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April, 201321 Nissan - 20 Iyar 5773Volume 144, Edition 826 Broad Street, Pittsfield MA 01201 413-442-5910 Fax: 413-442-8315 E-mail: [email protected]: www.ansheamunim.org

1869 - 2013Celebrating 144 Years of Jewish Life in the Berkshires

Rabbi Josh Breindel

From the Rabbi

“These Are The Words...”Ever since the Spring edition of Reform

Magazine arrived, I’ve been alternately surprised and delighted. My surprise sprang from the fact that so many members of our community wished to discuss and debate one of its articles. And that was also the source of my delight. As the people Yisrael, Jews are, to use Rabbi Arthur Waskow’s provocative phrase, “God-wrestlers”. Wrestling, both with our religion and with our spiritual heritage, is our most sacred legacy.

In his article, “Were the Jews Slaves in Egypt?” S. David Sperling states, “the traditions of servitude in Egypt, the tales of the Israelites wandering in the desert, and the stories of the conquest of the promised land all appear to be fictitious.” (p. 56) According to his view, the biblical narrative of the creation of the Jewish people cannot be taken as literal truth.

Sperling’s piece inspired more than a little consternation in some members of our community. They understood, quite rightly, that the article’s ramifications potentially extended far beyond the scope of the Exodus to encompass all of Jewish narrative. If the story of our liberation from Pharaoh can’t be historically verified, what other cherished events might also never have happened? And, if they never happened, how can I participate, with a full heart, in the religion that is rooted within them?

This question is important, even profound,

and very appropriate for “God-wrestlers”. Accordingly, I’d like to share my own reflections with you, knowing that it ultimately falls to each of us to navigate our own path.

The story of the Exodus, like the story of Shabbat, is taken by many (including some wise and knowledgeable members of our temple) to be literal truth. For my part, the historicity of biblical narrative is interesting, but not essential to my religious identity. As a liberal Jew, I do not require archaeological proof to practice my religion or to celebrate my people’s culture. I am far more invested in the stories themselves and the manner in which I commemorate their place in my life and my traditions.

During the High Holy Days, I spoke of the tensions that exist in modern America between science and religion. At that time, I suggested that it is possible to harmonize these two perspectives. In the words of Edmond Fleg (found in Mishkan Tfilah, our weekly prayer-book), “I am a Jew because the faith of Israel demands no abdication of my mind. I am a Jew because the faith of Israel requires all the devotion of my heart.”

Fleg’s teaching is not only moving, but also aptly summarizes my stance. Since the “faith of Israel” does not demand that I ignore science, I am required neither to believe that God literally created the world in six days nor that the

page twoSchedule of ServicesEducation Update

page threeTot ShabbatTot Hebrew ClubJewish Journeys

page fourDonationsProgram NotesMazel Tov

page fiveAdult Intro to HebrewSweet Taste of ArtTorah Study

page sixPurimspiel

page sevenChocolate Seder

page eightCalendar

page nineTemple Funds

page tenTwice Is Nice Boutique

page elevenBook ClubYahrtzeits

back pageJewish Federation of the BerkshiresCondolencesWRJApril Birthdays

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Monday, April 110:00 a.m. Festival and Yizkor Services

Friday, April 53:45 p.m. Tot Kabbalat Shabbat5:30 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service

Saturday, April 69:30 a.m. Torah Study10:45 a.m. Shabbat morning Service

Friday, April 123:45 p.m. Tot Kabbalat Shabbat5:30 p.m. Erev Shabbat ServiceSpecial Federation Guest Speaker


Friday, April 195:30 p.m. Yom HaAtzma’ut Shabbat Service


Friday, April 263:45 p.m. PJ Library Tot Kabbalat Shabbat5:30 p.m. 125th Religious School Anniversary Shabbat Service and Community Dinner


Schedule of Services

Education UpdateOn the 5th of the month of Iyar, Israel is going to celebrate its 65th birthday. Israel is a

geographically small state with a population of only 8 million people. Despite the difficult political situation that Israel faces, it has had many accomplishments over its life. These accomplishments include:

• Israel has the highest ratio of university degrees to population in the world.

• Israel produces more scientific papers per capita than any other nation by a large margin - 109 per 10,000 people – as well as one of the highest per capita rates of patents filed.

• Israel is ranked #2 in the world for venture capital funds right behind the US.

• Twenty-four per cent of Israel’s workforce holds university degrees - ranking third in the industrialized world, after the United States and Holland - and 12 per cent hold advanced degrees.

