Federation Shabbat Jan 23Each year the Jewish Federation of Delaware sponsors a Shabbat dinner and worship service for the state’s Jewish community. SJC members have gone in previous years. We met, mingled, and got to know folks from the other congregations in our state. It is a nice experience.The event will be on January 23, at Temple Beth El (TBE) at 301 Possum Park Road, Newark, DE 19711. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. with services to follow. Reservations for the dinner must be made directly with TBE by calling 302-366-8330 and sending them your check.If you will be attending, please let Cheryl Fruchtman know at c.fruchtman@comcast.net or 302-227-1056 so car pools or a bus can be arranged. We will be leaving by 4 p.m. Please join us if you can. We would like to see a large contingency from SJC attend. If we have enough people we will hire a bus, and if not, we will carpool.Tu B’Shevat Seder Feb 1Celebrate the New Year for trees and the splendid, abundant gifts of the natural world that give our senses’ delight and our bodies’ life. Join us for the Tu B’Shevat Seder and lunch on Sunday, February 1, at 11 a.m. at SJC. To celebrate the holiday, the Seder is filled with fruits and vegetables (nut-free) and 4 glasses of wine or grape juice. Following the Seder, we will enjoy a traditional vegetarian Israeli lunch.Cost is $10/adult and $5/child for members ($15/adult and $8/child for non-members). Your check is your reservation. Send checks to the SJC mailing address. As we have in past years, we will collect money for trees to be given to the Jewish National Fund.

Seaside Jewish Community News January 2015www.seasidejewishcommunity.com 302.226.8977 Tevet – Shevat 577518970 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971Mailing address: P.O. Box 1472, Rehoboth Beach DE 19971 seasidejewishcommunity@gmail.com

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In This IssueBoard of Directors President’s Message Committee Chairs Religious School News Religious School Shabbat Chanukah Party Talkfest Thursdays New Adult Ed Comm Chair Oy Vey 5K SJC Resource CenterMah Jongg CardsGame Night Feb 21 Membership Dues are Due SJC Gives BackThank You Chimes InternationalIn the SJC CommunityPastoral SupportConfidential Crisis Comm.BirthdaysJanuary Dinner FormDonation Form SJC Sponsors 12

Schedule of ServicesFriday, January 2, 7:30 pmParashat Vayechi (Genesis 47:38 – 50:26)Board Shabbat – InstallationLeader: Beth Cohen

Saturday, January 17, 10 amParashat Vaeira (Exodus 6:2 – 9:35)Leader: Beth Cohen

Friday, February 6, 6:30 pmNOTE EARLIER TIMEParashat Yitro (Exodus 18:1 – 20:23)Religious School Shabbat

Saturday, February 21, 10 amParashat Terumah (Exodus 25:1 – 27:19)

Board Shabbat Jan 2On Friday, January 2, at 7:30 p.m., SJC will recognize and pay tribute to our Board. Newly elected board members will be installed and current board members and those who have completed their terms will be honored and thanked. Join us for our annual Board Shabbat and Installation of Officers.Jews in Rock n’Roll Jan 11On Sunday, January 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m., SJC member Joel Glazier, Beatles expert and teacher extraordinaire, will present “Jews in Rock ‘n Roll: 50 Years of Wandering.” As Joel says, “…And in the beginning…even before the Beatles, there were Jewish folks involved in Rock and Roll. Amen.” Refreshments will be served. This is the first event coordinated by a collaboration between the Youth Ed and Adult Ed Committees. All are welcome. Please come to support this event.Fish On! Jan 17On January 17, we will hold Seaside’s Opening Dinner for 2015. We had a terrific time at Fish On! last year, and we are returning there again this year. See the flyer elsewhere in this newsletter for details. Please print out the flyer, fill out your menu requests, write your check, and send both to SJC before January 3.

Friendly ReminderChildren should always be

supervised at SJC. If you bring a child to an event they should be with

you or another adult at all times.

