august 2013 - shulcloud

FROM THE RABBI

Temple Bullet i n

If this looks familiar, it’s because you saw it once before as a Friday email. I want to make sure we get as much input as possible. I need your help! Some of you may recall that in our Tapestry Rosh Ha-Shanah service last year, we included feedback from congregants in the Torah service/Shofar service/sermon. I need your input once again. Please feel free to respond to any or all of the following, but please limit your responses to no more than 5 sentences for each topic. That’s not going to be easy, but I need to insist so we can include responses from as many people as possible. The shofar demands that we wake up. This year we are asking people to wake up to three things embodied in the stories of three women who appear in the Torah and Haftarah readings for Rosh Ha-Shanah morning. The first of these women is Hagar, concubine of Abraham, mother of Ishmael, and by extension, of the Islamic people. She and Ishmael were banished from the encampment of Abraham and Sarah because of Sarah’s jealousy. Hagar worried for the life of her child, having run out of food and water. She cried out to God, and received a response that indicated that the child would grow up and be blessed. Immediately after, she saw what was right in front of her eyes all along, a well of water. They were safe. Speak about a time when your eyes were finally opened to blessings that were right before your eyes all along. Sarah is the second. Having reached old age without bearing a

child, she laughed when she was told that she would have a child. She laughed at her situation, and she laughed at God. Eventually, she would have a son and name him Yitzchak, Isaac, the name itself meaning laughter. Tell me about a time in your life when you found blessing in laughter. Finally, in the haftarah portion, we read the story of Hannah. Again, we have the story of a woman unable to bear children. She prays to God, offering what the Rabbis consider the purest prayer of all. Tell me about a time when you prayed and found that your prayers had been answered, or a time when you prayed and found your answer just through the act of praying. Please send me any and all submissions by August 15. If you have something to share, but would rather remain anonymous, please tell me that as well. I look forward to learning more about our congregants and through all of you, gaining further insights into our sacred texts during this coming High Holy Day season. Thanks in advance for your help. Enjoy the rest of the summer!

SERVICES & EVENTS

August 2 First Friday Shabbat service 6 p.m.

August 3 Torah study & Shabbat service 9 a.m.

August 9 Shabbat in the Park

See p. 7


August 16 Prospective Member & Musical Erev

Shabbat service 7:30 p.m.


August 23 Tot Shabbat 6:30

Prospective Member Erev Shabbat with Chavrai Zamir service 7:30 p.m.

August 24 Torah study 9 a.m. Shabbat morning

service & Bat Mitzvah of Reghan Lieberman 10:30

August 30 Prospective Member Erev Shabbat

service 7:30 p.m.

August 31 Torah study 9 a.m. Shabbat morning

service & Bat Mitzvah of Gabbi Migdon 10:30

Slichot Discussion, reception, & service

See p. 4

A v / E l u l 5 7 7 3 A u g u s t 2 0 1 3

V o l u m e L X V I I I I s s u e 1 1

Congregation Shaarai Shomayim

Founded 1856/5617

The High Holy Days begin on

SEPTEMBER 4 Please see the insert for a full list of observances.

RABBI Jack P. Paskoff 397-5575 [email protected]

DIR. OF EDUCATION Holli Winick Viau 569-8059 [email protected]

PRESIDENT Stefanie Heller 569-2774 [email protected]

IMMEDIATE P. PRES Gary Kroot 898-3048 [email protected]

VICE-PRESIDENTS Rick Lynch 568-8139 [email protected]

Marcy Dubroff 399-4320 [email protected]

FINANCIAL SEC’Y Judy Shenk 285-1326 [email protected]

TREASURER Stu Blumenthal 380-6019 [email protected]

RECORDING SEC’Y Jen Finkelstein 569-5371 [email protected]

SSTY ADVISOR Josh Schwartz 327-0037 [email protected]

SISTERHOOD PRES. Stacey Kapushy & 892-3878 Beth Adland 898-2177 [email protected] BROTHERHOOD PRES. John Woodward 397-1238 [email protected]

JEWISH GENEALOGY Alan Levine 392-3509 [email protected]

Secretary, Bulletin Ed. Martha Rowley [email protected] Bookkeeper Elaine Ressel [email protected] Maintenance Rick Hess [email protected]

The Temple Bulletin is published monthly except July and is free to all members and prospective members. The deadline for submissions is the 15th of the month prior to publication. NO EXCEPTIONS. I really mean it. Seriously. THIS MEANS YOU!!

Congregation Shaarai ShomayimCongregation Shaarai ShomayimCongregation Shaarai Shomayim 75 E James St Lancaster PA 1760275 E James St Lancaster PA 1760275 E James St Lancaster PA 17602

phone: (717) 397phone: (717) 397phone: (717) 397---5575 Fax: (717) 3975575 Fax: (717) 3975575 Fax: (717) 397---559955995599

[email protected]@[email protected] www.shaarai.orgwww.shaarai.orgwww.shaarai.org

Volume LXVIII Issue 11

WANTED Shofar blowers for Rosh Ha-Shanah. No prior experience necessary. We’ll gladly train you. Post Bar/Bar Mitzvah age, please. Use your own, or we’ll lend you one, as long as supplies last. Please contact Rabbi Paskoff, 397-5575 or [email protected] if you would like to participate.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING—SH’MA

If you were not able to come to any of the previous Sh’ma meetings or had planned to attend one and missed it, there is one meeting left on Monday, August 12 at 2 p.m.

This is not a solicitation for money. This is not about rating you or ranking us as a synagogue. This is truly just an opportunity for you to let us know where you are in your lives and for us to listen to you. Call or email the Temple office, 397-5575 or [email protected] if you plan to attend.

Plan to join us for Erev Shabbat on August 16 & 23 for some

musical treats!

On the 16th, there will be some new music, with guitar, piano, and violin accompaniment. On the 23rd, Chavrai Zamir will be singing.

To Lori and Phil Barbers on the marriage of their daughter Hannah to Nathan Mullin on May 19. Hannah is also the granddaughter of Roz Goldman.

