PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEI know why Passover always comes in the Spring. Back in the days of the Exodus, the women all got together and decided that since they had to make the kitchen Kosher for Passover, they might as well scrub the whole house

and get rid of that nasty sand. So, Spring Cleaning was born.Seriously though, isn’t this a good time for all of us to take the time to shake off the Winter’s cold blasts and meet a season of warm weather, flowers bursting thru the earth, trees bringing new leaves and taking advantage of the programs that are planned for JRLW. I urge you to keep your JRLW newsletter handy and join in our programs. (We won’t have to worry about the snow keeping us locked up in our homes.) I know that some of you have problems receiving the newsletter. I want to remind you that there are copies of the newsletter in the E & R office in Clubhouse I. You are welcome to pick one up there if the Post Office misses you.Please remember to attend our annual JRLW meeting which will be held on Wednesday, April 17. The meeting will be in Clubhouse I at 7:00 pm.Happy Springtime and a Sweet Passover. Miriam (Kitty) Atkin

APRIL 20192 Tue – JRLW Board CH II 7:00 pm03 Wed – JWV Meeting CH I 11 am03 Wed – Veterans Benefits Program CH I 2:00

pm03 Wed – Hadassah Board Meeting CH I 7:30 pm04 Thu – Class CH I 10:30 am05 Fri – Family Shabbat Svc. Interfaith Chapel

7:30 pm06 Sat – Svc/Study w/Rabbi Samber CH II 9:15

am07 Sun – Good Deeds Day CH I 10 am – 2 pm10 Wed – JWV Bd CH I 11 am10 Wed – Na’Amat Spiritual Adoption Luncheon

CH I 11:30 am11 Thu – Class CH I 10:30 am13 Sat – JRLW Shabbat Service CH II 9:15 am14 Sun – JWV Brunch CH I 10:15 am15 Mon – Hadassah Study Group CH I 1:30 pm17 Wed – JRLW Election Mtg CH I Chesapeake

Rm. 7:00 pm20 Sat – Svc/Study w/Rabbi Samber CH II 9:15

am23 Tue – Na’Amat Board CH I 10:30 am24 Wed – JRLW Model Seder CH I 6:00 pm24 Wed – Hadassah Meeting CH I 7:00 pm25 Thu – Class CH I 10:30 am25 Thu – Yom Hashoah Program CH II 2:00 pm27 Sat – Svc/Study w/Rabbi Samber CH II 9:15

am28 Sun – Jewish Discussion Group CH II 10:30

am29 Mon – JRLW/CoA Movie CH II 1:30 pm

         

Jewish Residents of Leisure World Silver Spring, Maryland

March 2011, Adar 1 - Adar 2, 5771 Newsletter Editor: Bernice F. Cohen 301-598-0192 Website: http://www.jrlw.org

 

The Rabbi and his wife were assigned to their first Congregation to reopen a shul in Brooklyn. They arrived in February, excited about their opportunities. When they saw the Shul it was very run down and needed much work. They set a goal to have everything done in time for the Purim Service. They worked hard , repairing, plastering, painting, etc. They were ahead of schedule when a severe snowstorm hit the area. After the storm the Rabbi went to the Shul and his heart sank when he saw all the damage the storm had done to the building. A large area of plaster had fallen off the front wall of the sanctuary just behind the pulpit. The Rabbi cleaned up the mess on the floor and headed home. On the way home he passed a flea market and stopped in. One of the items was a beautiful handmade crocheted tablecloth with a Mogen David embroidered in the center of the tablecloth. It was just the right size to cover the hole in the wall where the plaster had fallen off. He purchased the tablecloth. (Article continued on page 8)

Upcoming JRLW March

Events 2rd Wed. Na’Amat Reg Mtg 4th Fri. Conservative Svcs Interfaith 7th Mon. Newsletter Deadline 12th Sat Conservative Svcs CH 2 14th Mon JRLW Board Meeting 15th Tue Great Songs of the 20th Cent. 15th Tue. Na’Amat Bd Mtg 16th Wed Hadassah Meeting 20th Sun JRLW Breakfast Forum 23rd Wed B’nai B’rith Bd Mtg 24th Thu JRLW Singles 27th Sun Hadassah New Member Tea 29th Tue Lessons learned from the Holocaust

Religious Services

Snapshot

JRLW together with Shaare Tefila Congregation, are conducting services every Sunday morning at 8:45 AM and minyans Sun thru Thu 7:30 PM in the Clubhouse II Café’.

