September 2023 Bulletin-haHodesh

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Fall 2023 Elul 5783 – Kislev 5784

From Rabbi Lerner Two Stories and Two Ways to Strengthen to our Vibrant and Diverse Community

There was once a simple Jew who prayed with the great Rabbi, the Ba’al Shem Tov, on the High Holy Days. The man had a son who was unable to read Hebrew; he could not decipher even the letters, let alone the meaning of the holy words of a prayerbook. His father did not understand the situation; he simply did not take him to the synagogue on those most sacred days. But when he became the age of a Bar Mitzvah, the father took his son along on Yom Kippur. He felt he had to since he might eat on the fast day simply because he did not know any better.

The boy had a small flute which he always played when he sat out in the fields to herd the sheep. He had taken the flute with him to the synagogue in the pocket of his jacket; his father had not noticed it. The boy sat in the synagogue for hours without saying a word.

But when the Musaf - the additional service – commenced, he said, “Father, I have my flute with me. I want to play it.” The father was greatly upset and told him to do no such thing, and the boy restrained himself.

When the Minhah - the afternoon service – began, he said again, “Father, let me play my flute.” His father became angry and said, “Where did you put it?” And when the boy told him, the father laid his hand on his son’s pocket so that the boy could not take it out.

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Simh . at Torah Honorees

Each year at Simhat Torah, we complete the Torah reading cycle and start our reading again with Bereisheet (Genesis). Amidst the celebration showing our love of Torah is a special ceremony honoring two people who have devoted themselves to many aspects of Temple Emunah. This year we honor Sandra Levine – Kallat Torah, and Helen Marcus— Kallat Bereisheet

Over many decades, these extraordinary women have sustained our community with their kindness and warmth. They have been regular participants at Shabbat and hagim (holidays) and reached out to countless members of our community. In particular, they have chaired our Bereavement Committee, which supports members who have lost loved ones. They and their amazing group of volunteers perform an invaluable mitzvah and we hope that more members will join them to help others.

Please celebrate with us when they are honored on Simhat Torah morning (Sunday, October 8). They will also receive an aliyah on Saturday night at our Klezamir led Simh . at Torah dancing, but their honor will be on Sunday morning, followed by a kiddush lunch. We hope you can join us for both. Mazal tov to Sandra and Helen and their families!

Sandra Levine

Sandra and her husband Ralph have been Emunah members since 1962. Their three children celebrated their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs here. Sandra ran the kitchen for many years, overseeing Donor Dinners and catering Bar/Bat Mitvahs. She ran the Meat Coop, participated on the Religious Committee, tutored children in the Hebrew School, and most recently, ran the Bereavement Committee.

Helen Marcus

Helen and her husband Steve joined Temple Emunah in 1975 and she has been an active member ever since. Her daughters attended the religious school and celebrated their B’not Mitzvah at Emunah.

A longtime Sisterhood Board member, Helen co-chaired the accommodating service and led programs, mostly relating to her crafting hobbies. She helped organize the first Rosh Chodesh group and is active in the current group. Helen was one of the original students (continued on page 5)

A Newsletter for Temple Emunah members

9 Piper Road, Lexington, MA 02421-8199

www.TempleEmunah.org

Main Office: 781-861-0300 Fax: 781-861-7141

Senior Rabbi David G. Lerner

Associate Rabbi Leora Kling Perkins

Temple Emunah as an Expression of Divine Love

781-861-0300, ext. 22 dlerner@templeemunah.org

781-861-0300, ext. 31 lklingperkins@templeemunah.org

Rabbinic Intern Eliana Willis eswillis@templeemunah.org

Rabbi Emeritus Bernard Eisenman

President Linna Ettinger

Executive Director Raveetal Celine

Director of Me’ir Sherer

781-863-8511 president@templeemunah.org

781-861-0300, ext. 21 rceline@templeemunah.org

781-861-0300, ext. 24

Congregational Learning msherer@templeemunah.org

Director of Programming Chaya Schneider

Preschool Director Gina Tzizik

Accounting Manager Alisa Billings

781-861-0300, ext. 28 cschneider@templeemunah.org

781-861-0708 gtzizik@templeemunah.org

781-861-0300, ext. 23 abillings@templeemunah.org

“Community is the human expression of Divine love. It is where I am valued simply for who I am, how I live and what I give to others. It is the place where they know my name.”

Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks (z”l) I love the fall because it is filled with the excitement of the beginning of another school year and the beginning of another cycle of Jewish holidays and Torah readings. The fall season is like a post-it note on my computer gently encouraging me to continue striving to engage more with the community, my friends and my family.

Engagement with the community is also a time of renewed gratitude to the staff and volunteers for all of the hard work that has been done to keep services and programs at Temple Emunah meaningful and rooted in the Jewish tradition. Thank you!

Please note that we have scheduled two Community Forums this year, when all members are invited to attend for updates from the Board and discussions of topics suggested by the community:

Chief of Cong. Advancement Hannah Arwe

781-861-0300, ext. 30 & Manager of Pastoral Admin. harwe@templeemunah.org

• The first one will be on Tuesday evening, November 28, 2023 in the sanctuary.

Creative Media and Mktg. Lisa Marcus

781-861-0300, ext. 29 Communications Manager lmarcus@templeemunah.org

Synagogue Educator/Young Tova Weinronk

781-861-0300, ext. 34

Family Engagement Coord. tweinronk@templeemunah.org

Synagogue Educator Sydney Bluman

781-861-0300, ext. 32 sbluman@templeemunah.org

Synagogue Educator/ Micah Sandman msandman@templeemunah.org

Outreach Coord.

Office Administrator Marilyn Pappo

Administrator Mary Melnick

781-861-0300, ext. 20 office@templeemunah.org

781-861-0300, ext. 26 mmelnick@templeemunah.org

Bulletin Editor Linda Silverstein lindags@comcast.net

• The second one will be on Sunday evening, March 3, 2024 in the sanctuary.

Both Community Forum meetings will start with 7:30 pm evening minyan and will take place both in person in the sanctuary and online via the minyan link.

I encourage you to submit topics for discussion that are of concern to the entire community, through the members only “Community Forum Agenda submissions” section of the members only website portal.

There are so many ways to engage with Temple Emunah – through services, themed minyans, dinners, learning, activities and deeds of loving kindness for the community. Using the words of Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Temple Emunah is truly a wondrous “expression of Divine love.” For this, I am truly grateful.

Shanah Tovah u’Metukah – Best wishes for a sweet new year, Linna Ettinger, president@templeemunah.org

Wanted: High Holy Day Ushers

To volunteer to be an usher or greeter, please contact David Goldberg at david.goldberg6@verizon.net

Selih . ot Program & Service at Temple Emunah

Saturday, September 9, 6-9 pm

The Selihot service officially opens the season of the Yamim Nora’im, The Days of Awe. Please join us for our annual joint program with Temple Isaiah as we gather for a clergy panel discussion, worship, dinner and changing of the Torah mantles. A joint Emunah/Isaiah choir will add to the beauty of the observance. The schedule is:

6:00 pm Minyan

6:30 pm Clergy panel discussion

7:15 pm Dinner

7:45 pm Ma’ariv

8:00 pm Havdalah/Selihot service with a joint choir

The clergy panel topic is: The Future of Reform and Conservative Judaism in a Post-Covid World.

Rabbis Karen Thomashow, David Lerner, Jordi Battis and Cantor Lisa Doob will discuss the future of liberal Judaism during these times of change. We will also warmly welcome Rabbi Thomashow to the community and look forward to learning with her. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and dig deeper together.

Keilim Update

Over the past year and a half, a team of lay leaders and staff have been working to strengthen the caring nature of our community. We have been participating in a cohort run by Sacred Spaces, an organization that helps synagogues and other organizations to create effective policies against bullying and discrimination.

Our community cares deeply about being a welcoming, inclusive space to people of a wide range of identities and needs, and we do it in a wide range of ways. At our first Community Forum, attendees joined together in examining and shaping our values statement, in which we articulate our commitment s to treating all people as if they are created B’tzelem Elohim, in God’s Image; to Kehillah, a caring community; and to treating each other with Kavod, respect.

With this process, we hope to create clear ways for individuals to communicate to us when we are missing the mark, or when individual interactions may not live up to our communal goals.

A year ago at Kol Nidrei, our president, Linna Ettinger, shared with us the results of a survey that Sacred Spaces helped us to run in our community, which suggested that our first priority should be to create clear procedures to protect our staff.

In the time since then, our team has worked hard to update our staff procedures, so that our staff will have clear recourse to make sure they are being treated with respect. Our team is working to formalize these procedures in our staff handbook, and will be rolling them out to staff over the next few months.

Lulav/Etrog Orders

If you are interested in ordering your own Lulav and Etrog set, prices are: assembled $65/unassembled $55. Orders are due Sept. 18 by 2 pm and pickup is Sept. 27-28.

Questions? Contact Chaya Schneider at cschneider@templeemunah.org.

To order, go to bit.ly/3KQpFbE

Our work, however, is far from complete. Looking ahead, we hope to expand our policies to create a community-wide Brit, covenant, in which each one of us commits to treating each other with respect, and in which there are clear ways set up to help us respond when we miss the mark.

We are part of a sacred community, in which we are fortunate that most of our members, visitors, and staff feel connected, welcome, and cared for. Thank you for the support as we work together to become even more sensitive to each other’s needs, and to build a structure in which we all can feel supported.

Rabbi Kling Perkins and the Keilim Task Force

High Holy Days

Families with Children

Join our education team and clergy for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur experiences. Services are FREE and all are welcome! Service times will be the same for RH Day 1, RH Day 2, and YK.

9:30–10:15 am Tot & K-2 Family Service

10:15–10:30 am Tot & K-2 Outdoor Oneg

10:30 am–12 noon Grade 3-5 Family Service

5784 Kol Nidrei Appeal

The Temple Emunah Kol Nidrei Appeal is part of our ongoing efforts to raise funds to ensure we can continue to nurture a vibrant, inclusive and enriching Jewish community. We rely on and are eternally grateful for your support in this endeavor.

Link to give:

https://bit.ly/44fu8vq

Tashlikh at Potter Pond

Sunday, September 17

(Second Day of Rosh Hashanah)

Meet at the Temple Emunah parking lot at 4:30 pm and walk together to Potter Pond or join us at the Pond at 5:00 pm for a reflective and joyful outdoor experience.

During Tashlikh (casting off), we will symbolically cast off our sins from the previous year. Pets welcome. Anyone with a Shofar is encouraged to bring it.

Please note: While we typically throw bread crumbs into the water during the ceremony, this is not environmentally friendly and can harm fish and ducks. This year, please bring oats instead of bread. Thank you to our members involved in climate and environmental work for finding us this safer alternative!

10:30-12 noon Gr. 6-12 Teen Service

12-12:30 pm Gr. 3-12 Outdoor Oneg

Erev Yom Kippur Family Programming

6-7:45 pm Grades 3-5 Kol Nidrei Experience

Young people in grades 3-5 will have a special Kol Nidrei experience with our education team! We will reflect on thepast year and welcome the holiday of Yom Kippur together. This experience will end before the main service concludes.

6-8:15 pm Grades 6-12 Teen Kol Nidrei Experience

Teens are invited to participate in minhah and the beginning of Kol Nidrei with the larger community. They will then be invited to a special program to reflect on themes of the holiday. Teens will have the opportunity to return to the main service for the Kol Nidrei sermon.

Reverse Tashlich – Sunday, September 10, 12-2 pm

For the third year, Emunah’s Climate Change group will host a Reverse Tashlich, a collaborative environmental cleanup. This event reverses the customary practice of Tashlich, by removing human ‘sins’ (marine debris) from a local water site.

We will meet in Waltham on the Charles River. Location will be provided upon registration. Advance registration is required. A registration link is in your Emunah Happenings For questions, please contact:

Annette Koren - annette.koren@gmail.com

Joelle Gunther - joellegunther@gmail.com

High Holy Days

Super Sukkot Shindig

Sunday, October 1, 10:30 am-1:30 pm

Join us for a fantastic morning of prayer, learning, noshing, community, and fun! Our Super Sukkot Shindig will include Shaharit, a Tot Service, a dairy lunch in the Garber Sukkah, Jewish learning sessions, and of course, a SUKKOT PARTY! Especially for the kids: have a blast with the bouncy house, Benjamin the Clown, arts and crafts, and Mo’s ice cream truck. Don’t miss the fun!

10:30 am-1:30 pm Religious School (K-7), Family Service, and Super Sukkot Shindig

11:00-noon Tot Sukkot Service

12 noon Dairy lunch

6:15-7:15 pm Sukkot Minhah/Ma’ariv/ Mini-Havdalah in the Garber Sukkah

JF&CS Kol Nidrei Food Drive

Please donate bags and boxes of brown rice and whole wheat crackers to the Family Table kosher food drive. Donations can be left in the red donation bins at the temple entrance. If you prefer to make a financial donation towards the purchase of the food, please send a check made out to Temple Emunah and indicate Family Table in the memo line. More details to follow.

Simh . at Torah!

