[THE LUACHThe Newsletter of Temple Israel of Sharon, a traditional egalitarian community September/October 2014

President’s MessageI look forward to welcoming the New Year 5775 with you, my Temple Israel family. Last year I remember thinking, as we begin a new endeavor how important it is to set goals. The “to do” list this year has been and will continue to be a long one! We have already put our interim clergy coverage in place for the New Year and we welcome Rabbi Leslie Gordon once again into our homes, our hearts, and our community. It is quite comforting to have Rabbi Gordon with us through June 2015 and we do very much appreciate her leadership. We have hired a number of rabbis and scholars-in-residence to assist in our professional leadership, to make certain that we are delivering all of the ritual, education, and overall day-to-day support required to meet the needs and demands of our community’s various constituencies.

We are going to have a busy year as we embark upon the rabbinic search for a full time senior rabbi for Temple Israel. We anticipate interviewing candidates in late autumn through February 2015. Candidates will visit with us, parlor meetings will be held, the congregation will be involved, and the Board of Trustees will make a decision by April. We foresee having our new rabbi join us on or around July 1, 2015. It’s very exciting!

During this, my last year as Temple Israel’s president, I look forward to working with the Board and lay leadership to further deepen our sense of community and a feeling of family, where members are committed to one another and all can thrive and grow spiritually. You have heard me say it before: We are a strong, healthy, and vibrant community, and we care deeply about our future. Our collective goal is to create a kehillah, a community, where members feel a connection, a sense of belonging, that their presence is important…and their absence is noticed; where people care for one another and want to insure the existence of Temple Israel because it adds meaning to their lives.

We stick together… we have already demonstrated that in times

of adversity. Our road has been rocky but our future is bright and full of promise.

We are creating an outdoor adventure area, Woodland Wilderness, that will benefit Hertz Nursery School, our After School Adventures program, the Religious School, Ner Tamid, and all of us. The multi-use outdoor space will feature nature-based programming, praying, and learning areas. Just like the Community Garden, this new area also allows us the space to cultivate and grow outside of the walls of Temple Israel itself.

At Temple Israel, we continue to reach out beyond that which is comfortable and has worked in the past. Last year at this time, I spoke of the garden as a perfect metaphor for the goals we can pursue together. We are undergoing a process of growth and are implementing change where we continue to experiment with what we plant in our garden. Some ideas will take hold and others will need to be weeded out. We are in forward motion.

We must always remember that we have many different members at Temple Israel with diverse interests and needs. Our daveners, meditators, learners, teachers, members of Hazak, Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Hertz Nursery, After School Adventures, our friends in Ner Tamid, and our phenomenal volunteers… You all make Temple Israel the wonderful, thriving institution of which we are so proud. I hope you are able to find your place in our beautiful Temple Israel garden.

I thank you for placing your trust in me during this past year and I hope to be of great service to our community in this New Year, 5775. I am grateful and appreciative to our executive leadership team who has been working overtime and tirelessly on your behalf. Many thanks to our past presidents, lay leaders, and professional staff for their ongoing commitment to the well-being of our Temple community. My wife Lois and I wish you and your family a joyous, healthy, and productive New Year, a Shana Tova Umetukah.

Arnie Freedman

LETTERS

Cantor’s NotesRosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are dis-tinctive in a variety of ways.

The Rosh Hashanah liturgy, its Torah pas-sages, theological messages, and customs have universal themes. We speak of Rosh Hashanah as the birthday of the entire world, a world that includes all peoples from all walks of life. On this celebratory day, we address God as a collective “We,” with a focus on how we intersect with and interact within God’s majestic universe. We recognize God as the Ultimate Ruler, but we see ourselves as vital and valued partners with God in an ever-evolving creative enterprise.

In contrast, the Yom Kippur liturgy, its Torah passages, theological messages, and customs focus on individualistic themes. On Yom Kippur we do indeed address God as a collective body; however, our approach is more like a collective “I” with a focus on the individual heart and the soul of a particular people, Israel. On this day of intense introspection, we turn nearly 180 degrees from our Rosh Hashanah reflective prayer model. In-stead of viewing ourselves in terms of our human power and potential, we expend 25-hours to recognize our limitations. On Yom Kippur we transition from feeling as co-masters of our fate to feeling as humble, even lowly human beings whose lives are predetermined to be infinitesi-mally limited. Yom Kippur, in a sense, is a day dedicated to a descent of the human spirit. In a cursory analysis, this can ap-pear to be quite depressing. Why would

we willingly participate in an experience of self-degradation? I’ll try to explain.

The High Holy Day Season begins on the 1st day of Elul, when we sound the shofar each and every morning (except on Shab-bat and Erev Rosh Hashanah). Approxi-mately six weeks later, at the close of the 10th day of Tishrei, the final shofar blast concludes Yom Kippur. The T’kiah G’dola (the final loud and elongated shofar blast) is a clear signal that liberates us from our prior-perceived selves. The entire reflec-tive process, including its final 25 hours, enables the sincere penitent to gain a gift of freedom, better equipped to achieve a healthier balance of refined communal and individual qualities in terms of our self-awareness, interaction with others, and in our relationship with God. Rather than degrading the individual, the pro-cess offers a brilliant means of enhancing individual and communal spirits. The end result is not depressing – quite the contrary. The process ends with relief, joy, and in a few minutes following the sho-far’s blast and fast, we celebrate sumptu-ously at last!

For many of us, this past year has been one of challenge. The mahzor (prayer book) relates that “God knows the hidden secrets of all who live.” It is my prayer that when we emerge from our daven-ing experiences that we, too, will have a better understanding of the secrets of own hearts and souls. I pray that we will be better positioned to be both kinder to others and ourselves with our perceptions and in our judgments. And, I pray, that as conflicting secrets and mysteries are re-

vealed, God will favor each of us, and the sincere penitent near to us with mercy. May we emulate God by choosing to feel merciful in our reflection of our own mis-deeds, and for those who regret wronging us. By so choosing, we will surely achieve a more pleasant internal state that will enable us to perform and pursue peaceful approaches each day that God blesses us with life.

Myrna and I hope that, b’ezrat HaShem, the coming year will be liberating, healthy, and peaceful for you, your dear ones, all Israel, and all peace-loving people. May your fast be meaningful, and may your feast be joyful for you and for all in our beloved Temple Israel congrega-tion. With deep gratitude to Myrna, and to rabbis and colleagues with whom I have served and will serve, to our re-markable synagogue officers and trustees, and to you, my especially dear extended family, Shana Tova U’metukah!

Welcome New MembersRhonda Cohen-BoyarRay & Wendy EvansKeith & Julie GarteScott & Stacy GoldbergMal & Sharon JacobsAndrew & Sara KalinskyDan Katz & Lisa KleinJoe Lampron & Beth Chester-LampronJason & Allison LeichtmanBaruch & Gabrielle LiverantTomer Meshulam & Aurelie ChalenconTim & Jennie MayhewRon & Alyssa PowersSteve & Debbie SandBen & Judy SteinbergHonor a Special Occastion: Sponsor Kiddush

Birthday? Wedding anniversary? Yahrtzeit? Simcha? New job? Graduation? Newly empty-nesters? Last weekend of the month? The Red Sox won? All great excuses to sponsor kiddush at Temple Israel! Contact the office for info.

Have You Been to Daily Minyan?Whether you join the daily minyan regularly or haven’t been in a while (or ever), we’d love to have you join us any morning or evening! Minyan times and info: www.tisharon.org/daily_minyan

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Religious SchoolEach new season always brings a certain amount of change. We often experience changes in weather, in scenery, or in daily routine. This year at Temple Israel, our community will experi-ence several significant changes. So that we may celebrate and embrace all that is new, our chosen guiding educational theme is the words of a blessing that Jews for centuries have recited to mark new experiences:

שהחינּו, וקימנּו, והגיענּו לזמן הזה!Shehecheyanu, v’kiy’manu, v’higianu laz’man hazeh!

I’m looking forward to focusing on these words, whose ori-gins date back to the days of the Talmud, with my colleagues, students, parents, and friends. Throughout the year, I hope that we will be able to make modern day meaning of these ancient words. Appropriately, they are placed after the formula we use in all blessings, causing us to pause and to appreciate:

The One Who has given us life: שהחינּוThe One Who has given us strength: וקימנּו

The One Who has helped us reach this time: והגיענּו

I know that seeing these words in our school corridor and in our classrooms will help inspire all of us as we step into an ex-citing new school year.

I am happy to be welcoming Rob Landstein, our new Educa-tion Committee co-chair who will be working alongside the experienced chair, Mike Freeman. It is, as always, my honor to be partnering with these leaders under the executive guidance of Marion Gribetz, our VP of Education. I am thrilled to wel-come all new and returning students and our fabulous team of teachers. All of this and so much more to look forward to – stay posted!

In closing, I am reminded of one of my favorite Biblical verses, Ecclesiastes 3:1: “to everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” May this year of great change and progress be one that is guided by heavenly wisdom and goodness for all of our Temple Israel families, and for the entire world Jewish community.

Shanah Tovah u’mitukah - best wishes for a good and sweet new year!

Alisa Levine

Hertz Nursery SchoolBack in the saddle again! Excited to begin my 26th year at Hertz, joined by the Hertz staff in welcoming many new families to our program. Robin Goldstein, Bonnie Rubenstein, and Barbara Hoffstein will be with our threes (Teddy Bears), Nancy Peel and Carol Brown lead our fours (Busy Bees), and Beth Golden and Allyson Litner take care of the T/K (Dinosaurs). We welcome Rachel Du-bin as president and an exciting new Board!Erev Sukkot, October 8, we look forward to a community “rustic Sukkah building” and picnic dinner in the new Woodland Wil-derness space (see separate article for details). Wednesday, October 15 Hertz will go on their annual harvest hayride at Ward’s. Sunday, November 2 from 10:00-noon Hertz will host a community program for young families. Watch for details. This is also an opportunity to showcase our school for new students.

Hertz is excited to welcome Ner Tamid to Temple Israel! We look forward to sharing some programs, ruach, and Torah with them as the year unfolds. Our summer playgroup was a huge success. Some incoming Teddy Bears enjoyed 4 weeks of fun, outdoor play, and crafts led by Karen Binder. Thanks Karen for doing such a fabulous job!

The Hertz Board and staff extend our wishes for a new year filled with peace and all things sweet. Shana Tovah, Lisa Ridge Kritz

Lunch & LearnEntering its 28th season, Lunch and Learn, sponsored by Temple Israel’s Sisterhood, is an opportunity for regular adult study and fellowship. All are welcome!

Lunch and Learn provides a lively forum for discussion, learning, and a sense of community. Over the years, Lunch and Learn has become more than a study group, it has become a family, with members caring about each other not just as classmates but as friends.

This year, Lunch and Learn will be taught by Rabbi David Finkelstein of Temple Beth Israel, Waltham, with the help of our dedicated coordinator, Millie Hoffman. Sessions meet on Mondays from 12:15-2:15pm, with lunch catered by The Butcherie II in Canton. Classes begind on October 6 and continue through May. Please consider joining our “family” of learners. For more information and registration material, please contact Millie Hoffman at 781-784-3476.

