January 2013/Tevet-Shevat 5773
Message from Rabbi David
Phone (781) 396-3262/3263
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Temple Shalom Bulletin
William and Charlotte Bloomberg Jewish Community Center
Ironically, I have been working with a number of my colleagues on a statement about gun violence as part of the public policy committee of the Mass Board of Rabbis. Our statement, which is still in development, does not call for guns to be illegal. Everyone upholds the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution, but does anyone really need automatic weapons or high capacity magazines that can store 30 bullets for rapid fire? You cer-tainly don’t need this to hunt a deer or to protect yourself from intruders. These guns are made to kill people – lots of people in a short amount of time. In a few seconds, such a weapon can and did
wipe out an entire classroom of children.
Jewish tradition values life over all else. We are all created b’zelem elohim – in God’s image. To take one life, according to the Mishnah, is the same as destroying an entire world. Likewise to save one
life is to save a world.
Today, we need to take this Mishnah to heart by pressing for legislation that will save lives. We need to make it easier to attain mental health services, and more difficult to acquire assault
weapons.
B’Shalom, Rabbi David
I write this on the day of the terrible massacre of 27 people, including 20 first graders, at an elementary school in Connecticut. For the families involved and for the country, this is an unspeakable, horrific event. My only hope is that it finally begins a serious
discussion on gun control in this country.
Unfortunately, this type of gun violence is hardly un-common. Columbine. Aurora. Tucson. Virginia Tech. Now Newtown, CT. How many need to die before this country gets serious about gun control? Recently, NBC Sports Commentator Bob Costas created a stir when he called for more sensible gun laws in the wake of a murder/suicide committed by a pro-football player. Costas should be commended for his moral courage, just as he was for calling out the IOC for their failure to commemorate the massacre of Israeli
athletes by terrorists at the 1972 Munich games.
Initial reports are that the gunman used a .223 assault rifle. Unbelievably, you can go online right now to purchase this lethal weapon or go to a gun show, where 40% of the guns in America are sold, and you
don’t even need to go though any background checks.
…….Save The Date…….Save The Date……
Sunday, February 17 - Mishloach Manot Baskets
Saturday, February 23 - Megilah reading
Sunday, February 24 - Purim Party!
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Message from the President
(G2&3)
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The great Zionist thinker Ahad Ha'am is quoted as saying, "More than Jews have kept Shabbat, Shabbat has kept the Jews." Shabbat has always been an integral part of the Jewish experience. Even Jews who may not otherwise be observant, go to services, or participate in organized religion, still do something different on
Shabbat - whether lighting candles, eating a special meal, or just having some family time together.
A couple of weeks ago, it occurred to me that we are becoming a Shabbas Shul, a community that comes together to celebrate Shabbat. On the second Shabbat of each month, we have three services going on simultaneously: our main service, our Shabbat Yeladim service, and our Tot Shabbat service. And after services we all come together to have lunch in the social hall. If you were to look around you would notice that, depending on the month, there are anywhere between 70 and 125 of our members (adults and children) enjoying Shabbat together. That represents 30 to 50 percent of our congregation! That’s an amazingly large percentage for any synagogue, big or small. Besides the High Holidays, it makes Shabbat the number one event in which our members participate, and they participate every month. In fact, lately even on a regular Shabbat weekend, we have between 30 and 60 of our members attending Shabbat services, still a reasonable percentage. We come together for different reasons: some to pray and some to play, some for themselves and some for their children, some for company and some simply to enjoy a rest from the business of the week. But
whatever the reason, we as a community come together on Shabbat.
Are we keeping Shabbat or is Shabbat keeping us? I don’t know. Perhaps it’s both. But I do know when I walk into the Temple on Shabbat and see so many of our members together, children and adults, new members and
founding members, that we are doing something right as a community.
Shabbat Shalom,
David
Zimkudia is back!
Bring your voices, your bodies, and your dancing feet and
enjoy Jewish music and movement
geared towards our youngest age groups.
Sunday, January 20, from 10-11
This event is for parents/caretakers and children aged 0-5.
Tea, coffee, cookies and shmooze time are promised after all that action!
RSVP to [email protected]
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Temple Shalom's Annual
Mishloach Manot Baskets for Purim
On Purim we are commanded to give
Mishloach Manot (gifts to friends) and
Matanot l'Evyonim (gifts to the poor)
Now you can do both and help Temple Shalom as well!
