TEMPLEBETH EMUNAH

Kislev/Tevet December 2009

The Ritual Committee invites the community to a congregational forum concerning Bat Kohan and Bat Levialiyot in our synagogue. This issue has been a hot topic of discussion of late in our own congregation andthroughout the Conservative movement for more than 20 years. Rabbi Arye Berk will present the Teshuvot,the opinions of the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards of the Rabbinical Assembly. Our Shabbat dis-cussion will hope to shed light on such questions such as: What does Bat Kohan/Bat Levi aliyot mean? Whatdo Rishon/Sheni aliyot mean? How do they differ from each other and from what we do now? What are theramifications? What does it mean to be an egalitarian synagogue? Please join us at approximately 12:00 noonon Saturday December 12.

From The Rabbi's Desk

Hag Ha-Urim Samech! Have a Wonderful Festival of Lights

Shabbat candle lighting is at approximately 4:00 PM and that means we are living in darkness for alonger period of the day. The dark and cold of Kislev in our corner of the world can make even thehappiest of us a little glum. There is of course a solution to the blackness, light. Today we just needto turn on a switch and our homes are filled with light. We can even turn a knob and have a roaringgas fireplace to warm our homes, no messy ash or chopping wood needed. Judaism offers a solu-tion to the darkness of Kislev by commanding us to bring light into our homes and casting thatlight out into the streets for all to see. Hag Ha-Urim is approaching, the Festival of Lights, and Iwant us all to be ready for our cord free light show.

Our tradition is for us not to keep our Hanukiyahs (menorah) inside our house where no one cansee the beauty of our lit candles but to share the light of the candles with our neighbors by placingthe lights close to a window. In this manner we are all publicizing the miracle of Hanukah andbringing the simple light of our candles to the world. Why does Hanukah require each of us to be apublicist and exhibit our Hanukiyahs for our neighbors and passersby to see? I think it is becausethe miracle of Hanukah, and the oil that lasted for eight days, also proclaim to everyone that weJews will not meekly tolerate any curtailing of our religious freedoms, whether two thousand yearsago or today. Not only did one jar of pure Temple grade oil survive the desecration of our HolyTemple but a rather small band of Jews lead by the Maccabee family defeated a numerically supe-rior army.

Our candle light grows in intensity each night as we add another candle to our Hanikiyahs. Thesong “We Have Come to Cast Out Darkness” equates light with the individual and the community. Each of us, says the song, is a small light; and together we are a powerful light. Help us create astrong light for our synagogue community this year and join us each night as we light our verylarge Hanukiyah for all passersby to see.(see the schedule in the bulletin for times) For eight dayswe are all publicists and the only tools you need for your job are a window, a box of candles and amatch.

May the light of Hanukah brighten your homes and enter your hearts.

B’shalom,Rabbi Arye

TEMPLE BETH EMUNAH479 Torrey Street

Brockton, MA 02301(508) 583-5810

Fax: (508) 583-1360

affiliated with theUnited Synagogue

of Conservative Judaism

Arye Berk, RabbiH. David Werb, Rabbi Emeritus

Robert Fishman, PresidentFran Litner, Educational Director

Deb Kirsch, Administrator

BulletinLisa Riseman, Editor

Aaron Riseman EditorMimi Shapiro, Circulation

January/February BulletinDeadline:

December 20, 2009Articles must be submitted using

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ServicesShabbat

Friday at 6:00 PMSaturday at 9:30 AM

DailyWeekdays at 7:30PMSundays at 9:00AM

Unless otherwise announced

Visit our website atwww.templebethemunah.org

Learn a New Song

Join Rabbi Arye Berk before Shabbat Morning Services

On Dec. 5 & 19 at 9:00 AM

Where we will Learn New Melodies and Nigguns

Important Hebrew School Dates to RememberTuesday, Dec. 1st - Classes–Telem (off-site)Thursday, Dec. 3rd - EnrichmentSaturday, Dec. 5th - Jr. Congregation (4th and 5th Grade will help lead)Sunday, Dec. 6th - Pre-S–6th Grades

TeenAide meeting 2:00 at Temple Israel, SharonTuesday, Dec. 8th - Classes–Thursday, Dec. 10th - EnrichmentSaturday, Dec. 12th - Jr. CongregationSunday, Dec. 13th - 2nd–6th Grades–Music with Jen AntebiTuesday, Dec. 15th - Classes (Chanukah program)–Telem (off-site)Thursday, Dec. 17th - EnrichmentSaturday, Dec. 19th - Jr. CongregationSunday, Dec. 20th - Pre-S–6th– B’Nai Telem cooking

