May 23, 2016Volume 57, Issue 9

The 160th Anniversary of the Signing of Washington Hebrew Congregation’s Congressional Charter

On June 2, 1856, President Franklin Pierce signed into law

“An Act for the Benefit of the Hebrew Congregation in the City of Washing-ton.” Serving as the charter for Wash-ington Hebrew Congregation, the act conferred all the “rights, privileges, and immunities heretofore granted by law to the Christian churches…to the Hebrew congregation of said city.”

This June, at our Annual Meeting, Washington Hebrew Congregation will celebrate the 160th anniversary of the signing of our Congressional charter. To help mark this special occasion, William H. Davis, archivist at the U.S. National Archives’ Center for Legislative Archives and WHC member, has shared copies of original records from the National Archives, which document the efforts and ac-

tions that resulted in the creation of Washington Hebrew Congregation’s charter.

Washington Hebrew Congregation — the first Jewish religious institution in the nation’s capital — was founded in 1852. In 1856, WHC members petitioned Congress for a congres-sional charter because the laws of the District of Columbia did not contain provisions permitting Jewish religious organizations the right to “be consti-tuted a congregation, having power to purchase and hold for their com-mon use and religious exercise a place of worship or other real estate….”

Senator and presidential aspirant Lewis Cass of Michigan enthusias-tically introduced the petition on February 5, 1856 in a moving speech that criticized prejudice against the

Steve Katz, an acclaimed

guitarist who helped found the bands The Blues Project and Blood, Sweat & Tears in the 1960s, has penned a memoir about his vibrant

musical career and will star in a cabaret-style evening of sto-ry and song at Temple on Sunday, June 5 at 6:00 pm. The Amram Scholar Series is sponsoring this special, celebratory program as its season finale.

The 2015-2016 season

of the Irene and Abe Pollin Music Program Initia-tive concludes on Friday, June 10 with a very special 6:00 pm service at Temple, Hanefesh Shel Shabbat (The Soul of Shabbat), followed by a congregation-al dinner hosted by the Boomers and Kol Rinah.

Hanefesh Shel Shabbat is an original service composed by WHC member Robert Nath and arranged by Cantor

Amram Cabaret Presents Steve Katz of Blood, Sweat & Tears

Pollin Music Season Concludes with Hanefesh Shel Shabbat

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WHC News

Board of DirectorsJoan AdoffRochelle BehrensEllen R. BerlowBrian D. FriedmanDeborah GoldmanSharon E. GottliebJonathan GreenblattJessica Pearlman IsenJanet KatzDaniel KohlAnne LackritzKaren Leder

Jeremy LondonDavid OblonStephanie PosnerSusan RosenblumLynn SachsJames SalanderCathy Zeman ScheinesonRichard SussmanKimberly WachenJoshua Weinberg Dan WernerLewis Wiener

Past PresidentsLeonard I. AbelDavid R. BerzStuart L. BindemanEarl M. ColsonJay W. FreedmanSusan J. HanenbaumSherry Bindeman KahnRichard D. KaufmannHank D. Levine

Kenneth L. MarksPaul J. MasonJohn M. NannesLauren S. RacoosinFroma SandlerBob M. ShapiroDavid A. ViseRichard M. YoungPeter L. Winik

Auxiliary Presidents & ContactsJoan Adoff, EmptyNestersDan Caplan, BrotherhoodKim & Brian Cooper and Chris McCannell & Ven Neralla,

Couples ClubValerie Hillman, 2239Elaine Melnick, The BoomersCantor Mikhail Manevich, Prime TimersSandy Nesbit, SisterhoodEmma Siritzky, WHECTY

Washington Hebrew CongregationM. Bruce Lustig, M.A.H.L., D.D., Senior RabbiSusan N. Shankman, M.A.H.L., A.M.R.S., RabbiAaron Miller, M.A.H.L., Associate RabbiJoseph A. Skloot, M.A.H.L., M.A., Assistant RabbiMikhail Manevich, CantorSusan R.A. Bortnick, M.S.M., CantorDJ Schneider Jensen, M.S. Ed.,

Director of the Edlavitch-Tyser Early Childhood CenterFran Miller, M.S. Ed.,

Director of the Rabbi Joseph Weinberg Early Childhood CenterIra Miller, Director of Informal EducationStephanie Tankel, M.A., M.A.J.E., RJE,

