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3 ADAR - 4 NISAN 5777 MARCH 2017Volume 32, No. 3
C o n g r e g a t i o n N e r T a m i d a r e f o r m s y n a g o g u e
Educational & Upcoming Events
Friday, March 10th, 6:00 ��, Purim Celebration, Pot Luck Dinner, Magillat Reading, Come in Costume
Saturday, March 11th, 10:00 ��, Torah Study, at Legacy Willow Bend
Saturday, March 25th, 10:00 ��, Torah Service & Kiddish
Saturday, March 25th, 6:30 ��, Havdalah, BYODD, followed by Israeli/International Folk Dancing
Friday, March 31st, 7:30 ��, 5th Friday Movie Night, “Wall-E”
Every Shabbat, 7:30 ��, Friday Night Services.
Every Shabbat 10:00 ��, Shabbat Morning Service, 10:45 �� Torah Study.
March and April are two of the three busiest months forNer Tamid! We start in March with our Annual PurimCelebration on Friday, March 10th, at 6:00 ��. Please note theearlier starting time for this. Our celebration will include a DairyPot Luck Dinner, reading of the Magillat, and a couple of specialevents! The next day, Saturday, March 11th, our regularlyscheduled Torah Study will take place at 10:00 ��, at The Legacyat Willow Bend. As a special treat, we will be delivering Purimgift bags to all of the Jewish residents at Legacy. Thank you toShuli & Jack, Brittni, Cantor Patti & Mr. T, Kathy and myself forhelping put together the gifts.
Saturday, March 25th, we will have our Torah Service at10:00 �� followed by Kiddish. Please come and support ourawesome Torah readers! That evening at 6:30 ��, we return forHavdalah, Bring Your Own Dairy Dinner and Israeli/Internationalfolk dancing at 7:30 ��. It is a lot of fun, so come and enjoy.
Movie Night returns on the Fifth Friday, March 31st, at7:30 pm with the showing of “Wall-E”. From what I have beentold, it is a great movie, (can you believe that I have not seen it?)that everyone loves. Please come and share the evening with us.
April will be just as jammed packed! Special eventsduring April include the annual MS Walk on Saturday, April 8th,at 7:30 ��, in Addison. We will be walking with Team Wizards,the team that honors the memory of I. D. Freed. Immediatelyfollowing the MS Walk, we will travel to The Legacy at WillowBend for our Torah Study at 10:00 ��. In the evening we willgather at Ner Tamid for an open discussion about Anti-Semitism,as it has become much more present in recent months.
Pesach begins on Monday, April 10th. Our Annual Second NightSeder will be Tuesday, April 11th, starting at 6:30 ��at NerTamid. Please see the flyer on page 4. Be sure to send your
(President Continued on page 5)
This month, we will celebrate the holiday of Purim.The holiday is celebrated on the 14th of Adar. However inwalled cities (created during the time of Joshua), it isactually celebrated on the 15th of Adar.
The word “Purim” means “lots” and refers to thelottery that Haman used to choose the date for the massacreof the Jewish people. On this holiday, we remember thedefeat of a plot to exterminate the Jews. These plots have,unfortunately, continued throughout the years, and yet wehave been saved against these efforts
Purim is considered a minor holiday and is notsubject to the restrictions of Shabbat, but it is preceded by aminor fast, commemorating Esther’s 3 day fast beforeapproaching the king. Some will also avoid doing work, incommemoration of the holiday.
There are many customs and mitzvoth forcelebrating Purim. The primary mitzvah is to hear them’gillah, known as M’gillot Esther. (There are by the way,5 m’gillot - Esther, Ruth, Song of Songs, Lamentations, andEcclesiastes). M’gillat Esther is to be read publically and,of course, we “blot out” the villain’s name each time it issaid with groggers, feet stomping, yelling, etc.
We are commanded to eat, drink and be merry.The Talmud says we are to drink so much that we cannotdistinguish between “cursing Haman” and “praisingMordechai”. Of course, for those who cannot or should notdrink, they are exempt from this obligation.
