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Purim Shpiel, Masquerade, and Silent Auction

March 15, 2014

Celebrate Purim, enjoy a Les Miserable-themed Shpiel, and participate in our largest fundraiser of the year to ensure that Temple

Shalom can always welcome those looking for a spiritual home without regard to financial circumstances. Enjoy an evening of laughter, fun, food, drink, costume or casual dress, and fundraising. Click here for a donation form to contribute an item to the auction:

Sports tickets or memorabilia

Time at a vacation home or other travel experience

Gift certificates to your favorite restaurant or spa

Special skills or services

Artistic work

Special access around D.C. or beyond

Frequent flyer miles

Anything else you feel would interest others

Continue reading below for answers to all your questions and an exciting preview of what you can go home with!

RSVP by March 5, 2014 AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Please RSVP as soon as possible to help us plan and organize. You can RSVP online here, return the RSVP card you will receive in the mail, during Sunday school, or by contacting the Office. Yes, you can show up at the door. We’re Jewish; there will be plenty of food! But please RSVP if possible. On March 15, best bet is to email donate@templeshalom.net.

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Frequently Asked Questions What: An evening of laughter, fun, food, drink and fundraising, with a

cocktail hour, traditional Purim Shpiel, heavy gourmet hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and an amazing silent auction. You won’t leave hungry or empty handed!

Where: Temple Shalom’s Social Hall and Sanctuary When: Saturday, March 15, 2014, 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. with Tot Purim at 5:30

p.m. in the Chapel. Childcare: Yes, from 6 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. See details below. Admission: See donation and sponsorship guidelines below.

4 Purim Mitzvot (Commandments) Megillah: Purim Shpiel and Megillah Reading begin at 6:45 p.m. One of the

Purim mitzvot (commandments) is to hear the Megillah read from the Book of Esther twice: once at night and once during the day. This evening you will enjoy a Les Miserable-theme Shpiel!

In order to properly fulfill the mitzvah of Megillah, it is necessary to hear every word during the reading. For this reason it is imperative that people not talk to each other during the Megillah reading.

Gifts to poor: Matanot La'evyonim (giving to the poor) is a mitzvah all year round.

But the mitzvah to do so on Purim is in addition to the general mitzvah of tzedakah (charity). To fulfill the mitzvah of Matanot La'evyonim, one must give to two poor individuals. Please bring non-perishable food on Erev Purim, and we will ensure that it is donated to S.O.M.E. on Purim day. (see S.O.M.E.’s Wish List)

Seudah: It is a mitzvah of Purim to enjoy a Seudah (Festive Meal) and to drink

until you cannot tell the difference between the “cursed be Haman” and “blessed be Mordechai.” There will be food and drink (wine, beer, soda) a plenty to allow you to fulfill this mitzvah. And most of our Members should be able to eat our dairy/fish spread that will include delicious vegan and gluten-free selections.

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Giving Gifts: Every Jew is commanded on Purim to give at least one Mishloach Manot (Purim gift basket) containing at least two different types of ready-to-eat food items. Although we will not be arranging this for the congregation this year, please consider fulfilling this mitzvah by making a gift to another member of our congregation, especially one of our new families!

For more information on the four Purim mitzvot, visit here or talk to a member of the Clergy!

Donations and Sponsorships

Donations: The Purim Shpiel is a religious service for which we do not charge admission. All are welcome regardless of a donation. Because this evening is also our largest fundraiser of the year, your donations will be greatly appreciated. We suggest $36 per person, but please consider a higher sponsorship level if you are able:

Mordechai and Esther Hosts ($1,800+) Anne and Marc Feinberg Stanley Nehmer Special Events Fund

Patrons ($1,000+)

Benefactors ($500+) Temple Shalom Brotherhood Eli Newberger Speakers Fund Betsy and Bill Kingery Michael and Leslie Rubin

Sponsors ($200+)

Temple Shalom’s Women of Reform Judaism/Sisterhood

Rabbi Rachel Ackerman

Harvey & Fran Berger

Allison Druin and Ben Bederson

The Feibus Family

Andy and Lisa Levine

Louise Levine

Walter and Rachel Miller

Beverly Potter

JoHanna Potts

Eliot Waxman and Jennifer Main

Supporters ($125+)

Susan and Mike Gerecht

Michael Horowitz & Vickie Rocha

Barbara and Herb Jacobowitz

Beth Janoff and Peter Wolk

Scott Kravetz

Lucky & Irv Malmut

Andrea Mark

David and Nancy Wanicur

Stefanie Weldon and Dan Lahn

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All of our higher sponsor levels will be acknowledged online, in our program, and in the Shofar. But donations of all sizes are what make it possible for Temple Shalom to offer the programming, services, and people that make our Jewish and spiritual home so vibrant. We thank you for whatever support you can provide!

Other Important Stuff Attire: Come in costume or casual dress. Be sure to pre-order your feather

mask or crown (and groger) when you RSVP. They are $10 per set. But we encourage all to come in more elaborate costumes and masks that will put the kids to shame!

Masquerade: You may ask why is it a Masquerade celebration. Dressing in costume

on Purim is a long tradition with many explanations. The most common is probably that the miracle celebrated by Purim is not one as easily seen as a “sea splitting.” Dressing up in costumes reminds us that many miracles occur only because of the hidden hand of the Eternal. To celebrate that, we hide ourselves by appearing as something else, while our true selves remain hidden underneath the masquerade.

Tot Purim: Make sure your Tots enjoy Tot Purim at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel. Childcare: The TaSTY Youth Group will be providing childcare and a kids’

dinner from 6 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. while you enjoy the festivities upstairs. We suggest a $10 per child donation to help support TaSTY’s

amazing programming and efforts to build a Temple gaga pit. Please note that TaSTY childcare will be ending at 9:00 p.m.;

checkout from the auction will continue through 9:30 p.m. This will allow our TaSTY sitters to start raising funds for Special Olympics at 9 p.m. with their Dance-A-Thon!