Join us as we celebrate the joy of Torah with Hakafot, singing and dancing! We will also honor our Kallat Torah and Kallat Bereisheet: Sandra Levine and Helen Marcus

Saturday, October 7

9:15 am Shemini Atzeret Shah  arit, Plaque Dedication & Yizkor

5:30 pm Shemini Atzeret Minhah

6-9:30 pm Simh at Torah Celebration with the Klezamir Band, signature cocktails, catered dinner, Hakafot, singing, and dancing!

7 pm Gr. 8-12 Ice Cream Social

7 pm Ma’ariv

7-9 pm Gr. 3-7 Religious School (in lieu of Sunday morning) and Ice Cream Social

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in the Ivrit La-Kol program. For many years she co-chaired the Bereavement Committee with Sandra Levine.

Long interested in making things, Helen studied pottery for a number of years. She worked with polymer clay making dreidels and mezuzahs and has made many quilts, mostly baby quilts for family babies, and is currently working with beads.

Sunday, October 8

10 am-noon Celebration for Gan-Gr. 2 Kabbalat Panim ceremony for Gan students at 10 am

11 am Tot Simh  at program for families with children ages 0-5!

Helen

Mo’s ice cream truck will be at the Super Sukkot Shindig!

Klezamir will enhance our Simh at Torah celebration on October 7.

Adult Education

Fall Adult Education Offerings

Rosh Hashanah is just a couple of weeks away, and as we look ahead to the year 5784, it’s time to consider the many learning opportunities available in our Emunah community.

Our rabbis continue to teach a variety of classes on a range of topics.

The iEngage program, a video lecture class from the Hartman Institute, will be facilitated by our rabbis. The popular Lunch and Learn and Dessert and Discussion format will continue on Tuesday evening and Wednesday afternoons. Watch for dates and details.

Wednesday morning Breakfast and Study after minyan will be delving into The Spirituality of Shabbat Observance, using the Shulkhan Arukh, a Medieval Code of Jewish law, to reflect on the values behind Jewish traditional practices. Through our conversation, we will explore how these ideas inform our modern Jewish lives.

If Torah study is more up your alley, you can prepare for Shabbat with the weekly Parashah study on Tuesday afternoons. And on Shabbat afternoons, between Minh . ah and Maariv, join our rabbis to explore the joyful and evocative poetry of Hallel, the celebratory service that we add on holidays, and of Pesukei D’zimra, the “warm-up” at the beginning of the morning service. Psalms of the Siddur: Hovering into Hallel and Pouring over Pesukei.

Fall can be hectic, and taking some time to slow down and meditate can help. Join Barbara Neustadt (barbneus7@gmail. com) and Rabbi Lerner for Meditation on Tuesday mornings at 8:30 on Zoom. There are additional opportunities to meditate on Shabbat morning with Paul Neustadt (probneus@gmail. com) and during Musaf as well (see article at right).

Perhaps you want to make 5784 the year you study Hebrew. The Ivrit LaKol program is beginning its 25th year with a range of classes from Beginner to Advanced. Maybe you’re planning a trip to Israel – time to brush up! Maybe there’s a bar/bat/b’mitzvah coming up in your family. Your kids are studying Hebrew-how about you? For more information contact Nancy Lefkowitz (nancylef@gmail.com) or Sharon Kalus (sk4samk@ hotmail.com)

Perek Yomi meets on a regular basis to read and discuss the Bible. If you’d like to join in these engaging discussions, contact Larry Marin (lbmlbm@aol.com). Or if Talmud is more your style, join in Talmud Study with Dr. Isaac Ely Stillman (contact Louis Stuhl at lstuhl@verizon.net).

The Bess Ezekiel Rosh Hodesh Group welcomes all to monthly, informal, participant-inspired get-togethers. Meetings are led by members of the community on a variety of topics of interest to women. Contact Amy Rosenstein (rosensteinamy@gmail.com).

GLATZER WEEKEND

DECEMBER 1-3

Glatzer Weekend will be coming early this year – December 1-3 – and is being co-sponsored by the Inclusion/ LGBTQ committee. Our Scholar in Residence will be Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, an Orthodox Rabbi who is the Scholar-in-Residence for Trans and Queer Jewish Studies at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah in New York, the world’s largest LGBTQ synagogue. Rabbi Mike Moskowitz is a deeply traditional and radically progressive advocate for trans rights and a vocal ally for LGBTQ inclusivity. Rabbi Moskowitz will teach what it means to be an LGBTQ ally. He is the author of Textual Activism, Seasonal Resistance and the forthcoming Covenantal Allyship. Learn more at rabbimikemoskowitz.com. Please be on the lookout for more details soon.

L’Shanah Tovah!

Sandy Goldstein and Terri Swartz Russell Co-chairs of Adult Education adulted@templeemunah.org.

Emunat haLev Meditation Institute

We offer two weekly opportunities to meditate with our Emunah community. No meditation experience is needed!

The Tuesday morning meditation group meets on Zoom from 8:30-9:20 am. The Zoom link can be found in the Emunah calendar or in the weekly Emunah Happenings email. The format of our meditation includes a guided meditation by Barbara Neustadt, sitting in silence, a niggun sung by Cantor Louise Treitman, and a teaching by Rabbi Lerner. There is also time for people to share their experiences.

Shabbat Musaf meditation is held every Shabbat in person after the Rabbi’s D’var Torah. We meet in either the Pious Chapel or the Katz Meeting Room.

On Yom Kippur we will meet at about 2 pm to meditate together in person. Details will be sent out in the High Holiday information email.

All are welcome to the meditations regardless of meditation experience! Please contact Barbara Neustadt at barbneus7@ gmail.com if you would like more information or have questions.

Barbara Neustadt

Meet the New Members of the Temple Emunah Team!

Gina Tzizik

Preschool Director

Gina is an early childhood educator, administrator, and teacher-trainer with over 25 years of experience. Her work embraces a deeply centered view of the importance of early childhood education in our communities. Gina’s vision is to create a place where teachers can freely share their expertise and experience to enrich children’s and each other’s lives as educators. She is passionate about teacher training, the documentation of learning, and the discovery of beauty and spirituality in education.

Gina is a Montessori teacher-trainer with Northeast Montessori Institute. She holds a Master’s in Jewish Education from Hebrew College in Newton and a Master’s in Montessori Education from Endicott College. She was previously the director of Soule Early Childhood in Brookline.

A working artist, Gina actively shows and sells her illustrations and prints in New England and around the country. Her work is focused on Jewish spirituality and Native American life.

Micah Sandman Synagogue Educator & Outreach Coordinator

Micah is delighted to be joining the Temple Emunah community. She is a recent graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, where she received a B.A. in Religious Studies. Micah also works part-time for Judaism Unbound as a Program Associate. She previously worked for the Office for Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life at WashU helping to coordinate interfaith programming. She was a madricha for the Bronfman Fellowship.

She is originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico but is excited to be living in Boston, where she has lots of family and friends! Micah spends a lot of time thinking about how to cultivate invigorating Jewish life, and she hopes to become a rabbi someday.

Lisa Marcus

Creative Media & Marketing Communications Manager

Lisa is a marketing professional who has led marketing and public relations departments in international healthcare organizations for many years before shifting into a congregational leadership role. She has served as cantorial soloist at Congregation B’nai Shalom in Westborough for 17 years. When time permits, she also leads services at Newbridge on the Charles (Hebrew Senior Life) and Temple Beth David (Westwood), and serves as piano/guitar accompanist for other local cantors and Jewish choirs. She has authored numerous magazine articles and, as a musician, is a two-time Shalshelet Festival composer with a growing body of Jewish liturgical compositions. With her position at Temple Emunah, Lisa is thrilled to combine two passions: marketing communications and synagogue leadership. Lisa is a passionate skier, jazz pianist/singer, and dog lover.

Eliana Willis Rabbinic Intern

Eliana is a fifth year rabbinical student at Hebrew College. She studied Environmental Studies at UC Santa Cruz and worked as an outdoor educator in various settings, including at Teva, Camp Ramah in the Rockies, and Bamidbar Wilderness Therapy. Eliana fell in love with Talmud in the batei midrash of Pardes and Hadar, and taught at Teen Beit Midrash for three years. She has participated in several meaningful and formative fellowships, including the T’ruah Summer Fellowship, SVARA Talmud Pedagogy Project, and the Center for Small Town Jewish Life Rabbinic Fellowship. Eliana recently returned from a year studying in Jerusalem, and spent the summer as a student chaplain at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She looks forward to learning, davening, and connecting with members of the Emunah community!

Preschool

I am delighted to be part of the Billy Dalwin Preschool and Temple Emunah community. As I look to the future of the preschool, I envision a deepening of the excellent foundation set by the staff and previous directors over the years. Todah Rabah to my predecessors for all of their hard work in creating this beautiful community.

Our Kaytana kiddos had an amazing summer exploring water, nature, and lots of arts and crafts. From going on safaris, building structures, tending the garden, and playing in Teva, the children spent most of the day outside in nature. Inside, the children were regaled by John from Pumpernickel Puppets as he not only put on interactive shows, but he showed the children exactly how the puppets worked. And as always, when Mo drove up in his ice cream truck, excitement grew!!

Moving forward, my goals for this school year are to add a toddler classroom to serve more families and to add materials that encourage creativity, problem-solving, discovery, and intellectual development.

I will be creating a “Makers Space” in the center of the school that will include materials called “Loose Parts.” Loose parts are open-ended, mainly natural materials such as boxes, crates, sheets, pipes, log rounds, buckets, blocks, pine cones, and rocks that children can adapt, move, design, and transform in many different ways. They can be moved, combined, redesigned, lined up, taken apart, and put back together in multiple ways. Children learn and develop creative thinking skills with unstructured time to play. For example, you can put together loose parts boxes by gathering items that can fit together in many different ways.

We are excited to be adding some new, weekly programs for the children in the areas of mindfulness and movement. Meg Vyus will be bringing her non-denominational program called “Mindfulness with Meg,” that incorporates yoga and meditation. Her motto is: “What we practice grows stronger. Let’s dive deep into yoga and mindfulness to ride the waves of life.” Our hope is that the children learn techniques to help with creating calm in themselves for years to come.

We will also welcome Coach Ken weekly and the children will be thrilled as they spend time navigating his gymnastics stations this summer. Learning to move their bodies through his circuit helps children learn about taking risks, pushing limits, and experiencing success.

Summer fun at BDPS

I am looking forward to a meaningful and productive year filled with collaboration with children, staff, and families. My door is always open and I invite you to stop in and say hi!

Gina Tzizik, Director gtzizik@templeemunah.org

Families with Young Children

There will be a number of programs this year geared towards families with young children (ages 0-5 years old and siblings), including high holy day experiences, tot Shabbat services, holiday programs, and social meet-ups.

We hope you will join us for some of these wonderful opportunities to celebrate Judaism, enjoy a warm and engaging community, and meet other families. These programs are open to everyone (templemembership is NOT required).

Please reach out to Tova Weinronk (tweinronk@templeemunah.org) to learn more!

Family Table

Keep on Giving and Supporting JF&CS Family Table

For those in our Temple Emunah Community who are less familiar with Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JF&CS) Family Table or for those who can benefit from a reminder about the mission of Family Table, the goal is to end hunger in the Greater Boston Jewish community while serving people who need assistance regardless of religious affiliation.

Family Table fulfills its mission by providing kosher food, creating a caring Jewish connection, and empowering people to make healthy eating a part of their daily lives.

JF&CS does this by offering:

• Nutritious groceries, including fresh produce and whole grain products

• Jewish holiday and ritual items, including challah and Shabbat candles

• Personal hygiene items such as soap, toothpaste, and shampoo

• Healthy recipes and recipe tastings using pantry foods

• Connections to programs that help families move from crisis to stability

• Family Table serves more than 100 towns across Greater Boston, the North Shore, and the South Area. Currently, Family Table is helping more than 500 families each month with groceries and connections to other services.

In order to meet the goal of providing healthy recipes, JF&CS partnered with Project Bread to produce a cookbook

called Home Cooking Without a Kitchen. This is a cookbook that provides 21 tasty and nutritious recipes that are budgetfriendly, simple to prepare, and can be made without a full kitchen. This has been a welcome resource for families living in shelters. The cookbook is free to download and distribute in both English and in Spanish. The agencies request giving credit to them when distributed.

The following link allows you to see the cookbook and print it: https://bit.ly/3QNA8bG

We ask that you continue to donate funds to Family Table on a regular basis on the Temple Emunah website so that we can purchase food for those receiving assistance through JF&CS. If you leave brown rice and whole wheat crackers in the bins at the Temple Emunah entryway, we will see that they are delivered.

If you wish to volunteer to help pack and deliver food, please contact familytable@jfcsboston.org or 781-693-5593 for details. Young children accompanied by adults are welcome to participate in this activity. In this way, children experience hands-on tzedakah and truly come to understand that they can make a difference in people’s lives. Last year, Family Table volunteers packed more than 35,000 bags and made more than 3,300 grocery deliveries to clients who might otherwise have gone without.