• Israel is the only liberal democracy in the Middle East.

• In response to serious water shortages, Israeli engineers and agriculturalists developed a revolutionary drip irrigation system to minimize the amount of water used to grow crops.

• Israel leads the world in the number of scientists and technicians in the workforce, with 145 per 10,000, as opposed to 85 in the U. S., over 70 in Japan, and less than 60 in Germany. With over 25% of its work force employed in technical professions. Israel places first in this category as well.

• The cell phone was developed in Israel by Motorola, which has its largest development center in Israel.

• The Pentium MMX Chip technology was designed in Israel at Intel.

• Voice mail technology was developed in Israel.

• Both Microsoft and Cisco built their only R&D facilities outside the US in Israel.

• The technology for AOL Instant Messenger was developed in 1996 by four young Israelis.

• An Israeli company was the first to develop and install a large-scale solar-powered and fully functional electricity generating plant, in southern California’s Mojave desert.

• Relative to its population, Israel is the largest immigrant-absorbing nation on earth. Immigrants come in search of democracy, religious freedom, and economic opportunity.

• Israeli scientists developed the first fully computerized, no-radiation diagnostic instrumentation for breast cancer.

The Jewish community in America has always been deeply involved in the growth and development of the state of Israel. As members of the largest international Jewish community, it is essential that we continue to work to build up Israel and add even more accomplishments to its impressive list. Israel’s founder, Theodore Herzl, famously declared about the Jewish state that, “If you will it, it is no dream”. Over one hundred years later, Israel has proven that with work and dedication, so many great things are possible.

I invite you all to come on April 19, when our Religious School students will lead a special Erev Shabbat service wishing Israel:

Happy 65th Birthday and Kol Hakavod on all your successes!

Esther Benari-Altmann, Director of Education

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Anshe ToT hebrew Club!

At Temple Anshe Amunim

every Friday from 3:45-4:30!

Join us for a joyous Tot Kabbalat Shabbat with song and dance,

arts and play for Children (2-5 years) with a guardian.

Free for membersNon-members:

full year $50 or $5/session

Conversational Hebrew lessons for children (aged 2-5) enhanced with

music, art and drama.

Tuesdays from September 11-June 4

4:00-5:00 PMTuition: $50/members,$100/non-members

Please contact Esther Benari-Altmann, (Education Director) to register at (413) 442-5910 or [email protected]

Exodus happened word-for-word as recounted in the Torah. At the same time, I love these stories “with all the devotion of my heart” – they help form the very core of my religious identity and spiritual philosophy.

The stories of the Torah teach valuable lessons about the enduring nature of the human condition. From generation to generation, the Torah has offered continuity to the Jewish people and has helped shape our history and guide our relationship to the divine. In no manner is my connection to these stories or my adherence to the traditions built upon them contingent upon objective proof.

I appreciate archaeological scholarship; Sperling’s article fascinated me with its insightful analysis. However, I don’t believe that it will affect my celebration of our holidays or alter my love for our stories. There is more than enough room in Judaism to encompass both cutting-edge thought and traditional perspectives.

May all delight in the “wrestling” encouraged by such works as Sperling’s article, celebrating the blessing both of our hearts and our minds!

Jewish JourneysAn Introduction to KabbalahTuesday, April 9th, noon-1:00 PM

Kabbalah – literally, “received wisdom” – is at the core of Jewish spirituality. In recent years, it’s entered the American mainstream as celebrities and pop-spiritualists have sought to capitalize on its enduring power. Join Rabbi Josh for an engaging study of this centuries-old discipline as we explore how its lessons continue to enrich Jewish prayer and culture to this day!


DonationsDan and Edna Miller Building FundIn honor of Edna Miller’s special birthdayBarbara Kalib

Mitzvah FundJack Franklin

In honor of Dr. Leonard Feingold in honor of his birthdayWarren and Hope Hagler

In loving memory of Leo PasternakRichard Sussman

In honor of Phil Kaminstein’s 50 years of service with the Berkshire Farm CenterLinda and Richard Bonito

In loving memory of Elsie WaltersCynthia Kadel and Harvey Zorfas

In honor of Barbara Hochberg’s birthdayAndy Hochberg

In loving memory of Sophie Gold and Myron GoldFlorence Wineberg

In loving memory of Ruth KlempererMarcy EisenbergHoward and Nancy KaufmanHenry J. Frydel, Jr. Sue Klemperer Field and Mark KlempererNathan Doctrow

