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January 2012 Reisterstown, Maryland Tevet/Shevat
From the President’s desk
As we enter this season of lights, a time of miracles, a time when the word “small” has “big” consequences, I reflect on how a small crucible of oil lasted for days and a small cadre of men defended our traditions against a big military regime.
While I delight in giving small presents that light up the loved ones that surround me, my thoughts turned to a much larger act that our organization set its sights on, and that was Mitzvah day. Mitzvah Day took place on December 25th and Jewish families and individuals took part in a variety of activities and events at synagogues, the Jewish Community Centers on Park Heights Avenue and Gwynnbrook Road, and a number of other sites around town.
Years ago as a member of a small synagogue in Kenosha, Wisconsin, led by Rabbi Feingold, sister to then Senator Russ Feingold, a small group of congregants and members of other faiths joined together to help at a local food shelter. It was there that we served hot meals to those less fortunate than ourselves. It was there that I saw first-hand whole families seeking such support in the community. I have long forgotten their faces, but I have never forgotten their appreciation. There are 24 hours in each day and 365 days in a year, equating to approximately 8,760 hours in a year. On Mitzvah Day each person who contributed two hours of their time, spent approximately .0002283 hours of their year. Imagine that “small” amount of time to package bundles of hope to the thousands that will be receiving them in the greater Baltimore area. Consider what a “big” impact that this seemingly little action meant to those in need in the community.
I was glad to see many of you on Mitzvah Day and know that collectively the members of Adat Chaim made a difference in the world.
Here is wishing everyone a Happy New Year!
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The BulletinAdat Chaim’s News Source
Shalom,
Art
Dear Adat Chaim,
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Adat Chaim115 Cockeys Mill Road
Reisterstown, MD 21136410-833-SHUL (7485)FAX: 410-517-2538
Rabbi David [email protected]
Officers
Art Wolf, [email protected]
443-841-4950
Al Mendelsohn, First Vice [email protected]
410-517-3000
Jerry Newman, 2nd Vice [email protected]
410-581-7884
Danny Satisky, [email protected]
Jaci Schoen, Recording [email protected]
Lynn Ruddie, Financial [email protected]
410-833-7987
EditorCathy Litofsky
Bulletin StaffDiana GrosmanArlene Nusbaum
The Bulletin accepts all material relevant to the Jewish community in the northwest corridor. To maintain
accuracy all information will be accepted by e-mail only.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:10th of each month for the next
month’s publication.
Send to: Cathy Litofsky
www.adatchaim.com
Need Information?Adult Education
Myra Wittik 410-922-3241
B’nei Mitzvah ProgramCathy Litofsky 410-356-7288
Billing QuestionsLynn Ruddie 410-833-7987
Building & MaintenanceAl Mendelsohn 410-517-3000
Congregational School AdministratorCathy Litofsky 410-356-7288
Giant CertificatesArlene Nusbaum 410-654-2242
Gift ShopLynn Ruddie 410-833-7987
Life Cycle EventsIrv Zeigenfuse 410-833-5430
MembershipSteve Fort 410-526-6448
Men’s ClubVacant
Mitzvah CardsHarriet Meier 410-833-8822
Publicity CommitteeAl Mendelsohn 410-517-3000
Ritual CommitteePhil Deitchman 410-549-2573
SisterhoodCathy Litofsky 410-356-7288
WebmasterLynn Ruddie 410-833-7987
No Phone Calls On Shabbat Please.
Please contact us for all Life Cycle Events. When a birth, illness or death occurs in your family be sure to contact Irv Zeigenfuse at 410.833.5430.
He can help you get the support you need, including phone squad announcements to the congregation, coverage for services, meals, visits, rides to the doctor or any other assistance that you
Rabbi David Greenspoon
I find great insights in people by listening to their New Year’s resolutions. The 2012 New Year’s Resolutions Survey found that respondents’ top three New Year’s resolutions for 2012 are: (1) become more physically fit; (2), improve one’s financial condition; and (3), improve health. I feel that Adat Chaim’s organizational goals are reflected here as well.