Friday February 4th evening Conservative Shabbat Services 8 PM at Interfaith Chapel. Services will be led by Rabbi Gary Fink. Ed Laskin will lead the Choir. Services will be sponsored by B’nai B’rith.

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JRLW

President’s Message

 

Jewish Residents of Leisure World Silver Spring, Maryland

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

PLEASE SEE HIGH HOLIDAY FORM ON PAGE 3. BOOK OF REMEMBERANCE FORM ON PAGE 5.

APRIL 2019 ADAR II - NISSAN 5779 President: Kitty Atkin 301-598-0450 Newsletter Editor: Bernice Cohen 301-598-0192 miriamatkin29@gmail.com bernicecohen1@gmail.com

PLEASE VISIT THE JRLW WEB SITE - http://jrlwmd.org

PASSOVER SEDER FORM PAGE 7

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APRIL RELIGIOUSSERVICES

Friday Evening Family Shabbat Services will be held on Friday, April 5, at 7:30 pm, in the Interfaith Chapel. Rabbi Gary Fink will conduct the Services. On Saturday morning, April 13, at 9:15 am, in Clubhouse II, we will hold Shabbat Services. The Torah Portion will be Metzora. here will be a Kiddush following Services. Come for Services and stay for a nosh and shmooze with friends.Rabbi Samber will lead a short service and Torah study on Saturdays, April 6, 20 and 27 at 9:15 am, in Clubhouse II. All are welcome.JRLW will hold a Passover Seder on Wednesday, April 24, at 6:00 pm in Clubhouse I. See the reservation form in this newsletter.

YOM HASHOAH Fred Shapiro

The Interfaith Holocaust Memorial Service Yom Hashoah will take place Thursday, April 25, at 2:00 pm, in the Activities Room of Clubhouse II. The principal speaker will be provided by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. The program is been organized by Reverend Woodie Rea, the Interfaith Committee and Fred Shapiro with the assistance of Susan Weiss. The memorial program includes participation by the clergy of the Interfaith Chapel, Lady of Grace Catholic Church and the Jewish Residents of Leisure World and the Universal Unitarians. Resident survivors will light candles for the victims of the Holocaust.Plan to join our community as we say, “Never Again!”

CALLING ALL GRANDPARENTS

The June issue of our newsletter will feature our annual “Grandparents Qvelling.” If you have very smart, wonderful, gorgeous grandchildren, and you want to tell us about them, this is the time. Is your grandchild graduating or getting married? How about a special award? We want to know! Please send an e-mail to bernicecohen1@gmail.com and include the information about that special grandchild.

PLEASE NOTE: THE ANNUAL JRLW MEMBERSHIP

AND ELECTION MEETING WILL BE HELD ON

WEDNESDY, APRIL 17, 7 PM IN CLUBHOUSE I.

PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND.

WE REMEMBERSelma Weinstein.Barbara Braswell.

Benjamin Williamowsky.Paul Roberts.

May their memories be as a blessing.

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CANTOR’S CORNERMichael Kravitz

As you all know, Pesach (Passover) is approaching and we will celebrate the first seder on Friday evening, April 19. While each of us has our Pesach customs, some are more unusual than others. I thought I’d share excerpts of the writings of Joseph A. Joel in his essay PASSOVER IN A UNION CAMP: A REMINISCENCE OF THE CIVIL WAR. It is one of the most unique descriptions I’ve ever read. Joel beautifully describes the celebration of an 1862 seder in mountainous West Virginia.

“Being apprised of the approaching Feast of Passover, twenty of my comrades and co-religionists belonging to the Regiment united in a request to our commanding officer for relief from duty, in order that we might keep the holidays, which he readily acceded to. The first point was gained, and, as the Paymaster had lately visited the Regiment, he had left us plenty of greenbacks.

Our next business was to find some suitable person to proceed to Cincinnati, Ohio, to buy us matzos. Our sutler (a civilian who sells provisions to soldiers), being a co-religionist and going home to that city, readily undertook to send them. We were anxiously awaiting to receive our matzos, and about the middle of the morning of Erev Pesach, a supply train arrived in camp, and to our delight – seven barrels of matzos. On opening them, we were surprised and pleased to find that our thoughtful sutler had enclosed two Hagodahs and prayer books. We were now able to keep the seder nights if we could only obtain the other requisites for that occasion.

