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400 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT 06040 (860) 643-9563 www.myshul.org Vol. 5776 No. 7 March 2016
BSBI’S CHAI LIGHTS
Rabbi’s Corner
“God Won’t Fix This”
As we go into the month of March, our
Torah readings concern the building of the
Mishkan, the portable sanctuary used by
the Israelites during their years of
wandering in the wilderness and then set
up in Israel after we entered the land.
Why does the Torah give so much space
to this subject? It covers four parshiyot, four weeks of Torah
reading. When the world was created, the Torah devoted
just a portion of the first parasha, total of thirty-four
verses. The construction of the Mishkan is fifteen times that.
A lot of space is devoted to the subject because there is an
important lesson here for us to learn. Until the Exodus, our people were always dependent on
outside support. Now, in the wilderness, they were still
largely dependent upon God: the manna that fed them and
the pillar of cloud by day or of fire by night that directed
their journey. In order to develop, to become an independent
people, they needed a project. At the beginning of parashat
Trumah, Exodus 25, God tells Moses to instruct the people
to “take” contributions for the project to be described, but
then says, “from every person whose heart moves him to do
so.” There seems to be some ambivalence here about
whether contributions have to be totally heartfelt. Then it
goes on to list items needed. I am always amazed at the
inclusion of dolphin skins on the list. Where would they get
those? Notes in commentary say it really means sheep or
goat leather. I think the important point here is that the
Torah is beginning to set the stage for its underlying
message: the people have to have some “skin in the game.” In verse 8 we find the most often quoted line: “And let them
make Me a sanctuary that I may dwell among them.”
Commentaries all note that it does not say “that I may dwell
in it,” but rather, “among them.” Here is the point: by
involving themselves in the project of building the Mishkan
the Israelites will feel God’s presence. I like the way Rabbi
Jonathan Sacks puts it:
“God does not live in buildings. He lives in builders.
He lives not in structures of stone but in the human
heart.”
Continued on page 6
Words from the President
Dear Congregants, We have compiled the feedback from Rabbi
Shalom Kantor’s visit. We had nearly 100
responses. He received excellent ratings from
the congregation. I am proud of the warmth
and energy of our congregation. We had
outstanding attendance, enthusiasm, and
interaction. Rabbi Kantor, as is the case with
most desirable candidates, will visit with three other
synagogues. We will continue to stay in touch with him. Recently, two search committee members and I traveled to the
Jewish Theological Seminary in NYC to participate in
Interview Week. We met with four of the upcoming JTS and
Ziegler graduates, Class of 2016. We were very impressed with
our interviews and have invited two of these Rabbi’s to visit
with us.
SAVE THE DATES: UPCOMING RABBI CANDIDATE
VISITS On behalf of the search committee, I am excited to introduce
these two wonderful candidates. On the weekend of March 11,
12 and 13th
, Rabbi Raysh Weiss will visit with us, joined by her
husband and daughter. On March 18th and 19
th, Rabbi Zachary
Sitkin will be with us. Each Rabbi is looking forward to getting
to know our BSBI Community. Just as we did before, you will be asked to RSVP via e-mail to
the services/events you are able to attend. It was very helpful
to the planning committee to have your attendance in advance. Following each rabbi candidate visit, you will be asked to
provide your feedback as you did with our first candidate,
Rabbi Shalom Kantor. Thanks to everyone for your participation in the process. It is
an extremely busy and exciting time for visiting Rabbis as well
as searching congregations!
Risa Filkoff, President
Inside:
Celebrate Purim @ BSBI (Page 10)
Sandals Dinner & Lecture (Page 7)
BSBI Community Seder (Page 9)
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BETH SHOLOM B’NAI ISRAEL 400 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 643-9563
Dr. Richard Plavin: Rabbi Saundra Roethel: Office Manager Rabbi Aaron Jaffee: RLWRS Principal Jeanne Lowrey: Program Administrator Mike Wemmell: Maintenance Specialist Risa Filkoff: President Ron Abrahams: Executive VP Sally Ivaldi: VP - Administration Marc Finer: VP - Education Ilene O’Neil & Barry Baron: VPs - Membership Steve Cohen: VP - Ritual Mike Turk: VP - Financial Ed Reilly: VP - Properties Debbie Cinquemani: VP - Fundraising Marshall Grodofsky: VP - Memorial Park Spin Zucker: Recording Secretary Brina Abrahams: Sisterhood Philip Margolis: Brotherhood President Jack Steigelfest & Steve Cohen: Brotherhood Co-Representatives
Chairpersons
Larry Torff: Board of Trustees Cathy Ludlum: Social Action Teri Norman: Youth Bruce Beck: Legal Counsel Gayle Block: Personnel
Services
Monday through Thursday: 7:30 PM Friday service time: 6:30 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM All service times are as listed above unless otherwise noted. See calendar for any changes. The entire community is welcome to attend any of our services. Our Saturday morning service is followed by a community Kiddush. This would be an excellent opportunity to meet our congregation and clergy.
You may contact us via e-mail at: [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] View our website at: www.myshul.org
AFFILIATED WITH THE UNITED SYNAGOGUE OF
CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM
T E M P L E T O P I C S
Candidate Visit & Important Reminders — 3
Sisterhood Speaks — 4
Brotherhood Corner — 5
Rabbi’s Corner, cont’d. — 6
Sandals Lecture & Day of Learning — 7
BSBI Community (Including Purim and
Community Seder Information) — 8-10
RLWRS News & Youth Announcements — 11
Community Announcements — 12
The Endowment Foundation — 13
Contributions from Thoughtful People — 14
Celebration Dates in March — 15
March Evening Minyan Calendar — 16
March Calendar — 17
Ads from Our Sponsors — 18-19
“Rum and the Founding Fathers” — Back Page
Upcoming Events!
Condolences to: Lynn Cohen and family on the
death of her mother, Sylvia Petluck. Gail Freedman and family on the
death of her sister, Marilyn Fried Daryl and Marcy Juran on the
death of their mother, Shirley
Juran. Alan Schmerler and his family on the death of Seymour Schmerler,
Alan's Uncle Shefty. Get Well Wishes to: Bill Delaney, Sharon Reichlin,
Belle Zucker
Please Note: If you need to contact Jeanne Lowrey, Program
Administrator, please use extension
103. Thanks!
Friday, March 4th
Shabbat Across America Service
6:00 PM Shabbat Across America Dinner 6:45 PM
See page 11and flyer. Sunday, March 6
th
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Brotherhood Meeting 10:30 – 11: 30 AM Speaker Matt Friedman
See page 5 Tuesday, March 8
th
1:30 – 3:30 PM Knit & Kvetch
See page 4 March 11-13
th
Rabbi Candidate Visit with Rabbi
Raysh Weiss Saturday, March 12
th
10:00 AM
Shabbat Services followed by a
Kiddush Luncheon 7:30 PM
“Rum and the Founding Fathers”
with Sir Jeremy Bell” See page 5, back page, and flyer. Thursday, March 17
th
7:00 – 8:30 PM Chai Mitzvah 2.0 March 18
th-19
th
Rabbi Candidate Visit with Rabbi
Zachary Sitkin Saturday, March 19
th
10:00 AM
Shabbat Services followed by a Kiddush Luncheon 8:00 PM
Sisterhood Game Night
See page 4 Monday, March 21
st
12:00 PM
Lunch & Learn Wednesday, March 23
rd
6:15 PM
Purim Pizza Party 6:45 PM Purim Program & Megillah
Reading See page 10
Please contact the office if a
member is sick or in the
hospital so that Rabbi Plavin
may visit. He considers the
mitzvah of Bikur Cholim very
important. 860-643-9563
Please Note:
Friday Night Kabbalat
Shabbat services on
March 4th will begin at
6:00 PM.