In honor of Edna Miller’s 90th birthdaySam and Lynne Miller

In honor of Passover at Temple Anshe AmunimCarole Schwimmer

In loving memory of Judith RappaportHoward and Nancy Kaufman

In loving memory of Franklin GlocknerThe Glockner Family

In loving memory of Elinor BakerNathan Doctrow

Rabbi Breindel’s Discretionary FundIn loving memory of Joan ChaplanJulian Lichtman

In loving memory of Ruth KlempererRhoda and Phil Kaminstein

In loving memory of Sylvia Kravitz, beloved mother of Barbara Wasserman Nancy and Margie Shulman and Family

Temple Anshe Amunim Endowments FundsIn loving memory of Elinor BakerEmily and Antoine W. Van AgtmaelMarjorie RederJudy GlocknerBarbara, Juliet and Susan Kalib Sue and Joel ColkerLinda and Richard BonitoGary and Janice WygantMoe and Elise EnglandAnnette GordonGerry and Lynn DenmarkBetty BraunSubrata SenguptaHoward and Deborah Wineberg

In loving memory of Max WaxsteinPhil and Paula Pomerantz

In loving memory of Max GordonAnnette Gordon

In loving memory of Perry S. ProppNorma Propp Tulgan and Henry Tulgan

In honor of Rabbi Josh, with grateful appreciation Patti and Steve Silver

Mazel TovMazel Tov to Jonathan and Andrea Nix on their special anniversary.

Program NotesSpring Into Summer At Temple Anshe AmunimReligious School 125th Anniversary Special Shabbat And Community DinnerFriday, April 26

“Twice is Nice” High End BoutiqueClothing And Accessary SaleSunday, May 19

Boss: A Staged Reading Of A Comedy About The Last Two Jewish Men In AfghanistanWith Equity ActorsSaturday, June 8

“The Woman of the Water: Miriam the Prophetess”Jewish Journeys With Rabbi JoshThursday, June 13

“Rabbi Alphabet Brown and Southern Jewish History”With Janice Rothschild BlumbergSunday, June 23

Champagne & Chocolate Elegant Art SaleSunday, June 30

The Chosen At Barrington Stage CompanyWith Talkback Given By Rabbi JoshSunday, July 1

Play Analysis Class (4 Tuesday Sessions)With Dr. Barbara WaldingerBeginning Tuesday, July 2

“Daniel, A Man Of All Times”Lunch and Learn With Ruth BreindelThursday, July 11

and this is just the beginning of what will be a busy and exciting summer at Temple Anshe Amunim. PLEASE EMAIL ALYCE AT [email protected] TO VOLUNTEER for one of the events. THANK YOU.


RIDESTAA is pleased to announce that The Jewish Federation has a special deal for seniors (65 & over) who need rides to Temple and other appointments and/or events. $50.00 ride coupons for taxis are available for only $5.00. Please call Arlene Schiff at The Jewish Federation for more information: 413-442-4360.

AdulT InTro To hebrew @ TAA

Join Esther Benari-Altmann for an introductory Hebrew

class for adults on Monday evenings

at 6:45 PM* * *

Tuition:FREE for members, $50/non-member

(checks payable to TAA)

Please register for Adult Intro to Hebrew by contacting

Esther Benari-Altmann, Education Director(413) 442-5910 x12 or

[email protected]

A SWEET TASTE OF ART

On Sunday, June 30th, Temple Anshe Amunim will hold its first Art Show, Sale and Silent Auction. Do you have artwork – oils, watercolors, photographs, figurines, woodcarvings, or antiques – that you no longer want? Do you have nice art that is sitting in a closet because there is no place to hang it? Why not donate it to our Temple? You will receive a tax deduction for its value and the Temple will receive the proceeds from its sale. Please consider helping our synagogue in this way and mark the date on your calendar now. This will be a wonderful event – please plan on attending and bring your friends and neighbors!

Thank you for your support.

Bulletin DeadlineThe deadline for submissions to the May bulletin is April 1.

“Torah Study” is now

“Torah Plus”!

Our ever-popular Torah Study with Rabbi Josh is getting a new name and

a new format! Starting this month, “Torah Study” becomes “Torah Plus”.

We will continue to meet on Saturday mornings from 9:30 - 10:30 AM. The first part of our gathering will be spent in exploring the weekly Torah portion. Following that, we will study diverse texts from the Jewish tradition, ranging from biblical to rabbinic, poetry to prose. All are welcome - please feel free to bring a friend to share in our engaging and enjoyable sessions!


