July-August

2018

Services, Picnic Dinner & S’mores!

We will be outside, and seats will be available. Bring a picnic dinner (no pork or shellfish please) and TBK will provide drinks and S’mores.

In case of rain, Shabbat Under the Sky will be moved indoors.Volunteers and fire pits are needed.

Special Summer Shabbat Services

Welcome Rabbi Rochelle Tulik at Shabbat Under the Sky!Friday July 20 at 6:00 pm

4th Annual TBK Congregational Picnic & TashlichSunday September 16 at TBK 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Kosher hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, salads, chips & desserts. Creative caterers will be onsite to cook.

Food, Music, Bounce Houses, Crafts & Fun! Adults: $5 per person/Children: Free**RSVPs needed for all/children must be accompanied by an adult

Please respond no later than Friday September 7. RSVP & payment to Terri Richardson at 244-7060 or trichardson@tbk.org.

2018 High Holy Day Insert See the inside middle section for details about this year’s High Holy Days: schedules, nametags, childcare and other information.

July-August 2018

Vol. 22 Number 4

www.tbk.org

Shabbat Cookout DinnerFeaturing The Rochester Ukulele Orchestra!Friday August 106:00 pm Abbreviated Outdoor Shabbat Service6:30 pm Cookout & Music Featuring special guests The Rochester Ukulele Orchestra

Join us for a summer Shabbat musical experience. Bring a blanket, a friend, and your singing voice. Dinner will include hotdogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers. Dessert will be generously provided by WRJ/Sisterhood.

Please RSVP by August 3 at 244-7060 or trichardson@tbk.org.

TBK Delegation To Walk In The Rochester Pride Parade!Saturday July 21 at 1:00 pm

Please contact Rabbi Stein at 244-7060 or RabbiStein@TBK.org to join our delegation in support of Rochester’s LGBTQ community. Once you sign up with Rabbi Stein, he will provide instructions on where to meet that day.

Please RSVP by July 13 by email to info@tbk.org or to Terri Richardson at 244-7060.

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All in the Temple Family

Mazel Tov to...

Temple Contacts

Peter W. Stein Senior RabbiRochelle Tulik Assistant RabbiLaurence A. Kotok Rabbinic Scholar & Sr. Advisor for Life- long Jewish LearningKeri Lopatin Berger Cantorial Soloist & Director of MusicMichael Yudelson Executive DirectorTerri Richardson Program & Engagement DirectorJacqui Lipschitz Education Director

Steven Chaba PresidentMike Kaufman President ElectFred Weingarten Vice PresidentIrene Narotsky SecretaryDavid Stone TreasurerDaniel Mendelson Past President

The Temple president may be reached via the Temple’s voicemail system at 244.7060 x 401.

Temple Hours Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pmFriday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Robert Loeb Bulletin Editor

All ads placed with payment in advance. TBK reserves the right to refuse any ad for any reason. Contact the TBK office at 244.7060

Temple B’rith Kodesh2131 Elmwood Ave.Rochester, NY 14618-1021585.244.7060 www.tbk.org

David Beck who was awarded the Rotary Citizen of the Year award on May 21, 2018.

Ruth & Frank Sklarsky on the opening of the Sklarsky Center for Business Analytics at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Lila & Ezatollah Toub on the birth of their grandson Logan Syrus Toub on April 29, 2018. Congratulations to parents David & Katie Toub and big brother Colten.

Clara Sanguinetti Sud & Amit Sud on the birth of Eva Sanguinetti Sud on May 2, 2018. Big brother Noah helped welcome her home.

Joel & Lisa Elliot on the marriage of their son Sam to Han-nah Ward on June 2, 2018. Sam andHannah were married at her family’s home in Bowdoinham, Maine. The groom’s aunt, Rabbi Diane Elliot, officiated. The couple is relocating to Baltimore, MD.

Stuart Hantman who retired after 40 years in the practice of radiology. Mazel Tov to both Carol and Stuart on celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary.

Markey Hoblit & Alan Efron on the marriage of their daugh-ter Eve Efron to Chris Murray on May 26, 2018. The couple was married in Sparta, New Jersey.

Amy & Bruce Kahn who celebrated their 20th wedding anni-versary.

Justin Vigdor who served as honorary chair for the 49th An-nual Al Sigl Sports Classic Golf Tournament in June.

Susan & Steven Gordon on the marriage of their daughter Amy to Mike Levere on May 27, 2018.

Ina & Ronald Sham on the marriage of their daughter Elyssa to Daniel Schienfeld on June 2, 2018. The couple will reside in Baltimore, MD.

TBK Library Collection Slims Down in July!

Come in during the month of July to select some library books, as we shrink the collection to create a gathering space and meeting room. Take your selec-tions home in exchange for a donation to TBK!

Family Fun Shabbat will resumeon Friday October 19!

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Shalom From Rabbi Stein

TBK Confirmation Class of 5778 - 2018

Zachary Belaskas, Hanna Berger, Trevor FitzSimmons, Max Kahn, Sally Kahn, Matthew Liebman, Theodore Miller, Rachel Renzi, Leah Rosen, Olivia Rosen, Benjamin Sneider, Alexander Paine & Alexander Trawick

Rochester’s Jewish community is beginning an exciting new chapter this month. We are welcoming Rabbi Rochelle Tulik as our Assistant Rabbi and at the same time, Temple Sinai and Temple Beth El are both welcoming new ordained can-tors. I know you join me in welcoming Cantor Renata Braun and Cantor Randall Levin. Personally and professionally, I relish the chance to learn and lead together with these col-leagues. Rochester is very lucky in the closeness that we have among our rabbis and cantors.

As Rabbi Tulik begins her tenure at TBK, a few gentle re-minders. Please help her learn all of our names by wearing your nametags, introducing and reintroducing yourselves, and sharing your stories and personal perspectives. The truth is, this is an opportunity for all of us to draw closer together as we learn more about each other in the coming months.

Rabbi Tulik and I, along with Cantorial Soloist Keri Lopatin Berger, will be exploring the various traditions and practices in our Shabbat and holiday services. I look forward to con-tinuing to experiment and find new ways to make our wor-

ship meaningful, engaging, and inclusive of different needs and interests. Planning for the High Holy Days is already well underway! Please share with us and with members of the Religious Practices Committee, any thoughts you may have about what you would like to see in our worship.

As we start this new chapter in TBK and in Rochester’s broader Jewish community, we are also pausing to celebrate a significant milestone. As I noted in my June Annual Meeting remarks, we have reached our 170th anniversary. There will be a number of special celebrations during the year. Most significantly, plan to join us on Friday, September 28 as we welcome Rabbi Dr. Gary Zola, one of the foremost scholars of American Jewish history, as our Lovenheim Lecturer and 170th Anniversary Scholar in Residence.

During these summer months, we will enjoy being outdoors for several picnics, outdoor services, and other special events. Let’s soak in the warm sun and the warmth of our TBK fami-ly. Let’s relish in the beautiful night sky and the beauty of our holy community. Together, let us rejoice that we are TBK!

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In Memoriam

We note with sorrow the passing of the following and extend our sympathy to the family members who are part of our TBK family. For information on additional family members, please see BrightonMemorialChapel.com.

