Beth El Temple Center Bulletin
April 1996
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- Sunday, March 31, 9:30 am - Charoset Taste-off
- Sunday, March 31, 9:30 am - Sisterhood Treasure breakfast
- Thursday, April 4, ? pm - Congregational Seder
- Thursday, April 11, 12 noon - Lunch with the Rabbi, "Images
of Jerusalem through the Ages"
- Friday, April 12, 8:00 pm - ARZA Shabbat
- Monday, April 22, 7:30 pm - Intro to Talmud 5-week class begins
- Wednesday, April 24, 7:30 pm - Sisterhood Book Group
- Thursday, April 25, 7:30 pm - Jewish Philosophy Study Group
- Sunday, April 28th - Jerusalem 3000 celebration and discussion
about "attitudes toward Israel."
- Sunday, April 28, 7:30 pm - "Of Stars and Shamrocks"
film/discussion
- Tuesday, April 30, 5:30 pm - A. B. Yehoshva Lecture at the
Brattle Theater
- Friday, May 3, 8:00 pm Social Action Shabbat
- Sunday, May 5 - Spring Rummage Sale
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Special Services
- Wednesday, April 3rd
- Erev Pesach Festival Service 6-6:30 pm
- Thursday, April 4th
- Pesach Festival Morning Service 9:00 a.m.
- Congregational Seder 6:30 p.m. {Reservations are needed}
- Tuesday, April 9th
- 7th Day of Pesach Festival Service 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 10th
- 7th Day of Pesach Festival Service/Yizkor 9:00 a.m.
- Service of Healing 7:30 p.m.
- Monday, April 15th
- Yom Ha'Shoah (Holocaust Remembrance) Service 7:30 p.m.
Sabbath Services
- Friday, April 5th and Saturday, April 6th
- Kitah Gimmel Class Service 8:00 p.m.
- {Note: There is NO Family Service/Pot Luck in April}
- Chol Ha'Moed Pesach Shabbat Service 10:00 a.m.
- Exodus 33:12-34:26
- Numbers 28:19-25
- Friday, April 12th and Saturday, April 13th
- Special ARZA Shabbat Service 8:00 p.m. {see articles about ARZA and our guest speaker!}
- Shabbat Morning Service 10:00 a.m.
- Bar Mitzvah of Daniel Winter, son of Jan Stigberg & Richard
Winter
- Shemini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47)
- Tot Shabbat (downstairs) 10:15 a.m.
- Friday, April 19th and Saturday, April 20th
- Shabbat Evening Service 8:00 p.m.
- Friday Night Torah Service
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Junior Congregation (downstairs) 8:00 p.m.
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Shabbat Morning Service 10:00 a.m.
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Tazria/Metzora (Leviticus 12:1-15:33}
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Rosh Hodesh Iyar (Numbers 28:9-15)
- Friday, April 26th and Saturday, April 27th
- Kitah Bet Class Service 8:00 p.m.
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Celebration of April Simchas
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Shabbat Morning Services 10:00 a.m.
- Bar Mitzvah of Zachary Cahn, son of Janice Cahn
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Acharei Mot/Kedoshim (Leviticus 16:1-20:27)
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Let's go for a walk! I invite you to join me for Project Bread's
annual, "Walk for Hunger" on Sunday morning, May 5th.
It's healthy. It's fun. It's a major mitzvah! We hope that a large
delegation from our Temple family will turn out to help feed hungry
neighbors in our area.
Whether you are single or married, a parent or not, old or young,
a seasoned marathoner or a complete klutz, we want you! What a
wonderful way for us to bring alive our shared commitment to tzedakah
(righteous sharing). What a terrific opportunity to build bridges
and friendships among the different groups that make up our Temple
community.
If you are a religious school parent, I can think of no
better way to model your family's commitment to Jewish values.
We feel strongly that this walk offers "experiential"
Jewish education at its best. On that day, we have canceled Sunday
school classes for 4th-7th grade students to make it as easy as
possible for you to participate. Of course, younger students who
walk with their families will also be excused.
Registration information, pledge forms and further details will
be available in the Temple office starting this month. Please
stop by and pick them up. If enough people register, we may rent
a bus to take us downtown that day.
