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October / november 2010 Tishrei / Cheshvan 5771

Building Torat Yisrael’s FutureMazal Tov to our Kallat Torah and Hatan Breishit of 5771!Our Simchat Torah Honorees: Michael and Sharon Field:

A highly anticipated element of every congregatiion’s Simchat Torah celebration is the revelationof this year’s Torah Bride and Genesis/Breishit Groom (Kallat Torah and Hatan Breishit). Theseare people who have dedicated time and energy to the congregation over the course of time. Itwas a true pleasure to honor Michael and Sharon Field this year. Here are the tributes RabbiLevin read as they were called to the Torah for their respective aliyot.

Kallat Torah 5771: Sharon FieldSharon Field, we call you to the Torah this morning as our Kallat Torah in gratitude and appreciation forthe time, love, organizational abilities and generosity you pour into our congregation. You have craftedand implemented creative and engaging fundraising and social programs for Torat Yisrael: fashionshows and Galkin programs, dinners and more. You have embraced all of the responsibilities of asynagogue vice-president and demonstrate your leadership with your consistent, quite, intelligent and

dedicated presence. There are so many places a woman of your talents could be engaged . . . our congregation isblessed that you have committed to making our community so central to your life. For all of this, and so much more,Sharon, we are honored to call you to the Torah as our Kallat Torah for Simchat Torah 5771.

Hatan Breishit 5771: Michael FieldMichael Field, we call you to the Torah this morning as our Hatan Breishit in gratitude and appreciationfor your intense commitment to the future of our congregation and the practical ways you express thatcommitment. God’s covenant with Abraham included the promises of land and people. You, Michael,have taken it upon yourself to make those visions come true in the microcosm of Torat Yisrael: youexamined every square inch of East Greenwich until you found us the perfect piece of land for our newcongregation home on Middle Road. You, along with your Membership co-vice-president Beth Salk,

nurture, welcome, encourage every potential and new member of our congregation as well as caring for our currentmembers. You bring creativity, compassion and focus to everything you do for our Torat Yisrael community. We area stronger, more vital congregation due in no small part to your efforts. For all of this, and so much more, Michael,we are honored to call you to the Torah as our Hatan Breishit for Simchat Torah 5771.

Greetings from Susan Smoller Shalom Fellow Congregants,

This time of introspection allows usall to take a step back andappreciate all we have –ourrelationships, our education,health, experiences and property.This is truly a time to reflect on all

the good that we are afforded and to thank God andour friends and family for their support.

I met Andrea Epstein, our new social worker, and sheis enthusiastic to become familiar with ourcongregation as a whole and with us individually. If anyone wants to be in touch with her, please contacther directly at [email protected] or at 331-1244. She isavailable to guide and support us in her professional



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capacity and all interactions with her are strictlyconfidential and not even brought to the attention of the Rabbi or to my attention. Andrea is interested inmeeting with us as a congregation and if you wouldlike to host a meeting during the day or evening, or if you have an idea for a general discussion topic withAndrea that we should arrange, please let Andrea orthe Rabbi or me know.The yard sale is coming sooner and sooner and we stillhave lots of room for merchandise. Please empty your

home of all gifts you never used, items in good statethat can be sold and bring them to the temple inOctober (no clothing please). On the day of the yardsale, there will be a truck to take our electronicrecyclables, such as old monitors, computers, faxes,radios etc. There will also be a truck offering freeconfidential shredding of documents. So come to thetemple that morning, drop off recyclables and items to

be shredded, and buy yard sale merchandise. Pleaseremind your friends of the November 7 date!

I look forward to seeing you at the extravaganza of “Elaine and Steve’s Wedding” on November 13. Pleaserespond to the invitations and invite friends and family.Let’s join together to make this a true simchah.

A special thank you to Rabbi Levin, Sharon Field, LynnField, Joan Bookbinder, Ruth Ross, Roberta and Lucien

Arsac, Laurie Tessier and Sheila Malatt for making thebreak the fast so delicious!

Please contact me at any time with any comments orquestions.

B’Shalom,

Susan

Librarian’s Corner by Laura Steele, Torat Yisrael LibrarianA fun new addition to our library is The Kids Cartoon Bible. Award-winning author-il lustrator Chaya M. Bursteincombines her talents as storyteller and artist to bring alive the Bible to young readers. Children and adults will

appreciate her Bible people-finder, an index locating dozens of personalities within the text.Unmatched for its engaging art and easily understood rendering of the biblical narrative, The Kids' Cartoon Bible canbe read aloud to pre-schoolers and enjoyed by young readers as well. At this time of year, particularly I would highlyrecommend this great book.