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Hazak This past summer, Hazak members were entertained by Walter Levy with a game of Jewish Trivia and our members from Randolph won wonderful gift cards to Barnes and Noble and Chubby Chickpea. In July we had record turnout for our Jewish Film Festival held on three consecutive Thursday nights. And by the time you read this, we will have held our 9th Annual BBQ, this year followed by Jukebox Memories presented by Vic Solo. We want to thank our barbecue cooks, Mel Mirrow, Steve Azer, and Olavo Gomes, as well as all our wonderful Hazak members who always volunteer to help prepare, serve, and clean-up at all of our events.

This fall our programs will offer a variety of events: September 11: Paid Up Dinner, no charge to members who have paid their dues for the 2014-15 year • October 23: Author Steve Puleo will discuss his new book, The Caning • November 10: Boston Jewish Film Festival on the South Shore at Patriot Place • November 23: the Sandra Gamm Memorial Concert featuring the Zamir Choral • December 18: Festive Hanukkah Party • January 11 and February 8: Sunday Brunch

There is no charge to Hazak members, except where noted, for Hazak events. There is a nominal charge to non-members for Hazak events. To help us provide refreshments for all events, RSVP by the deadline on the flyer. All Hazak meetings, except as noted, are held at Temple Israel. For more information about Hazak membership and programs filled with education, music, and entertainment, email hazak@tisharon.org or visit Hazak online: www.tisharon.org/hazak.

Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year, and may there be peace throughout the world in 5775.

Sisterhood Shalom ha’achiotenu (hello our sisters)! The Sisterhood leadership team, led by co-presidents Beth Lappen and Shelley Keimach, is planning programs that will be fun, informative, and original. The theme for the year is: “This is Not Your Mother’s Sisterhood.”

As Jewish women at Temple Israel, we are united by many shared beliefs, but we also have disparate interests and needs and are at different stages in our lives. We would like to offer something for everyone, and will also be contacting a cross section of women in our congregation to solicit ideas and information. We welcome any and all input and invite you to contact us sisterhood@tisharon.org.

Opening program: Sunset, Sip and Schmooze, Thursday, September 4, 5:30-7:30 at the Massapoag Yacht Club. It will be

a dairy potluck and an opportunity to revel in the closing days of summer with good company, delicious food, and sangria – the perfect drink for sunset with friends. Reservations are a must since space is limited. RSVP to Ilene Greenwald at 781-784-3726 or ilenemg@comcast.net.

Mah Jongg Classes: Wednesday, September 10, a series of five learn-to-play mah jongg classes begins. The classes, Mah Jongg Mavens and Wanna-Bees, a joint project between Sisterhood and Hadassah, will be held at Temple Israel; cost is $36. You must attend the first session in order to participate. RSVP to Ilene Greenwald ilenemg@comcast.net or Amy Freedman amyfreedman@comcast.net.

Wishing you and your families a sweet and healthy New Year!

Shelley Keimach and Beth Lappen

Cultural Arts The Temple Israel Cultural Arts Committee is excited to announce the two exciting concerts scheduled for the 2014-2015 year.

The first of these events will be the annual Sandra Gamm Memorial Concert, which will be held at 4:00pm, on Sunday, November 23, 2014. Sponsored by the Sandra Gamm Memorial Fund for Music and the Creative Arts, and organized by the Cultural Arts Committee and Hazak, this year’s concert will feature the famed Zamir Chorale of Boston. Founded in 1969, the Chorale’s mission, as set forth on its website, is to serve as a “musical and educational organization dedicated to raising awareness of the breadth and beauty of Jewish culture through performance, recordings, symposia, and musical commissions.” With music that spans thousands of years, four continents, and a variety of styles, the Chorale’s repertoire includes Jewish liturgical pieces, major classical works, music of the Holocaust, newly-commissioned compositions, and Israeli, Yiddish and Ladino folk songs.

On Sunday, March 8, 2015, Temple Israel will partner with the Boston Jewish Music Festival to host one of the Festival’s concerts, featuring Sarah Aroeste and her band. Inspired by her family’s Sephardi roots in Spain and Macedonia, Sarah combines traditional Mediterranean Sephardic sounds with contemporary influences such as rock, funk, pop, and blues to bring a fresh, modern, and inspiring style to Ladino and Sephardi music. Sarah’s unwavering commitment to Ladino culture has resulted in three recordings and performances in major music venues throughout the United States, Israel, and Europe. Sarah Aroeste has received notable attention for her innovative music, and has helped to transform and revitalize a cultural tradition.

COMMUNITY May it be for a blessing...• Sara & Steve Zenlea: birth of grand-daughter, Hannah Lyons • Elaine & Bob Corman: granddaughter Julia’s bat mitzvah • Amy Gruber: recipient of the Sharon-Stoughton Chapter of Hadassah National Leadership Award • Randi & Ken Federman: graduation of daughter, Julie, from UNH • Sheryl & Michael Miller: graduation of daughter, Rachel from Penn State • Lesley & Gary Engelson: graduation of son, Jeffrey Enos, from University of South Carolina • Shelley & Gary Keimach: graduation of son, Eli, from UMASS Amherst • Susan & Scott Shikora: graduation of daughter, Katie, from Franklin & Marshall College • Temple Israel USY: recipient of Chapter of the Year for 2013-2014 • Jennifer & Michael Stecker: daughter Morrissa receiving Bat Or Award form Girl Scouts of America • Enid & Art Stecker: granddaughter Morrissa receiving Bat Or Award form Girl Scouts of America • Nancy & Marty Bauman: engagement of son, Jonathan, to Gila Yudewitz • Fern & Bob Kurland: grandson Ethan Silver’s bar mitzvah • Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress: gradua-tion of daughter-in-law, Ilana, from Univer-sity of Illnois • Carol & David Briscoe: graduation of son, Adam, from IDC Herzliya Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy & Strat-egy • Eleanor Rosenthal: grandsons Noah & Ryan Rosenthal’s b’nai mitzvah • Sylvia Namyet: special birthday • Karen & Norm Tabroff: graduation of daughter, Julie, from UMASS Medical School • Lois & Arnie Freedman: 35th wedding anniversary • Karen & Norm Tabroff: marriage of daughter, Julie, to Jacob Stone • Libbie & Ed Worobey: granddaughter Rachel’s bat mitzvah • Ed Worobey: special birthday • Janet & George Aronson: graduation of son, Ethan, from high school and daughter, Rachel, from college • Susan & Stuart Salzberg: graduation of son, Ari, from high school and daughter, Shana, from college • Tina & Bill Kasimer: graduation of son, Nathan, from college • Carol & Mitchell Rose: graduation of daughter, Emily, from Muhlenberg College • Mindy Goldstein: graduation of son, Ariel Somers, from college • Elana & Dan Finn: graduation of son, Matthew, from high school

Koach Our Koach College Connection committee sends fun, holiday-related, small gifts and cards to our college undergrads throughout the year. In order to have your college student included in our mailings, please fill out the form at www.tisharon.org/koach. This information needs to be updated each year.

As our kids work hard at college and connect with exciting new people and ideas, our mailings remind them that they continue to be an important part of our Temple Israel family. Our packages generate smiles and appreciation as they help our kids remain connected to our wonderful

community and beautiful traditions. Once you provide the requested information, we will include your children in our mailings for this year.

The deadline for the next mailing is September 15. Please send the information as soon as possible for the Fall 2014 semester.

Please notify the office or send an email to koach@tisharon.org if a student’s address changes during the year or if their study abroad plans change. Please note that we are unable to send packages to students studying abroad due to high postage costs, and that this program is for children of Temple Israel members only (no grandchildren, sorry).

Literacy Team As the school year ibegins, I want to thank our veteran and new tutors for all the time and effort they put in helping their students find pleasure in reading while improving their fluency and comprehension. Our tutors at the Kennedy School in Brockton are Ruth Abbott, Sue Fishman (who is my co-team leader), Denise Gray, Ilene Greenwald, Evelyn Lang, Christine Liljegren, Dr. Jay Schwab, and Jeff Shapiro.

If you are interested in becoming a member of our team contact me through the Temple office.

Myra Adelmann

Luach DeadlinesThe deadline for the November/December Luach is October 1. Send articles and submissions to luach@tisharon.org.

Shavuot Bimah FlowersSponsored by Irving & Judy Kublin in memory of beloved father, Leon Kub-lin, on the 80th anniversary of his yahrzeit.

Office VolunteersA sincere thank you to our office volunteers: Sheila Sharad, Judy & Irving Kublin, Terri Spevock, and Carol Rose.

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Hessed Our Hessed committee provides comfort and assistance to members in times of need, illness, bereavement, and other life-cycle events. It is these acts of loving kindness and compassion that demonstrate the warm sense of community here at Temple Israel.

We wish a yasher koach (huge thank you) to our fabulous Hessed volunteers for their warmth and commitment to supporting our community over the last year.

We are currently compiling our monthly volunteer list for 2014-2015. Please contact us to sign up for a month; training will be provided. Please join us in this effort, which requires minimal time commitment and maximum naches (satisfaction)! Become a volunteer!!

Family TablePlease support Family Table, the Boston area kosher food pantry. Leave donations of pasta and canned tuna in the box in the Galleria. Other food donations welcome. Questions? Contact socialaction@tisharon.org.

Volunteers WantedDo you know your way around inDesign? Is HTML your second language? The Communications Committee is looking for new volunteers to help with the Luach and website. communications@tisharon.org.

We also wish a special thanks to our Team Leaders: • Bereavement - Judi Elkin Call and visit to offer condolences and support • Bikur Cholim (Visiting the sick) - Joan Waldman Visit members of our community who are ill or recuperating • Scheduling of volunteers - Susan Novick and Tova Sperber • Knitting/delivering comfort wraps -

Sharon Piran Knit “comfort wraps” for those experiencing a long term illness or rehabilitation. We will provide a simple pattern for you to follow. • Shabbat Chauffeurs - Elliot Feldman Need a ride to shul? We can help. • Honey for the holidays - Andrea Lavender and Debra Getz Volunteers deliver a small jar of honey and an apple to those who have suffered a loss during the past year.

