Tablet Newsletter - April 2013 by David Lewis

The

Tablet

April 2013

Volume 49, Issue 9

Nisan / Iyar 5773

Live At Har Shalom: The Ein Prat Fountainheads! You've probably seen their videos when friends sent them to you through email or Facebook. Now see the Ein Prat Fountainheads live at Congregation Har Shalom during our upcoming Lag B'Omer festivities! The Fountainheads are a group of young Israeli singers and dancers, all graduates and students of the Ein Prat Academy for Leadership (Alon, Israel), who have joined forces to create new music for today's Jewish world. Their a capella performance will delight audiences young and old.

The Ein Prat Fountainheads

In This Edition

Special Events

Rabbi Raskin Minyan Matters Page 2

Fountainheads Concert Page 4

Early Childhood Introducing our New ECEC Director! Page 15 World Jewry Har Shalom Delegation and Over 14,000 Attend AIPAC Policy Conference Page 19 Men's Club Third Annual Youth Leadership Award Page 22

Tickets on sale now! Buy your tickets today at www.tinyurl.com/FoHeadsTix.

Seaboard Region Torah Fund Luncheon Sunday, April 14, 2013 - 12:30 pm at Congregation Har Shalom

Yom HaShoah Holocaust Commemoration Page 7 Locks of Love Page 9

Topic: "Treasures from the Rare Book Room" Guest Speaker: David Wachtel, Senior Consultant for Special Collections at the Jewish Theological Seminary Library.

Potomac House Tour Page 10

Lunch & Program - $18 Minimum Torah Fund Pledge - $36

A Little Night Music Cabaret Page 24

Registration form on Page 21.

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Beineinu: Between Us Rabbi Adam J. Raskin  301-299-7087 ext. 1 | rabbiraskin@harshalom.org

Minyan Matters Dear Friends,

obligations that devolve both from our membership as well as from the principles of our Torah. When someone is ill, we must visit them. When someone is grieving, we must comfort them. When someone is lacking the essentials of life, we must provide them. And when a quorum is needed to discharge the holy obligation of remembering a loved one with the timeless recitation of the Mourner’s Kaddish, a prayer that has offered hope and consolation to Jews for millennia, we have an obligation to any and all of our members who need us to be there at their side. The Kaddish cannot be said without the presence of ten Jews. It is inconceivable for someone to mourn without the adequate support of their community. While I have not yet had the Kaddish obligation in my own life, thank God, I have participated in many minyanim so that others can say Kaddish: on airplanes, in hotel lobbies, at the back of restaurants, in people’s homes, and of course, in shul.

We affiliate with synagogues because we believe in something larger than ourselves: God, to be sure, but also the inseparable bond we share with our fellow Jews. With that bond comes both privileges and responsibilities. What a privilege it is to welcome a new baby, a new Jewish life, into Rabbi the family of our people and our Adam J. Raskin congregation. What a privilege to affirm the Jewish commitments of a bar or bat mitzvah reading from the Torah for the first time. What a privilege to stand around a huppah as two people begin their life and a family together. What a privilege to partake in an active, dynamic congregation with programs, classes, Read more on Page 5... and services for all ages. Yet we also have obligations if we want this community to thrive. Not the least of these obligations is to support the very infrastructure that holds us all together under a common roof. But there are intangible obligations as well:

Emergency Contact Notice In case of illness, death, or any other family emergency, please contact Rabbi Raskin at 240-687-7218.

The Tablet | Newsletter for Congregation Har Shalom Rabbi Adam J. Raskin

Youth Director Julie Ashin

Hazzan Henrique Ozur Bass

Rabbi Emeritus Leonard S. Cahan

Executive Director Gary D. Simms

Cantor Emeritus Calvin K. Chizever

Director of Congregational Learning Rabbi Deborah Bodin Cohen

Founding Rabbi Morris Gordon, z”l

Interim Early Childhood Director Shelley Remer

President Jeff Ashin

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Vice Presidents Larry Center Wes Kaplow Miriam Mishkin David Silver Jeff Rubin Treasurer Michael Baron

Secretary Cindy Fishman Communications Barbara Kaplowitz Ombudsman Sorell Schwartz

Financial Secretary Ken Paretzky

Submissions to the TABLET are welcome. Please email to tablet@harshalom.org. Deadline for each issue is FOUR WEEKS prior to publication date. The TABLET USPS 002-534 is published monthly, except bi-monthly July/August, for $20.00 per year, or free with your membership dues, by Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Road, Potomac, Maryland 20854. Periodicals postage paid at Rockville, Maryland. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: TABLET, Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Road, Potomac, Maryland 20854.

Notes from the Hazzan Hazzan Henrique Ozur Bass  301-299-7087 ext. 227 | hozurbass@harshalom.org

How to Become a Fountain Pen “Every one that passes among them that are numbered, from twenty years old and upward, shall give the offering of Adonai.” (Exodus 30:14) Twenty years old is the age of conscription into military service. We learn this from the book of Numbers, every time the Israelites are counted, the ones who are Hazzan Henrique Ozur Bass counted are males, 20 years old or above. Here the Torah teaches us that, even for religious and tax purposes, the age when one is counted among the community is the age of 20. Rashi explains the above verse as: “The Torah teaches here that no one under the age of twenty is counted among the adults.” Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, one of the founders of modern orthodoxy, says regarding this verse: “The sanctuary is not to be given over to childhood and youth… It is the grown-ups, the seriousness and the power of virile life and endeavors that it awaits.”

Last month I wrote about the common misconception that 13 is the age of adulthood in Judaism. It is not and it has never been. But how come, when 20 is the correct age when one is counted as an adult, we celebrate one’s entering into the obligation of performing mitzvot at the age of 13? The link between the age 13 and bar-mitzvah comes from two Talmudic texts. In the first, we read “At 13 one is responsible for mitzvot” (Pirke Avot 5:24), and in the second “A person’s agent is like himself; an agent must be fully subject to the commandment (bar-mitzvah).” (Bava Metsia, 96a). From the first text we learn at what age one is required to perform mitzvot; from the second, what one is called who is responsible for performing mitzvot. Therefore, one who is required to perform all the commandments (bar-mitzvah) gets that name at the age of 13. Read more on Page 14...

Table of Contents A Little Night Music Cabaret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 B'nai Mitzvah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Beineinu: Between Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 5 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 17 Congregational Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Daytimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 - 28 Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 31 Early Childhood Education Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ein Prat Fountainheads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Family News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

From the Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Holocaust Commemoration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Locks of Love. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Membership Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Men’s Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Message from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Notes from the Hazzan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 14 Potomac Spring House Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 13 Passover Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Sisterhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 - 21, 32 World Jewry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 28

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LIVE IN CONCERT The Fountainheads

April 28, 2013 - 4 pm

Congregation Har Shalom 11510 Falls Road Potomac, MD 20854

Tickets on sale now! General Admission Adults - $20 Children (age 13 and under) - $15

Patron Tickets: includes reserved seating and reserved parking Adults - $75 Children (age 13 and under) - $36

Buy your tickets today by going to www.tinyurl.com/FoHeadsTix or call 301-299-7087! Sponsored by: The Charlotte & Herbert Wool Endowment for Music

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CHIROPRACTIC I PHYSICAL THERAPY I REHAB

Work Better, Play Harder

Beineinu: Between Us | Continued from Page 2 Being a part of a minyan that guarantees someone else the opportunity to say Kaddish is one of the most powerful moments of interconnectedness. I am doing something so significant for a fellow Jew… I am doing something that only one Jew can do for another. The sense of mutual responsibility and concern is penetratingly powerful. All that being said, daily prayer is a mitzvah in Judaism whether or not there is a need for someone to say Kaddish. My teacher, Rabbi Neil Gillman, once said, “God is not a matter of faith, but a matter of awareness.” Daily prayer is a regular, ongoing awareness of the many blessings in life; it is an opportunity to step out of our specific daily routine, in order to realize the larger narrative of our lives; it is an opportunity for spiritual growth, meditation, and renewal; it is an opportunity to become more Jewishly-literate, more familiar with the liturgy and melody of Jewish life; it is an opportunity to talk to God and to listen to ourselves. Daily prayer is a portal to other mitzvot as well, such as tallit, tefillin, and listening, on Mondays and Thursdays, to an excerpt of that week’s Torah portion. It is an opportunity either to start or end the day with a grounded, contemplative, peaceful mindset. Daily prayer, like other daily routines (workouts, diets, etc.) provides structure and order to our existence, which often seems chaotic and unpredictable. We are blessed, at Har Shalom, to offer minyanim every day of the week throughout the year. Every evening, from Sunday - Thursday, we pray together at 7:45. It takes no more than 15 minutes. Every Sunday at 9 am as Religious School students stream into the building, a morning minyan convenes in the Sofair Chapel for approximately 30 minutes. Every Monday and Thursday morning at 6:45, a devoted congregant is prepared to chant a brief excerpt from the weekly parasha during the minyan that meets in the Chapel for approximately 40 minutes. Every Friday night, we gather and join in beautiful, joyful song as we welcome Shabbat with the melodies of Kabbalat Shabbat. Along with a brief D’var Torah, that upbeat service lasts about 50 minutes. While Shabbat morning is certainly our congregation’s “main event,” a dedicated core of congregants gathers every Shabbat in the late afternoon to pray, study Torah together, and bid farewell to Shabbat with Minha, Ma’ariv, and Havdalah.