Cindy Kaplan (art)–fourth grade and parentsTuesday, Dec. 22nd - ClassesWINTER VACATION–WEDNESDAY, DEC. 23RD THROUGH JANUARY 4, 2010HAPPY NEW YEARSCHOOL RESUMES ON TUES., JAN. 5TH

From The Desk Of Fran Litner

Fall is coming quickly to a close. We are looking forward to Chanukah, a festival in our tradition that focuses on hope, dedication andmiracles.

Hebrew High is off to a great start. There are 44 teens enjoying the onsite classes and the offsite visits to Heights Crossing and Evelyn House.The religious school and high school will be collecting gifts for the children of Evelyn House (a homeless shelter in Stoughton) to make theirChristmas a happy one. If you would like to donate gifts (clothes, books, gift cards etc.) you can bring them to the school office.

We are in our second year of B’Nai Telem, a social and service learning program for B’Nai Mitzvah students. Telem means “moving to-gether” in Hebrew. Social action and tikkun olam are seen as integral parts of the B’Nai Mitzvah journey, but the volunteer component isoften an extra curricular activity. The students will visit Heights Crossing, visit Cradles to Crayons and learn what community organizationsare doing in the fight against hunger and homelessness, visit an animal shelter and visit Evelyn House, a homeless shelter in Stoughton.

The 5th graders will begin a project through the Brotherhood on making their own tefillin and learn about the wearing of tefillin which willculminate on Feb. 7th with the world wide wrap. We are enriching the program with a Ties that Bind series. Students will be learning aboutthe tying of knots and twisting of the challah.

Chanukah will be celebrated in the religious school on Tuesday, Dec.15th. The children will take part in a Chanukah fun day and eat latkes.Parents are welcome to join their children at 5:30 as they light the temple’s menorah on the front lawn.

I would like to wish a Mazel Tov to all the children who became B’Nai Mitzvah this past fall. You have made us all very proud. Also, MazelTov to their families. I stress the importance of doing Mitzvot along with becoming a B’Nai Mitzvah. On March 28th the students will bepresenting their individual mitzvot to the temple community.

We are preparing the materials for Torah Talk, a program for 6th grade students and their parents to learn about their Torah portion and how towrite a D’Var Torah.

Jen Antebi will be in the school on Sunday, Dec. 13th to sing Chanukah songs with the classes. Cindy Kaplan will be working with the fourthgrade students and their parents on an art project on Sunday, Dec. 20th. We are looking forward to view the finished projects.

Third through sixth graders are invited to Junior Congregation in the small chapel on Shabbat mornings from 10:30am to 12:00 and 7th gradersare required to attend Shabbat services in the main sanctuary at 9:30am to 12:00. Everyone is invited to stay for Kiddush.

The success of our school is due in large part to all of our staff members. We have an amazing team of teachers and family educators who Icould not do this without. It is my pleasure to be associated with such a talented and devoted group of individuals.

Have a Happy Chanukah, a wonderful relaxing winter break and a Happy New Year.

B’Shalom

Fran Litner

SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS FOR DECEMBER:

Sunday Dec 6th—Special Chanukah programfor 2nd & 3rd graders and their parents. Comelearn and have fun with the kids 9:15-10:45am

Tuesday Dec 15th-Please join your children asthey light the Temple menorah on the frontlawn at 5:30pm

Sunday Dec 20th—4th grade program withparents 9:00-10:45am

CHANUKKAH IS ALMOST HERE!Its not too late to get gift cards in the Temple office !

Many cards in stock!

If we don’t have it, we’ll order it!

For Daily UseOr Gifts!

These stores and a whole lot more!

IT’S NOT TOO LATE!A Chanukkah Gift That

Keeps On Giving!Win Cash All Year Long!

Temple Beth Emunah SeasonTicket Raffles are now on

sale!Win $25 each week from October’09 through September ‘10

Win $50 each month$1000 grand prize to be awarded

on December 1, 2009Tickets cost $25 each

Buy your tickets at the Temple office to-day

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A Savings Program With a Kick!Your child’s experience takes place during the

summer, between 10th, 11th or 12th grade.