More Kids: The upstairs evening is designed for an adult crowd, and the Shpiel

this year will focus on political humor. But as with all of our Temple events, the faces of our children remind us of our bright future and parents are welcome to invite their children at their discretion to enjoy the upstairs evening, especially the Shpiel!

Questions: Email donate@templeshalom.net, or call the Office.

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What Will You Win?

(Highlights as of March 5, 2014)

Raffle

You will have a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime experience and some of today’s most exciting electronic gizmos:

Hot Air Balloon Ride for One -- See description under the Auction for full details.

iPad Mini with Retina Display -- The latest generation iPad Mini with 7.9-inch Retina Display comes with ultrafast Wi-Fi, 16 GB of memory, and all the quality you expect from Apple.

Kindle Paperwhite -- This best-in-class e-reader has a 6-inch, high- resolution display with Next-Gen Built-in Light, Wi-Fi. The Paperwhite is 30% lighter than an iPad Mini, its battery lasts weeks, and has no screen glare even in the brightest sunlight.

FitBit Flex Wireless Activity + Sleep Wristband -- FitBit is the latest craze in the fitness world. This sleek wristband is with you all the time to help motivate you to keep moving with real-time stats right on your wrist: steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, stairs climbed, and active minutes throughout the day. At night, track your sleep and wake up silently with a vibrating alarm. “I can attest to the fact that I LOVE my new FitBit,” says Temple Shalom’s Executive Vice President Linda Gurevich.

Tickets: $20 each, or three (3) tickets for $50.

Raffle tickets will be on sale in advance of the event, and you don’t need to be present to win.

Write name on back of ticket(s) and drop in the corresponding bowl to vote for your favorite item(s). Buy more tickets to vote more than once or for more than one item!

We thank Betsy and Bill Kingery for their generous support for the raffle items!

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Silent Auction

Fun with the Clergy Jewish Museum of Maryland with Rabbi Feshbach -- Join Rabbi Feshbach on

his inaugural visit to the Jewish Museum of Maryland in Baltimore, and the historic Lloyd Street and B’nai Israel Synagogues for up to 8 people. You will enjoy together a guided tour of the Museum and the Synagogues, and then dine together and reflect on the experience at the famous Attman’s Jewish delicatessen across the street.

Dinner for 8 with Andy and Cantor Lisa Levine -- Experience true Italian handmade pizza cooked in the Levines’ outdoor pizza oven, accompanied by delicious fresh sides from the garden.

PJ Havdalah Service with Rabbi Rachel -- Rabbi Rachel will join you and three families at your home for a special Saturday evening havdalah service in your PJs (or at least with your kids in their PJs). She will show off her new challah baking talents with a fresh homemade challah!

Challah and the Zoo with Rabbi Rachel -- Treat your children to a special Sunday in the summer when they and two of their friends bake challah with Rabbi Rachel at her home in D.C. and then visit the zoo while the bread rises.

Travel & Adventures Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two (2): A Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure for You, or

A Gift They Will Thank You for Again and Again! -- Float for an hour above the treetops and below the clouds. When you land, celebrate with a Champagne Toast or soft drinks. Rides can be taken close to home, or while on vacation. You or the gift recipient can choose from 200 locations, nationwide, including locations within 60 miles of D.C. You do not need to choose your location until you are ready to book your flight. Tickets are fully transferrable, and the ride can be taken anytime in the next 12 months. (Minimum bid $240; retail value $400.)

Hot Air Balloon Ride for Four (4) -- Same as above, except for four (4) people! (Minimum bid $480; retail value $800.)

Week and Weekend in the Woods (www.thewoods.com) -- Disconnect from the world and reconnect with your family as you enjoy either a week or a weekend at one of West Virginia’s premier vacation communities where you will enjoy hiking, basketball, racquetball, sauna, Jacuzzi, indoor and outside pools, golf, spa treatments, and so much more! Cabin sleeps 8 with a king, 2 twins, queen sleeper sofa and double sleeper sofa. Just 90 minutes from the Temple but truly a

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world away thanks to Marc and Anne Feinberg. (Must be used within 1 year from roughly May through October 2014.)

Deep Creek Lake (www.vrbo.com/387375) -- Enjoy a week at majestic Deep Creek Lake at this beautiful 3 bedroom/2.5 bath townhome that sleeps 8. Perfect for a family vacation or romantic getaway for two. Within walking distance of restaurants, an arcade, and miniature golf, and three-minute drive to skiing and golf at Wisp. This is your perfect vacation spot from September 8, 2014 through May 21, 2015 thanks to Mark and Diane Ross. (Certain blackout dates apply.)

Solomons Island Adventure -- Start your adventure at 10 a.m. when you and three guests depart Solomons Island (90 minutes from Temple) with Captain Robert Krauss on his 28-foot Catalina sailboat. You will enjoy sandwiches, drinks and the Captain’s narration through early afternoon. Regain your land-legs with four passes to one of Maryland’s finest small museums, Calvert Marine

Museum (www.calvertmarinemuseum.com). The Museum offers fun, hands-on experiences at the mouth of the Patuxent River. End the day by exploring all the quaint shops and restaurants of Solomons Island.

Golf at Stonewall Resort (Roanoke, West Virginia) -- Enjoy four (4) rounds of

golf (a $300 value) at AAA Four Diamond Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia. This beautiful lakeside resort offers it all inside the 1,900-acre Stonewall Resort State Park that can be explored by boat (available for rental), hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and mountain biking with plenty of fishing to enjoy when you are not on the golf course. Then rejuvenate in the Mtn. Laurel Spa and lounge in our Adirondack chairs overlooking the lake. After a day full of fun, you can savor the finest local and regional ingredients by discovering our three unique restaurants.