Purimspiel with the Broad Street Players


CHAI students atChocolate Seder


April 2013 21 Nisan 5773 - 20 Iyar 5773

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

121 NISAN

222 NISAN

323 NISAN

424 NISAN

525 NISAN

626 NISAN

727 NISAN

828 NISAN

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1030 NISAN

111 IYAR

122 IYAR

133 IYAR

144 IYAR

155 IYAR

166 IYAR

177 IYAR

188 IYAR

199 IYAR

2010 IYAR

2111 IYAR

2212 IYAR

2313 IYAR

2414 IYAR

2515 IYAR

2616 IYAR

2717 IYAR

2818 IYAR

2919 IYAR

3020 IYAR

Passover - Day 7 Passover - Day 8

Rosh Chodesh Iyar - Day 1

Rosh Chodesh Iyar - Day 2

Yom HaAtzma'ut

Pesach Sheini

Lag BaOmer

Shemini

Tazria - Metzora

Acharei - Kedoshim

Emor

OFFICECLOSED

10:00Festival and

Yizkor Services

4:00 PMAnshe Tot

Hebrew Club

4:00 PMCHAI at Temple

10:00 AM Rabbi Josh on WBRK

10:30 AMHalacha12:00 PM

Adult B'nai Mitzvah

7:00 PM Board Meeting

3:45 PMTot Kabbalat

Shabbat

5:30 PM Erev Shabbat Service

9:30 AM K-1Religious School

9:30 AM Torah Study

10:45 AM Shabbat Service

3:30 PM Religious School

4:30 PMBerkshire B'nai Tzedek Youth Foundation

Yom HaShoah

6:45 PM Adult Intro to Hebrew

12:00 PMJewish Journeys

4:00 PMAnshe Tot

Hebrew Club4:30 PMWorship

Committee


10:30 AMHalacha

12:00 PMAdult B'nai

Mitzvah

3:45 PMTot Kabbalat

Shabbat

5:30 PM Erev Shabbat Service

Special Federation Guest

Speaker

NO Religious School

NO Torah Study


6:45 PMAdult Intro to

Hebrew

4:00 PMAnshe Tot

Hebrew Club

NO CHAI10:30 AMHalacha

11:45 AM Book Club

12:00 PMAdult B'nai

Mitzvah

5:30 PM Yom Ha-Atzme'ut

Shabbat service

NO Religious School

9:30 AM Torah Study


3:30 PMPACC

Community Forum

Speaking of Faith

at St. Joseph Parish Hall


Hebrew

4:00 PMAnshe Tot

Hebrew Club


10:30 AMHalacha

12:00 PMAdult B'nai

Mitzvah

3:45 PMPJ Library Tot

Kabbalat Shabbat

5:30 PM 125th Religious School

Anniversary Shabbat Service

and Dinner

9:30 AM K-1Religious School

9:30 AM Torah Study


3:30 PM Religious School


Hebrew

4:00 PMAnshe Tot

Hebrew Club


TEMPLE ANSHE AMUNIM CONTRIBUTIONS FORM

Donor Name(s): __________________________________________________________________________________________________

To Fund: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

1. In honor of or in memory of _________________________________________________ $ (Amount) ____________________________ (Circle one)

To Fund: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________


To Fund: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________


Please use separate form for additional contributions.

Your contribution has significant impact on our ability to offer a variety of programs and services to our congregation.

Here is how you can make a difference at Temple Anshe Amunim:Mitzvah Fund: Donations to the Mitzvah Fund provide support for:

Commemoration of happy events both large and small.

Expenses related to Temple music and the choir.

Remembrances at services (yahrtzeits) and in the bulletin for loved ones who have passed away.

Basic religious school expenses.

Purchasing new books for the library.

The purchase, repair, and maintenance of Temple art.

Capital maintenance and repair of the Temple building and memorial boards.

Dedicated Prayer book, Tanakh (Bible), or Women’s Torah Commentary Fund:Purchases new books with a dedication plate. (Please note: for Prayer book or Tanakh, minimum donation is $36; and for Women’s Torah Commentary, minimum donation is $50).

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund: For use by Rabbi Breindel or Rabbi Salzmann, as designated, for the benefit of the Temple.

TEMPLE ANSHE AMUNIM FUNDSEndowment & Restricted Fund DescriptionsRabbi Harold & Audrey Salzmann Religious School Endowment: To support Religious School programming, retreats and trips.

Lynn Denmark/Faith Newmark Endowment:To support the Religious School, as determined by Women of Reform Judaism.