Give food baskets to your friends and family and to those who need food most.
10% of the proceeds will go to Yad Chessed *.
The baskets will feature home made (Temple made) hamantachen and other treats. Along with
the baskets will be a card listing all the people who sent the basket. (Note: If several people
send the same person a basket, that person will receive one basket with
the names of all senders.)
The baskets cost $12 to send to Temple members and $20 to send to non-members (to cover
shipping costs). Baskets sent to non-members can be sent only to U.S. residential addresses.
**For the bargain price of $136, you can send baskets to every Temple member.****For the bargain price of $136, you can send baskets to every Temple member.**
Fill out the order form on the next page and mail/bring it to the Temple office, along with a
check payable to Temple Shalom, by Monday, February 8.
We'll be baking the hamantachen and making the baskets on Sunday, February 17. Anyone
interested in helping out should contact David Sayres ([email protected]). We also need people
to deliver the baskets between February 17 and 20).
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On Purim we are commanded to give
send the same person a basket, that person will receive one basket with
Mishloach Manot Order Form
To send baskets to Temple Shalom members, please circle their names below. To send baskets to ALL Temple members,
check the box at the end of the list.
Name (as you want it to appear on the card)__________________________________________________________
□ Please send to all Temple members: $136
To send baskets to non-members, please print their names and addresses (U.S. residential only) below. If you need more room, please attach additional pages form.
____________________________________ ________________________________________
____________________________________ ________________________________________
number of member baskets: _____ x $12 = ________
number of non-member baskets: _____ x $20 = ________
Total Due: ________
Roxanne Aiello Bernard & Marcia Arnofsky Michael & Linda Atlas Benjamin Averbook Arnold & Marilyn Baer Muriel Baker Roy Belson & Maxine Wish Emilia Black Jacob & Nancy Bloom Laura Bloom Marilyn Blumsack Elaine Bokser Anne Bookman Tillie Brenner Burton & Sandra Brooks Tamar and Jason Brown Paulette Buchheim Mark & Beverly Burack Nancy & Christopher Carbone Carl Carlsen & Susan Kendall Albert & Michelle Chapper Jeffrey & Samarrah Clayman Eli & Cecille Cohen Reuven & Dalia Cohen Charles Cohen Lisa & Michael Cohen Nettie Cores Betty Danis Iris Darish Rabbi Braham David & Naomi Blumberg David Paul & Barbara Davis Bennett & Marcia Delatizky Rhonda Donn Stanley & Lynne Dress Brian Duran & Nicole Weiner Stanley & Dorothy Eckstein Daphna Edgar Harvey Eisenberg
Andy & Gisele Ellis Robert & Sandee Ellis Helen Epstein Lauren Estes Ellen Farber-Libowitz Michael Feinberg Mildred Fishlin Vicki Fleisig Shirley Fox Sarah Freedland Arthur & Myrna Freedman Daniel & Shirley Freedman Avrom & Gloria Friedland Betty Gediman Lori Glazer & Keith Merill Jules Godes Beth Pilling & Steve Gold Gershon & Marilyn Goldberg Richard & Sally Goldberg Henry Goldberg Phyllis Gorenstein Anna Greenberg Ed & Barbara Greenspan Bonnie Hale Debbie Steiner & Steve Hayes Mark and Valerie Jacobs Asaph Jagendorf & Nadja Rozovsky Jarrod Kallberg & Barbara Thompson Robert & Shirley Kaplan Stephen & Melanie Kenion Justine Kahn & Rachel Berry Joan Klane David & June Klein Leonard & Isabelle Krasker Rachel & Mark Krebs Rebecca & Brian Kurowski Michelle & David Lahey Irving & Shirley Levine Melvyn & Pamela Levine
Robin Levy & John Cuetera Samuel Lichtman & Charlotte Potak Beth Linker & Kelly Hamilton Betsy Lister Lisa Lusczynski & Erich
Weinstein Laurie Lydon Lisa Marsh Michael & Donna Miller Benjamin Mleynek Ralph Myerow Ethel Nanes Liz Orange Beverly Ostroger Bruce Paru Gertrude Perlitsh Vincent & Joan Petroni Jakub & Lusia Pogoda Burton & Evelyn Price Natalie Price Moshe Pritsker & Sooyoun Park Sheri Saperstein Richberg Henry & Amy Risman Arthur Rubin Barbara Rutstein Herb & Harriet Sandberg Joel & Helaine Saperstein David Sayres & Jennifer Pectol Milton & Ruth Shaffer Carol Shapiro-Zappulla Harvey & Eileen Shapiro Mandy Shear Rita Sherman Melvin & Lucille Shneider Robert & Jeanne Shohet Melvin & Dorothy Shurmaster Charlotte Siegan
