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SPECIAL SUMMER EDITION Tammuz/Av 5777 - July/August 2017

BETH SHALOM CONGREGATION The Center for Conservative Jewish Life In Howard County

Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

Summer Shabbat Soirees

Fridays, July 14 - August 18

Laid-back summer dinner-and-a-service celebrations to welcome Shabbat in congregants’

homes.

Service is not held at Beth Shalom on these Friday evenings.

See page 3 for details

Cool down with some delicious

watermelon, story time, and songs at

Beth Shalom!

4:30 PM on the front lawn (Just look for the tent!)

July 26 & August 30

FREE!

All are welcome

See page 5 for details

July/August 2017 - Tammuz/Av 5777

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Worship with Us .......................................... page 3 Summer Soirees ............................................ page 3 Message from the Presidents ..................... page 4 Religious School Update .............................. page 5 Watermelon Wednesday ............................... page 5 Sisterhood and Men’s Club News .............. page 6 Oneg & Kiddush Update .............................. page 7 Hospitality Crew & Simcha Shabbats ......... page 7 Men’s Club Membership Form.................... page 8 Sisterhood Membership Form ..................... page 9 New Years Card and Break-the-Fast ......... page 10 Committee & Community News .............. page 11 Shul Lady ....................................................... page 11 July & August Calendars ............................. pages 12-13 Good & Welfare ........................................... pages 14-15 Yahrzeits ........................................................ page 16 Minyan Rotation and Donation Form ........ page 17 Board of Directors, Staff & Babysitters .... page 18

A Message from Rabbi Grossman

Contact Rabbi Grossman at [email protected] or call (410) 531-5115 x306

Seeing God in All the Right Places

By Rabbi Susan Grossman

I knew I was in trouble when my car started making an unusual whirring sound one Thursday. I was running between meetings and appointments and didn’t really have time to deal with my

car. But David and I had to drive up to New York right after Shabbat for a family wedding so I took my car to the dealer. When I heard the mechanic’s report, my exasperation turned to appreciation – to God. The alternator was almost gone. The radiator was seriously leaking. I faced some hard choices about what to do with our faithful car that had carried us on so many adventures for more than a decade. However, if I had not heard that whirring, if I had not taken it into the shop, the car probably would have seized up on our trip to New York, perhaps in traffic on 95. I had a lot to be thankful for, to thank God for! It wasn’t a miracle on the scale of the splitting of the Red Sea but the timing was certainly fortuitous for keeping me and my family safe and sound. Sometimes God’s hand can be seen in the great miracles that surround us, the birth of a child, the rebirth of a forest after a fire, an eclipse or a flaming sunset that reminds us of the glory of Creation. Sometimes God’s hand can be seen in those miracles that appear as happy coincidences. Terrible things do happen to good people, mostly because we live in a broken and imperfect world. But a lot of good things happen too. Whenever they do, I thank God, the source of all that is good.

May summer bring us all a little slower pace to our lives. May we be better able to make the time to open ourselves to the good that surrounds and sustains us. And may we, thus, come to see God in all the right places, in all the good that happens, even if it is sometimes cloaked in the inconvenient or downright difficult more often than we would wish.

Have a safe and meaningful summer!

SPEND HANUKKAH IN

ISRAEL with Rabbi Grossman and Beth Shalom

WINTER BREAK DECEMBER 2019/JANUARY 2020

Give your yourself and your children the transformational experience of being part of an entire country celebrating

our holidays!

10 days with 4 day optional extension Bnai Mitvah & Confirmation Ceremony on

Masada Florida-like weather Bnai Mitzvah & Student discounts

For more information and to be included in decisions about trip itinerary send your email to

[email protected]

Can you help a mourner? It only takes 20 minutes to make 10 for a minyan

Sunday - Thursday at 7:30 pm

mailto:[email protected]


Worship With Us - Fridays Main Service Starts at 8 pm (except as noted below)v

Date Candle Lighting

June 30 8:20 pm 8:00 pm: Musical Kabbalat Shabbat joint Shabbat service with Congregation Shalom Aleichem July 7 8:18 pm 8:00 pm: Shabbat Service July 14 8:15 pm Summer Shabbat Soiree: Dinner and service at congregant’s home. No service at Beth Shalom July 21 8:11 pm Summer Shabbat Soiree: Dinner and service at congregant’s home. No service at Beth Shalom July 28 8:05 pm Summer Shabbat Soiree: Dinner and service at congregant’s home. No service at Beth Shalom August 4 7:58 pm Summer Shabbat Soiree: Dinner and service at congregant’s home. No service at Beth Shalom August 11 7:50 pm Summer Shabbat Soiree: Dinner and service at congregant’s home. No service at Beth Shalom August 18 7:40 pm Summer Shabbat Soiree: Dinner and service at congregant’s home. No service at Beth Shalom August 25 7:30 pm 8:00 pm: Shabbat Service

Worship With Us - Saturdays Main Service started at 9:30 am

Date Candle Lighting

July 1 9:26 pm 9:30 am: Shabbat Service July 8 9:24 pm 9:30 am: Shabbat Service July 15 9:20 pm 9:30 am: Shabbat Service 12:30 pm: The Chosen Meeples Game Havurah July 22 9:14 pm 9:30 am: Shabbat Service July 29 9:07 pm 9:30 am: Shabbat Service August 5 8:59 pm 9:30 am: Shabbat Service August 12 8:49 pm 9:30 am: Shabbat Service 12:30 pm: The Chosen Meeples Game Havurah August 19 8:39 pm 9:30 am: Shabbat Service August 26 8:28 pm 9:30 am: Shabbat Service

Summer Shabbat Soirees 2017

Beth Shalom's 2017 Summer Shabbat Soirees are ready to roll! Beginning July 14th, we will once again be getting together in the homes of congregants on Friday nights for potluck (kosher dairy/pareve) dinner-and-a-service activities, our synagogue’s delightful laid-back summer celebrations to welcome Shabbat.

