OCTOBER 2017 / TISHREI–CHESHVAN 5778 VOL. 58, NO. 9
Sukkot
Celebrating the Harvest, Giving Thanks for Shelter
OCTOBER 2017 VOL. 58, NO. 9
SUPPORTED BY AN ENDOWMENT FROM LIBBY AND MELVIN MANDEL
In This Issue Rabbi’s Reflection................................................................................3 President’s Column..............................................................................4 Good Neighbors Initiative....................................................................5 Sukkot Symbols & Traditions................................................................6 Thomas L. Friedman Opens Scholar Series “How to Live in a World of Rapid Change”...........................................8 “The Sacred Calling: Raising Our Voices in Story and Song”..................9 WHC Programs & Events................................................................... 10 October Calendar.............................................................................. 14 B’nei Mitzvah.................................................................................... 16 Life Cycle........................................................................................... 18 Contributions..................................................................................... 21
Washington Hebrew Congregation Clergy
M. Bruce Lustig, Senior Rabbi Susan N. Shankman, Rabbi Aaron Miller, Associate Rabbi Joseph A. Skloot, Ph.D., Associate Rabbi Mikhail Manevich, Cantor Susan R.A. Bortnick, Cantor Joshua O. Haberman, Rabbi Emeritus
Senior Staff – Education
DJ Schneider Jensen Head of Schools, Early Childhood Education Ira Miller, Director of Informal Education Stephanie Tankel, Director of Religious Education Alexis Tinsley, Director of the Rabbi Joseph Weinberg ECC
Senior Staff – Administration
Steven Jacober, Executive Director Miriam Feffer, Director of Development Lindsay Fry Feldman, Director of Member Services Naomi Abelson Gohn Director of Temple Programs & TOV Mohan Mistry, Director of Engineering & Maintenance Stephen Stoupa, Director of Finance Susan J. Hanenbaum, Executive Director Emerita
Officers
David Astrove, President Nell Shapiro, First Vice President Mark Director, Vice President Richard Newman, Vice President Jeffrey Weiss, Vice President Andrew H. Marks, Treasurer Carrie Coonin, Assistant Treasurer Janet Katz, Secretary Deborah Goldman, Assistant Secretary Lewis Wiener, General Counsel
Board of Directors Jami Axelrod Ellen R. Berlow Sharon Jaffe Dan Beth Levin Dubin Betty Jane Eichberg Brian D. Friedman Susan B. Gerson Jessica Pearlman Isen Edward P. Joseph Anne Lackritz Andrew Lazerow Jeremy London
Past Presidents
Leonard I. Abel David R. Berz Stuart L. Bindeman Earl M. Colson Meg Jacobs Flax Jay W. Freedman Susan J. Hanenbaum
A Message From Rabbi Joshua and Maxine Haberman
David Metzner William Miller Sandy Nesbit David Oblon Steven A. Robins Lynn Sachs Cathy Zeman Scheineson Melissa Schwartz Aaron W. Stopak Paula Tiedemann Kimberly Wachen Dan Werner
Sherry Bindeman Kahn Richard D. Kaufmann Hank D. Levine Kenneth L. Marks Paul J. Mason John M. Nannes
Lauren S. Racoosin Froma Sandler Bob M. Shapiro David A. Vise Richard M. Young Peter L. Winik
Auxiliary Presidents & Contacts
2239: Valerie Hillman The Boomers: Jeanne Flemming Brotherhood: Alan Singer Couples Club: Kim & Brian Cooper, Chris McCannell & Ven Neralla EmptyNesters: Joan Adoff, Ruth Seif, Marcia Weinberg Prime Timers: Phyllis Belford, Sandy Grant Sisterhood: Ellen M. Miller WHECTY: Lily Schoonover
We Can Be Reached
Temple Office ........................................ 202-362-7100 (M-Th: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm; F: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm) Weekends/After Hours ...........................202-895-6341 Temple Fax ..............................................202-537-1091 Julia Bindeman Suburban Center ............ 301-279-7505 Julia Bindeman Suburban Center Fax ..... 301-354-3200 Listen In .................................................202-895-6333 Live Streaming of Services......streaming.whctemple.org Website .................................................whctemple.org
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Jennifer Millstone, Editor, jmillstone@whctemple.org The Washington Hebrew Congregation Journal (Permit No. 4240) is published monthly by Washington Hebrew Congregation. Send address changes to 3935 Macomb Street NW, Washington, DC 20016.
Rabbi’s Reflection Rabbi Susan N. Shankman
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t is said that home is where the heart is. Jewish tradition teaches that the home is often referred to as a Mikdash M’at, a small sanctuary. A sacred place that is separate from the rest of the world. A place for rest, for prayer and learning. A place of refuge and tranquility, of joy and love. A place of Holiness. Home is also the place where they know you, and it is where they love you. It is where they overlook your imperfections, those things that make you human. I hope that each one of our congregants, and any who walk through our doors, find a sense of home — a warm embrace, acceptance, and a community of support steeped in Jewish learning, tradition, and spiritual practice.
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when we open our sukkat shalom wider, that all might feel our embrace. Throughout the High Holy Days, we shared thoughts about how we can best reach out to those in need of shelter, by providing support. At the beginning of this month, we will build sukkot, the temporary dwelling places that provided shelter to our ancestors through their desert wanderings and during this time of harvest. As a congregation and as a community, we will continue to nurture the sense of what it means to be a sukkat shalom — a shelter of peace. This month in addition to welcoming strangers in need of our support, we will welcome friends from our larger Reform Jewish community to commemorate a milestone: 40 years of women in the rabbinate. The Sacred Calling, on Sunday, October 15 at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center will be a celebration of stories and songs shared by female rabbis and cantors from the D.C. metropolitan area and will allow us open our sukkah even wider to practice the value of hachnasat orchim — welcoming guests. We look forward to welcoming our colleagues from the Reform community along with their congregants, and I hope that you will join us in our celebration.
As with any new beginning, we have a sense of hope, as we face the promise and the potential of the days yet unspent.”
Throughout this year, we will be focusing on different Jewish values corresponding to our Jewish life cycle, as well as to the rhythms of our world. We have spent much of the recent weeks focused on the internal. We have challenged ourselves and each other to dig deeper, reach higher, as we welcomed the New Year. As with any new beginning, we have a sense of hope, as we face the promise and the potential of the days yet unspent. When we welcomed the New Year, we reflected and resolved to do better in our sukkat shalom — our shelter of peace, Washington Hebrew Congregation. Our synagogue has long provided shelter to those in need. We have opened our sukkah — our shelter — to welcome new members, just as we have welcomed new immigrants to this country. We have enabled many to begin anew, just as each of us began this New Year with the call of the shofar — a piercing cry alerting us to the realization that now is the time to act. To turn from what is broken, and to bring more wholeness, and holiness, into our world. We do that
We sense our connection to home through intangible feelings and memories: the sounds of ancient words recited and chanted for generations — even with unfamiliar melodies, the words are the same; the smell of the wine and the challah, even the pages of the prayer book, the order of the prayers. No matter where our journey might lead us, we know that we always have a home in a Jewish environment—in a place where the traditions and the values of Judaism Continued on page 22. WHC Journal – October 2017 | Page 3
President’s Column David M. Astrove
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he High Holy Days gave us the opportunity to reflect on the many blessings and challenges of the past year. When I look back at Washington Hebrew Congregation’s programming and the local, national, and world events that occurred in 5777, I realize how much of it connected to the themes of the Sukkot holiday we will celebrate this month: shelter, the harvest, and welcoming the stranger. For years, Sunday Stuffing, Mitzvah Day, MLK Day of Service, and monthly food packings with the WHC Hunger Project have made an impact on the lives of so many in our community. This past year, our programming was supplemented with several new opportunities. A winter clothing drive, which began with the 2016/5777 High Holy Days, culminated in December with a one-day “pop-up shop” at Temple, set-up and staffed by WHC’s 11thand 12th-grade students. Through Friendship Place, homeless men and women came to choose warm clothing, escape the cold, and enjoy a hot meal and companionship.