Board of DirectorsPresidentEd Simon302-424-8020edsimon51@hotmail.comVice PresidentJeff Hawtof302-329-9097jehawtof@comcast.netSecretaryAlyssa Simon302-644-4034foreverrose1897@gmail.comTreasurerMike Saltzman302-827-2751baysaltz@gmail.com

At Large Board MembersCarole Ash301-613-8317 carole.ash18@gmail.comAllyn Fruman302-226-2209allyn@wilgusassociates.comHoward Menaker202-215-6101howardmenaker@yahoo.comStanley Silverblatt443-324-2035stanley@silverelectricllc.comSam Smulyan302-703-2900samsmulyan@comcast.net

Religious LeaderBeth Cohen302-858-2374bethcohen@verizon.netReligious School DirectorJoel Simon302-245-1386joel.simon2420@gmail.comImmediate Past PresidentJeff Hawtof

President’s Message- Ed SimonThe new SJC Board is now in office and officers have been selected. For another year, I’ll remain as President and Jeff Hawtof will continue as Vice President. Alyssa Simon will be our Secretary and Mike Saltzman will be our Treasurer.I would be remiss if I did not mention the two members who left the Board. Jason Bradley and Jennifer Rubenstein completed two three-year terms and were not eligible to run this year. But I’m sure they will remain engaged at SJC in activities and on committees. During the past six years, Jason held three offices–President, Vice President, and Secretary. He has always been very helpful to me as a mentor and as a contributor to the Board. We were very fortunate to have Jennifer as our treasurer. She possesses an amazing amount of institutional knowledge and always knows what procedures need to be done. She will continue to be involved in the financial aspects of SJC as well as chair of the Communications Committee.Each year the Community Service Committee does extensive research and suggests organizations to receive donations from SJC. An article elsewhere in this issue provides information about this year’s recipients.I am also pleased to announce that the Board made two additional donations for $500 each, both in support of the worldwide fight against the Ebola outbreak. Both of these donations were researched and recommended by the Community Services Committee and were made out of the SJC General Fund.One donation went to Doctors Without Borders, a private

international association made up mainly of doctors and health sector workers, but also open to others who support their goals. DWB provides assistance to populations in distress irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions. They operate seven Ebola case management centers, providing approximately 600 beds in isolation and two transit centers. Since the beginning of the outbreak, they have admitted more than 7,000 patients, among whom around 4,400 were confirmed as having Ebola. Nearly 1,900 patients have survived. More than 1,305 tons of supplies have been shipped to the affected countries since March.The other donation went to Partners in Health, who provide an option for the poor in healthcare. PIH strives to achieve two overarching goals: to bring the benefits of modern medical science to those in most need and to serve as an antidote to despair. PIH is planning to supplement the ongoing community and health center work in Liberia and Sierra Leone. PIH workers will help people affected by the West Africa Ebola outbreak.2015 promises to be a busy, challenging and successful year for SJC.

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Minutes of SJC BoardThe minutes are available to interested members after the

minutes are approved by the Board. Copies may be obtained by contacting our Secretary.

Board MeetingsMeetings are open to members.

1/18 10 a.m. at SJC2/22 Noon at SJC3/22 Noon at SJC4/19 Noon at SJC

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CommitteesAdult EdGeorge Beckerman202-903-5060beckerman.george@gmail.comCemetery Harvey Fruman 302-226-2209rehohef@verizon.netCommunicationsJennifer Rubenstein / Chair302-841-0143jprubenstein@comcast.netFran Sneider / Newsletter Editor302-644-4652 fsneider@verizon.netRobbin Myerberg / Designer302-396-1163 robbin2bs@hotmail.comCommunity Service & ChesedCheryl Fruchtman / Co-Chair302-227-1056 / 302-542-8094c.fruchtman@comcast.netAnita Smulyan / Co-Chair302-703-2900anitasmulyan@comcast.net Beth Cohen / Chesed302-644-4652bethcohen@verizon.netHouseDavid Kaplan302-644-8544dtk607@comcast.netMembershipFran Sneider302-644-4652fsneider@verizon.netSocial Fran & Mike Saltzman302-827-2751baysaltz@gmail.comWorshipBuddy Feldman301-343-0469DrIrwin@verizon.netYouth EdMarjorie Kobrin914-419-2972marjkobr@gmail.com