Hosts will be announced in the e-Scroll two to three weeks before each Soiree. (For those who don’t receive the e-Scroll, consider signing up, or check with the synagogue office periodically.) Guests must then contact EACH host to sign up in advance (no later than the Tuesday of that

week) and work out what they will bring.

For guests who don’t keep kosher (and/or cook), there are plenty of tasty commercially-prepared foods that are kosher, even in ordinary supermarkets. If you want to cook, we have developed FAQs on how (and suggestions on what) to prepare kosher dairy and pareve foods in a non-kosher kitchen. It is easier than you might think – but, as there are different standards for keeping kosher, hosts have final say about what may or may not be brought into their homes.

For those who want only the Shabbat service, you are welcome to join the Soirees after dinner because there will not be a service at the synagogue on the nights we hold Soirees. Please contact the hosts so they can make sure they have enough chairs and books.

Interested in an Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah? Send an email to [email protected].


A message from the Presidents

Fellow congregants, as I write my final Presidential message, I would like to highlight some of the ways in which our community has strengthened our roots during a year filled with growth, change and positive momentum. At the conclusion of last year’s Annual Meeting, the Board began to outline what we would be doing this year. You listened carefully to our plea last year regarding the financial challenges our congregation has been facing and came through with such generosity and support for our Annual Appeal. Moreover, we increased the number of givers to the campaign. It is this fact that speaks loudest of all because it communicates your increasing confidence in this institution and in its leaders.

When I began my 3rd and final term as President, I envisioned a continued era, a time filled with mutual trust, open dialogue and staff congeniality; a period where an increasing band of committed congregants would once again bond together with our lay leaders, our magnificent clergy, our inspired staff and teachers. And that fellow congregants is exactly what has happened.

In many respects, it’s all about connections: connections to the Jewish people, connections to a Jewish Community, to our beloved congregation, and to Eretz Yisrael – the Land of Israel. Our job as a synagogue is to help you and others make these connections.

This is your synagogue. This is your community. Beth Shalom can be a dynamic place when energized people want to make things happen. I encourage all of you to step forward to become more involved, even if it’s only one more thing than you did last year. And of course, I encourage you to support next year’s Annual Appeal campaign. If each of us gave…gave just a little bit more than this year our financial stability as a congregation would increase exponentially.

Since this is the last opportunity I’ll have to address the entire congregation, I want to publicly thank all of you for the opportunity you have given me to serve as your president. The personal reward and satisfaction it has given me has been beyond what I could have ever imagined. What I have enjoyed the most is the warmth and genuine friendship from so many of you. Though my days as President are winding down I will continue to work hard at the wonderful opportunity you have given me to help make Beth Shalom the very best synagogue we can be.

I wish to thank my fellow officers: Barbara Block, Tammy Lawrence, Eric Gorny, Steven Camassar and Jill Oletsky. You all have truly given me a memorable year. I also want to thank all members of the board for their hard work and dedication. I know Beth Shalom is in good hands. I welcome Irva Nachlas-Gabin as our new incoming President and know she will be exceptional. I also want to thank Rabbi Grossman for her incredible guidance and assistance these past three years. Working closely with the Rabbi has strengthened my respect and friendship for her. I also want to thank Cantor Walters for his support, ruah and friendship. I also want to welcome

Jessica Schultz to her new position as Synagogue Administrator and I know she will be awesome. Lastly, I want to thank my beautiful wife, Mary Okada, for her support during the past 3 years. I quite literally could not have performed my duties as President without her. She is my everything!! She is also quite happy about having her husband back in her life. Shalom and thanks. Alan Zeman, Immediate Past President, Beth Shalom Congregation

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And from incoming President, Irva Nachlas-Gabin

Our Congregation is looking forward to a positive and productive year.

As in-coming President, I want to take a moment to thank the many people who make Beth Shalom the Congregation what it is. To all who of you who volunteered your time, talents, energy, and enthusiasm during the past year – Thank You. To the members of the Beth Shalom Board, whether you are continuing in your position, taking on a new position, or retiring – Thank You. To our Clergy, Staff, and Religious School teachers, who demonstrate their dedication to our congregation every day – Thank You. To those who have supported Beth Shalom through the Annual Appeal and your donations – Thank You.

And mostly – to Alan Zeman, our out-going president, who has been kind, open-minded, and inspirational – Thank You.

I am happy to be coming in as President at this time. We are starting the year strong, with a new Synagogue Administrator, Jessica Schultz, a second year of our revised Religious School under Dr. Louis Nagel’s tutelage, and a new Youth and Family Coordinator, Tracey Pyser. There is also the anticipation of the new wing on the building, and a creative and enthusiastic team of leaders on the Board ready to move Beth Shalom forward and upward. As always, we encourage our Congregants to take part: bring your new ideas and talents to the fore, and participate to perpetuate the Beth Shalom programs that serve our community, and create new projects that will further our mission as a Conservative congregation and a Family. Let me hear from you. You can email me at [email protected], or call on my home phone. Irva Nachlas-Gabin, President, Beth Shalom Congregation


Education by Dr. Louis Nagel Contact Dr. Nagel at [email protected] or call (410) 531-5115 x322

Onward and Upward I recently facilitated a discussion with the board of directors of the Conservative movement’s education professionals’ organization. The subject was the purpose of Jewish education. Colleagues spoke of teaching “knowledge and skills,” creating Jewish

experiences, making “being Jewish… personal(ly) meaningful,” and facilitating “Jewish continuity.” In my closing comments, I referenced a quote from one of our colleagues, who wrote, “For Jewish learning to be both meaningful and relevant it must empower Jews (and fellow travelers) to thrive – in their personal success and happiness, in being more socially connected to each other and their communities - and better equipped to make the world a better place” (David Bryfman). I welcome your thoughts on the subject. For me, I chose this statement because it articulates the reason I took up this profession and defines the goal toward which I strive.

