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Leonard Gordon Josh Grossman Loel Weiss Rabbi Cantor Rabbi Emeritus Our Fresh, New Voice KOLEINU B’nai Tikvah South Area Jewish Congregation www.BnaiTikvahMA.org 1301 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021 Tammuz - Av August 2019 Yizkor Book 9 New Years Card 9 Brotherhood 11 Membership Committee 12 Ritual 13 Benefits of Stroll 14 HH Ticket Dates 16 HH Tickets Instructions 19 Holocaust Dedication 2 Rabbi Gordon 3 Simcha Date 3 Presidents Message 4 Social Action 4 Cantors Message 5 Congrats Allison 5 House Report 8 Points of interest inside: Welcome to Our New Clergy Staff The Rabbi Search Committee has completed its task of finding a rabbi and cantor to lead us this year. Rabbi Gordon will also be a mentor to our cantor, Josh Grossman, as he his studies to become a Rabbi. Please join us in welcoming Rabbi Leonard Gordon to our congregation as he begins leading us on August 1 st and Cantor Josh Grossman as he begins on September 1st. The committee is also pleased to announce that we have a cantor to lead us during the High Holidays. Cantor Steve Abramowitz has already joined us on the first two Shabbats of July and we look forward to seeing him again for a Shabbat in August and over the holidays. We want to thank everyone on the committee whose tireless work and attendance at numerous meetings over the past two years have culminated with these wonderful people. We look forward to our bright future together. Shalom, Leon Weiner & Marci Shaw Co-Chairs Rabbi Search Committee

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  • Leonard Gordon Josh Grossman Loel Weiss Rabbi Cantor Rabbi Emeritus

    Our Fresh, New Voice

    KOLEINU B’nai Tikvah South Area Jewish Congregation www.BnaiTikvahMA.org

    1301 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021

    Tammuz - Av August 2019

    Yizkor Book 9

    New Year’s Card

    9

    Brotherhood 11

    Membership Committee

    12

    Ritual 13

    Benefits of Stroll

    14

    HH Ticket Dates

    16

    HH Tickets Instructions

    19

    Holocaust Dedication

    2

    Rabbi Gordon

    3

    Simcha Date

    3

    President’s Message

    4

    Social Action

    4

    Cantor’s Message

    5

    Congrats Allison

    5

    House Report

    8

    Points of interest inside:

    Welcome to Our New Clergy Staff

    The Rabbi Search Committee has completed its task of

    finding a rabbi and cantor to lead us this year. Rabbi Gordon

    will also be a mentor to our cantor, Josh Grossman, as he his

    studies to become a Rabbi. Please join us in welcoming

    Rabbi Leonard Gordon to our congregation as he begins

    leading us on August 1st and Cantor Josh Grossman as he

    begins on September 1st.

    The committee is also pleased to announce that we have a

    cantor to lead us during the High Holidays. Cantor Steve

    Abramowitz has already joined us on the first two Shabbats

    of July and we look forward to seeing him again for a

    Shabbat in August and over the holidays.

    We want to thank everyone on the committee whose tireless

    work and attendance at numerous meetings over the past

    two years have culminated with these wonderful people. We

    look forward to our bright future together.