To grandparents Carole & Peter D’Ettorre on the birth of Charlotte Rose on June 4. Proud parents are Michelle & Stephen D’Ettorre.

To Meredith Mandel for graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fashion Design from Drexel University in June.

To David & Gina Krouse on the birth of Elaine Elizabeth on June 3.

To Carl & Ellen Pike on the birth of a granddaughter, Celia Katherine Pike, on June 23. Celia’s parents are Bill Pike and Lindsay Lightner.

To Lauren and Ken Firestone on the marriage of their daughter, Rebecca to Steven Molberger on June 29.

To Deb and Marty Herskowitz on the birth of a grand-daughter, Kateri Clover, on July 11. Katie’s parents are Ben and Kim Herskowitz.

A special Mazel Tov to Marilyn Stein on being named Congregant of the Year at the Shaarai Shomayim annual meeting on June 23.

Todah Rabah! To all the women on the Food Committee who have been so generous preparing delicious meals for us the past several months. Helen & Stan Goldstoff

To all the congregants and the Rabbi who supported me in my recent illness and rehabilitation. It still amazes me that 50 different Shaarai congregants visited me multiple times, from little Aaron Kareha to Dr. Bob (Steinman.) I especially want to thank my three Rs: Rick one, Rick two, and Ron S. and their wives. Without their loving moral support and food, I would have not survived those long and difficult days. Thank you for your love during the past two months. Ed Reiner

To everyone who participated in the 2013 Walk M.S. either by donating, walking or volunteering with me. We personally raised over $1200. I greatly appreciate your support of my involvement, along with the needs of the National M.S. Society. THANKS !! Melanie Goodman Dante

A big thank you to Miriam Baumgartner for preparing the lovely Uniongram for my birthday! It certainly took the sting out my milestone day! Marcy Dubroff

To everyone who participated in the Uniongram honoring my 60th birthday. Debi Oxenberg

To everyone who helped in me becoming a Bar Mitzvah. It was the best experience of my life. Thank you to the congregation for my gifts. Simon Mil Gerofsky


Our Temple Family

Rabbi Paskoff and other members of the Shaarai family wish to acknowledge good news and provide support in times of illness and grief. To let us know, please call 397-5575 or email [email protected].

To err is human, to forgive divine. Alexander Pope

Please be sure to make these corrections and additions to the current directory with the bright ORANGE cover.

CORRECTIONS & CHANGES Weismer, Merle [email protected]

Hyman, Marvin 102 Willow Valley Dr

Pike, Carl [email protected]

Schwade, Betsey & Scott 935 Shenkle Dr, Collegeville 19426

For all the support given to our family on the passing of Lauren’s grandmother. Thank you. the Gerofsky family

To Nikki Wilson for designing and purchasing special refrigerator magnets that will be distributed to our religious school parents.

The word “family” has always had a special place in our hearts and we have used it very selectively. Phil’s recent illness has shown us what a “family” Congregation Shaarai Shomayim has become for us. From Rabbi Paskoff’s magically showing up at the hospital soon after Phil’s hospitalization to the many calls, visits, contributions, food, and prayers, we have felt the concern and support of our Temple family. Thank you all. Rhea Starr

Condolences Rabbi Paskoff, President Heller, and the Board of Trustees of Congregation Shaarai Shomayim extend their sympathy to Genna Woodward and family on the passing of Genna’s brother, Francis Barry, on May 18 .

Condolences go to Toni Quinn and Mitch Sommers and their families on the passing of Toni and Mitch’s aunt, Florence Flam, on June 10 in California.

Our sympathy goes to Roger Bacharach and family on the passing of Roger’s father Lewis Bacharach on June 18.

Condolences are extended to Randi Jacobson and family on the passing of Randi’s father, Robert Eckstein on June 23.

Sympathy goes to Frank Greenstein and Jill Weisberg on the loss of Frank’s brother-in-law/Jill’s uncle, Bob Davis, on Wednesday, July 10.

Our condolences go to Lisa Torba and family on the passing of Lisa’s father, Howard Yablon, on July 12.


New Members Wanted Summer is a time when people typically consider affiliating with a synagogue. If there are individuals or families you know in the Jewish community who might be searching for a congregation to join, please pass the relevant contact information to the Temple office for the Rabbi or committee chair people to contact. Also, please encourage them to come to services to see what we are all about.

It’s time to place your ad in the Shaarai Shomayim

Yellow Pages

Many professional people and business owners took the opportunity to place an ad

in last year’s Temple directory.

Now is your

chance to join them in the

2013-14 directory!

Don’t miss this important opportunity to

promote your business within our Temple family

For more information, contact Kathy Levine, 560-1390 or [email protected]

brought to you by Sisterhood

3 ad sizes to choose from

Ad deadline August 31

Slichot

Saturday evening, August 31

beginning with a reception in the Wise Memorial Hall, 8 p.m. Please enter through the Duke St. glass doors.

"Who shall live and who shall die?"

How do modern Reform Jews respond to this section of the High Holiday service?

The evening includes refreshments, our program, and the Slichot service itself, with our annual changing of the Torah covers to

their holiday white.

Anyone wishing to order a lulav & etrog set for a family celebration of Sukkot is welcome to order through the Temple supplier, Klein Bros. If we order three or more sets, they do not charge a handling fee.

Standard…………..$35

Quality………...……$40

Deluxe………………..$50

Special Deluxe….$65

Each set is complete with all three types of greenery, a holder, and a separately boxed etrog.

Please contact the Temple office to place your order; payment must be received by August 30 so we can place the in order in time for the holiday.


Youth Education Brotherhood

Join us on the first day of Religious School for....