At this writing, I am at the in-between of wrapping up one school year and preparing for the next one. I reflect on a year of abundant highlights and successes for our school. Some of those standouts: the Upper School New York trip, Hanukkah Extravaganza (and the encore musical performance of the 3rd-5th graders at Harmony Hall), the 6th and 7th grade Shabbatons, the 1st and 2nd grade family education programs and Kindergarten Consecration. Those were just the bigger, more public events. The mortar holding them together were the wonderful children, parents and teachers who made documents and program plans burst with constructive energy. I look forward to building on our learning community’s achievements in the year ahead.

Beth Shalom and the Religious School is a blessed synagogue community. There is exceptional leadership from the Religious School Committee, chaired by Marcia Vilk. The Youth Committee, chaired by Stephanie Caplan, facilitated many of our successes this year starting with High Holy Days programming and closing with our End-of-the-Year outdoor activities. Sisterhood and Men’s Club are both highly supportive of our program. Sisterhood underwriting enabled us to expand our cultural arts programs (art and drama classes) as well as funding the siddurim presented to our third graders. Men’s Club offered technology funds, teacher support, and a hands-on presence working with our 7th graders to prepare the Holocaust candles for distribution and the grillwork for our June 4th barbecue.

We are also blessed with a Rabbi who is highly engaged in the life of the Religious School. She has an unparalleled

appreciation, understanding and vision for the role the educational program plays in the congregation and in the Jewish future. Her interactions with students at all age and grade levels, greeting children as they arrive for class, and her ongoing programs demonstrate that extraordinary commitment. I also look forward to the year ahead with the partnership of my fellow staff members, Jessica Schultz, Ruthann Klem, Laynie Tell and Nayeli Ruiz.

The Talmud says, “A person must either climb up or climb down.” The same holds for collective efforts. I am confident that our education program is on an upward trajectory, an agent for empowerment and making the world a better place.

Join us once a month during the summer for our Watermelon Wednesdays and cool down with some delicious watermelon,

story time, and some songs at Beth Shalom! No registration required, no fee - Just watermelon, stories, songs, and smiles! (In case of inclement weather we will meet inside

the building) 4:30 PM on the front lawn

(Just look for the tent!)

July 26 & August 30

FREE! All are welcome



Sisterhood and Men’s Club News

Sisterhood News

A synagogue can sometimes feel like a big place, and it can be hard to find your niche and feel like a

vital member of the community. Each of us has been in that position at some point in our relationship with Beth Shalom. We want to be able to walk in, see people we know, and feel engaged and energized.

We think about attending something, but then worry that we won’t know anyone or we won’t feel comfortable. How do you bring about that sense of belonging? It happens with every hello, every encounter, every person you sit next to. Attend an event. Come hear a speaker. Introduce yourself to someone in the next seat. Help out with a program. You will soon be able to walk into the building at any time and see people you know. And you will feel at home.

Sisterhood would love your input and help in shaping our upcoming program year. We are moving to a team model, and our board is becoming a steering committee. We have two fall events we left open for planning so that new people can help shape the programming. Come join us in this venture. Attend a steering committee meeting. Come to the open house and vote on a trip destination. If you have ideas or would like to get involved with planning, we would love to hear from you. Contact us at: [email protected]

Sisterhood Upcoming Events Note: All meetings and events are at Beth Shalom Congregation unless otherwise specified. • July 19 at 6:30 p.m.: Savoy Truffle/Songs of the Beatles

concert and picnic dinner at Columbia Lakefront

(Co-sponsored with Men’s Club and the Social committee)

• July 23-25: Women’s League International Convention

• August 3: Gary and the Groove/Good Times Rock and Roll concert and picnic dinner at Columbia lakefront (Co-sponsored with Men’s Club and the Social committee)

• September 10 at 9:30 a.m.: Open house and food demo with Eve Rain date: September 17

• September 11 at 7:45 p.m.: Sisterhood Steering Committee meeting

• October 9 at 7:45 p.m.: Sisterhood Steering Committee meeting

• October 15: Sisterhood trip - location TBD

• October 30: Annual Paid-Up Member’s Dinner

• November 19: Sisterhood event TBD

Men’s Club News

The Men’s Club is very excited about the 2017/18 year after having a very successful 2016/17. We want to encourage Beth Shalom Men to come out, participate and join in our events. Following is the calendar for the coming year. We look forward to seeing you at a Men’s Club event and hope you join the Men’s Club.

Beth Shalom Men's Club 2017-18 Calendar July 13 at 7:30 pm: Men’s Club Monthly Meeting July 16: Men’s Club Hike July 19 at 7:30 pm: Savoy Truffle/Songs of the Beatles; Picnic at Columbia lakefront Co-sponsored with Sisterhood August 3 at 7:30 pm: Gary and the Groove/Good Time Rock n’ Roll; Picnic at Columbia lakefront Co-sponsored with Sisterhood September 14 at 7:30 pm: Men’s Club Monthly Meeting October 1: Put up the Beth Shalom Sukkah October 12 at 7:30 pm: Men’s Club Monthly Meeting October 15: Take down the Beth Shalom Sukkah October 22: Manassas Civil War Battlefield Trip November 5: Men’s Club sponsored Breakfast with Bernie Wolf, former Washington Caps goalie November 9 at 7:30 pm: Men’s Club Monthly Meeting November 19 at 1:00 pm: Football in the A.R.K.- Ravens vs. Packers December 14 at 7:30 pm: Men’s Club Monthly Meeting December 25: Mitzvah Day with disabled vets/wounded warriors January 11 at 7:30 pm: Men’s Club Monthly Meeting January 14: Speaker February 4: World Wide Wrap February 8 at 7:30 pm: Men’s Club Monthly Meeting February 18: Men’s Club Goes to the Movies March 8 at 7:30 pm: Men’s Club Monthly Meeting March 23: Men’s Club Shabbat March 25: Deliver Yom HaShoah Yellow Candles May 10 at 7:30 pm: Men’s Club Monthly Meeting May 6: Philadelphia Jewish Museum Trip June 3: End of Year Religious School Cook-out June 14 at 7:30 pm: Men’s Club Monthly Meeting