At each of those times there is an opportunity to help make a minyan for someone who needs to say Kaddish. At each of those times, we can enhance our Jewish literacy, and take a step closer to God and spirituality. We all lead busy lives with many responsibilities pulling us in different directions. Please, dear friends, if you are able to come to minyan at any of those times (even if it’s once a week or once a month), make some commitment to this essential component of our congregational life… for those who depend on you to be there (remember that all of us, at one time or another, will depend on others to populate such a minyan in our time of need), and for the enhancement of your own spiritual life. With heartfelt blessings for the remainder of Passover and a glorious spring… Always, Rabbi Raskin The Grocery Gift Card Program is now a congregation-wide activity. Please help support Har Shalom through the purchase of grocery gift cards. There is nothing "extra" for you to pay; you simply pay for the face value of the Giant or Kosher Mart gift card and the stores make a contribution to Har Shalom. Cards are available whenever the main office is open. Gift cards for Giant come in $50 and $100 denominations; cards for Kosher Mart are available in $50 increments. When you buy Har Shalom Grocery Gift Cards, you are not only making purchases you've already planned to make, but you are supporting our congregation at the same time. A portion of the proceeds will be shared with Sisterhood to help support their important contributions to our community. Questions? Please call the office at (301) 299-7087 or email office@harshalom.org.

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From the Executive Director Gary Simms, Executive Director  301-299-7087, ext. 222 | gsimms@harshalom.org

Dear Friends,

At a recent international meeting of NAASE, the Conservative Movement’s organization of executive directors, we learned much about making informed choices, based on data (and not mere anecdotes). We were informed that cutting edge research into synagogue life shows that the amount of personal interaction between clergy and members is the best predictor of a member’s connection to the congregation. There is no evidence that such interactions between executive directors and members leads to a similar result. Perhaps that’s because the question was not asked! Executive directors usually fly under the radar, unless things go quite badly.

Not very long ago, one of our most dedicated and committed members asked whether it was really necessary for me to write a “Jewish” message, given that Rabbi Raskin, Hazzan Ozur Bass, and Rabbi Cohen all write monthly Tablet messages that are Jewishly oriented. He suggested that I Gary Simms ought to be writing more about financial matters, or plans for building improvements, or new program management techniques. His comments were extremely courteous and But as an executive director of a shul, I know both from clearly thoughtful. They deserved some thoughtfulness anecdotes and from real data that congregations thrive on my own part. when members are connected one to another through a complex web of personal shared experiences. Creating My own bottom line is that my management style is those bonds is the job of each and every member, but an informed by my understanding of Jewish principles. When executive director can help facilitate that effort. Working dealing with employees, I am reminded that Jacob was for K’lal Yisrael, the entire People of Israel, is what makes deceived by his uncle Laban, and from that we have a line my job different than working for a trade or professional of rabbinic thought which teaches us to treat employees association. So if I do stray into a “Jewish” themed honestly and fairly. When interacting with congregants, I message from time to time, I think I have a justification can’t treat them as mere customers when our tradition for doing so. calls for care and consideration of each individual without regard to their rank or wealth. When managing funds, I B’shalom recall that the Sages prohibited collectors of the annual Gary D. Simms half-shekel from wearing garments with pockets, so as to avoid even the appearance of impropriety. In my short time here, I’ve attempted to change some of the atmospherics of our staff, striving for a culture of “yes” and overcoming the inertia of “no.” While not 100% successful, we are moving in the correct direction, and being positive and responsive is also part of the Jewish tradition (negative stereotypes to the contrary). We’re working to make the budget process smoother and more accurate, to make sure that we serve the interests of all to the best of our ability.

Candle Lighting and Service Times for the Remainder of Passover Monday, April 1 - Seventh Day of Pesah Shaharit, 9:30 am Ma’ariv, 6:30 pm Candle Lighting, 8:13 pm Tuesday, April 2 - Eighth Day of Pesah Shaharit, including Yizkor, 9:30 am Minha / Ma’ariv, 7:45 pm Yom Tov ends, 8:20 pm

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Yom Ha'Shoah Community Commemoration in Maryland Congregation Har Shalom

Maryland's 2013 Holocaust Commemoration Sunday, April 7, 2013 I 4:00 - 6:00 pm Congregation Har Shalom

11510 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854

4:00pm – 5:00pm Unto Every Person There Is A Name and Community Artifact Exhibit An annual worldwide community name reading of B’nai Brith International. Names may be brought to the service or submitted at www.jcouncil.org/untoeveryperson by March 31. Additionally, there will be a collection of artifacts and documents from survivors and their families. You may submit artifacts to be displayed by March 31. Email aschwartz@jcouncil.org for more information.

5:00pm - 6:00pm Community Commemoration A community-wide remembrance of the victims, survivors, and heroes of the Holocaust including a multigenerational memorial candle lighting, Kaddish, reflection, music, poetry and keynote speaker Professor Walter Reich, Yitzhak Rabin Memorial Professor of International Affairs, Ethics, and Human Behavior, at the George Washington University, renowned writer and lecturer on the Holocaust. In cooperation with B’nai B’rith Chesapeake Bay Region, Congregation Har Shalom, Grandchildren of Holocaust Survivors, The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Friends of Greater Washington, Kindertransport, One Thousand Children, Survivors of the Holocaust the Last Generation, The Generation After & Washington Board of Rabbis

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Message from the President Jeff Ashin, President of Har Shalom | president@harshalom.org

I hope that you are having a wonderful and sweet Pesah. Things at Har Shalom have been hopping. Our Membership and New Member Committees, led by Susan Grant and Sheila Hahn respectively, have been busy creating new ways to get to know one another. We are advertising and organizing havurot: honing in on your particular interests and demographics. We are sponsoring neighborhood coffees and a monthly Rabbi’s Tisch with Rabbi Raskin. On Sunday, May 5th we are having a membership Cabaret, featuring the music of Broadway & Pop. Hors d'oeuvres and desserts will be served (see Page 24 for details). We are presenting for our community a fantastic and fun concert performed by the Internet sensations, Ein Prat Fountainheads.

of experience educating, administrating and creating curriculum for toddlers and pre-kindergarten children. She was mentored by our own Shelley Remer at Adas Israel’s Gan HaYeled. (And I want to give a special Yasher Koah to Shelley who stepped in as Interim Director and has done an outstanding job!) Our children will be well taught, loved and cared for by Brenda. She begins this summer. Likewise, our Religious School is enjoying one of its most successful years ever. We have expanded our post-b’nai mitzvah program and are experiencing a renaissance. Our children have enjoyed field trips, overnights, creative programming and hands on programing, all while being exposed to an improving Hebraic program and improved curriculum. Our experience with the children of Tikvat Israel has been mutually rewarding. The integration of their school into Har Shalom has been seamless. They have asked to continue the relationship. This is important to add critical mass to our classes and improve the experience of all of our students. Kudos to Rabbi Cohen and Eileen Penner, Chair of our Religious School Board.

The Fountainhead music appeals to all ages. They are energetic and engaging. Tickets are available on line at: www.tinyurl.com/FoHeadsTix or in our office. Patron tickets are available including front row seating, reserved parking and special perks. This promises to be a major fundraiser for Har Shalom and tickets may sell out fast due to the wide appeal of the Fountainheads. Please Our Youth Department recently showcased Har Shalom consider buying your tickets soon to avoid being closed during a Regional USY Spring Dance. Julie Ashin set up out. the Social Hall with cut outs of Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Daniel Craig. We had stars on the ceiling and on We are also fortunate to have a return engagement of the floor, Wii games, a chocolate fountain, a DJ, USY’ers the Potomac House Tour, on May 19th and 20th. This decorating their own candle holders and a fun night for is our premier annual fundraiser. Chaired by Jack over 200 teens from across the region. Markowitz and Joan Levenson, we are depending upon your contributions of ads, ticket sales and time. We have We are planning many initiatives to continue to improve the opportunity to improve on last years’ fantastic event, the health and vitality of Har Shalom. What we need is and your help and support are essential. Please contact you. Your involvement, your engagement and your time the committee at info@potomachousetour.com and will help Har Shalom continue to be A Wonderful Place to Be Jewish. volunteer your time, energy and resources. Har Shalom is enjoying many successes. We have L’Shalom completed a successful search for a new Early Childhood Jeff Ashin, President Education Center Director and have been fortunate to hire Brenda Footer, thanks to Craig Ginsburg and Stewart Remer and their committee. Brenda holds a BA in Early Childhood Education. She has more than twenty years

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Sunday, April 28 9 am to Noon

If you have

10 inches of hair to spare,

have your hair cut by Har Shalom’s Locks of Love partner, 5 Star Mobile Salon!