    Shalom, Leon Weiner & Marci Shaw

    Co-Chairs Rabbi Search Committee

  • 2 Koleinu August 2019

    Office Hours 781-828-5250

    Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am-2 pm

    Tuesday 9 am - 5:30 pm, Friday 9 am - 1 pm

    Operations Manager: Elissa Gordon

    Office Personnel: Donna Blumenthal & Laurie Schertzer

    Bookkeeper: Harvey Weisthal

    Executive Board President Natalie Weinberg

    VP of Strategy & Communications Andrew Baizen

    VP of Education Melanie Greitzer

    VP of Community Cindy Lurie

    Treasurer Andrew Azer

    Secretary Janice Halpern

    House Steve Bernstein

    Past President Sam Evans

    Planning/Strategy Debbie Gladstone

    Ritual Dena Kaufman & Ellie Sirk

    Communication Adrienne Jacobson

    Board of Directors Parliamentarian Wayne Gray

    Membership Phyllis Hewson

    Fundraising Howard Cooper

    Youth Karen Reiser & Sari Epstein

    Adult Education Robin Zoll

    School Committee Rebecca Baizen & Andrea Woolner

    Social Action Ann Hartstein

    Brotherhood OPEN

    Sisterhood Jane Silver

    At-Large Myriam Azer

    At-Large Melissa Charnitsky

    At-Large Marc Silver

    At-Large David Wolicki

    Other Committees Bulletin Jodi Rome-Avrus

    Israel Affairs Stan Zoll & Marvin Wolfert

    Judaic Gift Shop Heidi Wortzman

    Library Harriet Lavine, Wendy Lustbader, & Stan Zoll

    Scrip Janet Silberberg

    Special Gifts Phyllis Moore

    KOLEINU sponsored by

    Myra Pransky

    Thank you to everyone for your donations

    and your well wishes for a “speedy

    recovery” after my surgery!!

    Hunger doesn’t take time off!

    FAMILY TABLE DONATIONS

    As part of our congregational commitment

    to Family Table, we pledge to collect 25

    soups and 25 brand name whole grain

    cereals every month. The collection

    bin in the lobby of the temple is ready for

    your monthly contribution.

  • August 2019 Koleinu 3

    A Lesson from Rabbi Gordon [email protected]

    I am writing this message in July as I prepare to formally

    begin my tenure as your rabbi. It is my honor to join

    your community during this time of transition as you

    plan for a bright future for B’nai Tikvah. Transitions are

    exciting and filled with potential, but they are also times

    of anxiety. My hope is to help each of you navigate the

    year ahead secure that there is a listening ear and an

    open hand. I look forward to getting to know you and

    welcoming you to our programs and services. If I need

    to be reminded of your name, please be patient with me!

    My office hours are Wednesday afternoons from 2-4 p.m.

    but I am generally available for conversation throughout

    the week. Please call me at the synagogue (781-828-

    5250) or send me an e-mail at: [email protected]

    to schedule a time. I am eager to hear from you.

    On Wednesday mornings throughout the year I will be

    offering a class in some classic Jewish writings and

    their contemporary meaning. We will start with the

    five megillot (Ruth, Esther, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations,

    and the Song of Songs). These stories offer

    sometimes surprising takes on welcoming the outsider,

    how to survive in the Diaspora, the meaning of love

    and desire, how to respond to catastrophe and loss,

    and the meaning of life. In the spring we will switch

    gears to look at Pirkei Avot, Sayings of the Sages, the

    first and most successful book introducing the basic

    moral vision of Rabbinic Judaism. Please join us either

    regularly or whenever you can. No background is

    assumed, and all are welcome. Classes will begin in

    September.

    During the year we will add other study opportunities

    at the synagogue and in people’s homes. Please let

    me know what interests you.

    With best wishes for a refreshing August!

    B’shalom,

    Rabbi Leonard Gordon, D. Min.

    Coming Very Soon

    Watch for email notice.

    4 Coveted Reserved

    Parking Spots

    will be auctioned for

    the High Holidays.

    Here’s your chance to

    avoid parking across

    the street.

    Rabbi Gordon with his

    family at his Doctor of

    Ministry Graduation.

    Pictured are Rabbi

    Gordon’s wife, Dr. Lori

    Lefkovitz, and their

    daughters, Samara &

    Ronya.

    Celebrate A Simcha August 10th

    Contact the office by

    August 7th

    mailto:[email protected]

  • 4 Koleinu August 2019

    Ann Hartstein, Chair [email protected]

    Food Insecurity Events: Now is the time to begin

    planning for the exciting fall fundraising events for our

    Food Insecurity efforts at B’nai Tikvah. We are hoping to

    have a group from B’nai Tikvah to participate in the

    September 22nd 3 mile Mini Walk for Hunger in

    conjunction with Temple Beth David in Westwood and the

    many other religious denominations in the South Area.

    The funds raised for this event go to support Project

    Bread, an organization that provides food for most of the

    food pantries in the area (including JF&CS Family Table

    South and the food pantries in Canton and Randolph.