We held a consultation and decided to send parties to forage in the country while a party stayed to build a log hut for the services. About the middle of the afternoon, the foragers arrived, having been quite successful. We obtained two kegs of cider, a lamb, several chickens and some eggs. Horseradish or parsley we could not obtain, but in lieu, we found a weed, whose bitterness, I apprehend, exceeded anything our ancestors “enjoyed.” We were still in a great quandary; we were like the man who drew the elephant in the lottery. We had the lamb, but did not know what part was to represent it at the table; but,

Yankee ingenuity prevailed, and it was decided to cook the whole and put it on the table; then, we could dine off it and be sure we had the right part. The necessities for the charoses we could not obtain, so we got a brick which, rather hard to digest, reminded us, by looking at it, for what purpose it was intended.

At dark, we had all prepared and were ready to commence the service. There being no chazzan present, I was selected to read the services, which I commenced by asking the blessing of the Almighty on the food before us and to preserve our lives from danger. The ceremonies were passing off very nicely until we arrived at the part where the bitter herb was to be taken. We all had a large portion of the herb ready to eat at the moment I said the blessing; each ate his portion, when horrors! What a scene ensued in our little congregation it is impossible for my pen to describe.

The herb was very bitter and very fiery like cayenne pepper, and excited our thirst to such a degree that we forgot the law authorizing us to drink only four cups, and the consequence was to drink up all the cider. Those who drank the more freely became more excited, and one thought he was Moses, another Aaron, and one had the audacity to call himself a pharaoh. The consequence was a skirmish with nobody hurt – only Moses, Aaron and Pharaoh had to be carried to the camp, and there left in the arms of Morpheus. This slight incident did not take away our appetite, and, after doing justice to our lamb, chicken and eggs, we resumed the second portion of the service without anything occurring worthy of note.

Since then, a number of my colleagues have fallen in battle in defending the flag they volunteered to protect with their lives. I have, myself, received a number of wounds all but mortal, but there is no occasion in my life that gives me more pleasure and satisfaction than when I remember the celebration of Passover of 1862.”

Chag sameach to you all.

NEWSLETTER STAFF

Bernice Cohen – EditorFran FederShirley Griffin Shirley RosenhaftRoz Rosenthal Lyle Wolinsky - Business Mgr.

NOTICE: THE DEADLINE FOR THE MAY NEWSLETTER IS APRIL 10.

ARTICLES SUBMITTED AFTER THAT DATE WILL APPEAR IN THE JUNE

NEWSLETTER.

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TORAH and PRAYER BOOK FUNDS

Individuals can be honored and loved ones memorialized with a contribution to the JRLW Torah or Prayer Book Fund for a minimum donation of $25.00.

PRAYER BOOK FUNDIf you would like to make a donation in honor of or in memory of someone in a Reform prayer book, Conservative Prayer book or a Chumash (Bible), please stipulate which one in your request to Janet Lazar. Her address is 15311 Beaverbrook Ct Apt 1B, Silver Spring, MD 20906. Syma Benheim, in memory of Helen Schwartz.

TORAH FUNDFor contributions to the Torah Maintenance Fund, send your check, made out to JRLW, to Carol Wendkos, 14805 Pennfield Circle, #212, Silver Spring, MD 20906.Diane and Bernie Blum (22052 Montoya Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33433) in memory of Selma Weinstein.

NA’AMAT NEWSGladys Blank

COME TO ISRAEL! COME HOME!

When we gather for the Na’Amat USA Convention in Tel Aviv from November 4-11, 2019, and you sing Hatikvah with fervor, you will be adding your voices to those of our Israeli Na’Amat members who are tirelessly working for the well-being of children and families, elevate the status of women, and domestic violence, improve workplace conditions and promote peace in the Middle East.

Israel would not be what it is today without its women. Since 1928 when Golda Meir was elected National Secretary of Moetzet HaPoalot (now Na’Amat), the voices of women have never been stronger.

This past year, we opened a new Day Care Center in Tel Aviv in the name of Golda Meir - “Maon Golda.

Here in Leisure World at our March 6th general meeting our members thoroughly enjoyed the interesting and stimulating program conducted by Jerry Cohen, Moderator of the Jewish Discussion Group.

Flyers are on the way announcing plans for our annual Spiritual Adoption Luncheon scheduled for April 10, to be held in the Clubhouse I Ballroom. Our special guest speaker is Bob Levy. Our next big event is our annual Donor Luncheon. This year it will be held on May 8 at the Argyle Country Club.

Do you need a Mitzvah Card? Call Lenore Kalen at 301 922 4348. Mail your checks to Lenore at 15100 Interlachen Dr., Apt. 616, Silver Spring, Md. 20906.

Our Travel Committee is considering a trip to hear THE CAPITOL STEPS sometime this summer. More info will be coming your way when plans are finalized.