Lag Ba’Omer

is a day for getting haircuts and, at Har Shalom, for

Locks of Love

Ready to make an appointment? Or, have a question? Contact Erika Balser 301-299-7087 ext. 228 or EBalser@harshalom.org

Locks of Love

provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 21, suffering from long-term medical hair loss.

5 Star Mobile Salon

is a mobile salon servicing the Washington, D.C. Metro area. The 5 Star team travels to their clients’ homes or businesses to provide convenience and quality service. They are excited to be partnering with Har Shalom and Locks of Love.

Appointments are suggested, “walk-ins” accepted There is no charge for the haircuts, but tips are encouraged Gray or color-treated hair can be cut.

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Potomac Spring House Tour Joan Levenson and Jack Markowitz, Co-Chairs ď&#x201A;&#x2014; 301-299-7087, ext. 336 | Info@PotomacHouseTour.org

Four Fabulous Homes for the 5th Annual Potomac Spring House Tour Sunday and Monday, May 19 and 20 It's spring, which means Har Shalom's major fund-raiser - the annual Potomac Spring House Tour - is almost here! How can you help? Tell your friends about the Tour, which is on Sunday and Monday, May 19 -20, and buy House Tour tickets! $25 in advance, $30 on the Tour days; $20 each if you buy 10 or more tickets at one time. There's a ticket form on Page 11. Tickets may also be ordered online on the House Tour website (www.PotomacHouseTour.org). Please remember that Group Tickets must be paid for by April 30. A special $18 discount ticket is available just for those who volunteer to be Greeters at our Tour Homes. Please contact Tour Co-Chairs Joan Levenson and Jack Markowitz or Greeter Chair Paulette Shofer about being a Greeter and purchasing these special "just for Greeters" tickets (Greeter form is on Page 12). Another way to help? Buy an ad or ask a local business you deal with to buy one. All ads appear in the House Tour Guide Book and in the Tablet, plus the advertiser's website is linked to from the House Tour website. An ad form is on Page 13. The deadline for submitting ads is April 18. Can't go on the House Tour and don't have a business? Be a Donor. All Donor names are published in the Guide Book and Tablet (unless you want to be anonymous) and our Contributor level starts at just $36. Donations may be made using the Ticket Form on Page 11. Ticket, Advertising and Greeter forms will also be found in the bins outside the Gordon coat room. This year's homes include a 14,000 square foot home in the heart of Potomac; an exquisite Bethesda home with interior by Potomac Designs (right picture, below); a modified Craftsman-style home with a trove of family heirlooms (left picture, below); and a delightful expansive home off Glen Mill Road that is sure to inspire ideas for your own home. More pictures are on www.PotomacHouseTour.org.

The front door of this modified Craftsman-style home in Luxmanor invites us in to a delightful home.

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This exquisite Bethesda home by interior design firm Potomac Designs is sure to be a treat.

2013 Potomac Spring House Tour sponsored by Congregation Har Shalom

Sunday & Monday, May 19 - 20, 9:30 am – 4 pm

TICKET ORDER FORM Tickets: I would like ____Tour tickets, $25 each, if ordered in advance. Tickets bought on the days of the

Tour will be $30 each; OR I am buying 10 or more tickets at $20 each. Group sales of 10 or more tickets must be ordered and paid for no later than April 30, 2013. The Guide Book serves as the entry ticket and it will not be mailed. Please see Guide Book / Entry Ticket pick-up instructions below. Purchaser’s Name________________________________Signature_______________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________________ Telephone_________________________E-mail ______________________________________________

Tour Ticket Seller’s Name (please also fill out receipt form below) ________________________________ Please show your support of the 2013 Potomac Spring House Tour with an added donation which benefits the Congregation and its many projects that help local and national charitable organizations. Donations of any amount are welcome. Thank you.  Patron: includes 2 House Tour Tickets..$180 *  Pacesetter: includes 2 House Tour Tickets, 2 bottles Israeli wine ..............…….….$1000 *  Sponsor………………………………$100  Benefactor: includes 2 House Tour Tickets,  Contributor…………………………… $36 1 bottle Israeli wine …………………$500 * *A donation of $180 or more entitles you to an invitation for you and a guest to the gala Homeowners’ Reception. Please print your name(s) on the line below as you would like it to appear in the House Tour Guide Book.

(please print clearly) ______________________________________________________

All contributions will be acknowledged in the Tablet newsletter.

Your Payment: $______Tour Tickets $______Additional Donation

TOTAL $________

 Check enclosed made payable to Congregation Har Shalom (House Tour on the memo line)  Please charge my credit card: Visa MasterCard (please circle one) All credit card payments will incur a 2.5% convenience fee. Name as written on the credit card _______________________________________________________ Card Number_________________________________________ Exp. Date (month/year) ___________ Authorized Credit Card Signature _______________________________________________________ Please send your payment information to: Har Shalom, House Tour, 11510 Falls Rd., Potomac MD 20854 Order Form and credit card information may also be faxed to: 301-299-2247 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2013 Potomac Spring House Tour ticket receipt

Date sold _____________

Name of ticket seller ________________________ Purchaser’s Name____________________________ # of House Tour tickets purchased _____ Signature of Ticket Seller ______________________________ The Guide Book serves as the House Tour Entry Ticket. To pick up your Guide Book(s), please bring this ticket receipt to Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Road, Potomac, on Sun., May 12, from 9 a.m.- 12 noon, or M- Th, May 13-16, 9 – 5, or Fri., May 17, or Sun., May 19, 9 a.m. – 12 noon. You may also exchange your ticket receipt for a Guide Book on the days of the Tour (May 19 and May 20) at House Tour Home A, located on Luxmanor Road near Poindexter Lane, North Bethesda. Please remember to bring your ticket receipt with you. For more information… info@PotomacHouseTour.org or 301-299-7087 x 336

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Potomac Spring House Tour

May 19- 20, 2013, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Greeter Sign-Up Form One of the major fund raisers for Congregation Har Shalom is our Fifth Annual Potomac Spring House Tour, featuring homes of distinctive quality in our community. The House Tour will take place on Sunday and Monday, May 19 and 20, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. Har Shalom is an active congregation that cares about our community. Proceeds from ticket sales will enable us to continue our efforts to help those in need through projects that assist the congregation and many local and international charitable organizations. Help us help others.

Plans for this year’s House Tour are well underway.

Now it is time to ask for your help. Thanks to the generous giving of time and effort of all the volunteers, we know the House Tour will be a great fundraiser and enormous success. Please know that those we help and the House Tour committee greatly appreciate your interest and support.

Each House Greeter will have the opportunity to purchase one Tour ticket at the discounted price of $18, as our “Thank You” for your volunteer help. Please copy down the dates and times you have selected on the bottom of this form and keep it as a reminder. We will be in touch with you at a later date with the details of the house you will be in. Please return the top portion of this form to: Congregation Har Shalom 11510 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854 Attn: House Tour Greeters Name: ________________________________ E-Mail: ______________________________________ Home Phone: _____________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________

 I will be a HEAD GREETER in charge of FRIENDS and FAMILY GREETERS (one per house per shift)  I will be a TICKET TAKER (one seated per house per shift)  I will be a REGULAR GREETER  I will be on a Greeter Team with _____________________________ Please indicate your availability: Sunday: _____ 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM

_____ 12:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Monday: _____ 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM

_____ 12:45 PM – 4:00 PM

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Potomac Spring House Tour Greeter Times for (NAME) ______________________________________ Sunday, May 19: _____ 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM

Sunday, May 19: _____ 12:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Monday, May 20: _____ 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM

Monday, May 20: _____ 12:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Questions:

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Joan Levenson, House Tour Co-Chair, joanlevenson@aol.com Jack Markowitz, House Tour Co-Chair, jmark226@comcast.net Paulette Schofer, House Tour Greeter Chair, schofer1@verizon.net

2013 Potomac Spring House Tour sponsored by Congregation Har Shalom Sunday & Monday, May 19-20, 9:30 am – 4 pm

ADVERTISING CONTRACT Congregation Har Shalom invites you to participate in the 2013 Potomac Spring House Tour. There are two options: Tote Bag and the House Tour Guide Book. Tour participants will receive both items. Additionally, your company’s name/website link will appear on the House Tour website - www.PotomacHouseTour.org - and your ad will also appear in Har Shalom’s newsletter. All ads will be printed in black & white. (Ads priced at $550 or more include one free House Tour ticket (a $25 value). Thank you for your support. Business Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Contact Person: ________________________________ Signature: ___________________________ Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________________State: ____________ Zip: _________________ Telephone # (day): ______________________