March
13th
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Rabbi Candidate Visit & Important Reminders
Rabbi Candidate Visits
March 11-13, 2016: Rabbi Raysh Weiss
March 18-19, 2016: Rabbi Zachary Sitkin
Please watch your e-mail for a full schedule of events
along with the RSVP link. Your timely response is
greatly appreciated.
Mark your calendars and plan to attend as many
events as you can. We want to show the candidates
what a great place BSBI truly is and give everyone a
chance to meet them.
Prepare for Pesach
Pesach may not start until April 22nd
this
year, but it’s not too soon to start thinking
about necessary preparations. Take a look
at the Pesach Guide provided by the
Rabbinical Assembly at this link:
http://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/pesah-
guide
Buy Your Scrip @ BSBI!
The Supermarket Gift card program is sponsored by Sisterhood, Hadassah, and the
Synagogue, and the profits from the sale of gift cards are returned to the three
organizations. The program has a dedicated corps of volunteers who print the labels for the envelopes, pack the envelopes with the monthly gift card orders, and deliver the
filled envelopes. We have gift cards for the following stores:
Stop & Shop, ShopRite, Big Y, Highland Park Market, Crown Market, CVS
Not a participant yet? It's simple - Just come in and purchase the cards with a check (preferred), or with a
MasterCard, Visa, or Discover Card. This is one way you can really help the organizations you love and that
are so meaningful to you! And just think, you get to visit your temple, see friends, or stop in and visit with
the Rabbi or office staff. If you would like to commit to a monthly distribution call Brenda Lerner at 860-643-9700 or Saundra
Roethel at 860-643-9563, ext. 100. If you are not ready to commit to a monthly order, please stop into the
synagogue office. Saundra would be more than happy to assist you in the purchase of gift cards. If it is not
convenient for you to pick up your gift card order, one of our volunteers will be happy to deliver them to
you.
Meals on Wheels –
Volunteers Needed! The Meals on Wheels
Program of Visiting
Nurse and Health
Services of CT is in
need of volunteers to deliver meals within
our local communities
on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and
Fridays.
If interested please call
Maria Petow at 860-
872-9163.
BSBI Chesed: Kindness and Caring
The Social Action Committee is pleased to announce an expanded effort, BSBI Chesed: Kindness and Caring.
Members of our congregation who are experiencing illness, loss, or are alone have already been receiving
cards from their synagogue family through Marilyn Lassow. Now, if they wish, they can also receive calls
from Elaine Kahaner and/or visits from Debbie Cinquemani. Marilyn Lassow, a BSBI member for many years, is a retired teacher, who is involved with many aspects of our Jewish
community and spends countless hours helping others. Elaine Kahaner, a BSBI member since 1971, is a retired psychotherapist
who worked at Manchester Memorial Hospital for many years, and now facilitates group support and discussions for family
caregivers. Debbie Cinquemani, also a long time member, is an Interventional Radiology RN in the Medical Imaging Department
at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Her expertise and bedside manner gives encouragement and confidence to people in need of
reassurance. BSBI Chesed: Kindness and Caring is asking you to let us know who might benefit from a card, a call, or a visit. Help us extend
the friendliness and warmth the congregation wishes to provide to all its members. We can be reached by phone or email:
Cards: Marilyn Lassow, 860-646-2291, [email protected]
Phone calls: Elaine Kahaner, 860-983-3929, [email protected]
Visits: Debbie Cinquemani, 860-645-6146, [email protected]
And this is only the beginning! BSBI Chesed: Kindness and Caring is developing a plan to involve more members of the
congregation in this important work. Stay tuned…
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What’s Ahead for Sisterhood?
Tuesday, March 8th, 1:30 pm: Knit & Kvetch Saturday, March 19th, 8:00 pm: Game Night Sunday, March 27
th: NAR Education Day
Tuesday, March 29th, 7:00 pm: Sisterhood Board Meeting, Tuesday, April 12, 6:15 pm: Sandals Dinner and Lecture, (please note, minyan
will be at 6:00 pm)
Sisterhood Speaks
Mimi Kalman, Editor
Torah Fund Cards
Judy and Harold Meyer; mazel tov to
Dorothy Foster on her 100th birthday. Raquel Fialkoff; thinking of you to
Karen Wayne and thinking of you to
Luisa Zelbman. Arnie & Diane Keyser, Lynn and Jack
Cohen and Mimi Kalman; in memory of
Richard Phair, father-in-law of Sandi
Phair To order cards for all occasions contact
our Torah Fund Chairperson Lynn Cohen
at (860-647-9990) or [email protected] Share an Oneg If you would like to enhance our
enjoyment of Shabbat, please call either
Stacey or Mimi. Stacey Poutre
Kiddush (Desserts only) Chairperson
860-645-1575; [email protected] Mimi Kalman
Pulpit Flowers Chairperson
860-649-3890; [email protected]
Game Night, Saturday, March 19 Come and have a relaxing and fun
evening of games, on Saturday, March
19th, at 8:00 pm. We are offering Mah
Jong, Scrabble 3-D, Crazy Whist, a
‘Jewish’ Monopoly and Dominoes. Do you have a game that you think we would
enjoy? Bring it and a few friends to join
us and introduce it to us. The evening is
open to members, husbands, teens and
friends. So come and play, enjoy refreshments and
our usual good company. Call or email
Judy Meyer at 860-644-9271 or
[email protected] to let her know
that you will be coming. Admission is
one non-perishable food item to be
donated to the food pantry. Sunday, March 27th, 2016
Women’s League NAR Education Day Members/Friends of North Atlantic
Region (NAR) of Women's League for
Conservative Judaism (WLCJ) will be
having a Day of Learning on Sunday,
March 27th (Easter Sunday), 11:30 am to
5:00 pm at Temple Beth Israel, 39
Killingly Drive, Danielson, CT. The theme of the day will be Nat'ah
Karem – “She plants a vineyard" (Proverbs 31:16, or Eishet Chayil, verse
7) Cost: $18, including kosher box lunch,
payable to “NAR-WLCJ” We will also
collect toiletries, to be donated to a
women’s shelter. RSVP by March 13
th, with check,
to: Judy Meyer, 68 Deerfield Lane, South
Windsor, CT 06074 Any questions call Judy at 860-644-9271
Something New is Coming We are very excited to be kicking off our
new Pesach Greeting Project this
month. As we indicated last month, this
is a new variation on Shalach
Manot. However, rather than sending boxes at Purim we will be mailing
greetings for a Sweet and Joyous
Passover to those families whom you
designate. We are making it very simple
for you to participate by giving you the
option, should you choose, of completing
the process online . You will shortly be
receiving an email that will bring you into
the site and give you all the information
you need to send warm wishes to any or
all congregants, school families and/or
religious school and synagogue staff. In addition you will receive a snail mail
letter giving you the option of
participating via paper, pen and of course,
checkbook. Stay tuned for this exciting
opportunity to enhance our celebration of
Passover. Knit & Kvetch
Tuesday, March 8th We are now in our eleventh year of
charity giving. Our next meeting is
Tuesday, March 8 at 1:30 pm. If you would like to join Knit & Kvetch, please
contact me. Remember, if you can’t come
to the meetings you can always knit at
home. Call me for suggestions of the
items that are needed. Also, as always, we can always use yarn
(100 % ACRYLIC only -no wool please)
or monetary donation to help continue
our mitzvah. Your checks can be made
out to BSBI Sisterhood/Knit and Kvetch
and mailed to the BSBI office marked
Attn: Sisterhood so that they are properly distributed. Anne Fink, @ 860-649-6551 or
SAVE THE DATE!