For information about Men’s Club events, please contact Alan Spiegel at (443) 285-9336 or at [email protected].

Thank you.

Alan Spiegel President, Beth Shalom Men’s Club (443) 285-9336 (C) [email protected]

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Have you heard that Sisterhood is retiring from Kiddushes?

No! Really? Will we still have Kiddushes and Onegs?

Absolutely. We will continue to enjoy noshes together after Shabbat services and holidays.

You haven’t advertised for a house elf. So who will prepare the Kiddushes and Onegs?

We hope everyone will pitch in. We are forming a Hospitality Crew that will oversee the planning and be the backbone of the preparation team. Additionally, if every congregant volunteers to help even just once a year, we will easily be able to fulfill the need. Our wonderful office staff will continue to play a major role as well.

My child has a Bat/Bar Mitzvah coming up. Should I be worried?

Rest assured that you will still be able to have a full luncheon or nosh Kiddush.

If Sisterhood won’t be sponsoring the food anymore, will we just have bread and water?

Challah on Shabbat is a delight. But you will also see a variety of other food similar to what we’ve always enjoyed.

Food doesn’t grow on trees (well, maybe it does). But seriously, where will the money come from to pay for all that delightful food?

It will come from celebrations and commemorations of birthdays, anniversaries, yahrzeits, graduations, and other special events. It will come from sharing and generosity and from the goodness of our hearts. In other words, we’ll be looking for sponsors.

Will sponsors have to buy and prepare the food too?

No. Sponsors will donate the money, but the Hospitality Crew will do the shopping and preparation. Of course, sponsors are welcome to pitch in if they’d like.

How can I sponsor?

Stay tuned. Details will be forthcoming. But if you already know of a date you’d like to sponsor, let the office know.

If preparing Kiddushes is so rewarding, why is Sisterhood retiring from it?

Sisterhood, in its capacity as a group, would like to focus its energies in other ways. However, you will still see lots of Sisterhood members helping out with the Hospitality Crew. The group is retiring, but its members will still be helping out as individuals . . . because it IS rewarding.

Calling all volunteers

Join our new Hospitality Crew. We are looking for volunteers to:

Order Oneg/Kiddush food via phone or online

Pick up from BJ’s, Costco, and local grocery stores

Help prepare Oneg and Kiddush food

Be on the Oneg/Kiddush cleanup crew

Communicate with B’nai Mitzvah families about their Kiddush choices

Make shopping lists

Select new Kiddush and Oneg menu choices

Greet people at services, Onegs, and Kiddushes

To volunteer, call the office or email [email protected]. Indicate what you might be interested in doing to help.

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New! First Friday of each month - Simcha Shabbat

New this year - Simcha Shabbat, an opportunity to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, etc. with a special Oneg on the first Friday night of each month.

Share the celebration with our community by contributing toward a festive dairy cake at the Oneg. Your special occasion will be announced with joy from the bima.

Deadline: The Monday prior to each month’s Simcha Shabbat.

Fill out this form or call the office:

Name:_________________________________________

Donation enclosed (make check payable to Beth Shalom Congregation): ___ $18.00

___ $36.00

___ other (minimum donation of $18.00 is appreciated)

Occasion being celebrated:________________________

_____________________________________________

Month of celebration: ____________________________

_____________________________________________

Special notes: __________________________________

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Oneg and Kiddush Update, the Hospitality Crew and Simcha Shabbats


Beth Shalom Men’s Club 5778 (2017-2018)

Beth Shalom Men's Club Dues

(includes Federation of Jewish Men's Club (FJMC) membership & website access, and free or discounted admission

to all Men's Club events)

$36 for Men's Club members

Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Street: _______________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip:_________________________________________________________________

Phone: _____________________________(Home)

_____________________________(Cell)

E-Mail:* _____________________________________________________________________

Birthday month______ day _____

*Men's Club will send information for upcoming events and will not share your e-mail with any group other than

Beth Shalom Men's Club and FJMC.

Send your completed form & check made out to Beth Shalom Men's Club to:

Alan Spiegel

Beth Shalom Men's Club

Beth Shalom Congregation

8070 Harriet Tubman Lane,

Columbia, MD 21045-5117

Thank you.