E-mail: ____________________________________

Location/Size (choose one) Dimensions (inches) Cost  Tote Bag……………4.5 wide x 3.50 high.……....$1,000 (incl. 1 free ticket + 1/2 page ad in the Guide Book)  Back Cover................4.5 wide x 3.50 high.............. $600 (incl. 1 free ticket)  Inside Front Cover.....4.5 wide x 7.50 high............. $550 (incl. 1 free ticket)  Inside Back Cover… 4.5 wide x 7.50 high ............. $550 (incl. 1 free ticket)  Full Page……………4.5 wide x 7.50 high……….$375  ¾ Page………………4.5 wide x 5.25 high……….$325  ½ Page……………....4.5 wide x 3.25 high……….$250  ¼ Page Horizontal …4.5 wide x 1.75 high………..$150  ¼ Page Vertical…….2.0 wide x 3.50 high…….….$150

10% discount if paid in full by FRIDAY, APRIL 5 Ad Deadline: THURSDAY, APRIL 18  Enclosed is my camera ready copy in grey scale (no color please)  Enclosed is my disk containing my ad in one of the following formats: PDF, Word, Adobe Illustrator  I will email the graphic artist directly with my file – send to Advertise@PotomacHouseTour.org

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Name as written on the credit card __________________________________________________ Card Number ___________________________________ Exp. Date (month/year) ___________ Authorized Credit Card Signature ___________________________________________________ Please send payment information to: Har Shalom House Tour, 11510 Falls Road, Potomac MD 20854 Ad order forms and credit card information may also be faxed to: 301-299-2247

For more information… Please contact us at 301-299-7087 x 336 or email Advertise@PotomacHouseTour.org.

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Congregational Learning Rabbi Deborah Bodin Cohen  301-299-7087, ext. 229 | RabbiCohen@harshalom.org

Rabbi Deborah B. Cohen

The Seaboard Region of the Jewish Educators Assembly is holding a Gala Celebration Honoring Jewish Education this month, honoring community members for their dedication to Jewish Education within the Conservative Movement. They issued a difficult challenge to our congregation: nominate one teacher and one layperson for this award.

This challenge was difficult because there are so many talented and dedicated teachers and laypeople at the congregation. After much deliberation, we decided to ask Shelley Remer to be our lay honoree and Alice Strasser to be our teacher honoree. Here is a little about our honorees. Mazel Tov to them!

If you are interested in attending the dinner and gala celebration on April 21 and helping to honor Shelley and Alice, please contact me at RabbiCohen@harshalom.org. I would be happy to share the information and celebrate with you!

Notes from the Hazzan | Continued from Page 3 At 13 one is required to live as a Jew: all the commandments are upon him/herself. However, one is only an adult, as far back as the Torah, at the age of 20 and above. It is not that different from the law of the land which surrounds us: at 14 one is allowed to pursue certain professional duties and has minimal criminal liability. But one is only fully responsible for him/herself at the age of 18.

One can, at the age of 13, declare oneself to be apt to performing mitzvot, and even lead others in performing Shelley Remer and her husband, Stewart, have been the commandments. One can, even, declare oneself to active members of Har Shalom for over thirty years. For be a fountain pen. To be an adult, however, you will the past two years, she has enthusiastically served as have to wait a little bit more. Adult Education Chairperson and she previously served as the Vice President of Administration and Religious Activities and the chairwoman of the Gemilut Hasadim, B’nai Mitzvah and Nominating Committees. Professionally, Shelley directed the Kehilat Shalom Preschool for eight years, the Adas Israel Gan HaYeled for 20 years, served as the co-president of the National Jewish Early Childhood Network, and now is serving as the Interim Director of the Har Shalom ECEC. Alice Strasser has taught Religious School for 50 years, to students of every age from pre-school through postB’nai Mitzvah. She studied Jewish education both at the Jewish Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. For most of her career, Alice taught at synagogues in Westchester County, NY, but three years ago, she moved to Maryland to be closer to her children and grandchildren and came to Har Shalom as a Hebrew tutor and a Junior Congregation Torah teacher.

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Early Childhood Education Center Shelley Remer, Interim Director ď&#x201A;&#x2014; 301-299-7087, ext. 235 | shelley@harshalom.org

Introducing our New ECEC Director! Congregation Har Shalom President Jeff Ashin distributed the following message to the congregation via email on March 11, announcing the appointment of Brenda Footer as the new Director of the ECEC. I am pleased to introduce Brenda Footer as the new Director of our Early Childhood Education Center.

Here at the ECEC, our children are learning and performing mitzvot each and every day! Judaism gives us guidelines on how to act with justice and righteousness: from performing the mitzvah of bikkur holim (caring for the sick), calling a classmate who is home ill, tikkun olam (repairing the world), collecting canned foods for the needy, to tza'ar ba'alei hayim (caring for animals). While we might not get to all 613 mitzvot, our youngest children are developing lifelong behaviors they will take with them for the rest of their lives. After all, they are our future.

Brenda brings to us more than twenty years of experience as an educator, curriculum advisor and administrator for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and pre-Kindergarten children. Brenda holds a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Her experience includes working at the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, Adas Israel Gan HaYeled (under the tutelage of our own Shelley Remer) and her current position as lead teacher and pedagogista at Shaare Tefilah. Our ECEC Search Committee, led by Craig Ginsburg and Stewart Remer, and including David Silver, Jodi Chen, Marisa Marcus, Lisa Lind, Judi Greenberg, Rabbi Raskin, Hazzan Ozur Bass, Rabbi Cohen and Gary Simms, has performed extensive research in order to recommend Brenda. She has the committee's unanimous endorsement and mine. I know that our children and grandchildren will benefit from her direction and that our program will continue to thrive.

Lucy performs the mitzvah of bal taschit (taking care of the environment) by carefully watering the Panda parsley plants.

Brenda's official start date is July 1st, though I know you will see her often at Har Shalom before then. Please join me in extending her a warm welcome. L'Shalom, Jeff Ashin

With a bird house outside of their classroom window, the Turtles have been performing the mitzvah of tza'ar ba'alei hayim (caring for animals) as they give food to the birds throughout the winter.

School and Camp Registration Now Available! To register for the ECEC 2013-2014 school year, or to register for Summer 2013 camp, go to our website, www.harshalomecec.org, contact Interim ECEC Director Shelley Remer at Shelley@harshalom.org, or call 301-299-7087, ext. 235.

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April 2013 Calendar Sunday

April 2013 Calendar Tuesday

Monday 1

7th Day Pesah Building Closed Except for Services 9:30 am Pesah Shaharit 6:30 pm Ma'ariv 8:13 pm Candle Lighting

Yom HaShoah 9:00 am Shaharit 11:00 am 7th Grade Sifreinu 4:00 pm Community Wide Yom HaShoah Service at Har Shalom

9:00 am Shaharit 14 9:15 am Adult Ed: When Children Intermarry Discussion 10:00 am 5th Grade Sifreinu 11:00 am Bar/Bat Mitzvah Q&A 12:00 pm Women's League Torah Fund Regional Lunch 4:00 pm Rosh Hodesh for Girls 6:00 pm Kesher 6:00 pm Z'havah Sisterhood: Reading, Eating and Screening 7:45 pm Ma'ariv 9:00 am Shaharit 21 10:00 am Hevra Kadisha Brunch 10:00 am Seaboard FJMC Meeting 11:00 am 6th Grade Sifreinu 12:15 pm Youth & Men's Club Kids N' Dads Day: Pizza and Mule Drawn Boat Ride 1:30 pm Darfur Vigil at Embassy of Sudan 4:00 pm Sisterhood Cooking Program: South Africa 7:45 pm Ma'ariv Lag B'Omer 9:00 am Shaharit 9:00 am USY and Kadima Kings Dominion Day 4:00 pm Ein Prat Fountainheads Concert 7:45 pm Ma'ariv

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6:45 am Shaharit 7:45 pm Ma'ariv 8:00 pm Talmud with Rabbi Cahan 8:00 pm Sisterhood Board Meeting

8th Day Pesah Building Closed Except for Services 9:30 am Pesah Shaharit w/Yizkor 7:45 PM Ma'ariv

Wednesday 2

12:00 pm The Rabbi's Tisch 7:45 pm Ma'ariv 8:00 pm Adult Ed: On the Small Screen: Modern Orthodox in Today's Israel

Yom HaZikaron 6:45 am Shaharit 5:00 pm Israel Celebration 7:45 pm Ma'ariv 8:00 pm Talmud with Rabbi Cahan

Yom HaAtzmaut 7:45 pm Ma'ariv 8:00 pm Adult Ed: On the Small Screen: Modern Orthodox in Today's Israel

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7:45 pm Ma'ariv

6:45 am Shaharit 7:45 pm Ma'ariv 8:00 pm Talmud with Rabbi Cahan 8:00 pm Sisterhood Tallitot Making