TUESDAY, APRIL 12th
6:15 PM
ANNUAL SANDALS
MEMORIAL DINNER AND
LECTURE
WITH GUESTS RABBI
JEFFREY GLICKMAN
AND MINDY GLICKMAN
See flyer and article on page 7 for
more information.
Save the Date!
Sisterhood Torah Study
Shabbat
May 20th-21st
Guest Scholar Rabbi Daniel
Nevins, Dean of the JTS
Rabbinical School
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Do you like to laugh? Sir Jeremy Bell returns to BSBI for what promises to be another
hilarious program on March 12th
.
Through comedy and drink, Bell
will demonstrate how badly our founding fathers behaved. It’s time
for real history — no more redcoats
and muskets! This will be a night filled with riotous songs, snuff, and
swordplay! See the naughty side of
Ben Franklin, who told us why
“Beer is proof that God wants us to be happy.” A reception begins at 7:30 p.m. and
Bell’s program begins at 8:30 p.m.. Tickets purchased before March 8
th
are $45, and $55 after that date.
Admission includes the reception, multiple beverage tastings, and a
very fun show!
Brotherhood Corner Phil Margolis, Brotherhood President
Event proceeds help not only BSBI, but they help the Hockanum
Valley Community Council
provide individuals and families
with food, transportation, mental health and other services so that
they can remain independent. Do you play golf? Do you know anyone who plays golf? (If no, do
you eat dinner?) If you’ve
answered yes to any of those
questions, you can help! Set aside June 15
th to join us for the
tournament. We need golfers to
join us. The cost is on par (pun intended) with other golf
tournaments, and it includes golf, a
goody bag from our supporters, breakfast, hot dogs, beverages, and
dinner. (All Kosher, of course.) Don’t play golf? Join us for a great
dinner. The event is not only fun, but we have fantastic raffle and
auction items available. We need
everyone’s support to make this a
success!
“Seeing the world on the bicycle” Sunday, March 6
th is our monthly
breakfast featuring BSBI’s very own Matt Friedman. Matt will
discuss the wonderful opportunities
available when touring the world by bicycle. He will address some of
common questions surrounding the
process of arranging the tour of your dreams. Slides and videos will
be shared from the Friedmans’
adventures including their 700-mile
trek (with 50,000+ feet of total elevation change) from the Golan
Heights to Eilat!
How can you help? From buying computers and water
heaters to supporting special
programs at our religious school, the BSBI Brotherhood annually
provides significant cash and in-
kind support to BSBI as well as the
larger community. We’re able to do this through our one large
fundraiser, the annual Todd Abitz
Memorial Golf Tournament.
Don’t Forget to Check Out MyShul.org!
Our updated website has all the latest information on upcoming events, class and event registration, secure
online donations, and shopping opportunities that support BSBI! If you would like to send in any pictures, videos, or upcoming event information, please email
[email protected]. We would especially love some high quality photos to add to the slideshow on the
front page!
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Sisterhood Gift Shop - Your Source for All Your Smachot! Come browse our gift shop and check out all of our beautiful and fun new items!
Purim is coming! Stop by and check out our new Purim masks and
accessories! Need a gift for that special occasion? We have
something for everyone. Special clearance sale, 10 - 50% off on
most items.
Remember! We are not able to be at the Gift Shop all the time, so
please call or email us to let us know when we can meet you for an
appointment.
Rima, email: [email protected], Phone: 860-649-8507
Sally, email: [email protected], Phone: 860-647-8186
Rabbi’s Corner, cont’d.
earlier, were the initiators of the
project we call Beth Sholom B’nai
Israel. But the present members can and must also be involved. In fact,
we are no different than any other
organization. A small percentage of the membership gets involved and
the vast majority of the members
have the advantage of the work done by the small minority. But in fact, the advantage that the
majority gets is limited by the fact
that they are not involved. The act of involvement – beyond writing a
check, which is certainly appreciated
and necessary – is that the effort expended is itself a benefit. In the
words of Pirke Avot “L’fum tza’arah
agrah,” the reward is proportionate to the effort. Let’s go back to the
name of the parasha: Trumah. The
root means to elevate. The act of
giving and getting involved causes us to elevate our lives. The name of
project described in the parasha is
Mishkan, and the root refers to closeness. By involving ourselves in
the holy work of maintaining our
synagogue, we may feel closer to
our community and closer to our God. Give it a try. You will be glad
you did.
Rabbi Richard Plavin
Important:
Update Your
Contact
Information!
Planning on moving or getting a
new e-mail address? Have a new
cell number or ditched your
landline? Have a child who has
moved away from home and
would like to keep up to date with
life at BSBI? Want to be added to
our e-mail list to get our bi-
weekly announcements, sad news
notifications and other important
information related to the
congregation? Think you signed
up to get them but haven’t
received any e-mails? Please let Jeanne Lowrey know
of ANY changes or issues by
calling 860-643-9563 ext. 103 or
by sending an e-mail to
[email protected]. REMEMBER:
We cannot reach you if our
records are not up to date!
Copies of the revised BSBI bylaws are
available in the lobby.
It is important to note that it is
insufficient for the Israelites to make
their material contribution. They
actually have to be involved in the
project. The relevance of this idea is
obvious as we look at synagogue life.
The synagogue today is the heir of the
Mishkan. For 369 years the Mishkan
was the religious center of Jewish life.
