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Rabbi’s Message Page 2

President’s Message Page 3

Executive Director’s Message Page 4

Families with Young Children Page 5

Nursery School Pages 6 and 7

SHACHARIT Pages 8 and 9

Shabbat Happenings Page 10

Shavuot Page 11

Upcoming Programs Pages 12–14

Calendar Page 15

The Year in Review Pages 16–19

Generation to Generation Page 20

Donations Pages 21–24

Welcome Home to

Temple Shalom

Sivan–Tammuz—Av–Elul 5777

June–July–August 2017

Inside:

Participants in the art-making session based on the reading of the "Lost Princess" story by Rabbi Nachman. This was the first Havurah series of "Entering the Heart of Stories" with Rabbi Dr. Ariel Burger, Scholar/Artist-in-Residence.

Rabbi Eric Gurvis

Eighteen years. You might notice the similarity in the photos. Rabbi Gurvis looks remarkably the same now as then, except his glasses are now smaller and his shirt is blue. Eighteen years. Eighteen years of writing Bulletin articles. Here is the first Bulletin article penned by Rabbi Gurvis when he arrived at Temple Shalom in 1999. (Thank you to the Archive Custodians!) Rabbi Gurvis, thank you for your 18 years of imparting Jewish precepts, illuminations, words of wisdom, and sharing from the heart. -The Editor

President Scott Birnbaum

My First Year as President As I am about to conclude my first year as Temple President, here is a multiple-choice question about my experience so far: Being President of Temple Shalom has been . . . (a) Very challenging and stressful (b) Exciting (c) Rewarding (d) A lot harder than I thought (e) All of the above. The correct answer is, needless to say, (e). Even apart from the rabbinic transition we are currently undergoing, this has been an unprecedented year of change at the temple. I have been extraordinarily proud of how well the congregation has reacted to all of our changes, and how much we have accomplished this year, about which much is written elsewhere in this bulletin. The upcoming year will, I am certain, continue to see change and challenge, but I am both extremely excited and supremely confident about what the future holds for Temple Shalom. Without a doubt, we benefit from an amazingly talented, creative, and hardworking clergy and staff, as well as highly intelligent and dedicated lay leadership. But most of all, the future of Temple Shalom is assured because of our diverse and committed members, who come together and find meaning by forming a welcoming congregation of learning, caring and community rooted in our people’s values. As we enter the summer, I offer my sincere thanks to our members for your commitment and support. As always, I welcome your questions, comments and advice. Scott Birnbaum

Want to make a difference? Volunteer! Looking for a way to get involved at Temple Shalom and to build relationships with new people? There are ample opportunities to build a deeper connection with others while helping the kehillah (congregation). Opportunities for involvement range from one-time-only activities to ongoing involvement with one of our committees or groups. Here are some of the many ways you may volunteer:

• Join a Temple Committee.

• Usher at a Friday night service.

• Help with a Caring Community initiative and support congregants during difficult times and joyous occasions.

• Participate in one of the Social Action Committee’s numerous volunteer opportunities throughout the year, such as Mitzvah Mall, Food Drives, etc.

• Volunteer at SHACHARIT Purim Palooza or other programs. If you would like to become involved or find out more about a particular group or committee, please visit our webpage at www.templeshalom.org or contact our executive director, Ellie Goldman, at [email protected] or (617) 332-9550 who will be happy to help.

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Ellie Goldman, Executive Director Hello, Temple Shalom Family. The days are finally getting longer and warmer, and our program year is coming to a close. It has been a season of changes at Temple Shalom and we are excited for the quiet of summer and a chance to get our ducks in a row before the High Holy Days arrive in September. In May, we welcomed two new members of our staff. Bridget Kinahan has joined the team as our morning Greeter/Receptionist. Bridget is staffing the reception desk from 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Bridget is already getting settled and is quickly learning the ins and outs of synagogue happenings. Additionally, Lucy Dube has taken over the role of controller from Lisa Aliquo. Lucy has been our part-time bookkeeper since the fall and we are very pleased to have her on a more regular basis. Lucy is available to answer any billing or accounts questions and can be reached at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Congregational Meeting and Shabbat Dinner on June 16 when we will install our new officers and confirm the budget for next year. Soon after that, you will be receiving your new membership information for the coming year and then the High Holy Days Packet will be in your mailboxes before you know it. Although temple activities slow down in the summer, we hope to see everyone on Shabbat. Erev Shabbat services will move to the Chapel on June 23 and will begin at 7:30 p.m. for the duration of the summer. Thank you all for a wonderful first five months as your executive director. The time has truly flown by and I continue to be so honored to work in this congregation. L’shalom, Ellie Goldman

Temple Shalom Vision and Values

Our Vision As a congregational family,

Temple Shalom is committed to

making each person feel

welcome and at home.

We do this in a personal way

by getting to know each member

of our community, one at a time,

and in doing so help everyone find a place

in Temple Shalom’s dynamic and

supportive Jewish community.

Our Values We participate together in the religious,

educational, and communal life

of our congregation

as we live the values of Lifelong Learning,

Enriching Spirituality,

Building Community,

Repairing the World,

Deepening our Relationship with Israel,

and Sustaining Jewish Continuity.

Clergy, Coffee and Conversation Our clergy look forward to connecting with you for conversation on a personal level, either at temple, a coffee shop or another mutually convenient location. To schedule a time with a member of the Temple Shalom Clergy Team, contact Loretta Zack, Administrative Assistant to the Clergy, at [email protected] or sign up on the temple website at

Interfaith Connection

Interfaith Connection partners with other committees and

groups at Temple Shalom to bring you programs that celebrate

the diversity of our congregation—Jews by birth and by choice,

non-Jewish partners and spouses, LGBTQ and straight,

multi-racial families, individuals of all ages and of all abilities.