Director of Religious EducationSteven Jacober, Executive DirectorNaomi Abelson, M.A.J.C.S. & M.P.A,

Director of Temple Programs & TOVMiriam Feffer, Director of DevelopmentLindsay Fry, Director of Member ServicesMohan Mistry, Director of Engineering & MaintenanceStephen Stoupa, CPA, CGMA, Director of FinanceJoshua O. Haberman, D.H.L., D.D., Rabbi EmeritusSusan J. Hanenbaum, Executive Director Emerita

We Can Be ReachedTemple Office ................................................ 202-362-7100 (M-Th: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm; F: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm)Weekends/After Hours ............................... 202-895-6341Temple Fax .................................................... 202-537-1091Julia Bindeman Suburban Center .............. 301-279-7505JBSC Fax ....................................................... 301-354-3200Listen In ........................................................ 202-895-6333Live Streaming of Services ....... streaming.whctemple.orgWebsite ......................................................... whctemple.orgJennifer Millstone, EditorThe Washington Hebrew Congregation Journal (Permit No. 4240) is published two times a month and monthly in June, July, and December by Washington Hebrew Congregation. Send address changes to the Washington Hebrew Congregation Journal, 3935 Macomb Street NW, Washington, DC 20016.

OfficersMeg Jacobs Flax, PresidentDavid M. Astrove, First Vice PresidentJames Klein, Vice PresidentRichard A. Newman, Vice PresidentNell Shapiro, Vice PresidentJeffrey Weiss, TreasurerAndrew H. Marks, Assistant TreasurerFaye Levin, SecretaryCarrie Coonin, Assistant SecretaryMark D. Director, General Counsel

Congratulations to…Judy & Dan Altscher, on the birth of their daughter, Gracie Meira Altscher; and to Gracie’s big brother, Derek, and grandparents, Mary Tallmer, Howie Kurtz, and Debbie & Stan Altscher.Michele & Jason Dickstein, on the naming of their daughter, Catherine “Cate” Jane Dickstein (Gavriella Sarah); and to Cate’s brothers, William and Matthew; and grandparents, Roz & Charles Schweitzer and Judy & Harvey Dickstein.Lindsay Fry & Evan Feldman, on their marriage; and to their parents, Marlene & George Fry and Martha & James Feldman.Helene Hendricks, on the marriage of her daughter, Lauren Hendricks, to Adam Cohen, son of Adrienne & Gary Cohen. Lauren is also the daughter of the late Bruce Hendricks.Nicole Appleman & Adam Spector, on their marriage; and to their parents, Beth Shuman & Douglas Appleman and Roslyn & Jack Spector.Paula & Alan Wiseman, on the marriage of their daughter, Julie Wiseman, to Michael Comin, son of Sally Comin and Barry & Caron Comin. Michael is the grandson of Lois & Howard Cain.Rachel Fredman & Sean Lyngaas, on their marriage; and to their parents, Carol Collins, Gerald Fredman, and Linda Noel & John Lyngaas.

Our Condolences to the Families of…Colonel Norris Ansell, U.S. Air Force, Retired, father of Louise Speicher, and Jeanne Brewster (David); stepfather of Shelly Berman (Peter), Charles Lenkin (Renee), and Barbara Zuckerman.David S. Douglas, husband of Donna Douglas; father of Erin Douglas and Jason Douglas; brother of Sandra D. Goldstein and Barbara Kroiz (Harvey); uncle of Joshua Goldstein and Mark David Goldstein.Anson Brooks Smith, husband of Tracy Smith; stepfather of Ryan and Sophie; son of Peggie Brooks Smith; brother of Tina West (Ed) and Carter Smith (Nicole); uncle of Amanda, Jake, and Ashley West, and Tallula Smith.

Pollin Music Shabbat with Nava Tehila Is Holiness and Joy

The prayer leaders of Nava Tehila Jewish Renewal Congregation in Jerusalem will take us on a musical Kabbalat Shabbat journey at Temple on Friday, May 27 at 6:00 pm for the next Irene & Abe Pollin Music Program Initiative service.