Even if you can only walk a mile or two, we want you to join us.
If you have a baby, bring her along in a stroller. If you're allergic
to exercise, plan to walk slowly and consider it a first rate
k'vetching opportunity! But if you absolutely, positively
can't walk at all, please consider making a pledge to support
those of us who will take part.
Last year, I covered the entire route in about four and a half
hours. This year I hope to go a little more slowly. But I can
say with complete authority that while the walk was a little tough
on the soles, it was excellent for the soul! Please join me this
year.
Rabbi Jonathan Kraus
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Yesterday, the Trustees voted to submit the Fiscal 97 budget to
the membership. As usual, it has both good and bad news. The best
news: our religious school is growing rapidly, 159 children expected
in Sunday school in contrast to 125 a year ago; 82 children in
Hebrew school in contrast to 59. Also good news: for the past
four years, costs and revenues have grown in parallel.
But the growth of the school has budget implications: fees pay
only 44% of religious school costs; the rest must be subsidized
by our dues. Nowhere are we more clearly investing in our future.
After three years of level dues, they will have to increase, by
8% - $100/year.
As I looked at the initial returns from our recent survey, two
things stand out: our Temple is important to us because we want
an active Jewish presence for ourselves, and we want our children
to understand and share our heritage. Neither of those comes free;
in fact neither dues nor religious school fees fully cover the
costs.
All of us must ask ourselves, do we support the Judaism we believe
in? We give to many worthy causes, should they include the Temple?
Have we thought about including the Temple in our wills? Do we
own stock that appreciated in value, and would a gift of stock
to the Temple avoid capital gains tax as well as offer a charitable
gift tax deduction? Only our commitment and generosity can assure
a vibrant Beth El Temple Center for us, and for our children.
Stephen S. Winter
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April is a special month of celebrations. Passover helps us to
remember the glory of redemption and freedom. As families come
together for seders they have the opportunity to share the experience
through the telling of the story, the food, and what will become
a unique family history of Passover memories. Of all the Jewish
holidays, Passover is the one that is most celebrated. Our Hebrew
School students have been working hard to learn the blessings,
the four questions and the songs of Passover. As you celebrate,
invite them to lead you in the seder!
On April 28 the children in the Religious School will be going
to Jerusalem. Don't worry, we will provide the passports and we
will be back by 11:00. How is this possible? Jerusalem will be
in the Zonis Auditorium. Students will have the opportunity to
go on an archeological dig, make a craft project, learn about
the history of Jerusalem, and leave a message at "the Wall."
There will be singing and dancing as well. For a snack, they can
have a "taste of Jerusalem" with hummus, pita bread
and chocolate spread. What better way to celebrate the 3000th
anniversary of Jerusalem than to be there -- at least in spirit!
To make our Jerusalem 3000 celebration possible, we need help
from the parents to run the activities. If you are interested
in being on the planning committee, please contact me. Parents
will be receiving calls asking you to help. Please lend your support
to this special event. Thank you in advance.
B'shalom,
Toby Koritsky
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Who has a better imagination than a child? The preschoolers certainly
used theirs to capacity as they dressed up as kings and queens
during Purim. Although Esther was the most popular, one 3-year
old chose to come as Vashti. She told her family it was because
she doesn't like anyone telling her what to do, just like when
Vashti didn't want to dance simply because the King requested
it.
The group had fun making and using groggers. Esther and Mordecai
were seen as role models who demonstrate courage. A parent came
in to bake hamentashen with us. The children filled their beautifully
decorated Purim baskets with the goodies and gave them to their
families as shalach manot.
We are also busy sorting our tsedakah coins that are contributed
each Shabbat. Whereas last year we planted trees in Israel, this
time we are purchasing food and toys that will be placed in the
charity boxes in the Temple hallway. The youngsters will be able
to watch for their contributions to be collected and therefore
better understand this mitzvah. Learning Jewish values is an important
focus in our preschool.
Rolene Karp, Director
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Mazel Tov to:
Larry Frishkopf and Janice Shupack Frishkopf on their marriage
in January.
