Temple Beth Hillel Tammuz/AV 5780 HILLEL HAPPENINGS · 07-07-2020 · The narrative does not...
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Temple Beth Hi l le l
F RO M T H E RA B B I ’S S T U DY
Tammuz/AV 5780
H I L L E L H A P P E N I N G S
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
Simchas 2
Torah Portions 2
Yahrtzeit 3
Donations 4
Presidents Message 5
Covid-19 Task Force 5
Virtual Concert fundraiser 6
5@5 6
Virtual Services 6
Social Action 7
Scrip 8
Sisterhood News 8
Pictures 9
Concert Flyer 10
Local Businesses 11
TBH Information 12
"Hillel says: Do not separate yourself from the communi-
ty." Avot 2:4
It doesn't take much to be reminded how amazing our commu-
nity is.
If people can't come to Temple, Mindy and I set out to bring
Temple to them.
We set out to visit every home, and actually visited 150 families
and homes!
The goal was to knock on every door, and then, with a mask on,
have an outdoor conversation.
Needless to say, most people were home.
Even though we sent emails in advance, there are many in our congregation who have
no internet access. They were so surprised (we think, pleasantly surprised) to see us.
Some people forgot how nice it was to have a visitor (other than the postal carrier). On-
ly a very few were in and out -- polite but brief.
Many, many people were so warm. You can see photos on the Temple Beth Hillel,
South Windsor CT Facebook page and on page 9.
We want to let you know how much you are missed.
Shalom,
Rabbi G.
PS. Look for events to get together, like the Men's Club did at Nevers Park.
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Margo Blutt 7/1
Marla Adelsberger 7/2
Brenda Williams 7/2
Ceil Gersten 7/4
Barbara Brezel 7/6
Harry Freeman 7/6
Michael C. Skott 7/7
Carole Guttman 7/10
Marcia Heneson 7/11
Lara Cote 7/12
Heather Trachtenberg 7/13
Carol Baron 7/14
Sheri Swan 7/14
Steven Goldfield 7/15
Larry Andrus 7/16
Terry Kurtzman 7/18
Judith Bogatz 7/19
Robert Gleckman 7/19
Joanna Skelskie 7/19
Phyllis Greenstein 7/24
Alexander Lassman 7/24
Carol Mamlok 7/25
Stephen Brouillard 7/28
Judy Lombard 7/29
Harriet Mindlin 7/31
S I M C H A S
B I R T H D A Y S
Chukat-Balak —Numbers 19:1-25:9 . This reading also contains the story of Moses striking the rock, the stories
of the deaths of Aaron and Miriam and the wars with the Amorites. The portion concludes with the host of Israel
encamping on the edge of the Promised Land.
Pinchas— Numbers 25:10-30:1. In this Torah portion, the LORD makes a covenant of peace with Phinehas and
his descendants, orders a second census, settles questions about inheritance, appoints Joshua to succeed Moses
and lists the sacrifices for the appointed times.
Matot-Massei—Numbers 30:2-36:13 The name of the forty-second reading from the Torah is Mattot ,)מטות(which
means "tribes." The name is derived from the words of Numbers 30:1, which says, "Then Moses spoke to the heads
of the tribes of the sons of Israel." Numbers 30 discusses the laws of vows and oaths. Numbers 31 tells the story of
Israel's war with Midian. Massei is the end of the continuous narrative of Torah that began in Genesis with the
creation of the universe. The narrative does not resume until the end of Deuteronomy, when Moses dies. n most
years, synagogues read Massei together with the preceding portion, Mattot, which accounts for the brevity of this
portion's commentary.
Devarim— Deuteronomy 11-3:22 As we study the first week's reading from the book of Exodus, the children of
Israel are assembled on the plains of Moab across the Jordan from Jericho.