**parents visiting classrooms to meet the teachers** (there are lots of new ones, and lots of great returning ones!) **information about Camp Harlam, and the Get-to-Know Camp Harlam weekend** **delicious brunch provided by Sisterhood** **hear about all of the new and exciting things planned for this year of learning and growing together** **hear the ways that Sisterhood supports the youth of our Temple** We look forward to seeing all parents and students on the first day of Religious School on Sunday, September 8th. All students will report immediately to the sanctuary for services with the Rabbi, while parents visit the classrooms. There will NOT be services at 11:30 FOR THIS DAY ONLY. Classes will go until noon. We are excited for you to hear about and see all of the changes for this year, and we look forward to continuing to build a partnership with parents to foster the Jewish education of all of our children. If you have not yet sent in your child's

RS registration, please do so right away. Contact Holli Winick Viau for a

form if you need one. ([email protected])

Presenting a very special evening…

The 2013 Brotherhood Membership Banquet

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Meadia Heights Golf Club

402 Golf Road, Lancaster,

Cash Bar and socializing begins at 6:30 PM

Buffet Dinner at 7:00 PM

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A special program following dinner will feature:

--Recognition of the new Andy Yerman Mitzvah

Award winner

and

--Special guest speaker, Dr. April Kelly-Woessner Professor and Department Chair of Political Science

at Elizabethtown College, bringing a thoughtful conservative viewpoint from her

opinion column on the right.

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There will be no charge for Brotherhood members

who have paid their 2013-2014 membership dues or who pay their dues at the banquet.

All others are welcome to join us for a contribution of

$25.

Please reply no later than September 23, 2013 to Bobby Dickman at

[email protected] or [email protected] or 717-872-6924

MITZVOT OPPORTUNITIES & COMMUNITY EVENTS

Mitzvot Opportunities are activities that give us the chance to do something positive for our Jewish and non-Jewish neighbors. Whether it is a 13 year old’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah project, a collection for Jewish Family Services, a meal for the homeless, or money for a disaster relief fund; whether you call it Tikkun Olam, gemilut chasadim, or Mitzvot, it’s all good.


We’re here for you

Can we help you? With a ride? With a call? With a visit?

With something we haven’t thought of yet? Can you help us?

Be a driver. Be a caller. Be a visitor. Be a mentsch

Contact the Hineini Committee, Diane Fleishman [email protected] or 285-9589

Don’t forget the cancer support group meetings at the Temple, the third Thursday of each month,

7 p.m.

HINEINI

Franklin & Marshall College presents the Klehr Center for

Jewish Life Reading Group 2013-14 Reading List and Discussion Dates

Each month we will discuss the selected reading. All discussion sessions are free and open to the public. Discounted copies of the works may be purchased at the F&M Bookstore.

New readers always welcome! All sessions meet from 7-8:30 pm in the Klehr Center for Jewish Life living room,645 College Ave., at the corner of

College & W. New Sts.

Sept. 12 One Hundred Philistine Foreskins by Tova Reich

Oct. 17 The World Without You by Joshua Henkin

Author meets with the Reading group at 7 pm. Public

reading in the Philadelphia Alumni Writers House at 8 pm.

Dec.12 Legacy: A Genetic History of the Jewish People

by Harry Ostrer

Jan. 23 The Missing File by D. A. Mishani

Feb. 20 My Name is Asher Lev by Chaim Potok

Mar. 20 The Middlesteins by Jami Attenberg

May 15 The Innocents by Francesca Segal

FROM THE GREEN COMMITTEE

Do not make excessive use of the tumble dryer. Fi een percent of the world's energy comes from renewable sources. This share could rise to 40% if wind, solar, hydroelectric, and biomass energy were developed, thus relieving the plant of the pollu on produced by burning fossil fuels and by nuclear power. Worldwide photovoltaic installa ons increased by 927 megawa s in 2004, up from 574 megawa s the year before. Of all household electrical appliances, the clothes dryer consumes the most energy. It uses two, or even three, mes as much power as a washing machine. The cheapest and most environmentally sound way of drying wash will always be to hang it up.

365 Ways to Save the Earth by Phillippe Bourseiller

Volunteers needed for... Preparing meals for those in need— contact Beth Jones at [email protected] Assistance preparing Bereavement Meals of Consolation — contact Linda Novosel at [email protected]

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE AND MATTHEW 25 Each year Jewish Family Service receives $1000 or more from Matthew 25 Thrift Shop. Since August 2000, Matthew 25 has given $18,000 to JFS and $1.8 million to non-profits in our community. Matthew 25 sells used clothing in good condition as well as books, household goods, pictures, and pre-school materials such as children’s books and other appropriate items. If you have any of these items to donate, Matthew 25 is located at 48 E. Main Street in Lititz and their phone number is 626-4451. Mentioning JFS’ name as having referred you will be appreciated.

more Mitzvot Opportunities and Community Events


Shabbat in the Park*

August 9, 6 p.m.

Manheim Twp. Community Park, Neffsville,

Kiwanis Pavilion #1

Bring your own picnic dinner to enjoy, then participate in a brief Erev Shabbat service. *weather permitting!

Dear Friends,

I am determined to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease - a memory-stealing, dignity-removing, scary thing for anyone who is affected by it to go through! In two months, I will be walking to help reclaim the future for millions by participating in the 2013 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End

Alzheimer’s for my 10th year in a row. My goal is to reach $1000 or more to help alleviate the devastating disease that has affected many loved ones in our community, including my Great-Mommom Cecilia Lapkin and Mommom, Irene Bloom. I hope that you might consider making a donation to help my effort.

On September 28, 2013, I will be at Long’s Park with my son, Logan who will be joining me for his 6th year and together we will be walking in our Great-Mommom and Mommom’s memory and honor. Currently, more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050! Our future is at risk unless we can find a way to change the course of this disease

Please make a donation on my webpage to help the Alzheimer's Association to advance its research into prevention, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s. For the millions already affected by the disease, the Association offers care, education, support, and resources in communities nationwide. Every donation is appreciated and important to my fight! You can also join my team and help to collect funds. Thank you for continually supporting my effort and thank you for joining our movement! The end of Alzheimer’s disease starts here: http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk/PA-GreaterPennsylvania?px=5420759&pg=personal&fr_id=3670

Sincerely,

Missy DePietro

If you prefer to mail your donation, my home address is: 3329 Greenridge Drive, Mountville, PA. 17554-1322. Make your check out to the “Alzheimer’s Association” and please mail it no later than September 25th.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is nationally presented by Genworth Financial; donations are tax deductible.

