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September 2015Tishri 5776/Cheshvan 5776

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The IsraelightCongregation Beth Israel of Media

A Reconstructionist Jewish Community

Table of

Contents

Gratitude 6Beth Israel Events

Donations 7Thank you

In the Community 7Opportunities to participate

Social Action Committee 8, 10Gefilte FlicksEmpty Bowls, Food Service

Adult Ed 3Mekom Torah

Religious Practice Committee 4,5Sukkot, Tikkun Olam Shabbat, High Holy Day Wrap Up, Oneg List

Adult Ed 5Torah Treks, In the Rabbi’s Study, OBOJCYahrzeits 6

We remember them


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Broken Back Benefits BI

In case you didn’t already know, Ibroke my back this summer. Stupidaccident: caught my toe on the stepsand instead of tumbling down, I satdown… HARD. Ouch. Two weeks laterand a diagnosis of T-8 compressionfracture, I had kyphoplasty, an amaz-ing surgery where they hammer asmall straw into the vertebral masswhich they use to blow up a balloon to return the vertebrato its proper height and shape, pop the balloon, shove someglue in, wait two minutes, and put a band-aid on. And then Iwaited for the bone to heal. Eight long weeks of waiting…and NOT doing what I like to do: soccer, hockey, biking, gar-dening. Did I mention I couldn’t do what I like doing in thesummer?

That’s where BI came in. Instead of doing sports, BI becamemy full-time summer job. I got to know the inner workingsof BI and did what needed to be done. As a result, BI is in abetter place and I’m still sane. I’m not sure what I wouldhave done without BI to focus my energy on! Symbiosis is awonderful thing!

What exactly happened on those gloriously low-humiditysummer days? In addition to routine maintenance:1. The parking lot was relined, thanks to Adam Boxer and hismom, Suzanne Simonhoff.2. The grounds were maintained and improved, thanks tothe landscaping committee, and especially to Anita Weber.(I didn’t really have anything to do with this, but the resultsare so spectacular that I couldn’t leave it out!)3. Trees were trimmed or removed4. The water pump was repaired so we could have water.5. A door lock was repaired.6. The lobby and sanctuary were deep cleaned.7. The sanctuary rugs were professionally cleaned.8. The front doors and sign posts were painted.9. Gutters were cleaned and extensions installed.10. Joe Deutsch, Facilities VP, and I met with myriad contrac-tors to develop a long-term plan for the upkeep of the out-side of the main building. We looked at the stucco, pilasters,south side windows and trim, portico, and water drainage.While nothing is emergent, we need to keep our building ingood shape and now have a better idea of its needs and as-sociated costs.11. In the office, we developed systems to make our staff’swork more efficient.

Pretty impressive, eh? Thank you, Beth Israel, for keepingme sane as I healed.

President’s Message:The Season Continues

It is Sukkot – the season of our rejoic-ing. Why is Sukkot so joyful? TheHigh Holidays - the Days of Awe - re-minded us that life is a privilege.Sukkot reminds us to savor that privi-lege. We are told to give thanks forour bounty and to share hospitality.The practices connected to dwelling ina sukkah help us to connect with thegreat outdoors and to experience the light offered by Jew-ish teaching, practice and community. The sukkahharkens back to the ancient story of God providing sukkot- booths - as a form of protection to the children of Israel asthey wandered in the wilderness. When we enter a sukkahtoday we are invited to experience our own connection tothe divine through nature, community, learning and otherSukkot practices.

As we give thanks for the bounty in our lives, the nourish-ing food on our tables and the nourishing community ofwhich we are a part, we also give thanks for the land itself.We continue our efforts to “green” Beth Israel, our homes,our workplaces and everywhere else. As the Fall unfolds wewill join in area wide efforts to educate and collaborate inthe service of healing and sustaining the planet. This isprofound and holy work that urgently requires our partici-pation and collaboration in an ongoing way.

In Mid-October we will celebrate two milestones at BethIsrael's first gala. I am delighted to welcome my colleague,Rabbi Nathan Martin, as our first Associate Rabbi. We areblessed to have his loving presence and rabbinic talents inour community. You made a wonderful choice in offeringhim this opportunity. We will also celebrate our "chai"**anniversary: I have been with Beth Israel for 18 years!. It isan accomplishment for a congregation to sustain such astrong long-term relationship with a rabbi. I am so gratefulto be with Beth Israel as we move into our 19th year withrenewed energy.