7:45 pm Ma'ariv

10:00 am Sisterhood Bowling 12:15 pm Sisterhood Daytime Book Club 7:45 pm Ma'ariv 8:00 pm Men's Club Board Meeting

Thursday 3

Rosh Hodesh Iyar 9:30 am ECEC Open House 10:00 am Sisterhood Bowling 12:00 pm Daytimers Forum 6:15 pm Boyz Club Dinner & Movie 7:45 pm Ma'ariv 8:00 pm Adult Ed: Conversational Hebrew-Beginners 8:00 pm Presentation on Rabbi Cahan's Trip to Spain 8:00 pm ECEC Parent Committee Meeting

10:00 am ECEC Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration 10:00 am Sisterhood Bowling 12:00 pm Daytimers Film Festival 7:30 pm Boyz Club Poker 7:45 pm Ma'ariv 8:00 pm Adult Ed: Conversational Hebrew-Beginners 8:00 pm World Jewry Committee Meeting

10:00 am Sisterhood Bowling 12:00 pm Daytimers Film Festival 6:00 pm USY Lounge Night 7:45 pm Ma'ariv 8:00 pm Adult Ed: Conversational Hebrew-Beginners 8:00 pm RAC Meeting

Friday 4

6:45 am Shaharit 7:45 pm Ma'ariv

Rosh Hodesh Iyar 6:45 am Shaharit 7:00 pm USY MoCo Lounge Night at JCC 7:45 pm Ma'ariv

6:45 am Shaharit 7:00 pm MoCo Krav Maga Lounge Night at the JCC 7:45 pm Ma'ariv

6:45 am Shaharit 7:45 pm Ma'ariv 7:45 pm Minyan and Martinis

6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 7:18 pm Candle Lighting

6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 7:25 pm Candle Lighting 7:30 pm Rak Ehad Shabbat Dinner

6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 7:31 pm Candle Lighting

7:30 am ECEC Parent / Teacher Conferences 12:00 pm Daytimers Theater Party: Andy and the Shadows at Theater J 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 7:38 pm Candle Lighting

Saturday 5

9:30 am Shaharit Bar Mitzvah: Ethan Miller Parasha: Sh'mini 10:30 am Junior Congregation 12:40 pm Shabbat Torah Discussion with Fred Steinberg 7:00 pm Minha/Torah Study/Ma'ariv

9:30 am Shaharit Bar Mitzvah: Joel Assal Parasha: Tazria-M'tzora 12:40 pm Shabbat Torah Discussion with Fred Steinberg 7:10 pm Minha/Torah Study/Ma'ariv 8:30 pm Z'havah Sisterhood Dessert Night Out

9:30 am Shaharit Bat Mitzvah: Madeleine Kramer Parasha: Aharei Mot-K'doshim 10:30 am Junior Congregation 10:45 am Gan Shabbat 12:40 pm Shabbat Torah Discussion with Fred Steinberg 7:00 pm Minha/Ma'ariv/Havdalah 7:00 pm Bar Mitzvah: Grant Geisler 7:15 pm Minha/Torah Study/Ma'ariv

9:00 am May-Jun. Art Gallery Show 9:30 am Shaharit Bar Mitzvah: Jonah Dross Parasha: Emor 12:40 pm Shabbat Torah Discussion with Fred Steinberg 7:20 PM Minha/Torah Study/Ma'ariv

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Adult Education for April Rabbi Deborah Bodin Cohen • 301-299-7087, ext 229 | AdultEducation@harshalom.org

When Children Intermarry... Ongoing Text Study A Discussion Group for Talmud Study Parents & Grandparents with Rabbi Cahan With Rabbi Adam Raskin and Lori Schutz, LCSW Sunday, April 14 from 9:15 to 10:30 am When a child chooses to intermarry, parents and grandparents often have a variety of emotions, questions and concerns. And, as an intermarried couple matures and has children of their own, new questions and, sometimes, conflicts arise. The focus of our March session will be establishing and maintaining boundaries. These sessions are intended for members of Har Shalom whose children have married or are planning to marry non-Jews. It will be an open, honest and non-judgmental place for sharing and learning.

Mondays, 8 - 9 pm Explore the Talmud and its lessons with Rabbi Cahan. This perennial favorite has been around for over a decade. Hebrew or prior study is helpful, but not required. Novice students always welcome! Touch the sources created by the Sages.

Shabbat Torah Study

With Fred Steinberg Each Shabbat at approximately 12:30 pm Join this popular, long-standing Torah discussion group. No Hebrew knowledge or previous Torah study necessary. Just an interest in looking at Torah text and discussing it.

On the Small Screen: Modern Orthodox in Today’s Minha/Torah Study/Ma'ariv Israel with Ira Weiss Study Group Tuesdays, April 9 and 16 at 8 pm In this class we will be flies on the wall of the places where young modern Orthodox Jews in Israel hang out. We will be privy to the conflicts that they confront; their friendships; their dining, living and dating arrangements and how they interact with the rest of Israeli society. Each class will begin with a short introduction followed by the screening of an episode of the award-winning dramatic Israeli TV series SRUGIM. Class discussion will follow each screening. Ira Weiss, Ph.D., is a retired neurophysiologist and an avid collector of cinema related to Jews and Israel.

Interfaith Bible Study 2013

Taught by Rabbi Leonard Cahan and Pastor Jan Lookingbill Theme: "Holiness - what, why, where, when?" Next Date & Time – To Be Announced An exploration of the meaning of Holiness in the Tanah, the New Testament, Rabbinic literature, and Jewish and Christian traditions.

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Ongoing, Saturdays, time is 15 minutes before candle-lighting time the day before Since 1990, Har Shalom congregants have celebrated the end of Shabbat with a lay-led Minha / Torah Study / Ma'ariv Study Group. This 90-minute service includes 30 to 40 minutes of learning on the weekly Torah portion or the prayers and their meaning. Dr. Stan Siegel, Dr. Fred Steinberg and other congregants and clergy members have led the teaching and discussion. Come discover this gem of learning at Har Shalom - 23 years in the making.

World Jewry Hal Freed, Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club President ď&#x201A;&#x2014; 301-299-7087, ext. 311 | WorldJewry@harshalom.org

Har Shalom Delegation and Over 14,000 Attend AIPAC Policy Conference Over 14,000 supporters of Israel, including our own Har Shalom delegation led by Rabbi Raskin, attended the 2013 AIPAC Policy Conference at the Washington Convention Center last month. This was a fantastic experience for all. The spirit was amazing, as all were focused on Israel and the American - Israel relationship. The crowd included Jewish men and women, both Democrats and Republicans, from all corners of the continent. There were over 2,500 very vocal youth from colleges and high schools, who were noted many times as the next generation and our future leaders. Speakers included Vice President Biden, Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu, Israel Defense Minister Ahud Barak, former Ambassador Dennis Ross, and Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren, among many others. It was gratifying to see both sides of the American political spectrum represented, as Congressmen Eric Cantor, John Cornyn, Steny Hoyer and Robert Menendez talked about the tight bonds between the US and Israel. Over one hundred breakout sessions of panels and speakers addressed a wide range of subjects on Iran, Palestinians, Israel, the U.S.-Israel Relationship and the Greater Middle East. Discussions focused on Israel's survival in the face of a tenuous and uncertain situation following the so-called Arab Spring. There was much talk about Israel's amazing technological and entrepreneurial prowess, which far exceeds that of so many countries. Many heard briefings on the Iron Dome program, which saved so many Israeli lives this past fall when it successfully shot down 400 missiles launched from Gaza. On the last day of the conference, many went to Capitol Hill to lobby their congressman. Our group visited Senators Mikulski and Cardin and Congressmen Van Hollen and Delaney. It is a statement of AIPAC's organization, that the office of every Congressman and Senator was visited by AIPAC activists that day. The lobbying focused on bills to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear capability, strengthening U.S.- Israel strategic cooperation and in support of security assistance aid to Israel. It was an emotional experience to see so many focused on the welfare of Israel. Attendees came away, not only more knowledgeable of the current state and needs of Israel, but committed, more than ever, to do what is necessary for Israel's survival.

Rabbi Raskin and Rep. John Delaney (D-MD) meeting at the AIPAC Conference

Vice President Joe Biden, giving an impassioned pro-Israel speech at AIPAC.

Part of Har Shalom's delegation enjoying dinner together at Eli's after a terrific day at AIPAC.