(Cantor Continued on page 9)
Prez’sMenschen-ings
Cantor’s NotesCantor Patti Turner
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Congregation Ner Tamid751 Hebron Parkway, #340
Lewisville, Texas 75057(972) 416-9738Mailing Address:P.O. Box 112772
Carrollton, TX 75011-2772
2015—2016 ContactsCantor/Para-Rabbi . . Cantor Patti Turner
President . . . . . . . . Randy Friedberg972-315-1911
Vice President . . . . . . . . . Cary Miller972-492-6023
Secretary . . . . .Brittni Coe214-704-2224
Treasurer . . . . . . . Randy Friedberg972-315-1911
Trustee . . . . . . . . . . .Larry Spritzer972-539-7206
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Membership & Care CommitteeKathy Friedberg
Ner Tamid Times Editor’sKathy & Daryl Friedberg
Ner Tamid Web Site . . . . .Brittni Coe214-704-2224
Trustee . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Pierce972-245-5799
If you are unable to provide Oneg on your assigned date, please find areplacement for yourself or feel free to send in a donation or dropitems off beforehand. Thank you!
When providing Oneg, please keep the following guidelines in mind:
An inexpensive, small centerpiece would be appreciated. Vases willbe provided for flowers.
Oneg suggestions include a sheet cake or two dozen cookies as well asfruit, nuts, trail mix or vegetables.
Juice and wine will be provided. Paper products and silverware will be provided. Set up should be done before Services, but, if necessary, can be done
quietly during Services. Clean up includes emptying trash cans, sweeping and mopping floors,
washing and putting away all items used, and wiping downcountertops.
If you are aware of a special occasion [anniversary, birthday,graduation, etc.] and would like to provide Oneg on a date not scheduledfor yourself, please feel free to contact the Oneg provider scheduled andmake arrangements with them. [email protected]
ONEG SHABBAT GUIDELINES
Congregation Ner Tamid’s CARE COMMITTEEbrings a "neighbor helping neighbor" approach toproviding aid and support to congregants who need helpduring difficult times. We offer help with cooking becauseof illness or accidents; and provide assistance to families inmourning or with other special needs.
If you know of an individual, or family, in the C-N-T community who can use our assistance, or if you want to join our team,please e-mail: KAThy Friedberg at: [email protected]
Congregation Ner Tamid's CARE COMMITTEE
The Harlan S. Friedberg Memorial Yahrzeit Plaque is athoughtful way to remember loved ones who have departedfrom us but will never be forgotten.
Memorial Plates, each with a light to be illuminated forthe Yahrzeit, are available that can be inscribed with up tothree lines of personal engraving which may include thedeparted’s name, Hebrew name, if desired, and the Hebrewand Gregorian dates.
The cost of each Memorial Plate is $180.00. The ten times Chai willprovide for the continued funding of additional Memorial Yahrzeit Plaques, asthey become necessary, as well as the cost of the individual Memorial Plates andengraving.
If you have someone’s name that you would like to have placed on theYahrzeit Plaque, please contact Randy Friedberg or any member of the Board.Much as the Mourner’s Kaddish is a spiritual reaffirmation to the goodness oflife, so shall these Memorial Plates be a visual reaffirmation and tribute to thegoodness of our loved one’s lives.
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Share your interests and points ofview with the rest of us that we all maygrow.
Kathy & Daryl Friedberg, Editor’s
(972) 315-1911
Email: [email protected]
MARCH 2017 3 ADAR - 4 NISAN 5777 PAGE 3
This month, Jews around theworld celebrate Purim, the festival com-memorating our victory over the wickedHaman. In much of the world, we eat thepopular treat Hamentashen (Haman’s ears)to symbolize our victory. Beside Haman’sears there is other food which symbolizesthe victory of the Jews. Here is a list oftreats from around the world, or should Isay from Hodu to Cush:
Russia - Kulich: In Jewish communities inRussia, it was customary to bake long,sweet challah loaves that resemble ropes, tocommemorate the rope that Haman wantedto hang the Jewish leader Mordechai on(and on which Haman was hanged instead)!
Bulgaria - Caveos Di Aman: For manyJewish communities, pasta has long beenconsidered a traditional Purim dish. Hereis a traditional Bulgarian Purim meal; itname means “Haman’s Hair”.
1 lb vermicelli or spaghettiSalt6 tablespoons olive oilJuice of 2 lemonsBlack pepper30 black olives3 hard boiled eggs
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water untildone al dente. Drain, and dress with theolive oil and lemon juice beaten with saltand pepper. Mix in the olives and garnishwith hard-boiled eggs cut in wedges. Serveat room temperature.
Eastern Europe - Kreplach: There aremany secrets in the Purim story. For in-stance, Esther, the Jewish queen, disguisesher identity. She even has a secret name inaddition to Esther: Hadassah. Most nota-bly, G-d himself is hidden in the PurimMegilla: even though it was G-d who savedthe Jews, His name is hidden in the text.This theme of disguise is carried over intoother areas of Purim: we dress up in cos-tumes, and it is customary to eat “hidden”foods, such as kreplch and ravioli (wherethe filling is covered up with dough) onPurim.