Learn to Ski at Liberty Mountain -- Enjoy two (2) Learn to Ski or Snowboard

Packages at Liberty Mountain Resort good through end of 2014-2015 ski season. Package includes a lift ticket restricted to the beginner ski areas, complete rental of ski or snowboard equipment, and 90 minute class lesson. (Certain restrictions apply.)

The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School -- Two (2) general admission tickets to experience an aerial forest adventure on the Park’s 13 separate courses of varying levels of difficulty, creating over 150 unique rope and zip line challenges. For more info, check out the Park’s new video featuring Temple Shalom’s own Mike and Luke Rubin.

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Kids Adventures: Week of Summer Camp -- Enjoy a week at summer camp from Kids Adventures at Takoma Park Elementary School. For full details of Kids Adventures offerings and locations, visit www.kidsadventures.net/programs/summercamp.htm.

Kids After Hours: Week of Summer Camp -- 1 week of summer 2014 camp at North Chevy Chase Elementary School. Swimming, sports, arts & crafts, field trips, science, fun, games and new friends! Visit http://www.kidsafterhours.com for more information.

ShadowLand Laser Adventures (www.shadowlandadventures.com) -- Enjoy one triple play pass for three adventures useable at all five ShadowLand locations. No need to play all three at once nor do all three adventures need to be played by the same person.

Six Flags America -- Ride the roller coasters and other attractions with two (2) one-day admission tickets valid from April 5 - July 31, 2014.

Taste of Camp Harlam -- Certificate to try out a Taste of Camp Harlam Oct. 10-12, 2014 for kids in Grades 2-5. See if Jewish summer camp is right for your children! Certificate is good for two children and will be awarded to split between top two bidders. Perfect for two friends to share!

Romance, Rest, and Relaxation Put the Spice Back in the Romance -- Your Hyatt Regency Bethesda’s Romance

Package will begin on a Friday or Saturday night with a chilled bottle of Champagne and strawberries on arrival, Rose petal turndown, Continental Breakfast for two, Complimentary Parking, Early Check-in, and Late Check-out. Saturday overnight childcare for up to 3 children ages 4+ will be provided by Mike & Leslie Rubin at their home in Kensington, MD, subject to a mutually agreeable Saturday night. This is the perfect “getaway” to put the spice back in the romance.

Date Night: Dinner and a Movie -- Your date just south of Chevy Chase Circle will begin with dinner for two (2) at Arucola Osteria with a $30 gift certificate to the neighborhood’s favorite Italian restaurant, serving only the freshest of ingredients with a daily changing menu. After enjoying the extensive wine list at a quaint inside table or dining alfresco on the patio, go back in time to enjoy a movie the way they use to be shown at the Avalon Theatre with a certificate for two (2) movie tickets and medium popcorns.

Serenity Zone Med Spa Facial, Manicure and Spa Party (www.serenityzone.com) -- Pamper yourself with a Serenity Facial and Serenity

Manicure for you; and host a Spa Party for you and three guests (4 total). The

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Spa Party will last a minimum of 1 hour, during which Serenity will treat you and your guests to a paraffin hand treatment; aromatherapy tension reliever for your scalp, neck and shoulders; a half-face demo of Serenity’s instant face lift; and brow or lip wax service. You and your guests will also be able to book a complimentary session with a health coach, as well as other special offers and discounts on the day. Make it a true party with refreshments and eats (wine and champagne encouraged)! (Certificate must be used within 45 days.)

Restore Your Balance with Pilates -- Enjoy a private lesson on pilates equipment, followed by five (5) group fitness classes (pilates mat, yoga, total fitness and/or barre) at Balance, your pilates, yoga and gyrotonic studio in Bethesda.

Aveda Salon & Spa Bethesda (www.aveda-bethesda.com) -- Be pampered at one of Bethesda’s premier salons and spas with a $122 gift certificate for a haircut and manicure.

Yoga at Temple Shalom -- Enjoy the last three (3) Sunday yoga classes at Temple Shalom with Gayatri from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. March 23, March 29, and April 6.

Fun for Foodies and Wine Lovers Wine Tasting for 20 at Total Wine (www.totalwine.com) -- Wine lovers rejoice

with a private wine tasting for 20 at which you will enjoy eight of Total Wine’s premium wines at this two-hour tasting (California Dreaming, Taste of Italy, or Tour de France) (McClean, Virginia, 20 minutes from Temple.)

L’Auberge Chez Francois, Great Falls, Virginia -- Enjoy a birthday or anniversary with this $250 gift certificate to one of Washington’s best restaurant experiences since 1954, which remains one of Washingtonian’s 100 Very Best Restaurants.

A Taste of 8407 Kitchen Bar (Silver Spring) -- Enjoy a four-course chef’s tasting menu for two (2) people prepared by Executive Chef Justin Bittner.

Lebanese Taverna, Bethesda (www.lebanesetaverna.com) -- Enjoy the best Lebanese food in the country with this $50 gift certificate to Lebanese Taverna’s Bethesda location.

Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza (www.petesapizza.com) -- Enjoy New Haven-style pizza in Silver Spring with $60 in gift cards to Pete’s, your chef-driven Italian restaurant specializing in New Haven-style pizza, and your “neighborhood pizza and beer joint.” Offering dine-in and curb-side service in Silver Spring!

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Haven Pizzeria Napoletana (www.havenpizzeria.com) -- Enjoy authentic New Haven-style pizza in Bethesda with a $50 gift card to D.C.’s only coal fired pizza, where you can also enjoy an extensive Italian wine list and fantastic beer selection while walking on oak floors reclaimed from the Maker’s Mark Distillery in Lexington, KY and a marble bar that used to be part of the floor at Independence Hall.

