They say names can tell you a lot about a person. And sometimes they do! I have a friend with red hair we stereotypically call Gingey. A father’s friend is called Rex, from the Latin, meaning “king”, and dare I say it… he is slightly pompous in a kingly way! My parents called me Linda, from the Spanish, meaning “pretty” (I will leave that for you to judge!).

Just as human names can tell us about an aspect of a person (if we grow into them), so too the names of our festivals can tell us a lot about the nature of our types of celebration. Mid-September, just a month and a bit away, is the beginning of one of our holy day seasons. So here is, for at least ten days of this holy day season, a name dictionary for this time of year to teach us about this period’s significance:

HIGH HOLY DAYS – A phrase used to describe the Ten Days of Repentance. Its origin is in the old fashioned but popular English phrase “high days and holy days.” It brings to mind the grand music and the

pomp of the season. Sometimes it is rendered “High Holidays” but many prefer the use of holy days as it speaks more directly to the reflective nature of the season.

Rabbi Linda Joseph

Mark Raffman, President

Mid-Term Reflections

Several years ago, Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation decided that each president should serve a two-year term. The thinking at the time was that it takes a full year to get comfortable in the position (not to mention competent), so we shouldn’t be too quick to boot the president out of office. Also, the two-year term means the congregation only has to search once every two years for someone meshuggeneh enough to take the position.

So now my first year as president is done and my term is more than halfway over. I thought that I would take time out to answer some questions that people have asked (and some that people haven’t asked) in this month’s Bulletin.

What has been the most satisfying aspect of serving as president of BCRC?

Without a doubt, it is the opportunity to work with other people to make a positive difference in our community, and to sustain our Jewish heritage and culture. It is a privilege and a delight to work with such an amazingly diverse and talented group of peo-ple, both in leadership and in the congregation. As more people bring their ideas, skills and energy, we make even more progress. And it is all in service of a sacred and important mission.

How much time do you spend doing synagogue work?Less than you might think. We have a very

strong group of leaders and volunteers, so very few things “fall through the cracks” and onto my shoul-

ders as the volunteer-of-last-resort. Also, having a full time rabbi – and especially one who is as talented and hard-working as our Rabbi Joseph – takes a lot of pressure off of the president. I spend several hours a week on the phone, or responding to emails, or in meetings -- but to be honest, that doesn’t feel like “work.”

If you could change one thing about our congrega-tion, what would it be?

On Sunday mornings, I wish that parents would stop in and say “hello” when they bring their kids to religious school, rather than dropping their kids in the parking lot and driving away. By coming in even for a short while, parents set an example by showing their

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August/September 2012 Volume X Issue VI Av/Elul 5773

What’s InsidePage TwoCommunity Events

Page FourAdult Education

Page FiveShabbat Service Schedule

Page SevenActive Retirees

Page TenWelcome Back Picnic

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Summary of Board Meeting Held Thursday, June 14, 2012

1. New Board Members were welcomed and presented pins.

2. Treasurer reported on congregational finances.

3. Membership reported that we had one new family join. Membership is looking into doing a picture directory again.

4. Education reported that Hebrew instructors are needed for 2nd and 6th grade classes.

5. Report on progress with ADAMS. Letter of intent is in the works.

6. Report in Young Family Initiative – reduced member-ship commitment for families with young children, mid-week playgroup to begin in September as well as pajama Havdalah services.

Summary of Board Meeting Held Wednesday, July 11, 2012

1. Treasurer reported on congregational finances.

2. Education reported that classroom clean ups have start-ed and the committee is introducing art program days. Still looking for Hebrew 6th grade teacher and 2nd grade teacher.

3. Report on progress with ADAMS. A contractor will give a preliminary estimate and an architect gave a prelimi-nary estimate.

4. Discussion of Mutual Review Committee proposed goals. There was a motion to approve the goals as presented by the Mutual Review Committee including member-ship, realistic scheduling and volunteerism. The motion was seconded, but it was suggested to go back and re-write with more specific numerical/attainable goals. The motion was deferred.