Religious School NewsThe religious school had a wonderful month in December celebrating Chanukah. On December 7, 23 people from SJC including religious school students, teachers, parents, and teens traveled to Wilmington to participate in the Wilmington JCC’s “Chanukah Fest.” The kids played “Jewpardy” with kids from all over Delaware, toured the JCC, played Chanukah games, listened to music, and ate a delicious kosher lunch. A great time was had by all. Everyone was excited to connect with fellow Jews from throughout the state of Delaware. The following weekend, on December 14, the Youth Education and Social Committees held an amazing Chanukah party at Seaside. More information on the party can be found elsewhere in this issue. Formore information about our SJC teen group please contact Alyssa Simon at foreverrose1897@gmail.com.

Religious School Shabbat Feb 6Let’s kvell over our religious school children as they lead us in song and prayer as part of our Friday night service on February 6 at 6:30 (note earlier time). Let us join together in worship as Beth Cohen and Jeff Hawtof lead us as a SJC family highlighting our children’s accomplishments. During the service, we will also thank and honor our teachers who enrich our children’s Judaic life.

Chanukah PartyOn the morning of December 14, the Religious School and the Social Committee joined forces to sponsor the SJC Chanukah Party. Over seventy adults and children (a full house!) gathered to enjoy the day’s events. The morning began with the students presenting a musical program of songs, followed by candle lighting and blessings. Everyone then adjourned downstairs for dreidel games and a traditional Chanukah lunch, including latkes and jelly donuts. Students made pasta menorahs and decorated Chanukah cookies. Everyone came with a toy to donate to Toys for Tots. All agreed that the event was a success and FUN! Thanks to Joel and Alyssa Simon for the crafts ideas and their work with our wonderful kids, Dr. Jeff Hawtof for his musical direction, Beth Cohen for leading us in the candle lighting, Anita Smulyan and Bea Horn for their baking expertise, Fran and Mike Saltzman for schlepping the toys, Lucy Mehl for the wonderful candy dreidels, and most of all to Carole Ash for catering the lunch and the idea for this event.

Food, Clothing, Toiletries NeededPlease help us stock SJC’s storeroom with

non-perishable food, gently used coats and clothing, or new toiletries for the

needy. So many in our area are in need. Bring these items with you when you

come to SJC and put them in the wicker basket at the top of the stairs.

The Community Service Committee will pick up your donated items and deliver

them to local service organizations. Thank you and please help!

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slander or lashon hara from passing our lips. With contemplative speech, we make an effort to take time for silence so we can hear our innermost thoughts.The time for the second Thursday class in March, April, May, and June will change to 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Mussar is a popular area of Jewish study and spiritual practice. Led by Beth Cohen, each month we explore one middah and look at practices that can be used to assist us as we work to incorporate these virtues into our way of being. Previous knowledge of or experience with Mussar is not required. You need not have participated in prior sessions to come.Third Thursday: What Matters to JewsOn January 15, Lior Ron, the Community Shlicha for the Jewish Federation of Delaware will present a program about Israeli Society and its internal conflicts. She will discuss the Haredim versus secular Israel, and the politics of the Israeli Left and Right. The Shlicha is a youth emissary sent to Delaware through a partnership of the Jewish Agency for Israel and the Jewish Federation, with the purpose of strengthening the Delaware community’s connection to Israel and the Israeli people. This topic is very topical, considering that the Knesset has been dissolved and Israeli elections are to be held in March. Refreshments will be served.On February 19, we will screen “My Promised Land: The Tragedy and Triumph of Israel,” a DVD in the “Live from NY’s 92nd Street Y” Program. In the film, Ari Shavit, a Haaretz senior correspondent, joins New Yorker editor David Remnick for an incisive analysis of the Jewish state’s fraught

Alfred Gross Speaker SoughtThe Adult Education Committee is asking for SJC member suggestions for a possible speaker for the 2015 Alfred Gross Memorial Lecture in

June 2015. The topic must be related to Jewish life or culture. If you want

to make a suggestion, you should have some first-hand knowledge of the speaker, his or her topic, and style of presentation. Direct

such suggestions to Ira Wexler at: iwexmd@hotmail.com.