If you have any questions about Family Table, please contact one of us. We are happy to provide you with additional information. Be sure to look for the flyer requesting donations of brown rice and whole wheat crackers on Kol Nidrei.

We appreciate your support and ongoing generosity in making Temple Emunah a major contributor to the success of the Family Table program.

Todah Rabbah,

Michelle and Mark Abramson

Nancy Lefkowitz, nancylef@gmail.com, 781-696-2085

Temple Emunah Coordinators of JF&CS Family Table

Summer fun at BDPS

Religious School / Youth

From the Director of Congregational Learning

This past summer, I had the good fortune to return to Israel to learn at the Shalom Hartman Institute’s Rabbinic Torah Seminar in Jerusalem. We explored such topics as Obligation and the Liberal Jew, Creed and the Liberal Jew, Sacrifice and the Liberal Jew, Hierarchy and Social Equality and the Liberal Jew and, of course, we talked about the current political situation in Israel. My time in Israel was spent learning and talking about judicial reform, participating in and observing protests. The reality is all of this is very complex, nuanced and layered. I spoke with folks in favor of reform and folks against reform. There is much to learn.

This year the Education Department and the Israel Committee are working together to bring a series of lectures on Israel for our youth and adults. I hope you will join us for these opportunities. Be on the lookout for information, dates and times. It is so important to understand what is at stake.

As I do every year, I enter this year excited for all the possibilities before us. I hope you do, too! We welcome Micah Sandman to our Education Team. Micah, Sydney Bluman, Tova Weinronk, the faculty of the Religious School and I are looking forward to a great year.

Shanah

Tova u’Metukah, Me’ir Sherer Director of Congregational Learning msherer@templeemunah.org

TEMPLE EMUNAH RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Temple Emunah hosts a kindergarten through twelfth grade Religious School for children and teens. Children in Gan (kindergarten) through Kitah Zayin (grade 7) attend our Kindergarten through Seventh Grade program. Children in Kitah Het (grade 8) through Kitah Yud Bet (grade 12) continue with us and attend YAD (Y’mei Dalet), our Wednesday night program.

Fall Religious School Calendar

Gr. K-7 classes begin Sun., Sept. 10, 9 am - noon

Gr. 3-4 Tuesday sessions begin Tues., Sept. 12, 4-6 pm

Gr. 5-6 Wed. sessions begin Wed., Sept. 13, 4-6 pm

Gr. 7 classes begin Wed., Sept. 13, 6:15-8:15 pm

YAD begins Wed., Sept. 13, 6:15-8:15 pm

Sukkot Shindig

Sun., Oct. 1, 10 am-noon

Pizza in the Hut events see Youth Programs below Simhat Torah Services 3-7 Sat., Oct. 7, 7-9 pm

Kabbalat Panim for Gan and Sun., Oct. 8, 10 am-noon

New Students

NO Re ligious School Wed., Nov. 22 & Sun., Nov. 26 (includes YAD)

Fall Youth Programs (Gr. 3-12)

Program Grades Date

Fall Youth Day 3-12 Sun., Sept. 10 12:30-5 pm

Pizza in the Hut*

Pizza in the Hut*

Pizza in the Hut*

* Day School students welcome

Simhat Torah Teen

Ice Cream Social

Sat., Oct 7, 7 pm

FALL YOUTH DAY

Sunday, September 10 (following our Gr. K-7 program)

Join us for our Annual Fall Youth Day, open to all students in grades 3-12. We will start the afternoon together with lunch at Temple Emunah. Children will be divided into three groups: grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Please send your child with a cold, dairy lunch. After lunch, we will board a bus and head to Kimball Farm. The cost is $50. For more information, please contact Me’ir Sherer, DCL, at msherer@templeemunah.org.

Education team members Sydney Bluman, Micah Sandman and Tova Weinronk

CAMP, ISRAEL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS SHABBAT

Saturday, October 28, Shabbat Morning Services

This past summer, some sixty Temple Emunah children and teens attended Jewish Day and Overnight Camps or traveled to Israel on an Israel teen travel program. No matter the camp or program, our third through twelfth graders returned with stories, ideas, new passions, points of connection, and an infectious energy. Join us on Camp Israel Shabbat to hear from some of our teens about their summer experiences.

At Temple Emunah, we believe in working to build strong and durable Jewish foundations with our youth. If you or your child has any interest in making the next summer a Jewish one, we are here and want to help. To learn more about Jewish Summer Camp and Israel Teen Travel, please contact Me’ir Sherer, Director of Congregational Learning.

GRADE 3-12 TRI-SYNAGOGUE RETREAT

Friday, December 8 - Sunday, December 10

Join us for our second retreat for third through twelfth graders from Temple Emunah, Needham’s Temple Aliyah, and Natick’s Temple Israel. The retreat will have three tracks: grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. For more information, please contact Me’ir Sherer, DCL, at msherer@templeemunah.org.

JUST WHAT ARE CJE’S

More than simply “learning” about Judaism, at Temple Emunah we want our children (both Religious School and Day School) to experience Judaism for themselves at our synagogue. We, therefore, identify and promote opportunities for children to experience Jewish life. We call these opportunities Communal Jewish Experiences.

To encourage our children to participate in CJEs, we have developed an incentive based system. Each Communal Jewish Experience in which children participate gives them 1-5 credits, depending on the CJE. Kindergarten through second graders are expected to accrue 4 CJE credits during the year. Students in grades 3-7 are expected to accrue 18. By basing the requirement over the year, families can choose when to attend shul together. Between September and May, there are numerous opportunities in which children (and families) may participate.

To encourage maximum participation, students who accrue 4 or more CJE credits (K-2) or 18 or more CJE credits (3-7) by the end of the school year receive a gift card to Rancatore’s Ice Cream in Lexington Center.

For more information on CJEs and a calendar for this year, please contact Me’ir Sherer, DCL, at msherer@templeemunah.org.

Abkowitz/Camp Israel Shabbat

Saturday, October 28

Emunah youth enjoyed summer camps and programs in Israel.

Welcome back! I hope everyone had a restful summer. For me, it’s hard to believe that two weeks ago, Dave and I were in Alaska on a land tour and cruise of the 49th state. It was amazing, even though we did not see much wildlife and two of our adventure excursions were canceled due to fog. One of the highlights of the trip was that we were able to capture a clear view of Denali, which is usually only visible 20% of the time. We are now looking forward to our end of the summer family trip to Truro. This year marks our 24th year on the Cape, and we look forward to returning for many more with our Kalmar Village friends.

This time of year is most important to me. There are so many things that I look forward to on my volunteer list. Recently, someone asked me what I did for work, and I replied, “it depends on the day.” My first item of volunteering is to make High Holy Day honor calls. This year my role is to speak with members who have been at Emunah for 50+ years and offer them a Golden Honor to sit on the bimah during one of the services. I truly enjoy making these calls yet the conversation on the other end can also be difficult. This is an aging population, and many are no longer living independently. Regardless of what the conversation brings, I know I have spoken with those who have been so supportive of our community for all these years, and it makes me feel good.

The second volunteer task is making sure that members of our congregation who are no longer able to cook or obtain holiday food can be offered a boxed Rosh Hashanah dinner which will be delivered to their homes. Once again, just making the phone call makes me feel good.

The third item is the Sisterhood Rosh Hashanah Honey Sales Drive spearheaded by Cindy Bobrow. Cindy is a pro at this, offering to help people with their orders and any processing concerns. Cindy is amazing at coordinating this event and helping to make sure the orders are placed before the shipping price increases. Many thanks to all who participated in this program for your support of Sisterhood.

The final thing is to announce Sisterhood programs for 2023/24. This summer I feel a renewed strength in bringing back all in-person programming. The Sisterhood Operating Committee has been meeting and will continue to meet to develop a full calendar of events for the new year. Our first program will be our Paid-up Membership Dinner in the Sukkah on Thursday, October 5. Details of this event are still being worked out. Other programs already on the calendar include our signature “dinner and a movie” on November 12 (and February 4, 2024) and a H . anukkah Crock-pot cook off dinner (pre- H . anukkah, December 5). The entire list of 2024 events will be published when completed. Please also note that Sisterhood will continue to partner with many temple committees on programs throughout the year.

Many thanks to everyone who reached out to support Sisterhood through membership, RH Honey and Bimah flower sponsorship. Your generosity has enabled us to provide programming free of cost for 2022/23 and we hope to do the same this year as well.

I welcome those who may not have sent their dues in this year but wish to do so, to support Sisterhood and the things we do. Membership dues are $36 per year and can be paid either through the office or directly to Sisterhood.

Flower sponsorship this year has been wonderful and helps us to meet the fundraising goals needed to fulfill our annual financial obligations. Flower sponsorship can be for any occasion – holiday greetings, yahrzeit or other remembrances, birthdays, anniversaries, or new babies – or simply to express your appreciation and well wishes.

Flower sponsorship is $100. Please email Sheila Kojm at Bimahflowers@gmail.com to arrange your sponsorship. With hope and anticipation, I look forward to what lies ahead for our Temple Emunah Community.

Early wishes for a happy and healthy New Year always. L’shalom,

Janet Goldberg, Sisterhood President

janet.goldberg2@verizon.net

Sisterhood invites you to participate in their programs!

Brotherhood / Acts of Kindness

Shalom H . averim!

We hope everyone had an enjoyable summer. We at the Brotherhood had a wonderful gathering in July at the Mighty Squirrel where we enjoyed a few beers and got to connect with each other. Thank you, Larry Bressler, for spearheading the event. We look forward to subsequent gatherings throughout the year.

For the Brotherhood, the new year starts before Rosh Hashanah with Yizkor book assembly and Sukkah building, so that we will be ready for Yom Kippur and Sukkot. We’ll be getting together Sunday mornings starting September 3 to do these important tasks, and we welcome anyone who would like to help.

Our speaker series will begin in October . We plan to have another excellent lineup this year, led again by Alan Silver.

Looking ahead, we are planning multiple events around many of the holidays along with monthly board breakfasts

(lox and bagels and more), and we encourage any men who are interested to join us—check the calendar on the website for dates.

I look forward to seeing you this fall at Emunah. Please reach out with any questions about the Brotherhood.

L’Shanah Tovah!

Scott Damsky, Brotherhood President brotherhood@templeemunah.org

Our Wonderful Volunteers’ Many Acts of Kindness

One of the things that has struck me since taking on the role of VP of Community Affairs is the many small acts of kindness our members routinely perform, often with little or no recognition. In these discouraging times I would like to shine a positive light on our community. In my role I work with a variety of committees, many of which fall under the heading of Hineni – Here I Am. Below is a short list of ongoing Hineni acts of hesed which help fellow congregants, the broader community and overall contribute to making our world a better place to live.

Jane Aronson heads up Hineni. Under her leadership, volunteers deliver meals to congregants experiencing health issues. She also coordinates rides for congregants who need rides to medical appointments.

Kim Lovy leads Hineni Shul Rides, coordinating rides to shul for daily minyan, Shabbat services and/or Yom Tovim, as well other synagogue events. This service is particularly appreciated by congregants who no longer drive but wish to go to the Temple to observe a yahrzeit.

Linda Skolnik is in charge of the Hineni Connecting Team, linking volunteers with congregants who are ill, recovering from surgery, or otherwise isolated, whom they visit either in-person or by phone/Zoom.

Marilyn Tracey leads Hineni Knitters which create and distribute hand woven blankets to parents of newborns and families dealing with an illness.

Mark and Michele Abramson and Nancy Lefkowitz coordinate the JF&CS Family Table program to arrange for delivery of Kosher meals to hungry individuals in the Greater Boston Jewish Community regardless of their religious affiliation. See page 9.

Sandy Goldstein coordinates delivery of food baskets to new parents.

At the other end of the life cycle, the Bereavement Committee, with monthly rotating coordinators, under the guidance of Miriam Sadofsky, arranges for minyan service leaders and house sitters during funerals as necessary. They ensure that prayerbooks and chairs are delivered to the homes of families sitting shiva.

Carole Feifke and Miriam Cohen-Franzen coordinate Shabbat meals to be delivered to families within the first month of Shloshim.

I want to thank all our volunteers for their selfless actions which make Temple Emunah the special community that it is.

L’Shalom,

Ken Bruss, Ed.D., Community Affairs VP

Brotherhood Pub Night

Library News

In a Temple Emunah

History

In the Midst of Civilized Europe: The Pogroms of 1918 – 1921 and the Onset of the Holocaust, by Jeffrey Weidlinger [466 pages] Amazing map of these pogroms that all occurred in the Ukraine

Temple Emunah Library

“Source Book” for Rosh Hashanah , probably prepared by Rabbi Herbert Rosenbloom in the 1960s, it says that the New Year “seeks not to create but to recreate; not to fashion anew but to awaken. Within each of us there are untapped wisdoms, unexpressed generosities…left untouched and unevoked. Each of us is better than we appear to be and nobler than our actions indicate…. Rosh Hashanah aims to inspire the unused riches of mind and heart we possess but have not found necessary to express or utilize.”

The books in our Library also inspire our minds and hearts. As 5784 begins on Sept. 15, look for a way to stimulate your thoughts or feelings with a selection or two from our vast collection. Here are a few highly recommended titles.