Laurie and Sylvia Tolman on the engagement of their daughter Audrey
to Eric Goldstein. Audrey and Eric will be married at Beth El
in November.
Jan Stigberg and Richard Winter, whose son Daniel Winter will
be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, April 13.
Daniel is a seventh grade student at Chenery Middle School. He
is a fishing enthusiast and enjoys skiing and snowboarding.
Condolences to:
Malcolm Freiberg on the loss of his sister, Eva F. Clark.
Nathan N. Cohen on the death of his beloved wife Ethel, and condolences
to their children Roberta Hochberg and Dr. Stuart Cohen.
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The Beth El Temple Center Religious School Committee has been
very active, working with our Director of Education to set policies
and support our school.
We have reviewed class sizes and the possibility of double sessions
in light of our space constraints. We have reviewed budget considerations,
including tuition. We have discussed Bar/Bat Mitzvah training
with Toby and the Rabbi. We are in the process of reviewing our
discipline policy, considering current discipline issues, and
our enrollment policy in terms of the UAHC Resolution passed at
the General Assembly in Atlanta. If these issues, or others, are
of interest to you, please attend our next meeting on Monday,
April 8 at 7:30 P.M. in the Bride's Room.
We would like to extend special thanks to all those who participated
in a very successful Grade 6 retreat in March.
A reminder, Sunday School classes begin at 9:00 A.M. As
I have heard at recent meetings with parents, the expectations
for educating our children are very high. If we expect our teachers
to fulfill these expectations, we must have our children in the
classroom on time. Arriving late is very disruptive to the class.
Hildy Dvorak, Chairperson
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On April 11 at noon our Lunch with the Rabbi's topic for discussion
will focus on "Images of Jerusalem through the Ages."
We are happy to announce a new mini course "Back to our Sources:
Introduction to the Talmud" beginning on Monday, April 22
and running for five consecutive Mondays, 7:30-9:00 p.m., until
May 20. Please call the office (484-6668) or Arlene
if you are interested in enrolling.
On Sunday evening April 28 at 7:30 p.m. we are happy to be able
to present our rescheduled film program, "Of Stars and Shamrocks,"
a very fine documentary film about the history and relationship
of Boston's Jewish and Irish communities. Joining us for the evening
will be the filmmaker and director Dr. John Michalczyk. This movie
is the second of his trilogy, the first being "The Cross
and the Star." We know this day will be a very busy one at
our synagogue, as in the morning we will celebrate "Jerusalem
3000." Finally, on Thursday evening, May 16 at 7:30 p.m.,
Adult Education is pleased to announce that speaker Mark Raider
will present, "A History of Zionism: From Origins to Statehood."
Dr. Raider is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the Tauber Institute
for the study of European Jewry at Brandeis. He is also a professor
of Jewish history at SUNY in Albany.
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The Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA) is the Reform
Jewish community's voice for expressing solidarity with the people
and the State of Israel. ARZA is especially concerned with fostering
religious pluralism in Israel; acceptance of differences, we believe,
is a bedrock of democratic society.
To this end, ARZA works to expand knowledge of Reform Judaism
in Israel by sponsoring education and information programs and
establishing a growing network of Reform Jewish institutions.
We subsidize Israeli kindergartens and grade school classes, maintain
a Jewish study fund for Reform kibbutzim and provide scholarships
for children from the former Soviet Union to attend Reform movement
schools.
In the United States, ARZA sponsors programs about Israel and
Israeli society in Reform congregations across the country. We
offer opportunities to travel in Israel and bring policy makers
to the United States to learn about the Reform movement and to
see religious pluralism at work within the society at large and
within the American Jewish community.
To protect the religious rights of all Israelis and counter the
forces of religious extremism, ARZA sponsors the Israel Religious
Action Center in Jerusalem, which undertakes legal action to reverse
discrimination, promote minority rights and assure fairness and
equity in the allocation of American philanthropic funds.
A series of major court victories in key test cases filed by the
Israel Religious Action Center have brought Reform Judaism closer
to full acceptance as a recognized and legitimate religious movement
in Israel.
For further information, contact Julian Harlowe.