Marvin Siegel Richard & Tamar Siegel Roy Silverman & Leandra Elion Donald & Sylvia Singer Hedda and Scott Spencer Jacob & Lisa Skowronck John Slonimsky &
Julie Banda Murray & Rosalyn Smith Naomi Solomon Cantor Howard Stern Richard & Sylvia Swartz Vera Swartz Caroline Talewsky Lois Tankel Joyce The Voice Yoav & Tanya Timsit Gabrielle Tiven &
David Richmond Margorie Tiven Carl & Carole Toltz Benjamin & Deborah Varat Karen Webber Shawn & Beren Weil Ruth Weiner Sally Weisberg Art & Sheri Weiss Geoffrey & Vicki Williamson Charles & Debbie Winer Lillian Witten Edward Witten Richard & Cheryl Wolfson Murray Yavner Barbara Young Stuart & Andrea Young Michal Zajac Norman & Rhoda Zagorsky
Due Monday, February 8
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Celebrate Tu B'Shevat, the New Year for Trees.
Temple Shalom will host a Tu B'Shevat Seder and
light dinner on Sunday, January 27 at 3:30 p.m.
We hope you can come.
Tu B’Shevat marks the coming of Spring, our
relationship to the Land of Israel and our responsibility
for the environment.
RSVP to the office by Tuesday, January 27.
$5/adult, $3/child, maximum $15 per family.
Please send your check to the office when you register.
Check things out at the Temple Shalom Library
The library is always open during office hours and when Hebrew School is in session. Instructions for using
the computer to check out and return books are clearly posted in the library. (If for some reason the
computer is not working, there is a book in which to record your checkouts or returns).
In addition, the library will be open during the monthly GAME NIGHT
on the first Thursday of every month.
If you have any questions, please email Leandra Elion
If you are planning to attend one of the many wonderful events our synagogue
offers at 7:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, please consider coming a little early
and attending minyan at 7 p.m..
Help your fellow congregants say Kaddish for their loved ones.
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Havdalah Pajama Party!
Saturday, January 19 at 5 p.m.
Come say 'goodnight' to Shabbat
Wear your PJs, bring lovies and loved ones! Say goodnight to Shabbat and enjoy a light supper together. We will have a short
program on the "Good night" Shma prayer that parents can sing with or to their children at night before we actually perform Havdalah and
then we'll enjoy dinner and a craft.
RSVP by Monday, January 14 to the Temple Office at 781-396-3262
or to [email protected]
The cost is $5 per adult and $4 per child,
with a family maximum of $15, payable in advance.
Havdalah is the short, sweet service that signals the end of
Shabbat. It is a family friendly, multi-sensory service, filled with the
warmth of candlelight, wine, sweet-smelling spices and song, a
beautiful way to move from Shabbat into a new week. With this
ritual separation of Shabbat from the rest of the week (“havdalah” is
the Hebrew word for separation), we connect the Shabbat that is
ending with the weekdays to come. Havdalah is also performed after
holidays, to separate sanctified time from the
more mundane work days.
In addition, the library will be open during the monthly GAME NIGHT
If you have any questions, please email Leandra Elion
Thursday, please consider coming a little early
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Temple Shalom Book Discussion Group Wednesday, February 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Our next book selection is
To the End of the Land by David Grossman
For more information, please contact Marilyn Goldberg [email protected]
Just before his release from service in the Israeli army, Ora’s son
Ofer is sent back to the front for a major offensive. In a fit of
preemptive grief and magical thinking, so that no bad news can
reach her, Ora sets out on an epic hike in the Galilee. She is joined
by an unlikely companion—Avram, a former friend and lover with a
troubled past—and as they sleep out in the hills, Ora begins to
conjure her son. Ofer’s story, as told by Ora, becomes a surprising
balm both for her and for Avram—and a mother’s powerful
meditation on war and family.