Contact theTemple Office

for more detailsPassport Administrator: Debbie KirschPassport Co-Chairs: Kory Bluestein, Ann Dreiker and Robin Ekpunobi

Enrolling Now!For 3rd and 7th

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OUR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL AND HEBREW HIGHSCHOOL ARE COLLECTING CLOTHES, WINTERCOATS, HATS, GLOVES, BOOKS AND GAMES FORTHE RESIDENTS OF EVELYN HOUSE, A HOMELESSSHELTER IN STOUGHTON. THERE ARE 29 CHILDRENLIVING IN THE SHELTER. PLEASE HELP OURSTUDENTS MAKE THIS A HAPPY HOLIDAY FORTHESE CHILDREN.

# OF BOYS/SIZES # OF GIRLS/SIZES

3 - 3T/4T 1 - 3 MO.2 - 34/36 MENS 1 - 9-12 MO.2 - 4/5 BOYS 1 - 12/18 MO.

1 - 18/24 MO.2 - 2T5 - 3T3 - 4T2 - 5T3 - 6/7 GIRLS1 - 8/10 GIRLS1 - 12 GIRLS1 - SMALL (MISSES)

PLEASE BRING GIFTS TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE BYDEC. 8TH.

New Families Welcomed at Shabbat Dinner and Service

The Welcome Dinner and Service on October 23 was a huge success. So manypeople came to honor our New Members and Rabbi Arye and the Berk family that wehad to use the large social hall. Robin Ekpunobi, Membership Chairman, introducedeach new family and presented a Welcome Gift to them. President Bob Fishmanextended greetings to all present. After Rabbi Arye's D'var Torah, he and his familyled us in the Shabbat dinner blessings. Our chef-extraordinaire Danny Goldstein, withhis cooks and servers, delivered a sumptuous traditional Shabbat meal from soup todessert to over 140 people.

Rabbi Arye, Stan Marcus, Steven Cohen and Ellen Jacobs led our Shabbat servicewith spirit. Rabbi Werb expressed his words of welcome to our new members beforehe led Kiddush. Our New Member families also led parts of our service. TheRotunda was overflowing with people as we prayed and sang together. A festiveOneg Shabbat followed.

Many, many thanks go to those who helped make this Shabbat evening so special.Robin Ekpunobi and Marilyn Geller Co-Chaired this event. Thanks to everyone whocame to welcome our new families and our Rabbi, to all who served on thecommittee, and to those who came forward to help serve, decorate, clean up, partici-pate, and sponsor this year’s Welcome Dinner and Service.

The Membership Committee has worked very hard this year to connect with everyonein our congregation, both new and long time, and looks forward to another great yearfor Temple Beth Emunah.

RABBI H.DAVID WERB MEDITATIONGARDEN &

TEMPLE BETH EMUNAH HONORSWALKWAY

Would you like to commemorate a specialoccasion, such as a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, wed-

ding, anniversary, or birthday; or honor ormemorialize your loved ones?

You can purchase a personalized, laser en-graved brick to be placed in the Rabbi H.

David Werb Meditation Garden or the TempleBeth Emunah Honors Walkway, both located

in the Temple’s Korim Courtyard.The net proceeds go towards the Temple’s Endowment Fund, which helps our Templeand Religious School. Your purchases willkeep Temple Beth Emunah strong for manyyears to come, and also add to the beauty ofthe garden - an area for reflection, relaxation

and enjoyment. Please be sure to visit it whenyou’re at the Temple.

4” x 8” and 8” x 8” bricks are available, and are permanently laser engraved with your spe-

cial inscription.Please pick up an order form at the Templeoffice, or call for more details.

Hachnasat Orchim Fund

Temple Beth Emunah is pleased to announce a new initiative,Hachnasat Orchim, the welcoming of guests. The welcoming ofguests, particularly at Shabbat, is a mitzvah, as we are taught byAbraham’s kindness to the angels. At each Shabbat dinner function sponsored by the Temple,three families will be randomly selected from the membershipand privately invited as guests of the Temple for that dinner.The inspiration behind this effort is to reach out beyond theusual boundaries of registration and reservation to welcomemembers of our community into our midst.

There will be no mention of who is a sponsored guest. We are all family and communitytogether, and no one should be pointed out and made to feel different.If you would like to make a donation to the Temple to sponsor families for the HachnasatOrchim fund, please note that with your donation, or speak to Temple Administrator DebKirsch.

