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“Ten Plagues in Egypt Land,” “Standing at the Sea,” “Lotsa Lotsa Matzah,” … if any of these song names sound familiar to you then you have been paying attention at BCRC events over the last eighteen months! What do these songs have in common??? First of all, they are Pesach themed! ” Ten Plagues in Egypt Land” is a fun marching song teaching the ten plagues and their effects on the Egyptian. The marching reminds us of the custom found in many Sephardi cultures of marching around the Seder table in imitation of our escape from Egypt! “Standing at the Sea” sings of that pivotal moment at the Red Sea when the children of Israel were readying to cross from slavery to freedom singing the famous “Mi Chamocha” (Who is like you God?). “Lotsa Lotsa Matzah” is a repetition song written in the style of the many Pesach repetition songs - think “Chad Gadya” (One Only Kid) or “Echad Mi Yodea?” (Who Knows One?) – and has us thinking about the quintessential Passover foods (Yum!)! Second of all, they are all action songs, with fun content for the young and the young at heart, writ- ten in accessible English (with the occasional Hebrew phrase) that can add frivolity and accessibility to your Seder! Since Passover is nearly upon us… you might want to include these new Passover tunes in your family’s repertoire. It is always good to bring some- thing new and fun to your family celebrations! Thirdly, all these new melodies are written by the amazing Ellen and Peter Allard who specialize in Rabbi Linda Joseph Mark Raffman, President Board Reorganization to Unlock BCRC’s Potential Earlier this year, our Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation approved a proposal to reorganize our Board of Directors. The board positions – which are now included in our constitution – are listed below. The responsibilities for each board position, also list- ed below, reflect the thinking of our current Board of Directors and can be tweaked or revised as necessary by future boards. The purpose of the reorganization was to stream- line the Board of Directors and open up opportunities for congregants to participate meaningfully in lead- ership roles that do not require participation on the Board. Each “Vice President” position is supported by a committee (and, in a couple of cases, more than one committee). It is critical for the success of our organization that congregants join as volunteers to share the work (and the joy) of congregational life. The new Board will be comprised of twelve members: 1. President. The president leads Board Meetings and votes only to break ties. 2. Executive Vice President. The executive vice president coordinates leadership of the syna- gogue with the president, serving as the leader of special projects and assisting with oversight of the various synagogue functions. 3. Secretary. The secretary records the minutes of Board meetings, keeps the records of motions (and other congregational records), maintains the membership database, and serves as a mem- ber of the Communications Committee. 4. Immediate Past President. The immediate past president assists with special projects and with coordination of nominations. 5. Past President prior to Immediate Past Presi- dent. This position also involves special proj- ects, with a focus on clergy assistance. 6. Vice President – Facilities. The Facilities VP position largely encompasses what we formerly called “House Affairs,” including maintenance and repairs, building usage (scheduling), liaison with our Condo Association, and building rental. It is a busy position but (like other VP positions) is assisted by a committee of interested and dedi- cated volunteers. FROM THE RABBI’S STUDY Out of the Rabbi’s Mind FROM THE PRESIDENT (Continued on page 11) (Continued on page 10) April/May 2012 Volume X Issue IV Nissan/Lyar 5772 What’s Inside Page Two From the Board Page Four B’Nai Mitzvah Page Seven Tikva Committee Page Nine Jewish Studies Page Eleven Second Night Seder

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“Ten Plagues in Egypt Land,” “Standing at the Sea,” “Lotsa Lotsa Matzah,” … if any of these song names sound familiar to you then you have been paying attention at BCRC events over the last eighteen months! What do these songs have in common???

First of all, they are Pesach themed! ” Ten Plagues in Egypt Land” is a fun marching song teaching the ten plagues and their effects on the Egyptian. The marching reminds us of the custom found in many Sephardi cultures of marching around the Seder table in imitation of our escape from Egypt! “Standing at the Sea” sings of that pivotal moment at the Red Sea when the children of Israel were readying to cross from slavery to freedom singing the famous “Mi Chamocha” (Who is like you God?). “Lotsa Lotsa Matzah” is a repetition song written in the style of the many Pesach repetition songs - think “Chad Gadya” (One Only Kid) or “Echad Mi Yodea?” (Who Knows

One?) – and has us thinking about the quintessential Passover foods (Yum!)!

Second of all, they are all action songs, with fun content for the young and the young at heart, writ-ten in accessible English (with the occasional Hebrew phrase) that can add frivolity and accessibility to your Seder! Since Passover is nearly upon us… you might want to include these new Passover tunes in your family’s repertoire. It is always good to bring some-thing new and fun to your family celebrations!

Thirdly, all these new melodies are written by the amazing Ellen and Peter Allard who specialize in

Rabbi Linda Joseph

Mark Raffman, President

Board Reorganization to Unlock BCRC’s Potential

Earlier this year, our Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation approved a proposal to reorganize our Board of Directors. The board positions – which are now included in our constitution – are listed below. The responsibilities for each board position, also list-ed below, reflect the thinking of our current Board of Directors and can be tweaked or revised as necessary by future boards.

The purpose of the reorganization was to stream-line the Board of Directors and open up opportunities for congregants to participate meaningfully in lead-ership roles that do not require participation on the Board. Each “Vice President” position is supported by a committee (and, in a couple of cases, more than one committee). It is critical for the success of our organization that congregants join as volunteers to share the work (and the joy) of congregational life.

The new Board will be comprised of twelve members:

1. President. The president leads Board Meetings and votes only to break ties.

2. Executive Vice President. The executive vice president coordinates leadership of the syna-

gogue with the president, serving as the leader of special projects and assisting with oversight of the various synagogue functions.

3. Secretary. The secretary records the minutes of Board meetings, keeps the records of motions (and other congregational records), maintains the membership database, and serves as a mem-ber of the Communications Committee.

4. Immediate Past President. The immediate past president assists with special projects and with coordination of nominations.

5. Past President prior to Immediate Past Presi-dent. This position also involves special proj-ects, with a focus on clergy assistance.