Co-Chairs of Hessed: Ellen Michelson & Beth Lappen at hessed@tisharon.org

• Suzanne Jacobs & Jeff Borkan: gradua-tion of son, Aiden, from high school • Paula & Alan Block: graduation of daughter, Sarah, from George Washington University School of Law and son, Josh, from Brown University • Sophie Einis & Justin Korn: recipients of 2013-2014 Jessica Strunin Horowitz Memorial Award for outstanding commit-ment to USY • Roberta & Richie Gorden: engagement of son, Jason, to Arielle Sutton • Nancy Kriegel & Andy Butler: graduation of daughter, Rachel, from high school • Cindy & Bruce Mathias: marriage of son, Sam, to Lindsey Sullivan • Diane & David Sigel: marriage of son, Daniel, to Lisa Tager • Elaine Drobnis: engagement of son, Jonathan, to Amanda Werber • Marcia (Werber) Feldman: engagement of daughter, Amanda, to Jonathan Drobnis • Dina & Todd Waxman: birth of son, Jacob Silas Waxman • Sharon & Uri Piran: birth of grandson, Jacob Silas Waxman • Judy & Hy Waxman: birth of grandson, Jacob Silas Waxman • Ellen & Sonny Michelson: engagement of son, Ari, to Callie Seltzer • Lesley & Gary Engelson: engagement of son, Brian, to Brianne Goracy • Rozann & Leon Halio: grandson Jared Reef’s bar mitzvah • Nancy & Jerry Anderson: engagement of son, Eli, to Sarah • Tzilla & David Barone: birth of grandson • Roberta & Barry Arkin: marriage of son, Jonathan, to Hannah Wurzel • Marcia & Robert Hahn: engagement of son, Evan, to Shira Rothman • Sheryl Gold: special birthday • Rachel Melmed: engagement to Mark Sugarberg • Wendy & Ron Czik: engagement of daughter, Shoshana, to Kevin Edelson • Dianne & Bruce Needle: marriage of son, Seth, to Kerry Aderman • Karen & Billy Tanzer: birth of grand-daughter, Brielle Oliva Zack Tanzer • Elliot Feldman: recipient of New England Region Federation of Jewish Men’s Club award • Michael Getz: 2014 Brotherhood Keeper of the Flame • Elaine & Herb Glick: birth of grand-daughter, Gabriella Rose Davis • Marlene & Bruce Moyer: marriage of daughter, Shira, to Noah Relles • Hope & Andy Klassman: marriage of daughter, Jackie, to Travis LeBlanc • Rebecca Katzman & Scott Katz: birth of son, Shai Henry Katz • Ann Taubman: engagement of daughter,

Comfort ShawlsDo you knit? Have some free time?

The Hessed Caring Community is in need of handmade comfort shawls. Direc-tions are provided. Contact Sharon Piran: sharpir1@aol.com or 781-784-8414.

Travel to Budapest and PragueExplore 2 Great European Cities. Learn about our Jewish Past and Present. Save the dates: June 16-25, 2015.

Budapest and Prague. Join Temple Israel’s Brother-hood on a mean-ingful, fun-filled, guided trip to two great European capitals – Budapest Budapest and Prague. Renowned for their beauti-ful architecture, you’ll stroll along and cruise the magical Danube River. You’ll learn about the richness of Jewish life before the Holocaust and the vibrancy and frailty of today’s Jewish communi-ties, understanding the challenges that the Jewish communities now face during the Great Recession, and the implica-tions of strengthening right-wing na-tionalist parties. Meet with and celebrate Shabbat with our friends in the Masorti community in Budapest – outstanding young people who feel a bond to the Temple Israel community and are on an exciting journey of Jewish self-explora-tion. After years of Communist suppres-sion, this Jewish community is building a new life for itself.

In Budapest you will visit the gorgeous synagogue, the largest in Europe, as well as the site of Theodor Herzl’s home. We

will participate in an exclusive forum for our attendees, arranged by the American Jewish Committee, on the Hungarian political landscape arranged by Ameri-can Jewish Committee.

In Prague, we will learn about Franz Kafka, explore the Jewish Quarter and

ancient cem-etery, visit the medieval syna-gogue and other 12th century buildings, walk the charming streets, and ad-mire its beautiful architecture. We will visit the Ter-ezin concentra-tion camp and

learn its history.

Throughout the trip we will be accom-panied by expert guides, but there will be time for free exploration as well. Bus transport will be used between cities.

The trip is open to all, including chil-dren. For meals, kashrut will be ob-served. There will be a fair amount of easy walking. Accommodations are 4-star hotels.

For more information, visit www.ayelet.com/PopovskyJune2015.aspx or call Mark Popovsky (781-784-8824) or Ron Czik (781-784-6895). Space is limited to 32 persons. To hold your place, please send a refundable deposit for $500 (per person) to Ayelet Tours, 19 Aviation Rd. Albany, NY 12205. Don’t be left behind!

Mark Popovsky and Ron Czik

Be In Touch!Main Office: 781-784-3986 templeoffice@tisharon.orgReligious School Office: 781-784-1280

The office is open Monday-Thursday, 9-5.

We can also be found online: www.tisharon.org twitter: @TISharonMA facebook.com/TempleIsraelofSharon

Lisa to Jason Blount • Stephie and Michael Fine: birth of grand-daughter, Masie Gray Ryder

Refuah shleimah...• Lisa Grossmann • Jeff Weinberg • Terri Spevock • Cheryl Heitin • Carol Kaul • Barry Brown • Marlene Chused • Nate Bluestein • Gloria Rose • Abe Heitin • Marcie Ostrow

Condolences...• Longtime Member, Sam Hurvitz • Saul Wersted: loss of wife, Evelyne Wersted • Mollyann Blumenthal: loss of mother, Evelyne Wersted • Robin Kraus: loss of father, David Savitt • Jeannine Simon: loss of husband, Harold Simon • Robert Young: loss of father, Albert Young • Miriam Spitzer: loss of grandmother, Mildred Herman • Tova Sperber: loss of grandmother, Mil-dred Herman • Steve Steinberg: loss of father, Ken Steinberg • Barbara Katz: loss of sister, Faye Maren-burg • Diane Kuppersmith: loss of mother, Leona Rubin • Leonard Shwom: loss of mother, Pearl Shwom • Don Silberman: loss of mother, Mia Silberman • Barbara Katz: loss of husband, Leonard Katz • Joan Clemens: loss of aunt, Marilyn Astrachan • Tom Garnitz: loss of mother, Betty Gar-nitz • Mark Popovsky: loss of mother, Sally Popovsky • Roz Heller: loss of husband, Wally Heller • Stuart Heller: loss of father, Wally Heller • Sydney Heller: loss of brother, Wally Heller • Saul Heller: loss of brother, Wally Heller • Pearl Jacobs: loss of sister, Miriam Salvin • Steven Furst: loss of father, Donald Furst

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Shabbat Evenings Mah Gadlu – How Great It Is! Please join us for warm and family-friendly, participatory services and dinners in a casual atmosphere, open to all with special attention for young families with children of all ages. Friday evening services in Found-ers Hall are led by Cantor Dress at 6:15pm, followed by dinner. Kids can be in bed sleeping before 9pm! Services are open to all; dinner reser-vations are required. Upcoming date: October 10. Mishpacha Minyan Please join us for spirited services led by members of our congregation. The Carlebach-style approach fosters a highly participatory singing experi-

ence. Services are typically held in the Library at 6:15pm, with dinners following in Founders Hall. Services are open to all, but dinners require advance reservations. Upcoming date: September 19 and October 24.Traditional Services Led by Congre-gants Fridays when Mah Gadlu and Mishpacha Minyan services aren’t scheduled, join us for services in the Chapel, beginning at 6:15pm.Tot Shabbat Each month, join other families with younger children at 5:30pm for a short service led by our clergy, fol-lowed by a free dinner. Upcoming dates: September 19, October 10, and October 24.

Woodland Wilderness: Outdoor Class-room Experience at Temple IsraelI am very excited to announce the launch of a new space for our community. “Woodland Wilderness” is being created on and surrounding 111 Pond Street. Our new space will encourage outdoor explo-ration, various learning environments, and space for families to enjoy year round. Johanna Perlin and I met with outdoor classroom expert, Tobey Eugenio, to design a space that will include, music, performance, art, literacy, loose parts building, and more! Tobey designed and created Hidden Hollow at the “Heritage Mu-seum” in Sandwich, MA and is also certified by Nature Explore of Nebraska as a designer of outdoor classroom spaces. I am very grateful for her expertise and donated time to this proj-ect. Woodland Wilderness will be geared towards 2-year-olds through 5th graders. We also plan to have a nature path carved to connect Woodland Wilderness with the garden area on Al-den Street. As you can imagine, this is a project that is expen-sive and will be done in phases as funds become available. Our first project will be putting up a fence along Pond Street; the field side of the fence will be interactive. A performance space will also be built at 111 Pond Street, open for many different

play and learning experiences. Hertz, Ner Tamid, Temple Israel’s Religious School and ASA will be users from the get go! Erev Sukkot there will be a Hertz/Ner Tamid family program to build a rustic wilderness Sukkah and have a picnic dinner to welcome the holiday. This will be an exciting start to the year.

Initial funding for the project will be made in memory of my father, Frank Ridge. My father loved the outdoors and children. A further connection will be made to his great grandchildren, Izzabel and Paxton, in their honor, to foster a love of adventure, risk and the outdoors. Some of you know my father went skydiving close to his 90th birthday and wished he could have shared more adven-ture moments with his precious great grandchildren. Hertz Nurs-ery School will also be making an initial contribution to the project.

Temple Israel welcomes any contribution large or small. There will be a place to recognize larger contributions on site, and all contributions will be noted in the Luach. Please earmark your check, made out to Temple Israel, for Woodland Wilderness!It is my hope that Woodland Wilderness becomes integrated into our various curriculum and will be a daily family destina-tion

Shanah Tovah Lisa Ridge Kritz

Bimah FlowersA lovely way to enhance our Shabbat and holiday experiences, we’re always looking for bimah sponsor flowers. Contact the office for information on how you can sponsor.

WelcomeAs the new school year starts, join us in wishing Ner Tamid Community Day School a succesful first year. For more about the South Area’s new Jewish day school, visit www.nertamidschool.org.

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March of The LivingAbraham Lewin, a Warsaw Ghetto survi-vor, wrote on September 13, 1941 on the atmosphere in the Warsaw Ghetto: “We live in a prison… When we look at the swollen, half-naked bodies of Jews lying in the streets, we feel as if we find ourselves at the subhuman level… reality surpasses any fantasy; and possibly only one thing could still surprise us. This would be mass murder in the place of systematic exter-mination… Yet, we wish to live on, to continue as free and creative men...”

It was this spirit for life that engulfed us as we (Irv Kempner, Aaron Kischel, Motti Pupkin, Dr. and Mrs. Jim Warshaw, and Sara Goodwin) traveled with students and adults on the 2014 International March of The Living program. The march is a two-week educational mission for Jewish junior and senior high school students, along with adults (including Holocaust survivors). We spent seven days in Poland learning and trying to understand, along with the survivors, this terrible period in

history. The adults on the trip also trav-eled to Lithuania (for two days) to visit sites of Jewish interest in Vilna and Kovno. After Poland, a large contingent of the participants (including all of the students) traveled to Israel for seven inspiring days. This was an exciting celebration of Jewish life and accomplishment.

The namesake March of The Living event, a 3-kilometer walk from Auschwitz to Birkenau on April 28, 2014, was the highlight of the trip. The March of The Living serves as a hopeful counterpoint to the experience of hundreds of thousands of camp inmates, forced by the Nazis to cross vast expanses of European terrain under the harshest of conditions – the infamous “death marches.” The April 28th program included a video about the plight of Hungarian Jewry during the Shoah, another video about the heroism of Han-nah Senesh, remarks from the President of Hungary (Mr. Janos Ader), remarks from Rabbi Israel Meir Lau (Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv-Yafo), and, in closing, a completion

of a sefer Torah (Torah scroll). This sefer Torah will be carried on each March of The Living from Auschwitz to Birkenau in future years. There were over 10,000 people of various nationalities, includ-ing many Israelis, who participated in the March of The Living observance on April 28th. Remarkably, this event was livestreamed over the internet, allowing families back home to share in this mo-mentous occasion.