We are looking to become more “physically fit.” Our vitality is reflected by the increased sense of engagement that people feel with Adat Chaim. People who are by their own profession not “synagogue Jews” have expressed new found connections with our Shabbat and Yom Tov services. More than a couple parents of our collegians and young professionals shared that their adult children found High Holy Day services meaningful. Our educational and other programming for adults has generated similar responses. At the end of our Kristallnacht event, one of our most senior members turned to me and said, “Rabbi, usually anything done for Holocaust commemoration never has anyone under 50 there.” That was said with tears in his eyes, as he nodded back at the social hall still filled with the families of our Dugma L’Dor students. Visitors come regularly to see what the buzz they are hearing is all about. Our programming continues to develop in new and different pathways in order to increase those connections.
We are looking to improve our financial condition. This effort goes beyond the traditional fund-raising we are used to doing. Our lay leadership is deeply committed to their fiduciary responsibilities on all levels. There is a clear commitment to working with the real numbers represented by our membership roster when designing our budget. New initiatives for fundraising both inside and beyond the membership are under constant discussion. But our financial condition is more than just our fundraising and our balance sheet. It is in part our credit reputation in the community, which has undergone great revitalization. It is in part the savvy of our members who recognize that their gifts are actually investments in Adat Chaim. It is in part the daring of the congregation to consider brand new approaches in generating revenues, especially from beyond our own membership. Just like our programming, our financial leadership continues to develop new and different pathways in order to improve our financial condition.
Beyond our physical and financial fitness, Adat Chaim is absolutely committed to the improved health of our congregation. Our programming and financial efforts are not willy nilly. We unabashedly want to realize an increase in our membership base, with its concomitant increase in programming opportunities and financial robustness. That is one of the major motivations underneath our community engagement efforts. Yet that increase in membership does not come simply because of a new rabbi, or new programs, or increased fundraising. It comes because YOU find Adat Chaim important and meaningful, and YOU make it a point to invite your friends to share those experiences and join you at Adat Chaim regularly and frequently.
These are goals that we can work on together and meet. Each and every Adat Chaim member’s efforts are vitally important to our ultimate success; at stake is something much more profound than a list of resolutions. I look forward to working with you to meet and exceed these goals to our maximum ability in 2012, and beyond.
Anne, Miles and Micah join me in wishing you safe New Year’s celebrations. I look forward to seeing more of you at Adat Chaim in the year ahead.
B’virkat shalom,Rabbi David Greenspoon
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Tzedakah
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GENERAL SYNAGOGUE FUND
In Honor of Helen Gold’s Special Birthday:Linda & David RichmanFlorence & Howard MaxEvynn BlaherCathy & Irv Litofsky
In Honor of the Wedding of Marc Snyder (son of Annette Snyder) to Abby Lillianfeld:Arlene & Marc EllisonCathy & Irv Litofsky
In Memory of Wendi Taylor, Beloved Wife and Mother of Robert & Devon Taylor,Beloved Daughter of Marian & Ron Block:Helen & Armand GoldCathy & Irv Litofsky
To Honor and Thank Cathy Litofsky for her kindness:Arthur and Sally Grant
Thank you to Diana Grosman for the donation of the book: Hanukah at Valley Forge by Stephen Krensky and Greg Harlin. The Bet and Gimmel students enjoyed it immensely.
Thank you to the anonymous sponsor who has offered to help underwrite the cost of the dessert event with Pastry Chef Ryan Asher, Saturday, January 14th.
Members now pay just $5.00 and guests $10.00 per person! Payment can be sent to the synagogue office or brought the night of the event. RSVP’s must be in to the office by Tuesday, January 10th. Please call 410.833.7485 to reserve your spot!
A Dairy Chocolate Desserts Demonstration with Pastry Chef Ryan Asher
Adat Chaim has a sweet evening planned for you from 7:30-9:00PM on Saturday night, January 14th! Pastry Chef Ryan Asher returns home to share his secrets in a demonstration of delicious chocolate desserts for you to serve year round, and a couple of special Passover-friendly pleasures as well! The evening includes a tasting of the fare, and printed recipes for you to take home.