6. Vice President – Facilities. The Facilities VP position largely encompasses what we formerly called “House Affairs,” including maintenance and repairs, building usage (scheduling), liaison with our Condo Association, and building rental. It is a busy position but (like other VP positions) is assisted by a committee of interested and dedi-cated volunteers.

FROM THE RABBI’S STUDY

Out of the Rabbi’s Mind

FROM THE PRESIDENT

(Continued on page 11)

(Continued on page 10)

April/May 2012 Volume X Issue IV Nissan/Lyar 5772

What’s InsidePage TwoFrom the Board

Page FourB’Nai Mitzvah

Page SevenTikva Committee

Page NineJewish Studies

Page ElevenSecond Night Seder

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Calendar of Events for NFTY 2012-2013‏Chavty has been busy. Our 7th graders went with me to Roanoke, VA for MAJYK to spend a weekend volunteer-ing, learning and socializing with other middle schoolers. Next the 7th to 12th graders had an awesome time at our Superbowl party. The fun continued with our Purim festival. We had a Middle School Mixer jointly sponsored with Sh’are Shalom. I also took our 8th-12th graders to Rockville, MD to do a color war themed weekend with area teens. Next is Spring Kallah from April 19th to 22nd at Camp Harlam. This event is open to 8th to 12th graders. Register online at: www.nfty.org/mar/events/spring (username “nftymar” and password “mar5771”). Early Bird - $200 by March 29th and Regular - $230 by April 12th.

REGIONAL EVENT SCHOLARSHIPS In order to obtain a scholarship, participants need to fill out our quick scholarship application, which is found atwww.nfty.org/mar/resources, and send it back to me. If you have a special circumstance and you know someone needs more money than our standard offer of 25%, please let me know!

NFTY-MAR 2012-2013 REGIONAL EVENT CALENDARAlong the lines of things we’re looking forward to, I’m happy to announce our 2012-2013 regional event calendar!

JELL-O (Jewish Educational Leadership & Learning)September 21-23, 2012Capital CampsWaynesboro, PAOpen to 9th-12th graders Fall KallahNovember 16-18. 2012Ohef Sholom (OSTY)Virginia Beach, VAOpen to 9th-12th Graders

Winter KallahDecember 27-30, 2012Capital CampsWaynesboro, PAOpen to 9th-12th graders MAJYK (Mid Atlantic Junior Youth Kallah)January 25-27, 2013Temple Rodef Shalom (TRSTY)Falls Church, VAOpen to 7th & 8th gradersYes, we will be celebrating Tu B’shvat!

TheVentMarch 15-17, 2013Location TBAOpen to 8th-12th graders Spring KallahApril 25-28, 2013Camp HarlamKunkletown, PAOpen to 8th-12th graders

Summary of Board Meeting held Thursday, February 9, 2012

1. Update of budget and financials was presented.

2. Worship Report – Worship VP and B’Nai Mitzvah Coor-dinator positions have been filled.

3. Education Committee is putting together a playbook on how the year works so it can be passed on from year to year.

4. Reminder given regarding the importance of updating the calendar.

5. Follow-up from Biennial and “what’s next” questions from URJ.

6. Introduction of budgeting process for FY 2012-13.

7. Rabbi reviewing a draft of her contract.

Summary of Board Meeting Held Thursday, March 8, 2012

1. Education Report – almost all teachers are returning next year.

2. Worship Report – focus on service attendance for upcom-ing B’Nai Mitzvah class. Shabbat Across America was well attended. 30+ people expressed interest in 2nd night Seder.

3. Membership Report – focus on new members, integra-tion and retention. Requesting Jammin’ Shabbat on August 24.

4. Update of budget and financials was presented.

5. A motion was made to adopt reduced dues and fees for young families. The motion carried.

FROM THE BOARD

Shelly Slebrch, Secretary

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CHAVTY for youth grades 9-12 A recent study on the long-term impact of Jewish overnight camp concludes that those who have attended camp are more

Jewishly engaged as adults, than those who did not go to camp. Those of us who went to a Jewish day camp or sleepover camp already know this. The intense communal experience imprints on your child, the Jewish songs, the camaraderie, and the feeling that your child is not the lone Jew in a sea of non-Jews, all lead to a better sense of what it is to be Jewish apart from, “It’s how I was raised.” So here are some ideas:

Camp Harlam: A URJ Summer Camp in Pennsylvania, which offers 12 day, 4 week and 8 week programs. This is a tradi-tional Jewish summer camp which offers a great mix of sports, arts, and fun.

URJ 6 Points Sports Academy: A URJ sports camp in North Carolina, which offers two week programs which intensely focus on two major sports of your child’s choice.

Additionally, if it would be your child’s first time going to a URJ overnight camp there is a grant for up to $1000 to offset the cost. The Jewish Federation will award $1,000 incentive grants to first time campers attending an approved Jewish overnight camp for at least 19 consecutive days. Eligible campers must also be entering grades 1-12 (after camp), live in the Greater Washington DC area, and attend a public or secular private school. Please note the following: families can access the online grant application hyperlink at www.shalomdc.org/onehappycamper. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Limited funding is available.

Please contact Rachel Anolik at (301) 348-7330 or [email protected] with questions regarding the grant.Of course, the URJ camps are by no means the only Jewish overnight camps in the area. Several of our congregants have

attended and loved the JCC Day Camp, Capitol Camps, Camps Ari & Louise or Emma Kaufman. The program doesn’t matter as much as the experience. If you can afford the cost of these camps, which is significant, your child will retain the benefits for the rest of their lives. Please consider a Jewish Summer Camp as an option for this Summer.

If you have an older child, there are even more amazing opportunities:

NFTY’s Mitzvah CorpsRising 10th-12th GradersThis is an incredible this opportunity. Tikkun Olam - repairing the world - has always been a major component of the Reform Jew-ish experience. Mitzvah Corps combines direct, hands on involvement with learning focused on Jewish social and ethical issues. Not to mention up to 240 hours of documented community service! With Mitzvah Corps, Jewish teens experience social action at its best, so make YOUR mark this summer. Be social and take action!