It is impossible to relate the emotions of our visit to former concentration camps and towns without Jews where once were thriving Jewish communities in this ar-ticle. The students’ connection to Judaism, their identities, and the life choices they will make were enhanced beyond words. As an adult, please consider participating in the adult trip that will occur imme-diately after Passover 2015. In addition, please help support the student trip with the New England Delegation in 2016.

Contact Irv Kempner ikempner@aol.com for more information.

Reach Out! Do you have an idea for a program, class, or event? Get in touch with the committee you think is the best fit - or contact Benjamin Maron (bmaron@tisharon.org) in the office. Adult & Family Education (Elliot Feldman) adultandfamilyed@tisharon.org Brotherhood (Noah Horowitz) brotherhood@tisharon.org Chavurah (Jen Zinno) chavurah@tisharon.org Communications (Michal Fandel, Michael Getz) communications@tisharon.org Cultural Arts (Barney Ovrutt) culturalarts@tisharon.org Development (Richard Goldman) development@tisharon.org Education (Mike Freeman) education@tisharon.org Endowment Campaign (Ed Hershfield, Rob Carver, Rich Goldman) endowment@tisharon.org Hazak (Gloria Rose) hazak@tisharon.rg Hertz Nursery School (Rachel Dubin) hertzparents@tisharon.org Hessed (Ellen Michelson, Beth Lappen) hessed@tisharon.org Holocaust Memorial (Dina Rosenbaum) holocaust@tisharon.org

House (David Fixler) house@tisharon.org Human Resources (Debra Lefkowitz) hr@tisharon.org Koach (Liz Weiner) koach@tisharon.org Leadership, Development, & Nominations (Arleen Seidman) ldn@tisharon.org Membership (Lori Glassman) membership@tisharon.org PTO (Cheryl Gerson) pto@tisharon.org Ritual (Mark Levitt) ritual@tisharon.org Sisterhood (Beth Lappen, Shelley Keimach) sisterhood @tisharon.org Social Action (Marcy Kaplan, Amy Katz) socialaction@tisharon.org Tiferet Center (Susan Cetlin) tiferet@tisharon.org Youth (Ilene Greenwald) youth@tisharon.org

Walter Family Judaica ShopOur shop features a complete line of Judaica including wedding and bar/bat mitzvah gifts, tallitot, kippot, mezuzzot, scrolls, toys, jewelry, and home and holiday gifts showcasing made in Israel products and apple and honey dishes.Special Holiday Hours Monday Sept. 11, 11:00am-1:00pm Wednesday Sept. 17, 4:00pm-8:00pm Monday Sept. 22, 3:30pm-5:30pm

Fall Hours (Wednesday nights begin Sept. 10) Sundays, 9:00am-1:00pm Wednesdays, 7:00pm-8:00pm

Please call for appointments. Major credit cards accepted. Questions: 781-784-3986 x 40 Ellen 781-801-0691 Arlene 781-784-3423 Lisa 781-784-4281

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Bereavement Support Our friends at Hebrew SeniorLife will be offering a bereave-ment support group, starting this month at Temple Israel and open to the whole community. The group, meeting over eight weeks for an hour each session, will focus on themes, but will included an open-ended discussion. Designed especially for adults who have suffered the death of a loved one during the past year, with an appreciation for the difficulties that the High Holy Day season may provide for the bereaved. The eight weeks will work through the following themes: • Finding the Courage to Mourn • The Nature of Grief – Entering the Holidays • Remembering Our Loved Ones – Making the most of Yizkor • The Myths of Mourning - There’s no Right Way • Navigating Grief – Managing Difficult Emotions • Making Needed Adjustments - Embracing Life in the Face of Grief • Healing the Tears – Nurturing Self • Growing through Grief - Finding the New NormalStay tuned for information on the exact time for the sessions, as well as details on signing-up in advance. There is no cost to attend this group.

Launching now, with spaces still available! After School Adven-tures provides afternoon extended care and enrichment pro-grams for the community. Hours of operation are 3:00-6:00pm, five days a week, school year, to include preschool through Grade 5.

For convenience, school buses will bring children to Temple Israel from Sharon Public Schools. There will be break-out groups for homework club, activities, crafts, and more.

See www.tisharon.org/AfterSchoolAdventures for registration, pricing, and more!

Let Us KnowTemple Israel is your home. In there a class, program, or event you would like to see or help make happen at Temple Israel? Reach out to the the committee chair who seems like the best fit (www.tisharon.org/committee_chairs), or contact Benjamin Maron in the Temple Israel office.

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Planning a Simcha?Our facilities are ideal for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and other life-cycle celebrations, as well as gatherings during difficult times. Plan your next event at Temple Israel!www.tisharon.org/our_facilities

Honey is the New HamantaschenWish family, friends, and business colleagues a sweet and happy New Year with a gift jar of kosher honey!

This thoughtful jar of honey will arrive in time for Rosh Hashanah, decorated with our own Temple Israel original label, and includes a personalized Shanah Tovah – Happy New Year greeting.

Just as mishloach manot at Purim let recipients know that you’re thinking of them, so too will the honey – as you sup-port Temple Israel’s programming.

Your cost is $10 per jar, which includes delivery to Sharon, Easton, Mansfield, Stoughton, Foxboro, and Canton. We will gladly mail orders outside of these towns for an additional fee of $6 per jar.

To order your Rosh Hashanah honey, fill out the form in the Temple Israel office, or look for the emails sent by Sta-cey Chorney (secretary@tisharon.org) and Lori Glassman (membership@tisharon.org).

Torah Reading? Prayer Leading?Looking to get involved in our religious servic-es? We’re always on the look out for additional Torah readers and service leaders, both for our daily minyan, Shabbat, and holiday services. If interested, contact ritual@tisharon.org

Business DirectoryDid you know that Temple Israel has a business directory? Hosted on our website, tisharon.org, it’s a great place to look for local businesses when you’re planning an event or looking for professional services.

Do you know of a business that should be in-cluded? Email Michael Getz communications@tisharon.org.

HIGH HOLY DAYS

High Holy Day CalendarSelichot Services Erev Rosh Hashanah First Day Rosh HashanahTashlikhMincha/Ma’arivSecond Day Rosh HashanahKol NidreYom KippurMinchaNe’ilaShofar Blowing

Saturday, September 20, 9:30pmWednesday, September 24, 6:00pmThursday, September 25, 8:30amThursday, September 25, 5:30pmThursday, September 25, 6:30pmFriday, September 26, 8:30amFriday, October 3, 5:45pmSaturday, October 4, 8:30amSaturday, October 4, 4:30pmSaturday, October 4, 5:30pmSaturday, October 4, 7:07pm

ServicesErev Rosh Hashanah we will join together in one service in the Weiss-man-Davis Sanctuary.

First Day Rosh Hashanah we will continue our custom of three servic-es: traditional style in both the Sanctuary and Berger Hall, and a third service in Founders Hall. Seating in all three services will be assigned. An additional lay-led, small group “chavurah” service is held in the Rosenstein Chapel throughout the High Holy Days.

Second Day Rosh Hashanah we will join together for the start of the morning services in Berger Hall before separating into services in the Sanctuary, Berger Hall., and Founders Hall. This year, seating will be open in both the Sanctuary and Berger Hall. If you have endowed seats in the Sanctuary that you would like to use, you will need to be in your seats by the start of the Torah service (10:30am), otherwise they will be considered open. The change this year is to accommodate a new service option in the Sanctuary, led by Rabbi Adam Greenwald and shlichat tzi-bur Amy Robinson, filled with song and zemirot. The service in Berger Hall, led by Rabbi Charlie Savenor and Cantor Steven Dress, and in Founders Hall, led by Rabbi Leslie Gordon, will remain traditional in style.

Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur we will continue our custom of three ser-vices in the Sanctuary, Berger Hall, and Founders Hall.

RemindersParking: To allow for the maximum number of parking spaces for our handicapped memberes, all spaces in our parking lot are reserved for those with Temple Israel special parking placards. All others must park outside our lot. Please observe all posted Sharon No Parking signs and pay attention to any police instructions. Your cooperation is appreciated.

If you have not made arrangements to receive a placard, please contact the Temple Office at 781-784-3986.

Tashlikh: Join us for Tashlikh on Thursday, September 25 at 5:30pm at Lake Massapoag. We will gather near the traffic circle at the boat launch. Please join us after this memorable tradition and return with us to the synagogue for Mincha at 6:30pm.

B.Y.O.Tallit: As in the past, the Temple’s supply of tal-litot is not sufficient to meet the needs of the HighHoly Days season. Please bring your own tallit to services if possible.

Ushers Needed: The Ritual Committee seeks volun-teer ushers for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Join a cadre of members who maintain a smooth and orderly flow of seating and honors during services. Information and training will be provided. Please contact ritual@tisharon.org.

Services Available to Homebound: We offer a phone link service, allowing homebound members to call in and hear our High Holy Day services from home. Please contact the Temple Office by September 18 to receive the dial-in number and passcode. Please also let us know if a mahzor is desired (it will be delivered before the High Holy Days).

High Holy Day Tickets: Tickets will be mailed out on Wednesday, September 10.

Youth and Family ServicesFamily Service New this year, and geared to families with children in kinder-garten through grade 6, our Family Service is open to all families and children who would like to attend. Led by rabbini-cal student Laura Bellows, this service, which will take place both days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, 9:45-10:30am in the Library, will focus on the Shacharit portion of our service, allowing families who are looking for a short period of time to pray and spend the holidays together. It will be a traditional service, but interactive in nature, allowing both children and families to participate. By ending at 10:30, parents will have plenty of time to attend their services, and children will be able to participate fully in youth services.

Kindergarten and First Grade 10:30am - 12:30pm, Classroom 8The K-1 service will remain the same as years past. Led by Jill Grassfield, this service will allow students the chance to learn about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur through play, prayer, stories, yom tov-friendly crafts, and games.

Second Grade to Fifth Grade Session 1: 10:30 - 11:20am; Snack Break: 11:20 - 11:35am; Ses-sion 2: 11:40 - 12:30pmStudents will choose one of three choices for each 50 minute session. After checking in and receiving your child’s name tag, parents will escort their 2nd-5th grader to the appropri-ate classroom. After the first session, students will stay in their classroom for a snack, then move on to a second room if they would like, or stay in the room they initially chose. Detailed

descriptions of each room are listed below. Parents must pick-up their child promptly at 12:30pm. Any child not picked up will be escorted to the parent’s seat.

Session Choices for Second to Fifth Grade: Traditional Service, Classroom 4: Jesse Wolf, a member of our Religious School faculty, will be leading a traditional, but age appropriate, service for our 2nd-5th graders. The first 50-minute session will focus on the Torah Service, the second 50-minute session will focus on Musaf.

Discussion/Parsha Play, Classroom 3: Led by Barbara Fine, this room will feature holiday discussions, participatory dramatics and parsha play, as well as lessons from the holi-days.