5. Picnic will be a community event with committee/ volunteer informational tables. Band will be there. Plan-ning meeting early August.

FROM THE BOARD

Shelly Slebrch, Secretary

Beth Chaverim Re-Launches Little Latkes! andOffers Reduced Dues and Tuition for Families with Young Children

BCRC is proud to announce the re-launching of its Little Latkes! programs for preschoolers and their families with Saturday havdalah services, a mid-week facilitated parenting group and a Sunday morning playgroup. In addition, we are now offering reduced membership rates for families with young children!

Starting on September 8th, we will introduce a monthly Saturday afternoon “Pajama Havdalah” service. Wear your PJ’s, and bring a blanket and a lovie as we say and sing “good-bye” to Shabbat. The program will run from 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. the first Saturday of each month (September through June) in the Ulrich Memorial Library. Children’s song leader Emily Meyer will lead us in some favorite songs, and kids can do a craft, hear a story and have a snack. Stick around after the program for informal play time for the kids and a “happy hour” (BYOB) for adults – we’ll supply some munchies!

Beth Chaverim also will offer a new mid-week facilitated parenting group, “Bagels & Blocks,” for parents and their toddlers, ages 2-5 years old, on Wednesdays from 9:15 – 10:45 a.m. Play, sing, and learn to celebrate Shabbat and holidays with your child and others! Run by our own Betsy Goodwin (a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with preschool and early childhood-age children), Bagels & Blocks will help stimulate the child’s cognitive, social, motor and language development using age appropriate toys, songs, activities and Jewish celebrations. A typical day will include discussion of parenting issues, Jewish themes and Jewish holidays and traditions. Each week there will be a visit from the Rabbi to enhance our discussions and knowledge. 10 week sessions start on September 5th. Download a registration form on the BCRC website. Questions? E-mail Betsy at bb@bcrcva.org.

Can’t make a mid-week session? Join us for an informal free playgroup on Sunday mornings from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (following lower grade dismissal) whenever religious school is in session, in our pre-k classroom. If the weather is nice, families may venture out to the playground.

Finally, Beth Chaverim now offers a reduced membership commitment for families with young children, and we have lowered our religious school tuition rates for children in grades pre-k and kindergarten! Please see our website for details, and contact our Member-ship VP Brian Giblin (membership@bcrcva.org) and Education VP Arlene Lechner (educationvp@bcrcva.org) with any questions.

COMMUNITY EVENTS NEWS

Jen Elgin, Community Events VP

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YAMIM NORA-IM (the DAYS OF AWE) – Ismar Elbogen in his liturgical history suggests that this is a Medieval phrase reflecting a tenor change of the once joyous nature of Rosh Ha-Shanah, to a more subdued day in the light of Jewish persecu-tion. Today, for many, this term reflects the awe and wonder that we experience as we stand before the Creator during this season.

ESERET YAM- MEI HA-TESHUVAH (the TEN DAYS OF REPENTANCE/TURNING) – referring literally to the period between the 1st of Tishrei (date of Rosh HaShanah in the Jew-ish calendar) to the 10th of Tishrei (date of Yom Kippur in the Jewish calendar). It marks it as a time of “teshuvah” a word meaning repentance or turning. The concept is that we who have missed the mark with our behavior, through true regret and behavior modification, return to a neutral soul state. ROSH HASHANAH (HEAD OF THE YEAR) – this name for the 1st of Tishrei does not appear in the Torah, but rather in the Mishnah (a Jewish law compendium redacted around 220CE). There are four heads of the year in the Jewish cal-endar. This particular Rosh HaShanah which falls in the 7th month (!) is used to calculate the calendrical year (since the beginning of creation) and the jubilee years. It is a two day fes-tival within the land of Israel and the Diaspora. (Here at Beth Chaverim we only celebrate one day with services, though on Day 2 our office is closed!)