Na’Amat members raise money for many worthwhile causes to support service and educational programs for women and children in Israel. Do your part! Join Na’Amat.

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JEWISH DISCUSSION GROUPJerome “Jerry” Cohen

The group’s next session is on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at 10:30 am at Clubhouse II and will feature a special presentation. Irv Elenberg, Director of Development for the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area chapter of American Technion Society, will give a talk entitled, “from visionary education to a world of impact.” The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology is a major source of innovation and brainpower that drives the Israeli economy and is a key to Israel’s reputation as the world’s “Start-Up Nation.” Technion’s people, ideas and inventions make immeasurable contributions to the world in the areas of medicine, energy, computer science, water conservation and nanotechnology. Join us on April 29 for this educational talk and participate in what is sure to be a lively question and answer session following the presentation. Time limitations are now in effect which provides everyone an opportunity to speak. JDG invites everyone to attend these free 4th Sunday morning discussion group sessions held at Clubhouse II from 10:30 am to noon. For additional information or to have your email address added to the monthly notification list, please call or email group moderator Jerry Cohen at (240-970-5024) or (jcohen@jccbb.com).

HADASSAHBarbara Eisen

The Hadassah Judaic Studies group will meet on Monday, April 15, 1:30 pm, at Leisure World Clubhouse I. The topic, just in time for Passover, will be the Haggadah. The discussion will be led by Peri Schuyler.Given that the Haggadah is so completely integral to conducting the Passover Seder, how much do we really know about it? How did it come about? When was it first compiled? And where? And by whom? And what does it mean?Are there different Haggadahs for Orthodox, Conservative and Reform? For Ashkenazi and Sephardim? How was the content determined and from where did it derive? As Jews, we’re never

without questions, and, of course, it wouldn’t be Passover without asking, “Why”?Please join us to learn more about Haggadah traditions from the Sarajevo to the Maxwell House. Bring a Haggadah of your own and add your tradition to the mix. All are welcome. For questions or more information, please contact: Peri Schuyler (perislaptop@aol.com) or (301-869-2968) or Marcia Elbrand (216-496-6633) or Shari Goldstein (240-293-6442) or Naomi Kline (240-669-7683).On Wednesday, April 24, at 7:00 pm, in Clubhouse I, Jodi Lyons will speak on “Brain Health As You Age: A Guide to Maintenance and Prevention.” She will share with us useful, achievable actions we can take to reduce our risk of brain function decline and will describe important tools in separating myth from reality. Everyone is welcome to attend. Hadassah Mid-Atlantic is holding its Spring Leadership Conference on Sunday, April 28, at 1 pm. through Monday, April 29, at 12 noon at the Hard Rock Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ. The theme is “Reimagine, Revitalize, and Reinvent.” The cost is $136 for both days and $75 for Sunday only. The featured speakers are Ellen Hershkin, Hadassah National President, Siggy Flicker, former star of “Real Housewives of New Jersey” and Rabbi Rebecca Sirbu, Director of Member and Unit Services Division. Kosher-style food will be served and all meals are included. The registration deadline is Friday, March 25. For more information about registration and hotel arrangements, please call Lynn Berk (301-847-9104).Jan Bloom (301-593-7720) sells Hadassah cards. The price of the cards is $2.50 each or 5 for $10. Hadassah greeting cards are displayed and sold at every Hadassah meeting. Please call Jan if you want to pick up cards or to have them mailed to the person you designate for an extra postal charge. Larelda Gruber (301-598-5922) is chair of Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk. This project helps disadvantaged children in Israel. The goal is to create a circle of $1000, made by individual contributions of $40. Please send your donations to Larelda at 3200 N. Leisure World Blvd., #201, Silver Spring, MD 20906.If you want to know more about Hadassah, contact one of our membership vice presidents, Lois Fields (301-585-9804, loisfields2@earthlink.net) or Natalie Rosen (301-279-5640, bnrosen@comcast.net).

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TZEDAKAH, KIDDUSH AND ONEG DONATIONS

For information about Tzedakah, Oneg or Kiddush donations, please call Susan Weiss at 301-460-6030. Checks should be made out to JRLW and mailed to Susan Weiss, 3739 Glen Eagles Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906.

KIDDUSHDonation by Norman Salenger.

ONEGOneg donation by Norman Salenger.

TZEDAKAHEllis Schlossenberg in memory of his mother, Mildred, and his wife, Anne, both too young and both of blessed memory.

Eileen Ansher to the Weinstein Family in memory of Selma Weinstein

Fred Firnbacher to Allen, Mark and Gary Weinstein in memory of their mother,

Selma Weinstein.