Holiday Games and Activities, Classrooms 10-11: Shira Por-ter and last year’s Ramah Fellow Dani Nurick will be leading games and activities that are once again focused on lessons from the holidays as well as the High Holy Day Torah and Haftorah readings. Examples may include Jeopardy, craft-ing stories, large scale matching games, and more. Students in this room will most likely be broken up into two groups, 2nd/3rd grade and 4th/5th grade.

Sixth Grade to Twelfth Grade 10:30am - 12:30pm, LibraryLaura Bellows, a rabbinical student at Hebrew College, will help organize an age-appropriate teen service in coordination with our teens. Unlike in years past, where this service was 100% teen led, this year Laura will serve as a guide and leader, creat-ing a participatory teen service for our 6th-12th graders.

Parents/Guardians, please fill out the information below ONLY if you meet one of the following two criteria: you have a child who is not registered in our Religious School, or you are attending with a child who is not a child of synagogue mem-bers (a niece, nephew, grandchild, etc.)

Name __________________________________________ Grade ____ Allergy __________________________

Name __________________________________________ Grade ____ Allergy __________________________

Name __________________________________________ Grade ____ Allergy __________________________

Name __________________________________________ Grade ____ Allergy __________________________

I am willing to help out in a classroom with our youth services: q Rosh Hashanah Day 1 q Rosh Hashanah Day 2 q Yom Kippur

Please return to the Temple Office by September 17.

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What is Simchat Torah? Simchat Torah is when Jewish com-munities gather together for a day-long celebration marking the end of the reading of the Torah. At Temple Israel, it is a day filled with joyous singing, dancing, honors for two of our dedicated volunteers, and, of course, a festive luncheon! This is Temple Israel at its finest. Please join us on Friday, October 17 for this celebratory day!

A great day for connecting as a community, everyone will have a opportunity to have an aliyah (be called to the Torah), partic-ipate in hakafot (circling, going around with the Torahs), and break bread as a large Temple Israel family at the luncheon.

As in the past, there is no charge for our festive, fun-filled lun-cheon. It is our hope that you, our congregants, will help defray the cost by making a contribution, large or small, any amount is welcome. Our donors will be recognized in the Luach. Let’s have some fun and offer suggested donation categories:

yad $18crown $36Crown Royal $54Torah $72+

Please send your donation to Temple Israel – and don’t for-get to RSVP for the luncheon (we want to make sure there’s enough for all of us!) by visiting www.tisharon.org/simchatto-rah or getting in touch with the office.

Lulav and Etrog Order Form

q Yes, I/we would like to participate in the mitzvah of lulav and etrog by purchasing:

_____ set(s) of hiddur at $45 per set_____ set(s) of chinuch at $40 per set

Amount enclosed: $_____________Please make checks payable to Temple Israel, and return to the Temple office.

Name: __________________________________Address: ________________________________Phone: __________________________________Email: __________________________________

Get Ready to Shake... Sukkot without a lulav and etrog is like a bagel without cream cheese – it doesn’t make sense! Jewish law requires each person or family to purchase a set for use at home and in the syna-gogue. For your convenience, Temple Israel will have sets of lu-lavim and etrogim available for purchase. Two types of sets are available: hiddur are more expensive quality sets and hinnuch are educational sets. Both types are kosher and in full compli-ances with Jewish law.

Since considerable lead-time is needed to acquire and assemble lulavim and etrogim, please do not delay. Fill out the order form below and return it to the Temple Office with your check no later than Tuesday, September 23. Your complete set(s) will be available for pickup at the Temple in time for Sukkot!

Rosh Hashanah Observances in the Home The Holy Days of the many Yamim Tovim (holidays) which occur during the month of Tishrei take place both at the synagogue and in the home. The mood of the Holy Days and Festivals is both solemn and joyous, and can be greatly enriched by the following preparations and ceremonies.

On this page, many of the home rituals for Rosh Hashanah.

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Yom Kippur Observances in the Home Tradition prescribes that festive meals be eaten on the day preceding Yom Kippur. The final meal of the day, se’udah ha’mafseket, must be eaten before sundown, as we approach Kol Nidre. As its Hebrew name implies, the meal should be satisfying so that one is in the proper condition to fast the next full day.

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Sukkot Observances in the Home Sukkot is best celebrated in a sukkah, a temporary structure or hut built just for this festival. However, families without a sukkah may enhance their holiday by decorating their home with fresh vegetables or flowers, pulling in the agricultural theme of this holiday.

Resources via InterfaithFamily’s holiday booklets: www.interfaithfamily.com/booklets

DONATIONS Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from April 8, 2014 to July 29, 2014

IRVING & GLORIA BROMBERG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPAdelle Markowitz in memory of beloved mother-in-law, Minnie Markowitz

Adelle Markowitz to Elaine & Bob Corman in honor of your granddaughter, Julia, becoming bat mitzvah

Adelle Markowitz in memory of beloved husband, Morey L. Markowitz

Adelle Markowitz in memory of beloved sister, Marilyn Weisman

Adelle Markowitz in memory of beloved mother, Anna E. Lurinsky

HERB & EILEEN BROWN YOUTH FUNDStephen Brown & Pamela Botts to Harold Cristol & Family in memory of beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Rosalin Cristol

Stephen Brown & Pamela Botts to Sharon & Uri Piran in honor of the birth of grandson, Jacob Silas Waxman

Stephen Brown & Pamela Botts to Barry Brown wishing you a speedy recovery

BUILDING FOR OUR FUTUREDebbi, Michael, Amy & Josh Coran to Lois & Arnie Freedman in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Rose Emily Freedman

Shelley & Mark Hatch to Ellen & Alan Mirson in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Avery Wrae

Emily & Jeff Goldshine to Lois & Arnie Freedman in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Rose Emily Freedman

Carol & Joe Rothenstein to Linda Rabinowitz & Family in memory of beloved mother, Esther Isaacson

Libbie & Ed Worobey to Ruth Goldman & Family in memory of beloved Robert Goldman

Shelley & Mark Hatch to Susan & Morty Glaser in honor of the birth of granddaughters, Acadia Sophia Glaser and Tahlia Rose Kleiner

Howard Levine in memory of beloved father, Alvine S. Levine

Evelyn & Ron Lang to Harvey Hurvitz in memory of beloved father, Sam Hurvitz

Evelyn & Ron Lang to Linda Rabinowitz & Family in memory of beloved mother, Esther Isaacson

Evelyn & Ron Lang to the Wersted & Blumenthal families in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Evelyn & Ron Lang to Jeannine Simon & Family in memory of beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Harold Simon

Evelyn & Ron Lang to Harvey Katz in memory of beloved brother, Arnie Katz

Shelley & Mark Hatch to David Gordon & Family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Ida Gordon

Carol & Joe Rothenstein to the Wersted & Blumenthal families in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Rabbi Sylvan & Rhoda Kamens to Rabbi Miriam Spitzer & Family in memory of beloved grandmother and great grandmother, Mildred Herman

Beverly Levine in memory of beloved aunt, Cecilia Nadelberg

The Coran Family to Roberta & Richie Gorden in honor of Jason & Arielle’s engagement

Evelyn & Ron Lang to Rabbi Miriam Spitzer & Family in memory of beloved grandmother and great grandmother, Mildred Herman

Audrey & Stan Zamkow to the Brown & Kuppersmith & Families in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Leona Rubin

Audrey & Stan Zamkow to Roberta & Barry Arkin in honor of Jonathan’s marriage to Hannah Wurzel

Raphaella & Seth Frielich to Sheryl Gold in honor of your special birthday

Nancy & Michael Wluka to Diane Kuppersmith & Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Leona Rubin

Nancy & Michael Wluka to Carol Brown & Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Leona Rubin

Nancy & Michael Wluka to Don Silberman

& Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Mia Silberman

The Safer Family to the Silberman Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Mia Silberman

The Safer Family to the Clemens Family in memory of beloved aunt, Marilyn Astrachan

Howard Levine in memory of beloved mother, Bertha Levine

CANTOR’S MUSIC FUNDJoel Goldstein in memory of beloved father, Harry Goldstein

Roberta Reingold in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Sarah Fine

Mitchell Rudnick in memory of beloved wife, Phyllis Rudnick

Saul Wersted to Cantor Dress with much appreciation

Roberta Reingold to Michael Cohen & Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Debbie Cohen

Joan & Brad Clemens to Myrna Dress & Family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Irving Hershman

Irv Kempner in memory of beloved aunt, Frances Zurawin

Josh Olshin in memory of beloved mother, Sophie Olshin

Mindy Goldstein in memory of beloved father, Ascher Goldstein

Jeff Cohen in memory of beloved father, Arthur Cohen

Doreen & Andy Kriegel to Cantor Steven & Myrna Dress with much appreciation

Ken Brine in memory of beloved father, Herbert Brine

Eileen, Doug, Melissa & Kelli Small to the Wersted & Blumenthal families in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Eileen, Doug, Melissa & Kelli Small to Ellen & Alan Mirson in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Avery Wrae

Eileen, Doug, Melissa & Kelli Small to Myrna Dress & Family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Irving Hershman

DONATIONS

VISIT WWW.TISHARON.ORG FOR DONATION INFORMATION AND FORMS

We gratefully acknowledge these thoughtful donations from December 7, 2013 - February 14, 2014DONATIONS Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from December 7, 2013 to February 14, 2014

VISIT WWW.TISHARON.ORG FOR DONATION INFORMATION AND FORMSEileen, Doug, Melissa & Kelli Small to Robin Kraus & Family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, David Savitt

Eileen, Doug, Melissa & Kelli Small to Rachel Melemed wishing you a speedy recovery

Cantor Harold & Honey Lew in memory of beloved son, Jeffrey Michael Lew

Marlene Wise in memory of beloved father, Jack Segal

Mindy & Irv Kempner to Henry Katz & Family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Esther Katz

Ken Brine in memory of beloved mother, Leonore Brine

Minna Goldstein in memory of beloved father, Ezekeil Markovich

Leonard Shwom in memory of beloved father, Sidney Shwom

Robert Young to Cantor Dress with much appreciation

Chuck Reingold in memory of beloved mother, Dora Reingold

Steve Azer in memory of beloved wife, Marcia Azer

Rona Backus in memory of beloved brother, Irwin Appel

Larry Sandberg in memory of beloved father, Abraham Sandberg

Denise & Peter Gray to Cantor Dress in appreciation of being a wonderful Hebrew School teacher to Evan

Roger Pritzker in memory of beloved mother, Janice Pritzker

Syma Brooker in memory of beloved father, Louis H. Mendell

Susan Wolkon in memory of beloved mother, Selma Aronoff

Barney Ovrut in memory of beloved father, Henry S. Ovrut

Robin & Scott Director to Mitchell Director in honor of your bar mitzvah, June 14, 2014

Robin & Scott Director to Rabbi David Werb in appreciation of your officiating at Mitchell’s bar mitzvah

Robin & Scott Director to Hailey Director

in honor of your initiation into the Sharon High School chapter of National Honor Society

Robin & Scott Director to Cantor Dress with much appreciation

Robin & Scott Director to Fran Litner in appreciation of your guidance and teaching Mitchell for his bar mitzvah