Are you just a little tempted? Well, consider the menu Chef Ryan has prepared!
Chocolate Pot de CremeFlourless Chocolate Cake
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Classic Chocolate TrufflesOrange Coconut Macaroons
If you have an Anniversary and don’t see it in the bulletin, please call the office or e-mail us with your information.
If your birthday does not appear or you have a correction to what we have, let us know and we will remedy it right away.
Date: Happy Birthday Wishes go out to:
January 3rd Barry CohenLisa GrosmanCharles Scherr
January 4th Steve fortArthur Goldvarg
January 5th Arthur RossJanuary 8th Sarah WolfJanuary 9th Avi Friedman
Ben RingRachael Schoen
January 15th Meryl GoldvargJanuary 17th Dana WachterJanuary 19th Nancy Heasley
Eliot TeichmanScott Zolotorow
January 25th Lynn RuddieJanuary 27th Diana GrosmanJanuary 30th Jody Millstone
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARYJoe & Marcia Salis January 3rd 36th Jerry & Sandy Newman January 6th 38th
Arthur & Susan Ross January 19th 10th
Art & Shari Gaister January 23rd 30th
Irv & Judy Zeigenfuse January 27th 47th
Reminiscing by Alvin Bober
Need I remind you that January means cold weather and some really nasty snowstorms? We spend much too much of January indoors. How we use that indoor time is significant. True, watching the Ravens is most acceptable, but we can spend a huge amount of time watching TV. The trick is to make that indoor time productive.
Just last month we had an activity at Adat Chaim that could impact that empty indoor time. Rabbi Greenspoon conducted an after Shabbat services learning session, The Chanukah Story You Never Knew. This month, Chef Ryan Asher will give A Cooking Demonstration. Let me discuss these items one at a time.
The learning session was very informative and the interactive discussion and questions were enjoyable, but attendance could have been better. One reason for the reluctance of some of our members might be their minimum knowledge on how a learning session is conducted. Chef Asher’s demo would be a sellout if it had a hands-on component. What we need is a series of workshops or seminars to teach our congregants how to participate.
Adat Chaim should offer afternoon and early evening workshops that prepare the membership for participation. Some examples:
The History and Protocol of Learning SessionsThe History and Technique of Kashering a Home KitchenPreparing Holiday Dinners: Simple But Authentically DeliciousSewing: Tallit Bags, Matzah Covers, Kippot . . . etc.
These workshops can be one-day sessions or a continuing series. A modest fee can be requested for supplies. Enrollment could be open to the community at large. Registration numbers can be carefully controlled. Adat Chaim has the necessary talent to do this.
I offer my background in organizing seminars for STEM students. Many of our high schools offer a program in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Educators are concerned that our young people are foregoing careers in STEM. Our past success in technology is legendary. But in recent years our record is not so praiseworthy.
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In 2012 there will be seminars for high school students on careers in environmental science and forensic chemistry at UMBC on June 1, 2012. Registration is free and so will the luncheon for the students. For addition information on how to register please contact me at [email protected].
These workshops should not interfere with Adat Chaim’s commitment to the community’s Adult Education Program. The hands on nature and the interactive style used in workshops is a completely different approach. The workshops will fill our mid-week afternoon and/or early evening conference spaces.
Happy New Year
Alvin Bober
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If you have a Yahrzeit and don’t see it in the bulletin or wish to be included on the list for a relative’s Yahrzeit, please call the
office and we will be happy to update our database.
