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october 2016 Kol HaLev HappeningsPage 1

The Newsletter of Cleveland’s Reconstructionist Jewish Community

OCTOBER 2016

Rabbinic Corner ..................... 3Hagiga Happenings ................4Hesed ..................................... 5Contributions......................... 5Book Group ........................... 6

Yahrzeits ...................................6Lifestreaming HHD services ....7RPC News ................................7Sign up for Safety Corp ...........7 Useful High Holy Days Info ....8

Tikkun Olam ..........................10Babysitting Waiver ................. 11Tashlich Map ..........................12Sukkot Activities ....................13Calendar ................................. 14

IN THIS ISSUE

Please join me as my son

JOSEPH AARON MORITZ

Is called to the Torah as a Bar MitzvahSaturday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m.

Kiddush Luncheon to followRSVP by October 15

to [email protected]

Rachel Kay

Please join us as our son

NADIV YONAH BRENNER BALLIN

Is called to the Torah as a Bar MitzvahSaturday, October 22 at 10:00 a.m.

Kiddush Luncheon to followRSVP by October 7 to

[email protected]

Nurete Brenner & Mitchell Ballin

לשנה טובה תיכתבו ותיחתמו


Mailing Address & Offices:Kol HaLev2245 Warrensville Center Rd. Suite 215University Heights, OH 44118(216) 320-1498

RABBI:Steve Segar

[email protected]

NOV. NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: SUNDAY, OCT. 16

Services & Programs are held at:The Lillian and Betty Ratner School27575 Shaker BoulevardPepper Pike, OH 44124http://www.kolhalev.net

OFFICE MANAGER:Kelli Birch

[email protected]

EDUCATION DIRECTOR:Robyn Novick

[email protected]

Officers:

President Karly WhitakerVice President Mattuck MeachemSecretary Deena EpsteinTreasurer David Conn Past President Halle Barnett

At-Large Members

Art BiagiantiNurete BrennerLouise ElkindRobin HolzmanCelia Jennings

Ex Officio Members:

Rabbi Steve SegarFounding Rabbi Jeffrey ScheinEducation Dir. Robyn Novick

DIRECTORY

WELCOMING & CARING • Hesed – Robin Holzman & Martha Schubert• Calendar —Robin Holzman & Kelli Birch • Newsletter – Lila Hanft• Proofreader – David Roberts• Weekly Update – Robin Holzman• Website – Brian Miller, Lila Hanft, Benjamin Barnett• Marketing/PR –Halle Barnett• Tech Support – Brian Miller

SPIRITUAL • Religious Practices –Bruce Fallick• Holidays – Amy Hogg & Adina Davidson• Meditation – Nancy Rubel & Allen Binstock• Music – Open• Security Corps – Bill Scher-Marcus

LEARNING VALUES TEAM • Youth & Family Education – Bill Marcus, interim• Adult Education – Leah Kamionkowski• Young Families/Tot Shabbat – Ben Seligman and Andy Oster• Child Care Coordinator – Traci Elgart• Torah Study – Ralph and Selma Gwatkin• Book Group – Kevin Weidenbaum• Lunch and Learn – Adina Schoem

INVOLVED VALUES TEAM• GCC – Allen Binstock & Donna Weinberger• Interfaith Hospitality Network – Nancy Dudwick• Environmental Sustainability – open

DEMOCRATIC & FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE• Fundraising – Margaret Cohen & Barry Epstein• Mock Trial – Jennifer Finkel• Cemetery – Mike Armin

PARTICIPATORY VALUES TEAM • Membership – Joe Vainner• Greeters – Kelli Birch (Office Manager)• Kiddush – Kelli Birch (Office Manager)• High Holy Days – Marcia Goldberg • Women’s Group – Happy Wallach • Leadership Development – Greg Selker & Leah KKamionkowski

DIRECTLY ACCOUNTABLE TO THE BOARD• Finance Committee– Greg Selker & David Conn• Ratner Liaison – open• Rabbi Liaison – Selma Gwatkin & Barry Epstein• Strategic Planning Committee – Greg Selker• Nominating Committee – Catharine Fallick

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

COMMITTEES and CHAIRS, by VALUES TEAM

Welcoming & Caring Lila HanftSpiritual openLearning Bill Scher-MarcusInvolved Kirby DateDemocratic & Fiscally Responsible Mattuck Meachem Participatory Maureen Dinner

Values Team Leaders


rabbinic corner rabbi steve segar

Rabbi Steve is available to meet with Kol HaLev members on a range of issues by appointment on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings. Contact him at 216-320-1498 or at [email protected].