Persia - Nanbrangi: In many communi-ties, seeds such as poppy seeds or sesameseeds are added to Purim delicacies, tosymbolize “Haman’s fleas”. This delicatedessert, decorated with poppy seeds, is atraditional Persian Purim treat.
France - Palmiers: This French Jewishdessert is also meant to evoke the misshap-en ears of Haman.Here is a super easy recipe:
Box of puff pastry2/3 cup powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 425 F. Sprinkle a worksurface with some of the sugar and roll outthe pastry to about ¼ inch thick, in a stripabout 4-8 inches wide. Fold the short endsof the pastry in so that the two edges meetin the middle, in a double-roll shape. Cutthe pastry into slices ½ inch thick. Openthe slices out slightly to form ear shapes.Sprinkle the baking sheet with sugar andput the palmiers flat on the sheet. Bake thepalmiers for 15-20 minutes, turning themover once during cooking.
Greece/Turkey - Haman’s Fingers: InJewish community from Greece and Tur-key, Purim is celebrated by eating wickedHaman’s Fingers. It is phyllo dough filledwith nuts and sugar rolled into fingers,sprinkled with powdered sugar or dipped insugar water.
List and recipes found in Aish.com
Israel- India: Talking about “hidden”food, the Jewish Indians also have a hiddenfood treat for Purim. It is called Puren Puri(do you see the Purim in the words?). Youwill find this dish only at Purim holiday,not at any other days of the year. The dishis made of smooth dough filled withcooked sweet chickpeas mash, flattenedlike a naan or pita and cooked in a dry skil-let.I have to say objectively that the tastiestones are made by my Mom. LOL
Come join us at the Purim Celebration
and taste one…
or two of these recipes
Bête Avon,Shuli French
Kosher Fusion by Shuli Inside this issue:
Anniversaries & Birthdays 10
Calendars 7-8
Cantor’s Notes 1
Care Committee 2
Community Service 11
Congregation Contacts 2
Donations 11
Educational Events 1
Jewish Humor 9
Kosher Fusion 3
Membership 12
Mission Statement 12
Oneg Shabbat Guide 2
President’s Message 1
Weekly Torah Portion Summary 6
Yahrzeits 10
Future Planning 5
Passover 4
Mazel Tov Corner 5
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Space Available
Do you have a group, club,friends that need a place tomeet? Need a place for Yoga,Mahjong, Bridge, Quilting,Parties or …Contact us about our space!
Future Planning
3/25 Torah Service3/31 Movie Night - “Wall-E”4/8 MS Walk4/11 Annual 2nd Night Seder5/7 JFGD Independence Day5/13 Lag Ba-Omar
Send a family member/friend agreeting card and help fund C-N-T.
Greeting cards, for anyoccasion, will be made up and sentout quickly. Just make a monetarydonation to C-N-T, to whateverfund you wish, and send theinformation to: KAThy Friedbergat [email protected]
NEED A GREETING CARD?
reservation in as soon as possible [email protected] is already well underway and ifyou would like to help, please contactKathy at [email protected] Yizkor Memorial Service will be heldon the 8th day of Pesach at 7:00 pm.
On the last Saturday of April wewill have Torah Study at our regular timeof 10:00 ��. That evening at 6:30 ��, wereturn for Havdalah, Bring Your OwnDairy Dinner and Israeli/International folkdancing at 7:30 ��. We are hoping tohave live music that evening!
We have added a Future PlanningList on page 5 of activities that are comingup in the next couple of months so thatyou can put them on your calendar. Asalways, if you have suggestions ofactivities, events, projects or programs thatyou would like to see at Ner Tamid, pleasecontact any Board member with yoursuggestions! The Mazel Tov Corner isanother new section in the newsletter andyour help is needed. This will be a placeto announce special achievements,Simchahs - a place to brag! Please sendyour Mazel Tov’s to me to be included!
Remember to support ourCommunity Service activities (see page11). Please take advantage of the rewardsprograms with the Kroger CommunityRewards, Tom Thumb Rewards, and theAmazon Smiles programs which help tosupport Ner Tamid.
Come experience what sets Ner Tamidapart.Where you are more than just a name!