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YAHRZEIT(Candles should be lit at sundown the night before)
Date: Yahrzeit of: Relationship:1/1/2012 Jill Rogers Mother of Marian Block
1/2/2012 Jerry Rothstein Father of Jan Rothstein
1/7/2012 Charles Bernstein Father of Louis Bernstein Charles Levinson Father of Marcia Singer
1/10/2012 William Block Father of Ronald BlockSylvia Schoen Mother of Richard SchoenPhyllis Wesalo Mother of Roger Wesalo
1/13/2012 Alvin Fort Brother of Steve Fort
1/16/2012 Solomon Gold Father of Maxine Rosenthal & Armand Gold
1/18/2012 Leon Kabiljo Father of Sylvia RothschildRita Schmier Aunt of Sandy Newman
1/19/2012 Hilda Caplan Mother of Daniel Caplan
1/20/2012 Bernard Gorban Father of Arlene Nusbaum
1/24/2012 Terry Josephson Brother of Myra WittikBeatrice Feinstein Sister of Daniel Caplan
1/25/2012 Anna Elishewitz Mother of Saul Elishewitz
1/30/2012 Ben Friedheim Father of Tina AsherKatherine Friedman Mother of Donald Friedman
Torah Tidbits - Compiled by Arlene Nusbaum
January 7VayechiGenesis 47:28-50:26
Jacob lives the final 17 years of his life in Egypt. Before his passing, he asks Joseph to take an oath that he will bury him in the Holy Land. He blesses Joseph's two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, elevating them to the status of his own sons as originators of tribes within the nation of Israel.
The patriarch desires to reveal the end of days to his children, but is prevented from doing so. Jacob blesses his sons, assigning to each his role as a tribe: Judah will produce leaders, legislators and kings; priests will come from Levi, scholars from Issachar, seafarers from Zebulun, schoolteachers from Shimon, soldiers from Gad, judges from Dan, olive growers from Asher, and so on. Reuben is rebuked for "confusing his father's marriage"; Shimon and Levi for the massacre of Shechem and the plot against Joseph. Naphtali is granted the swiftness of a deer, Benjamin the ferociousness of a wolf, and Joseph is blessed with beauty and fertility.
A large funeral procession consisting of Jacob's descendants, Pharaoh's ministers, the leading citizens of Egypt and the Egyptian cavalry accompanies Jacob on his final journey to the Holy Land, where he is buried in the Machpeilah Cave in Hebron. Joseph, too, dies in Egypt, at the age of 110. He, too, instructs that his bones be taken out of Egypt and buried in the Holy Land, but this would come to pass only with the Israelites' Exodus from Egypt many years later. Before his passing, Joseph conveys to the Children of Israel the testament from which they will draw their hope and faith in the difficult years to come: "G-d will surely remember you, and bring you up out of this land to the land of which He swore to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob."
January 14ShemotExodus 1:1 – 6:1
The Children of Israel multiply in Egypt. Threatened by their growing numbers, Pharaoh enslaves them and orders the Hebrew midwives, Shifrah and Puah, to kill all male babies at birth. When they do not comply, he commands his people to cast the Hebrew babies into the Nile.
A child is born to Jocheved, the daughter of Levi, and her husband, Amram, and is placed in a basket on the river, while the baby's sister, Miriam, stands watch from afar. Pharaoh's daughter discovers the boy, raises him as her son, and names him Moses.
As a young man, Moses leaves the palace and discovers the hardship of his brethren. He sees an Egyptian beating a Hebrew and kills the Egyptian. The next day he sees two Jews fighting; when he admonishes them, they reveal his deed of the previous day, and Moses is forced to flee to Midian. There he rescues Jethro's daughters, marries one of them - Zipporah - and becomes a shepherd of his father-in-law's flocks.
G-d appears to Moses in a burning bush at the foot of Mount Sinai and instructs him to go to Pharaoh and demand: "Let My people go, so that they may serve Me." Moses' brother,
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Aaron, is appointed to serve as his spokesman. In Egypt, Moses and Aaron assemble the elders of Israel to tell them that the time of their redemption has come. The people believe; but Pharaoh refuses to let them go, and even intensifies the suffering of Israel.Moses returns to G-d to protest: "Why have You done evil to this people?" G-d promises that the redemption is close at hand.
January 21Va’eiraExodus 6:2 – 9:35
G-d reveals Himself to Moses. He promises to take out the Children of Israel from Egypt, deliver them from their enslavement, redeem them and acquire them as His own chosen people at Mount Sinai; He will then bring them to the Land He promised to the Patriarchs as their eternal heritage.
