HaKol April 2016 Adar II - Nisan 5776

Rabbi Beth Jacowitz Chottiner

Perri Pokorney Slosky, President

Shabbat Services Friday, April 1, at 6:00 pm

Early Shabbat Service Parashat Shemini

Lev. 11:1-47

Friday, April 8, at 8:00 pm Parachat Tazria

Lev. 13:29:59

Friday, April 15, at 8:00 pm Parashat Metzora

Lev.14:1-15:33

Friday, April 22, 2016 No Shabbat Services

Passover Seders at home

Friday, April 29, at 8:00pm 7th Day of Pesach

Temple Happenings This Month

Tot Shabbat Gathering Friday, April 1, 2016

4:30-5:45 pm (see details on page 3)

RSVP March 30th ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Sisterhood/Hadassah meeting

Wednesday, April 6 12:00 Noon

(see details on page 6) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Temple Board meeting Wednesday, April 20

7:00 pm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Congregational Passover Seder Saturday, April 23

at 5:45 pm. (see details on page 7)

RSVP your check by April 21st

Mazel Tov to our winners of the Stock Market Raffle

1st Prize $1,000. 4 year-old Gabby Kangisser

2nd Prize $500. Gloria Rosenthal

3rd Prize $250. Allen Cooperman

4th Prize $100. Alan G. Schwartz

5th Prize $50. Samuel Posin

Thank you to all who played and made this a SUCCESS!

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From the Rabbi’s Study . . .

“Mishenichnas Adar marbin b’simchah”

BT, Ta’anit 29a

“When Adar enters, joy increases.”

This teaching from the Babylonian Talmud has remained with us for centuries. Adar, the month in

which we celebrate Purim – and the saving of our people from destruction – is a great time to rejoice and

celebrate.

This year, at Temple Shalom, we had a lot of joy during the two months of Adar. For starters, we had a

Temple congregant win the Stock Market Raffle. Yeah, Gabby Kangisser! Mazel Tov to you.

We also had a lively and well attended Purim celebration, with 19 of our youngest congregants (not to

mention their parents, grandparents and friends) having fun spinning graggers during the schpiel and

playing carnival games. Our sanctuary and social hall were alive with activity – as it should be on Purim.

More than 80 people attended.

The contributions from so many of you made this celebration successful. When religious school teachers,

parents, students and congregants come together for the benefit of our congregation, the results are tre-

mendous. Whether it was setting up or cleaning up, putting on the schpiel, making, baking, ordering or

bringing food, running booths or taking pictures, the collective efforts of everyone led to a memorable

event.

But the joy at Temple Shalom did not end at the close of our Purim celebration. The next night, on Sun-

day evening, our social hall was again alive with both members of our congregation and residents of the

greater Wheeling community. More than 50 people attended our social action lecture series, discussing

the need for, and benefits of, recycling in our community. The conversations after the program continued

on for a long while. People were engaged, thinking and feeling good about ways to improve our city. In

fact, the program was so inspiring that one woman called Temple Shalom on Monday asking if she could

be added to our mailing list for next year’s social action lecture series.

Together, we can do what we could never do alone. We are stronger, more productive and more creative

together. While I would be remiss if I did not give special thanks to Charity Porbin for chairing our

Purim celebration, and Lee Chottiner for chairing our social action committee and lecture series, the

truth is, our synagogue was a full, and joyous place because of the efforts of our members, so to all of you,

I say, thank you, too.

May the remaining days of Adar bring you much joy and happiness!!!

Lee, Noa and I join together in wishing you and yours a zeisen Pesach.

L’shalom,

Rabbi Beth Jacowitz Chottiner

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April Birthdays

April Anniversaries

19: Jonathan Lief

21: Elaine Peluchette

22: Safia Jenny Good Boncana (4th)

Leah Josephine Lief (6th)

H. John Rogers

Alan Ruben

23: Hanalei Lewine (17th)

Jaclyn Lewine (17th)

25: Elijah Porbin (14th)

Robyn Ruttenberg

Rachel Schwam (19th)

27: Bobbie Jacowitz

29: Janet Rosenthal

1: Barb Lewine and Zamir Zahavi (2nd)

1: Bobbi and Norman Pollock (54th)

12: Lisa and Barry Allen (8th)

16: Tobie and Eloy Nepo (27th)

20: Clare and Isaac Levenson (15th) 23: Adrienne and David Melgary (34th)

Tot Shabbat Gathering On Friday, April 1st.

From 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.