Shalom,Randy
(President Continued from page 1)
Mazel TovMazel TovMazel Tov CornerCornerCorner
Please send your: Special announcements Simchahs Achievements Bragging notes
Chanukah December 2016
Israeli Dancing January 2017
Israeli Dancing February 2017
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TerumahExodus 25:1 - 27:19
Moses is commanded by God toconstruct a portable Sanctuary inaccordance with detailed instructions aboutits size, its materials, and the variousancillary ritual objects with which it is tobe furnished. For these purposes thepeople were asked to make a free-willoffering (Terumah) of metals, fabrics,skins, wood, precious stones, oil andspices.
The outer court of the Sanctuarywas a rectangular structure without a roofthat was surrounded by curtains. Itcontained an altar for burnt offerings and awashstand for the priests. All Israelitescould enter this area.
The Tabernacle was divided intotwo sections, separated by a veil. Onlypriests were permitted to enter this area. Itcontained an altar for incense, the seven-branched Menorah and a table for theshowbread.
The inner chamber of theTabernacle, the Holy of Holies, containedthe Ark of the Covenant; the high priestwas accorded access, but only on YomKippur.
Our sidra provides specificinstructions about the design of each ofthese structures and their furnishings.
TetzavehExodus 27:20 - 30:10
This portion is a continuation ofthe detailed listing of the appurtenancesrequired for the functioning of the desertSanctuary, and of the priestly garmentswhich Aaron, the High Priest, and his sonshad to wear when officiating in theSanctuary.
NER TAMID – The expression“Eternal Light” is actually a misnomer;“Regular Light,” while not as lofty anexpression, is a more accurate rendering.The Ner Tamid was kindled each day inthe evening and burned throughout thenight until the morning.
EPHOD – A tunic, waist-lengthgarment worn by the High Priest. It wasclasped together at the shoulders by twoonyx stones on which were engraved thenames of all twelve tribes, symbolicallyidentifying Aaron as the representative ofall the people.
HOSHEN MISHPAT – TheBreastplate of Judgement was a pouchapproximately nine inches square that wassuspended by two gold chains from the
shoulders of the Ephod. It containedtwelve precious stones (four rows ofthree); each engraved with the name of oneof the tribes. These stones comprised theUrim and Tummim which were consultedas an oracle of sorts in decision making.
ROBE OF THE EPHOD – Asleeveless tunic of blue, worn under theEphod. It was fringed with alternatinggolden and pomegranate shaped bells. Thechiming of the bells indicated to the peoplethat the High Priest was performing hisduties.
MITRE – A turban of linen with agold plate affixed to the front, engravedwith words “Kodesh Ladonai” (Holy tothe Lord).
OTHER GARMENTS – TheHigh Priest also wore a woven tunic, girdleand breeches – all made of linen. Ordinarypriests wore these same linen garments,but their headgear was an ordinary turbaninstead of the Mitre.
ALTAR OF INCENSE – Eachmorning and evening incense was burnedon the altar, made of acacia wood andoverlaid with gold. The Altar of Incensewas placed in the tabernacle just in front ofthe veil that covered the Holy of Holies.
Ki TissaExodus 30:11 - 34:35
Final Instructions for the DesertSanctuary- Additional funds for theconstruction of the Sanctuary were to becollected in connection with a census ofthe male Israelite population above the ageof twenty: a silver half-shekel was to becontributed by all. Instructions for thefashioning of a washbasin for the priests’use, and for the compounding of oil andincense (to be used in association with thesacrifices) completed the detailed list ofthe Sanctuary’s structure and contents.Betzalel and Oholiav are to supervise theentire construction project.
The Golden Calf- While Mosesremains on Mount Sinai the people belowclamor for a tangible representation ofGod, and Aaron accedes to their demand,fashioning a Golden Calf. God informsMoses of the sinful proceedings takingplace at the foot of the mountain andthreatens to wipe out the entire nation.Moses pleads successfully that the peoplebe spared, and then descends to restoreorder. However, as Moses approaches thecamp, he is so enraged by the sight andsounds of the revelry that he smashes thetablets of the law that he has brought fromGod. Moses melts the Golden Calf, grindsits remains into a powder which he pours
into a stream, and forces all the people todrink from it. Three thousand ringleadersare slain. The people express theirremorse.
The Second Set of Tablets- Godbids Moses to ascend Mount Sinai onceagain, where he is given a second set of the“Ten Commandments.” Moses received apersonal revelation from God in whichGod imparts to Moses the attributes ofmercy, kindness and truth by which Heguides the Israelites. Moses returns to thecamp after forty days, his face shining witha divine glow. From now on Moses willwear a veil to conceal his features,removing it only when he enters theSanctuary and comes into God’s presence.