YOM TE’RU’AH (the DAY OF THE SOUNDING OF THE SHOFAR) – Refers to Rosh HaShanah, and also possibly Yom Kippur, as days that are marked by the blowing of the ram’s horn in order to awaken us from our slumber to the solemnity of the season as well as alert us to the coming of judgment. Tra-ditionally the ram’s horn is not blown on Shabbat in memory of refraining from playing instruments on festivals of joy since the destruction of the Temple. As Reform Jews who are not expect-ing Temple restoration in Jerusalem, we do play instruments on Shabbat and festivals (including the ram’s horn/Shofar).

YOM HA-DIN (the DAY OF JUDGEMENT) – A name for both Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. This name is first found in the Mishnah (redacted 220CE). The Babylonian Talmud (closed 5th century CE) teaches that God opens three books on Rosh HaShanah – one for the righteous, one for the wicked, and one for those of us whose behavior has been between the two extremes. The righteous are immediately transcribed into the Book of Life, the evil are immediately transcribed for destruction, and those of us in the middle are given ten days to repent.

YOM HA-ZIKARON (the DAY OF REMEMBERING) – A name for Rosh HaShanah referred to in our prayer books. The Talmud (closed 5th century CE) explains that it is the day God remembers our deeds. Further, by referring and remember-

ing God’s sovereignty over us and the universe (Malchuyot), God’s remembrance of the deeds of our ancestors (Zichronot) and calling our attention to the act of repentance (Shofarot), we remind (hence remember) God and ourselves of the purpose of this day.

SHABBAT SHUVAH – The Sabbath between Rosh HaSha-nah and Yom Kippur. Literally means the Sabbath of Turning/Returning. On this Shabbat the sanctuary and ourselves are still dressed in customary white, the melodies (and some additions to the prayers) are still in High Holy Day mode, keeping with the season of repentance.

YOM KIPPUR (DAY OF ATONEMENT) – The word “Yom” means “day” and “kippur” means “to cover, to hide, to rid one-self of sin, to expiate.” Usually the translation is rendered as “atonement.” It has been suggested that this word is linked to “kapporet” the seat of mercy that covered the Covenant in the wilderness. Rabbi Arthur Green has translated Yom Kippur as “Day of At-One-Ment,” playing on the English translation of “Day of Atonement” and suggesting that this is a day where through repentance we become at one with the Creator.

YOM HAKIPPURIM – the Biblical name for the 10th of the 7th month, declaring it a day we must free ourselves from work and restrict our appetite. It means the “Day of the Atonement.” A Midrash (medieval story text) plays on this particular name and renders it as “Yom Ki-Purim,” meaning “a day like Purim.” Which begs the question – how is this day like the festival of Purim. On Yom Kippur we fast and atone to get a sense of our true selves. On Purim, we get drunk and dress up as other learning our limits, once more getting a sense of our true selves.

KOL NIDREI (ALL VOWS) – A name that has come to re-fer to Erev (the eve of) Yom Kippur. It reflects the three times chanting of a once controversial Aramaic legal formula that was introduced in medieval times to the Jewish prayer service. Since it is a legal formula, it precedes the actual Yom Kippur service. It’s declaration of voiding oaths between one Yom Kippur and the next was often recited by Marranos, Jews who were forced to undergo conversion by the Spanish Inquisition, though its composition pre-dates this time in history. It’s eerie and solemn chant has made this a popular prayer synonymous with the festival.

SHABBAT SHABBATON – literally: the Sabbath of Sabbaths, or a day of complete rest. A term used to describe Yom Kippur, indicating that the laws of Yom Kippur override the laws of Shabbat. This is the only fast day that does so. The Chasidim (17th – 21st century) teach that the eating, drinking, resting and celebrating that characterize Shabbat and bring us to a holy place, are achieved in a different manner on Yom Kippur where our actions, prayers and repentance lead us to an even higher spiritual plane.

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Religious Service DescriptionsFriday Night, Traditional Erev Shabbat Service The Kabbalat Shabbat service, followed by an oneg, is appropriate for congregants of all ages.