Nava Tehila’s original melodies — celebratory, meditative, joyful, and reflective — are rooted in Middle East-ern, Hasidic, contemporary Israeli, and world music. They will weave a service of

chants, prayers, psalms, and hymns that will connect to your spirit, lift your head, and uplift your soul.

Visit our website, whctemple.org/Pollin, to familiarize yourself with Nava Tehila’s melodies and enhance your May 27 Shabbat experience!

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ServicesFriday, May 27

Lay-Led Service 5:30 pmPriscilla and Alan Levine

Shabbat Service* 6:00 pmRabbi Lustig, Cantors Manevich and Bortnick

Pollin Music Shabbat Featuring Nava Tehila

Saturday, May 28Early Torah Study 9:00 amRabbi Shankman

Morning Service 10:30 amRabbi Shankman, Cantor Bortnick

¡ Bat Mitzvah of Karina Berman ¡ Bat Mitzvah of Lily Greenleigh

Afternoon Service & Havdalah 5:30 pmRabbi Lustig, Cantor Bortnick

¡ Bar Mitzvah of William Helmig

Friday, June 3Shabbat Service* 6:00 pmRabbi Lustig, Cantor Manevich

Tot Shabbat 6:00 pmRabbi ShankmanJBSC

Saturday, June 4Early Torah Study 9:00 amRabbi Lustig

Morning Service 10:30 amRabbi Lustig, Cantor Manevich

¡ Bar Mitzvah of Adam Mendelson

Afternoon Service & Havdalah 5:30 pmRabbi Shankman, Cantor Bortnick

¡ Bat Mitzvah of Taylor Stern

164th Annual Meeting of the CongregationEach year in June, Washington Hebrew

Congregation’s members, lay leaders, and clergy gather for the Temple’s Annual Meet-ing. This year’s meeting on Thursday, June 2 at 7:30 pm will, after a vote by the Congrega-tion, feature the installation of the Temple’s officers, who will serve two-year terms; cur-rent Board members, who are beginning their second terms; and new directors, who are beginning their service on WHC’s Board.

The proposed 2016–2018 Executive Committee includes David Astrove – Presi-dent; Nell Shapiro – First Vice President; Mark Director – Vice President; Richard Newman – Vice President; Jeff Weiss – Vice President; Andy Marks – Treasurer; Carrie Coonin – Assistant Treasurer; Janet Katz – Secretary; Deborah Goldman – Assistant Secretary; and Lewis Wiener – General Counsel. Current Board members who have been re-nominated include Lynn Sachs, who will serve a three-year term from 2016 to 2019, and several directors who served partial terms prior to their 2013–2016 term: Joan Adoff and Richard Sussman, who will serve one-year terms from 2016 to 2017; and Cathy Scheineson, who will serve a two-year term from 2016 to 2018. Joining the Board of Directors for the first time are Sharon Dan, Diane Cutler Green, Andrew Lazerow, Bill Miller, Steve Robins, Melissa Schwartz, and Aaron Stopak, who will serve three-year terms from 2016 to 2019; and Susan Gerson, who will serve a two-year term from 2016 to 2018.

In addition to the Board installation, the Congregation will also hear from in-coming and outgoing Presidents and the Treasurer on the state of the Temple, and will recognize the work of officers Meg Flax – President, Jim Klein – Vice Presi-dent, and Faye Levin – Secretary; and directors Daniel Caplan, Sherri Gottlieb, Daniel Kohl, Susan Rosenblum, Jim Salander, and Josh Weinberg, whose service on the Board of Directors is coming to an end.

A dessert reception will follow the Annual Meeting. We hope you will join us for this very special evening.

Celebrate LGBT Pride with WHC at the Capital Pride Parade

Join Rabbi Shankman and your extend-ed WHC family when we march behind the Washington Hebrew Congregation banner alongside the Religious Action Center (RAC) at this year’s Capital

Pride Parade on Saturday, June 11. The Parade is the District’s largest, liveliest festival where thousands come together to celebrate the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community. It travels 1 ½ miles through Dupont Circle and 17th Street, passes by the Logan Circle neighborhood, and ends along the revi-talized 14th Street corridor at S Street.

We will meet at the RAC (2027 Massachusetts Avenue NW) at 3:00 pm for a short prayer rally, sign making, and refreshments before heading to the parade as a group.