    Please pick up information on the walk at the temple

    starting in mid-August. For more information, contact Ann

    Hartstein at [email protected]

    Watch for The Ride for Hunger on October 6. Everyone is

    welcome to ride to benefit JF&CS Family Table programs.

    This is a great way to welcome fall in New England and to

    contribute to fighting hunger in the greater Boston area.

    See flyers at the temple for more information.

    We continue to collect soup and peanut butter (40 of

    each) every month for Family Table South. Thanks to all

    who contribute every month.

    Future Programs to watch for: Watch for our

    exciting programming coming this fall focusing on LGBTQ

    educational programming and a continuation of our

    Immigration Discussion.

    CHESED Committee Update: Thanks so much to

    Judy Shapiro for her many years doing the work of

    the CHESED Committee. She is retiring from that

    responsibility this month. Fern Cagen is going to be

    leading up that effort and welcomes others who want

    to join in providing support to people in our

    community that might need some assistance. Please

    let the office know you are interested and they will

    put you in touch with Fern to discuss your interest in

    participating in the CHESED work.

    Jewish Big Brothers/Big Sisters is looking for

    YOU: Jew ish Big Brothers and Big Sisters is

    seeking additional volunteers to mentor boys and girls

    (especially boys)! Information will be on display in

    the lobby at the temple for the month of August.

    Please take a look and consider volunteering your

    time to make a significant difference in the lives of

    young Jewish boys and girls.

    The B’nai Tikvah Social Action Committee meets the

    4th Tuesday of every month at 7 pm at the temple.

    All are invited to join us at our meeting to discuss

    issues of interest and to participate in planning our

    programs.

    Words From Our Temple President Natalie Weinberg [email protected]

    As I begin my term as your president, I am excited by

    the changes and revitalization that are occurring to our

    congregation. It is true that the past few months have

    been challenging, since the Rabbi’s contract was not

    renewed. But this month we will be welcoming a new

    rabbi, Rabbi Leonard Gordon. Rabbi Gordon has many

    years of experience and brings a fresh outlook to our

    community.

    We are also welcoming a new cantor, whose name and

    cantorial ability you all know, Cantor Josh Grossman. So,

    for the first time in many years, our bimah will have both

    a Rabbi and a Cantor on it. Josh will be joining us in

    September. Unfortunately, due to previous

    commitments, Josh cannot be with us for the High

    Holidays. But fear not, we have engaged the services of

    Cantor Stephen Abramowitz, formerly of Ner Tamid in

    Peabody, as our Cantor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom

    Kippur.

    There are even more changes at B’nai Tikvah this year!

    Elissa Gordon has accepted the

    position of Operations Manager.

    She has already made the position

    hers and is comfortable with the

    new demands of the job.

    Michelle Langmead is now the Lead Teacher of our

    Hebrew School. Her enthusiasm and creativity which

    she brings to the job is boundless.

    There is even more! We are dedicating the Holocaust

    Memorial on September 15th. The purpose is to have a

    dedicated monument to remember and honor the 6

    million Jews we lost during WWII. The Memorial will

    also serve as a constant reminder and teaching tool for

    our children and the community at large.

    So, as we begin the new year, let’s all embrace one

    another as we move forward with exciting new

    changes and opportunities.

    B’Shalom

    mailto:[email protected]

  • August 2019 Koleinu 5

    Allison Morrissey received the "Youth of the Year

    Award" from the New England Region Federation of

    Jewish Men's Clubs.

    Ms. Morrissey, a student at Braintree High, was

    chosen for her leadership and volunteer activities

    thorough B'nai Tikvah in Canton, Massachusetts.

    Shown in the picture (l-r) Harvey Levine and Marshall

    Silberberg, Co-Presidents of B'nai Tikvah

    Brotherhood, Allison Morrissey, parents, Elissa Simon

    -Morrissey and Daniel Morrissey.

    Youth of the Year Award Winner

    Cantor’s Column

    Josh Grossman

    As we hit the halfway point of the summer months I

    submit my first, of what I hope will be many entries, to

    our bulletin. I want to begin by offering an opinion that

    might be unusual and even slightly unpopular in our

    region; I am anxiously awaiting the end of summer and

    coming of Fall. As some of you may know, I would

    gladly trade a snow shovel for a lawnmower any day.