First Friday - 7:00pm ServiceBirthdays and anniversaries of congregants occurring during the month are celebrated. Second Friday - 7:00pm Service Upper grade Sunday school classes may participate. Third Friday - 2 Services - Tot Shabbat at 6:30pm, a “preneg” at 7:00pm and Adult Service at 7:30pm.Tot Shabbat 6:30pm30 minute service that introduces children from newborn to 3rd grade to the prayers, songs, and traditions of Shabbat. Lower grade Sunday school classes often participate in Tot Shabbat services. Service followed by a “Preneg,” a joint oneg between the Tot Shabbat and adult service.

Adult Service - 7:00 “Preneg” and 7:30pm service.Regular Kabbalat Shabbat service

Fourth and Fifth Fridays - 7:00pm Service/Regular Kabbalat Shabbat and/or Jammin’ Shabbat:Quarterly Friday night service features live music and singing appropriate for all age groups. Congregants interested in participating should contact worshipvp@bcrcva.org.

Saturday Morning, Shabbat Service, 10:00amSaturday morning Shabbat services usually include a Bar or Bat Mitzvah and Torah service followed by an oneg. This service is open to all congregants.

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Fall Offerings 2012Introduction to JudaismTime: Sunday 10:15am–12:00pmInstructor: Rabbi Linda JosephThis is a course to give one the basic building blocks of knowl-edge about Judaism and the Jewish way of life. For further information contact Rabbi Joseph. Lunch & LearnTime: Wednesdays 1:00pm-2:00pmInstructor: Rabbi Linda JosephThis year we will be reading and discussing the book “The Sabbath” by Abraham Heschel.

KabbalahTime: Tuesdays 7:00pm-8:30pmInstructor: Michael LeavittThis lectures series explores the history and meaning of Kabbalah-Judaism’s mystical tradition. It will be for four sessions.

Look for further information for these fall offerings in the blast.

To register for any of the above offerings, or for further information, contact Shelley Sheinwald the Adult Education Coordinator at ssheinwald@comcast.net.

ADULT EDUCATION

BrotherhoodBrotherhood continues to be very active, ushering for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs over the summer and gearing up for the BCRC picnic on August 26. We look forward to an exciting start to the year, led by our new president, Dan Gallant. In addition to ushering for High Holidays and erecting the Sukkah, we plan an interest-ing and fun schedule of events for the fall. We will host a welcome back pizza dinner for all men of BCRC. We also plan to return for auto racing at Allsports Grand Prix in September. Stay tuned for more details. Please join us for service, camaraderie, and fun.

Dan Gallant, Brotherhood President

Shelley Sheinwald, Adult Education Coordinator

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Shabbat Service ScheduleDATE SERVICE COORDINATING HELPINGAug 3 Erev Shabbat Family Service 7:00pm Slebrch Gardner, Goodman, Goodwin, Gupp, Hack

Aug 4 Shabbat Morning Service and Rebecca Chance’s Bat Mitzvah 10:00am Currier

Aug 10 Ice Cream Social/Erev Shabbat Family Service 7:00pm Slebrch Halpern, Harper, Hauer, Helmes, Hild

Aug 17 6:30 Tot Shabbat Followed by Adult Service Currier Holberton, Horowitz, Ikner, Kafka, Kahn

Aug 24 Erev Jammin’ Shabbat Service 7:00pm Elgin Kammann, Kane, Kasmer, Kern, Kimball

Aug 31 Erev Shabbat Family Service 7:00pm Cirone Klass, Kouzel, Lapidus, Leventhal, Louis

Sept 7 Erev Shabbat Family Service 7:00pm Medoff Manning, Matson, Mayer, Meech, Meister

Sept 14 Erev Shabbat Family Service 7:00pm Goldberger Mendelsohn, Nagler-Levi, Pelletz, Pergamnet

Sept 8 September 8 Pajama Havdallah 4:30pm September 8 S’Lichot Service 9:00pm

Sept 16 Erev Rosh Hashanah Children’s Service 4:30-5:30pm Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 7:00pm Raffman

Sept 21 Erev Shabbat Family Service 7:00pm Persaud, Pritchard, Pritt, Randolph, Rhodes

Sept 28 Erev Shabbat Family Service 7:00pm Cirone Roberts, Romps, Rosas, Rubenstein, Sackett

CALLING ALL HELPER FAMILIES - WE NEED AND WE GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP!About twice a year, each Beth Chaverim member (family or individual) is called upon to serve as a Helper Family at either

our Shabbat services or a holiday event. Dates are announced in advance in an email, weekly email news blast, and the Chaverim Bulletin. In addition to bringing food or drinks for the Oneg, we ask that you arrive at services early to help set up and then stay afterwards to help clean up.