Prior to our Early Family Shabbat Service

4:30 – socializing

4:45 – songs and games begin

5:15 – cheese pizza will be served;

bring your own drinks

1: Harold Burech

1: Rachel Lewine

Eloy Nepo

6: Debra Goldberg

7: Faith Peluchette

(20th)

8: Jo Burech

9: Richard Jones

13: Myra Talenfeld

15: Barbara Lief

16: Betsy Jones

Gretchen Strauss

17: Roanne Burech

Please RSVP to Mia Porter by

Wednesday, March 30th

at 412-995-8268

so we order enough pizza.

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March Donations Fund Donation Key: Sebulsky Aesthetics (A), Archives (AR), Cemetery (C), Foundation (F),

General (G), Levenson Sanctuary (LS), Posin/Wishnew Library (L), Kaufman Music (M), Rabbi's Discretionary Fund (RDF), The Rabbi Daniel Lowy Religious School Fund (RLRSF),

Ben Rudner Torah (T), Shelby Lynn Posin Fund for Adult Education (SLP), Sisterhood Campership (SC), Sisterhood Floral (SF), Sisterhood Friendship and Remembrance (SFR),

Capital Campaign (CC), Caring Committee (CARE)

Thoughtful Gifts From Thoughtful People

Please remember Temple Shalom

in your Estate Planning.

MiShebeirach

Refuah She’lay-mah to

Amy Dunbar Ashley Suder

Please let us hear from you with

any news you would like to share-

life cycle events, simchas as well

as sorrows.

In honor of the entire Horne family who have been members of and

supported the Temple over many decades.

by Alan G. Schwartz (G) who donated his 4th place SMR

winning back to Temple Shalom.

Donation to Temple Shalom by Allen Cooperman (G)

who donated his 3rd place SMR winnings back to Temple Shalom

Get Well Wishes to Glenda Pavilack

by Sherry Rosenberg (L)

In memory of Jocelyn Cooper by Barb Lewine and Zamir Zahavi (L)

In memory of Efrat Schwartz

by Barb Lewine and Zamir Zahavi (SLP)

Mazel Tov /Kudos/ Congratulations

to . . .

Lee Chottiner on his new editorial position

with the Courier-Journal Newspaper in

Louisville, KY.

Justin Burgy on his recent conversion to Judiasm. We welcome you with open arms.

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From the President’s Desk . . .

The question on everyone’s mind right now is, “Where are we on getting a new Rabbi?” Unfortunately, the answer is no different now than it was in last month’s HaKol. However, I promised to keep you updated and I will. We have applied for a student rabbi as a transitional measure for a year. So far we have not heard whether or not our application has been accepted. If it hasn’t, we are eligi-ble to apply for an interim rabbi from CCAR. We missed the deadline to get a newly or-dained rabbi and, given the time factor, it is probably best to have a transitional person here for a year rather than feel pressured into hiring someone who might not be a good fit for our congregation. Many thanks to the following members who have agreed to serve on the Search Committee: Amy Humphrey, Mia Porter, Isaac Levenson, Andy Schreiber, Karen Kangisser, and Jonathan Lief. As we move towards finding candidates to interview, either for a one-year position or for a permanent position, we will continue to keep you informed and look for your input in helping us to make this important decision. Finally, I’d like to take a moment to say thank you to our soloist, Kate Voorhees, who has recently given her notice to the Board. Kate’s final Shabbat will be June 10. Kate writes in her resignation letter, “While I know that I have been an employee at Temple Shalom, I wish you all to know that I have never felt that way, but have, instead, felt ac-cepted as part of the Temple family. I have worshipped fully in song, scripture, and spo-ken word virtually every Friday night, as well as the High Holidays, for almost 18 years. I thank you for the opportunity to enrich my spiritual life in ways too numerous to list.” We will miss your beautiful voice and your presence at our services, Kate, and we wish you well. Shalom, Perri

Judaica Shop

The Judaica Shop will

be open on Sundays

from 10:30 am -12:30 pm

when Religious School is in session.

If you would like to make a purchase, stop by

or please call Charla Wallace at her

Wheeling numbers:

304-277-3613 or cell: 304-280-4182.

The deadline for the

May HaKol will be

Thursday, April 21, 2016.

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Sisterhood's April 6th meeting .... Bring your own lunch, soup , beverages, and dessert. Will be

provided The meeting is at noon, with guest speakers from our Pittsburgh Hadassah. Please RSVP

to the Temple, So we can plan accordingly. Looking forward to seeing you all on Wednesday, April

6 at noon.