    Joking aside, this fall holds so much special meaning for

    me personally. I’m greatly looking forward to the

    opportunities that lay directly in front of me over the

    coming weeks and months. I am humbled and honored

    to be named your cantor this year.

    At the same time, I am anxiously looking forward to

    spending time with my friends, students, and B’nai

    Tikvah as a whole, while deepening existing

    relationships and forming new ones. I am equally

    excited to be working with, and learning from, Rabbi

    Gordon. Although our time together has thus far been

    limited, it’s clear that our committees have done great,

    Our Condolences Richard Levine

    Beloved father and father-in-law of David and

    Paula Levine.

    Barbara Levine

    Beloved wife of the late Richard Levine and

    beloved mother and mother-in-law of David

    and Paula Levine.

    Lillian Levin

    Beloved wife of the late Morris Levin and

    beloved mother and mother-in-law of Susan

    and Marc Orent.

    Jean Primack

    Beloved sister of Ed and Adrienne Misiph.

    Leo Lennick

    Beloved Husband of Dorothy Lennick, Step-

    father of Adrienne & David Jacobson and Todd

    & Lisa Bello, Brother-in-Law of Benita & Edward

    Goldman, Grandfather of Joshua, Benjamin,

    Sydney Jacobson, Samuel & Rachel Bello.

    and often thankless, work in

    finding him.

    Psalms instructs us to number our

    days, that we may gain a heart of

    wisdom. My days and hours will be

    divided many ways; preparing for and sharing the bima

    with the Rabbi on Shabbatot and Chagim, teaching my

    class, working with b’nai mitzvah students, classes,

    meetings and personal study (lots and lots of personal

    study). Despite this, I want it known that nothing is

    more important to me than being available for the

    families and people that make up B’nai Tikvah for

    discussion, suggestions, or anything else. Ever since the

    time my Norwood community came to Canton years ago,

    I have been made to feel at home and welcomed. This

    fall, I am so happy to be able to begin to reciprocate.

    I wish all a wonderful and relaxing remainder of

    summer.

    See you soon, Joshua

  • 6 Koleinu August 2019

    SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

    28

    Minyan 7:30pm

    29

    Minyan 7:30pm

    30

    Minyan 7:30pm

    31

    Minyan 7:30pm

    1 Minyan 6:40am

    Minyan 7:30pm

    2

    Candles 7:44

    Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30pm

    3 Shabbat Services 9:30am

    4

    Exec Mtg 9:30am

    HH Ticket Assist 10am & 6pm

    Memorial Garden Mtg 10am

    Minyan 7:30pm

    5

    HH Ticket Assist 10am

    Minyan 7:30pm

    6 Torah Study 10:30am

    HH Ticket Assist 6:30pm

    Minyan 7:30pm

    7

    Minyan 7:30pm

    8 Minyan 6:40am

    Minyan 7:30pm

    9

    Candles 7:35

    Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30pm

    10

    Shabbat Services 9:30am

    Class with Rabbi Gordon then services 8:00pm

    11

    Services in Milton (pg. 3)

    Minyan 7:30pm

    12

    Board of Directors Mtg 7pm

    Minyan 7:30pm

    13 Torah Study 10:30am

    Minyan 7:30pm

    14

    Minyan 7:30pm

    15 Minyan 6:40am

    Minyan 7:30pm

    16

    Candles 7:26

    Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30pm

    17 Shabbat Services 9:30am

    18 Family Table

    Minyan 7:30pm

    19

    Minyan 7:30pm

    20 Torah Study 10:30am

    Minyan 7:30pm

    21

    Minyan 7:30pm

    22 Minyan 6:40am

    Minyan 7:30pm

    23

    Candles 7:15

    Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30pm

    24

    Shabbat Services 9:30am

    Soul Stroll

    25

    Minyan 7:30pm

    26

    HH Ticket Assist 10am & 6pm

    Ritual Mtg 7pm

    Minyan 7:30pm

    27 Torah Study 10:30am

    Minyan 7:30pm

    28

    Minyan 7:30pm

    29 Minyan 6:40am

    Minyan 7:30pm

    30

    Candles 7:03

    Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30pm

    31 Shabbat Services 9:30am

    Erev Tisha B’Av

    Tisha B’Av

    High Holiday Dates

    Erev Rosh Hashanah Sept. 29 Erev Sukkot Oct. 13

    Erev Yom Kippur Oct. 8 Shemini Atzeret Oct. 22

  • August 2019 Koleinu 7

  • 8 Koleinu August 2019

    House Committee Report Steve Bernstein, Chair [email protected]

    The House Committee has been busy all summer preparing for the High Holidays.