Talkfest ThursdaysMeetings are at 7:30 p.m. at SJC. All are invited.First Thursday: Jewish HistoryOn January 8 (on the 2nd Thursday), we continue our exploration of the Hebrew Bible by viewing a DVD and discussing Genesis 21-22, the story of Isaac. God decides to test Abraham. What moral judgment should be made concerning Abraham? Sacrifice was as common in antiquity as television is today. Why did it become less common, and is it something that has been has been replaced or should be revived? Why might Judaism have chosen this passage as the Rosh Hashanah reading?Then on February 5, we will discuss Genesis 25-36, the Jacob Saga. To what extent are the patriarchal sagas profitably compared with folktales? Can, or should, various stories in Genesis be seen as funny? What delight might the original audience have found in them? In oral presentation? Do the accounts of Esau (as well as Ishmael) indicate an ambivalent relationship between Israel and its neighbors? Does Israel regard these other nations as “in the family”?Second Thursday: A Taste of MussarA Taste of Mussar continues in 2015 with some adjustments to the schedule. The class will not meet in January (instead Jewish History will meet on January 8). On February 12, at 7:30 p.m., we will review our experiences with the virtue/soul trait (middah) of Enthusiasm/Passion and begin a discussion on the middah of Silence. There are two forms of this middah–Careful Speech and Contemplative Speech. In careful speech, we work to keep gossip and

history and its prospects for the future. “My Promised Land” is Shavit’s best-selling 2013 book. A new chapter of Israel’s future is being written now, in the run-up to the March Knesset elections. See Shavit express his views, then express yours about him, about his book, and about the promised land. Refreshments will be available.Fourth Thursday: Pirkei AvotOn January 22, we resume our discussion of Chapter Four of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers). Pirkei Avot is the only Talmud tractate dealing solely with ethical and moral principles. During the January class and continuing in the February 26 class, we will finish the chapter. One of the many chain of thoughts we’ve been discussing is the nature and definition of Evil. What is it? How do the Rabbis of the Pirkei Avot and we present day Jews describe and understand the phenomena of Evil? Come to the class and take part in this open ended, interactive, fully inclusive discussion. All opinions are respected. No previous study is necessary or required. If possible, but not required, bring a Pirkei Avot book.

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George, who hails from Brooklyn, recently relocated from Bethesda to Lewes, where Mary Helms and he now live. George has been a member of SJC and of the Adult Education Committee since fall 2013. Years ago, he served on the Board of the Non-Affiliated School for Jewish Family Education, in Montgomery County, MD. George is active in the business world as an advisor to information services companies worldwide. Mary and George are also actively engaged in educational programs to foster interfaith and interreligious dialogue to achieve understanding and common purposes. Earlier this year, they hosted their friend Brandeis Professor Ed Kaplan to give a talk in Rehoboth Beach on interfaith and interreligious initiatives of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, who was Ed’s mentor, and of Aleph founder Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi. Together, Mary and George have 13 grandchildren living in Northern Virginia, Pennsylvania and England.The Committee invites your suggestions, involvement and feedback on any matters related to adult education. George invites you to connect directly with him at george7505@verizon.net or 302-644-2072.

Oy Vey, 5K!Get ready to run, walk, cook, volunteer, or help in any way. SJC is proud to announce the 3rd annual Oy Vey 5K event will take place on April 12 at 8 a.m.at SJC. We are so excited for the race to be bigger and better than ever. If you are willing and able to help plan the race, contact Joel Simon at 302-245-1386 or joel.simon2420@gmail.com.