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Sisterhood Yvonne Paretzky, President • 301-299-7087, ext. 410 | Sisterhood@harshalom.org

The Tallitot Project has become something I treasure. The women of the Abayudaya community (the Jewish community in Uganda) do not have tallitot to don when they enter the synagogue. Our Sisterhood wants to change that. So far, we've had two meetings that have produced beautiful results. To date, we have three completed tallitot and seven more still in the depths of the creative process. The best part about this project is that every session brings more women together, whether they believe they are creative or not, to give Ugandan women the opportunity to wear a tallit. I've had the privilege to have an email exchange with a representative of the Abayudaya community. They were overwhelmed and, I think, humbled by our commitment to present the "mamas" of their community with tallitot. It is Sisterhood's wish to involve as many individuals in the Har Shalom community in this effort, as well as find a way to involve the Abayudaya.

Sisterhood Nominating Committee The Nominating Committee for Sisterhood, consisting of Rachel Katz (chair), Faith Adler, Ellen Balfour, Ronni Cristol, Ruth Levin, Lynn Mintzer, and Margie Swerdlow has begun the process to fill the Slate of Officers and Directors for 2013-2015. Please email any questions, comments, or ideas to SisterhoodNominating@HarShalom.org.

Sisterhood Book Club

Wednesday, April 3, at 12:15 PM Rescheduled due to our faux snow day, Lynnette Spira will lead the discussion on April 3 of Defending Jacob: A Novel by William Landay. Ellen Kaner Bresnick will facilitate the discussion of One More River by Mary Glickman this fall. Whether or not you’ve come before or have even read the book, bring your brown bag dairy lunch and enjoy an afternoon of camaraderie and a bit of exercise of your little gray cells. Eat-and-chat begins at 12:15 pm. At 1 pm the book discussion begins.

My dream is to create enough tallitot to give every woman in the Abayudaya community the option to wear one. The reality is that are five synagogues in this community. To narrow the gap between the dream and reality, the Sisters of the 'hood have their creative juices flowing (as always). Help us spread the word. If you are looking for Mark your calendar for the rest of the year: a mitzvah project for yourself, your child, or even your parent, join us for an evening of fun and creativity. • May 1, The Memory Palace: A Memoir by Mira Bartók, facilitator - Ellen Cades Our next tallit embellishing session is Monday, April 29th. • June 5, End-of-year luncheon, time and place TBD. RSVP to SisterhoodEducation@HarShalom.org. I encourage you to try something new. Alyse Steinborn Sisterhood VP, Education

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Marie Kramer, Chair, SisterhoodBooks@HarShalom.org

Sunday, April 14, 2013 12:30 PM

Seaboard Region Torah Fund Luncheon Guest Speaker: David Wachtel, Senior Consultant for Special Collections, Jewish Theological Seminary Library — “Treasures from the Rare Book Room” Congregation Har Shalom 11510 Falls Road Potomac, MD 20854 RSVP by April 4, 2013 Name __________________________ Sisterhood _________________________ Email ___________________________________ Phone ____________________ Lunch & Program - $18.00 Couvert Minimum Torah Fund Pledge - $36.00 Amount enclosed $__________ Send check payable to Seaboard, WLCJ to: Toby B. Holtzman, VP, Seaboard Region Torah Fund, 8507 Wilkesboro Lane, Potomac, MD 20854 Congregation Har Shalom | 21

Men’s Club Judd Kessler, Men’s Club President  301-299-7087, ext. 411 | mensclub@harshalom.org

The Men's Club Third Annual Youth Leadership Award The Men's Club is going to award its third annual Youth Leadership Award at its June 2nd brunch. The award is open to High School juniors and seniors. The idea behind the award is to encourage excellence and leadership in our children through public acknowledgement. The criteria for the award include Volunteerism at Congregation Har Shalom, Active in USY or other Jewish Youth Group, Demonstrated Leadership in Youth Group and/or Madrihim Program, Contribution to the Greater Jewish Community, Academic Excellence, Involved in Jewish Education, and being a Mensch. Applicants need to provide a short essay answering one or more of the following questions: • • • •

How is Tikkun Olam part of my life? What does Har Shalom mean to me? Why is it important to be active in Jewish leadership? What did I learn by participating in Jewish leadership and how will I apply what I learned?

The deadline to apply is May 12, 2013. Please send essays to MensClub@HarShalom.org. The Men’s Club Youth Leadership Award is conferred annually each spring. Please look for the perpetual award plaque, which is displayed on the wall outside of the Synagogue Office.

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Seaboard Region Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs 2013 Israel Adventure October 30 - November 11, 2013 Join Men’s Club Members, family and friends on a fantastic inclusive tour especially for empty nesters in delightful Israeli fall weather. • Whether this is your first time or you’ve seen Israel before • Enjoy visiting important sites and sites not normally seen • Tour includes air fare, luxury 4-star hotels, meals, top tour guides and travel in deluxe motor coaches Now Accepting Reservations To register, or to learn more, call Hal Freed at 301-987-2478, Jim Sloan at 703-561-0775 or Marlene Ritter (ITC Tours) at 800-247-7255. www.israeltour.com/fjmcseaboard.php

Membership Outreach Susan Grant, Chair ď&#x201A;&#x2014; 301-299-7087, ext. 320 | MembershipOutreach@harshalom.org

Community Connection

Join a Havurah and Enrich your Experience at Har Shalom! The word Havurah comes from the Hebrew word haver which means friend. Havurot (plural) are small groups of people who have common interests. Havurot meet on a regular basis to engage in learning of all kinds, participate in social activities, or simply to relax and enjoy each other's company. What you do is up to you!

There has been much interest in Havurot at Har Shalom. We have been successful in putting together two Havurot for empty-nesters, but new participants are always welcome! There is also interest in creating a group for Har Shalom members in their 30's and 40's and for those who This new Membership Outreach would like an educational/religious learning experience. program is intended to connect Har Shalom members who live If you are interested in learning more, would like to in the same community, in order join a Havurah, or if you are already in a Havurah and to provide opportunities to meet, would like it to grow, please contact Susan Grant, mingle and create lasting friendships. This is a way to Membership Outreach Chair, at 301-299-7087 ext. 320 identify, connect, and hopefully develop relationships. or MembershipOutreach@HarShalom.org. We want The Membership team is finding host families to hold an to connect you with other Har Shalom families with the event of any kind and invite their neighbors. It is meant to same interests and demographics. be, initially, cross-generational. It is our hope that future activities may be planned as an off-shoot of the initial event Let's make a shiddoch! and that may develop into more Havurah-like programs. We have already had three wonderful outreach events and more are in the planning phases. Let's reach out to our neighbors and Har Shalom members! If you are interested in hosting a Community Connections event, please contact Susan Grant, Membership Outreach Chair, at 301-299-7087, ext. 320 or MembershipOutreach@HarShalom.org. Community Connections event held at Joe and Dana Kromash's home on March 10. Pictured here are Gary Knauer, Rob Singman, Joe Kromash, Darryl Grant and Ed Shakin.

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Join us for an evening of drinks, desserts & delightful music

A Little Night Music Cabaret From Opera to Broadway to Pop Music Adults of ALL ages welcome! Sunday, May 5 · 7:30 pm at Congregation Har Shalom Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at door

Melissa Chávez - Soprano

David B. Merrill - Tenor

Melissa Chávez has been acclaimed by the Washington Post for her “voluptuous voice ” and “cooly exemplary production. ” “David Merrill displays an excellent tenor voice, matched with a relaxed, easygoing acting style… ” - ShowBizRadio David Chávez will accompany the performers on the piano.

Generously sponsored by Bob and Susan Bodansky, with support from Har Shalom Sisterhood & Men’s Club

A Little Night Music Cabaret - Sunday, May 5 · 7:30pm To register, click the link above OR complete this form and return with payment to: Congregation Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854, Attn: Cabaret. Make checks payable to Congregation Har Shalom. Questions? Contact Susan Grant at 301-299-7087, ext. 320 or membershipoutreach@harshalom.org Name(s): _______________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________

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Total Check Amount: _________________

Art Gallery Fran Abrams, Art Gallery  301-299-7087, ext. 310 | artgallery@harshalom.org

Adding In, Taking Away

Jakobsberg has been a printmaker for 35 years. The body Adding In, Taking Away will be on display through of work in this exhibit uses handmade recycled papers and inks to recreate and remember the complexity of the past. Monday, April 22, 2013. The artwork on the gallery walls includes a variety of printmaking techniques by artists Patricia Affens, Olney, MD; Allan Akman, Rockville, MD, a member of Har Shalom; and Pauline Jakobsberg, Potomac, MD, a founding member of Har Shalom. The works in the showcases include sculpture by Charles Edwin Myers, Bethesda, MD, a member of Har Shalom; and woodworking by William Peirce, Silver Spring, MD. Each of the processes used by these artists requires that they add in - ink, oil, stone, wood - or take away.

Myers creates biblical characters, objects, and scenes in stone, plaster and terracotta sculpture. Many of his works are images and forms that are surreal but recognizable versions of familiar and not-so-familiar objects. Peirce has been a woodworker and sculptor for over 30 years. In this exhibit, he is showing only his wood vessels made with a band saw, not turned on a lathe, built from a variety of wood species.