ONE MITZVAH, PERFORMED WHOLEHEARTEDLYThis time of year is one that carries a number of dimensions within it, one of which is a stance of openness to new learning and new perspectives on our lives and our world. In this spirit, I would like to share the following reflection from my teacher and colleague, Rabbi Jacob Staub, a faculty member at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. May we all be inscribed for a good and sweet new year.~Rabbi Steve

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time for teshuvah—returning to the divinely commanded path, the Torah, that was revealed at Mount Sinai (Exodus 20), from which we have each invariably strayed over the course of the year. According to Jewish traditions, the Torah includes 613 commandments.

Why aren’t Jews overwhelmed by the sheer number of commandments? Why don’t Jews feel condemned by the need to observe of the commandments, as Paul assumed to be the case in his Epistles?

The approach of Hasidic teachers to this question may be helpful to all people who seek to commune with the divine presence. They observe that the biblical verse, "Cursed be the one who does not observe and do the terms of the Torah" (Deuteronomy 27: 26) makes no sense, because nobody is able to observe all 613 commandments.

Their response: Each of the 613 commandments contains the other 612. If a person observes even one of the commandments with wholehearted devotion and a full heart, it is as if he or she observes them all. Why? Because the purpose of each commandment is to arouse our awareness that we are in God’s hands, that we are not in charge, that without the constant sustenance of God’s loving embrace, we would be unable to survive. Thus, observing one commandment wholeheartedly removes the “curse” of being separated from God and serves as the pathway to breaking open our hearts and letting God’s love in.

For seekers who are burdened by a sense of their own sinfulness and alienation from God, this Hasidic guidance provides a way to reconcile that is not overwhelming. Choose a commandment: blessing God as you eat a ripe peach; working in a soup kitchen; reconciling with a family member from whom you have been estranged; lighting the Sabbath candles. Perform the commandment wholeheartedly, mindful that you are connecting with the divine, that you are doing teshuvah. And bask in the loving light.

THIS YEAR, THE HIGH HOLY DAYS ARE RIGHT ON TIME Rabbi Staub


robyn novickHAGIGA HAPPENINGS

NEW SHINSHIN (ISRAEL EMISSARY) WILL WORK WITH HAGIGA AND TEENS

We are extremely fortunate to have Itamar Meromi join our community this year as a ShinShin, Israel emissary. The community has funded him (and three others) to work with our youth to enhance their educational experience. In past years Kol HaLev has had only brief contact (3 or so times during the year), but this year we are a dedicated site and Itamar plans to be with us for all our Hagiga days that he is in town, as well as work with our high school youth group. Itamar has written the following to introduce himself to our community:

My name is Itamar Meromi and I am thrilled to start my time in Cleveland, and thankful for the amazing opportunity. I wanted you to know a little bit about me. I'm 19 years old and in Israel I live with my mom, Yael. I have two sisters, Ronni (22) and Shakked (26); both are currently studying at the university. Shakked just got married last month and I am very excited about it! My father, Gonnen z"l, passed away six years ago of cancer.

I live in Manof, which is a really small town (this type of settlement is called in Hebrew Yishuv) located in the Galilee, the north of Israel. The community in Manof is very special, and was founded by a group of South African Jews that made Aliyah. I love living there, and this place is a huge part of my identity.

My high school majors were music, history and biology. Though it could get pretty difficult and intense sometimes, I enjoyed school. It was interesting and my friends are amazing! I was both glad and sad for high school to come to an end.

Music is a big part of my life. I play a few instruments including guitar, bass guitar and drums. I listen to music any time I can. From a very young age my parents and mostly my father listened to a lot of music with me, and that made music a very special thing. My favorite artists are Neil Young, David Bowie, The Beatles and many more!

Besides music, I love playing soccer. I played professionally until the age of 16, when due to a bad injury I was forced to quit. I still play with my friends at least a few times a week. I also enjoy watching soccer, and my favorite club is F.C. Barcelona.

Hiking and traveling are other activities which interest and excite me. I hike a lot in Israel, and I think it's the best way to get to know the country! I also travel a lot with my family. We try to do it as much as we can. We like to travel to places around the world which are very different from what we know, such as Ethiopia, China, Vietnam and Morocco.