For more information, contact Susan Opdyke at

[email protected].

mailto:[email protected]://www.templeshalom.org/clergy-coffee-and-conversation/mailto:[email protected]

Families with Young Children End-of-Year BBQ June 4 at 4:30 p.m. at the Auburndale Cove. RSVP at www.tsyouth.org Please bring a side, salad or dessert to share. We will provide drinks, hot dogs, burgers, and veggie burgers with all the fixings.

Nursery School Johanna Perlin, Director

“Regular time outdoors in nature is one time-tested way to fuel creativity.” -Christine Kiewra “Nature effectively invites the hands-on, messy play that nourishes children’s creative problem-solving while also providing real challenges.” -Ellen Veselack

Drop by for a morning visit to see how the children learn in our outdoor classroom.

Reflecting on the school year 2016–2017. It was a busy and rewarding year. Our Nursery School and our staff were recognized locally and nationally for the work we have done to connect children with nature. Seventy-two children attended the Nursery School. Sixty-three percent of our families are Temple Shalom members.

Building community. Nursery School Shabbat dinner, Pesach celebrations, beginning BBQ and February Havdalah Parent Socials, individual class potluck dinners, Dads’ Night Out, Moms’ Night Out Oscar Party, informal play dates, and an end-of-the-year picnic provided opportunities for family learning and for making social connections. Our February Havdalah Parent Social was co-sponsored with FwYC and the time aligned with Taste of Camp After Dark to make it more accessible for all Temple Shalom families and their children (of different ages) to participate. A big thank you to our amazing Steering Committee Co-Chairs Melanie Hildebrandt, Abby Yelensky and Jackie Nudelman, class parents and parent volunteers for making these programs possible.

Our program was chosen by Nature Explore to be the focus of three blog posts describing the work we do. Go to www.natureexplore.org and select blogs posted in November and January. Our teachers are committed to designing their learning spaces and structuring curriculum that enables children of different abilities and learning orientation to thrive.

Staff news. Five of our staff achieved EEC (Early Education and Care) teacher certification this year. In addition to our own internal training classes, staff members participated in several Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) communities of practice and workshops to strengthen and expand their ability to develop innovative learning experiences. Lead Toddler Teacher Kat Horion and I presented a nature workshop in March at the EJE-RJ National Early Childhood Conference held in Chicago. A colleague and I were commissioned by CJP to present a workshop at Hebrew College at the Early Childhood Conference in December on “Taking it Outside” which demonstrated the process of translating classroom curriculum for use outdoors within a Jewish lens. Kat Horion and I presented a nature workshop in our Nursery School outdoor space in May for CJP. CJP also subsidized our expenses to provide consult hours to Boston-area Jewish nursery schools on developing/expanding their outdoor play spaces to support interactions with nature. Teacher Sabrina Burke participated in this year ’s Boston Haifa educators’ trip to Israel. She not only had a life-changing experience—she brought back wonderful curriculum ideas for strengthening the children’s connection to Israel.

Nursery School Information. We have one two-morning space available in our Toddler program and one space open in our Transition to Kindergarten class. Call for more information.

Other news. Our new greenhouse will be installed this summer.

A special thank you to Rabbi Eric Gurvis for 18 years of singing in the whale, blowing shofar, playing Moses leading the “Israelites” out of Egypt, Shabbat celebrations, and spiritual support. We will miss you, and we wish you success wherever your life journey takes you. Thank you to Rabbi Allison Berry, Cantor Peter Halpern and Rabbi Laura Abrasley for enriching our Friday Shabbats and Jewish holiday celebrations; to Al White and Alonzo Batista for ensuring that our physical space looks attractive and our extra programming goes smoothly; and to Executive Director Ellie Goldman for always making time to listen and finding the “right” solution.

Friend, Like and Follow us on our Temple Shalom Nursery School Facebook page.

L’shalom, Johanna Perlin, [email protected]

Alan Goodis Concert in September Family Havdalah Parenting Social Inspecting Seed Pods

http://www.natureexplore.org/

Nursery School Trip to Israel Below: Sky scrapers in Israel Upper right: View of “El Al plane” from above. Far below: “Flight attendant helping to seat children. Lower right: Children reading emergency procedures.

"As you teach—you learn." -Midrash Tehillim

It is a great honor to teach and to learn from the Temple Shalom community. For the past four years, I have served as the Rabbi and Educator of the SHACHARIT education program. Together, we have created a vision for Jewish learning that is innovative, inclusive, flexible, and has deepened the Jewish knowledge and connections of our children. I am deeply proud of what we have accomplished and what we have learned together.

My mentor and partner in this endeavor has been Rabbi Eric Gurvis. His rabbinate has been defined by his love and passion for Jewish education and most of all for our young people. I am personally grateful for all I have learned from Rabbi Gurvis and for how he has lovingly supported so many hundreds of children throughout his time at Temple Shalom. The entire education staff wish him a profound thank you. Words are not enough to express our respect and appreciation for all he has given to us and to the Temple Shalom community. May he continue to go from strength to strength.

As I write this article, we are preparing to close out our education year. In just a few weeks, my role at Temple Shalom will transition and I will lead the interim clergy team for our synagogue with partnership and support from Rabbi Laura Abrasley and Cantor Peter Halpern. Although I will no longer work on the day-to-day running of the education program, I look forward to continuing the partnership with our community and staff to actualize our vision for innovative, inclusive and caring Jewish learning and education at Temple Shalom.