Please make your check payable

to Beth Shalom Men’s Club


Beth Shalom Sisterhood 5778 (2017-2018)

Sisterhood Dues (we haven’t raise ‘em in 3 years!) (Includes Women’s League for Conservative Judaism (WLCJ) membership & website access, and Sisterhood Paid Up Members Dinner)

$30 for first-time Sisterhood members

$40 for returning Sisterhood members

Name: _____________________________ E-Mail:* ______________________@_____________

Street: ___________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip:_____________________________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________________

Birthday: month______ day _____

*Providing your e-mail address saves money & paper. Sisterhood will send e-vites to you for upcoming events. Sisterhood will not share your e-mail with any group other than Beth Shalom Sisterhood members and WLCJ. Join a Team! Take Sisterhood to the Future. ____ Judaica Shop ____ Event Planning _________________________________

____ Paid Up Dinner ____ Communications (eMail, E-vites, Mailings)

____ College Packages ____ Sisterhood Shabbat

____ I love meeting new people (Greeter, Phone Calls, Team Leader)

____ I’m great with Computers (record keeping, evites, lists and inventories, Social Media)

____ I’m Available Behind the Scenes (Phone Calls, Mailings, College Packages)

____ I Work Best Alone (Shopping, Ordering Supplies, Torah Fund Cards)

____ My Passion is: _______________________________________________________ AMOUNT ENCLOSED: Dues: New Member/Associate Member ($30): $_______

Returning Member/Associate Member ($40): $_______ Donation to Sisterhood: $_______ ___________________________________________________

TOTAL ENCLOSED: $ ___________

Please send your check to Sherri Kersey $15 of your dues goes to Women’s League for Conservative Judaism (WLCJ), our national parent organization. As a member, you will have access to WLCJ website resources and other membership benefits.

Please make your check payable to:

Beth Shalom Sisterhood

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Mail to:

Sherri Kersey

9510 Dawn Blush Court

Columbia, MD 21045-5117

Beth Shalom Sisterhood is affiliated with Women’s League of Conservative Judaism.


JOIN IN A HOLIDAY TRADITION And support Beth Shalom Youth Programs

Say Shana Tova to the entire Congregation. Add your name and your family’s to the Beth Shalom High Holiday Greeting Card.

Proceeds from the card help sponsor holiday onegs and kiddushes, connect with our college students, and assist the Religious School.

Order By: August 28, 2017 Cost: $36 (make checks payable to Beth Shalom Sisterhood) Mail to: Eve Klein, 5262 Five Finger Way, Columbia, MD 21045 I want to include my family on the Rosh Hashanah Card as follows (please print):

____________________________________________________________________________ Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________ E-Mail: _______________________________________

************************************************ YOM KIPPUR BREAK-THE-FAST

Did you know….. …. Sisterhood sponsors the Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast? Sisterhood pays for the food, and coordinates the preparation, but it is volunteer congregants who prepare the Break-the-Fast at the end of Yom Kippur services. We need shoppers, volunteers for about an hour before the end of Yom Kippur, and volunteers for about 30 minutes about Yom Kippur ends. If you can help, complete and return the form below to: Eve Klein, 5262 Five Finger Way, Columbia, MD 21045 I volunteer for the Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast. Please contact me to help.

___ Shopping ___Setting up ___Cleaning up

Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________ E-Mail: _______________________________________ Questions?: call Eve at 410-964-8423


Shul Lady

Please contact Sherri Kersey with any joyful announcements: [email protected].

Congratulations to Harper Lurie who graduated from Howard High on May 23rd. She will be attending

Christopher Newport University in the fall;. Harper will be a part of the President's Leadership Program and will compete on the inaugural Women's Golf Team. Mazel Tov to the proud parents, Michelle and Howard.

Congratulations on the following marriages!! Ann Che and Judah Landzberg Heather Kersey and Evan Potler

Mazel tov to Michelle Eisenberg upon earning her PhD in psychology! She completed this degree at Washington University in St. Louis. Her proud parents are also members - Linda and Lloyd Eisenberg! Great work, Michelle!

Congratulations to Michal Fram Cohen for completing her Ph.D. in Hebrew Literature bestowed upon her from Bar-Ilan University in Israel. The title of her dissertation is: "‘Though I am a maid I shall not be afraid if only God sets me free' - Sarah Feiga Foner nee Meinkin (1854-1937): The First Hebrew Women Writer." Michal and her husband Paul are travelling to Israel for the Graudation ceremony.

Mazel tov to Cheryl and Steven Cooperstein on the birth of their son, Asher.

Mazel tov to Carrie Rich and Darren Margolis on the birth of their daughter, Lily.

Book Club The Book Club meets on

Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. We chat about the book

and enjoy some munchies. Everyone is welcome to attend. We’re always glad to see newcomers. Contact Sharon Schreiber (410-992- 0616, [email protected]) to find out where we are meeting. Here’s our schedule for the next few months. July 12 - The Photographer’s Wife, by Suzanne

Joinson August 09 - The Art Forger, by Barbara A. Shapiro September 13 - The English Teacher, by Yiftach

Reicher Atir

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Want to have some fun, socialize, and bowl?

Join the Co-ed Jewish Community Bowling

League for 2017/2018 If you are interested please contact Sharon Freedman at 410-381-3717 or Steven Bloom at 410-531-8535.

Cost will be $17 per week.

2017 Dates: September 10, October 22, November 19, December 17

2018 Dates: January 22, February 11, March 18, April 22, May 20

Committee and Community News

Join us for Concerts at the Lakefront This Summer Meet at 6:30 pm at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront (Lake

Kittamaqundi). Concerts start at 7:30 pm. Bring your own picnic dinner and a chair or blanket. Sisterhood will provide dessert.

July 19 (Wednesday) Savoy Truffle playing songs from The Beatles. August 3 (Thursday) Gary and the Groove – good-time rock and roll

http://www.garyandthegroove.com/ Sponsored by the Social Events Committee, Sisterhood, and Men’s Club.