Lena Goodman, aunt of Gerald Berent (Rusti)

Sally Evra, mother of Mark ‘Chip’ Evra

Robert Feldman, member

Carol Leichtner, member, wife of Jerry Leichtner & mother of David Leichtner (Heidi) & Edward Leichtner, and grandmother of Carly, Hannah & Joseph Leichtner

Charles ‘Chuck’ Kaplan, member & husband of Daryl Kaplan

Milton Shulman, member & husband of Harriet Shulman

Allen Lewinson, father of Linda Komenski (Mark)

Krista Penberg, mother of Quincy, step-mother of Monica & beloved friend of Kevin Penberg

Joseph Altman, member

Linda McCue, sister of Paula Hansen (Susan Hellman) & aunt of Hannah Hellman

Friday, July 6th and Saturday, July 7th Simon Angart, Benjamin Bakst, Arthur Cerini, Benjamin Comisar, Walter M. Dreyfuss, Richard Friedlander, Loti Fuks, Sanford Gradinger, Simon Greenberg, Goldie Henry, Emanuel Herz, Benjamin Kaplan, Sarah Katzowitz, Mary Kay, Edward Kirstein, Belinda Klein, Owen Avery Krieger, Sidney Lehrer, Jacques Levinson, Raymond Lisson, Zalmon Mayzel, Robert J. Miller, Georgia H. Moseman, Merton Donald Nast, Celia Navis, Philip Okun, Judith G. Osber, Hyman Peck, Ruth Peck, Edith Perlman, Beatrice A. Petix, Gordon Present, Mac Rabinowitz, Bess Rosenblatt, Morris Rouss, Jack Ruda, Sadie Rusitzky, Geri Stacey Sands, Belle Seigler, Ruth Siegel, Edita Silberstern, Imelda Sloan, Samuel Spector, Sally Spizer, Genevieve Steinberg, Irving Steinberg, Musya Voskoboynik, Yetta Miller Waxman, Morton Winn

Friday, July 13th and Saturday, July 14th Nellie Volk Appelbaum, Max Berman, Morton Brodsky, Paul Cherkasky, Bernard Cohen, Marian Farash, Michael Ferraro, Hyman Forman, Anna Fradkin, Robert Fradkin, Rose Freeman, Hyman Freidman, Katherine Gelb, Faye Gilberg, Isaac F. Gittleman, Celia Gold, Lester Goldman, Joseph Goldstein, Sanford Gradinger, Etta Rubens Greenberg, Samuel Greenberg, Arnold Kahn, William Jules Kahn, Meyer Katz, Ethel Klass, Gertrude Kracauer, Isaac Kronfield, Manya Kronfield, Sol C. Lapides, Eva R. Leve, Zelig Mandelbaum, Fanny Martel, Bernard Miller, Rabbi Judea B. Miller, Abraham Milstein, Seymour I. Morris, Rose Movsky, Rachel Orenstein, William Pookatch, Bessie S. Rose, Edward L. Rose, Samuel Rosenbloom, Arnold Rosner, William Sacks, Samuel Sagan, Dorothy Salau, Celia Schwartz, Herman Schwartz, Howard Seskin, Rose Shapiro, Abram Shpiller, Kermit Stein-berg, Florrie Stillman, David von Perlstein, Ida Weinstein, Jeanette Weiss, George Wik

Friday, July 20th and Saturday, July 21stJohn E. Ackerson, Nathaniel R. Alent, Nettie Becker, Samuel Philip Brim, Jay H. Carson, Morton Erenstone, Manny Forman, Edith Friedman, Aileen Geller, Jacob Z. Gross, Emily Isaacson, Igor Ivanov, Jo Anne Sulkes Jenison, Blanche Kaplan, Lena B. Klonick, Rita Korn, Labori A. Krass, Albert Lavine, Helen Litten, Joel Markowitz, Manuel Mendelson, Beila Nemirovsky, Harry Olenikow, Mel Orenstein, Larry Pollock, Carolyn M. Roth, Murray Rubenstein, Eugene Schiff, Suhar Shvartsman, Shirley Lisson Spector, Carolyn M. Steklof, Burton Stromberg, Seymour Tesler, Florence Walbert, Maurice Walbert, Nathan J. Wiseman, Anne Wolk, Leslie Aileen Wolk

Friday, July 27th and Saturday, July 28th Betty Alderman, Robert E. Benhamou, Goldie Berger, Moisey Haimovich Bergoltz, Anna Berman, Irving Bittker, Myrtle F. Blitz, Jacob Cukell, Lester Davis, Laura Gallant, Alfred W. Gans, Bertha Glazer, Louis Goldstein, Marvin Goldstein, Leah Gordon, Louis Granite, Elena Gilde Grossfield, Frank G. Hanson, Boris Kaganovich, Julius Katz, Celia Kaufman, Lillian F. Kaufman, Rivka Kholmetskaya, Evelyn Kling, Rafael Klorman, Harold R. Leve, Phyllis Shirley Lewis, Hans Litten, Morris Lubin, Jack Merimsky, Sylvia Messing, Henriette Posner, Leyb Rabinovich, Stephen Raskin, Manuel Rolick, Evelyn Roth, Gesya Rubenchik, Susan Goldstein Sands, David James Schwartz, Oscar Saul Segal, Esther B. Senzel, Robert Allen Sorkin, Volf Spektor, Suzanne Stein, Norman Steinberg, Berthold Stern, Patricia Thompson, Estelle Touati, Esther Underberg, Basya Veyberman, Sherri H. Villard, Beatrice Winn, Harvey A. Wolff, Sarah J. Wolk

Friday, August 3rd and Saturday, August 4thKaron Balch, Max Bernhard, Jonas Bikoff, Betty Brush, Gertrude Chatman, Elaine Cioffi, Pinny Cooke, Isaac Dainov, Joshua Devinsky, Herbert Doktor, Paul J. Dworkin, Jacob Enslein, Mildred Feinbloom, Gerald Gallant, Lynne Glaser

The TBK Offices will be closedWednesday July 4 &

Monday September 3for the Federal holidays

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Goldberg, Ira S. Goldenberg, Irving Goldstein, Benjamin Grace, Robert Greenberg, Mark Gryska, Rachel Gurvich, William Harrison, Florence K. Hoffman, Alfred Juffy, Johann Juffy, Rifka Kaplan, Raye Katz, Isaac Khozak, Samuel W. Klepper, Ralph Klonick, Nathan Abraham Kotlarchyk, Gail Lehrer, Harry Metzger, Henry Neivert, Richard Oster, Jennie Ostroff, Elliot H. Press, Fannie A. Rasnick, Benjamin Rosenberg, Myron Rosenblatt, Elizabeth Schwartz, Lawrence S. Scott, Morris Silverman, Benjamin Singer, Chester Stricker, Jacob Z. Tasman, Frances Trest, Irving B. Vigdor, Sam Weintraub, Nathan J. Wiseman, Celia Karr Yaffee

Friday, August 10th and Saturday, August 11th Albert Becker, Max M. Berger, Benjamin S. Black, Elaine Biben Boehm, Libby Brightman, Helen M. Clark, Arthur Cohen, Martin I. Davis, George M. Friedman, Norman E. Friedman, Aron Fuks, Ida H. Gallancy, Mary Mitzi Gissin, Alan Goldstein, Betty Goldstein, Leonard Green, Florence Harrison, Beatrice Hoffman, David B. Karch, Jacob Kaufman, Jacob Klein, Sam Lasser, Fanny Lebowitz, Phyllis Levine Lenet, Mildred Levine, Rana Levitt, Marion K. Littwitz, Harry Malley, Irma Meier, Ida Mendelson, Lillian Millstone, Donald Natapow, David Ruzhansky, Eugene Schneider, Mildred M. Segelin, Mally Seldis, Melvin J. Silverman, Bernard Sitomer

Friday, August 17th and Saturday, August 18th Nathan Astman, Manfred Berger, Harry R. Bloch, Murray H. Brovitz, Louis Cantor, Howard Chapman, Albert Cohen, Rose Cohen, Irene S. Cohn, Thelma Sanes Cohn, Paula Ann Dent, Jack Forren, Rafael Feldhun, Norman Gallant, Rhoda Tasman Goldstein, Laura Heilbronner, Gladys Kiner, Jonas Knopf, Ida W. Leichtner, Margaret Lisson, Polina Mendyuk, Hugh Morris, Clarice Oppenheimer, Helene Oster, Rimma Rakover, Milton Rapp, Sheyndel Reytikh, Celia Rockford, Bessie G. Rosenbloom, Pauline Shamus, Arline Squires, Anna Steklof, David Stone, David Teichberg, Doris Testa, Yetta Vick, Sanford L. Weltman, Carol Winterman, Miriam R. Yasinow, Jean Young