Moses and Aaron repeatedly come before Pharaoh to demand in the name of G-d, "Let My people go, so that they may serve Me in the wilderness." Pharaoh repeatedly refuses. Aaron's staff turns into a snake and swallows the magic sticks of the Egyptian sorcerers. G-d then sends a series of plagues upon the Egyptians.
The waters of the Nile turn to blood; swarms of frogs overrun the land; lice infest all men and beasts. Hordes of wild animals invade the cities, a pestilence kills the domestic animals, painful boils afflict the Egyptians. For the seventh plague, fire and ice combine to descend from the skies as a devastating hail. Still, "the heart of Pharaoh was hardened and he would not let the children of Israel go; as G-d had said to Moses."
January 28BoExodus 10:1 – 13:16
The last three of the Ten Plagues are visited on Egypt: a swarm of locusts devours all the crops and greenery; a thick, palpable darkness envelops the land; and all the firstborn of Egypt are killed at the stroke of midnight of the 15th of the month of Nissan.
G-d commands the first mitzvah to be given to the people of Israel: to establish a calendar based on the monthly rebirth of the moon. The Israelites are also instructed to bring a "Passover offering" to G-d: a lamb or kid is to be slaughtered and its blood sprinkled on the doorposts and lintel of every Israelite home, so that G-d should pass over these homes when He comes to kill the Egyptian firstborn. The roasted meat of the offering is to be eaten that night together with matzah (unleavened bread) and bitter herbs.
The death of the firstborn finally breaks Pharaoh's resistance and he literally drives the Children of Israel from his land. So hastily do they depart, there is no time for their dough to rise, and the only provisions they take along are unleavened. Before they go, they ask their Egyptian neighbors for gold, silver and garments, draining Egypt of its wealth.
The Children of Israel are commanded to consecrate all firstborn and to observe the anniversary of the Exodus each year by removing all leaven from their possession for seven days, eating matzah, and telling the story of their redemption to their children.
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They are also commanded to wear tefillin on the arm and head as a reminder of the Exodus and their resultant commitment to G-d.
Congregational School NewsCathy [email protected]
Dugma Class Update: Last month our class examined the Mitzvah of Hachnasat Orchim 'Hospitality'. Much of what we take for granted today as good manners, has as it foundation in statements found in the Torah and Talmud. The class had a spirited discussion as we pondered the roles of both guest and host. We continued our study of Jewish history by looking at the economic, cultural and living conditions of the early 1700's. The kehillah (Jewish community) lived in the first 'protected' 'ghetto's. Change was in the air as the ideas of the Reformation began to spread. The students have read a number of sections in our book to prepare for discussions in class. We closed with an ethics challenge that involved a large Hanukkiyah and a burned down dog house. Ask your children about it!! The Dugma class also helped with and participated in the congregational Hanukkah Bingo event. B'Shalom ~ Moreh M'eir
January 2012 Happy New Year Wednesday, January 4 Dugma L’Dor in session; 7 – 8:30PMThursday, January 5 Hebrew School Open; 4:00 – 5:45PMSunday, January 8 Hebrew School Open; 9:00AM – NoonWednesday, January 11 Dugma L’Dor in session; 7 – 8:30PMThursday, January 12 Hebrew School Open; 4:00 – 5:45PMSunday, January 15 School Closed – Martin Luther King HolidayWednesday, January 18 Dugma L’Dor in session; 7 – 8:30PMThursday, January 19 Hebrew School Open; 4:00 – 5:45PMSunday, January 22 Hebrew School Open; 9:00AM – Noon Wednesday, January 25 Dugma L’Dor in session; 7 – 8:30PMThursday, January 26 Hebrew School Open; 4:00 – 5:45PMSunday, January 29 Hebrew School Open; 9:00AM – Noon
February 2012 Wednesday, February 1 Dugma L’Dor in session; 7 – 8:30PMThursday, February 2 Hebrew School Open; 4:00 – 5:45PMSunday, February 5 Tu B’Shevat celebrated in Hebrew SchoolWednesday, February 8 Dugma L’Dor in session; 7 – 8:30PMThursday, February 9 Hebrew School Open; 4:00 – 5:45PMSunday, February 12 Hebrew School Open; 9:00AM – NoonWednesday, February 15 Dugma L’Dor in session; 7 – 8:30PMThursday, February 16 Hebrew School Open; 4:00 – 5:45PM Sunday, February 19 School Closed – President’s Weekend Wednesday, February 22 Dugma L’Dor in session; 7 – 8:30PMThursday, February 23 Hebrew School Open; 4:00 – 5:45PMSunday, February 26 Hebrew School Open; 9:00AM – Noon