As always, our dedicated and talented staff will be partners in the endeavor of creating meaningful and relevant Jewish learning experiences for our children and families. Thank you to our teachers—in fact there are now over 25 of them—who work tirelessly to support our children and whose love of Judaism is apparent in their carefully planned lessons and loving attention to detail.

Thank you to our 30-plus Madrichim—teen teaching assistants—who wake up early every Sunday morning to bring their joy of Jewish learning to our community.

Thank you to Lori Leiderman, our Director of Grades K–2, whose many years of service and dedication to the Temple Shalom community are a profound statement of love and belief in Jewish education.

Thank you to Emily Kieval, our Inclusion Coordinator, and Caroline Dorn, our Marketing and Administrative Assistant. Each of them bring a sense of humor, sensitivity and a thoughtful approach of caring about each and every child in our building that is beyond compare.

And of course, I am thrilled Liz Shiro, our current Director of Grades 3–6 and Hebrew, will be stepping up to take on the role of SHACHARIT Education Director beginning on July 1. Liz arrived at Temple Shalom four years ago with a wealth of Jewish education experience and a Master's Degree in Jewish Education from the Brandeis Delet Program. She will continue to enrich SHACHARIT with her organizational skills, thoughtful mentoring of our teaching staff, love of our children, and her vision for learning and education. Thank you, Liz, for everything you bring to the Temple Shalom community.

Looking ahead: We are excited to welcome new additions to our team of professional educators and will share these hires with the community as they are confirmed during the summer months. Please be on the look-out for further information.

The most important goal I have set for myself over the months ahead is to continue to build and deepen relationships with members of the Temple Shalom community. Many members of the clergy and staff are at the temple over the summer. Please reach out to us, and especially to me, for coffee, conversation and to share your questions, feedback and your Jewish journey with us.

As my role at Temple Shalom transitions, I hope to continue to teach and also to learn from each of you. This cycle of teaching, learning, and hopefully and ultimately growth on both sides of the teacher/student relationship is my personal understanding of what a rabbi is supposed to do. It is through this cycle we express and dive into our own relationships, joys, struggles, and ultimately our humanity. Thank you to everyone who makes this process possible in our community. Let us continue to grow as a synagogue as we teach and learn from one another! May we go from strength to strength.

Rabbi Allison Berry

Rabbi Allison Berry

Yesterday, I texted my sister, “Can I go back to work yet?” She texted back, “Tomorrow.” This text was in response to what felt like a very long Passover/School Vacation break of being home with my three-year-old twins; one who had already spilled on the floor three times that day and the other who had cried multiple times because she didn’t get to go first, or I didn’t hold her hand right, or her matzah broke. People ask me, “How do I do it?” The answer is: I go to work and I love my job! Of course, I love my girls and I am thankful for them every day, but at Temple Shalom, I can do meaningful work, make change in the community and help our children find their connection to Judaism. I am finishing my fourth year at Temple Shalom as one of the educators in the SHACHARIT program and it is incredible to think back to where we were when I started. The SHACHARIT program has developed into a fabulous program under Rabbi Berry’s leadership, and our families are happy, our kids are learning and we are growing! Sunday mornings are a hive of activity between adults schmoozing with cups of coffee in their hands, our big kids smiling as they switch classes between Core Judaica and Chugim (electives), and our youngest children full of energy as they go to the chapel for music or to class from Family T’Filah (prayer). During the week, as I visit our small group Hebrew classes, I hear kids chanting prayers, playing Hebrew games and creating Hebrew resources on the iPads for themselves and their peers. We no longer hear grumbles of “Why do I have to do this?” or “I’m so bored!” Our kids are excited and happy to be at Temple Shalom! I, too, am excited and happy to be at Temple Shalom! Beginning in July, I look forward to stepping up as the new SHACHARIT Education Director. I am thankful for the guidance and support I have received from Rabbi Berry over the past several years. As Rabbi Berry transitions into her new position on our clergy team, I am grateful she will be at Temple Shalom and continue to support our staff and SHACHARIT families as I transition into my new role. Looking to the future: My goal for the year ahead is to continue to grow and develop our already successful SHACHARIT program. All the education staff value the opportunity to continuously learn and develop their skills. This past year, as part of my own professional development, I participated in a Clinical Mentoring program at Hebrew College, where I honed my own understanding of how to better support and mentor teachers. I was grateful for the opportunity and I plan on using what I learned to deepen the preparation and mentoring we provide to all of our staff. Other important areas of focus will be the creation of a longer term Judaic curriculum for Grades 3–6, and some deeper exploration and needs assessment of our current 6

th grade program and how we can continue to support the unique developmental stage of this age group.

I am excited to start at Temple Shalom full-time this summer as the SHACHARIT Education Director. If we have not had the opportunity to connect in a while or we have not personally met, join me for a cup of coffee sometime in July or August! You can reach me at [email protected]. L’Shalom, (To peace), Liz Shiro

Liz Shiro

mailto:[email protected]

Shabbat Happenings

Shabbat Mornings Shabbat Mind: Mindfulness and Meditation Saturday, June 3 at 9 a.m. Join us for an hour of Shabbat-inspired stillness and reflection led by members of our own community. Included will be guided imagery, meditation, discussion, and sharing. Appropriate for experienced meditators and those new to meditation as well. No registration required. Shabbat Mind occurs monthly through June on the first Shabbat of the month in the Shain Room. Check the Temple Shalom calendar to confirm dates.

