]REFLECTIONSTEMP.LE:...RODEF. SHALOM

FALLS CH.URCH, VIRGINIA

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NOVEMBER

RABBI: LASZLO BERKOWITSPRESIDENT: HARVEY L. LEVINOFFICE PHONE: 532-2217EDITION 52

*** MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI

-I an still deeply stirred by the-manner in which westarted the calendar year of 572 7 (or 1966-67 for the un-initiated), starting with opening day of our Religious

- School, which saw the literal storming of Haycock Schoolby children and parents from all parts of Northern Virginia.

As ' the hour drew near to'usher in the new year,: weexperienced again that inner glow that is possible onlywithin the halls of the sanctuary.....-It was a beautiful andmoving experience to see you sitting together as-afamilyin the sanctuary. It was a marvelous and perfect beginning.

This time of the year is made especially significantto all of us by the arrival of many fine and new familiesinto our congregation. We wish to extend a personal andmost warm welcome to you and fervently hope that you willbecome active and participating families in the life ofthe congregation. If we are to meet our goals and fulfillour promise of service-to the congregation and to thecommunity, we must in deed as well as in word become activeworkers in the varied programs that are being offered. Wetrust that this year, which is a significant year forRodef Shalom, will see the fullest participation of allfamilies in the life of Rodef Shaloi.

LASZLO BERKOWITSRabbi.

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2.TEMPLE RODE? SHALOM LAND ASSESSMENT

WATCH IT GROW

Our Land Assessment is for the purpose of paying off the mortgageon the beautiful Seven Acre Building Site which we have purchasedon Westmoreland Street in Fairfax County. The amount of the Mortgageis reduced by payment of assessment, by donations, and by fundraising evelits. All members are encouraged to help in every way.

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WE ARE HERE

WE TRY HARDER

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THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS HAVE PAID THEIR FULL LAND ASSESSMENT----AS THIS LIST GROWS WE CONE CLOSER TO----

OUR GOALErnest and Anna BlochMarcus and Erma RingAbe and Eleanor ShapiroAlbert and Matilda BakerJoseph and Blanche CohenJules and Marian CohenLeonard and Bea EmmerglickHenry and Harriet EpsteinArthus and Joan FishmanPhilip and Beatrice RudinHarold and Ida SilversteinPaul and Jean PfeifferHarold and Doris GelfondNorman and Hilda BrandtGil and Esther DavisEmanuel and Mae KintischGerald and Henrietta LuriaBill and Naomi Bekenstein

Henry and Martha LowensternRobert and Miriam LevineErna FrankelDavid and Vera KahnArnold and Dorothy LabsonHarvey and Barbara LevinDonald and Sybil LubinEdward and Lois ProctorHarry and Deborah SomersMiriam TwynhamAl and Lii WynerSamuel and Lillian Zeitlen5o1 and Bess SwerdloffPearl KamberLouis and Sue OlomWarren and Sylvia CikinsJoseph and Ida Auerbach';Henry and Bea Raskin

3. CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER

Wed. Nov. 2 8:00 P.M. WOMEN'S GROUP MEETING at Ravenwood Towers

Fri. Nov. 4 7:45 P.M.FAMILY NIGHT SERVICE at ChesterbroOk ChurchPulpit guests: Art Levin, Suzanne Proctor

Sun. Nov. 69:3 0 A.M.

Wed. Nov. 98:00 P.M.

Fii. Nov. 11 8:15 P.N.

Fri. Nov. 18 8:15 P.M.

Fri. Nov. 25 8:15 P.M.

SOCIAL ACTION SEMINAR at Haycock SchoolProgram to he announced

CULTURAL PROGRAM at Ravenwood TowersFilm on Russian Jewry

SABBATH SERVICE: Sermon: 'The Patriot"(Thought of Veteran's Day)Pulpit guests: Mort and Janet Smith-HOME-TO-HOME ONEG SHABAT following Service

SABBATILSERVICE: Service conducted byBurton H. Thorinan.Pulpit guests: Regina Dembo, Bernard.Zinnian

MID_AT T ANTIC BIENNIAL, WITLIAMSB1G9

COMBINED THANKSGIVING SERVICE ATAGUDAS ACHIM.

SABBATH SERVICE: Sermon: "An AmericanHoiidayBaby-naming of Sid and Iris PlattPulpit guests: Berl and Carole Erlich

NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

WOMEN'S GROUP CHANUKAH PARTY at NanRudin's home

Fri. Nov. 18 throughSun. Nov. 20

Thurs. Nov. 24 8:00 P.M.

Sun. Nov. 27

Wed. Nov. 30 10:30 A.M.