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Looking ahead to March: Purim Carnival will be held on Sunday, March 4th during Hebrew School Family Education Passover Program – March 25th
Weather Reminder: Please be reminded that as we move into the winter months we all need to pay attention to the weather bulletins and closings. As
a general rule, if Baltimore County Schools are closed and it is a Hebrew School day, there is no Hebrew School or Dugma class. If Baltimore County makes the decision to suspend or cancel after school activities due to the weather,
there is no Hebrew School or Dugma class. If there is impending or bad weather on Sunday, the teachers will each have a system in place to make phone calls to parents. If you would like to volunteer to be a phone squad helper for your child’s Hebrew School class please let the teacher know. We will also try to have a message on the answering machine at the synagogue in the case of inclement weather and closings.
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Take Time Out to Help Save Lives:Adat Chaim and Temple Emanuel
Plan a Joint Blood Drive
Save the date of Sunday, January 22, 2012 for the Temple Emanuel/Adat Chaim Blood Drive. The blood drive will take place at Temple Emanuel at 909 Berryman’s Lane from 8:00AM – 1:00PM
For more information contact Helen Gold at
She can also be reached by telephone to schedule an appointment: 410.484.7193.
It is easy to do. Bring your friends and neighbors along. Let’s see how many pints of blood we can donate from Adat Chaim. Remember, what you do on January 22nd will help save someone else’s life in the future, they are depending on you!
Celebrate Hadassah’s 100th Birthday
Hadassah Shabbat at Adat ChaimSaturday, March 3rd
Help us recognize Hadassah’s contributions to the world
Attend services and be acknowledged as a Hadassah Member---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------Hadassah Centennial Celebration Continues
Sunday, March 4th
Temple Oheb Shalom2 PM
Featuring a musical performance by Three of a Kind & family entertainment
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Honoring Marlene Greenebaum and raising funds for the
Marlene Greenebaum Multidisciplinary Breast Center at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem
For more information contact Hadassah of Greater Baltimore: 410-484-9590 or [email protected]
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Sunday Schmooze NewzA.K.A. THE ADULT EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Did you know that at least 8,000 Jewish soldiers fought for the Union and Confederacy during the Civil War?
What pro-union Baltimore Rabbi was run out of town? Guess where he ran to?
Can you name 2 cities where Jews were most active in smuggling goods through lines of Confederacy?
How many battles fell on a Jewish holiday across the 4 years of the Civil War?
A Union General issued an order to have all the Jews removed from the western occupied territories. This order was countermanded by Abraham Lincoln who pointed out that there were Jews in the Union Army!
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Come join us on Abraham Lincoln’s birthday to discover these answers and many more when Kim Drapkin Carmine, the First Sergeant of the First Maryland Volunteer Infantry, shares her knowledge and stories about Jewish soldiers and Jewish women during the Civil War. Be prepared for surprises!
Sunday, February 12th at Adat Chaim
Nosh and chat at 10:00 a.m.
Jews in the Civil War talk 10:30 to 11:30If you are attending, please RSVP to Wendy Raith: [email protected].
Happy Birthday Abe!
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SisterhoodCathy Litofsky, [email protected]
The Sisterhood Appreciation Dinner held on Wednesday, December 7th was a huge success thanks to Adrienne Frager and her committee. Sisterhood members built on friendships and the menu, incorporating the theme for the evening throughout. We did enjoy a delicious salad, the baked potato bar, salmon and sundae bar. The friendship
continued as participants joined together while singing karaoke to tunes provided by Golden Productions. If you are looking for a DJ for your next party or event, I highly recommend them!