BOOK NOTES PA Authors in the Public Library presents Jordan Sonnenblick on Sept. 6 &7 at the Lancaster Public library on Duke St. The Bethlehem-born author’s Notes from the Midnight Driver was an Association of Jewish Libraries' Notable Book of 2010 and Curveball: The Year I Lost My Grip was recommended as one of "Eight Books for Hannukah" by the American Library Association's young adult special interest group." Mr. Sonnenblick will meet and greet with book sales and autographing on Friday, Sept. 6 from 6:30-8:30; on Saturday from 10:30-11:30 the author will hold a workshop on “Why I Write.” These two events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is strongly suggested for Saturday morning’s presentation at www.lancaster.library.pa.us/authorseries On Saturday, Sept. 6 from 1-2:30 p m. Mr. Sonnenblick will present “What's In A First Page? One Novelist's Approach to Grabbing the Reader" Each participant will read and analyze the first pages of several published novels for young adults, and write the first page of his or her own life story in the style of one of the published pages. Ages 10 through adult. This event is free for all students. Adults $10; Friends of the Library and Lancaster Literary Guild members $5. Space is limited. Registration is strongly suggested on the website above.

Temple Contributions


Mitzvah Fund In appreciation to Rabbi Paskoff for a beautiful naming ceremony for our granddaughter, Averil Kelly and David Weiss

Speedy recovery to Ed Reiner Sandy Hoover and Allan Charney Harriet Rosenbaum

In honor of Julie Moscow’s marriage to Steven Fox Maureen and Michael Rostolsky

In honor of Stuart Udis’ graduation from law school Maureen and Michael Rostolsky

In appreciation of Rabbi Paskoff conducting a most beautiful and meaningful wedding ceremony for Hannah Barbers and Nate Mullin Lori and Phil Barbers

In memory of Genna Woodward’s brother Bob Steinman

Thanks to Jim & Sharon Wolman for hosting us for Passover Seder Charles and Julie Powers

Speedy recovery to Phil Starr Ann and Pete Leisawitz

In honor of the birth of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Skolnick’s twin grandchildren Maureen and Michael Rostolsky

In honor of the birth of Carole & Peter D’Ettorre’s granddaughter, Charlotte Sandy and Dick Bloom Bob Steinman

In honor of the birth of Gina & Dave Krouse’s daughter, Elaine Bob Steinman

In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Wadler’s grandson Charlie becoming a Bar Mitzvah Maureen and Michael Rostolsky

In memory of Lewis Bacharach Bob Steinman Natalie Freedman John Gruber, Esq. Diane Heisterkamp, Ph.D.

In memory of Robert Eckstein Carole and Peter D’Ettorre Ann and Pete Leisawitz Linda and Peter Novosel Nancy and Rick Elkin Lisa Rohde The Gary Kallman Family Toby and Paul Greco Sandy Hoover

Speedy recover to Bob Sherman Arlene Friedman Iris and Irv Moss

Speedy recovery to Paula Abrahams Arlene Friedman

In honor of the birth of Ellen &Carl Pike’s granddaughter, Celia Linda and Peter Novosel

Bob Steinman

For the ongoing and complete recovery of Ed Reiner Rachel Rosenzweig and Yuri Reingold

In memory of Henry Rosenbaum Harriet Rosenbaum

In memory of Larry Sookman Harriet Rosenbaum

In honor of Marilyn Stein being named ‘Congregant of the Year’ Shirley Gitomer Sandy Hoover

Speedy recovery to Carolyn Machles Iris and Irv Moss

With thanks to Tobi & Bob Sherman for the special honor for which they included us Iris and Irv Moss

With appreciation to Rabbi Paskoff for his caring, concerns and prayers during our recent illnesses Iris and Irv Moss

In memory of Earle Thall Yvonne and Barry Stein

In memory of our parents and sister Elaine and Mel Philips

In memory of Bob Davis Bob Steinman

Tikkun Olam Fund In honor of Simon Gerofsky becoming a Bar Mitzvah Jack and Beverly Enco

In memory of Beatrice Enco Jack and Beverly Enco

Speedy recovery to Phil Starr Shirley Gitomer

In honor of the birth of Carole & Peter D’Ettorre’s granddaughter, Charlotte Shirley Gitomer Mindy and Dale Rosenberg

In memory of Robert Eckstein Shirley Gitomer Mindy and Dale Rosenberg Rhea and Phil Starr Miriam and Jim Baumgartner Marcy Dubroff and Steve Ulrich

In honor of the birth of Carl & Ellen Pike’s granddaughter, Celia Mindy and Dale Rosenberg

In honor of birth of Rick & Merle Weismer’s granddaughter, Carly Mindy and Dale Rosenberg

In honor of the birth of Gina & David Krouse’s daughter, Elaine Miriam and Jim Baumgartner

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YAHRZEIT

These names are perpetual memorial plaques displayed on the appropriate week of their Yahrtzeits in our Sanctuary:

If you would like to have any names added to the Kaddish list, please notify the Temple office, 397-5575 or [email protected] by Wednesday of the week you would like those additions read.

Paskoff Camper Fund With appreciation for Rabbi’s support for Sammie Kapushy’s Bat Mitzvah Stacey Kapushy

In memory of Toni Quinn’s aunt, Florence Flam Ronnie and Harvey Meyer

In honor of Rabbi Paskoff Linda Hollingshead Bruce

In memory of Robert Eckstein Ronnie and Harvey Meyer

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Linda and Jim Wimmer Robert and Rochelle Roberts

Chavrai Zamir Fund Memory of Genna Woodward’s brother, Francis Barry Shirley Gitomer Randi and Bill Jacobson Phil and Rhea Starr Miriam and Jim Baumgartner Rachel Rosenzweig and Yuri Reingold

In honor of the marriage of Scott and Tanya Gore Randi and Bill Jacobson

In memory of Sylvia Jacobson Randi and Bill Jacobson

In appreciation for Sara’s support for Sammie Kapushy’s Bat Mitzvah Stacey Kapushy