T O R A H P O R T I O N S
Anniversaries
Marty & Stella Seefer 7/2
Mike & Sherry Skott 7/6
Edgard Molina & Christopher Grey 7/7
Jeffrey & Laurie Kraman 7/9
William & Kristen Keegan 7/13
Elisabeth Neiterman & Johnny Williams 7/21
Mark & Meryl Sloate 7/24
Lisa Wolf & Greg Gatcomb 7/24
Peter & Alyse Castonguay 7/27
Frank Luena & Ms. Joyce Ben-kiki 7/27
Kevin & Angelica Hoffman 7/28
Michael & Susan Wernick 7/30
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Y A H R Z E I T D A T E S
On July 3 we observe the yahrzeit of:
Tillie Cutler Mother of Lois Wasserman
Shirley Wolkon Mother of Sam Wolkon
Vivian Johnson Mother of Darlene Sternberg
Albert Manna, Sr Grandfather of Steve Brouillard
Rose Goldfield Sister-in-law of Lillian Altman
Phillip Tischler Father of Delly London
On July 10 we observe the yahrzeit of:
Esther Gerlis Grandmother of Nancy Gordon
Milton Koppel Uncle of Bob Rodner
Freda (Cookie) Ruth Aunt of Alan Platteis
Ted Cooper Husband of Roz Cooper
Sylvia Ruchin Snyder Mother of Gary Ruchin
Steve Berman Husband of Marion Berman
Jonathan Gerlis Uncle of Nancy Gordon
Joseph Goldberg Father of Carol Guttman
Rose Goldberg Mother of Carol Guttman
Jacob Guttman Father of Richard Guttman
Samuel Katz Father-in-law of Joyce Katz
Herbert Liebman Father of Howard Liebman
On July 17 we observe the yahrzeit of:
George Bettigole Father of Scott Bettigole
Myron Alpert
Cindy Ruth Feldman Sister of Marion Berman
Edward Klein Father of Al Klein
Rebecca Doiga Grandmother of Michael Rothberg
Al Tulcin Brother of Judy Bogatz
Lillian Wernick Mother of Michael Wernick
Abraham Ziskis Father of Sharon Jacobs
On July 24 we observe the yahrzeit of:
Joseph Krauskoff Father of Joanna Skelskie
Anna Berson
Myrtle Hart Mother of Carol Hart
Joel Cutler Brother of Lois Wasserman
Mabel Scharr Mother of Terry Kurtzman
On July 31 we observe the yahrzeit of:
Rita Kalman-Block Mother of Barbara Klein
Regina Mitnick Mother of Jonathan Mitnick
Dora Joseph Mother of Arnold Joseph
Mother of Rose Rychling
Rose Ann Tanner Sister of Sharon Jacobs
Norman Yellin Brother of Lillian Altman
Henry London Father of Marty London
David Raymond Pearl Father-in-law of Ana Pearl
Sarah Ravis Levin Grandmother of Marla Adels
berger
Sarah Shook Mother of Herb Shook
Mary Friedman Banner
David Bernstein Father of Dick Bernstein
Samuel Davidson Father of Joel Davidson
Harry Silverman Father of Joyce Ben-kiki
Dorothy Steinberg Mother of Howard Steinberg
Paul Block
Harold Burger Grandfather of Sheri Swan
Selma Gordon Mother of Nancy Gordon
Asne Israelewich Grandmother of Gabe Izraelevitz
As you are making donations throughout the year, please consider donating to the following funds
Adult Education Fund
Art Fund
Cemetery Fund
Current Facility Fund
General Fund
Landscape Fund
Larry Gilbert Fund (Library)
Martin Turshen Fund
Membership Fund
Men’s Club Fund
Mortgage Retirement Fund
Music Fund
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Cantor’s Discretionary Fund
Religious School Fund
Sisterhood Fund
Social Action Fund
Youth Committee Fund
Development Fund
Ediebaby Streaming Fund
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CEMETERY FUND
Marion Berman in memory of Alfred Geber, father of Marion, & Steve Berman, husband of Marion
Marion Berman in memory of Ruth Berman mother -in law of Marion
CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Deb & John Halpern in memory of LDCR Alan James Dworsky
GENERAL/MATCHING GRANT FUND
Joyce Ben-Kiki in memory of Herb Shooks brother
Teri & Roger Parrott
Darlene Sternberg in memory of Vivian Johnson & Arthur Lapier, parents of Darlene
Herb Shook
Board of Trustees
Helena Friedman & Jeffrey
Alan & Teresa Platteis in memory of Cookie Ruth, aunt of Alan
Adam & Sarah Kaprove
Nancy Gordon in memory of Esther Gerlis, grandmother of Nancy & Jonathan Gerlis,uncle of Nancy
Alan & Donna Gittleman in memory of Georgine Samsky, mother of Meryl Sloate
Sisterhood
Men’s Club
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Roland Rychling in memory of Samuel Joseph, son-in-law of Roland
Craig Zimmerman appreciation for time, care & concern with arrangements
Delly & Marty London in memory of Philip Tischler, father of Delly
Roland Rychling in memory of Dora Joseph, mother-in-law of Roland
Len & Sharon Jacobs in memory of Abe Ziskas, father of Sharon & Rose Tanner, beloved sister of Sharon