Friday, August 24th and Saturday, August 25th Stanley Berent, Hanon R. Berger, Joseph H. Biben, Ida Rapaport Bregger, Ida Brody, Rebecca Caplan, Lois DeCoste, Sara Devinsky, Hilda Diamond, Sydelle Elyakin, Alex Epstein, David Finman, Jay Fishman, Jakob Flicker, Max Garber, Beulah Glaser, Laurence Glazer, Esther Goldberg, Samuel C. Granite, Jack Green, Bertha Hirsch, Morris Hoffman, Seymour Jacobson, J. Mitchell Kaplan, Sondra ‘Cookie’ Kaplan, Steven Michael Kissel, Roberta Davis Kroll, Samuel Laffer, Miriam Landau, Florence R. Lasker, Howard Leess, Shelley Beth Leess, Therma G. Lerner, Esther Levin, Sylvia Levinson, Libbie Marks, William Marks, Nathan Olenikow, Philip Pauerstein, Estyne Paull, Jocelyn Paull, Louis Elihu Perlman, Alex C. Posner, Jerome Raff, David Rosenblatt, Harriet E. Roth, Judith Rothenberg, Edith Sass, Morris Scheinman, Ruth S. Schwarz, Oscar Sitomer, Jacob Starman, Max Winterman, Louis S. Wolk, Norman Yellin, Tanya Yudelson

Friday, August 31st and Saturday, September 1stEthel Baum, Sala Biren, Charlotte Broder, Merwin Brovitz, Charles ‘Nick’ Clark, Della Cohen, Herman Cohen, M. Donald Cohen, Robert Cohen, Donald Dod-son, George Joseph Durr, Harriet Epstein, Seymour Fogel, Irving Fradkin, Robert Glance, Jacob Glaser, Bainess A. Goldblatt, Max Golf, Edie Dickter Holsman, Fred Karch, Bernard Kinberg, Peter Lang, Katherine Lerner, Arlean Levinson, Mark H. Lewin, Abram Mattes, Eric Meier, Harris Merimsky, Rose Merimsky, Dorothy M. Moscov, Hudas Pulka, Helene Reich, Hanna Bendetovan Romm, Iiyash Mendelevich Romm, Herbert Schwartz, Samuel Shapiro, Edith Shelubov, Theodora Slade, Charles Solky, Eshie Solomonik, Sheila M. Sukert, Jerome H. Vigdor, Gertrude Weinstein, Donald Wolin

Have your Social Action MitzvahYour Way - at TBK!

RAIHN - The once-every-3-month plan: TBK volunteers work with Third Presbyterian Church volunteers to pre-pare a meal, set up a room, or simply welcome temporarily homeless families to Third Church. For more details on these opportunities contact Liza Robbins Theuman at ltheuman@rochester.rr.com

The once-a-month Supper Program at Blessed Sacrament Church: Help to pre-pare food, welcome guests, and clean up, along with members of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Contact David Pogal or Gail Pogal at gpogal@rochester.rr.com for more information or Ruth Fried at rf2jh@frontier.com to get on the mail-ing list and be notified of each month’s options.

The intermittent, ever-varied tasks of the No One Left Behind Caring Cir-cle: Work with fellow congregants to welcome and help out newly arrived Afghani and Iraqi families. Contact Margie Searl at mbsearl@gmail.com.

TBK is Going to the NFL!Sunday November 4

Reply ASAP so we can get a block of tickets!

Join your temple family to watch the Buffalo Bills battle the Chicago Bears! Join us in the excitement of live NFL action on November 4, as we travel to New Era Field. Exact price and depar-ture/return times will be announced. Price will include round trip bus and a seat at the game.

Email Heather Chesterton athchesterton@tbk.org or speak with Rabbi Stein if you are interested in attending.

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Looking Forward . . .

It’s been said that the hallmark of a dynamic, positive organization is that it looks forward, not backward. For a sacred orga-nization like TBK, I would assert that is mostly, but not absolutely, true.

As I write this, several transitions are in the future; they will be accomplished facts by the time you read it. We will soon thank Dr. Daniel Mendelson for his amazing service to TBK as President for the past two and a half years, and I will begin my at-tempt to fill those sizable shoes. I personally look forward to working with Rabbi Stein, Executive Director Michael Yudelson and our incredible professional staff to continue and build upon Daniel’s work.

We will bid a warm farewell to our Associate Rabbi of the past four years, Kelly Levy. Rabbi Levy is returning to her Texas roots (roots I partially share) to join the clergy of Congregation Beth Israel in Austin. Her deep spirituality and ready smile will surely be missed. We will also bid farewell to Suzanne Clark, our Assistant Executive Director, upon her retirement after fourteen years of incredible service, and wish her much happiness in retirement. We will welcome our new Assistant Rabbi, Rochelle Tulik, who comes to us from Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles.

We also look forward to sharing with you the details of our exciting new approach to supporting Temple B’rith Kodesh financially, a voluntary commitment model that has proven successful in dozens of URJ congregations across North Ameri-ca. And while the concept may be a step forward for TBK, it hearkens strongly to our foundation in Torah, where Moses was commanded to accept gifts from all whose hearts so moved them in order to build the Tabernacle. And so we will expand our invitation to the Rochester Jewish community (both current and prospective members) to support TBK as their hearts move them, even as we work to offer an ever more welcoming environment to that community.

To always look forward without losing sight of our storied past - that’s the dynamic, positive setting that is Temple B’rith Ko-desh: studying, growing and caring together since 1848. I look forward to working with you to continue the tradition.

See you in temple!

Steven ChabaTBK President

Book Discussion Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor by Yossi Klein HaleviWednesday August 15 at 6:00 pm

Bring your own dinner for a casual discussion and dine group. Come for Wednes-day Evening Minyan at 5:30 pm and stay!

This book has been very well received. Some of the comments include:

“Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor conveys the urgency and poetry of the Israeli story. I hope everyone will read these beautiful letters - Palestinians and Jews and anyone else interested in understanding who the Jews are and why we returned home” Natan Sharansky, Chairman Jewish Agency for Israel

“Beautifully written, with passion, generosity, and above all great heart, Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor offers a model not only for Middle East peacemaking but for navigating divides in our own society.” Cokie Roberts

RSVPs are not necessary, but if you want to let the Rabbi’s Study know that you plan to attend that would be great - HChesterton@TBK.org.

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We were pleased to see 200+ congregants at TBK’s 2018 Annual Meeting. To recap for those who weren’t able to join us:

-The meeting was called to order by Daniel Mendelson who then spoke about his 2+ years as Temple President.

-Rabbi Levy spoke about her four years at TBK and Rabbi Stein presented his remarks.

-An update on the 125th anniversary of WRJ/Sisterhood was given by Co-President Ellen Solomon.

-Steve Schwartz provided an update on the Campaign to Ensure Our Future. To date the Campaign has secured $2.4 million in pledges and received $967,000 in payments for the endowment that will support the financial future of TBK. So far 110 members of TBK have made pledges but we need to grow that number. Please contact me if you would like further infor mation on the Campaign.

-Rabbi Stein presented the Rabbi Laurence A. Kotok Tikkun Olam Award to Tempro Development; Jerry Zakalik accepted on behalf of Tempro. Daan Braveman presented the Aaron D. Braveman Etz Chayem Award to Herb Skerker. Steve Schwartz presented a recognition plaque to Justin Vigdor for his role in starting the TBK Foundation and for serving on its board for many years.

-Michael Kaufman gave an overview of the new Alternative Commitment Model which will replace the old dues structure. This exciting change was recently endorsed and approved by the Board of Trustees. It will allow congregants to “give from their hearts” to support TBK and will focus on being relational rather than transactional. There will be many opportun ities to learn more about this, beginning with informational sessions on Wednesday, July 25 at 7 pm and Sunday, August 5 at 10 am. We hope to see you at one of them, but if you are unable to attend there will be other opportunities later on.

-Nominating Committee Chair Lynda Bowen presented the slate of candidates to join the Board of Trustees: Aaron Cantor, Amy V. Kahn, Jacqui Liebman, Bobbi Rubens, Jonathan Siegel and David Stone for an initial three-year term and Irene Narotsky to serve a second three-year term. This slate was approved unanimously by the congregation.