Beth Shalom Congregation Calendar - July 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

July 1 7 Tammuz 9:30 am: Shabbat Service

2 ___8 Tammuz 7:30 pm: Minyan

3 9 Tammuz 7:30 pm: Minyan

4 10 Tammuz Beth Shalom’s Offices are Closed 7:30 pm: Minyan



7 13 Tammuz 8:00 pm: Shabbat Service

8 14 Tammuz 9:30 am: Shabbat Service


10 16 Tammuz 7:00 pm: Sisterhood Board Meeting 7:30 pm: Minyan

11 17 Tammuz 2:15 pm: Daytime Discussion Group (off-site)

7:30 pm: Minyan

12 18 Tammuz 7:00 pm: Book Club 7:30 pm: Minyan

13 19 Tammuz 7:30 pm: Men’s Club meeting 7:30 pm: Minyan

14 20 Tammuz Shabbat Soiree (off-site) No Service at Beth Shalom

15 21 Tammuz 9:30 am: Shabbat Service 12:30 pm: The Chosen Meeples



18 24 Tammuz 2:15 pm: Daytime Discussion Group (off-site) 7:30 pm: Minyan

19 25 Tammuz 6:30 pm: Lakefront picnic and concert 7:30 pm: Minyan


21 27 Tammuz Shabbat Soiree (off-site) No Service at Beth Shalom

22 28 Tammuz 9:30 am: Shabbat Service


24 1 Av Rosh Chodesh Av 7:30 pm: Minyan

25 2 Av 2:15 pm: Daytime Discussion Group (off-site) 7:30 pm: Minyan

26 3 Av 4:30 pm: Watermelon Wednesday 7:30 pm: Minyan

27 4 Av 7:30 pm: Minyan

28 5 Av Shabbat Soiree (off-site) No Service at Beth Shalom

29 6 Av Shabbat Chazon

9:30 am: Shabbat Service


31 8 Av Erev Tisha B’Av 6:30 pm: Tisha B’Av Mincha Service

Be sure to check the weekly E-Scroll and

bulletin for changes in program schedules

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

August 1 9 Av Tish’a B’Av

9:00 am: Tisha B’Av service 7:30 pm: Minyan


3 11 Av 6:30 pm: Lakefront picnic and concert 7:30 pm: Minyan


5_____ 13 Av Shabbat Nahamu

9:30am: Shabbat Service


7 15 Av Tu B’Av

7:30 pm: Minyan

8 16 Av 2:15 pm: Discussion/Study Group 7:30 pm: Minyan

9 17 Av 7:00 pm: Book Club 7:30 pm: Minyan

10 18 Av 7:30 pm: Men’s Club Meeting 7:30 pm: Minyan


12_____ 20 Av 9:30 am: Shabbat Service 12:00 pm: The Chosen Meeples


14 22 Av 7:00 pm: Sisterhood Board Meeting 7:30 pm: Minyan

15 23 Av 2:15 pm: Discussion/ Study Group 7:30 pm: Minyan




19 27 Av 9:30 am: Shabbat Service



22 30 Av 2:15 pm: Discussion/Study Group 7:30 pm: Minyan

23 1 Elul 7:30 pm: Minyan


25 3 Elul 8:00 pm: Shabbat Service

26 4 Elul 9:30 am: Shabbat Service

27 5 Elul 10:00 am: Religious School Teacher Orientation 7:30 pm: Minyan


29 7 Elul 2:15 pm: Discussion/Study Group 7:30 pm: Minyan

30 8 Elul 4:30 pm: Watermelon Wednesday 7:30 pm: Minyan

31 9 Elul 6:30 pm: Madrichim Orientation 7:30 pm: Minyan

Be sure to check the weekly E-Scroll and bulletin

for changes in program schedules

Beth Shalom Congregation Calendar - August 2017













Good and Welfare

Our Condolences to: Andrew Stettner on the loss of his father, Laurence Stettner Celia Greenberg on the loss of her father, David Greenberg Rabbi Grossman on the loss of her aunt, Carol Garbas

General Fund Donations:

In memory of Margie’s beloved father, Louis Goldin, on his yahrzeit: Margie and David Steiner In memory of Jerry Sinay’s beloved father, Morris Wolf Sinay: Edna and George Nacht Irva and Roger Gabin Joan and Myer Berman In memory of Hyman Berkowitz on his yahrzeit: Janet and Rod Grimes In memory of Herman Markovitz, beloved father, on his yahrzeit: Kenneth and Susan Markovitz In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Bar Mitzvah of Alan Rubinstein: Irva and Roger Gabin In memory of Rosette Faust Halpern, beloved mother of David Halpern Irva and Roger Gabin In honor of the marriage of Heather Kersey to Evan Potler: Irva and Roger Gabin In memory of Marty Chaitovitz: Susan Cohen and Mitchell Krasnopoler In memory of William Halpern on his yahrzeit: David Halpern A donation was made by Harold and Shirley Strom A donation was made by David and Rebekah Handshu In memory of Carl Weiler on his yahrzeit: Judy Gartner In memory of May Ashkenaz Berman on her yahrzeit: Myer and Joan Berman In memory of Marcos Korenblum on his yahrzeit: Ruth Stern In memory of Lilly Poltilove on her yahrzeit: Ann and Dave Poltilove

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Donations: In memory of my father, Moses-Honne Gronas on his yahrzeit: Benjamin Gronas In honor of my father, Nathan Jaffe’s yahrzeit: Sandra Jaffe In memory of Jerry Sinay’s father, Morris Sinay: Howard and Janet Fishbein Lloyd and Linda Eisenberg

In memory of Bela Zeltser on her yahrzeit: Nina Zozulya In memory of Leyzer Zozulya: Mikhail Zozulya In memory of my mother, Marlene Becher: Carla McGrain To thank Rabbi Grossman for attending and participating in the Brit Milah of our grandson, Sol Cardin Gruber: Jack and Pat Gruber In honor of the graduation of Michelle Eisenberg, daughter of Linda and Lloyd Eisenberg: Irva and Roger Gabin In memory of Cecilia W. Margulies on her yahrzeit: Norman and Janet Goldstein In honor of Heather Kersey’s wedding: Irva and Roger Gabin In memory of Francis Lenz, Geraldine’s mother and Margie’s aunt: Margie and David Steiner In gratitude to Irva Gabin for her efforts as Sisterhood President: Linda and Lloyd Eisenberg In memory of Marty Chaitovitz: Merle Haber In memory of Benjamin Tracton on his yahrzeit: Michael Tracton and Family In memory of David Greenberg, father of Celia Greenberg: Irva and Roger Gabin