Carla Wakefield big thanks for Rabbi & Mindy's Visit
Barbara & Al Klein in memory of Rita Block, mother of Barb & Edward Klein, father of Al
Michael & Sue Wernick in memory of Lillian Wernick, mother of Michael
RETIRE THE MORTGAGE
Janet Lassman for a complete recovery for Dick Grigorian
YOUTH FUND
Bob & Alice Rodner in memory of Milton Koppel, Uncle of Bob
MUSIC FUND
Phyllis Green in memory of Robert Shook, brother of Herb
SOCIAL ACTION (Including Shema Tour)
John Karas in memory of Jacque Alazraki
Bob & Alice Rodner
Phyllis Green
Rabbi & Mindy Glickman
DONATIONS
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TBH Task Force on Resuming Services & Activities Inside Our Building
At our recent Annual Meeting, it was announced that Temple Beth Hillel was establishing a Coronavirus Task Force
to coordinate the planning and management of resuming services and activities inside our building in a safe, strategic
way. This week, the Coronavirus Task Force held its first meeting, bringing together Temple members with expertise
in a broad range of areas.
Our goal is to return to Temple Beth Hillel for as much programming and as many activities as possible, as soon as is
feasible, while following all of the latest safety and health guidelines. We will maintain our virtual programming of
religious services and Rabbi’s messages, knowing that some of our members will not be able to enter the building for
the foreseeable future due to health and other restrictions.
In the very near future, members of the Task Force will be walking through the building, identifying areas where
modifications will be needed in order to provide an environment that meets all guidelines. We will be creating signs,
procuring personal protective equipment (masks and hand sanitizers) and communicating to our members about what
you will need to know before you re-enter the building. We will be sending out regular updates as this process un-
folds.
The Task Force is also seeking input from you – our members, and we have created an online survey
that we ask you to complete and submit by July 10th.
Here is the link for you to access the member survey: https://forms.gle/gEYV9JJhywh5FaAd8
If you receive your newsletter by mail, please print out and fill in the survey and return it to the temple office.
As Chair of the Task Force, Marla Adelsberger is eager to hear from you, with questions, concerns or feedback. You
can reach her at [email protected] or (860) 668-5501.
The other members of the committee include Mike Skott, Jill Bernstein, Leland Bradbard, Paula Bradbard, Karen
Groenstein, Deb Halpern, Marcia Heneson, Adam Kaprove, Sarah Kaprove, Jeff Levin, Phil Maltz, Carol Mamlok,
and Laura Soll-Broxterman, as well as Rabbi Glickman and Cantor Harris. Please feel free to contact any of the Task
Force members!
Hello Temple Beth Hillel Families-
These last few months have been different from what anyone has ever seen. While we continue to live in the now
normal that is Covid-19, we continue to look for ways to engage with each other. Different groups have started to
have small gatherings outside while maintaining social distancing. Our task force has started meeting and will be de-
veloping plans as we move forward. We want to make sure we are continuing to keep the best interest of every mem-
ber of our community.
On another note, it was 2 years ago that we completed the merger between Congregation Beth Ahm and Temple Beth
Hillel. This merger, the technical term, was truly a marriage of two families. Over the past two years we have shared
different rituals and traditions as we have become ONE FAMILY.
I wanted to thank you all for participating in our informational sessions leading up to and including our Congregation-
al Meeting, it was great to hear from so many of you.
l'shalom
Michael Skott
FROM THE PRESIDENT...
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Dear Temple Beth Hillel members, We hope you are all well and staying safe.
Since our building is not open right now, you can “join in” our on-line services and events and stay
in touch in several ways (scroll down for full event schedule).
You can watch Friday evening at 6:45pm and Saturday morning services at 8:45am in several ways via
desktop computer, laptop, tablet or cell phone:
►Go to the Temple’s website: www.TBHSW.org and scroll down.