Hebrew Reading 102
A follow-up to our very successful Learn to Read Hebrew course from last winter, Hebrew
Reading 102 will focus on improving reading skills while learning the Shabbat morning
services. To take this course, the only thing you have to know is the letters of the Alef-
Bet. This course will build from there. We will meet in the Temple Library after Minyan on
Tuesday evenings from January 1 - March 19, 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. We will be using the book "Ayn
Keloheynu" by Noah Golinkin, which is available at the Israel Bookstore or online at
Amazon.com. Please bring a copy of this book to our first meeting. The class, which is free
for members, will be taught by four very generous members of the Temple Shalom
community: Beth Linker, Rebecca Kurowski, Nadja Rozovsky, and David Sayres.
For more information and to sign up, contact Beth Linker at [email protected]
There are many online resources if you are looking for a quick review of the Alef-Bet before
deciding to take this class. One is Judaism 101 at http://www.jewfaq.org/alephbet.htm.
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The number of hungry families in Medford grows every month.
Please consider buying one extra non-perishable food item when you shop each week
and drop it in the collection box in our lobby.
During January, we would like to collect as much hot cereal as possible.
(We will, of course, gladly accept all other non-perishable items as well.)
זמן סיפור
Books and crafts are geared for kids ages 2 and up
Sunday, January 13 from 11-11:45 a.m.
RSVP so there will be craft supplies for everyone: [email protected].
Upcoming Adult Education Programs
A Practical Class on Participation in Shabbat services.
Do you feel comfortable taking an Aliyah during the Torah service? Would you be willing to
lift or dress the Torah (Hagbah and Gelilah) after the reading? Have you ever carried a Torah
in procession to or from the Arc? What is that Bob Kaplan says to everyone after they have
an honor during the service and how are you supposed to respond? Join the Adult Ed and
Ritual Committees for an occasional series that will give step by step instruction on how to
participate in Shabbat services. Take the opportunity to see how these honors are performed
and to actually practice the necessary skills.
The Adult Education Committee is always looking for new ideas and new members. Our next
meeting will be Monday, December 10, 7:30 p.m., at Temple Shalom. All are welcome to join
us or send in your ideas and questions.
Please be generous and donate to the local Food Pantries.
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Cantor’s Class
Wednesday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m. after the evening minyan.
We will study some of the laws and customs associated with Tu B'shevat,
the New Year for Trees.
Associated reading will be found on the table outside the office in the week before class.
As usual, all are welcome to the class.
Please email Cantor Stern with questions or for information at [email protected].
In Israel, the month of Shevat is the birthday of trees. Tu B'Shevat (the 15th of Shevat) is a time
to celebrate the land of Israel and its fruits.
For our monthly meeting we will celebrate a Rosh Chodesh Tu B’Shevat seder.
A detailed e-mail will be sent out to the group to explain more about our Seder and to let you know
where we will meet. If you have not been to Rosh Chodesh in awhile, I encourage you to join us! We
sing a few songs, say few prayers, have a light discussion on an interesting topic and, most importantly,
get a chance to get to know the amazing women of Temple Shalom. Please e-mail me your address if
you have not been getting the information about each month’s meeting. If time allows, we may also
have a discussion of the Zodiac symbol of the month.
Questions? Contact Debbie Steiner Hayes 781 395-8624 or [email protected].
Rosh ChodeshRosh ChodeshRosh ChodeshRosh Chodesh
Thursday, January 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 12 at 11 a.m.
Songs, stories, crafts, prayer, and a Kiddush
luncheon afterwards.
TOT
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We will study some of the laws and customs associated with Tu B'shevat,
As usual, all are welcome to the class.
to celebrate the land of Israel and its fruits.
Game Night is a monthly gathering to play your favorite games
and learn some new ones.
We will focus on Bridge, but other card and board games are encouraged.
A selection of games will be available for people to try or bring your favorite to share with others.
Game night is the first Thursday of every month.
January 3 from 7:30-9 p.m.
For more information, contact Brian Duran at [email protected]
Rabbi’s Class – Back to the Sources
Sunday, January 13, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Is there a Jewish take on the environment?
This month, we celebrate Tu B’shevat, the New Year of the Trees. To mark this celebration, we will look at Talmud texts focusing on our
responsibility as stewards of our natural world and how these
ancient teachings can apply to our world today.
All texts will be provided with translation. No previous experience necessary.