What Is Your Child Doing This Summer?

CHAVTY NEWS

Bari Barton Cooper, CHAVTY Advisor

Bay Area Mitzvah CorpsSan Francisco, CAJune 28-July 22, 2012Get ready for an incredible, intimate ex-perience of a lifetime in San Francisco. In addition to the fun social activities throughout the city, volunteering fo-cuses on hunger, homelessness, LGBT issues, and nature preservation, and education focuses on AIDS/HIV aware-ness, culminating in participation on the San Francisco AIDS Walk. Other trips include a weekend in Sacramento and at Camp Newman! Mitzvah Corps of the SouthNew Orleans, LAJune 24-July 8. 2012Explore New Orleans culture with a community of your Reform Jewish peers, while living in a hotel, volun-teering in the Lower 9th Ward doing

Hurricane Katrina clean up, and learn-ing about the Southern Jewish experi-ence. Trips include a weekend at the Henry S. Jacobs Camp, Birmingham for tornado relief work, and a New Orleans style Shabbat! Mitzvah Corps Costa RicaCosta RicaJuly 15-24, 2012Spend 10 days exploring the rain forest in rural Costa Rica, hang out with native children, build trails, grind coffee, swim in waterfalls, and interact with the Costa Rican Jewish community! Urban Mitzvah CorpsNew Brunswick, NJJune 24-August 5, 2012Cook and live together as a community on the Rutgers University campus, work

with underprivileged children, teens with disabilities, and the elderly, and visit Washington, DC on a teen advoca-cy trip, the teen leadership headquarters at Kutz Camp, and more! Mitzvah Corps at Kutz CampKutz Camp in Warwick, NYJune 24-July 20, 2012Be a mentor to teens with special needs who are looking for a Jewish camping experience, and a community to em-brace them! NFTY in ISRAELRising 10th-12th GradersFor over 50 years, the Union for Reform Judaism and NFTY have been sending teens on summer programs to Israel. These programs are recognized not only

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as spectacular opportunities for fun and friendship but as defining and transform-ing Jewish growth experiences as well. NFTY Adventure4 weeks in IsraelA unique and challenging journey through Israel. See ancient Jerusalem, celebrate in modern Tel Aviv, travel to the beauti-ful Galilee, and see the stunning Negev desert. NFTY L’dor V’dor1 week in Prague, Warsaw, and Krakow4 weeks in IsraelTour Eastern Europe and Israel, discover-ing your personal connection to our peo-ple and our history before embarking on a four week NFTY Adventure in Israel.

EIE Summer Session6 weeks in Israel for High School CreditThe ultimate Israel experience that com-bines touring of Israel and the experience of living on a kibbutz, all while EARN-ING HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT. NFTY’s Shir Chadash (the “Glee” of Summer Camps”)1 week in New York1 week in Eastern Europe4 weeks in Israel Sing your way through Europe and Israel! Experience Israel while performing with an audition-only choir of 30 elite NFTYsingers. URJ KUTZ CAMPRising 10th-12th Graders This is an incredible opportunity for the

teens to gain invaluable leadership train-ing, in a community that values self- expression, acceptance, and personal and Jewish growth. The NFTY leadership experience is designed for students who are looking for a challenging, intense pro-gram. As a participant in this program, you have the ability to choose your class-es, and create a schedule that best fits your needs. The recipe for Kutz is simple: just choose a major, pick your minors, and choose an elective.

NFTY’s Bridge to Israel19 days in Israel for teens with special needsThis Israel adventure travel program, based on the concept of therapeutic rec-reation, is aimed to accommodate teens with special needs.

CHAVTY NEWS

Bari Barton Cooper, CHAVTY Advisor

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Ross Shinberg Ross Shinberg will become a Bar Mitz-vah on April 21, 2012. Ross lives in Ashburn with his parents, Scott and Janice, and younger brother, Adam. He’s an Honors Student at Eagle Ridge Middle School, where he enjoys history and physical education. After school, he enjoys playing flag football, watch-ing his favorite team, the Dallas Cow-

boys, and spending time with his friends. For his Mitzvah Project, Ross volunteered at the Ashburn

Library. There he spent time reading to three to six year olds in the library’s Teen Reading Buddy program. He also helped cre-ate and perform a puppet show for pre-school children. He has always enjoyed working with children, and from these projects, he learned practical aspects of leadership and techniques for making learning fun for kids.

Ross is very grateful for the guidance and support from his parents, Rabbi Linda Joseph, his tutor, Marshall Medoff, and all of his Sunday school teachers who have helped him get to this important milestone in his life.

My B’Nai Mitzvah project was split up into two parts. First, I chose to read to kids ages 3-6 during the Reading Bud-dies program at the Ashburn Library. The second part was picking out books and then performing a puppet show for kids ages 3-6. I chose to do these projects because I like working and teaching young kids and making them laugh. I thought this would be a great opportunity to do that.

When the doors opened for Reading Buddies, the kids

came flying in picking out books. They seemed so energetic and wanting to read. All of the kids had smiles on their faces and couldn’t wait to be read the books. While reading the books I asked questions like “what do you think will happen next”? or “why did you like the book”? and “who’s your favorite char-acter”?

I learned that it is important to keep kids entertained while reading. I taught them that learning can be fun and interactive. They learned that reading could be whatever they wanted it to be if they think creatively. I also told them that reading shouldn’t stay at school. It should blossom into everything you do.

Ryan Rubenstein Ryan was born in England in 1999 and moved to the US to permanently reside in Virginia at the age of 1 1/2. He is currently in seventh grade at Belmont Ridge Middle School where he is an honor roll student. Ryan has been play-ing soccer since he was 5 and has been on a travel soccer team for the past two years. He has three older sisters who

preceded him as a B’nai Mitzvah. Ryan feels privileged to be-come a Bar Mitzvah on May 5th and appreciates all the help he has received from his family, Rabbi Joseph and his Hebrew tutor, Sheri Sackett. He looks forward to sharing his special day with all his family and friends.

Look for more info on Ryan’s Bar Mitzvah Project in our next bulletin.