Bobbi and Perri

SAVE-THE-DATE

Sunday, May 1st 1:00-4:00 pm.

to benefit the Hadassah

non-sectarian hospitals in Israel

TICKETS $12 in advance $ 15 at the door

Tickets will not be

mailed out this year. Please get them from the

Temple office.

Chocolate Samples

Door Prizes Raffles

JOIN US FOR PASSOVER SEDER

Saturday, April 23 at 5:45 pm.

Sisterhood is pleased to announce that Ye Olde Alpha

will cater the meal.

The Sisterhood women will prepare

the traditional foods.

Menu

Individual Seder Plates

Gefilte Fish

Chicken soup with Matzo balls

Main Course will be roasted chicken and

red skinned potatoes and broccoli.

Dessert: lemon sorbet, home made

macaroons, coffee and tea

Price includes gratuity and wine:

Ages 16 - Adults $28.00 Ages 10 - 15 $10:00 Ages 9 and under - free

Reservations: Make check payable to Temple Shalom Sisterhood. Your check is

your reservation and MUST be received in the Temple office by Thursday, April

21st. NO EXECEPTIONS. Chef needs final count and no reservations will be

accepted after April 21st. A happy Passover to all!

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Harbay Todot ~ Many Thanks To . . .

Jonathan Lief for conducting services, while Rabbi was on vacation.

The Porbins for making Hamentashen for the Purim Celebration.

Charity Porbin for organizing, shopping and setting up for the Purim

Celebration.

The Religious School students for creating and participating in the Purim Schpiel! Shari McPhail for picking up the salad and delivering it to the Temple. Religious School parents and teachers for setting up, planning food, running games, and cleaning up. Karen Kangisser for arranging and donating the pizza for our celebration and for Dan and Lisa Shats

for bringing and donating snacks for the carnival. Jonathan Leif for providing and counting 1,111 jelly beans! Dr. Norman Franklin, Sherry Rosenberg, Dona and Bob Wiseman for sponsoring flowers for the

bimah. Bobbi and Norman Pollock for sponsoring an oneg Shabbat in the month of March.

Yahrzeit Notification

“Yahrzeit” is a Yiddish word that means “time of year.” It is a tradition in our faith to mark the passing of loved ones during the “time of year” in which the passing occurred. The observance often includes reciting Kad-dish, lighting a Yahrzeit candle, and performing an act of tzedakah. In order to assist members in this solemn observance, the Temple will be mailing Yahrzeit notifications to those who have lost loved ones.. Our Yahrzeit list is approximately 86 pages long. Sadly, many of the Yahrzeit names are not matched with current members. Therefore, I would ask that you take a moment to write down the names of loved ones who have passed and your relationship to them. Please mail your list to Trina at the Temple so that we may update our records. Thank you. Name Relationship (i.e. mother, father, brother, etc.)

1)______________________________________ __________________

2)______________________________________ __________________

3)______________________________________ __________________

4)______________________________________ __________________

5)______________________________________ __________________

“The soul of man is the candle of God” Chapter 20 verse 27 Book of Proverbs

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Temple Shalom Members’ Social Hall Guidelines for Private Events

1. To utilize the Social Hall for a private event, Temple Shalom members must sign up on the

Temple calendar by calling 304-233-4870. Members shall donate $25.00 to the Temple for nonreligious

events.

2. Arrangements may be made in advance for the Temple cleaning staff to clean up after the event.

A fee will be billed for the member. Please consult directory for a fee schedule.

3. Members are liable for any damage to the Temple or injuries that occur while using the Temple.

4. A member with keys will need to let you into the building, and lock up after you leave. Please

call the member with keys to make access arrangements.

5. Please keep all guests out of the sanctuary and library. Please notify the Temple prior to your

event if you need a classroom. The stage is off limits unless being utilized for a performance.

6. The kitchen may be used by prior arrangement. All items are to be washed and put in the place

they were found. Please clean any messes made in the kitchen.

7. Tables and chairs may be used as needed and wiped off when finished. Chairs are to be returned

to the chair carts, located in the closet near the ramp. Tables are to be returned to the stage area or

where they were found.

8. Please bring your own food.

9. All food must be either milk based or meat based. No pork, shellfish, scavenger animals, or

scavenger fish. If you have questions, please call the Rabbi at 304-233-4870.

10. Garbage bags are located in the kitchen under the steps to the stage. Trash is to be placed in the

garbage cans in the fenced area outside. The key to this area hangs by the back door.