The Temploo Board passec the fol±pwing Resolution, which has beentransmitted to the First Christian Church:

Whereas, The First Christian Church has graciously, in thename of religious brotherhood, made available to TempleRodef Shalom its Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall for two years,Be It Resolved, by this action of the Executive Board, thatTemple Rodef Shalom extend to the religious and lay leaders,and the congregation of the First Christian Church, its warmestthanks and expiession of appreciation for making possibleconduct tf the Temple's religious services in a settingboth dignified and inspiring.

11. .FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENTNovember 1966

My advisors say: never single out specific individuals forthanks--someone will be overlooked--and then you are REALLY introuble.

My apologizes in advance, but 'playing safe is not my nature.My sincerest thanks to each and every one of our very hard workersfor all that they are doing for our Temple as we move from strengthto strength. But I must, and I will now, single out just a veryfew from among the many.

As this is written we have 165 members in Temple Rodef Shalom.This reflects an outstanding succes in our membership campaign, towhich many have contributed; but, the principal credit must go toMr. Armand Weiss for the outstanding effort which he put forth, andthe tremendous results which he has accomplished.

Our Religious School has, as of this writing, just under 200students, and is growing as our membership grows. Mr. Joel Novakhas organized an outstanding school of which we can all be justlyproud. We have made great strides in this area, but Joel pointsout that we are not now relaxing and collecting plaudits. Moreeffort is called for and more is being put forth, to reach ourgoal of providing our children with the best possible religiouseducation.

Our sincerest appreciation to both of these committee chair-men. However, neither can carry the task alone. With regard tomembership, each of us has an obligation--if each member will TRYto introduce one new family to our congregation, and if only 1 outof 5 joins with us, we will have passed that 200 threshold forinitiation of a building program. WE TRY HARDER,

The school needs volunte'rs to assist with the activityprogram": arts, crafts, dramatics, music, dance and the otherperipheral activities which are a signficant part of the totalcultural background which we are trying to give our children.We can only do the job with the help of the parents. Please con-tact Joel Novak or the Temple Office, and let him know that youwill help. WE TRY HARDER.

Our significant growth can also be attributed in large measureto the outstanding Public Relations program of Mrs. Harriet Epsteinand her very able committee. A truly fine job has been done inthis area and we express the appreciation of the entire congregation.

HARVEY L. LEVINPresident

5. WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERSill

Please add the following list to your directories.

Ben & Carole Erlich6721 Weaver Ave., McLean356-8952

Sidney & Shirley Goldman10316 Monroe Court, Fairfax273-0434

Mrs. Dwight (Eve) Harvey2619 DePaul Dr., Vienna560-4068

Stanley & Anita Herman1339 Mayflower Dri, McLean356-2058

Karl & Sara Keyak233 2 Hill Place, Falls ChurchJE 40488

Arnold & Jean Le=an822 Leigh Mill Rd.,. Great Falls759-2775

Dr. Julian & Faye Levin6129 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church481-5549Apt. 514

Dri Harry & Phyllis London5708 Little Falls Rd., Arlington —536--8277536-8277

Edward & Winifred JacobsMrs. Ann Robinson8126 Prescott Dr., Vienna4600 South 4 Mile Run Drive, Arlingtdti5605455Apt 202671-6882

Beryl & Roberta JacobsonSheldon & Marian Sacks6769 Layte Dr., Oxon Hill, Nd.1601 N. 19th St., Arlington248-4846 522- 8526Apt. 201

William & Irene KaganJames & Virginia Veeder6535 Crosswoods Dr., fall Church 2338 N. 11th St., ArlingtonCL 6-4799 524-2382Apt. 102

Mrs. Esther Norkin-2510 Ross Road, #3 TerraceSilver Spring, Md., 588-9687

3-* DIRECTORY CHANGES **

Iiiria's number is 525-8381Robert Miller's number is 273-0886

Delete Sol and Hilda Silverman, Sam and Helen Greenberg, Edwin and Carolyn Wolf.

Sch'weitz's address is 3808 Haynesworth Place

Abe Shapiro's address is 4900 Southland Ave., Alexandria, (354-2846)

Paul Berman's address is 9913 Colony Road

Arthur Fishman t s address is 6313 Eppard

Edward Kohn's address is 7202 Noland Road

Joel Novak's address is 7418 Dulaney Dr. (356-0980)

On Calendar Add: Athlt Study Seminar April 2, 7:30 PM.

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6. *- 'IWNX YOU FOR YOUR DON&TIONS 3*

PRLJER BOOKS

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel SimkinIn memory of Louis Heiman, Anna Dac1t,and Benjamin Sm1dn

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob CanterIn memory of Rebecca WeschlerIn honor of Ronald Scott Canterand Arthur Jeffrey Caiter

LtND FUND

Mr. Warren,Cikens

Dr, Janes P. Shaper

Mr, Joseph Rosenberg

Miss Barbara Checlaioff

Mr. and-Mrs. Mnny Kintisch.