Upcoming calendar of events.

Tuesday Dec 1st Brotherhood Board MeetingSunday Dec. 6th Flea Market & Craft FairThursday Dec. 10th Paid Up SupperSaturday December 12th Hanukkah ExtravaganzaSunday January 10th, 2010 Brotherhood BreakfastSunday January 17th, 2010 MLK Luncheon

Fall Flea Market

The Brotherhood Fall Flea Market &Craft Show will be held on Sunday,

December 6, 2009 from 9:00 to 3:00.The world famous Brotherhood snackbar will be open for your enjoyment.Please consider spending a couple ofhours patronizing our dealers. Templemembers receive free admittance by

presenting this coupon.

Brotherhood Paid Up Supper Thursday December 10 7:00 pm

Special Guest Mike ReissFootball analyst and Patriots reporter for

formerly of the Boston Globe and Boston.com

Door Prizes! Raffles! Sports Fun!Open only to Brotherhood members paid up as of thatnight. RSVP to tbebrotherhood@comcast.net orStu Kirsch 508-821-0479

“…people want the facts, they want solid reporting of stories as they’re breaking, and oh yeah, without the side serving of snark,thank you very much. Reiss is the best at whathe does and is the model for any … sports blog in the country.” --Boston Sports Media Watch

TEMPLE BETHEMUNAH’S BROTHERHOOD 2009

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NOVEMBER 15 &22&

DECEMBER 69:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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OVER 75 DEALER TABLESADMISSION 50 cents

SPONSORS NEEDEDDear Temple Member,

For many years, the Brotherhood of Temple Beth Emunah has offeredour membership the opportunity to sponsor one of our breakfasts. This isan opportunity to honor the memory of a family member or to honor aSimcha, such as birth, wedding or Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

The cost to sponsor a breakfast is only $25.00, which goes to offset thecost of the breakfast, as they are free to Brotherhood members. Informa-tion regarding your sponsorship should be submitted at least six weeksprior to the breakfast so that it can be included on our breakfast flyer thatis mailed to the membership. A list of all Brotherhood events, includingthe breakfasts is included in this mailing. Payment is due by the day ofthe breakfast. Below is a form that you may use to sign up for sponsor-ship. It can be left at the Temple Office or you can sign up by email tome:tbebrotherhood@comcast.net

Thank you,Nelson LibertyPresidentTemple Beth Emunah Brotherhood

Breakfast Date: __________________

Your Name: _____________________

Exact Wording :______________________________________________

January 10th 2010February 7th 2010March 7th 2010May 16th 2010

Sisterhood Gift ShopAre you ready for Hanukah? We are.

Start your holiday shopping early at the Sisterhood GiftShop. Come in and see all of the new merchandise.

Hanukkah is only the beginning; we are in the process ofrestocking the gift shop with all new merchandise. Fromtzedakah boxes to beautiful Shabbat candle sticks. Ourprices are very reasonable. Start your shopping early and

don’t miss out on the beautiful selections.Don’t forget all of your Bar/Bat Mitzvah needs

Yarmulkahs can be ordered in your special colors

Hours: Sunday 9-11am–and- by appointment:

Heidi Bourque 508-828-9515Robin Ekpunobi 781-424-3276

Sharon Wolf 508-238-1507

Sisterhood Board Meeting December 21st after 7:30pm Minyan

Sisterhood New Member dinner is Tuesday December 8th at 7pm. I need people to helpwith shopping, cooking, set-up, and clean-up.

If anyone has any idea for a program for that evening, please call me at 617-699-8464.

Sharon Wolf, Sisterhood President

The 2009-2010 Masspass Book has arrived !!!

The cost is only $20 and contains many greatSouth Shore restaurants, dry cleaners, movietheatres and other discount coupons, includ-ing Cripsi’s, Emma’s, Panera Bread, and Monster Mini-Golf.

Books are available at the Temple office.

Rosh Chodesh Monthly Study GroupOpen to the Congregation

All are invited to come and join our Rosh Chodesh study group.

Attendance at previous classes is not required. Each month will bring on a new topic.Our next meeting: December 5th for a special Chanukah & The Environment discussion

20 min. following services in the library.

Don’t forget, Temple Beth Emunah has many great gift giving ideas:

The TBE Scrip Program in the office The TBE Sisterhood Gift Shop 2010 MassPass Books Goodshop links Amazon.com link from our website

When you use our links, Temple BethEmunah earns a percentage back.