SJC Resource Center- Miriam ZadekThis month’s Adult Education Committee’s book interest is “The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit” by Lucette Lagnado, published by Ecco/HarperCollins, winner of the 2008 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature. The book is riveting. Lagnado, forced with her family to go into exile from Cairo in 1963, documents the cost of exile, focusing on her father’s experience. Like numerous other exiles, he finds life in the U.S. bereft of the luxurious life style he led as a bon vivant in Egypt. Nothing here compares, and dependency on Jewish support agencies only deepens his despair. This memoir is moving in its details of loss individuals within the family may feel, as they try to accommodate to new status. This book is available through The Delaware Library System. Questions and comments may be addressed to Miriam Zadek at mzadek@comcast.net.

Mah Jongg: Time to Order New CardsPlease join us on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at TGI Fridays restaurant on Coastal Highway to play Mah Jongg. Come at noon to join us for lunch.We are ordering 2015 Mah Jongg cards. A portion of the purchase price will be contributed to SJC by the National Mah Jongg League. The price is $8 for a standard print card and $9 for a large card. Please mail a check by January 18 payable to Deborah Markow at 19713 Queen Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Call her at 443-310-9462 to let her know that your check is coming.Please let your friends know about the game and we look forward to seeing you!

New Adult Ed Committee ChairAfter seven years of accomplished service as Co-Chairs of the SJC Adult Education Committee, Karen and Ira Wexler are handing off the post to George Beckerman. SJC owes much appreciation to Karen and Ira (and their many committee members) for taking the program to the next level. The sheer volume of events that Adult Ed hosts is astonishing, from small classes to larger public events. Thank you so much, Karen and Ira!George wants to let the membership know that he is privileged to be starting his term as Chair. “I am grateful that Karen and Ira will continue as committee members,” he said. “The other Committee members, all experienced, are: Anita Smulyan, Burt Brenman, Miriam Zadek, Myra Kramer, Renata Price, Sam Smulyan, and, of course, Beth Cohen.”The Committee’s goal is to meet congregational educational needs and support SJC Jewish Community’s Values (See our website under About Us). The Committee produces about 50 events each year, including regular Thursday night events and special events such as the Annual Alfred Gross Memorial Lecture. The Committee is especially excited about the Inaugural Memorial Dorothy Brecher Forum on Social Justice which is being planned in collaboration with the parents of our Religious School students, and the upcoming presentation by Chimes CEO and SJC member Marty Lampner on his company’s social services work in Israel and Delaware.

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Game Night Feb 21Want to chase away the winter blahs? Come to SJC on Saturday, February 21, to join in board games, card games, and conversation. Dust off your Monopoly sets, Scrabble boards, or other games, bring a munchie to share and a beverage of your choice, and join us at 7 p.m. Direct any questions you may haveto Fran or Mike Saltzman at baysaltz@gmail.com or 302-827-2751.

Membership Dues are Due!SJC offers a wide variety of educational, worship and social activities to meet our members’ needs. We, in turn, depend on your membership dues to operate. Dues are paid on a calendar year basis. We encourage everyone to not wait for an invoice, but to send in your 2015 dues as soon as possible. While dues are $180 per adult per year, we welcome all who want to join regardless of their ability to pay. If someone cannot pay full dues, just contact our treasurer, Mike Saltzman, or our Membership Committee chair, Fran Sneider, to let them know what you can pay for the year, and we will gladly include you as a member. Their contact information is on pages 2 and 3.