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individuals and groups raising their voices to show support for welcoming refugees to our country. Hate crimes, bomb threats, and cemetery desecration garnered front page headlines this past year. In a strong showing of unity and “faith over fear,” we came together with our Christian and Muslim partner communities for an interfaith walk between our places of worship and a series of dinner dialogues that strengthened our bonds. The themes of Sukkot lie at the core of Reform Judaism. As such, during 5778, you will again see them reflected in our programming. Most notably will be Washington Hebrew Congregation’s involvement in the Lutheran Social Services Good Neighbors Program, through which we will help a refugee family resettle in our area. You can read more about WHC’s Good Neighbors Initiative and how you can get involved on the following page.
When I look back at WHC’s programming and the local, national, and world events that occurred in 5777, I realize how much of it connected to the themes of Sukkot.”
In February, WHC hosted “This Is Hunger,” which brought an enormous tractor trailer housing MAZON’s interactive exhibit to the Temple parking lot. The impactful experience connected our members and guests virtually to those struggling with hunger and gave them resources to help educate others and advocate for change.
I know that our Congregation has much for which we can be thankful. We are blessed with exceptional clergy, teachers, staff, and volunteers. Our magnificent facilities are a welcoming home for the incredible array of Jewish worship, scholarship, service, and fellowship opportunities presented each month. And whether it is a joyous life cycle event or moment of sorrow, Washington Hebrew Congregation is here to celebrate, support, and comfort you.
That same month, we affirmed our commitment to stand up for refugees fleeing violence and persecution. Partnering with HIAS and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington, we hosted a special Havdalah service that filled Kaufmann Sanctuary with
As you consider how, where, and when Washington Hebrew Congregation will be a part of your life this coming year, you can learn about the many opportunities WHC offers in Fall Into WHC, the autumn edition of our semi-annual programming guide that was distributed at Temple during the High Holy Days. If you did not pick Continued on page 20.
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Tikkun Olam
Good Neighbors Initiative “You too must befriend the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” Deuteronomy 10:19
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n the Torah, we are commanded no fewer than 36 times to welcome the stranger. As Jews, our historic experiences of persecution give us unique insight into what it means to be a stranger in a strange land. Many of our families arrived in this country as refugees in search of safety and religious freedom. For most refugees today, coming to the United States is the end of a long and sometimes difficult journey to reach our shores. Once they arrive, they often encounter unexpected challenges. Since our establishment, Washington Hebrew Congregation has reached out to refugees and others in need to provide support and assistance, and today, we continue this tradition. WHC is partnering with the Lutheran Social Services (LSS) Refugee Good Neighbors Program and will be matched with a newly arrived refugee family. Together, we will mobilize to help a family rebuild their life in United States. We will offer a comprehensive range of services and financial support to our family. Starting even before the family arrives, we will procure housing and furnish the apartment, stock the kitchen and fill the closets. When the family
arrives, we will greet them at the airport, bring them to their new home, and introduce them to their new community. We will help them develop a family budget, open a bank account, and navigate life in the Washington area. And we look forward to taking them to stores and enjoying our area’s wonderful museums, sporting events, and parks together. The Good Neighbors Initiative gives us an opportunity to live our religious obligation to welcome the stranger by helping a newly arrived refugee family get settled in a new country. As you can see, there is much to coordinate. Although we do not know when we will be matched with a family, or when they will arrive, it is important that we have all people and plans in place when we are notified. There is a role for everyone, whether you have a few hours or would like to help all year! Learn more at one of our orientations — Sunday, October 8, 9:30 am at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center or Tuesday, October 10, 7:00 pm at Temple — or visit whctemple.org/GoodNeighbors. WHC Journal – October 2017 | Page 5
Sukkot
Sukkot Symbols & Traditions Sukkot begins just five days after Yom Kippur at Sundown on October 4. This joyful holiday is one of the three annual pilgrimage festivals that have spiritual and agricultural significance — Passover and Shavuot are the other two — for which God commanded our ancestors to put aside work and travel to Jerusalem with symbolic offerings. This agricultural holiday and our American Thanksgiving bear some similarities in that both celebrate the fall harvest and the natural world that surrounds us. Sukkot also gives praise to God for the shelter “sukkot” (booths or huts) the Israelites lived in during the 40 years that they wandered the desert.
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Sukkot
Worship We will hold the first of the New Year’s festival services at Temple on Thursday, October 5 at 10:30 am. Our Sukkot service includes psalms, music, Torah readings, and, of course, shaking of the lulav and etrog. Join us on Wednesday, October 11 at 6:15 pm at Temple to celebrate the completion of the Torah reading cycle. With our sacred scrolls held aloft, we will read the final passage of the Torah and immediately begin again with B’reishit. A festive oneg will follow. We will close this special (and very busy) holiday season on Thursday, October 12 at Temple with our Festival and Yizkor service at 10:30 am. It is an opportunity to come together as a community in prayer and to remember those whose memories live on in our hearts. WHC Journal – October 2017 | Page 7
Lifelong Learning
Thomas L. Friedman Opens Scholar Series: “How to Live in a World of Rapid Change”
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nternationally renowned New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman will launch this season’s Amram Scholar Series on Sunday, October 29 at 10:30 am at Temple, examining the stresses and challenges of succeeding in our current world of dizzying accelerations. A best-selling author and winner of three Pulitzer Prizes for commentary and reporting overseas, Mr. Friedman examines with wit and clarity the qualities required of us as individuals and nations to adapt, even in the face of change that seems overwhelming in pace and scope. His latest and most ambitious book to date, Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations, maintains that the 21st century is being shaped by three great shifting forces: technology, globalization, and Mother Nature as reflected by climate change and losses in biodiversity. The result, he says, is transformative in five key realms of life: the workplace, politics, geopolitics, ethics, and community. And in the face of such simultaneous rapid change, there are vast new opportunities to save the world or to destroy it. A former New York Times bureau chief in Beirut and then Jerusalem, Mr. Friedman won Pulitzers for his reporting from both places. He subsequently served as chief White House correspondent and chief economic correspondent before becoming the paper’s foreign affairs columnist in 1995. In 2004, he won the Overseas Press Club Award for lifetime achievement and was honored by Queen Elizabeth II with the Order of the British Empire (OBE). His numerous nonfiction best sellers include The World is Flat, The Lexus and the Olive Tree, and From Beirut to Jerusalem. Mr. Friedman’s lecture is made possible with the support of the Abraham & Freida Hochberg Creative Cultural Fund.
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WHC Journal
The Sacred Calling
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In October …
WHC Programs & Events Featured Programs Good Neighbors Initiative
Sunday, October 8, 9:30 am at JBSC or Tuesday, October 10, 7:00 pm at Temple
Interested in learning about all the ways you can assist a newly arrived refugee family rebuild their life in America? Join us at one of our Good Neighbors Initiative orientation meetings!