Donation by Norman Salenger.

Please note: In our March newsletter, we listed the following donation incorrectly. It should have read:

Sandy and Stan Feinstein in honor of grandson Noah Kuperberg’s graduation from CESJDS and acceptance into University of Michigan’s School of Engineering.

NEW CLASS“Who Are Arab-Israelis?”

Jonas Weiss

JRLW and the JCC-Coming of Age in Maryland will give a 6-week course on “Who Are Arab-Israelis” on Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in Clubhouse I. Ira Weiss, a retired neurophysiologist who collects Israeli cinema

and TV shows, and who has lectured frequently at Leisure World, will present a look at the life of Arab – Israelis through the lens of “Avodah Aravit,” an award winning Israeli comedy series often compared to “All in the Family.”

The dates for the classes are March 29, April 4, 11, and 25, and May 2 and 9. Register at E&R with a payment of $30.

BABY SHOWER!Susan Spenser

On Thursday, May 2, the Committee for the Homeless and Working Poor volunteers will be in the Montgomery Room and curbside at Clubhouse I from 8:30 am - 12:00 noon to collect layette items for newborns and babies.

This annual baby shower benefits the Rockville and Gaithersburg Welcome Baby Program sponsored by Montgomery County Interfaith Works Clothing Center which serves over 13,000 residents annually.

The center needs disposable diapers, clothing, onesies, sleepers, bibs, blankets, wash clothes, towels and diaper bags.

If you cannot shop for baby items, monetary donations are welcome. Checks should be made payable to The Interfaith Chapel with a reference to CHWP Baby Shower. Checks or cash donations can be dropped off or mailed to The Chapel at 3680 South Leisure World Boulevard. The Committee for the Homeless and Working Poor thanks you in advance for your continued support of all our efforts to help the community.

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JEWISH RESIDENTS OF LEISURE WORLD

Traditional Kosher Passover Seder Led by Fred Firnbacher

Wednesday, April 24, 6 pm in Clubhouse I Complete and return this registration form with your check by April 8. Adults: $40 per person; Children under 12 - $20 per person Make your checks payable to JRLW and mail to: Milli White 2901 S. Leisure World Boulevard, Apt. 106, Silver Spring MD 20906

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Indicate whether you want Chicken, Salmon (Vegetarian also available) Tables will be set for 8 to 10 people. If you wish to reserve a table, please list the names, phone numbers, and meal choices. Please send all checks with the form below. Note: There will be a vegetarian selection available. Name Phone Chicken Salmon

Number of Adults ______ Children under 12 ______ Amount Enclosed $_________

8World Blvd, Apt. 919, Silver Spring MD 20906. Jerry can be reached at 240-970-5024.

set of stone tablets and how and why the Golden Calf was created.

On Monday, February 18, all interested individuals are welcome to attend the Hadassah Judaic Study group which will meet in Clubhouse I at 1:30 pm. The discussion is free and open to all Hadassah members and non-members. The discussion will be led by presenter Naomi Kline. Excerpts from the Biblical portion, Ki Tisa, Exodus 30:11-34:35, will be distributed to attendees. Feel free to bring your own materials, thoughts and questions to this session. For further information, contact planning committee members Naomi Kline (nbk165@comcast.net) or Peri Schuyler (perislaptop@aol.com) or Shari Goldstein (sgoldstein31@cs.com) or Marcia Elbrand (marciaelbr@gmail.com).

Jan Bloom (301-593-7720) sells Hadassah cards. The price of the cards is $3 each. Hadassah greeting cards are displayed and sold at every Hadassah meeting. Please call Jan if you want to pick up cards or to have them mailed to the person you designate for an extra postal charge.

Larelda Gruber (301-598-5922) is chair of Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk. This project helps disadvantaged children in Israel. The goal is to create a circle of $1000, made by individual contributions of $40. Please send your donations to Larelda at 3200 N. Leisure World Blvd. #201, Silver Spring, MD 20906.

If you want to know more about Hadassah, contact one of our membership vice presidents, Lois Fields (301-585-9804, loisfields2@earthlink.net) or Natalie Rosen (301-279-5640, bnrosen@comcast.net).

JEWISH WAR VETERANSFred Shapiro

The Charles Krieger Jewish War Veterans, Post 567, will hold its next brunch Sunday, April 14, in the Crystal Ballroom in Clubhouse I, at 10:15 am. The brunch will feature entertainment by Voices of Vets, Inc., organized and led by Kassie Sandacz. She will be joined by musicians Lauren and Todd.