Seeking Shabbat Saturday, June 10 at 8:45 a.m. We explore the meaning of Shabbat in our lives and in today’s world through texts, both modern and classical.

Minyan and Torah Study Every Saturday at 9 a.m. A lay-led minyan service is held every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. in the Rothman Chapel. The service is followed by a light breakfast and Torah study.

B’nai Mitzvah Saturday morning Shabbat Services at 10:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary with a Torah Service led by our B’nai Mitzvah students: June 3 Jacob Feldman June 10 Josh Thompson and Ariana Locke June 17 Joshua and Shayna White

Homebound? Dial in to Shabbat Services! For our members who are unable to be present at Shabbat services held in the Sanctuary, Temple Shalom offers the option of listening to Shabbat services via telephone. While you are unable to be physically present, you may connect with your community by hearing and experiencing any Shabbat service taking place in the Sanctuary.

To take advantage of this option, call (800) 846-4808 at the time of services. When prompted, enter 99955000 on your phone. You will be connected to the line transmitting Temple Shalom services. After you call the first time, your number will be recognized and you will no longer need to enter the code. The temple pays all phone charges for this service.

We hope you can be here in person—but when you can’t, we hope you can “be here” by phone!

Pride Shabbat Friday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m. Please join us as we celebrate the beauty of diversity on Pride Shabbat.

Annual Meeting, Volunteer Recognition Shabbat, and Shabbat Halleilu Services Friday, June 16 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition at 5:30 p.m. Shalom Nosh at 6 p.m. Shabbat Halleilu at 6:30 p.m. Annual Congregational Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Halleilu, a spirited service in song, is usually held the first Friday of every month at 6:30 p.m. (an exception this month). The temple’s Shabbat Halleilu Band accompanies the worship. This service is appropriate for all ages. Children are welcome and invited to lead HaMotzi, the blessing over the challahs, at the conclusion of the service. The service is preceded by our Shalom Nosh at 6 p.m. and followed by an Oneg Shabbat at 7:30 p.m. for those who do not wish to attend the dinner. Babysitting is provided and free of charge.

Summer Services Schedule Beginning Friday, June 23, services will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Rothman Chapel.

Kabbalat Shabbat Celebration of Youth and Confirmation Service Friday, June 2 at 6:30 p.m. Please join us when our Grade 10 students become Confirmed during our Celebration of Youth service.

Temple Shalom Annual Meeting,

Volunteer Recognition and

Congregational Dinner

Friday, June 16

5:30 p.m. Annual Meeting

6:30 p.m. Shabbat Halleilu

7:30 p.m. Congregational Dinner

Please sign up for dinner at www.templeshalom.org.

Shavuot Festival Services

Join us on

Tuesday, May 30 at

8 p.m. for Erev Shavuot —Tikun Leil Shavuot and

on Wednesday, May 31 at 9 a.m. at our Shavuot

Festival Service with Yizkor. On Shavuot, we commemorate the receiving of Torah at Sinai. Our tradition says that everyone

was standing there at Sinai, including each of us. We each have the opportunity to

receive Torah in our own time and in our own way.

Caring Community Volunteers

Provide rides to Temple Shalom worship services and events, and medical appointments; and support and connect with congregational families who may be:

•celebrating a birth,

•suffering a loss,

•or coping with injury or illness.

To communicate an area of need or to volunteer, call the temple office at (617) 332-9550 or email [email protected].

Upcoming Programs

Social Action Lend a Hand to Grad Bag Boston Temple Shalom participates in Grad Bag Boston again this summer. This is a great opportunity to help package dorm supplies for first-generation and low-income students heading to college in the fall. The folding and packing will take place June 25–30. Watch the weekly emails for more details. For more information on the amazing Grad Bag story and project, go to www.gradbag.org/our-story/.

Book Club Monday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. Monday, August 14 at 7:30 p.m. Temple Shalom’s June 19 book club literary adventure takes its members to Rumania of the late 1930s when we read and then discuss Aharon Appelfeld’s two novellas, “Badenheim 1939” and “To the Land of the Cattails.” Both of these literary masterpieces focus on the impact of the Nazi regime on the lives of ordinary Jewish citizens as the noose leading to the “Final Solution” gradually tightens. Our discussion will start at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mark and Janet Gottesman, 43 Stearns Street, Newton Centre, For more information, call Mark at (617) 964-6143. The temple’s August 14 book club discussion will focus on Geraldine Brooks’ novel, “The Secret Chord.” In this, her latest work of historical fiction, Brook’s examines the life of the biblical King David—a book which the New York Times described as “. . . a thundering, gritty, emotionally devastating reconsideration of the story of King David.” Our discussion will start at 7 p.m. at the Shing Yee Chinese restaurant, located at 1255 Washington Street, West Newton. All Temple Shalom’s members are welcome to join any and all of our bi-monthly discussions.

Archives We at the Temple Archives continue gathering materials for preservation. As the program year concludes, please check if you have in your possession:

• Program booklets

• Committee or team meeting minutes

• Year-end reports and activity summaries

• As we rely more on our computers, and less on printed notes, help us track and preserve all the amazing events on our calendar! Please bring materials for the Archives to the temple office. Peggy Freedman and Rhoda Ben-Gai

http://www.gradbag.org/our-story/

Brotherhood

Join the Brotherhood at the Pawtucket Red Sox for an afternoon of fun with your family and friends! (Date TBD)

If interested, please contact [email protected] and let us know roughly how many tickets you would like and which option below you would prefer. Option 1: $12/seat with a $2 food credit with each ticket. All seats at McCoy Stadium are good. Option 2: An “All-You-Can-Eat” BBQ package including game ticket for $29/person.