In memory of Robert Eckstein Joanne, Alan, Lauren and Andrew Berkowitz Rachel Rosenzweig and Yuri Reingold Rhonda Kleiman Steven and Alyssa Gottlieb Terri and Roy Small

(Continued from page 8)

August 2 Irene Levy Jacobs Martin B. Loeb Joan Kirschner Celia Sommer Monroe Levy Abraham Joseph Lehrman Henry Rosenbaum Charles J.Stein

August 9 I.J. Brodsky Louis Packer Gertrude L. Elins Anna F. Gottlieb Levin Olga P. Levy Max Migdon Mark Gilbert Irma Manheimer Bertha Siegel Samuel D. Stein

August 16 Paul Greco Moses Heineman Albert Myers Bertha Herz Michael Kaye Eugene Staller William Zison Sara Rosenstein Arthur G. Steinfeldt Moses Geisenberger George Hoffman Dinah Loss Jeanette May Lewis Rau

August 23 Oscar N. Fox Flora Ostheim Lena Firestone Joseph Goldberg Sara Greenblatt Esther Moss Joseph Wischner Max Goldfarb Helen M. Sandhaus Helene Wiener Dr. Jacob Livingston Anna Gerb Rebecca P. Samuels

August 30 Maurice Samuel Lurio Lena Rosenthal Israel A. Rich Isaac Golden Sarah M. Minkoff Allen M. Alboum

In memory of Irwin Throne Terri and Roy Small

Peitzman Religious School Technology Fund In memory of Genna Woodward’s brother Judy and Syd Shenk

Speedy recovery to Phil Starr Judy and Syd Shenk

Welcome home and continued good health to Ed Reiner Judy and Syd Shenk

In honor of Marilyn Stein being named Congregant of the Year Judy and Syd Shenk

In memory of Robert Eckstein Judy and Syd Shenk

Speedy recovery to Phil Starr Judy and Syd Shenk

Speedy recovery to Janine Riben Judy and Syd Shenk

Speedy recovery to Sally Hart Judy and Syd Shenk

Miller Music Fund In honor of Rabbi Paskoff receiving his DD degree Rosanne and David Selfon

In memory of Rabbi Peter Rigler’s father Rosanne and David Selfon

In memory of Robert Eckstein Rosanne and David Selfon

Congratulations to Nancy & staff on new Veranda Salon location Rosanne and David Selfon

In honor of Marilyn Stein being named Congregant of the Year Rosanne and David Selfon

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Sisterhood Contributions

Brotherhood Contributions


Uniongram Updates Milestones __ June Pellis’s 85th birthday, May 31 Adult B’nai Mitzvah ___ Colleen Stameshkin, Bat Mitzvah 11/30/2013 Weddings ___ Wedding of Lauren Parker and Nick Duca, daughter of Margaret and Steven Parker, 10/5/13 ___ Wedding of Emily Zilber and Alexander Reusing, son of Emily Ritholz and Timothy Reusing, 10/5/13 Please check off those Uniongrams you would like to sign, include a check payable to Temple Sisterhood for $1 per Uniongram, and mail to Miriam Baumgartner, 100 Kilgannon Lane, Lancaster PA 17603. Don’t forget to include your name!

Miriam Baumgartner, Uniongram Chair [email protected]

392‐1245

In appreciation of Gary Kroot’s Temple and SSTY leadership Rosanne and David Selfon

Mazel Tov to Stefanie Heller on being elected Temple President Rosanne and David Selfon

Mazel Tov to Beth Adland on becoming Sisterhood Co-President Rosanne and David Selfon

Mazel Tov to Stacey Kapushy on becoming Sisterhood Co-President Rosanne and David Selfon

Mazel Tov to Carol and Rich Welkowitz on their recent marriage Rosanne and David Selfon

Building Fund In memory of John D. Gilbert Alan R. Gilbert

Sha’ar L’Atid Fund In honor of the birth of Gina & David Krouse’s daughter, Elaine Rachel Rosenzweig and Yuri Reingold

In honor of Stefanie Heller being elected Temple President Rachel Rosenzweig and Yuri Reingold Children’s Library Fund In memory of Randi Jacobson's father Robert Eckstein Jill and Joel Weisberg Natalie Freedman

In honor of Marilyn Stein being named Congregant of the Year Jill and Joel Weisberg Natalie Freedman

Sofian Youth Fund In memory of Randi Jacobson's father Robert Eckstein Stacey Kapushy

Sisterhood Improvement Fund In honor of Lisa Rohde being named Sisterhood's Unsung Heroine Sandy Hoover. Ronnie and Harvey Meyer. Randi and Bill Jacobson

In honor of Jill Weisberg's successful Sisterhood Presidency Randi and Bill Jacobson.

In honor of Stacey Kapushy's election as Sisterhood President Randi and Bill Jacobson.

In honor of Beth Adland's election to Sisterhood President Randi and Bill Jacobson.

Social Action Fund Mazel Tov to Lisa Rohde for being named Sisterhood's Unsung Heroine Judy and Syd Shenk. TREE OF LIFE (Ilene Schenkel)

IN HONOR OF LISA ROHDE RECEIVING THE AWARD AS A SISTERHOOD UNSUNG HEROINE

CENTENNIAL YEAR 2013-2014 THANK YOU LISA FOR ALL YOU DO FOR SISTERHOOD

(Continued from page 9) IN HONOR OF ANN LEISAWITZ RECEIVING THE AWARD AS A SISTERHOOD UNSUNG HEROINE

CENTENNIAL YEAR 2013-2014 THANK YOU ANN FOR ALL YOU DO FOR SISTERHOOD

IN HONOR OF RHEA STARR

RECEIVING THE AWARD AS A SISTERHOOD UNSUNG HEROINE CENTENNIAL YEAR 2013-2014

THANK YOU RHEA FOR ALL YOU DO FOR SISTERHOOD

MAZEL TOV TO MARILYN STEIN ON BEING NAMED

THE 2013 CONGREGANT OF THE YEAR LOVE FROM THE DINNER GROUP,

RANDI, BILL, LISA, LARRY, LINDA, PETER, ROSANNE, DAVID, JUDY, SYD

MAZEL TOV CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 5773

ERIC CATALAN, EMILY ANNA GATES, ROBERT I. GEROFSKY, REBECCA ASHLEY ROTH,

BRIAN TOMBLIN, ABBY WILSON WITH PRIDE IN YOUR

COMMITMENT TO JUDAISM MUCH LOVE, YOUR FAMILIES

MAY 24, 2013 16 SIVAN 5773

Israeli Scholarship Fund For a continued, rapid recovery to Ed Reiner Bobby & Karen Dickman