Sisterhood Shabbat is just around the corner and will take place on Saturday, January 21st. Jaci Schoen will be busy making phone calls and sending e-mails to encourage and persuade our Sisterhood members and women in the congregation to participate in this beautiful Shabbat experience. If you have been waiting to lead that special prayer, give a d’var Torah or chant Torah or Haftorah, now is your chance. Contact Jaci Schoen to reserve your part in the service. She can be reached at [email protected]. A luncheon sponsored by the Sisterhood will follow services.
Get ready for our next Bingo event on Saturday, January 21st. The doors will open at 7:00PM and the games will begin at 7:30PM. The Sisterhood welcomes families and friends to join us for a suburb evening full of fun, food, laughter and, of course, prizes! And remember, if you joined us for Bingo in October or November, you will receive a special discount in January! As the saying goes:
You have to play to win!
Remember that the Sisterhood has a variety of options for you to choose from if you would like to sponsor a Kiddush to commemorate an anniversary, birthday or other important milestone in your life. A simple wine & cheese Kiddush is best for an early Shabbat service. We can tailor our menu to your wishes. We are willing to bake the desserts and serve them with a smile! Your sponsorship will be announced at services and publicized in the Bulletin.
As a side note: if you are interested in becoming part of our “Baking Team” please contact Tina Asher at [email protected]. We will provide training in the kitchen and create a menu of possibilities to entice and enjoy as we provide a much needed service to the congregation.
Shalom until next month!
Cathy
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Without you we are one woman short!With you we are strong in numbers!
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Attention Giant, Safeway andFood Lion Customers
Giant gift cards are available in denominations of $25, $50 and $100. Adat Chaim receives 5% of each gift card purchased. Giant gift cards may also be used at Martins in
Westminster.
Did you know that Safeway has a program Follow these easy steps if you have a Safeway card: that will turn groceries into dollars for our shul? 1. Log onto www.escrip.com. It is really easy to do once you have a Safeway 2. Select Safeway.Card. 3. Follow their instructions! Do you already shop at Food Lion? Updated information for Food Lion
Go onto www.foodlion.com. Click on Good Neighbors on the left side of the page. Then click on In the Community, and then Lion Shop and Share. You can then register your card with Adat Chaim. If you have any questions about these programs or want to order Giant cards, please contact Arlene Nusbaum at 410-654-2242.
Use this form to mail in your contributions to Adat Chaim
Contributions can be made to:I am enclosing _______
Chai ($18)Double Chai ($36)Triple Chai ($54)10 X Chai ($180)
Other __________
Contributions can be made: In Memory of For Speedy Recovery In Honor of In Appreciation of Other:____________________ (Please specify)
General Synagogue Fund Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Rabbi Seymour Essrog Lecture Fund Rikki Hillman Memorial Garden
Tree of Life ($180.00) Yad Ezra/Dues Yahrzeit Plaque ($250) I would like to donate to the following fund: _________________________ (Please specify name of fund)
Donation for (name/occasion)
Send card to
Address
City, State, Zip
Your name(s) as you wish them to appear in Bulletin
Card to be signed
Your Address
City, State, Zip
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Office Use Card sent_________
Thanks to the following businesses for their support!
Call and mention Adat Chaim for a 10% discountDuron Paints
Bill Eppig100 Westminster Pike
Reisterstown, MD 21136410.833.2331
GET YOUR GIANT CARDS TODAY!
TO ORDER YOURS CALL:Arlene Nusbaum
410-654-2242Cards can be purchased in $10, $25, $50 and $100 amounts
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HAVING A BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY, SPECIAL EVENT OR SPECIAL DAY TO REMEMBER?
Consider sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat on Friday night or aKiddish on Saturday afternoon.
Whether it is cookies and coffee or a full luncheon, theSisterhood can cater it. Share that special occasionwith your Adat Chaim “family.” Call Tina Asher at
410-526-6484 for more information.
New and improved Kiddush options available!