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On Friday evening April 12 there will be an ARZA (Association
of Reform Zionists of America) Shabbat at the Temple. Betsy Friedman
Abrams, Regional President of ARZA, will speak. She will explain
the role ARZA plays in Israel promoting Reform Judaism and religious
pluralism. Please come and join us, and learn more about ARZA.
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The Purim Carnival was a big success this year. Besides running
the events, Befty had a good time. No one seemed to even mind
the clean-up afterwards. Next Sunday, Befty is going to confirmation
where they'll present a program on the current events in Israel
through improvisational monologues about different situations.
Creative arts weekend in the end of March is coming close, and
Befty is getting ready to hit the road. With more members attending
this regional event this year than previous ones, Befty is showing
more signs of life. New ideas for programs and activities in the
spring are getting the less active members more interested. By
the end of the '96 school year, Befty will be ready to get going
again in the fall.
Sam Weinstein
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The Board discussed the proposal of the Budget Committee for Fiscal
97. Income and expenses of the Temple have grown in parallel for
the last four years. Our dues and religious school fees are in
the middle of those charged by other Temples. We can expect a
significant increase in the number of children in the religious
school. Because the school covers less than half of its costs
from fees, additional support is required from dues. After three
years of no increase, the Committee proposes an increase of $100
in dues. Considerable discussion ensued concerning the growth
of "Specials." Communications to members in the special
category must be improved, though our Jewish values commit us
to offer membership to any Jew regardless of financial situation.
Sources of income other than dues are generally needed by Temples.
We must form a Fund Raising Committee to help raise revenues.
The Board then voted to submit the proposed budget, with its $100
dues increase, to the Membership Meeting on May 19. It thanked
Karen Pike, the Budget Committee, and the committee chairs for
their careful work in preparing the budget. The Board also voted
to forgive the remaining rent owed by former renters, the Boccaccio
family, which has recently suffered a family tragedy. Stephen
Winter announced that Rose Glasser was presented a certificate
recognizing her 10 years of dedicated service at a small luncheon
in her honor. Rabbi Kraus announced that our Temple will host
a regional youth group activity May 11 & 12. Also, a small
committee of Nursery School parents and Temple members is meeting
to strengthen the connection between the Nursery School and the
Temple.
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- Wednesday, April 24, 7:30 p.m.
- Mr. Mani
- by A. B. Yehoshva
- at the home of
- Alice Salamon
Join us at:
- The Brattle Theater
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Tuesday, April 30, 5:30 p.m.
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Free but reservations are a must.
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Call Marsha Mattison
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or Sylvia Tolman
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Deadline: March 30!
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With the coming of Spring, Brotherhood activities wind down. It
will soon be summer and all of us will be busy with our respective
families. But there are two official events left on the calendar-the
Mother's Day Breakfast and the Religious School Picnic, and there
are still those unofficial events-barbecue dinners and early morning
breakfasts. We may be in the home stretch but there is still lots
to do and plenty of room for new members.
I don't think anyone can deny that it has been a good year. We
have had some good events and managed to reach a lot of people.
But as we wind up the year , we have to look back and wonder what
we really accomplished. Sure, we had over 200 people at the Latke
Dinner and got a group of guys up at 8 am on a Sunday morning
to build a Sukkah-but did we make a difference and what can we
do next year to make it better?
The answer to the first question is yes. Some of us contributed
by showing up and volunteering at functions and others through
their membership donation. All of us in Brotherhood helped in
whatever way we could. No one member carried the ball alone throughout
the year. Every event was a shared effort and perhaps that's the
most important result of this Brotherhood year-that a group of
Jewish men worked together on behalf of their synagogue.
The answer to the second question isn't as easy, but I think it
is also yes. Although Brotherhood will sponsor all the events
it is famous for, it will add some new components. What those
components are remains to be seen. One of the ideas being tossed
around is a series of discussions based on themes that relate
to Jewish men and Jewish identity. As the year winds down and
we look to next year, we invite the input of all the men in the
congregation. Increased participation will be the ultimate measure
of success.
If you would like some information about Brotherhood or want to
add your two cents to the ongoing discussion about what Brotherhood
should be doing, call Joseph Tovares.