-The 2018-19 Budget was presented and approved unanimously. The improved financial structure and processes will allow TBK to closely monitor revenue and expenses and make necessary budget adjustments as the year progresses. Some budget highlights:

•Budget being presented is balanced.

•Anticipates a 2.5% in commitment payments.

•No increase in religious school tuition.

•Revenue is increasing due to an increase in rental income. •Both the assistant executive director position and financial position will be eliminated and a new, higher level accounting position will be created.

Michael Yudelson TBK Executive Director

Charitable Giving Begins at TBK

•A third maintenance position will be added. This should allow for an increase in facility rentals. Grass cutting and cleaning will both be brought in-house instead of con-tracting for those services.

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July Worship Services

Day Date Time Service Location

Bar Mitzvah July

Joshua DiNicola, son of Stacey & Michael DiNicola, on July 7

Wednesday 4 No Minyan Tonight Friday 6 6:00 PM Shabbat Service AtriumSaturday 7 Pinchas Torah: Numbers 25:10 - 30:1 Haftarah: Jeremiah 1:1 - 2:3 8:00 AM Tanach Study Adult Lounge 9:15 AM Torah Study Adult Lounge 10:30 AM Shabbat Service & Bar Mitzvah of Joshua DiNicola SanctuaryWednesday 11 5:30 PM Wednesday Evening Minyan AtriumFriday 13 6:00 PM Shabbat Service & Birkat HaChodesh ChapelSaturday 14 Matot- Torah: Numbers 33:1 - 36:13 Masei Haftarah: Jeremiah 2:4 - 28; 3:4; 4:1 - 2 8:00 AM Tanach Study Adult Lounge 9:15 AM Torah Study Adult Lounge 10:30 AM Shabbat Service ChapelWednesday 18 5:30 PM Wednesday Evening Minyan AtriumFriday 20 6:00 PM Shabbat Service Shabbat Under the Sky Picnic, S’mores, Birthday Blessings & Welcome Rabbi Tulik AtriumSaturday 21 Devarim Torah: Deuteronomy 1:1 - 3:22 Haftarah: Isaiah 1:1 - 27 8:00 AM Tanach Study Adult Lounge 9:15 AM Torah Study Adult Lounge 10:30 AM Shabbat Service ChapelSunday 22 Tisha B’Av Wednesday 25 5:30 PM Wednesday Evening Minyan AtriumFriday 27 6:00 PM Shabbat Service AtriumSaturday 28 Vaetchanan Torah: Deuteronomy 3:23 - 7:11 Haftarah: Isaiah 40:1 - 26 8:00 AM Tanach Study Adult Lounge 9:15 AM Torah Study Adult Lounge 10:30 AM Shabbat Service Atrium

The Judaica Shop is having a Silent Auction of previously loved Judaica

After the High Holy Days

Please bring any items you would like included in the Silent Auction to the WRJ/Sisterhood office efore September 9. All proceeds will benefit the WRJ/Sisterhood YES (Youth, Educa-tion and Special Projects) Fund.

Email juliawalshroc@gmail.com with any questions about this event.

The Judaica Shop is open by appoint-ment during the summer. Please call 244-7060.

Please remember Temple B’rith Kodesh

in your will and estate planning.For more information

or to sign a letter of intent, contact TBK executive director Michael Yudelson at 244-7060.

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TBK High Holy Days 2018/5779

First Things First!

SelichotSaturday, September 1 at 7:00 p.m.Havdalah, Selichot Service, Reception & Study Session: Voting Rights

The days before Rosh Hashana are the Days of Selichot. We offer penitential prayers, recite the litany of God’s 13 attributes, and confess our sins. A Selichot service is conducted Saturday night at least 4 days before Rosh Hashana. This year our study session will begin with the viewing of a short film entitled Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot.

Order your Lulav and Etrog by Tuesday September 4 You may purchase a lulav and etrog set of your own so that you can say the blessing at home each day during Sukkot. You can also bring them to our Sukkot Service on Sunday, September 23 or Monday, September 24. Each set comes with an illustrated booklet that demonstrates the use of the lulav and etrog. To order your set please visit the TBK website for a form or contact the TBK office at 244-7060 or info@tbk.org for a form. Children’s sets (slightly smaller) are $34. Standard sets are $40. Please order no later than September 4. Plan to pick up your order at TBK on September 20 or 21, calling in advance to be sure the sets have arrived.

Preparing Ourselves for the Days of Awe: Mind, Body, and Spirit Wednesday, September 5 at 10:00 am OR 7:00 pm Wednesday, September 12 at 10:00 am OR 7:00 pm

As we have done in recent years, we will have the opportunity to intellectually and spiritually prepare for the New Year. Choose a day or evening session each week.

TBK High Holy Day Memorial BookTemple B’rith Kodesh will once again be publishing a Yizkor Memorial Booklet during the High Holy Days so you may remember your relatives and close friends who have passed away. The initial mailing has been sent to you. The deadline for return is Friday, August 3. Please contact the TBK office at 244-7060 if you require assistance.

Lost & FoundWe have a surplus of “founds” - items we’ve been accumulating. Please stop by temple before Friday, August 31 to look for your lost item. Unclaimed items will be donated or disposed of. Lost & Found is located on the coat rack outside the TBK office.

Temple B’rith Kodesh2131 Elmwood Avenue

Rochester, NY 14618585-244-7060 TBK.org

Rabbi Peter Stein Rabbi Rochelle TulikCantorial Soloist Keri Lopatin Berger

Temple B’rith Kodesh Our Goal: To be a vibrant center of modern Reform Jewish life by becoming

a kehilah kedosha (a holy community) that fosters connections with one another,with the Torah, with the wider Jewish community, and with our faith and traditions.

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High Holy Day Worship Opportunities & Events

Selichot Havdalah, Service, Reception & Study Session - Voting Rights Saturday, September 1 at 7:00 pm

Pre-High Holy Day WorkshopsWednesday, September 5 at 10:00 am or 7:00 pm (Session 1)Wednesday, September 12 at 10:00 am or 7:00 pm (Session 2)

Cemetery Services Sunday, September 910:00 am Mt. Hope Cemetery; 11:00 am White Haven Memorial Park

Erev Rosh Hashana Sunday, September 9 at 8:00 pm

Rosh Hashana First Day Monday, September 10 9:00 am Family Service, Grades 3 & under10:00 am Youth Service, Grades 4 & above10:00 am Congregational ServiceReception on front lawn following serviceTashlich - Meet at the Brickyard Trailhead 20 minutes after service ends

Rosh Hashana 2nd Day Tuesday, September 11 at 10:00 am

TBK 1st Day of Religious School, Congregational Picnic & TashlichSunday, September 16 at 9:30 am & 12:15 pm

Erev Yom Kippur Tuesday, September 18 at 8:00 pm

Yom Kippur Wednesday, September 19 9:00 am Family Service, Grades 3 & under10:00 am Youth Service, Grades 4 & above10:00 am Congregational Service

15 minutes after Service concludes - Mid-Day ProgrammingJoin Rabbi Stein and Rabbi Tulik for text study on High Holy Day themes as well as an “Ask the Rabbi” session.

3:15 pm Afternoon Service5:00 pm Yizkor/Neilah Service (Time Approximate)

SukkotSunday, September 23 4:00 pm Sukkah Decorating for All Ages with a Light Dinner 5:30 pm Erev Sukkot ServiceMonday, September 24 10:30 am Sukkot Service

170th TBK Anniversary & Clifford N. & May Lovenheim LectureFriday, September 28 at 5:30 pm 170th Celebration Dinner at 7:00 pm Shabbat Service & Lovenheim Lecture with Dr. Gary P. ZolaFollowed by Enhanced Oneg Shabbat

Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah Sunday, September 30 at 5:30 pm Erev Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah service with Enhanced OnegMonday, October 1 at 10:30 am Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah & Yizkor Service

Please silence your electronic devices prior to the beginning of services.