Greetings from SisterhoodShalom! We hope to see you at the paid up breakfast-installation on Sunday, October 3 rd at 10:00 am. Everyone iswelcome to the open board meeting to be held on Sunday, October 17 th at 9:30 am. The meeting will be followed bya mitzvah project of making challah covers for the Temple. Start reading Mark Halter's book "Zipporah, Wife of Moses" for our December 12 th Book Review . . . more details to come.Submitted by: Ruth Ross and Laurie Tessier, Co-presidents

Of “Green” InterestWeatherization Assistance: Subsidy programs PurposesThis Residential Deliverable Fuels Program allows forresidents who heat their homes with oil, propane, orother deliverable fuels to receive weatherizationassistance. The goal of the program is to save energy,create environmental benefits, lower residential heatingbills and keep houses warmer.RIOER is offering consumer incentives for residents whoheat their homes with deliverable fuels to make energyefficiency improvements through National Grid'sEnergyWise program.

Under this program, residents who heat with oil andpropane will be able to request a free home energyassessment.There is a total of $2.3 million allocated to administeringthe program and providing rebates to Rhode Islandresidents that heat their homes with deliverable fuels.

How will the program work?Under this program, residents who heat with oil andpropane will be able to request a free home energyassessment through National Grid's EnergyWise

program. The home energy assessment will recommendweatherization measures that may include:• Insulation of attics, walls, floors, ducts and pipes;• Air and duct sealing;• Attic ventilation;• Installation of programmable thermostats;• The replacement of heating systems over 15 yearsold; and/or• The replacement of water heaters over 10 years old.Once the home energy assessment is complete,residents will be able to select a contractor to performany of the weatherization measures that wererecommended after the National Grid energy

assessment. Upon completion of the work, residents willbe eligible to receive rebates on 25% of the total cost of recommended energy efficiency improvements for amaximum of $2,250 per home. This program will notpay to switch the fuel that is used to heat a home.

For more information on the EnergyWise programplease call 1-888-633-7947 orvisit https://www.powerofaction.com/rireenergywise/



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Be a Torat Yisrael Lobbyist!Edgewood Food Closet Donationscanned tuna and salmon, canned soups, breakfastcereal, canned vegetables and fruits. Also needed:toiletries such as shampoo, toothpaste, diapers.

Pick up a great read!Which you’ll find at our Book Exchange corner in the TTYlobby! For a 25¢ donation, you are welcome to help yourself toany book on the shelves and then return it when you’re done.

TYNet Café! Come Schmooze!Torat Yisrael is wireless and caffeinated! Freshcoffee and tea and the wifi password are all there.

Recycle #5 Plastics Here!Plastic containers like medicine vials and yogurt and cottagecontainers. Please wash containers before depositing in bin.

Kosher Food PantryKosher non-perishables to help support Rhodeisland’s vulnerable Jewish residents.

Coupon Collection for Edgewood Food ClosetPlease drop your unwanted coupons in the basket near ourdonation and recycling center.

A Touch of Heaven Thrift Shop : You may drop off lightly used clothing at the Touch of Heaven Thrift Shop,1665 Broad Street, Cranston. Hours of Operation: Saturday 9:00 am-12:00 pm, Tuesday 9:00 am-11:00 am,Wednesday 5:00 pm-6:30 pm and Friday 9:00 am-11:00 am. All the proceeds from A Touch of Heaven ThriftShop goes to the Edgewood-Pawtuxet Food Closet.

Temple Torat Yisrael Email Addresses, Facebook and Twitter Rabbi Amy Levin: [email protected] Hazzan Devin Goldenberg: [email protected] Smoller, President: [email protected] Ronni Guttin, Education Director: [email protected] Jellinek, Social Worker: [email protected] Anita Olinsky (Dues Committee): [email protected] Epstein, Social Worker: [email protected]@toratyisrael.org - Michael Field/Beth Salk (Membership Committee Chairs)[email protected] [email protected] and @ravlevinSheryl Ponder, Bookkeeper/Office Manager: [email protected] Reinsant, Rabbi’s Secretary: [email protected]

Are you raising Jewish children…but you’re not Jewish ? Don’t do it alone. Join us for Mothers CircleThe Mothers Circle is a free educational and welcomingprogram empowering non-Jewish mothers to create

Jewish homes. Mothers in all family constellations arewelcome, and participants do not have to be affiliatedwith a Jewish institution or have any prior knowledge.The eight-month, sixteen-session interactive curriculumexplores Jewish holidays, practices, rituals, and ethicswhile providing resources and tools for enriching Jewishfamily life at home. Free childcare is available uponrequest.