The Worship Committee has assigned each member a date. If a date is not convenient for you, we ask that you let the Worship Vice President know a date that would work. Then plan on being at the service on your date to help. Fulfilling your obligation to the temple is truly a mitzvah.

Mutual Review Committee (MRC) - What’s On Your Mind?The Mutual Review Committee (MRC) was established so that any congregant can go to any member of this committee with their thoughts regarding any aspect of the temple. First and foremost, the MRC is an extension of the congregation and your voice mat-ters greatly. To ensure the MRC hears you, please tell us what you think as often as you would like! We welcome your feedback, questions, and comments any time via email at mrc@bcrcva.org or you can contact Tracy Cirone, Jason Cooper, Rachel Pritchard or Shelley Sheinwald directly. Please tell us what we are doing right, what we should continue to do and, more importantly, where there is room for improvement (all comments can be made anonymously). As the “eyes” and “ears” of the congregation, the members of this committee have the opportunity to discuss these matters with Rabbi Joseph at MRC meetings held quarterly.

Rabbi Joseph’s Office Hours Rabbi Linda Joseph will have office hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2 pm to 5 pm.

Other times can be made by appointment. Rabbi Joseph can be contacted at rabbi@bcrcva.org or (703) 729-1659.

BETH CHAVERIM REFORM CONGREGATION MISSION STATEMENTThe Members of Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation will provide the Jewish community with a forum for experiencing the religious, cultural and celebratory aspects of Jewish life, offering this experience in an organized, open, egalitarian environment where all members are comfortable with their diverse beliefs and Jewish heritage. Beth Chaverim will foster the viability of the Jewish people by providing Jewish religious education to our children and providing our members with an active Jewish community in Loudoun County, Virginia, and its surrounding areas.

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Board of Directors – 2012 - 2013 NAME POSITION EMAILMark Raffman President president@bcrcva.org

Larry Deigh Executive Vice President executivevp@bcrcva.or

Carol Currier Worship Vice President worshipvp@bcrcva.org

Jonathan Goldberger Facilities Vice President houseaffairsvp@bcrcva.org

Arlene Lechner Education Vice President educationvp@bcrcva.org

Brian Giblin Membership Vice President membershipvp@bcrcva.org

Amy Lourenco Communications Vice President communicationsvp@bcrcva.org

Jennifer Elgin Community Events Vice President communityeventsvp@bcrcva.org

Heather Katz Finance Vice President treasurer@bcrcva.org

Shelly Slebrch Secretary secretary@bcrcva.org

Tracy Cirone Past President 1 nmcrjc@verizon.net

Marshall Medoff Past President 2 colbyseider@gmail.com

OTHER HELPFUL CONTACTSLisa Kimball CHAVTY Coordinator chavty@bcrcva.org

Bari Cooper Junior CHAVTY Coordinator jrchavty@bcrcva.org

Stephanie Meister Bulletin Editor bulletinvp@bcrcva.org

[Vacant] Sisterhood sisterhood@bcrcva.org

Dan Gallant Brotherhood President brotherhood@bcrcva.org

Adrienne Skapura-Butterman/Jennifer Kasmer Financial Secretaries financialsec@bcrcva.org

Neil Frank/Amy Steil Social Committee Chairs social@bcrcva.org

[Vacant] E-Mail Blast Editor blast@bcrcva.org

Shelly Slebrch Calendar Editor

[Vacant] Public Relations publicrelationsvp@bcrcva.org

Ray Daffner Tikva Committee Chair tikva@bcrcva.org

Cheryl Suitor & Rabbi Joseph Caring Committee Coordinators

Debbie Sexton Fuller/Janice Shinberg B’nai Mitzvah Coordinators bnaimitzvah@bcrcva.org

Rabbi Linda Joseph rabbi@bcrcva.org

kids that the synagogue is a place of community for everyone, not just a place for the kids alone. Plus, by stopping in, people can learn more about what is happening at the synagogue and possibly become involved in ongoing or planned events.