VayakhelExodus 35:1 - 38:20
After Moses’ descent from MountSinai with the second set of tablets, heinformed the people of God’s instructionsfor the construction of the Sanctuary.Moses also emphasized the importance ofrefraining from any kind of work onShabbat. The Israelites responded toMoses’ appeal for voluntary contributionsof material and assistance mostgenerously; their donations exceeded whatwas required.
PekudeiExodus 38:21 - 40:38
The total cost incurred in theconstruction of the Sanctuary was countedat Moses’ command under the direction ofItamar, Aaron’s youngest son. The weightof the gold amounted to 29 talents and 730shekels; of the silver to 100 talents and1,775 shekels, and of the brass to 70talents and 2,400 shekels. The work,having been completed with the making ofthe priestly garments, was inspected andapproved by Moses, who blessed thepeople for their magnificent achievement.
On the first day of the first month(i.e. Nisan, almost a year after the
(Parsha Continued on page 9)
Photo by Cary H. Miller
Weekly Parshas
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Congregation Ner Tamid 3 ADAR – 4 NISAN 5777 MARCH 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 ADAR 3 2 ADAR 4 3 ADAR 5 4 ADAR 6
7:30 PM Services: Cantor PattiTurner
Oneg: Carolyn Jobe
6:08 PM
Parshat: Terumah תרומה פרשת
Exodus 25:1 - 27:1910:00 AM Torah Study
6:45 PM (18 min)5 ADAR 7 6 ADAR 8 7 ADAR 9 8 ADAR 10 9 ADAR 11 10 ADAR 12 11 ADAR 13
10:00 AM Board Meeting
Ta'anit Esther
תענית אסתר6:00 PM Purim Celebration
& Pot Luck Dairy DinnerServices: Cantor Patti TurnerOneg: Judy & Harv Judelson
6:14 PM
Shabbat Zachor שבת זכור
Parshat: Tetzaveh תצוה פרשת
Exodus 27:20 - 30:1010:00 AM Torah Study - At LegacyWillow Bend, 6101 Ohio Dr, PlanoBldg B. 2nd Floor
6:50 PM (18 min)
12 ADAR 14 13 ADAR 15 14 ADAR 16 15 ADAR 17 16 ADAR 18 17 ADAR 19 18 ADAR 20
Purim
פורים
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Shushan Purim
שושן פורים7:30 PM Services: Randy
FriedbergOneg: Marilynn Lepley
7:19 PM
Shabbat Parah שבת פרה
Parshat: Ki Tisa כי תשא פרשת
Exodus 30:11 - 34:3510:00 AM Torah Study
7:55 PM (18 min)19 ADAR 21 20 ADAR 22 21 ADAR 23 22 ADAR 24 23 ADAR 25 24 ADAR 26 25 ADAR 27
NNNEEE WWWSSSLLL EEE TTT TTT EEE RRR
DDDEEE AAA DDD LLL III NNN EEE
7:30 PM Services: Cantor PattiTurner
Oneg: Jessica & Cary Miller
7:24 PM
Shabbat HaChodesh שבת החדשParshat: VaYakhel – Pekudei
פקודי -- ויקהל פרשת
Exodus 35:1 – 38:20Exodus 38:21 - 40:38
10:00 AM Torah Service &Kiddish6:30 PM Havdalah, Bring YourOwn Dairy Dinner7:30 PM Israeli/Internation FolkDancing
8:00 PM (18 min)26 ADAR 28 27 ADAR 29 28 NISAN 1 29 NISAN 2 30 NISAN 3 31 NISAN 4
Rosh Chodesh Nisanראש חודש ניסן
7:30 PM 5th Friday – MovieNight “Wall-E”Oneg: Kathy & RandyFriedberg
7:29 PM
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Congregation Ner Tamid 5 NISAN - 4 IYAR 5777 APRIL 2017
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1 NISAN 5
Parshat: VaYikra ויקרא פרשת
Leviticus 1:1 - 5:2610:00 AM Torah Study
8:05 PM (18 min)
2 NISAN 6 3 NISAN 7 4 NISAN 8 5 NISAN 9 6 NISAN 10 7 NISAN 11 8 NISAN 12
7:30 PM Services: CantorPatti Turner
Oneg: Karen Jennins &Mark Pierce
7:34 PM
Shabbat HaGadol הגדול שבת
Parshat: Tzav צו פרשת
Leviticus 6:1 - 8:367:30 AM MS Walk Addison Circle10:00 AM Torah Study - At Legacy WillowBend6:30 PM Havdalah, Bring Your Own DairyDinner7:30 PM Anti-Semitism Discussion
8:10 PM (18 min)9 NISAN 13 10 NISAN 14 11 NISAN 15 12 NISAN 16 13 NISAN 17 14 NISAN 18 15 NISAN 19
Erev Pesach
ערב פסח 1st Night
Seder
7:36 PM
Pesach I
פסח יום א׳ 6:30 PM Annual2nd Night Seder
8:12 PM
Pesach II
פסח יום ב׳
1st day of the Omer