Great New Books in the Emunah Library Children

The World’s Birthday: A Rosh Hashanah Story, by Barbara Goldin

Way Too Much Challah Dough, By Goldie Shulman

Big Dreams, Small Fish, by Paula Cohen

LGBTQ

Mooncakes, Graphic

Novel written by Wendy Xu, illustrated by Suzanne Walker, and lettered by Joamette Gil [258 pages] For teenagers

The Family Heart: A Memoir of When Our Son Came Out, by Robb Forman Dew

L’Shanah Tova!

Toni Stechler and Marci Hopkins (emunahlibrary@gmail.com)

Teenagers

Honey and Me, by Meira Drazin [284 pages] Mooncakes [See below]

Adult Fiction

The Choice: A Novel About Love, Faith, and Talmud, by Maggie Anton

Torah Study

The Social Justice

Torah Commentary, edited by Rabbi Barry Black [364 pages]

Looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? Consider becoming a literacy volunteer at a local elementary school in Waltham. Please contact Emunah member Liza Halley at lizahalley08@gmail.com with any questions.

Ladle Fund / Theme Nights

The Ladle Fund

The Ladle Fund was founded by Fred Ezekiel, a longtime active member of Temple Emunah, to support innovative activities that strengthen our community through enriched relationships. This is a fancy way of saying we support programming and events that bring people together to share a common interest or activity, thus enriching our social relationships at Temple Emunah.

The Ladle Fund works in different ways:

1. We accept applications from temple committees or staff for subsidies of programs meeting the Ladle Fund criteria: For example, we have supported congregational Sukkot lunches, selected holiday related events, talks and lectures. In an innovative new way, we have provided a “block grant” to the programming professionals to use for Ladle Fund events during 2023/2024.

2. The Ladle Fund Committee sponsors and organizes its own events. This year, we plan to have two breakfasts for our senior community, an extended and enhanced winter kiddush experience (singing, food, games) an outdoor family event and a community wide musical program (more info to follow!).

3. Themed Minyanim: Joelle Gunther and Bob RussmanHalperin have been coordinating and facilitating these programs for several years. Several times a year, people join together after evening minyan around a topic of interest. In July, for example, there was a Book Lovers themed minyan but there have been well over 50 themed minyanim over the years. Joelle and Bob would love to hear from you for theme ideas.

The funds to support Ladle Fund subsidized or sponsored activities come from:

1. Proceeds from Fred Ezekiel’s endowment donation

2. Donations from the general community

We will gratefully accept and steward any donation to the Ladle Fund. One can send a check to the temple office or use the temple website giving page.

To request funding, please email David Ezekiel at dae366@gmail.com for a Ladle Fund Request Form. The request needs to be received at least six weeks before the event. Requests after an event cannot be considered.

It is our sincere hope that each person reading this article will find a Ladle Fund sponsored event to join and enrich.

Hope to see you!

The Ladle Fund Committee

Theme Nights after Minyan –

An invitation to attend and host

Would you like to meet other temple members who share an interest with you? Help us make minyan at 7:30 pm, and then join in a low-stress, friendly gathering hosted by a temple member from 8:00-9:00 pm.

Theme Nights after Minyan are interactive, facilitated conversations, rather than lectures or presentations, and are facilitated by people without a vested interest in gaining clientele for a business or selling a product. Since their launch 10 years ago, over 100 member-hosted theme nights have been held with topics ranging from Knitting to Software; Springfield, MA to Soviet Jewry; and Jewish Humor to Apology & Forgiveness. The possibilities for member connections around shared interests are unlimited, and we are excited to continue scheduling these sessions in the new year.

Upcoming theme nights this fall will include:

• Software and AI

• Pittsburgh connections

• Favorite Korean TV series

If you would like to host a theme minyan, please contact Joelle Gunther (joellegunther@gmail.com) or Bob RussmanHalperin (bob.halperin@gmail.com). We’d love to help you plan a Theme Minyan on the topic of your choice.

Book Lovers’ Theme Night: Sharing our favorite books!

In July, Laurel Brody and Bob Russman-Halperin hosted a wonderful discussion of favorite books (in any genre) with others who love to read. Recommended titles included:

Albert Camus, First Man

Nomi Stolzenberg and Jeffrey Myers, American Shtetl

Susan Rubin Suleiman, Daughter of History

Catherine Grace Katz, The Daughters of Yalta

John Steinbeck, Of Mice and Men

Kiese Laymon, Heavy

Marie Benedict and Victoria

Christopher Murray, The Personal Librarian (see page 15)

Kazuo Ishiguro, The Buried Giant Sissela Bok, Alva Myrdal

Jhumpa Lahiri, Interpreter of Maladies

Tracy Kidder, Rough Sleepers

The full list of recommendations, including member comments on why they love these books, can be found at bit.ly/3KDptfN . We’ll continue to add to this list so please share your own recommendations at bit.ly/45fs9Im.

What you put in the pot, comes out in the ladle!

Disability & Inclusion / Racial Justice

Disability & Inclusion

As we approach the holiday season of the Jewish New Year and Yom Kippur, it is appropriate for the Temple Emunah community to recognize and embrace the importance of considering the special needs of people with disabilities and other issues. The core principles of these sacred occasions, such as reflection, repentance, and renewal, should extend to all members of our congregation, ensuring that no one is left behind.

Inclusivity lies at the heart of Jewish values, and by prioritizing the needs of individuals with disabilities, we embody the true essence of community and compassion. It is our collective responsibility to create an environment that fosters belonging and enables every individual to fully participate in the spiritual and communal aspects of these meaningful holidays.

When we embrace diversity, we enrich our own spiritual experiences. By making our services and events accessible to those with disabilities, we invite diverse perspectives and open ourselves to profound insights and connections. In the spirit of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), we have the opportunity to strengthen our community and promote unity through empathy and understanding.

Let us remember that inclusion is not just a gesture; it is a commitment to equity and justice. By offering accessible facilities, communication aids, and support services, we ensure that all members can engage fully with the traditions and rituals that define the Jewish New Year and Yom Kippur.

During this season of introspection, we should reflect on our ability to elevate the voices of marginalized individuals and actively dismantle any barriers preventing their full participation. By striving to accommodate and support people with disabilities and special needs, we embody the essence of these holidays—forging a stronger, more compassionate, and unified Temple Emunah community. Together, let us embrace the diversity within our congregation and cultivate a space where everyone is valued, respected, and cherished as they embark on their spiritual journey.

If anyone has any questions or needs for being at services, please contact Sandy Miller-Jacobs or Doreen Grossman. We are available to provide support when needed.

Wishing you a meaningful and joyful New Year! Hag Sameach!

Sandy Miller-Jacobs Chair, Inclusion Committee sandymj@gmail.com

Racial Justice Education Committee Discussion Group Book Review

I will never be “Woke.” It’s impossible. My skin is white. My morning routine does not include thinking of how to negotiate my day because I look “other.” I can drive wherever I want to, shop without worrying about salespeople keeping an eye on me, apply for memberships, jobs, etc., without concern about how I am being viewed because of the color of my skin.

Think about that. Many of the characters in the books we have read did. Our Emunah Racial Justice Book Group read a few novels based on African American characters whochose to “pass” as white.

The question is Why?

What is there to gain?

What is there to lose?

While this topic was initially written about in the late 1800s in other books we read – The House Behind the Cedars, Passing, Black No More– The Personal Librarian, by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, is more recent, having been published in 2021.

It is the incredible and real story of steel industialist J.P. Morgan’s personal librarian. Belle da Costa Greene was a Black American woman who passed as white to access a lucrative job, use her skills and education, and leave a legacy. Not knowing Bella was African American, Morgan hired her to curate a collection of books, artwork and rare manuscripts to create a library that would house the best in the world. The acquisition of these works required Belle to exercise her knowledge, some scheming, and earned social standing which earned her great respect and power.

To protect her identity, Belle changed her name, moved away from her family and assumed another persona. Belle’s mother encouraged the transition and even helped facilitate it as the family would benefit from the income Belle would earn. This story follows Bella as she navigates the white world where she was revered, honored and respected yet protective of her real identity and family.

While Belle became a highly regarded member of society, what did she lose? What did she gain? These are questions you must ask yourself. And what has society done to suggest that she suffer these gains and losses?

No one ever discovered Belle’s true identity. It wasn’t until after her death that speculation and research discovered who she really was. However, she was really still the intelligent and capable woman portrayed in this novel.

An engaging story that pulls the reader into J.P. Morgan’s world and has the reader feeling both pride of and fear for Belle, The Personal Librarian shows us our shortcomings as white people, our racism, and unwokeness.

Laurel Brody

Keruv LGBTQ Inclusion / Hineni Connecting Team

Keruv LGBTQ Inclusion Committee

Even though Pride Month has passed, there are still plenty of opportunities to come together in support of the LGBTQ community at Temple Emunah. Education and awareness are important year-round.

On Sunday, October 22, we are thrilled to invite you to a community conversation about the state of equality in our country. Four panelists will speak on legislation across the US that denies equal rights to people in the LGBTQ community and share how this community and their allies have been impacted by these recent policies. We will also learn about what is happening on the local level in Massachusetts.

Panelists are:

Reg Calcagno, an attorney and Deputy National Campaign Director at Human Rights Campaign, works to galvanize pro-equality voters and supporters. He is an adjunct at the Smith College School of Social Work and has also worked as the Regional Field Director for Freedom for All Americans, and with the ACLU as an Advocate and Policy Strategist.

Mimi Lemay, a former Orthodox Jew, is a member of the Parents for Transgender Equality National Council at Human Rights Campaign and holds a master’s in law and diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts University. Lemay is the author of the acclaimed memoir, What we all Become: A Mother, A son and A Journey of Transformation. Lemay and her family meet regularly with legislators, business leaders, educators and clergy to share their vision of a more equitable world.

Lanie Cohen, Keshet’s Community Mobilization Manager, is from Chicago. She attended the University of Denver where she earned degrees in Gender and Women’s Studies and Strategic Communications with a minor in Intercultural Global Studies. In college, she facilitated training on gender violence prevention and most recently worked for the Colorado House Majority Leader to move progressive policy through the state legislature, such as the Reproductive Health Equity Act.

Rabbi Dr. Johan Steinberg is the Director of the New England Region of the Anti-Defamation League. For 12 years, he was the Director of Hillel at Harvard University. He was also Associated Dean of the Rabbinical School of Hebrew College. Steinberg has been a bridge-builder and thoughtleader, having stood up not only for the Jewish community, but for all members of marginalized communities.

We are excited to be collaborating with the Adult Education Committee for a very special Glatzer Weekend happening December 1-3. See details on page 6.

Please be on the lookout for information about our first get-together for Grandparents of LGBTQ grandchildren to be held in late fall/early winter.

L’Shana Tovah Tikatevu, Lori Schechner and Doreen Grossman, Co-chairs Lori.schechner@verizon.net; Grossman20@gmail.com

The Hineni Connecting Team Presents:

Ahavat Yisrael Communal Love: Why We Must Help One Another

Sunday, November 5

11:00 am-12:30 pm Brunch will be served

The program will feature:

• Rabbi-led text study about the mitzvah of Ahavat Yisrael and significance of Jews supporting each other. Why are we responsible to care for one another and what is our obligation in helping in non-Jews?

• Special guest speakers from the Massachusetts Jewish Community Organization, Yad Chessed (hand of loving kindness): Nancy Kriegel, Executive Director and Deborah Freed, Associate Executive Director. Yad Chessed supports Jewish individuals and families by alleviating economic distress and helping them move toward a more hopeful future. They will share real life, moving stories.

• Opportunities to learn the ways you can support those in need in our own Temple Emunah communityand Massachusetts Jewish communities.

This free program is sponsored by the Hineni Connecting Team.