Shirley Richmond in memory of beloved niece, Jessica Mimi Goodman

Lois Freedman in memory of beloved mother, Barbara Halzel

Roberta Reingold in memory of beloved brother, Barry Fine

Bruce Creditor in memory of beloved father, Henry Creditor

Heather & Jerry Boxerman to Alisa Levine with much appreciation

Heather & Jerry Boxerman to Rabbi Miriam Spitzer with much appreciation

Heather & Jerry Boxerman to Elaine Glick with much appreciation

Robert Glassman in memory of beloved father, Charles Glassman

Lori Glassman in memory of beloved father, Bernard Cooperman

Marcia & Robert Hahn to Susan Siegel & Family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Esther Van Dam

Gloria Rose in memory of beloved husband, Richard Rose

Joan & Ron Rogers to Elaine Gashin in memory of beloved brother, Joe Furman

Teri & Bruce Gorsky to Noah Wieland in honor of your becoming bar mitzvah

Ellen Silk to Noah Wieland in honor of your becoming bar mitzvah

Paul Bork in memory of beloved brother, Brian Bork

Lorraine Hertzberg in memory of beloved father, Ralph Penberg

Marlene Perkins in memory of beloved father, Harry Spiegel

Lesley Rudner in memory of beloved father, Al Rudner

Eileen & Doug Small to the Kuppersmith & Brown Families in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Leona Rubin

Eileen & Doug Small to Rachel Melemed in honor of your engagement to Mark Sugarberg

Eileen & Doug Small to Sharon & Uri Piran in honor of the birth of grandson, Jacob Waxman

Lori Small in memory of beloved mother, Barbara Rittenburg

Gary Bello in memory of beloved mother, Esther Bello

Sheryl Gold in memory of beloved grandmother, Rose Furst

Joan & Ron Rogers to Mark Popovsky & Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Sally Popovsky

Lisa & Michael Kates to Cantor Dress with much appreciation

Barbara Katz in memory of beloved mother, Sarah Stone

DAILY MINYAN FUNDDorothy & Morton Kaufman to Harvey Hurvitz & Family in memory of beloved father, Sam Hurvitz

Denise & Peter Gray to Harvey Hurvitz & Family in memory of beloved father, Sam Hurvitz

Jeff Cohen in memory of beloved father, Arthur Cohen

Amy & Harold Waisel to Harvey Hurvitz & Family in memory of beloved father, Sam Hurvitz

Lois & David Diamond to Harvey Hurvitz & Family in memory of beloved father, Sam Hurvitz

Lois & David Diamond to the Spitzer & Sperber Families in memory of beloved grandmother and great grandmother, Mildred Herman

Sherm Palan in memory of beloved father, Morris Palan

Lois & David Diamond to Mark Popovsky & Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Sally Popovsky

ROBIN FELDMAN SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDSusan & Bruce Creditor to Linda Rabinowitz & Family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great

We gratefully acknowledge these thoughtful donations from December 7, 2013 - February 14, 2014DONATIONSTemple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from April 8, 2014 to July 29, 2014

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grandmother, Esther Isaacson

Susan & Bruce Creditor to Lois & Arnie Freedman in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Rose Emily Freedman

Lois & David Diamond to the Wersted & Blumenthal families in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Cathee & Harvey Wolf to Diane Kuppersmith & Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Leona Rubin

SANDRA GAMM MEMORIAL FUNDCelia & Steve Gamm to Joey Gamm in honor of your 12th birthday

Celia & Steve Gamm to Scott Trufan in honor of your 19th birthday

Celia & Steve Gamm to Jake Gamm in honor of your 14th birthday

Margie & Marv Asnes to Robert Young & Family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Albert Young

Celia & Steve Gamm to Ari Borenstein in honor of your 2nd birthday

Celia & Steve Gamm to Gabrielle Borenstein in honor of your 14th birthday

Jill & Larry Sandberg with much appreciation

Celia & Steve Gamm to Sabrina Gamm in honor of your 17th birthday

GENERAL FUNDBea Newman in memory of beloved sister, Hilda Fisher

Hope & Andy Klassman to Lois & Arnie Freedman in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Rose Emily Freedman

Roz Blumenthal in memory of beloved sister, Esther Zweigman

Harriet & Marty Agulnek to Linda Rabinowitz & Family in memory of beloved mother, Esther Isaacson

Marion Gribetz & Rob Rubin to Lois & Arnie Freedman in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Rose Emily Freedman

Amy & Jonathan Katz to Lois & Arnie Freedman in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Rose Emily Freedman

Denise & Peter Gray to Robin Kraus & Family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, David Savitt

Sharon & Ray Watstein to Henry Katz & Family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Esther Katz

Sharon & Ray Watstein to Richard Kates in memory of beloved mother, Laurie

Sharon & Ray Watstein to Silvia Zack & Marilyn Daniels in memory of beloved Harry Zack

Roberta Reingold in appreciation for the unveiling service for my mother, Sarah Fine

Susan Shwom in memory of beloved father, Arthur A. Darman

Judi Elkin in memory of beloved father, Harry Kaplan

Judi Elkin in memory of beloved uncle, Jack Freedman

Alan Lury in memory of beloved mother, Beatrice Lury

Marjorie Glincher in memory of beloved father, Herbert Skalsky

Robert Corman in memory of beloved brother, Eli Corman

Jerry Stern in memory of beloved father, Leo Stern

Denise & Peter Gray to Rabbi Miriam Spitzer

Fran & Barry Barth to Arnie Freedman with much appreciation

Irving Kublin in memory of beloved wife, Rita Kublin

Irving Kublin in memory of beloved father, Leon Kublin

Gayle & Howard Karp to Carole Kaplan in memory of beloved sister, Phyllis Cadoff

Michael Freed in memory of beloved mother, Rose Freed

Denise & Peter Gray to Elaine Glick in appreciation of being a wonderful Hebrew School teacher to Evan

Denise & Peter Gray to Rabbi Miriam Spitzer in appreciation of being a wonderful Hebrew School teacher to Evan

Denise & Peter Gray to Rina Holtzman in appreciation of being a wonderful Hebrew

School teacher to Evan

Adele Waldman in memory of beloved Zaydie, Hyman Cooper

Tizianna Getz in memory of beloved mother, Rosetta Guidarelli

Susan Kohan in memory of beloved father, Walter Leyde

Zorina Pitkin in memory of beloved father, Emil Bezverkhny

Sylvia Selig in memory of beloved husband, Sidney Selig

Sylvia Selig in memory of beloved mother, Sadye Goldman

Roz Blumenthal in memory of beloved sister, Anna Gilman

Amy Gruber in memory of beloved grandmother, Fay Miller

Alison & Scott Cooper to Carol Brown & Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother

Alison & Scott Cooper to Diane Kuppersmith & Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Leona Rubin

Alison & Scott Cooper to Ivey & Mark Cremer in memory of beloved daughter

Roz Blumenthal in memory of beloved mother, Gittel Wolfe

Roz Blumenthal in memory of beloved brother, George Appel

Marlene & Gary Perkins to the Brown & Kuppersmith Families in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Leona Rubin

Alison & Scott Cooper to Dr. Daniel Palant & Family in memory of beloved sister, Linda

Gayle & Howard Karp to Diane Kuppersmith & Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Leona Rubin

Bea Newman in memory of beloved mother, Ida Weidenfeld

Robert Corman in memory of beloved father, Abraham Corman

Bob Kurland in memory of beloved father, Morris Kurland

Nissi & Ronald Finn to the Wiener Family in memory of beloved mother,

Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from April 8, 2014 to July 29, 2014We gratefully acknowledge these thoughtful donations from December 7, 2013 - February 14, 2014DONATIONS Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from April 8, 2014 to July 29, 2014

VISIT WWW.TISHARON.ORG FOR DONATION INFORMATION AND FORMSgrandmother, and great grandmother, Lillian Wiener

Alyssa, Bob, Amanda & Rena Samuels to Don Silberman & Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Mia Silberman

Bunny Katz in memory of beloved husband, Paul Katz

Bunny Katz in memory of beloved son, Larry I. Katz

Judy & Rich Goldman to Lois & Arnie Freedman in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Rose Emily Freedman

Amy Bernard in memory of beloved father, Arnold C. Goldstein

Dianne Needle in memory of beloved father, Morris Steigman

Lesley Rudner to Barbara Katz & Family in memory of beloved husband, father and grandfather, Leonard Katz

Cheryl & Ted Safer in memory of beloved father, Leonard Avers

Cheryl & Ted Safer in memory of beloved father, Isadore Safer

Geila Aronson in memory of beloved step-father. Norman Gitomer

Harriet Sherman in memory of beloved mother, Helen Perlman

Denise & Peter Gray to Elaine & Herb Glick in honor of the birth of Gabriella Rose Davis

Raphaella Frielich in memory of beloved grandmother, Hilde May

Raphaella & Seth Frielich to Mark Popovsky & Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Sally Popovsky

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDDiane Sigel in memory of beloved step-mother, Rose Ringel

Diane & Ron Kuppersmith to Brooke & Mark Goldstein in honor of the birth of twin grandsons, Myles Corey and Evan Chaim

Diane & Ron Kuppersmith to Melody & Jay Ritt in memory of beloved brother-in-law, Ron Smith

Diane & Ron Kuppersmith to Debbi & Michael Coran in memory of beloved aunt, Toba Stoller

Stuart Schneiderman in memory of beloved father, Morris M. Schneiderman

Gert Lasden in memory of beloved father, Joseph Miller

Lori Glassman in memory of beloved mother, Paula Cooperman

HESSED/CARING COMMUNITY FUNDTiziana and Michael Getz to Lois & Arnie Freedman in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Rose Emily Freedman

Faye Berzon to Harvey Hurvitz & Family in memory of beloved father, Sam Hurvitz

Roberta & Barry Arkin to Linda Rabinowitz & Family in memory of beloved mother, Esther Isaacson

Sue & Ken Wolkon to Roberta Becker wishing you a speedy recovery

Sue & Ken Wolkon to Jeannine Simon & Family in memory of beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Harold Simon

Sue & Ken Wolkon to Linda Rabinowitz & Family in memory of beloved mother, Esther Isaacson

Karen Glaser in memory of beloved aunt, Ann Redmund

Rafi Kieval in memory of beloved father, Rabbi Hayyim Kieval

Chery & Ted Safer to the Popovsky Family in memory of beloved brother-in-law, Leo Kalin

Judi Elkin in memory of beloved mother, Francine Kaplan

Beth & Michael Lappen to Rabbi Miriam Spitzer & Family in memory of beloved grandmother and great grandmother, Mildred Herman

Beth & Michael Lappen to Tova Sperber & Family in memory of beloved grandmother and great grandmother, Mildred Herman

Richard Goldman in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Frances Goldman

Linda Rosen in memory of beloved uncle, Elihu William Dandes

The Keimach Family to Rabbi Miriam Spitzer & Family in memory of beloved grandmother and great grandmother,

Mildred Herman

Linda Rosen in memory of beloved father, Samuel Kramer

Judy Katz in memory of beloved grandfather, Albert Louis Shuman

Sylvia Namyet in memory of beloved father, Max Lieber

Herb Glickman in memory of beloved father, David Glickman

Sheila Pallay & Herb Glickman to Barbara Katz & Family in memory of beloved sister, Faye Marenburg