B’NAI MITZVAH

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Seth CooperSeth Cooper will become a Bar Mitzvah on April 28th. He is currently a 7th grad-er at Stone Hill Middle School where he takes all honors classes and usually receives all A’s. He has been attending Religious School at Beth Chaverim for the past 6 years and has attended Camp Harlam for the past 4 summers. He sings for his school chorus and has been selected twice for All County Chorus, once for Stone Hill’s Select Chorus, and

once for the All District Chorus. Seth has performed at High Holy Days with the Youth Shofar Choir and the Mezzuzzatone Trio. He takes both piano and vocal lessons and is slowly but surely getting used to performing in front of an audience. Seth lives in Brambleton with his parents, Bari and Jason, his young-er brother, Sam and his dog, Minnie Cooper. Seth would like to thank all of his prior religious school teachers, but most impor-tantly, Rabbi Joseph, and Mr. Medoff for their help in preparing him for this occasion.

For my Bar Mitzvah Project, I volunteered at Project Asis, a wild animal rescue center in Costa Rica. Over this past winter break, I went with my family on a 12-day trip through the rain forests, mountains, and beaches of Costa Rica. We had an ad-venturous time doing things like zip lining over the rain forest’s cloud forest canopy, horseback riding to an amazing waterfall, and learning how to surf. However, one of the most rewarding and enjoyable things we did was volunteering as a family at a wild animal rescue and rehabilitation center. My family and I spent the morning touring, learning and volunteering at the rescue center. We worked directly with the animals and helped feed and care for them. Among the fascinating animals we cared for were spider monkeys, kinkajou, peccary (a boar like animal), raccoons, sloth, macaws and green, talking parrots.

At the Project Asis Rescue Center the volunteers are asked to help out in many ways, and while I helped out in the care and feeding of the animals, there are many things the Proyecto Asis volunteers are asked to do. Volunteers help care for and evaluate recently arrived animals, assist with the introduction of animals to their new living quarters, help maintain the facilities, assist in repairing or building of new cages, prepare the animal food, clean the cages and living areas for the animals. I was in-vited to return to Proyecto Asis as a high school student in their Spanish immersion program, where I would stay with a family,

learn Spanish for ½ of the day and care for the animals for the second half of the day.

Proyecto Asis is a wonderful organization that cares for a vast variety of wild animals. Costa Rica is known for its great diversity of plants and animals, however, the tourism industry and human development has led to wide spread destruction of the animals’ natural habitat. Additionally, illegal hunting and improper ownership of wild animals have led to the endanger-ment of Costa Rica’s wildlife. Wounded, sick, and malnour-ished wild animals arrive throughout the year at Proyecto Asis from a variety of sources and they rarely turn any animal away. They care for these animals and attempt to release them back into the wild or into their own wild life preserve.

By doing my part in helping these wild animals and becoming more educated about the poor treatment and struggles of these animals, I hope that I have done my part in healing the world. How can you help? You can visit Proyecto Asis and volunteer, make a donation or offer to sponsor the care of a particular animal. You may contact Proyecto Asis directly at [email protected] or visit their website http://www.institutoasis.com/index.htm. If you do visit make sure you tell Perlita the Peccary I said, “Hola.”

I spent 3.5 hours volunteering at Project Asis on December 24, 2011. Because I was not able to satisfy the entire 6 hours of community service required to become a Bar Mitzvah at Beth Chaverim, at Proyecto Asis I also volunteered to sing at Sunrise of Leesburg and Spring Arbor nursing homes. I spent a total of three hours touring and singing at these two retirement/nursing homes. I enjoyed interacting with the people and singing for them. I think they really appreciated it.

Noah BrazerNoah Brazer was born in Palo Alto, Cali-fornia, but he didn’t live there long. When just six weeks old, he was packed into the van along with his three older siblings to move across the country to the Wash-ington metropolitan area. As a seventh grader at Smart’s Mill Middle School in Leesburg, Noah enjoys sports and the arts.

He has been on the same soccer team for the five years we have lived in Leesburg and they are now playing in a competitive travel league. Noah plays two instruments, flute and piano. He played the flute in the District Band this year and hopes to get into the State Honor Band in a few years when he is in high school. Noah also enjoys the theater, performing in Mulan last year and Beauty and the Beast this year. The last of his genera-tion in the family to become a Bar Mitzvah, Noah’s tzedakkah project involves gathering old clothing from the neighborhood to donate to the Purple Heart organization that provides vital services to veterans of the armed forces. He believes it is im-portant to help out the veterans who have made major sacrifices for the country.

Noah will become a Bar Mitzvah on June 2nd. Look for more info on his Bar Mitzvah Project in our next bulletin.

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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 [email protected].

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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As I write this, the sun is shining and spring feels like it’s just around the corner! We have so much more to do before the end of the school year. Already this year we have hosted a presentation from 6 Points Summer Camp, teachers and parents have created fun Chai family events together, and we have created cards for the troops. Each class has been taking part in their own Friday night service. They are a wonderful opportunity for the families of the class to get to know one another. We have been enjoying our time in music class as well.

March 11th, we welcomed a Sofer to talk to our students about the work of a Scribe and how the Torah is cared for. Upcoming events include a school-wide Passover Seder, and on May 6th we will be welcoming award-winning musician Ellen Allard for a special concert. She specializes in Jewish music for young children. We will be celebrating with our confirmation students during a special Confirmation service on May 18th.

One of our new goals this year is fulfilling the student service attendance requirement. Our hope to fill the candle chart you see during Oneg with the names of our students who attend. We will be recognizing students who fulfill their requirement and celebrating the accomplishment of our school toward this goal.

We’d like to thank our teachers for their dedicated service to our students, and extend an invitation to anyone who would like to join our Education Committee. Running a successful and meaningful Religious School is a big job and we rely on our volun-teers. By joining our Education email thread, you can choose when to jump in! Pick the events and tasks that appeal to you. It is a rewarding experience and any help or time you can give will be greatly appreciated. We are also looking for dedicated teachers to join our team. If you are interested in teaching next year, please contact [email protected].