Then it was the 1st and later the 2
nd
Temple. Now it is the local
synagogue. But in all these structures
the same principle applied: you had to
be personally involved to get anything
out of it. Your giving to support it is expected
and appreciated. That is why the
verb used is “Va’yikchu” and they took. That verse also says, ‘of those
whose heart so moves them.’ So we
want more than just your check; we also want your heart. But there is
more. We need your involvement.
More importantly, you need your
involvement. You cannot just leave it to someone else – or more
accurately, if you do just leave it to
someone else, you lose out an important benefit. The Israelites we
read about in the wilderness were in
on the ground floor of this project. The Jewish community of
Manchester back in the 1930s and
40s, and the Jews of Rockville even
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Sandals Lecture and Day of Learning
Is The Rabbinate All Fun & Games? Annual George and Lillian Sandals Memorial Dinner and Lecture
Tuesday, April 12th
On Tuesday, April 12th, at 6:15 pm, we will be holding our Annual George and Lillian Sandals
Memorial Dinner and Lecture sponsored by Sisterhood, Hadassah and Beth Sholom B’nai Israel. (Please note that Minyan will be at 6:00 pm.) Our guests will be Rabbi Jeffrey and
Mindy Glickman. Rabbi Glickman has served Temple Beth Hillel in South Windsor, Connecticut, for two decades. He has a Master’s Degree, Rabbinic Ordination and Doctorate from Hebrew Union
College. He also received an MBA from UCONN. He is a certified public school teacher, has
taught at several universities and serves as chaplain to the Fire and Police departments. Mindy
Glickman operates a family business, writes on Jewish topics and her passion is bringing people to Israel.
Together they have a love of games. Their first game, AttrAction, brought so much joy to those who played it, they felt it
needed to have a broader audience. They developed it, and licensed it to R and R Games. This got them started down a path. In just four years, they now have nine companies manufacturing their many games, including: Melissa and Doug,
Fat Brain, Back Alley Traders, Foam Brain, Identity Games and the Israeli company, Gaya, The Art of Thinking. They believe that games model the values that a people hold dear. Regardless of how glitzy a game is, it will be replayed only if the values resonate with the players. They see the world through values — implicit and explicit. The games they
design are all values based, even though they appeal to different markets. They have been described as “flowers which
continue to blossom.” Their website is http://turntothewonderful.com. They will bring some of their games with them to give away. RSVP to Marilyn Lassow, 102 Hollister Street, Manchester, CT 06042 by returning the enclosed form along with your
check. Specify your choice for dinner; chicken, fish or vegetarian. The cost is Adults, $20.00; Youths under 18, $15.00;
Dessert and Lecture only $5. Send in your check, made out to BSBI Sisterhood no later than March 31, 2016.
NAR DAY OF LEARNING Who: Members/Friends of North Atlantic Region (NAR) of Women's League for Conservative Judaism
(WLCJ) What: Day of Learning -- lunch, workshops, and Mincha
service Theme: Nat'ah Karem -- "She plants a vineyard"
(Proverbs 31:16, or Eishet Chayil, verse 7) When: Sunday, March 27th (Easter Sunday), 11:30 am to 5:00 pm Where: Temple Beth Israel, 39 Killingly Drive, Danielson, CT Cost: $18, including kosher box lunch, payable to "NAR-WLCJ" Each Sisterhood should collect toiletries, to be donated to a women’s shelter.
RSVP by March 13, with check, to: Judy Meyer, 68 Deerfield Lane, South Windsor, CT 06074
Questions or Concerns? Contact Judy at 860-644-9271 or [email protected]
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BSBI
PENNIES FOR FUEL
IT’S TIME TO BRING IN YOUR PENNIES
CONTAINERS ARE SET UP IN THE LOBBY TELL YOUR FRIENDS, TELL YOUR FAMILY
BRING IN YOUR PENNIES and nickels, quarters, dollars…
by March 6th
ALL OF THE MONEY COLLECTED WILL GO TO
MACC AND HVCC FUEL BANKS
Ice Cream Party for the Religious School at the end of the winter and the end of the penny collection
sponsored by RLWRS and Social Action.
New BSBI Photo Directory In The Works
This spring, BSBI is partnering with Lifetouch to create a
FREE photo directory of our congregation. There will be no
charge to have your photo taken, although you will have the
opportunity to purchase prints if you wish to do so. The photographers will be at BSBI in the afternoon and evening
on May 1-3, 22-23. Additional days will be added if there is
sufficient interest.
Soon, you will be able to
sign up for your photo
shoot one of several ways.
First, we will send you a link where you can pick
your own time slot online.
Or, if you prefer, you can call Jeanne Lowrey at 860-
643-9563 x103 to register
over the phone or to make an appointment to stop into the office and register in person. Families, couples, individuals-we want as many people from
our shul to be represented as possible! Look for more
information in the coming months and keep those dates in
May in mind.
For Adults Only
Adult Winter Coat Drive
Ends March 1st
Please donate your lightly-worn winter coats, hats, scarves, and gloves
for men and women. In good condition, please:
Clean, empty pockets
No rips, no stains
Working zippers, no missing buttons Deposit them in the designated bin in the lobby. Our volunteers will get them to our neighbors who need them.
And thank you!
BSBI Social Action Committee
Save the dates!
Friday night June 3 and Saturday morning June 4, 2016
to honor Rabbi Richard and Lisa Plavin
Details to follow
BSBI Community
BSBI Social Action Toiletry Drive
It’s time to start collecting toiletries for area shelters. A box has been set up in the coat room. Items needed include: shampoo, conditioner, combs/brushes, soap, face/body cream, toothbrushes and paste, deodorant, and razors.
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BSBI Community
Let's Celebrate Together on April 23rd
לה? לי כל תו ז ל לת תתו לו שת תו תו ת שנ לו
Why is this night different from all other nights?
It is so chic to enjoy a traditional Seder in a different setting. Some folks go to Israel,
take a cruise, or book a hotel. Your choice: Kibbutz, Katskills or Karibbean? You can
choose our Kommunity for giving thanks and retelling the story of our liberation.
Join us at the BSBI community Seder on April 23, when ritual is sprinkled with the
spice of heymish. And you don't have to do the work.
MORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION OPTIONS ON ENCLOSED FORM AND ONLINE AT:
http://www.myshul.org/events/seder-2016/
Support BSBI’s Library!
There are many ways to support BSBI’s amazing library. Donate funds to the
library to help us purchase new books to expand our collection, keeping it
new and up to date. Volunteer a few hours of your time to help with upkeep and day to day operations. Another great way to support the library is to come in and use it! Members
can check out books for 4 weeks – no library card required! Simply stop in when BSBI is open (excluding Shabbat), fill out the card in the back of the
book and leave it in the box. This allows us to keep track of our materials,
and aids in loss prevention. Not sure what you’re looking for? We have a large assortment of
biographies, fiction, and non-fiction work, including an extensive Holocaust
collection. The library also has a range of children’s books, located in the
Silverstein Center. Stop in and search our catalog in the library. We also have a file on our website that can be searched by author or title (press the
“ctrl” and “f” keys on your keyboard and type into the field that pops up near
the top or bottom of the screen). Surely there is something here for everyone!