In the summer of 9th grade, I joined an amazing organization called "Seeds of Peace" by participating in a multinational summer camp near Portland, Maine. The organization's purpose is to create a dialogue between people from conflicted areas such as the Middle East and South Asia.

Since 3rd grade I am a proud member of "Ha'Ihud Ha'Haklai" (in English – the farmer's union) youth movement. It has nothing to do with farming, though. It is very important to me. The values the movement stands for and everything that it gave me will remain in my heart forever. I will follow them for the rest of my life.

I hope I was able to let you know me a little bit. I am very excited to get to know all of you, and to make connections for life.

I have deeply enjoyed the time that I have spent with Itamar so far and I think you will find, as I have, he is an excellent addition to the Kol HaLev community.

Kol tuv, All my best,Robyn


We send wishes for a refuah shleimah, a complete and speedy healing, to Abe Chasin, Selma Gwatkin, Sue Kisch, Ron Kohn, Ben Lewis and Pauline Raymond,. We would love to hear from you if you or another Kol HaLev member you know of would like to be included on this list.

Thanks to Robin Shell, who was the August Monthly Co-ordinator. During the month, members provided rides and sent cards.

Hesed Volunteer Opportunities

Over the years, many of you have volunteered to receive emails from Lotsa Helping Hands and from us personally letting you know when a Kol HaLev member is in need of some support. We are all so grateful for the countless meals, rides, and other gestures of loving kindness that many of you have shared with others through the meaningful work of Hesed.

During this season of inner reflection, the Hesed Committee wants to invite you to participate in a simple survey that gives the opportunity for you to share with us ways that you would like to become involved or continue participating in the work of Kol HaLev’s Hesed Committee. For various reasons, including acknowledging that some people don’t want to fill out surveys during the holidays, we have created an online survey that will remain open until the end of October.

Please take a minute now to answer only two questions by clicking here.

Sincerely, Robin Holzman and Martha SchubertHesed Committee Co-Chairs

If you wish to participate in the work of the Hesed Committee, or if you know of anyone who may need the support of our committee, please contact Rabbi Steve or Robin Holzman ([email protected]) and Martha Schubert ([email protected]), Hesed Co-chairs.

HESED

Kol HaLev gratefully acknowledges these contributions:

• Richard Litwin and Kirby Date in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Kirby's father, Richard Date• Dorinda Gershman for the General Fundt

Make a donation to Kol HaLev in honor of a simcha, in memory of a loved one, in commemoration of a yahrzeit, or just because. You can donate check or online, whichever is more comfortable and convenient for you. Find out how at http://kolhalev.net/giving_opportunities.

CONTRIBUTIONS


The October Meeting will be Thursday, October 27, at the home of Anne Adamson. We will discuss The Secret Chord: A Novel by Geraldine Brooks. (320 pages, a Kindle version exists).

A review from Amazon.com: With more than two million copies of her novels sold, New York Times bestselling author Geraldine Brooks has achieved both popular and critical acclaim. Now, Brooks takes on one of literature’s richest and most enigmatic figures: a man who shimmers between history and legend. Peeling away the myth to bring David to life in Second Iron Age Israel, Brooks traces the arc of his journey from obscurity to fame, from shepherd to soldier, from hero to traitor, from beloved king to murderous despot and into his remorseful and diminished dotage.

The Secret Chord provides new context for some of the best-known episodes of David’s life while also focusing on others, even more remarkable and emotionally intense, that have been neglected. We see David through the eyes of those who love him or fear him—from the prophet Natan, voice of his conscience, to his wives Mikhal, Avigail, and Batsheva, and finally to Solomon, the late-born son who redeems his Lear-like old age. Brooks has an uncanny ability to hear and transform characters from history, and this beautifully written, unvarnished saga of faith, desire, family, ambition, betrayal, and power will enthrall her many fans.

The November book will be My Mother’s Wars by Lillian Faderman. All Kol HaLev members are welcome to attend the book group. For more information about the group look at our web page (kolhalev.net/book_group) and contact Kevin ([email protected]) to be added to the group’s e-mail list.

hug hasefer: book discussion group

Members of Kol HaLev will mark the following yahrzeits during the next month:

• Cila Kopstein (Tzilla)—mother of Ami Kopstein• James Stern—brother of Karal Stern• Charles Goldhirsh (Shyah)—grandfather of Judi Dash• Ida Golden—grandmother of Nancy Hecht• Jim Molyneaux—father in law of Judi Dash• Solomon Epstein—grandfather of Barry Epstein• Lillian Schatz—mother of Selma Gwatkin• Ruth Rubel—mother of Nancy Rubel• Alfred Weiss—husband of Eda Weiss• David Lockshine—father of Robin Shell• Muriel Chasin—wife of Abraham Chasin• Leon Plevin—husband of Gloria Plevin and father of Mimi Plevin-Foust

Kol HaLev members may include the yahrzeit of loved ones in Kol HaLev Happenings by submitting the name of the deceased—the relationship to the member—and the date of death—including the year—in either the secular or Jewish calendar to [email protected]. You can find a calendar converter at http://www.hebcal.com/converter/).