Brooklyn’s Deli & Catering (North Potomac) -- $50 in gift cards to enjoy a true New York Deli. According to the Washington Post: “Homesick New Yorkers (and Deli lovers everywhere), look no further: A great corned beef sandwich is available right in Washington’s own back yard. At Brooklyn’s Deli, owner Guy Brandt has done his best to replicate New York’s most famous sandwich... he cooks his own corned beef...Come hungry, leave happy.” Donation thanks to Guy Brandt.

Creative Cakes (www.creativecakes.com) -- $50 gift card to enjoy Temple Shalom’s neighbor and one of the premier custom cake company’s in the Washington, D.C. area. Let them create the perfect cake for you -- it will taste and look extraordinary.

Potomac Wines & Spirits (Georgetown) -- Enjoy a $100 gift certificate to one of

the areas’ finest wine stores on M Street in Georgetown.

JennyCakes Bakery -- Your choice of one 9-inch cake of your choice or one

dozen cupcakes of your choice at Kensington’s favorite bakery.

Denizens Brewing Co. (www.denizensbrewingco.com) -- Denizens is a craft brewery opening steps from the Silver Spring Metro in Summer 2014, serving European-style lagers, American-style ales, Belgian-inspired beers, sour beers, and barrel-aged beers to both the craft beer aficionado and those new to high quality brews. The winner will receive one 750 ml bottle of Denizens’ first five (5) limited release beers (5 bottles in total) over the course of the next year. These premium, barrel-aged craft beers are produced and sold on a limited basis, and the winner will be guaranteed to receive a bottle of each when released.

Taste. Tour. Unwind -- Enjoy wine and food pairing for two (2) at Linganore Winecellars, located in Frederick County. Begin your visit with a guided tour to learn the history of Linganore and the process of winemaking. Your visit will continue with a monthly wine and food pairing which features a selection of wines and samples of gourmet foods such as cheeses, chocolates, or desserts. Expert staff will guide you through your tasting. Then unwind with a picnic and bottle of wine on our patio, lawn or in the Tasting Room.

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Mamma Lucia (www.mammaluciarestaurants.com/)-- Take the whole family for classic Italian food with $100 in gift cards to Mamma Lucia!

Tapas and Sangria Dinner for 6: Transport yourself to sunny Spain for the evening, with a sumptuous variety of tapas (small plates) and refreshing fruit sangria to chase the last remnants of winter out of your life. We can design a menu together ahead of time or make it a delightful surprise, and I can meet diverse dietary needs (vegetarian, gluten-free). This would be a great evening out for some friends to share! Hosted by Temple gourmands Stacey Wahrman and Paul Egendorf.

Traditional Jewish Dinner for 4 -- Let a genuine bubbe Barbara Jacobowitz spoil you with a traditional Jewish dinner. Menu (your choice) of: Matzo ball soup, brisket, fruit noodle kugel/potato kugel, green veggie/salad, challah, desserts (cheesecake tarts/sour cream pecan coffeecake/apple cake/fresh fruit salad. At your home or hers!

Decadent Flourless Chocolate Torte Delivered to Your Home for Passover -- Temple member and baker extraordinaire Margo Gottesman will handle dessert for your Seder with a decadent flourless chocolate torte complete with strawberry sauce to drizzle and whipped cream to dollop. Delivered to your home (local delivery only of course!).

Catered Dinner Party for 10 -- Combine a $150 certificate for wine, cheese, bread

and crackers from Calvert Woodley Wine & Spirits with the catering services of

Katherine Schnorrenberg. Katherine will work with you to throw a 4-course

dinner party (appetizer, main dish with side, palette cleanser, and dessert) for up

to 10 people! She will do the cooking, and serving while you enjoy your guests.

Winner is responsible for the cost of food, but that is what Calvert Woodley is

for!

Be a Guest At Your Party -- You can feel like a guest at your own party! Rebecca

Kapstein’s professional in-home party service will handle every aspects of your

next home event: from set up to food & beverage service, and breakdown to

cleaning. Winner receives two (2) hours of free party service, and will

responsible for the rest of the 4-hour minimum booking at $30 per hour. Must

be used by August 2014. Up to four winners; one per family.

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All Access Passes to D.C. and Beyond

Marriage Equality Act -- In recognition of Temple Shalom’s work supporting the Marriage Equality Act, proudly display this original copy of the Act, signed by the Governor, and framed and matted with one of the official pens used to sign the bill. The display includes an original seal of the State, and the framing was expertly done (voluntarily) by correctional inmates training for a career in woodworking. Arranged and donated by Jeff Waldstreicher.

Flag over the Capitol -- You will be bidding on a high-quality 3’ x 5’ American Flag that will be flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor a person or organization of your choice. You may select the date on which the flag will be flown and Rep.

Chris Van Hollen will send the flag with your personalized message to the honoree with a certificate of authenticity from the Architect of the Capitol.

Ultimate National Building Museum Package -- Enjoy the year-long benefits of a Family Membership. During one of your visits, Curator Sarah Leavitt will take you on a special tour for up to 8 people of House & Home, one of last year’s Top 10 must-see exhibitions according to the Washington Post. While at the Museum, get your cameras ready for a special visit to the fourth floor for a spectacular look at the Great Hall. And treasure an autographed copy of Sarah’s award-winning book “Taliesin Diary: A Year with Frank Lloyd Wright.”

International Spy Museum -- Learn spy tradecraft with this one (1) year Agent

F: Family Membership. Membership covers 2 adults and 4 kids for unlimited and express entry for member family to main exhibition, subscription to monthly e-newsletter, gifts for the kids, discounts to programs, 2 complimentary guest passes to the main exhibition, 6 passes to Operation Spy, 6 passes to Spy City, discounts at Spy Store, and much more. Come spy with us!

Maryland Science Center -- Enjoy a 1-year Adventurer Level family membership (four people) to Maryland’s premier science museum located on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Membership includes free admission to all three levels of the Center’s permanent exhibits, free reciprocal admission to 200+ other ASTC participating science museums worldwide, discounted admission to the IMAX theater and premium traveling exhibits, subscription to Popular Science Magazine, and many other discounts.