In memory of his Grandmother, Sarah Gallis

In memory of Esther Rosenberg, Mother ofRuth ChecicioffIn memory of her Grandmother, EstherRosenbergIn memory of Charles William Gordon

BUILDING FUND

Dr. and Mrs. &rthur FishmanIn loving memory of Matilda Moskowitz

In loving memory of Mildred Simon

RkBBI'S DISCF?ETIONA.RY FUND

Mr. Iand Mrs. Robert MellenIn appreciation of the Rabbi's help

during's Bar Mitzvah

**3 THE 00 NGIG&TION[L CORNER *4H

4*3 Thanks to Barbara Berger and the Junior Choir for their beautiful sing-ing-during the Family Service and Consecration • We look forward to eachFamily Service, thefirst Friday evening of each month at 7:45 P.M. vhenthe Children's Choir, under Barbara's able and dedicated leadership, willsing for us.

4*3 We sincerely appreciate the welcome we have received from ReverendRichard Leforge, Minister of the Chesterbrook Presbyterian Church, andMr. Tom Sawyer, Chairman of the Board of Deacons, Thy have graciouslymade it possible for us to hold oux Religious Services in the Church start-ing October 7, 1966.

A very special thanks to Morris Ktz who has served sograciously and effectively in handling the arrangements forour Religious Services during the extended absence of ourReligious Practices Chairman, Steve Lesher.

7. The Congregational Corner, continued.....

*-* Congratulations to Jack and Sarah Loeb on becoming grandparentst

** Best wishes to Janet Kwass, who has returned home after a hospital stay.

*3* On Friday evening, October 14, Rabbi Berkowits dedicated the beautifulpulpit made by Dr. Phil Rudin and finished by Mrs. Lii rner, It was afitting tribute for a labor of love

We are pleased with the attendance and participation in our WorshipServices at the Chesterbrook Presbyterian Church. There are two additionalparking lots behind the Church1 so don't be dismayed if the one in frontis full.

*w Hilda Brandt is our College Representative tt She has attempted tocall everyone in the Congregation to obtain the names and .addresses ofCollege Students. A nearly complete list is now available. If you havenot been contacted, please call Hilda, afternoons, at Ji 8-7289. Wehope that our college students will maintain their interest in TempleRodef Shalom by receiving our Newsletter, and by feeling our interest inthem.

*-- Barbara Levin and Judy Berkowits have planned a HU'AE—TO—HOME ONEGSH&B1T following services on November 11, Hostesses will contact all ourmembers to invite us to their homes. Its a grand way to meet our new membersand we hope this venture will be supported enthusiastically.

.** Our Oneg Sbabats during the past month were made possible by the follow -ing hostesses: Aiva Rosenbaum ., Joan Schwartz, Carol Davidson, Ruth Murad,Joan Fishman, Barbara Levin, Doris Katz, Blanche Cohen, Harriet Epstein,Sybil Lubin, and Lorri Lavin. The Bert Rudins had an Oneg Shabat at theirhome on Sukkos. The young ladies of theYouth Group aspisted at thereception following the Consecration Service: Emily R.udin, Barbara Lewy,Laura Cohen, Terri Berger, Jan Thonnan, Cathy Novak, Nina Krain, Nancy Kram,Barbara Zuntz, and Gail, Martha, and David Lubin,

**- A few hardy individuals participated in the McLean Census on October 2.Our Temple was. committed to this endeavor, along with other churches in theMcLean area. Thanks to those who rang doorbells on this Sunday afternoon.

3-* Esther Davis, our capable Office Manager, did a fine job of helping inthe office during the month preceding the High Holy Days. A willing groupof volunteers were on hand and we thank all for their effort: Bea Cole,Hilda Brandt, Ellen Davis, Janet and Jo—Ann Kwass, Lorri Lavin, Sybil Iiibin,Ida SilvrstQin, Bess Swerdloff, Jan Thorman, Goldie Weck, Lyl Wyner, BeaRudin, Miriam Twynham, Shirley Cloth, Eve Berliant, Marian Cohen, LoisProctor, and Belle Zeff0

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81 * aJL1UR.L PROGRAM ***

The "Window to the World Program" on October 12 was a stimulating ex-perience for those who attended. Stuart Liss presented a series of slidesdepicting contemporary Synagogue architecture. There were also pictures shownof buildings that date back to the Middle Lges. Liter the slides, a dis-cussion was held concerning our plans and ideas for a structure. Membersof the building comaittee ::were present. Thanks to Joe Auerbach for arrang-ing this evening for us.

Be sure to attend the next ttWjfldijj to the Worldt! program on November9 at 8:00 P.M, at Ravenvood Towers. The topic will be Russian Jewry, and afilm will be shown.