8:13 PM (18 min)
Pesach III (CH''M)פסח יום ג׳ (חל המוע)
2nd day of the Omer
7:30 PM Services: BrittniCoe
Oneg: Harry RayPesach IV (CH''M)
פסח יום ד׳ (חל המועד )3rd day of the Omer
7:39 PM
10:00 AM Torah StudyPesach V (CH''M)
פסח יום ה׳ (חל המועד )
4th day of the Omer
8:15 PM (18 min)
16 NISAN 20 17 NISAN 21 18 NISAN 22 19 NISAN 23 20 NISAN 24 21 NISAN 25 22 NISAN 26
Pesach VI (CH''M)
פסח יום ו׳ (חל המועד )
5th day of the Omer
7:40 PM
Pesach VIIפסח יום ז׳
6th day of the Omer
8:17 PM
Pesach VIIIפסח יום ח׳
7:00 PM Yiskor –Memorial Service7th day of the Omer
8:18 PM (18 min)
NNEEWWSSLLEETTTTEERR
DDEEAADDLLIINNEE
8th day of the Omer 9th day of the Omer
7:30 PM Services: CantorPatti Turner
Oneg: Dr. Suzy Smith
10th day of the Omer
7:44 PM
Parshat: Shemini שמיני פרשת
Leviticus 9:1 - 11:4710:00 AM Torah Study
11th day of the Omer
8:20 PM (18 min)
23 NISAN 27 24 NISAN 28 25 NISAN 29 26 NISAN 30 27 IYAR 1 28 IYAR 2 29 IYAR 3
12th day of the Omer
Yom HaZikaronlaShoah
יום הזיכרון לשואה
13th day of theOmer
14th day of the Omer
Rosh Chodesh Iyarראש חודש אייר
15th day of the Omer 16th day of the Omer
7:30 PM Services: CantorPatti Turner
Oneg: Renée & LarrySpritzer
17th day of the Omer
7:49 PM
Parshat: Tazria- Metzorahמצרע תזריע - פרשת
Leviticus 12:1 - 15:3310:00 AM Torah Study6:30 PM Havdalah, Bring Your Own Dinner7:30 PM Israeli/International Folk Dancing
18th day of the Omer
8:26 PM (18 min)
30 IYAR 4
19th day of the Omer
MARCH 2017 3 ADAR - 4 NISAN 5777 PAGE 9
The Jewish Fire Brigade
One night outside a small town, afire started inside the local chemical plant.In the blink of an eye, it exploded intomassive flames. The alarm went out to allfire departments for miles around.
When the volunteer fire fightersappeared on the scene, the chemicalcompany president rushed to the fire chiefand said, "All our secret formulas are inthe vault in the center of the plant. Theymust be saved. I'll give $50,000 to the firedepartment that brings them out intact."But the roaring flames held thefirefighters off. Soon more firedepartments had to be called in as thesituation became desperate. As thefiremen arrived, the president shouted outthat the offer was now $100,000 to the firedepartment who could save the company'ssecret files.
From the distance, a lone sirenwas heard as another fire truck came intosight. It was the nearby Chasidic Jewishrural township volunteer fire companycomposed mainly of Jewish, ultra-orthodox men over the age of 65. Toeveryone's amazement, that little broken-down fire engine roared right past all thesleek newer engines that were parkedoutside the plant. Without even slowingdown, it drove straight into the middle ofthe inferno. Outside, the other firemen
watched as the Chasidic old timersjumped off right in the middle of the fireand fought it back on all sides. It was aperformance and effort never seen before.Within a short time, the Chasidic oldtimers had extinguished the fire and savedthe secret formulas.
The grateful chemical companypresident announced that for such asuperhuman feat he was upping thereward to $200,000, and walked over tothank each of the brave fire fighterspersonally. The local TV news reporterrushed in to capture the event on film,asking their chief, "What are you going todo with all that money?"
"Vell," said Moishe Goldberg,the 70-year-old Fire Chief, "Da foist tingve gonna do is fix da brakes on datflipping truck!"
The Squirrel Problem
There were four churches and asynagogue in a small town: a Presbyterianchurch, a Baptist church, a Methodistchurch, a Catholic church, and asynagogue. Each church and thesynagogue had a problem with squirrels.