Please visit www.templebethemunah.org/gifts.html for all the details.

Temple Beth Emunah is looking forvolunteers to join their Literacy team.

Members of the Literacy Team go into localBrockton Elementary schools and work with students in their reading and writing skills.

Our Team Leader is Tina Langson. She has been working with the JCRC and members of Temple Beth Emunah to help fill theneed in our local schools. The commitment is for just one hour a week. All volunteers are trained in how to service thesespecial students. If you are interested in working with children and you enjoy reading please contact Tina Langson @losley@verizon.net

The Social Action Committee's first meeting of the year is Sunday,December 13 at 9:00 a.m. We welcome congregants interested inbecoming committee members and/or congregants who have projectsthey wish to suggest.

For more information, please contact Leslie Cohen, lesgotoo@aol.comor Tina Langson, loseley@verizon.net

Social Action’s Hats for Preemies and Newborns is an on-going project. You may use yourown pattern and any type of yarn. In addition, Caritas Good Samaritan Hospital in Brocktonneeds nursing blankets, 24”x24”, knit in stockinette stitch and lap sized afghans, pattern of your choice, for geriatric patients.

If you need a hat pattern, contact Tina Langson at loseley@verizon.net. Leave your finishedprojects in the Temple office in the Décor mailbox.

Thank you from Social Action and Good Sam.

Planning a Mitzvah

In these times every penny counts.Here at DJ Sonny Entertainment, a locally-owned and operated company,we’re in business to make people happy. We have done thousands of parties over theyears, without causing our customers to refinance there houseThis is our stimulus package !A DJ/MC for an afternoon Mitzvah party for4 hours getting over before 4:30 pm:$700.00An evening Mitzvah party starting after 7pm going no more the 4 hours with A DJ/MC: $900.00If you want lights its additional $200.00

Let’s all celebrate together and have a won-derful time

DJ Sonny has performed on stage with actorand comic Dane Cook

USY NEWS

This past month all three groups participated the annual regional boat cruise. We all took a bus into Boston where we goton boats at Rowe’s Wharf. On each boat there was music dancing and the kadima boat had a magician. Both boats went to an island were the got off and explored.

Senior USY participated in a sleepover hosted by New Bedford. The sleepover was a Macabia themed sleepover. The kidscreated their own pizza and ice cream sundaes. They had fun running in relay races and watching movies. Kadima had their firstonce monthly lounge. This month the Kademanics had a pizza and played games. They will keep having lounges after Hebrewschool once a month for the rest of the year. This month we have the Turkey dance for JR and seniors and In December there is aSenior Chanukah ball hosted by Stoughton and Sharon. Have a fun and meaningful Thanksgiving and see you all in December.

Oh Chanukkah, Oh Chanukkah, Come Light the Menorah!...Join us each night as we light the menorah and sing songs.

The community will be led each night by a different group.

Friday, December 11 @ 4:00pm TBE CongregationSaturday, December 12 @ 6:00pm BrotherhoodSunday, December 13 @ 5:30pm SisterhoodMonday, December 14 @ 7:30pm Daily Minyan AttendeesTuesday, December 15 @ 5:30pm Religious SchoolWednesday, December 16 @ 7:30pm Bingo VolunteersThursday, December 17 @ 7:30pm Adult Education StudentsFriday, December 18 @ 4:00pm TBE Congregation

The Temple Beth Emunah section of Plymouth RockCemetery offers families an affordable, well-maintainedlocation as a final resting place.

We offer our community two options: the Temple BethEmunah section and Shaarei Emunah: the Gates of FaithInterfaith section.

The cemetery is located on Pearl Street (west side) justsouth of Belmont Street (route 123) in Brockton.

For more information please contact Mort Saftler (508)587-2470.

Kosher Style Cooking, Homemade Soups, MatzosBalls, Brisket, & Kugel. Just like Bubbe used to make.

Catering for all occasions. Shiva Platters, Gradua-tions, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, and many more.