YAHRZEITSThey are now a part of us, as we remember them


WATCH HIGH HOLY DAYS SERVICES FROM HOME!

If circumstances have you unable to come to High Holy Day services, don't forget that Kol HaLev livestreams Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur services. To watch the livestream, just point your web browser to the Kol HaLev website, to http://kolhalev.net/live-stream.

RELIGIOUS PRACTICES COMMITTEE SEEKS YOUNG MEMBERS

The Religious Practices Committee is feeling a bit light, and would like a couple more members. As we are currently heavy on members with, shall we say, substantial years under our belts, we would particularly like a couple of congregants on the younger side. If you are interested, or would like to hear more about the committee, call Bruce Fallick at 440-318-1035 (home) or 216-579-2970 (work).

SIGN UP AS SHOMER, A MEMBER OF THE SAFETY CORPS

The Hebrew and rabbinic phrase, Kol Yisrael Arevim Zeh B'Zeh, translates freely as "All of Israel is responsible for each other." In our case, we can translate it as, "I've got your back!"

Please take some time during the upcoming holidays to live out this principle. Sign up as a shomer —a member of the Safety Corps, helping to ensure that everything is safe and orderly during our High Holy Days.

If you can walk the circle of our building and are able to operate a cell phone to call 911 in case of emergency, you are qualified to be a shomer.

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Simchat Torah Service Sunday, October 23


attendance

While advance registrations is requested and helpful for planning, it is not required. All Kol HaLev members whose dues are current are welcome at services at no additional cost, as are their children under age 25.

prayerbooks

Members, don’t forget to bring your High Holy Days prayerbook, Prayerbook for the Days of Awe. Our custom as a welcoming community is to reserve our few copies for visitors and guests.

THE HIGH HOLY DAYS AT KOL HALEV in Brief LAST MINUTE DETAILS AND REMINDERS!

Sun., Oct. 2 8:00‐10:00 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah Service at Ratner School. Kiddush Sponsors: Josh Gippin, Marcia and Gil Goldberg and Leah Gilbert. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Please arrive by 7:45 p.m.

9:30 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Service at Ratner School. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Adult Service: Please arrive by 9:15 a.m. Kiddush sponsors: Marcia and Gil Goldberg and Leah Gilbert.

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 nooChildren's Programming. Age group‐specific Children's Programming. Children will be invited to join in the adult Shofar Service around noon.

11:00 a.m.‐12:30 noonTot/Parent Programming. For families with children in preschool and younger.

1:00 ‐2:30 p.m. Community "Potluck‐Plus" Luncheon. Registration, potluck contribution and payment required. The meal begins after the service.

3:30‐4:30 p.m. Tashlich at Shaker Lakes. Maps available at services.

Tue., Oct. 4 9:30 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Service at Ratner School. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive by 9:15 a.m. Kiddush sponsors: Marcia and Gil Goldberg and Leah Gilbert.

Oct. 11‐12Tue., Oct. 7:00‐9:00 p.m. Kol Nidre Service at Ratner School; Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; please arrive and get settled by 6:45

9:30 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. Yom Kippur Service; Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive by 9:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. Children's Programming. Age group‐specific Children's and Tot/Parent Programming are scheduled. Locations will be posted at the Chldren's Registration Table.

11:00 a.m.‐12:30 noonTot/Parent Programming. For families with children in preschool and younger.12:45‐1:30 p.m. Avodah Service1:45‐2:30 p.m. Meditation12:45‐3:30 p.m. Social Justice Talk with guest Dave Fleischer.3:45‐4:45 p.m. Torah Study5:00‐6:00 p.m. Yizkor Service6:00‐7:00 p.m. Neilah Service

10:00‐11:00 a.m. Sukkah Building at Ratner School.

5:00‐7:00 p.m.