Registration required (free): whctemple.org/GoodNeighbors Naomi Abelson Gohn: ngohn@whctemple.org, 202-895-6328
“The Sacred Calling” Raising Our Voices in Story and Song Sunday, October 15, 4:00 pm at JBSC
It’s a celebration of all women — the ones who blazed the trail and the ones whose potential is just a glimmer in our eyes. In 1972, the first female rabbi was ordained. Today, more than one-third of the world’s Reform rabbis are women. At this celebratory afternoon, female rabbis and cantors will reflect on their experiences and lift us up in song. It’s a community event for every age — babies to bubbes (and zaydes!). Registration required ($): whctemple.org/SacredCalling Marsha Humphries: mhumphries@whctemple.org, 202-895-6303
Stolpersteine (Stumbling Stones) Exhibit
Wednesday, October 25 – Monday, November 20 at Temple
In conjunction with the German Embassy, we are pleased to present a new exhibit in Kreeger Lobby — Stolpersteine. Started in 1992 as an art project by German artist Gunter Demnig, stolpersteine (stumbling stones) mark the last location a person chose to live before they became victims of Nazi terror. Today, more than 56,000 stolpersteine can be found in over 22 European countries. Visit the exhibit and discover the power behind what has become the world’s largest decentralized memorial.
whctemple.org/Stolpersteine Naomi Abelson Gohn: ngohn@whctemple.org, 202-895-6328
Join Sisterhood at “The Shuk” for an Evening of Israeli Food, Fun, and Inspiration Signature Fall Event Wednesday, October 25, 6:30 pm at Temple
Celebrating Israel and the women who make her stronger, the evening will begin with a Jerusalem-style food festival followed by a compelling presentation on “Empowering Women through Challenge and Service” by Brigadier General (Res.) Gila Klifi-Amir, noted trailblazer and pioneer for women in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Throughout her 30-year career in the IDF, Gila — through self-empowerment, culture, and personality — amassed a series of very impressive “firsts” for women in what has been traditionally a male-dominated military. With thanks to Friends of the IDF for their generous support of this event.
Registration required ($): whctemple.org/Sisterhood Ellen M. Miller: whcsisterhood@gmail.com
Amram Scholar Series Presents: Thomas L. Friedman Thank You for Being Late Sunday, October 29, 10:30 am at Temple
The internationally renowned foreign-affairs columnist for The New York Times and best-selling author Thomas L. Friedman will launch this season’s Amram Scholar Series, discussing his latest book, Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations. Widely acclaimed as his most ambitious work to date, it analyzes with wit and clarity the challenges of succeeding in our dizzyingly evolving world. Friedman, the winner of three Pulitzer Prizes, explores the qualities required of individuals and nations to adapt, even as the pace of change threatens to overwhelm us. RSVP Preferred (free): whctemple.org/Amram Layne Weiss: lweiss@whctemple.org, 202-895-6307
Special Worship Experiences Sukkot Festival Service
Thursday, October 5, 10:30 am at Temple
The first of the New Year’s four festival services includes psalms, music, Torah readings, and of course, shaking of the lulav and etrog. whctemple.org/Worship Layne Weiss: lweiss@whctemple.org, 202-895-6307
Tot Shabbat and Family Dinner A Shabbat Experience for Families With Young Children Friday, October 6, 5:30 pm at JBSC Friday, October 27, 5:00 pm at Temple
Our clergy make going to Friday night services a fun, fulfilling event for families with young children (or grandchildren). Join us for Tot Shabbat, a half-hour service — open to the community — that teaches Jewish prayers, traditions, and rituals through songs, stories, and art projects. Continue that feeling of community and stay for a family-style (and family-friendly) dinner and craft project that relates to an upcoming holiday or Jewish value taught in the service.
Registration required for dinner only (free): whctemple.org/TotShabbat JBSC: Alexis Tinsley: atinsley@whctemple.org, 301-354-3208 Temple: DJ Jensen: djensen@whctemple.org, 202-895-6360 Page 10 | WHC Journal – October 2017
In October …
WHC Programs & Events Special Worship Experiences Simchat Torah Service
Wednesday, October 11, 5:30 pm at Temple
Join us as we complete our annual Torah reading cycle and, in the very same breath, resume once more. More details to come!
WHC ACADEMY Make Monday Night Academy Night
whctemple.org/SimchatTorah Beth Donaldson: bdonaldson@whctemple.org, 202-895-6309
Simchat Torah Festival and Yizkor Service
Thursday, October 12, 10:30 am at Temple
This service concludes the Sukkot holiday and gives us another opportunity to come together in prayer and reflection for those who live on in our hearts. whctemple.org/SimchatTorah Madge Novel: mnovel@whctemple.org, 202-895-6314
OCTOBER 23
The Big Jewish Questions: Jewish Thought in the 20th Century TAUGHT BY
Rabbi Joseph Skloot
NOVEMBER 27
Nationalism, Anti-Semitism, and the Jewish Community: Historical Lessons for Today TAUGHT BY
Executive Director Steve Jacober
Yizkor: An Evening to Remember Pregnancy Loss
Sunday, October 22, 7:00 pm at Kehilat Pardes: The Rock Creek Synagogue, in Rockville, Maryland
Couples and individuals are invited for a sacred evening with community rabbis to remember lost pregnancies. This service is co-sponsored by Washington Hebrew Congregation, Beltway Vaad, Kehilat Pardes, Beth Shalom Congregation, Congregation Har Shalom, Ohev Shalom – the National Synagogue, Temple Beth Ami, Temple Sinai, and the Washington Board of Rabbis
CLASSES HELD MONDAYS AT 7:15 PM AT TEMPLE
$25 members, $54 non-members
LEARN MORE whctemple.org/WHCAcademy
Opportunities for Adults to Engage
RSVP preferred (free): Lily Landau: office@bethjoshua.org, 301-962-9400 ext. 5247
The Boomers: Bike and Brunch
Shirei Shabbat
Grab your helmet and join us for a morning bike ride on the Mt. Vernon Trail followed by a tasty brunch. Walkers welcome!
Stolpersteine Exhibit Opening Friday, October 27, 6:00 pm at Temple
Shirei Shabbat (Shabbat of Songs) is a spiritual, musical, and uplifting way to end your week. With upbeat tunes, some new music, and more English, this monthly Shabbat service is certain to engage and delight. This Shabbat will also feature the opening of the Stolpersteine exhibit in Kreeger Lobby.
whctemple.org/Worship Beth Donaldson: bdonaldson@whctemple.org, 202-895-6309
2239’s Metro Minyan
Friday, October 27, 6:15 pm at Calvary Baptist Church
This monthly Shabbat evening for young professionals starts with “A Shot of Torah,” an opportunity to study the weekly Torah portion and dive into a discussion. The guitar-led, come-as-you-are service starts at 7:00 pm and is followed by dinner. Registration required for dinner only ($): whctemple.org/2239 Valerie Hillman Bluestein: vhillman@whctemple.org
Tikkun Olam
Sunday, October 1, 10:00 am in Virginia
Registration required (free): whctemple.org/Boomers Beth Donaldson: bdonaldson@whctemple.org, 202-895-6309
Sisterhood: Monthly Meeting and Sukkah Decorating Monday, October 2, 10:00 am at Temple/JBSC
During Sukkot, the bimahs at Temple and JBSC come alive with fall color — thanks to many creative, dedicated Sisterhood hands. Lend your hand and help us decorate the bimahs! We will start at Temple, have lunch and a brief meeting, then finish up at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center.
RSVP preferred (free): whctemple.org/Sisterhood Ellen M. Miller: whcsisterhood@gmail.com
Prime Timers: Sukkot Festival Service & Lunch
Thursday, October 5, beginning at 10:30 am at Temple
Celebrate the fall harvest holiday with friends. Join us for WHC’s festival service and a special lunch that follows. Registration required (free): whctemple.org/PrimeTimers
Marsha Humphries: mhumphries@whctemple.org, 202-895-6303 Continued on page 12.
WHC Hunger Project Food Packing Sunday, October 15, 1:00 pm at JBSC
Put on a hair net and join us to make a real impact on hunger in our community. All ages are welcome as we work together to package nutritious meals for those in need. Help support Manna Food, the Capital Area Food Bank, the Maryland Food Bank, and Bread for the City. SSL hours are awarded too.