Wishing for a speedy recovery to Carolyn Machles Bobby & Karen Dickman

A donation to the Brotherhood was received from Bryna Paskoff

The Mitzvah of Tzedakah Over the years, various funds have been set up by individuals, Sisterhood, the Temple, and Brotherhood for the benefit of Congregation Shaarai Shomayim, its members, and the community. A donation to any of these funds serves a three-fold purpose: It benefits the purpose for which the fund was established.

It benefits the one for whom you are donating.

It benefits you by giving you the opportunity to fulfill the Mitzvah of Tzedakah.

SISTERHOOD

These funds are chaired by Natalie Freedman,1600 Aldred Circle, Lancaster, PA 17601 Children's Library Fund Sofian Youth Fund Religious School Fund Social Welfare Fund Sisterhood Improvement Fund Prayerbook — Torah Commentary Fund, handled by Heidi Cohen 608 Fleetwood Dr, Lititz PA 17543. Prayer books are $36, Commentaries are $45. Tree of Life, chaired by Ilene Schenkel, 1842 Sturbridge Dr., Lancaster 17601. $55 Uniongrams, chaired by Miriam Baumgartner, 392-1245. $1 per name. Pulpit Flowers, chaired by Rita Hallock, 872-5127. Please check with Rita about the cost of a flower arrangement

BROTHERHOOD

Please send donations to Bobby Dickman, 111 Armstrong Lane, Lancaster 17603. Israel Scholarship Fund - The men’s auxiliary’s major fundraising efforts go toward providing money for our Temple youth to travel to Israel on officially sponsored tours or study programs through NFTY, URJ, etc.

TEMPLE

These funds are chaired by Carole D’Ettorre, 962 Buckwalter Rd, Lititz PA 17543 Building Fund Jack Paskoff Camper Fund Chavrai Zamir Fund Cantorial Music Fund Miller Music Fund Klezmer Band Endowment Fund Mitzvah Fund Historic Presr. Fund Sha’ar L’Atid L. Robinson Tikkun Olam Fund Gilat Zikkaron “Joy of Remembrance” Peitzman Religious School Technology Fund Nathan & Natalie Loss Lecture Fund

Unless requested otherwise, all donations will be published in the Bulletin. In order for any donation to be properly acknowledged, please include the following information in your request: Your name and address, email if applicable. The name and address of the person for whom the donation is being made, and if there is a familial relationship. If you wish a note of acknowledgement to be sent to that person, please indicate that, also. The reason for the donation. The fund to which you wish your donation to be credited.

Written donations are requested, either by regular or e-mail.

All of our donations chairs are volunteers. Some of them have been doing this for years, some of them are brand new. Whether you have been donating for years, or this is the first time, please do not assume that the chairs know who you are, to whom you are related, or what your wishes are. Donations are a minimum of $5 (unless otherwise noted), and a check must be received before acknowledgments are sent or placed in the Bulletin. NEITHER SISTERHOOD, BROTHERHOOD, NOR TEMPLE WILL BILL FOR DONATIONS. Sending your donation to the correct person will facilitate timely acknowledgment.

If you would like more information about any of these funds, please contact the chairpersons listed.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND DONATIONS TO THE TEMPLE OFFICE.


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ATTENDING SERVICES AT SHAARAI SHOMAYIM

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1 Av 25

2 Av 26 First Friday Shabbat 6 p.m.

3 Av 27 Torah study & Shabbat morning service 9-10:30

Re’eh

4 Av 28 Board BBQ

5 Av 29 6 Av 30 Rosh

7 Elul 1 Chodesh Elul

8 Elul 2 9 Elul 3 Shabbat in the Park 6 p.m. See p. 7

10 Elul 4 Torah study & Shabbat morning service 9-10:30

Shoftim

11 Elul 5 12 Elul 6 LAST Shema meeting, 2 p.m. at the Temple

13 Elul 7 Executive Board meets 6:30

14 Elul 8 15 Elul 9

16 Elul 10 Prospective Member & Musical Shabbat 7:30

17 Elul 11 Torah study & Shabbat morning service 9-10:30

Ki Tetze

18 Elul 12 19 Elul 13 20 Elul 14 Board Committees meet Please see your chair for time & place

21 Elul 15 22 Elul 16 23 Elul 17 Tot Shabbat 6:30 Picnic dinner 5:45 Prospective Member Shabbat 7:30 Chavrai Zamir

24 Elul 18 Torah study 9:00 Shabbat morning service & Bat Mitzvah of Reghan Lieberman

Ki Tavo

25 Elul 19 26 Elul 20 27 Elul 21 Temple Board meets at the Temple 6:30

28 Elul 22 29 Elul 23 30 Elul 24 Prospective Member Shabbat 7:30

31 Elul 25 Torah study 9:00 Shabbat morning service & Bat Mitzvah of Gabbi Migdon Slichot see p. 4 Nitzavim-Vayelekh

August 2013

Deadline for all material for the August mid-month flyers

Deadline for all material for September Bulletin

PLEASE NOTE Deadline for all material for the SEPTEMBER midmonth flyer

SISTERHOOD NEWS Av/Elul 5773 August 2013

Our Sisterhood leadership team has been hard at work planning programs that take into consideration your busy schedules, reflect your interests, and engage you in a Sisterhood community at Shaarai Shomayim. It is hard to believe that summer is rapidly drawing to a close. We hope that you have enjoyed some much needed down time and are rejuvenated and ready to embark on a new year with renewed energy and optimism. We are very excited to share some new programming. The following are just a few of our scheduled activities: a speaker from WRJ, Ladies Night Out Tini and Thai, serving meals at Crispus Attucks, Casino Night, Ladies Luncheons, a Ladies Night Out Spa Night, and a wonderful retreat in the spring. Whether you have one day, one month, or the two year term to contribute, we welcome your ideas and participation. We look forward to your joining us on this journey!