    By the time you receive this newsletter, you should have

    received a note from the Office regarding the new

    security measures for the building with instructions how

    to obtain your FOB for building entry. All the doors will

    be closed at all times and you’ll need a FOB to enter

    even on Shabbat. Safety is paramount and it just the

    way it will be moving forward. For Special events such

    as Bar/Bat Mitzvahs other security measures will be

    taken to allow guests to enter the building.

    I am sure by now you’ve seen our new out side lawn

    sign. Thanks to Adrienne Jacobson and her Committee

    for all their hard work on the design, permitting, and

    construction. This week we are making the electrical

    connections to illuminate the sign, and planning the new

    landscaping for the front of the building and around the

    sign.

    The Committee is also ordering the components for the

    new Sukkah which will be erected at the rear of the

    building adjacent to the shed right before Sukkot. See

    the Brotherhood article for the building date and details.

    We have been busy with a lot of things including the

    new security system. We’ll also be upgrading the

    alarm, fire, and Wi-fi systems in the next few weeks. I’ll

    send an email out as soon as these are in-place.

    Below are notes from our Landscape Architect who

    is working with Roxy regarding the new

    landscaping at the front. Thought you should

    know.

    Roxy removed all the daffodil bulbs from the

    front island so we just have to work around

    the existing utilities. I need to:

    revise the planting plan to better align with the

    sign location;

    change or remove the proposed trees since I

    think they'll block the sign

    show relocating existing shrubs from the front

    island to screen the memorial circle from the

    street (and add rhododendrons based on her

    email today)

    show loam and seed to transition the grade

    along the existing walk to the new memorial

    area

    circulate for your review, then request pricing

    from contractors. A couple of my favorites still

    have some availability in August, so hopefully

    we can connect you with someone good.

    We will meet in August 14, 2019 at 7 pm.

  • August 2019 Koleinu 9

  • 10 Koleinu August 2019

    B’nai Tikvah Holocaust Memorial Courtyard Project

    Why a Holocaust Memorial? Why Now?

    The reasons are all too clear, with signals coming from Massachusetts as well as across the country. Fires being

    set at the homes of rabbis, swastikas being painted on the walls of schools, or people being killed as they prayed

    in their temples, we cannot allow these acts of hatred to be met without action.

    Our community has formed a committee which has been diligently working to raise funds to create a beautiful

    meditative Holocaust Garden. It is an important way to remember those people lost from our local community as

    well as those lost around the globe. It will be located on the side of the building extending the current meditation

    garden. An 18' tile mosaic mural will be mounted on the side of the building, lit and protected; it represents

    various sites in Europe during this period of our history. There is a center granite monument with an eternal light

    surrounded by a Star of David with the names of concentration camps etched in stone. We will include granite

    benches as well as other places to sit and meditate. There will be a special plaque listing platinum, gold, silver,

    and brick donors.

    Please understand this project has been chosen to begin our quest to leave our mark for future generations. We

    must let our children and grandchildren know that we must never forget. When we dedicate the memorial on

    September 15, 2019, we are telling the world we are here, we know the past, we understand the

    present and are committing to our future.

    For your part in keeping their memory alive, we invite you to donate to the B’nai Tikvah Holocaust

    Memorial. For these levels, you will be acknowledged. Here are some ways for you to contribute:

    Brick builder $118

    Silver contributor $250

    Gold contributor $500

    Platinum contributor $1,000

    A general contribution of $36 to honor the six million Jews who perished is also appreciated.

