales go directly to organizations doing critical work in our local community and around the world.
We need Mitzvah Mall volunteers! If you want to help plan this great event or volunteer at Mitzvah Mall on December 7,
contact Julie Youdovin at [email protected] or (617) 795-2607 or Rabbi Hirsch at [email protected] or
(617) 332-9550.
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Temple Shalom Adult Kallah
THE
SAVE DATE
Friday, January 16–Sunday, January 18
Wylie Inn and Conference Center - Beverly, MA
Temple Shalom Presents…
16th Annual Adult Kallah
A Gathering of Prayer, Study, Fellowship, and Great Food
INCLUDING:
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Comfortable and spacious guest rooms
Delicious and bountiful buffet meals
Beautiful waterfront views
Wooded walking paths
First-class conference center
COST: Early Bird Rates until 12/1/2014!
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$245/person, double occupancy ($275 after 12/1)
$320/person, single occupancy ($350 after 12/1/)
First-timers save $50!
Scholarships are available. Please speak with
Rabbi Gurvis.
Go to www.templeshalom.org to sign-up today!
For more information, please call Loretta Zack in the Temple Shalom
office at (617) 332-9550.
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Generation to Generation
Lunch with the Pros
BIRTHS
Travel on Your Mind?
Gabriel Hiromasa Fleisher
Son of Yoko Mizumoto and Daniel Fleisher
Join us for Lunch with the Pros
on December 16. We will
feature WBZ radio Travel
Editor Bob Weiss. For more
than 30 years, Weiss has
reported on All Things Travel
from Logan Airport, to airlines
domestic and international,
cruises, and the growing
reliance on buses and trains.
Levi Ari Litow
Son of Debbie and Micah Litow
Grandchild of Beth and Jeffrey Mendel
Maya Pomerantz
Daughter of Rachel Shribman and Dan Pomerantz
Granddaughter of Barry Pomerantz
B’NAI MITZVAH
Allison Switalski
Daughter of Roz Switalski
Weiss was editor/publisher of “Travel New England” before
joining WBZ radio where he delivers reports four days a
week and writes online articles. Read all of his recent
stories at http://cbsloc.al/1vtPekx.
Michel Shriver
Son of Julie Youdovin and Justin Shriver
Maya Waldor
Daughter of Lori Olans and Matthew Waldor
You will not want to miss Weiss’ advice if you are planning
holiday travel or travel regularly. Mark your calendar for
Tuesday, December 16 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Please
come with questions for this program organized by BONIM.
Alfie Rudnick
Son of Ilyse Greenberg and Charles Rudnick
Drew Rosenberg
Son of Debra Rosenberg and the late David Rosenberg
RSVP by December 11. Please send a check ($10 per
person) made payable to Temple Shalom, for this
program, to Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, Newton,
MA 02465. Please add ”Lunch with the Pros–December
2014” to the memo line of the check. You can also
register online by going to www.templeshalom.org and
finding the link in the events section.
Serena Jampel
Daughter of Sandra Marwill and James Jampel
ENGAGEMENT
Melanie Platten and Adam Feintish
Daughter of Pam and Paul Platten
Library Lines
FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE
We are very excited to announce that we added over 150
new titles for adults and children to the Temple Shalom
Library in the past year! Here are just a few of them:
Liz Piper-Goldberg and Rabbi Neil E. Hirsch
MARRIAGES
New Books for Children about Jewish Values
Netta and Her Plant by Ellie Gellman and Natascia Ugliano,
Pre-School – Kindergarten
Aaron Elbaum Rezendes and Emily MacArthur
Son of Joy Elbaum and Paul Rezendes
Abigail Rubenstein and Maxwell Bogue
Daughter of Emily and Eli Rubenstein
Sam and Charlie (and Sam Too!) Return
by Leslie Kimmelman, Kindergarten – Grade 2.
DEATHS
Ziggy’s Big Idea by Ilana Long and Rasa Joni,
Kindergarten – Grade 2.