SJC Gives BackSJC made its annual end of year donations to seven groups as part of its efforts to engage in Tikun Olum, repairing the world and doing acts of loving kindness. Each year, on behalf of the entire SJC community, the Community Service Committee reviews local non-profits and Jewish organizations from around the world. The committee invites groups to present their programs and needs, and then makes a recommendation to the Board of Directors as to where the donations should be made.The donations made by SJC come from the committee’s budgeted amount for donations, as well as from donations SJC members make during the year to the Community Service Committee.The organizations supported by SJC in 2014 are:The Community Resource Center serves as a centralized location to help meet the needs of Sussex County, DE, residents facing crisis. In 2013, the center helped 1,500 people with emergency assistance. To date, that number has grown to over 8,000 people.La Esperanza is the only bi-cultural and bilingual non-profit multi-service agency in Sussex County, that provides free culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and services in the areas of family development, immigration, victim services, and education for more than 10,000 Hispanic adults, children and families.Immanuel Shelter Program is available for men and women who have no permanent housing and need to get out of the cold. The Faith United Methodist Church across from The Big Fish Grill on Route 1 opens their building on weeknights during the winter. Bedding and food are offered for up to 30 people.

Seeds of Peace inspires and equips young leaders (“Seeds”) from regions of conflict to build relationships, understanding, and skills needed to advance lasting peace. They are actively working in the Middle East, South Asia, and the U.S. The program began in 1993 with 46 American, Egyptian, Israeli and Palestinian teenagers and has expanded to their current network of over 5000 Seeds.The Cancer Support Community is an international organization with more than 150 affiliates in local communities, including one in Rehoboth Beach. The CSC was formed in 2009 by the merger of the Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.In addition, SJC received a number of donations this year given in memory of Dorothy Brecher, a member of the Community Service Committee since its inception. SJC made the following donations in Dorothy’s memory.The West Rehoboth Land Trust is a local group that assists residents of the West Rehoboth neighborhood to maintain their ability to live in an area of rapid expansion and rising property values.Mazon, the first national organization to rally the American Jewish community around the issue of hunger, continues to work to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel.Many thanks to those who have contributed to the Community Service Committee Donation Program. You’ve helped us continue to provide Tikkun Olam and repair the world one step at a time.

Sponsor Oneg-KiddushCelebrate your birthday, anniversary, birth of a child or grandchild, or a graduation.

Let us enjoy this milestone with you. You can sponsor one of your own,

with family, or a group. There are many reasons to share an

event or occasion with your SJC family.Call Myra Sachs at 302-644-0212 for available dates and details and

to reserve the date.You can also check out the details

for sponsoring at: http://www.seasidejewishcommunity.com

Click on: Giving and then Sponsor Oneg.

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Eric & Robin SchwartzCarole Pollner & JayWarshawsky for 2015 Dorothy Brecher Symposium in memory of Dorothy BrecherEd & Patricia Simon for Youth Education programs in honor of Florence Levy's Special BirthdayDick & Barbara WhiteDick & Sheila Young in memory of Morris S. Miller & Sarah I. MillerHigh Holy Day DonationAnonymous (2 donations)Neil & Marion BlakemanMartin & Jackie ClompusMartin & Ellen EpsteinMargaret Jacobs in memory of Bernard & Sylvia ProsnitMichael KernoshJennifer RubensteinEd & Patricia SimonAlfred Gross Scholars FundSuzanne Gross in memory of Dorothy BrecherBuilding FundDick & Barbara White in honor of Stanley Silverblatt's birthdayRitual Object FundJack Feldman for the new Torah in memory of Frank & Edythe FeldmanNew MembersWilliam & Debi KaplanOneg/Kiddush Sponsors01/02 SJC Board01/17 Myra Sachs in appreciation for all those who have sponsored Onegs & Kiddushes in 2014