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TBK Policy Regarding High Holy Day Admission

The TBK Board of Trustees has approved the following list of admission policies in keeping with the following principles:

1. TBK will be warm and welcoming to all.2. TBK will identify everyone who is attending services for safety and security purposes.3. TBK’s model of congregational life is “relational” and not “transactional”. While we require the financial support of congregants and families, we recognize that people attend and participate because of their relationships with others.4. TBK asks members of the congregation to support TBK to the best of their ability.5. TBK will strive to eliminate administrative roadblocks to participation. TBK works to encourage attendance, participation, commitment and connection to Judaism.

Adult Members in Good Standing - Identification nametags are enclosed with this mailing for each adult member of your house-hold approximately one month before High Holy Days if your member commitment is current or you have made arrangements with the office. If you do not receive the correct nametags or if you need additional nametags, please contact the TBK office at least one week before the holidays.

Children of Members in Good Standing - Children between the ages of 13 and 26 will receive identification nametags. Children under the age of 13 do not require nametags for admission. Grade 3 and younger must preregister to attend the special High Holy Days children’s program. Complete the application in this mailing or obtain a form at TBK.

Guests & Non-members (includes adult children and family members not named in membership form). Guests are welcome but must register with the TBK office and have identification nametags mailed ahead (please allow at least one-week notice). There is a suggested donation of $300 per adult which may be applied toward membership commitment any time during the year. No one will be denied the opportunity to worship with us regardless of ability to donate, but for safety and security purposes, all must have identification nametags. If you are a member in good standing with another congregation, please be our guest.

Application for High Holy Day Admission

Request admission nametags as early as possible. Mail requests to TBK, 2131 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester NY 14618

If you are missing a nametag for a member of your family please contact the TBK office at 244-7060 or info@TBK.org. Tags are sent to members and children of members age 13 and above. No nametag is required for children under 13.

Out-of-Town Guests: We are delighted to offer complimentary admission nametags. Email lbuchholz@tbk.org or fax a request to 585-244-0557. If you have guests who are not affiliated and would like to worship with us, use the form below. Guests are wel-come but must register with the office and have Identification Nametags ahead (please allow at least one-week notice). There is a suggested donation of $300 however no one will be denied the opportunity to worship with us regardless of ability to donate. For safety and security purposes, all must have nametags.

Member Name: __________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________ Guest Names: ____________________________________________ Email: _______________________________

Guest Names: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Nametags are non-transferable. If you require additional nametags please call the office.

Attend High Holy Days Wherever You May Be!

If you plan to worship out of town for the High Holy Days, contact the Temple office (244-7060 or lbuchholz@tbk.org) to request seats at another congregation. We can request accommodation from a synagogue of your choice, or we can help you find options in a specific area.

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Some Important Things About Our Community

Give Someone a “Lift”If you drive to High Holy Day services, Shabbat or other events at TBK please consider providing transportation to those unable to get here on their own. Contact Heather Chesterton at hchesterton@tbk.org or 244-7060 ext. 227 if you are willing to pick up TBK members so that they may participate.

Say “Hello” for the Holidays - Greeters NeededA New Year, new programs, new members of our congregation... wouldn’t you like to start something new? Greeting for High Holy Days is a nice way to start off the Jewish New Year, meeting and greeting members and guests at the door with a smile. It’s easy and fun. We need volunteers for Erev Rosh Hashana, Rosh Hashana 1st and 2nd day, Kol Nidre, Yom Kippur and festival days that follow. To volunteer or for more information, contact Herb Skerker at skerk@frontiernet.net or 381-9367.

Sign-up to Sing in the High Holy Day Choir!Please join us in the choir loft, and experience the holidays from a different point of view. You need to be above bar/bat mitzvah age and have experience sight-reading music (there is quite a bit of music to learn!) If you’re interested, contact Cantorial Soloist Keri Berger at music@tbk.org.

Shofar Blowers Needed!If you are interested in being part of High Holy Days 5778, we are looking for shofarblowers. Please contact David Orange at daorange122@gmail.com or 303-2701.

Doctors On Call! We try to assign a physician in charge for medical emergencies at each service. If you are able and willing to take this responsi-bility for one of the services (Erev Rosh Hashana, Rosh Hashana morning, Kol Nidre, Yom Kippur morning or afternoon), please contact Lisa Buchholz at lbuchholz@tbk.org or 244-7060.

High Holy Day Israel BondsEach year TBK is pleased to be part of, and to support, the Israel Bond Drive. Look for the information and cards on the tables as you exit the Sanctuary. This year, and every year,we work to support Israel: Our Land, Our People, Our Promise. We encourage your support.

Rosh Hashana Activities for FamiliesMake Jewish New Year cards with your kids to send to grandparents, aunts, uncles,and friends. You can try handprint Rosh HaShana cards, or create cards that reinforce holiday themes such as roundness or sweetness. Ideas for holiday activities, crafts and recipes can be found at ReformJudaism.org.

Some Important Changes This Year

Cemetery Services will be held Sunday, September 9, before Rosh Hashana. 10:00 am at Mt. Hope Cemetery 11:00 am at White Haven Memorial ParkIt is traditional to visit the graves of loved ones at the High Holy Days. In Hebrew the custom is called Kever Avot. The theme of the prayers is peaceful eternal rest for the departed and an invocation for God’s aid to the living on the basis of the good deeds the dead performed in their lifetime.

Two Opportunities for TashlichMonday, September 10 - 20 minutes following Rosh Hashana Services. Meet at the Brickyard Trail.Sunday, September 16 at During the Congregational Picnic, 12:15 pm - 4:00 pm.The practice of Tashlich, which means to cast out, is derived from the verse from the prophet Micah, “God shall throw their sins into the depths of the sea.” (7:19). We live this by going to a body of living water such as a river or a lake for a service about 10 minutes long, as we throw crumbs of bread into the water to symbolize casting away our sins.

Festival Service Times moved to 10:30 am last year!A reminder that Sukkot, Simchat Torah and Shemini Atzeret services now begin at 10:30 am. The Second Day Rosh Hashana service will still begin at 10:00 am.

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B’nai Mitzvah August

Worship Services August

Day Date Time Service Location

Sebastian Zebrak, son of Sarah Hart & Adam Zebrak, on August 11

An exciting announcement for 2018!

RPO @TBK

Pops and Classics Concert To benefit Temple B’rith Kodesh

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Sunday October 28, 2018 at 3:00pm

Stay tuned for details regarding this exciting afternoon filled with

wonderful music!

Wednesday 1 5:30 PM Wednesday Evening Minyan AtriumFriday 3 6:00 PM Shabbat Service AtriumSaturday 4 Eikev Torah: Deuteronomy 7:12 - 11:25 Haftarah: Isaish 49:14 - 51:3 8:00 AM Tanach Study Adult Lounge 9:15 AM Torah Study Adult Lounge 10:30 AM Shabbat Service & Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Bennett SanctuaryWednesday 8 5:30 PM Wednesday Evening Minyan AtriumFriday 10 6:00 PM Shabbat Service - Outside Atrium 6:30 PM Shabbat Cookout with the Rochester Ukulele Orchestra Atrium Saturday 11 Re’eh Torah: Deuteronomy 11:26 - 16:17 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:11 - 55:5 8:00 AM Tanach Study Adult Lounge 9:15 AM Torah Study Adult Lounge 10:30 AM Shabbat Service & Bar Mitzvah of Sebatian Zebrak SanctuaryWednesday 15 5:30 PM Wednesday Evening Minyan AtriumFriday 17 6:00 PM Shabbat Service & Birthday Blessings AtriumSaturday 18 Shoftim Torah: Deuteronomy 16:18 - 21:9 Haftarah: Isaiah 51:12 - 52:12 8:00 AM Tanach Study Adult Lounge 9:15 AM Torah Study Adult Lounge 10:30 AM Shabbat Service AtriumWednesday 22 5:30 PM Wednesday Evening Minyan AtriumFriday 24 6:00 PM Shabbat Service AtriumSaturday 25 Ki Teitzei Torah: Deuteronomy 21:10 - 25:19 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1 - 10 8:00 AM Tanach Study Adult Lounge 9:15 AM Torah Study Adult Lounge 10:30 AM Shabbat Service AtriumWednesday 29 5:30 PM Wednesday Evening Minyan AtriumFriday 31 6:00 PM Shabbat Service Atrium

September Saturday 1 8:00 AM Tanach Study Adult Lounge 9:15 AM Torah Study Adult Lounge 10:30 AM Shabbat Service Atrium 7:00 PM Havdalah & S’lichot Services, Study & Reception Sanctuary

Rachel Bennett, daughter of Donna & Sean Bennett, on August 4

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Day Date Time Event

Wednesday 4 Temple Offices Closed for HolidayTuesday 10 1:00 PM WRJ/Sisterhood Drop-in Knitting 7:15 PM Board of TrusteesThursday 12 11:30 AM Congregatings Current Events DiscussionSaturday 21 12:00 PM TBK at the Rochester Pride ParadeTuesday 24 1:00 PM WRJ/Sisterhood Drop-in KnittingThursday 26 12:00 PM Congregatings Summer Picnic

July Events

Our TBK Caring Circle welcomes an Afghan family to Rochester

In response to TBK’s brit/covenant commitment to refugees and immi-grants, the Social Action Committee partnered with No One Left Behind (nolb.org). Part of our response was the creation of a Caring Circle for a refugee family.