The Reform Movement and WHC have advocated for LGBT rights since the mid-1960s. As a Congregation, we

support civil marriage, the elimination of discrimination in the Armed Forces and Boy Scouts, and explicit workplace non-discrimination and civil rights legislation.

Marching in the Capital Pride Parade is a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate our community’s deep, long-held support for LGBT rights. Bring your friends and family — and show your Pride by wearing your loud-est, most colorful outfit! If you can join us, please register online at whctemple.org/PrideParade.

*Streamed service viewable atstreaming.whctemple.org

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Our B’nei Mitzvah Shabbat AcknowledgementsMay 27–28, 2016Sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat:Suzanne & David Greenleigh, in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Lily; Reiko & Dan Berman, in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Karina; and Claudia & Tim Helmig, in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Billy.Contributing to the Carrie Simon Altar Flower Fund:Suzanne & David Greenleigh, in honor of Lily; Reiko & Dan Berman, in honor of Karina; and Claudia & Tim Helmig, in honor of Billy.

June 3–4, 2016Sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat:Adam Mendelson’s family in honor of his Bar Mitzvah; and Diane & Andrew Stern, in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Taylor.Contributing to the Carrie Simon Altar Flower Fund:Adam Mendelson’s family, in his honor; and Diane & Andrew Stern, in honor of Taylor.

Rising 8th through 12th grade students are invited to spend a week this summer as a Motzi Fellow: working on an ac-tive farm whose vegetables are designated for local shelters; participating in social action projects; learning about the connection between poverty, food instability, and economic justice; and laughing, bonding, reflecting, and growing with a great group.

Mornings and early afternoons are spent on One Acre Farm; mid-afternoons are at home, so Fellows can clean up and rest; and evenings bring the group back together for dinner and inspiring social justice programming that ends by 8:30. The teens sleep at home. We offer The Motzi Fellowship twice during the summer: June 20-24 and July 18-22. The cost for each week is $500 for WHC members and $600 for non-members. For more information and to register, please visit whctemple.org/MotziFellowship.

Teens: Discover the Meaning of “Farm-to-Table” with The Motzi Fellowship

June 4, 2016Morning Service

Adam James MendelsonSon of Norma & Ken MendelsonAdam is a seventh grade student at the Norwood School. He is the brother of Ryan and Nicholas, and the grandson of Marilyn Mendelson, the late Richard Mendelson, and the late Florence Savitt.

Morning ServiceKarina Yuki BermanDaughter of Reiko & Dan BermanKarina is a seventh grade student at Thomas Pyle Middle School. She is the granddaughter of Jackie & the late Uri Berman and Chizo & the late Seiya Shingu.

Havdalah ServiceTaylor Erin SternDaughter of Diane & Andrew SternTaylor is a seventh grade student at Cabin John Middle School. She is the sister of Brendon and Jack, and the granddaughter of Ziggy & Lois Chelec, Sonnie & the late Bill Dockser, and Fred & Cynthia Stern.

Havdalah ServiceWilliam Train HelmigSon of Claudia & Tim HelmigBilly is a sixth grade student at the Bullis School. He is the brother of Camille and Charlotte, and the grandson of Leslie Westreich, Stanley Westreich, Neil Landres, Walter & Nancy Helmig, and Patricia Howar.

May 28, 2016Morning Service

Lily Bae GreenleighDaughter of Suzanne & David GreenleighLily is a seventh grade student at North Bethesda Middle School. She is the sister of Evan and the granddaughter of Francine & Mel Levinson and Judy & Steve Greenleigh.

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Jonathan Comisar, an award-winning pianist and composer. Bob has loved music since childhood and played accordion and clarinet. His passion for Jewish music was kindled when he began singing with Kol Rinah 20 years ago, under Cantor Manevich’s direction. Weekly practices and regular performances gave Bob, a tax attorney by day, an opportunity to explore the deeper meanings of Shabbat prayers. Over 15 years, he developed tunes that came to him into new music and English lyrics for 10 prayers and three original songs, which evolved into Hanefesh Shel Shabbat.