As you read through this newsletter you will see listingsand descriptions of classes, services, programs and more.Please take a moment to mark your calendars. There aremany opportunities to learn, to serve, to enjoy social con-nections and to connect to your own spirit and sense ofmeaning. Time is a precious gift and all too easy to squan-der. Take a few moments to plan out the next month andinclude opportunities to nourish your spirit and to grow.Beth Israel will support you in that goal if you make thetime to be here. Wishing you all a wonderful new year!

Rabbi’s Message


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well written, thoughtfulmemoir available newand used from Alibris

and Amazon etc. Stay tuned foran announcement about a BI event.”

RELIGIOUS PRACTICE

High Holy Day Wrap Up & Brainstorm Sunday, October 18, 2015 12:15 pmWhile all Religious Practice Committee meetings are open, we especially invite you to join the RPC for our next meeting.We will begin with just a bit of routine committee business, then:

Personal Reflection: What are you inspired to work on in your life or in the world in this New Year? How did the High HolyDays help you in your work of teshuvah?

Share Your Experience and Ideas: While our experiences are still fresh in our minds, bring your reflections.

Thank you to our Oneg and Kiddush Hosts for October 2015If you would like to choose a date to host. please contact Laura Lee Blechner ([email protected])

Friday, October 2 Shabbat Sukkot dinner hosted by RPC – RSVP by 9/30Saturday, October 3 Shabbat at HomeFriday, October 9 Available (Rabbi Nathan leading)Saturday, October 10 Available – Torah Treks potluck lunch, simple Kiddush (Rabbi Nathan leading)Friday, October 16 Beck family in honor of Sam’s Bar Mitzvah (Young Family Shabbat)Saturday, October 17 Beck family in honor of Sam’s Bar MitzvahFriday, October 23 Forbes family in honor of Lillian’s Bat MitzvahSaturday, October 24 Forbes family in honor of Lillian’s Bat MitzvahFriday, October 30 Available (Rabbi Nathan leading)Saturday, October 31 Available – Torah Treks potluck lunch, simple Kiddush (Rabbi Nathan leading)

Contact Laura Lee Blechner ([email protected]) if you would like to choose a date to host.

ADULT ED Torah Treks Ketuvim: The Writings, Year 2

PsalmsProverbsJobDaniel

THE FINAL YEAR OF OUR TREK ! Ezra Nehemiah I & I I Chronicles

Everything Except The Five Megiloth

photo: http://www.theignorantfishermen.com/2011_05_01_archive.html

Tuesdays 4:30 9/29, 11/10, 12/15

Mussar is a Jewish spiritual practice that is an approachable andpractical set of teachings for cultivating personal growth and spiritualrealization in daily living. The ultimate goal is to help us to achievegreater wholeness and goodness.

Prerequisite: Participation in a previous mussar group or permission of instructor; please contact R. Linda.

12:00 – 1:30 Tuesday 10/13, Wednesday 11/11, Tuesday 12/8Lunch & Learn Join us for a lively session as we share ancient andcontemporary texts, brown bag lunch, and one another's good com-pany. No RSVP needed.

In the Rabbi’s Study

OPENING: October 10 12:30 Psalms w. R. Helen Pltokin

Torah Treks Dates: ( Books and Teachers tba)10/31, 12/5, 1/9, 1/23, 1/20. 2/6. 2/20, 3/5, 3/19, 4/30

June 11, 2016.WE WILL CONCLUDE OUR TREK THROUGH THE TORAH the very evening we celebrate the giving/receiving of Torah at Sinai.Details of our Shavuot plans coming soon.


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Many thanks to Lauri Mansky, Joe Deutsch, Deanie Heller (with Carlos!), and Lynn Cashell for stuffing the gala invitationsinto envelopes to ready them for mailing. Also a shout out to Josh and Jen Waterston for organizing and ordering the in-vitations, and creating the mailing labels. Plus, what would we do without Arlene Benz who took care of the bulk mailing! The Gala Committee

On Saturday, August 29 we gathered to watch and sing along to the Wizard of Oz. “Ozian” treats like Flying Monkey Cakes,Emerald City Jello, Yellow Brickle Road Brownies, Da Lollipop Guild lollipops, Scarecrow’s Cornfield Crunch, Over the Rain-bow fruit salad, and Horse of a Different Color juices were served. Many came in costume and sang along to all the old fa-vorites: Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Ding Dong the Witch is Dead, and Follow the Yellow Brick Road, among others.