Hosts: Ina & Mike Schwartz111 Belmont St So. Easton, Ma. 02375

Phone: (508) 230-8074 Fax: (508) 230-9065

Correction!Temple Beth Emunah wishes to acknowledge thefollowing members who were incorrectly listed in

the 5770 Temple Directory:

Mr. & Mrs. Barry Bolotin Dr. & Mrs. Richard HermanMr. & Mrs. Joshua Bulotsky Mr. & Mrs. Darryl HillMr. & Mrs. Joshua Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Ronald ImbornoneMr. & Mrs. Neal Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Jeff McBurneyMr. David Kenny & Dr. Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Piazza

Susan Cohen-Kenny Mr. & Mrs. Joseph RyanMr. & Mrs. Thomas Cooney Mr. & Mrs. Andrew SeegerMr. & Mrs. John Crowley Mr. & Mrs. Kevin TheisMr. & Mrs. Chudi Ekpunobi Mr. & Mrs. Joshua TolubMr. & Mrs. Robert Finger Mr. & Mrs. Ari WerbMr. & Mrs. Steven Fishman Mr. & Mrs. Glenroy DeaneMr. & Mrs. Michael Foley

Temple Beth EmunahAffiliated with United Synagogue of America

2009–57770 date 10/21-11/20/2009The Temple thanks you for your support

Nedorim donation - $5.00Minyan Circle Donation - $10.00Chai Circle Donation - $18.00Silver Circle Donation - $25.00Special Gifts Donation - $50.00+

Please help us expedite matters by making allrequests in writing, with complete names andaddresses, including zip codes.

RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn Honor of: Donated by:Rabbi Arye Berk’s Kindness Roz NelsonRabbi Arye Berk

Rena Hurwits’s niece SonianRabbi Arye Berk in Appreciation Cele lubinIn Memory of: Donated by:Leo Winzelberg The Caron Family

YAHRZEITIn Memory of: Donated by:Abraham Cooper Lewis & Pearl CooperCele Cooper Lewis & Pearl CooperMy Grandson Christopher Lubin

Cele LubinBetty Nelson Roz Nelson & FamilyNorman Nelson Roz Nelson & FamilyNorman Nelson Roz Nelson & FamilyLarry Nelson Roz Nelson & FamilyMary & Keeine Goodman

Tobey Goodman WeinerGrandmother E. Rubenstein

Bonnie CohenGrandmother Etta Sims Bonnie CohenMother,Celia Aranowitz Phyllis RaphaelsonSister Shirley Adelman Phyllis RaphaelsonBrother Manuel Arons Phyllis RaphaelsonBrother Morton Arons Phyllis RaphaelsonDorothy & Joseph Cohen

Parents of Melvin CohenEsther & Henry Cohen of Bridgewater

Parents of Lorna CohenMorris Director Marge GoldbergJoseph Saftler Morton SaftlerFred Saftler Morton SaftlerJoseph Shapiro Georgia ShapiroMy Brothers Rena Hurwitz

RABBI H DAVID WERB

YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND

In Appreciation of Donated by:

Rabbi H. David Werb Cele LubinFor Recovery of: Donated by:Rabbi H. David Werb Bob & Judy Fishman

ALIYAH FUNDBob & Judy Fishman

HERBERT COHENTEEN AIDE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

For Recovery of: Donated by:Sylvia Hunt Laurel Cohen

MICHELLE GOLDSTEIN BORNSTEIN FUNDFor Recovery of: Donated by:Marilyn Block Mel & Betty Goober

In Memory of: Donated by:Ann Cohen Ruth & Dan Goldstein

In Honor of: Donated byDaniel Goldstein Keeper of the Flame

Barbara & Stan AshmanDaniel Goldstein Keeper of the Flame

Joel & Marilyn GellerDaniel Goldstein Keeper of the Flame

Tina LangsonDaniel Goldstein Keeper of the Flame

Bob & Judy Fishman

CRAIG MENDELSON HEBREW SCHOOLFUND

In Memory of: Donated by:Harvey SandiI & Norton MendelsonDennis Smith Marie & Robert FingerLeo Winzelberg Fran & David Litner

ADAM SLOTNICK FUNDIn Honor of: Donated by:Mrs. Sylvia Close

Carolyn & Stephen GoddmanCarol & David Orloff on the Birth of Abigail GraceOrloff Bob & Judy FishmanIn Memory of: Donated by:William Pockar The Skerker FamilyHyman Ashman Barbara & Stan Ashman

STEPHAN & MICHAEL WOLFE FUNDIn Honor of: Donated by:Naming of Ken & Sharon Goldblatt’s Grandchild

Len & Elaine FreedFor Recovery of: Donated by:Sandy Mendlesohn Barry & Ellen AbramsNorton Mendlesohn Barry & Ellen AbramsCarol Wallach Barry & Ellen AbramsSylvia Hunt Barry & Ellen Abrams