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Have you noticed? Thanks to the House committee and chairperson,
Jonathan Jacoby, we have several, new bulletin boards in the hallway
near the office. Take a look and you'll also notice that we've
organized the boards by topic. There's news from the congregation,
the pre-school, the religious school and the youth groups. There
are flyers and brochures about events in the Jewish and general
communities. Please stop by and check them out next time you're
in the synagogue.
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Nice things do happen to good people but the Temple office doesn't
necessarily hear about them. So if something nice has happened
to you or to someone you know -- please "kvel" for them.
A member of the newly formed "Caring Community Committee"
will give them a call to make sure that it's okay to share the
good news through the Bulletin. If we are to regain our sense
of community, it is important to share our joys as well as to
support each other during times of trouble. Please call Marsha
Mattison or Rose (484-6668).
Caring Community Committee
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- Does your Passover need some pep?
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Want to try a new kind of charoset?
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Come to the temple lobby
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Sunday March 31, 9:30-10:45
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Taste 7 different kinds of charoset
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Vote for your favorite
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Get copies of the recipes
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Sponsored by the Religious School
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Do you have an E-mail address? Would you like to learn some Torah
without leaving the comfort and convenience of your computer?
You're in luck! Each Friday, Rabbi Kraus sends a brief D'var
Torah to members of the congregation over the internet. If
you would like to receive this weekly comment on the Torah portion,
simply send a message to Rabbi Kraus
and you will be added to the list. It's that easy!
And as long as you're on the web, check out our wonderful site
[URL: http//shamash.org/reform/uahc/congs/ma/ma002]. Our thanks
to Ed Walker for all his efforts to create and maintain a home
for Beth El in cyber space!
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Congratulations to the grade 3 class and their teacher, Leah Rochbert.
The students collected clothing that was donated to the Growth
and Development clinic at Boston City Hospital. This was parrticularly
helpful given the harsh winter weather this year. They received
a lovely thank you note from the director of the clinic. Overflow
food was put in the Beth El donation box. It is nice to see our
students putting Jewish values into action.
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The Adult Education Committee is organizing a trip to Hartford,
Connecticut to see a very special exhibition entitled, "From
the Ends of the Earth: Judaic Treasures from the Library of Congress."
Among notable pieces are the first printed Hebrew book, the renowned
Washington Haggadah, and letters to Jewish American leaders from
presidents Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Lincoln. The date
is Wednesday, June 4. If interested or for more information call
Jan Stigberg.
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Lunch with Rabbi Kraus will take place on April 11 at noon in
the Zonis Auditorium. This month's topic is "Images of Jerusalem
through the Ages." Bring a brown bag lunch; dessert and beverages
will be provided. For more information or if you need a ride,
call Jan Stigberg.
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There are probably as many different family situations as there
are families at Beth El Temple Center. We have parents involved
in interfaith relationships, adult children in interfaith relationships,
people who have chosen to convert to Judaism, people born to Jewish
parents but raised as secular Jews and more. With our immediate
families we face certain issues but with our extended families
we face even more.
We at Beth El Temple Center want to know what we can do to meet
your religious, spiritual and communal needs. We hope our upcoming
Outreach programs will offer you an opportunity to explore ways
in which the Temple can become a part of your life.
Upcoming events:
- April 28th- Discussion about "attitudes toward Israel",
in conjunction with
the Jerusalem 3000 celebration.
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May 17th- Outreach Shabbat
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June 9th- Open discussion about interfaith relationships and what
Beth El Temple Center can do to meet people's needs.
Remember, babysitting is provided for most Outreach events. Please
call Munya Tovares or the Temple at 484-6668 for more
information.
Munya Tovares, Chair
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May 3
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Social Action Shabbat
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Speaker to be Announced
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May 5
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Walk for Hunger
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More information to come
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We are now accepting applications for the Leo J. Brenner scholarship.
Application forms are available in the Temple office.