Intergenerational Sukkot Celebration at Ratner School. Please bring a potluck dish to share with the community. The dishes should be vegetarian/dairy or parve and nut‐free. Please bring enough for 8‐10 people: A‐H – main dish; I‐P – salads/side dishes; Q‐Z – dessert or drink. In keeping with our goal of becoming a more sustainable community, we encourage members to bring their own reusable plates, cups, utensils and napkins to our potluck. Questions? Contact Robyn at robyn@kolhalev net or 216 320 1498Mon., Oct.

17 10:30 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. Sukkot Service at Ratner Chapel; Service Leader: Rabbi Steve; Kiddush Sponsors: Josh Chefitz and Alan Lipson and Judy HarrisSun., Oct. 6:30‐9:00 p.m. Simchat Torah Service at Ratner School followed by a community dessert potluck.Mon., Oct. 24 10:30 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. Shemini Atzerat/Yizkor Service at Ratner School. Service Leader: Rabbi Steve; Kiddush Sponsors:

Chip May and Maxine Collin.

Sun., Oct. 16

SUKKOT, SIMCHAT TORAH AND SHEMINI ATZERET

KOL NIDRE AND YOM KIPPUR

ROSH HASHANAH

Tikkum Olam Drive; Please bring items for AIDS Taskforce; Mazon contribution envelopes will be available at the Information Table.

Mon., Oct. 3

Wed., Oct. 12

WORSHIP SERVICES

HIGH HOLY DAYS CALENDAR


ENTREESFruit-filledblintzes Roasted potatoesPoached salmon Grilled vegetablesMacaroni & cheese Pasta saladLox Egg saladVegetarian lasagna Tuna saladQuiche or strata Noodle kugelFruit salad Mixed green salad

dessert for children

Honey Cake Small sandwichesBrownies Fruit, bite sizeCookies Macaroni & cheeseCake Vegetable platterPie Crackers

You can bring any dish to the potluck luncheon which is dairy, parve and NUT-FREE. Fruit, vegetables, fish, eggs, pasta, salads, baked goods (breads, desserts), cheese -- any dish which is not made with meat or meat products (like broth) -- will be great addition. If you need inspiration, try one of these stand-byes.

the rosh hashanah potluck luncheon: what to bring

AT SERVICES: CHILDREN

A combination of children's services, free childcare and paid babysitting is available for children during the High Holy Days, depending on the date and the age of the child. Please help us keep services safe and welcoming for the whole community by ensuring that your children are supervised at all times. Children are expected to be with their parents when they are not in children’s programming, babysitting or childcare.

children’s programming & childcare

On Rosh Hashanah(firstday)andYom Kippur, children in kindergarten-grade 8 may attend the Children’s Program from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Alternately, they may attend services with a parent. Please note: Children may not roam the building unattended; unoccupied teens may be pressed into service!!

Also on Rosh Hashanah(firstday)andYom Kippur, childcare, provided by parent volunteers, is available in the Library before (9:30-10:30) and after (12:30-1:30) Children’s Programs.

babysitting, ages 1-4Babysitting for children ages 1-4 is available on first day of Rosh Hashanah and on Yom Kippur from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost for each day is $10 for one child with a maximum $18 per family. (Wedon’tofferbabysitting for children under the age of one; however parents and their infants are welcome in the babysitting room.) Snacks will be provided; if your child has special dietary needs, please provide a snack.

If you haven’t pre-registered for babysitting, you will be billed. Before you leave your children at babysitting youmustfilledoutacopyofthebabysittingwaiveronpage 10 of this newsletter. ABOUT HOLIDAY MEALS

rosh hashanah potluck luncheon

All who attend our morning services on the first day of Rosh Hashanah are invited to join us after services for our Potluck Luncheon for a nominal fee of $5 per person or $10 per family and the contribution of a potluck dish. Details below.

breaking the fast

If you are interested in sharing a potluck Break-the-Fast meal at a member’s home after Yom Kippur services, OR if you would like to host other Kol HaLev members at YOUR home, please contact Marcia Goldberg ([email protected]) now.

DONATIONS & TIKKUN OLAM

donations

The High Holy Days are many members’ favorite time to make contributions to Kol HaLev. At this time of year, many people donate to the High Holy Day Flower Fund, in addition to traditional donations made in honor of or in memory of an important person in their lives. Two new funds--theRabbiJeffandDebScheinFundandtheHesed Fund -- round out a list of worthy funds which includes The Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, the Dudley Dinner Fund, and the General Fund. Donations will be acknowledged in a fall newsletter.