Cantor’s Discretionary Fund Donations: In honor of Alan Rubinstein’s 50th Bar Mitzvah anniversary: Pauline and Abe Balak In memory of my mother, Anne M. Adler, on her yahrzeit: Gerry Adler

Bereavement Fund Donations:

In memory of Julia Sulsky on her yahrzeit: Ann Schultz In memory of Paula Dachis on her yahrzeit: Neil Dachis In memory of Goldie Saul, my grandmother, on her yahrzeit: Joe and Debbie Saul In memory of I. William Lustbader on his yahrzeit: Jay and Susan Lustbader In memory of William Halpern on his yahrzeit: David Halpern In memory of Jerry Sinay’s father, Morris Sinay: Pauline and Abe Balak


Building Maintenance Fund Donations: In memory of Edwin Klein on his yahrzeit: Scott Klein In memory of Hanna Lea Dachis on her yahrzeit: Neil Dachis In memory of Jack Goldstein on his yahrzeit: Norman Goldstein

Chesed Fund Donations: In memory of my uncle Paul Baskis on his yahrzeit: Zelda Rachback In memory of Morris Sinay, beloved father of Jerry Sinay: Lenore and Michael Weinstein

Rich Kavalsky Special Education Fund Donations: In memory of Rosette Halpern, mother of David Halpern: Naomi Rappaport In memory of Morris Sinay, father of Jerry Sinay: Naomi Rappaport In memory of Larry M. Littman on his yahrzeit: Felicia and Harris Littman

Religious School Donations:

In memory of Morris Sinay, father of Jerry Sinay: Joe and Debbie Saul In honor of the confirmation class – Danny Lawrence, son of Tammy Lawrence; Samantha Mammel, daughter of Mark and Sharon Mammel; Emily Rudo, daughter of Jason and Alison Rudo and Rachel Henry, daughter of Roger Henry and Deborah Greenberg: Irva and Roger Gabin In memory of Kathleen Nuttridge on her yahrzeit: Daniel Arnheim In honor of the 2017 10th Grade Confirmation Class Dr. Louis Nagel


In Memory of a Loved One 7 Tammuz/July 1 Rose Grossman Leon Kupper 18 Av/August 10 Harold Retting

Maurie Fox Lea Indyk Stanley Smith Edna Ellenberger Ralph Weber

Theodore Grossman Rose Marks Walter Stern Benjamin Goldman 1 Elul/August 23

Murray Klein Cecelia Stern 7 Av/July 30 Alan Reid Julian Cohen

Morton Schmall 22 Tammuz/July 16 Frank Balakirsky 19 Av/August 11 2 Elul/August 24

Helen Sheiman Scott Finkelstein Alexander R. Fox Lillian Scheinzeit Beth Gershman

8 Tammuz/July 2 23 Tammuz/July 17 Irving Sochol 20 Av/August 12 Miriam Kine

Sylvia Green William Kiel Hilda Tanenholtz Elsie Baron William Sexton

Edward Jaffe Frieda Morse Irving Tow Frances Boder 3 Elul/August 25

Meyer Weingarten Milton Pilevsky 8 Av/July 31 Alfred Saunders Phil Bender

9 Tammuz/July 3 Tille Wolk Celia Barsky 21 Av/August 13 Solomon Fisch

Sylvia Abrahamsom 24 Tammuz/July 18 Jay Cohen Darlene Kavalsky Ira Kersh

Portia Rotkin John Collins Joseph Dabbah Philip Schildhaus Benjamin Kohn

10 Tammuz/July 4 Alice Franklin Harry Rosen 22 Av/August 14 Deborah Schwartz

Max Schnitzler 25 Tammuz/July 19 Marvin Rubin Robert Block 4 Elul/August 26

11 Tammuz/July 5 Helene Levitt Samuel Rubinstein Anne Klayman Frieda Greenberg

Deena Osheroff Amelia Lovewell Gershon L. Weinstein 24 Av/August 16 Mignon Talkin

Julia Paul Sylvia Tell 9 Av/Aug 1 Saul Hineck 6 Elul/August 28

12 Tammuz/July 6 Doris Zimmerman Murray Haber Sarah Lestz Myer Goldstein

Irwin Ruben 26 Tammuz/July 20 Mrs. Elyse Mashbaum Gussie Osheroff Florence Seldin

Annette Zeldin Clara fIshman 10 Av/August 2 Alfred Rubin Shirley Winter

13 Tammuz/July 7 William Lessey Nathan Krasnapoler Dorothy Shamaskin 7 Elul/August 29

Robert Alpert 28 Tammuz/July 22 Elaine Sugerman-Retting 9 Elul/August 31 Stephen Smith

Alexander Salzman Syd Gendel Rachel Unterberger Benjamin Schieken Abraham Sperling