    Natalie Weinberg, Chairman [email protected] 781-341-4267

    mailto:[email protected]

  • August 2019 Koleinu 11

    To All Brotherhood Members

    As you all know there is no Brotherhood President so far. However, Brotherhood will function on a committee basis

    overseen by the Brotherhood Board. If sufficient volunteers are available we will continue with our normally

    scheduled programs.

    Brotherhood at B'nai Tikvah will still exist. It will be run as a committee without a head.

    Keeper of the Flame

    Congratulations to Stan Zoll

    on being chosen as this year’s

    Keeper of the Flame. Stan

    keeps “behind the scenes” yet

    through his multitude of

    connections Stan has provided

    Brotherhood with prominent

    speakers from politicians to

    professors. Through his

    efforts Stan has helped make

    our programs successful.

    Join Brotherhood on Sunday,

    November 3rd at Temple Israel

    in Sharon where we will honor

    Stan as this year’s B’nai

    Tikvah Brotherhood Keeper of

    the Flame. Look for more

    information in future bulletins.

    Opening Program

    The first Brotherhood program

    of the Fall will be held on

    Monday, September 9th at

    6:30. Our guest speaker will

    be author, Alexander

    Newman. Mr. Newman will

    be discussing his book, “Esau:

    The Bible’s Mightiest Villain”.

    Sukkah

    The tentative date for the

    Sukkah construction is

    Sunday, October 6.

    Brotherhood will provide a

    complimentary breakfast for

    those who help build the

    Sukkah. Reservations are

    requested so we know how

    much food to prepare.

  • 12 Koleinu August 2019

    Notes from the Outreach/Membership Committee Phillis Hewson, Chair [email protected]

    B'nai Tikvah welcomes all who wish to participate in Jewish life: singles, couples and families of all forms; interfaith couples; individuals with disabilities; all people regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and financial means. Together we will share moments of joy, as well as times of sadness, as we immerse ourselves in the beauty of our Jewish tradition.

    This tradition takes on many forms, as exemplified by our religious services and programs. If you have not already done so, join us on Shabbat, beginning at 9:30, for an uplifting experience. This is followed by a delicious kiddush and socializing. Or attend one of our educational, musical, social action, or even one of our alternative Shabbat programs.

    If you are a "returning"member of our congregation ask yourself if you have taken the opportunity to participate in something our temple offers to stimulate your mind, to give you peace, or a sense of belonging, or to just "get out" and enjoy the company of other like minded people.

    If you are a prospective member, or know someone who might like to be, please feel free to contact me.

    B'Shalom!

    The Membership Committee's primary objective is to build B'nai Tikvah's membership base; but our mission is so much more than that. Our goal is to help our temple be a community where our members have a sense of belonging. We strive to involve and stimulate as well as plan activities. Join us with your warm hearts, creative minds and visions, and help us continue to build B'nai Tikvah into a safe and inclusive spiritual home for all.

  • August 2019 Koleinu 13

    Ritually Speaking [email protected] Ellie Sirk & Dena Kaufman, Co-Chairs

    How much do you know about Tisha B’Av?

    Tisha B’Av, the ninth of the month of Av, is a day of

    mourning for Jews. It is the saddest day in the Jewish

    calendar, and over the centuries many tragic events

    happened - or were traditionally said to have happened -

    on this date. These include the capture of Bethar, which

    marked the final defeat of Bar Kochba‘s rebellion against

    the Romans, and the razing of Jerusalem by the Romans.

    The edict of King Edward I compelling the Jews of England

    to leave the country was signed on the ninth of Av in

    1290, the Jews were expelled from Spain on that day in

    1492, and World War I broke out in 1914.

    1. Which of the following events did not happen on Tisha

    B’Av?