Voices of Vets was organized by Kassie after a teacher, Colonel William P. Holmes, suggested that she visit Charlotte Hall Veterans Home to sing for the veterans. At eighteen, that wasn’t exactly a venue that she had a vision for. However, a few years later she visited Charlotte Hall on July 4, 2016, to sing for the veterans for what she thought would be a “one-time” performance. However, after that performance, she was able to experience the effect that the music had on the veterans and then proceeded to bring together musicians to form Voices of Vets, Inc.

Music therapy is rapidly becoming an integral part of helping many elderly and dementia patients. Specifically, hearing music from an earlier time has a positive impact on them. One song, in particular, “Let Me Call You Sweetheart,” is always a favorite, as she is able to interact with the residents by handing them flowers and offering to let them sing into the microphone. Some residents harmonize with the group. Once the music starts - it is magical! The residents lift their heads, tap their feet and even sing along.

The goal of Voices of Vets is to visit all the veteran homes in the U.S. They have toured Tennessee, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, D.C. and Maryland. In June, they will visit the veteran homes in Florida. You can check out Voices of Vets, Inc. for yourself to see the many smiles and good times that they share with the veterans.

The cost of the buffet menu consisting of eggs, tuna fish, lox, bagels, salad, coffee, Danish and more, plus an abundance of camaraderie is $14 per person. Your reservation check, made payable to JWV 567, should be mailed by April 8, to Jerry Cohen, 3330 N. Leisure

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DAVENING AND DELI DINNER Friday, June 7, 2019, 6:00 pm

Clubhouse II – Activities Room

$17 per person includes dinner, wine/grape juice and challah for Kiddush, non-alcoholic cold drinks and dessert. Vegetarian options available. Please indicate this on your return form, if you need this option.

This service and deli dinner will take the place of the usual 1st Friday Evening Service in the Inter-Faith Chapel. It will be held in the Activities room in Clubhouse II. The Service will be first and then we will eat. Rabbi Gary Fink and Cantor Wendy Gonzales will be leading the Service and also the discussion after dinner.

*****Please note that the tables will be open seating.*****

Don’t delay. There is limited seating, no walk-ins and no cash accepted at the door. You will have to make reservations and pay in advance by filling out the form below. Checks should be made payable to JRLW. The deadline for reservations is May 29.

Questions should be directed to Phyllis Rand 301-871-1515, Bubbyp2@gmail.com or Sharon V Freedman 301-367-8141, skfreedman@yahoo.com.

Mail the form below, with full payment, to Phyllis Rand,

15107 Interlachen Drive, #307, Silver Spring, MD 20906.

DAVENING AND DELI – JUNE 7, 2019 – 6:00 pm – Clubhouse II, Activities Room

Name (s):

Address:

Phone & email of main contact:

# of people attending:

Amount enclosed ($17 per person):

LEISURE WORLD PARTICIPATES IN GOOD DEEDS DAY TECH DAY

WITH STUDENTS; DONATIONS TO MANNA

Fred Shapiro

Leisure World joins the Greater Washington community on April 7, participating in Good Deeds Day. The main feature, as in previous years, will be the Jewish Day School students and friends coming to the Clubhouse II New Activities Room from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, to assist seniors in understanding the latest in smartphones and computer technology. The second part will feature members of JRLW collecting food and donations for MANNA in the Clubhouse I Lobby from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.

The Technology Support event is co-sponsored by the Jewish War Veterans Post 567, the Center for Lifelong Learning and the Computer Learning Center. High school students from Charles Smith Jewish Day School and the Berman Academy will work one-on-one with seniors to cope with their smartphones, tablets and laptops, as well as the computers in the center. The students have become a regular feature here in Leisure World, satisfying many seniors who need extra help to master their iPhones and computers. At the same time, the students earn service credits at their schools.

To enable the scheduling of students and seniors during the two one-hour sessions starting at 10:00 am and ending at 1:00 pm, residents are asked to sign up at the E&R office in Clubhouse II. Indicate on the sign-in sheet the technology in which you are interested and the session for which you will be available.

Another regular feature on Good Deeds Day has been the table set up in the lobby of Clubhouse I, manned by members of the Jewish Residents of Leisure World, collecting packages of food and donations for MANNA. MANNA is an essential organization providing food for the needy in the community. A number of Leisure World residents

participate in the work done by MANNA. You can help by donating, packages of food with current dating limits or funds that can be used to buy food for the needy.

Participate in the efforts by the overall community organizations here in Montgomery County and Maryland to provide services or sustenance to those who are in need of our help. Sign up for the Tech Day at E&R in Clubhouse II and then bring a bag or two with food or a donation for MANNA to Clubhouse I.