Our third Rhode Island group will be starting in October.For more information please visit

http://www.bjeri.org/DefaultPermissions/OurPrograms/tabid/150/Default.aspx or contact Kit Haspel, Mothers

Circle Coordinator, at 401-331-0956 x184 [email protected] .

Mothers Circle is a national program created by theJewish Outreach Institute. The Rhode Island program iscoordinated by the Bureau of Jewish Education of RhodeIsland in partnership with the Jewish Community Centerof Rhode Island and is generously funded by the Heleneand Bertram Bernhardt Foundation and the JewishFederation of Rhode Island.

Hug N’hamah: Circle of Consolation A Bereavement Discussion Group meeting on alternate Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm providing asupportive circle to bring the emotional and spiritual challenges of grief. Facilitated by Torat Yisrael

member, Dr. Judith Lubiner, a licensed psychologist, and Rabbi Amy Levin. TY members and non-membersequally welcome. Meeting October 7 th and 21 st and November 4 th and 18 th



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Upcoming TY Events

October Paid Up Sisterhood and Men’s Club Breakfast, Sunday, October 3 rd Please join us for our Sisterhood and Men’s Club Paid up Breakfast. We will hold our installation as well as othersurprises! If you are not a paid up member of the Sisterhood or Men’s Club you can join now or dues ($18.00) can bepaid at the door. RSVP to Anita Olinsky at 785-1800. (See enclosed flyer).

Our October Topic: Joining the Jews: Judaism and ConversionEast Greenwich: Tuesday, October 5 th 12:00-1:30 p.m. – Lunch & Learn at T’s Restaurant, 5600 Post Road (in the Benny’s Plaza), EastGreenwich – each participant orders from the menu and we study Jewish sources addressing currentissues. Everyone is welcome, bring a friend!

Cranston/Warwick: Thursday, October 7 th 12:00-1:30 p.m. – Lunch & Learn at the Cozy Grill Restaurant, 440 Warwick Avenue, Warwick – each participantorders from the menu as we study Jewish sources. Everyone is welcome, bring a friend! Look for us in the backroom!

Shalom to Shabbat: Unwind and Nosh Before Shabbat ServicesJoin us on Friday, October 8

that 7:00 pm for wine and cheese before our 7:30 pm Shabbat Service.

Our 7 th Annual Noah’s Parade of Animals! Saturday, October 9 th in East GreenwichWe’re bringing our favorite stuffed animals with us to services on Saturday, October 9 th at 9:15 am as we singabout and read the story of Noah and the animals from the Torah! Parents and grandparents! Aunts and uncles!Bring your favorite little kids with their favorite stuffed animals to march around the synagogue “two by two” on thisspecial Shabbat morning!

Sisterhood Mitzvah Project and Open Board Meeting, Sunday, October 17 th Sisterhood will have an open board meeting followed by a mitzvah project where we will make challah coversfor our congregation. Please feel free to join us….we’d love to have you!

November Yard Sale, Sunday, November 7 th On Sunday, November 7 th from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Torat Yisrael is having a yard sale! You might findthat something you’ve been looking for!! Don’t miss out!!

Temple Torat Yisrael Book Fair The Torat Yisrael Book fair is coming to a location near you!! We hope you can get to one of thesewonderful events so we can help you select a great gift for Hanukkah or any other occasion!

- November 9 th 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm in Cranston- November 15 th 9:00 am – 11:30 pm at the Village Lower School in East Greenwich

Family Shabbat in East GreenwichJoin us on Saturday, November 20 th for our newly refreshed Family Shabbat Morning experience. We’llgather in our East Greenwich home with a new family prayer book for an interactive service and Shabbatcelebration starting at 10 am.

Shabbat Service and Dinner Honoring our VeteransPlease join us on Friday evening, November 12 th for a 6:00 pm Shabbat Service honoring Veterans withdinner to follow. (Flyer enclosed)

Another opportunity to observe the mitzvah of Pikuach Nefesh (Saving a Life): blood drivewill take place on Sunday, November 14 th from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.



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“Elaine and Steve Get Married!” Saturday, November 13 th On Saturday, November 13 th at 6:30 pm at TY Cranston join us for an evening of nachas, nuptials, nosh andnonsense! Auction and Dinner Theater: “Elaine and Steve Get Married!”

Our November Topic: Your Life in Your Hands: Judaism’s Teaching on SuicideEast Greenwich: Tuesday, November 16 th 12:00-1:30 p.m. – Lunch & Learn at T’s Restaurant, 5600 Post Road (in the Benny’s Plaza), EastGreenwich – each participant orders from the menu and we study Jewish sources addressing currentissues. Everyone is welcome, bring a friend!