Education Update

EDUCATION NEWS

Arlene Lechner, Education VP

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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.

Beth Chaverim’s Tikva Fund and Loudoun Interfaith Bridges, a group of 15 diverse congregations in Loudoun County, has pledged $20,000 for multicultural educational programing to the Loudoun County Public Schools through a grant to the Loudoun Education Foundation.

This grant will be used to assist Loudoun County Public Schools implement programs on multicultural education, targeted primarily towards students, to help them better understand diversity in Loudoun County. In addition, programs may also involve parent, teacher, and community educational activities if they are associated with student programming. “Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation is proud to support these programs, which will provide valuable enrichment and cultural awareness to LCPS students.” Mark Raffman, President, Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation, Ashburn“Together, we can make difference by opening doors to literacy for better learning and better life for the next generation” Syed Akhtar Alam, President, All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) - Ashburn“This initiative is a result of relationships developed over the last few years between individual member communities of Loudoun Interfaith BRIDGES with the LCPS system and is an earnest endeavor towards supporting efforts for much needed multicultural edu-cation, awareness and understanding in Loudoun County.” Sher Singh, Guru Angad Institute of Sikh Studies, Sikh Community, Sterling“It is a great honor to serve an organization that is as committed to interfaith connection as it is committed to our children. BRIDGES is building relationships that will sustain in Loudoun County long into the future.” Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, President, Loudoun Interfaith Bridges, Minister Unitarian Universalist Church of Sterling

The first 10 funded projects include:1. ONYX: Awareness and Celebration of Cultural Diver-sity – Farmwell Station Middle School

Started in 2010, this Club will undertake a range of activities related to multicultural customs and traditions including dance, visual arts, social and political sciences including school library materials and field trips, and conflict resolution strategies.

2. New Wilderness Project – Loudoun Valley High School, Park View High School

Two High Schools at geographic opposite ends of coun-ty will explore the ‘wilderness’ across different ethnicities, learning styles, and racial backgrounds. The program started in 2008, and students meet monthly with teacher advisors to develop projects and reach program goals.

3. Ba Fa Ba Fa Cultural Simulation Project – Guilford Elementary School, 5th grade

This purchased curriculum can be reused for future classes and expanded to the entire school, if successful.

4. Cultures Around the World – JL Simpson Middle School, 6th grade Language Arts

Collaborative student groups will do research on cultures around the world, involving a full spectrum of skill sets. The

comprehensive program will integrate SOL materials and will result in both written and performance products.

5. ELL Literary Magazine - Multicultural Literary and Art magazine, Broad Run High School

Students, including recent immigrants, will produce a multicultural Literary and Art magazine to be distributed school-wide, in conjunction with the school year book. The Magazine will incorporate art, photos, articles, over the course of the school year. If successful, the magazine will be sent to other High Schools for potential replication.

6. Connections: Connecting our Cultures to our Histories – Seneca Ridge Middle School, 6th and 7th graders.

This program will develop awareness and appreciation for cultural differences. Students to be given a survey at the beginning of the project to assess cultural awareness. Students will research areas based on the initial survey. Gifted and Talented students will mentor other students on the projects. A presentation will conclude this two-month program.

7. Multicultural Awareness, Potowmack ElementaryDuring National Multicultural Month (February), a week-

ly presentation will be provided that focuses on a specific culture. Classroom discussions will tie to these presentations which will occur in all classrooms, including math.

Beth Chaverim’s Tikva Fund and Loudoun Interfaith Bridges provide $20,000 grant to Loudoun County Public

Schools for Multicultural Education Programs

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In addition, other programs will be supported at Potow-mack Elementary, Evergreen Mill Elementary, and Harmony Middle School.

Additional quotes from:“Only by fostering a spirit of inquiry in our young people can we begin to bridge our differences and find those values and beliefs that are common to all of us.” Sheila Kryston, Goose Creek Friends Meeting (Quaker Community), Lincoln

“The Loudoun Education Foundation is very thankful for re-ceiving a grant from Loudoun Interfaith Bridges that supports Multicultural Education. The projects funded by this grant will enable Loudoun County Public School students to learn about different ethnic groups, cultures and customs. It will have a pos-itive impact for thousands of students, teachers and families.”Dawn Meyer, Loudoun Education Foundation

The multicultural education program will be reopened in April 2012 for another funding round.

For more information on the program, and for how your school can apply, visit:

Loudoun Education Foundation - Loudoun County Public SchoolsDawn Meyer, executive Director (571) 252-1102 http://lef-va.com/

Loudoun Interfaith BridgesDeb Dalby, Board Member 703-507-7431 www.loudouninterfaithBridges.org

Ray DaffnerTikva CommitteeBeth Chaverim Reform [email protected]

Shabbat Service ScheduleDATE SERVICE COORDINATING HELPINGApril 13 Erev Shabbat Family Service 7:00pm Deigh Matson, Mayer, Meech, Nagler-Levi, Pelletz

April 20 6:30 Tot Shabbat Followed by Yom Hashoah Service Meister Pergament, Perkins, Persaud, Pritchard, Pritt

April 21 Shabbat Morning Service and Ross Shinberg’s Bar Mitzvah 10:00am Cooper

April 27 Celebrate Israeli Independence Day 7:00pm Mendolsohn Randolph, Rhodes, Roberts, Romps, Rubenstein

April 28 Shabbat Morning Service and Seth Cooper’s Bar Mitzvah 10:00am Blumen

May 4 Erev Shabbat Family Service 7:00pm Katz Sackett, Saferstein, Sammons, Sandler, Schneider

May 5 Shabbat Morning Service and Ryan Rubenstein’s Bar Mitzvah Deigh

May 11 Third Grade Class Service 7:00pm Slebrch Schultz, Shapero, Sheinwald, Shinberg, Shoup

May 18 Confirmation Service 7:00pm Rosas Shuman, Slatkin, Smith, Smith, Soifer

May 19 Shabbat Morning Service and Laila Gallant’s Bat Mitzvah Lechner

May 25 Shavuot Service 7:00pm Elgin Solomon, Sparer, Steil, Suitor, Thorner

June 1 Erev Shabbat Family Service/Jammin’ Shabbat 7:00pm Cooper Tilles, Trost, Tucker, Villagomez, Vought

June 2 Shabbat Morning Service and Noah Brazer’s Bar Mitzvah Medoff

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.