Last year, the Board decided to focus on membership growth as an important goal for the congregation. Can you comment on what progress has been made?

I’m very pleased with our experience and outlook on mem-bership. Though we had some initial attrition last summer, we have experienced steady growth over the past year and I believe we have some real momentum. Most importantly, our new member families are engaging with the congregation – getting involved, joining the ranks of key volunteers, and even stepping into leadership roles. For the coming year, we’ve added some measures to encourage young families to join earlier than they otherwise might, and we’ll continue to focus on integration and retention as well as recruiting new members.

What changes do you anticipate for the synagogue in the next year and beyond?

We are taking a hard look at the configuration of our space, and whether we can do more with less. Our friends at the AD-AMS Center have expressed the desire to increase their space, and this could present a true “win-win” opportunity for both congregations.

What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the synagogue?Our biggest long-term challenge – for the Reform move-

ment, not just Beth Chaverim – is to remain relevant to a new generation, especially people in their twenties and early thirties. The advent of modern technology has posed significant chal-lenges to brick-and-mortar institutions (such as a bookstore, or a synagogue). I think the key to meeting those challenges is to focus on the spiritual and emotional connections between people that can only happen in person, and only when groups of people come together for a common purpose. If the synagogue sustains the people, the people will sustain the synagogue.

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Leesburg Area Active Retirees We’re into the “dog days” of summer, but you can stay cool with the Active Retirees! Join us for Hester Street, a movie about

difficulties faced by new immigrants to the United States in the late 1880’s, and make-your-own ice cream sundaes. We will be off in September due to the High Holy Days. We’ll pick up again on October 15, when an AARP representative will facilitate a “listening session” with our group, soliciting your views about proposed changes to Social Security.

We’d love to see more Beth Chaverim members, friends and family at our programs. All are welcome! We meet in the Mon-roe Auditorium in the Leisure World Clubhouse, but this JCCNV outreach effort is for active retirees throughout the Leesburg area. Our regular meeting date is the third Monday of the month, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. If transportation is an issue, please contact me at budoff3@cox.net , and I will try to arrange to pick you up on my way to Leisure World.

Please mark your calendars for the following:

Hester Street (1975)On Monday, August 20, from 10:30 a.m. – noon, we’ll enjoy a great movie about challenges faced by new arrivals to the U.S.

in the late 1800’s, and ice cream sundaes to celebrate summer. In the movie, “Hester Street,” Gitl and her son arrive at Hester Street on the Lower East Side of New York City in 1896 to join Gitl’s husband Jake, who emigrated from Russia five years ear-lier. During this time, Jake has become assimilated to life in America and has even acquired an English-speaking girlfriend. Gitl, however, clings to her “old country” ways, and Jake is embarrassed by her. The film deals with Gitl’s struggle to come to terms with her new life. Please join us!

RSVP: Sheila Budoff at leesburgseniors@gmail.com or (703) 537-3068

PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO PROGRAM IN SEPTEMBER, DUE TO THE ROSH HASHANAH HOLIDAY!!!I’ll miss seeing you in September! I wish you all a happy and healthy new year and an easy fast!

You’ve Earned a Say in the Future of Social Security – AARP Listening SessionAARP wants to hear from you! On Monday, October 15, from 10:30-noon, AARP will be sending a representative to facilitate

a “listening session” with our group to find out what you think about several legislative proposals affecting Social Security that are being debated before Congress and on the campaign trail. This is a nationwide program to assist the AARP in formulating the positions it will advocate on your behalf. The proposals include: 1) raising the eligibility age to collect full Social Security benefits; 2) reducing Social Security cost of living adjustments; 3) reducing benefits for wealthy individuals; and 4) increasing payroll taxes. The AARP representative will give us the straight facts about the current condition of Social Security and provide information about the legislative proposals currently being considered. This is a unique opportunity to help shape positions to be taken by AARP on behalf of seniors with respect to these proposals. You’ve worked hard for your Social Security benefits and have earned the right to provide your input. Please participate in this important “listening session” so your voice will be heard.