As I drove up peaceful East Avenue in May, taking an apprehensive Shakiba to her new apartment on Bobrich Drive, I imagined looking through the eyes of a newcomer from Kabul, Afghanistan - a war-torn, chaotic, dangerous country.

Shakiba and her husband Naser are ref-ugees due to his endangered status - he worked for the American military and was targeted by the Taliban, qualifying them for Special Immigrant Visas. They arrived in May after years of waiting, with four kids aged ten to seventeen. She speaks no English; Naser speaks and understands a bit more. The chil-dren’s fluency varies. But oh, are they motivated!

Hours of support have been given by volunteers from No One Left Behind and the Caring Circle from TBK - Paula Harris, Suzette Zientarski, Josh Herz, Susan Hellman, Scott Searl, Margie Searl, Ayala Emmett, Jacqui Lipschitz, and our “advisor” Irwin Solomon. Among other things, we transported the family to and from school, shopping, medical appoint-ments, and of course the obligatory visit to Highland Park. The kids attend Rochester International Academy; the parents attend OACES, the City School District center for adult learning.

Our Caring Circle continues to “hover” while encouraging their independence, guided by the spirit of Tikkun Olam.

Written by Margie Searl, member of the Social Action Committee and co-conve-ner of the TBK Caring Circle

TBK High Holy Day Memorial BookDue Friday August 3

Temple B’rith Kodesh will once again be publishing a Yizkor Memorial Booklet during the High Holy Days so you may remember your relatives and close friends who have passed away. The initial mailing has been sent to you. The deadline for return is Friday August 3. Contact TBK at 244-7060 if you require assistance.

2nd Annual Joint Golf Outing & Kosher Dinnersponsored by Temple Beth David & Temple Beth El Eagle Vale Golf Course - Monday August 6 - Mark your calendar!

The Rochester KollelTo Explore, to Learn, to Engage… To be Involved in Jewish Life.

The brochure for Fall-Winter 2018-2019 will arrive in homes in early September.

Classes, instructor bios and registration information will also be listed on the TBK web page. Registration begins September 24 and classes will begin as early as October 15. Look for the brochure with our usual classes as well as great new offerings! Thank you to all of our instruc-tors and students for being a part of The Rochester Kollel!

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August Events

Day Date Time Event

Thursday 2 9:00 AM Joe Morrelle Senior Health FairThursday 9 11:30 AM Congregatings Current Events DiscussionTuesday 14 1:00 PM WRJ/Sisterhood Drop-in Knitting 7:15 PM Board of TrusteesWednesday 15 6:00 PM Book Discussion Letters to My Palestinian NeighborThursday 23 10:00 AM Veterans Outreach Job Fair 12:00 PM Congregatings Speaker Program - The Making of Motion Picture FilmTuesday 28 1:00 PM WRJ/Sisterhood Drop-in Knitting September Monday 3 TBK Offices Closed for Holiday

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Tempro Housing

Tempro is currently looking for new board members as we continue to serve our community and those in need. If you or someone you know is passionate about tikkun olam (performing acts of kindness to repair the world) and has a vision for helping those in our com-munity, Tempro is the organization for you!

Tempro is in need of people who have a strong connection to the Rochester community, solid financial knowledge and have experience working with or for non-profit organizations that serve those in need. We are also in need of people with PR experience. We want to get the word out about all that Tempro does for Rochester!

Please contact Dan Gurell at dangurell@frontiernet.net if you are in-terested in serving on our Board. It will be a fulfilling and uplifting experience!

During the summer months Tempro will continue to serve families in our community who find themselves home-less. Repairs and updates to Tempro houses will be done over the summer and will be aided by the $100,000 grant Tempro was recently awarded. Repairs and updates will be made to the roofs, appliances, and hot water tanks. These fixes will make Tempro homes more comfortable and modern for the fami-lies that stay there!

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TBK Sisterhood Religious School

Jacqui Lipschitz

WRJ/Sisterhood Offers a College Connection

Do you have a child or grandchild attending college or graduate school? WRJ/Sisterhood would like to keep in touch during the year. Our committee sends out care packages at no cost to our temple families. Contact Cindy Finestone ata 202-3812 or cindyan-nf27@yahoo.com with any questions.

To sign up or renew a connection, please send the following information about your student to the WRJ/Sister-hood office by email at wrj@tbk.org or by mail to 2131 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618:

• student’s name • student’s mailing address (including college, if required) • expected year of graduation • food allergies • parent email address.

Please update information from last year and let us know if there are chang-es during the 2018-2019 academic year.

WRJ/Sisterhood’s 4th Drop-in PAD Party (Providing Access & Dignity)

Wednesday September 5 4:00 – 8:00 pm in the Adult Lounge Come to an event to assemble period product kits which benefit homeless women in the Rochester community.Help change the conversation around menstrual hygiene and get involved!

Volunteers are needed to assemble menstrual hygiene kits which will be distributed at Project Homeless Con-nect on Thursday September 15. Bring a package of unopened pads or tam-pons as well as gently used or new bras and give an hour or two of your time. Bras can also be dropped off outside Panache, 1855 Monroe Avenue, Roches-ter, NY 14618.

This event is co-sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women Greater Rochester Section and Support the Girls. Please sign up to help by con-tacting the the WRJ/Sisterhood office at wrj@tbk.org or 244-7060, ext. 233.

Women’s Spirituality RetreatFriday December 14 - Saturday December 15

We will be lead by Cantor Penny Myers from Temple Beth Zion in Buffalo.

Staying for the full retreat is a lovely experience, and this year we are also opening the retreat for participants to join us on Friday evening including dinner and/or Saturday including lunch. We hope you will join us for all or part of the retreat.

Contact Susan Hellman or Lorraine Wolch.

This time of year is very exciting in the Religious School as we plan our next year of Jewish life and learning! There is a constant need to reimagine what the year ahead can include to make the learning meaningful, engaging and exciting for our students and their families.

We unpack our school’s vision so that everything we embrace for the new school year, meets our collective goals. One of my strongest goals is that of offering choices to our students so that they take ownership of their Jewish education and run with it. To that end, we’re so excited to announce that we’ve employed Aaron Bigeleisen to join our teaching team. Aaron will be coaching drama on Sunday mornings for our students, so look out for a terrific TBK show in the near future!

In addition to drama on Sunday morn-ings, we’re also including cooking, technology (using Chrome Books to re-inforce Judaic and Hebrew knowledge), music, art, Israel education, and library time. Our new children’s library, which includes books for students in Kinder-garten through Tenth Grade, will be dedicated on the first day of Religious School - Sunday, September 16.

There are so many ways for children to connect to their Jewish identity, and therefore infusing a multi-disciplinary curriculum into the school day will tap into our children’s passions.

Shelly Stam - my fabulous Adminis-trative Assistant - and I welcome you to join us for a cup of coffee (or tea) during the summer for a chat. We’d love to see you! Enjoy the rest of this beautiful summer!