Registration required (free): whctemple.org/HungerProject Jeff Bergman: hungerproject@whctemple.org, 202-362-7100
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In October …
WHC Programs & Events Opportunities for Adults to Engage
Sisterhood Literary Group Presents: Maus I: A Survivor’s Tale
Facilitated by Stephanie Tankel, Director of Religious Education Friday, October 20, 10:00 am at JBSC
In the Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel Maus I, author Art Spiegelman draws a haunting tale within a tale, weaving his tortured relationship with his aging father into an astonishing retelling of the Holocaust, where Jews are wide-eyed mice and Nazis are menacing cats. Hailed by the Wall Street Journal as “the most affecting and successful narrative ever done about the Holocaust,” Maus I is an unforgettable story of survival and a disarming look at the legacy of trauma. whctemple.org/Sisterhood Susan Adland: sfadland@gmail.com
Shabbat Dinner With David & Debbie Astrove Good Food. Good People. Good Conversation. Friday, October 20, 7:00 pm at the Astroves’ Home
Sign up to join a small group of Temple members for an informal Shabbat dinner at the home of WHC’s president, David Astrove, and his wife, Debbie. You know you have membership at Washington Hebrew Congregation in common. Discover what else connects you, share what you find meaningful in Temple life, and discuss what would make your WHC experience more fulfilling. Expect to find commonalities you didn’t know existed, laugh, and feel really good that you made this evening the start of your weekend.
Registration required (free): whctemple.org/DinnerWithDavid David Astrove: President@whctemple.org, 202-895-6301
Mah Jongg Tournament
Sunday, October 22, 9:30 am at JBSC
Open to the community, everyone is welcome. With three options — a Regular Tournament, a Junior Tournament, and an Untimed Beginners’ Section — we offer something for every level player, from “mah jongg mavens” to those who have never touched a tile!
Registration required ($): whctemple.org/MJTournament Helaine Groeger: hgroeger@whctemple.org, 301-279-7505
WINE TASTING
&BOTTLING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 5:00 - 8:00 PM TICKETS $39
Includes wine tasting flight, light snacks, and a bottle to take home!
OLNEY WINERY
18127 Town Center Drive, Olney, MD
RSVP whctemple.org/Boomers Wine Tasting & Bottling With The Boomers Sunday, October 22, 5:00 pm at Olney Winery
We’re kicking off The Boomers’ programming year with an unforgettable wine tasting and bottling experience at Olney Winery. Relax with an expert-led tasting of several varieties of wine. After learning (and sampling!), we’ll get to bottle our own Boomers Private Blend to take home and enjoy.
Registration required ($): whctemple.org/Boomers Beth Donaldson: bdonaldson@whctemple.org, 202-895-6309
Sisterhood: Monthly Meeting and Boutique Prep! Monday, October 30, 10:00 am at JBSC
We are just a couple of weeks away from this year’s fabulous Holiday Boutique and Silent Auction. Join us to learn how you can get involved (it’s never too late!) and make this our most successful year yet.
whctemple.org/Sisterhood Ellen M. Miller: whcsisterhood@gmail.com
Lifelong Learning Bereavement Group
Tuesdays, beginning October 3, 7:00 pm at Temple
Mondays at 700 – 900 pm Beginning October 9
Washington Hebrew Congregation 3935 Macomb Street NW Washington, DC
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For individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one in the past 18 months, WHC offers the Bereavement Support Group, facilitated by Erica Berger, LICSW. Limited to just eight participants, the program recognizes each person’s unique way of grieving and provides a confidential and respectful environment for the bereaved to explore their feelings, begin working through complex issues of loss, and start to heal.
Registration required (free): whctemple.org/Bereavement Layne Weiss: lweiss@whctemple.org, 202-895-6307
In October …
WHC Programs & Events Lifelong Learning
Wednesday Study Group
Wednesdays, beginning October 4, 1:00 pm at Temple
Explore the relevance of ancient Jewish texts on our modern lives with our weekly Wednesday Study Group. Over coffee and surrounded by friends, we will engage in a conversation that brings new meaning and understanding to the words of our tradition.
Registration required (free): whctemple.org/WednesdayStudy Layne Weiss: lweiss@whctemple.org, 202-895-6307
12 Jewish Questions (12JQ) A (Re)introduction to Adult-Level Judaism Mondays, beginning October 9, 7:00 pm at Temple
What do I believe about God? What happens after I die? (Re) discover Judaism from an adult perspective with this 12-week learning community.
Registration required ($): whctemple.org/12JQ Marsha Humphries: mhumphries@whctemple.org, 202-895-6303
WHC Academy The Big Jewish Questions: Jewish Thought in the 20th Century Mondays, beginning October 23, 7:15 pm at Temple
In this course, taught by Rabbi Joseph Skloot, we will read the works of major American-Jewish philosophers and theologians as they consider important questions in Jewish life and thought, including those related to God, the Holocaust, Jewish observance, social justice, and Jewish-Christian relations. Among the authors we will consider are: Mordecai Kaplan, Abraham Joshua Heschel, Joseph Soloveitchik, Arthur Green, and Judith Plaskow. Together, we will read and discuss their works and their enduring importance for us as American Jews in the 21st century.
Registration required ($): whctemple.org/WHCAcademy Marsha Humphries: mhumphries@whctemple.org, 202-895-6303
Join WHC Sisterhood at “The Shuk” to Celebrate
Israel & the Women Who Make Her Stronger with
Brigadier General (Res.) Gila Klifi-Amir Trailblazer for women in the Israel Defense Forces and
A Jerusalem-Style Food Festival Eat, Drink & Experience “The Shuk”
Wednesday, October 25, 6:30 pm at Temple $40/person
RSVP: whctemple.org/Sisterhood
Attorneys’ Study Group
Wednesday, October 25, 7:00 pm in D.C.
Discover Jewish insights into the Anglo-American legal system with WHC’s study group for attorneys. Meeting five times during the year, the WHC Attorneys’ Study group delves into topics like the relationship between constitutional law and Jewish law to shed light on the role Jewish lawyers have played in establishing the rule of law.
Registration required ($): whctemple.org/Attorneys Marsha Humphries: mhumphries@whctemple.org, 202-895-6303
Yizkor Couples and individuals are invited for a sacred evening with community rabbis to remember lost pregnancies.
Sunday, October 22 at 7:00 pm
Kehilat Pardes: The Rock Creek Synagogue
(formerly Beth Joshua Congregation) 13300 Arctic Avenue, Rockville, MD 20853
Families With Young Children
Orchard Trip for Families With Young Children
Organized by the ECCs Thursday, October 5, 9:00 am at Homestead Farms
Go on a hayride, shake a lulav and etrog, pick pumpkins, play in the dirt, and hear stories about Sukkot’s symbols and traditions. This is a great opportunity for families to spend time together and connect what we eat to Jewish life.