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Such a large group of parents and children celebrating games,
eating, and having lots of fun. Did you see it? That was our Purim
carnival this year. We estimated over 300 people attending this
annual event. Thank you all for coming and especially thank you
to Ronda Brenner, Miriam Weil, and Merle Kummer for organizing
the entire event. Also thank you to BEFTY, Jr. BEFTY, and the
special sixth graders who pitched in, Paulette Black, Debby Bruskin,
Ruth Carey, Naomi Ellenberg-Dukas, Dick Gross, Liz Hahn, Debby
Herzog, Amy Kraus, Ellen Miller, Jean Millstein, Debby Nager,
Janice Nissenbaum, Karen Pike, Robin Sagarin, and Bruce and Myrna
Weiner who all pitched in to make the carnival go so smoothly.
Our breakfast program featuring Kerry Shrizes of Skinner Inc.
is scheduled for March 31st. If you haven't contacted Liz Malsky
or Robin Sagarin to attend, call right now. Bring your treasures.
Many of us are looking forward to the annual Congregational Seder
on April 4th. (Reservations are required; cost is $25 for adults, $15 for children.) Don't forget to make your favorite non-dairy desert
for our potluck. Thank you Leslie Lundberg and Jane Haffner for
making this event happen again this year.
"Just Say No" Passover T-shirts are now on sale through
Sisterhood. If you have not seen them, check them out at the Sunday
morning sale tables with the gift shop. Or contact Leslie Lundberg
or Sharon Feinberg. All shirts are $10.00 regardless of size.
Our annual spring Rummage Sale is scheduled for May 5th. Please
bring your rummage to the Temple during the appropriate drop off
days prior to the sale. And if you can give some time on those
days, or the day of the sale we always need you. Contact Debby
Nager or Abby Uhlan to volunteer or with any questions.
The May 18 concert previously mentioned will not be happening
this year.
Our annual Donor Dinner is May 9th. Donor dinner is a catered
evening out with entertainment planned this year. We also plan
on honoring three members of Sisterhood. Watch your mail for your
invitation and come support your fellow Sisterhood "honoree".
Donor dinner and the rummage sales are Sisterhood's major fund-raisers.
Through the profits of these events Sisterhood sponsors activities
that support members of the Temple and the greater community from
young to older. These supported areas are Cradle Roll, Bar/Bat
Mitzvah gifts, Senior Shabbat, two lunches with the Rabbi, Purim
Carnival, BEFTY, and Jr. BEFTY, Shabbat Dinner, Paid Up Supper,
Congregational Seder, Life Cycle acknowledgments to Temple members,
gifts to college students at Passover, programs, book review club,
regional and national conventions, district meetings, renovations
needed around the Temple from time to time, the Temple General
Fund, as well as national support to the YES fund, Rabbinical
training and NFTY. Please plan to help us by coming to Donor Dinner,
having a fun night out, and in so doing supporting all of the
above programs.
Happy Passover and happy spring.
Sharon Feinberg, President
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From our mailbag: "Many thanks for your gift of support to
the Women's Center. Truly it is only with the generous support
of friends in the community that the Women's Center can continue
to provide vital resources -- including support groups, workshops,
crisis counseling, referrals, and more -- to women free of charge.
Your donation makes a difference in women's lives."
From Health Care Dimensions (formerly Hospice West) -- "Your
financial support is a blessing because it makes our work possible.
Please accept our gratitude and best wishes."
"The Jewish Fund for Justice is the only national Jewish
foundation whose sole mission is to combat the root causes of
poverty in America. Your support is vital to our programs to help
communities break the cycle of poverty through organizing and
advocacy efforts that build self-sufficiency and economic independence."
The Social Action Committee is selling beautiful ceramic house
pins to benefit the Women's Institute for Housing and Economic
Development. The cost of the pins is $12. Please call Susan Polit
if you would like to buy one.
On March 17, Joanne Olshansky Hammill sang to an enthusiastic
audience. Proceeds from the concert went to CASPAR and Bridge
Over Troubled Waters.
Save the date of Sunday, June 2 for Mitzvah Day -- a Temple wide
community project!
Don't forget to bring your unopened Chametz to the Temple before
Passover for distribution to the Food Pantry.
Our next meeting will be Sunday, April 7 at 9:30 a.m. Please join
us to discuss Social Action Shabbat, Mitzvah Day, and plans for
next year!