WRJ/Sisterhood Thanks….Special Donors to the WRJ/Sisterhood Education FundContributed by Marvin Hoffman In Memory of Nancy Yanes Hoffman In Memory of William P. Yanes

Special Donors to the WRJ/Sisterhood Floral & Beautification Fund

Contributed by The Bernstein FamilyIn Memory of Lee Bernstein

Contributed by Eric Dreyfuss In Memory of Sandra Dreyfuss

Irene Weinberg In Memory of Bernard Friedman In Memory of Ethel Friedman

Fran & Steven Studley In Memory of Bernard FriedmanIn Memory of Ethel FriedmanIn Memory of Alan S. Weinberg

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Congregatings! Corner Music Notes

Keri Lopatin Berger, Cantorial Soloist & Director of Music

Looking for Birthday, Bar/Bat Mitzvah & Wedding Gifts?New Talliot have just arrived!

Need Judaica items for Shabbat and holidays?You’ll find them ALL at your JUDAICA SHOP!

We are open on Sundays when Religious School is in ses-sion from 9:30-12:30 and on weekdays by appointment.

Please call 244-7060.

Great gifts for children and adults, as well as necessities and extras to make your celebrations special.

Meet in the Adult Lounge of TBK! Open to all

Current Events Discussions are held on the second Thursday of each month; brown bag lunch** at 11:30 am, discus-sion at 12:00 noon. Topic emails may be sent to the TBKers list. We have guest contributors as available. The format has been changed to approximately 40 minutes of discussion on the presented topics followed by a 20 minute oppor-tunity for attendees to bring up a topic that they would like discuss.

Speaker Programs are on the fourth Thursday of the month with some exceptions; brown bag lunch** at 12:00 noon, programs start at 12:15 pm

July 12 Current Events Discussion; Topic to be determined by Scott Fybush/Stu Berger July 26 Picnic! A joint event with Haz-ak of Temple Beth El in the Atrium at TBK starting at 12:00 noon. Hotdogs, veggie burgers, salads and dessert. Please send your reservation and your check made out to Temple B’rith Ko-desh to Jackie Stricker by July 23.

Mrs. Jackie Stricker 2218 Johnsarbor Drive West Rochester, NY 14620

Be sure to include: Your Name; Your Telephone Number Number of Guests & Their Names Total Reservations x $4 Each & the Total Amount Enclosed

August 9 Current Events Discussion; Topic to be determined by ScottFybush/Stu Berger August 23 The Making of Motion Picture Film with Mark Osterman, Pho-tographic Process Historian at George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film

** Please exclude pork and shellfish products and mixed meat and dairy.

Summer Music Fun!We are thrilled this summer to have lots of musicians joining us on Friday nights. We hope you can join us!

Friday July 13 at 6:00 pm - Mike Gladstone, guitarFriday July 20 at 6:00 pm - Shabbat Under the Sky with Bob Sneider, guitarFriday August 3 at 6:00 pm - Mike Gladstone, guitarFriday August 10 at 6:00 pm - Shabbat Cookout Dinner featuring the Rochester Ukulele Orchestra

Signups are ongoing for our TBK Choirs! We have 2 different groups to choose from depending on your skill level and commitment:

Kol Simcha - Our TBK Adult Choir meets several times throughout the year. This is the group that helps to lead occasional Shabbat services such as Jazz Shabbat and Spector Music Shabbat. These are shorter time commitments, generally 1-3 rehearsals and then the service. You do not need to be an expert at reading music, though some beginning skills are helpful. This group is open to any congregants above bar/bat mitzvah age.

TBK High Holy Day Choir - This is the choir that sings from the choir loft during our beautiful High Holy Day services. This choir is also open to any congregants above bar/bat mitzvah age. The High Holy Day music is more extensive and complex, so we do require all singers to have some skill reading music. Joining this choir is generally a commitment to be at 4 rehearsals starting in late August, and agreeing to be in the choir loft for the High Holy Day services.

Please consider joining us in the choir this year, and experience services from a different point of view! You must be on our official mailing list to receive the com-plete rehearsal schedule. If you’re interested, contact the music office or email Keri Berger to discuss the possibilities.

If you are interested in getting involved in planning for our special events or help-ing with our music advisory committee, please contact the Music Office at 244-7060 ext. 231, or email kberger@tbk.org. Vital music programming can happen only with your support!

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Donations

Rabbi Stein’s Discretionary Fund Contributed by: Harriet Shulman In Memory of& Family Milton ShulmanPaula Harris In Memory of Jerry IsaacsonBarbara & In Memory of Carol LeichtnerRichard Rappaport In Honor of the Special Birthday of Stan CaplanSusan & In Honor of the SpecialEdward Drexler Birthday of Stan CaplanCarol Moldt &Bruce Gilberg In Honor of Their MarriageSusan & In Honor of the Marriage ofSteven Gordon Amy Gordon & Michael LevereAmy & In Honor of BeatriceDan Reichman Reichman Becoming Bat Mitzvah

Rabbi Levy’s Discretionary Fund Contributed by: Mark Evra & Family In Memory of Sally EvraThe Rochester KollelMussar Study Class In Memory of Sandra Eiduson Rabbi Philip S. Bernstein Society Contributed by Peggy Savlov In Honor of the Special Birthday of Jane Rubens Stuart & Betsy Bobry Adult Lounge Fund Contributed by Betsy & Stuart BobryIn Memory of Charles Kaplan Aaron E. Braveman Education Fund Contributed In Memory of Carol Leichtner by: Judy & David Bulin Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Brenner Debra Lynn Memorial Fund Contributed by Beverly & Morrie Weinstein In Memory of Beryl ‘Junie’ Tepper Contributed by: In Honor of:Beverly & The Special Birthday ofMorrie Weinstein Norm Lurie Herb Skerker Receiving the Braveman Etz Chayim Award A Speedy Recovery for Barry GoldbergGolda Rayburn Beverly & Morrie WeinsteinSandy Braverman Beverly & Morrie WeinsteinKevin Heilbronner The Birthday of& Erin Brauer Joyce Heilbronner

Endowment Fund Contributed by: In Memory of:Ann & Harold Kanthor Jerry IsaacsonSue & Hy Lasker Charles Kaplan Falk Music Fund Contributed by Carol & Daniel FybushIn Memory of Charles Kaplan Gift Fund Contributed by: The Farash Foundation Alvin UrelesSandra & Edward Sherman Harry BarsukSusan & Steven Gordon

Gift Fund Contributed by: In Honor of:Estelle & Herb Morris The Special Birth- day of Norm LurieElizabeth & David Reichman Beatrice Reichman Becoming Bat Mitzvah Norma & Ralph Hyman The TBK Caring CommunityEnid Shulman Birthday Flowers from TBKGene & Lou Spiro Rabbi Kelly Levy Contributed In Memory of Charles Kaplan by:Jane Littwitz Gail K. PackardReva & Don Riley Amy & Peter RothSora & Marvin Sachs Harriett ShulmanCharles, Lynn, Michelle, Aaron & Marissa Mills Contributed by: In Memory of:Lynda & Mark Bowen Georgia EvansJohn Callaghan Bernard IsaacsonIlya & Rose Girin Rabbi Judea MillerGene & Lou Spiro Carol LeichtnerSharon & Mel Diamond Carol Leichtner Religious School Education Fund Contributed In Memory of Carol Leichtner by:Paula J. Sheinberg Joelle MaurerDonna & Norman Lederman Beverly HouseBarbara & Milton Lipsky Sandra BravermanJoAnne & Bill Lopatin Judy DellRusti & Jerry Berent Barry GoldbergBetsy & Stuart Bobry Barbara GraniteCharlene & Stan Caplan Sue & Hy LaskerBarbara & Bill Colombo Linda LowensteinNaomi & David Schrier Myra BerlowitzSimie & Larry Faskowitz Joanne FrolichRhonda & Earl Gurell Cynthia GurellAnn & Harold Kanthor Ruth B. MachieleSharon Kaplan Whiting Linda RudaSusan & Jerry Marks Jill & Ed MusicusDorene & Melvin Pizer Harriett ShulmanHelen & Saul Presberg The Kirk FamilyEllen & Harry Rosen Susan M. CostelloMarcia & Harry Rosenfeld Linda TrachtmanElaine & Abe Vigoda Beth & Joe SeeleyNorma & Walter Silverman Joan & Art SegalSharon & Jeffrey Trest Beverly & Morrie Weinstein Myrna & Seymour WeinsteinBobby & Jerry Zakalik Barbara & E. David Appelbaum Charles, Lynn, Michelle, Aaron & Marissa Mills Religious School Scholarship FundContributed by Meredith Moore In Appreciation The Rochester Kollel Contributed by Linda MauckIn Appreciation Contributed by Deanne Levy In Honor ofthe Special Birthday of Stan Caplan Social Action Fund Contributed by Cathy & Lou Schneider In Honor of the Special Birthday of Norm Lurie