Garden Club The Garden Club will cap off its rich year of learning and designing with an end-of-the-year dinner event on Monday, June 12. Time, place and details will be shared by email as soon as they are confirmed.

If you are not yet a member, add us to your bucket list for the 2017–2018 year. We typically start off the new year with a social event in September setting forth our plans for the year. For more information, contact Joanne Lyons at [email protected].

Looking back, members of the Garden Club conducted a flower arranging activity for students of the Peirce Extended Day Program on May 2. Shown in the photo is a Mother’s Day gift created by one of the students.

Upcoming Programs

Family Table Needs YOU over the Summer Please help us keep our commitment to Family Table! Throughout the summer, Family Table donations come in more slowly, making it difficult to keep our commitment of 80 cans of tuna and 60 boxes of whole wheat crackers per month. Please help by bringing these items to temple (collection baskets in both lobbies of the building) throughout the summer or by contacting Julie Youdovin at [email protected]/ or (617) 795-2607 to make other donation arrangements. JF&CS Family Table is the largest kosher food pantry in New England, serving well over 450 families each month. The need is great. Please help if you can. Thank you!

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]/617-795-2607

Sisterhood of Temple Shalom

In Sisterhood, over 150 Temple Shalom women come together for fun, friendship and mitzvot. Sisterhood hosts activities for every interest—some just for Sisters, some for all of Temple Shalom. Sisterhood works with Social Action to address critical issues in our community at large. Through our fundraising, we contribute to important Temple initiatives for youth engagement, inclusion in religious education and Families with Young Children. Join Sisterhood Today. Memberships renew each September. Simply check the box on your Temple bill or visit www.templeshalom.org/sisterhood. One-year membership dues are $39. Nursery School families join for free. Questions? Contact Sisterhood President Janet Altman at [email protected].

Sisterhood Board Janet Altman, Co-President Jessica Davis, Co-President Robin Krieger, Past President Barbara Fierman Zoe Forbes Kim Freedman Susie Gudema Marian Klein Bonnie Kornman Judy Levin-Charns Ellie Nelson Lisa Schwartz Lynda Schwartz Jo-Ann Suna Heidi White Robyn Winik

Looking forward to . . .

Fall Fling

November 16, 2017

Women’s Kallah Weekend

February 2–4, 2018

Women’s Seder

March 25, 2018

Sisterhood Member Dinner

May 3, 2018

. . . and more!

http://www.templeshalom.org/sisterhood

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Bonim A Year of Jewish Music, History and Politics The Boston Globe reporters and columnists—Scot Lehigh, Frank Phillips, and Joshua Miller—delivered their pre-election analyses of the Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton race

in September, 2016. The Boston Globe columnist Yvonne Abraham discussed life after the election for Bonim last December (see photo). In January, Cantor Peter Halpern and soprano Kim Leeds, accompanied by pianist Timothy Steele, entertained with a performance of Broadway, comedy, Yiddish, and light opera. Bonim's season ended in March with food, glorious food, as Dave Andelman of TV's Phantom Gourmet revealed his favorite restaurants.

Social Action Making College Accessible For All On April 26, Temple Shalom presented a night with representatives from Let's Get Ready and Alray Scholars Program. These organizations support youth of all socio-economic levels in entering and graduating from college. The program panel included (shown from left to right): Kim Freedman from Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, moderator; Selam Mola and Lisa Ulrich from Let's Get Ready; Neil Swidey and Jasmin Johnson from Alray Scholars Fund.

A Memorable Celebration Honors Rabbi Gurvis An overflow crowd paid tribute to Senior Rabbi Eric Gurvis on May 13. Thank you to everyone for your participation and enthusiasm! Former Temple Shalom President Mark Gottesman served as master of ceremonies. Newton Mayor Setti Warren and visiting guests offered in-person and video tributes. Former Associate Rabbis Matt Cutler, Joel Sisenwine, David Widzer, and Neil Hirsch led the Havdalah service. Rabbis Allison Berry and Laura Abrasley, Cantor Peter Halpern and past presidents led the Motzi blessing. Temple member Sarah Ze’eva Berman sang during the event. Remarks and presentation of gifts followed the celebration dinner:

• An Adult Education Fund was established in Rabbi Gurvis’ honor as he becomes Rabbi Emeritus following 18 years as Senior Rabbi.

• A framed print of the Western Wall by artist Michael Bogdanow will be displayed with a commemorative plaque in Room 101.

• Brass leaves, presented by Mark Gottesman, will be added to the Tree of Life in our lobby to honor Rabbi Eric and Laura Gurvis and their new grandson.

• The Temple Shalom Scrapbook of Memory with congregants’ recollections and good wishes was arranged and presented by Marion Pollock, Julie Vanek and Marguerite Beaser.

• A gift of appreciation to Laura Gurvis was presented by Michelle Alkon and Marguerite Beaser on behalf of Sisterhood for her contributions to Sisterhood and Temple Shalom.

The program concluded with remarks by Rabbi Gurvis’ friend, Rabbi Howard Jaffe of Temple Isaiah of Lexington, a tribute by the Gurvis children and closing remarks by Rabbi Gurvis. We offer special thanks to Temple Shalom Board members, professional, administrative and custodial staff, Garden Club floral arrangers, volunteer greeters, bakers, bartenders, and chocolate candy maker, Marion Pollock. We look forward to Rabbi Gurvis serving as our Rabbi Emeritus. Susan Dansker and Sharon Sholkin, Co-Chairs

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Music This Year What a year! Some of our highlights:

The Majesty of Hallel: a glorious celebration of

Psalms from the 19th-century synagogues of London,

Vienna, Berlin and Paris. Zamir Chorale of Boston

with soloist Cantor Peter Halpern. SOLD OUT!