RSVP: Sheila Budoff at leesburgseniors@gmail.com or (703) 537-3068

ACTIVE RETIREE

Sheila Budoff, Coordinator

AugustJoey & AJ Ikner August 5Augie & Jody Rosas August 5Eric & Jill Zelman August 6Jason & Bari Cooper August 7Allan & Ame Persaud August 10Daniel & Andrea Gallant August 13Seth & Jacqueline Leventhal August 15Jesse & Shelley Sheinwald August 17Valerie Nagler-Levi & Andrew Levi August 25Adam & Jennifer Lissak August 26Arnold & Caren Thorner August 26Daniel & Rachel Silien August 31

Douglas & Amy Steil August 31

JulyKarl & Andrea Kammann September 1Marshall & Billie Medoff September 1Robert & LuAnn Rubenstein September 6David Mayer & Cindy Blistein-Mayer September 9Russ & Lynn Blumen September 11Jeffrey & Dayna Meech September 12Michael Zuckerman & Kelly Grady September 15Mark & Claudia Raffman September 20 Todd Angioli & Carolyn Mars Angioli September 28

ANNIVERSARIES

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AugustAaron Berry Father of William Berry John Bloom Father of John Bloom Reuben Bloom Grandfather of Cindy Hack Jacob Daffner Uncle of Ray DaffnerLeah Daffner Grandmother of Ray DaffnerSamuel Gallant Father of Daniel GallantAnn Gardner Spielfogel Mother of Sheldon GardnerSarah Glasser Grandmother of Stephanie GlasserSylvia Goldfeder Grandmother of Sandy SammonsAdele Goldstein Aunt of Emily HelmesSadie Grover Grandmother of Muriel Gardner, Great-grandmother of Elizabeth MatsonSarah Horner Grandmother of Susan BenezraLeah Kane Mother of Phil KaneMiriam Knee Great Aunt of Lynn BlumenWalter Landau Uncle of Emily HelmesFrances Namanowich Mother of Shelley SheinwaldAugustine Rosas Father of Augie RosasDavid Rubenstein Father of Robert RubensteinHylton Sandler Father of Richard SandlerSally Schwartz Grandmother of Susan Mandel GiblinBrian ShillueIrving Thrum Father of Lauren DeighAlfred Zelman Great Uncle of Jeff ZelmanAlfred Zelman Great Uncle of Eric Zelman

YAHRZEITS

JuneZachary Cooper August 1Jennifer Kasmer August 1Don Edgell August 2Andrea Gallant August 2John Bloom August 5Matt Goodwin August 5Seth Leventhal August 5Adam Lissak August 5David Waldman August 5Allan Persaud August 6Janice Shinberg August 6Jade Sammons August 7Kenneth Kern August 8Betsy Goodwin August 10Amy Steil August 10Luke Waldman August 11Naomi Katz August 12Macy Pelletz August 12Todd Angioli August 13Diane Andruzzi August 15Jody Rosas August 15Vicki Goodman August 17Sandy Sammons August 17Ella Perkins August 18Brandon Shoup August 18Alex Shuman August 18Tucker Helmes August 19

David Mayer August 21Matthew Steil August 21Aylie Giblin August 22Alyssa Gupp August 22Benjamin Mayer August 22Daniel Matson August 23Richard Cirone August 24Sheldon Gardner August 24Michael Zuckerman August 24Kasey Fletcher August 27Morgan Shuman August 27Richard Louis August 28Makayla Harper August 30Sawyer Zelman August 30Susan Benezra August 31Michael Elgin August 31

September Henry Brazer September 2 Stacy Kafka September 2 Eric Meister September 2 Shelly Slebrch September 2 Cheryl Suitor September 3 Keri Alberts September 4 Jason Romps September 4Shelley Sheinwald September 4 Ryan Shuman September 7