Bessie & Louis Spector Music Fund Contributed by Rhonda & Earl GurellIn Memory of Charles Kaplan Contributed by: In Honor of:Paula Harris Jared Berger Becoming Bar MitzvahGene & Lou Spiro The Special Birthday of Stan Caplan TBK Foundation Contributed by: In Honor of:Joan & Bob Clar The Special Birthday of Norm Lurie Herb Skerker Receiving the Braveman Etz Chayim Award Sue & Norm Lurie Sylvia & David Harrison on the Bar Mitzvah of Their Grandson Elijah Singleton Steven Chaba Becoming President of TBK Herb Skerker Receiving the Braveman Etz Chayim Award Bobby & The Special Birthday ofJerry Zakalik Norm Lurie Rabbi Kelly LevySharon & The Special Birthday ofJim Parkman Stan CaplanMarcia & The Special Birthday ofHarry Rosenfeld Stan CaplanNatalie Schwartz The Special Birthday of Jane Rubens Contributed In Memory of Charles Kaplan by: Barbara & Marvin Becker Joan & Bob ClarMaxine & Mort Bittker Sue & Norm LurieJoyce & Warren Heilbronner Joan RosenthalBarbara & Richard Michaels Ellen & Harry RosenEllen & Irwin SolomonJack & Gladys WolskyBeverly & Morrie Weinstein Contributed In Memory of Carol Leichtner by: Joyce & Warren Heilbronner Joan & Bob ClarGladys & Jack Wolsky Natalie SchwartzSue, Michael & Sue & Norm LurieMegan Lococo Contributed by: In Memory of:Judy & David Bulin Sherman Woldman Clinton CaseJoan & Bob Clar Diane Rock Meyer Rock WRJ/Sisterhood Belle Rose-Beck Bernstein Sabbath Fund Contributed by Paula HarrisIn Memory of Jeanette Harris WRJ/Sisterhood Education Fund Contributed by Margie & Mike MossIn Honor of the Special Birthday of Jane Rubens

Contributed by: In Memory of:Charlene & Stanley Caplan Joseph CaplanGenya Feldman Mikhail KotelMarvin J. Hoffman Nancy Yanes Hoffman William P. Yanes

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WRJ/Sisterhood Education Fund Contributed by: In Memory of:Dwaine Levy Pearl S. LevyRenee Levy Liebschutz Maurice A. Goldman Celia Clifton LevyTrina & Richard Selby Bernard SelbyToby R. Sheiman Irene Galinsky Sidney Galinsky Bernard SheimanLinda Trachtman Isadore Trachtman WRJ/SisterhoodFloral and Beautification FundContributed by Norma & Ralph Hyman In Appreciation for WRJ/Sisterhood Contributed by: In Memory of:Audrey K. Bernhard Lucille B. Kauffman Edie Bernstein Philip DickmanThe Bernstein Family Lee BernsteinRichard A. Bloom Ralston E. BloomBetsy & Stuart Bobry Mary Berg Gerald BobryEllyn Caiazza & Family Hyman B. Peck Ruth H. PeckJudy Dell Hyman FriedmanEric M. Dreyfuss Hedwig Dreyfuss Sandra Dreyfuss Walter M. DreyfussBonnie & Lawrence Gersh & Family Herman GershJune & Warren Glaser Harry Glaser Robert Levinson Sherry & Richard Goldstein Simon AngartMarlene Green Ada B. Green Mandel M. GreenGail & Bob Koach Ruth G. SmileyPaul Krebs Isaac Leon Hirsch

WRJ/SisterhoodFloral and Beautification FundContributed by: In Memory of:Steven Levine Cecelia Levine Paul LevineEllen & Shelly Levitsky Isadore Dan LevitskyDixie & Art Messinger Max T. MessingerHerbert F. Mock Bessie T. MockEvelyn Ofsowitz Eileen GoodmanClaire & Dave Perlman Clara Marvel Allen Edith PerlmanDavid Rakover Zipoiza Dubossarsky Issak Kronfield Manya KronfieldBarbara & Jack W. KayRichard Rappaport Louis RappaportThe Rudin Family - Michael, Eric & Neal Nathaniel R. AlentJoan & Bud Rusitzky Sadie Feinberg RusitzkyNorma & Walter Silverman Abraham SilverToby & Robert Silverman Hyb JossemBarbara & Darryl Stadtmiller & Family Julius GoldfarbFran & Steven Studley Bernard Friedman Ethel Friedman Alan S. WeinbergIrene Weinberg Bernard Friedman Ethel Friedman

WRJ/Sisterhood Shabbat FundContributed by Barbara Baron In Honor of the Extended Oneg Shabbat

WRJ/Sisterhood YES Fund Contributed by Lynda & Mark Bowen In Memory of Georgia Evans

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WRJ/Sisterhood Youth Fund Contributed by WRJ/B’rith Kodesh SisterhoodIn Appreciation of Rabbi Levy’s Participationin the Interfaith Event

Contributed by: In Memory of: Sandie & Bud Rubens Gary Stephen Rubens J. H. RubensLouis F. Sliwinski Joni SingerLouise & Justin Vigdor Mollie Devins

Please JoinThe Legacy Circle

Have you included a gift for Temple B’rith Kodesh by designating the Temple B’rith Kodesh Foundation in your will, trust, retirement account or life insurance policy?

If you have made a gift, or if you are interested in learning more, please contact Michael Yudelson, our executive director. You will assist TBK in securing an unrestricted incentive grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester in collaboration with the Harold Grin-spoon Foundation!

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Fourth Annual Fine Arts Festival at TBKOctober 21, 9:00 – 5:00 pm

Jewelry, painting, pottery, photography, purses, scarves, textiles, women’s clothing, woodworking and more.Check out the many new artists for this year. A Silent Auction will include donations from each artist

as well as gift certificates from local restaurants and businesses.

No entrance fee, but a $2.00 donation appreciated. There will be something for everyone!

Please plan on attending and supporting WRJ/Sisterhood’s major fundraiser for the year. Please consider being a patron for $36 and sending your support. Your name will be listed as a patron in our program. Patrons support WRJ/Sisterhood, and WRJ/Sisterhood supports TBK.

Interested in volunteering at the show? Contact Susan Fogal at 381-7056 or smfogal@frontiernet.net.

Want to bake for the Bake Sale? Contact Dorian Fine at 425-1344 or finedorian@gmail.com or Jane Levy at 338-1868.

To be a patron, send $36 along with your name and email address to WRJ/Sisterhood at 2131 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618.

Questions? Contact Ellen Solomon at 244-7011 or 131ellens@gmail.com or Rona Wyner at rwyner@ rochester.rr.com or 267-7774.

170th Anniversary of TBK Kick-offClifford N. & May Lovenheim LectureFriday September 28

Dinner & Guest Speaker Dr. Gary Zola

2018 is the 170th anniversary of our congregation. In celebration of this milestone, we will host a special Shabbat program on September 28.

Dr. Gary Zola is one of the foremost American Jewish historians. Dr. Zola is the Executive Director of the American Jewish Archives and has served in a number of prominent scholarly leadership roles. He is an extraordinarily gifted and engaging speaker and teacher, and we are incredibly fortunate to have him coming to temple to mark this significant anniversary.

Please plan to join us on September 28, and watch for other anniversary events to be announced in the coming months.