Crime Museum (www.crimemuseum.org) -- “Must see for CSI fans” -- Good Morning America. Use these four (4) passes to learn all about law enforcement, forensic science and the history of crime. Explore the technology and science behind solving crimes, discover the heroes of law enforcement and venture into the dark side of the criminal mind. The museum includes a crime scene lab, the studios for America’s Most Wanted, and so much more!

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National Aquarium -- Enjoy two (2) tickets to the National Aquarium in Baltimore. Go swim with the fishes!

Audubon Naturalist Society (ANS) -- A one-year Family membership in ANS, which seeks to increase environmental awareness and understanding and to encourage action on a local level. Membership includes Audubon Naturalist News subscription, members-only pricing and enrollment priority in summer camps, field trips, environmental education, and more, and discounts in the Sanctuary Shop.

The Kreeger Museum (www.kreegermuseum.org) -- Experience Art and Architecture in perfect harmony with six (6) tickets to a guided tour of Carmen and David Kreeger’s stunning collection of 19th and 20th century European and American art, including African masks and iconic Asian sculptures. Highlights include works by Monet, Picasso, Miro, van Gogh, Renoir, Cezanne, Chagall, Rodin, Arp, Kandinsky, and more! The Museum itself is a modern masterpiece designed by renowned architect Philip Johnson.

Mount Vernon (www.mountvernon.org) -- Go back in history and spend at day at George Washington’s estate with four (4) daytime passes.

National Zoo Elephant Tour -- Tour the National Zoo’s Elephant Trails & Community Center with Karen Lowe, long-time elephant docent. Hear stories, see elephants, learn about this highly endangered species. Two hours and up to 8 people.

Holocaust Museum -- Join museum docent Earl Simons on a special tour of the permanent exhibit or the new “Some Were Neighbors: Collaboration & Complicity in the Holocaust.” Up to 8 people.

WAMU and The Kojo Nnamdi Show -- Enjoy an unforgettable inside-Washington experience when you visit WAMU 88.5 and The Kojo Nnamdi Show. Take a tour of the station and the see the studio where Kojo broadcasts his award-winning talk show. The Washington Post calls Kojo Nnamdi "maybe the best interviewer in town." The winning bidder also receives a WAMU tote bag containing books by authors who recently appeared on the show. Donated by WAMU and arranged by Temple Shalom’s own Kojo Nnamdi Show “Computer Gal” Allison Druin.

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Music & Entertainment Eric Hutchinson (www.facebook.com/EricHutchinson) -- Temple Shalom’s own

native son invites you and a guest to one of his upcoming concerts at either the Fillmore Silver Spring on Friday, May 23, 2014, or at the Baltimore Soundstage on April 16, 2014. Depending on his schedule, Eric hopes to be able to meet with you before or after the concert. And don’t forget to pick up Eric’s new album “Pure Fiction” when it drops in April! Valued at $150 but truly priceless!

Switchfoot at the Fillmore Silver Spring -- Two (2) tickets to Grammy Award winning alternative rock band Switchfoot with opening act Royal Concept. Thursday, March 20, 2014, 8 p.m.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (Meyerhoff Symphony Hall) (www.bsomusic.org) -- Enjoy two (2) side orchestra seats to either (1) Mahler’s

Titan on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at 8 p.m., or (2) All that Jazz: A symphonic

Celebration of Kander & Ebb, Friday, May 16, 2014, at 8 p.m.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre (www.woollymammoth.net) -- Enjoy two tickets to any single performance during the 2013-2014 season (ending June 29, 2014), including Arguendo, We are Proud to Present, and The Totalitarians. (Valid for any performance except Saturday evenings and special performances and must be made 72 hours in advance.)

Round House Theatre Bethesda (April 2-27, 2014) -- Enjoy a date night with two (2) tickets to any Tuesday through Friday or Saturday matinee performance of “Two Trains Running”, by August Wilson and directed by Timothy Douglas. “Glorious storytelling. . . . touching and often funny . . . penetrating” -- The New York Times. Performances sell out so call early! For full information, visit the theater’s website.

Improv Workshop for 12 -- Temple Shalom’s and the Washington Improv Theater and Baltimore Improv Group’s master of improv John Windmueller will provide Introduction to Improv Comedy Workshop for up to 12 for private use, business or just for fun!

Carnival Day for B’Nai Mitzvah Fun -- Certificate for $500 towards fun equipment for your b’nai mitzvah or wedding parties: photo booths, custom cell phone covers, virtual graffiti wall, and more! Visit http://www.carnivalday.com for more details.

DJ Services from All In One Entertainment (www.aioentertainment.com) -- Enjoy four (4) hours of premier DJ services for your upcoming b’nai mitzvah celebration, wedding or other party provided by top-rated All In One

Entertainment.

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AFI Theatre in Silver Spring -- Take the family or make it a double-date with four (4) movie passes to AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center.

Paint Your Own Pottery and More -- Enjoy a $25 gift certificate to All Fired Up as you paint your own pottery, or experience mosaic, ceramic, or glass fusion at the Bethesda or Cleveland Park locations.

Music & Arts (www.musicarts.com) -- Find your voice with this $25 gift card towards instruments, lessons, rentals and repairs at Music & Arts in Rockville, Laurel, Germantown, or any of their locations.

Classic Match Foosball for iPad 1st Gen, 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen -- This App enabled accessory will transform your iPad into the ultimate multiplayer experience of foosball, complete with eight functional 2-axis control bars and real scoring markers at each end. Donated by New Potato Technologies and retails at $100.

Sports Fanatics Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, April 12, 2014, 7:00 p.m. -

- Enjoy the NBA like you were Spike Lee at a Knicks game! Four (4) amazing seats (Section 101, Row A, Seat 1-4). These seats are 4th row behind the Wizards

bench, come with Acela Club Access, and are pre-loaded with $25 each towards

food! Each ticket has a face value of $220! It doesn’t get any better than this thanks to the generosity of PMM Companies.