Let's Talk About God
Wednesdays January 30 & February 6 from 7:30-9 p.m.
When Jews talk about God, what and whom are they talking about?
Come learn about some of the many ways Jewish thinkers have conceptualized
the Divine from antiquity to the present.
Class is free, but please register directly with Rabbi David at
This program is sponsored by The Jewish Discovery Institute
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From the Desk of
The Religious School Director Gan Katan, recently enjoyed a visit from Rabbi David, who read the class a story on Hanukkah. The students
will soon begin learning about the Jewish holidays that come in the spring. Our enthusiastic preschoolers love
to learn through Hebrew song and dance and craft projects.
Gan Yiladim Class has added Alef-bet yoga to their creative ways to learn the Hebrew letters. The students
use their bodies to gently stretch into the shape of the Hebrew letter of the day, and the letters that have been
learned during the past months. When students were asked for feedback on the yoga, one child enthusiasti-
cally exclaimed, “I loved it!” In addition, the Kindergarten students have added the Halleluyah prayer to the
Shema and Modeh Ani prayers which they recite during Circle Time.
Kitah Aleph will continue their study of the alef-bet this month, using reading and printing exercises in their
textbook in addition to more creative methods like sculpturing the letters with shaving cream and play dough,
coloring and interactive games. Moreh Alec will be teaching the talmidim/talmidot (students) basic words that
begin with each of the letters in addition to reading words with two and three syllables. Moreh Kyle will
guide the students in learning about Northern and Southern Israel and the story of Noah’s Ark during Bible
studies.
The Kochavim Class will finish studying the Barechu, Yotzer Or and Shema prayers with Moreh Kyle. In
addition to reading the prayers confidently and fluently, the students will learn when and why we recite these
prayers. They will also be learning about the upcoming holiday of Tu B’Shevat with Moreh Alec. In
addition, Israel will be a topic of study for Kochavim Class, focusing on Jerusalem, the Negev Desert and
Eilat.
Please Save the Date, Religious School Families! Our first Family Education Program for the school
year is on Sunday, January 20, at 9:30 a.m. Parents will be learning together with their children, as they
join Rabbi David and Andrea Katz during the morning session, on the topic of the Mezuzah. A colorful
mezuzah will be created by each family in Gan Yiladim, Aleph and Kochavim Classes. More information will
be sent home soon. We are looking forward to Religious School families learning with us!
Andrea Katz, Director
Shabbat Yeladim
We invite children ages 6-9 to Shabbat Yeladim, a drop-in program in the
synagogue library on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 11 a.m.
(the same time as Tot Shabbat.)
Contact David Sayres at [email protected]
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Donations to the Temple Shalom General Fund
In memory of Harold Brenner from Carl & Carole Toltz, Mark & Elyce Pearlstein & family, Harvey& Eileen Shapiro, David & June Klein, Melvin & Dorothy Shurmaster, Melvyn & Pamela Levine, Burton &
Evelyn Price, Marilyn Blumsack, and Vera Swartz
In honor of Kelly Hamilton’s First Aliyah from Tabitha May-Tolub
Wishing Sam Lichtman a full and speedy recovery from David & June Klein
Wishing Murray Smith a full and speedy recovery from David & June Klein
In memory of Rabbi David’s grandmother from David & June Klein
In memory of Theresa Bourke from Muriel Baker
Wishing Ethel Nanes a full and speedy recovery from Harvey & Eileen Shapiro, Lois Tankel, Bernard &
Marcia Arnofsky, Arthur & Myrna Freedman, Robert & Shirley Kaplan and Vera Swartz
Congratulations to Dr. Dennis Marcovitz for making the list of Top Doctors in Boston Magazine from
Bernard & Marcia Arnofsky
In honor of Lindsey Weinstein’s marriage from Harvey& Eileen Shapiro
In memory of Samuel Bookman from Marilyn Blumsack
Wishing June Klein a full and speedy recovery from Harvey & Eileen Shapiro, Robert & Shirley Kaplan,
Anne Bookman and Bernard & Marcia Arnofsky
Wishing Joan Petroni a full and speedy recovery from Bernie & Marcia Arnofsky, and Arthur & Myrna
Freedman
OPPORTUNITIES TO CELEBRATE
To sponsor a Kiddush or Oneg for
a special occasion in your family,
contact Harriet Sandberg at [email protected]
Or call the office at 781-396-3262
Please continue to help our Religious School raise money by
donating your redeemable cans and bottles!