The Presbyterian church called a meetingto decide what to do about their squirrels.After much prayer and consideration, theyconcluded the squirrels were predestined
to be there and they shouldn't interferewith God's divine will.
At the Baptist church the squirrels hadtaken an interest in the baptistery Thedeacons met and decided to put a waterslide on the baptistery and let the squirrelsdrown themselves. The squirrels liked theslide and, unfortunately, knewinstinctively how to swim so twice asmany squirrels showed up the followingweek.
The Methodist church decided that theywere not in a position to harm any ofGod's creatures. So, they humanelytrapped their squirrels and set them freenear the Baptist Church. Two weeks laterthe squirrels were back when the Baptiststook down the water slide.
But the Catholic Church came up with avery creative strategy. They baptized allthe squirrels and consecrated them asmembers of the church. Now they onlysee them on Christmas and Easter.
Not much was heard from the Jewishsynagogue; they took the first squirrel andcircumcised him. They haven't seen asquirrel since.
Shalom,Hilda & KathyDownloaded 12/29/2016, http://jr.co.il
Jewish Humor
Another commandment forPurim is the giving of gifts of food ordrink (sh’lach manot), and to makegifts to charity.
There is also a custom to holdcarnival – like celebrations. We performplays and parodies, called shpiels. Wealso wear costumes, which here inAmerica, has been associated withMardi Gras.
One of the things we shouldnotice about M’gillat Esther is, unlike allother books in the Tanakh, Gd.’s name isnot mentioned. From this we can learnthat sometimes Gd. works in mysteriousways – coincidence, if you will (but asGibbs says – “There is no such thing ascoincidence!”). One of my professorstold us, “Coincidence is Gd.’s way ofremaining anonymous”.
The idea of omitting Gd.’s nameis also associated with “hester
panim” (“the concealed face of Gd.”).However, some say that Mordechaidoes make an indirect reference to Gd.by saying to Esther: …if you keep silentin this crisis, relief and deliverance willcome to the Jews from another quarter,while you and your father’s house willperish. And who knows, perhaps youhave attained to royal position for justsuch a crisis, (Esther 4:13-14).
Another explanation for theomission of Gd’s name is “since thebook was written in scroll form andsent to Jews throughout Persia, thename was omitted in case the scroll wasdesecrated in anyway.”
We invite you to attend our Purimcelebration on Friday night, March 10th,where we will hear the M’gillah read,see a great Shpiel, and celebrate withmuch merry making!
Cantor Patti
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departure from Egypt), the Tabernacle waserected under Moses’ personal supervision,and the contents were arranged in theprescribed order. A cloud covered theTabernacle, which was filled with God’sglory. Whenever the cloud lifted it gave thesignal to the Israelites to continue theirjourney.
Thus the Book of Exodusconcludes.
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Your assistance is needed. A Publicity Committee is being formed tohelp get the word out that Ner Tamid is one of the best kept secrets in theMetroplex. We don’t want to be secret anymore. We need some ideas,some writing and some placement to get the word out.
Please contact:Randy Friedberg at [email protected] you can give us a couple of minutes of your time.
Publicity
Anniversaries
MARCH
6 - Megan & Adam Turner
APRIL
11 - March & Alan Prager
FEBRUARY
28 - Steven Eugene Turner, Brother of Ray Turner
MARCH
1 - Harry M. Isenberg, Father of Bobbi Goodman6 - David R. Weisblat, Father of Harvey Weisblat8 - Theodore P. Pritsker, Husband of Hildegarde Pritsker, H 10
Adar16 - Charlotte Pierce, Mother of Mark Pierce18 - Bernice Schwartz, Mother of Kathy Friedberg21 - David Judelson, Father of Harvey Judelson, H 23 Adar28 - Natan Tzurdeker, Father of Shuli French
APRIL
1 - Bea Hochman, Mother of Mara Bergel2 - Arthur L. Silver, Brother of Herm Silver, H 06 Nisan5 - Morris Shusman, Grandfather of Dr. Suzy Smith8 - Bessie Rosengarten, GrandMother of Marcy Prager, H 12 Nisan
11 - Natan Tzurdeker, Father of Shuli French, H 15 Nisan15 - Beatrice Borish, Sister of Herm Silver, H 19 Nisan15 - Millye Freed, Great Aunt of ID Freed17 - Judith F. Weisblat, Sister of Harvey Weisblat19 - Paul Friedman, Brother-in-Law of Kathy Friedberg22 - Hyman Phillip Miller, Father of Cary Miller, H 26 Nisan
We are told in Proverbs,“The soul of a person is the candle of God.”