D.C. United v. New England, April 5, 2014 -- Two (2) midfield tickets to D.C. United v. New England on April 5, 2014 at 7 p.m. at RFK Stadium. $45 face value per ticket, plus $10 parking pass and some fun United paraphernalia. Donated by Karen and Jack Lowe.

Washington Capitals (http://www.capitals.nhl.com) -- Go home with an authentic NHL regulation game puck autographed by All Star Mike Green.

Washington Nationals (www.washington.nationals.mlb.com) -- Bring home to your favorite Nats fanatic a baseball autographed by 2013 All Star Jordan

Zimmerman.

Washington Redskins: Limited Edition 2013 Team Signed Laser Football -- Perfect gift for the Redskins fan in your house! For an example, click here.

Washington Capitals v. Tampa Bay Lightning, April 13, 2014, 3 p.m. -- Two (2) tickets to watch the top goal scorer in the NHL, Alex Ovechkin, lead the Capitals in their final regular season game against Tampa Bay. Sit where your Temple

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Vice-Presidents root for the Capitals throughout the season: Section 404, Row L. Face value of $120.

Baltimore Ravens -- Two (2) tickets to first Baltimore Ravens pre-season game. Schedule set in April. (Face value = $124; minimum bid $90).

Baltimore Ravens -- Two (2) tickets to second Baltimore Ravens pre-season game. Schedule set in April. (Face value = $124; minimum bid $90).

Go Hoyas! Enjoy four (4) tickets any Georgetown University non-conference game during the 2014-2015 season, including Men’s Basketball at the Verizon Center, Women’s Basketball, Women’s and Men’s Soccer and Lacrosse, and Football.

Frederick Keys Baseball -- Take the family to the Frederick Keys with four (4) tickets to experience the excitement of Carolina League baseball as memorialized in Bull Durham. (Pass is good for the best available Field Level, Reserved or General Admission tickets and is good Sunday through Thursday.)

Bowie Baysox -- Enjoy two (2) general admission tickets for any Baysox (the Orioles’ Double-A Eastern League Affiliate) game during April or May 2014. This is the way baseball should be experienced!

Bethesda Big Train (www.bigtrain.org) -- Rediscover baseball played for the love of the game with a Family Season Pass (6 people) for the 2014 Exhibition, Regular Season and Playoff Games.

Bowlmor Bethesda (www.bowlmor.com) -- The perfect family night out with $75 in gift certificates to enjoy Bethesda’s hottest bowling experience (as well as any other Bowlmor or Strike location nationwide).

Services Home Energy Audit (www.ecobeco.com) -- Let Maryland’s leading Energy

Audit firm help you find how your money is leaking out of your home and how to fix it, including many immediate and free upgrades on the spot! Valued at $400.

Leave the Taxes to Harvey -- Temple C.P.A. and President Emeritus Harvey

Berger will do your federal and state taxes, or provide up to three hours of other tax consulting.

Custom Printing -- Perfect for the small business with 500 custom business cards, 1,000 custom, one color ink envelopes, and/or 250 informal invitations and envelopes.

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Airport Rides -- Forget Super Shuttle or Taxis. Get door-to-door roundtrip airport service with the help of Temple Shalom’s own fleet of drivers!

Car washes -- Leave with car washes for the year with VIP cards for 6 pre-paid super-deluxe car washes at Wash & Shine Car Wash, 5020 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, DC 20016.

Johnson’s Florist and Garden Centers (www.johnsonsflorists.com) -- Start your spring gardening with a $25 gift certificate to Kensington, Olney, and D.C.’s favorite florist and garden shops since 1933.

Math Tutoring -- Two (2) hours of math tutoring by Herb Jacobowitz, a patient, supportive math teacher experienced with learning disabilities and disabling math anxiety, as well as gifted students who want enrichment. Montgomery College adjunct math professor for 17 years.

Popcorn Machine Rental (www.strosniders.com) -- Enjoy a gift certificate for a popcorn machine rental from any of Strosniders Hardware stores in Bethesda, Silver Spring or Potomac. $50 value.

High Holy Days Presidential Parking -- Reserved parking for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Jeff Lubin Portrait Studio (McClean) -- Enjoy Lubin’s luxury portrait service for three sessions: the portrait consultation; the 1 hour photography session; and the review appointment to select the custom-made 11 x 14 imperial marquis portrait. Just 25 minutes from Temple Shalom.

Hartcorn Studios -- Family Studio Portrait Session (Annapolis) (www.davidhartcorn.com) -- Certificate entitles the winning bidder to a family portrait session (up to 8 people) in Hartcorn’s state of the art Annapolis studio. Post-photo session is included for selecting your favorite images. The session is in studio and includes one free 8” print. Winner also receives at photo session a signed copy of Hartcorn’s famous Hurricane Isabel panoramic giclée depicting the flood of the Annapolis City Dock in 2003. ($495 value; minimum bid $100. Top two bidders win!)

Thomas Fallon Family Portrait on Location (www.thomasfallonphotography.com) -- Enjoy an heirloom quality portrait of your family with award-winning photographer, Thomas Fallon (named Photographer of the Year by Professional Photographers of America). Mr. Fallon will create images of your selection in a one-hour, on location portrait session after which your family will receive a 12-inch portrait that will adorn your wall and be a family keepsake for generations to come. Mr. Fallon travels the country

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at regularly scheduled pictorial locations to offer unique portraits for clients from Maine to California. He will be on the east coast in April and May, and is available in New England throughout the year. Visit website for full travel schedule. ($495 value. Certificate non-transferable and must be registered promptly to be valid; other restrictions apply.)