Just drop them by the custodian’s closet across from the main office.
in program in the
synagogue library on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 11 a.m.
Contact David Sayres at [email protected]
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January 4-10/22-28 Tevet
Lillian Eisenberg Samuel Rose
Rose Shoreman Edith Siegel
Samuel Adler Lena Baron
Elizabeth Levine Harvey Lewis
Charlotte Friedland Bella Koltow
Henry Frankel Esther Tankel
Alden Sayres Samuel Levine
Myer Bokser Milton Weisberg
Louis Rubens Philip Camiel
Morris Gorvitz Ruth Edner
January 11-17/29 Tevet– 6 Shevat
Abraham Lerner Frank Koltow
Nelson Gediman Bessie Abt
Anna Miller Abraham Minkovitz
Bessie Abramson Melvin Perlitsh
Stella Bornstein Florence Parker
Jordan Bluestein Elaine Bernstein
Mary Risman Bernard Weiner
Frances Snider
January Yahrzeits
January 18-23/7-12 Shevat
Murray Wish Jennie Rosenthal
Rose Landy Hyman Darman
Bernard Bloom Jacob H. ShapiroSophie Bluestein
Isaac Kaplan Lena Stanger
Julius Witten Sarah Dress
Abraham Barmak Maurice Klickstein
Buzz Rutstein Harry Lerner
Samuel Miller Henry Stone
Mollie Roscoe Anna Small
Ethel Rubin Morris A. Rutberg
Jan. 25-Feb 1/14-21 Shevat
Samuel Gordon Ethel C. Rubens
Josef Averbook Albert Melnick
Ida Tepper June Eisenberg
Morris Landy Edith Perlis
Annette Brown Joseph Tankel
Celia Sherman Minna Rubin
Evelyn Bluestein Esther Levine
Adele Schoenbaum Samuel Cubell
Donations to the Religious School Fund
Get well wishes to Murray Smith from Eli & Ceil Cohen, Hebert & Harriet Sandberg
In memory of Harold Brenner from Eli & Ceil Cohen
Get well wishes to Nettie Cores from Eli & Ceil Cohen
Get well wishes to June Klein from Eli & Ceil Cohen and the Siegel Family
Wishing Ethel Nanes a speedy recovery from The Siegel Family
In honor of my “Top Doctor” from Tamar Siegel
Congratulations to Dr. Richard Siegel for being named a Top Doctor by Boston Magazine from Phyllis
& Archie Nahman
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Yahrzeit Remembrance Donations
In memory of Max Sherman from Rita Sherman
In memory of Dr. Max David Lack, Doris Lack, Jason Lack, Bessie Abt, William Abt, and Henry Abt from
the Lack Family
In memory of A. David Freedland from Sarah Freedland and Jean Ellis-LaBossiere & family
In memory of Max Fine from Sheldon & Cynthia Fine
In memory of all of our loved ones from Arnold Leibovitz & Marci Siegel
In memory of Alden Sayres from David Sayres & Jennifer Pectol
In memory of Bertha Perlis & Rebecca Black from Carla Perlis & family
In memory of all of our loved ones from Melvin & Deborah Aarons
In memory of Sidney Wolfson from Mark & Elyce Pearlstein, Bruce & Sherrie Weinstein
In memory of Henry Stone from the Stone Family
In memory of Jeffrey Blumsack & Rose Bluestein from Marilyn Blumsack
In memory of Lillian Eisenberg from Harvey Eisenberg
In memory of Lena Talewsky , Goldie Cohen,& Hyman Koltow from Caroline Talewsky
In memory of all of our loved ones from Natalie Price &Burton & Evelyn Price
In memory of Esther Tankel from Beverly Brotman
To the members of the congregation, a "HEARTFELT" thank you to all who sent
thoughts, prayers, and donations for my recent surgery. I am doing very well and
appreciate all the support. Hope to see everyone soon..
Thank you all so much, Murray Smith
Donations to the Sumner and Peggy Sinrich Playground Fund
In honor of the birth of Mr. & Mrs. Todd Friedenberg’s granddaughter, Madelyn Lenore Clark, from
Diane Sinrich
In honor of the birth of our third granddaughter, Mia Elena Lorant from Paul & Karen (Laider) Bibo
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