14 Tammuz/July 8 Joseph Jacobs 11 Av/August 3 25 Av/August 17 Charles Wosk

Isidor Kaufman Bernard Levy Howard Kalodner Myron Hechler 8 Elul/August 30

Wolfe Sneiderman 29 Tammuz/July 23 12 Av/August 4 Sara Rubin Bernard Gelber

Robert Zion Norman Hyman Louis Beck Julius Rytman

15 Tammuz/July 9 Sol Hyman Irving Kaplan 26 Av/August 18

Lawrence Frankle Robert Marks Sylvia Lief Carolyn Carson

Julius Marcus 1 Av/July 24 Lena Schuster Bernard Lichtenstein

16 Tammuz/July 10 Muriel McGrain Martin Wahlberg Max Regenbogen

Dora Orenstein Gersh Nudelman Esther Weiner Ratner Ben Haim Sperling

Edward Schoenberg Manus Rabinowitz 13 Av/August 5 27 Av/August 19

Joseph Schribman Ruth Rubinstein Betty Cherkasskiy Sara Jacobs

17 Tammuz/July 11 Eva Turk Herbert Thorner Maurice Schachter

Isaac Ber 2 Av/July 25 14 Av/August 6 Irvin Sokolic

Aimee Hechler Joseph Solomon Rose Fishbein Jacob Teiger

18 Tammuz/July 12 3 Av/July 26 15 Av/August 7 Anita Uhrmacher

Robert Feldman Rae Reinstein Helen Pollack 28 Av/August 20

20 Tammuz/July 14 Dorothy Wiesner 17 Av/August 9 Harry Bender

Ellen Babitsky 4 Av/July 27 Charles Calisoff Prosper Elmozino

Grenna Freeman Yehuda Zimbalist Edward Israel Fishbein Benjamin Fishman

Edward Goldfarb 5 Av/July 28 Lydia Gillette 29 Av/August 21

Roberta Laric Murray Needelman Karen Gubman Leo Katz

Rahmil Shiller Jacob Shenkman Col. Melvin Rosen Sue Crum Mantell

21 Tammuz/July 15 6 Av/July 29 William Smith 30 Av/August 22

Marcel Collen David Kovel David Goldman


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FUNDS

__ Alan Reid Youth __ Bereavement __ Building Maintenance __ Cantor’s Discretionary __ Hesed (Caring Committee) __ General Operating __ Gillian Cohen Scholar-In-Residence __ Guess Who’s Coming to Shabbas __ Joint Library Fund * __ Rabbi’s Discretionary __ Religious Book Fund (min. donation $54) __ Religious School __ Rich Kavalsky Special Education * With the support of the families involved, the Myer & Phyllis Kuritzky Library Fund, Steven Chilton Memorial Library Fund, and Harriet Chaitovitz Fund have been combined into a new Beth Shalom Joint Library Fund. The Joint Library fund provides support for Beth Shalom's library collections, which are located in the portable classroom dedicated to Harriet Chaitovitz, and include the Steven Chilton Memorial Children's Library and the Myer & Phyllis Kurtizky Memorial Library. The Levinson & Sons Bereavement Library is located in the Sanctuary.

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Beth Shalom Board of Directors 2017 - 2018

BOARD OFFICERS

President: Irva Nachlas-Gabin Executive Vice President: Tammy Lawrence 1st Vice President: Eric Gorny 2nd Vice President: Sherri Kersey Secretary: Jill Oletsky Treasurer: Susan Kuning

BOARD MEMBERS

Adult Education: Sharon Schreiberg & Steve Seliger Budget & Finance: Bruce Jaffe Building Operations: Roger Gabin Communications: Mary Dalnekoff & Jodi Pluznik Fundraising: Phyllis Lipiner Jewish Federation: Michael Meyerson Legal & By-Laws: Arnie Sheetz Long Range Planning: Lisa Hemmendinger Membership: Marjorie Steiner Men’s Club: Alan Spiegel Religious: Gerald Kiel School Board: Marcia Vilk Sisterhood President: TBA Social Action: Mary Anne Newkirk Social Events: Eve Klein & Helene Tyler Youth: Stephanie Caplan

SUB-COMMITTEES/GROUPS

Annual Appeal: David Bastacky Bereavement: Beverli Goldberg Book Club: Sharon Schreiberg Chosen Meeples: Jacqueline Bernstein & Bernie Ga-bin Haftorah Coordinator: Myer Berman Hesed: Jill Oletsky Israel Advocacy: Cheryl Gillette Library Committee: Irva Nachlas-Gabin Melave Coordinator: Open Personnel: Tammy Lawrence Rabbi’s Advisory & Review Committee: Howard Fishbein Scrabble Club: Barbara Pollack Torah Readers: Michael Tow Vatikim Coordinator: Open

BETH SHALOM CONGREGATION Office Phone: (410) 531-5115; Office Fax: (410) 531-5343

OFFICE HOURS Mon -Thurs 9 am - 5 pm;

Fri 9 am - 2 pm

Rabbi Susan Grossman [email protected]; Ext. 306

Cantor Richard C. Walters [email protected]; Ext. 336

Education Director: Dr. Louis Nagel [email protected]; Ext. 322

Synagogue Administrator: Jessica Schultz [email protected]; Ext. 301

Religious School Assistant: Elayna Tell [email protected]; Ext.320

Accounting/Billing: Ruthann Klem [email protected]; Ext. 313

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Wednesday, July 12: Book Club

Friday, July 14: Summer Shabbat Soiree

Wednesday, July 19: Lakefront picnic and concert


Wednesday, July 26: Watermelon Wednesday


Monday, July 31: Erev Tisha B’Av Mincha Service

Tuesday, August 1: Tisha B’Av Service

Thursday, August 3: Lakefront picnic and concert

Friday, August 4: Summer Shabbat Soiree

Wednesday, August 9: Book Club



Wednesday, August 30: Watermelon Wednesday

July and August Events

Save the Date

Friday, September 9: Star Wars Shabbat 5:45 pm: Dinner 6:45 pm: Shorashim Tot Shabbat Service 7:00 pm: Adult Education Program 7:00 pm: Youth Program 8:00 pm: During the main service Rabbi Grossman will speak about “The Force is With Us: Understanding Jewish

Mysticism Through Star Wars.”

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