JRLW/CoA MOVIE“THE LAST SUIT – EL ULTIMO TRAJE”

WHEN: MONDAY, APRIL 29, 1:30 pm

WHERE: CLUBHOUSE II

Spanish with English subtitles

Discussion to Follow

Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, will be observed on May 2, and we commemorate it with this touching film. An 88 year-old Jewish tailor runs away from Buenos Aires to Poland, where he searches for a friend who saved him from certain death at the end of World War II. After seven decades without any contact with him, Abraham will try to find his old friend and keep his promise to return one day. Comedic and poignant in equal measure, The Last Suit approaches its weighty themes with a light touch that illuminate a serious story.

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MARYLAND VETERANS’ PROGRAMS: KNOW YOUR

ENTITLEMENTSFred Shapiro

The majority of veterans of military service have little knowledge of the benefits and options that exist for them. To bring much of what is available in Maryland, Jewish War Veterans Post 567 is sponsoring a presentation by Colonel Erwin A. Burtnick Retried, a commissioner on the Maryland Veterans Commission, scheduled for Wednesday, April 3 at 2:00 pm in Clubhouse I. All veterans in Leisure World are invited to attend.

The program will address the opportunities available and beneficial to veterans under five distinct subjects: : The Service and Benefits Program; The Charlotte Hall Veterans Home; The Cemetery and Memorial Program; The Outreach & Advocacy Program. and The Maryland Veterans Trust.

Colonel Erwin A. Burtnick, USA (Ret), is the commander of the Department of Maryland, Jewish War Veterans of the USA. He is also the chairman of the National Awards for Valor Committee. He serves on the National Executive Committee and is vice chairman of the National Finance Board. Active in numerous other veteran and military organizations, Colonel Burtnick is a General Staff Officer of the Military Order of the World Wars. He is also on the board of directors of the Maryland Military Coalition and serves on the Fort Meade Retiree Council. Col. Burtnick served over 37 years on active duty and in the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve. He is the recipient of 24 decorations, service medals, and ribbons including the Legion of Merit. army Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel at The Pentagon. As a civilian, he retired as the assistant comptroller of the City of Baltimore. Col. Burtnick lives with his wife, Janet, in Baltimore County. They have two sons.

Attend the program if you are a veteran and learn about the things you never knew existed for your benefit.

RECIPE CORNEREASY RAVIOLI BAKE

A quick, easy recipe for busy days.1 Jar (25 oz.) Pasta sauce2 Packages frozen cheese-filled ravioli2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese (8 oz.)2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheeseHeat oven to 350º. Spray bottom and sides of rectangular 9 x 13 baking dish.

Spread ¾ cup of the sauce in baking dish. Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in a single layer over the sauce. Top with half of the remaining sauce and 1 cup of the Mozzarella cheese. Repeat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncov-ered for 15 minutes until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

A man goes to his doctor and says, “I don’t think my wife’s hearing is as good as it used to be. What should I do?” The doctor replies, “Try this test to find out for sure. When your wife is in the kitchen doing dinner, stand fifteen feet behind her and ask her a question. If she doesn’t respond, keep moving closer, asking the question until she does hear you.”The man goes home and sees his wife preparing dinner. He stands fifteen feet behind her and says, “What’s for dinner, Honey?” He gets no response. He moves to ten feet and repeats the question. Still no response, so he moves to five feet. Again, no answer.Finally, he stands directly behind her and says, “Honey, what’s for dinner?”She replies, “For the fourth time, I SAID CHICKEN!”

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JCCGW PROGRAMSFor more information about the JCCGW programs,

contact Linda Wechsler at 301-348-3893 or lwechsler@benderjccgw.org

HAR TZEON AGUDATH ACHIM1840 University Boulevard, Silver Spring, Maryland. Each Thursday there is a day-long program, including lunch. Lunch is at noon and the program starts at 1:00 pm.

April 4 - Rabbi Steven Suson “Looking Ahead to Passover”April 11 - “Fun and Fancy” Leisure World Entertainment at Har

Tzeon!

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YOUNG ISRAEL SHOMRAI EMUNAH1132 Arcola Avenue, Kemp Mill, Silver Spring, MD.

Programs are held on Wednesdays.

April 3 - Dr. Alan Breitler “Amazing Statistics” Part 2

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TIKVAT ISRAEL CONGREGATIONA Conservative Egalitarian Synagogue

2200 Baltimore Rd., RockvilleRabbi Benjamin Shull - www.tikvatisrael.org

Have a need to say Kaddish? Please give us a try. For information about the minyanim, call the office @ 301-762-7338 or Ted (JRLW member) @ 301-929-1542.