Featured Book:
Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson
Celebrate Einstein’s birthday on March 14th or the recent discovery of proof that his concept of gravitational waves exist by picking up this book about his life from the BSBI Library.
The library has several books on Einstein (as well as other significant Jewish figures) in both the adult and children’s libraries.
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Every l
We’re celebrating PURIM on Wednesday March 23, 2016
Pizza Party at 6:15 PM Megillah Reading/Costume Parade begins at 6:45 PM
We will have vegetarian and cheese pizzas and salad to enjoy before the Megillah
reading and Purim costume parade. Hamantaschen and refreshments will follow the Purim Star Wars schpiel.
For the pizza supper, $5.00/person or $18.00 family cap Pay online at http://www.myshul.org/events/purim-pizza/ by March 20th
$7/person at the door
Make checks payable to BSBI
Any questions? Please email Teri Norman at [email protected].
Support BSBI While Shopping Online
Do you make purchases on Amazon.com? If so, make sure to follow these easy steps to log in using AmazonSmile!
1. Go to this webpage to set BSBI as your charity of choice: http://amzn.to/1HPEx61. This link should already have BSBI selected.
You can also get to this page by going to the BSBI website, www.myshul.org and clicking on the link on the homepage under
“shopping”.
2. Sign in with your Amazon account. If you do not have one, the page should prompt you to create one. There is no cost to create a
basic Amazon account.
3. When you shop, make sure that you go to https://smile.amazon.com/ rather than the regular Amazon site. If you do not do this
step, your purchases won’t be counted towards the percentage that BSBI receives.
4. Not all items are eligible for this program, especially those sold by other sellers. When looking at the item you’d like to purchase, look for a note like the one below. If that note is there and you have logged in to the link above, 0.5% of your purchase will be
donated to BSBI by Amazon – there is no additional cost to you! Every little bit counts! Thanks to everyone who has already participated.
Jewish War Veterans: Sergeant John L. Levitow Post 45
The commander of the Jewish War Veterans’ Post 45, Jerry Baggish, is reaching out to BSBI members and friends who are Jewish war
veterans to join the organization. Jewish veterans of all ages are needed to keep the JWV a special place. If you are interested in
becoming involved, contact Jerry at 860-684-5367 or [email protected].
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RLWRS News & Youth Announcements
RLWRS Snow Reminder:
Generally speaking, when Manchester
schools cancel for snow, so will RLWRS. However, because we have very limited
school days to accomplish many
educational goals, this rule will not
always apply. Information on RLWRS school
cancelations will be available by:
1. Calling the Synagogue at 860-643-9563
ext. 102 and listening to the message
(Sunday and Thursday)
2. Our website www.myshul.org ----
religious school (Sunday and Thursday)
3. Television WFSB – Channel 3 (Sunday
only) BSBI Religious School
Shabbat Across America
On Friday night, March 4, 2016, hundreds of synagogues across the continent will take part in a historic national
Jewish event to celebrate what unifies all Jews — Shabbat! Everyone is invited… singles, couples, families —
all ages. That’s the magic of Shabbat Across America and Shabbat Across Canada. By participating in this continent -
wide event, you will not only have the opportunity to experience Shabbat, but you will be sharing your
experience with tens of thousands of Jews across North America. Dinner costs only $8 for adults and $5 for children 5 and up. Children under 5 years of age are free. Vegetarian
and gluten free meals will be available upon request. To sign up for this dinner online and pay with a credit
card, go to http://www.myshul.org/events/shabbat-across-america/ and fill out the form. You can also sign up by
sending the payment to Dawn Steigelfest, 26 Tamarac Drive, Glastonbury, CT 06033. Deadline is Tuesday,
March 2, 2016. Please see enclosed flyer for more details.
This event is sponsored by the David Sherman Foster Fund
Special Acknowledgement
Brenda and Michael Bula Family/ Marcus Communication
for donating walkie-talkies for school office and all
classrooms
The Jewish Community Foundation has a limited number of financial need
based scholarships available for teen travel to Israel this summer. I am attaching a copy of the application for your reference. Applications must
be postmarked no later than March 20, 2016. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Must be of the Jewish faith
Resident of Greater Hartford
Able to demonstrate financial need
Participating in a trip with an educational component (i.e. USY,
NFTY, NCSY, BBYO, Young Judea, Ramah, etc.). While anyone can apply, priority is given to first-time travelers to Israel. For more information and to view the application, click here:
http://jcfhartford.org/Grant/IsraelTripScholarships/tabid/270/Default.aspx
Reminder: All students and their families are expected to attend the
Purim program on Wednesday, March 23rd. There will be no school on Thursday, March 24th.
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Community Announcements
Back to the Old Neighborhoods Jewish Hartford Bus Tour
Monday, May 16th at 9:30am & 1:30pm Take a professionally guided bus tour through the city's
neighborhoods as we follow in the footsteps of those
who created this special community. This trip will
explore three former synagogues, Congregation Beth
Israel (now Charter Oak Cultural Center) Agudas Achim
and The Emanuel Synagogue, as well as learn about the
fascinating history of Jewish Hartford. All tours will begin and end at the JHSGH office, Community Services Building, 333 Bloomfield Ave,
West Hartford. Tours will last approximately three
hours, but are subject to change. Please note that some
buildings require climbing stairs and are not handicapped
accessible. For more info call 860-727-6171. The cost of the trip is $26 for JHSGH members, $28
non-members. Download the registration form or sign-up
online at http://www.jhsgh.org/bustour.html
CCIU/Wadsworth Atheneum's
Third Annual Interfaith Film Series Sundays, March 6, 13, 20, 2:00 pm
The Council for Interreligous Understanding is pleased to announce
its collaboration with the Wadsworth Atheneum to feature the Third
Annual Interfaith Film Series on three Sundays in March 2016. The
following films will be presented:
March 6th
: A Borrowed Identity
March 13th
: Hassan & Marcus
March 20th
: Mr. & Mrs. Iyer To view the flier with descriptions of each film, visit
http://bit.ly/1TlCTNC. General Admission: $9; Seniors and Students
with identification: $8; Members: $7; Insider Access Members: Free PARKING: Due to ongoing construction, please consult Wadsworth
Atheneum's parking page at https://thewadsworth.org/visit/directions-
parking/. For more information about the Film Series, please contact
See New York City through JTConnect Eyes...