Registration required ($): whctemple.org/Sukkot Alexis Tinsley: atinsley@whctemple.org, 301-354-3208
RSVP and questions: Lily Landau office@bethjoshua.org, 301-962-9400 x5247
Sponsored by Beltway Vaad, Beth Ami, Beth Sholom Congregation and Talmud Torah, Har Shalom, Kehilat Pardes, Ohev Shalom – the National Synagogue, Temple Sinai, Washington Board of Rabbis, and Washington Hebrew Congregation. Continued on page 19. WHC Journal – October 2017 | Page 13
October 2017 Sunday
Monday
1
No Religious School (M&B)
10:00am Boomers Bike and Brunch (OUT)
8
9:00am Post Confirmation Trip to Hershey Park (OUT) 9:30am Religious School (M&B) 9:30am Consecration Ceremony (M) 9:30am Good Neighbors Initiative Orientation (B) 4:00pm Sukkot Family Fun Festival (M)
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9:30am Religious School (M&B) 9:30am Consecration Ceremony (B) 1:00pm WHC Hunger Project (B) 1:00pm WHECTY Opening Event (OUT) 4:00pm “The Sacred Calling: Raising Our Voices in Story & Song” (B)
22
9:30am Religious School (M&B) 9:30am Mah Jongg Tournament (B) 12:00pm ETY Fall Festival (M) 5:00pm Boomers’ Wine Tasting & Bottling (OUT) 5:30pm Post Confirmation Dinner (OUT) 7:00pm Pregnancy Loss & Remembrance (OUT)
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9:30am Religious School (M&B) 10:00am 8th Grade Monument Program (OUT) 10:30am Amram Scholar Series Opening Program: Thomas L. Friedman (M)
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Tuesday
10:00am Sisterhood Meeting and Sukkah Decorating (M&B)
10:00am Conversational Hebrew: Beginning (M) 7:00pm 12JQ (M)
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Wednesday
3
4:30pm Hebrew School (B) 6:30pm Upper School (B) 7:00pm Back to Basics (M) 7:00pm Bereavement Support Group (M)
10
4:30pm Hebrew School (B) 6:30pm Upper School (B) 7:00pm Back to Basics (M) 7:00pm Bereavement Support Group (M) 7:00pm Good Neighbors Initiative Orientation (M)
10:00am Back to Basics (B) 1:00pm Wednesday Study Group(M) 4:30pm Hebrew School (M) 7:00pm Back to Basics (B)
10:00am Back to Basics (B) 1:00pm Wednesday Study Group(M) 4:30pm Hebrew School (M) 7:00pm Back to Basics (B)
4
11
Services: 5:30pm Simchat Torah Service (M) 10:00am Conversational Hebrew: Beginning (M) 7:00pm 12JQ (M)
10:00am Conversational Hebrew: Beginning (M) 7:00pm 12JQ (M) 7:15pm WHC Academy (M)
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10:00am Sisterhood Meeting & Boutique Prep (B) 10:00am Conversational Hebrew: Beginning (M) 6:30pm WHECTY Night Out (OUT) 7:00pm 12JQ (M) 7:15pm WHC Academy (M)
4:30pm Hebrew School (B) 6:00pm JAM Rehearsal (B) 6:30pm Upper School (B) 7:00pm Back to Basics (M) 7:00pm Bereavement Support Group (M)
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4:30pm Hebrew School (B) 6:00pm JAM Rehearsal (B) 7:00pm Back to Basics (M) 7:00pm Bereavement Support Group (M)
4:30pm Hebrew School (B) 6:00pm JAM Rehearsal (B) 7:00pm Back to Basics (M) 7:00pm Bereavement Support Group (M)
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10:00am Back to Basics (B) 1:00pm Wednesday Study Group(M) 4:30pm Hebrew School (M) 6:00pm JAM Rehearsal (M) 7:00pm Back to Basics (B) 7:30pm Community Issues/Social Action Meeting (M)
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Stolpersteine Exhibit Opens (M) 10:00am Back to Basics (B) 1:00pm Wednesday Study Group(M) 4:30pm Hebrew School (M) 6:00pm JAM Rehearsal (M) 6:30pm Sis. Signature Fall Event (M) 7:00pm Attys’ Study Group (OUT) 7:00pm Back to Basics (B)
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B: Julia Bindeman Suburban Center
M: Temple
OUT: Not at a WHC location
Tishrei-Cheshvan 5778 Thursday
Friday
Sukkot Offices and ECCs Closed (M&B)
5
9:00am Orchard Trip for Families With Young Children (OUT) 12:00pm Prime Timers Lunch (M) Services: 10:30am Sukkot Festival Service (M)
12
Simchat Torah Offices and ECCs Closed (M&B)
Services: 10:30am Yizkor and Festival Service (M)
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10:00am Conversational Hebrew: Intermediate/ Advanced (B) 11:15am Conversational Hebrew: Beginning (B)
Confirmation Trip to NYC (through Sunday) 10:30am Sisterhood Mah Jongg (B) 6:00pm Tot Shabbat Family Dinner (B)
Saturday
6 Services: 9:00am Early Torah (M) 10:30am Shabbat Service (M) Bat Mitzvah of Ellie Herr 5:30pm Afternoon Service and Havdalah (M) B’nei Mitzvah of Joshua Mirsky and Max Mirsky
Services: 5:30pm Tot Shabbat (B) 5:30pm Lay Led Service (M) 6:00pm Shabbat Service (M) 10:30am Sisterhood Mah Jongg (B)
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Services: 5:30pm Lay Led Service (M) 6:00pm Shabbat Service (M)
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10:00am Sisterhood Literary Group (B) 10:30am Sisterhood Mah Jongg (B) 1:00pm Sisterhood Volunteer at Ivymount School (OUT) 7:00pm Dinner with David & Debbie Astrove (OUT)
NFTY-MAR Fall Kallah (OUT through Sunday) 10:30am Sisterhood Mah Jongg (B) 5:30pm Tot Shabbat Family Dinner (M) Services: 5:00pm Tot Shabbat (M) 5:30pm Lay Led Service (M) 6:00pm Shirei Shabbat with Stolperteine Exhibit Opening (M) 6:15pm 2239’s Metro Minyan (OUT)
14 Services: 9:00am Early Torah (M) 10:30am Shabbat Service (M) B’nei Mitzvah of Adam Harris and Lila Harris 5:30pm Afternoon Service and Havdalah (M) Bar Mitzvah of Dean Cullen
Services: 5:30pm Lay Led Service (M) 6:00pm Shabbat Service (M) 10:00am Conversational Hebrew: Intermediate/ Advanced (B) 11:15am Conversational Hebrew: Beginning (B)
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3:00pm Club 56 Goes to Earth Treks (OUT)
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Services: 9:00am Early Torah (M) 10:30am Shabbat Service (M) Bar Mitzvah of Miles Dardozzi 5:30pm Afternoon Service and Havdalah (M) Bat Mitzvah of Madden Schaffer
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28 Services: 9:00am Early Torah (M) 10:30am Shabbat Service (M) Bat Mitzvah of Samantha Loube
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Elizabeth Lauren Herr October 7, Morning Ellie is a seventh-grade student at Thomas W. Pyle Middle School. She is the daughter of Sarah Searls & Wesley Herr; the sister of Ethan and Ian; and the granddaughter of Julie & Richard Searls and Marylib Herr.
Adam Richard Fishman Harris October 14, Morning Adam is a seventh-grade student at Georgetown Day School. He is the son of Rebecca Fishman, the brother of Jacoba and Lila, and the grandson of Tamar Hendel Fishman and the late Jacob Fishman.
Joshua Samuel Mirsky October 7, Havdalah Josh is a seventh-grade student at Cabin John Middle School. He is the son of Erin & Scott Mirsky; the brother of Max; and the grandson of Marcia & Thomas Rajkovich and Arlene & Howard Mirsky.
Dean Harrington Cullen October 14, Havdalah Dean is a seventh-grade student at Lakelands Park Middle School. He is the son of Marti Cullen and Spencer Cullen; the brother of Serena; and the grandson of Bette & Martin Flax, Lenard Feldman, Shirley Cullen, and Charles Cullen.
Max Ryan Mirsky October 7, Havdalah Max is a seventh-grade student at Cabin John Middle School. He is the son of Erin & Scott Mirsky; the brother of Josh; and the grandson of Marcia & Thomas Rajkovich and Arlene & Howard Mirsky.
Madden Renee Schaffer October 21, Havdalah Madden is a seventh-grade student at Herbert Hoover Middle School. She is the daughter of Taryn & Evan Schaffer; the sister of Zayden; and the granddaughter of Fay & Mark Pinchasik and Lynne & Mark Schaffer.
Lila Faye Fishman Harris October 14, Morning Lila is a seventh-grade student at Georgetown Day School. She is the daughter of Rebecca Fishman, the sister of Jacoba and Adam, and the granddaughter of Tamar Hendel Fishman and the late Jacob Fishman. Page 16 | WHC Journal – October 2017
Miles Palmer Dardozzi October 21, Morning Miles is a seventh-grade student at Georgetown Day School. He is the son of Rebecca Winnick and Christopher Dardozzi, and the grandson of Sandra Winnick, Steven Winnick & Martha Jacobs, and Janice Dardozzi.