Joan & Brad Clemons to the Kuppersmith & Brown Families in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Leona Rubin

Mildred Hoffman in memory of beloved mother, Etta Ross Flax

Steve Elkin in memory of beloved father, Max Elkin

Nadine Evans & Rafi Kieval to Sheryl Gold in honor of your special birthday

Faye Berzon to Sheryl Gold in honor of your special birthday

Arlene Flatto in memory of beloved father, Norman Lubow

Judy & Rich Goldman to Don Silberman & Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Mia Silberman

Ina Cushman in memory of beloved grandfather, Morris Krasnow

Ina Cushman in memory of beloved aunt, Adele Cushman

Linda Rosen in memory of beloved sister-in-law, Phyllis Kramer

Joan & Brad Clemens in memory of our beloved aunt, Marilyn Astrachan

Joan & Brad Clemens to Sid Redner in memory of beloved wife and mother, Anita Redner

Karen Glaser in memory of beloved mother, Bette Leshefsky

Karen Glaser in memory of beloved aunt, Esther, Wolfe

Faye Berzon in memory of beloved husband, Harry Berzon

Ellie Rosenthal in memory of beloved father, Percy Shuman

Ellie Rosenthal in memory of beloved father-in-law, David Rosenthal

DONATIONSTemple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from April 8, 2014 to July 29, 2014

VISIT WWW.TISHARON.ORG FOR DONATION INFORMATION AND FORMS

We gratefully acknowledge these thoughtful donations from December 7, 2013 - February 14, 2014Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from April 8, 2014 to July 29, 2014

Sharon & Ray Watstein to Diane Kuppersmith & Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Leona Rubin

Sharon & Ray Watstein to the Carol Brown & Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Leona Rubin

Sharon & Ray Watstein to Nadine Ostroff in honor of the birth of first granddaughter, Logan

Nancy & Jeffrey Lord to Don Silberman & Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Mia Silberman

Eileen Levine in memory of beloved father, Morton Rubien

The Lencz Family to Mark Popovsky & Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Sally Popovsky

Natalie Pupkin in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Bertha Levine

Muriel Green in memory of beloved husband, Maurice Green

Joan & Brad Clemens to Mark Popovsky & Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Sally Popovsky

DR. AARON KORNETSKY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIna Kornetsky to Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Goldstein in honor of the birth of grandson, Mason Lawrence

KUBLIN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDJudy & Irving Kublin to Harvey Hurvitz & Family in memory of beloved father, Sam Hurvitz

Judy & Irving Kublin to Saul Wersted & Family in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

HARRIET V. LAKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDSheryl, Michael, Adam & Rachel Miller to Mike Cohen wishing you a speedy recovery

LAMB-ELLOWITZ FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND

Sue & Paul Lamb to Jeff Rubin & Family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Sheldon Rubin

Sue & Paul Lamb to Henry Katz & Family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Esther Katz

Sue & Paul Lamb to Tzilla & David Barone in honor of the birth of grandchild

Mim & Joe Gopen to Hy Lamb in honor of your special birthday

Terri & Jim Spevock to Hy Lamb in honor of your special birthday

Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Harvey Hurvitz & Family in memory of beloved father, Sam Hurvitz

Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Jeannine Simon & Family in memory of beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Harold Simon

Sue & Paul Lamb to Peri Lamb & Family in memory of beloved brother and uncle, Michael Rosenberg

Sue & Paul Lamb to Tzilla & David Barone in honor of the birth of grandson

Sue & Paul Lamb to Don Silberman & Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Mia Silberman

Margie & Marv Asnes to Penny & Jason Grossman in memory of beloved Doris Schwartz

MISHPACHA MINYAN FUNDThe Keimach Family to Lois & Arnie Freedman in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Rose Emily Freedman

Liz Weiner in memory of beloved father, Harry Weiner

Liz Weiner in memory of beloved cousin, Carl Balanoff

PRAYERBOOK FUNDElaine & Robert Corman to Linda Miller & Family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Helen Corman

Sharon & Richard Schulkind to Sheryl Gold in honor of your special birthday

RABBI’S FUNDBarbara Lewis in memory of beloved

husband, Edward Lewis

Nathan Bluestein in memory of beloved father, Max Bluestein

Leland Katz in memory of beloved mother, Irma Katz

Sylvia Namyet in memory of beloved husband, Saul Namyet

Amy Waisel in memory of beloved father, Dr. Joseph Jay Fishbein

Mitchell Rudnick in memory of beloved wife, Phyllis Rudnick

Barnett Ovrut in memory of beloved mother, Sophie Ovrut

Saul Wersted with much appreciation

Harriet & Joe Walter in memory of beloved son, Barry Walter

Chuck Bloom in memory of beloved mother, Helen Bloom

Barbara Chosiad in memory of beloved father, Norman Rose

Jeff Cohen in memory of beloved father, Arthur Cohen

Natalie Pupkin in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Alvin Levine

Robert Swartz in memory of beloved father, Samuel E. Swartz

Mindy & Irv Kempner with much appreciation

Julia Cushman to Henry Katz & Family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Esther Katz

Lesley Rudner in memory of beloved uncle, Archie Rudner

Micki & Nate Bluestein to Jeannine Simon & Family in memory of beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Harold Simon

Micki & Nate Bluestein to Susan Barash in memory of beloved father, Mel Rivkind

Bunny Katz in memory of beloved mother, Sarah Goldberg

Sandy Miller in memory of beloved mother, Fay G. Wainhouse

Sue & Ken Wolkon with much appreciation

Niecy Karlsberg Casso & Morry Casso to Karen Plotnick in memory of beloved sister, Debbie Cohen

We gratefully acknowledge these thoughtful donations from December 7, 2013 - February 14, 2014DONATIONS Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from April 8, 2014 to July 29, 2014

VISIT WWW.TISHARON.ORG FOR DONATION INFORMATION AND FORMSChuck Reingold in memory of beloved father, Eli Reingold

Eileen, Doug, Melissa & Kelli Small to Ronde & Jeff Gassman in honor of the birth of granddaughter, Hadley Morgan Gassman

Eileen, Doug, Melissa & Kelli Small to Arnie Freedman with much appreciation for your leadership and integrity

Julie Cushman to Jeannine Simon & Family in memory of beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Harold Simon

Maureen Mintz in memory of beloved mother, Rose Gordon Mintz

Edith Swartz in memory of beloved sister, Jeanne Gross

Robert Swartz in memory of beloved brother, Edward Swartz

Julie Cushman in memory of beloved father-in-law, Louis Cushman

Edith Swartz in memory of beloved mother, Ida Fruman

Ed Rubin in memory of beloved father, Morris Rubin

Robert Swartz in memory of beloved brother, Dr. Morris Swartz

Don Kogos in memory of beloved mother, Bertha Kogos

Ed Rubin in memory of beloved mother, Ruth Rubin

Ralph Miller in memory of beloved mother, Goldie Miller

TIFERET CENTER FUNDDebra Lefkowitz to Norma Schatz in memory of beloved S. Michael Schatz

JOSEPH & MIRIAM ULMAN MEMORIAL FUNDGayle & Howard Karp to Elaine Gashin in memory of beloved father and grandfather

USY SCHOLARSHIPArt Greenwald in memory of beloved mother, Judith Greenwald

MILTON WEISMAN MEMORIAL FUND

Roberta Becker to the Wersted & Blumenthal families in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Roberta Becker to Fern & Bob Kurland in honor of grandson Ethan Silver becoming a bar mitzvah

Roberta Becker to the Silver Family in honor of Ethan’s bar mitzvah

Fern & Bob Kurland to the Jayson Families in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Erna Jayson

Roberta Becker to the Jayson Family in memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Erna Jayson

Roberta Becker to the Brody Family in memory of beloved father and grandfather, Gerald Brody

Fern Kurland in memory of beloved nephew, Dana Berger

SAUL & EVELYNE WERSTED SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR STUDENTS AT THE JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARYMim & Joe Gopen to Saul Wersted in honor of your chanting haftorah on the 80th anniversary of your bar mitzvah

Saul Wersted to Roy Klein with much appreciation

Saul Wersted to Henry Katz & Family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Esther Katz

Sandy & Gerry Wine to Saul Wersted & Family in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Sandy & Gerry Wine to Mollyann Blumenthal & Family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Faye Berzon to the Wersted & Blumenthal families in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Adele Waldman to the Wersted & Blumenthal families in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Millie Hoffman to the Wersted & Blumenthal families in memory of beloved

wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Roberta & Barry Arkin to Mollyann Blumenthal Family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Sue & Ken Wolkon to Saul Wersted & Family in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

The Kischel Family to the Wersted & Blumenthal families in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Dorris & Ed Berger to Saul Wersted & Family in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Fern & Bob Kurland to the Wersted & Blumenthal families in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Marilyn & Hy Lamb to Saul Wersted & Family in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Rhonda Hoffman to the Wersted & Blumenthal families in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Geila & Marty Aronson to Saul Wersted & Family in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Geila & Marty Aronson to Harvey Hurvitz & Family in memory of beloved father, Sam Hurvitz

Geila & Marty Aronson to Linda Rabinowitz & Family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Esther Isaacson

Geila & Marty Aronson to Jeannine Simon & Family in memory of beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Harold Simon

Evelyn Katz & Lee Zweigman to the Wersted & Blumenthal families in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Shirley Richmond & Norton Rosenberg to the Wersted & Blumenthal families in memory of beloved wife, mother,

DONATIONSTemple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from April 8, 2014 to July 29, 2014

VISIT WWW.TISHARON.ORG FOR DONATION INFORMATION AND FORMSgrandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Ruth & Martin Hunt to the Wersted & Blumenthal families in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Paula & Roy Klein to Saul Wersted & Family in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Paula & Roy Klein to the Mollyann Blumenthal & Family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Miriam & Joel Gopen to the Mollyann Blumenthal & Family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Jill & Larry Sandberg to the Mollyann Blumenthal & Family in memory of beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Saul Wersted to Sue & Ken Wolkon with much appreciation

Susan & Bruce Creditor to the Wersted & Blumenthal families in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Julie Cushman to the Wersted & Blumenthal families in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

Lois Miller to the Wersted & Blumenthal families in memory of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Evelyne Wersted

WOODLAND WILDERNESS FUNDHertz Nursery School

Lisa Kritz in memory of Frank Ridge

Julie Ridge in memory of Frank Ridge

Susan Ridge in memory of Frank Ridge

Extending best wishes to all members of Temple Israel and their families for a truly wonderful New Year. May we all experience a year of joy and wonderment, friendships and community, health and prosperity. And may we all be inscribed and sealed in the Book of Life for a good 5775.

Best wishes, The Staff of Temple IsraelCantor Steven Dress, Benjamin Maron, Alisa Levine, Stacy Weinberg, Lisa Kritz, Marla Forman, Melissa North, Olavo Gomes, Charlie Frost, and Egon Ramsier

High Holy Day Bimah Flowers

Sponsoring bimah flowers during the High Holy Days is a lovely way to honor a loved one or a special occasion. You may specify which day you wish your dedicated flowers to appear.