Sunday, April 10, 2016 $175.00 per teen in grades 7-12 includes:
Tour of Eldridge Street Synagogue & Lower East Side
Ticket to Broadway's "Fiddler on the Roof"
Transportation by Train
Kosher Lunch & Dinner
$50 non-refundable deposit due by March 8th
. For more information, go to the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/583260105160611/
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Religious Rabbi Leon Wind
Religious School Adult Education Community
General
Endowment Fund
Max and Sally Glaiber and Joseph
and Gertrude Snider Fund
Bayer/Davison Fund Sylvia A. Cheikin
Fund Berkman Family Fund
Israel and Lillian Abramovitz Fund
Sheldon and Doris Adler Fund
Louis and Sadye Apter Family Fund
Clare and Herbert Bernstein Fund
Raymond Bernstein Fund
Nathan Chesler Fund
A. Elmer Diskan Fund
Ruben Fialkoff Fund
Morris and Ann Firestone Fund
Rhoda Goldstein Fund
Edith Gottlieb Fund
Leo and Shirley Juran Fund
Kahaner Family Fund
Ethel and Nathan Kasowitz Fund
Marcus Family and Bula Family Fund
Irving and Ethel Mehlman Rose Fund
Irma and Merwin Meridy Fund
Rita Oshinsky Fund
Phair Family Fund
Reichlin Family Fund
Pauline and Nathan Rubin Fund
Ruth and Jack Sandals Fund
Israel and Shirley Snyder Family Fund
Gloria and Robert Weiss Fund
Edythe and Abraham Zubrow Fund
Max Zucker Fund
Howard Gold Fund David Sherman Foster
Fund Clare-Kramer Fund
Ann and Emanuel Hirth
Fund
Bernard and May
Kahn and Eli and Rose Lerman Fund
Hochberg Family Fund Ruth and Sidney
Cohen Fund Klemens-Wiener Fund
Rubinow-Schwolsky Fund
Jacobs Family Fund Jack Goldberg Fund* Gordon Barshay Lassow and Jay Joshua Lassow
Fund
Rebecca Ann and
Herman Seidman
Fund
Rose Jaffe Fund F. Ruth and S. I.
Kummer Fund
Esther Margulies Lessner
and George C. Lessner
Fund
Irene and Henry Springer Fund
Katz-Robbins Fund Fay and Benjamin
Levy and Max Mandel
Fund*
Jerome and Louise Nathan Fund
Diane and Barry
Weinbaum Fund
Ruth Podrove Melton
Fund
Aida S. Nesselroth
Educational Enhancement Fund*
Ella and Herman Plavin
Fund
Rabbi Leon Wind
Fund
Barney, Jean, Rachel, and Sarah Moses Education
Fund
Saul and Carol Nesselroth Fund for
Israel Advocacy
Plepler Family Fund
Irene and Abraham Zimmerman Fund
Gertrude and Abraham Podrove Fund
George and Lillian Sandals Fund
Jay E. Rubinow Fund
Podrove - Resnick Fund Rabbi Jeshaia and
Hilde Schnitzer Fund Rita and David Schmerler Fund
Martin L. Rubin Fund Saul and Rebecca
Silverstein Fund Leonard Seader Fund
Nat N. and Gertrude
Sturm Schwedel Fund Weil-Braunsberg Fund* Shapiro Family Fund
Berdine Spector Stoltz
Fund
Elliot and Eveleen
Zimmerman Library Fund
Stern Family Fund
Blanche and Robert
Stone Fund
Continuity Fund
Program Enhancement
Beth Sholom B’nai Israel
Operating Fund
Scholarships Youth Maintenance/Capital
Improvements Memorial Park
Emanual Hirth Fund Anna Brita Chilberg Fund Bayer-Marlow Fund Temple Beth Sholom Memorial Park Fund
Maxine & Efrem
Jaffe Fund Nellie Katz Cohen Fund
Elaine and Leo
Charendoff Fund
Congregation B’nai Israel
Memorial Park Fund
Seymour B. Kaplan
Fund
Murray H. and Celia D.
Novins Fund
David S. and Norma
C. Garber Fund
Sonia and Max Karp
and Anita Karp Treston Fund
Miriam Barshay
Lassow and Herman Lassow Fund
Joseph Kopman
Fund
Capital Improvement
Fund
Anne and Leon
Kramer Fund
Max Lundy Fund
Laurie Margolis
Fund
Cantor Israel and
Irene Tabatsky Fund
Marsha and Samuel
Yules Fund
Pauline and Isadore Zackin Fund
The Endowment Foundation
The Time
is Now,
The Need
is Great!
Endowments
are an
opportunity
for each of us
to provide for
our synagogue
on a
continuous
basis by
creating a
permanent
tribute to our
values and
principles.
Our
synagogue is
here for you
as you
experience
life's greatest
joys and
greatest
challenges.
The
Endowment
Foundation
*These funds can
also be used in
Rabbi Leon Wind
Religious School
For information about establishing an Endowment Fund or leaving a bequest, contact Dr. Jeffrey Wasser [email protected] or Rabbi Plavin 860-643-9563 x101.
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Thank you to those who support BSBI by remembering and honoring friends and loved ones with generous contributions. Donations appearing in the newsletter may not reflect all donations received prior to publication. Listings are as current as the newsletter deadline allows.
ANNE AND LEON KRAMER FUND
Marshall Kramer, in loving memory of Marshall's mother,
Anne Kramer, on the occasion of her Yahrzeit.
Carol and Paul Leiman and family, in memory of Anne C.
Kramer, beloved mother and grandmother, on the occasion
of her Yahrzeit.
CAROL AND SAUL NESSELROTH FUND
Aaron Kugelmass.
DAVID SHERMAN FOSTER MEMORIAL FUND
Dorothy L. Foster, in loving memory of Dorothy's devoted father, Joseph Rafael Brenner.
F. RUTH AND S.I. KUMMER FUND
Mara Lavitt, in memory of Sandra Harris Lavitt.
GENERAL FUND
Dave Keyser, in loving memory of Samuel H. Keyser, on the
occasion of his Yahrzeit.
Marilyn Lassow, in support of Beth Sholom B'nai Israel.
Maxine and Manny Lerman, in memory of Gail Freedman's
beloved sister, Marilyn Fried.
Eva Libitzky, a Yizkor donation.
Ellen L. Marmer, in loving memory of Diane Marmer, on the
occasion of her Yahrzeit.
Judy Rudis, in loving memory of Martin Faymann, on the occasion of his Yahrzeit.
Bernard Scheer, in loving memory of Benjamin and Pepi
Scheer, on the occasion of their Yahrzeits.
Cal Vinick, in loving memory of Cal's father, on the occasion
of his Yahrzeit.
David Wichman, in loving memory of Barney Wichman, on
the occasion of his Yahrzeit.
JOE DAVIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
FUND
Audrey Davis, in memory of Morris Cohen, beloved father of Tina Sulam.
KATZ-ROBBINS FUND
Shirley Katz, in loving memory of Shirley's mother,
Minnie Efron, on the occasion of her Yahrzeit.
LEONARD SEADER FUND
Beverly Russo, in loving memory of Paula Olenberg
Greenblatt, on the occasion of her Yahrzeit.