Samantha Michelle Loube October 28, Morning Samantha is a seventh-grade student at Cabin John Middle School. She is the daughter of Dana & Chad Loube; the sister of Alyssa; and the granddaughter of Anita & Leslie Mostow and Liliane & Michael Loube.
Stolpersteine At Temple Oct. 25 - Nov. 20
Special Shabbat Service Friday, Oct. 27 Started in 1992 as an art project by German artist Gunter Demnig, stolpersteine (stumbling stones) mark the last location a person chose to live before they became victims of Nazi terror. Today, over 56,000 stolpersteine are located in over 22 European countries. Visit the exhibit in Kreeger Lobby and discover the power behind what has become the world’s largest decentralized memorial.
Learn more: whctemple.org/Stolpersteine This exhibit comes to WHC in conjunction with the German Embassy
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Life Cycle
Yvonne & Steve Cohen, on the birth of their grandson Evan Zachary August; and to Evan’s parents, Erin & Eric August; paternal grandparents, Barbara August and Patrick August; and great-grandmother, Shirley Cohen.
Erin & Joshua Fishman, on the naming of their daughter, Maggie Jane Fishman (Yochana); and to Maggie’s grandparents, Phyllis Urinoski, Gary Urinoski, and Jackie & Robert Fishman; and great-grandmother, Annette Gordon. Diane & Bruce Heiman, on the marriage of their daughter, Carolyn Heiman, to Glenn Rivkees, son of Ellyn Stern and Peter Rivkees. Carolyn is a granddaughter of Sidney Barzman. Lauren & Rabbi Aaron Miller, on the naming of their daughter, Avital “Tali” Hannah Miller (Avital Chanah); and to Tali’s big sister, Eliana; and grandparents, Cheryl & Hugh Cutright, Jay & April Apfelbaum, and Judi & Rabbi Jonathan Miller. Michelle Smith & Josh Narotsky, on their marriage. Michelle is a daughter of Margie & Paul Smith, Josh is a son of Irene & Sam Narotsky. Carole Koenigsberg & Dr. Paul Ross, on their marriage. Lynne & Mark Schaffer, on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Ezra Schaffer, son of Melissa Sandler & Rabbi Adam Schaffer. Jeanne & Marvin Spivak, on the birth of their grandson Hunter Ben Spivak; and to Hunter’s parents, Zohar & Gregory Spivak; big sister, Alora; and additional grandparents, Lynne Spivak and David & Trish Ben-Avraham. Sherry Sundick, on the marriage of her daughter, Suzy Balamaci, to J. William Koegel Jr. Gerdy Trachtman, whose daughter, Ilana Trachtman, won the MidAtlantic Emmy Award for Best Documentary for directing and producing The Pursuit: 50 Years in the Fight for LGBT Rights. Samantha Greenwald & William Uditsky, on their marriage. Samantha is a daughter of Eva & Mark Greenwald, William is the son of Bonnie & Michael Uditsky. Layne Weiss, on the naming of her granddaughter, Halle Samantha Weiss (Chaya Shoshana); and to Halle’s parents, Ilyssa & Brian Weiss; big brother, Ethan; maternal grandparents, Carole & Alan Rothman; and great-grandmother, Charlotte Rothman. Halle is also the granddaughter of the late Harlan Weiss.
Roberta “Bertie” Lehrer, wife of Howard Lehrer; mother of Shari Ploshnick (Jeff) and Debi Asai (Rocky); grandmother of Jack and Reid Ploshnick and Hayley and Sadie Asai. Maurice Minerbi, husband of Susan Minerbi; father of Jill Tender (Steven), Joanne Minerbi, Dawn Minerbi Blevins (Eric), and Diane Pressman (Aaron). Martin Montag, father of Lisa Brotman and Jane Joseph; grandfather of four, including Dr. Melissa Brotman (Rand Sacks) and Erica Orgen (Brian); great-grandfather of six. Faye Rose, mother of Susan Verner (Douglas) and the late Larry Rose; grandmother of Emma and Jacob Verner.
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In October …
WHC Programs & Events Families With Young Children Sukkot Family Fun Festival
Organized by the E-T ECC and Couples Club Sunday, October 8, 4:00 pm at Temple
Couples Club and the E-T ECC Parents Committee invite all families with young children to join us in the sukkah for an amazing afternoon. Have your face painted, have a balloon animal created before your eyes, make decorations for the sukkah, and decorate pumpkins. Have you worked up an appetite, yet? We will also be serving pizza, cider, and doughnuts for dessert!
Registration required ($): whctemple.org/Sukkot DJ Schneider Jensen: djensen@whctemple.org, 202-895-6360
Youth
Confirmation: New York City Trip
Friday, October 6 – Sunday, October 8
From the Lower East Side to the Upper West Side, Confirmands will experience “Jewish New York” with our clergy and staff.
Registration required ($): whctemple.org/Confirmation Marsha Humphries: mhumphries@whctemple.org, 202-895-6303
Post Confirmation: Sukkot in Hershey Park
Sunday, October 8, 9:00 am in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Join us as Hershey Park transforms into a giant Sukkot festival! Thousands of Jews from our region will come together to enjoy the rides and celebrate Sukkot in the park! This is a “private” event just for Jewish groups! Registration required ($): whctemple.org/PostConfirmation Ira Miller: imiller@whctemple.org, 301-354-3209
Shabbat Dinner with David & Debbie Astrove A new opportunity every month to experience good food, good people, and good conversation. Learn more and sign up online: whctemple.org/DinnerWithDavid Consecration Ceremony for Religious School Students Sunday, October 8, 9:30 am at Temple Sunday, October 15, 9:30 am at JBSC
In addition to the blessing our new Religious School students receive on the bimah during the Rosh Hashanah Family Service, we mark the start of their formal Jewish educational journey at Washington Hebrew Congregation with a special ceremony in the building where they attend Religious School. Parents and family members are invited to join us.
Registration required (free): whctemple.org/ReligiousSchool Jonathan Honigman: jhonigman@whctemple.org, 301-354-3223
WHECTY Opening Event
Sunday, October 15, 1:00 pm, location TBD
All 9th- through 12th-graders are invited to attend the first big WHECTY event of the year!
WHC Books Save t h date a e n d start r eadin g!
Tuesday, November 14 7:00pm Location TBD
Registration required ($): whctemple.org/WHECTY Ira Miller: imiller@whctemple.org, 301-354-3209
JAM — WHC’s Youth Choir
Tuesdays, beginning October 17, 6:00 pm at JBSC or Wednesdays, beginning October 18, 6:00 pm at Temple
JAM (Jewish American Music) gives 3rd- through 7th-graders the opportunity to learn and perform alternative Jewish music from the United States, Israel, and around the world. Led by Cantor Bortnick and WHC Song Leader Audrey Katz, no prior experience is necessary and guitar players who are interested in song leading are welcome!
Registration required (free): whctemple.org/JAM Beth Donaldson: bdonaldson@whctemple.org, 202-895-6309
Borrow a copy from WHC’s libraries: eshare@whctemple.org or 301-354-3212 Continued on page 20. WHC Journal – October 2017 | Page 19
In October …
WHC Programs & Events Youth
Club 56 Goes to Earth Treks
Saturday, October 21, 3:00 pm in Rockville
Discover new heights with your Club 56 friends on a climbing adventure at Earth Treks! Challenge yourself to try something new and fun at our first program of the fall. Earth Treks offers exceptional instruction and a wide range of climbing activities for you and your friends, no experience necessary.
Registration required ($): whctemple.org/Club56 Ira Miller: imiller@whctemple.org, 301-354-3209
ETY Fall Festival
Sunday, October 22, 12:00 pm at Temple
Our first ETY event of the year is FALLing right into place! Join your friends for an afternoon of treats, some tricks, and a whole lot of fun!
NFTY-MAR Fall Kallah
Friday, October 27 – Sunday, October 29 in Raleigh, North Carolina
Join hundreds of Reform Jewish high school students as we journey to North Carolina for a memorable and fun-filled weekend!