Gallery Har Shalom is located on the walls and in the Affens presents work that appears to be an abstract showcases between the Burke Sanctuary and the Stempler Social Hall. Remember that all work is for sale painting. For her, each blank canvas or piece of paper begins an exploration that results in a unique monotype and a percentage of all sales benefit Har Shalom. oil print. You can review your favorites online at Akman has been working in screenprinting since 2009. www.harshalom.org. Click on "What’s Happening"; then Working from photographs, he develops his images, click on "Har Shalom Art Gallery" for photos and prices. each of which is transformed into multiple layers of color Purchases can be made by visiting or calling the Office at 301-299-7087. screenprinted manually one color at a time.

Now On Display at Har Shalom’s Art Gallery

Mixed Woods William Peirce Burning Bush Charles Edwin Myers Chaos All Around Pauline Jakobsberg

A New World Patricia Affens

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Family News

Mazal Tov to:

Bernie & Fran Lubran on the birth of their granddaughter, Isabella Annie Silverman, on February 20th. The proud Chuck & Leslie Saber and Jay & Judi Greenberg on the parents are Meryl & Dan Silverman. engagement of their children, Amanda Saber and Sam Dick & Leslie Salzman on the engagement of their Greenberg. daughter, Jessica, to Max Weinberg, son of Dr. Jerry & Barbara Weinberg of Scarsdale, New York. Addy Greenfeld on her special birthday. Barbara & Harold Weiss on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Ava Rose Weiss, on February 16th in Los Condolences to: Angeles, California. Avaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents are Eric & Heather Bernice Moses on the passing of her daughter, Weiss. Maxine Moses Garnher. Lew Geiger on the 50th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah. Debra Schwartz on the passing of her husband, Michael Schwartz. Eli Simon, son of Marcia & Stuart Simon, on his upcoming semester abroad in Southwest China. Linda Miller on the passing of her brother, Niel Waletzky. Joanna Rubin, our Office and Facilities Manager, and her husband Josh on the birth of their son, Benjamin Sam The family of James Patrician on his passing. Rubin, on February 3rd. Scott Rabinowitz on the passing of his grandmother, Yvonne Paretzky on her nomination for Outstanding Etta Rabinowitz. Cameo in a Play, by the Washington Area Theatre Bob Richter on the passing of his mother, Ann Richter. Community Honors. Graciela & Jeremy Schwartz on the birth of their Amy & Mitch Smith on the passing of their sister-in-law, granddaughter, Nava Celeste Tessler, on February 9th in Lisa Smith. New Jersey. The proud parents are Shoshanna Schwartz Susan Leitman on the passing of her father, & Steven Tessler. Eugene Leitman. Ron & Fern Solomson on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Noach Schmuel Solomson, on February 16th Shirley Kahan on the passing of her brother, at Young Israel Shomrai Emunah. Noachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents are Paul Swerdlick. Matthew & Lisa Solomson. Rabbi Adam Raskin on his birthday. Jack Markowitz on his birthday. Ephraim Levin on his 80th birthday.

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Journalist Barbara Slavin to Jewish Film Festival Discuss Middle East Crisis to Screen Inspiring at April Daytimers Forum World War II Tale Noted journalist Barbara Slavin will discuss "Iran, Syria, and the Regional Dimension" at the Daytimers Forum on Wednesday, April 10, at 12:30 pm. Slavin, originally scheduled to speak last November, is a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's South Asia Center and Washington correspondent for Al-Monitor.com, a website devoted to news from and about the Middle East.

The Children of Charbannes (USA - 1999) will be screened at the Daytimers Jewish Film Festival on Wednesday, April 17, beginning promptly at 12:30 pm. This documentary tells the story of the courageous people in a tiny village in France who chose action over indifference to save the lives of 400 Jewish refugee children from the Nazi invaders. The film will be introduced by Marie Kramer.

Our speaker was the first Western newspaper reporter to Bring a brown-bag dairy lunch at noon; refreshments will interview the current president of Iran. She is a regular be served. foreign policy commentator on National Public Radio, PBS, and C-SPAN. Her earlier experience included a stint as Assistant Managing Editor for world and national Daytimers Great Reads Club security at the Washington Times, Senior Diplomatic Reporter for USA Today, Cairo correspondent for The to Salute Three Famous Economist, and an editor for the New York Times Week Personalities in Review. A Catholic child of poverty who becomes the newest Slavin has also served as a Public Policy Scholar at the member of the Supreme Court. A Jewish patent clerk who Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and as flees Nazi persecution and achieves scientific heights. A a senior fellow at the U.S. Institute of Peace. She is the Jewish American writer who defies his critics and garners author of the book Bitter Friends, Bosom Enemies: Iran, a lifetime of honors. These inspiring individuals will be the subject of three widely-acclaimed books being reviewed the U.S. and the Twisted Path to Confrontation. at the Great Reads Club meeting on Wednesday, April 24, The brown-bag dairy forums are held monthly, September from 12 - 2 pm. to June, from 12-2 pm, and are free and open to all. Yetta Plotnick will critique Sonia Sotomayor's Refreshments are always served. autobiography My Beloved World, in which the author recounts her eventful journey from a housing project in the Bronx to the Federal bench. eyers eighan Wealth Management

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The reviews will be followed by open discussion of recommended great reads. Attendees will receive an advance copy of the Spring issue of the Great Reads Quarterly bulletin listing outstanding books of Jewish interest, both fiction and nonfiction.

Rabbi Cahan Speaks About His Fall 2012 Trip and Judaism in Spain

Everyone is welcome to attend this different kind of program for a free exchange of views on books and the ideas and values they express. Bring a brown-bag dairy lunch; refreshments will be served.

Washington Jewish Week Cites Daytimers Great Reads Club The Har Shalom Daytimers Great Reads Club is not your run-of-the-mill book club. So declared the Washington Jewish Week in a lengthy article on the club in its March 7 issue. The article highlights the upcoming meeting of the club, which will feature its unique format of several mini book reviews, a talk on a literary topic, and open discussion on the ideas and values books reflect. An excerpt from the Daytimers Great Reads Quarterly bulletin is included in the full-page feature. The bulletin describes nonfiction and fiction recommended reads.

Jewish members of Rabbi Cahan's group standing in front of a Convent that once was Segovia's Main Synagogue, in the Old Jewish Quarter.

The World Jewry Committee is honored to present our own Rabbi Emeritus Leonard Cahan at 8 pm on Wednesday, April 10, when he will give a photo presentation of his trip last fall to Spain with members of the Interfaith Bible Study Group that he teaches with Pastor Jan Lookingbill of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. His talk will highlight the wonderful and tragic history of Jews in Spain and will provide insights into the status of Jews and the Jewish community in Spain today. Rabbi Cahan's talks are always The article also notes that the Great Reads Club is one lively and you won't want to miss this one. Please RSVP component of the Har Shalom Daytimers program which to World Jewry Chairman Hal Freed at 301-299-7087, Ext also includes a monthly speakers forum, Jewish film 311 or email to WorldJewry@harshalom.org. festival and theater parties.

Celebrating Becoming a Bar Mitzvah in April

4/6/2013 Ethan Miller Son of David & Jennifer Miller

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4/13/2013 Joel Assal Son of Ethan Assal & Lynne Detar

4/20/2013 Grant Geisler Son of Barry & Meredith Geisler

4/27/2013 Jonah Dross Son of Stuart & Heidi Dross

Donations We Gratefully Acknowledge the Following Contributions . . . Abram Blum Library Fund

Bernie Witt Fund In Memory of:

In Honor of: Birth of Ezra Anshel Goldfinger & Hava Louise Goldfinger, grandchildren of Michael Goldfinger Alan & Gaye Feinberg In Memory of: Ann Richter, mother of Bob Richter Bill Bresnick & Ellen Kaner Bresnick

Michael & Lillian Krakower Fisk, my parents Joan Fisk Gorman Cantor Cal Chizever ECEC Scholarship Fund In Memory of: Michael Schwartz, husband of Debra Schwartz Stewart & Shelley Remer

Eva Auerbach, my aunt Martin Auerbach

Community of Caring Fund

Gussie Rubenstein, mother of Marlyn Saul & Marlyn Schepartz

In Honor of:

Maxine Moses Garnher, daughter of Bernice Moses Frances Feder Roz & Joe Fenton Adult Education Fund In Memory of: Ann Richter, mother of Bob Richter Alan & Hannah Fisher Niel Waletzky, brother of Linda Miller Harold & Penny Heltzer Speedy Recovery to: Laurie Beck Meryl & Jeff Cohen Alan B. Levenson Fund In Honor of: Manny Karbeling on the occasion of his new home Ruthjoy Leventhal