Fashionistas DS Bag -- Fabulous hand-knit and felted handbag by Debbie Szyfer. A true one

of a kind item that will have everyone asking where you got it!

Silk and Wool Scarves -- You will be bidding on three separate one-of-a-kind silk and/or wool scarf creations of renowned artist and Temple member Roz Houseknecht.

#1: Silk & Wool Scarf -- Hand-dyed nuno silk and merino wool laminated felt scarf (black with yellow spiral design).

#2: Wool Scarf -- Hand-woven wool scarf (navy and green).

#3: Sculptural Neck Drape -- Black and grey textural bumps of merino felted wool neck drape.

Catch Can (www.catchcan.com) -- Enjoy a $25 shopping spree at one of the area’s most eclectic women’s clothing shops in Kensington and D.C.

As Kindred Spirits (www.askindredspirits.com) -- Enjoy a $25 gift certificate to spend on beautiful jewelry, home goods and Judaica, and so much more!

Arts & Crafts Gary Rosenthal Collection (www.collectgaryrosenthal.com/) -- Enjoy one of

Gary’s beautiful glass and metal fused Judaica sculptures.

The Chesapeake Framing Co. (www.thechesapeakeframingco.com) -- Make your favorite painting or photography truly stand out with a $200 gift certificate to Kensington’s finest custom framing company where framing is part of the art.

A Custom Art Piece to Enhance Your Home from Sea Glass Fine Art (www.seaglassfineart.com) -- You will receive a certificate worth $495 entitling you to a twelve-inch limited edition artist proof from Sea Glass Fine Art in Maine. Proofs feature a cameo image set in an artist-designed border. Only 25 artist proofs are printed from each image selected for the series. Portfolio presently consist of over 100 prints available for telephonic review with the artist (Thomas Fallon). Certificate can also be used for $495 towards purchase of any size and style. Certificate must be registered upon receipt.

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Handmade Israeli Wooden Twist Pens -- The ideal gift for those who write the old-fashioned way! These twist pens are hand-made on a lathe by Temple Shalom’s Mike Gerecht from Israeli olive wood (no trees harmed) and come with wooden display boxes.

Native American Handmade Basket -- Handmade by a Native American artist in Arizona, this one-of-a-kind gourd and pine needle basket incorporates a section of sea shell fossil. Donated by Herb and Barbara Jacobowitz.

Ellen Kalin Giclee Print -- Add to your wall this beautiful 11x14 matted, archival giclee print of an original painting by Ellen Kalin entitled “Sunlit Autumn,” acrylic and collage on canvas. Donated by Ellen Kalin (http://www.ellenkalin.com).

Lou Kaplan Originals -- Become a collector of accomplished Washington artist Lou Kaplan was active at Pyramid Atlantic in Silver Spring. His work was exhibited individually and in group shows locally as well as in other parts of the U.S. and Italy, including at the Edison Gallery in Washington, D.C., the Foundry Gallery, Ernst Alexander Gallery, and at the Yellow Barn Gallery. Kaplan worked in many media, but typically used watercolor to record his travels. A portfolio of his work can be reviewed at www.loukaplanart.com. An essay describing his work can be found here. You will be bidding on two originals:

o Original watercolor (10” x 7”) depicting Snowmass Colorado mountains.

o Original acrylic (15” x 22”) red and black abstract piece.

Vintage Samovar -- Add this beautiful brass Samovar to your collection!

Handmade Vase and Matching Table Runner -- This beautiful set will grace your table courtesy of the talents of our Cantorial Soloist Emily Meyer.

Handmade Israeli Wooden Twist Pen -- The ideal gift for those who write the old-fashioned way! These twist pens are hand-made on a lathe by Temple Shalom’s Mike Gerecht from Israeli olive wood (no trees harmed) and come with a wooden display box.

Porcelain Cats -- Set of three (3) stylized white porcelain cats in different characteristic cat poses. Hand cast by Naaman Israel.

Microcalligraphed Lithograph -- Nested Stars of David with the books of Eclesiastes and Song of Songs inscribed within the white spaces by

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microcalligraphy. Artist: M. Dadon of Safed, Israel. Matted and framed in a 14” x 16” frame.

Israeli Miniature Watercolor -- 5-inch by 6-inch watercolor showing a lush Israeli landscape of cultivated fields. Matted and framed in a 14-inch by 16-inch frame. Israeli artist: Rita Sandovski.

Murano Glass Cat -- Made by the famed Murano, Italy glassblowers, this beautiful sitting cat is made of brown glass, with clear glass tail. Four inches high.

Steuben Glass Paperweight -- Famed Steuben Glass Company paperweight made of clear glass and featuring a curled-up sleeping cat. Three inches in diameter.

Israeli Antiquity -- Antique round clay lamp with one spout from Israel. Possibly Roman. Three inches in diameter.

Vintage Homemade Pottery: Dutch oven with lid, chip and dip dish, and sugar bowl & creamer.

Temple Shalom Basket Challenge

Ballet Petite Gift Basket (www.balletpetite.com) -- Perfect for the budding Ballerina, includes the enchanting book, “My Magical Morning,” fairy wings, tutu, wand, and $50 gift certificate for class or camp at any of Ballet Petite’s locations (Bethesda, Potomac, or McLean). Donated by Ballet Petite. Value = $75.

Child’s Play Children’s Books Basket -- Enjoy three hand-selected children’s books donated by the experts at Child’s Play in Congressional Plaza. Donated by Child’s Play. Value = $45.

Cookies & Corks (www.cookiesandcorks.com) -- Enjoy a unique wine experience with two bottles of fine wine and two boxes of CookieZen’s Cookies & Corks, which are sweet and savory cookies designed to pair with these wines. And mark your calendars for December 6, 2014 because this basket includes two

(2) tickets to Temple Shalom’s Third Annual Wine Tasting featuring CookieZen’s wine and cookie experts. Donated by CookieZen and Temple Shalom. Value = $115.