The first seminar study group was at Joe and Ida kiierbach's home onSunday evening, October 2. About twelve people enthusiastically discussedthe subject of the evening. On October 16 the next study group was held.It should be stressed that-these sessions are separate entities; you canattend any one of them, and are cordially invited to do so. Consult yourcalendar for the dates. They are held at the Luerbach's home at 7:30 P.M.Sundays,

W WCMEN I S GROUP .-5-;

The Luncheon and Fashion Show held on October 12 was a success -both'pcia11y and financially. Esther Davis and Lucille Zinman are to be thankedfor the coordination. They express the gratitude of all of us for thosewho prepared the luncheon, those who baked the delicious fare, and the models

of the lovely fashions. We were particularly happy to have many of our newmembers participate.

The next Women's Group meeting will be on November 2—an eveningmeeting, at 8:00 P.M. at Ravenvvood Towers. Rabbi Berkowits will review thebook, "In My Father's Court" by Isaac Bashevis Singer.

Ruth Hildebrand has graciously volunteered her services to teach abeginner's course in the Bishop Method of sewing, on Sunday mornings atthe Haycock School, for 21 hours, during Religious School. Ten lessons willbe twenty dollars. No previous sewing experience is necessary. ALL theproceeds from this course go to the TempleL Please call Shirley Cloth(534-1465) so that we can organize the course as soon as possible.

9• 4H** YOUTH GROUP *3-

On October 9 the firSt Teen Dance took, place at Agudas Achim, AllJewish 9th to '12th Graders in Northern Virginia are invited to these dances,which are held every other Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00. Our Temple ison& of those participating financially in this fine program designed to helpour youngsters meet* people from other areas and congregations. If you have a9th through 12th Grader, encouiagè him (or her) to attend a dance. He'llprobably want to go back for more

TheSenior Youth.Group will be as busy as ever in November. OnNovember 5. through 27 there will be a Home-to-Home Weekend with the YOuthGroup of Main Line Temple in Philadelphia. Plans have been made for thethirty PiJThites (Pennsylvania Federation) for sightseeing, parties,attending Services, and a dinner dance at Temple Beth-El. After a brunchon Sunday morning, gooäbyes will be said, and an exciting weekend will beover,

Ariothei' feature of the November Calendar for the Senior Youth Groupwill be the MA.FTY Fail, Conclave. Six members will go to Roanoke on November11 through 13.

The Junior Youth Group had a Bar-B.-Que and meeting at the Labson'shome on a beautiful Sunday in October. Plans were discussed for futureactivities, such as a meeting at Susie Goldman's on October 30, helpingcollect clothes and toys for Junior Village, participation at a party at,Junior Village on October 29, and assistance as ushers and hostesses .atsonic of the Oneg Shabats. The newly formed group has a great deal of pepand 'enthusiasm. All 8th and 9th Graders are welcome to join. Call Member-ship Chairman Cathy Novak for information. They have earnestly tried to,contact all eligible people. If by some chance you have not been called,don't be bashful—call Cathy. The BarB-1ue was a great affair; thanks toDorothy and Arnold Labson, and all those who worked on the arrangements.

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PUBLIC RElATIONS 3-*

YOU CkN HELP US PUBLICIZE THE T1PIEIf you live in an area that publishes a community directory, you can

insert information about the Temple, such as the name, address, phone number,and name of our Rabbi. If you can be of help in this way, p]ase call CarolDavidson (481-6229). We have enjoyed excellent newspaper publicity and itwould be a great help to be listed in as many of the local directories aspossible.

A revised constitution was adopted at the congregational meetingon October 23rd and will be mailed shortly to the membership.You are urged to read it and become familiar with its provisions.

10.**3 FrflER'S EXHN 9*

We have always welcomed contributions to "Raf]ctions. Letters orarticles of general interest—informative, controversial, or inspiring, willbe eagerly received. Please mail yours to the Editor, Nan Rudin, 34424 Bia irRoad, Falls Church, 22041, before the 15th deadline, This one we are proudto print4 it was found on the table beside .1dlai Stevenson's bed. The'words were no doubt an inspiration to this great man.

"GO placidly amid the noise and haste and learn what peace there maybe in silence,......Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even thedull and ignorant; they too have their story...If you compare yourself withothers you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater andlesser persons than yourself.

"Enjoy your achievements as well as your p1ané• - Keep-interested inyour career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunesof time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full Of.trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many personsstrive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism,

"Be yourself. Especially, do not.feign affection. Neither be cynicalabout love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is asperennial as the grassi Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefullysurrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield youin sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with ijnaginings. Many fearsare born Of fatigue and lonliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be,gentle

with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees andthe stars; you have a right to be here. And 'whether or not it is clear toyou, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

"Therefore be at peace with God, 'whatever you conceive Rim to be.Aind whatever your labors and aspirations and labors in the noisy confusion oflife, keep at peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery andbroken dreams, it is still a beautiful world".

Editor, Nan Thidin. Typist, Sybil Lubin

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