NEDORIMIn Honor of: Donated byThe Birth of Abigail Grace Orloff

George & Diane King IsgurIlene Belinsky Robin HorvithchJohn Lubin Bob & Judy FishmanJoshua & Tabitha May Tolub

Nancy PlotkinThe Birth of Abigail Grace Orloff

Roz NelsonA Healthy New Year to Mimi Shapiro

Rena HurwitzJeanne Brodeur Tina LangsonLester Weiner,For w hom I am grateful

Tobey Goodman WeinerFelicia Salden’s Bat Mitzvah

Reva & Alan CastalineFelicia Salden Bob & Judy FishmanKaren Raphaelson Mazel tov

Carmela & Bruce CaplainFor Recovery of: Donated by:Esther Fishman Alan & Reva CastalineBen Skerker Bob & Judy FishmanEsther Fishman Carmela & Bruce CaplainLarry Strumpf Georgia ShapiroIn Memory of: Donated by:John Lubin Bob & Judy FishmanLeo Winzelberg Bob & Judy FishmanBonnie Tucker’s Mother Ellen Jacobs & T.B.E.John Lubin Georgia Shapiro

MAZEL TOV TO:Carol & David Orloff on the Birth of Abigail GraceOrloff Bob & Judy FishmanElla Brass Kramer new granddaughter

Norma & David BrassSam Werman On his Bar MitztvahFelicia Salden On her Bat Mitzvah

Ken & Sharon GoldblattOn the naming of their Grandchild

R’fuah Sh’laymahGET WELL

Arnold Greenblatt

Esther Fishman

Ben Skerker

Baruch Dayan Ha Emet

WE MOURN THE PASSING OF:

Leo Winzelberg

Helen Bolotin

OTHER FUNDS YOU MAY DONATE TO:Adam Slotnick FundAliyah FundHerbert Cohen Fund Teen Aide ScholarshipPrayer Book FundRabbi H. David Werb Meditation GardenRabbi H. David Werb Youth Endowment FundHarry Belinsky FundDr. Stuart Birnbaum Defibrillator FundDavid Licter Scholarship FundStuart Koretz FundBella Kovick FundHarry & Bessie Lemelman FundLawrence Liberman FundCraig Mendelson Heb. School FundMark Mendelson FundRichard Rosen Learning SeriesSchair Memorial Lecture FundHilary Schutt FundMaxine Steinberg FundEdward Teller FundLouis & Ruth Zax FundStephan & Michael Wolfe FundSaftler Family FundMichele Goldstein Bornstein FundJacob N. Lipman Religious FundYarhzeit

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Chanukah program 2&3gr 9:15amFlea Market & CraftShow 9am to 3pm

Nosh & Learn w/ Fran1:30pmBrotherhood Paid-upSupper 7pmRabbi’s Class 7:30pm

Family Shabbat Service& Dinner 6pmMenorah light 4pmRosh Chodesh TevetCandle Light 3:53pm

Candle Lighting3:52pm

Menorah Lighting 4pmCandle Lighting 3:52pm

Niggum 9amShabbat Services9:30amJr CongregationRosh Chodesh Group

Candle Lighting3:57pm,

Rabbi’s Class 11amTelem on-siteSisterhood New MemberDinner 7pm

Hanukkah Party 5:30pmMenorah lighting 6pm

Shabbat Services9:30amJr CongregationCongreg Forum

Niggum 9amShabbat Services9:30amJr Congregation

Rabbi Class 11amHebrew SchoolChanukah ProgramTelem off-siteMenorah lighting 5:30Board of Directors 7:30pm

Shabbat Services9:30amNo Jr Congregation

BINGO

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BINGOMenorah light 7:30

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Nosh & Learn w/ Fran1:30Rabbi’s Class 7:30pm

Nosh & Learn w/ Fran1:30Menorah light 7:30Rabbi’s Class 7:30pmRosh Chodesh Tevet

School vacation starts

No Hebrew School

Telem off-siteBrotherhood Bd Meeting7:30pm

Telem cooking4th gr program

No Hebrew School

No HebrewSchool

Sisterhood BoardMeeting 7:30pm

Social Action meeting 9amMenorah lighting 5:30pm

Menorah lighting7:30pm

Rabbi’s Class 11am