    A. Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon destroyed the First

    Holy Temple in Jerusalem

    B. The Israelites in the desert cried after the spies

    give a frightening report of the Promised Land

    C. Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain expelled from their

    realm all Jews who refused to convert to Christianity

    D. Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit in the Garden

    of Eden

    2. When the 9th of Av coincides with Shabbat:

    A. The fast is postponed to Sunday

    B. The fast is advanced to Thursday

    C. The fast is held as usual

    D. The fast is canceled due to the sanctity of Shabbat 1. a

    2. a

    3. c

    4. c

    5. c

    3. The book of Eichah (Lamentations), which is

    recited on Tisha B’Av was composed by:

    A. Moses, the greatest prophet of all time

    B. Ezekiel, who witnessed the ravages of exile in

    his lifetime

    C. Jeremiah, as a warning to the people prior to

    the destruction of Jerusalem

    D. An unknown poet who flourished during the

    Geonic era

    4. On the 9th of Av we do not wear leather shoes:

    A. To remind us of Yom Kippur, when leather

    shoes are not worn

    B. To fulfill the verse “They walked from

    Jerusalem on the soles of their feet”

    C. To be uncomfortable, like mourners

    D. To be closer to the ground, humble and low

    5. When Moshiach comes, the 9th of Av will be:

    A. Forgotten

    B. Observed as usual

    C. A festive holiday

    D. A half day fast

    Afghans for Hospitalized Veterans

    Again this year I am hoping, with your help, to

    continue the mitzvah of providing afghans, scarves

    and shawls for our hospitalized veterans. My next

    delivery will be in October so you still have time to

    participate. Contact me at [email protected]

    when your project is complete.

    Phyllis Lerner has lovingly made lots of knitted squares

    to be joined into afghans, shawls or scarves. If you are

    interested in making something from these squares,

    please let me know.

    Thanks in advance. A happy and healthy New Year to

    all. Harriet

    https://www.myjewishlearning.com/history/Ancient_and_Medieval_History/539_BCE-632_CE/Palestine_Under_Roman_Rule.shtmlmailto:[email protected]

  • 14 Koleinu August 2019

    Soul Stroll is one of B’nai Tikvah’s Shabbat alternative

    programs, offering a different path into celebrating

    Shabbat. Through Soul Stroll, we spend one Saturday

    morning a month on a group hike exploring the natural

    world in the area and talking a little about that week’s

    Torah reading.

    Another benefit of Soul Stroll

    To connect with each other: Walking together

    gives us the chance for more relaxed conversations,

    getting to know each other a little more personally,

    with no meeting agendas or siddur-directed speech.

    When Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel described his

    marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., he said his feet

    were praying. So come find a new path into our rich

    heritage, and join B’nai Tikvah’s Soul Stroll as we pray

    with our feet.

    Some of the hikes we’ve strolled so far:

    Lech Lecha – Get up and go to the land that I

    will show you. We hiked the Boardwalk Loop

    trail at Moose Hill Audubon Sanctuary, Sharon.

    “Rise, walk in the land, to its length and to its

    breadth, for I will give it to you."

    Behar - Resting the Land – We hiked around

    Moose Hill Farm in Sharon, talking about the

    environmental wisdom of Torah’s commandment

    “In the seventh year the land shall have a

    Sabbath of complete rest” and the Jubilee year

    (50th) when families who lost their land due to

    debt are restored to their property (preventing

    the permanent accumulation of wealth or

    poverty).

    Please join us for one or more dates. It’s good for

    the body and soul.

    Soul Stroll – Another Path into Jewish Wisdom Written by: Janice Halpern

    https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/what-is-shemita-the-sabbatical-year/

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    Observing Yahrzeit on the anniversary of a loved one’s death is a Jewish tradition. In Judaism, there is a focus on carrying on the memory of those before us from generation to generation. Family and friends light Yahrzeit candles which burn for twenty-four hours, they say the mourner’s kaddish prayer, and often donate money to their temple in honor of their loved one’s memory. Additionally, the Yahrzeit candle is lit on four other designated days of the year, called Yizkor dates - Yom Kippur, Shemini Atzeret, eighth day of Pesach, & second day of Shavuot.