The service is spiritual, lively, and contemplative. The music of each prayer reflects its inner meaning and feeling. “I wrote Mi Chamocha, the song the Hebrews sang at the Red Sea in Exodus, to celebrate the triumph over slavery and the joy of new-found freedom. So it is high-energy, and fast,” Bob said. “The Sh’ma begins slowly then builds to a beautiful cre-scendo; the meditation is soulful and contemplative.” Hanefesh Shel Shabbat also offers a “sermon in song.” Bob’s daughter’s confirmation inspired one song, “What Do You Ask of Me?” — a musical debate between a Jewish young adult and God, in which the young person questions beliefs and wrestles with the demands of faith.

The service will highlight the artists who helped bring Hanefesh Shel Shabbat to life: Cantors Manevich and Bort-nick, and David Lang, conductor and artistic director of the Reston Chorale. It will also feature a combined choir of WHC’s Kol Rinah and the Reston Chorale. Cantor Jonathan Comisar will accompany on piano and conduct a musical ensemble that includes cello, woodwinds, and percussion.

After the service, please join us for a celebratory congregational dinner. The cost is $26 per person and reservations may be made online at whctemple.org/Pollin.

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Outdoor Summer Service Series Returns with Blessing for CampersDuring the summer, we bring the casual feel of long sunny days to our Friday night services with Shabbat Under the Stars (SUTS). SUTS is more relaxed in feel than traditional Shabbat services, features upbeat music, and (weather per-mitting) utilizes our beautiful grounds at Temple and JBSC with outdoor services. Held once a month at each location, we begin this year’s series at JBSC on Friday, June 10 at 6:00 pm with a special “camp send-off” and invite all campers and their families to join us! We’re offering an informal dinner after this service for $12/person or $30/family of up to four people. RSVP online: whctemple.org/SUTS.

ShabbatUNDER STARSTHE

Camp Send-off

Shabbat Dinner

$36 per couple RSVP: whctemple.org/CouplesClub

at the home of Emilie Hyams & Jon Brooks

Friday, June 10, 700pm

Friday Night Temple (M), JBSC (B),

or an outside location (OUT)

Saturday at TempleAM: Early Torah & Morning Service PM: Afternoon Service & Havdalah

5/27: Lay Led (M); Pollin Music Shabbat (M) 5/28: AM and PM

6/3: Shabbat (M); Tot Shabbat (B) 6/4: AM and PM

6/10: SUTS – Camp Send-Off (B); Pollin Music Shabbat (M) 6/12: AM and PM

6/17: Shabbat (M) 6/18: AM and PM

6/24: SUTS (M); 2239 Metro Minyan (OUT) 6/25: AM only

7/1: Shabbat (M) 7/2: AM only

7/8: SUTS (B); Shabbat (M) 7/9: AM only

7/15: Shabbat (M) 7/16: AM only

7/22: SUTS (M) 7/23: AM and EmptyNester Havdalah

7/29: Shabbat (M) 7/30: AM only

8/5: Shabbat (M) 8/6: AM only

8/12: SUTS (B); Shabbat (M) 8/13: AM only

8/19: Shabbat (M) 8/20: AM only

8/26: SUTS – Welcome Back (M) 8/27 : AM and PM

9/2: Shabbat (M); Tot Shabbat (B) 9/3 : AM and PM

To help you incorporate worship into your summer plans, our com-plete summer service schedule is listed below. It can also be found on our website at whctemple.org/calendar.

WHC’s Summer Service Schedule

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Tributes in this WHC Journal reflect contributions received through May 6.

WHC Thanks Its Generous ContributorsH. MAX & STEPHEN C. AMMERMAN PERFORMING ARTS FUND Donor In Honor of:Andrew Ammerman Nancy & Steve Kohn’s Anniversary Elaine Ammerman’s Birthday Eric Salat’s Birthday Clea Stone’s Graduation William “Skipper” Loewenberg’s Birthday Melissa Levine’s BirthdayDonor In Memory of:Andrew Ammerman Charlotte SchlosbergJANE BURKA SISTERHOOD LEADERSHIP FUNDDonor In Memory of:Susan Small Savitsky & Gerald Savitsky

Robert LehmannCANTORIAL & CONCERT FUND Donor In Honor of:Bill Bronrott Cantor BortnickLinda & Ron Recht