Thank You Seaside Jewish Community grate-fully acknowledges the following donations as of December 8.General FundMyra Sachs • in memory of Dorothy Brecher • in honor of the marriage of her daughter, Michelle Clapp, to Karen Galven • in appreciation of Beth Cohen’s kindness to her family at the unveiling of the stone for Al Sachs Matthew & Carole Ash for Comm. Service program in memory of Carole's father, Irving TorgoffSy Brecher for 2015 Dorothy Brecher Symposium in memory of his wife, DorothyRich Brecher for 2015 Dorothy Brecher Symposium in memory of Dorothy BrecherSharon DownsArthur Fox in honor of Dick & Barbara WhiteMarc & Cheryl Fruchtman for Community Services programs • in memory of Dorothy Brecher & Al Sachs • in honor of SJC's High Holy Day servicesHarvey & Allyn Fruman wishing Howard Menaker a speedy recoveryHarry & Devree Gold for 2015 Dorothy Brecher Symposium in memory of their cousin Dorothy BrecherJeffrey Hawtof & Nancy GideonBarry & Bonne Morrison in memory of Doris GoldsteinNational Mah Jongg LeagueWilliam & Debi KaplanMyra Kramer in memory of Mary Jane WolffTony & Narda Namrow for the Religious School & Worship programsBill & Renay RegardiePeter Schott & Jeff Davis

Chimes – From Israel to Sussex County: Serving Children & Adults with DisabilitiesOn Sunday, February 22, at 2 p.m., join us for the exciting story of Chimes International. The story takes place in Delaware, throughout the Mid-Atlantic, and in 17 locations in Israel.SJC member Marty Lampner, President and CEO of Chimes International, will introduce us to Chimes, which began 67 years ago as a small school for children with disabilities. It is now a multi-service agency providing innovative education, training, employment supports, behavioral health and residential support to more than 19,000 special needs children and adults.Marty will tell us about Chimes Delaware, which recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary, and how it helped pave the way for Chimes to begin providing services to people with disabilities in Israel. And we’ll hear from Marty about what he is bringing back from Israel to better help the most vulnerable segment of our own U.S. population to live their lives to the fullest. Marty will also detail some simple, yet meaningful, ways people volunteer with Chimes and support the important work the organization does.Please let George Beckerman know if you’ll be attending. You can reach him at george7505@verizon.net.

Wednesday Mornings at Seaside

Every Wednesday morning from 9 to 10:30, you will find the SJC doors

open for anyone interested in a contemplative, spiritual, peace-filled start to their day. Meditation, chant, and prayer are included. Everyone, including folks wanting to learn the practice of meditation, are welcome.

Page 8 Seaside Jewish Community January 2015Pastoral Support – Just A Phone Call AwaySJC members visit patients at local hospitals, nursing homes, and rehab facilities. We can help families dealing with the death of a loved one. SJC’s Spiritual Leader is available to help families through the rituals and processes surrounding death, including funeral and burial, Shiva, and notifying the SJC community, while other SJC members take care of providing a Shiva tray or meal of comfort or a contribution in memory of the loved one. New team members are welcome. Contacts:• Beth Cohen, bethcohen@verizon.net or 302-858-2374 (SJC Religious Leader)• Anita Smulyan, anitasmulyan@comcast.net or 302-703-2900• Cheryl Fruchtman, c.fruchtman@comcast.net or 302-227-1056

Confidential Crisis CommitteeExperiencing an adverse situation due to difficult current economic times? SJC Crisis Committee members will provide their expertise to SJC members for no charge or for a reduced fee depending on the circumstances. SJC takes no responsibility for the advice/service provided. Each situation is held in strictest confidence between the SJC member and the Crisis Committee member. Contacts are: • Jennifer Rubenstein for Financial and Budget Services at 302-841-0143 or jprubenstein@comcast.net. • Eric Doroshow for Legal Services at 302-934-9400 or Ericdoroshow@dplaw.com • Florence Levy for Food Pantry Resources at 302-226-3221

Happy Birthday to Our Members

January1/01 Evey Herschler1/04 James Garland1/05 Jerry Kaplan1/06 Billie Friedland1/06 Morton Macks1/07 Ron Lench1/07 Sarah Hawtof1/09 Amy Gersten1/09 Sol Glasner1/10 Theda Levitt1/10 Will Garfinkel1/13 Michael Kane1/15 Susan Gladstone1/16 Jackson Cohen1/16 Joel Simon1/18 Micah Krichinsky1/19 Barbara Fox1/19 Betsy Cohen1/20 Debby Markow1/20 Ryan Colker1/23 Robert Falb1/24 Janet Tischler1/24 Myra Schein1/25 Arlene Wadro1/27 Martin Lampner1/29 Jacob Aboutboul1/30 Susan Klavans