Sheila Doctoroff and Naomi Ellenberg-Dukas, Co-Chairs
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On five Monday evenings, beginning Monday, April 22nd from 7:30-9:30,
you're invited to get acquainted with one of the treasures of
Judaism. Rabbi Kraus will teach this class for everyone who's
wanted to learn Talmud but hasn't known where to start. Absolutely
no prior experience is required (texts will be in English). Those
who consider themselves "Talmud phobic" are especially
encouraged to sign up! We will learn about the world from which
the Talmud emerged, look at representative examples of this fascinating
and often inspiring literature and get a taste of the methods
and world view that define rabbinic Judaism. Join us! For further
information or to sign up, contact Arlene Feinberg or the Temple
office.
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Come visit Beth El on the internet at http://shamash.org/reform/uahc/congs/ma/ma002.
New this month are Divrei Torah by Rabbi Kraus, and information
about Pesah.
The UAHC home page is fantastic; new information has been appearing
there almost daily. Visit it at http://shamash.org/reform/uahc.
Beth El's home page is hosted at no charge by courtesy of the
UAHC.
Ed Walker, Secretary-Clerk
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General Fund
Wishing a complete recovery to Dr. Richard Vallon by:
Dr. and Mrs. Irvin Levitz
Ed and Marsha Mattison
Good Health Wishes to Ruth Cohen by:
Linda Bennett and Ray Huey
Dianne Schram
Charles and Jean Millstein
Ed and Marsha Mattison
Get well wishes to Rolene Karp by Rose Glasser.
Get well wishes to Eleanor Trebach by:
Rose Glasser
Ariel Kohn
Ed and Marsha Mattison
Speedy recovery to Stanley Trebach by Ariel Kohn.
In Honor Of:
The birth of Simon Rubenstein, son of Dr. Sidney and Susan Rubinstein,
by Marc and Jill Tapper.
The birth of Michelle Diane Berger, daughter of Jeffrey and Rachel
Berger, by Marc and Jill Tapper.
The marriage of Anne Zibbell's granddaughter , Miriam Jennifer
Zibbell, to Achiezer Guggenheim, by:
Esther and Al Mahlowitz
Ada Stein
The special birthday of Stephen Winter by Arlene Feinberg.
The birth of Megan Lynn Bartholomew, great granddaughter of Sara
Bernstein, by Edith and Ted Hamburger.
The birth of the new granddaughter of Barsha and Jack Kantor by
Bess and Mannie Slate.
Mazel Tov to Michelle Diane, Rachel and Jeffrey Berger by:
Arlene Feinberg
Ed and Marsha Mattison
The birth of Leah Gayle, new granddaughter of Bernyce and Henry
Hayes, by Carin and Robert Weiner.
In Memory Of:
Dr. Harlow Hermanson by:
Doris and Ralph Mendel
Dr. and Mrs. Irvin Levitz
Enid and Melvin Shapiro
Samuel Rosenfield by Carin and Robert Weiner
Paul Callum, beloved brother of Ada Stein, by Ariel Kohn.
Dr. Herbert Rumerman by Carin and Robert Weiner.
Etta Brooks by Carole and Bob Wheeler.
"Si" Capen by Carole and Bob Wheeler.
Our beloved sister, Eva Clark, by Malcolm and Mildred Feinberg.
Our beloved uncle Joseph Millstein, by Muriel, Jack, and Margo
Akroyd.
Joseph Millstein, beloved father of Dr. Charles Millstein, by:
Marc and Jill Tapper
Norman and Charlotte Goldstein
June and David Gordon
Bess and Mannie Slate
Dianne Schram
Carole and Bob Wheeler
Eva and Larry Adler
Shirley and Ted Wayne
Ed and Marsha Mattison
Linda Bennett and Ray Huey
Arthur Kagan, beloved brother of Bonnie Minkovitz, by Arthur and
Lois Marlin.
The Mother of Ruth Neiterman by Arthur and Lois Marlin.
In loving memory of Edith Goldsmith Franklin, beloved mother of
Connie Franklin and grandmother of Fiona Franklin, by Constance
Franklin.
Ethel Cohen, a dear friend who was a Belmont resident and member
of the Temple, by Clara Zonis.