Sounds of Music with Cantor Peter Halpern, tenor,

and Kim Leeds, soprano, accompanied by pianist

Timothy Steele. An evening of Broadway, Comedy,

Yiddish, and Light Opera. A collaboration with Bonim

and Music Committee. STANDING ROOM ONLY!

Matt Savage Trio 15th Anniversary Concert. An

evening of incredible jazz with our own Matt Savage—

bandleader, composer, pianist, and teacher.

TABLES FULL!

Shabbat Shirah Service with Cantor Peter Halpern,

Rabbi Allison Berry and Shir Shalom as part of Shir

Shalom Singing monthly at Shabbat Services. Led by

Cantor Halpern and Music Director David Carrier; with

the professional quartet. ALWAYS POPULAR!

The 28th Annual Project Manna Concert at Temple

Emanuel with participation by Shir Shalom.

A WONDERFUL CROWD, AS ALWAYS!

David Carrier 20th Anniversary Celebration Shabbat:

A Tribute to Temple Shalom’s Music Director.

EVERY SEAT FILLED!

• Follow Music at Temple Shalom on the temple

website at www.templeshalom.org/our-community/

music-at-temple-shalom.

• Listen to our CD, “Temple Shalom Sings:

A Celebration of Shabbat.”

• Watch for next year’s program of exciting events

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The 1st annual Grogger Gala

was a Smashing Success !

Thank you to everyone who attended

and partied the night away!

Also a very special thank you

to our incredible Grogger Gala committee

for all their creativity and hard work.

A huge shout out to The Passive Aggressives for

rocking out and getting us all out on the dance floor!

Save the Date for next year’s Grogger Gala

Saturday, March 3, 2018.

Anita Winer Open Your Eyes Fund for the Arts

This year’s theme was "Entering the Heart of Stories" and featured Rabbi Dr. Ariel Burger as our Scholar/Artist-in-Residence (October 2016–May 2017) Shown above is the closing session of the first Havurah series with Rabbi Burger—the art-making session, based on the reading of the "Lost Princess" story by Rabbi Nachman. Visualized is the communal expression of a key point in the story portrayed in three dimensions. It was indeed an unusual, left-side of the brain approach to learning, and very engaging for the participants.

Screening of the award-winning film "Raise the Roof" with a panel of artists, including the producer and director of the film (December 2016).

Inclusion “Braced” by Alyson Gerber In Alyson Gerber’s new book, “Braced,” a 12-year-old girl named Rachel suffers from scoliosis and must wear a back brace for 23 hours a day, while also dealing with issues of inclusion, friendship and resilience. On April 30, Temple Shalom hosted a full day of programming with Alyson Gerber, supported by the Inclusive Community Task Force and a generous grant from the Ruderman Synagogue Inclusion Project. Ms. Gerber met with three groups of temple constituents including the SHACHARIT Grade 5 family program, the Grade 6 Rosh Chodesh girls’ group and an afternoon book signing open to the community. In addition to reading an excerpt from “Braced,” Ms. Gerber answered questions about being a young person with a physical challenge, inclusion of people with disabilities and how she came to be an author. Having worn a back brace herself for scoliosis from the ages of 11 to 13 years, Ms. Gerber was able to speak from personal experience to connect with our community with her stories and reflections. Our young students, in particular, were engaged and inspired.

Births Harrison Eli Kibble Son of Jessica and Adam Kibble Grandson of Nancy and Russell Lightman Great-grandson of Zelda Glazier Elise Ida Yaar Daughter of Marissa and Avi Yaar Granddaughter of Marsha and Peter Berenson

B’nai Mitzvah Jacob Feldman Son of Noah and Doug Feldman Ariana Locke Daughter of Melissa and Ben Locke Josh Thompson Son of Brenda Dater and Jed Thompson Shayna White and Joshua White Daughter and son of Heidi and Jonathan White

Engagements Asaf Ben-Gai and Gila Hoffman Son of Rhoda and Ofer Ben-Gai Eric Berlin and Katy Bensen Son of Carol and Chuck Berlin Jessie Kaplan and Greg Alston Daughter of Gail Packer and Warren Kaplan Jamie Marcus and Hannah Letts Son of Jennifer Ferdinand and Joe Marcus Jamie Renee Weiner Shulman and Marc Ross Weiner Daughter of Susan W. and James R. Shulman Granddaughter of Ruth and the late Walter I. Weiner Niece of Karen and Joel Siegel

Deaths We remember . . . Ann Friedman Sister of Ruth Silen Margaret Gilligan Mother of Leigh Gilligan Louis Goldman Grandfather of Jeff Goldman Marcia Kaufman Daughter of Gloria and Lawrence Asquith Sister of Joanie and Scott Shrier Peter Lazar Son of Rabbi Jeff and Barbara Lazar Marcia Judith Parven Mother of Carol Hutter Grandmother of Daisy and Manny Hutter Maria Rodkina Grandmother of Jim Levin

Generation to Generation

Freed Family Tree of Life

Is there a life-cycle event you wish to commemorate? Someone you wish to congratulate, honor or remember? Purchasing leaves on our Tree of Life is a wonderful way to mark such occasions while making a charitable contribution to the temple community. You can purchase a leaf by going to the Giving section of our website at www.templeshalom.org and completing the online form.