►Go to our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TBHSW
►Click on: https://zoom.us/j/484948051
►Those who are not on line can phone in and listen (anyone else can too):
On your phone, call 1-929-436-2866 and follow the prompts:
Our Meeting ID is 828 734 6075,
When asked for your Participant ID, just press # (pound), and you will be connected.
5@5 with Rabbi G Sundays through Fridays at 5 p.m., watch 5@5 with Rabbi Jeff Glickman on Facebook. Enjoy five minutes of updates and Jewish insight. Watch via computer, laptop, tablet or cell phone: Go to TBH’S Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TBHSW Or go to our website: www.TBHSW.org and click onto Facebook there..t Link
August 2nd Virtual 1950’s & 60’s Concert Benefits TBH
Exciting news! TBH will benefit from a fun live virtual fundraising concert that will help several local organi-
zations, including ours.
TBH is one of several beneficiaries of a Sunday, August 2nd virtual fun fundraiser for the entire family: a 7:30
p.m. live concert by the Elderly Brothers with great music from the 1950s and ‘60s. This event was created by
our friends at Temple Beth Sholom B’nai Israel (BSBI).
Here’s how TBH wins:
Admission to “attend” the live webinar is $20 per family.
When you register to attend/pay, respond to “how did you hear about it” and a pull-down list of options ap-
pears. Temple Beth Hillel of South Windsor is one of the options – for every person who checks our name,
we receive 40 percent (or $8) of each ticket. The other 60 percent of the admission will be shared by the Jew-
ish Hartford Rapid Relief & Recovery Fund, MARC of Manchester, and BSBI.
The flier is below and you click where indicated to register. We also will send the flier to all TBH mem-
bers in a separate email so you can forward it to friends and relatives – just remind them to check that they
heard about it from Temple Beth Hillel of South Windsor!
The more people we tell about this event and remind them to check that they heard about it from TBH, the
more funds we will raise for our Temple! If you have questions, please call Laura Soll-Broxterman at 860-688
-4499 or [email protected]
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TBH “Virtual” Walk Against Hunger Team Coordinators
Foodshare’s annual “Walk Against Hunger” postponed its annual Spring event due to the Coronavirus and
instead will hold a Virtual event on September 13th. Participants are encouraged to find their own 1.5-mile
course to walk (on your own or social distancing with friends) to raise awareness of and resources for the is-
sue of food insecurity in Hartford and Tolland counties. Foodshare will celebrate on social media and contin-
ue the traditions of fun, community building, with some special surprises all week long!
TBH is seeking one or two people to organize our “virtual” Temple Walk Team of members and
friends. If you are interested or want more information about the role, please call Laura at 860-688-
4499 or [email protected]
Funds raised from the Walk help support not only Foodshare but the partner programs (like Hands On Hart-
ford) that help serve the growing number of people in Greater Hartford who struggle with hunger.
SHEMA TOUR UPDATE:
Drop-Offs/Pick-Ups of Summer Clothing, Food, Diapers & Toiletries
Over the past month, our support for the Walk in the Light Church in North Hartford has intensified. TBH
members have been dropping off bagged or boxed items to Laura Soll-Broxterman’s garage in Windsor and
others are volunteering to pick up items from members who do not yet want to leave their homes. We have
utilized your donations of funds to purchase and deliver food, baby formula and toiletries to deliver to Arch-
bishop Burke for distribution. We seek Summer clothing and socks –for all ages, male and female, clean
gently used or new. Also, non-perishable food items, disposable diapers, formula, travel-size toiletries,
and cases of water.
In addition, Archbishop Burke has rolled up his sleeves and is painting and renovating the church’s interior in
preparation for reopening at some point in the future. TBH is helping by providing two new ceiling fans for
the sanctuary since the old church does not have central air conditioning.
We still cannot accept donations inside the Temple. So, if you feel comfortable doing so, you are welcome to
bring any clothing, food, toiletries, or summer clothing to Laura’s house at 13 Cleary Lane in Windsor and
leave in the garage. OR contact her and she can arrange for a member to come pick them up.
If you want to volunteer to pick up donations from members’ homes, please let Laura know at 860-688-4499
As always, if you want to donate funds for the purchase of items, please mail a check to the Temple or call
Lori in the office to use a credit card.