Dina Manevich & Michael Sharnoff’s EngagementDonor In Memory of:Shelly & Peter Berman & Family Col. Norris J. AnsellBill Bronrott Annette BronrottRandy Cutler Annette BronrottMaryann Penna Annette BronrottJeffrie & Sharai Peterson Hy & Annette BronrottDonna Skibbe Annette BronrottEMPTY NESTERS FUND Donor In Honor of:Ruth Seif Bar Mitzvah of Charlie SagnerLOIS & RICHARD ENGLAND SPECIAL NEEDS ENDOWMENT FUND Donor In Honor of:Roberta Cohen Bar Mitzvah of Samuel WankDonor In Memory of:Florence Allentuck Joseph J. KahnSidelle Wertheimer Franc WertheimerGENERAL FUND Donor In Honor of:Diane & Andrew Stern

Bat Mitzvah of Taylor Erin SternDonor In Memory of:Matt Ascher Harold AscherPatricia Fabrikant Barbara Ellen CarlinJeffery & Ashley Finke Patricia L. FinkeBruce & Sandra Garrett Frank GarrettJody Katz, Jeff Gibbs, Norman Katz & Bruce Katz

Laine R. KatzStewart, Allyson, Seth, Debbie,

Adam, Jordan & Julie Grossman Julius GrossmanSusan & Larry Harris Daniel BanesMr. & Mrs. Norton Katz Laine R. KatzBertie & Howard Lehrer Stephen FriedlanderConnie Levine Sadie B. FeldmanJane Cafritz Frederick LiptonSusan & Ken Luchs Abraham Robert SuritzElaine & Bill Miller Stephen FriedlanderEllen & Jim Myerberg Abby Gail Belkin Jack PressmanMyron & Susan Myers Harriet E. MyersStephanie Orr Phyllis CowenSusan & Stephen Porter Sally PorterSusan Small Savitsky & Gerald Savitsky

William “Bill” DockserBernard & Beverly Shaw Sophie WeinerJohn & Alison Shulman Dean ShulmanSandra Shulman Dean ShulmanGail K. Siegel Helen J. KaufmannSam Stone & Gail’s children, Steven, Lisa & Erika

Gail SchaumbergAudrey Thacker Henry WinstonSimon Wagman Abraham WagmanRuth Wagman Nathan LevinCraig Yokum Christian C. Yokum

HURSTON LIBRARY Donor In Memory of:The Adler/Fischer Family Dr. Margaret A. BlakeMargaret R. Lawson Murray G. LawsonRABBI M. BRUCE LUSTIG SCHOLARSHIP FUNDDonor In Memory of:The Kraskin Family Dr. Robert Kraskin Mrs. Henrietta A. SchwartzSTEPHANIE MORRIS PRIME TIMERS PROGRAMMING FUND Donor In Memory of:Suzy & Al Morris Harry Schiffman Sara SchiffmanKAMY LOREN NATHANSON BAR & BAT MITZVAH KIDDUSH CUP ENDOWMENT FUND Donor In Honor of:Bill Bronrott Rabbi LustigRandy Cutler Eugene Cowen’s 90th BirthdayDonor In Memory of:Bill Bronrott Annette BronrottALBERT & SCOTT PELMOTER YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND Donor In Memory of:Shirley Pelmoter Albert L. PelmoterSYLVIA & SAUL RITZENBERG HUMANITARIAN FUND Donor In Honor of:Marc & Cathy Scheineson Joan Greenbaum’s Birthday Confirmation of Isabel Rose NamathABE & SYLVIA SHRINSKY CREATIVE WORSHIP PROGRAM FUND Donor In Memory of:Margery Shrinsky & Family Stuart FreedmanCARLYNN & LARRY SILVERMAN FAMILY ENDOWMENT FOR JEWISH LIFE & LEARNINGDonor In Honor of:Marc & Cathy Scheineson Rabbi SklootDonor In Memory of:Lauren, Fred, Sam & David Sternburg

Mildred Kogod Sternburg & Burton S. SternburgABRAM SIMON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMP FUND Donor Mr. Mitchell Berliner The Greenblatt Family Barbara & David Marblestone Nancy SimonMelissa & Philip Urofsky Donor In Honor of:Susan & Allen Hanenbaum