Sissy Seader, in celebration of Eleanor Karp's birthday; in
celebration of Fran Keller's birthday; in memory of Sissy's
beloved sister, Dorothy Zundell; with happy anniversary wishes to Doris and Joe Goldberg; with happy birthday
wishes to Jessica Zelle; and with happy birthday wishes to
Neil Ellis.
NELLIE KATZ COHEN FUND
Sissy Seader, in memory of Sissy's beloved sister, Dorothy
Zundell.
NICHUM AVAYLIM FUND
Bea and Gordon Brodie, in loving memory of Bea's father,
Martin Faymann, on the occasion of his Yahrzeit; in memory
of Gail Freedman's beloved sister, Marilyn Fried; and in memory of Lynn Cohen's beloved mother, Sylvia Petluck
RABBI JESHAIA AND HILDE SCHNITZER FUND
Rabbi Richard and Lisa Plavin, in loving memory of Hilde Schnitzer, on the occasion of her Yahrzeit.
RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Robert Tucker, in loving memory of Robert's wife, Barbara
Goldberg, on the occasion of her Yahrzeit.
REICHLIN FAMILY FUND
Hedda Reichlin, in loving memory of Phyllis Chorches.
SHABBAT LUNCHEON FUND
Elly and Steve Cohen, in loving memory of Abraham Cohen,
on the occasion of his Yahrzeit.
Marilyn Lassow, in memory of Gail Freedman's beloved sister, Marilyn Fried.
Mary Leon, in loving memory of Mary's husband, Milton
Leon, on the occasion of his Yahrzeit.
Aaron Sussman, with get well wishes to Claudette Mertens.
SHELDON AND DORIS ADLER FUND
Doris Adler, in memory of Doris' beloved husband, Sheldon
Adler, on the occasion of his Yahrzeit.
Susan and Glen Malloney, in loving memory of Sheldon
Adler, on the occasion of his Yahrzeit.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND
Edward Borgida, in loving memory of Eugene Borgida, on the occasion of his Yahrzeit.
Contributions from Thoughtful People
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CELEBRATION DATES IN MARCH
If we have overlooked a special date please
contact us at:
860-643-9563 ext. 100
so that we may celebrate it in the future.
Anniversaries
Lori Greenwald and Bruce Stein - 5
Barry & Renny Resnick - 8 Richard & Carole Guttman - 12
Rebecca Rumbo and David Stern - 22 Jeff & Sandi Garfield - 25
Jennifer and Eric Bundy - 26
Birthdays Michael Gross - 17 Steven Leshin - 17 Susan Stoppelman - 18 Richard Abrahams - 19 Lily Gross - 19 Lewis Katz - 19 Elliot Lerman - 19 Justin Schilberg - 19 Kenneth Wichman - 19 Ellen Kloehn - 20 Simon Luxemburg - 20 Ethan Luxemburg - 20 Dottie Snider - 20 Andrew Glatt - 21 Harvey Weiner - 21 Joel Milzoff - 23 Rachel Singer - 23 Robert Blum - 25 Bill Gerber - 25 Elizabeth Goldberg - 25 William Delaney - 26 Jeffrey Pitler - 27 Norman Fisher - 28 Marilyn Lassow - 28 Emily Buch - 29 Scott Carlton - 29
Birthdays Merle Cohen - 2 Victor Bernstein - 3 Paula Krutt - 3 Noah Steigelfest - 3 David Sumberg - 3 Jeffrey Wasser - 3 Eveleen Zimmerman - 4 Alec Zimmerman - 4 Brenda Bula - 5 Jonathan Kaplan - 5 Philip Klein - 5 Richard Levy - 5 Harrison Blum - 10 Stephen Donnell - 10 Alexander Feinstein - 10 Diane Keyser - 11 Marjorie Partney - 11 Hannah Partney - 11 Sam Segar - 11 Berle Cantor - 12 Madeline Turk - 13 Edward Borgida - 14 Paula Finkelstein - 14 Jacob Margolis - 15 Joshua Stein - 15 Marilyn Greenwald - 17
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MONDAYS (7:30 PM) TUESDAYS (7:30 PM) WEDNESDAYS (7:30 PM) THURSDAYS (7:30 PM)
First Monday – 3/7 Bloostein, Saul & Susan* Creem, Jerry* Delaney, Bill & Deb* Levy, Richard & Phyllis Schmerler, Alan & Lea
First Tuesday – 3/1 Banks, Craig Baron, Barry & Joan Bayer, Aaron & Laurie Dashefsky, Arnold & Sandy Marlow, Lillian Schiller, Richard and Amy Stern, Alfred & Eileen Vinick, Cal
First Wednesday – 3/2 Axler, Phil* Brodie, Gordon & Bea Horn, Stuart Karasik, Sheldon & Gail Keyser, Arnold & Diane* Lerman, Manny & Maxine Pasternak, Lorin* Rubin, Donna
First Thursday – 3/3 Burstein, David* Caplin, Bob & Donna * Lassow, Art Ludlum, Cathy Luxemburg, Maury Mandell, Carl & Cruz Poutre, Stacey Riedel, Rima
Second Monday – 3/14 Bayer, Bill & Barbara Beck, Bruce Creem, Jerry* Delaney, Bill & Deb* Flink, Herb & Ellie* Heimann, Walter Ketai, Richard & Levine, Laura Partney, Philip & Margery
Second Tuesday – 3/8 Breslau, Bill or Susan Carter, Irma Cohen, Jack & Lynn Grad, Howard & Linda Kalman, Mimi* Lerner, Brenda Norman, Mike & Bonnie Phair, Sandi* Singer, Trudy
Second Wednesday – 3/9 Axler, Phil* Gamzon, Bill* Gottlieb, Joe Greenwald, Marilyn Keyser, Arnold & Diane* Leshin, Steven & Barbara Pasternak, Lorin* Resnick, Barry & Renny* Sussman, Aaron* Zucker, Spin
Second Thursday – 3/10 Burstein, David* Caplin, Bob & Donna * Finkelstein, Paula Goldstein, Alan & Carol Norman, Sam & Teri Resnick, Barry & Renny* Sussman, Aaron* Zupnik, Ted & Barbara*
Third Monday – 3/21 Creem, Jerry* Delaney, Bill & Deb* Freedman, Arthur Linner, Abe & Iris Milzoff, Joel & Irene Rubin, Paul
Third Tuesday – 3/15 Abrahams, Richard and Leslie Gross, Michael & Susan Ivaldi, Sally Kahaner, Harvey & Elaine Meyer, Harold & Judy Orringer, Nelson & Stephanie Wasser, Jeff & Diane
Third Wednesday – 3/16 Axler, Phil* Filkoff, Roy Gamzon, Bill* Igdalsky, Alan & Hope Kaplan, Jonathan & Linda Keyser, Arnold & Diane* Krutt, Bernard & Judy Pasternak, Lorin* Plen, Donna Stoppelman, Julian & Susan Sussman, Aaron*
Third Thursday – 3/17 Borgida, Edward Burstein, David* Caplin, Bob & Donna* Klein, Phil McGee, Marcia Murray, Becky* Phair, Sandi* Plavin, Lisa Kovensky, Neil
Fourth Monday – 3/28 Bloostein, Saul & Susan* Creem, Jerry* Delaney, Bill & Deb* Pasternak, Lorin* Rubin, Susan Spiegel, Eugene Zimmerman, Eveleen*
Fourth Tuesday – 3/22 Beede, Harriet Lassow, Jeff & Liza Mandel Turk, Mike or Maddy* Zimmerman, Eveleen*