Thanks to John Greenstine for setting up the audio/video, and Amy Sepinwall and Laura Lee Blechner for helping with thesnacks. And to all the “young at heart” to whom the movie is dedicated. Lynn Cashell

Yahrzeits

*after a name indicates that there is a plaque. Yahrzeit begins at sundown the evening before the date shown.

Mourner Mourned Relationship Yahrzeit 2015 Yahrzeit 5776Lauren Forbes Henry Isenberg Father October 02 19 Tishri Deborah Erie Eva Erie Grandmother October 03 20 Tishri Margo Zitin Ben Kaufman* Father October 04 21 Tishri

Scott Gilbert Marvin (Bud) Gilbert Father October 05 22 Tishri Arnie Schwartz Joseph Silverstein Uncle October 05 22 Tishri Miriam Sigler Gilbert Aser Uncle October 05 22 Tishri Carol Cowan Genevieve Katherine Corrin Mother October 06 23 Tishri

Andrew Coleman Gilbert Coleman Father October 07 24 Tishri Carol Cowan Allan Cooper Cowan Father October 07 24 Tishri Ruth Gottlieb Milton Panzer* Sibling October 09 26 Tishri

Laura Lee Blechner Bessie Ferentz Aunt October 10 27 Tishri Lynn Kelly Anne Rosenberg* Mother October 10 27 Tishri

Mark Rosenberg Anne Rosenberg* Mother October 10 27 Tishri Rayfield Rosenberg Anne Rosenberg* wife October 10 27 Tishri

Christopher Pragman Walter Runkel Grandfather October 12 29 Tishri Arnie Schwartz Elke Silverstein Grandmother October 12 29 Tishri Robert Stone Edward Stone Father October 12 29 Tishri

Arnie Schwartz Benjamin Schwartz Grandfather October 13 30 Tishri Kathy Andersen Ruth Silberman Mother October 16 3 Heshvan

Anne Raunio Margaret Raunio Mother October 17 4 Heshvan Anne Thomas Jack Sherwood Father October 18 5 Heshvan

Randi Raskin Nash Etta Belsky* Grandmother October 19 6 Heshvan Sheldon Bernick Milton Bernick Father October 21 8 Heshvan Meira Pitkapaasi Anna Elliott-Adelman Daughter October 21 8 Heshvan

Joyce Romoff Esther Weizer* Mother October 23 10 Heshvan Arnie Schwartz Anna Schwartz Grandmother October 23 10 Heshvan Lisa Schachner Aaron Rose* Uncle October 28 15 Heshvan

Steven Blum Adam Spiro* Grandfather October 30 17 Heshvan Alex Dresner Victor Newman Grandfather October 31 18 Heshvan

Lawrence Hamermesh Morton Hamermesh Father November 01 19 Heshvan Emily Squires Levine Arnold Squires Father November 01 19 Heshvan

Gratitude


7 Volume 39 No. 2 August Donations Thank you!

BIMAS - ChorusCarol CowanTo: Marion and Larry HamermeshIn memory of Debby YagerNatalie and Andrew BennettThank you for the wonderful music played at Lucas’ Bar Mitzvah

Social Action Fund (for food service)Anita Weber and Mark CaryTo: The Hamermesh FamilyIn memory of Debby Yager, beloved sister of Marion Hamermesh

Endowment FundEmily Squires Levine and Ron Levine - The SondikFoundation

The Eliana Andersen FundMarion and Larry HamermeshTo: Ann GreenWith much gratitude

Adult Ed FundJosh and Jen WaterstonTo: Marion HamermeshIn memory of Debby Yager, sister ofMarion Hamermesh. May her memorybe a blessing Laura Lee Blechner and Chris PragmanTo: Marion Hamermesh and Larry HamermeshIn memory of Debby Yager Marion and Larry HamermeshTo: Randi Raskin Nash and Randy TiffanyWith gratitude for your support

Jonathan Raz Lecture FundCandy Berlin and Ralph KaufmanTo: Rabbi Lind and Randy TiffanyIn honor of your marriage – Mazel Tov!