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DONATIONS & TIKKUN OLAM, cont'd.

tikkun olam

Each year during Yom Kippur, Kol HaLev members organize multiple tikkun olam opportunities for our community. This year, thanks to Nancy Rubel, Jonathan Wilhelm and Elliot Posner and Gillian Weiss, we have three agencies accepting a range of contributions, including volunteer hours, canned goods and money. Envelopes and collection bins will be available in the Ratner lobby during Yom Kippur, Oct. 11 & 12.

In support of

Founded in 1985, Mazon (http://mazon.org/) has long been a favorite High Holidays tikkum olam project for Kol HaLev members. As in previous years, donation envelopes will be on the information table outside of services beginning on Rosh Hashanah. Grab an envelope, insert your check made out to Mazon, seal it, and return it to the basket on the table where the other materials are located, No postage is necessary; we will send all the checks together as a collective donation from Kol HaLev, each in its orignal sealed envelope so that your donation amount will remain confidential.

In support of US Together

A couple years ago, international events sparked renewed interest among Kol HaLev members in providing aid to refugees through HIAS, a national Jewish organization long committed to assisting refugees.

This year, Kol HaLev has committed to becoming more actively involved with US Together (http://ustogether.us/), a HIAS-affiliated refuge resettlement agency with a local focus, with offices in Cleveland Heights, Columbus and Toledo. There a number of ways Kol HaLev members can become involved in U.S. Together.

Donate.We will have envelopes available beginning on Rosh Hashanah and through Yom Kippur, for making a donation to US Together. As with Mazon (above), you can bring a sealed, confidential, donation back to Kol HaLev; all donations will be delivered to US Together as a single gift from the Kol HaLev community.

Help organize the fundraiser. Elliot Posner ([email protected]) and Gillian Weiss ([email protected]) will be helping with US Together’s spring fundraising gala. If you would like to work with Elliot and Gillian to make

this a successful event, please contact them directly.

Be Kol Halev’s liaison. The US Together staff needs assistance of all sorts in their daily efforts to support the settlement of refugees in our area. We are looking for a Kol Halev member who would stay in close contact with the staff and keep interested community members apprised of US Together’s needs. Please contact Elliot or Nancy ([email protected]) if you’re interested.

Stay informed. Sign up with US Together (email [email protected] and ask to be added to her mailing list) for information about events and issues of concern to refugees in our area and across the country and world. Over time, we hope to make a significant and meaningful contribution to the lives of refugees here in Northeast Ohio.

In support of AIDS TASK FORCE:

Please donate to the Pantry at the AIDS Task Force of Greater Cleveland (www.aidstaskforce.org). Bring your bagged goods to the lobby on Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur morning; all items will be ready to be picked up by the Pantry during the afternoon of Yom Kippur. The Pantry has been very specific in expressing their needs, so please bring the following items:

Food items: Boxed macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, canned chicken, tuna and other meats are needed most. Boxed milk and canned vegetables also appreciated. Please check expiration dates. Supplements (like Boost or Ensure) are not needed this year.

Personal Hygiene products: Toilet paper and Kleenex are needed most, along with shave cream, disposable razors, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, soap. Travel sizes are especially appreciated.

Todah rabah (Thank you)!


BABYSITTING WAIVER , EMERGENCY CONTACT AND MEDICAL PERMISSION FORM

Parent/Guardian Information:

Parent/Guardian Name: _____________________________________________________Cell Phone:______________________ Additional phone: _______________________ I will remain in the building while my child is in babysitting (initial here)_________

Emergency Contact Name:____________________________________Phone: _________________ Relation to child: ___________

Child Information:

Child’s Name: _____________________ Age: ____ DOB: __/__/___ Allergies: Yes No If yes, explain

Does your child have any medical conditions we should know about? Yes No If yes, explain

Child’s Name: _____________________ Age: ____ DOB :__/__/___ Allergies: Yes No If yes, explain

Does your child have any medical conditions we should know about? Yes No If yes, explain

Waiver and Medical Consent: I, the undersigned parent/guardian of the child/children named above, agree to hold Kol HaLev harmless and waive any and all claims in connection with or arising out of Kol HaLev’s High Holy Days babysitting service, including, but not limited to, bodily harm or injury to my child. In addition I release and waive all claims against Kol HaLev and its agents, employees, volunteers, representatives, officers and directors arising from my child’s/children’s participation in High Holy Days babysitting.