Beth Adland & Stacey Kapushy

Lilith & Pot luck in the Garden

Please join us on August 11 for the next Lilith &

Dinner event

Reply to Rhonda Kleiman, [email protected] or 295-7267 if you plan to attend. Copies of the articles to be discussed can be requested when you contact Rhonda.

First Day of Religious School Events!

More than a Bagel Breakfast, Welcome Back Campers!

Sunday, September 8

Please Join Sisterhood at 9:45 a.m. in the Wise Memorial Hall. We will hear from a few campers on their experiences this summer. Holli will speak on

what is new in Religious School. You can also learn what new and exciting programming

Sisterhood is offering this year. See you then!

Calling all women of Sisterhood — and anyone else who would like to donate as well!!! Another New Year is soon approaching and you all know what that means right? Yes, of course you do! The Rosh Hashanah Oneg is in need of your contributions ~ it’s time to prepare your fine baked goods or if baking isn’t your thing, monetary contributions are also accepted and appreciated. This year’s Oneg is being coordinated by Rachel Rosenzweig and Laura Scheff. Please contact Rachel at 399-8814 or [email protected] to make a baked good or monetary contribution. Monetary contributions payable to: Temple Sisterhood can be sent to Rachel 118 Atkins Ave, Lanc., PA 17603. Laura is handling all of the other details, of which there are plenty! We will need helpers to set tables and flowers on Tuesday evening, September 3. Please contact Laura at [email protected] or 291-1954.

Thank you for your help and contributions and we wish everyone in the congregation a happy, healthy, sweet and prosperous 5774!

Shana Tova,

Laura and Rachel

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year (literally Head of the Year), is the first of the High Holidays. It is 1 and 2 Tishrei on the Jewish calendar, corresponding to September 5 and 6, 2013. Erev Rosh Hashanah is the evening of September 4. Rosh Hashanah is celebrated for two days in the diaspora (outside of Israel) because of communication issues a few thousand years ago.

The Jewish calendar is primarily a lunar calendar, i.e. based on the moon. The new month is declared as soon as the new moon is seen in Jerusalem. There were times before instant communication when

Jews outside of Jerusalem had to wait for messengers to arrive to tell them about the new month. Rather than risk celebrating on the wrong day, we started to celebrate two days of a holiday to make sure one of them was on the right day.

Even though calendars are now predicted far in advance, many Jews outside of Israel still celebrate two days for what are actually defined as one day holidays. Holidays that are seven days in the Torah are traditionally celebrated for eight days in the diaspora for the same reason. Many Reform Jews and Reform congregations celebrate holidays as defined in the Torah because we no longer have the need to “guess” when the month actually begins. Congregation Shaarai Shomayim follows this Reform practice, except for Rosh Hashanah which we observe for two days.

The origins of Rosh Hashanah are in Leviticus (23:24-25): “In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall observe a day of rest, a memorial proclaimed with the blowing of the shofar, a holy convocation.”

Seventh month? Rosh Hashanah is the new year so isn’t it the first month? Tishrei is the first month of one of the four types of years in Judaism. Tishrei is

the month that starts the counting of the years. So, at Rosh Hashanah, we add one to the year. This Rosh Hashanah will start 5774. Nisan (the month with Passover) is the first month in the Torah. Exodus 12:2 “This month shall mark for you the beginning of the months; it shall be the first of the months of the year for you.” Passover is described as the fifteenth day of the first month. This new year is used to start the year of festivals. Don’t forget, we also celebrated Tu B’Shevat, the new year of trees, in January. The fourth new year in Judaism is the new year for cattle. It is 1 Elul, which is the month before Rosh Hashanah.

The Torah never mentions the "New Year" or "Day of Judgment" aspects of the holiday. Even though Rosh Hashanah falls in the seventh month, rabbinic tradition designates it the beginning of the year. Another explanation can be found in the significance of Tishrei as the seventh month, the Sabbath of the year.

Rosh Hashanah is a time to make peace with our sins and mistakes, and people we may have hurt or offended during the year. It is a very introspective time of year, a time to apologize and ask for forgiveness. It is also a time to acknowledge our blessings of the year. On Rosh Hashanah we ask God for a good next year. Yom Kippur ends this special time.

A very meaningful ceremony the afternoon of the first day of Rosh Hashanah is the Tashlich service. At this service, we symbolically cast off (tashlich) our sins by tossing pieces of bread into a moving body of water. We also recite a verse from Isaiah-- "cast all our sins into the ocean's depths". For many, Rosh Hashanah is a time for reciting many words. Through Tashlich, we use our actions to do the work of teshuvah/return.

The preparation for the High Holiday introspection actually begins a month before Rosh Hashanah, at the beginning of the month of Elul, the last month of the year. There are special penitential prayers that

THE HIGH HOLIDAYS ROSH HASHANAH AND YOM KIPPUR

are traditionally said at daily morning services, and the shofar is sounded each morning, except on Shabbat.

A special service, S’Lichot, is held the Saturday evening (traditionally at midnight) before Rosh Hashanah (August 31, 2013). If Rosh Hashanah falls early in the week, then S’Lichot is held a week earlier. At S’Lichot, we recite prayers of repentance and forgiveness. It is not just the people we may have hurt with whom we need to redeem ourselves, but also with God.

Yom Kippur is the holiest and most solemn day of the Jewish year. It is ten days after Rosh Hashanah (10 Tishrei/September 14, 2013) and the intermediate days are referred to as the ten days of repentance. Yom Kippur marks the culmination of our ten days of recounting our misdeeds of the year. As in biblical times, the day is marked by a twenty-four-hour fast.