Shaun Beckwith-Chasen Campership Fund: To provide scholarships for attendance at Eisner/Crane Lake Camp.

England Youth Fund: To support youth activities.

Henry & Dorothy Halperin Fund: For children’s Simchat Torah celebration.

Jeff Stolzberg Campership Fund: To provide scholarships for attendance at Eisner/Crane Lake Camp.

Dan & Edna Miller Building Fund: For maintenance, renovations and improvements to the Temple.

Individual Endowments: Set up by individuals, these funds are part of the main endowment and support ongoing operations and programs at Temple as determined by the Board of Trustees.

Tree of Life–in honor or memory of:Inscribed leaf on the Temple’s Tree of Life(minimum contribution is $125)Please complete form and submit with your contribution.All donations will be acknowledged in the Bulletin. We will also send acknowledgements to the Honoree or the Family remembered.


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TWICE is NICE BOUTIQUE Temple Anshe Amunim Fundraiser Sunday, May 19 ~ 9:00 – 3:00

PLEASE DO YOUR CLOSET & OUR TEMPLE A FAVOR

DONATE YOUR GENTLY WORN CLOTHING NOW! We’re looking for:

Men’s and Women’s Businesswear, Formalwear, Outerwear

Footwear, Jewelry, Handbags, and other Accessories

Kindly bring in your ready‐to‐sell garments on hangers. Shoes and other accessories may be brought in boxes. Please leave your items in the Temple coatroom by April 30. If necessary, alternate arrangements can be made for pick‐up, by calling 447‐8225 or 298‐3363

Thanks for helping in this Temple Fundraiser!!

Can’t part with your clothes? Cash contributions also accepted!

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TWICE is NICE BOUTIQUE Temple Anshe Amunim Fundraiser Sunday, May 19 ~ 9:00 – 3:00

PLEASE DO YOUR CLOSET & OUR TEMPLE A FAVOR

DONATE YOUR GENTLY WORN CLOTHING NOW! We’re looking for:

Men’s and Women’s Businesswear, Formalwear, Outerwear

Footwear, Jewelry, Handbags, and other Accessories

Kindly bring in your ready‐to‐sell garments on hangers. Shoes and other accessories may be brought in boxes. Please leave your items in the Temple coatroom by April 30. If necessary, alternate arrangements can be made for pick‐up, by calling 447‐8225 or 298‐3363

Thanks for helping in this Temple Fundraiser!!

Can’t part with your clothes? Cash contributions also accepted!


April 1 Anna Weiss Nissan 21 Arthur FeitJacob Denmark

April 2 Nathan Spitzberg

April 3 Ernst ZentawerRegina Brandt

April 5 I. Charles Schwalb

April 6 Lillian Caplin Nissan 26

April 8 Esther Benedick

April 9 Irvin Besdin

April 10 Hinda RodIsaac LevinJack H. PaleyRobert Engel

April 11 Anita Wagner NovinsGertrude BrierLouis H. ZeffSidney Feinstein

April 12 Cecile S. LichtmanDessa M. Lazarus

April 14 Rose Cohen Iyar 4

April 15 David AtkinSolomon Molner

April 16 Beverly Shapiro BenderoffSadie Drought

April 17 Esther PomerantzHenrietta WurzburgerRose Adler MasonTillie Sarah Stayman

April 20 Evelyn Chattman

April 21 Sylvia Paley

April 23 Betty HandlerHerbert MoskowitzIda LevittNathan Mayer Glickman Iyar 13 Pearl Schreck

April 24 Anna BliebergMaxwell Shrager RossYosef ben Menachem Sadighi Iyar 14

April 26 Fred LichtmanMatilda E. HandlerRobert Newman

April 27 Dr. Harry J. HandlerEleanor P. Waldman

April 28 Dora S. GairSally Lubin

April 29 Abraham CohenHarry Silverstein Iyar 19 Israel J. Baron, M.D. Morris Bierman Iyar 19 Nathan M. Levinson

April 30 Dr. Gerald L. Haidak

April Yahrtzeits We hold in loving memory:

Temple Book ClubOn April 18th, 2013, the TAA Book club will meet to discuss The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman.

If you like your Historical fiction character rich, pulled from the pages of history, well researched, unforgettable and thought-provoking, you do not want to miss this latest book by Alice Hoffman. It’s an inspirational and riveting story about four remarkable women who lived during the siege and massacre of Masada in 70C.E. Based on the historian Josephus’s account, it vividly portrays the brutality of the Romans and the fragility of life. Hoffman’s descriptions of the day-to-day life of this period are noteworthy and layered with believable events and character interactions. The primary perspective is from the female point of view and shows their fear, resilience, strength and determination as they navigate a life rife with danger.