Rabbi’s Service Fund In Appreciation/Honor Rabbi Gurvis for the good care and friendship he had with Norman A. Seifert By Erica, Conor and Molly Plunkett Rabbi Laura Abrasley’s dedication, time and efforts surrounding the Refugee Humanitarian Project By Marion and David Pollock In celebration of a new grandson, Ian Vaillette Gurvis, for Rabbi Eric and Laura Gurvis By Barbara and Bob Fierman Janet and Mark Gottesman His friends at Levine Chapels Arlene and Kurt Pressman Emily and Eli Rubenstein Rabbi Gurvis By Phyllis and George Glass Lori and William Seuch Rabbi Gurvis with many thanks for his visit and to wish him well in his new “Adventures” By Ruth and Sid Novak Rabbis Berry and Abrasley and Cantor Halpern By Stephanie and Philip Hirshberg Rabbi Allison Berry By Stanetsky Memorial Chapel Rabbis Berry and Abrasley for the beautiful ceremony for our grandson, Andrew Hirshberg’s Bar Mitzvah By Carole and Michael Hirshberg The clergy’s wonderful efforts in supporting the Bar Mitzvah of Griffin Bond By the Bond/Fleischman family Rabbis Gurvis and Berry for their kindness during our daughter Marcia’s illness and passing By Gloria and Larry Asquith Rabbi Gurvis for his contribution to Temple Shalom for 18 wonderful years By Beth and Jeff Mendel Rabbi Berry for the baby naming of Quinn Kaufman By Molly, Adam and Quinn Kaufman

In Memory of Florence Kolman Adler By Benet and Pamela Kolman Fannie R. Heppner By Ruth and William Silen Norman Seifert By Terry Wyszkowski Irving Seronick By Loraine and Peter Seronick Allen Shapiro By Miriam Shapiro

Rabbi Eric Gurvis Adult Education Fund In Honor of Rabbi Gurvis for the comfort provided to the family on the passing of Roberta Idelson and for officiating at the unveiling By Jeff Idelson, Matthew Idelson and Sarah Idelson

In Memory of Gert Gershowitz By the Sprung Family Kenneth F. Kames By Karen Kames and Christopher Gaffney Bertha Richmond Morgenthal By Donna and Bill Carleton

Cantor’s Service Fund In Honor of The baby naming of Coral Miriam Ain By Rachelle and Joshua Ain The Bar Mitzvah of Cantor Halpern’s son, Nathan By Emily and Eli Rubenstein

In Memory of Herbert Leon Miller By Helaine Miller Andrew Riseberg By Marilyn Riseberg

Adult Spiritual Growth Fund In Honor of Shira Yoga By Karen Axelrod Shelah Feiss Sherry Klein

In Memory of Sylvia Frimet By Joan Druker Morris Glovsky By Ellen and Barry Glovsky

Anita Winer “Open Your Eyes” Fund In Honor of Rabbi Gurvis, an excellent Rabbi and a wonderful person; always there when needed By Janet B. Winer The birth of Carter Elliott Litow, son of Debbie and Michal Litow and grandson of Beth and Jeff Mendel By Susan and Michael Epstein Loretta Zack, for her tireless service and unending productivity By Patt Timothy

In Memory of Arthur Cohen By “Anonymous” Nathan and Margery Cobb Susan and Michael Epstein Neil and Susan Glazer Sylvia Green Jonathan Katz Kay Khan Bob and Helen Lebowitz Louise and John Loewenstein Debora and Alan Rottenberg Julie Vanek

Donations

Anita Winer “Open Your Eyes” Fund In Memory of (continued) Stuart J. Aaronson Elinore Blederman Leonard D. Lewis Arthur Hesse Mendel By Beth and Jeffrey Mendel Werner Kann By Ena Lorant Roberta Loebenberg Phillip J. Nexon Anita Winer Berman M. Winer Morton J. Winer By Janet B. Winer Norman Seifert By Lica Brill Bob and Helen Lebowitz

Bonim Fund In Memory of Sylvia Forest By Sid and Ruth Novak Jerome Kahn By Phyllis and Jerry Briskin Gertrude Marcus By Anita Walk Leslie Riseberg By Marilyn Riseberg

Building Fund In Memory of Adolph Unger By Betty and Larry Lapide

Caring Community Fund In Memory of Arlene Friedberg By Lois and Alfred Pill Johanna and Moses Meyer Saartje and Sophia Meyer By Susan and Marc Gudema Norman A. Seifert By Erica Plunkett

Concert Fund (Special Events) In Honor of Nathan Halpern’s Bar Mitzvah By Jo-Ann Suna

In Memory of Selma Miller By Helaine Miller Sara Rosen By Janet Gottesman

Fine Arts Fund In Honor of Nancy Goldberg, for her beautiful embroidery work for our grandson’s Bar Mitzvah By Dottye and Richard Morrison

Frieze Social Justice Fund In Memory of Marilyn Leifer By Susan Goodman and James Wessler

Garden Club Temple/Beautification Fund In Memory of Maurice M. Stein By Marsha and Peter Berenson

General Fund In Honor of 90

th Birthday of Phyllis Freed

By Fred and Stephanie Cohen Birth of Ian Gurvis By Fred and Stephanie Cohen Joseph Marcus Nathan Halpern becoming a Bar Mitzvah By Marion and David Pollock Marcia Kaufman By Fred and Stephanie Cohen Jamie Marcus and Hanna Letts on their engagement By Joseph Marcus Richard Opdyke By Susan Opdyke and Hank Goldman Norm Seifert By Fred and Stephanie Cohen