Hands On Hartford Volunteer Program Still On Hold
Until the onset of COVID-19, a dozen TBH members volunteered twice a month at Hands On Hartford, a non
-profit organization in Hartford. We sor t, chop and bag fresh vegetables and fruit for its Kitchen to
Pantry program for people in need in the community. Unfortunately, that program is still On Hold, but new
volunteers will be needed and welcome when it resumes. We will keep you posted as our Temple learns more.
SOCIAL ACTION NEWS:
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Shop with Scrip Orders due:
July 6th and 20th;
August 3rd and 17th I’m reaching out to remind you that you can earn a rebate for your family and Temple Beth Hillel when you order gift cards or eCards. Whether you need essentials from stores that are still open, want to earn while ordering take-out or delivery for dinner, or need some online retail therapy, get eGift cards for hundreds of brands—and do it all from home by placing your orders online. Set up an online account if you don’t already have one It only takes a few minutes to get started. Here’s how: 1. Go to ShopWithScrip.com and select Join a Program. Or on your phone, go
to MyScripWallet.com and choose Create an Account. 2. You’ll be asked for an Enrollment Code. Enter E2F825BD646L1 and select Register. 3. Fill in the enrollment form to finish setting up your account. 4. Register your phone for two-step verification. 5. Once your account is set up, you will have the option to link a bank account to easily pay using
your checking or savings account. You can send a check to the Temple to pay for your order or you can use a credit card by entering your card information at checkout.
6. Now you’re ready to shop and earn online. Let me know if you have questions. Stay safe and healthy, Marcia Heneson mheneson#gmail.com 860-306-5238
TBH Sisterhood
Membership for the new fiscal year begins July 1st. I hope existing members plan to renew your member-
ship and I encourage women from our congregation to join. If you are an existing member, please send a check to the
Temple made out to TBH Sisterhood for $18.00. New members should include the membership application
with your check. Sisterhood news is sent to members on our email list. Adapting to the times, we Zoom to stay
in touch and are just starting to occasionally meet up (in small groups) for lunch at a local park.
Our fall fund-raising activity will be to create a Temple New Year card. We are not planning to sell honey this
year. Membership dues and funds collected support the Temple. Recent projects include paying for a month of secu-
rity, purchasing wireless microphones, and purchasing kitchen supplies in bulk for everyone to use.
If you have any questions about TBH Sisterhood, contact:
Marcia Heneson 860-306-5238 [email protected]
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Web site: www.tbhsw.org
From Generation to Generation.
TBH IN F ORM ATIO N
Rabbi: Jeff Glickman, [email protected]
Cantor: Scott Harris, [email protected]
Temple Administrator: Lori Rondinone, [email protected]
Membership: Teri Parrott [email protected]
Board of Trustees President: Mike Skott [email protected]
The deadline for the next Bulletin is JULY 23, 2020. Please forward all e-
mailed materials to the entire Communications Committee at
WEBMASTER: [email protected]
E-MAIL and CALENDAR: [email protected]
TEMPLE ADMINISTRATOR: [email protected]
Articles should be no more than 500 words; please ask about longer
pieces. Event advertisements should be no larger than one-half a page.
O F F I C E H O U R S
You can reach the TBH Office at (860) 282-8466 or [email protected]. Office hours
are 9am-2:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
In an emergency and you are in need of Clergy, please contact Rabbi Glickman by
Temple Office phone or his cell phone.860-655-0353 In the event the Rabbi can-
not be reached, contact Cantor Scott Harris at 203-331-2692 or e-mail at
Rabbi Glickman has made arrangements with several of the other Rabbis in the
area in the event that neither the Rabbi nor Cantor is available. These Rabbis
will treat TBH Members as if they were members of their congregations. Please
contact these Rabbis in the following order:
1. Rabbi Kari Tuling of Kol Haverim in Glastonbury - (860-633-3966)
2. Rabbi Randall J. Konigsburg of BSBI in Manchester – (860-643-9563)
If these Rabbis are not available, the following Rabbis are available for fee:
.Rabbi Michael Pincus of CBI in West Hartford (860-233-8215)
Rabbi Richard Plavin retired from BSBI in Manchester (860-643-9564)