This is a book that is both compelling and thought provoking. In addition to the fascinating account of this historical event, the book also examines what it’s like for the woman of this period. The writing is exceptional and full of passion. The themes in this book range from mother-daughter issues and family strife to betrayal and love.

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The Convert by Deborah Baker will be discussed On May 16, 2013.

The TAA Book Club meets at 11:45 am in the Temple library. You are welcome to bring lunch and a drink to enjoy during the discussion.

Yahrtzeit donations – It is customary to make a donation on the occasion of your loved one’s Yahrtzeit.

Yahrtzeit dates – Yahrtzeits are based on the Hebrew or Gregorian (English) date, depending on family preference. If there are any omissions or errors, please call the Temple office, 413-442-5910.

Yahrtzeit Plaques

Yahrtzeit Plaques honor the memory of an ancestor or other family member. Each plaque is $375.

For more information or to request an order form, please call the office at 413-442-5910.

Carpooling to TAAIf you are in need of a ride to Temple for services or programming, please contact the Temple office as soon as possible at 413-442-5910. We will try to arrange transportation, and this is more successful when we receive your requests well in advance.

April BirthdaysYom Holedet Sameach! Happy Birthday to

our members and friends with April birthdays:

April 2 Jane BrausMary Levitt

April 6 Dr. Armand Feigenbaum

Marilyn Margolis

April 8 Eric Kramer

April 9Sharon J. Rawlings-Kramer

April 10Michael Mulligan

April 12Seymour Schwartz

April 15Philip Heller

April 16Dr. Lindsay Crampton-Greene

April 18Mary Proskin

April 26Madelyn CherryBeverly Gilbert

April 27 Judy Glockner

Annette GordonSimon Wineberg

April 28Emmett Fields Krantz

Noah Fields Krantz

Easy way to help TAANancy Shulman, Owner and Broker of Bloomberg Realty, Inc. and a TAA member, will contribute 3% of her commission from the purchase or sale of any property of a member of the community or a referral from a member. The money will be applied to the fund of your choice. Nancy, a native of Pittsfield, has been a licensed broker since 1988 and practicing residential and commercial real estate for 23 years.

413 298-0030 • www.bloombergrealty.com • [email protected]

CondolencesWe extend sympathy to Susan Field and Mark Klemperer and the Field and Klemperer families on the death of Susan and Mark’s mother, Ruth Klemperer (Wednesday, February 20, 2013) in Syracuse.

We extend sympathy to Dr. Armand Feigenbaum on the death of his brother, Dr. Donald Feigenbaum (Tuesday, March 5, 2013) in Pittsfield.

Donate • Volunteer Make a DifferenceThe Jewish Federation of the Berkshires is the place where we come together to care for people in need and nurture and sustain our Jewish community for future generations. Where the values of compassion, charity, generosity and responsibility inspire us to improve the quality of life for people in our community, in Israel and around the world – every day. A place where all of us, including members of the TAA community, made a world of difference in 2012 by generously donating to the Federation’s Annual Campaign. As a result of exceeding the goal, and raising $732,623, the Federation was able to subsidize the Jewish education of every child in our religious school, provide summer camp scholarships to all who applied, maintain their other existing services and meet emerging needs. On behalf of those who are benefiting from your generosity, THANK YOU!

Women for Reform JudaismPlease join us for Sisterhood Shabbat on Friday, May 10, at 7:30, as Women for Reform Judaism welcome the Sabbath with music, prayer and a festive oneg. We will also honor all attending mothers on this Mothers’ Day weekend and celebrate Rosh Chodesh Sivan, the new moon and the new Hebrew month.

We invite all temple women to participate in this service. Both Hebrew and English readers are needed. Please email Esther Benari-Altmann at [email protected] if you would like to assist in the service. If you can help with the oneg by bringing refreshments, arranging flowers and decorations, setting up or cleaning up, please email Paula Pomerantz at [email protected] or call her before 9pm at 413-447-7429.

Also save the date of Sunday, June 9. Alba Passerini will again hosting a potluck at her home in Lenox, this time a brunch at 10:30 am. Robyn Rosen, professor of history at Marist College, will present a program on Eleanor Roosevelt.

Shalom in Sisterhood

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