The Hug by David Grossman, Kindergarten – Grade 2.
A World of Blessings: Inspirational Stories for Children
by Sylvia Rouss and Greg Cohen, Grades 1–3.
We remember…
Irma Janoff Miller
Mother of Richard (Rick) Miller
New Books for Adults about Torah and Text
Unscrolled: 54 Writers and Artists Wrestle with the
Weekly Torah Portions
edited by Roger Bennett.
Pearl Goldberg
Mother of David Goldberg
Max K. Nelson
Father of Elinor Nelson and Barbara Morgenlender
Leadership in the Wilderness:
Authority and Anarchy in the Book of Numbers
by Erica Brown.
Lyle Warner
Mother of Rebecca Warner
Doris Ruderman
Grandmother of Sarah Wilensky
We Have Sinned: Sin and Confession in Judaism
by Lawrence Hoffman.
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The Congregation gratefully acknowledges the following contributions,
which were received in the month of September
Rabbi’s Service Fund
In Appreciation of
Rabbi Hirsch’s help and support at the time of the
passing of my mother, Lyle Warner
By Rebecca Warner
Rabbi Gurvis officiating at the
unveiling of my father, Richard Braverman
By Jane, Joel, Sam and Ariel
Hirschhorn
Rabbi Gurvis and Rabbi Hirsch
for their care and services
commemorating our father,
Max Nelson
By Elinor Nelson, Robert Bargar,
Barbara and David Morgenlender
and their families
In Honor of
Rabbi Gurvis for officiating at
Myrna Fruitt’s funeral service and delivering a
beautiful eulogy commemorating her life
By Paul Fruitt
Rabbi Gurvis for his wonderful
service at our daughter’s wedding and his many
kindnesses throughout the year
By Emily & Eli Rubenstein
In Memory of
Bernard Fritz
By Susan Fritz
Cantor’s Service Fund
In Appreciation of
Cantor Halpern officiating at the lovely service
for Debralee Goldberg
By Pearl and Morris Goldberg
Cantor Halpern’s help and support at the time of the
passing of my mother, Lyle Warner
By Rebecca Warner
Anita Winer “Open Your Eyes” Fund
In Honor of
The birth of Simon Epstein Gaeta
By Marion and Dave Pollock
In Memory of
Max K. Nelson
Susan Stone
By Phyllis Scherr and Henry Lerner
Myrna Fruitt
Susan Cane Stone
By Janet and Mark Gottesman
Lea Almuly
By Ena Lorant and Family
Susan Cane Stone
By Susan and Michael Epstein
Lyle Warner
By Sue Fritz
Bonim Fund
In Memory of
Gloria Joyce Bronstein Gorham
By Rosalyn Schwartz
Charles Kahn
By Phyllis and Jerry Briskin
Rachel Bella Lapides
Bu Miriam L. Cole
David Silen
By Ruth and William Silen
Caring Community Fund
In Appreciation of
Rhoda Ben-Gai in appreciation
of her kindness
By Sybil and Richard Gladstone
In Honor of
The birth of Ella Sophia Grossman
By Marion and Dave Pollock
In Memory of
Thelma Marcus
By Judy and Craig Donaldson
Arthur Kaplan
By Ellen Kaplan
Ralph Pill
By Lois and Alfred Pill
Garden Club/Temple
Beautification Fund
In Memory of
Ida Stein
By Marsha and Peter Berenson
Floyd Meade
By Erica Schwartz and Harry Meade
General Fund
In Honor of
The marriage of Abbie Rubenstein,
daughter of Emily and Eli Rubenstein
By Fred and Stephanie Cohen
Joshua Shapiro becoming a
Bar Mitzvah
By Amy and Barry Sylvetsky
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The Congregation gratefully acknowledges the following
contributions, which were received in the month of September, continued
In Memory of