February2/01 Jackie Clompus2/02 Louis Hyman2/03 Lionel Saltzberg2/04 Emily Simon2/04 Hal Cohen2/04 Madelyn Zacchino2/09 Lori Bernstein2/10 Aida Waserstein2/10 Miriam Zadek2/10 Nancy Abramowitz2/11 Jacqueline Hein2/12 Carl Newman2/12 Nikki Downs2/13 Keith Snyder2/13 Vivian Warren2/14 Claire Snyder-Hall2/14 Julie Cooper2/14 Sharon Goldsmith2/14 Susan Morissette

In The CommunityRefuah Shleimah – Get Well WishesWe send our prayers and healing energy to Seaside members and loved ones of members who have been hospitalized or injured in recent weeks, or who are facing or have had health challenges.Howard MenakerArlene WadroNihum Avelim – Comforting the MournersWe extend our deepest sympathies to Gail Tannenbaum (Wendy Walker) on the death of her mother, Rita Tannenbaum, on November 28.Zichrona Livracha. May her memory be a blessing.Please contact SJC Religious Leader, Student Rabbi Beth Cohen, bethcohen@verizon.net or 302-858-2374, if you’d like to add the name of someone you love to the Seaside healing prayer list, to the list of family members who have died, or if there is a celebration in your life which you want to share with the Seaside family.

Helping HandsSJC offers support to members who are ill, grieving, homebound, or just need a

helping hand. Available support includes sending cards, visiting people at home, preparing and delivering meals, picking

up groceries and prescriptions, small repairs around the house, and running

errands. New Helping Hand team members are welcome.

Contacts are: Anita Smulyan at 302-703-2900 or

Bonne Morrison at 302-684-3485

Opening Dinner Saturday, January 17, 2015

FISH ON Restaurant, 6 p.m.

17300 N. Village Main Blvd, Lewes Phone 302-645-9790

Cost is $36 per person, and must be received by SJC by January 3, 2015

Mail checks & menu selections to SJC by Wednesday, December 31 so they arrive in SJC’s mailbox by January 3.

(Please note on your check that it is for the dinner)

Seaside Jewish Community, P.O. Box 1472, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Questions? Call Fran or Mike Saltzman 302-827-2751 or email baysaltz@gmail.com

Please include this form indicating your main course and dessert choices with your

check.

Menu Hors D’oeuvres

Cash Bar

Mixed green salad w/red onion and sherry vinaigrette

Main Course and Dessert – Indicate your Selection

Item Qty Total $ Salmon with Dill Cream X $36 = $

Chicken Marsala X $36 = $

Vegetarian Lasagna X $36 = $

Pound Cake with Berries & Whipped Cream N/A

Fruit Cocktail N/A

Total Due $

Names of Attendees:

Donation Form (Please print clearly)

Please Return to: Seaside Jewish Community

P.O. Box 1472 Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Shalom! It is only through the generosity of those who support us that we are able to maintain our program of services, education, and outreach to the community. Thank you for your donation!

Enclosed is a donation in the amount of: $ ___________ for:

□ General Fund (unrestricted) □ Restricted for: □AdultEducation □AlfredGrossScholarsFund □BuildingFund □CemeteryProgram □CommunityService □ReligiousSchoolPrograms □RitualObjectFund □WorshipPrograms □YouthEducationPrograms

In Memory/Honor of (optional)__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Pleasesendnotificationofthisdonationto(Name/Address)(optional):__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Donor Info: Name:_______________________________________________Address:_____________________________________________City, State, Zip: _______________________________________Phone: ____________________ E-Mail: ____________________

Thank you again for your generosity. Seaside Jewish Comm. is a 501(c)(3) organization, and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Consult your tax advisor for details.

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