The Golden BookDeenie and Rich BlockTo: Marion HamermeshSending our condolences on the passing of your sister, Debby

Rabbi’s Discretionary FundHelene and Carl GumermanTo: Rabbi Linda and RandyIn celebration of the marriage of Rabbi Linda & Dr. Randy Tiffany Mark SchlamTo: Rabbi Linda and Randy TiffanyMazel tov on your marriageCarol CowanTo: Rabbi Linda and Randy TiffanyIn honor of your marriageLarry and Marion HamermeshTo: Rabbi LindaWith much gratitude

Sending you blessings for healing:Naomi Sav, Dottie Jenkins, Ron Romoff, Andrew Kelly, Mel Drukin,Alan Fink, Burt Cohen, Ray Rosenberg, Linda Cohen, Deanie Heller,Jane Laffend

Condolences from the Congregation to:Marion Hamermesh on the passing of her sister, Debby Yager

HIAS is hosting its REUNION Annual Meeting, October 14, 12-1:30 PM at the Jewish Community Service Center, 2100 ArchStreet. The Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), León Rodríguez, will give the Keynote Ad-dress. We will also be honoring former clients and local partners. For more details and to register go to:www.hiaspa.org/AM2015. General admission tickets are $40, non-profit rate is $30. Tickets include a meal. Kosher rules willbe observed.

Join The Philly Friendship Circle's 8th Annual Walk-a-Thon and Fun Fair to be held on Sunday, October 18th from 1:00 - 3:30pm on the campus of the Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy in Bryn Mawr. Come for food, fun and friendship! Two separatewalk routes: a family-friendly 1.5 K loop and a 5K loop around the beautiful, wooded campus. All proceeds benefit TheFriendship Circle, which connects teen volunteers to youth with special needs. For more information and to register for theWalk (it's free!), visit www.phillyfriendshipwalk.com.

On Sunday, October 18, 2015, Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line (formerly Martins Run) will be holding its 6th Annual In-tergenerational 5K/Walk to Defeat Dementia on its campus (100 Halcyon Drive, Media, PA). Registration begins at 8amand the race begins at 9am. There will be cash prizes for the top male and female runners and prizes for the top runners indifferent age groups, along with food, raffles, music and fun! For further information contact Amy Blum at 610-353-7660ext. 254 or [email protected].

In the Community


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SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEEsee page 10 for more SAC news


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# of Giant cards [email protected] # of Acme cards ____ @100.00

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Mail this coupon with your check, made out to:Congregation Beth Israel542 S. New Middletown Road Media, PA 19063


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BI MEMBERS MAKE “EMPTY BOWLS” TO FEED THE HUNGRY

On August 27, eight Beth Israelites gathered in the ceramics studio of the Wallingford Community Arts Center. Our task: cre-ate soup bowls to be sold during CAC’s “Empty Bowls” event, scheduled to take place at the CAC on Sunday, October 25.Proceeds from the sale will be donated to local food banks.

After a brief introduction from our instructor, Carol, representatives of the BI community created a collection of bowls, eachone individually designed and executed to reflect the maker’s unique artistic vision and talents. Participating in this creativeexercise was an excellent way to experience community, with everyone focused on an individual project while sharing awarm and accepting time and space.

For those who are not yet familiar with Empty Bowls, it is a nationwide project dedicated to the aid of hunger-fighting organ-izations. Every fall, the CAC, in cooperation with the Potters Guild, brings together professional and amateur ceramic artiststo create and donate more than 500 one-of-a-kind ceramic bowls. Attendees at the Empty Bowls event pay a small donation,choose a bowl to use, and are served a simple meal of soup and bread. They keep the bowl as a reminder that there are al-ways empty bowls in the world.

Everyone is welcome to participate in this year’s Empty Bowls Event:Sunday, October 25, 2015 from Noon to 2 pm

Duke Gallery Community Arts Center414 Plush Mill Road

Wallingford, PA 19086

SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE

Our BI Social Action Committee, with the crucial support of dozens of congregants, fed over 160 hungry clients atthe Life Center on Monday night, August 31, and at least 100 of them came back for seconds. As usual, our fare wasvaried, but invariably delicious. Meat loaf, many kinds of chicken, delicious pasta, vegetable dishes, and all sorts ofsalads were served, as well as hard cooked eggs, fresh fruit, apple juice and desserts. There were even salmon cro-quettes and some pre-Labor Day kosher dogs on the menu, and they all went fast. The serving team--Joe Deutsch,Lauri Mansky, Stu Pittel, Susan Klein, Adam Nichols, Yoon, Lauren and Jordan Isaacs, and John Greenstine--thankseveryone who cooked, donated or otherwise supported this great effort! Our next Food Service date: November 30, 2015. --John Greenstine, Beth Israel Social Action

Please remember to donate toiletries, etc. for the Community Action Agency of Delaware County. Collection box is the bluebin downstairs. Thank you

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