Max K. Nelson
By Lynn Baden and Scott Birnbaum
Harry Carleton
By Donna and Bill Carleton
Max Nelson
Lyle Warner
By Stephanie and Fred Cohen
Myrna Fruitt
By The Fruitt Family
Carol and Ed Bikofsky
Phyllis and Jerry Briskin
Sybil and Richard Gladstone
Marilyn and Jack Lifsitz
Patricia Nieshoff
Emily and Eli Rubenstein
Pearl Goldberg
By Janet and Mark Gottesman
Gloria Gorham
By Dorothy Katz
Library Fund
In Memory of
Harriett Hutter
By Sid Hutter
Music Fund (Worship)
In Appreciation of
The “Temple Shalom Sings” CD
By Phyllis and Jerry Briskin
In Honor of
Stephanie Cohen’s special birthday
By Sherry, John and family
Nursery School
Scholarship Fund
In Memory of
Ida Arlen
By Phyllis and Joel Baron
Sustaining Membership
Acts of Tzedakah
Ellie Nelson and Bob Bargar
Lica Brill
Audrey Cooper
Linda and Michael Frieze
Susan and Neil Glazer
Peter Halpern
Wendy and Rob Janett
Irene and Rich Laursen
Goldie and Bert Libon
Marilynn and Jack Lifsitz
Dorothea Black and Steve Logowitz
Nancy Goldberg and Michael Matzka
Jen and Andy Molinsky
Meryl Kessler and Scott Oran
Julie and Eric Sall
Ruth and Bill Silen
Anne Drazen and Leonard Singer
Yahrzeit and
Remembrance Fund
In Memory of
Gedalia Birstein
By Goldie Libon
Phyllis Canter
By Vicki and Steven Canter
Jennie L. Cohen
By Marilyn Levey
James Danziger
By Sara and Robert Danziger
Norman Jacoby
By Rosalind Switalski
Rita Lerner
By Joan, Michael and Sienna Weinstein
Blanche Paul
By Barbara Holzman
Geri Pollock
By Marion and David Pollock
Sarah Resnick
By Robin and Ernest Krieger
Sisterhood Fund
In Memory of
Dorene (Dee) Kaplan
By Aimee and Eric Sprung
Are you thinking of making a donation to Temple Shalom
in memory of a loved one or in honor of a
special person or occasion?
Social Action Fund
In Memory of
You can now donate online by using a credit card.
Henry Stolbach
By Jeanne and Leo Stolbach
Susan Cane Stone
By Marion and Dave Pollock
Go to our homepage and use the “Donate” link at the top
of the Temple Shalom homepage
or go directly to the donation page at
www.templeshalom.org/resources/donations/.
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Allison Berry, Rabbi
Peter Halpern, Cantor
Maureen Campbell, Interim Executive Director
Melissa Frank, Communications Manager
Jo-Ann Suna, Temple President
Lynda Schwartz, Guest Editor
Shabbat and Festival Services in November
Friday, October 31
Shabbat worship service
Saturday, November 1
Minyan and Torah Study
Bat Mitzvah of Allison Switalski
Friday, November 7
Shabbat Halleilu service
Saturday, November 8
Minyan and Torah Study
Tot Shabbat
B'nai Mitzvah of Michael Shriver
and Maya Waldor
Friday, November 14
Shabbat worship service
Saturday, November 15
Minyan and Torah Study
Bar Mitzvah of Alfie Rudnick
6:30 p.m.
9 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
9 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
Friday, November 21
Shabbat worship service with Shir Shalom
Honoring Cindi Crutchfield
Saturday, November 22
Seeking Shabbat
Minyan and Torah Study
Shira Yoga
Bar Mitzvah of Drew Rosenberg
Friday, November 28
Shabbat worship service
Saturday, November 29
Minyan and Torah Study
Bat Mitzvah of Serena Jampel
6:30 p.m.
8:45 a.m.
9 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
9 a.m.
10:45 a.m.