In Memory of Gloria Billett By Amy Billett and Mark Wenneker Ludwig Boraks By Steven Boraks Anna Dane By Harriet Mandell George Diamond By Harriet Diamond Esme Fink By Laura Gross Bernice Frieze By Linda and Michael Frieze Lillian Garelick By Jeanne and Leo Stolbach Howard Gordon By Ken Gordon Eleanor Jasnow By Lynda and Jay Schwartz August R. Levey By Marilyn Levey Robert Leventhal Sara Mishel By Eleanor Leventhal

Donations Continued from page 21

General Fund In Memory of (continued) Irving Madoff By Ray Madoff William Opdyke By Susan Opdyke and Hank Goldman Mort and Edith Robbins By Lissa Kapust Norman Seifert By Paul Fruitt Sidney Singer By Anne Drazen and Leonard Singer Nick Switalski By Rosalind Switalski Beatrice Wolf and Jason Wolf By Lynne and Mark Wolf Helen Yelen By Charles Yelen

Zelda and Sidney B. Glazier Enrichment Fund In Honor of The Birth of Ian Vailette Gurvis, grandson of Rabbi Eric and Laura Gurvis By Linda and Terry Bard Zelda Glazier Russell and Nancy Lightman Jo-Ann Suna

In Memory of Sidney B. Glazier By Linda and Terry Bard Zelda Glazier Russell and Nancy Lightman

Huberman Family Fund for Jewish Camping In Honor of The birth of Ian Vaillette Gurvis By Phyllis and Jerry Briskin Susie and Marc Gudema

In Memory of Robert Kasle By Susie and Marc Gudema

Inclusion Program In Honor of Nathan Halpern becoming a Bar Mitzvah By Janet Brandwein Susie and Marc Gudema Marion and David Pollock

Library Fund In Memory of Samuel Hutter By Sid Hutter Donald K. Jacobs By Vicki Jacobs

Music Fund (Worship) In Memory of Lewis Gash By Andrea and Mark Brodin Marcia Kaufman By Phyllis and Jerry Briskin Irene and Edward Katz By Nadene Stein Irving Rubenstein By Emily and Eli Rubenstein

In Honor of Rabbi Joel Baron, for his friendship By Erica Plunkett Cantor Halpern, on the occasion of his son Nathan’s Bar Mitzvah By Richard and Dottye Morrison The Bar Mitzvah of Nathan Halpern By Bruce and Karen Green

Nursery School Enhancement Fund In Honor of The Birth of Ian Vaillette Gurvis By Johanna and Neil Perlin Erica and Conor Plunkett

Prayer Book Fund In Memory of Norm Seifert By “Anonymous”

Shain Memorial Fund (Youth Programs) In Honor of Rabbis Neil and Liz PG Hirsch By Erica and Conor Plunkett

Sisterhood Fund In Honor of Barbara Fierman and Bonnie Kornman for their contributions to the Temple Shalom Sisterhood By Arlene and Kurt Pressman

In Memory of Ethel Krieger By Robin and Ernie Krieger



Social Action Fund In Honor of Carol Berlin for her hard work and incredible dedication to the Refugee Humanitarian Project By Marion Pollock Eleanor Leventhal’s special birthday By Dorothy B. Rudman The birth of Nancy and Russell Lightman’s grandson, Harrison Eli Kibble By Marion and David Pollock

In Memory of Sylvia Lisansky By Alan and Deborah Beck Johanna and Moses Meyer Saartje and Sophia Meyer By Susan and Marc Gudema Norman Seifert By Dayana and Wes Simons

Syrian Refugee Humanitarian Fund In Honor of The temple’s work to resettle Syrian refugees By Edwin and Carol Bikofsky Judy Di Leo and Marty Kretsch John Lisker Deborah Marcus Mr. and Mrs. Martin Oppenheimer Laura Scharf Rebecca Warner

URJ Camps Scholarship Fund In Honor of Rabbi Eric and Laura Gurvis becoming grandparents By Marion and David Pollock Jo-Ann Suna Terry Wyszkowski

Yahrzeit and Remembrance Fund In Memory of Max Berenson By Marsha and Peter Berenson S. Martin Billett By Amy Billett and Mark Wenneker Arnold “Chet” Bonder By Gary and Cheryl Fertig and Family Morris Bradin By Bernice Bradin Liviu Brill By Lica Brill Harry Brody By Loretta and Michael Zack Walter Cahners By Catherine Cahners Adele Diamond By Peggy Freedman

Norman Dolgin Shirley Silverblatt By Denise and Larry Rothschild Edythe Fertig By Cheryl and Gary Fertig and family Manuel N. Fineman By the Fineman Family Eileen Garber By Nancy and Ken Leeser Robert T. Goldsmith By the Fineman Family Harold Gottheim and Lucille Langer By Karen Wise and George Langer Milton Jabush By Pamela and Peter Platten David Kaufman By Rainy Kaufman Ralph Leeser By Ken and Nancy Leeser Marc Lesser By Blair Lesser Sullivan Harry Levin By Jonathan Levin and Paula Hartstein Dorothy Levine By Marie and Bruce Levine Rose Levy By Sara and Robert Danziger Thelma Marcus By Joseph Marcus James Paul By Barbara Holzman Edward Woolf Scherl By Dottye and Richard Morrison Marilyn Seidman By Susan Shuman Murray Solomon By Judith Solomon Melvin Taymor By Betty Taymor Olga Weinstein By Michael Weinstein Golda Zaydenberg By Lyudmila Margul

Youth Activities Program Fund In Honor of The Youth activities at Temple Shalom By Jeanette Epstein

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