Bob Shub receiving the Blue Yarmulke Man of the Year Award Howard & Leah Cohen In Memory of: Maxine Moses Garnher, daughter of Bernice Moses Beryl & Frimal Baker Richard & Joan Gorman Debbie Karch Children's Library Fund In Honor of: Birth of Benjamin Sam Rubin, son of Josh & Joanna Rubin Owen & Margie Ritter Birth of Ezra Ashel Goldfinger & Hava Louise Goldfinger, grandchildren of Michael Goldfinger Harvey & Ellen Karch Birth of Sabrina Avery Stier, daughter of Jennifer & David Stier, granddaughter of Judy Abrams Harvey & Ellen Karch

Engagement of Elisia Abrams, daughter of Judy Abrams, to Keath Blatt Harvey & Ellen Karch Donald Hurwitz for his fine performance in Hello Dolly! Adele Goldberg Michael & Lily Maloney, our grandchildren, for celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with us Richard & Joan Gorman In Memory of: Michael Schwartz, husband of Debra Schwartz Stan & Shelley Balis ECEC & Religious School Special Needs Fund In Honor of: Birth of Sabrina Avery Stier, daughter of Jennifer & David Stier, granddaughter of Judy Abrams Stewart & Shelley Remer Engagement of Elisia Abrams, daughter of Judy Abrams, to Keath Blatt Stewart & Shelley Remer In Memory of: Niel Waletzky, brother of Linda Miller Stewart & Shelley Remer Gemilut Hasadim Fund In Memory of: Harry Rosenbloom, father of Jeffrey Jeffrey & Irene Rosenbloom

Michael Schwartz, husband of Debra Schwartz Jeffrey & Irene Rosenbloom General Operating Fund Larry & Dawn Fischer Melvin & Linda Slan In Honor of: Birth of Mia Eve Weston, granddaughter of Susan & Ed Neumann Jeff & Mikki Ashin Bar Mitzvah of Alex Brodkowitz, son of Jill & Ken Brodkowitz, grandson of Bob & Mady Vermut Jeff & Mikki Ashin Birth of Sabrina Avery Stier, daughter of Jennifer & David Stier, granddaughter of Judy Abrams Jeff & Mikki Ashin Engagement of Elisia Abrams, daughter of Judy Abrams, to Keath Blatt Jeff & Mikki Ashin Birth of Benjamin Sam Rubin, son of Josh & Joanna Rubin Shirley Berger Har Shalom Board of Directors Herb Stone Daniel & Diane Berinstein 50th Bar Mitzvah anniversary of Lew Geiger Har Shalom Board of Directors Birth of Nava Celeste Tessler, granddaughter of Jeremy & Graciela Schwartz Har Shalom Board of Directors Birthday of Ephraim Levin Har Shalom Board of Directors

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Donations | Continued from Page 29 Birthday of Jack Markowitz Har Shalom Board of Directors

Clara Halpern, aunt of Eliot Eliot & Christiane Sorel

Birthday of Rabbi Adam Raskin Har Shalom Board of Directors

Doris, aunt of Steve Weiss Jeff & Mikki Ashin

Engagement of Amanda Saber, daughter of Chuck & Leslie Saber, to Sam Greenberg, son of Jay & Judi Greenberg Har Shalom Board of Directors

Etta Rabinowitz, grandmother of Scott Rabinowitz Har Shalom Board of Directors

Special Birthday of Addy Greenfeld Har Shalom Board of Directors Bob Shub on being honored as Har Shalom's Blue Yarmulke Man of the Year by the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs Har Shalom Board of Directors Richard & Joan Gorman Elizabeth Ann Gorman, our daughter, for reading Torah in celebration of our 50th wedding anniversary Richard & Joan Gorman Susan Rebecca Gorman Maloney, our daughter, for reading Torah in celebration of our 50th wedding anniversary Richard & Joan Gorman Marriage of Zach & Julie Friedlis Roy & Julie Eskow

Eugene Leitman, father of Susan Leitman Har Shalom Board of Directors Lisa Smith, sister-in-law of Amy & Mitch Smith Har Shalom Board of Directors Renee Fine, mother of Bonni Fine Kaufman Har Shalom Board of Directors Eva Auerbach, our aunt Andrew & Linda Levy Frances Snyder Lucas, my mother Joni Lucas-Shapiro Frank Bernstein, father of Michael Bernstein Steve & Wende Schuster Helen Karelitz, mother of Nancy Nancy & Richard Millstein Hyman Moldover, my father Don Moldover

Maxine Moses Garnher, daughter of Bernice Moses Carol Witt Herb Stone Harry & Myra Birnkrant Selma & Joe Greenberg Har Shalom Board of Directors Florence & Izzy Wolfe Michael Schwartz, husband of Debra Schwartz Dorothy & Richard Fox Roberta Lasken Har Shalom Board of Directors Milton Isen, my father Richard Isen Nathan Carin, father of Phil Phil & Bobbie Carin Niel Waletzky, brother of Linda Miller Har Shalom Board of Directors Perry Coburn, father of David David & Phyllis Coburn Samuel Immerman, father of Bruce Bruce & Toni Immerman Simon Katz, father of David David & Laura Katz William Tredwell, father of Jeff Diane & Jeff Tredwell

Lucas B. Mag Endowment for USY/ Kadima Fund In Memory of: Lucas Mag, our son Judy & Marvin Mag Rabbi Emeritus Discretionary Fund In Memory of: Barry Buschell, our husband & great-grandfather Joyce Buschell & her new great-granddaughter, Lanie Sidney Frankel, father of Mark Mark & Marlene Frankel

Bat Mitzvah of Ava Rose Weiss, our granddaughter Harold & Barbara Weiss

Karl Forest, my father-in-law Joan Forest

Ann Richter, mother of Bob Richter Har Shalom Board of Directors Judy Morenoff Jeff & Mikki Ashin

JosĂŠ Simon Laufer Bass, my father Hazzan Henrique Ozur Bass

Hazzan's Discretionary Fund

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Ilene Abrams, mother of David David & Sandy Abrams

In Honor of:

Jacob Cohn, my father Roberta Lasken

Estelle & Raymond Cypes, parents of David David & Barbara Cypes

In Memory of:

James Patrician Har Shalom Board of Directors

Lillian Hookman, mother of Perry Perry & Susan Hookman

Ilene Abrams Gemilut Hasadim Fund

Rabbi's Discretionary Fund

Hyman Telchin, my father Dorris Beckler

Bernice & Seymour Weiss, parents of Barbara David & Barbara Cypes

Irene & Irving Perlyn, my parents Joyce Buschell

Harvey Forest Fund

In Memory of:

Kathleen Lubetkin David & Rabbi Deborah Cohen

Hevra Kadisha Fund

In Memory of: Benjamin Solomon, father of Steven Solomon Susan Rosenstock Ruth Falkow, my mother Gloria Ackerman

Birth of Benjamin Sam Rubin, son of Joanna & Josh Rubin Chester & Linda Katz Birth of Adam Isaac Weintraub & Logan Alexander Weintraub, grandsons of Nancy & Leon Weintraub Bernard & Francine Lubran Birth of Brayden Meyer Ashin, son of Brian & Marianna Ashin, grandson of Jeff & Mikki Ashin Bernard & Francine Lubran

Donations | Continued from Page 30 Birth of Derek Ford Bernstein, grandson of Barbara & Barry Korb Rose & Dan Shames Bernard & Francine Lubran

Jack Greenberg, my husband Marilyn Goodman

Birth of Sabrina Avery Stier, daughter of Jennifer & David Stier, granddaughter of Judy Abrams Bernard & Francine Lubran

Torah Dedication Fund

Engagement of Elisia Abrams, daughter of Judy Abrams, to Keath Blatt Bernard & Francine Lubran

Michael Taff Debra & Mickey Star

In Honor of:

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Isidore Schanwald, my husband Rose Schanwald

Betty Patlen, aunt of David David & Sandy Freeman

Youth Activities Fund

Ida & Henry Hochman, my parents Marilyn Goodman

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Dessert Night Out

The Judaica Shop

The address will be provided after you RSVP.

Help wanted! No experience required. If you are interested in volunteering in the shop or for further information, contact Marcy or Sandy at Judaica@HarShalom.org.

Saturday, April 13, at 8 pm Bring your spouse, significant other or come alone and Honor your wonderful Yiddisha Mama with a gift from share your evening with other people in their 30's, 40's the Judaica Shop. Maybe Mom would enjoy a beautiful new kippah or tallit. How about a Jewish Star of David and early 50's. pendant or a picture frame to show off kids or grandkids? Does Mom play mah jongg? Maybe she'd enjoy a mah Bring your favorite dessert to share or a bottle of wine. jongg mug, card carrier, or snack bowl for her weekly Thank you to our hosts, Wende and Steve Schuster, for game. Stop by the shop for other gift ideas to celebrate and honor Mom! opening their home for this event.

RSVP by April 10th to Susan Grant at zhavahsisterhood@harshalom.org (Indicate if you will bring wine or dessert; please specify what kind of dessert you will bring).