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Who Is Elijah? Dates: Every Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - April 18, 2012 Time: 12:15 pm - 1:30 pmSpeaker: Rabbi Yaacov Benamou

The prophet Elijah has a rich history that left a deep im-print on the Jewish people and our tradition. Follow the sweep-ing story of Elijah through the Torah and the Tanach, and see his impact on daily ritual and the teaching of Kabbalah.

There is no class on April 11 in observance of Pesach. Program is held at and co-sponsored by: Jewish Com-

munity Center of Greater Washington 6125 Montrose Road Rockville, MD 20852 301-881-0100 Meet at 12:15 pm with a brown bag pareve/dairy lunch. Hot drinks are provided. Study will follow from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm. The cost is $35 for FJS members & $45 for non-members. More information can be found here: http://www.foundjs.org/Calendar.php?evntId=636.

Women of the Apocrypha: The Books of Judith & Susanna Dates: Every Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - May 16, 2012 Time: 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Speaker: Rabbi Mindy Avra Portnoy

In this course, we will study the books of Judith and Su-sanna, which are from the genre known as the Jewish Apocry-pha. After a brief introduction to apocryphal literature in gen-eral, we will examine more closely the two books specifically, seeking to understand their historical, theological, and artistic impact.

In Sessions 1 and 2, we will concentrate on the Book of Judith, an autonomous Jewish heroine, who becomes a role model, in both positive and negative ways, for a multitude of cultures. In particular, we will examine the relationship be-

tween Judith and another Jewish heroine, Queen Esther. In Sessions 3 and 4, we will move on to Susanna, a story

of sexual harassment, political corruption, and the ultimate tri-umph of piety and fidelity.

Through the study of both books, we will see how the roles of women were defined and re-defined, and we will try to un-derstand if and how they came to influence later views of the status of women in society.

Program is held at and co-sponsored by: 6125 Montrose Road Rockville, MD 20852 301-881-0100 Meet at 12:15 pm with a brown bag pareve/dairy lunch. Hot drinks are provided. Study will follow from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm.

The cost is $35 for FJS members & $45 for non-members. More information can be found here: http://www.foundjs.org/Calendar.php?evntId=632.

Famous 20th Century American Cantor-Composers: Their Lives and Works Dates: Every Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - May 08, 2012 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Speaker: Cantor Sharon Steinberg

By studying the lives and works of such famous Jewish cantor-composers as Yossele Rosenblatt, Abraham Binder, and Debbie Friedman, this class will be an exploration of the changes of synagogue music style during the 20th century.

Program is held at and co-sponsored by: Jewish Commu-nity Center of Northern Virginia 8900 Little River Turnpike Fairfax, VA 22031 703-323-0880 Meet at 12:00 pm with a brown bag pareve/dairy lunch. Hot drinks are provided. Study will follow from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm. The cost is $35 for FJS members & $45 for non-members. More information can be found here: http://www.foundjs.org/Calendar.php?evntId=633.

JEWISH STUDIES

Mi Shebeirach List At every Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation Shabbat service, we pray for the healing of all those who struggle with the challenges of body, mind and spirit. We review and update this list prior to each service and request that you please notify Cindy Hack, (703) 858-9807, [email protected], if you would like the name of a loved one read at an upcoming worship service.

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 [email protected] 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.

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The Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation Board Members and Primary ContactsNAME POSITION EMAILMark Raffman President [email protected]

Larry Deigh Executive VP [email protected]

Carol Currier Worship VP [email protected]

Arlene Lechner Education VP [email protected]

Brian Giblin Membership VP [email protected]

Jennifer Elgin Ways & Means VP [email protected]

Lynn Blumen Social VP [email protected]

Shelly Slebrch Recording Secretary [email protected]

Abby Champagne Weekly Blast [email protected]

Heather Katz Treasurer [email protected]

Jennifer Kasmer/Adrienne Skapura-Butterman Financial Secretary [email protected]

Jody Rosas Public Relations VP [email protected]

Stephanie Meister Bulletin Editor [email protected]

Bari Cooper Youth Group VP [email protected]

Leslie Skaer House Affairs VP [email protected]

David Mendelsohn/Jason Cooper Brotherhood Co-Presidents [email protected]

Lisa Kimball Sisterhood President [email protected]

Tracy Cirone Immediate Past President [email protected]

Marshall Medoff Past President [email protected]

Ray Daffner Tikva Committee Chair [email protected]

Debbie Sexton Fuller B’nai Mitzvah Coordinator [email protected]

Rabbi Linda Joseph [email protected]

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 [email protected] or (703) 729-1659.

really cool family music. One month after first night Passover (April 6th), on Sunday May 6th, we will be hosting a fabulous fam-ily day featuring Ellen Allard and her music in the Ulrich Memorial Concert and Program! This will include a concert for our younger kids (pre K- 3), a workshop for our musicians and a wonderful program for our older kids (Grades 4-7).

This Ulrich Memorial Concert and Program will be held almost two years after a tragic loss to this congregation. Some of you may remember Jeff, Ronni, Lexi and Carlie Ulrich, who were so much a part of this synagogue before they relocated to Florida. Lexi and Carlie were some of the children that laughed and played and learned in our congregation. Ronni was involved in our Board and Sister-hood. Jeff could be seen in our halls. Their Memorial Service after the tragic plane accident, which took their lives too soon, was the first “official” event I officiated at in this congregation. Soon after, we named our library “The Ulrich Memorial Library” in their honor.

This Ulrich Memorial Program and Concert, is partly sponsored through a donation made by their family. It is a way of evok-ing and remembering how important they were and still are, to many in our community. Psalm 30 speaks of asking God to turn our mourning into dancing, so that our souls can sing once again! So that the Ulrich family can continue as our BCRC blessing, we will commemorate with a fund day of music and learning, the wonderful life of this family who were so integral to the fabric of this congregation. Their memory continues to be a blessing.