Questions and RSVP, please contact Linda Skolnik, HCT Coordinator: LRskolnik@msn.com

The following loved ones will be remembered at our worship services in the coming months:

Sep 1 / 15 Elul

David Ben-Horin

Brother of Gideon Ben-Horin

Albert Brosgol

Father of Ben Brosgol

Elmer Brown

Father of Elizabeth Sumner

Bella Yael Garber-Goldberg

Daughter of Dara Tye & Joshua Goldberg

David Smith

Son of Sharon & Jerome Smith

Sidney Zabelle

Brother of Elaine Wiesen

Sep 2 / 16 Elul

Jeannette Bloom

Mother of Jacob Bloom

Robert Jauvtis

Brother of Harvey Jauvtis

Frank G. Lichtenstein

Father of Mark Lichtenstein

Harry A. Schatz

Father-in-law of Sylvia Schatz

Nellie Streit

Grandmother of Miriam Sadofsky

Sep 3 / 17 Elul

Helen Glaser

Mother-in-law of Eva Glaser

Yehuda Goldminz

Father of David Goldminz

David Kamowitz

Husband of Sharon Kamowitz

Henry Mintz

Father-in-law of Ruby Mintz

Sep 4 / 18 Elul

Ada & John Abromson

Grandparents of Leslie Sherman

Jacob Boltson

Father of Barbara Mintz

Deborah J. Brosgol

Wife of Benjamin Brosgol

Isaac Moises Perez

Brother-in-law of Janette Lawrence

Melinda Robins

Sister of Jessica Baim

Sep 5 / 19 Elul

Sol Belkin

Father-in-law of Charlie Brecher

Moshe Israel Ettinger

Father of Gil Ettinger

David Kissel

Father of Jeremiah Kissel

Fanny Obstein

Grandmother of Mike Ablove

Milton Pomeranz

Brother of Stan Pomeranz

Miriam Schrager

Mother of Daniel Schrager

Sarah Wagman

Grandmother of Garry Feldman

Sep 6 / 20 Elul

Deborah Hermann

Mother of Katharine Hermann-Wu

Abraham Lerner

Grandfather of Rabbi David Lerner and father-in-law of Anne Lerner

Yetta Nathanson

Grandmother of Neil Weiser

Harry Pesin

Father of Stuart Pesin

Sep 7 / 21 Elul

Benjamin Aaron

Grandfather of Steven Aaron

Isadore Aaron

Father of Steven Aaron

Louis Blotner

Father of Barbara Michelson

Henry Boreen

Father of Susan Hailman

Roy Hardiman

Father of Beth Hardiman

Viktor Morgenstern

Father of Paul Morgenstern

Donata Salvucci

Grandmother of Denise Forbes

Mildred Turney

Grandmother of Linda Skolnik

Sarah Wollins

Grandmother of Jill Wollins

Sep 8 / 22 Elul

Lily Plotkin

Stepmother of Irving Plotkin

Ed Turtletaub

Grandfather of Stephanie Buckler

Ralph Warrington

Husband of Freda Warrington

Sep 9 / 23 Elul

Hyman Cooper

Father of Sheila Frankel

Frances Feldman

Mother of Mitchell Feldman

Melvin Liederman

Stepfather of Ronald Sterling

John McCauslin, Jr.