Registration required ($): whctemple.org/WHECTY Ira Miller: imiller@whctemple.org, 301-354-3209
8th-Grade Monument Program
Sunday, October 29, 10:00 am in D.C. (begins at Temple)
8th-graders will spend a fun day in downtown D.C., exploring three of the city’s most popular monuments and learning about the Jewish values that are “hidden” throughout.
Registration required (free): whctemple.org/PreConfirmation Ira Miller: imiller@whctemple.org, 301-354-3209
Registration required ($): whctemple.org/ETY Ira Miller: imiller@whctemple.org, 301-354-3209
WHECTY Night Out
Post Confirmation Sunday Dinner
All 9th- through 12th-graders are invited for a “night out” with friends. Join us for a delicious dinner and fun activity.
Sunday, October 22, 5:30 pm, location TBD
Several times during the year, our Post Confirmation students will gather for a Sunday dinner and discussion at someone’s home. We hope you’ll join us for a great dinner and a relaxed evening.
Registration required (free): whctemple.org/PostConfirmation Ira Miller: imiller@whctemple.org, 301-354-3209
one up, you will find additional copies at Temple and the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center; it is also viewable on our website, whctemple.org. For up-to-the-minute news and details for Washington Hebrew’s programs and spiritual experiences, I encourage you to subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter, Life@WHC; read our monthly WHC Journal; visit (and revisit) our website; like our Facebook page; and follow us on Instagram – @whctemple. As always, I invite you to reach out to me with suggestions, concerns, or ways in which WHC is meeting your spiritual needs and bringing added meaning or fulfillment to your life. I have a dedicated WHC email address, President@ whctemple.org, and voice mail, 202-895-6301, but you will also see me at many Temple programs and events, where I look forward to connecting with you in person. I hope that your High Holy Day worship was meaningful, and I pray that this will be a sweet New Year for you and your loved ones. One that is filled with the blessings of health, happiness, and peace. Page 20 | WHC Journal – October 2017
Monday, October 30, 6:30 pm, location TBD
Registration required ($): whctemple.org/WHECTY Ira Miller: imiller@whctemple.org, 301-354-3209
Contributions
H. Max & Jodie and Stephen Ammerman Interfaith Fund
Donor In Honor of: Andrew Ammerman Dylan Robert Schpiegel’s Birthday Ellen Stone’s Birthday Rebecca Kohn’s Birthday Julia Kohn’s Birthday Donor In Memory of: Andrew Ammerman Bruce Jorge Ammerman
Amram Sunday Scholar Series Endowment Fund
Donor In Honor of: Jane & Larry Abrams Rabbi Haberman’s Speedy Recovery Donor In Memory of: Dr. Thomas Sokoly Leonard Biegel
Lillian & Alfred Bennett Fine Arts Endowment Fund
Donor Bobbi & Ed Schiff John Zeller
In Memory of: Norman Lustig Dr. Wendy Zeller
Jane Burka Sisterhood Leadership Fund
Donor In Honor of: Harriet & Shelly Contract Daniel Amer & Julia Abelkop’s Marriage
Samuel Burtoff, M.D. Streaming Support Fund
Donor Constance Burtoff Donor Constance Burtoff
In Honor of: Joyce Isaacson In Memory of: Sonia Kaplan Burtoff Samuel Burtoff, M.D. Barbara Ellen Burtoff
Dr. Edward A. & Mildred B. Cafritz Prayer Book Fund
Donor Linda & James Cafritz
Cantorial & Concert Fund
In Memory of: William Cafritz
Donor In Honor of: Harriet & Shelly Contract Birth of Simona Jamie Sharnoff Peggy & Natalie Davis Cantor Bortnick Richard Lake & Lisa Beati & Family Cantor Manevich Cantor Bortnick Veda Levy Birth of Avital Hannah Miller Rabbi Skloot, for Receiving his Doctorate in History Beverly Rosenblatt Roberta Gordon’s Speedy Recovery Frank Spigel Birth of Simona Jamie Sharnoff Donor In Memory of: Audrey & Stanley Berlinsky Celia Berlinsky Sophia Fleischer Millard Fleischer Brunette E. Kaufman Doris & Ken Kraemer Robbie Banker Dr. & Mrs. Edward Mopsik Sarah Mopsik Beverly Rosenblatt Dr. Aaron Deitz Paula Wiseman Moses Silverberg
EmptyNesters Fund
Donor Roberta Biegel Joan K. Rosenbach Gail & Ralph Werner
In Memory of: Ruth S. Cohen Rose Kurcias Leonard Biegel
General Fund
Donor Matthew & Carly Finkelstein Donor In Honor of: Scott & Erin Mirsky B’nei Mitzvah of Max Ryan Mirsky & Joshua Samuel Mirsky Donor In Memory of: Janet & Jeff Abramson Frances Abramson Joan M. Alperin Daniel Alperin Michael Backenheimer Rosa Backenheimer Ledolph & Inge Baer Leo M. Baer & Edith Rosenbaum Miriam & Eliezer Benbassat Werner Jacob Howard & Diane Benson Joseph Benson Wilma Bernstein Ruth Estrin Marjorie & Harold Bingham Barney Levy Beverly & Bruce Birchman Benjamin Lebowitz Estelle Birchman Francis Chucker, M.D. Eleanor B. Chucker Nancy & Ed Colodny Augusta Dessoff Louann & Nelson Deckelbaum Fred & Rose Deckelbaum Burt & Lynne Emmer Bessie Oberman Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Frank Paul Frank Margery Goldberg Janet Goldberg Sandra & Jodi Grant & Thomas Skinner Samuel Schwartz Allyson & Stewart Grossman Julius Sherman Nancy & John Harris N. Robert Rosenthal Michael Herman Irving S. Herman Robert & Ronnie Jersky Anne Jersky Dr. & Mrs. Gregorio Koss Raul Litmanovich Alan & Gail Lebowitz Benjamin Lebowitz Nancy E. Legum Frances Luchs Legum Barbara B. Luchs Jeanette G. Luchs Mr. & Mrs. Jason Mitchell Arthur Ramo Susan & Norman Oblon Leonard Saffren Rose Saffren Susan & Stephen Porter Ida Lowe Carol Schwartz John Levitt Robert Sitrick Geraldine Sitrick Lisa Stark Warren Stark Lisa Stark, Rachel & Ethan Dan Bruce B. Dan The Sudhalter Family Martin Zimmerman Martin Zimmerman John & Helene Ver Standig Helen Ver Standig Lottie Silverberg Anita Weinstein Gertrude Kasdin Iris Wilder Leo Wilder Raymond Wishner Barbara Wishner Helenfae Zatcoff Harriet Strasberg Susan & Norman Zober Margaret Zelmanovitz Dr. & Mrs. Robert Zohlman Charles Zohlman
Leo & Elizabeth Goodman Public Issues Endowment Fund
Donor Roberta Biegel
In Memory of: Norman Lustig
Joshua O. Haberman Scholarship & Publications Endowment Fund
Donor Marcia Blau
In Honor of: Rabbi Haberman’s Speedy Recovery
Hurston Library
Donor In Honor of: Fran & Steve Seltzer Rabbi Haberman’s Speedy Recovery
Andrew Kaplan Youth Endowment Fund
Donor In Honor of: Margery Shrinsky & Family Birth of Caleb Grayson Lopez
Carol Kellner ECC Memorial Fund
Donor Nell & Ed Shapiro
In Honor of: Birth of Avital Hannah Miller
William R. & Nora H. Lichtenberg Membership Endowment Fund:
Donor In Memory of: Linda Lichtenberg Kaplan & Louis Dworin Kaplan William R. Lichtenberg Nora H. Lichtenberg Harry Kaplan Anna Dworin Kaplan Nora Kaplan Kirkpatrick Maurice Edward Kaplan
Rabbi M. Bruce Lustig Scholarship Fund
Donor In Memory of: Anonymous Norman Lustig Jane & Larry Abrams Norman Lustig Ada Adler Norman Lustig Marcia Blau Norman Lustig Mr. & Mrs. Fred Ezra Herman Garnett Susan & David Fink Norman Lustig Marilyn & Michael Glosserman Norman Lustig Mike & Judy Herman Norman Lustig Emily & Neil Kishter Norman Lustig Valerie & Dan Lederberg Norman Lustig Wilma & Louis Levy Norman Lustig Veda Levy Norman Lustig Zena & Paul Mason Norman Lustig Karen, Doug, Jenna & Brett Monsein Norman Lustig Nancy Pasternak Norman Lustig Joyce Sands & Randy Posin Norman Lustig Nell & Ed Shapiro Norman Lustig Ellen Sue Shapiro Norman Lustig Linda Singer Norman Lustig Laureen Sadowsky, Abby Eshaghpour, & Ron Sinker Marie Sinker Frank Spigel Norman Lustig Judy & John Starrels Norman Lustig Don & Dale Yablonowitz Norman Lustig Alane & Gene Youngentob Norman Lustig Ava & Allen Zweig Norman Lustig
Zena Mason Education Fund
Donor In Honor of: Lynne & Ira Bluestein Dr. & Mrs. Leon Wetrogan’s 50th Anniversary Veda Levy Zena Mason’s Special Birthday Continued on page 22.