There is a flyer included in our bulletin with more details…and information will be of course be distributed through the Reli-gious School and our weekly blast! Look out for more information!

FROM THE RABBI’S STUDY

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7. Vice President – Finances. This position largely encom-passes what our “Treasurer” has done, including budget-ing, bookkeeping, long-term planning, oversight of our Financial Secretary/ies, and – for the first time – oversight of fundraising (Ways and Means). The Ways and Means committee still exists, and the chairmanship of that com-mittee is a separate, non-board position. (As noted, one reason for the restructuring was to create important posi-tions that can be filled by volunteers who would prefer not to sit on the Board itself).

8. Vice President – Worship. The Worship VP position is largely the same as it has been, with oversight of our ritual calendar and policies, working with our rabbi and cantorial soloists, and coordinating our ushers and “helper families.” The Worship and Education committees together coordi-nate our bar and bat mitzvahs.

9. Vice President – Education. The Education VP, sup-ported by the Education Committee, has oversight of our religious school, adult learning, and early childhood en-gagement, as well as bar and bat mitzvah learning.

10. Vice President - Community Events. This new position coordinates our congregation’s social and community events, working with leaders of the Social Committee, Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Youth Group, and Tikva. The position also has oversight of community service events. The idea is that events will continue to be planned and executed by these various groups, with a board member

to provide coordination so that we maximize the impact of the events we undertake.

11. Vice President – Membership. The Membership VP, together with an active Membership Committee, is re-sponsible for new member recruitment and integration, and also for community-building among existing mem-bers through chavurot (loosely, friendship circles), assis-tance for congregants (“caring committee”), acknowledg-ments, and other activities.

12. Vice President – Communications. This position cen-tralizes coordination of our bulletin, blast, social media, website, advertising, and public/community relations. These activities will continue to be handled by different individuals, but now in a more coordinated way.

In addition to these twelve positions, our Board of Direc-tors will include our Rabbi as a non-voting participant, and our Youth Group president, who is invited to participate as a non-voting member.

It is my hope and belief that our restructuring will unlock the potential of our membership, spur the growth of volun-teerism in our congregation, and provide a “way in” for future generations of leaders.

I would like to especially thank our Reorganization Task Force (Shawn Zelman, Muriel Gardner, Bari Cooper, and Sue Benezra) and Past President Tracy Cirone for all their hard work in developing a proposal and seeing it through. Our congrega-tion will be stronger for the work you have done.

FROM THE PRESIDENT

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Second Night SederBeth Chaverim Reform Congregation

Saturday, April 7 at 6:00 PMBeth Chaverim Reform Congregation

21740 Beaumeade Circle, Ste 100 Ashburn, VA 20147

You’re invited to bring your family and friends to a Passover Pot Luck Seder. This is a FREE event. The seder will be led by Rabbi Linda Joseph who has promised that it will be fun, meaningful, and exciting for all ages. We encourage families to bring their children. We welcome our friends from the community.

The Entrée, Roasted Chicken, will provided by Worship and the Raffman fam-ily. Each family will be asked to bring a bottled beverage to share and sign up for two of the following food items:

Salad • Vegetable • Dessert • MatzoSeder plate fixings

(Horseradish, Salt water, parsley, egg, bone, charosets, romaine)

*Note: Due to some dietary restrictions, we ask that you bring an index card listing ingredients used to make your dish.

So that everyone can enjoy the meal, please make enough food to serve 8-10 people.

RSVP required by Monday, April 2nd. Please let us know what you plan to bring when you make your reservation.Questions? Contact Debbie Sexton [email protected].

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For the latest calendar please click here http://www.bethchaverim.org/calendar.htm

Leesburg Area Active Retirees “Women Against Tyranny”

Paying Tribute to Little-Known or Forgotten Female Voices of Resistance During the Holocaust In her book, “Women Against Tyranny: Poems of Resistance During the Holocaust,” Davi Walders, an award-winning writer

and educator, pays tribute to the extraordinary courage and compassion of little-known or forgotten women (such as Emilie Schindler, Oskar Schindler’s wife, who saved a trainload of Jews in her own right), who spoke out and took action to resist tyranny during the Holocaust. Ms. Walders’ inspiring collection of original poems brings to light the names and stories of many remarkable women of resistance who, until now, have largely been overlooked. Please join us on Monday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. – noon in the Leisure World Clubhouse (all are welcome!!), to meet Ms. Walders and hear her speak about these fascinating women. This program is particularly fitting with Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) coming on Thursday, April 19, and is not to be missed! RSVP: Sheila Budoff at [email protected] or (703) 537-3068

Life on a Kibbutz – What Has Happened to the Utopian Dream? Please join us on Monday, May 21, 1:30 – noon in the Leisure World Clubhouse (all are welcome!!), when Yael Ingel,

JCCNV Community Shlicha (emissary from Israel) and George Mason University Israel Fellow, will share her experience of growing up on a kibbutz, a communal settlement in Israel. The kibbutz, which combined principles of Zionism and socialism, played an important role in building the state of Israel. More recently, however, the kibbutz movement has been struggling. Some kibbutzim have reinvented themselves incorporating, in varying degrees, aspects of capitalism. Yael will discuss the history of the kibbutz movement and how life on a kibbutz has changed over the last several decades. She will also talk about the relevance of the kibbutz to the social and economic fabric of life in Israel today. This program is not to be missed! RSVP: Sheila Budoff at [email protected] or (703) 537-3068

The Active Retirees are a warm and friendly outreach group of men and women age 55+. Newcomers are always welcome! Our meetings are usually on the third Monday of the month in the Clubhouse at Leisure World

at 10:30 a.m. Please join us for guest speakers, trips, holiday celebrations and “schmoozing.” The cost is $2 for members of the JCCNV or any synagogue or residents of Leisure World, and $4 for non-members. All are welcome!!