~ January 2012 ~
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1 2 3 4
Dugma in Session7 – 8:30PM
5 Hebrew School Reopens
6 Shabbat Service7:30PM
Candle Lighting time: 4:38PM
7 VayechiShabbat Service9:30AM
8 Hebrew School in Session
9 10 11 Dugma in Session7 – 8:30PM
Sisterhood BoardMeeting – 7:00PM
12 Hebrew School in Session
13 Early Shabbat Service6:10PM
Candle Lighting Time: 4:45PM
14 ShemotShabbat Service9:30AM
Chef Ryan Event7:30PM
15 No Hebrew School
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Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
17 18 Dugma in Session7 – 8:30PM
19 Hebrew School in Session
20 Birthday Shabbat Service7:30PM
Candle Lighting Time: 4:53PM
21 VaeraSisterhoodShabbat 9:30AM
Bingo – 7:30PM
22 Hebrew School in Session
Blood Drive at Temple Emanuel8-1
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Book Club at the home of Marcy Wesalo; call for directions – 410.356.2605
24 25 Dugma in Session7 – 8:30PM
26 Hebrew School in Session
27 Shabbat Service7:30PM
Candle Lighting Time: 5:01PM
28 BoShabbat Service9:30AM
29 Hebrew School in Session
30 31 Notes: Weather Reminder: Please be reminded that as we move into the winter months we all need to pay attention to the weather bulletins and closings. We will try and also include any closings or updates on the phone message at the synagogue.
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~ February 2012 ~
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1 Dugma in Session7 – 8:30PM
Sisterhood BoardMeeting – 7:00PM
2 Hebrew School in Session
3 Shabbat Services7:30PM
Candle Lighting Time: 5:09PM
4 BeshalachShabbat Shirah
Service honoring Cantor Rabinowitz9:30AM
5 Tu B’Shevat SederIn Hebrew School
6 7 8 Dugma in Session7 – 8:30PM
Tu B’Shevat Service 7:30PM
9 Hebrew School in Session
10 Early Shabbat Serviices6:10PM
Candle Lighting Time: 5:17PM
11 YitroShabbat Service9:30AM
12 Hebrew School in Session
Adult Ed ProgramJews in the Civil War 10:00AM
13 14 15 Dugma in Session7 – 8:30PM
16 Hebrew School in Session
17 Birthday Shabbat Service7:30PM
Candle Lighting Time: 5:25PM
18 MishpatimShabbat Service9:30AM
19 Hebrew School Closed
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Presidents Day
21 22 Dugma in Session7 – 8:30PM
23 Hebrew School in Session
24 Shabbat Service7:30PM
Candle Lighting Time: 5:33PM
25 TenumahShabbat Service9:30AM
Bingo – 7:30PM
26 Hebrew School in Session
27 28 29 Dugma in Session7 – 8:30PM
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Media Contact: Juliya Sheynman 410-369-9291
Registration Open for Introduction to Judaism Course16-week course exploring the rich heritage and religious traditions of the Jewish people
Baltimore – registration is now open for the Baltimore Board of Rabbis’ Introduction to Judaism Class. The program is open to the public, and is of particular interest to individuals seeking greater knowledge about Judaism prior to conversion.
The course is taught by the area’s leading rabbis of all denominations. Weekly, hour-long, optional Hebrew reading class will be offered in the fall of 2012. The Board of Rabbis is a professional association of rabbis from all streams of Judaism, representing more than 40 Jewish institutions in the greater Baltimore area, and is a program supported by THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore.
Students are required to have a sponsoring rabbi. This unique component of the learning program enables to students to connect to their mentors and build lifelong relationships that will strengthen their Jewish journey. Spouses or significant others are welcome to attend at no extra charge, enhancing the impact of Jewish learning and tradition in the home.
For more information and to register, visit www.baltboardofrabbis.org.
WHEN:Courses meet Monday evenings
January 23 – May 21, 2012 7:30-9:00 p.m.
WHERE:Temple Oheb Shalom7310 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore
COST:$350
CONTACT:[email protected]
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