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Contributions Mitzvah Day
Abram Simon Elementary School Fund
Stephanie Morris Prime Timers Programming Fund
Donor Jay & Lois Copeland Michael Fishman Arthur & Janice Herold Judy & Marty Protas
Donor In Honor of: Linda & Ron Recht Stacey Cohan & Chris Comer’s Marriage Bar Mitzvah of Noah Reiskin Donor In Memory of: Betsy Grossman Newton Oshinsky Ronnie Schaefer
Donor In Honor of: Veda Levy Suzanne “Suzy” Morris’ 80th Birthday Donor In Memory of: Suzy & Al Morris Beverly Ainspan
Kamy Loren Nathanson Bar & Bat Mitzvah Kiddush Cup Endowment Fund
Donor In Memory of: Amy Bronrott Munaker & Alan Munaker Jacob Bronrott Mona M. Wolf Norman Lustig
Naomi & LeRoy Robins Medical Emergency Fund
Donor Linda & Al Neuman
Carrie Simon House
In Memory of: Fay Neuman Arthur Neuman
In Memory of: Sylvia Lean Yetta Fishman Russell Bruce Ritter Estelle Kornhauser
Sisterhood Youth, Education & Enrichment Fund Donor Linda & Ron Recht
In Memory of: Louise Pearlman
C. Haskell & Ruth Behrend Small Music Fund
Donor Sherry Sundick
In Memory of: Shirley Rudolph
Tikkun Olam Values (TOV) Fund
Donor In Memory of: Mrs. Barbara I. Zimmerman Dr. Warren S. Kriedman
Donor Renee Sandell Donor Lisa Gill
Sheldon & Judy Sadugor Memorial Fund of the ECC
Rabbi Joseph Weinberg Young Leadership Community Service Fund
Donor In Memory of: Debbie & Steven Robins, Chad, Jillian & Callie Judy Sadugor Norman Lustig Lori & Bob Rodman Judy Sadugor Lori & Bob Rodman & Family Martin Zimmerman Coby & Shira Rodman Judy Sadugor
Selinger (Childrens) Library
Donor Miles Roger Donor Veda Levy Mildred Silverman
In Honor of: Birth of Avital Hannah Miller In Memory of: Dr. Charles Basseches Adele Livingston Cole Alvin Silverman Shirley Rubin
Abe & Sylvia Shrinsky Creative Worship Program Fund
Donor In Honor of: Jim & Faith Kirk Rabbi Haberman’s Speedy Recovery Donor In Memory of: Faith & Jim Kirk Lester Fitzgerald Jim & Faith Kirk, Shawn, Christa & Rooney Kirk Jan Kirk
Abram Simon Elementary School Camp Fund Donor Nina Kraut & Nicholas Kraut
In Memory of: Anna Baum
Donor Moritz Cohen Jr. Mike & Judy Herman
In Memory of: Abe Cohen Samuel D. Gordon
Wender Memorial Archives Fund
Donor In Memory of: Adrienne H. S. Elman Walter Hermann Mr. & Mrs. Louis Kornhauser Shirley Kornhauser Estelle “Babe” Kornhauser
WHC Hunger Project
Donor Holly & Jeff Bergman Donor In Memory of: David Muenzer & Melissa Schwartz Robert Schwartz
Worship & Music Fund
Donor In Honor of: Cheryl Bleiberg Birth of Avital Hannah Miller Rabbi Skloot’s Appointment as a Professor at Hebrew Union College Joyce & Fred Bonnett Dr. Jim Salander’s Speedy Recovery Louise Corwin Bat Mitzvah of Danielle Brooke Corwin Rabbi Skloot
create a sense of holiness, a mikdash m’at — a small sanctuary. This month, many of us will come together to build that sanctuary, to expand that sanctuary, and to embrace that sanctuary as it becomes the dwelling place of individuals who are new to our congregational family. Page 22 | WHC Journal – October 2017
In Honor of: Rabbi Skloot In Memory of: Warren Kaplan
Worship & Music Fund
Donor In Honor of: Peggy & Natalie Davis Rabbi Shankman Cheryl Haar Rabbi Skloot Richard Lake & Lisa Beati & Family Rabbi Lustig Rabbi Skloot Rabbi Miller Veda Levy Dorothy Kornhauser, Avodah Award Recipient Marsha Pinson, Avodah Award Recipient Helen Yanowitz’s 90th Birthday Daniel Amer & Julia Abelkop’s Marriage Layne Weiss & Family Rabbi Lustig Layne Weiss Halle Samantha Weiss’ Naming WHC Sisterhood Birth of Avital Hannah Miller Lisa Winer Rabbi Shankman Donor In Memory of: Ledolph & Inge Baer Norman Lustig Carol & Robert Burman Norman Lustig Nathan Burman Rose Burman Moritz Cohen Jr. Moritz A. Cohen Sr. Kathy Cole Robert Deutsch Rosa Feldmann Norman Lustig Marilyn & Michael Glosserman Elisa Glosserman Lauren & Sam Racoosin Norman Lustig Sondra & Dick Schoenfeld Sylvia Friedlander Brenda Seidel Norman Lustig Dr. Donald & Judith Polster Zauderer Henry Polster Ethel Zauderer
Young Professionals (22-39) Fund Donor Jane E. West Frank Spigel Sherry Sundick
Youth Fund
Donor Susan & David Fink
In Honor of: Rabbi Miller Birth of Avital Hannah Miller Birth of Avital Hannah Miller In Memory of: Martin Zimmerman
Ivy Zola’s Help-a-Friend Fund
Donor In Memory of: Robert & Shelley Katz Jimmie Dworken Veda Levy Mandell “Mandy” Ourisman Col. Frederic Solomon Hyman “Hy” Bronrott Aaron Rosenstadt Dr. Jerome Footer Joan Smith Ben Fox Susan April Marshall & Family Robert Gary “Skip” Tash Mildred & Ellis April Family Margaret Rose Kaminsky Andrea & Geoffrey Zola Ivy Jane Zola
In the words of the traditional blessings for the home, “May our homes be places of happiness and health, of contentment, generosity, and hope, homes of creativity and kindness. May those who visit and those who live in our homes know only blessing and peace.”
NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE
PAID SUBURBAN, MD PERMIT NO. 4240
3935 Macomb Street NW Washington, DC 20016 202-362-7100 whctemple.org facebook.com/whctemple
Mordechai Rosenstein Artist-in-Residence
Pop-Up Gallery
Lectures Classes
On-Site Studio
November 3 – November 8, 2017 See the full schedule at whctemple.org/Rosenstein