BIRTHDAYS

SeptemberMort Barron Husband of Rose-Joan BarronKatie Bloom Grandmother of Cindy Hack David Brunner Father of Charles BrunnerMax Bulian Father of Emily Helmes Marilyn Glass Aunt of Lynn BlumenFlorence Grossman Grandmother of Ame PersaudShirley Haas Aunt of Phil KaneBernice Hastings Great Aunt of Earl SuitorWendy Held Friend of Earl & Cheryl SuitorLillian Horner Aunt of Susan BenezraMartin Horner Father of Susan BenezraJames Iaia Susan Mandel Giblin, Grandfather of Jordan Lillian Livingston Grandmother of Amy LourencoEva Lowenherz Mother of Claire BrunnerMax Lowenherz Father of Claire BrunnerRuth G. Macy Grandmother of Stacia VillagomezJesse MaxPauline Mayer Grandmother of Sarah WelzLawrence Portnoy Brother of Lynn BlumenIrving Siegel Grandfather of Shelly SlebrchIrving Simon Grandfather of Lynn BlumenBessma Strasburger Great Aunt of Elizabeth MatsonBoris Zelman Grandfather of Jeff ZelmanBoris Zelman Grandfather of Eric Zelman

Ethan Cirone September 8 Jacob Katz September 12Adam Kimball September 12 Carolyn Eckhaus September 13 Jill Weiner September 13 Muriel Gardner September 15David Goodman September 15Justin Manning September 15 Andrew Pelletz September 15Taylor Berman September 17Catherine Farolan-Schultz September 17Heather Katz September 20Skylar Zelman September 20Brad Kimball September 22Jacqueline Leventhal September 23Claudia Raffman September 23 Abigail Kern September 24Avery Bass September 26Valerie Horowitz September 26 Jay Smith September 26Sydney Bauman September 28Harry Jack Bluestein September 28Renee Gupp September 29 Zack Kasmer September 29Debbie Pelletz September 29 Natalie Rosas September 29

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Leah Arluck and Shirley HaasThe Kane Family donated in memory of

Irving DunkelAme and Allan Persaud donated in memory

of Esther Horner, mother of Susan Benezra

Ame and Allan Persaud donated in memory of Evelyn Mendelsohn, mother of David Mendelsohn

Jesse and Shelley Sheinwald donated in memory of Esther Horner, mother of Susan Benezra

Jesse and Shelley Sheinwald donated in memory of Evelyn Mendelsohn, mother of David Mendelsohn

Jesse and Shelley Sheinwald donated in memory of yahrzeit for Rubin Sheinwald, father of Jesse Sheinwald

Marty and Faith Shoup donated in memory of Esther Horner, mother of Susan Benezra

General FundMarc and Sue Benezra donated in memory

of Orville Zuckerman, father of Michael Zuckerman

Eric BurgerAmy Lourenco donated in memory of

Esther Horner, mother of Susan BenezraRobin PergamentLenni Pritt donated in memory of Evelyn

Mendelsohn, beloved mother of David Mendelsohn

Lenni Pritt donated in memory of Esther Horner, beloved mother of Susan Benezra

The Rosas Family donated in memory of Esther Sosin Horner, mother of Susan Benezra

Prayer Book FundJill and Jan Weiner donated in memory of

Esther Horner, mother of Susan Benezra

Rabbi’s Discretionary FundConfirmation class of 2012 donated in ap-

preciation of Rabbi Joseph for teaching and supporting the confirmation class

Ame and Allan Persaud donated in memory of Ronni, Jeff, Lexi and Carlie Ulrich

THANK YOU Condolences to...

The Zuckerman Family on the passing of Michael’s father, Orville Zuckerman

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Save the Date!

BCRC Welcome Back PicnicSunday, August 26, 12pm

(following 1st day of Sunday School)Algonkian Park, Sterling

Enjoy Food!

Kickball!

Ping Pong relay!

Two-legged race!

Face Painting!

Volleyball!

Pie-eating contest!

Football!

And our own “House”band!

Free!Bring your friends!