I hereby grant permission for Kol HaLev and its employees to act on my behalf to protect the health and safety of my child/children in the event I do not respond to efforts to contact me. I fully release Kol HaLev and its employees from any liability in connection with those actions.

I understand that there is a fee for babysitting and that the fee is $10 per child per day, with a maximum of $18 per family per day.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS CONSENT AND WAIVER FORM AND SIGN VOLUNTARILY AND ENTIRELY OF MY OWN FREE WILL.

Parent/Guardian Name (please print)

Parent/Guardian Signature _________ __________________________________ Date: __/__/___


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Sunday, October 16, 2016

10 am to 12 noon at the Ratner School

We will be building the sukkah next to the gym, which can be accessed through the back parking lot. Design and

building is led by Jack Brodsky & David Williams. We will not be able to do it without at least 10 volunteers.

Please let Robyn know if you will be able to help, [email protected] or 216-320-1498.

Join the community as we celebrate, break bread and of course sing in our sukkah.

Please bring a potluck dish to share with the community. The dishes should be vegetarian/dairy or parve and nut-free. Please bring enough for 8-10 people:

A-H – main dish ~ I-P – salads/side dishes ~ Q-Z – dessert or drink

In keeping with our goal of becoming a more sustainable community, we encourage members to bring their own reusable plates, cups, utensils and napkins to our potluck

Questions? Contact Robyn at [email protected] or 216-320-1498

Sukkot Intergenerational Potluck

Sunday, October 16, 2016/15 Tishre 5777 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Ratner School


CALENDAR9:30‐10:30 a.m. Torah Study in the Ratner Library. Parsha Nitzavim led by Leah Kamionkowski10:30 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. Shabbat Service in the Ratner Chapel. Parsha: Nitzavim ; Service Leader: Rabbi Steve

Sun., Oct. 2 8:00‐10:00 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah Service at Ratner School. Kiddush Sponsors: Josh Gippin, Marcia and Gil Goldberg and Leah Gilbert. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Please arrive by 7:45 p.m.

9:30 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Service at Ratner School. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Adult Service: Please arrive by 9:15 a.m. Kiddush sponsors: Marcia and Gil Goldberg and Leah Gilbert.

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon Children's Programming. Age group‐specific Children's Programming. Children will be invited to join in the adult Shofar Service around noon.

11:00 a.m.‐12:30 noon Tot/Parent Programming. For families with children in preschool and younger.

1:00 ‐2:30 p.m. Community "Potluck‐Plus" Luncheon. Registration, potluck contribution and payment required. The meal begins after the service.

3:30‐4:30 p.m. Tashlich at Shaker Lakes. Maps available at services.

Tue., Oct. 4 9:30 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Service at Ratner School. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive by 9:15 a.m. Kiddush sponsors: Marcia and Gil Goldberg and Leah Gilbert.

Sat., Oct. 8 9:30 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. Member Led Service in the Ratner Chapel. Parsha: Vayelekh; Kiddush Sponsor Needed; Greeter Needed.

Sun., Oct. 9 10:00 a.m.‐12:00 noon NesiyaOct. 11‐12

Tue., Oct. 11 7:00‐9:00 p.m. Kol Nidre Service at Ratner School; Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; please arrive and get settled by 6:45 p.m.9:30 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. Yom Kippur Service; Doors open at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive by 9:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. Children's Programming. Age group‐specific Children's and Tot/Parent Programming are scheduled. Locations will be posted at the Chldren's Registration Table.

11:00 a.m.‐12:30 noon Tot/Parent Programming. For families with children in preschool and younger.12:45‐1:30 p.m. Avodah Service1:45‐2:30 p.m. Meditation12:45‐3:30 p.m. Social Justice Talk with guest Dave Fleischer.3:45‐4:45 p.m. Torah Study5:00‐6:00 p.m. Yizkor Service6:00‐7:00 p.m. Neilah Service9:15‐10:15 a.m. Philosophical Inquiry (5th ‐ 7th graders)9:30‐10:30 a.m. Torah Discussion10:30 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. Hagiga

10:30 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. Shabbat Service in the Ratner Chapel. Parsha: Ha'azinu ; Kiddush Sponsors: Chris Sklarin and Alexis Abramson; Greeter: Anna Kelman.

10:45‐11:15 a.m. Tot‐Parent Shabbat Program

1:15‐2:15 p.m.Mindful Jewish Practice in the Ratner Library. The sessions begin with a few minutes of a talk to offer a kavannah or intention for the sitting practice of 30 minutes, and end with an opportunity for informal sharing about meditation and spiritual practice.