Confirmation of Ethan Lev Glickfield Confirmation of Sidney Joshua Hart Levine Confirmation of Eve Alexandra Lustig Confirmation of Ethan William Millstone Confirmation of Isabel Rose Namath Confirmation of Griffin T. Shapiro Confirmation of Sophia Ryan Wallach Confirmation of Josie Abigail WeinbergBarbara & Dave Marblestone Ruth Marblestone Judy MarblestoneCARRIE SIMON HOUSE Donor In Memory of:Trisha & Jim Ritzenberg Janne Ritzenberg PiperSISTERHOOD YOUTH, EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT FUND Donor In Memory of:Linda Sennett Newman Lynda MarksTIKKUN OLAM VALUES (TOV) FUND Donor In Honor of:Linda & Ron Recht Bat Mitzvah of Ella McGrathMarc & Cathy Scheineson

Confirmation of Eve Alexandra Lustig

TIKKUN OLAM VALUES (TOV) FUND Donor In Memory of:Cathy Kwart Stephen Friedlander Joseph J. Kahn Robert LehmannRABBI JOSEPH WEINBERG YOUNG LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY SERVICE FUNDDonor In Memory of:Moritz Cohen, Jr. Addie M. CohenMarcia Weinberg Ruth A. EllisDAVID WISE, JR. HUMAN NEEDS FUND Donor Wendy & Marty Lipson WORSHIP & MUSIC FUND Donor Brian Johnson Sandra Kolb Randall Marks Ann Nix Frederick Rickles Susan Tamir Donor In Honor of:Janet Abramson Rabbi ShankmanAllan & Michelle Berman Rabbi ShankmanJulie & Andrew Friedman Rabbi ShankmanJordan & Meyssa Savitz Rabbi LustigDonor In Memory of:Abigail Sharon Eliot J. HalperinMrs. Clarice Levy Arnold LevyMel & Lan Swerdloff Chana Zweig Broncha Zweig Yitzchak Zweig Elka Zweig Salla ZweigIVY ZOLA’S HELP-A-FRIEND FUND Donor In Memory of:Shelley & Joe Chartoff Ben ChartoffKaren & Richard Perkins Lawrence “Larry” BrandtKaren & Richard Perkins & Family Steve ShereTammy Sussman Ivy ZolaAndrea & Geoffrey Zola Gloria Zola

Congressional Charter (continued from page 1)

“faith of the patriarchs and prophets of Israel.” The petition was referred to the Senate Committee on the District of Columbia. Senator Albert Gallatin Brown of Mississippi, Chairman of the committee, reported favorably on the petition and introduced Senate Bill 199.

Although an 1844 act had con-ferred powers and rights on religious bodies “without restriction as to sect,” the Congregation felt a charter was warranted to resolve any doubts about our right to build a house of worship and operate a congregation. Both houses of Congress and President Pierce agreed, and S. 199 became law.

The exhibit, featuring items from the National Archives, is on display at Temple in the case nearest Kreeger Lobby.

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WHC News

Join us for drinks and hors d’oeuvres as Katz recounts tales from his memoir — Blood, Sweat, and My Rock ‘n’ Roll Years: Is Steve Katz a Rock Star? — which Judy Collins has described as “a dizzying, delicious, head-spinning, heart-wrenching tale of the Sixties.” Guitar in hand, Katz will musically illustrate his tales with sev-eral of the hit songs that sold millions and earned Blood, Sweat & Tears three Grammys, including one that edged out The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” for Al-bum of the Year in 1968. Among the band’s singles that ruled for months at the top of the charts were “Spin-ning Wheel,” “And When I Die,” and “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy.”

Born in Brooklyn in 1945, Katz says he was “a nice Jewish boy with beatnik tendencies,” who went on to study guitar with Dave Van Ronk and flourished in the dynamic musi-cal scene of Greenwich Village, along with such folk and rock legends as Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, and Judy Collins. He later toured the world with Blood, Sweat & Tears and played the biggest pop music festivals of the time, before leaving the band to work as a producer for Lou Reed.

Our evening with Steve Katz, organized through the Jewish Book Council, is presented free of charge, but reservations are requested. Register online at whctemple.org/Amram. For further information, please contact Layne Weiss, lweiss@whctemple.org or 202-895-6307.