Father of Scott McCauslin

Natalie Rothberg

Mother of Susan Shnidman

Mother-in-law of Maury Goldman

Betty Smith

Grandmother of Jerome Smith

Harold Israel Wiesen

Father-in-law of Elaine Wiesen

Sep 10 / 24 Elul

Robert Dangel

Brother of Stephen Dangel

Dorothy Plotkin

Mother of Irv Plotkin

Frances B. Schonfeld

Mother of Jonathan Schonfeld

Sep 11 / 25 Elul

Martin Bernard

Father of Maddy Teitelbaum

Harvey Fischler

Brother-in-law of Stan Pomeranz

Yetta Goott

Mother of Carole Feifke

Solomon Isky

Grandfather of Sandra Levine

Nathan Rothschild

Father of Rachel Weiskopf

Sarah Tassel

Mother-in-law of Janet Tassel

Sep 12 / 26 Elul

Iris Gilbert

Aunt of Marsha Goldman Soloway

Nathaniel Hirschtick

Father of Jon Hirschtick

Michael Jordan Ross

Friend of Rabbi David Lerner

Bert A. Taylor

Father-in-law of Gail Taylor

Sep 13 / 27 Elul

Abraham Berg

Father of Jerome Berg

Morris Cohen

Father of Harris Cohen

Jonathan Green

Cousin of Rabbi David Lerner, Anne Lerner, Beth Levine and Marcia Kaufner

Freyda Greenberg Miller

Wife of Arnie Miller

Davida Newman

Sister of Gail Taylor

Harold B. Orenstein

Father of Barry Orenstein

Grandfather of Julia Mabuchi

Diane Rudnick

Sister of Arnold Tarmy

Maurice Super

Father of Michael Super

Sep 14 / 28 Elul

Richard W. Billings

Father-in-law of Alisa Billings

Janet Diane Feinberg

Sister of Robyn Samuels

Blanche Koffler

Aunt of Lisa Diamant

Sep 15 / 29 Elul

Robert Frolich

Brother of Rochelle Zohn

Frank M. Garvey

Father of Peggy Moses

Nyereh Pouradi

Grandmother of Bobby & Eleanor Shirazi

Estelle Schwartz

Mother of Karen Musnikow

Jacob Weiner

Grandmother of Ann Chait

Leah Weisz

Mother of Yossi Livni

Sep 16 / 1 Tishrei

David Lincoln Epstein

Brother of Judy Marcus

Uncle of Joel Marcus

Barbara Feldman

Mother of Garry Feldman

Stephanie Goldman

Niece of Marty Thrope

Rosalie Hochman

Mother of David Kuznick

Anna Shefshick Leader

Mother of Barbara Newman

Leonard Levinson

Father of Ellen Schwartz

Zara Matzner

Grandmother of Linda Skolnik

Sam Pressman

Father of Bob Pressman

John Weiss

Father of Ben Weiss

Pauline Wolf

Grandmother of Howard Reubenstein

Sep 17 / 2 Tishrei

Bernard Blieden

Father of Ira Blieden

Annette Gessman

Sister of Doris Morgenstern

Benjamin Jacobson

Grandfather of Stu Jacobson

Nurit Weiss

Mother of Ben Weiss

Sep 18 / 3 Tishrei

Esther Barron

Mother-in-law of Marilyn Tracey

Hasse Kopen Halley

Mother of Liza Halley

Vera Hurwitz

Aunt of Larry Woods

Charles Kimerling

Father of Lionel Kimerling

Annie Rost

Mother of Claudia Handwerker

Sarah L. Wolfe

Mother of Mitchell Wolfe

Pauline Wolpert

Aunt of Bob Russman-Halperin

Sep 19 / 4 Tishrei

Rose Cohen

Mother of Ben Cohen

Abraham L. Karp

Father of Carolyn Karp

Murray Lefkowitz

Father of Amira Aaron

Nathan Lidman

Uncle of Ed Lidman

William Matzner

Grandfather of Linda Skolnik

Sep 20 / 5 Tishrei

Joseph Reubenstein

Father of Howard Reubenstein

Milton Robinson

Grandfather of David Ezekiel

Father-in-law of Fred Ezekiel

Sharon Sugarman

Mother of Leah Sugarman

Claire Yablin

Grandmother of Seth Maislin

Sep 21 / 6 Tishrei

Annie Abkowitz

Grandmother of Sue Abkowitz

Gertrude Block

Mother of Betsy Nissenbaum

Mark Goldman

Brother of Marsha

Goldman Soloway

Marshal Howard Miller

Brother of Arnie Miller

Kathleen Petersen

Grandmother of Liz Levin

Alvin Sadow

Father of Carolyn Leshin

Max Ted Zell

Father of Michael Zell

Sep 22 / 7 Tishrei

Bruce Bober

Father of Jeff Bober

Isadore Greenberg

Father of Sharon Smith

Thomas Klein

Father of Michael Klein

Anna Leblang

Grandmother of Ellen Schwartz

Barbara Mikkelsen

Mother of Carl Mikkelsen

Selma Pomeranz

Wife of Stan Pomeranz

William Roskind

Father of Michael Roskind

Jacob Roth

Nephew of Ryan Asher

Margarethe Schudawa

Mother of Barbara Delfiner

Nanette Weinstein

Mother of Cliff Weinstein

Mother-in-law of Georgia Weinstein

Sep 23 / 8 Tishrei

Gerald Goldman

Father of Howard Goldman

Michael Kreiger

Brother of Arthur Kreiger

Sep 24 / 9 Tishrei

Esther Bernstein

Great-aunt of Myra Marshall

Nathan Brostoff

Father of Carolyn Lichtenstein

Marvin Drellich

Father of David Drellich

Nathaniel Schreibman

Brother of Phillip Schreibman

Phyllis Seresky

Sister of Krana Rosen

Leonard Srebnick

Father of David Srebnick

Sep 25 / 10 Tishrei

Frances Bailey

Mother of Zelda Cohen

Stanley Dickholtz

Father of Myra Marshall

Richard Landau

Husband of Ann Landau

Harry Levinson

Grandfather of Ellen Schwartz

Abraham Solomon

Grandfather of Meli Solomon

Sep 26 / 11 Tishrei

Charlotte Levine

Mother of Debi Levine

Sevy Levy

Brother-in-law of Ralph Levine

Doris Solomon

Mother of Meli Solomon

Sep 27 / 12 Tishrei

Leon Bass

Father-in-law of Esther Bass

Stephen Foster

Husband of Gloria Foster

Carl Friedman

Father-in-law of Betty Friedman

Edward Gilman

Father of Richard Gilman

Kieve Liskov

Father of Nathan Liskov

Gabriel Schonfeld

Father of Jonathan Schonfeld

Stanton Willins

Brother of Ed Willins

Sep 28 / 13 Tishrei

Ida Goldminz

Mother of David Goldminz

Mindy Kantor Kaplan

Sister of Natalie Warshawer

Sep 29 / 14 Tishrei

Harold Mintzer

Father of Linda Cohen

Sep 30 / 15 Tishrei

Greg Aaron

Nephew of Bob Frankel

Lena Brown

Grandmother of Barbara Palant

Jerry Friedman

Father of Julie Shapiro

Bella Liberman

Mother of Joanne Fray

Sally Munash

Grandmother of Carolyn Keller

Ruth Musnikow

Mother of Alan Musnikow

Evelyn Rabinovitz

Grandmother of Melissa Foster

Robert Stuhl

Father of Louis Stuhl

Jakub Susskind

Father of Sara Susskind

Oct 1 / 16 Tishrei

Ann Brill

Mother of Lori Reubenstein

Fred Lion

Father of Rudie Lion

Joanne Schreibman

Mother of Phillip Schreibman

Alice Tauber

Mother of Stephen Tauber

Oct 2 / 17 Tishrei

AdahJaffer

Mother of Aubrey Jaffer

Jean Kriegler

Mother of Vicki Markuse

Oct 3 / 18 Tishrei

Minnie Shefshick Blotner

Aunt of Barbara Newman

Jack Camac

Father-in-law of Marcia Camac

Ruth Haas Moos

Mother of Eveline Weyl

Eve Karen

Mother of Jeff Karen

Walter Kielar

Father of Alan Kielar

Oct 4 / 19 Tishrei

Nancy Kaufman

Mother of Margo Reder

Bella Lidman

Grandmother of Ed Lidman

Dena Shnidman

Mother of David Shnidman

Yahrzeits

Oct 5 / 20 Tishrei

Bernard Hurwitz

Father of Phyllis Goldman

Ida Lerman

Grandmother of Scott Lerman

Harry Mason

Father of Marvin Mason

Charlotte Sole Rotenberg

Grandmother of Elliiot Lovy

Zelotta Cohen Zlotnick

Grandmother of Michelle Abramson

Oct 6 / 21 Tishrei

Sylvia Diamant

Mother-in-law of Lisa Diamant

Bertha Pearl Grodstein

Mother of Joel Grodstein

Harold Jaffer

Father of Aubrey Jaffer

Sol Rosenberg

Father of Mike Rosenberg

Ilse Rothman

Mother of Johanna Rothman

Mitchell Schram

Uncle of Karen Musnikow

Oct 7 / 22 Tishrei

Anne Goldstein

Aunt of Jane Singer

Louis Pomeranz

Father of Stan Pomeranz

Andre Ranford

Uncle of Harold Masters

Jeanne Segaloff

Mother of Harvey Segaloff

Oct 8 / 23 Tishrei

Harold Blumenthal

Father of Eileen Kahan

Bertha Jaffe

Sister of Larry Marin

Aunt of Jeremy Marin

Helen Kushner

Mother of Ann Kushner

Laurie Neustadt

Sister of Paul Neustadt

M. James Pion

Father of Dan Pion

Nathan Ribock

Father of Susan Shnidman

Father-in-law of Maury Goldman

Sanford Solomon

Uncle of Carolyn Leshin

Micheline Zenner

Mother of Sylvie Haffer

Oct 9 / 24 Tishrei

Hadassah Blocker

Aunt of Barbara Palant

Benjamin Kaplan

Father of Marlene Karshbaum

Claire Pfeffer

Mother of Avi Pfeffer

Nathan Savage

Grandfather of Nancy Liberman

Benjamin Zola

Brother-in-law of Judith Zola

Oct 10 / 25 Tishrei

Esther Fray

Mother of Lionel Fray

Sara A. Liberty

Grandmother of Terri Swartz

Russell

Eyal Lind

Brother of David Goldminz

Julius Mass

Father of Charlotte Kupiec

David Lawrence Spero

Grandfather of Sharon Smith

Oct 11 / 26 Tishrei

Max Delfiner

Father-in-law of Barbara Delfiner

Edith Meyerson

Mother of Roni Woods

Freda E. Posnick

Mother of Barbara Posnick

Gertie Rothfeld

Aunt of Marsha Tucker

Oct 12 / 27 Tishrei

Stanley Bleich

Husband of Caron Bleich

Father of Lauren Bleich

Robert Curhan

Father of Gary Curhan

Oct 13 / 28 Tishrei

Tillie “Lee” Liederman

Mother of Ronald Stering

Dorothy Lippman

Mother of Susan Mason

Gertrude Silverzahn

Mother of Arthur Kress and Cheryl Lowenthal

Phyllis Klein Thrope

Wife of Martin Thrope

Oct 14 / 29 Tishrei

Doris Asher

Grandmother of Ryan Asher

Donald B. Brick

Husband of Phyllis Brick

Amalia Dan

Mother of Ervin Dan

Natan Gaon

Grandfather of Asaf Gaon

Bess Russman

Grandmother of Wendy

Russman-Halperin

Oct 15 / 30 Tishrei

Myron Cohen

Brother of Judith Wisnia

Gertrude Dinner

Mother of Charleen Alper

Sidney Willins

Father Ed Willins

Oct 16 / 1 H . eshvan

Rena Coen

Sister of Nina Nidus

Leonard Fox

Brother of Joe Fox

Ellen Bernstein Godolphin

Mother of Matthew Stephenson

Lillian Mazow

Mother of Dick Mazow

Ruth Bloom Rittenburg

Mother of Janice Rossbach

Oct 17 / 2 H . eshvan

Alan M. Binder

Husband of Paulette Binder

Father of Malka Berndt

Harris Cohen

Father of Ben Cohen

Carol Thrope

Wife of Marty Thrope

Herbert Wolfe

Brother-in-law of Susan Wolfe

Oct 18 / 3 H . eshvan

Maeir Yechiel Burstyn

Brother of Don Burstyn

Lester Cherny

Father of Miriam Boucher

Barbara Klinghoffer Peluso

Cousin of Marsha Tucker

Daniel Tassel

Husband of Janet Tassel

Oct 19 / 4 H . eshvan

Bernice Bass

Mother-in-law of Esther Bass

Ruth Ettinger

Mother of Gil Ettinger

Laura Fisher

Mother of Art Fisher

Elizabeth Forbes

Grandmother of Denise Forbes

Stephen Marcus

Husband of Helen Marcus

Ervin Miller

Father of Ellen Mazow

Alice Perlman

Aunt of Steve Tavan

Oct 20 / 5 H . eshvan

Paul B. Alper

Husband of Charleen Alper

Myrna Alpert

Wife of Irwin Alpert

Alvin Block

Husband of Audrey Block

Sylvia Friedlander

Grandmother of Louis Stuhl

Jack Markovitz

Father of Dennis Markovitz

Allen Mintz

Husband of Ruby Mintz

Seth Eric Rubenstein

Brother of Sidney Rubenstein

Rabbi Moshe Zemer

Uncle of Michael Kaplan

Oct 21 / 6 H . eshvan

Olga Forrai

Mother of Judy Dan

Bernard Nidus

Brother of Louis Nidus

Oct 22 / 7 H . eshvan

Abraham Abelman

Grandfather of David Abelman

Elizabeth Blotner

Mother of Barbara Michelson

Louis Brown

Father of Myrna Fox

Martin Shwimer

Father of Joel Shwimer

Jeanne Zeller

Grandmother of Dara & Jordan Tye

Great-grandmother of Emma Garber-Goldberg

Oct 23 / 8 H . eshvan

Albert Ifrah

Brother of Miriam Sidman

Ruth Schoenberg

Mother of Peggy Menzin

Esther Stup

Grandmother of Marsha Tucker

Elizabeth Wolk

Mother of Sid Wolk

Oct 24 / 9 H . eshvan

Stanley Abkowitz

Father of Sue Abkowitz

Howard Brown

Father of Steve Brown

Hannah Hattenbach

Mother of Esther Bass

Rica Rita Levy

Grandmother of Eyal Dvir

David H. Meltzer

Father of Lis Zimmerman

Masha Skolnik

Grandmother of Ira Skolnik

Shirley Thrope

Mother of Marty Thrope

Moshe Weisz

Father of Yossi Livni

Oct 25 / 10 H . eshvan

Angela Forbes

Mother of Denise Forbes

Melvin Lewis

Husband of Pearl Lewis

Shirley Musikant

Mother of Laura

Musikant-Weiser

Frances Tavan

Grandmother of Steve Tavan

Oct 26 / 11 H . eshvan

Jack Asta

Father of Daniel Asta

Bess Ezekiel

Wife of Fred Ezekiel

Mother of David Ezekiel

Stanley Littman

Uncle of Stu Jacobson

Pearl Mason

Mother of Marvin Mason

Symon Mushkat

Father of Norma Gaffin

Lillian Sandberg

Mother of Ruby Mintz

Jolley-Anne Weinstock

Mother of David Weinstock

Sarah Weiser

Grandmother of Neil Weiser

Fred Ephraim Yarkoni

Father of Sharon Kalus

Oct 27 / 12 H . eshvan

Benjamin Botbol

Brother of Donna Jauvtis

Max Sadow

Grandfather of Carolyn Leshin

Marlene Zaleznick

Cousin of Lois Bruss

Oct 28 / 13 H . eshvan

Peter Forbes

Grandfather of Denise Forbes

Leonard Friedman

Husband of Betty Friedman

Bernhard Moses

Father-in-law of Peggy Moses

Robert Stupp

Uncle of Marsha Tucker

Oct 29 / 14 H . eshvan

Anna Kanarek

Aunt of Sara Susskind

Marcus Krichmar

Father-in-law of Babsy Krichmar

Barbara Meltzer

Mother of Lis Zimmerman

June Marselle Somers

Mother of Rhoda Feldman

Esther Taylor

Mother-in-law of Gail Taylor

Irving Wolfe

Brother-in-law of Susan Wolfe

Oct 30 / 15 H . eshvan

David Burman

Uncle of Jane Aronson

Frederic Sumner Clayton

Father of Aaron Clayton

Saul J. Copellman

Father of Ruby Mintz

Janice Weil

Mother of Marilyn Weil-Abelman

Oct 31 / 16 H . eshvan

Oscar Berman

Father of Sylvia Perlman

Eva Brecher

Mother of Charlie Brecher

Julius Elowitch

Grandfather of Leslie Sherman

Rina Gershkowitz

Mother of DawnyGershkowitz

Minerva Jacobsohn

Grandmother of Bob Russman-Halperin

Nettie Lubofsky

Mother-in-law of Pearl Lewis

Harriet Noble

Wife of Robert Berger

Edward Rothman

Father of Johanna Rothman

Nov 1 / 17 H . eshvan

Philip Ablove

Brother of Mike Ablove

Maurice Fray

Father of Lionel Fray

Beverly Gerson

Mother of Ben Gerson

Samuel Getman

Father of Marvin Getman

Leon Groisser

Father of Susan Lipson

Sylvia Margolis

Mother of Gail Fields

Barnett Mazow

Father of Dick Mazow

Nov 2 / 18 H . eshvan

Sarah Obstein Ablove

Mother of Mike Ablove

Abraham Bloomenthal

Grandfather of Ben Bloomenthal

Lucille K. Kendall

Mother of Stephanie Kendall

Martin Weiner

Father of Mark Weiner

Nov 3 / 19 H . eshvan

Esther Brown

Mother of Jeff Brown

Harry Samuel Feifke

Father of Derek Feifke

Doris Greenberg

Grandmother of Julie Greenberg

Martin Kalus

Father of Joseph Kalus

Jay Katz

Father of Amy Goldminz

Sylvia Krich

Mother of Steven Krich

Louis Krieger

Father of Gloria Foster

Nov 4 / 20 H . eshvan

Doris Lichtenstein

Mother of Mark Lichtenstein

Cici Powell

Friend of Susan Mayer

Mary Spano Rawlings

Mother of Bob Frankel

Rose Sugarman

Grandmother of Stew Leshin

Nov 5 / 21 H . eshvan

Ruth Atkins

Grandmother of Sue Abkowitz

Mary Brosgol

Mother of Ben Brosgol

Irving Goldberg

Father of Nancy Goldberg

Morris Jacobsohn

Father of Minna Halperin

Golda Moses

Mother-in-law of Peggy Moses

Nov 6 / 22 H . eshvan

Harriet Baum

Mother of Jerry Baum

Marlene Clayton

Mother of Aaron Clayton

Ira Eisenstein

Father of Davette Abkowitz

Morris Stup

Grandfather of Marsha Tucker

Nov 7 / 23 H . eshvan

Gertrude Bruss

Mother of Ken Bruss

Mollie Camac

Mother-in-law of Marcia Camac

Violet Gale

Mother of Ron Gale

Grandmother of Mike Gale

Miriam Greenbaum

Grandmother of Ellen Laderman

Mitchell Landman

Father of Marc Landman

Norma Segal Schein

Mother of Joseph Katz

Nov 8 / 24 H . eshvan

Lawrence Baum

Father of Jerry Baum

Ethel Bresloff

Grandmother of Ethel Rothmel

Brian Flynn

Brother of Maureen Kaplan

Barbara A. Hoen