Yahrzeit in Memory Of:
My beloved stepmother, Irene Dancis Kaplan, by Tami Kaplan.
My beloved mother, Ida Dwares, by Bess Slate.
Sidney Lerman by Robert and Anne Lerman.
My beloved husband, John N. Weiner, by Ruth Weiner.
Iva and Frank Rosenberg by Melvin and Elaine Rosenberg.
Dorothy Hahn by Andrew Hahn and Family.
Gerald K. Adler, our beloved son, by Bea and Irving Adler.
Our beloved father, Albert Hayes, by Althea and Albert Ullman.
Lolan Karpen, beloved mother of Eva Adler.
My beloved parents, William and Rosalyn Micklin, by Jean Millstein.
My beloved mother, Edith Albert, by Janice Nissenbaum.
Ida Bailis by Larry Bailis.
My beloved father and sister, by Carl Baker.
My beloved grandmother, Leah Kaplan, by Tami Kaplan.
Our beloved father, Joseph Sloane, by Morris and Shirley Sloane.
Our beloved brother-in-law, Max Aronofsky, by Morris and Shirley
Sloane.
Our beloved mother, Esther Levitz, by Dr. and Mrs. Irvin Levitz.
Mr. Harry Winter by Richard Winter.
My beloved father, Harry Sevransky, by Sally Wagner.
Lena Warl-Rosen by David and Helen Gorach.
Simon Rosen by David and Helen Gorach.
Pinja Gorach by David and Helen Gorach.
Caryn Elaine Gorach by David and Helen Gorach.
Felix Piade by Gisele and Henri Mehrez.
Harry J. Fredd by Dr. Sumner and Phyllis Fredd.
Donald Ponn Memorial Scholarship Fund
In Memory of Joseph Millstein, beloved father of Dr. Charles Millstein,
by:
Stanley and Eleanor Trebach
Karen and Nathan Pike.
Speedy recovery and happy vacation to Eleanor Trebach by Estelle
and Fred Tapper.
With hope for a complete recovery and good health to Ruth Cohen
by Estelle and Fred Tapper.
In memory of Dr. Harlow Hermanson, by:
Trudy and Eli Sokolove
Harold and Beatrice Ponn
Stanley and Eleanor Trebach
Wishing a speedy and complete recovery to Ruth Cohen, by:
Marylee Trebach
Stanley and Eleanor Trebach
Wishing a speedy and complete recovery to Gertrude Blauer by:
Stanley and Eleanor Trebach
Harold and Beatrice Ponn
Rabbi Kraus's Tzedakah Fund
To Commemorate the birth of our daughter, Sally Michaela Levin
Rifkin, by Jane Levin and Robert Rifkin.
In Appreciation for the Temple honor extended to me at the recent
Friday night Family Service by Ephraim Radner.
In Appreciation of your many kindnesses by Ruth Cohen.
Thanking Rabbi Kraus for an incredibly delightful Purim service
by Karen Pike and Family.
In Memory of Joseph Millstein, beloved father of Charles Millstein,
by Sheila and Ed Doctoroff.
In Memory of Dr. Harlow Hermanson, beloved husband of Roz Hermanson,
by:
Beverly and Joe Landis
Carin and Robert Weiner
Social Action
In Memory of Paul Callum, beloved brother of Ada Stein, by:
Judy, Esther, Faye Adele, Florence, Anne
Thank you for your caring expression of sympathy, to Florence
Goldstein, Faye Golieb, Esther Mahlowitz, Judith Morss and Adele
Levine, by Ada Stein.
Carl Kales Memorial Library
In Honor of the special birthday of Goldie Brenner by Rose Brenner.
In Memory of Arthur Kagan, beloved brother of Bonnie Minkovitz,
by Ethel and David Fishman.
Children's Library
In Honor of the births of the new grandchildren of Micki and Morton
Brown, by Dan and Jeanette Coran.
Prayer Books
In Memory of our beloved husband and father, Jack Tarmey, by Etta
Tarmy and children.
Discretionary Fund of the Director of Education, Toby Koritsky,
for Children
In appreciation for the Temple honor extended to me at the recent
Friday night Family Service, by Ephraim Radner.
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