The Erev Yom Kippur service includes Kol Nidrei, a prayer in which the congregation asks that all vows made under duress during the coming year may be considered null and void before God. Services for the day of Yom Kippur include many community recitations of our sins during the year. Not everyone committed every one of the sins listed, but we all confess. The day closes with Neilah, during which the liturgy imagines the gates of heaven closing at the end of the High Holiday period. Neilah, during which we stand when the ark is opened, ends with Tekiah Gedolah, a long blast of the shofar, understood by many as signifying God’s redemptive act in answer to true repentance.

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at Shaarai Shomayim Congregation Shaarai Shomayim celebrates all aspects of the High Holidays. From the S’lichot service on August 31, to Erev Rosh Hashanah, two days of Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidrei and a full day of services and study on Yom Kippur. There are also services and programs for Sukkot and Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah, which will be discussed in the September Bulletin.

S’Lichot program & service: Saturday Aug. 31, 2013 at 8:00 PM An interactive study program led by Rabbi Paskoff, followed by S’Lichot service. Light refreshments will be served. (see p. 5 for details)

Erev Rosh Hashanah: Wednesday Sept.4, 2013 Services will be held at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM. They are both the same service.

First Day Rosh Hashanah, Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 A traditional Rosh Hashanah morning service will be held at 8:15 AM. Shaarai Shomayim’s Tapestry service, debuted last year, will be held at 11:15 AM. This is a service that was written by our congregants and revised for 5774.

Children’s Service: Thursday, September 5, 2013 A children’s service will be held between the early and late morning services in the large double classroom (second floor of the Religious School).

Tashlich: Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at 4:30 PM. This service is held at Perelman Park in Manheim Township (1996 Landis Valley Road, Manheim Township). Please dress casually and bring some bread with you. We will meet at the park.

Second Day Rosh Hashanah: Friday Sept. 6, 2013 at 9:00 AM. This is an informal service in the sanctuary, followed by a pot-luck lunch at the Paskoffs’ home (102 White Oak Drive, Lancaster) at 11:00 AM. Please reply to Risa and Jack, 581-0934, if you plan to attend for lunch. Please bring a dish to share and lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.

Memorial Service: A special memorial service will be held at the Shaarai Shomayim cemetery (227 East Liberty Street, Lancaster) Sunday, Sept. 8 at 11:30 AM.

Erev Yom Kippur: Friday Sept. 13, 2013 Services will be held at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM. They are both the same service. Yom Kippur Morning: Saturday Sept. 14, 2013 Services will be held at 8:15 AM and 11:15 AM. They are both the same, traditional, service. Children’s Service: Saturday Sept. 14, 2013 A children’s service will be held between the early and late morning services in the large double classroom (second floor of the Religious School). Study session between the morning and afternoon services: Saturday Sept. 14, 2013. This will give the Rabbi and congregation an opportunity to reflect together on the themes of the sermons given during the holidays. This is not a time to critique, but to engage in conversation about the ideas. Yom Kippur afternoon: Saturday Sept. 14, 2013 at 3:00 PM. This service continues with Yizkor then Neilah (the closing service) and the final shofar blow, the Tekiah Gedolah. Please join us for a light break-fast in the Social Hall, sponsored by Brotherhood, following the afternoon services. Babysitting is available for children 18 months to 8 years of age during all early evening (6:30 PM) and morning (both 8:15 AM and 11:15 AM) services on Erev Rosh Hashanah, first day Rosh Hashanah, Erev Yom Kippur and Yom Kippur morning. You must sign up if you wish your children to be in babysitting. More details will be in your High Holiday mailing, arriving soon. A service specifically for children will be held on first Day Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, between the early and late morning services. PARKING for all daytime services is available in the old YMCA surface lot on the west side of Queen Street, opposite the Lancaster General Hospital (LGH) Pavilion garage. Enter this lot from Market Street as the Queen Street entrance is chained. Parking on Duke or James Streets at metered or permit parking only spaces is allowed with the use of the Attending Services at Shaarai Shomayim card, which is included in this Bulletin. Parking for all evening services is available in the LGH Pavilion garage, entered on Christian Street.

Our Attending Services card is not valid on the block of East James Street between Duke Street and Lime Street, adjacent to the hospital after 6:00 P.M. You will be ticketed if you park on this block. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at Home Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are generally celebrated at the synagogue, however, festive meals are held at home on Erev Rosh Hashanah and Erev Yom Kippur. Traditional foods include anything sweet, for a sweet new year. In particular, apples and honey and challah

and honey are very common. Almost anything with honey is good for the holidays. Also, special round challah (with raisins for sweetness) is traditional rather than the weekly braided challah. The round shape

signifies the continuity of life each year. A few links to holiday recipes: Various holiday recipes can be found at http://www.reformjudaism.org/recipe-search?keyword=rosh%20hashanah&f[0]=im_field_tags%3A245. Included are a couple of different brisket recipes, a vegan noodle kugel, as well as round challah and some desserts. Scroll down this page about 2/3 of the way, and you’ll see a list of Rosh Hashanah recipes: http://www.myjewishlearning.com/jewish-recipes/index.shtml This is the best honey cake that doesn’t taste like a traditional, heavy, honey cake. You’ll see this (without the walnuts) at the Rosh Hashanah oneg. Go to www.allrecipes.com and search for “apple honey bundt cake” or go directly to http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Apple-Honey-Bundt-Cake/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=apple%20honey%20cake&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page Making your own challah for the holiday? Here’s a video to help you shape it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11B8leqk0RY

Shanah Tovah May you have a happy,

healthy and sweet new year.

Shaarai Shirt Contest …and the winning design is…

The panel of judges voted and the winning design is now available for purchase for just $10.00* each. Proceeds will support the General Fund.

Orders will be accepted through August 8th, 2013.

Please send your check payable to Congregation Shaarai Shomayim with (Shaarai Shirts) in the memo line to:

Missy DePietro 3329 Greenridge Drive, Mountville PA 17554

T-shirts will be distributed in the Temple lobby from 9-11 a.m. on Sunday, September 15th, 2013 - the second day of Religious School!

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