Mother of Susan Blieden

Nov 9 / 25 H . eshvan

Charles Diamond

Brother of Margo Zelermyer

Leon Isaac Kuperberg

Father of Gina Kuperberg

Nov 10 / 26 H . eshvan

Evelyn Cohen

Mother of Susan Cohen

Samuel Jordan

Father of Harmon Jordan

Anna Kroopnick

Aunt of John Stayn

Anne Lowell

Mother of Harvey Lowell

Nathan Rosenbaum

Brother of Charles Rosenbaum

Nov 11 / 27 Heshvan

Nathan Atkins

Grandfather of Sue Abkowitz

Evelyn Darer

Mother of Rick Darer

Ethel Eizengart

Mother-in-law of Irina Zeylikman

Saul Glick

Father of Charles Glick

Lillian Gordon

Sister of Larry Marin

David Govenar

Father of Helen Zelinsky

Loyd Krueger

Father of Kim Lovy

Zeta Levine

Sister of Ralph Levine

Nov 12 / 28 H . eshvan

Maurice Ginsburg

Father of Beth Levine

Nathan Ledewitz

Brother of Phyllis Blumberg

Harry Milgram

Father of Marsha Stark

Albert Schwartz

Father of Shelly Schwartz

Bessie Steer

Mother of Dorothy Seltzer

Douglas Wells

Father of Barbara Wells

Nov 13 / 29 H . eshvan

Bertha Doodlesack

Mother of Phyllis Fish

Joan Fowler

Mother of Kathie Becker

Joseph Gordon

Uncle of John Stayn

Bernard Rothmel

Father of Ethel Rothmel

Ann Seltzer

Grandmother of Judy Zola

Nov 14 / 1 Kislev

Robert Bresnick

Grandfather of Laura Jarbeau

Marcia Bleyaert Krueger

Mother of Kim Lovy

Martin J. Shapiro

Father of Eric Shapiro

Nov 15 / 2 Kislev

Mildred Kluger

Grandmother of Yael Schwartz

Isiah Lutwak

Stepfather of Susan Lutwak

Fred Rantz

Brother-in-law of Stan Pomeranz

Morris Shindell

Father of Paula Dangel

Nov 16 / 3 Kislev

Leslie Asher

Grandfather of Ryan Asher

Nathan Cutler

Father of Krana Rosen

Warren Munash

Uncle of Carolyn Keller

Samuel Perlmutter

Father of Burt Perlmutter

Nov 17 / 4 Kislev

Helen Drellich

Mother of David Drellich

Gloria Karoll

Mother of Doreen Karoll

Harold Richman

Father of Elise Richman Ezekiel

Dolly Wasserman

Mother-in-law of Maxine Wasserman

Nov 18 / 5 Kislev

Marilyn Zwerdling Burstyn

Mother of Don Burstyn

Ruth Chernoff

Mother of Barbara Galler

Alan T. Paller

Brother of Joan Bines

Aaron Sacks

Uncle of Marc Sacks

Betty Schwartz

Mother of Ruth Antonoff

Nov 19 / 6 Kislev

Lawrence Domash

Father of Aliya Domash

Richard Michelson

Husband of Barbara Michelson

Father of Eric and Jerry Michelson and Rhonda Solomon

Goldie Pressman

Mother of Bob Pressman

Anita Sperling Roos

Mother of Dan Roos

Allen A. Stein

Father of Sharon Stein

Nov 20 / 7 Kislev

Ruth Bosin

Sister of David Laredo

Charles Kress

Father of Arthur Kress and Cheryl Lowenthal

Henry Licht

Father of John Stayn

Isaac Schub

Father of Irina Zeylikman

Norton Seltzerri

Father of Judy Zola

Nov 21 / 8 Kislev

Jutta Fader

Sister-in-law of Linda Laredo

Bessie Liberman

Mother of Robert Liberman

Minnie Palant

Mother-in-law of Barbara Palant

Joanna Rawlings

Sister of Bob Frankel

Jack Rinker

Father of Barbara Hantman

Alfred Simon

Father of Susan Stering

Abraham Tuzman

Father of Judith Kliger

Nov 22 / 9 Kislev

Elizabeth Hollander

Mother of Charles Hollander

Rose Lowenthal

Mother of Shelly Lowenthal

Fannie Pearl

Grandmother of Shirley Moskow

Arie Shapira

Father of Aithan Shapira

Carole T. Sigel

Mother of Sherri Sigel

Sylvia Rinker Zuckerman

Mother of Barbara Hantman

Nov 23 / 10 Kislev

Alberta Chase

Mother of Arleen Chase

Florence Cofman

Mother of Babsy Krichmar

Dorothy Lider

Mother of Carol Thrope

Rosalind Sadow

Mother of Carolyn Leshin

Suzette Weyl

Mother of Guy Weyl

Nov 24 / 11 Kislev

Marion Feldman

Mother of Bobbi Tornheim

Harriet Rosenberg

Mother of Mike Rosenberg

William Schwartz

Father of Ruth Antonoff

Yahrzeits

Nov 25 / 12 Kislev

Lesser Paley

Father of Marcia CAMac

Evelyn Silver

Mother of Alan Silver

Frieda White

Sister of Phyllis Blumberg

Nov 26 / 13 Kislev

Linda Abromson

Mother of Leslie Sherman

Ruth Belkin

Mother-in-law of Charles Brecher

Roberta Brecher

Wife of Charles Brecher

Harold Ingram

Uncle of Sandra Levine

Joseph Rothstein

Brother-in-law of Marvin Menzin

Norman Tavan

Father of Steve Tavan

Nov 27 / 14 Kislev

Louis Ablove

Grandfather of Mike Ablove

Abe Bobrow

Father of Mark Bobrow

Olav Cook

Father of Christopher Cook

Esther Cooper

Mother of Sheila Frankel

Herbert Glantz

Father of Carol Glantz

Grete Hirsch

Mother of Susan Menitoff

Roberte Levy

Grandmother of Guy Weyl

Clifford Librach

Husband of Miriam Librach

Father of Giliah and Max Librach

Father-in-law of Ashley LIbrach and Erez Nagar

Abraham Shnidman

Father of David Shnidman

Rita Speier

Mother of Susan Garsh

Nov 28 / 15 Kislev

Paul Bain

Father of Sue Wilner

Minnie Becker

Mother of Dave Becker

Grandmother of Bob Becker

Michael Gampel

Father of Sonia Mirkin

Rose Glantz

Mother of Freyda Zieff

Philip Shack

Grandfather-in-law of Ryan Asher

Harvey Solomon

Uncle of Phyllis Fish

Elsie Goldenberg Zabelle

Mother of Elaine Wiesen

Max Zelermyer

Father of Mark Zelermyer

Nov 29 / 16 Kislev

Tina Brooks

Mother of Ted Brooks

Gayle Golden

Sister of Mark Zelermyer

Ella Kaufman

Grandmother of Laura Jarbeau

Howard Menzin

Brother of Marvin Menzin

Jennie Reubenstein

Grandmother of Howard Reubenstein

Rachael Sonkina

Mother of Irina Zeylikman

Shirley Zorn

Grandmother of Amy Goldminz

Nov 30 / 17 Kislev

Sunny Greenspan

Mother of Jennifer Hurwitz

David Soloway

Father of Ed Soloway

Elsie Wiesen

Mother-in-law of Elaine Wiesen

Emerita Emily Lipof Temple Ohabei Shalom

Music by David Sparr and Choir

Donations

The congregation gratefully acknowledges the following contributions:

Abkowitz Family Israel & Camp Scholarship

In memory of:

Ralph Levine, beloved husband of Sandra Levine

Garry & Eileen Feldman

Yahrzeit of:

George Rosen, beloved father

David & Krana Rosen

Adult Education

In memory of:

Doris Goldstein, beloved mother of Sandy Goldstein

Ira & Linda Skolnik

Marc Bernstein & Anna Nerenberg

Ralph Levine, beloved husband of Sandra Levine

Stephen Quatrano & Doreen Karoll

Afghan Refugee Support Fund

In memory of Elaine C. Kreiger, beloved mother of Art Kreiger

Michael Buonaiuto & Sandy Goldstein

Beautification

In memory of Ralph Levine, beloved husband of Sandra Levine

Marsha Tucker

Ralph & Helen Zelinsky

Yahrzeit of Robert Alper, beloved brother-in-law

Charleen Alper

Bereavement Fund

In memory of:

Phyllis Rothstein, beloved sister of Marvin Menzin

Leon & Phyllis Goldman

Barry Yarkoni, beloved brother of Sharon Kalus

Gideon Ben-Horin and Ann Camac Ben-Horin

Ralph Levine, beloved husband of Sandra

Dick & Ellen Mazow

Bess Ezekiel Memorial Fund

Susan Davidson

Billy Dalwin Preschool

In appreciation of Shelley Rossman for providing such a loving and strong foundation for Kayla and Adam Yates’ educational journeys

Aileen Kent Yates

Yahrzeit for Murray Schwitzer, beloved father and grandfather

Randi Silverman

Brotherhood

In honor of Dave Goldberg being named Man of the Year

Jeremy & Glenda Singer

Rick & Margo Reder

Family Education

Stewart & Susan Cook

Family Table

In memory of:

Arthur and Irene Lefkowitz, father and mother

Nancy Lefkowitz

Barry Yarkoni, beloved brother of Sharon Kalus

Harry & Bonnie Levy

Ralph Levine, most wonderful husband and dearest father

Harry & Bonnie Levy

General

In honor of:

David and Ronia’s wedding

Joshua S. Bernstein

Emmett Hartwin on their renaming ceremony

Laurel Brody

David Goldberg, Brotherhood Man of the Year

In celebration of Amory Harrison Kahan on his becoming a bar mitzvah

Marcia Camac

The engagement of Ryan Asher to Dalya Weinronk

Rick & Margo Reder

In appreciation of Alan Musnikow for being an exemplary teammate

Howard & Lori Reubenstein

In memory of:

Irene Feldman, beloved mother of Garry Feldman

Bob & Kathie Becker

Dr. Orla Baker and all at Burlington

Family Dental

Jake & Claudia Handwerker

Robin Gunther, beloved sister of Leon Gunther

Bob & Kathie Becker

Ralph Levine, husband of Sandra Levine and father of Rachael Ades

Alan & Naomi Kielar

Barbara Wells

Diane and Robert Jaye

Richard & Shirley Moskow

Barry Seidman, beloved husband of Valerie Seidman

Israel & Charlotte Kupiec

Barry Yarkoni, brother of Sharon Kalus

David & Janet Goldberg

Alan Ades, beloved father of Stephen Ades

Miriam Sidman

Harold Lake, beloved father of

Debra Sheldon

Michael & Marcia Menovich

Arlene Zolondick, beloved mother of Steven Zolondick

Adam & Emily Samansky

Edward Kantner, beloved father of Ronni Skerker

Alan & Naomi Kielar

David & Susan Shnidman

Joseph Barinotto, father of Jose Barinotto and grandfather of Benjamin Barinotto

Liz & Avia Levin

Yahrzeit of:

Karl Schudawa, beloved father

Barbara Delfiner

Marjorie Reder, beloved mother

Rick & Margo Reder

Allan Eisenkraft, beloved father

Jeff & Meryl Post

Fannie Gordon, beloved mother and grandmother

Marty & Alice Gordon

Mildred Paynor, beloved mother

Michael & Barbara Paynor

Glatzer Memorial Program Fund

In memory of Elaine Kreiger, beloved mother of Art Kreiger

Louis Stuhl & Sheila Kojm

Golda Dockser Fund

In memory of Golda Dockser

Marsha Tucker

Hineni Committee

In celebration of Jonah Skolnik’s completion of his Master’s Degree from Oxford

Alan & Leslie Sherman

In memory of

Ralph Levine, beloved husband, father and grandfather

Randi Silverman

Israel Committee

Steffen & Michal Fuller

Yahrzeit for Carl Silver, beloved father

Ruth Aronson & Alan Silver

Keruv Outreach

In honor of Laurel Brody, on the engagement of her daughter

Dick & Ellen Mazow

Yahrzeit for Ida Rosen, beloved mother

David Rosen

Ladle Fund

In honor of Tracey Wright’s birthday

Margaret Shukur

In memory of:

Caroline Klein, beloved mother of Max Klein

David & Carol Srebnick

Irene Feldman, beloved mother of Garry Feldman

Sid & Deanna Wolk

Phyllis Rothstein, sister of Marvin Menzin

Arleen Chase

Ralph Levine, beloved husband of Sandra Levine

Mark & Carolyn Lichtenstein

Jacqui Michelove, beloved wife of Leon Michelove

Ruby Mintz

Yahrzeit of:

Marilyn Liederman, beloved mother

Stacey Mann

Irwin Seife, beloved brother-in-law

Charleen Alper

Landscape

In memory of Ralph Levine, beloved husband of Sandra Levine

Jerome & Sharon Smith

Yahrzeit of:

Greeba Case, beloved mother

Miriam Librach

David Abramsky, beloved grandfather

Jerome & Sharon Smith

Library

In memory of Doris Goldstein, beloved mother of Sandy Goldstein

Arleen Chase

Yahrzeit of:

Solomon Escor, beloved father

Marilyn Tracey

Sarah Tuzman, beloved mother

Judith Kliger

Mak’haylah

In memory of:

Barry Yarkoni, brother of Sharon Kalus

Arleen Chase

Robin Guenther, sister-in-law of Leon Gunther

Michael Buonaiuto & Sandy Goldstein

Rabbi Kling Perkins

Discretionary Fund

In appreciation of Rabbi Kling Perkins

Rachel & Tim Steinberg

Jerry & Ellen Baum

Rabbi Judd Levingston

In memory of:

Theda Peretsman, beloved mother

Jerry & Ellen Baum

Eleanor Levingston

Rabbi Judd Levingston

Yahrzeit for Arthur J. Neiterman, beloved husband

Judith Neiterman

Rabbi Lerner’s Discretionary Fund

In appreciation of:

Rabbi Lerner officiating the Casper/Dorfman wedding

Eric & Julie Shapiro

Rabbi Lerner

Judd Levingston

The warm welcome I received in shul on June 3, the honor of an aliyah, a most engaging and uplifting service, and reconnecting with my friends of 36 years, Rabbi David Lerner and Dr. Sharon Levin

Rabbi Edward Bernstein

In honor of:

Deena Abramson’s marriage to Gabriel Fram

Mark & Michelle Abramson

Mike Rosenberg

Harvey & Joan Bines

In memory of:

Jan Felice Miller, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and daughter

Alison, Nathan and Zoe Shnidman, Amanda and Shepard Wallace, Berton Miller and Herbert Klein

Donations / Social Justice

Eleanor Levingston

Judd Levingston

Doris Goldstein, beloved mother of Sandy Goldstein

Ralph Levine, beloved husband of Sandra

David & Linda Laredo

Edward Kantner, beloved father of Ronni Skerker

Jonina Schonfeld

Yahrzeit of:

Amy Wells, beloved mother

Barbara Wells

Bertha Rudick, beloved mother

Cynthia Pedlikin

Pearl Goldberg, beloved mother

David Goldberg

Rabbi Stephen Lerner

Memorial Conversion Fund

In honor of Skye Silverman

Marilyn & Ronald Silverman

Emunah Social Justice Community

We had a memorable series of events in June, the most powerful being the 1400-person GBIO Action at Temple Israel to support GBIO’s Housing Justice Campaign for affordable housing. The event brought together not just housing advocates and political leaders, like Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, but also labor and business leaders, including a representative from Mass General Brigham. It was attended by 37 Temple Emunah members!

The Housing Justice Campaign is focused on 1) passing legislation to enable municipalities to implement real estate transfer fees to generate funds for local affordable housing, 2) passing legislation to increase access to housing for people returning from incarceration, and 3) fully funding the operating budget for state-owned public housing and 4) addressing the $8.5 billion in capital needs in state-owned public housing. Approximately 72,000 people live in our stateowned public housing. The vast majority of the residents are elderly and/or disabled, and way too many live in outdated, unhealthful and unsafe public housing.

Religious School

In memory of Lowell Bensky, friend

Leonard Katz

Sisterhood

In celebration of Miriam Sidman’s 86th birthday

Phyllis Brick

Social Justice Committee

In memory of:

Edward Kantner, beloved father of Ronni Skerker

Paul & Barbara Neustadt

Doris Goldstein, beloved mother of Sandy Goldstein

Stephen Quatrano & Doreen Karoll

Yahrzeit for Dr. Arnold Heiger, beloved husband

Edith Heiger

Thrope Memorial Fund

Yahrzeit for Norman Thrope, beloved father

Martin Thrope

Wednesday Minyan Study

Yahrzeit of:

Ralph Livingston, beloved grandfather of Bob Becker

Jean Elovich, beloved grandmother

Bob & Kathie Becker

Youth Fund

Scott & Meritza Kluge

In memory of Ralph Levine, beloved husband of Sandra Levine

Valerie Seidman

Yahrzeit for Philip Rudek, beloved father

Cynthia Pedlikin

In addition, the Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Team continues to build a campaign to grow a diverse and equitable behavioral health workforce in Massachusetts. During the coming months, Emunah and other GBIO congregations will continue to build support for the Housing Justice Campaign and Mental Health goals. In September, we will hold local “In-District Meetings (IDM),” likely in partnership with Temple Isaiah, where we will meet with our state representatives, senators, and influencers to advocate for all the Campaign goals. Stay tuned!