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SHAARE TEFILA SYNAGOGUE16620 Georgia Avenue, Olney

A Conservative Egalitarian CongregationRabbi Jonah Layman (www.shaaretefila.org).

We are always here for you if you wish to attend our daily religious services or observe a Yahrzeit and say Kaddish: Mornings (Sunday at 8:45 am, Monday and Thursday at 8:00 am) and Evenings (Sunday-Thursday at 7:30 pm). On the fourth Saturday morning of each month we provide sign language translation for religious service attendees. Contact Sara in our Office, 301-593-3410, for more information about our Conversational Hebrew class (alternating Sunday mornings). All levels are welcome!

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B’NAI SHALOM OF OLNEY

A Conservative Egalitarian Synagogue8401 Burtfield Drive, Olney, MD 20832

Rabbi Dina Rosenberg www.bnaishalomofolney.org Office Telephone: 301-774-0879Services:Mon - Fri: 7:30 pmFri: 6:45 am; Sun: 9:00 amSat: 9:15 am

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

YOGA WORKSHOP Cheryl Kravitz, wife of Cantor Mike Kravitz, will be conducting a workshop on yoga on March 31, at the Willow Street Yoga Center, 8561 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, Maryland. As basic communication skills for people with Alzheimer’s Disease are diminished, caregivers sometimes can no longer connect with them. Amidst these immense challenges for caregivers and patients, yoga offers many tools to make interaction easier and more enjoyable for all involved. Registration link is here: http://www.willowstreetyoga.com/dementia/

According to the Institute on Aging, the importance of yoga for individuals with dementia is three-fold: 1) exercise for the body, 2) exercise for the mind, and 3) a tool for stress reduction. This workshop benefits both men and women with dementia and their caregivers. Studies have shown that caregivers for people with dementia are under so much stress they often neglect themselves. Yoga offers a personal journey of growth and self-discovery for caregivers and the patient..

Cheryl Kravitz is a graduate of the Willow Street Yoga Teacher Training Program and received additional certification to teach yoga to survivors of trauma, restorative yoga and yoga for brain longevity. She teaches specialized yoga to people with injuries, survivors of abuse, individuals with dementia and caregivers. She has taught yoga to college students with learning differences, members of the military and, with a translator, individuals whose first language is not English.

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Jewish Residents of Leisure World Silver Spring, Maryland

March 2011, Adar 1 - Adar 2, 5771 Newsletter Editor: Bernice F. Cohen 301-598-0192 Website: http://www.jrlw.org

 

The Rabbi and his wife were assigned to their first Congregation to reopen a shul in Brooklyn. They arrived in February, excited about their opportunities. When they saw the Shul it was very run down and needed much work. They set a goal to have everything done in time for the Purim Service. They worked hard , repairing, plastering, painting, etc. They were ahead of schedule when a severe snowstorm hit the area. After the storm the Rabbi went to the Shul and his heart sank when he saw all the damage the storm had done to the building. A large area of plaster had fallen off the front wall of the sanctuary just behind the pulpit. The Rabbi cleaned up the mess on the floor and headed home. On the way home he passed a flea market and stopped in. One of the items was a beautiful handmade crocheted tablecloth with a Mogen David embroidered in the center of the tablecloth. It was just the right size to cover the hole in the wall where the plaster had fallen off. He purchased the tablecloth. (Article continued on page 8)

Upcoming JRLW March

Events 2rd Wed. Na’Amat Reg Mtg 4th Fri. Conservative Svcs Interfaith 7th Mon. Newsletter Deadline 12th Sat Conservative Svcs CH 2 14th Mon JRLW Board Meeting 15th Tue Great Songs of the 20th Cent. 15th Tue. Na’Amat Bd Mtg 16th Wed Hadassah Meeting 20th Sun JRLW Breakfast Forum 23rd Wed B’nai B’rith Bd Mtg 24th Thu JRLW Singles 27th Sun Hadassah New Member Tea 29th Tue Lessons learned from the Holocaust

Religious Services

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JRLW together with Shaare Tefila Congregation, are conducting services every Sunday morning at 8:45 AM and minyans Sun thru Thu 7:30 PM in the Clubhouse II Café’.

Friday February 4th evening Conservative Shabbat Services 8 PM at Interfaith Chapel. Services will be led by Rabbi Gary Fink. Ed Laskin will lead the Choir. Services will be sponsored by B’nai B’rith.

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