    Yahrzeit Observances

    August 1 Hyman Halpern Father of Ralph Halpern

    Samuel Misiph Brother of Edwin Misiph

    August 2 Arnold Baron Brother of Herbert Baron

    Martin Berenson Brother of Karen Harsfield

    Lillian Chaitman Aunt of Phyllis Lerner

    Joanna Connors Daughter of Jerry & Marcia Connors

    Benson Diamond Husband of Ruth Diamond

    Jane Fine Sister-in-law of Harvey Malin

    Bessie Ostrow Mother of Mona Lotto

    August 3 Pearl Cohen Aunt of Marty Packer

    David Katzenell Father of Myra Potischman

    Lillian Orkin Mother of Leo Orkin

    Marion Roberts Mother of Harriet Blackman

    August 4 Morris Barnet Father of Albert Barnet

    Joel Grobtuch Brother of Renee Tepper

    Rachel Shore Stepmother of Zelda Baron

    Alfred Stern Father of Cathy Stern

    Dora Weinberg Mother of Dr. Kenneth Weinberg

    August 5 Max Baron Father of Herbert Baron

    Roslyn Lavien Sister of Anita Podolsky

    Minerva Marateck Mother of Gloria Solon

    Bertha Spector Mother of Irving Spector

    August 6 Irving Gelewitz Father of Sylvia Lipsky

    Jenny Kaplan Grandmother of Marjorie Litman

    Norman Weiss Brother of Selma Blacker

    August 7 George Bello Father of Stanley Bello

    August 8 Leonard Fisher Husband of Evelyn Fisher

    Arthur Freedman Father of Harriette Levine

    Renee Mandell Friend of Ruth Diamond

    Elaine B. Shindler Sister of Eric Dickstein

    Herbert Singer Husband of Beverly Singer

    August 9 Gerald Baizen Father of Andrew & Rebecca Baizen

    Esther Feldman Mother-in-law of Judith Feldman

    Max Gilman Grandfather of Kayla Friedman

    Melvin Sandler Father of Adrienne Misiph

    August 10 Matthew Raphael Hefez Husband of Mervat Hefez

    August 11 Norman Katz Father of Andrea Katz

    August 12 Tilly Cohen Aunt of Ruth Myers

    David Sandler Brother-in-law of Elise Sandler

    Ida Saperstein Mother of Paul Saperstein

    Eli Sherman Father of Philip Sherman

    August 13 Walter Silver Father of Marc Silver

    August 15 Michael M Dickson Father of Cassiele Simons

    Fay Goldman Mother of Harriet Burak

    Sadye Swartz Mother of Melvin Swartz

    August 17 Louis Barroll Father of Sheila Levine

    Sarah Bat Baruch Mother of Faivish Shavlov

    August 18 Ruth Olansky Bauman Stepmother of Heidi Wortzman

    Anna Hannington Grandmother of Sandra Richmond

    Harry Lapin Father of Myra Pransky

    Leonard Lapin Brother of Myra Pransky

    Mary Lit Mother of Leonard Lit

    Eva Rosenfield Aunt of Beatrice Spiro

    Lena Sacks Grandmother of Barbara Finkle

    Harry Simon Uncle of Beverly Singer

    August 19 Shlomit Goldberg Daughter of Lillian Goldberg

    August 20 Esther Widrow Mother of Michael Widrow

    Florence Wish Mother of Michael Wish

    August 22 Sylvia Lurie Mother-in-law of Cindy Lurie

    Irving Tisnor Father of Elise Wolfert

    Rose Schultz Weisthal Mother of Harvey Weisthal

    August 23 Louis Goldstein Father of Janet Promisel

    Raphael Harsfield Father of Jeffrey Harsfield

    August 24 Blanche Berenson Mother of Karen Harsfield

    Rose Schneider Mother of Helene Frank

    August 25 Janice Leavitt Sister of Eleanor Borr

    Lenore Lederman Sister of Sandra Abel

    Morris Rosenthal Father of Milton Rosenthal

    August 26 Braina Lan Grandmother of Simeon Korisky

    August 27 Thelma Hahn Mother of Patty Weiss

    Rebecca Singer Mother-in-law of Beverly Singer

    August 28 Ruth Allen Grandmother of Marci Shaw

    Ida Sherman Mother of Philip Sherman

    August 29 Joseph Davis Grandfather of Elyse Cohen

    Henry Fine Father-in-law of Harvey Malin

    August 30 Sadie Weiss Mother of Selma Blacker

    Arlene Werner Mother of Jeffrey Werner

    August 31 Celia Wunsch Mother of Audrey Druker

    http://www.shiva.com/learning-center/commemorate/yitzkor/

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    Pre-need planning / interfaith sections available

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