Cranston/Warwick: Thursday, November 18 th 12:00-1:30 p.m. – Lunch & Learn at the Cozy Grill Restaurant, 440 Warwick Avenue, Warwick – each participantorders from the menu as we study Jewish sources. Everyone is welcome, bring a friend! Look for us in the backroom!

Shabbat Services in East Greenwich Friday, November 19 th - 6:00 pm : Early Shabbat Service for all. Enjoy an early Shabbat service and then arrange

for a relaxed Shabbat meal at home with your family and friends. Saturday, November 20 th – 10 am



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TEMPLE TORAT YISRAEL DONATIONSJuly 23, 2010 – September 15, 2010

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN The Capital Campaign list does not includemultiyear pledges which will be suitablyrecognized at a future time.

In Honor of Roberta Arsac’s SpecialBirthday

Evelyn Nussenfeld

In Memory of Lillian GilsteinMr. & Mrs. Joel Cohen

In Memory of Israel RossRuth Ross

In Memory of Libby Rudnick Ruth Ross

In Honor of James Shocket’s 96 th BirthdayEvelyn Nussenfeld

In Honor of Dale & Laura Steele’s 25 th Anniversary

Evelyn NussenfeldDavid & Janet Winer

GENERAL FUND

In Honor of Roberta Arsac’s SpecialBirthday

Gail Lury Johnston

In Memory of Bella Comez

Sarah OsofskyIn Memory of Shirley D’Andrea

Mildred Beck

In Honor of Muriel Davis’ 85 th BirthdaySara, Josh, Alex & Ben Parker

In Memory of Norma Gouse GoldmanLaurie & Stephan Goldman

In Memory of Julian GreeneJim & Sana Greene

In Memory Nadine GreeneBernice Greene

Jim & Sana Greene

In Memory of Fred HerzSusette Rabinowitz

In Memory of Ruth HerzSusette Rabinowitz

In Memory of Dora HoffmanMarilyn Hoffman

In Memory of Beatrice HollandHarold & Helene Holland

In Memory of Benjamin HonigNathan Honig

In Memory of Rachel JewettHelene & Harold Holland

In Memory of Edward KaganPaula & Larry Meyerson

In Memory of Eva KaganPaula & Larry Meyerson

In Memory of Dorothy Krasnoff Gloria & Carl Lefkowitz

In Memory of Gita LakeLeila & Sheldon Sock

In Honor of the Birth of Emma LaneMarilyn Hoffman

In Memory of Myer LefkowitzCarl & Gloria Lefkowitz

In Memory of Faye LemelNathan Honig

In Memory of David LernerIda Bernstein

In Memory of Florence “Fay” MalattSheila Malatt

In Memory of Martha ManekofskyMarilyn Hoffman

In Memory of Esther MeyersonPaula & Larry Meyerson

In Memory of Minnie Pollack Anita Greenberg

In Memory of Jerry RittnerElaine & Steve Shapiro

In Honor of Judah Rosen’s 90 th BirthdayLeon Resnick

In Memory of Albert RossRuth Ross

In Memory of Yetta SackinRobert Stern

In Memory of Estella SaltzmanKaren Lubin & FamilyRichard Saltzman

In Memory of Bronia SchonbergMarilyn Hoffman

In Memory of Nellie Sholes

Leonard Sholes

In Memory of Samuel SneggSusan Bryant

In Memory of Celia SoorkisGoldie Cohen

In Memory of Samuel Spivack Herb & Gloria Spivack

In Memory of Abraham TobiasJoan Coken

In Memory of David TormanSamuel & Lois Torman

PRAYERBOOK – ETZ HAYIM

In Honor of Rachel Wasser’s Bat MitzvahRachel Silverman

PRAYERBOOK FUND

In Memory of Lee ZawstskyPhil & Anita Greenberg

PRESIDENT’S FUND

In Memory of Irving EismanSally Pressman

RAB BI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Honor of Muriel Davis’ Special BirthdaySusan Sidel

ALBERT ROSS FUND

In Memory of Albert RossRuth Ross

MICHELLE PAM ROSS FUND

In Honor of Judah Rosen’s 90 th BirthdayHarold & Jerri Labush

BEATRICE & ALBERT SYDNEY

ENDOWMENT FUND

In Memory of Jacob PonceBea Sydney

In Memory of Harriett Ponce RudomanBea Sydney

In Memory of Rebecca SelkowBea Sydney

In Memory of Louis SydneyBea Sydney

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