Fire Pit -- Where are those s’mores? Relax with the family in the backyard next to you new fire pit and all you need to enjoy it! Donated by the Circle Chavurah and Barton Biegelsen Family. Value = $300+

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Fun At the Office -- Appropriately put together by the Temple Shalom Office! Value = To be determined!

Garden Delights -- Large basket of delicacies from the garden of Andy and Lisa Levine. Donated by Andy and Cantor Lisa Levine. Value = $75.

Go for the Greens -- Duffers unite! Whether you’re crazy about Callaway, tickled by TaylorMade, or just a plain old Angry Bird, there’s something in this basket for you! Donated by The Capital Cohens (Jordin, Bev, Naomi, Tali, and Ben). Valued = $100.

Everything but the Kitchen Sink Kit -- You’ve got dishes, silverware and pots and pans, but what about everything else for your new kitchen? This basket includes everything a first kitchen needs to get up and running: wooden spoons, spatulas, carrot peeler, measuring cups, pot holder, dish towel and so, so much more. A perfect gift for a college grad or anyone starting out or starting over. Donated by the Knoll and Kingery Families. Value = $150.

Beginner’s Knitting Basket -- Perfect for the new knitter. All you need to jump in and start making beautiful hand-knitted garments -- patterns, yarn, needles, book, and more, plus two hours of lessons! Donated by Stefanie Weldon. Value = $60.

Summer Fun & Beach Basket -- Your summer fun at home and at the beach starts here. Donated by the Temple Shalom Community. Value = $225.

Mother to Daughter Cookbooks -- These 15 Vintage Cookbooks, Recipes and Kitchen Tips were passed from Mother to Daughter and are now looking for a good Jewish home. Donated by Cheryl McGowan on behalf of the Estate of Arlene Waldman Weiss. Value = $75.

Movie Night Basket -- The Chai School families have put together the perfect movie night basket. Teen-tested; parent-approved! Donated by The Chai School. Value = $180.

Passover Basket -- All the goodies you need to make your Seder table truly special. Donated by The Saturday Morning Breakfast Club. Value = $100.

Science Is Fun Basket -- The perfect collection to allow your budding scientist explore how the world really works. Donated by the Palosky Family of Scientists. Value = $50.

Sisters and Brothers Package -- Enjoy two 1-year memberships in the Temple Brotherhood and/or Sisterhood for your family to be used during the same membership year, $25 gift certificate to Temple Shalom’s Judaica Store, a

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wonderful bottle of Kosher wine, 10 Jewish wine glass markers, and two (2) VIP tickets to a Brotherhood Brunch of your choice. Donated by Temple Shalom’s Women of Reform Judaism and Brotherhood. Value = $175.

Vintage Judaica Basket -- A collection of vintage judaica to complete your Jewish home. Donated by Norma and Steven Fenves, Cheryl McGown on behalf of the Estate of Arlene Waldman Weiss, Glenn Germaine, and Temple Shalom. Value = $400.

The Fine Print

Be sure to read all of the fine print, but the short version is: please remember to check the details and restrictions on each item before bidding. All sales are final with no exchanges or refunds. Registration Upon entering the auction, you will receive your bidder number. Use only the bidder number assigned to you for bidding on silent auction items. Silent Auction The Silent Auction opens at 6 p.m. and different sections closes at specified times. The minimum bid and minimum raise for each item is written on the bid sheet. To be valid, all bids must comply with both of these minimums. To place a bid, write your bid number with your bid amount on the bid sheet. Doing so constitutes a legal contract to purchase that silent auction item at the price you stated if your bid is the winning bid. The last (highest) valid bid entered prior to the section closing will be the winning bid, unless the item has a “buy it now” price that has been bid. In the event of a dispute, the Auction Steering Committee Chair reserves the right to withdraw any item at any time without notice before the actual sale. In the event of a dispute, the Auction Steering Committee Chair shall act as final authority on determining the winning bid or otherwise resolving the dispute. Payment All items must be paid for by the end of the evening unless other arrangements are made with the consent of the Auction Steering Committee Chair or Executive Director. For your convenience, we gladly accept Cash, Check, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover. Checks are easiest and cheapest to process, so please bring your checkbook if at all possible. And please consider adding 3% to your winning amounts if you pay by credit/debit card to cover the processing costs. If you must leave before the end of the

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evening, please leave your credit card number with our checkout staff or make other arrangement for payments. You will be informed if yours is the winning bid. It is the winners obligation to collect the item or certificate. Terms of Sale Unless otherwise noted, all certificates for goods and services must be used within one year of the auction date. All items are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the donors. If in doubt, check the auction catalog and auction sign for restrictions, or speak with the Chair of the Auction Steering Committee. All sale sales are final. There will be no exchange or refunds. Temple Shalom does not make any expressed or implied warranties or guarantees on auction items regarding quality or value of items or services. Temple Shalom has attempted to describe and catalog all items correctly, but all items are offered and sold “as is” and “with all faults.” Temple Shalom neither warrants nor represents, and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness of descriptions, genuineness, authorship, provenance, or condition of the auction items. No statement made in this catalog, made orally at the auction, or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty for tax purposes or market value. Items have not been appraised unless otherwise noted. Reservations for trips and vacation accommodations must be mutually arranged with the donor unless otherwise noted. No refunds will be allowed on travel packages for canceled tickets and/or accommodations. By the buyer’s purchase, the buyer waives any claim for liability against Temple Shalom, its elected and appointed officers, officials, members, and employees, sponsors, volunteers connected with the auction, and/or the donor of the item. Neither Temple Shalom nor the donor is responsible for any personal injuries or damages that may result from the use of the property or services. Tax Information The catalog lists the fair market value of each item as determined by the donor. Any amount you pay in excess of fair market value will normally be available to you as a charitable contribution for tax purposes. Please check with your tax advisor for specifics.