10:00 a.m.‐12:00 noon Nesiya10:00‐11:00 a.m. Sukkah Building at Ratner School.

5:00‐7:00 p.m.

Intergenerational Sukkot Celebration at Ratner School. Please bring a potluck dish to share with the community. The dishes should be vegetarian/dairy or parve and nut‐free. Please bring enough for 8‐10 people: A‐H – main dish; I‐P – salads/side dishes; Q‐Z – dessert or drink. In keeping with our goal of becoming a more sustainable community, we encourage members to bring their own reusable plates, cups, utensils and napkins to our potluck. Questions? Contact Robyn at [email protected] or 216‐320‐1498.

Deadline for the September Kol HaLev Happenings NewsletterMon., Oct. 17 10:30 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. Sukkot Service at Ratner Chapel; Service Leader: Rabbi Steve; Kiddush Sponsors: Josh Chefitz and Alan

Lipson and Judy Harris; Greeter Needed.Wed., Oct. 7:30‐8:30 p.m. GCC Core Team MeetingFri., Oct. 21 6:00‐8:00 p.m. Bonim Shabbat Potluck in the Novick‐Oster Sukkah.

Sat., Oct. 22 9:30 a.m.‐10:15 a.m.Mindful Jewish Practice in the Ratner Library. The sessions begin with a few minutes of a talk to offer a kavannah or intention for the sitting practice of 30 minutes, and end with an opportunity for informal sharing about meditation and spiritual practice.

Sun., Oct. 16

Tikkum Olam Drive; Please bring items for AIDS Taskforce; Mazon contribution envelopes will be available at the Information Table.

Sat., Oct. 1

Mon., Oct. 3

Wed., Oct. 12

Sat., Oct. 15


CALENDAR

We strive to make this calendar as accurate as possible, but additions, cancellations and other changes may occur after the newsletter is published. To ensure you have the most up-to-date information, please double-check your plans in the Weekly Update (which arrives in members' email inboxes every Thursday), or visit the calendar on the Kol HaLev website.

To sign up to host a kiddush, go tonhttp://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4bada828a1f85-kolhalev5To sign up to be a greeter, go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4bada828a1f85-kolhalev4

Sat., Oct. 22 10:00 a.m.‐2:00 p.m. Bar Mitzvah of Nadiv Brenner‐ Ballin/ Sukkot Service at Ratner School. Parsha: Chol HaMo‐eid Sukkot ; Service Leaders: Rabbi Steve and Nadiv. Kiddush sponsors: Nurete Brenner and Mitchell Ballin

10:00 a.m.‐12:00 noon Nesiya

6:30‐9:00 p.m. Simchat Torah Service at Ratner School followed by a community dessert potluck. Kiddush Host Needed; Greeter Needed.

Mon., Oct. 24 10:30 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. Shemini Atzerat/Yizkor Service at Ratner School. Service Leader: Rabbi Steve; Kiddush Sponsors: Chip May

and Maxine Collin. Greeter Needed.Thu., Oct. 27 7:30‐9:00 p.m. Book Club Meeting at the home of Anne Adamson.

Fri., Oct. 28 6:00‐9:00 p.m.

Kabbalat Shabbat and Potluck at Ratner. Service Leader: Rabbi Steve and member musicians. The potluck contributions should be vegetarian/dairy or pareve and should not contain nuts. Please bring enough for 8‐10. In keeping with our goal of becoming a more sustainable community, we encourage members to bring their own reuseable plates, cups, utensils and napkins to our potluck. Assignments : A‐H ‐ Main Dish; I‐P ‐Appetizer or Salad; Q‐Z – Dessert or Drink ; Kiddush Host: Arthur Lieberman; Greeter Needed.

Sat., Oct., 29 10:30 a.m.‐12:30 p.m. Musical Shabbat Service at the home of David and Elizabeth Conn; Parsha: Bereshit ; Service Leader: Rabbi Steve; Kiddush Sponsor Needed.

Sun., Oct. 30 10:00 a.m.‐12:00 noon Nesiya

Sat. Nov. 5 10:00 a.m.‐2:00 p.m. Shabbat Service and Bar Mitzvah of Joseph Moritz at the Ratner School; Parsha: Noach ; Service leaders: Rabbi Steve and Joseph; Kiddush Sponsor: Rachel Kay.

Sun., Oct. 23


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