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WHC Books Presents an Evening of Leonard Bernstein Cantor Mikhail Manevich will

join WHC Books at Temple for the closing program for 2015-2016 on Tuesday, June 28 at 7:00 pm. The evening, which will begin with a light supper, highlights iconic American composer Leonard Bernstein and will include songs led by Cantor Manevich

and a group reading of a play about Bernstein’s life and the impact his Jewish upbringing had on his music and career.

All are welcome! There is no charge for dinner, but reservations are re-quired. RSVP to Ellen Share, eshare@whctemple.org or 301-354-3212.

WHC is here for you at every stage of the life cycle. Now, we’re inviting you to help sustain our Congregation by participating in Yad B’Yad, the WHC Annual Fund, co-chaired by Past Presi-dents Sherry Bindeman Kahn and Bob Shapiro. Yad B’Yad helps bridge the gap between our Congregation’s revenues and operating expenses, supporting our exceptional programming and keeping membership open to all, regardless of ability to pay.

When we gather to worship, study, draw comfort from clergy, launch our children on their Jewish journeys, or mark festive milestones, Yad B’Yad helps make these experiences possible. All gifts are tax-deductible and will be recognized in the 2015-2016 Annual Report. Donors at the leadership level of $1,000 and above will be invited to a special Shabbat dinner in a member’s home. Make your tax-deductible gift online, whctemple.org/giving, or contact Miriam Feffer, mfeffer@whctemple.org or 202-895-6312.

Help Sustain WHC with a Gift to Yad B’Yad

School Supplies – New and Gently Used

From backpacks and notebooks to pencils and pens, you can help a young person in need! All items will be donated to Friendship Place, which works to empower individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness to rebuild their lives with the involvement of the community.

Donations accepted at Temple and JBSC now through June 30

WHC Collects

whctemple.org/WHCCollectsFor more information, contact Naomi Abelson, nabelson@whctemple.org or 202-895-6328

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9:45am Divorcing with Dignity (M)

6:00pm Amram: Steve Katz, “An Evening of Story and Song” (M)

10:30am Shavuot Festival and Yizkor Service (M)

10:00am WHC Hunger Project (B)

Camp Keetov Begins (M & B)

12:30pm Prime Timers Luncheon (M)

6:30pm Fistful of Shekels (M)

7:00pm WHC Books – Dinner and Discussion (M)

7:00pm The Red Stone (M)

7:30pm CISA Meeting (M)

10:30am SIS Mah Jongg (B)

6:00pm PMP Shabbat (M)

6:00pm SUTS – Camp Send-Off & Dinner (B)

7:00pm Congregational Dinner (M)

7:00pm CC Dinner (OUT)

10:30am SIS Mah Jongg (B)

6:00pm SUTS (M)

6:15pm 2239’s Metro Minyan (OUT)

9:00am Early Torah (M)

3:00pm Capital Pride Parade (OUT)

10:30am Shabbat Service (M)

5:30pm Havdalah (M)

9:00am Early Torah (M)

10:30am Shabbat Service (M)

10:30am SIS Mah Jongg (B)6:00pm Shabbat Svc (M)6:00pm Tot Shabbat (B)6:00pm EmptyNesters Program (OUT)

9:00am Early Torah (M)

10:30am Shabbat Service (M)

5:30pm Havdalah (M)

ECC Last Day of School (M & B)

7:30pm The 164th Annual Meeting of the Congregation (M)

10:30am SIS Mah Jongg (B)

6:00pm Shabbat Service (M)

9:00am Early Torah (M)

10:30am Shabbat Service (M)

5:30pm Havdalah (M)

The Motzi Fellowship (through 6/24)

Gap Camp (M) and Mini Camp (B)

(through 6/10)

June 2016

5

12

19

26

6

13

20

27

7

14

21

28

1

8

15

22

29

2

9

16

23

30

3

10

17

24

4

11

18

25

Sunday Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday SaturdayWednesday

Yom Yerushalayim

Shavuot

Father’s Day

(M) Macomb; (B) Julia Bindeman Suburban Center; (OUT) Out of the Building(CC) Couples Club(CISA) Community Issues/Social Action(ECC) Early Childhood Center(E-T ECC) Edlavitch-Tyser ECC

(PMP) Pollin Music Program(RJWECC) Rabbi Joseph Weinberg ECC(SIS) Sisterhood

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