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Sheila Budoff at (703) 537-3068 or e-mail [email protected]

ACTIVE RETIREE

Sheila Budoff, Coordinator

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ANNIVERSARIES

Building FundThornton and Jan Saferstein donated in

memory of Jan’s brother, Arthur Kessel and Soops’s Aunt Miriam Shaw

General FundMarsha BarskyEric Berger donated in honor of Coby

MisheberachSandra Frager donated in memory of her

father, Gustav KamilDavid and Katherine FullerGuru Angad Institute of Sikh Studies

donated in honor of TikvaDavid and Barbara Mendelsohn donated in

memory of Larry Leftcourt, husband of Elaine Leftcourt

David and Barbara Mendelsohn donated in memory of Rose Nadler, mother of Barbara

David and Barbara Mendelsohn donated in memory of Jack Wolfman

Mary and John Riley Catherine and Michael Schultz donated in

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Brotherhood plans a very active spring. In addition to ushering for the many B’nai Mitzvot in the spring, we also have a very full social calendar. We plan to return to All-Sports Grand Prix for auto racing at the end of April. This was one of our most exciting events last year. We are also planning a joint outing with Sisterhood to a local winery. Over the summer we will attend a Frederick Keys game. And, we are very pleased to an-nounce that we have secured the large pavil-ion at Algonkian Park for the annual BCRC picnic on August 26th. Stay tuned for more details. Also, we continue to gather monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month (usually) to dine at an area restaurant. Please join us for fun, camaraderie, and service. Contact Jason Cooper at brotherhood@ bcrcva.org for more information.

BROTHERHOOD NEWS

Jason Cooper, Brotherhood President

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AprilCamelle Bernier Father of Albert BernierMichael Bernstein Adele Davis Mother of Emily HelmesAnna Dubnick Grandmother of Lisa Kimball Robert Flax Father of Debbie PelletzVivian Goldwasser Machitena of Arnold

& Caren ThornerLillian Green Grandmother of Sheri SackettNorton Kessel Father of Jan SafersteinSheldon Kluger Uncle of Elizabeth CooperEugene Meister Grandfather of Eric Meister Gerry Miles Aunt of Billie MedoffLewis Novick Father of Robin Pergament Ralph Pallen Father of Francie BernierWalter Pritchard Father of Michael PritchardManny Segall Uncle of Marcia DruckerJenny Sosin Grandmother of Susan BenezraWilliam Sosin Grandfather of Susan BenezraSam Stein Father of Betsy SmithJack Strasburger Father of Muriel Gardner,

Grandfather of Elizabeth Matson

Vina Trebach Grandmother of Cindy Hack Char Truax Wife of Allen Sparer Oscar Welz Father of Tony Welz

MayHarvey Brazer Father of David BrazerEstelle Chanzit Mother of Claudia RaffmanJudith Cooperman Grandmother of Keith CoopermanSarah Denmark Grandmother of Marcy ManningMarciano Farloan Father of Catherine Farolan-SchultzRuth Felder Grandmother of Marcy ManningJudith Flax Mother of Debbie PelletzRuth Gerber Grandmother of Carol FletcherSarah Kessel Mother of Jan SafersteinEthel Kestenblatt Mother of Stephanie MeisterIsabelle Kestenblatt Grandmother of Stephanie MeisterFlorence Klein Mother of Sharon SolomonFrances Lovejoy Mother of Billie MedoffKevin Slebrch Brother of Gary SlebrchMarcella Slobodkin Mother of Caren ThornerBertha Thorner Mother of Arnold ThornerFreda Zubin Grandmother of Jennifer Trost

YAHRZEITS

AprilTeri Leventhal April 1Elissa Steil April 2Leni Pritt April 3Shawn Zelman April 3Tami Cooperman April 4Megan Sammons April 4Jason Cooper April 5Caren Thorner April 6Allan Fogelson April 7Ross Shinberg April 7Shana Shoup April 7Lawrence Schneider April 8Scott Horowitz April 9Kyle Trost April 10Paul Fletcher April 11Robin Pergament April 12Jeffrey Eckhaus April 13Laila Gallant April 14Daniel Gallant April 15Marcy Manning April 15Lindsey Tilles April 16Zachary Berman April 18Loren Klass April 20Jacob Noah Tucker April 21Joey Andruzzi Jr. April 22

So-Ching Brazer April 23Andrea Elbaum April 23Autumn Hild April 23Nathan Welz April 23Andrew Tilles April 25Kyra Meister April 26Andrew Skaer April 26Morgan Kasmer April 27Zac Romps April 27Daniel Smith April 27Scott Tilles April 27Noah Fischel April 28Jake Louis April 30Susan Mandel Giblin April 30Tom Sammons April 30

May Beth Fischel May 1Ethan Klass May 2Soop Saferstein May 2Marshall Medoff May 5Ryan Rubenstein May 5Joey Ikner May 8Madison Randolph May 9Rachel Bloom May 10Tanner Zelman May 10

Jesse Sheinwald May 11Eliana Pritchard May 12Scott Waters May 12Jennifer Elgin May 13Taylor Zelman May 13Steven Harper May 14Charles Randolph May 14Alex Fogelson May 15Julia Bruneau May 16Cayce Michael David Hack May 16Katharine Zuckerman May 16Jordan Mandel May 17Arthur Skaer May 18Jessica Bell May 21Erik Gupp May 21Stephanie Glasser May 22Steve Chance May 24Kim Fogelson May 25Andrea Rubenstein May 26LuAnn Rubenstein May 27Andrew Levi May 28Fallon Shuman May 29Michael Schultz May 30Noah Brazer May 31Brian Freed May 31Taylor Medoff May 31

BIRTHDAYS

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Beth Chaverim Reform Congregation21740 Beaumeade Circle, Ashburn, VA ● 703-729-1659

“simply the best in Jewish children’s music!!!”

Sunday, May 6, 2012Preschool - 3rd Grade Concert 9:15 AMWalk The Walk Social Action Program

4th - 7th Grade 10:45 AM

artist-in-residence

ELLEN ALLARD

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