Yahrzeits
Birthdays
MARCH
2 - Ezra Thompson12 - Cathy Thumann13 - Michael Bergel16 - Ray Turner20 - Efraim Hardowin21 - Kennedy Thumann25 - Ella (Peanut) Robinson29 - Shelly Bergel
APRIL
7 - Gabriel Villarreal8 - Marilyn Silver8 - David Knight
14 - Alexandra Briscoe16 - Shelley Allison17 - Jessica Shore18 - Don Darden18 - Josh Clark18 - Carolyn Jobe18 - Yehda Strumberg23 - Marcy Prager23 - Hannah Moon25 - Yachov Erber29 - Dyllon Hancock29 - Gomel Strumberg
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TRIBUTES 5775Cut out and mail with contribution to Congregation Ner Tamid, P.O. Box 112772, Carrollton, Texas 75011-2772.
My Contribution to Ner Tamid
___in memory of ___in honor of ___honoring the Yahrzeit of ___speedy recovery of ___in appreciation of
Honoree: _____________________________ Fund: _________________________________
Name: ________________________________ Contribution: $____________________ Signed
(optional): ______________________________________________________________
Rabbinic Fund Building Fund Ark Fund – Maintains and/or remodels the
Ark. Torah Fund—Repair our Torah & acquire
another Torah Prayer Book Fund Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund – Distributes
funds to individuals, community causes orworthy institutions as determined by the Rabbi.
Religious School Fund Temple Beautification Fund
Caring Congregation Fund – Supportsprograms of caring for our members andCommunity.
Temple Endowment Fund – Supports thegeneral programs and events of the Temple.
Harlan S. Friedberg Memorial Fund –Maintains and adds to the Yahrzeit Plaque.
Lee Mirowitz Memorial Fund – Provideseducational computer software.
Marilyn & I. D. Freed Study Center Fund –Provides for enhanced study opportunities.
Maimonides Fund – for members in dire need.
General Fund – Supports the administrativecosts of the Temple, i.e. Rabbi, facilitymaintenance, etc.
Bertha Kurzban Music Fund – provides forthe Congregations needs in all areas involvingmusic.
Cantor’s Discretionary Fund – Distributesfunds to individuals, community causes orworthy institutions as determined by the Cantor.
Contributions are gratefully accepted for the following funds. Acknowledgments will be published monthly.
Please add our Tom Thumb Rewards number, 2740, to your rewards card and shop at Tom Thumb!
Pleases shop Amazon at www.smile.amazon.com and designate Congregation Ner Tamid as your charity.
Please add our Kroger Community Rewards number, 93262, to your rewards card and shop at Kroger
The Friedberg / Moon families wish Refuah Shlema~ complete healing to all who need healing and /or
prayers.
MisheberachBlessing of Healing
Donations have been received to the:
General Fund from:Carolyn Jobe
Harlan S. Friedberg Memorial Fund from:AnonymousFriedberg Family in memory of Cantor Bruce Feldman
Bertha Kurzban Music Fund from:Inez Kaufman Wishing her Special Niece Debbie Kurzban a very Happy
Birthday.Inez Kaufman Wishing her Special Niece Libba Sapitsky a very Happy
Birthday.
Please support our on-going Commu-nity Mitzvah Projects: Collect staple food items, coats and
blankets for Jewish Family Ser-vice (contact Randy Friedberg)
Collect manufacturer coupons forMilitary bases overseas (contactMarilynn Lepley)
Donation bottles for a variety ofcommunity & outreach serviceorganizations.
Donate cell phones, tablets, MP3players to Cell Phones For Sol-diers. A box is available at Tem-ple. Check outwww.cellphonesforsoldiers.com
Community Service
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Congregation Ner Tamid Mission StatementCongregation Ner Tamid is dedicated to preserving and strengthening Jewishvalues, through communal worship, education and community service. We offeran atmosphere of warm involvement and welcome all families and individualsinterested in participating in the community of the congregation. We interpretand practice Judaism according to Reform principles and embrace the Reformmovement's commitment to diversity, outreach, inclusiveness and social justice.
MEMBERSHIP[Includes tickets for High Holiday Services]
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Community? Well, that describes CONGREGATION NER TAMID! For informationemail Kathy Friedberg, Membership Committee Chairperson, [email protected].
MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATIONS: FAMILY STUDENT SINGLE PARENT JUNIOR SINGLE PERSON ASSOCIATE
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