Please contact the office if you are interested in sponsorship, letting staff know which day your flowers should appear (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, or Sh’mini Atzeret/Simchat Torah), and if your sponsorship is in honor or memory of a loved one.

Thank you for helping beautify our services, contributing to hiddur mitzvah – enhancing our mitzvahs and worship.

We gratefully acknowledge these thoughtful donations from December 7, 2013 - February 14, 2014Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from April 8, 2014 to July 29, 2014We gratefully acknowledge these thoughtful donations from December 7, 2013 - February 14, 2014DONATIONS Temple Israel gratefully acknowledges these thoughtful donations from April 8, 2014 to July 29, 2014

VISIT WWW.TISHARON.ORG FOR DONATION INFORMATION AND FORMS

We gratefully acknowledge these thoughtful donations from December 7, 2013 - February 14, 2014 DONATIONSTemple Israel gratefully appreciates your generosity. Donations can also be made online: www.tisharon.org

Temple Israel sincerely values your gift. Your kindness and generosity will be acknowledged and the recipient(s) will be notified promptly. Simply make a donation online (www.tisharon.org) or fill out this form and return together with a check payable to Temple Israel. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name Street City, State, Zip Code

Fund(s) Selection:c Bimah Flower Fund Provides funds for bimah flowers. c Building For Our Future Fund Supports the Renovation and Expansion Campaign mortgage. c Cantor’s Music Fund Finances the operational costs of the Rinat Yisrael Chorus and the materials necessary to integrate music into the synagogue. c Community Garden Fund Supports our new community garden and outdoor prayer space. c Daily Minyan Fund Supports our daily minyan. c Gamm-Varty Community Fund Supports special activities and purchases for the benefit of the congregation. c General Fund Supports the synagogue’s operating expenses. c General Scholarship Fund Provides tuition support for students to attend Jewish day schools and camps, trips to Israel, and other Jewish learning opportunities. c Herb & Eileen Brown Youth Fund Augments the USY programming budget. c Hessed Caring Community Fund Supports assistance to Temple members in times of need c Holocaust Memorial Fund Supports the annual Yom HaShoah program. c Lamb/Ellowitz Family Scholar-in-Residence Fund Endowment to provide guest lecturers.

c Leonard Sandhaus Memorial Children’s Collection Adds books for children to our library. c Mahzor Lev Shalem Dedicate a new mahzor for the High Holy Day Service. $36 each; inscribe the bookplate in honor or memory of a loved one. c Mah Gadlu Fund Offsets the cost of these Friday night dinners, making them more accessible to the community. c Mayer Katz Holocaust & Jewish History Collections Supports the library. c Mishpacha Minyan Fund Offsets the cost of these Friday night dinners, making them more accessible to the community. c Prayer Book Fund Supports the repair and purchase of prayer books as needed. c Sandra Gamm Memorial Fund Supports annual programs in music and other cultural arts for the benefit of Temple Israel members. c Simcha Garden $118 or more - Honor your family’s simcha by helping to underwrite the synagogue’s special landscaping projects. c Tiferet Center Fund Supports the Center’s programs and services for Temple members and the greater Sharon Jewish community. c Toby Neipris Wilgoren Memorial Jewish & Hewbrew Literature Collection Supports the library. c Tree of Life $360 per leaf - Inscribe a leaf for any of life’s celebrations.

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Other Scholarship Funds:

c Bertram Berger Memorial Fund c Jennie & Max Berger Scholarship c Israel Boyer Memorial Scholarship c Irving & Gloria Bromberg Memorial Scholarship c Frank Einis Memorial Fund c Anne & David Enbinder Scholarship c Robin Feldman Special Education Fund c Sid Hentoff Memorial Scholarship

c Irving & Ann Glaser Memorial Fund c John Gold Scholarship c Dr. George V. Hochman Scholarship c Anna & Paul Kerstein Scholarship c Dr. Aaron Kornetsky Scholarship c Kublin Family Scholarship c Harriet V. Lake Memorial Scholarship c Steven Linick Scholarship c Robyn Amy Locke Hebrew Educational Fund c Maltz FAmily Campership Fund c Leo Pollock Fund

c Benjamin Rosenstein Fund c Israel & Doris Samuels Scholarship c Max & Ida Schultz Memorial Fund c Harvey Alan Seigel Achievement Fund c Rose Shanker Memorial Fund for Youth Activities c Manfred Sheff Memorial Fund c Abby Shevitz z”l Anshei Mitzvah Fund c Slovin Family Education Fund c Rabbi Pesach Sobel Prozdor Scholarship c Hyman Sokoloff Scholarship

c Frances Steinberg Scholarship c Lonni Beth Stern Academic Achievement Award c Theodore Stern Memorial Fund c Miriam & Joseph Ulman Memorial Fund c Milton Weisman Memorial Fund c Evelyne & Saul Wersted Scholarship for Students at the Jewish Theological Seminary

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SEPTEMBER 2014Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 6 Elul 2 7 Elul 3 8 Elul

• Hertz Open House• Religious School Teachers Opening Dinner• Executive Commit-tee Meeting• Youth Committee Meeting

4 9 Elul

• 2016 Bar/Bat Mitzvah Families Meeting• Sisterhood Sip, Sunset, Schmooze• Israeli Dancing

5 10 ElulCandle lighting 6:55pm

• Shabbat Services, 6:15pm

6 11 Elul

• Shabbat Services, 9am• Drop-in Meditation, 9am• Youth Services, 10:30am• Shabbat Torah Table• Evening Minyan, 7pm

7 12 Elul

• Religious School Opening Day, 11am• Youth Groups In-flatapalooza, 11am • Back to Shul, 12pm

8 13 Elul

• First Monday of Religious School• Me’ah Class• 2014-15 Bar/Bat Mitzvah Families Meeting

9 14 Elul 10 15 Elul

• First Wednesday of Religious School• Mah Jongg• Education Commit-tee Meeting

11 16 Elul

• First Thursday of Religious School• Hazak: Paid-Up Supper• Hertz Board Meet-ing• Israeli Dancing

12 17 ElulCandle lighting 6:43pm

• Shabbat Services, 6:15pm

13 18 Elul

• Shabbat Services, 9am (Bar Mitzvah: Samuel Zlota)• Drop-in Meditation, 9am• Evening Minyan, 6:45pm

14 19 Elul

• First full Sunday of Religous School• Brotherhood Speaker

15 20 Elul

• Senior USY Lounge

16 21 Elul 17 22 Elul

• Mah Jongg• Board of Trustees Meeting

18 23 Elul

• Israeli Dancing

19 24 ElulCandle lighting 6:31pm

• Tot Shabbat, 5:30• Mishpacha Minyan with USY Shabbat Services, 6:15pm

20 25 Elul

• Shabbat Services, 9am• Drop-in Meditation, 9am• Youth Services, 10:30am• Shabbat Torah Table• Evening Minyan, 6:30pm• Selichot, 9:30pm

21 26 Elul 22 27 Elul

• Me’ah Class

23 28 Elul 24 29 ElulErev Rosh HashanahCandle lighting, 6:22pm

• Services, 6pm

25 1 TishreiRosh Hashanah

• Services, 8:30am• Tashlikh, 5:30pm• Evening Services, 6:30pm

26 2 TishreiRosh HashanahCandle lighting 6:18pm

• Services, 8:30am• Shabbat Services, 6:15pm

27 3 Tishrei

• Shabbat Services, 9am• Drop-in Meditation, 9am• Evening Minyan, 6:15pm

28 4 Tishrei

• Brotherhood Board Meeting

29 5 Tishrei

• Me’ah Class

30 6 Tishrei

CALENDARVisit www.tisharon.org/calendar.aspx for updates and daily minyan times

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OCTOBER 2014Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 7 Tishrei

• Executive Commit-tee Meeting• Joint Youth/Edu-cation Committees Meeting

2 8 Tishrei

• Israeli Dancing

3 9 TishreiKol NidreCandle lighting, 6:06pm

• Services, 5:45pm

4 10 TishreiYom Kippur

• Services, 8:30am• Mincha, 4:30pm• Ne’ilah, 5:30pm

5 11 Tishrei

• Brotherhood: Winterizing• Katanim/Kadima: Legoland• NERUSY Jr/Sr USY Launch

6 12 Tishrei

• Lunch & Learn• Sisterhood: Fall Opening Supper• Me’ah Class

7 13 Tishrei 8 14 TishreiErev SukkotCandle lighting, 5:58pm

• Sukkot Services, 6:15pm

9 15 TishreiSukkot

• Sukkot Services, 9am

10 16 TishreiSukkotCandle lighting, 5:54pm

• Sukkot Services, 9am• Tot Shabbat, 5:30pm• Mah Gadlu, 6:15pm

11 17 TishreiSukkot

• Shabbat Services, 9am (Bar Mtizvah: August Zimbalist)• Drop-in Meditation, 9am• Evening Minyan, 5:30pm (Bat Mitzvah: Netanya Zucker)• Sr USY in the Hut

12 18 TishreiSukkot

• Morning Service, 10am (Bar Mitzvah: Mitchell Markowitz)• Brotherhood Meeting

13 19 TishreiSukkot

14 20 TishreiSukkot

15 21 TishreiSukkot (Hashanah Rabah)Erev Sh’mini AtzeretCandle lighting, 5:46pm

• Sh’mini Atzeret Services, 6:15pm

16 22 TishreiSh’mini AtzeretErev Simchat Torah

• Sh’mini Atzeret Services, 9am• Young Families Simchat Torah Din-ner• Simchat Torah Services, 6:30pm

17 23 TishreiSimchat TorahCandle lighting, 5:43pm

• Simchat Torah Ser-vices and Luncheon, 9am• Shabbat services, 6:15pm

18 24 Tishrei

• Shabbat Services, 9am• Drop-in Meditation, 9am• Youth Services, 10:30m• Shabbat Torah Table• Evening Minyan, 5:30pm (Bar Mitzvah: Andrew Glaser)• Sr USY in the Hut

19 25 Tishrei

• Sisterhood Bagels and Schmooze

20 26 Tishrei

• Lunch & Learn• Me’ah Class

21 27 Tishrei 22 28 Tishrei

• Brotherhood Paid-Up Supper• Board of Trustees Meeting

23 29 Tishrei

• Hazak Event• Israeli Dancing

24 30 TishreiCandle lighting 5:32pm

• Tot Shabbat, 5:30• Mishpacha Minyan with USY Shabbat Services, 6:15pm

25 1 Cheshvan

• Shabbat Services, 9am• Drop-in Meditation, 9am• Exploratory Service, 10:30m• Evening Minyan, 5:30pm (Bat Mitzvah: Lauren Glass)

26 2 Cheshvan

• Jr USY Fenway Tour• NERUSY Kadima Opening Event • Keeper of the Flame

27 3 Cheshvan

• Lunch & Learn• Me’ah Class• Sr USY Lounge

284 Cheshvan 29 5 Cheshvan

• Mah Jongg

30 6 Cheshvan

• Brotherhood Board Meeting• Israeli Dancing

31 7 CheshvanCandle lighting 5:23pm

• Shabbat Services, 6:15pm

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