11. Sweep floors or vacuum as needed.

12. Turn lights out before leaving.

13. Only wine and beer. Please no liquor.

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Temple Shalom Members’ Social Hall Guidelines for Private Events (copy to office; copy to member)

Name: _________________________________________

Phone Number: __________________________________

Purpose/Date/Time of Event: __________________________________________________________

I have read the guidelines and agree with all regulations.

____________________________________________________ ____________________________

Signature Date

[Office Use Only---Donation Paid:__________ Services Requested: ________________________ Fees:_________

Member giving access-contact information__________________________________________________________ Approved by Board of Trustees 3/16/2016

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Continued Ruth Wise Ganger 4/15 Rina Lubetz Pinsky 4/15 Eliyahu Lebow 4/16 Nisan 8 Beatrice Roupe 4/16 Nisan 8 Hortense K.ingsbacher Sonneborn 4/16 Sara Stein 4/16 April 17-April 23 observed April 22 Zelda Lowy 4/17 Catherine S. Rudner 4/17 Sylvia Floretta Cohen 4/18 Nisan 10 Vivian Ruth Fischer Kaufman 4/18 Olga E. Kohut Sebulsky 4/18 Ida Cohen 4/19 Nisan 11 Marie Franklin 4/19 Sylvan Edward Franklin 4/19 Leonard Samuel Levine 4/19 Gerald Singer 4/19 Nisan 11 Rabbi Henri E. Front 4/21 Nathan Harrison 4/21 Nisan 13 Alexander Lowy 4/21 Nisan 13 Rabbi Jacob Moses Schmuckler 4/22 Nisan 14 Harry Kaufman 4/23 April 24-April 30 observed April 29 Hamey Cooper 4/24 Nisan 16 Shirley Ruth Levy Steinfeld 4/24 Robert A. Frank 4/26 Rosemary M. Front 4/26 Philip K. Landau 4/26 Gershon Gaston Sebulsky 4/26 Nisan 18 Rebecca Weissman 4/26 Nisan 18 Paul Zeff 4/26 Nisan 18 Ida Hannah Lebow 4/28 Nisan 20 Beatrice Alon 4/29 Nisan 21 Matilda Favish 4/29 Irwin Horowitz 4/29 Nisan 21 Clara Kaufman 4/30 Robert Gordon Markham 4/30 Nisan 22 Laib Weizer 4/30 Nisan 22

May their memories be for a blessing.

April Yahrzeits

March 27-April 2 observed April 1 Benjamin M. Levenson 3/28 Frank Sitrin 3/29 Adar-II 19 Rose K. Buchalter 3/30 Ilona Stern 3/30 Charles Allen Bobes 3/31 Adar-11 21 Katherine Murray Berg Brown 3/31 Rose Zweig 3/31 Sophia Hanauer 4/2 David J. Levenson 4/2 April 3-April 9 observed April 8 Ann Goldman 4/3 Zelma Anna Zweig Lando 4/3 Joseph Dobkin 4/6 Susan Beth Rosenberg 4/6 Bernhard A. Goldmann 4/7 Leonard Jules 4/7 Josephine Klausner Mayer 4/7 Ben Pinsky 4/7 Charlotte Kahn 4/8 Roma Schreiber 4/8 Abe Sherman 4/8 Richard Wiseman 4/8 Harry Seeling Schwartz 4/9 Ruth Seas 4/9 Nisan 1 Helen Wilder 4/9 April 10-April 16 observed April 15 Louis H. Pollock 4/10 Nisan 2 Mollie Phillips 4/11 Nisan 3 Rose Klugman Sax 4/11 Nisan 3 Joseph Alon 4/12 Etea Cohen 4/12 Lazarus Cohen 4/12 Helene Horn 4/12 Edwiga Marcus 4/12 Joel Mishne 4/12 Daniel Sella 4/12 Richard Mark Siegler 4/12 Frederick Watts 4/12 Margaret Watts 4/12 Mary Zeff 4/12 Silvia Zuckerman 4/12 Louis Berman 4/13 Nisan 5 Maurice Lewine 4/13 Mary Levy Cohen 4/14 Jacob J. Sapper 4/14 Max Blum 4/15 Nisan 7 Harvey Feder 4/15

Condolences to:

Ella and Sarah Schwartz on the recent passing of their beloved mother, Efrat Schwartz.

Ashley Suder and family on the recent passing of her beloved father, Steve Suder.