Arleen Chase chasearleenr@gmail.com

617-312-7258

Rabbi Lerner

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Once the Neilah - the final service as the gates of Yom Kippur were closing, the boy snatched his pocket away from his father’s hand, took out the flute, and played. Everyone in the shul was frightened and confused.

But the Baal Shem Tov went on with the service, only more quickly than usual. Later he said, “The boy and his music made Yom Kippur easier and more meaningful for me.” * * * * * *

Some of us connect to prayer through the normative liturgy and the act of davening (traditional prayers and rituals) and some of us do not. Our community has been blessed to have beautiful a capella singing in our services on Shabbat and holidays.

For many of us, however, instrumental music is one of the ways we deeply connect with our spiritual side. As a modern, traditional shul, we have tried to balance the need to keep the rabbinic practice of not utilizing instruments on sacred days (Shabbat and holidays), but we add them before sundown, before the holy day formally begins. For example, we have had violin and keyboard that have beautifully led us into Kol Nidre, as we will this year. And, we have had instruments on Friday nights as we do at our BBQ and Barekhu (save the date - Friday night, September 8; more info on page 1).

In recent years, we have added some percussion to our spirited Kabbalat Shabbat services on a more regular basis. For many of us, this has added ruah and energy to this service, which includes dancing and clapping as we transition to Shabbat (stop by any Friday night for a real treat!).

In consultation with the Religious Committee, we have decided to add musical instruments on Simhat Torah. The Klezamir Band (www.Klezamir.com) will be with us on Saturday night to help create a simh . ah (celebration). Just as at a wedding, we will enter the social hall to dance with the Torah scrolls. This is a most appropriate time for this, given that the metaphor for Simhat Torah is compared to a wedding as we symbolically “marry” the Torah and we honor the act of completing the cycle of reading our most sacred scrolls. We even call the special honorees (this year Sandra Levine and Helen Marcus – see page 1 for their bios) brides: Kallat Torah and Kallat Bereshit

This year Simh . at Torah falls on Saturday night, October 7. Since it is not Shabbat, there are fewer restrictions. For example, on Shabbat, we try to keep our use of electricity to a minimum. That restriction does not apply on holidays. Thus, holidays have more space to add instruments to our practice.

In addition, Simhat Torah outside of Israel is what is called “Second Day Yontif” – the second day of a holiday which is not observed in the land of Israel and would give us more room to make changes like this one. Our evening of dancing, music and a few concert songs will include signature cocktails themed for the occasion, as well as desserts. For details including the schedule, our pre-celebration dinner, family learning,

Kindergarten welcoming Kabbalat HaTorah ceremony, and teen Ice Cream Social. See page 5 and look for emails to sign up! * * * * * *

The second story is about our shul. A family was planning their child’s B’Mitzvah. One of the parents had converted, and the other parent had very few Jewish relatives. Thus, most of the people they wanted to honor were not Jewish. While we have a few prayers for non-Jews to lead including the Prayer of Peace and the Prayer for the Country, there are no non-speaking roles and usually not enough honors for many families in this and similar situations.

In addition to this story, we have members of the shul where one parent is not Jewish. Even though some of them are volunteers in our community, we have few honors for them. Finally, there are often guests at smah . ot (happy occasions) who are Jewish, but do not have Jewish legal status (patrilineal Jews whose mothers are not Jewish, but are raised Jewishlyoften in Reform synagogues). Historically, we have not been able to honor them outside the aforementioned prayers.

Thus, the Religious Committee is making another change to allow non-Jews and patrilineal Jews to open or close the ark with a Jewish person coming up with them. This will provide more opportunities for our diverse community to be included in our service and in meaningful lifecycle events. We will initiate this practice on the High Holy Days and hope that it will resonate with our Keruv (inclusion of non-Jews) policies which have been central to Temple Emunah for three decades. The Committee also explored recent Rabbinical Assembly teshuvot (religious responsa) on this issue including ones that supported this change, seeing no halakhic (Jewish legal) objections to this.

As we move forward, we will explore other changes to continue to make Emunah as vibrant and as inclusive as it can be. If you have questions or comments, please be in touch with me through the rabbi’s office.

With wishes for a sweet, happy and healthy year, Shanah tovah, Rabbi Lerner

3 17 Elul

Shaharit 9 am

Sukkah Bld. Day 1 9:30 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

10 24 Elul

Shaharit 9 am

Shofar Blowing Class 9:30 am

Sukkah Bld. Day 2 9:30 am

Fall Youth Day 12:30-5 pm

Wisdom Project 12 pm

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

17 2 Tishrei

Rosh Hashanah II

Services 8:20 am

Tot & K-2 Service 9:30 am

Gr. 3-5 Family Service

10:30 am

Teen Service 10:30 am

Tashlikh 5 pm

Minhah/Learning/Ma’ariv/ Mini- Havdalah 7:30 pm

24 9 Tishrei

Erev Yom Kippur

Shaharit 9 am

Sukkah Bld. Day 3 9:30 am

Minhah 5:45 pm

Kol Nidrei 6 pm

4 18 Elul

Labor Day

Shaharit 9 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv

5 19 Elul

Shaharit 7 am

Parashat Hash. 4 pm

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

12 26 Elul

Shaharit with Selihot

6:55 am

Parashat Hash. 4 pm

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

19 4 Tishrei

Shaharit with Selihot

6:55 am

Parashat Hash. 4 pm

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

26 11 Tishrei

Shaharit 7 am

Parashat Hash. 4 pm

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

6 20 Elul

Shaharit 7 am

Spirituality of Shabbat Observance 7:30 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

GBIO Gathering 8 pm

13 27 Elul

Shaharit with Selihot 6:55 am

Spirituality of Shabbat Observance 7:30 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

20 5 Tishrei

Shaharit with Selihot 6:55 am

Spirituality of Shabbat Observance 7:30 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

27 12 Tishrei

Shaharit 7 am

Spirituality of Shabbat Observance 7:30 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

7 21 Elul Shaharit 7 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

Perek Yomi 8 pm

14 28 Elul

Shaharit with Selihot 6:55 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

5 pm

BBQ in courtyard 5:15 pm

Musical Kabbalat

Shabbat /Ma’ariv 6:15 pm

15 29 Elul

Erev Rosh Hashanah

Shaharit with Selihot

6:55 am

Minhah and Erev RH

Ma’ariv 6 pm

21 6 Tishrei Shaharit with Selihot 6:55 am Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

22 7 Tishrei

Shaharit with Selihot

6:55 am

Niggun Saloon 1 pm

Minhah/Kabbalat

Shabbat /Ma’ariv 6:15 pm

28 13 Tishrei

Shaharit 7 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

29 14 Tishrei

Erev Sukkot

Shaharit 9 am

Niggun Saloon 1 pm

Minhah/Ma’ariv 6:15 pm

Kiddush in Garber

Sukkah 7:15 pm

High Holy Day Honors

It is customary not to turn down an honor when asked. Although some may want to be modest, accepting is a blessing for the one who is being honored, the community, and makes it easier on our gabbaim - our volunteers who coordinate services. If you are asked to take an honor for the High Holy Days or on any Shabbat or holiday, please try to say “Yes.”

Rabbi Lerner

* Yom Kippur (continued)

Meditation 2 pm

Learning session 3 pm

Minhah 4:15 pm

Ne’ilah 5:45 pm

Youth Neilah 7 pm

Havdalah 7:15 pm

Community Break the Fast 7:30 pm

* Selihot Schedule (see also p. 3)

Clergy panel discussion 6:30 pm

Dinner 7:15 pm

Ma’ariv 7:45 pm

Service with choir 8 pm

Leo

Brodsky, child of Lauren & Gregg Brodsky (Sept. 9)

Mazel Tov to Our September Bar Mitzvah

15 30 Tishrei Rosh Hodesh Heshvan Shaharit 9 am Ladle Fund Breakfast (68+) 9:45 am Wisdom Project 12 pm Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

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3 18 Tishrei

Hol Hamoed Sukkot

Shaharit 6:45 am

Parashat Hash. 4 pm

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

10 25 Tishrei

Shaharit 7 am

Parashat Hash. 4 pm

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

17 2 Heshvan

Shaharit 7 am

Parashat Hash. 4 pm

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

24 9 Heshvan

Shaharit 7 am

Parashat Hash. 4 pm

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

31 16 Heshvan

Shaharit 7 am

Parashat Hash. 4 pm

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

Mazel Tov to Our October B’nei Mitzvah

4 19 Tishrei

Hol Hamoed Sukkot

Shaharit 6:45 am

Spirituality of Shabbat Observance 7:30 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

11 26 Tishrei

Shaharit 7 am

Spirituality of Shabbat Observance 7:30 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

18 3 Heshvan

Shaharit 7 am

Study w/Rabbis 7:35 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

25 10 Heshvan

Shaharit 7 am

Spirituality of Shabbat Observance 7:30 am Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

5 20 Tishrei

Hol Hamoed Sukkot Shaharit 6:45 am

Sisterhood Paid-up Dinner in Sukkah 6 pm

Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

Perek Yomi 8 pm

12 27 Tishrei

Shaharit 7 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm 19 4 Heshvan Shaharit 7 am Minhah/Ma’ariv

6 21 Tishrei

Hoshana Rabbah

Shaharit 6:45 am

Niggun Saloon 1 pm

Minhah/Ma’ariv 6:15 pm

13 28 Tishrei

Shaharit 7 am

Niggun Saloon 1 pm Ma’ariv 6:15 pm

20 5 Heshvan

Shaharit 7 am

Niggun Saloon 1 pm

Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv

6:15 pm

27 12 Heshvan

Shaharit 7 am

Niggun Saloon 1 pm

Kabbalat Shabbat/Ma’ariv

6:15 pm

7 22 Tishrei Shemini Atzeret Shaharit, Plaque Ded. & Yizkor 9:15 am

Minhah 5:30 pm

Simhat Torah Dinner 6 pm

Ice Cream Social 7 pm

Dancing w/Torah 7:15 pm

Adult Cocktail Nt. 8:30 pm

14 29 Tishrei Shabbat Service 9:30 am

Madison Geller Bat Mitz. Minhah/Learning/Ma’ariv/ Havdalah 5:45 pm

21 6 Heshvan Shabbat Service 9:30 am

Aaron Guthermann Bar M. Tot Shabbat 11 am

Minhah/Learning/Ma’ariv/ Havdalah 5:30 pm

28 13 Heshvan

Abkowitz/Camp Israel Shabbat

Shabbat Service 9:30 am

Minyan L’Noar 11 am

Tot Shabbat 11 am

Minhah/Learning/Ma’ariv/ Havdalah 5:15 pm

Tour de Shuls

Maddie Geller, child of Jen & David Geller (Oct. 14)

Aaron Gutherman, child of Ilana Blatt-Eisengart and Josh Gutherman (Oct. 21)

5 21 Heshvan

Shaharit 9 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

12 28 Heshvan

Shaharit 9 am

Wisdom Project 12 pm

Sisterhood Dinner & Movie 4 pm

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

19 6 Kislev

Shaharit 9 am

LICA Thanksgiving Service 3 pm

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

26 13 Kislev

Shaharit 9 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

6 22 Heshvan

Shaharit 7 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

13 29 Heshvan

Shaharit 7 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

20 7 Kislev

Shaharit 7 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

27 14 Kislev

Shaharit 7 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

Mazel Tov to Our November B’nei Mitzvah

1 17 Heshvan Shaharit 7 am

Spirituality of Shabbat Observance 7:30 am Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

8 24 Heshvan Shaharit 7 am Spirituality of Shabbat Observance 7:30 am

7:30 pm

2 18 Heshvan

Shaharit 7 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

Perek Yomi 8 pm

9 25 Heshvan

Shaharit 7 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

Morgenthal program 8 pm

3 19 Heshvan

Shaharit 7 am

Niggun Saloon 1 pm

Kabbalat Shabbat/ Ma’ariv 6:15 pm

10 26 Heshvan

Shaharit 7 am

Niggun Saloon 1 pm

Kabbalat Shabbat/ Ma’ariv 5:30 pm

15 2 Kislev Shaharit 7 am Spirituality of Shabbat Observance 7:30 am

7:30 pm

22 9 Kislev Shaharit 7 am Spirituality of Shabbat Observance 7:30

16 3 Kislev

Shaharit 7 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

23 10 Kislev

Thanksgiving Day

Shaharit 9 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

30 17 Kislev

Shaharit 7 am

Minhah/Ma’ariv 7:30 pm

17 4 Kislev

Shaharit 7 am

Niggun Saloon 1 pm

Kabbalat Shabbat/ Ma’ariv 5:30 pm

24 11 Kislev

Shaharit 7 am

Kabbalat Shabbat/ Ma’ariv 5:30 pm

Clergy and representatives from Lexington’s faith communities gathered last year for LICA’s (Lexington Interfaith Clergy Association) annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. This year’s service will be on Sunday, November 19 at 3 pm (note new date and time).

Alex Mandell, son of Kerry Modry & Jonathan Mandell (Nov. 18)

Simone Gaffin, child of Norma and Michael Gaffin (Nov. 11)

Address Service Requested