Fourth Wednesday – 3/23 Axler, Phil* Kalman, Mimi* Keyser, Arnold & Diane* Margolis, Phil & Susan Murray, Becky* Pasternak, Lorin* Shamash, Rahim & Sherry Sussman, Aaron* Zucker, Spin
Fourth Thursday – 3/24 Burstein, David* Caplin, Bob & Donna* Krutt, Sam Lassow, Marilyn Pearlson, Stan & Sue Sussman, Aaron* Zimmerman, Jane
Fifth Monday – 2/29 Creem, Jerry* Delaney, Bill & Deb * Flink, Herb & Ellie* Kovensky, Neil Ladue, Beverly Nesselroth, Saul & Carol Poutre, Stacey
Fifth Tuesday – 3/29
Cole, Daniel & Florence
Ellis, Joel & Susan
Kloehn, Ed & Ellen
Krutt, Joel & Tobi
Weil, Marvin & Marilyn
Zimmerman, Allan & Jennifer
Fifth Wednesday – 3/30 Abrahams, Ronald and Brina Axler, Phil* Cohen, Steve & Elly Feir, Alan & Donna Horn, Stuart & Esther Pasternak, Lorin* Sussman, Aaron* Turk, Mike & Maddy* Zubrow, Barbara
Fifth Thursday – 3/31 Burstein, David* Caplin, Bob & Donna * Goldstein, Alan & Carol Lerman, Manny Leshin, Steve Wasser, Diane Zupnik, Ted & Barbara*
Please Note: Services will begin at 7:30 PM except where noted. * Special credit to our twice a month (or more) Jewry Duty members
March Evening Minyan Calendar
Forth Monday – 1/28
Yom Kippur
Need People
Need People
Need People
Need People
Need People
Need People
We are looking for members to add to this Minyan List!
If you have volunteered for
one night, would you consider committing for two per
month?
Please call Rabbi Plavin at 860-643-9563 Ext. 101 or email
Fourth Wednesday – 3/23
Purim Program & Service
6:45 PM
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March 2016
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 7:30 PM Service
21 Adar I
2 7:30 PM Service
3 4:30 – 6:30 PM RLWRS Grades
2-7
7:30 PM Service
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6:00 PM Shabbat Across America Service
6:45 PM Shabbat Across
America Dinner
Candle Lighting
5:27 PM
5 10:00 AM Shabbat
Service
Havdalah
6:20 PM
6 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM RLWRS Grades Pre-
K-7
9:30 – 11:30 AM Brotherhood
Breakfast & Speaker Matt Freidman
26 Adar I
7 6:30 – 7:25 PM
Hebrew Reading Class (At BSBI)
7:30 PM Service
7:35 – 9:15 PM Introduction
to Basic Judaism (At BSBI)
8 1:30 – 3:30 PM Knit & Kvetch
7:30 PM Service
9 7:30 PM Service
10 4:30 – 6:30 PM RLWRS Grades
2-7
7:00 PM Finance
Committee Meeting
7:30 PM Service
11 6:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Candle Lighting
5:35 PM
1 Adar II
12 10:00 AM Shabbat
Service followed by a Kiddush Luncheon
7:30 PM
“Rum and the Founding
Fathers” by Sir Jeremy
Bell
Havdalah
6:28 PM
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Daylight Savings
Begins
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM RLWRS Grades Pre-
K-7
3 Adar II
14 6:30 – 7:25 PM
Hebrew Reading Class (At BSBI)
7:30 PM Service
7:35 – 9:15 PM Introduction
to Basic Judaism (At BSBI)
15 7:30 PM Service
16 7:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting
7:30 PM Service
17 4:30 – 6:30 PM RLWRS Grades
2-7 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Chai Mitzvah 2.0 7:30 PM Service
18 6:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Candle Lighting
6:43 PM
19 10:00 AM Shabbat
Service followed by a Kiddush Luncheon
8:00 PM
Sisterhood Game Night
Havdalah
7:36 PM
20 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM RLWRS Grades Pre-
K-7
10 Adar II
21 12:00 PM
Lunch & Learn
6:30 – 7:25 PM Hebrew Reading Class
(Not at BSBI)
7:30 PM Service
7:35 – 9:15 PM Introduction to Basic Judaism
(Not at BSBI)
22 7:00 PM
Sisterhood Board Meeting
7:30 PM Service
23 Fast of Esther
6:15 PM
Purim Pizza Party
6:45 – 8:30 PM
Purim Program &
Megillah Reading
24 Purim
No School
7:30 PM Service
25 6:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Candle Lighting
6:50 PM
26 10:00 AM Shabbat
Service
Havdalah
7:43 PM
27 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM RLWRS Grades Pre-
K-7
17 Adar II
28 6:30 – 7:25 PM
Hebrew Reading Class (At BSBI)
7:30 PM Service
7:35 – 9:15 PM Introduction
to Basic Judaism (At BSBI)
29 7:30 PM Service
30 7:30 PM Service
31 4:30 – 6:30 PM RLWRS Grades
2-7
7:30 PM Service
Rabbi Raysh Weiss
Visit Rabbi Zachary Sitkin visit
Remember to take a look at
the online calendar on www.myshul.org for the latest
updates and more information on events.
The schedule for the Rabbi
Candidates’ visits will be sent to
the congregation via e-mail.
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Weddings, Bar-
Mitzvahs, Baby
Showers, Parties
860-707-6101 www.debbievinick.com
See your advertisement here
and support BSBI!
For more information, contact Saundra Roethel at
860-643-9563 x100
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“Rum and the Founding Fathers” Presented by Sir Jeremy Bell Sir Jeremy Bell returns to BSBI for what promises to be
another hilarious program. Through comedy and drink, Bell
will demonstrate how badly our founding fathers behaved.
It’s time for real history — no more redcoats and muskets!
This will be a night filled with riotous songs, snuff, and
swordplay! See the naughty side of Ben Franklin who told us
why “Beer is proof that God wants us to be happy.”
7:30 PM: Wine and Cheese Reception 8:30 PM: Sir Jeremy Bell
Tickets purchased before March 8th
are $45, after that date they will cost $55. Admission includes
the reception, multiple beverage tastings, and a very fun show.
Purchase tickets by returning the enclosed form to Ken Wichman or paying by credit card online at
http://www.myshul.org/events/rum/.
Tickets will be held at the door. Non-Alcoholic beverages will also be available.